Prepping for turbo build
03-03-2014, 01:52 PM
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Man... I owe you one! Belt didn't feel too loose, but I decided to give the bolt a few cranks before I swapped the alternator. It's now charging at 14.4 at idle and its perfectly quiet! Sent the new alternator back and pocketed that $100 hahaha Thanks!!!
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04-17-2014, 12:17 PM
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I've been making some great progress!
Ms3x is installed and up/running. Still have some start-up and idle tuning to do... But for the most part it drives and feels great!
Next Big project is getting the 6spd and FM clutch swapped in. This should happen the first weekend of May.
The following weekend I will be installing my FIC 650's and the Walbro 190lph. Then a re-tune.
From there I will be installing the turbo bits in July, as soon as I have a fresh inspection!
Ms3x is installed and up/running. Still have some start-up and idle tuning to do... But for the most part it drives and feels great!
Next Big project is getting the 6spd and FM clutch swapped in. This should happen the first weekend of May.
The following weekend I will be installing my FIC 650's and the Walbro 190lph. Then a re-tune.
From there I will be installing the turbo bits in July, as soon as I have a fresh inspection!
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05-02-2014, 02:10 PM
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Lol thanks guys! Cant wait to get the setup finished!
On another note... Dapper lighting headlights are gone. Decided to just go with some Hella E-Codes. Honestly the wiring was really frustrating me. For one thing a connection kept coming loose, but I was never exactly sure where the connection was going bad. nothing was ever unplugged but the d/s light was constantly going out. It was probably just the crappy ddmtuning HID kit...I also didn't want to have wires all over the place. I feel better about having lights that are direct pnp.
On another note... Dapper lighting headlights are gone. Decided to just go with some Hella E-Codes. Honestly the wiring was really frustrating me. For one thing a connection kept coming loose, but I was never exactly sure where the connection was going bad. nothing was ever unplugged but the d/s light was constantly going out. It was probably just the crappy ddmtuning HID kit...I also didn't want to have wires all over the place. I feel better about having lights that are direct pnp.
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05-02-2014, 02:54 PM
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I have read good things about the E-Codes though... Plus I like the fact that that accept H4 bulbs and I can put whatever bulbs in there I want
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05-04-2014, 05:47 PM
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Can't my ecodes be here already!?!?
In other news... 6 speed is in!!!! FM clutch went in with it. Damn this thing shifts smooth.... I got lucky I guess considering all the things I hear about reverse being a pain in the *** and shifting being notchy. Mine is smooth as butter! Used amsoil in it FYI
Now I have my eye on a miataroadster extended shifter for it.... And I just paid off my cc too..... Must... Resist....
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05-13-2014, 07:45 PM
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E-codes came in!
Also grabbed this m1 bar from a local guy... Probably over paid for a used rollbar ($400) but oh well.. I wanted it... And it was cheaper than a new one lol. I plan to sand it down and re-spray it with a fresh coat of black
Also grabbed this m1 bar from a local guy... Probably over paid for a used rollbar ($400) but oh well.. I wanted it... And it was cheaper than a new one lol. I plan to sand it down and re-spray it with a fresh coat of black
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05-14-2014, 08:30 AM
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Yeah I'd say it was a fair price. A friend got the same one for $300 but that was a steal so there's not much comparison there. I should have it installed this weekend or next... Can't wait!
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