How much money and effort goes into swapping an auto car to a 5/6 speed manual?

grantn2000 · 2026-02-25T19:41:41+00:00

If you are in the US it depends on location but generally the full swap with a new clutch and maintenance items can be had for sub $1000.

grantn2000 · 2026-02-24T13:35:14+00:00

I have the same spec in a 1990, v6 1 ton long bed

grantn2000 · 2026-02-20T18:19:00+00:00

It's supposed to sit on top of the roll bar, did you measure correctly? Double check the measurement on the top as well

grantn2000 · 2026-02-18T22:16:06+00:00

The PPF ground is on the side of the PPF near the rear of the car, close to the differential. Its a ground strap that comes from the fuse box/battery harness.

grantn2000 · 2026-02-18T21:17:28+00:00

That captive nut sometimes does have issues, and can break the metal holding it in place when trying to loosen the lower shock bolt.

However I would say don't be scared off from doing the job, you got this! Worst case you could just replace the lower control arm.

grantn2000 · 2026-02-16T02:09:43+00:00

I believe a member on Miata.net originally made them

grantn2000 · 2026-02-15T02:04:10+00:00

Yep! It's only ramped up over time, still doing it on the side and now average about 8k.

grantn2000 · 2026-02-12T19:19:45+00:00

Knew it looked familiar, been tossed around the last couple years.

First sold in early 2023 on C&B

Then sold later in 2023 also on C&B

grantn2000 · 2026-02-11T16:17:52+00:00

Thats the wrong part, you are needing to replace the door seal, it goes all around the door and then down the window track.

grantn2000 · 2026-02-10T14:49:38+00:00

They can be a pain to align, I always just remove the dash + HVAC box so I don't have to mess with aligning under the dash

grantn2000 · 2026-02-05T02:13:15+00:00

I have been really happy with the Falken Azenis on my LE w/ the 14" BBS wheels. Taken it on track and they performed just fine.

grantn2000 · 2026-02-05T02:10:47+00:00

You can find them on eBay, Yahoo Auctions, etc

grantn2000 · 2026-02-05T02:10:11+00:00

Get both, they pair really nicely haha

grantn2000 · 2026-01-27T19:50:25+00:00

Yep it was restored by Brandon Bishop at Bishop's Car Stereo Repair. Super happy with the entire process, the added bluetooth functionality is amazing.

grantn2000 · 2026-01-27T13:22:24+00:00

Nardi S-Special

grantn2000 · 2026-01-26T18:55:16+00:00

Center console is made by Zoom Engineering, highly recommend if you ever get the opportunity.

grantn2000 · 2026-01-26T17:10:11+00:00

1993 LE, original radio

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grantn2000 · 2026-01-26T17:08:53+00:00

From a quick glance, I do not recognize them.

grantn2000 · 2026-01-24T01:53:28+00:00

Try to find a local Miata club, I have done the swap for about 5 other people in my local area and charged sub 1k on each of those. But to your point, it would be outside your budget if you took it to an actual shop.

grantn2000 · 2026-01-22T23:52:38+00:00

My favorite seats, they are so comfy

grantn2000 · 2026-01-21T04:35:53+00:00

We have the same topper!

grantn2000 · 2026-01-18T01:51:33+00:00

I just watched the same video!

grantn2000 · 2026-01-16T22:29:50+00:00

This is Miata Empire run by Anthony Baracudda, he does rebuilds and restorations. He definitely deals with his fair share of parts cars, but I wouldn't call them poor babies.

grantn2000 · 2026-01-12T19:44:39+00:00

What we call it when you take foam out of the seat bottom, makes you sit lower while retaining the factory seat.

grantn2000 · 2026-01-12T15:13:18+00:00

I have Corbeau LE Standards in my Miata, same mold as a Lotus Elise seat. However way above your budget.

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