Hustler's build thread 2.0, the natural aspiration connection
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What would you do about this?
VVT engine, RB NA exhaust, OEM Mazda cat (for fitment purposes)
Hits the diff:
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Hangers rub the sway bar and don't line-up with the body-hangers:
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Rubs the bumper:
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I bolted the cat, the midpipe, then used all the strength I had to get the v-band connection to line up. I had a similar problem on my daily, made the mid-pipe 2" longer, and it fits on both cars now.
VVT engine, RB NA exhaust, OEM Mazda cat (for fitment purposes)
Hits the diff:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/67609-hustlers-build-thread-2-0-natural-aspiration-connection-7meol5w.jpg?dateline=1360867570)
Hangers rub the sway bar and don't line-up with the body-hangers:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/67610-hustlers-build-thread-2-0-natural-aspiration-connection-tk7qzc5.jpg?dateline=1360867570)
Rubs the bumper:
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I bolted the cat, the midpipe, then used all the strength I had to get the v-band connection to line up. I had a similar problem on my daily, made the mid-pipe 2" longer, and it fits on both cars now.
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Quan Item No. Description Price Extension
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1 61-0171 COMPLETE Cat-Back $399.00 $399.00
RoadsterSport 3 Miata Polished
Stainless Steel Exhaust for
90-97 1990-1997
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It almost looks like it's short somewhere, cause the rubber hanger is touching the sway bar, and it should be straight downish. If it was, it looks like you'd have enough room. What's the story on your cat/test pipe?
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Remaining tasks:
- Get valve cover welded and bolted on
- Get water pump inlet welded and bolted
- Purchase 99 lower rad hose
- Plug in Greek computer
- Corner balance
- Align
- Tune
- Buy SM6s and mount them
- Floss
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Remaining tasks:
- Get valve cover welded and bolted on
- Get water pump inlet welded and bolted
- Purchase 99 lower rad hose
- Plug in Greek computer
- Corner balance
- Align
- Tune
- Buy SM6s and mount them
- Floss
- Worship Satan, prince of immortal darkness