LS3 V8 ND Miata | The Modern Shelby Cobra

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • Today we have a Slip Angle Spotlight video featuring the Sarasota Super Sport Performance LS3 powered ND Miata! Lawrence, the founder of Sarasota Super Sport Performance in in the garage and goes through this cars inspiration and how it is so much more than just an LS Swapped Miata!
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Komentáře • 434

  • @sarasotasupersportperformance
    @sarasotasupersportperformance Před 3 měsíci +116

    Thanks everyone for the great feedback, and thanks to the team at The Slip Angle! It was unparalleled fun putting the car through its paces on the twisty CT roads for this series.
    A lot of questions will be answered in the upcoming videos so I won't divulge the spoilers here...contact us via our site if you have specific questions that can't wait before ordering one for yourself!

    • @boywonderrr71
      @boywonderrr71 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Would love to see a 10spd auto 8n this!

    • @kennethalbert4653
      @kennethalbert4653 Před 2 měsíci +11

      ​@@boywonderrr71 WHAT !!?? Blasphemy !

    • @jamesesenwein5152
      @jamesesenwein5152 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Your car is awesome, everything looks great! Curious if you can do the same with a ND2 or is it ND1 specific?

    • @panamera53
      @panamera53 Před 2 měsíci +4

      @sarasotasupersportperformance How much did this cost minus the cost to get the car? I tried looking on the website, but it doesn't show

    • @BrockGrimes
      @BrockGrimes Před měsícem +1

      Agree an automatic option would be great. I'm a disabled veteran and as much as I like a stick, my knees like it less. In fact I sold my last stick shift after I got to ride the clutch for hours in traffic.

  • @Stealth_Rider91
    @Stealth_Rider91 Před 3 měsíci +315

    Dude. I have been wondering why Flyin Miata stopped offering that package. Thank you for continuing their legacy on that. I will now refer people to your business.

    • @TheSlipAngle
      @TheSlipAngle  Před 3 měsíci +16

      :)

    • @RealBearFace
      @RealBearFace Před 3 měsíci +15

      i think they stopped because of emissions reasons. something about the legal process.

    • @typedrew
      @typedrew Před 3 měsíci

      Fucking EPA

    • @ouch9326
      @ouch9326 Před 2 měsíci +5

      how about inline 3 toyota electric assisted turbo areo kit hypermiler

    • @_Jonez_
      @_Jonez_ Před 2 měsíci +17

      They did a video I think or I read on a forum that they were a small company with a handful of guys and they didn't have the manpower or the time to be doing those big projects for customers so now they stick to smaller work.

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 Před 3 měsíci +89

    This thing sounds glorious. I’m sure the shifting from tremec with steering feel and body feedback is unmatched in today’s market.

  • @verothacamaro
    @verothacamaro Před 3 měsíci +53

    This has to be one of the best "resto-mods" around and certainly my new favorite LS-swapped car.

    • @pauloakes6952
      @pauloakes6952 Před 3 měsíci +14

      It’s just “mod”, as there is no restoration involved in a new car.

    • @user-nu7on6nc5h
      @user-nu7on6nc5h Před 2 měsíci

      Instead of resto mod, he meant bad azz car! ​@@pauloakes6952

  • @mattwiser7982
    @mattwiser7982 Před 3 měsíci +89

    What a little beast this thing is! It was a blast to film and edit this video!

  • @maxcactus7
    @maxcactus7 Před 3 měsíci +65

    Y'all straight up shoved a Tyrannosaurus Rex inside a kitten's body!!! Impressive as hell!

  • @PaulAngileri
    @PaulAngileri Před 3 měsíci +24

    The ND Miata really is the total package to do this with. Especially the RF body. It’s a perfectly sized package that looks great and has all the modern stuff and some of the best driving dynamics.

  • @jub07
    @jub07 Před 3 měsíci +85

    Very cool. Good production value, good story. TBH, it felt very SavageGeese which is meant as a compliment. Excited to see driving impressions.

    • @mattwiser7982
      @mattwiser7982 Před 3 měsíci +20

      This comment made my day… I’m a huge fan of them and love their production value. I do the best I can with the tools & time that I have and to even be put in the same ballpark as them is an amazing compliment in my eyes.

    • @TheSlipAngle
      @TheSlipAngle  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Thank you!

    • @shanedini6679
      @shanedini6679 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I thought the same. They are the absolute pinnacle. I’ve been watching this Channel for years now and this is the best yet.

  • @RandallWhitted
    @RandallWhitted Před 2 měsíci +6

    I love my 2SS 1LE 6th gen Camaro, but this is the dream. Chevy's LT and LS engines, that sweet Tremec, and the Miata experience all in one - just awesome.

  • @griffin7038
    @griffin7038 Před 2 měsíci +7

    This is my end goal dream car. Please stay in business Lawrence. I’ll be seeing ya soon.

  • @305dadecounty_grabberbluem5

    The Miata is such a phenomenal sports car platform just originally -- - swap a V8 and you have, hands down, a super car killer!!!!

  • @nmauch
    @nmauch Před 16 dny +1

    Been a fan of FM for decades. Great to see you taking this to the next level.

  • @dantrevino6193
    @dantrevino6193 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Incredible news. I'm so glad you kept doing the LS swap. I saw one of these Flying Miata LS swapped cars at the track and it was amazing. I loved the way it was killing the Corvette guys at the track in the straightaways, and they couldn't do anything but lose ground. Ultimate sleeper car. Interested in the handling and track experiences so far band dyno and lap times. C'mon Lawrence, please, tell me more!

  • @TexasRiverRat31254
    @TexasRiverRat31254 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Great car! It's really good that you picked up this program and kept it going. Don't need music over the sound of the car.

  • @RapidRoscoe
    @RapidRoscoe Před 3 měsíci +18

    Had me at the Bucee's hat. Seriously, though. Great presentation/editing in this video. The passion and intellect this man has will hopefully propel him to great sustainable success. Best of luck to SSSP!

  • @YavuzAlavi
    @YavuzAlavi Před 17 dny

    Love the build, you can see the pride and passion Lawrence puts into these cars.

  • @BANANAHAMMER420
    @BANANAHAMMER420 Před 16 dny

    All I can is WOW!!! That is an absolute amazing build. The attention to detail on that build is next to NONE!! It would take me awhile to drive it just because I would be stuck looking at everything done to it. That is an amazing build! 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @benedictroberts678
    @benedictroberts678 Před 3 měsíci +12

    Miata go WHEEEEEEEEEE

  • @Kamui..
    @Kamui.. Před 25 dny +1

    awesome ! Finally a real motor in this car

  • @mattb4353
    @mattb4353 Před 3 měsíci +12

    Great video with some really good filming. Looking forward to Quinns review

  • @brian5030
    @brian5030 Před měsícem +2

    OMG....what a beast. If only it could be transfered to RHD, I'd love that available here in Australia. Great work!!

  • @rcmakingtracks18
    @rcmakingtracks18 Před 3 měsíci +18

    That's one sick mx5... brilliant. John

  • @mwtwaz
    @mwtwaz Před 3 měsíci +5

    Its a beautiful build i hope they or someone else have initiatives to open one in Australia

  • @renek3840
    @renek3840 Před 28 dny +2

    this car, streetlegal for german roads... that's a dream.
    Two dreams in one car, an american V8 and a Miata... oh god... i just fall in love❤

    • @EVOVIISWE
      @EVOVIISWE Před 23 dny

      @@renek3840 My car has a European Union approval, it should be possible to register in any EU member state. It might be for sale.

  • @christiang-berg8490
    @christiang-berg8490 Před měsícem +2

    I could probably never afford one, but if I had the money to spend on a really cool car - this would be the one! 😁

  • @bombconnery
    @bombconnery Před měsícem +1

    Gonna need all the b roll you got on this monster! What a beauty!

  • @David_Watts
    @David_Watts Před 3 měsíci +3

    Man oh Man!! You can just see, with the way it behaves, that this is a solid piece of machinery. Just looks amazing and has a prowess that conveys quality all the way! Excellent work, Sir. Something to definitely be proud of... congratulations 👍👍

  • @StirlingMossDrives
    @StirlingMossDrives Před 3 měsíci +11

    Seems like one of the funnest driving experiences

  • @N3RF4LIF3
    @N3RF4LIF3 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bravo, the old time philosophy of doing it right and thorough the FIRST time. You, sir, have become a craftsman of boutique sports cars.

  • @M3_86
    @M3_86 Před 2 měsíci

    With new cars being so soft and unengaging I’ve been looking at older cars. This is great rendition of an “older” car especially looking to be a Shelby cobra!

  • @bobbyrios2k223
    @bobbyrios2k223 Před 3 měsíci +3

    This is one hot miata 🔥🌶 sick build this guy and company are offering

  • @daltonv5206
    @daltonv5206 Před 11 dny

    Fantastic video. Absolutely LOVE that someone picked up the v8 miata market

  • @philpoley8180
    @philpoley8180 Před měsícem

    Awesome work man! I’m a VW/American Muscle car guy and have always wanted to see someone give this car the power it deserves. Bravo!

  • @timothybracken1728
    @timothybracken1728 Před měsícem +1

    OH MY GOD this sounds so sick wow ! beautiful job

  • @davidmccaughan2710
    @davidmccaughan2710 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Dream Car, glad to see all that work FM did found a home! Looks like Lawrence has made it his own in many ways. Can't wait to see that bell for more!

  • @theburias
    @theburias Před 3 měsíci +6

    Well, now I gotta take my 94 ls2 Miata for a spin after work today lol!
    I can’t imagine a cammed ls3 with 3.91s in such a light car. I’m still scared of my factory ls2 with 3.73!

    • @TheSlipAngle
      @TheSlipAngle  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Awesome! Like Lawrence said in the video, it’s very snappy…

  • @simbaroberts8210
    @simbaroberts8210 Před 26 dny +9

    What’s the price?

    • @seankhoyle3168
      @seankhoyle3168 Před 6 dny +1

      More than you can afford, pal. Ferrari!!!! 😂

    • @summushieremiasclarkson4700
      @summushieremiasclarkson4700 Před 4 dny +1

      @@seankhoyle3168 I expect it to cost the price of an ND miata (~17k) + about $75k. So all in all, about $100k including tax, title and reg? Does my estimate look wrong?

  • @TransformHypnosis
    @TransformHypnosis Před 3 měsíci +14

    Cannot wait for more content on this

  • @K0okyKats
    @K0okyKats Před měsícem +1

    Good God. I have a 2022 Black ND RF 3000mi garage queen. Can only dream to transform it into that "thing"...🥰

  • @cerleywood
    @cerleywood Před 3 měsíci +2

    I saw the tag on the car and my first thought was Florida Man is at it again.

  • @jamesrogulski5676
    @jamesrogulski5676 Před 29 dny

    This is glorious. I hope to own one one day. The 5.3 with Tremec in this body is just...choice....

  • @EVOVIISWE
    @EVOVIISWE Před 2 měsíci +1

    I got one of FM's very few DIY kits back in 2018/2019, built it myself but with an LS7. I got 517hp at the wheels, so it makes for an interesting ride, that's for sure 😎 Mine gained about 150kg/300lbs but then gained almost 400hp, and the front rear balance hardly shifted at all, still very close to an even 50/50. I'm really amazed how this little car handles all that power with such grace. It's obviously an expensive conversion, but the level of detail and quallity that goes into it are really exceptional, and it really looks, feels and behaves like a factory built car. You could of course compare it to other similar priced modern sports cars, but how many gives you that true sports car feel from a RWD, manually shifted, NA engine car? And you will probably be the only one with such a car at any car meet etc. you show up to. If my numbers are correct, FM built 8 turn key cars including their own, and then sold 4 DIY kits, that's a total of only 12 cars, compare that to any so called limited edition car. And to all of you who has nothing better to do than bashing on this saying that it's not a moden AC Cobra and that it should have had a Ford motor bla bla bla, just go build something your selves instead and have some fun. It's obviously no modern AC Cobra, but it's built with the same philosophy, small light sports car with a big V8. And just for the record, no modern Ford V8 would have ever fitted in the ND like an LS.
    @Lawrence, thanks, it has been nice chatting 👍

    • @rankinmg1
      @rankinmg1 Před 27 dny +1

      I was fortunate enough to see one of the flying Miata conversion cars, one word, awesome! The detail in the workmanship and the quality of the parts outstanding had a conversation with the owner and while it was a pricey swap not much more than my C8 Corvette!!

  • @WillDaRosa
    @WillDaRosa Před 2 měsíci +2

    It would be interesting if Mazda dropped that inline 6 turbo they have in the cx90 into an mx5. Not as fast as an LS, but would be pretty quick.

  • @lain_1262
    @lain_1262 Před 3 měsíci +6

    very likable guy

  • @DaywalkerAlpha
    @DaywalkerAlpha Před měsícem +1

    That car is gorgeous

  • @MrAllstar
    @MrAllstar Před 22 dny

    This guy makes really classy builds, epic!!

  • @brucewiser9270
    @brucewiser9270 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Really well done conversion on an ND, must be a blast to drive! The video came out great as well, looking forward to the other 3 videos!

  • @pdexBigTeacher
    @pdexBigTeacher Před 2 měsíci

    Somewhere in a car garage in heaven, Carol Shelby has a Texas-sized grin on his face.

  • @FlyinGato
    @FlyinGato Před 3 měsíci +4

    Very well done video, I’ll have to go to Sarasota and check it out, maybe do my own little review video

  • @TheTexican05
    @TheTexican05 Před 13 dny

    Production quality on this video was 💪 👏✊🔥. SavageGeese-level perfection, as another poster stated.

  • @princequestly2218
    @princequestly2218 Před 15 dny

    What an absolutely phenomenal Car. It sounds so good. 😻

  • @masterkendro
    @masterkendro Před 3 měsíci +6

    Insane

  • @carguy7627
    @carguy7627 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Glad you're continuing the work of the V8 Miata. I hope your business does well and that as a result this is just the first step in a growing business. I don't think that you mentioned the weight, but hopefully it has remained low.

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před 3 měsíci

      If it's anything like most V8 miatas, they generally only gain a few hundred pounds over stock and become slightly front biased.

  • @bartr277
    @bartr277 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great video! Good luck to Lawrence!

  • @wallnuts7
    @wallnuts7 Před 3 měsíci +3

    This is incredible, I would love to pick up one off these in my life time!

  • @snakebitten6967
    @snakebitten6967 Před 11 dny

    Love it but were it mine, I’d have to spec wider rear tires. I’m sure it would change the handling characteristics you dialed it in to have, but I would want that Cobra fat-back look to match that primal growl of that LS. Love the approach and vision. Love the sound and the quality look of the work. I’m a fan 👍

  • @vcupiano
    @vcupiano Před měsícem

    A frickin v8 is insane that thing just needed a turbo with a good intercooler and a tune.

  • @Multitaskertools
    @Multitaskertools Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very impressive; and thanks for your service

  • @scooterdon8365
    @scooterdon8365 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I too want to know weight and balance change,
    and maybe price range… a thoroughly prepared and tight car clearly deserves a non-dyi premium

  • @hunterdelgado2402
    @hunterdelgado2402 Před 3 měsíci

    Damn this guy has a bucee's hat and a Barbe shirt, he must live at that track

  • @PinChE_LoCo
    @PinChE_LoCo Před 3 měsíci +1

    New dream car unlocked

  • @user-ff1hn7ve9e
    @user-ff1hn7ve9e Před měsícem

    The V8 Bullet mazda was a limited edition production made in QLD Australia in 1999 .

  • @leward
    @leward Před 3 měsíci +3

    If y’all are looking to hire a driver for those first 500 mile break-ins, my resume is on deck 😎

  • @aaronmcneal1698
    @aaronmcneal1698 Před 2 měsíci

    Man, I'm right across Rt 60 on the other coast from you. I know where to go when I get my next car. That car is exactly what I want

  • @PaullHutchh
    @PaullHutchh Před 3 měsíci +1

    If I ever save enough to get this done I will... Simply breath taking engineering 👏👏

  • @anthonysmall8087
    @anthonysmall8087 Před měsícem +1

    Zoom Zoom to Boom Boom!

  • @timdavis3978
    @timdavis3978 Před měsícem

    Looks lush,lovely sound and looks well designed and locked together. I have this model with 184 but your model is a dream. No chance in Uk sadly!

  • @MomentoMori769
    @MomentoMori769 Před 9 dny

    Badass, I want one

  • @amiller2121
    @amiller2121 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, sign me up. What a car!

  • @rfactorgo39
    @rfactorgo39 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Cant wait for more videos

  • @peteralexandersitzwohl8560
    @peteralexandersitzwohl8560 Před měsícem

    bro... im in love. and i already have a ND

  • @calhun1567
    @calhun1567 Před měsícem

    Awesome man. Truly awesome. I want one so bad.

  • @colinbowman8816
    @colinbowman8816 Před měsícem

    The Pennywise chase stabilization is indeed creepy. Even when it's just a happy V8 Miata chasing you.
    Thanks for the nightmares.

  • @rdanielbyrd
    @rdanielbyrd Před měsícem

    Awesome stuff brother. Love the buccees hat

  • @shootretro8121
    @shootretro8121 Před měsícem

    Wasn't expecting route 72 rollers! Drive it all the time.

  • @Element_y
    @Element_y Před 3 měsíci

    Lawrence, this is incredible. Fantastic work, living the dream. Personally I'd love to see an AJ126 (Jag Ftype SC motor) swap in an ND but this looks gnarly as heck.

  • @Judge_Jon
    @Judge_Jon Před 20 dny

    I feel like this package on a Fiat 124 Spider would be more of a Shelby Cobra successor.

  • @WhickedWheeler
    @WhickedWheeler Před měsícem

    I have never wanted a Miata more

  • @kettle_of_chris
    @kettle_of_chris Před 2 měsíci

    I'd love to see Thottle House do an episode on this car! If I could afford one of these, it'd be in my driveway right now.
    Best wishes for you and your awesome business!

  • @VS666
    @VS666 Před 3 měsíci +3

    what are we looking at for the white glove experience, 100k? i'm not arguing the cost of the driving experience, I'm already sold on an RF Miata with that powerplant and sound. i cant wait until someone puts a 5.2 Voodoo in an RF...a man can dream 😁

    • @super8mate
      @super8mate Před 3 měsíci +5

      Yeah, I love the concept but $100k. There are a lot of other interesting cars out there.

  • @user-sh5ps2hi6e
    @user-sh5ps2hi6e Před měsícem

    This Car is amazing and made from Petrolheads. Wow, i´m flashed. I´m from Germany and i´m driving since 2004 only Mazdas.

  • @artysanmobile
    @artysanmobile Před měsícem

    Great build. Never understate the importance of Mazda’s superb styling. Ugly cars don’t get the mod attention. The Miata brought the looks to add unmistakeably to your work.

  • @wackit6756
    @wackit6756 Před 3 měsíci +9

    DAMN! Not too many videos where I smiled and salivated all the way through watching. I even felt some movement in my pants… 🤭👍

  • @bradc01x
    @bradc01x Před 21 dnem

    You never expect to hear that exhaust note from a miata.

  • @kennethalbert4653
    @kennethalbert4653 Před 2 měsíci

    Car is awesome.
    Best of luck in this venture !

  • @RobotDCLXVI
    @RobotDCLXVI Před 3 měsíci +1

    How much? Always liked miata for the idea, but they just sound anemic. This is the perfect car.

  • @roscoes-wetsuit1
    @roscoes-wetsuit1 Před 3 měsíci +5

    This is sick, curious on the total cost?

    • @gwpeoples
      @gwpeoples Před 3 měsíci +5

      I heard from the internet it's about $75k in addition to the cost of a donor car (brand new RF starts at $36k, but I guess you could find a used one for less than that). So all told $100-120k before tax. Maybe a lot higher if my source was off. Which obviously puts it in competition with some big name manufacturer cars like the Z06 and 911 but I think this looks way cooler. The current gen Miata's styling is so underrated IMO, if it were any non-Japanese manufacturer people would be saying it's one of the sexiest cars being sold right now.

  • @Michael-lz3bk
    @Michael-lz3bk Před 3 měsíci

    This is the perfect sports car I want one!

  • @sdlausen1
    @sdlausen1 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Incredible! How much would a basic conversion cost?

    • @mitchell9937
      @mitchell9937 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Starts around $60k

    • @sdlausen1
      @sdlausen1 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@mitchell9937 it's $60k + you providing a Miata???? If so, that's quite expensive for an LS swap and mods.

    • @Hondatsun_Dan
      @Hondatsun_Dan Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@sdlausen1.... 🤦‍♂️... ya didnt watch the video didya? Miles beyond a "swap and mods." EVERYTHING under the car is BESPOKE to the build and BRAND NEW. Nothing but the control arms from the ND remain.

    • @sdlausen1
      @sdlausen1 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Hondatsun_Dan you think this car is worth $80k

    • @Hondatsun_Dan
      @Hondatsun_Dan Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@sdlausen1... "worth" involves perspective. If i had 80k to blow, no - I would spend my money differently. Do i think the cost is fair for the build - ABSOLUTELY. LS3 CRATE MOTOR = $10k. Tremec 6060 with custom gearing $7k+, spec built 218mm rear diff $3k+. We are already @ 20k for basic driveline. Custom driveshaft, halfshafts, crossmembers, steering rack. Bespoke fox racing / eibach suspension, exhaust manifolds... brake package HEAT SHIELDING...countless other necessary bits that need fabricating....easily another $15-20k Stiill not a penny paid in labor for actual assembly. $20k left to build it professionally by a dedicated specialist and staff DIRT CHEAP. @ $100hr the whole build must be done in under 200hrs. 1 week for a staff of 5 people @ ZERO BUSINESS PROFIT and no accounting for overhead business costs.

  • @jackleonard2088
    @jackleonard2088 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Congrats and wishing you all the success. Love to be a customer one day.

  • @robotrobot12345
    @robotrobot12345 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m so tempted to give you my 2024 RF club. It’s only got 1365 miles. lol.

  • @robertfontaine3650
    @robertfontaine3650 Před měsícem

    This is just silly. Love it!

  • @sportsfanivosevic9885
    @sportsfanivosevic9885 Před měsícem

    All power to you sir. Would love to see a transaxle conversion one day.

  • @ml.2770
    @ml.2770 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice clean installation.

  • @user-cy9by7wo9d
    @user-cy9by7wo9d Před 3 měsíci +3

    Whats the cost and lead time?

  • @VirgiliusRomanus
    @VirgiliusRomanus Před měsícem

    Amazing , Phew man . wow

  • @qwert7208
    @qwert7208 Před měsícem

    This is my dream car

  • @local56
    @local56 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing car, what a sound ❤

  • @autofanist
    @autofanist Před měsícem

    That car is sweet!

  • @mdx9286
    @mdx9286 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm blown away at the fact that you managed to get a V8 into the MX-5 chassis.

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před 3 měsíci

      People have been doing it for 25 years. The LS3 looks amazing in the ND.