Slowest turbo Miata ever
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It's not even bad, the 01 is way worse.
Anyway, i can't get the diff apart. I'm guessing i had to take the nut off where the driveshaft is. Well, now that's impossible and i really don't care. Trust me when i tell you, it sounds like a glass jar of marbles when rolled around.
Anyway, i can't get the diff apart. I'm guessing i had to take the nut off where the driveshaft is. Well, now that's impossible and i really don't care. Trust me when i tell you, it sounds like a glass jar of marbles when rolled around.
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I feel like there was pretty minimal hop, but like I said this car has made a lot of passes. Could have just been it's time.
managed to get it apart here at work.
managed to get it apart here at work.
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This just showed up to work Wednesday.
I'm heading out to the garage now to pull the 5 speed and install the 6 speed. Then this. I'll have to figure out what i'm doing with all the broken subframe bracing bolts too.
I'm so excited. 6 speed + 3.636 rear end should be an absolute riot. I may need to go bigger turbo.
I'm heading out to the garage now to pull the 5 speed and install the 6 speed. Then this. I'll have to figure out what i'm doing with all the broken subframe bracing bolts too.
I'm so excited. 6 speed + 3.636 rear end should be an absolute riot. I may need to go bigger turbo.
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Annnnd this is as far as i got today.
Managed to make a mess.
Once i got the trans off i smelt the clutch and it does not smell good after the rear end locking up. I hope it didn't die. I'll take the pressure plate off tomorrow morning, or maybe later tonight if i get a little motivation. I have to find my clutch tool first before i take it apart.
Managed to make a mess.
Once i got the trans off i smelt the clutch and it does not smell good after the rear end locking up. I hope it didn't die. I'll take the pressure plate off tomorrow morning, or maybe later tonight if i get a little motivation. I have to find my clutch tool first before i take it apart.
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Well... I can't even really be mad. I had a feeling when the rear end locked up the clutch took the punishment.
Looks like i'm hitting up FM Monday morning for a new unit. I feel like this one would be fine, but i don't want to take the chance with better gearing and turning it up to 11.
The question is, do i just resurface the flywheel or cough up the dough for a lightened unit. Is anyone even using one? I always heard it wasn't worth the money and the heavier flywheel was better for turbo?
So, the springs in the disc spin around. I don't remember ever seeing that before. Also, the plastic piece in the center is all busted to hell, you can even see pieces missing. I don't think that's much of a big deal though.
FW even has some very small micro cracks in the surface. :(
Looks like i'm hitting up FM Monday morning for a new unit. I feel like this one would be fine, but i don't want to take the chance with better gearing and turning it up to 11.
The question is, do i just resurface the flywheel or cough up the dough for a lightened unit. Is anyone even using one? I always heard it wasn't worth the money and the heavier flywheel was better for turbo?
So, the springs in the disc spin around. I don't remember ever seeing that before. Also, the plastic piece in the center is all busted to hell, you can even see pieces missing. I don't think that's much of a big deal though.
FW even has some very small micro cracks in the surface. :(
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I'm not an expert in metallurgy, but every OEM flywheel I've seen has similar micro-fissures. Armchair physicsts will note that a heavier flywheel maintains engine momentum between shifts, and racer b0yz clamor over rotational mass savings. Who knows which is better though.
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My local machine shop did mine for $50, everything is expensive around here.
The machinist said if it hasn't been turned before he could do it. I would at least see if a good local machine shop thinks they can resurface it or not.
That being said I run a light weight unit with my turbo and I am totally happy with it. Not a real FM flywheel though, a cheap exedy. It is what was in there.
The machinist said if it hasn't been turned before he could do it. I would at least see if a good local machine shop thinks they can resurface it or not.
That being said I run a light weight unit with my turbo and I am totally happy with it. Not a real FM flywheel though, a cheap exedy. It is what was in there.
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Having a difficult time removing the flywheel. Thankfully I got in on some good discounts for tools. I'm just going to have it resurfaced.
Ordered a new clutch.
From what I understand we are only able to use two starter bolts. Are we all just omitting the metal spacer as well?
Ordered a new clutch.
From what I understand we are only able to use two starter bolts. Are we all just omitting the metal spacer as well?
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Now if only I could find one of those Protege BP cranks that weights 10~12lbs less than the Miata BP crank and could afford a rebuild with a set of the Carrillo A beams that save ~120g per rod over the stockers...