I have wanted those for so long. Definitely give your thoughts on them. I just got a 4.3 and an OSgiken in the mail for my 01 SE, so I can join you at mnet for "Gross Too."

 

Hey so....

Coolant hoses. Both radiator and heater.

I have Skou's reroute spacer deal and a Kia neck. Figure i'll do the FM lower hose.

I'd like to do the upper in silicone as well. That's kindof a thing i'm sure i'll have to figure out myself, but i do have an Escalade hose in the meantime.


Heater hoses: Mishimoto makes them, but for NA. Do those fit NB as well? If not, what do i order?

 

Stick with rubber, its better.

 

Nah.

 

Yes, the Mishimoto NA8 hoses fit on the NB just fine, I'm using them with zero issues. I called Mishimoto directly and they claimed it wouldn't work. 949 is the only one who lists them for NB fitment, because, well, they fit.

If you want quality silicone hose to use for your upper radiator hose, Vibrant makes it. I posted links and part numbers in my "M-Tuned Coolant Reroute service parts" thread. I'm on a mission to eliminate all rubber from under my hood and Vibrant makes a lot of convenient diameters. My only warning is to make sure you get quality clamps. **** Ace hardware clamps will cut up the silicone and make you cry.

 

I learned my lesson with this. Worm gear clamps are no good on silicone, they don't get tight enough and if they do they will shred everything. Though, i've had decent luck with ebay t bolt clamps.

 

Wowzers. I never noticed how far the thermostat was from the back of the head in that configuration.

 

Race car.

 

I learned the same lesson. T-bolt clamps on silicone hoses FTW.

 

Fastenal has good prices on t-bolt clamps. I also have way too many extras because I bought boxes of 10.

 

this is what i did courtesy of EO2K

x1 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-773420erl
x1 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-20485

https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...e-parts-75584/

 

I went to Fastenal once for some T-bolt clamps and the retards at the desk had no idea what i was talking about...

 

Mikalor is the brand. I actually happen to be laying under one right now.

 

Race car ****. Not pictured: 1.25" RB front bar with brace kit from Gordon.

Supermiata Wilwood Master Cylinder by concealer404, on Flickr

Supermiata Wilwood Master for scale by concealer404, on Flickr

 

Which booster are you pairing with this?

 

wanna know how I know you're fat?

 

Because he bakes a batch of chocolate chip cookies after sex?

 

he drinks diet cola products

...back on topic though: kinda liking where this thread is going with all the legit parts coming in.

 

Stock. I wrote a whole novel to Emilio about my potential choice (earlier low ratio booster), and he responded back with:

Emilio has spoken, so i ordered 2 minutes later.

 

Diet soda makes me fat.