Building a blonde young beefcake wearing nothing but skimpy shorts named Rocky
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My previous coolant reroute was annoying me so I decided to re-do the bish. I picked up some aluminum tubing from the local hardware store and made this with my fancy new tig welder.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69046-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_8_zps759ee7d1.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
She goes a little something like this:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69047-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_10_zps8ad6cdec.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69048-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_9_zpsbc4126d5.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
Also installing a 6 puck sprung clutch disk on my Flyin Miata pressure plate and ACT lightweight flywheel. The flywheel looked pretty bad so I took her to the machine shop and had it freshened up.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69049-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_7_zps34c387a3.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
While disassembling the car my PPF brace came out in two pieces! The tab on the bottom of the diff fell completely off the car.. I picked up some material and again took advantage of my new tig welding skills.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69050-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_5_zps9453b1e8.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69051-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_6_zps9e1953b0.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
I noticed the diff seals were leaking, probably from me having to change my CV shafts every 6 weeks this past summer.. So I popped in some fresh ones.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69052-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_2_zpse33bf9dd.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
Much like everything else thus far, my diff mounts were pretty blown out so I picked up the Energy Suspension master kit for the car and swapped these out.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69046-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_8_zps759ee7d1.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
She goes a little something like this:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69047-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_10_zps8ad6cdec.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69048-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_9_zpsbc4126d5.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
Also installing a 6 puck sprung clutch disk on my Flyin Miata pressure plate and ACT lightweight flywheel. The flywheel looked pretty bad so I took her to the machine shop and had it freshened up.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69049-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_7_zps34c387a3.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
While disassembling the car my PPF brace came out in two pieces! The tab on the bottom of the diff fell completely off the car.. I picked up some material and again took advantage of my new tig welding skills.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69050-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_5_zps9453b1e8.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69051-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_6_zps9e1953b0.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
I noticed the diff seals were leaking, probably from me having to change my CV shafts every 6 weeks this past summer.. So I popped in some fresh ones.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69052-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_2_zpse33bf9dd.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
Much like everything else thus far, my diff mounts were pretty blown out so I picked up the Energy Suspension master kit for the car and swapped these out.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69053-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-image_3_zpsf981de7f.jpeg?dateline=1362378618)
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I have AC - Most of the units I've shipped so far have gone to guys who have AC. Do you have an NB with the canister? Even if so - The 350 core will clear that just fine! Direct bolt in.. Let me know.
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My exhaust system was due for an update since the turbo system went on. After the down pipe I basically had some busted ash exhaust shop tack in some crush bent piece of crap.
I picked up 3 inch stainless from Vibrant. The build list went a little something like this:
2X - VIBRANT – 3” MANDERAL BENT UNIVERSAL BEND
1X - VIBRANT – 3” 5 FOOT STRAIGHT TUBE
1X - VIBRANT – 3” ULTRA QUIET RESONATOR
1X - VIBRANT – EXHAUST HANGERS
3X - VIBRANT – V-BAND ASSEMBLIES
1X - VIBRANT – 3” TURBO FLEX PIPE
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69362-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture003_zps58ef7c02.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
I started with the downpipe – Leaving my V-Band to turbo flange slightly loose to allow for some rotation while mocking up the rest of the system. I wanted to start out with the flex pipe to keep stress off of my manifold. I had to knock some of the stainless wire off of the end of the flex pipe and then I mated the V-Band flange to it for a couple of quick tacks.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69363-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture008_zps0e5eedd3.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69364-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture005_zps008b62cf.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
I’m no professional welder by any means but I do know that you must tack v-band flanges in multiple areas before you make your pass or else you’ll end up with a warped flange that wont seat properly.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69365-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture011_zps94095f8a.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Then I slid under the car and started to mock up my slight bends before the differential. It always looks like one straight shot will work but it won’t, especially when using 3 inch pipe. After each piece was determined I tacked it together.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69366-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture015_zps64394a05.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Chop chop:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69367-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture016_zpsbbd9115e.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Tig tig:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69368-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture032_zpsb2ef2578.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Old vs New – and I’m calling it a night.
I picked up 3 inch stainless from Vibrant. The build list went a little something like this:
2X - VIBRANT – 3” MANDERAL BENT UNIVERSAL BEND
1X - VIBRANT – 3” 5 FOOT STRAIGHT TUBE
1X - VIBRANT – 3” ULTRA QUIET RESONATOR
1X - VIBRANT – EXHAUST HANGERS
3X - VIBRANT – V-BAND ASSEMBLIES
1X - VIBRANT – 3” TURBO FLEX PIPE
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69362-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture003_zps58ef7c02.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
I started with the downpipe – Leaving my V-Band to turbo flange slightly loose to allow for some rotation while mocking up the rest of the system. I wanted to start out with the flex pipe to keep stress off of my manifold. I had to knock some of the stainless wire off of the end of the flex pipe and then I mated the V-Band flange to it for a couple of quick tacks.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69363-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture008_zps0e5eedd3.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69364-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture005_zps008b62cf.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
I’m no professional welder by any means but I do know that you must tack v-band flanges in multiple areas before you make your pass or else you’ll end up with a warped flange that wont seat properly.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69365-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture011_zps94095f8a.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Then I slid under the car and started to mock up my slight bends before the differential. It always looks like one straight shot will work but it won’t, especially when using 3 inch pipe. After each piece was determined I tacked it together.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69366-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture015_zps64394a05.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Chop chop:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69367-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture016_zpsbbd9115e.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Tig tig:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69368-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture032_zpsb2ef2578.jpg?dateline=1362669890)
Old vs New – and I’m calling it a night.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/69369-building-blonde-young-beefcake-wearing-nothing-but-skimpy-shorts-named-rocky-picture034_zps03ecee54.jpg?dateline=1362669890)