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Read through the entire thread over the last couple hours, had a good time. That exhaust note is wonderful. I don't spring for ready-made exhausts because money, but that sound is magic.
Wastegate reference is still attached to the compressor outlet; How come?
Also had a chuckle at the flywheel removal solution. I'm glad to know this trick with a wrench. Google pic because I never took a picture while I was doing it.
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Hey, thanks man. Glad you enjoyed the build.
Few things are still done poorly, this is due to lazyness and i tend not to fix things if they aren't broken.
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I seem to have lost the little white clip on my WBO2 sensor. UEGO controller, Bosch sensor. I vaguely remember it falling off, i was pretty hammered and in GO mode getting things tore down. But i can't remember where i put it, or it went. Has anyone ever had this issue? Where do you find a replacement? Does anyone know what i'm talking about? I was drunk when i lost it, i was drunk when i was trying to find it, and i'm drunk currently... 4 years ago this was acceptable, now i feel like i can hardly function.
So... I upload a panorama of my absolutely wreckd garage. Just to see how the site handles such a wide image.
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So i haven't really done much with the Miata since i got the race boat.
I did manage to make one upgrade. It only took me roughly 7 years to do it... This was seriously a pain in the ***. I never want to install another roll bar again.
Boss Frog double diagonal.
Other than that, this thing is pretty much buttoned up and good to go.
I know them feels, but luckily the internet pointed out that the last set of 3.9 gears i got were soooo hammered that it was easy to tell they were nothing more than scrap metal before i tried to install.
Still sucks. Not as bad as what you've got going on.
Want to find another one and make a weekend visit down here? We can knock that job out in a couple hours and drink some good beer.
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Originally Posted by turbofan
Damn. Was this a used 3.6 setup or something else?
From what i understand it was a gear set purchased from corksport or miataroadster and rebuilt with that. It was unused after the rebuilt, from what i recall being told.
This is a bummer because i've got this engine running GOOD.
Yeah, rises with vehicle speed. Not RPM. So i don't think it's the 6 speed. (6 speed feels great)
Are you interested in trying to fix it, or just want to buy a diff that works? I have a MSM diff for sale, but it's 4.10 not 3.63 so prob not what you're looking for. But it is stronger than the one you previously busted. I can try to walk you through what to check on your current diff if you wanna try to diagnose and fix what is causing the noise. I just built a new diff for my miata about a week ago.
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Originally Posted by patsmx5
Are you interested in trying to fix it, or just want to buy a diff that works? I have a MSM diff for sale, but it's 4.10 not 3.63 so prob not what you're looking for. But it is stronger than the one you previously busted. I can try to walk you through what to check on your current diff if you wanna try to diagnose and fix what is causing the noise. I just built a new diff for my miata about a week ago.
I think i remember you offering that diff to me before. Unfortunately, i got a taste of 6 speed and 3.636, so i want to try and keep it. MSM diff needs new axles too right?
This one is coming out, probably starting today, it shouldn't be that big of a job. Everything is fresh and has never-seize on it. I have never messed with a diff, so i'm unsure if it's something i want to attack myself or not. I may crack it open just to see if i can find anything.
I think i remember you offering that diff to me before. Unfortunately, i got a taste of 6 speed and 3.636, so i want to try and keep it. MSM diff needs new axles too right?
This one is coming out, probably starting today, it shouldn't be that big of a job. Everything is fresh and has never-seize on it. I have never messed with a diff, so i'm unsure if it's something i want to attack myself or not. I may crack it open just to see if i can find anything.
Pat has the axles for sale too. They're stronger too.
Doesn't the MSM diff have more options for ratios too?
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Got the diff out.
is there an easier way to get it past the axles?
There seems like a little "slop" but I have no idea. I really have no idea how to get this thing taken apart. Im probably just going to research some shops in the area and drop it off.
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Bought it off a member of this site.
Made a phone call. Gonna drop it off at a shop tomorrow and get a professional opinion. I'm not going to touch it, we'll see what they say.
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