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shlammed 08-05-2011 09:38 AM

Thanks...

i have an inquiry in with them.... do you remember what size you used? i will check your build too but in the mean time...

mighty mouse 08-05-2011 11:18 AM

pretty sure it was 2 7/8"

shlammed 08-19-2011 02:28 PM

Heading to the shop tonight after i pick up some trans oil and an alternator belt.

change 3 wires, install intake manifold/fuel lines and put the new AEM file i made onto the EMS and see if it will start.

Once i get it running, i will finish the other shit like exhaust and new seat mounts.

Going to run the car all motor for the rest of the year. If i can get it running that is. When i do, i will be taking it to the dyno to see what kind of numbers i can make with my custom intake manifold and VVT tuning. I will 100% need a 6 speed though. 5 speed and 3.636 rear without boost will be lame.

shlammed 08-20-2011 11:57 PM

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it doesnt look like it, but i got a ton done today.

i refinished my valve cover since i only primered it before. In memory of my VW GTI, i painted it Candy White. I love that color.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1313899046

Hacked the flange off of the OEM header to fit a 3" pipe. Surprisingly good construction for an OEM header.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1313899046

General cabin shot when im wiring to the EMS
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1313899046

Vinyl negatives and steel wook work great for logos!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1313899046



Going forward, im still not happy with the wiring. I think that i would like to get some ECU plugs, an amphenol for the firewall and a summit racing chassis harness kit.
If anyone has any of those items, that would be great!

shlammed 08-24-2011 02:04 PM

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Can anyone confirm what size the factory fuel lines are in a miata?

I am ordering Tube to AN adapters so i can do my custom fuel rail with aeromotive FPR.
My hacked setup leaks and im not risking a fire.

Ordering these:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1314209178

offered in: 3/8" and 5/16"

Braineack 08-24-2011 02:10 PM

5/16

shlammed 08-24-2011 02:14 PM

Tks B.

mighty mouse 08-24-2011 07:35 PM

that's what i'm using, they are super easy

vehicular 08-24-2011 11:28 PM

Just flare the lines. You can rent a brake line flare tool from Autozone/ insert silly wobble head parts store here, and buy the nuts and sleeves from Summit for super cheap. You get a perfect female AN joint to mate to that looks cleaner for cheaper.

shlammed 08-25-2011 01:19 PM

I have one of those tools.

Care to share the summit part numbers for reference?

vehicular 08-25-2011 03:57 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...s&kr=tube+nuts

These are the nuts. The sleeves are usually in the 'related items' section in each item page.

5/16 is -5AN which is going to be a little difficult to find. Measure YOUR lines to make sure they're both 5/16 OD and I'll be happy to see how miuch they will be from my local line/ fitting dude (superhero, really). Be aware that I've done this on several cars and never found one that was both 5/16 feed and return. Usually it's 3/8" feed and 5/16" return on Japanesy stuff.

shlammed 08-26-2011 10:07 AM

Thanks!

I will look into it.
Im going to get the car running and then order all of this. Having the car towed into town from my shop so i can work on it when i have a second instead of spending 2 hours driving to do 2 hours work.

shlammed 09-03-2011 06:52 PM

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Bride reps. Fit good and sit REALLY low.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1315090323

They are so legit.


Also made egr blockoff plates and random bracketry. Putting most little stuff on tomorrow and finishing the exhaust before I tow the car into town to do the finishing details. Hope to be driving in 2 weeks!

astroboy 09-03-2011 09:22 PM

Looking great. Really dig the vinyl negative and steel wool.

shlammed 09-04-2011 06:27 PM

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MORE!!!!!!!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1315175256
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SMOOTH!

The welds on the exhaust are fully purged and both inside and out look like this!
So good.

I ran out of gas though so i couldnt finish every weld.

shlammed 09-06-2011 02:47 PM

Parting out. See thread:
https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-parts-sale-trade-5/partout-garrett-tial-stance-vvt-os-giken-3-636-etc-quality-parts-60252/

Bond 09-06-2011 04:01 PM

:tear:

shlammed 09-06-2011 04:22 PM

I know Bond. I am just sad that i dont have many pictures of it together as a car...

astroboy 09-08-2011 08:06 PM

Damn. I know if I bought a 350z I would end up getting another miata. Never really cared for the way they felt. Good luck with the partout man!

shlammed 09-17-2011 07:17 PM

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O hai...

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