3MX5ME
#1
Thread Starter
Newb
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Total Cats: 2
From: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
3MX5ME
UPDATED PARTS LIST:
ECU:
OLD LIST:
Thought I'd finally start a build thread in preparation of the coming months and after around two years lurking this forum!
Firstly a brief introduction of the car and myself, I'm Scott, out of Perth, Western Australia and I drive a 2004 Brilliant Black MX5! This was my first and to this day, only car and the car that I first learnt to drive in so it holds a lot of sentimental value to me. Over the past 4 years I've finally got myself into a position where I can turbo the car after lots empty proclamations and promises to myself. I did modify the exterior of the car first because personally, the appearance of the car is something quite important to me, however I know that non-functional modifications are frowned upon here. Another factor influencing this decision was the fact that I could really only afford to do small things at a time when I first began to start working on the car. Over this past year however, I've fully committed myself to building up the funds to do everything properly which was quite a challenge whilst at uni full time however hopefully after the next month or so I'll be able to reap the rewards.
List of everything important installed on the car currently:
Here's a picture of the car when it was first purchased and a picture as it stands now:
ECU:
- Haltech Elite 1500
- NitroDann Twitstmount 2 Manifold and Dump
- Garret GT2860RS 0.86A/R
- Full 3" NitroDann Exhaust
- NitroDann FMIC Kit
- NitroDann Airbox
- ID1050x Injectors
- Coolant Reroute
- Mishimoto Radiator
- Flyin' Miata Happy Meal Stage 2
- Fuelab 535 FPR and a Walbro 255 with -6AN lines
- MCA Red Coilovers 11/7kg Spring Rate
- SuperMiata Front and Rear Swaybar Kit
- OS Giken with 3.636 Gearing
- 6 Speed
- Build the motor and swap for either a GTX Gen 2 or the new G25.
- KMiata BMW Gearbox swap kit
- V8 Roadsters control arm set
OLD LIST:
Thought I'd finally start a build thread in preparation of the coming months and after around two years lurking this forum!
Firstly a brief introduction of the car and myself, I'm Scott, out of Perth, Western Australia and I drive a 2004 Brilliant Black MX5! This was my first and to this day, only car and the car that I first learnt to drive in so it holds a lot of sentimental value to me. Over the past 4 years I've finally got myself into a position where I can turbo the car after lots empty proclamations and promises to myself. I did modify the exterior of the car first because personally, the appearance of the car is something quite important to me, however I know that non-functional modifications are frowned upon here. Another factor influencing this decision was the fact that I could really only afford to do small things at a time when I first began to start working on the car. Over this past year however, I've fully committed myself to building up the funds to do everything properly which was quite a challenge whilst at uni full time however hopefully after the next month or so I'll be able to reap the rewards.
List of everything important installed on the car currently:
- MCA Red Coilovers with 11/7 Spring Rates
- 15x8+28 Enkei RPF1's wrapped in 225/45/15 Hancook RS3's
- Flyin' Miata Stage 2 Clutch/Flywheel Happy Meal
- The classic hot air intake/pod filter setup
- Garage Vary Lip
- Garage Vary Eyelids
- OEM Small Sideskirts
- Project G Side Steps
- Project G Hardtop Spoiler
- Carbon Miata TRD Ducktail
- Moss Miata Stubby Antenna
- Tow Strap
- Offset Numberplate bracket fabricated by a friend of mine here
- Headlights baked open and painted black
- NitroDann Twistmount v2 Manifold and Dump
- NitroDann 3" Exhaust
- Garrett GT2860RS .86 A/R
- Haltech Elite 1500 with Haltech EBC Solenoid, Haltech Wideband Controller and Gaugeart Video Gauge Adaptor
- LMS EFI Custom Patch Harness for the Haltech Elite 1500 (Haltech's own PNP harness wasn't available at the time of purchase)
- NitroDann FMIC and BOV Kit
- NitroDann Airbox
- ID1050x Injectors
- Coolant Reroute
- Fuelab 535 FPR, Walbro 255 and a Radium Extended Range Fuel Damper with -6AN lines
- NitroDann Oil Catch Can and Washerbottle
- Mishimoto Radiator
Here's a picture of the car when it was first purchased and a picture as it stands now:
Last edited by 3MX5ME; 05-21-2018 at 11:09 AM. Reason: Updates
#4
Thread Starter
Newb
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Total Cats: 2
From: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Thank you, I've put a stupid amount of effort into the appearance of the car and its maintenance so appreciation is always well received.
#5
Thread Starter
Newb
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Total Cats: 2
From: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Just a quick update since I haven’t posted anything in a few months. Cars coming along great! Everything is fitted up, just a few bit and pieces of wiring to sort out and she’ll be in for a tune. Ended up converting to return fuel buying a few extra lengths of fuel line and moving the FPR into the engine bay just behind the rail, all came up looking really tidy.
also managed to pick up some mazdaspeed bucket seats!
also managed to pick up some mazdaspeed bucket seats!
#8
Thread Starter
Newb
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Total Cats: 2
From: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
So after a whole lot of hassle, and a whole lot of waiting, the car is finally tuned and back on the road. Ended up making roughly 274hp with plenty of headroom for once the motor is built and the car runs perfectly.
#13
Thread Starter
Newb
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Total Cats: 2
From: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Have had the diff in for around 2 weeks now. Also got the 949 swaybar kit in yesterday. It's pretty crazy driving the car now and feeling the difference compared to how it drove only two weeks ago. The power definitely made the open diff very very apparent.