99mx5 EFR build
02-05-2012, 09:34 AM
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Thanks for the feedback.
I'll definitely repack the front hubs again, I'll follow your advice on the grease. The bearing ***** were the same size but the retainers were different.
I went with Timken because they use the OEM NTK bearings like the factory. The seals were a little different, but the rest was the same.
The wire wrap on the coil harness has been on for over 4 years and is still going strong.
I'll definitely repack the front hubs again, I'll follow your advice on the grease. The bearing ***** were the same size but the retainers were different.
I went with Timken because they use the OEM NTK bearings like the factory. The seals were a little different, but the rest was the same.
The wire wrap on the coil harness has been on for over 4 years and is still going strong.
Weird, I melted that wire wrap quick, I suppose there are different types of plastic used for those.
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02-07-2012, 12:40 AM
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I called them and asked them as Huslertron and Shoeiend did, they recommended same size to slip over straight fittings and one size up for applications with bent fittings.
XOXO to Trey and Lars
XOXO to Trey and Lars
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02-07-2012, 08:33 PM
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Get some hose clamp-strap thingies too because the ones at Lowe's don't fit as snug as the ones Bat Inc sells.
I also recommend sending them a Google Docs spreadsheet for orders rather than calling it out over the phone.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...hl=en_US#gid=0
There's an example I made, which I made editable by anyone with a link. I locked it down here in case anyone gets crafty, but you can use the format if you want.
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02-10-2012, 02:55 PM
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I started taking the car apart to install the kit. I decided to snap some pics of the parts. I also cleaned and coated the manifold. I'll bake it tonight to cure it.
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02-10-2012, 03:11 PM
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Why coat stainless? I recommend you get a new manifold/head gasket after you deck the manifold, after it warps from the first track outing.
This car is going to be awesomely fast.
This car is going to be awesomely fast.
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02-10-2012, 03:59 PM
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Thanks, I hope it will be fast.
The manifold is mild steel. Only through the awesomeness of ARTech does it look that good when delivered.
Hey Joe,
Yeah definitely.
The manifold is mild steel. Only through the awesomeness of ARTech does it look that good when delivered.
Yeah definitely.
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02-10-2012, 10:12 PM
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I got the aluminum color. Some colors fade with use. I'm baking it now to cure it.
I also just received my FIC 650c and fire sleeves from BATinc. I'll post pics shortly.
I also just received my FIC 650c and fire sleeves from BATinc. I'll post pics shortly.
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02-13-2012, 12:32 PM
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Here is the current state of the install. The turbo is mounted and plumbed for oil and coolant. The oil and coolant lines are SS braided teflon with BAT Inc fire sleeves and sealed with silicone tape at the ends. I made a bracket to hold the bulkhead fittings. I also made a support bracket to support the oil pressure sender and I made a heat shield for the AC compressor. I upload pics but need to get them off the camera.
Next steps are to install the exhaust, fuel injectors, intercooler, boost gauge and boost controller.
Next steps are to install the exhaust, fuel injectors, intercooler, boost gauge and boost controller.
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02-16-2012, 03:55 AM
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Excuse the crappy pics, I just got this camera and am still getting used to it.
I used a ratchet, extension and socket to hold the tap straight while tapping the oil pan. When I drilled the hole, I used grease on the drill bit to catch the aluminum shavings. I cleaned and re-greased the bit often.
I tapped the hole and put JB Weld on the threads of the fitting before screwing it in.
I also made a support bracket for the oil pressure sender. When the engine rocks from hitting the rev-limiter, it will keep it from breaking the fitting on the block.
I also made a bracket for the oil and coolant line bulkhead fittings.
I covered all the lines with the BAT Inc fire sleeves.
I also made a heat shield for the AC compressor.
I mounted the intercooler. It also fits behind the stock bumper without cutting. I will duct it when its completed.
I used a ratchet, extension and socket to hold the tap straight while tapping the oil pan. When I drilled the hole, I used grease on the drill bit to catch the aluminum shavings. I cleaned and re-greased the bit often.
I tapped the hole and put JB Weld on the threads of the fitting before screwing it in.
I also made a support bracket for the oil pressure sender. When the engine rocks from hitting the rev-limiter, it will keep it from breaking the fitting on the block.
I also made a bracket for the oil and coolant line bulkhead fittings.
I covered all the lines with the BAT Inc fire sleeves.
I also made a heat shield for the AC compressor.
I mounted the intercooler. It also fits behind the stock bumper without cutting. I will duct it when its completed.
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02-16-2012, 12:56 PM
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I thought I could install the DP from the bottom. I have to pull the manifold off again to install it from the top. So I decided to work on the intercooler mount before I install it. Sorry Lars.
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