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So I managed to reproduce the "miss" I was feeling at MRLS on the street. I'm down to maybe ~2g in the tank, and I can get it to "miss" on highway on ramps if I get crazy and HULK-SMASH the throttle. I'm guessing that I've found the same fuel return issue that so many others are seeing when they pull the internal regulator on an NB in favor of an external vac referenced regulator. With no data to back up my claims, I've decided to order parts in an attempt to fix it.
This adapter installs in the boss where the old regulator lived in the tank
- It needs to be listed as submersible. The external jacket and some of the internal structure of standard fuel line is NOT rated for long term submersion in a fuel tank. You have been warned.
The packages ended up looking like thus:
And once its all stuck together....
So now I just need to pull the pump hangar assembly, bolt it up, cut the hose to length, add a zip tie to keep it from wandering around, reassemble and give it a rip. Here's hoping!
Unfortunately its become cold and rainy out here, so HULK-SMASH throttle activities are going to be curtailed for the time being, but I'll figure something out.
Oh I know. For the majority of people following along at home that would be the easy button, and probably the "right" way to do it. But why do it "right" when I can throw $30 worth of parts at something?
Unfortunately I need that flange intact. For reasons.
You need at least 69 more. And never install any of them.
In fact, I firmly believe you should switch to 1.6 ignition and batch fueling.
I'd suggest carburation, but that's too much work.
Miata is currently shod in 195s on stock 15x6 and loaded to the hilt with various extra Miata parts while I'm preparing for the 5h drive to NorCal. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?!
Miata is currently shod in 195s on stock 15x6 and loaded to the hilt with various extra Miata parts while I'm preparing for the 5h drive to NorCal. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?!
Don’t you mean Nor-NorCal?Let’s set up some track days at T-Hill this year! Got the turbo bolted back on but it still idles like ****. Now I just have to replace my other melted bits like the speedo cable.
Don’t you mean Nor-NorCal?Let’s set up some track days at T-Hill this year! Got the turbo bolted back on but it still idles like ****. Now I just have to replace my other melted bits like the speedo cable.
Absolutely! I'm just down the road from T-Hill now. Not as class as I was to MRLS, but still pretty darn close.
Originally Posted by sonofthehill
Swing by for a pit stop if you want.
Thanks Carlos, but we stuck to I-5 this time. I appreciate the offer and the wife and I will have to take you up on that another time
NB made it just fine to NorCal without explodificating, so at least that's one thing I can check off the list