FRT's Build
#26
I'm a terrible person
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,174
Total Cats: 180
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I took it out for lunch when I got back Tuesday, then about 12 hours later the engine was out (had to visit with the family before I disappear into the garage for 4 days hahah).
The engine is out, I spent pretty much all today prepping the engine and engine bay for the new stuff, should be all done Friday. I haven't been able to work on it as much as I would like, but I have relatives coming and going all the time cause of the fam. reunion this weekend, so I have to mingle. Thanks to murphy ('s law), the engine hoist I borrowed from a friend did not go up all the way... the engine did not clear the front bumper... had to drop the front end so much the rotors were like 2 in off the ground to get it out. Either way, putting it in I will have a working hoist. Tons of pics to follow.
EDIT:
Pictures:
![](http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4246/img0056n.jpg)
![](http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4708/img0080qhg.jpg)
![](http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1042/img0083l.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2149/img0093s.jpg)
![](http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4731/img0095qdy.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3626/img0098sah.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3145/img0101srx.jpg)
![](http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3926/img0102y.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9195/img0106i.jpg)
![](http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5996/img0109o.jpg)
![](http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6568/img0114zvn.jpg)
![](http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/640/img0115tlv.jpg)
![](http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7915/img0118m.jpg)
![](http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2184/img0119dvk.jpg)
Taking a break for lunch... but I got the new motor mounts in, coolant reroute all done, timing belt, water pump, spark plugs. I think after lunch I will do the fuel filter and degrease the engine. After that it's all turbo baby w00t.
The engine is out, I spent pretty much all today prepping the engine and engine bay for the new stuff, should be all done Friday. I haven't been able to work on it as much as I would like, but I have relatives coming and going all the time cause of the fam. reunion this weekend, so I have to mingle. Thanks to murphy ('s law), the engine hoist I borrowed from a friend did not go up all the way... the engine did not clear the front bumper... had to drop the front end so much the rotors were like 2 in off the ground to get it out. Either way, putting it in I will have a working hoist. Tons of pics to follow.
EDIT:
Pictures:
![](http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4246/img0056n.jpg)
![](http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4708/img0080qhg.jpg)
![](http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1042/img0083l.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2149/img0093s.jpg)
![](http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4731/img0095qdy.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3626/img0098sah.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3145/img0101srx.jpg)
![](http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3926/img0102y.jpg)
![](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9195/img0106i.jpg)
![](http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5996/img0109o.jpg)
![](http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6568/img0114zvn.jpg)
![](http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/640/img0115tlv.jpg)
![](http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7915/img0118m.jpg)
![](http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2184/img0119dvk.jpg)
Taking a break for lunch... but I got the new motor mounts in, coolant reroute all done, timing belt, water pump, spark plugs. I think after lunch I will do the fuel filter and degrease the engine. After that it's all turbo baby w00t.
Last edited by FRT_Fun; 06-11-2009 at 01:00 PM.
#27
I'm a terrible person
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,174
Total Cats: 180
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Water/Oil Hard lines run.
Turbo bolted on
New FM EGR tube on (had to modify because of the M-Tuned coolant reroute)
Clutch/Flywheel mounted
Transmission back on
Because of the broken hoist, and my lack of any car, I decided to try to put it back in with the broken hoist (Broken as in will not go up very far). I removed the front bumper and I am going to lower the front end until the rotors are about 1" off the ground, This should help with getting the transmission back in nicely as well. I broke 2 wires on the transmission (maybe sensor for reverse?) so I need to solder them back and then I will start putting the engine/trans back in.
Unfortunately I have my family reunion to attend which is 2 hours from my house, which means what ever I get done today, will be it until Sunday night. I am thinking Sunday I can get it running and Monday I will put on the brakes/suspension/roll bar.
Turbo bolted on
New FM EGR tube on (had to modify because of the M-Tuned coolant reroute)
Clutch/Flywheel mounted
Transmission back on
Because of the broken hoist, and my lack of any car, I decided to try to put it back in with the broken hoist (Broken as in will not go up very far). I removed the front bumper and I am going to lower the front end until the rotors are about 1" off the ground, This should help with getting the transmission back in nicely as well. I broke 2 wires on the transmission (maybe sensor for reverse?) so I need to solder them back and then I will start putting the engine/trans back in.
Unfortunately I have my family reunion to attend which is 2 hours from my house, which means what ever I get done today, will be it until Sunday night. I am thinking Sunday I can get it running and Monday I will put on the brakes/suspension/roll bar.
#30
I'm a terrible person
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,174
Total Cats: 180
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I drove a turbo miata today, and it was mine!
After a few set backs (aka missing/incomplete/wrong parts) I finally took my car out for a spin. I am having a small problem which I will post in further detail in the appropriate section. Short story is the engine will sputter and die if I press in the clutch after a hard pull and keep the clutch in. I haven't had time to check everything, so I am sure it will be an easy fix.
After a few set backs (aka missing/incomplete/wrong parts) I finally took my car out for a spin. I am having a small problem which I will post in further detail in the appropriate section. Short story is the engine will sputter and die if I press in the clutch after a hard pull and keep the clutch in. I haven't had time to check everything, so I am sure it will be an easy fix.
#31
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I drove a turbo miata today, and it was mine!
After a few set backs (aka missing/incomplete/wrong parts) I finally took my car out for a spin. I am having a small problem which I will post in further detail in the appropriate section. Short story is the engine will sputter and die if I press in the clutch after a hard pull and keep the clutch in. I haven't had time to check everything, so I am sure it will be an easy fix.
After a few set backs (aka missing/incomplete/wrong parts) I finally took my car out for a spin. I am having a small problem which I will post in further detail in the appropriate section. Short story is the engine will sputter and die if I press in the clutch after a hard pull and keep the clutch in. I haven't had time to check everything, so I am sure it will be an easy fix.
Still planning on selling the EEPC btw?
#33
I'm a terrible person
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,174
Total Cats: 180
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I drove from Chicago to Minneapolis last weekend. We took the long way home, so round trip totaled 800+ miles. There were no issues with the car, drove like a champ.
The almost-finished project.
![](http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/754/img0245m.jpg)
Stopped at Road America on the way home... we missed the races that day. :(
![](http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1249/img0251p.jpg)
My buddies car.
![](http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8013/img0240pgz.jpg)
Now I am saving up for a MS and Injectors
The almost-finished project.
![](http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/754/img0245m.jpg)
Stopped at Road America on the way home... we missed the races that day. :(
![](http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1249/img0251p.jpg)
My buddies car.
![](http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8013/img0240pgz.jpg)
Now I am saving up for a MS and Injectors
![big grin](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#40
I'm a terrible person
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
Thread Starter
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,174
Total Cats: 180
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Alright, so part of me is upset with the fact that I haven't done much DIY stuff. That was mostly because of this deployment. I will be getting back in a few months and I am planning some good stuff for this winter.
1. Frog Arm Install <purchased>
2. Frame Rail Stiffeners <purchased>
3. MegaSquirt <purchased>
4. 600cc Injectors <Sept 1st>
5. Aluminum Radiator + Slim Fans <Oct 1st>
6. Pull the engine and harness.
7. Remove the EGR.
8. Reroute/clean up the harness, remove unneccesary wires.
9. Clean the engine bay, if it's bad, get it resprayed.
10. Body Work (I want to get my hard top, A-Pillars, and front lip painted black, and get the rest resprayed red).
11. Stainless Brake Lines. <purchased>
<edit>12. Can't forget my RX7 Diff! Will def. be installing that this winter.
Hoping to have everything finished by Spring time. w00t!
1. Frog Arm Install <purchased>
2. Frame Rail Stiffeners <purchased>
3. MegaSquirt <purchased>
4. 600cc Injectors <Sept 1st>
5. Aluminum Radiator + Slim Fans <Oct 1st>
6. Pull the engine and harness.
7. Remove the EGR.
8. Reroute/clean up the harness, remove unneccesary wires.
9. Clean the engine bay, if it's bad, get it resprayed.
10. Body Work (I want to get my hard top, A-Pillars, and front lip painted black, and get the rest resprayed red).
11. Stainless Brake Lines. <purchased>
<edit>12. Can't forget my RX7 Diff! Will def. be installing that this winter.
Hoping to have everything finished by Spring time. w00t!