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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Any objections to a 60mm spring on a 2.25" spring perch/2.25 helper spring?
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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Do they fit, because if there's only 1/8 to 1/4" of spring land then 60mm ID won't fit too hot.

If they fit the perch though...
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 04:47 PM
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Hmmm, i'll keep thinking. I'm 99% sure I'm going to install them as is.

I have all the spindles stripped down and ready for powdercoating.

I killed the starter in my truck when working on it so once that comes in from rockauto I'll start stripping the miata I think.
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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Can anyone confirm if the NA and NB fuel pump assemblies have the same bolt pattern?
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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I ran 60mm springs for a while. Its close enough.
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Does anyone have the TSE BBK torque specs?

Sent @Savington an email but its after hours so I don't expect a response.
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by aidandj
Does anyone have the TSE BBK torque specs?

Sent @Savington an email but its after hours so I don't expect a response.
20 ft-lbs for rotor hat, 40 ft-lbs for caliper/mounts.
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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Gracias.

Snagged some brake ducts too

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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 09:30 AM
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If you are torque in our brackets without inserts, don't use more than 30 ftlb on the brackets or calipers.
Old Jan 12, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Rallas
If you are torque in our brackets without inserts, don't use more than 30 ftlb on the brackets or calipers.
Thanks. These are for a different car.
Old Jan 12, 2016 | 10:27 AM
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40 should be more than enough for 10mm/3/8" hardware and steel threaded inserts (helicoils)
Old Jan 12, 2016 | 11:58 AM
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Oh, I also picked up sav's old intercooler from E02k. Hope to do a back to back with the ebay intercooler.
Old Jan 13, 2016 | 03:01 AM
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700/400 dual spring setup acquired thanks to @Mobius

Happy @OneTwo?
Old Jan 13, 2016 | 10:11 AM
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Yes bby I'm happy. The stiffer the better.

This thing is gonna rip on track in the spring.
Old Jan 13, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by OneTwo
Yes bby I'm happy. The stiffer the better.

This thing is gonna rip on track in the spring.
I'm still a slow driver
Old Jan 14, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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My truck is still being a huge bitch.

Any pointers on tuning carbs? I can't even get it to idle long enough right now, and can't tell if im too rich or lean.
Old Jan 14, 2016 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by aidandj
Any pointers on tuning carbs? I can't even get it to idle long enough right now, and can't tell if im too rich or lean.
Convert it to megasquirt.

--Ian
Old Jan 14, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by codrus
Convert it to megasquirt.

--Ian
I don't wanna
Old Jan 14, 2016 | 12:32 PM
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Then you should swap a $300 junkyard 5.3l and run that on HPtuners.

Best ford one with a chevy motor
Old Jan 14, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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Nope. I want this running as is.

Going to replace more ignition components tonight.



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