Zumin's miata build
#1
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well, its looking like I'm actually going to keep this car for a little while, or at least spend some money on it…
i sold the speed3, then the 240, then the civic…. and now the miata is my daily. i picked it up at the beginning of summer for $1000.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55586-zumins-miata-build-d9385514.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
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1997 Miata Montego Blue mica (originally and will once again be so shortly) 120K miles, 5 speed, cold A/C etc.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55588-zumins-miata-build-4fc58b7d.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
the night i brought her home...
i bought the car with horrid paint as most of you know. fact-o-bake for the fail. the interior was all there and other than a tear in the seat, was in good but dirty shape (women…). the car was 100% stock, and other than a few oil leaks from the valve cover gasket and the CAS the engine bay was great.
a little bit of cleaning under the hood and seats… all was well!
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55589-zumins-miata-build-194349fc.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55590-zumins-miata-build-e0c2195c.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55591-zumins-miata-build-dsc_0122.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
i sprayed the VC the same color as the brakes on the speed3![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
a few weeks after i bought the car, 2 things came into my life… one increased my masculinity while the other… didn't. they go so well together…
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55592-zumins-miata-build-1f0162d0.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
those are Konig WideOpens and his name is…. Enkie!
he has grown into a bit of a bad ***…
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55593-zumins-miata-build-img_2114_zpse6be5b67.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
but i digress…
i got a great deal on a set of Nitto 225/50s, even though they were a little larger than i wanted in the sidewall department, i couldn't say no.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55594-zumins-miata-build-bb5a9033.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55595-zumins-miata-build-2f88294b.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
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rolled the fenders and installed a free set of lowering springs on to a new set of shocks…
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55598-zumins-miata-build-dsc_0334_zps9fb2dfb6.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
notice the dent!!!! ill get to that soon in my next post
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55599-zumins-miata-build-img_1960_zps5b7e5400.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
it isn't the desired set up, a shorter tire and some coilovers are in the plans eventually. with this set up and missing 3rd gear due to a missing shifter bushing i took it to the track:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55600-zumins-miata-build-85399a40.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
i think my fastest time was a 9.9x… i managed a 2.2 60ft after i figured out i could effectively launch off redline and hook pretty well.
i figured it was time to at least "mod" something… i bought a used exintake of Miataturbo and a test pipe. installed it all and bumped the timing up 8 degrees with a 5$ timing light that i found at Advance auto parts on a discontinued shelf, HELL YES! i threw on a cone filter on the stock intake piping and thats it...
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55601-zumins-miata-build-img_1866_zpsf73b5f72.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
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aside from a small lope when the idle gets around 700 and a little more umph on the highway, the mods were VERY modest. (maybe a broke 100 whp?)
i had S13beast do a suede shift boot for me, and i picked up a set of MOMO seats from Relentless Motorsports (wink wink, nudge nudge)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55603-zumins-miata-build-img_2002_zps6a9bc91e.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55604-zumins-miata-build-img_2007_zpsa067191b.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55605-zumins-miata-build-img_1980_zps13e0ef40.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
now that pretty much brings me to where i am now… ill start working on that post in a bit.
right now we are working on paint. after that I'm planning on getting the roll bar ordered with a decent set of restraints, then its time to start working on going fast. ive got a GT2510 that ill probably pick up and a set of rx7 460cc injectors (thank you F&D). I'm slowly collecting parts for the turbo install. Relentless will be building my manifold, turbo back exhaust, and IC piping.
i really need to decide what I'm going to do about tuning, I'm starting to think a MS from reverent on miataturbo is the best way to go… oh well, i won't be biting that bullet until i recover from this paint job.
i sold the speed3, then the 240, then the civic…. and now the miata is my daily. i picked it up at the beginning of summer for $1000.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55586-zumins-miata-build-d9385514.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55587-zumins-miata-build-dsc_0032.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
1997 Miata Montego Blue mica (originally and will once again be so shortly) 120K miles, 5 speed, cold A/C etc.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55588-zumins-miata-build-4fc58b7d.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
the night i brought her home...
i bought the car with horrid paint as most of you know. fact-o-bake for the fail. the interior was all there and other than a tear in the seat, was in good but dirty shape (women…). the car was 100% stock, and other than a few oil leaks from the valve cover gasket and the CAS the engine bay was great.
a little bit of cleaning under the hood and seats… all was well!
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55589-zumins-miata-build-194349fc.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55590-zumins-miata-build-e0c2195c.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55591-zumins-miata-build-dsc_0122.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
i sprayed the VC the same color as the brakes on the speed3
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
a few weeks after i bought the car, 2 things came into my life… one increased my masculinity while the other… didn't. they go so well together…
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55592-zumins-miata-build-1f0162d0.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
those are Konig WideOpens and his name is…. Enkie!
he has grown into a bit of a bad ***…
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55593-zumins-miata-build-img_2114_zpse6be5b67.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
but i digress…
i got a great deal on a set of Nitto 225/50s, even though they were a little larger than i wanted in the sidewall department, i couldn't say no.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55594-zumins-miata-build-bb5a9033.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55595-zumins-miata-build-2f88294b.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55596-zumins-miata-build-f686fc5f.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55597-zumins-miata-build-dsc_0114_zpsab355a83.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
rolled the fenders and installed a free set of lowering springs on to a new set of shocks…
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55598-zumins-miata-build-dsc_0334_zps9fb2dfb6.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
notice the dent!!!! ill get to that soon in my next post
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55599-zumins-miata-build-img_1960_zps5b7e5400.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
it isn't the desired set up, a shorter tire and some coilovers are in the plans eventually. with this set up and missing 3rd gear due to a missing shifter bushing i took it to the track:
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55600-zumins-miata-build-85399a40.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
i think my fastest time was a 9.9x… i managed a 2.2 60ft after i figured out i could effectively launch off redline and hook pretty well.
i figured it was time to at least "mod" something… i bought a used exintake of Miataturbo and a test pipe. installed it all and bumped the timing up 8 degrees with a 5$ timing light that i found at Advance auto parts on a discontinued shelf, HELL YES! i threw on a cone filter on the stock intake piping and thats it...
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55601-zumins-miata-build-img_1866_zpsf73b5f72.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55602-zumins-miata-build-img_1927_zps2c6d87b9.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
aside from a small lope when the idle gets around 700 and a little more umph on the highway, the mods were VERY modest. (maybe a broke 100 whp?)
i had S13beast do a suede shift boot for me, and i picked up a set of MOMO seats from Relentless Motorsports (wink wink, nudge nudge)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55603-zumins-miata-build-img_2002_zps6a9bc91e.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55604-zumins-miata-build-img_2007_zpsa067191b.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/55605-zumins-miata-build-img_1980_zps13e0ef40.jpg?dateline=1348470363)
now that pretty much brings me to where i am now… ill start working on that post in a bit.
right now we are working on paint. after that I'm planning on getting the roll bar ordered with a decent set of restraints, then its time to start working on going fast. ive got a GT2510 that ill probably pick up and a set of rx7 460cc injectors (thank you F&D). I'm slowly collecting parts for the turbo install. Relentless will be building my manifold, turbo back exhaust, and IC piping.
i really need to decide what I'm going to do about tuning, I'm starting to think a MS from reverent on miataturbo is the best way to go… oh well, i won't be biting that bullet until i recover from this paint job.
![facepalm](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/facepalm.gif)
#5
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ok, ive been very busy! had to replace the left quarter, trunk lid, and fuel door. the car had a good bit of bondo on it when i bought it and a cheap *** paint job. after about a month and a half, its done. i just got it back last night and stayed up till 6am putting it all back together and clean. i drove down town and snapped a few pics. i still need to sand the car and buff it out, but that'll be a couple of weeks.
all in all i spent 700$ in labor, 450$ in paint, and ~400$ in replacement parts. i used Shop Line paint. Montego Blue Mica… its pretty crazy in the sun. it will shift from dark blue to an emerald green. Baller!
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/58031-zumins-miata-build-img_2016_zps3d45c24d.jpg?dateline=1350866099)
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all in all i spent 700$ in labor, 450$ in paint, and ~400$ in replacement parts. i used Shop Line paint. Montego Blue Mica… its pretty crazy in the sun. it will shift from dark blue to an emerald green. Baller!
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/58031-zumins-miata-build-img_2016_zps3d45c24d.jpg?dateline=1350866099)
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/58032-zumins-miata-build-img_2018_zpsea57c20b.jpg?dateline=1350866099)
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#6
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About half way through the process i made the car "street legal" to make it to our Bi-anual meet.
![](http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af10/zoommen1/Miata/228416_10151219165874881_66781696_n.jpg)
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Look how big he's gotten!!!!!!
![Giggle](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/gay.gif)
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Got a new keychain…. hopefully ill have the real hardware in the near future.
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While i didn't have the car i sanded down all the marker lenses and hit them with one light coat of VHT, and i repainted the Headlight surrounds.
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i got a little powder coating done. i also had the door handles done in black...
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Last edited by zumin; 10-21-2012 at 08:51 PM.
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