Nick's Build/Installation Thread
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Due to problems with the short nose crank in the old motor i proceeded to throw in the new one with a built block. Due to class, work, and other time constraints I will be updating this thread once a week over a span of three hopefully.
Engine specs: Has also been milled .40 over, balance, polish, and coated calico bearings.
-Carrillo rods (1.6)
-Wiseco pistons
-Bill's oil pump gears
-Cometic metal head gasket (deciding if i should run this or an OEM unit)
-Gates timing belt
-new seals, gaskets, ARP main/head stud kits
-new waterpump
Before Pictures:
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Engine specs: Has also been milled .40 over, balance, polish, and coated calico bearings.
-Carrillo rods (1.6)
-Wiseco pistons
-Bill's oil pump gears
-Cometic metal head gasket (deciding if i should run this or an OEM unit)
-Gates timing belt
-new seals, gaskets, ARP main/head stud kits
-new waterpump
Before Pictures:
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Last edited by JDMAflac; 08-04-2008 at 01:23 PM.
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Week 1 Progress:
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Old meets new:
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I need to go source another long transmission bolt so I can get it on the engine stand. I need to find pictures of the block with the guts installed. Also need to get my old head decked.
Week 2's progress should consist of:
-stripping the engine bay
-wire tuck
-scotch red the bay, then on with the paint
-possible installation of the NB rear top hats
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Old meets new:
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I need to go source another long transmission bolt so I can get it on the engine stand. I need to find pictures of the block with the guts installed. Also need to get my old head decked.
Week 2's progress should consist of:
-stripping the engine bay
-wire tuck
-scotch red the bay, then on with the paint
-possible installation of the NB rear top hats
Last edited by JDMAflac; 08-02-2008 at 09:31 PM.
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Good stuff man. I cant wait to get to that point. How much did the motor work run ya and more importantly who built it?
Also, I hope at some point you put some new tires on the car b4 it hits the roads.
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Also, I hope at some point you put some new tires on the car b4 it hits the roads.
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Bought the motor off my friend who's in the picture, gave me a deal. He spent $5000 including labor/parts. Work was done by someone with 5+ years of experience I believe. I have RS2 225-45's sitting here waiting.
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Zabac: It fell into my lap at the right time when my motor let go.
Rappadan: Buy me a racing beat bumper and i'll consider it![wink](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Hustler: Previous owner neglected it plus my t fitting on the oil feed line leaked.
Rappadan: Buy me a racing beat bumper and i'll consider it
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Hustler: Previous owner neglected it plus my t fitting on the oil feed line leaked.
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Week 2's progress:
-Took out headlights and electrical components
-Bombard engine bay and steering rack with Simple Green and proceed to scrub for 2 hours
-Take off front bumper/fenders/wheels
-Let Brad do his magic on the wire tuck
-Scotch Red engine bay
-Primer and use "Chassis Black" paint
On with the pictures:
Passenger
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Driver
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Caked with oil/grease!!
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Sanding with Gojo works wonders
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-Took out headlights and electrical components
-Bombard engine bay and steering rack with Simple Green and proceed to scrub for 2 hours
-Take off front bumper/fenders/wheels
-Let Brad do his magic on the wire tuck
-Scotch Red engine bay
-Primer and use "Chassis Black" paint
On with the pictures:
Passenger
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Driver
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Caked with oil/grease!!
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Sanding with Gojo works wonders
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Looks like the normal 1.6 piece to me. Just has a nice paint job.
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