Long Term Full Build
So I wanted to build a log of progress as I start making moves on what I hope to be a solid streetable track car. I have gone the "shop built" route but want to do this 100% in my garage, minus the block machining. I was looking for a project car and came across someone's aborted efforts. 94 with a torn down 99 motor and some goodies here and there. Nothing that will set the world on fire, but what mattered was the straight frame and getting it for a good price.
It came with a full BP4W (marked accordingly) Shortblock has Manley rods M1 Hard Core Tein Basis Coil Overs (Selling) CX Turbo Kit (Sold) Konig Wheels (Sold) Torsen Rear PCI Seat Mount Battle Aero Chassis Mounted Wing **Poorly Fitting Hardtop not included** https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3782063dec.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3e18890b3a.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...52a8b53fee.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...514bfce1a8.jpg I will start taking pics of my progress. Here are some of the things I plan to do Most likely Ohlins Suspension Undecided Sways Prothane Bushings (On the floor waiting) V8 Roadsters Frame Supports (Freshly Installed) According to my frame rails, there is such a thing as too low. Enkei RPF1 in 15x8 Wilwood DynaPro Fronts Stainless Braided Lines Forged 83.5mm Shortblock Wiseco Pistons/rings Manley Rods ACL or Kings Bearings All ARP Everythang Kelford Cams Supertech Valves and Springs Wire Tuck (In Progress) Smoothing Engine Bay (Lots of holes to weld) AC and Heater Delete Debating Turbo Intercooler Coolant reroute ID 1050 Injectors Walbro or DW Fuel Pump E85 Sensor (2013 SRX) COP Conversion Undecided Seats Undecided Harnesses Nardi Wheel with QD Custom Tombstone setup OEM Hardtop and a bunch of other stuff I cant think of right now. |
I give ohlins a solid thumbs down, and same with the poly bushes unless you also install the bronze bearing kit within them.
Look to Xida / Supermiata, for real suspension |
That’s super informative. Any particular reason or just because. I’m not worried about squeaking of the bushings. Zerk fittings are waiting to be installed. Ohlins are my current DD selection however leaning towards a FEAL race setup and being done with it.
Originally Posted by ryansmoneypit
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I give ohlins a solid thumbs down, and same with the poly bushes unless you also install the bronze bearing kit within them.
Look to Xida / Supermiata, for real suspension |
Again do the poly bronze and xidas
Should probably just get this and the bronze retrofit but what do I know. SUPERMIATA BIG GRIP KIT |
Long story short, the xida shocks were developed especially for the miata, by a miata race team, who sells them. When you go to purchase, they will want as much car info as you can provide, so that you get a correct setup.
Poly sucks even with zerks. We aren't guessing, we have gone down this road a long time ago. Take apart an older poly bush, fully greased. They look like dog turds, grinding and wearing out against each other. Xida, bronze, or delrin Ohlins have a pretty bad flaw on the miata product. The travel limits are super generic and dont work well. Consumer grade ohlins is just another cheap part, riding the coat tails of a totally different product. Xida : see TracTive suspension |
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