The Portabull LFX Build
#221
Are you guys all using the V8R downpipes? Has anyone tried these? Cant imagine they'd be too hard to make fit, or should I just start with stock pipes and mod away?
Seems V8R downpipes are in short supply right now.
Adam
Seems V8R downpipes are in short supply right now.
Adam
Last edited by gtpvette; 04-09-2018 at 10:36 AM.
#225
I made my own,,, turned out to be pretty easy. Squished a 2.5" pipe in a vice so it'd fit top to bottom in a CBM motor Sports flange. Welded the top and bottom locking them in place. Then working from the inside of the exhaust pipe, using a solid pipe and a hammer worked the sides of the pipe over to flush up with the flange, then weld it up. Toughest part was setting the angle of the pipe to the flange. As a sidebar,,, this is an FRS not a Miata.
#226
Ours were made with a slip joint and band clamp of the right size like https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...50-1/overview/
#230
really tough to get a pic showing all the interference, so here is a short video.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/0vYzz8aKktm3kbkx2
is the NA/B quite different? I wouldnt have thought so
https://photos.app.goo.gl/0vYzz8aKktm3kbkx2
is the NA/B quite different? I wouldnt have thought so
#233
Right now its straight analog - from the a/c switch, thru the evap temp sensor, to the three-way mazda pressure sensor, to the clutch relay and the fan hi relay with a diode (so the clutch doesn't engage when the fans turn on). I may poke the a/c data some more and see if I can incorporate the ECM stuff once we have a working system.
#235
Right now its straight analog - from the a/c switch, thru the evap temp sensor, to the three-way mazda pressure sensor, to the clutch relay and the fan hi relay with a diode (so the clutch doesn't engage when the fans turn on). I may poke the a/c data some more and see if I can incorporate the ECM stuff once we have a working system.
#236
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LSX-LS2-Engine-Swap-Conversion-A-C-Line-Compressor-Adapter-Fitting-MADE-IN-USA/311784535801?hash=item4897ce76f9:g:d54AAOxyLN9Sd~O T&vxp=mtr
Last edited by gtpvette; 04-28-2018 at 07:32 AM.
#237
We snagged those blocks - and while they do fit the compressor, in our application they ran directly into interference. We ended up welding a hose end onto the stock camaro hose because it gave us the best clearance. Be aware there are 2 different models that point the hoses to the front or to the rear.
http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/lsx-...apter-fitting/
http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/lsx-...apter-fitting/
http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/lsx-...apter-fitting/
http://www.hawksmotorsports.com/lsx-...apter-fitting/
#238
Ended up getting a block from Cold Hose. I did the straight. Looks to fit just fine,
On another note,, anyone do a remote clutch bleed?? The fitting in the slave is 8Mx1.25 which presents sourcing issues for a turn key product,, well at least as best as I can tell. There are fittings taking m8x1.25 to 3-4 AN but I don't know if the M8x1.25 will seal. Any thoughts???
On another note,, anyone do a remote clutch bleed?? The fitting in the slave is 8Mx1.25 which presents sourcing issues for a turn key product,, well at least as best as I can tell. There are fittings taking m8x1.25 to 3-4 AN but I don't know if the M8x1.25 will seal. Any thoughts???
#240
ack, this ECU stuff is holding me up from fire in the hole. Thought I had the right thing but HP tuners software isnt happy with it.
here is what I ordered from Rock Auto
Apparantly it doesnt have a tune it it which makes alot of sense when I thnk about it, but I need to get an ECU with a tune in it. Anybody know what exactly I should get from the junkyard?
motor is a 2015 LFX
here is what I ordered from Rock Auto
Apparantly it doesnt have a tune it it which makes alot of sense when I thnk about it, but I need to get an ECU with a tune in it. Anybody know what exactly I should get from the junkyard?
motor is a 2015 LFX