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Old Aug 4, 2023 | 10:54 AM
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Trimming the water pump neck.

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Trimming the shroud.

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Trial fitting upper radiator hose.


First half of the hose splice.

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Second side of hose added.
Old Aug 4, 2023 | 11:08 AM
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Throttle bracket fabricated and adjusted.
Old Aug 4, 2023 | 11:12 AM
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Injectors installed in the fuel rails.

Injectors installed in the fuel rails.
Old Aug 4, 2023 | 11:18 AM
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The winch to shuttle it back out of my friend’s garage.
Old Aug 13, 2023 | 02:35 PM
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Checking the harness and connections.

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Widening the battery clamp for larger battery.



Rubberized undercoating added.

Checking the fit.
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Wow, somehow I missed this. Awesome build. Looks like you are getting close! Thanks for sharing
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This ECM will run the 5.3 aluminum truck engine.
Old Aug 15, 2024 | 09:42 PM
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Using the stock Miata oil separator for PCV.
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Adding the ECM to the ignition switch.
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Start, ignition and fuel will be attached.
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Finally fuel pressure at the rails with much help from my friend. The fuel kit did not come with all the right fittings. So I had to order a correct one and during wait I got them mixed up. After a lot of thought and time checking lines, it becomes clear.
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Plumbing lines to the ABS and bleeding the brakes.
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We started it today!
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Thing sounds awesome, can't wait to hear about driving it!
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Originally Posted by Ryfrog
Thing sounds awesome, can't wait to hear about driving it!
It idles but it needs the clutch bleeder valve, exhaust after the headers, the power steering lines, and it won’t shut off with the key.
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It idles but it needs the clutch bleeder valve, exhaust after the headers, the power steering lines, and it won’t shut off with the key.

Bleeding the clutch. I am on the lift pressing the pedal and adding more brake fluid as my friend opens the bleeder valve.



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