Miata Mailing List: April 1997, Message #213
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From: 	Kevin Christenson <kchrist2@ford.com>

Subject: Modular in Miata

Date: 	Wed, 2 Apr 1997 11:07:23 -0500



Regarding the potential of "shoe horning" a 4.6L Modular into a Miata,

Have any of you seen a 4.6L motor up close?  It is HUGE!  I currently

have a 460ci V8 in my truck, the 4.6L is much bigger.  The 4.6L does 

fit in the current Mustang, albeit tightly.  The tight fit is the reason

why the current style Mustang GT came with the 5.0L originally.  It is

also the reason for the "hood scoop" on the 4.6L powered ones (either the

SOHC, or the DOHC versions)  Also, exhaust manifolds have been a real 

problem on Mustangs (space wise).  Just imagine how a Miata would look 

with a Mustang front end!



I personally, would love to have a 300+ HP V8 in a Miata, but with size and

weight restrictions, I don't think it will actually happen, at least not

in anything that *we* would call a Miata.



Just my .02



Kevin Christenson

(kchrist2@ford.com) 

'96 PEP - KCMIATA

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