This 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata was purchased new by its current owner and taken shortly afterward to Flyin’ Miata of Palisade, Colorado, where it became the first customer car to receive their V8 Habu conversion. The factory drivetrain was replaced with a Lingenfelter-built General Motors 6.2-liter LS3 V8, a Tremec T56 six-speed manual gearbox, and a GM differential. The conversion also included upgrades to the suspension, brakes, chassis, wheels, and more while retaining a largely stock exterior appearance. This modified ND shows 2k miles and is offered by Flyin’ Miata on behalf of its current owner with a clean Carfax report, records pertaining to the conversion, factory literature, and a clean Virginia title in the owner’s name.

The body is finished in white and retains a black soft top with a defroster for its glass rear window. Dual center-exit exhaust outlets are framed by a black diffuser, while factory badging has been retained throughout. Black 17″ Advanti Storm wheels are mounted with 245/40 Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R tires all around.

Specially-tuned Fox Racing coilovers, larger anti-roll bars, and other suspension modifications were installed as part of the V8 conversion, and the chassis features additional bracing to compensate for the increase in power and torque. Braking is provided by six-piston front and four-piston rear Wilwood calipers. A start-up and walk-around video has been provided by the seller.

The interior retains factory features such as heated leather seats, automatic climate control, an infotainment screen and rotary controller, Bose audio, and other amenities. Just over 2k miles are shown on the odometer.

The Lingenfelter-built General Motors 6.2-liter LS3 V8 is shown idling in the video above. The fuel and cooling systems have been upgraded in support of the engine swap according to the seller. Output is quoted at roughly 525 horsepower, while curb weight is said to be approximately 2,600 pounds.

A video of the engine being revved is provided above, while an additional start-up clip can be viewed here. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed Tremec T56 manual gearbox and a GM differential.

The clutch master cylinder was recently replaced with a new unit according to the seller. Additional underbody photos can be viewed in the gallery.

The August 2019 Carfax report lists one owner with events in Colorado and Virginia through April 2019. Records for the project included in the sale, and driving videos are provided below.