I've told myself I'm committed for at least the 500mi break-in. Maybe they really will get better or I'll man up.

I appreciate the offer, but there is literally nothing wrong with these things, its just personal preference. Softer bushings might help a little but I'd be worried as to if they would hold up. I'm no engineer but it does not seem as though there is much surface area to distribute the load.

I'm pretty sure NVH is not a concern with Gesso's project so we may see how they fair in that application before I even dream of returning them.

If I mysteriously disappear, someone please contact the authorities and tell them my wife did it.

On a directly related note: I have acquired a 3.63 torsen :bigtu:

FWIW I've been using these same mounts for over a year now. At first I thought, "What the HELL have I DONE!!". But now - 14 months later - I'm saying, "Noise, what noise?". Of course with Delrin suspension bushings and an unmuffled turbo, a little bit of NVH isn't an issue. :giggle:

Your wife seemed really really cool when I met her, I doubt she'd kill you.

Now about her stealing your car from you and never giving it back cause she loves it, now that's a different story.

Heh, I should put the passenger seat back in the car. She's not 100% comfortable with a stick at this point, I think the Subaru screwed up her confidence ;)

I'll stick the gopro to the Miata today and take a drive after work. I have a video from the same stretch of road from a couple weeks ago so it'll make a good comparison.

As far as I'm concerned gear oil is literally one of the worst smelling automotive fluids on the planet, but I couldn't not share these:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1406055853

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1406055853

Delicious torseny 3.63 goodness. Hustler's diff packed and shipped by Johnwag. Stellar packing job for something so heavy and potentially fragile. I can't wait to get this thing installed rather than having it stink up my garage.

I suspect Hustler will be posting pics of new bike stuff soon :laugh:

Wasted some time going back through your build again. Love me some legit 99 build action. Awesome build, thanks for keeping it updated.

Ok, I'm jelly :drool:

This. Holy shit it is noxious. Only thing I consider worse is old power steering fluid. I had to throw away the rag I used to mop up some drips because it saturated the entire garage in that stank.

You are going to LOVE the 3.63. It is most choice. 85 on the highway(Utah fuck yeah) and the rpms are not crazy high. 1st is still useless but 2nd has a lot of fun in it.

Gear oil is pretty bad, but the worst thing ever is 8+ year old gas. I got some really old gas on my skin once, it was dark orange, gummy, and was so nasty, I would have washed it off with gear oil if thats all I had.

G, how is the break-in going for those motor mounts? Is it mellowing out any more since the last time you mentioned them?

Loving the build, every time I think "Now thats a used part worth buying", I see you have already bought it. Jelly because 3.63.

Thanks! I just wish I had more time to make it move faster. It'll get done eventually.

I sense a lot of jelly up in herr
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1406068774

Everything else I can handle, including gasoline. Gear oil makes me want to vomit.

I'm sure I'll be miserable until I get the trubo installed, then it should be glorious.

My other project hasn't moved since 2003 and still has 1/2 a tank of gas in it :ugh2:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1406068774

I'm thinking I might just buy a new gas tank for it when the time comes.

I'm still at almost exactly at 100. I've been busy and putting more miles on the Sabaroo so the Miata has not been getting any love. I should remind it tomorrow that I still care.

I have problems. Not like Jeffbucc problems, but problems none the less. I'm broke at the moment so you are all pretty safe for a while. At least until I sell off my FM2 stuff and restock my Paypal account.

Ok, now I'm broke :laugh: Just closed a deal for more intercooler than I should ever actually need. More bigger is more gooder, right? (Yes, I realize there is a point of diminishing returns.)

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1404429855

Thank god I removed my AC. Time to see how badly I can compromise airflow through my radiator :party:

I'm glad to see my sickness is spreading.:giggle:

Time for some duck queen.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1406114463

What is this... I don't even...

ducting

you never seen this commercial?

I haven't paid for or really watched much TV since 2002 or 2003. I stream movies or shows via Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime when the mood strikes. I'd rather do other things with my money (like buy crazy miata shit) than pay some horrible cable bill. On principal I also refuse to have things like MSNBC and Fox News piped into my home.

My current act of rebellion is refusing to watch the new "Dr Who" or "Game of Thrones" series' as I'm tired of hearing about it from my co-workers. After all the hype died from a few years back I tried watching "Lost" and its complete and utter garbage. That's hours of my life I'll never get back. Not everything is junk though, I will say that I've recently discovered the new BBC "Sherlock" series and its fucking magical. Name anything from the last 10 years and I've probably not seen it. As I'm sure you can tell, I'm super fun at parties.

I guess thats why I was clueless as well.

I haven't watched TV since I started engineering school, but I don't miss it. Since my wife and I have been married, we haven't even owned a TV. Watching news is retarded, and a great way to have a 3rd party influence your opinions. Pretty much every series that people rave about turns out to be garbage. After you don't watch TV for so long, I don't see how people have the time. Doesn't the average american watch like 3 hours of TV a day?

Now the exception: My wife and I recently started (secretly) watching Game of Thrones on Amazon Prime. After the second episode, we were hooked. IMO they did a fantastic job on this series, even though at times a scene is just a meaningless titty extravaganza. Even still, I don't feel the obligation to talk about the show all day to coworkers...never quite understood that.

I just did some looking around trying to get mounting ideas for the Precision 600 in an NB and I rediscovered 99mx5/Ari's thread. Turns out I've copied his build almost exactly without realizing or intending to do so. Good to know I'm not a special and unique flower :laugh:

Someone apparently has shipping ninjas working in his shop.

Payment sent: 7/22 2:49pm (Paypal)
Item received: 7/23 1:23pm (UPS)

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Its not new and its not clean, but its in great shape and completely serviceable. It needs a little degreasing inside and out plus a few fins need straightening, but nothing that cannot be overcome. Now to figure out how to mount it.

So much intercooler. My buddy had one for his 240 definitely a quality piece, but very very thick.

+1 to that, its seriously massive.

All I've ever really played with in the past is OEM or el cheapo aftermarket units. OEMs are always high quality but grossly undersized and the mounting/packaging restrictions usually make them difficult to adapt. This Precision is ridiculously high quality, as good if not better than the OEMs I've seen. I have access to a BEGI #2 or #3, I'll have to see if I can get comparison pics of the internals and the core itself.

I am excite!

Hmm, it has mounts for an NA. Sounds like a LOT of work to mount to an NB.

If only you knew someone with an NA...

Gesso has an NA :giggle:

Hey G, I love your giant thick d.............intercooler
it will be a tight squeeze. Might need lube. Make sure to get warm sensations by KY

Maybe Curly can help you with cooling ;)

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1406226240

I do like the vent window, I need to look into a pair of those.

Got 'em on my NB. It's amazing how much air they pull in (and you can "adjust" the airflow up or down by rotating them). Did a trip from ATL to DTW and back for the 4th in a non-AC Miata and wasn't stressed by the heat - it must be true 'cause my wife didn't complain once!

I'm guessing you have the pop-outs:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1406307758

Rather than the NACA ones:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1406307758

Because I'm looking at the pop-out ones. If that's the case, that's exactly what I wanted to hear :bigtu: My only concern is rain. Have you had them in the rain yet?

Yep, I have the pop-outs. And yes, I've had 'em in the rain. Just turn the opening towards the rear and, voila! you're good to go. Or, you can turn the opening downwards and you can still get a fair amount of airflow with only an errant drop or two of windblown water.

So far, I love them.

My only worry is that eventually, the opening will open up enough through wear that the pop outs will "weep". But for the price, I'll just "do it again".

No problems with rain or washing yet. If it does start to leak it'll be easy to put a thin piece of an old MTB bike tube around the lip to prevent it.

I installed the Advance Autosports version about a month ago. I've driven in, and the car has sat in, end-of-the-world type rainstorms twice with no leaks. I've also hosed them down pretty good while washing the car and was only able to get a few droplets to leak in. They seal up much better than I was expecting. You can also rotate them down and pop them open when it's raining for some airflow. Great product.

The install is a little fiddly, but there is a decent write-up around here somewhere. FYI, You do NOT need to remove the main windows. Keep the updates rolling, I'm enjoying your build. :party:

You guys rock and I appreciate the feedback. Props!

That's exactly what I was thinking, I just couldn't figure out how much lip there was to work with on the pop out.

Time to order a set of these things so I can get some decent airflow into the car.

These vents are fantastic technology. I was not aware of them. Off to research!

2-days late, but oh well.

pop out vents are quick and easy for sure, the NACA ducts look a little more the business though. Plus I had the left over lexan from my hardtop window project. So I think total it cost me $30 shipped for the two ducts.

Man that was a long time ago.

Its cool, I appreciate the feedback none the less. Its not like things are barreling forward at a breakneck pace anyway. ;)

Also late to the party. The pop out window vents are one of my favorite things i've done to this car. They provide an awesome amount of air when open and as stated you can rotate them to adjust the amount of air coming in.

I have no issues with rain and water when washing the car. You will love them. If you're having problems with the install of the rubber gasket, dish soap and water works great as a lubricant that won't stick around and cause issues later.

So while building my car for the past 6 months I've started a bad habit of leaving the keys in the car(garaged) while working on tuning and what not. Well Yesterday, the habit reared its ugly head and I locked them in my car at Costco. To make a short story shorter, it is very easy to pop the scoop out and painfully(quite painfully) shove your forearm through the cut-out and reach the lock. Sliced my forearm pretty good trying to get my finger tips on the switch but it is possible for a determined thief.

Just a heads up for those in less secure areas(my Miata is living in St. George, in the garage, till I find a place with a garage in Cedar City).

Miatas are incredibly easy to break into regardless of having that vent. Took me 5 minutes with a wire hanger.

I didn't even give the theft potential a second thought. I've "broken into" my car enough times (wire coat hanger, thin bar-stock, even a broom handle) for that not to be an issue. And I've lived in "da hood" in Detroit and now am in Hot-lanta, neither is "crime-free".

The way I figure it, if anyone can stand to drive my car for more than 5 minutes, more power to 'em. It ain't pretty, it ain't comfortable and it ain't inconspicuous...

After work today I went and did a solid 2.5hr twisty back road thrashing in the Miata to remind me of some things I already know: Its loud, hot, and I don't have enough suspension travel in the rear. In the grand scheme of things none of this matters because whilst this car is not perfect, its a whole hell of a bunch of fun. :party:

The more I drive the car this summer and think about track days I'm missing, I'm starting to think I want to move in the same direction as Vlad's 'heavy pig' build. Im not going to get crazy and put AC back in the car, but the extra 40ish lbs of audio and thermal mitigation I'm planning on adding to the car is minor. (More boost usually seems to be the answer to that particular question anyway.) There is no reason this needs to be a serious BECAUSERACECAR project that leaves me hot and sweaty every time i drive it anywhere. While thrashing today I couldn't help but think of driving the 3+ hours to Thunderhill or Buttonwillow through the central valley in those same conditions, or worse, and how I'd feel once I got there.

Yeah, I think the 40lbs is a worthy sacrifice. Hell, I could probably stand to lose most of that myself and get close to breaking even.

Inb4 another mt.netter gives up auto hobby to become cycling enthusiast.

Not on your life, I'm having too much fun with the car. I'm considering starting to swim again, if I can find somewhere that doesn't suck and works with my work schedule.

ha

I fully endorse this idea :party:

Just drove the car. AC blasting, everything quiet and cushy inside, super comfortable, all creature comforts, FEELZGUUDMAN :D

Yours will be that x100000000 of anus puckering, grin inducing, like a school girl giggle producing, AWESOMENESS

don't forget about intercooler core pics as mentioned in previous page :)

Get back in the pool, brother! Butterfly sprints like a boss! I sometimes cheat now and use fins while I do them but they still work you.

It's hard to keep the weight off while visiting my in-laws, though ... as if Derby pie and brownies wasn't enough of a selection, yesterday my mother-in-law decided we also needed PEACH PIE. Who can say no? Oh, let's not forget the banana pudding!

Man I wish swimming was still an option for me. After 6+ years of competitive swimming I have a mental block about swimming as a workout. The smell of chlorine makes me gag.

Biking is always the(expensive) answer. ;)

In that same vein, I didn't get a drivers license or car until I was 18. As you can imagine I don't see a bike as "recreation" at this point.

SOrry, I'm a lameass. I'll try to remember to do so tonight :bigtu:

Have you hit the 500 mile marker yet?

Not yet, I think I'm right around 300?

I'm in the frigging office this evening unfucking something so what better to do than spend money while I wallow in self pity? :giggle:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1407028903
Yeah, that's right, 16ga mild steel :fawk:

+
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1407029798
Magnaflow 12579

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http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo.../1142_WEBS.jpg
Vibrant 1142

= gloriously quiet exhaust? I guess I'll find out soon enough.

The idea is to try to put that big ole 3" Vibrant Ultra Quiet somewhere near the location of the stock resonator. If we can't get it to fit, I'll probably just get a big "bottle" one. I want quiet and I want zero drone. You people better not be lying to me about these parts.

I'm honestly not 100% sold on the tip but I'd like the exhaust to look the least like ass as humanly possible. A sawzalled shin-cutter sticking out from under the bumper was not the most attractive thing I could imagine so I tried to find an inoffensive looking tip.

If this doesn't sound amazing and quiet then nothing will. Ever.

I dunno, I think it will be quiet but I have realized all ya'lls definition of quiet is different from mine.

I have a resonator and the huge ass magnaflow dual outlet on mine as well, but I still consider it pretty damn droney/loud. Granted I don't care too much (becauseweekendcar) and because it just sounds so damn good.

In for quiet success.

dual magna is quite different from single.
also the vibrant ultra quiet should help.
also a catted dp should help.

Humm, catalytic converter is not something that is on my shopping list.

A quick search on Summit's website leads me to believe their are not many options for high flow "bullet" style converters under $100, and that I have no clue how to select one. The Vibrant 7102 is one of the few that actually gives a CFM rating and cell count rather than just saying "its performance!" Magnaflow & Flowmaster also seem to have some options but they are more of a universal fit deal than anything else. I'm trying to decide if this is worth the additional $100 + hassle at this point.

Will the exhaust fail the sound booth Nazis at full throttle at Laguna without a cat?

Will the exhaust pass smog if you install a cat that advertises CFM ratings?

Will the exhaust be easier to build with a cat than without one?

Just sayin.

FWIW a catalytic converter quieted down my exhaust almost as much as replacing my muffler that was completely blow out. Not so much in db's but in raspyness which is a very sharp sound if that makes sense. With a cat, resonator, and muffler theres no reason it should be more than 5-10 db's over stock.

pssssshhh quiet exhaust. Thats no fun

Probably no.

lolwut?

It'll be easier and cheaper. While I won't be buying a cat, I also won't be buying an additional set of V-Bands and I won't be harassing you to make a test pipe. :party:

Some bad influence you are ;)

What specific cat did you install? And I'm familiar with rasp, I was running a FM 2.5" turbo midpipe and turbo muffler with my RB header for a while :giggle:

Get off my lawn! Damn kids!

I want quiet exhaust and I'm willing to do what it takes to make that happen. I'm actually worried about the internal BOV in the EFR being too loud while bypassing :rofl:

Why are you not using this one MagnaFlow Exhaust Products - For Trucks, Suv's, American Muscle, Diesel, & Sport Compact Vehicles Offset in and out.

That center in and center out will be tricky to fit. Even if you install the 12578 in the normal factory orientation instead of an angle, it gives you more room to get in and out of the muffler than the 12579.

12579 is about $20 more too. This guys has the best deals around.
3" C C 5x11 Oval 22" Body Magnaflow Muffler SS 12579 | eBay

He accepted my $100 offer on the 12578
3" O O 5x11 Oval 22" Body Magnaflow Muffler SS 12578 | eBay

Check out https://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo...install-76891/

I am guessing you are going for the ARTECH routing as you posted in post #4. I need to add some installed pics of my setup with the muffler at an angle. I have no interference issues or rubbing and it was easy and cheaper to install (one 90 less to buy). I did add all poly exhaust hangers though.

Have you heard one of these 22" mufflers before? It is super quiet. I actually wish mine was a little louder. It is super stealthy on the street and not that loud at WOT either. I know you guys out west have to be a little quieter at some tracks, but damn, if you add a resonator it will be a wisper!

I like that tip. I need to do something to mine. The straight 3" tip looks ugly as hell!