Ahh awesome, that's the way to go isn't it. Cheers.

 

Not much of an update but slowly chipping away on the small stuff...

Before installing the cockpit mounted brake proportioning valve, I had to make my own metric firewall bulkheads... Picked up the metric M10X1.0 inverted flare unions then used a M14X1.5 die to thread the body. If anyone needs any of these M14 jam nuts let me know, I have a bag full of them from McMaster.

 

Glad to see your build is still going well. Also nice to finally get to see a set of the new injector plugs in someone else's build .

I'm liking where you mounted your fuel surge tank. Designing the enclosure for mine (since it is inside the cabin) has been more trouble than initially expected.

 

nice! great idea with the union/die

 

Awesome build Mike, sorry about what happened with the white car.

 

Yo Roman! Thanks man! Been a while...hit me up sometime.

 

Will do! btw, if you need some stuff machines let me know. I changed fields doing mechanical engineering now and im about a few weeks away from rebuilding my CNC machine so definitely let me know if you need anything!

 

You weren't kidding, this build thread is amazing! Thanks for the tips btw!

 

Mini update... been slowly finishing up the wiring still with limited free time I have. Fuel pumps and flex fuel sensor harness, fuel level sensor harness all done and routed. Wanted a clean professional look so ended up buying a variety of Deutsch connectors and parts form wirecare.com.Thanks to Aaron (Mannykiller) for pointing me in the right direction on that.

Stock fuel pump and level sensor harness...




Connections for both fuel pump harness with 12awg wires. Didn't want to cut corners so each pump has it's own positive and ground.






Next on my list for wiring is the rear parking and brake lights harness. No turn signals for track.

 

Made and routed the engine ground from battery and alternator power cable. Took me a while to decide exactly where I wanted to go through the firewall, but I think it came out pretty clean. Used high quality flexible 2/0 welding cable and covered it with high temperature sleeving.

 

 

This build is ridiculous, can't wait for the next update.

 

Not much of an update but I'll try to keep this thread alive...

Found the perfect spot for my MAC boost valve mounted near the wiper motor... don't mind the crusty line, they're just for mock up. I'll be making all new lines with appropriate shielding all the way to the waste gate.




Also, decided to mock up my coolant overflow in the same spot... that corner will be nicely shielded form the turbo heat of course. Tank from Chase Bays... wish it was slightly bigger but I estimate about 22oz should be OK.

 

Small update! Been a busy year with work but still slowly chipping away at this project. I'm determined to finish it!

Custom spec'd Ron Davis V-Mount radiator... -20AN inlet/outlet, -6AN drain and vent. Shown here with RX-8 radiator fans and shroud. Still need to fab/weld mounting brackets and fan mounting tabs/blind nuts.



Finally got around to installing the Bubbletech heel plate. Trimmed for the cage base and I used M6 rivnuts for a clean install and easy to remove. I'm thinking about powder coating it wrinkle black for a clean, durable, not slip finish.



Installed my new 2kw starter and installed the firewall bulkhead for the power cable. I think it's a good spot for it.



Mounted Setrab oil coolers. (Thanks Sake Bomb Garage)



More updates hopefully in a couple weeks.

 

Looking good Mike! What front bumper do you plan to run?

 

Thanks Rich! Sanai (shine)... here's an old picture when it was last on the car.

 

Finished up the bottom braces and PPF adjustment. Drivetrain will be ROCK solid now.

Banzai Racing transmission cross member.



Banzai Racing differential brace. Very similar to the "Dragon" brace from years back.



And the new starter...

 

Love those wheels! What's the details? Banzai starter too?

 

Thanks, they're Enkei RC-T4's. 18X9.5 all around. Found starter online brand new for $140 shipped.

 

What RaceTech seat do you have in the car? Is it mounted and if so, what did you use?
I have a RT1000 from my last car that I would really like to use as my drivers seat.

 

I had some fixed low mount brackets made for my Recaros that I might modify to use with the Racetech. Model is the RT4009WHR which is a wide version. Side brackets are Racetech's.

 

Do you have any additional photos of the mounts for the AEM coils? I am planning on putting them in the same spot.

 

We have a mount kit that works in a similar manner as what Mike has done. Works with FB, FC, and FD. PM for info.

 

Honestly, it was a real pain getting them to fit on the stock PS/AC bracket... had to chop off a tab, grind down, and shave a lot to make it work. Only reason I went through the trouble was to retain the power steering pump mounting spot in case I wanted to add it back one day. Also, the alternator adjustment bracket is bolted to it as well.

Otherwise, I would just go with what Chris has to offer. Looks clean, simple and bolt-on.

 

I ended up making a bracket that works with the P/S. I will get some pictures up in my build thread once I have it done. I may make some extras in case anyone wants to buy one.