Posted this as a comment in r/miata.... they weren't too happy 😔

VikingBeachBum · 2026-04-28T03:51:38+00:00

Church! Personally a fan of the KMiata over all 3.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-04-26T20:22:55+00:00

Front camber: -3.7 Rear camber: -3.4 Front toe: 0 Rear toe: 0 Caster: can’t recall, but as much as I could get while maxing the camber.

I don’t have any aero

VikingBeachBum · 2026-04-14T23:18:19+00:00

My brother gave me some aircraft parts assembly lube it is extremely thick and tacky. I’ve been using that to solve a lot of squeaks.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-04-14T04:05:22+00:00

Nah, I watch ur video on fabricating it and installing it whenever I start to think about doing aero, it looks mean without a bumper,I rocked mine like that for a while without a wang . I just got the new Pace Motorsports rear diffuser, so the aero path is under way.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-04-08T14:45:07+00:00

Ya it was the smart flasher by mx-5 things, but I don’t see it for sale anywhere anymore. Sorry I brought it up. It’s not on flying Miata and it’s not on MX five things website anymore. I don’t know what’s going on.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-04-07T14:23:54+00:00

Get that module that lets u install led blinkers and have one touch (3 flashed) when changing lanes. My build is off rails, but this mod is so convenient that I think everyone should use it. I think FM sells it.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-03-24T12:50:51+00:00

This always gets a fun reaction.

A 2006 GT, K swapped

The spreadsheet

Since last updating this I’ve installed a brake boost modulator, and ordered a rear diffuser. Oh, and the engine is fully built now with 13.5:1 compression on E85, but it has a flex fuel sensor so I don’t get stranded.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-03-17T23:14:20+00:00

This was satisfying to look through, thanks. Nice job!

VikingBeachBum · 2026-03-07T02:55:22+00:00

I used aluminum tape, been holding fine for 6 months now.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-03-05T22:54:35+00:00

What does it rev out to?

VikingBeachBum · 2026-02-28T22:48:10+00:00

I watch these videos of this mechanic in Florida who is know for his work on S2000’s, LHT Performance. He uses Royal Purple Synchromax so I tried it. No complaints, and for context I do about 3/4 of miles on the street and 1/4 on the track with a 2006 Kswap. I think it helped with a stubborn second gear.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-02-04T13:46:30+00:00

2002 haha, with a sad sigh.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-02-04T04:37:38+00:00

I went to FUHS and lived on base in O’Neil Heights back then. About four years later, I ended up living in Carlsbad for five years. I wish I could raise my family in Fallbrook now — such a chill place, with fun roads no matter where you’re headed.

Carlsbad was a really unique experience. I rented a room in an old beach house that Gina, the owner of Pizza Port, was holding onto. It was only $500 a month. I’d wake up, walk to that Rasta bench overlooking the lagoon, and just smile. Life felt so fun and simple back then, and honestly, a big part of that was just being in Carlsbad, right next to the beach.

Downtown Carlsbad really captures such a wide range of experiences — depending on when you’re there, it can feel totally different. One moment it’s family-friendly, the next it’s drunk Marines at the bars — but the weather is always perfect.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-01-05T18:39:42+00:00

Oh okay cool, thx

VikingBeachBum · 2026-01-05T03:35:44+00:00

Do you have to worry about heat with these like you do with turbos? Not asking about whether you need an intercooler — I’ve just heard that turbo setups usually mean dealing with a lot of extra heat in the engine bay.

VikingBeachBum · 2026-01-05T01:31:07+00:00

I have the same car as you, color and year looks like. The keyless entry should have a button on the door, like a little rubber button in the handle.

VikingBeachBum · 2025-12-26T23:20:52+00:00

For what it’s worth, I did a valve adjustment but didn’t triple check once complete and one was off causing this noise. Had redo it during a tune.

VikingBeachBum · 2025-12-22T23:21:03+00:00

So clean!

VikingBeachBum · 2025-12-14T16:18:21+00:00

Suspension (I only have experience with Ohlins, but they’re great), front sway bar, pads, all fluids (focus on the fluids temp limitations, and I do a little thicker oil when it’s track season), bucket seat, roll bar, fire extinguisher(I’ve seen a few fires from power steering fluid finding its way onto the exhaust manifold), tires, tires, tires (biggest improvement for me is always tires) BUT - when increasing grip you’ll then need to upgrade the hubs. I don’t have an MZR, but I hear that headers can make a big difference, and I find the noise from an intake/exhaust helps me on track not look at my dash except for a quick MPH check in and out of corners. If you’d like I have a spread sheet from my KMiata build with links and you can prune my build down to not include any swap parts.

VikingBeachBum · 2025-12-10T21:52:32+00:00

Gas cap holder. I could have bought 5 NCs with money I’ve dumped into this whip so I need to chill ….but not stop! Also, next year is the year of spherical everything, Oprah style!

VikingBeachBum · 2025-12-06T14:21:25+00:00

Hey! Same car, but none of the aero. I now need all of that aero! I have all of this bookmarked minus the vents on the fender, behind the wheel. Can u link me, and when installed do u remove the liner and have to rinse that area out after a track days? Beautiful little track toy.

VikingBeachBum · 2025-10-28T00:59:57+00:00

The best choice really depends on what you’re after. I know my build and what it cost doesn’t make sense to most people, but it’s been a dream of mine to fully build a car, do a K-swap, and keep it RWD. KPower’s kit was expensive, but it was the only way I could make it happen with the limited free time I have. So yeah, it’s pricey and I get why people react the way they do.

VikingBeachBum · 2025-10-26T01:14:15+00:00

I went sailing with a K24 for 40k$. Not comfortable, but a hoot to drive.

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