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1997 Ford Probe GTS
Engine:
new short block (53k on it now)
Brand new KLZE pistons, rings
new Mazda oil pump
Interprep valve springs
All new valve stem seals, keepers and retainers
KLZE cams with the updated, quieter friction gear units
KLDE heads ported to match ZE manifold
Powder coated valve covers
Oil filter relocation kit with large Corvette filter
CARB-legal Injen cold air intake, filter
All emissions equipment works, OEM computer and wiring used
CARB-compliant
Drivetrain:
Miata 6-speed tranmission with custom shifter
ACT full face, sprung clutch kit rated for 300 ft/lb
New clutch slave cylinder
Modified vehicle speed sensor to play nice with the Probe speedometer
Adapted Neutral Safety Switch and reverse switch to work with Probe harness
Clairetoo adapter plate kit - includes main plate, flywheel spacer, and starter bracket
2-piece driveshaft from Mazda B2200
Miata 3.90 Torsen LSD in a stronger FC RX7 diff housing
Poly bushings for diff mount
Energy Suspensions poly transmission mount
Custom engine mounts
Custom exhaust from stock logs on - y-pipe, cat, resonator, and modified dual exit muffler from Infinity G35.
Custom BIW (body in white, aka unibody):
Miata front and rear frame rails integrated in the Probe unibody; all welds and joints seam sealed and primered/painted
Miata extended transmission/exhaust tunnel
Custom trunk floor; Probe/Miata custom carpeting
Miata 12.9 gallon fuel tank with Probe fuel pump, wired to work with the OEM Probe fuel gauge, including the Low-Fuel warning light; OEM interior firewall; OEM fill-tube working seamlessly with Probe fuel fill door
Stiffening members added where needed to firm up the body
Miata custom seat mounting locations - anything that will bolt in a Miata will bolt in this car.
Modified Miata e-brake cables, properly adjusted
Suspension:
Unequal-length double A-arm independent suspension on all 4 corners
Complete front & rear Miata (94+) subframes that bolt on to the modified frame rails, making modifications and repairs easy
Full set of ES Poly bushings for EVERY suspension bushing
Yonaka full 28-way coilover set (fully threaded dual tube shock, built-in bump stop for unit protection, no suspension travel loss with height adjustment)
500 lb/in front springs, 300 lb/in rears
Brakes, wheels, tires:
Carbotech AX-6 front pads (car stops better than a stock Probe)
OEM rear pads
New rotors front & rear
949 Racing steel-braided brake lines and rear distribution block
Motul 800 brake fluid
XXR 535 wheels (17" x 9.75", ET20 front and rear), 6mm rear spacers
245/40/17 front tires
275/40/17 rear tires
Miscellaneous:
Mach 1 front bumper lip
rear hatch struts work(!)
Hydraulic hood struts
Airbag, HVAC, and cruise control systems removed
OEM Manual Miata steering rack
Hood bump (to clear OEM intake manifold elbow) is from a '98 Eclipse GS-T
Interior:
Full black interior
Miata seats with Probe seatbelts
Pioneer head unit with stock speakers
Twin center console storage spaces
Dual cup holder
Grant steering wheel with integrated horn buttons
Fully integrated Miata fuel tank firewall & carpet
Stock interior panels molded with body mods
TL;DR - RWD-converted Probe GTS with Miata 6-speed gearbox, full Miata subframes and suspension, California CARB/Smog certified
