Boost Addicts SR20det engine conversion
12-23-2010, 12:38 PM
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I like this build and the fact you are making it go before making it pretty (and the chalkboard fender isn't helping things). That im looks great, what is it? Also are you using the 5 speed that the main bearing falls apart and plays plinko through the gearsets? If so have you put in a new one/planning on putting a new one in?
Personally I would try to keep the ppf, the miata is a pretty flimsy chassis unless you are going to cage it. If you are caging it then I don't think it would be fine.
Personally I would try to keep the ppf, the miata is a pretty flimsy chassis unless you are going to cage it. If you are caging it then I don't think it would be fine.
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12-23-2010, 02:11 PM
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are you using the 5 speed that the main bearing falls apart and plays plinko through the gearsets? If so have you put in a new one/planning on putting a new one in?
Personally I would try to keep the ppf, the miata is a pretty flimsy chassis unless you are going to cage it. If you are caging it then I don't think it would be fine.
Personally I would try to keep the ppf, the miata is a pretty flimsy chassis unless you are going to cage it. If you are caging it then I don't think it would be fine.
8" from belhousing to front of sump, and the thin part is 1.5 deep. The 45* cuts are essential, and they begin 1.5" from the edge of the sump, to where they meet at the front of the sump (side to side axis, not on the 45*). The oil pan goes as deep as the bottom of the bellhousig flange. I hope that's clear, let me know if I need to go more in depth.
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12-24-2010, 11:25 AM
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Just a quick question:
I see that you have located your drain plug on the forward end of your oil pan, and the drain plug goes in at a 45 degree angle.
Considering your engine will be tilted back 5-10 degrees, and that the plug itself sits above the bottom of the oil pan, wouldn't draining the oil be a bitch during oil changes?
I mean, having the plug at the back, and some sort of an arrangement so all of the oil can drain easily would be a better long term approach IMO.
Other than that, ballsy and very cool conversion. Congrats.
I see that you have located your drain plug on the forward end of your oil pan, and the drain plug goes in at a 45 degree angle.
Considering your engine will be tilted back 5-10 degrees, and that the plug itself sits above the bottom of the oil pan, wouldn't draining the oil be a bitch during oil changes?
I mean, having the plug at the back, and some sort of an arrangement so all of the oil can drain easily would be a better long term approach IMO.
Other than that, ballsy and very cool conversion. Congrats.
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12-24-2010, 12:09 PM
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Just a quick question:
I see that you have located your drain plug on the forward end of your oil pan, and the drain plug goes in at a 45 degree angle.
Considering your engine will be tilted back 5-10 degrees, and that the plug itself sits above the bottom of the oil pan, wouldn't draining the oil be a bitch during oil changes?
I mean, having the plug at the back, and some sort of an arrangement so all of the oil can drain easily would be a better long term approach IMO.
Other than that, ballsy and very cool conversion. Congrats.
I see that you have located your drain plug on the forward end of your oil pan, and the drain plug goes in at a 45 degree angle.
Considering your engine will be tilted back 5-10 degrees, and that the plug itself sits above the bottom of the oil pan, wouldn't draining the oil be a bitch during oil changes?
I mean, having the plug at the back, and some sort of an arrangement so all of the oil can drain easily would be a better long term approach IMO.
Other than that, ballsy and very cool conversion. Congrats.
The car will be jacked up when getting the oil changed, so not too difficult to lift the back a few inch's higher to get a better flow.
I wouldnt worry to much about it.
Or you could use one of them pump things and suck it out the top.
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12-24-2010, 01:52 PM
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Just a quick question:
I see that you have located your drain plug on the forward end of your oil pan, and the drain plug goes in at a 45 degree angle.
Considering your engine will be tilted back 5-10 degrees, and that the plug itself sits above the bottom of the oil pan, wouldn't draining the oil be a bitch during oil changes?
I mean, having the plug at the back, and some sort of an arrangement so all of the oil can drain easily would be a better long term approach IMO.
Other than that, ballsy and very cool conversion. Congrats.
I see that you have located your drain plug on the forward end of your oil pan, and the drain plug goes in at a 45 degree angle.
Considering your engine will be tilted back 5-10 degrees, and that the plug itself sits above the bottom of the oil pan, wouldn't draining the oil be a bitch during oil changes?
I mean, having the plug at the back, and some sort of an arrangement so all of the oil can drain easily would be a better long term approach IMO.
Other than that, ballsy and very cool conversion. Congrats.
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12-27-2010, 04:53 PM
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wanted to see what you guys thought about this little situation i have here. the speedo for the sr20s tranny is electric.. does this mean that i'll have to use an nissan guage cluster? any other ways of making it work?
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12-29-2010, 07:07 PM
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I'm sure a few of you guys will be pleased with this..
Started my wire tuck
Also tucking other things, like the charcoal canister will be in front of the wheel, with the overflow tank; invisible.
Getting rid of that awful red paint as well.. Currently just primed.. It got dark too soon to paint as well, so I'll do that tomorrow.
The whole swap is taking longer than planned (of course) but it Is steadily taking form. I would rather make it perfect than to just 'get er done'...
Updates soon!
Started my wire tuck
Also tucking other things, like the charcoal canister will be in front of the wheel, with the overflow tank; invisible.
Getting rid of that awful red paint as well.. Currently just primed.. It got dark too soon to paint as well, so I'll do that tomorrow.
The whole swap is taking longer than planned (of course) but it Is steadily taking form. I would rather make it perfect than to just 'get er done'...
Updates soon!
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