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Ok, thanksgiving break has finally arrived. Tis' the season to install my turbo. I will begin my install tomorrow, but first I need to pick up a few last things and I need your help to find them. VA residents would present the best answers because some regional stores might not be west of here.
1) I need a cheap good intake filter and I need to buy it locally. What are some stores in VA where I could pick this up. Even if its not that good I just need something that I can use until a replacement came in the mail. Advanced auto had some $50 k&n filters but im not sure if they are really worth $50. Any advice on that?
2) I look literally in EVERY store hardware/automotive/plumbing and no one has a 1/2" NPT tap. I know the pan is aluminum and my fitting is brass, brass im pretty sure is harder than aluminum. So......should anything be stopping my from just using the fitting to just tap into the pan? Its not that thick so I don't personally see it being a problem. Also, what size drill bit is optimal to use for the fitting?
3) Uh.....I'm not sure right now but I'll think of something in the next hour to put here!!!11
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Oh ya, I just bought a new VA plate that I was suprised wasn't taken yet. "TRBO FTW"
1) I need a cheap good intake filter and I need to buy it locally. What are some stores in VA where I could pick this up. Even if its not that good I just need something that I can use until a replacement came in the mail. Advanced auto had some $50 k&n filters but im not sure if they are really worth $50. Any advice on that?
2) I look literally in EVERY store hardware/automotive/plumbing and no one has a 1/2" NPT tap. I know the pan is aluminum and my fitting is brass, brass im pretty sure is harder than aluminum. So......should anything be stopping my from just using the fitting to just tap into the pan? Its not that thick so I don't personally see it being a problem. Also, what size drill bit is optimal to use for the fitting?
3) Uh.....I'm not sure right now but I'll think of something in the next hour to put here!!!11
Brian
Oh ya, I just bought a new VA plate that I was suprised wasn't taken yet. "TRBO FTW"
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2) I look literally in EVERY store hardware/automotive/plumbing and no one has a 1/2" NPT tap. I know the pan is aluminum and my fitting is brass, brass im pretty sure is harder than aluminum. So......should anything be stopping my from just using the fitting to just tap into the pan? Its not that thick so I don't personally see it being a problem. Also, what size drill bit is optimal to use for the fitting?
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Oh ya, I just bought a new VA plate that I was suprised wasn't taken yet. "TRBO FTW"
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See if there is a wholesale tool supply nearby, they should have it for sure, and i would very much recommend that you use a tap or you inverably will regret it later. Make sure to goo it up with jb weld once you get it on to triple check that it will not leak any oil.
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1) I need a cheap good intake filter and I need to buy it locally. What are some stores in VA where I could pick this up. Even if its not that good I just need something that I can use until a replacement came in the mail. Advanced auto had some $50 k&n filters but im not sure if they are really worth $50. Any advice on that?
2) I look literally in EVERY store hardware/automotive/plumbing and no one has a 1/2" NPT tap. I know the pan is aluminum and my fitting is brass, brass im pretty sure is harder than aluminum. So......should anything be stopping my from just using the fitting to just tap into the pan? Its not that thick so I don't personally see it being a problem. Also, what size drill bit is optimal to use for the fitting?
Oh ya, I just bought a new VA plate that I was suprised wasn't taken yet. "TRBO FTW"
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there's this redneckery hot rod shop called Speed Unlimited out in Suitland. They probably wont have everything you want but they do have a lot of chrome stuff for camaros and mustangs. And K&N Filters.
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ok I've got a huge problem right now. I have a 1.6L engine, but the spot on the block where you are supposed to attach the oil feed line is not pretapped like it the faq says it should be. So right now I basically have to stop because I have no clue what to do about the feed line....
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Anyone know where to buy the t fitting to tap into the pressure sender hole??? Also, to any VA residents, do you know any shops around the dc to richmond area that stock stainless steel braided line so I can buy some on monday.
I got the manifold, turbo, and dp installed today. Tomorrow I will fab the crossover pipe, wire up the o2 sensor, and if there is time wire in the new injector clips and install the injectors too.
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I got the manifold, turbo, and dp installed today. Tomorrow I will fab the crossover pipe, wire up the o2 sensor, and if there is time wire in the new injector clips and install the injectors too.
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ok I've got a huge problem right now. I have a 1.6L engine, but the spot on the block where you are supposed to attach the oil feed line is not pretapped like it the faq says it should be. So right now I basically have to stop because I have no clue what to do about the feed line....
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Had the same problem. Here's my post. Lots of helpful links there.
https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3194
Oil feed adapter:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3762
Here's where I screwed up in an awesome way. I'm really good at this, I swear..
https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4775
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Anyways.. take off the sensor, attach and tighten the T, carefully thread back into the port and tighten, then the fun starts. I went from underneath with the car up on stands and an "extension cord light bulb" to see what I was doing. Then, struggle for an undetermined amount of time as you try to thread the feed line into the T adapter. One in, tightening with an open ended wrench is not bad.
The "how-to" above (4775) Post's 7 and 8.
Good luck.
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Here's where I screwed up in an awesome way. I'm really good at this, I swear..
https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4775
https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4775
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No prob, hope it works out for you. Good idea on looking around locally, from memory it's like 20+ bucks plus shipping.
Overpriced.
I say that for whataver it's worth... I bought a feed/drain kit from them too and later on i'm in ACE HARDWARE and I see the same stuff. Live-n-learn
With the size handy, I think you'll be able to find something local.
Size: 1/8 BSP male to fit into the block. 1/8 NPT for your oil feed line.
Overpriced.
I say that for whataver it's worth... I bought a feed/drain kit from them too and later on i'm in ACE HARDWARE and I see the same stuff. Live-n-learn
With the size handy, I think you'll be able to find something local.
Size: 1/8 BSP male to fit into the block. 1/8 NPT for your oil feed line.