Step 1: Find Miata.

[Slicks]

two years and "easily" are something totally different...

Working on a car for two years non-stop, and working on a car every now and then for two years is totally different.
Again, stop assuming things.

[LS2 V8 Miata]

I'm not wanting to discourage anyone, I've had the great opportunities to spend a lot of roadcourse hours in my friend's Ford V8 Miata's. I've even campaigned my own modified 4 cylinder, lightened Miata against them.

These experiences motivated me, a confessed Chevy guy to do an LS V8 Miata. I've taken 2 years not just because I want to, but I must respect the daily operations of my son-in-law's business Howard Performance. I schedule my Miata's work not to interfer.

My friend Tim did his LS6 V8 Miata entirely in his garage at home but if you visit his photo site and see video of his car in action you recognize he's an exceptional technician.

See LS6 V8 Miata walk around on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ROf-ehSRT0

There is an Auto-X video of his car in there too I believe.

Also check out this video of a clean 240Z with an LS2 testing traction issues.

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...7901562b65.htm

The LS2 240Z walk around start-up video is above average too

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...ae0148dd77.htm

It gives you a real good idea why an LS2 is a good match for a 2500 Lb car with an experienced driver.