I am hoping for completion sometime in September.
The EcotecMiata team will keep me updated with their progress while sending me pictures.
I will be posting more updates and pictures soon.
Omg, my best friend and I have talked about going this route for so long. Awesome to see the progress!!
This is the EcotecMiata flywheel assembly installed onto the Ecotec 2.4 engine.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4333/3...329dca28_b.jpg
Here is the driver’s side engine mount and starter installed.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4374/3...f10b855c_b.jpg
This is the right-side engine mount and the header!
That header should look mighty fine in the engine compartment while providing a few extra ponies.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4434/3...8886c9ca_b.jpg
Right lower side view:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4377/3...0ce1e43c_b.jpg
Left lower side view:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4405/3...9f41f5eb_b.jpg
Checking the transmission:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4408/3...67df100c_b.jpg
Is that the oil sump hanging out front? (the black box)
Is there any protection for it?
No.
My plan was to see if one of those lower engine covers by LRB Speed would fit. If not, modify it as required.
At the same time I was going to add a Setrab oil cooler, oil thermostat, and remote oil filter plate.
I already bought the engine oil filter adapter from CBM Motorsport.
http://store.custombuiltmotors.com/o...7cbm10813w.JPG
If I work it out right oil changes will be a breeze. I can add an access plate to the LRB cover for the oil filter while using a Fumoto oil drain valve.
Not really. The OE sump sits behind the front sub, it wraps around it. That one is a little higher but still with little protection. The proximity to the underdrive pulley also concerns me.
Don't mean to poo on the thread.
All comments are welcome.
That what makes a build thread interesting.
At the same time, alternative comments and ideas give me some things to think about and possibly make improvements.
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What do you think of this Beatrush Aluminum Underpanel?
http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata...Aunderbody.jpg
Goodwin Racing says 6~8 weeks for shipping from Japan.
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/61-0047.html
Maybe I should get one on order?
I do like those for potential aero if anything else.
Is the sump made from AL or steel? Perhaps a piece of angle across the leading edge to protect it from the initial impact? Maybe channel your vintage Audi background to see what the rally guys use for protection? 1/4" Al would probably be enough. The idea would be something to take the hit and deflect the car upward, rather than tearing, denting or puncturing the sump. I am only concerned because I bottomed out hard enough going over a hump in the road at low speed to bend and shear the steering rack mounting tabs on mine many years ago.
I think the LRB Speed piece is a better value: http://lrbspeed.com/product/na-miata...num-belly-pan/
Personally I try to support small businesses any time I can. I had one on Warbird and loved it and plan on getting another for Misfire.
That's a nice piece. Made a full width one out of corrugated plastic for an endurance car. That looks similar M3 front pans/aero tray (e36).
Bump.
How is the EcoTec? It is September....