What did you do to your FB today?
Finally found my Vacuum leak (Gasket between the upper and lower intake manifold). Replaced that and decided to replace all the Vacuum hoses while at it. Also decided to replace the injector grommets, o-rings, and air bleeds (injector baskets) while I was in there. No more crazy surging idle!
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Columbia, Tennessee
I installed a Moog idler arm and Eibach Ground Controls with new front Monroe inserts. From the fender lip to the ground, my clearance went from 26.75" stock height to 24" on all four fenders. Huge difference in ride quality and road hug-ability! Went from feeling like a wallery land boat floating down the road to a sports car.
Soon to come...
Suspension and chasis
-new rear shocks
-new control arm ball joints
-new inner and outer tie rods
-slotted and drilled rotors
-Hawk HPS pad
-stainless lines
-new rear wheel cylinders
-new rear drums
-new rear shoes
....15x7 Panasport or Enkei 92s! (the cherry on top)
Soon to come...
Suspension and chasis
-new rear shocks
-new control arm ball joints
-new inner and outer tie rods
-slotted and drilled rotors
-Hawk HPS pad
-stainless lines
-new rear wheel cylinders
-new rear drums
-new rear shoes
....15x7 Panasport or Enkei 92s! (the cherry on top)
I installed a Moog idler arm and Eibach Ground Controls with new front Monroe inserts. From the fender lip to the ground, my clearance went from 26.75" stock height to 24" on all four fenders. Huge difference in ride quality and road hug-ability! Went from feeling like a wallery land boat floating down the road to a sports car.
Soon to come...
Suspension and chasis
-new rear shocks
-new control arm ball joints
-new inner and outer tie rods
-slotted and drilled rotors
-Hawk HPS pad
-stainless lines
-new rear wheel cylinders
-new rear drums
-new rear shoes
....15x7 Panasport or Enkei 92s! (the cherry on top)
Soon to come...
Suspension and chasis
-new rear shocks
-new control arm ball joints
-new inner and outer tie rods
-slotted and drilled rotors
-Hawk HPS pad
-stainless lines
-new rear wheel cylinders
-new rear drums
-new rear shoes
....15x7 Panasport or Enkei 92s! (the cherry on top)
Well I just finished the install of a new clutch, pressure plate, clutch hydraulics, new brake booster and master cylinder.
It was a bit of a pain 'cause Exedy no longer offers a 215 mm clutch / pressure plate so I had to have my RB light steel flywheel machined to accept the 225 clutch.
Since the flywheel had to be machined I had to have it rebalanced so I had it balanced with the pressure plate installed. I watched the guy and he balanced it to less than 1/10 of one gram, which is impressive (to me anyway).
Just tried it out this morning and my engine is way smoother than it was, and i thought it was smooth before!
It was a bit of a pain 'cause Exedy no longer offers a 215 mm clutch / pressure plate so I had to have my RB light steel flywheel machined to accept the 225 clutch.
Since the flywheel had to be machined I had to have it rebalanced so I had it balanced with the pressure plate installed. I watched the guy and he balanced it to less than 1/10 of one gram, which is impressive (to me anyway).
Just tried it out this morning and my engine is way smoother than it was, and i thought it was smooth before!
Well I just finished the install of a new clutch, pressure plate, clutch hydraulics, new brake booster and master cylinder.
It was a bit of a pain 'cause Exedy no longer offers a 215 mm clutch / pressure plate so I had to have my RB light steel flywheel machined to accept the 225 clutch.
Since the flywheel had to be machined I had to have it rebalanced so I had it balanced with the pressure plate installed. I watched the guy and he balanced it to less than 1/10 of one gram, which is impressive (to me anyway).
Just tried it out this morning and my engine is way smoother than it was, and i thought it was smooth before!
It was a bit of a pain 'cause Exedy no longer offers a 215 mm clutch / pressure plate so I had to have my RB light steel flywheel machined to accept the 225 clutch.
Since the flywheel had to be machined I had to have it rebalanced so I had it balanced with the pressure plate installed. I watched the guy and he balanced it to less than 1/10 of one gram, which is impressive (to me anyway).
Just tried it out this morning and my engine is way smoother than it was, and i thought it was smooth before!
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,815
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From: Columbia, Tennessee
A little photo shoot showcasing my recent workings.
-New rear carpet
-Mazdatrix floor mats
-83 low back seats (from an LE?)
-Blue LED cluster lights (not shown)
-Miata cup holder
-Black painted headliner
-Moog idler arm
-Eibach Ground Controls
New sibling...
-New rear carpet
-Mazdatrix floor mats
-83 low back seats (from an LE?)
-Blue LED cluster lights (not shown)
-Miata cup holder
-Black painted headliner
-Moog idler arm
-Eibach Ground Controls
New sibling...
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,815
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From: Columbia, Tennessee
For those of you interested here are the Mazdatrix floor mats. They are a definite must have.
These were taken in January after the rebuild. Before and after Ground Controls comparison...
These were taken in January after the rebuild. Before and after Ground Controls comparison...
NCross,
Very nice! Interested in seeing the Miata cup holder in closeup to see how you mounted it.
Slow progress, but progress it is. Front driver's side fender has been cut, welded, and the flare has been mounted. Fitting is exactly what I was hoping for.
fm
Very nice! Interested in seeing the Miata cup holder in closeup to see how you mounted it.
Slow progress, but progress it is. Front driver's side fender has been cut, welded, and the flare has been mounted. Fitting is exactly what I was hoping for.
fm
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From: palmetto
Installed new water pump today at the same time I sanded and painted the water pump housing, also installed freeze plugs in the motor and made a video of the install. Video will be uploaded to YouTube soon
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From: palmetto