Hey, does this mean you are coming down to the last Miata Reunion at LagunaSeca?
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It means he better!
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Originally Posted by codrus
(Post 1510761)
So what's in the cardboard box on the fuel tank?
--Ian Welcome back Gordon! ;) |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...2b4385c5e2.jpg
Oh dang, lightened stock flywheel? Yeahhhh buddy! Put that aluminum in the recycle bin where it belongs! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...163806fe13.jpg You see that? Pro. And 12 points show your commitment. All y'all n00bs are on notice :cool: |
WTF is with that ring all the way around your old flywheel?
--Ian |
Speaking of n00bs, you all should get a copy of the Factory Shop Manual and do this shit right. There are a surprising number of Special Service Tools that are required to do this job right, and it's not like they are hard to find either.
For example, SST 49 E011 1A0 Crank Fixture Tool, as seen on page 05-10-12 of the Drivetrain section: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...1f1afc61f9.jpg I mean, really. You can either fuck this up, or you can do it right. The choice is yours. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...daf7ed287e.jpg |
Jeez, on the EGR pipe?
Nice pilot bearing choice. :) |
Originally Posted by Cxracer
(Post 1551166)
Hey, does this mean you are coming down to the last Miata Reunion at LagunaSeca?
Originally Posted by Scaxx
(Post 1551170)
It means he better!
Originally Posted by 99mx5;1551173[i
Welcome back Gordon! ;)
Originally Posted by codrus
(Post 1551207)
WTF is with that ring all the way around your old flywheel?
Originally Posted by sonofthehill
(Post 1551217)
Jeez, on the EGR pipe?
Originally Posted by sonofthehill
(Post 1551217)
Nice pilot bearing choice. :)
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Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1551235)
I think it's called a ring gear, it engages with the starter. No, the other one. --Ian |
I think it's called a rivet mark ;)
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Hey, thanks for updating this thread. It was a great read and a ton of help when I was choosing parts for my build, especially the exhaust.
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Originally Posted by codrus
(Post 1551244)
No, the other one.
Originally Posted by sonofthehill
(Post 1551246)
I think it's called a rivet mark ;)
Originally Posted by tenthe
(Post 1551247)
Hey, thanks for updating this thread. It was a great read and a ton of help when I was choosing parts for my build, especially the exhaust.
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Well, only a couple hours left till dark, let's see if I can get this thing started tonight! |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1551210)
Speaking of n00bs, you all should get a copy of the Factory Shop Manual and do this shit right. There are a surprising number of Special Service Tools that are required to do this job right, and it's not like they are hard to find either.
For example, SST 49 E011 1A0 Crank Fixture Tool, as seen on page 05-10-12 of the Drivetrain section: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...1f1afc61f9.jpg I mean, really. You can either fuck this up, or you can do it right. The choice is yours. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...daf7ed287e.jpg |
Fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu!
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...64c8ad8262.jpg It's so close I could vomit! Things what do: Remove driveshaft from diff, jam in trans, reattach to diff PUT GEAR OIL IN TRANSMISSION Hook up wires and things to transmission Clean, defuckulate and reinstall slave cylinder (goddamn piston popped out) Secure wiring harness to PPF (zip ties lol) Finish installing reroute (back of head to rad hose is all that's left) Figure out what generic Walker exhaust ring gaskets work with Racing Beat header/midpipe/muffler (Buller?) Fill with distilled, check for leaks FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Reinstall nose/air guide/undertray Flush the brakes with fresh Typ200 or RBF600. I've probably got both around somewhere. ...I think that's it. Re-wrapping that header is going to need to happen the next time it's out of the car. The wrap on the primaries for 3 and 4 got absolutely trashed by the steering column while I was lifting the engine into place, and that's a huge bummer. I put an obscene amount of effort into wrapping it the first time around. /sigh. Speaking of exhaust, I'm also a little worried about the proximity of the ENORMOUS air filter to the header. K&N was clearly worried that there might not be enough surface area available for the deep breathing NB, lol. Hell, I think this thing actually has more surface area then the filter on the K&N Typhoon in my Subaru. Maybe I'll get one of those header blanket things. I'm also going to *try* to do a fluid change on the diff, if I have time. The SVG 75W-90 or 75W-120 that's in there is probably 5 years old at this point. The MTG 75W-90 that came out of the 6 speed was still transparent golden, but also a noticeably darker shade than it went in and smells ever so slightly burnt. It was definitely time to dump that. Minimal grit on the drain plug too so that makes me happy. Also, holy hell, BOLT CHECK EVERYFUCKINGTHING OMGWTFBBQ!!!1!! It sounds like an enormous amount of stuff, but I think it'll go pretty quickly. :party: |
Originally Posted by EO2K
(Post 1551468)
Speaking of exhaust, I'm also a little worried about the proximity of the ENORMOUS air filter to the header. K&N was clearly worried that there might not be enough surface area available for the deep breathing NB, lol. Hell, I think this thing actually has more surface area then the filter on the K&N Typhoon in my Subaru. Maybe I'll get one of those header blanket things.
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Great progress, laughed my ass out on the SST. An airbox would be pretty easy to fabricate for that intake, better than exhaust mani blanket. Even better, do both.
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Never skip the nut bolt fondle step of track prep. Its the happiest time of the process.
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Originally Posted by afm
(Post 1551471)
I think you're supposed to take the plastic bag off.
Originally Posted by HarryB
(Post 1551492)
Great progress, laughed my ass out on the SST. An airbox would be pretty easy to fabricate for that intake, better than exhaust mani blanket. Even better, do both.
Originally Posted by Midtenn
(Post 1551495)
Never skip the nut bolt fondle step of track prep. Its the happiest time of the process.
It turns out my old 3/8" Husky torque wrench was sticking at 60-65 ft/lbs. As a result I stripped one of the bell housing bolts that goes into the oil pan, and overtorqued the living shit out of a bunch of other stuff. /sigh. Need to order new torque wrench :( |
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