92 Miata clutch replacement

My 92 Miata needs a clutch.  I’ve done lots of clutch work but not on the Miata. Local foreign car mechanic scared me when he offered to do it for $1500.   I don’t think I have “stupid” on my forehead but is there something I don’t know that makes this harder than the average job?  Thanks in advance for the advice

It's pretty much a standard longitudinal engine install with a transmission you can bench press. Not hard.

Thanks for the reply.  Looks like a straight forward job. Just thought I would ask before I tear into it

One tip I have is use a rarchet strap to hold the engine back against the firewall when installing the transmission. The engine wants to tip forward when the trans is removed  It helps a lot when lining it up on reinstallation.

PMRacing said:

One tip I have is use a rarchet strap to hold the engine back against the firewall when installing the transmission. The engine wants to tip forward when the trans is removed  It helps a lot when lining it up on reinstallation.

I stick a socket between the rack and the oil pan. 

In reply to Keith Tanner :

Appreciate the tips.  Now that spring is here I’ll have to get motivated to do it.  Garage is not heated for winter work