I have been wanting to do something like this for some time. Joel's write up in his build thread was my inspiration and the general directions for my install follow the steps he lays out. Further inspiration is the write-up on the Flyin Miata website showing how to put a late model Z06 induction system in a Miata.
Sooooo, I started looking around ebay for parts. I found a 2012 LS3 Corvette take-off for $49 + shipping. Hmmmm.[attachimg=1]
Turns out this is the same as the LS7 set-up with the addition of a resonator box on the side to reduce induction noise. I bought it
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Here is the before picture.
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And the after.
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It is a very tight fit. In the picture above I hadn't finished making covers to go over the space on either side of the air bridge. The differences from Joel's write-up are:
I had to trim the forward edge of the core support a bit.
I had to remove inner hood material down to only the outer skin in the area over the air bridge.
I sawed to resonator off and plugged the hole with a circle cut out of it a SA glued on.
I already had hood struts and my '86 had the coolant tank at the left inner fender location. I took an easier route to relocate the relays.
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Steve
