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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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****. Is there anything you didn't get or didn't do to this car? I don't think I have ever seen a Miata with THIS much stuff done to it. At least not all at one time. Still looking good!
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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You've got more in the engine bay than some here have in the whole car + mods lol
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
You've got more in the engine bay than some here have in the whole car + mods lol
... I'm on to you...
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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Dude calm down I'm not talking about you
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
Dude calm down I'm not talking about you
I know, I couldn't resist.
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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psiturbo is just trolling...oh yeah and jealous. Dude your build rocks, it is inspiring to see what can be done with the proper tools. I wish I had the machinery at my disposal that you do. But then again, you have to have the talent to use the equipment. Keep it up!!
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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intercooler had to come off to have the iat sensor bung welded in, because of how tight the couplers are, the compressor housing has to come off along with the TB

, also i mounted the oil thermostat. now im waiting on fedex..... they shoulda been here today
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Dumb question but where did you find that accessory belt?
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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its a gates racing belt, i wanna say moss motorsports
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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You're tube front is still pushing me toward having mine done... Must resist........
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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all i can say is, take everything into consideration, and plan it out well. once its there you cant change it
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Very valid point... Thusly why I am having someone do the front end for me. He did a tube front on a buddy of mines MKIV Supra that was SUPERB! Couple of pics below... How much weight do you figure you lost by doing this? Even though I know that was not your ULTIMATE goal...

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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^^^sex!
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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no idea on weight. i took some out then added some, then took some out. who knows, everything i put on i tried to keep light. the turbo stuff adds a bit of weight.

see i originaly wanted the tubes to connect the my front hoop, and tie into the dash bar(they follow the fender line) like on the supra. but that super hard to do on the miata, you need to move the master cyl . thats why we gusseted the hoop instead.
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Ah... Thanks for the heads up on that man. Didn't even think about that. But I will be running floor mounted pedals with remote reservoirs so it shouldn't be a big problem. Keep up the good work man and like you said before, don't rush anything. That's just how you end up having to fix stuff down the road.
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Hey nice build man!

Whats the scoop on all the -AN fuel fittings and lines? I am also looking to go with all black fittings for my fuel system.

Is that black stainless braided lines or another material? Where did you order them?
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GT42R
Hey nice build man!

Whats the scoop on all the -AN fuel fittings and lines? I am also looking to go with all black fittings for my fuel system.

Is that black stainless braided lines or another material? Where did you order them?
hey big ****** turbo dude go make an intro thead cautiously! choose your words wisely..........you have been warned!

enjoy your stay!




OP finish this thing already! dont ever bring your car down to georgia when your done, it just may disappear!
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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they are earls prolite350 hose, and summit or earls ano tuff fittings. all from summit
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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Very good reading ctdrftna, thanks for all the pics.
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
its a gates racing belt, i wanna say moss motorsports
You dont happen to have a part number off hand do you?



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