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gearhead_318 02-25-2011 11:17 PM

Hey York Press,
http://blogs.westword.com/showandtel...tory%20bro.jpg

dustinb 02-25-2011 11:23 PM

So bored right now. 35 minutes left in my shift and it's dead. I've worn the internet out.

hustler 02-26-2011 12:38 AM

I want that shirt.

Pen2_the_penguin 02-26-2011 02:19 AM

just spent $1629.37 on parts like a boss.
3748.16 left for a 5-speed 94'

turotufas 02-26-2011 04:28 AM

Emo steve
 
Okay. You don't want me but you want to fuck my friend to make me. :cry:

It worked and now you're crying and we got drunk on your supply.

venting anywhere possible. :fawk:

NA6C-Guy 02-26-2011 07:45 AM

Eww, shipping an exhaust system is $$$. What would you shipping types recommend for best rates? I typically use UPS for everything, and they quote anything between $90 and $190 depending on if it's 42'' long, or 48'' long, or 60lb vs 70lb. I guess I'll have to bundle this bitch up tight, or ship it in pieces as separate shipments.

WonTon 02-26-2011 10:39 AM



OMG! :cjerk: OMG! :cjerk: OMG :cjerk: OMG!

more info on the car! http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/engi...sed-91-s4.html

NA6C-Guy 02-26-2011 01:18 PM

Nice sounding V6 :drool:

18psi 02-26-2011 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by NA6C-Guy (Post 694677)
Eww, shipping an exhaust system is $$$. What would you shipping types recommend for best rates? I typically use UPS for everything, and they quote anything between $90 and $190 depending on if it's 42'' long, or 48'' long, or 60lb vs 70lb. I guess I'll have to bundle this bitch up tight, or ship it in pieces as separate shipments.

greyhound

Pen2_the_penguin 02-26-2011 01:24 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 694771)
greyhound

+1

NA6C-Guy 02-26-2011 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 694771)
greyhound

Even Greyhound wanted $80-$90. I ended up splitting the exhaust into two separate shipments and I got the price down to about $90, so I'm just gonna go UPS I guess. Making money is awesome. Sold my exhaust for $300, and selling my Mikuni carb for another $300, which should sell quickly. Need to find some more junk to sell, I know I have plenty. Using this money to fund a new project... and it's not Miata.

18psi 02-26-2011 03:15 PM

??? you can't say "new project, not miata" then not say what it is.
don't be a tease

spill it

18psi 02-26-2011 03:17 PM

on another note, I have no self control and already bought a TONNNN of shit for my newly acquired forester...


....cant
....stop
.....modifying

NA6C-Guy 02-26-2011 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 694788)
on another note, I have no self control and already bought a TONNNN of shit for my newly acquired forester...


....cant
....stop
.....modifying

Foresters are bad ass!

It's a 1st gen RX7 with a Ford 302. Spent today stripping shit off, and cleaning up to prepare. The only expensive and hard part of the entire build is the rear end shit. Going to end up costing about $2000 for the rear end stuff, about the same as the rest of the entire build combined. It will be carbed to keep with the time of the car, plus I want to keep it electronics free as possible. I've wanted a V8 RX7 for a LOOONG time. Of course I would prefer a turbo LS1 FD, but I'm not that baller at the moment.

Vashthestampede 02-26-2011 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by NA6C-Guy (Post 694786)
Even Greyhound wanted $80-$90. I ended up splitting the exhaust into two separate shipments and I got the price down to about $90, so I'm just gonna go UPS I guess. Making money is awesome. Sold my exhaust for $300, and selling my Mikuni carb for another $300, which should sell quickly. Need to find some more junk to sell, I know I have plenty. Using this money to fund a new project... and it's not Miata.

Try freightquote.com for a quote.

I have a agent with them and he calls me on the regular to see how business is and if I'm expecting any big shipments coming up. Friendly, helpful and always gets me the best prices. I hate UPS.


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 694788)
on another note, I have no self control and already bought a TONNNN of shit for my newly acquired forester...


....cant
....stop
.....modifying

I'm nervous for spring to come because that means I'll be more inclined to start spending money on miata parts again. lol

Its been almost a year since I bought anything for it. :cry:

18psi 02-26-2011 03:26 PM

oh snap,
you picked up a v8 rx7? that's very nice.

And thanx, I feel its going to be another money pit. So many parts interchange with so many other scoobs. My wallet hates me


Originally Posted by Vashthestampede (Post 694791)
I'm nervous for spring to come because that means I'll be more inclined to start spending money on miata parts again. lol

Its been almost a year since I bought anything for it. :cry:

dude just do EXACTLY what needs to be done to get it on the road and running good and enjoy it.

I was starting to get tired of my miata for a while between all the modifications and fixing shit and it being down all the time. I can't even imagine having it down as long as yours is.

once I got my current setup in and got it running smooth/good I just straight up stopped messing with it.

Plan to do a little more tuning soon and turn up the boost a bit more, but definitely not changing anything on it hardware/mods wise.

I can't be happier. Just enjoying it. No more bullshit. No more down time. Just hop in and drive and enjoy.

You should do the same. Your car is tits. STOP fucking with it. It doesn't need more mods.

NA6C-Guy 02-26-2011 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 694792)
oh snap,
you picked up a v8 rx7? that's very nice.

And thanx, I feel its going to be another money pit. So many parts interchange with so many other scoobs. My wallet hates me

No, I'm building one though. Already had an FB sitting around, and 302's are dirt cheap and plentiful, as well as after market support for the 302... seems like a no brainer. Won't really even upset the cars balance much. Add about 150lb in the front, but I will also be adding a relocated battery to the rear, as well as a beefier and heavier 8.8 rear, so it shouldn't be too bad, just about 250lb heavier, which still puts it in as a light weight compared to most V8 cars. The stock 302 is weak shit though, and will HAVE to be modified, of course. If I can see 325whp, I will be pleased. Plus that excellent Mustang-ish sound is so nice. (Flowmaster)

18psi 02-26-2011 03:38 PM

that's pretty cool. my next project is def going to be a v8 as well.
gotta find something older than 75 though, so that I don't have to deal with this stupid Nazi CA smog bs

TurboTim 02-26-2011 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by WonTon (Post 694691)


OMG! :cjerk: OMG! :cjerk: OMG :cjerk: OMG!

more info on the car! http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/engi...sed-91-s4.html

Damn. This is why I want a KL in my miata.

Vashthestampede 02-26-2011 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 694792)
dude just do EXACTLY what needs to be done to get it on the road and running good and enjoy it.

I was starting to get tired of my miata for a while between all the modifications and fixing shit and it being down all the time. I can't even imagine having it down as long as yours is.

once I got my current setup in and got it running smooth/good I just straight up stopped messing with it.

Plan to do a little more tuning soon and turn up the boost a bit more, but definitely not changing anything on it hardware/mods wise.

I can't be happier. Just enjoying it. No more bullshit. No more down time. Just hop in and drive and enjoy.

You should do the same. Your car is tits. STOP fucking with it. It doesn't need more mods.

The car has sat so long that I'm worried about the fact that the exhaust manifold has been open to the elements. No car cover, just snow cover. lol

At first I was going to try and look for another 1.6, rip it apart and build it with some better internals for peace of mind. Now I'm thinking I'll just send my Garrett out for a re-build and throw that back on and hope for the best.

When I had the Greddy turbo setup on the car is when I drove it the most and it was the most reliable. Ever since I went 2.0 I haven't really had the time to just drive it and enjoy it. Hopefully that will change this year. :hs:


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