scathcart

After the recent popularity of My engine removal instructions, I was asked for a version with pics, and then a video.

Well, In the fall, I will have plenty of money to spend on a camera and a digital video camera. (To go with a AIW 8500, and DVD burner: Good quality stuff!)

I will be doing write-ups for anyone who wants them.

I need to know what you guys want, and how you want it.
IE: I would like a Engine rebuild instructions via VHS

Here are your choices:
(free)
-Internet Write-Up with Pictures
-Online movies (poorer quality and EXTREMELY long time to download)
(cost of materials plus shipping, and you keep a copy)
-DVD video
-VHS video
-CD-R with digital Video, pictures, and manual write-up

So, what exactly do you want? TII or NA?

Sean Cathcart

PS: Does anyone remember if the TII tranny bellhousing is cast into the transmission or if it unbolts? I forget

scathcart

Suggestions so far:
- Engine removal (In a stock S5 NA)
- Engine Rebuild
- Engine Porting
- TB Mod and porting
- Electric Water pump Install
- Nos Install (inclduing Direct Port)
- P/s removal
- A/c removal
- Intake Manifold Porting
- Gas Tank sumping and fuel system modifications, including PD mods
- Haltech Install
- FMIC Install
- T56 Install
- Aftermarket Turbo Install

All of the above done via video.

Sean

scathcart

I find it hard to believe that no one wants video or write-up instructions on how to do things to their cars?

If you're worried about cost, it would be cost of the materials, + shipping. We're talking $5 or so bucks here for complete rebuild instrcutions!
Maybe I got confused from what I heard in the other thread that there was interest in this kinda thing.

rico05

N2O direct port, porting manifolds, and TB Mod. Oh yeah, removing 5th and 6th ports, and electric fan install. A file w/ pics on a CD would be rad!! And of course, I will pay!!!!!! I love my big bro!!!!

KNONFS

iTrader: (14)

Yup, absolutely! also:

-Halltech tuning
-Tranny Rebuild

rico05

Supercharging a n/a would be cool as well!

scathcart

Direct port definitely (installing it this weekend on my TII, doing a video would be easy when I have a digicam). 5th and 6th port removal would be a must-have, and an Efan with CORRECT wiring would be a must.

How about I offer VHS w/ video and CD-R w/ video, write-up and pics?
Sound good?
Expect $5 or so.
Sean

scathcart

Haltech Tuning will definitely be on there.
Tranny rebuild I hadn't thought about. I will be installing a T56 into my TII, and I could show a TII tranny swap for sure.
If someone wanted their tranny rebuilt for free and just supply parts, I would do that too. (Tranny rebuilds are none-too complicated).
Or, I could rebuild my TII tranny and resell it for around $300.

Hmmm...

Cool idea, none the less. I'll definitely look into it.

Sean Cathcart

scathcart

Yeah, Thats a great idea. Unfortunately, I doubt I will be putting a s/c on my NA seeing as I am aiming for a 450 RWHP TII and wanted the NA to be strictly a slightly modded daily driver.

However, if there was someone who wanted a kit installed, I could do all the work for free and do that as a video, including custom mount sizes and stuff.

Or, I could produce a s/c kit for around $3000 (That's almost no profit) with a video installation guide if anyone wanted.


How about a tune-up video, for things like TPS, vacuum leaks, that kinda ****?

Sean Cathcart

Great ideas, keep em coming!

bingoboy

tune up video sounds great. rico gettem the stuff to supercharge your car so the rest of us can watch

scathcart

Are we interested in a s/c kit? I can make one.
What other parts are we interested in? I'd personally like to see an aluminum intake pipe set-up for both na's and TII's.
If there is interest, I will see what I can do with my resources.
Now is your chance, guys!

I won't be doing c/f for others and take away from Mazdaspeed.
However, I have considered getting into some things that wouldn't be touched, such as doors and fenders.
Input?

Sean

rico05

I am down for a s/c kit, but not for like 6 months or so.An aluminum intake arm would be cool. And only $5 for the how to videos? Dude, I would pay 5 times that much!!!

scathcart

Why would I bother charging more? There' already the atkins video, and I would be doing the work anyway. Its just as easy to make a video, and really, I wouldn't be in it for the money.
I'm sure those who really wanted to could pay me for it, but in all reality, a video like this would be for those who don't have $25 to spend when they can just ask on here. If they had money to blow, they wouldn;t be doing the work themselves.
Besides, that extra $20 is an extra tank of gas that'll help when blowing away the competition.

In all honesty, with the length of video this will be coming to, it's more than likely gonna be a couple, or two VHS videos.
Price, including shipping, will be somewhere around $7-8 as I figure, with the amount of footage that will be on there.

For me, the best part I see about the CD's is that the vdeo's will be separable. If you just wanna see the TB mod, you can open just that file.
Sean Cathcart

menace

sounds mint update when u have the vids....

scathcart

It'll be about 4 months. I just want ideas now so I can plan **** while I'm away.
Sean

BadBoy

yeah do the little fixes also for like resoldering the clock, wiper switches etc...the common fixes that always got someone freaking out.

scathcart

That's a great ******* idea.
3800 rpm fix, too!
What esle?

rico05

TPS adjustment. N/A to TII swap.

scathcart

TPS yes.

DEFINITELY no on the NA to TII engine swap.
Maybe I'll include a monologue as to why not.
Sean

Wormiez

Hey would you be interested in making a video of installing AGX shocks/Suspenion Technique springs? If so I'm willing to help out as long as labor is free or cheap hehe.. Did I mentioned I'm located in vancouver too!

duehuynh

also...

clutch replace
brake rotor/pad/ss line replace
bushings replacement
shock/spring replacement
ss oil line replacement
oil pan gasket replacement

no need to make a separate video for each topic. you can combine lots of these topics when you are doing a video of engine removal/reinstall.

in my opinion, the topics useful for most people are the maintainance/repair stuff. i am not too sure how many would install a sc or rebuild a tranny; cool topics, but again, most won't deal with it..

my 2 cents...and thanks for doing this. i will definitely learn something..

dewey

rico05

Yes, clutch replacement. I am gonna install an ACT one soon, and I have no clue how!!

Wormiez

Hey Scath Well I noticed you got alot of replies on making videos. Well Since I live in Vancouver you can use my car as a donor car. Its an 1990 NA GX FC, you can use it to show many aftermarkets installations as well as fix ups to people on the net.

The mods I have right now which may interseted people on installation wise are:

Engine:
Rebuilt Engine
Bonez Race Pipe
K&N Filter
NGK Ignition Wires
NGK Spark Plugs
Working 5/6 ports

Suspension:
AGX Adjustable Shocks
Suspenion Technique Springs
K2RD Rear Camber Link
17 Inch Bronze Rims
Kumho Supra Esta (Front)
Goodyear Eagle F1 (Rear)
Trust Front Strut Bar

Interior:
Corbeau Pro Sport Bucket Seat
Momo Steering Wheel Hub
Momo Shift ****
Custom Shift Boot and HandBreak Boot
Autometer Air Fuel Gauge
Autometer Oil Temperature Gauge
Autometer Dual Gauge Pod
Greddy Turbo Timer
Sony Cd Player Deck

Exterior:
Demonspeed Lip ( Still Patiently Waiting)
TII Mirrors
Removed FTP lens

Future Mods:
Cusco Lower Bar
Cusco Rear Strut Bar
Brembo Slotted Rotors
Roll Cage ???
Apexi N1 Exhaust or Kakimoto Titianium Exhaust
SS Steel Braided Brake Lines

I believe thats all I listed of the parts I have right now. Most of them are installed, but the shocks springs and seat are not installed yet. I'm willing to use my car as a donor car for you to make videos. I will also help you as much as possible in labor. Anyways this was a long post.

Email me Back at Orbitzzz@hotmail.com
Or ICQ me: 1402883

Scott 89t2

hmm, a video on how to cook pizza?

Boost Lee

iTrader: (3)

I'd like to get information on if you'd like someone to assist you while you attempt to do all these mods. I'm interested in learning how to do them without risking damage to my car. :-D