Oof, that seems overboard. Naivete' caused me to spend as much as I did on the Moroso catch can, but I got mine for a good(relative I know) price. Spending 300+ on one is crazy unless, as FAB said, application needs it.
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For whatever it's worth, their single can setup is pretty reasonably priced compared to the Mishi units. :bowrofl:
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Jeff in true plant-the-seed fashion - Linky
That dual catch can is where it's at - although most "dual" can setups are linked to each other so that the second can catches anything that get's by your first can. Way better setup for road race cars that spend time in corners and might suffer from spillage back into the system. |
Originally Posted by FAB
(Post 1115167)
Jeff in true plant-the-seed fashion
That dual catch can is where it's at - although most "dual" can setups are linked to each other so that the second can catches anything that get's by your first can. Way better setup for road race cars that spend time in corners and might suffer from spillage back into the system. There are no words that need to be said to convince you this is a good choice. Get rid of that old discolored plastic tank. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1115145)
Also the tags of this thread are killing me, I never noticed them before.:rofl:
BTW, just to be contrarian, I don't run a catch can and am glad I don't. I lost a ring on #2 last Friday. I knew something was up immediately when I popped the hood to cool off coming off track. Normally, there is just a bit of oil around the breather to wipe up after a 30 minute session. This time there was a lot more. That led to a compression check . . . 185/100/175/185. If I were running a catch can, would I have caught it this quickly? :D :party: |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1115170)
You put that in there just for me didn't you!:rofl:
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Originally Posted by concealer404
(Post 1115141)
If you're going to spend a dickload of money on a catch can setup, there is no substitute:
Universal Dual Catch Can Kit http://www.radiumauto.com/GetImage.a...0&maxWidth=600 |
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I love you Levrimiter
They look so good, as Walter says, "It really ties the room together." Fuckin' Aye Walter I hate taking photos of reflective surfaces, makes me wish I had a polarized filter for my camera. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395892628 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395892628 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395892628 |
I see a dust spec. No really, the boost gauge is pointing right at it!
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 1115427)
I see a dust spec. No really, the boost gauge is pointing right at it!
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Throttle body wire brushed and cleaned up. I took a file to the IAT ports to help take the rust/jagged edges off it after the photo.
99 1.8 next to the Old & huge 1.6 throttle body https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395901455 Lots of wire wheeling. I really should have bought a bench wire wheel a long time a go. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395901455 On. Need to do the wiring tonight. It dawned on me that I don't have any female connectors for the 99 so I am hoping I can find a connector on the spare CO car harness to scavenge. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395901455 |
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Just a little help for your wiring,
for my 1996 car wth VVT engine I made some small PNP adapter harnesses for IAT and TPS Here is a little wiring scheme (also applies to the 99-00 TPS/IAT) with all the part numbers for the connectors (Ballenger should have them in stock) TPS https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377594023 my adapter: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377594023 For the IAC I wanted to do the same - but I realized that I just need a different connector housing as both the NA as well as the NB connetors are AMP SSC parts with just different keyways (read here: https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...3/ Below that was the original plan - but try to get the correct housing and just swap the housings... http://www.ingenieure-reichel.de/upl...s_1,6_2001.jpg |
I'm just annoyed that the connectors are just BARELY different from other 2&3 pin connectors on the NA harness. They are so close to just working perfectly. Now I get to wait another week for connectors...Not sure why I didn't consider this when I ordered it. Oh well!
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Finished up some wiring last night.
New Vic's connector and proper wiring https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395922853 Actually having the right crimp tool is holy hell amazing. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395922853 EBC mounted. I was going to route the IWG hose closer to the turbo but decided to play it safe and route it farther away. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395922853 Friends don't let friends use electrical tape rather than heat shrink. Took me almost 45 minutes to strip it all off. It was about 10 layers thick. This is just the injector harness tape! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395922853 I'm no pro but this looks a little sketchy for your injectors. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395922853 So I'm going to try to finish up cleaning up this harness correctly today. |
You've got the tools... i'd just rebuild that entire harness from scratch.
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Originally Posted by concealer404
(Post 1115517)
You've got the tools... i'd just rebuild that entire harness from scratch.
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Those are some ugly coolant tubes on that TB. What's up with that?
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I noticed that too. My spare TB looks like that but the one that came with my car is perfect. :dunno:
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Jeff you need to set your gauge needles ;)
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Originally Posted by concealer404
(Post 1115517)
You've got the tools... i'd just rebuild that entire harness from scratch.
Originally Posted by turbofan
(Post 1115631)
Those are some ugly coolant tubes on that TB. What's up with that?
Originally Posted by vteckiller2000
(Post 1115663)
Jeff you need to set your gauge needles ;)
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Jeff, if you can't tell -- we don't want this perfect Miata to ever be driven. So we will do whatever we can to add to your task list. LOL.
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We share a common goal. It just gets very irritating being this close and finding shit like this. I feel like I've replaced almost all the wiring in the engine bay at this point.
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Better to address now. Keep going! Take that hill!
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If we are using the mountain biking euphemism, this has been one long ass hill for the downhill section!
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Before I checkout, I'm 90% sure these are the correct connectors for the 99 TB, the only one I question is the 2 pin connector.
Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Sumitomo » 2 Way Plug Connector Kit for Japanese applications, Gray https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395951359 Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Yazaki » Japanese 3 way TPS Connector Kit (Miata) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395951359 |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1115674)
I thought AEM gauges self centered? If not, I do!
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1115694)
Before I checkout, I'm 90% sure these are the correct connectors for the 99 TB, the only one I question is the 2 pin connector.
Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Sumitomo » 2 Way Plug Connector Kit for Japanese applications, Gray https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395951359 Home » Shop » Connectors / Harnesses » Yazaki » Japanese 3 way TPS Connector Kit (Miata) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1395951359 First one doesn't seem correct to me - the keyways are wrong - I think thats the one you already have on the IAC now, has to look like this: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377594820 Ask at Ballenger (he is at this board too Sign In - Miata Turbo Forum - Turbo Kitten is watching you test compression. for AMP part-nr. 184000-1 If you contact him anyway, I would ask if he has all the connectors and pins for the injector harness too - so that you might be able to build it completely new... BTW. - I still don't feel that gauge panel 100%... I always think you should have done something like that: http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9d20775c.jpg Out of this thread at *cough* CR.net: CollinMB's Frankensmurf Build - Page 3 - ClubRoadster.net I guess that counts for the Jeff, if you can't tell -- we don't want this perfect Miata to ever be driven. So we will do whatever we can to add to your task list. LOL. |
Thanks Sven, I'll give him a call tomorrow. I was trying to figure out what the connectors were for the RC750s since I wanted to build it 100% from scratch(after doing the VIC's connector, it looks much cleaner), but since I left the harness in St. George I couldn't compare the pictures to the harness.
Maybe I'll try doing it flush like that on my old tombstone, before I wreck the brand new one. |
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1115825)
Maybe I'll try doing it flush like that on my old tombstone, before I wreck the brand new one.
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I think a RoadsterTech two gauge hole, full height plate, rack system would look pretty dope as well. :naughty: Just thought I'd throw it out there, since I meant to 30 pages ago. Love the build Jeff!
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With how much ABS plastic I have laying around, I think I'll save the money. Their rack system is pretty nice though.
Plus if I do waste additional time on the panel, I would go all out as Sven suggested, and bondo the edges and make a truly clean setup. I think for now at least, I want to work on the important stuff, I.E., getting the car ready to run. I need to do several things, 1/2 of which I am waiting on connectors from Ballenger till I can do them. -New injector harness -New IAT/TPS connectors/wiring -Rewire the DB12 MS3x DIYBOB connector and its associated inputs -connect all the vacuum lines to the TB -Retune the MS3x for full sequential injection & Spark, VICs, EBC, and for the new 99 TB settings -Bumper -Hood, of which I need to drill/cut the Aerocatch pins -Actually put gas in the car -Hope my battery still has a charge on it after sitting in the garage for 6 months. Pray to the Flying Spaghetti Monster/Xenu/God/Allah the car starts when I turn the key for the first time. *edit* Also powdercoat the shock towers to finally get Curly to stop rubbing it in my face via post and thread tags!:rofl::fawk: |
I'd recommend that you only change the 99TB settings on the MS until you're up and running. Then do the others one at a time. Otherwise, you'll have no idea why you're not starting.
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Love the gauge pix. Thanks Jeff! I really need to get a set of my own.
That wiring harness... yuck. Just build one. :) And my reason for posting: I identified a huge rattle source on my own car. Scrutinize the HVAC cable that runs above the passenger's knees, behind the glovebox, and to the flapper on the far right hand side. On Sharka, it rattled on both the HVAC tube and the glove box. Strategic foam tape application has helped quiet it down. |
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Little done this weekend, mostly been sleeping to recover from this week but oh well.
Wrapped my coolant lines. Why Mazda designed the routing to be so close to the headers is beyond me. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 Went several layers thick on the return heater coolant line. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 New throttle cable is like buttah https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 Which port does the turbo intercooler IAT line connect to and where does the other go to? I think I remember reading the 99 throttle body doesn't need the IAT intercooler hose connection? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116313)
Which port does the turbo intercooler IAT line connect to and where does the other go to?
I think I remember reading the 99 throttle body doesn't need the IAT intercooler hose connection? I think those are both for the coolant to warm the TB in the winter. |
IAT=intake air temperature ;)
ISC/IAC=idle speed control valve ;) Anyways those ports are for coolant. I also noticed you heat wrapped also your coolant tube, should prevent the metal tube from degrading ;) |
On a stock BP4W I believe the coolant path is mixing manifold -> thermo housing -> throttle body -> oil cooler/preheater -> nipple on the back of the head.
Actually I think the flow is reverse of what I just described, but that's where the hoses run at any rate. The NB throttle body does not have an external air feed hose so that's yet another piece of plumbing you get to eliminate ;) |
Personally I'd yank the fitting out of the throttle and drill/tap to 1\8npt and plug it just to clean it up a bit. 1\8npt might be big, but you get the idea. Dangling fitting are ugly. Like dicks that don't belong.
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Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1116335)
On a stock BP4W I believe the coolant path is mixing manifold -> thermo housing -> throttle body -> oil cooler/preheater -> nipple on the back of the head.
Actually I think the flow is reverse of what I just described, but that's where the hoses run at any rate. The NB throttle body does not have an external air feed hose so that's yet another piece of plumbing you get to eliminate ;) |
Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116340)
Personally I'd yank the fitting out of the throttle and drill/tap to 1\8npt and plug it just to clean it up a bit. 1\8npt might be big, but you get the idea. Dangling fitting are ugly. Like dicks that don't belong.
Meaning, can I just put plugs on them and call it a day since the original setup didn't have them. |
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
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Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116346)
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116345)
Are they even necessary to run coolant through with the coolant reroutes that are currently on the car?
Meaning, can I just put plugs on them and call it a day since the original setup didn't have them. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116313)
Little done this weekend, mostly been sleeping to recover from this week but oh well.
Wrapped my coolant lines. Why Mazda designed the routing to be so close to the headers is beyond me. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396148028 Ask me how I know. :bang: |
Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116346)
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
I'd say St. George is a dry enough climate that you shouldn't have to worry about it. I capped mine and haven't had any issues. |
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Originally Posted by revlimiter
(Post 1116421)
Do you have your hose clamps on top of the heat wrap? If so, you have to remove everything and cut the heat wrap a bit so that the hose clamps can touch the actual hose. You'll have leaks otherwise.
Ask me how I know. :bang: === Not a ton done, just a lot of time wasted trying to get everything trying to line up right and little odd things to organize to clean up the engine bay. I painted my center caps. They were this ugly fake chrome and it looked like shit. Lots of sanding followed by plastic adhesion promoter and some good satin black and it looks good. Not great, but good. Trying to think of a good sticker I could place in the middle since these were just blank. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 Started getting my bumper ready to put back on. Cleaned all the dirt off the bumper support https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 Removed all the white paint overspray off these things and then put some sealant on it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 More white paint removal https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 and boom goes the dynamite. I am going to make an undertray out of ABS plastic since the new intercooler position really makes it impossible to use the front air guide. Haven't tried to put the undertray on yet so we'll see how finicky that will be. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396210830 I need to bondo the front lip and then sand out all the scratches and then spray it with "bumper spray paint". Basically highly flexible rubberish paint that is pretty dang durable. I was going to replace it but they are so expensive(even for replicas) and this one is so scratched I don't want to put it back on the car without some work. I know it will chip but for "now" it will do. Sometime later I'll replace it. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116427)
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I painted my center caps. They were this ugly fake chrome and it looked like shit. Lots of sanding followed by plastic adhesion promoter and some good satin black and it looks good. Not great, but good. Trying to think of a good sticker I could place in the middle since these were just blank. ... Good progress doe, car is starting to look like a car again! |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1116450)
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Not a huge fan of the TSI's, but otherwise looking great!
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Originally Posted by TorqueZombie
(Post 1116346)
If I understand correctly they aren't needed. Dunno about 1.6l coolant stuff. No need for coolant through there. Emissions blah blah no care. Don't drive it in the ice age maybe.
Interesting bit of information - It's to avoid ice build up inside the TB. It sounds crazy but if you're familiar with the "wind chill" effect and think about the velocity of air coming through your TB it starts to make sense. Some slight humidity, a nice cold morning and you've got ice buildup. Probably not a likely scenario for Jeff or maybe even anyone who owns a Miata but that's why it's there. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1116427)
I need to bondo the front lip and then sand out all the scratches and then spray it with "bumper spray paint". Basically highly flexible rubberish paint that is pretty dang durable.
I was going to replace it but they are so expensive(even for replicas) and this one is so scratched I don't want to put it back on the car without some work. I know it will chip but for "now" it will do. Sometime later I'll replace it. |
Originally Posted by Fireindc
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Not a huge fan of the TSI's, but otherwise looking great!
Bryan, that leading edge tape sounds awesome! |
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How to put a hood on with no help:
Used my old climbing rope that I had to retire and strung it over the garage door guides. After I got it in position I slowly lowered it until I could angle the hood correctly to slip it on to the brackets. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396250136 Then I slipped the bolts on and installed the hood props https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396250136 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396250136 Turned out really good. Still need to drill the holes and cut the hood for the aerocatch latches, but I need to remove the pins and make sure the alignment of the hood is perfect before I drill the initial hole. I'll be honest, a little nervous about it! http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/IMG_2442.jpg |
Ingenious idea! Great work! I can't believe how you keep the car so tidy over the time - mine has gathered quite a bit of dust in the last couple of weeks...
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Constant cleaning is how. It really does just get dusty sitting there doesn't it? I started doing all my sanding in the driveway to help cut down on it.
You were right Sven, aligning the hood is a bitch! The sides and rear are perfect but my headlight gap is terrible on the passenger side. Scratching my head on how to fix it. |
Move the headlight.
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What hood prop kit is that? I need to switch mine up so i can put the cold air box thingymabobber on.
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yes, i have euro clear turn signals. makes a huge improvement in look.
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Originally Posted by curly
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Needs more:
IMHO get some clear turn signal housings like curly posted, OR these smoked ones would look nice: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1396277679 |
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