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Old 10-17-2009 | 12:19 AM
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haterZ dont get dibs
Old 10-17-2009 | 08:59 PM
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Old 10-17-2009 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cueball1
I still think a turbo'd Honda K motor build would be killer. 400+ hp out of a light aluminum four banger. You're just the guy to do it too!
Nope ... We are the people to do it! Checkout our other line.... K Series Swap Parts - K-Tuned

We are going to give it a try soon.. Just need to find a cheap, but decent shell to start the project!
Old 10-20-2009 | 01:43 AM
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Old 10-27-2009 | 04:25 PM
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new gauges are here!



tach, fuel level, oil pressure, volts, water temp, and speedometer
Old 10-27-2009 | 05:07 PM
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Man, I really hope that you go through with this one. I've only been on this forum a year or two and have seen two (now three) of your builds that generally go like this:

1: Hey, I'm going to build XXX
2: Lots of pics of purchased parts
3: No news for a while
4: Huge FS thread

Like I said, I really hope this one goes through for you. Obama said that everyone DESERVES a V8 Miata. Really. Go Snopes it.
Old 10-27-2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
LOL I really hope we're all wrong on this. Seriously. But I'm fairly new here and have already witnessed Slava go through like 3 projects none of which were finished. That really makes you wonder
Originally Posted by Stein
Man, I really hope that you go through with this one. I've only been on this forum a year or two and have seen two (now three) of your builds that generally go like this:

1: Hey, I'm going to build XXX
2: Lots of pics of purchased parts
3: No news for a while
4: Huge FS thread

Like I said, I really hope this one goes through for you. Obama said that everyone DESERVES a V8 Miata. Really. Go Snopes it.
Old 10-27-2009 | 05:44 PM
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great progress pics!!!
Old 10-27-2009 | 05:44 PM
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Urban...I don't have a lot of room to talk...but atleast I have a running turbo Miata.

You are really good at buying parts and "planning" a build...and not so good about installing them.

Please go through with this. I'm sure it won't disappoint. Maybe you've just been waiting for the "right" build...well this has to be it.

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Old 10-27-2009 | 05:52 PM
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I hope your "shop guys" can get it in.

In for ls1miataaroundtree.jpeg
Old 10-27-2009 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
Yeah, but mine was better.
Old 10-27-2009 | 06:24 PM
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well... guys that are building this car didnt want to deal with "***** motor" that was my 2.0L but i was totally fine with it... this build will get finished because i dont have any more money to pay for more parts :/

oh, and this time around im going to do a lot of **** myself so i know **** gets done right now we just need to refresh the motor a little, figure out what cam to run, get/install fuel cell, do final prep (alignment, tuning), then paint from another shop that owes me and off to willow springs raceway we go

deadline is mid-to-end of january for a running car.
Old 10-27-2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot

deadline is mid-to-end of january for a running car.
Quoted for evidence
I'm starting to like this thread.
Now just update it with lots of pictures and I'll like it even more
Old 10-27-2009 | 08:01 PM
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im taking pictures as stuff shows up. next package im waiting for is my new wiring harness. yes, im redoing my ENTIRE wiring!
Old 10-28-2009 | 01:10 AM
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Good luck.. lol
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
right now we just need to refresh the motor a little, figure out what cam to run, get/install fuel cell, do final prep (alignment, tuning), then paint from another shop that owes
Find the word which word doesn't belong.

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Old 10-28-2009 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chriscar
Find the word which word doesn't belong.

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just changing all gaskets and pumps. nothing major.
Old 10-28-2009 | 01:26 PM
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I'm busting your *****. So is all the engine bay work and wiring done, and the rear end in too, or is that also part of the 'just'?

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I'm busting your *****. So is all the engine bay work and wiring done, and the rear end in too, or is that also part of the 'just'?

C
there isnt much to do in the engine bay. LSx wiring is self-contained and only needs few wires hooked up to actually work. ecu fits in engine bay also (thus my decision to re-wire everything and save like gazzilion lbs in wires.)

rear end install kit is on its way from boss frog. already have carrier, rebuild/install kit, and diff itself. check out the thread on m.net about rear end:

8.8 rear end conversion axle measurements - MX-5 Miata Forum
Old 10-28-2009 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
im not posting any prices because ive got good deals and i it will affect my resale price
LOL. It wouldn't affect mine......... It doesn't matter what You have in something. These projects take alot of effort. and you need to get compensated accordingly.

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