SloS13 build thread
08-09-2007, 07:46 PM
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SloS13 build thread
I'm going with a DSM 14b turbo. Still have some things that need to be purchased but I'm on a tight budget so I'm buying a little here, little there. Nothing too interesting to show yet but I thought I'd share.
So far I have:
14b turbo
AEM F/IC *installed*
rx7 460cc injectors
DSM BOV
misc. piping
miata exhaust flange (salvaged from a stock header)
F1 Stage III clutch (too hot in the garage to install lol)
Got the F/IC installed and all purdy. Ran a nylon line to join up with a T for the boost gauge so I'll have a single line going through the firewall.
The only 3 way I'll ever have.
So far I have:
14b turbo
AEM F/IC *installed*
rx7 460cc injectors
DSM BOV
misc. piping
miata exhaust flange (salvaged from a stock header)
F1 Stage III clutch (too hot in the garage to install lol)
Got the F/IC installed and all purdy. Ran a nylon line to join up with a T for the boost gauge so I'll have a single line going through the firewall.
The only 3 way I'll ever have.
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08-09-2007, 07:50 PM
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I have that pillar mount too, I had to sand out a bit to get my 52mm gauges in. I'm going to be losing that thing too as soon as I get gauges I want.
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08-09-2007, 07:53 PM
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It's actually left over from my S13. Doesnt fit perfect but it's good enough. If I get a bug up my ***, I'll heat it up with a heat gun and try to form it a bit better.
I really like the idea of having gauges in the vents but it's hot as ***** here. I really didnt want to resort to the pillar pod but I think it's the best choice for me right now.....I think.
I really like the idea of having gauges in the vents but it's hot as ***** here. I really didnt want to resort to the pillar pod but I think it's the best choice for me right now.....I think.
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I won't complete/charge my a/c until the car is sorted- now that's an incentive.
08-11-2007, 07:37 PM
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Oh SNAAAAPPPPPPPPP. My brother mentioned he had a welder so I went to his house to pick it up today. This thing makes my harbor freight flux core look like it came out of a cracker jack box. It's old and crusty but damn does it weld. Chose some random settings and did a quick weld.
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08-19-2007, 02:54 PM
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Got rid of all the EGR crap and blocked everything off
Waiting on my piping went ahead and made my BOV flange. Still learning the welder so I JBwelded over the weld just incase there are any leaks.
Here's my manifold so far. Right now it's just 2 stock 1.8L head flanges bolted together so I don't warp anything when the welding starts
Waiting on my piping went ahead and made my BOV flange. Still learning the welder so I JBwelded over the weld just incase there are any leaks.
Here's my manifold so far. Right now it's just 2 stock 1.8L head flanges bolted together so I don't warp anything when the welding starts
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08-21-2007, 06:10 PM
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Got the gauges finished up. VDO boost gauge and my new panel meter with 0.01 accuracy for the wideband display. wewt
The meter was a bit too bright so I put 2 layers of tint in there. I also heated up the gauge pod so I cold mold in the panel a bit.
Just dropped off a loaner flywheel at the machine shop too.
The meter was a bit too bright so I put 2 layers of tint in there. I also heated up the gauge pod so I cold mold in the panel a bit.
Just dropped off a loaner flywheel at the machine shop too.
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08-21-2007, 07:37 PM
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that is a good *** question. not sure I could find one that's for 1-2v but if I knew anything about electronics I could probably put some resistors or some **** on it and make it work. Doin **** the hard way is my style anyways 
hey miatamania. You're not that far from me. I might be up in Boone during labor day weekend with teh in-laws.
hey miatamania. You're not that far from me. I might be up in Boone during labor day weekend with teh in-laws.
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08-21-2007, 09:12 PM
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I need to find some pics of my old FMIC that was held together with JB..hmmm
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08-27-2007, 07:33 PM
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Got my manifold bits in so I started fabbing. Figure it'll take about 3-4 2hr sessions. Yeah I'm slow. Ordered some oil lines today. I got everything I need now except post-turbo exhaust parts. I'll order them with my next check which will all I need. Ordering is the easy part. Fabbing and tuning = teh hard *****. Took me a while to get some settings right. The GLOB of weld is ugly yet functional.
So far....
Using a piece from the stock manifold's collector to connect manifold to turbo. Still needs a bit of work before welding.
So far....
Using a piece from the stock manifold's collector to connect manifold to turbo. Still needs a bit of work before welding.
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