Damn looks like that coil fit like a glove .

 

Yeah I was just reading about the fc wires. It looks like over the clutch master is the best location for service so that's what I'll be doing. I like that idea much more than between the motor and frame.

sure did. wait til later when I get the rest on there.



Crap. I just realized the leading coil might be a different size.

 

looks like a lot of work to re-use those not-so-good stock coils. why not use LS1 or similar coils?

 

I didn't think it would be a big deal since I'm only planning in making 350whp. I was reading that the stocks were good til 450bhp and I'd rather stick with Mazda coils to save myself some rewiring.

Here's the pics I promised. I found my leading coil pack was severely corroded and it broke when I removed the wire.





Looks like a perfect fit. I'm going to fasten the bracket to the car with riv nuts. Woohoo

 

So I found a really good deal on a pfc and I had to jump on it. I also ordered a pineapple racing omp block off plate with omp injector plugs.

With the Ecu on order the last bits I need to get are an aluminum radiator, some gauges, powerflex steering rack bushings, and a few misc fuel components like a filter and a fitting or two.

If all goes well I should have the car started in late August early September.

 

Steady as she goes man, this will be one nice end result.

 

I cant wait to see this thing on the road.

 

i should have an extra leading coil pack if your interested...

 

Ah. I just made a deal with Tem120 for his.


Thanks for the compliments everyone. I've been making good progress lately but I'm going to take a few weeks and focus on some other things. Should be back at it again soon though. In the down time I'm going to be working on it but spending on parts is going to have to stop for a little while. Major spending anyway.

 

I found a high speed buffing wheel hidden at my job and decided to put it to good use. I've only done one piece so far but I plan on doing some more soon.

 

WOW..... Now I'm all sorts of jealous... that LOOKS GOOD!

 

Hey Dliverance. Thanks for looking into my build thread. I see your project is coming along pretty nice. Mine is moving kind of slow at the moment because I'm on leave, but I'll get it there eventually. Looking forward to see what you put up next.

 

Thanks. My build is moving kind of slow at the moment too. I swapped out the daily driver and I have to pay the new car off. Not a whole lot but I'd like to have it paid off before I start working on the fd again. Here's a pic.



It's a 96 Miata with fresh paint, interior, top, tein flex coilovers, hard dog roll bar, and a few more goodies.


The steering rack bushings I ordered from powerflex are on back order for three weeks and that's really holding up my build. Right now all the fd needs is a new radiator, wideband, boost gauge, boost controller and fluids. I should have the car started hopefully in October.

 

I wonder who will finish first haha . october.. damn I hope mine is back up before sept . but the money gods have been against me LOL

 

I've been spending some time taking care of the small loose ends. I cleaned, blasted and painted some small parts, ordered super pro rack bushings since powerflex had them on back order, I welded the flange on for my wastegate, and did some more rewiring on the drivers side harness for the coil packs.


Rack mounts before


After with some other parts like the alternator bracket and sway bar mounts.


OMP delete kits I ordered for myself and two friends


Wastegate in



Next purchase will be an aluminum radiator and all of my gauges.

I plan on running the innovate lc-1 and digital boost and oil pressure gauges for now. I'll be adding the EGT, coolant temp and oil temp later. the first three will go on top of the dash and the second set will go in a single din radio pod later on.

Here's a pic of the same gauges when I ran them in my Miata

 

Update.

I received the bushings for the steering rack and got it installed with the megan tie rod ends. I also ordered a koyo n flow from Fritzflynn along with a megan 3" stainless mid pipe so I can delete the stock cat.

If I have some free time I'll start putting her together this weekend.





And my fuel because ....'MERICA

 

Well this weekend was quite a crappy one. I made a lot of progress in installing the koyo radiator, starter/alternator/coil harness, ac compressor and ac lines. Everything was going smooth until I made it to the exhaust manifold. Somehow I managed to snap one of the four studs. I tried welding a nut to it and broke it even more...twice. I tried vice grips and a small pipe wrench and neither worked. I the end I gave up and just pulled the motor. Right now it's with a builder and he's going to drill it out and rebuild the motor.

While the motor is out I'm going spray the bay and clean up some more wiring. I swear, every time I take a step forward with this car I end up having to take three steps backwards. At least now I will know that the motor is rock solid.

I also have a three puck sprung clutch that will be going in so woohoo bite.

Here's a shot of the engine out of the car. Still a bit dirty but not nearly as bad as it was 6 months ago.

 

how come you want to get rid of the 99 bumper? you know its better in every way.... better air flow, better looks, looks better.... you know...

 

I really like the 99 plateless bumper but it will never fit like stock and it just looks like its missing something to me.

 

missing something? like a license plate lol?

cool man. you dont like any aftermarket bumpers? i have the cwest kit on my car and i didnt like it until i saw what it looked like not beat to **** and fitted properly

 

I'm had nothing but bad experiences with fiberglass bumpers. The 93 bumper looks pretty good with the 99 lip to me and it fits the way a bumper should.

 

cool man. it shouldnt be very hard to find someone who wants to trade. if anything, THEY should put cash on top instead of you...

 

Could always get a oem 99spec I hear you on fiberglass man. Those wouldn't last long at auto cross if some how ran in to a cone.

 

Yeah I'm not putting cash on top. I actually have a 93 bumper hanging up in my garage but it was slightly modified for an intercooler. Nothin major but I know it's there.

If I don't get the offer I want I'll just keep the bumper.

As for the oem spec 99 or the corksport, I'd get one but finances are tight right now. I'm working 15 hours of overtime just to get the engine rebuilt. Maybe tax time.

 

I hear you man that's why I went with a painless one but now kinda want the oem one but idk jut wanna get it done. Lol your build is coming along nicely man.