Mine lasted for 300 hours before needing a rebuild. Tolerated overheating and overheated oil, worst that happened was camshaft wear, bearing wear, and some pitting in the cylinders. Not even 500$ in the machine shop, new cam, new bearings, new pistons, and it's back as good as new.
When you ran the 3rd 0-60 run, I instantly thought of the end of Bad Boys, when Marcus beat the Cobra in Mike's Porsche..... "Now THATS how you supposed to drive! From now on, THATS how you drive!" 😂 Treat it like a Fox body, for all intents and purposes thats what it is.
This video brings back memories of my 1990 Monster Miata, which had a slightly warmed over 5.0 motor and transmission out of a 1990 Mustang. Just after I purchased the Miata I took it to the drag races to see what she could do in the quarter. On my first run when I shifted into third I broke the drive shaft's rear 'U' joint and that ended my night at the drag strip. Luckily, it was the rear 'U' joint and the drive shaft dropped onto the track. If it had been the front 'U' joint it could have dropped down into the track and dug in. Even though the car broke half way down the track I was still able to cover the quarter in just over 15 seconds.
5 seconds for the time period these were manufactured is wicked quick. It's insane to think that the 2.0T Accords aren't much slower than that V8 Miata. Cars are just fast now. A midsize econo-box is doing what some supercars were doing 40 years ago. We've gotten so spoiled
NICE! cool to see a 302, i feel like all v8 swaps i see are LS. are you planning on doing a video on how the swap was done, or any deep dives into the internals? a swap like that looks like a blast!
Search Monster Miata, they have been offering these since the early 90's. I believe they didn't offer swap kits, but sold complete swapped cars. This is most likely one of those cars, but who knows! I'd also like to add, NICE VIDEO INTRO!
Thank you! Yes I’ll do a video on the full build, it’s pretty well documented even though it was done by a previous owner. It was done with a monster Miata swap kit. It sure is!
Nicely done! Must be a blast driving the different Miata's and feeling the personalities. Love the old school carb setup! Can't wait to see future video's once you've sorted out the timing. I just recently had a full bottom up rebuild done on my Fox Body Engine Miata. Fuel injected, so I have to deal with some hunting issues on start up. We should be running about the same horsepower. High 300's 👿 I've found the Draggy App your using. I'll post my times I have never driven a normal Miata 🤣 No power steering in mine. No clue why some have it.
I just found this channel and I absoulutely love it as I'm preparing t buy my first NA. Besides all the stuff I like the language - it's clearly understandable for non-native! Thanks!
I was driving at a track event some years ago and saw someone had swapped some kind of LS into a Miata, but the guy had retired the car for the day. I asked him why and he said it was so powerful that it was completely uncontrollable on the track. Apparently it was just fine for the street, but on a real track it was worthless. He was still happy to be there though! To this day, it’s one of the most awesome swaps I’ve ever seen.
Idk if I’d just assume all LS/V8 swapped Miata’s are “useless on track” based on that guys experience…there’s so many factors and variables to having a decently set up race car. He likely just needed more grip/suspension and or less aggressive clutch/gearing. The Shelby cobra was nearly unbeatable in the 60’s..big V8 ina tiny roadster..that’s what I think of when I think of V8 Miata’s..especially 302’s 😃
@@Crabtronics I'm not really assuming anything, just relating an anecdote. I do agree that many other factors go into setting up a proper track car, and it was apparent by a quick glance that, besides the engine swap, it was pretty much stock apart from a few minor upgrades. I recall that the tires looked to be the standard size (but perhaps were performance tires). My driving instructor had an S2000 with a 100% stock engine and regularly beat much more capable cars around the track, proving to me that it was more about skill than equipment. It also depends on the track - a track with many/long straightaways is going to be better for high-HP cars whereas the twisty ones will favor the lighter, more nimble ones.
that is sooo cool. love how unassuming that miata is, if it wasnt for the sound, which isnt even too loud from the sound of it it would probably Suprise people! love that. very nice and subtle.
in the 90s early 2000s that would have been one of the fastest cars on the street. A friend had a v8 5.0 rx7 , it was geared all wrong but still brutally fast. Now my 4 door commuter does 3.1 , how times have changed ( no pun
Can you do a video on how the geometry and weight distribution of the car is affected by the balance change from different engines? Maybe some G force tests and corner exit testing? We all know the V8 will be faster, but us Miata and S2k owners are more concerned with how it affects the weight distribution of the car in corners, considering that's why we bought these cars lol. Lap time wise, carrying speed through corners in these cars is much faster than having more power but suffering on corners, which is often the case with V8 swaps.
I'm replying to this video 11 months after it was posted. I've had an idea since the early to mid 90's of a first gen Miata with a 1987 Grand National turbo v6 and a 6 speed trans. I think it would have been an awesome creation! :)
Bro that sounds and Pulls insanely nice! one point on the 0-60 runs... the road looked decidedly like it had a downhill look to it.. that will skew the times making it do quicker than a level run... when I try to do timed runs, its Really hard to just find a flat road, at least where I live!
Thanks man! I use the draggy timer and it does invalidate a run if the slope is too steep, so it is relatively flat. I test all my cars there to compare them to one another, so they’re tested on an even playing field
What's the rear-end gear ratio? I've got a v8 Miata with an LS6 and a 4.56 rear end in a Ford 8.8 diff with an LSD ... I think it could run in the 3's to 60 if I cold shift it fast enough!
My ride is a 1968 Barracuda fastback powered by a 512 stroker with CNC Trick Flow heads and a hydraulic roller cam all backed by an A833 4 speed manual. The Barracuda weighs about 3300 pounds. Hellcat power in a car 1200 pounds lighter. 💪
Runs like mine did with a carb. Holley sniper wakes it up. Ass dyno it was scarier than my 400whp evo x. Currently bolting a m112 on and upgrading t a holley terminator. Already running IRS 8.8 lsd and wct5 trans.
Heck yeah bro, gotta keep the Miata content flowing lol ... So of the 3 disregarding power numbers , what 8w 69ur favorite to drive and fave power delivery ? And keep at it my brother as i was able to just barely😅brake the 3 second mark 0_60 on my build but that was pushing it to its current drivetrain limits lol much love aand respect cash ... Look forward to link up one day and running some rollers or just cruse th3 dragon at MATG But yeah man cool to see the old carborated 3ngine in the miata along with the others ... peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z fam
Sounds like too little or too hard a tyre, with that power would be expecting low fours on decent tyres. It is surprisingly hard to get under 4 in a manual car.
As impressed as I am with this guy's ability to swipe the original engine to a bigger one and make it work, I'm puzzeled by the fact that anyone would even think of ruining the for the Miyata so unique driving characteristics by adding all that extra wheight to the front. The latest gen Corvette didn't get a complete redesign, incl. moving the engine backwards to the middle for nothing baby!
I had an LS1 NB Miata that was pushing 390HP/400TQ through a T56 transmission and a Ford 8.8 differential. It has been a minute since I had it, but I recall hitting 60MPH in first gear alone and it had a good amount of traction with 275/35/15 Maxis RC-1s. I once recorded 3.8 seconds from 0-60MPH. This car/engine combination really comes alive on curvy roads, and also when you drop gear and step on it. Here's a quick video of it: ruclips.net/video/-xN0dAUcVQw/видео.html I sold that car to build a workshop. So now, I have to build a faster Miata.
what kind of mileage does it get? that engine doesn't exactly have to work very hard to move a little miata. probably better than a v8 swapped jeep, tho.
I see a NA Miata and hear a Foxbody Mustang and my head can’t make sense of it. When you hear an ND Miata with an LS3 it sounds plausible. But there’s something about the first gen Miata with an old school V8 that sounds so out of place. It sounds awesome and goes like hell! Miata GLHS? Ha ha
@@CashedOutCars Thanks for your tip on how to get a NB steering wheel on an NA! Works like a charm... I 3D printed a centering jig so I could get the clockspring holes perfectly aligned, and was also able to find an airbag connector on e-bay as well... The steering wheel completely changed the feel for the better and looks amazing. 🙂
great engines that 302, would be stacks faster with an alloy LS2 or 3 chev and an auto.,, it all depends on how heavy the car was in its original trim.. V8,s are only good in swaps if the car is under 1000kgs to begin with.. Still a great car and it makes you wonder why they were not like this from new.
He is referring to a 302 Windsor style block. The 302 Cleveland was an Australian engine. Most people say Windsor are referring to the 351W. In the states, 302 / 5.0L is referred without the Windsor designation even though it too is a Windsor Plant engine.
My '01 turned 100K a few months ago and got a new clutch. I treat the car easy, so as long as it doesn't get hit by any of these dumb Florida morons, I should have it for a while yet. But later on, I think it might need a few more cylinders to play with.
Dude. I'm actually begging you. What do I have to do to get one of these miatas off your hands. I'm dreaming of a v8 miata. It's my only car I want. I'm in love. I got money
I've been a chevy guy for decades, but I have nothing but respect for those ford 302s. They can make tons of power and sound awesome.
They really are a blast! A good V8 is a good V8
Mine lasted for 300 hours before needing a rebuild. Tolerated overheating and overheated oil, worst that happened was camshaft wear, bearing wear, and some pitting in the cylinders. Not even 500$ in the machine shop, new cam, new bearings, new pistons, and it's back as good as new.
When you ran the 3rd 0-60 run, I instantly thought of the end of Bad Boys, when Marcus beat the Cobra in Mike's Porsche..... "Now THATS how you supposed to drive! From now on, THATS how you drive!" 😂 Treat it like a Fox body, for all intents and purposes thats what it is.
She spun all the way through 2nd driving it like that, it was awesome! There’s Def more time in it
This video brings back memories of my 1990 Monster Miata, which had a slightly warmed over 5.0 motor and transmission out of a 1990 Mustang.
Just after I purchased the Miata I took it to the drag races to see what she could do in the quarter.
On my first run when I shifted into third I broke the drive shaft's rear 'U' joint and that ended my night at the drag strip.
Luckily, it was the rear 'U' joint and the drive shaft dropped onto the track. If it had been the front 'U' joint it could have dropped down into the track and dug in.
Even though the car broke half way down the track I was still able to cover the quarter in just over 15 seconds.
5 seconds for the time period these were manufactured is wicked quick. It's insane to think that the 2.0T Accords aren't much slower than that V8 Miata. Cars are just fast now. A midsize econo-box is doing what some supercars were doing 40 years ago. We've gotten so spoiled
I agree, this car is a beast, and back in the day would have been seriously impressive
NICE! cool to see a 302, i feel like all v8 swaps i see are LS. are you planning on doing a video on how the swap was done, or any deep dives into the internals? a swap like that looks like a blast!
Search Monster Miata, they have been offering these since the early 90's. I believe they didn't offer swap kits, but sold complete swapped cars. This is most likely one of those cars, but who knows! I'd also like to add, NICE VIDEO INTRO!
Thank you! Yes I’ll do a video on the full build, it’s pretty well documented even though it was done by a previous owner. It was done with a monster Miata swap kit. It sure is!
Yessir it is one of those, they do have swap kits as well, at least now! Thanks, it was a fun one to make!
@@CashedOutCarsyes please do aVideo on this swap .ford v8 power
NICE! a low power heavy pile of junk engine!!! haha!!!
Nicely done! Must be a blast driving the different Miata's and feeling the personalities.
Love the old school carb setup! Can't wait to see future video's once you've sorted out the timing.
I just recently had a full bottom up rebuild done on my Fox Body Engine Miata. Fuel injected, so I have to deal with some hunting issues on start up. We should be running about the same horsepower. High 300's 👿 I've found the Draggy App your using. I'll post my times
I have never driven a normal Miata 🤣 No power steering in mine. No clue why some have it.
Could you do a video on getting a Miata track ready and safety standards or talk on it? Love the content!
I just found this channel and I absoulutely love it as I'm preparing t buy my first NA. Besides all the stuff I like the language - it's clearly understandable for non-native! Thanks!
damn dude lovee how far youve came been watching for awhile had to sell my miata to get a better daily :/
Thanks for being an OG! They’re not fantastic dailys, that’s for sure. There’s always more out there if you chose to get another!
That’s pretty cool! Much in the same spirt as an AC Cobra. Light weight & good torque should make a fun drivers car for sure.
I was driving at a track event some years ago and saw someone had swapped some kind of LS into a Miata, but the guy had retired the car for the day. I asked him why and he said it was so powerful that it was completely uncontrollable on the track. Apparently it was just fine for the street, but on a real track it was worthless. He was still happy to be there though! To this day, it’s one of the most awesome swaps I’ve ever seen.
Idk if I’d just assume all LS/V8 swapped Miata’s are “useless on track” based on that guys experience…there’s so many factors and variables to having a decently set up race car. He likely just needed more grip/suspension and or less aggressive clutch/gearing.
The Shelby cobra was nearly unbeatable in the 60’s..big V8 ina tiny roadster..that’s what I think of when I think of V8 Miata’s..especially 302’s 😃
@@Crabtronics I'm not really assuming anything, just relating an anecdote. I do agree that many other factors go into setting up a proper track car, and it was apparent by a quick glance that, besides the engine swap, it was pretty much stock apart from a few minor upgrades. I recall that the tires looked to be the standard size (but perhaps were performance tires). My driving instructor had an S2000 with a 100% stock engine and regularly beat much more capable cars around the track, proving to me that it was more about skill than equipment. It also depends on the track - a track with many/long straightaways is going to be better for high-HP cars whereas the twisty ones will favor the lighter, more nimble ones.
Such a cool swap! Cheers from CT
Thanks! It’s a fun one
Wow. This would be a fun toy car...thanks for the share
My uncle dropped a V8 in a Vega back in the day. Mental ride.....
I had a 2 cylinder Vega. (I never could get the other 2 to run...)
Thats awesome! Finished building my v8 NB Miata on my channel too, What a perfect combo!
Cash, great meeting you this weekend…..love the v8 Miata! Reminds me of my younger days….muscle car era! 👍
Great to meet you too! Absolutely, it’s a fun car… I’ll be on the lookout for an ND!
that is sooo cool. love how unassuming that miata is, if it wasnt for the sound, which isnt even too loud from the sound of it it would probably Suprise people! love that. very nice and subtle.
in the 90s early 2000s that would have been one of the fastest cars on the street. A friend had a v8 5.0 rx7 , it was geared all wrong but still brutally fast. Now my 4 door commuter does 3.1 , how times have changed ( no pun
Nice, glad it made you so happy.
This is like a Tiger Sunbeam
“… or, perhaps, one of Shelby’s finest?”
Bro I was screaming, “put down the pop up headlights” it reduces the aerodynamics
Crazy this little thing you put together yourself will give the latest AMGs a real scare.
I'm a lifelong chevy guy but for 302 cubic inches, the sb ford is very impressive.
Can you do a video on how the geometry and weight distribution of the car is affected by the balance change from different engines? Maybe some G force tests and corner exit testing?
We all know the V8 will be faster, but us Miata and S2k owners are more concerned with how it affects the weight distribution of the car in corners, considering that's why we bought these cars lol.
Lap time wise, carrying speed through corners in these cars is much faster than having more power but suffering on corners, which is often the case with V8 swaps.
THE Monster Miata company did a 351 W twin turbo back in the day, it was nuts.
That sounds absolutely crazy
I'm replying to this video 11 months after it was posted. I've had an idea since the early to mid 90's of a first gen Miata with a 1987 Grand National turbo v6 and a 6 speed trans. I think it would have been an awesome creation! :)
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Litchfield County. I love doing the lime rock looping my Miata
*Mexico ;) it’s a great area!
I ❤️ so so much, happy 4th cashed!
This car's a beast! Happy 4th my friend!
Who makes that cowl induction hood you have? I've got to have one of those
Bro that sounds and Pulls insanely nice! one point on the 0-60 runs... the road looked decidedly like it had a downhill look to it.. that will skew the times making it do quicker than a level run... when I try to do timed runs, its Really hard to just find a flat road, at least where I live!
Thanks man! I use the draggy timer and it does invalidate a run if the slope is too steep, so it is relatively flat. I test all my cars there to compare them to one another, so they’re tested on an even playing field
Back to back (directionally) ie:turn around and redo, average. Will show the 'advantage' the elevation has. Ie; its 0.5 faster one direction vs other.
Wow! I never realized Mexico is so green.
I mean why bother, just remove the plates and do whatever you like. Hopefully when you do get pulled over make sure to film it too.
What's the rear-end gear ratio? I've got a v8 Miata with an LS6 and a 4.56 rear end in a Ford 8.8 diff with an LSD ... I think it could run in the 3's to 60 if I cold shift it fast enough!
Its hilarious to see a miata leaving with the sounds of a v8 like that. It feels more like someone is playing a sound clip over a miata launch!
I know it sounds so wrong but is so awesome, I love it!
Damn! Though it is not at full strength power, Sally has a great tone 🎶🎵
I put a Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 in my 1991 Miata. 4.92 0-60 is great!
Awesome swap! It definitely was a good run, and I'm confident it can go faster too
That laugh😃. I love it
Hard not to laugh with that car!
Have you tried 2nd gear launch?
Keep it up man!
My ride is a 1968 Barracuda fastback powered by a 512 stroker with CNC Trick Flow heads and a hydraulic roller cam all backed by an A833 4 speed manual. The Barracuda weighs about 3300 pounds. Hellcat power in a car 1200 pounds lighter. 💪
Now you truly made a poor mans Cobra
In the 80s a factory in Australia was building v8 Miata s called Bullet with lexus V8
According to Google nexus first made cars in 89..... I can't imagine anyone taking brand new cars apart so soon....
I like that it's not an LS. Reminds of the Tiger.
Camden Kennedys 302 miata is also pretty cool
Runs like mine did with a carb. Holley sniper wakes it up. Ass dyno it was scarier than my 400whp evo x. Currently bolting a m112 on and upgrading t a holley terminator. Already running IRS 8.8 lsd and wct5 trans.
Heck yeah bro, gotta keep the Miata content flowing lol ... So of the 3 disregarding power numbers , what 8w 69ur favorite to drive and fave power delivery ? And keep at it my brother as i was able to just barely😅brake the 3 second mark 0_60 on my build but that was pushing it to its current drivetrain limits lol much love aand respect cash ... Look forward to link up one day and running some rollers or just cruse th3 dragon at MATG But yeah man cool to see the old carborated 3ngine in the miata along with the others ... peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z fam
what if you tried the Holley EFI carb conversion?
one thing that would help if the rev gauge worked properly
But which one is most fun on a back road?
Is the AC deleted? Was Miata engine harness deleted?
Those 0-60 runs look like they're pointing down a hill haha
Give the torque line, you may want to get a higher-ratio differential.
Can’t wait to finish the 400 whp NA6 with a 1.9L swap.
That'll be a beast!
Mexico? Good call bro.
Great job i hope some day i can 350 swap my 97 NA
Nice. What vents are you running in the fenders!
Putting a v8 in a Miata is like putting a 4 cylinder in a go kart 😂
It sure is! Ironically I have a fast kart too, but it's a single cylinder 2 stroke. Very different driving personality than this V8
@@CashedOutCarsin the 90’s they had the monster Miata. You are probably too young to know it but they were something else at the time.
I'm surprised it's only running a 7.5 vs an 8.8 in the rear and holding the power still
I use a 7.5 also. Smaller = lighter , theoretical less parasitic drag.
At 2500 lbs its not going to break.
Looking forward to more videos on this miata
Looking forward to making them! :)
I hope you had the tracking done since.
Thank you sponsor block for adding the highlight
Sounds like too little or too hard a tyre, with that power would be expecting low fours on decent tyres. It is surprisingly hard to get under 4 in a manual car.
As impressed as I am with this guy's ability to swipe the original engine to a bigger one and make it work, I'm puzzeled by the fact that anyone would even think of ruining the for the Miyata so unique driving characteristics by adding all that extra wheight to the front. The latest gen Corvette didn't get a complete redesign, incl. moving the engine backwards to the middle for nothing baby!
It’s far from ruined, the swap only adds a couple hundred pounds and it still handles quite well
@@CashedOutCars As long as you're happy with the result. 😊
What does it weigh?
I had an LS1 NB Miata that was pushing 390HP/400TQ through a T56 transmission and a Ford 8.8 differential. It has been a minute since I had it, but I recall hitting 60MPH in first gear alone and it had a good amount of traction with 275/35/15 Maxis RC-1s. I once recorded 3.8 seconds from 0-60MPH.
This car/engine combination really comes alive on curvy roads, and also when you drop gear and step on it. Here's a quick video of it:
ruclips.net/video/-xN0dAUcVQw/видео.html
I sold that car to build a workshop. So now, I have to build a faster Miata.
Very cool 👍🏻🇺🇸
That air cleaner is choking the carburetor been there done that.
Horsepower doesnt matter for the clutch. Its the torque.
Holy crap that car with a great launch and running 💯 with a hood tire setup I don’t doubt it can hit very low 4 sec 0-60
I’d agree with that, a lil driver mod, tune up and tires and this will be ripping!
@@CashedOutCars I can’t wait to get my Miata back and start driving it. Miata in the 350-400whp area are monsters.
what kind of mileage does it get? that engine doesn't exactly have to work very hard to move a little miata. probably better than a v8 swapped jeep, tho.
How much does it weigh?
I haven’t weighed this one, but I’d estimate around 2500 lbs
I see a NA Miata and hear a Foxbody Mustang and my head can’t make sense of it. When you hear an ND Miata with an LS3 it sounds plausible. But there’s something about the first gen Miata with an old school V8 that sounds so out of place. It sounds awesome and goes like hell! Miata GLHS? Ha ha
That's awesome! And it's not even fuel injected 😂
Not fuel injected… yet :) I might do an efi set up on it but I’m not sure yet!
Happy 4th of July!
You too my friend!!
Just subbed. Hello from South Africa 💪🏿
Welcome to the channel my friend!
Sally wants a turbo and an NB Nardi Leather steering Wheel... Zoom Zoom...
I’ve got an NB wheel for it! Not sure about the turbo yet :)
@@CashedOutCars Thanks for your tip on how to get a NB steering wheel on an NA! Works like a charm... I 3D printed a centering jig so I could get the clockspring holes perfectly aligned, and was also able to find an airbag connector on e-bay as well... The steering wheel completely changed the feel for the better and looks amazing. 🙂
Should try some launching in second.
great engines that 302, would be stacks faster with an alloy LS2 or 3 chev and an auto.,, it all depends on how heavy the car was in its original trim.. V8,s are only good in swaps if the car is under 1000kgs to begin with.. Still a great car and it makes you wonder why they were not like this from new.
I think your steering wheel cover is twisted too far to the left.
Yes it is installed off center, and the wheel sits slightly misaligned as well from the previous owner's alignment
A stock 2024 does 0 to 60 in 5.5 secondswith a 2.0 liter 181 h.p engine.
Leaving the phone loose on the seat pretty much invalidates anything you get from the accelerometers. You need to fasten or mount it somehow.
A draggy uses an external GPS sensor. Dirp
Always wanted to V8 swap my old 95 1.8 NA but that shit is expensive af
You might even get a better 0-60 starting in 2nd gear and bogging it off the line a little bit.
Im your 1000th like lol
To be clear, when you say Ford 302 V8, do you mean the Cleveland or the Windsor?
That would be a 351
He is referring to a 302 Windsor style block. The 302 Cleveland was an Australian engine. Most people say Windsor are referring to the 351W. In the states, 302 / 5.0L is referred without the Windsor designation even though it too is a Windsor Plant engine.
You should start in second on your 0-60.
Looks like the tach is not working.
The oem one isn't but top right is an aftermarket one that does
He never made a new video about this
i'd be surprised if that was making more than 290rwhp
Slap a efi on this too 😊
I've done sub 4 seconds in my turbo miata! You weak with that V8
What setup are you running? Have draggy data / video?
Yawn. Another internet bullshitter 🙄
reminds me of an AC Cobra honestly
Fix your tach .
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That’s Texaco
Burning oil is more then a tune up lol
My '01 turned 100K a few months ago and got a new clutch. I treat the car easy, so as long as it doesn't get hit by any of these dumb Florida morons, I should have it for a while yet. But later on, I think it might need a few more cylinders to play with.
Fkn death trap
Dude. I'm actually begging you. What do I have to do to get one of these miatas off your hands. I'm dreaming of a v8 miata. It's my only car I want. I'm in love. I got money
Send me an email! Cashedoutcars@gmail.com, I will likely be putting this car up for sale soon!
wheel hp of that 302 is likely around 240
That’d figure pretty high drivetrain loss if it was still making 385, though I do think it’s a bit lower
I agree...no way its over 300hp to the tire.
What is the noise that 100 grand makes flying out of your wallet into a miata?