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olderguy 07-02-2011 02:02 PM

If you get the SS line that goes from the connection about 6" below the hood all the way to the slave, it passes the coolant reroutes easily and eliminates screwing with all the brackets when you pull the trans.

buffon01 07-02-2011 03:25 PM

Quick question, whats the order of the spark wires? I lost my manual and I have found two configuration for the wires. From m.net is (passanger to driver side) 4123 and from another site 3214. I was able to start the car on the second configuration but something doesnt feel right. The car is a 95

Oscar 07-02-2011 03:34 PM

1234. Learn to count, mexican.

Joe Perez 07-02-2011 03:48 PM

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On a '94-'00 car, as you are standing in front of the car looking back towards the engine, the 1&4 plugs connect to the left coil, and the 2&3 plugs connect to the right coil.

Attachment 240972


1.6 cars are reversed from this. If your '95 is running with the wires in the opposite order, perhaps you have the primary-side wiring reversed also? (Shouldn't matter.)

Key point is that 1&4 need to be together on one coil, and 2&3 together on the other coil. If you have any variant of this pairing, and the engine runs at all, then you have them wired "correctly".

Doppelgänger 07-02-2011 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by olderguy (Post 744312)
If you get the SS line that goes from the connection about 6" below the hood all the way to the slave, it passes the coolant reroutes easily and eliminates screwing with all the brackets when you pull the trans.


I'd like to eventually get that. Is the one that Goodwin sells the one that you described?

Pen2_the_penguin 07-02-2011 08:19 PM

Is putting a miata head in my dishwasher to clean it going to hurt the valve guides? Also, are the valve guides replaceable in the BP head...


edit: Nm about the replaceable valve guides... found a shit load of them for sale.


But can I still do the dishwasher thing with this...

Oscar 07-02-2011 08:22 PM

I did that once, guides still look ok to me. Give it a light wd40 coat when done to stop corrosion on the seats etc.

Pen2_the_penguin 07-02-2011 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by Oscar (Post 744379)
I did that once, guides still look ok to me. Give it a light wd40 coat when done to stop corrosion on the seats etc.

K, I am just taking this slow... its my indoor summer project when its to hot to work on the truck or turbo-kart.


I am hopefully going to produce one hell of a head, I would love to use a 99' head for this, but all I have is a 94' at my disposal.

buffon01 07-02-2011 08:30 PM

Okay 4123 is fail. Im stcking to 3214 :)

Thanks Joe

shuiend 07-02-2011 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 744336)
On a '94-'00 car, as you are standing in front of the car looking back towards the engine, the 1&4 plugs connect to the left coil, and the 2&3 plugs connect to the right coil.

https://i.imgur.com/RjSk2.jpg


1.6 cars are reversed from this. If your '95 is running with the wires in the opposite order, perhaps you have the primary-side wiring reversed also? (Shouldn't matter.)

Key point is that 1&4 need to be together on one coil, and 2&3 together on the other coil. If you have any variant of this pairing, and the engine runs at all, then you have them wired "correctly".


Originally Posted by buffon01 (Post 744382)
Okay 4123 is fail. Im stcking to 3214 :)

Thanks Joe

1/4 and 2/3 always go together. According to the 95 diagram the plug that goes to the 1/4 coil has a brown/yellow wire. The plug for 2/3 has a brown wire. As long as those all match you should be good.

buffon01 07-02-2011 09:19 PM

3214 works like a charm. Time to tune :)

Joe Perez 07-02-2011 10:06 PM


Originally Posted by Pen2_the_penguin (Post 744378)
But can I still do the dishwasher thing with this...

That depends. Are you married?

Pen2_the_penguin 07-02-2011 10:08 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 744403)
That depends. Are you married?

dont worry... the woman doesnt know... she is at work. MUAHAHAHAHA

Thus why I saw an opportunity

Pen2_the_penguin 07-03-2011 12:41 PM

Should I jump on a 96' Eclipse GSX that needs a new clutch for $1,700 and offer 1,500?
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html


Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.

hustler 07-03-2011 12:59 PM

$7500 FM2 with a blown motor
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/2455178434.html
with $9000 in turbo parts, lol

hustler 07-03-2011 01:02 PM

http://images.craigslist.org/3nb3m03...3916d71379.jpg
$1000 wheels:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2467901417.html

gearhead_318 07-03-2011 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Pen2_the_penguin (Post 744508)
Should I jump on a 96' Eclipse GSX that needs a new clutch for $1,700 and offer 1,500?
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html


Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.

Fuck yes. Even if you don't want the car you can flip it for a profit.

pusha 07-03-2011 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by Pen2_the_penguin (Post 744508)
Should I jump on a 96' Eclipse GSX that needs a new clutch for $1,700 and offer 1,500?
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html


Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.

I'd be careful, but if anything you could always part it out.

pusha 07-03-2011 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by hustler (Post 744517)
$7500 FM2 with a blown motor
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/2455178434.html
with $9000 in turbo parts, lol

I can't believe people spend that kind of money on that shit.

NA6C-Guy 07-03-2011 07:19 PM

Why is "new" car shopping so difficult. I never find anything that really catches my eye. I need something more practical and comfy for a daily driver, but I don't want something boring either. Everything I find is either dull or too old, and if I do like it, it's well out of my price range. I guess I will have to hold out and keep an eye open.


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