Originally Posted by Schuyler
(Post 1220394)
Are those poly hangers I see in the background? And if so, where are they from and how much do they cost? After a few hundred miles I've decided I think I need them. Also, pics. Also, I think my trans is leaking. I should probably figure out where from...
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First setup shipped last night. It should be to Bahurd tomorrow. I have a set of 10 boxes on order, they should be done Monday or Tuesday of next week. This weekend I am in town and have very little on the schedule besides working in the garage. I am hoping to get a lot done and get a few more setups out next week.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 1220399)
The hanger in the the second picture is just a rubber one from Advance auto. Here are poly ones on ebay that I use on my 97. I also highly suggest getting some big worm clamps and wrapping the hangers. Braineack did that on his setup and they made the hangers last much longer.
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Lars - please hurry up and finish these kits so you can start working on my car. I'll tow it down and just leave it at your place.
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Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
(Post 1220962)
Lars - please hurry up and finish these kits so you can start working on my car. I'll tow it down and just leave it at your place.
Serious As a heart attack Last night I got most of the NA mid pipe jig done. I need to built part to hold the hanger, but other then that it is good. I am looking forward to this weekend and getting some work done. Attachment 234713 |
First setup was delivered to Bahurd this morning. Hopefully he posts some pictures tonight of how my packaging held up and his first opinion of the setup.
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Unpacking
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Well well, look what my friendly UPS guy dropped off this morning!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 No damage to either box that I can see... Unpack time. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Looks like ALL the packing went into my box! Someplace in there is a muffler and downpipe. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Zip ties didn't stand the test but I think some heavier duty + longer length ties would be the balls. Maybe it was the UPS guy throwing the cartons? Either way, nothing moved around and nothing was damaged. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Holy shit that muffler is huge!!! On to the other box. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 OK, open one end... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Screw it, just cut it open... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 And like the first box, no damage and perfect condition! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Seriously, there's 2 of these bags full of packing material. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 All in all, quite happy. Now, unless you can convince me otherwise, I'm dropping the manifold + downpipe + turbine housing off at the coaters Monday for a quick turnaround (Cerakote 2,000 degree is local) Swaintec is just too long + shipping $$ |
Originally Posted by bahurd
(Post 1221168)
Well well, look what my friendly UPS guy dropped off this morning!
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 No damage to either box that I can see... Unpack time. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Looks like ALL the packing went into my box! Someplace in there is a muffler and downpipe. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Zip ties didn't stand the test but I think some heavier duty + longer length ties would be the balls. Maybe it was the UPS guy throwing the cartons? Either way, nothing moved around and nothing was damaged. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Holy shit that muffler is huge!!! On to the other box. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 OK, open one end... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Screw it, just cut it open... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 And like the first box, no damage and perfect condition! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 Seriously, there's 2 of these bags full of packing material. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428088540 All in all, quite happy. Now, unless you can convince me otherwise, I'm dropping the manifold + downpipe + turbine housing off at the coaters Monday for a quick turnaround (Cerakote 2,000 degree is local) Swaintec is just too long + shipping $$ |
I are excited
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How much are you paying for coating?
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Originally Posted by ScottyP3821
(Post 1221276)
How much are you paying for coating?
My problem is most places are either a. bigger places prone to production jobs b. a few hours away so shipping $$ back/forth or c. don't answer emails or phone calls to take money... I'd have probably used Swaintech except they're saying 3 weeks and won't even price it without sending the parts. Cerakote seems to have a good feedback but it's only a product so you need to make sure you have a good shop as the applicator. The place I use is actually an OEM for the curing ovens and does low volume stuff mainly to demo the ovens. Limited on color choices (unless you want to wait for them to buy something) but as a rule always has the 'black satin' which is fine for me. I'll be fabbing a heat shield also so more interested in corrosion and some heat reduction. Cerakote Coatings You can find an applicator closer to you maybe. Sorry for the longer reply. |
Originally Posted by bahurd
(Post 1221293)
I'd have probably used Swaintech except they're saying 3 weeks and won't even price it without sending the parts.
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I might just go with Cerakote and bake it while on the car. Seeing as it will air cure baking it on the car should be fine if imagine.
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Originally Posted by ScottyP3821
(Post 1221320)
I might just go with Cerakote and bake it while on the car. Seeing as it will air cure baking it on the car should be fine if imagine.
The 'air cure' requires 5 days to cure on it's own so you can't do any wrenching on it during that time. I'll know more on the Cerakote process Monday and will post anything relevant. Any specific questions? I'm looking at the W-209 HIGH TEMPERATURE INTERIOR THERMAL BARRIER COATING specifically to have the insides coated which helps contain the heat and transfer less into the steel. And the same or W-211 BASE COAT, C-SERIES TOP COAT for the outside. We'll see what they say. |
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Picked up my parts at the coater this morning. Everything was done with C7300 Black Velvet (Air cure) for speed/cost. It doesn't have the same heat dissipation as Swaintech but I plan on running heat shields anyway and this offers something.
The coater did a great job getting inside the manifold and turbine housing and had a wand to get pretty deep inside the downpipe. The curing takes 5 days to completely cure. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428678746 |
I have access to a small powder coating oven. I could do my manifold and turbine housing. Is doing a coating worthwhile for a street car?
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Originally Posted by bahurd
(Post 1222937)
Picked up my parts at the coater this morning. Everything was done with C7300 Black Velvet (Air cure) for speed/cost. It doesn't have the same heat dissipation as Swaintech but I plan on running heat shields anyway and this offers something.
The coater did a great job getting inside the manifold and turbine housing and had a wand to get pretty deep inside the downpipe. The curing takes 5 days to completely cure. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428678746 I will post updates of what all is getting done this weekend. I have been working, not as quickly as I would like, but working on it all none the less. Most importantly stickers have been ordered and I should get them in the next week or so. Hopefully they are in before I start shipping the rest of the setups, if not I will mail out stickers to everyone who has already had setups shipped. |
Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 1222945)
Most importantly ScottyP3821's setup has been completed and I should get it out next week. |
Originally Posted by nigelt
(Post 1222943)
I have access to a small powder coating oven. I could do my manifold and turbine housing. Is doing a coating worthwhile for a street car?
Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 1222945)
Looks very nice. Overall you pretty happy with the quality of setup for what you paid for it?
Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 1222945)
Most importantly stickers have been ordered and I should get them in the next week or so.
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Do you have a more accurate shipping estimate after getting the boxes?
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