SKMetalworks

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Mild flanges. If I could have a template that would allow me to trace out the cuts it would take half the time. I think solidworks may have some way to split the runners and print the pattern. Perfect cuts every time.

Sch 40 yes

TurboTim

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I hear ya. Life would be soooo much easier if I could figure out a way to unroll bent pipes. Straight pipes are easy, this is what I do with the EWG pipe blend in (straight pipe into straight pipe). Print out the flattened pipe 1:1 and make a decent template for the cut. But I can't figure a way to flatten bends. So it takes lots of time, patience, luck, and some tricks learned along the way. It gets a little easier after you've made one.

SKMetalworks

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I'm gonna try and have my co worker do it. He said he could, but, he's said lots of things.

SKMetalworks

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Got to work on the car a little bit tonight. This is MUCH better than outside holy crap.



I had problems a while ago with getting the PPF frame in so i dropped the Torsen to check it out.



There we go



All in ready for driveshaft woooo!

SKMetalworks

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Well the past 2 days i have got lots done. Before i explain it im going to shower.
first this place was a fucken mess


I remade my mixing manifold for turbo room





Routed the heater hose



Routed radiator hose



Togethor



My UBER leet intake system. Really i just wanted to test and make sure the motor ran (its been 3 years since it was in service). And it does run after i found out that the fuel pump had a leak.



So after that now i can move onto suspension brakes. Tearing off all the calipers and rotors cause they are fuxord







Now that i got all the brake **** off time to pull off the control arms.



The fun part







Got a little smoky in the shop








Eager parts ready for some action




I am putting superpro bushings on for the track and so far, taking the bushings off suck. Anyway thats all for now

curly

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OMG, you people need to learn the power of a wire wheel. My parts all look brand new compared to EVERYONE's.

I'm glad you finally have a garage though. I thought I was bad *** doing this in 30-40* weather, but there's pictures of you doing a diff swap in the snow, impressive.

SKMetalworks

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Well today i ordered super builder 3" piping for the exhaust, CX racing intercooler kit, and enough material to build 5 turbo manifolds (although that will not be part of this thread). Im hoping to get the LE returned to stock this weekend so i can make some money back to fund this beast.

SKMetalworks

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Well today i started off with something simple. Taking off some decals the PO put on the car. I ended up using my fingernail on the paint because the razor blade gouged it . Its only a track car.














After struggling for a while i finally figured out how to get my Superpro poly bushings in.









The rears are done just need to disassemble the fronts.

eljefe305

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nice build man good stuff.

SKMetalworks

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Just pulled the trigger on some bronze 15x9 6ULs. To add to that i called in to work today because i have to get my other car returned to stock for some damn money.

shlammed

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going to need some 275's or some spacers on 6uls to fill those flares :P

i think you know what you need to do.

SKMetalworks

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6UL's arrived yesterday. Boy are they beautiful. Im excited for a fun day of ripping all the aftermarket parts off the black.






Mmmm delicious

Jeff_Ciesielski

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Maybe when I see them tomorrow I'll change my mind...and order some in matte black. Glad this thing is on the move.

SKMetalworks

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An amazing price came up on a built short block. I came within millimeters of buying it, there were a few things that didn't sound right to me and with the helpful coaching of the first ever Miata Turbo NW club meet i decided to just throw some M-Tuned rods in my 1.6 and about 280-300 hp to the ground. I sold my MSpnp so Jeff could build me one cheaper. The money i saved i ordered a CXracing radiator with 2 12" fans. I am 99% sure im doing a v-mount.

SKMetalworks

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Tonight was fun. I lost a few bolts to my roll bar and one of the backing plates so i decided to weld it in. Turned out okay although trying to get in some spots with the TIG torch were impossible.


wire wheeled off all the paint






Test fit.






Starting to weld





You can see how much of a pain in the *** it is to get the back part of the base plate.



Still managed this bead





More weld shots







All mounted




Primered and done for the night

p51hellfire

iTrader: (28)

nice man! I want 6 ul's soo bad now it suxor

ARTech

iTrader: (34)

Lovin all the pics

Jeff_Ciesielski

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Hehe, I didn't think you would actually do it. Listening to me will eventually get you in trouble . Keep this **** rollin dude, I want to get that megasquirt in and tuned. It looks lonely on my desk :(

Cspence

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I demand more pics of the 6uls! I'm on the fence about what finish I wanna get....nickle, bronze, black

SKMetalworks

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So i took the rest of the week off to do an interview and work on some miatas. TurboRoach came over around 1pm so i could replace his cherry bomb with a straight through pipe. After payment of beer and some cash was received, i proceeded to work on the car. I took some pics of the 6uls but without tires it doesn't look that good.



First i ripped out the radiator i bought before i decided to buy an all aluminum one.



CX racing radiator yay!




Next i drilled out my turbo bolts for 10mm studs.



I decided to make the turbo outlet 2.5", i had to make a transition though







It was getting late so i went and got some fat food




Finished up by mounting the intercooler











And thats all for tonight. Tomorrow is a full day of fun. Stay tuned