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Originally Posted by kip Foss
My slc runs very well now but every time I get into the car the price list of fixing various 30 year old components flashes through my mind. I want to put the Ford in the car mainly for the gas economy and reliability, but also just because I need a mechanical project. If it works outs I might write up a 'how to do' proceedure and post it.
Plus, I have an slc and I don't have a Miata.
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Well, it's been my experience, if you want quality shop time, use Ford products. I also have an autoshop owner friend who says he loves Ford, because they keep food on the table. 
Good luck with the project. I wonder is a Pontiac 389 to 455 would work. The outer dimensions are the same.
Seriously though, why not just rebuild the MB engine? No modifications needed to make it all fit.
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13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.
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