Then you have some reading to do.

 

Removed the picture of what I consider unibody on an mkz. Basically underlying frame rails.

With proper bracing I have no problem drilling holes in sheet metal.

 

Considering that stock NB01 has a hole behind the headlight already I don't think it's too big of a deal. I copied the hole from the drivers side to the passengers side and routed both my charge pipes the same way.







For the record, the blue couplings are almost all gone and I am having new IC charge piping fabricated as we speak with black couplers and powdercoated gunmetal grey piping. It should look fantastic.

 

Correct me if i'm wrong, but this hole is only visible with 01+ headlights? The '00 ones cover it up. Otherwise, maybe my CA car is just special, but there is no hole there.

 

Yeah, the 99-00 headlights cover the hole.

 

So Since I just bought a 99, are the 01+ headlights PNP? Since I know it will be boosted eventually and that looks like the easiest way to run piping I will probably go this route.

 

The lights will plug in, but will not line up with the bumper cover. To do it right, put in NB2 lights and NB2 bumper cover. So I have read many times and places.

 

If I had to do the above I might not have gone that route. I forgot how much a pain the previous generation lights were.

However, many people prefer the NB2 lights so if you can get a bumper cover and lights, color match etc, you may be happier in the long run.

I don't recommend one over the other, I'm just trying to give options.

 

The cold side is a piece of cake, and I don't think the hot side is too bad either. Use 2" pipes, or the FM silicone, and you can route it without the cutting of steel, or pulling the fenders.

Nice looking car, by the way. On a trailer, does it run? *EDIT* (asking Lars)

*EDIT* Oops, hijack, sorry OP.

 

I believe it has a spun bearing on cylinder 1. It is a 99 with AC/PS/CC, power windows, power mirrors. Right now it is going to be the MKTurbo NB test fitting car. Long term it will probably be boosted and made some sort of DD since it has everything.

 

I'm hoping it's a good car for you. It seemed like a decent deal.

 

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So really this guide is only good for 99/00 miatas with newer headlights :/

I have no idea how i'm going to route my 2.5" chode of an intercooler pipe on the hot side.

 

I already told you that a long long time ago when you asked me via pm

 

The one with the pipes going over the radiator? I assumed that requires an intercooler with top openings.

 

you could do that.
or just order the couple pipes you need for traditional routing.
or make a hole behind the bloated 99-00 headlight.
or get 01+ headlights.

I really didn't see a good way to route 2.5" piping all the way to the turbo though. Its just too big (what she said)

 

I think I'm most likely going to reluctantly go with option 3 (drill hole). We'll see though. Once I get the motor back in I will be able to play with it a little more.

 

Incorrect: the lights will NOT plug in. Completely different wiring.
But its not hard to re-wire

 

Schuyler: Check this post on 99mx5's build thread about the headlights -> https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...6/#post1190276

 

I just bought an expensive, new 99/00 headlight like six months ago, soooo :/