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BG Synchroshift is the absolute jam. The DSM guys are only half joking when they call it a rebuild in a bottle. It's expensive, but it revived my last DSM trans from completely worthless to daily drivable when I put it in place of the synchromesh that was in it. buy it from these guys.
http://www.jnztuning.com/product_inf...a122fe3f252c18 Before you bitch about it being 75w-90, gear oil is only thicker when its cold, and if you try to smash shifts when the car is cold you deserve broken parts. See below for evidence: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329010794 |
Where are you puttingthe geadlight garnesses? Garfhg
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18PSI that's funny you said that.. I just did my lights last night.
Went back today to make some progress after the clear coat had hardened.. Extended some wires and figured while it was apart I'd bake the lights. It had been on my list of things to do. Painting the housings is an easy thing. I've done probably over 50 sets of lights. Someone asked me - so here is a quick how to:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 Needed to relocate my overflow and my washer fluid so I got a bit creative. For the coolant overflow I ended up using a 2012 Ford Focus power steering tank. The Ford mount was slightly modified and tucked it nicely under the core support. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 For the washer fluid I wasn't about to go without. This isn't an 86 Honda. I decided to use a universal tank from the local parts store. Intended for coolant but it'll work nicely. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 Just needed to find a place to put it and transplant the pump. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 I found a good spot behind the bumper, against the frame rail. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 I extended the pump wires and mounted the tank up. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 I had planned on extending the fuse box harness and tossing it behind my glove box but after removing the mount and re-wraping the harness I was satisfied with how clean it looked. I made a mount out of flat steel I had laying around and ended up trimming off one of the mounting ears. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 The aluminum piece on the front bumper has always been an eye sore.. Oxidized and faded raw aluminum. I scuffed it, hit it with etching primer, then coated it with that durable wheel coating paint. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 The job wrapped up pretty nicely. Next I'll do the drivers side. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 The lights were a much needed touch. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329028329 |
holy $h!t its looking better and cleaner every day.
and more and more like my car did :giggle: |
Painting the lights made a world of difference. Nice work on all of the above.
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I was wondering... How do you fill he washer fluid when it's empty?
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Originally Posted by Downshift88
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I was wondering... How do you fill he washer fluid when it's empty?
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OMG...sooooo subscribed...You are my hero. This is EXACTLY the kinda build I want to do...maybe not rods and pistons (until I break something), but this year I am prepping the car very slowly to go turbo next Spring (I'm a :noob:), and I will be doing a lot of the same stuff.
Did you do a write-up on your headlight housings or tail-light tint? I wouldn't mind do the same, but want to be SURE it is clean. Your attention to detail is FLAWLESS; I can't wait to see what else you come up with. :drool: |
Originally Posted by JoeTheZoe
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OMG...sooooo subscribed...You are my hero. This is EXACTLY the kinda build I want to do...maybe not rods and pistons (until I break something), but this year I am prepping the car very slowly to go turbo next Spring (I'm a :noob:), and I will be doing a lot of the same stuff.
Did you do a write-up on your headlight housings or tail-light tint? I wouldn't mind do the same, but want to be SURE it is clean. Your attention to detail is FLAWLESS; I can't wait to see what else you come up with. :drool: SIDE NOTE: Vote for the MiataForumz.com feature of the month? http://www.miataforumz.com/showthread.php?t=694 |
Originally Posted by Dem768
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Updated my post with some step-by-step.
SIDE NOTE: Vote for the MiataForumz.com feature of the month? http://www.miataforumz.com/showthread.php?t=694 |
Some before and afters.. I wish I had remembered to take the before ones a little better.
http://www.miataforumz.com/attachmen...ine=1329158217 http://www.miataforumz.com/attachmen...ine=1329158217 http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8...foreafter1.png |
How is your fleabay radiator holding up? And who was the source?
Also, have you considered Toyota COPs or maybe a self-made big spark kit with LSx coils? Why or why not? I have a VVT motor as well, which makes for issues with most available COPs because of the valve cover. Ill have a standalone (prob e420c because they seem to pop up pretty regularly) in a couple of months at the most, which means I would like to go for sequential spark...You going to do the same? Get your high idle worked out? -Joe |
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Radiator is holding up just fine. Car got a little warm on the Dyno so it's still too early to tell. I don't have a reroute on the car and I've yet to drive the built setup in heat, but before the build, the radiator had solved my overheating issues, don't recall the source or purchase - Just eGay.
I have yet to experience any spark blow out issues or ignition issues in general so I'm not going to touch it. I think as far as wasted spark goes- the NBB setup is about as good as it gets. 2 COP and a really short plug wire for the "wasted" cylinders, but if I find it a necessary I'll of course make the switch. Plus from what I understand unless you're having issues - Sequential will only provide better fuel economy, power wouldn't be any different compared to Wasted Spark. The earlier MX-5's had the problems if memory serves me. I think my next move is going to be intake mani related. From what I've gathered from the thread of 24 something pages of nearly worthless information about the Honda intake manifold- Someone needs to do it properly and show before and after results to prove it's a worthwhile solution. Need to source a flange - If anyone has a source - shoot me a PM. Otherwise I'll be asking friends who can source some CNC work. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329233302 |
I was starting to feel that way about the stock dual COPs too, they work fine, everyone seems to hail the smoothness of the Toyota COPs though, whether running wasted OR sequential. As for the radiator...I found on on there that looks just like yours...you said its complete drop-in with how low-pro the fans are...whats the core thickness? about 35mm?
Originally Posted by Dem768
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Need to source a flange - If anyone has a source - shoot me a PM. Otherwise I'll be asking friends who can source some CNC work.
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I just sent my CNC plasma cutter guy a message. If he has time to mess with any side work, I'll get you his info.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
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Aren't you worried about not passing emissions without the charcoal cannister and all that? Or do they dont do visual inpsection in your state?
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1329257920 None of that garbage in Michigan. |
Toooo much win for one thread...:bowdown:
Awesomeness by the truck load for the attention to detail...love the head lights, although copy rights still remain with the Boss.(18psi) Great to hear no spark problems and nearly filled my pants with mud pie after hearing about the M6?:gtfo: SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE SHITTY M6..... KEEP DROOLIN I'M SPOOLIN! |
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Your car made me miss my white one so much, that I just picked up a white 01 just like yours:D
I too am curious about the egay rad you got: did you have any fitment issues whatsoever? You're still on stock fans right? Any feedback appreciated since I'm getting one soon. Also what are the spring rates on those HKS? |
Oh and your plans to fully document intake manifold build are FANTASTIC.
Check here for IM flange: http://www.weir-tech.com/ Also there is a current and active thread in another section with a link to an Intake Manifold DIY site with pretty much every single IM related item for sale. You could also check with our resident fabricators: Artech, Turbotim, gotpsi?, and a few others who I'm sure either have these flanges or have access to them. |
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