Just curious... why not piece together a kit? I bought a universal piping kit on E-Bay... is it just a lot harder to run the piping that way?

Fewer couplers = more win.

Good guide on doing the clutch: Samnavy shows you how

Makes sense... Thanks. Guess I'll use my Flea-Bay kit to start off and upgrade if I have problems lol

Based upon this unsolicited statement, I'm making a couple of predictions:

1. You're not going to have any problems whatsoever.
2. You're going to have a great setup.

Our first demand: Build thread with nice pictures.

At 53K and 14 years, you're due for a TB/WP. So, go right ahead. Reasonably priced kits are available on E-bay (members have had good experiences) or Rosenthal Mazda (a bit more, but you get OEM gaskets that are really nice).

You can definitely to the timing belt and the water pump yourself.
Just pay attention to detail such as clean and true mating surfaces on joints, and proper torque on the bolts.

And, the three most important things you need to know about timing belt replacement on a Miata are as follows:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1362359172

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1362359172

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1362359172

All in all:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1362359172

Thought I would share a few photos:

When I first bought it in 06 with 28k:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1362360871

A couple of years later:

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Mu...-c/CarsForSale

On the way home from Miatas at the Gap - 09

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8t...atasAtTheGap09

Today it looks essentially the same because I baby it too much! It's time to give it a turbo and see what it can do!

Can't see the pics..

This is the first I heard of this. I went to the site and couldn't find it. I am about to get a new and much bigger intercooler for my MSM so I'm sure I'll need new intercooler pipes. Do you have a link or have any idea if this will work with an MSM turbo?

I was actually curious myself and found their intercooler kit on their site but it was like $700... yikes! I'm sure if you sent them an e-mail they could give you the price of just the silicone pipes

The silicone pipes and throttle body elbow were something like $400.

That may sound steep, but it's 100% worth it.

Mate them to your choice of IC from CXRacing and you'll be all set.

Sorry about that. I think you can see them now.

Ah, Silver NB... the memories

The silicone hot side won't fit perfectly - the Jpipe is clocked differently on the MSM vs a typical garret. The intercooler to the throttle body will be essentially the same on any NA/NB.

Are NB dashes really that bad? I can have a dash out in half an hour without breaking the gauge hood on an NA, including pulling the seats out. I had the NA8 Dash out, wiring harness swapped, heat box removed, carpet removed, insulation added, and everything put back in with an NA6 dash in 4 hours if you dont count the time I had to go to the store to get the correct sized rivets for swapping the vin tag. Dashes are easy. Trying to get the long bolt out of the lower rear control arm is a nightmare.

It was an NA (96) that I did the dash switch on. I cannot speak for the NB. All I can say is that it took me a long time to do my 96 including the heater core.

Here is what the Miata Haynes Repair Manual says about doing the timing chain and sprockets:
"The timing system is complex. Severe engine damage will occur if you make any mistakes. Do not attempt this procedure unless you are highly experienced with this type of repair. If you are at all unsure of your abilities, consult an expert."

Okay, now I'm having doubts again about doing the timing belt myself.

That warning is in every car's. On our cars it doesnt matter how wrongly you install the belt you wont do any serious damage.

Watch out, we're talking about 2 different things here... what you want is the silicone sections for the FMII intercooler kit. The FMII silicone is NOT on their site, you need to call them up and order the parts individually. The MSM kit is what's on their site. It will only work on the MSM.

I've got the coldside pipe, it fits "meh" on my 2000, but this is due to the goofy lines for the AC. If I had no AC, there would be no problem. It seems to work fine on every other application. Can you do it cheaper with individual parts from somewhere like siliconeintakes? Sure, but the FM parts eliminate probably a dozen failure points and clamps. That's all kinds of win, if you are willing to pay for the premium.

What?! Are you going to trust a Haynes "manual" or a collection of random anonymous homo jackasses on a gay car forum? :vash2:

Also, Miata uses a timing belt, not chain. In my book, we're already one up on the book :party:

Are timing belt installs really that bad?

Its harder to do with one person than a dash if you dont have a cam tool I guess.