V8 miata + exocet = fun...

So here is the plan.
1. Strip miata
2. install exocet chassis
3. go fast
Basically this is a direct replacement for thet miata body, onto all the running gear. You can see more info at the website [URL="[URL]http://www.exomotive.com/exocet"]HERE[/URL[/URL]]. It drops a third of the weight, with minimal fabrication making it one hell of a gocart.  Couple that with my 300hp from the built(ish) 302 and it is a fucking trip.  It isnt the norm build here, but still can be of entertainment for you guys.  This whole build will take place over the next two-2.5 weeks. I am going to pick up the chassis Saturday, bring it back and do some modifications
the plans are for this weekend/monday:
modify the firewall to accept the larger bellhousing of the 302, and for ease of install, removal. 
Fab up the floor pans; Normally they are riveted on aluminum, but i am using 16ga steel, and welding to the frame itself for rigidity and strength.
Weld in mounts for switch panel, get fuel lines, and buy some brake line
Next thursday i take the trip up to south carolina to do the actual build (i am in florida right now)  saturday ill start the stripping of my miata (some of it is sold already, hopefuilly most of hte extra parts will be by that week) and plan to have the shell ready to be removed sunday afternoon and progress from there.  Plan is to be totally done by the following weekend and get the roll cage built to tie into the frame itself instead of how the race version is bolted to parts. 
anyways, less talking, more pictures.
Miata as it sits:
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/6342307106/]Miata front.jpg[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/6342312836/]miatafrontside.jpg[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/6341568087/]miata top down.jpg[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7014868037/]IMG_1880.jpg[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
Then the conversion you see here:
(from a shoot i did last weekend)
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7000699386/]IMG_2413[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7146782313/]IMG_2378[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7000694874/]IMG_2374[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7146781317/]IMG_2370[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7146780991/]IMG_2369[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
[url]www.exomotive.com/exocet[/url]
 
got the rear panels on, the tranny tunnel patch panel sucked to make. 
pics from saturday AND tonight
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7192885064/]IMG_2426[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7192881384/]IMG_2430[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
welds are perfect, but im still relatively new to welding large amounts, so it is improving alot
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7192901264/]IMG_2438[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7192897606/]IMG_2443[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7192894064/]IMG_2534[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7192889962/]IMG_2535[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/]Flsimages[/url], on Flickr
flash makes it look a little worse than it looks on the backside
im at a stopping point. need to mock up the engine/tranny combo to build out the trans tunnel and then skin everything. I will be welding in everything except the top of the trans tunnel (going to make a frame from the same 1" bar that the frame itself is made out of) and then i will be bolting hte top in (with nutserts under) to facilitate about a 15 minute engine/tranny removal process.

so AWESOME!

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL cool grant.  assuming you wont be driving on the street too much?

I never did. its just a toy car. i have a '11 rolla S

I wanna hear it!

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2HZLPLZyE&feature=BFa&list=FLQq6IrVJfc6cFZ46CQ6yeyw[/URL]
 
for you :)

There is a guy over here who has a miata with a ls1 in it. He used the 944 conversion, which comes with the adapter for the trans. The trans is in the back of the car like the 944. Just something to think about if you want to go that route

I like the concept.  I know you said it wasn't a street car, but is it a legal conversion for the streets?    Seems like it has everything in place in terms of lights/signals.   Seems like you could register as you would any other kit car.

[QUOTE=ScottyTuned;452091]  I know you said it wasn't a street car, but is it a legal conversion for the streets?    Seems like it has everything in place in terms of lights/signals[/QUOTE]

This.

and sick miata! :biggthumpup:

This is gonna be a sweet ass toy =)

[QUOTE=ScottyTuned;452091]I like the concept. I know you said it wasn't a street car, but is it a legal conversion for the streets? Seems like it has everything in place in terms of lights/signals. Seems like you could register as you would any other kit car.[/QUOTE]
 yep. you can either just retain your miata title, (if you use the original engine and jazz it is easy) or do a kit car title. super easy

so yeah
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8159002691/]MB Drift 2012 - November 4th[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/thekevinpatrick/]kevinpatrick[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8159023792/]MB Drift 2012 - November 4th[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/thekevinpatrick/]kevinpatrick[/url], on Flickr
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8158529990/]MB Drift 2012 - November 4th[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/thekevinpatrick/]kevinpatrick[/url], on Flickr

uhh AWESOME
WTF did you do?

i did awesomeness

Pretty cool. Must be very kart-like, even compared to the Miata unibody.

lol, awesome Grant.

Holy shit dude... I love you....LOL

That is some serious...I can't even describe it, hahaha!!