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Leafy 06-29-2014 08:33 PM


Originally Posted by ctdrftna (Post 1144475)
I don't think wiring will be a issue, but this will fix washer bottle
https://flyinmiata.com/index.php?dep...umber=02-50020

Or run the ABS washer bottles. The NA is in the front bumper and the NB is next to the master cylinder.

ctdrftna 06-29-2014 08:53 PM

I never knew that, never had a ABS car

ctdrftna 06-29-2014 08:54 PM

One thing that needs to be figured out for this swap is what is the mazda part number for a RHD Miata throttle cable.

Leafy 06-29-2014 08:56 PM

If you really want I'll call mazda speed in the morning and force them to get out the japan manual. Not like I havent forced them to look up some obscure part before only to find out the internet lied and no truck ever came here with the 7.5" ring gear with a 3.308 ratio.

triple88a 06-30-2014 01:56 AM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1143842)
The LP side is M16x1.5 inverted flare, the pressure side is M14x1.5 banjo, at least on the NB power rack. The sizes might be flipped I forget, but LP is definitively inverted flare and pressure is banjo.

Well my plan is to use barbs instead of cutting the lines. Any idea if that will work?

Leafy 06-30-2014 07:11 AM


Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 1144521)
Well my plan is to use barbs instead of cutting the lines. Any idea if that will work?

I'll work on the LP side, but it'll be easier to rotate the stock tube down so its like horizontal and pointing forward since its just a barb thats custom bent to clear everything. The barb fitting on the high pressure side wont work, it'll just blow right off with the pressure.

KMiata 06-30-2014 02:03 PM


Originally Posted by 99mx5 (Post 1144468)
Goodbye miata window washer bottle. The factory wiring harness will also need to be shielded from radiant heat from the header.

Wiring harness is tucked out of the way.

This is a full race header. If your priority is the factory wiper reservoir instead of a header that makes awesome power, then maybe not the header for you.

The gains mentioned on the header were also with NO tuning, just we bolted it on and did a couple pulls. We will be retuning with the new intake setup soon.

triple88a 06-30-2014 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 1144536)
I'll work on the LP side, but it'll be easier to rotate the stock tube down so its like horizontal and pointing forward since its just a barb thats custom bent to clear everything. The barb fitting on the high pressure side wont work, it'll just blow right off with the pressure.

I apologize i wasn't clear. I want to depower but want to go with the easy depower before i open up the entire rack.

99mx5 06-30-2014 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by K Miata (Post 1144663)
Wiring harness is tucked out of the way.

This is a full race header. If your priority is the factory wiper reservoir instead of a header that makes awesome power, then maybe not the header for you.

The gains mentioned on the header were also with NO tuning, just we bolted it on and did a couple pulls. We will be retuning with the new intake setup soon.

It is a nice header, no doubt about it. I'm just alluding to the fact that if left as is, that plastic bottle will melt or catch fire from the heat.

Mobius 06-30-2014 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by 99mx5 (Post 1144707)
It is a nice header, no doubt about it. I'm just alluding to the fact that if left as is, that plastic bottle will melt or catch fire from the heat.

Anybody installing this header, after having installed an engine conversion, who can't identify the melt risk of their plastic bottle and fix it, should stop working on their car.

vintagerust 06-30-2014 07:22 PM

Lmao, this. ^

ctdrftna 06-30-2014 08:58 PM

Didn't you know, Honda engines don't produce heat!

njn63 06-30-2014 08:58 PM


Originally Posted by Mobius (Post 1144751)
Anybody installing this header, after having installed an engine conversion, who can't identify the melt risk of their plastic bottle and fix it, should stop working on their car.


Originally Posted by Mobius signature
Never underestimate Stupid.

:party:

KMiata 07-01-2014 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by Mobius (Post 1144751)
Anybody installing this header, after having installed an engine conversion, who can't identify the melt risk of their plastic bottle and fix it, should stop working on their car.

Ha, yeah but I do like the idea of running the bottle from the ABS cars though. I actually didn't know they were different because all the ones we've been playing with have no ABS. good info.

mx5autoxer 07-02-2014 01:01 AM


Originally Posted by ctdrftna (Post 1144448)
These were posted on Facebook not to long ago, I really like what I'm seeing. They said it picked up 6 whp and 12 ftlbs over the last header

Woah. And before tuning. This is awesome. I've always wanted to put a Honda engine in the miata, but I never settled on one. This looks pretty promising. Pricing looks about right too.

ReallyRottenTurbo 07-02-2014 12:04 PM


Originally Posted by ctdrftna (Post 1144448)
These were posted on Facebook not to long ago, I really like what I'm seeing. They said it picked up 6 whp and 12 ftlbs over the last header

being built by lovefab up here in traverse city MI!

ctdrftna 07-03-2014 09:16 PM

Who on here other than myself has purchased a kit?

Nagase 07-03-2014 09:21 PM

Are you planning to make an 'all included' offer? It always seems to be the little things that hold up a completed swap, that I've seen. Your site doesn't seem to have anything for how to do fuel lines, if the header will connect to a normal miata exhaust, coolant lines, any of the other things that keep one running to hardware stores and waiting on little parts to move on.

KMiata 07-04-2014 12:32 AM


Originally Posted by Nagase (Post 1145531)
Are you planning to make an 'all included' offer? It always seems to be the little things that hold up a completed swap, that I've seen. Your site doesn't seem to have anything for how to do fuel lines, if the header will connect to a normal miata exhaust, coolant lines, any of the other things that keep one running to hardware stores and waiting on little parts to move on.

All good points. First of all, all product will include a detailed installation guide which will help make the swap process easier. Wiring details, fuel setup, etc will be included.

But to answer your question, yes the plan is to develop a full "K swap in a box" that will include every single bolt and hose to make it all work.

Our first buyers all seem like competent DIY guys who don't mind doing a little extra work to put together something unique.

thirdgen 07-04-2014 08:28 AM

How does the header connect to stock Miata exhaust if the exhaust side of a K series engine is on the passengers side, and the Miata exhaust is on the drivers side?


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