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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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...and posted build pics:

http://www.bellengineering.net/articles.php?tPath=2_43

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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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how's life with the CLT sensor behind the thermostat? Everything else looks awesome.
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Aside from a 10-15 mile warm-up for the heater? - No issues...
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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I don't see any build pics...
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by l_bader
Aside from a 10-15 mile warm-up for the heater? - No issues...
but aren't you getting inaccurate water temps?
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MazDilla
I don't see any build pics...
I tried to get "creative" and create another topic and post the picture articles underneath, leaving only three articles on the HE-X page, but messed something up. Instead of making matters worse trying to unscrew it, I eMailed the guy that set up the software. Once I get a reply, I'll "reannounce" in this thread.

Originally Posted by hustler
but aren't you getting inaccurate water temps?
I have a 175 degree thermo and the gauge reads 175 all day once the car get to temp. (I've even seen the needle drop while running the secondary fan in cooler weather...)

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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OK, still waiting for the software keeper to get a final answer my way, so I put things back to how they were... (I want to keep the specifics and sponsors on the top of the list, but don't have a way to "pin" the articles there... yet.)

In case you didn't see the link at the top:
http://www.bellengineering.net/articles.php?tPath=2_43


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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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I'll have to make one of these threads once I actually do get motivated and work on the miata.

It should come outta winter with some nice updates

I've been sidetracked by this 240 build.
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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ARGH! I BE HIJACKING THIS THREAD TILL YOU TELL ME WHAT YER ON ABOOT!

p.s.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Ok you win. That is one very serious setup. Kudos to Corky and his entire team.
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mazda/nissan
how thick are those hood vents?
They're cut from 1/8-in aluminum, then powdercoated. A pair of forceps were required to hold the nuts in place when bolting them on to get behind a couple of the support ribs. (With a layer of 1/6-in gasket material between hood and vents...)

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Ok you win. That is one very serious setup. Kudos to Corky and his entire team.
Luther, I didn't realize it was a competition...

(But yes, Corky and crew are top notch!)

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by l_bader
Luther, I didn't realize it was a competition...

(But yes, Corky and crew are top notch!)

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...you're that far ahead, lol. It was nice to meet you. I thought your fab-work was great of course, but I was surprised to see that BEGi's off-the-shelf kits aren't too far from what they did on your car. I wish I had the time to drop my car off and get Tim to integrate my 24-row oil cooler into the scooper.

I look for forward to playing with you guys at Harris Hill.
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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That crank is like art. Love the build.
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Hustler -

'twas good to finally put a smirk, I mean face to the Legend.

Many of the bits on my build are tweaks and mods to existing BEGi pieces. Others are proof of concept for Corky. (Like the twin radiators...) What is amazing is the level of craftsmanship Corky requires for everything that leaves the shop, regardless if it is a "one of a kind", bench-stock item, or even a quick patch to get you out the door. He firmly believes that if you're going to do a job, do it right!

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