Rikaro's Woadster build

[—tsingson—]

Another view:

That is one hell of a rear bumper cut.

[rikaro]

Update:
Got my 4.3 and torsen installed. The car feels very different from the 4.1 and open diff setup. I was still getting used to it but the unfortunate happened. The motor had rod knocking noise and so I had to pit. I was quite surprised. Oil was filled up to the top line and I was on star specs. My R comp wasn't even on yet! Had to get the car towed 360km back home.

Any input from anyone experienced with track and miata motors? The track does have some high G corners but I read on many forums that people never had a problem with it. What does spec miata run? I'm trying to figure out something so I can prevent it next time. The motor is fully stock.

Here's a video of me attempting to chase my friends in the exige and e36 m3 before the motor died.

[rikaro]

I just want to give you guys an update since it hasn't been up to date here on mazdaroadster.

I've been busy with work so I had no time to work on the car. Now I have a week of free time so I'm going to do as much as I can.

So far I've sent the motor in along with the 949racing damper, and Boundary Engineering V3 oil pump. It'll be balanced on oem BP6D crank and rods/pistons on 10.5:1 compression. I know you guys would be like "wtf why no forged internals!?" and my answer is that I wanted to keep the car relatively stock. I guess it's sort of OEM+

I wanted to do a quick review on the Boundary Engineering oil pump. I'm actually quite stoked to get this piece. It's one of the nicer pieces in the build and I do want to show you guys what you are getting if you do decide to buy.

I really don't think there's a nicer pump with billet gear when it comes to this for our cars. It's also reasonably priced and I bought it for a piece of mind. I know eventually I can go for a crazier build with this pump if needed. It might be a bit overkill for my build but I'm not complaining

The one I bought is the Stage II pump:
http://www.boundarypumps.com/mazdafo...ge-ii-oil-pump
It was necessary to buy the Stage II oil pump for the VVT motor.

The box. Well packaged and shipped quickly


Unboxed. The pump sealed in a plastic bag.


Specs of the pump.


The part is clean when opened.


Some more pics




Overall I can't be more impressed. 10/10. It's being put together by my engine builder so hoepfully no more problems from here on. I was told that the motor was previously failed was largely possible the fact that the last guy who assembled my block applied too much RTV which resulted in low oil pressure. Lesson learned



I also did some cleaning today. I don't know how you guys do it. It seemed so easy until I started cleaning mine. I used Simple Green with pressure washer. I should've used the Easy Off oven stuff. The PPF was the easier one to clean than the tranny.

PPF Before:


PPF After:


Tranny Before:


Tranny After:


UGGGLYYY


MUCH BETTER


Now I have a question: Do you guys clean off ALL the dirt and grease before spraying the tranny or just do your best?

[— kung fu jesus —]

Too much RTV where? On the pump face or the oil pan gasket?

For cleaning, I do as well as I can with the time allowed. Thus drives my friends nuts because I usually wind up with 'surgically clean' stuff. EZ Off is great for cleaning the bell housing, but don't leave it on to dry. Wear gloves and glasses too.

[Demon I Am]

That's my preferred chemical as well

[rikaro]

Too much RTV where? On the pump face or the oil pan gasket?

For cleaning, I do as well as I can with the time allowed. Thus drives my friends nuts because I usually wind up with 'surgically clean' stuff. EZ Off is great for cleaning the bell housing, but don't leave it on to dry. Wear gloves and glasses too.

I had that sitting on the shelf in the garage. Simple Green was still okay. Wasn't that bad but I spent 3 hours scubing

Paint time!


I started doing some cleaning and painting today but I noticed my starter motor is missing a bracket. It's the one connecting to the bracket in the front here. Necessary to buy a replacement?

A little heartbreaking to see how the last guy worked on the car. Missing pieces here and there.*f'k

Mine


bracket.

[— kung fu jesus —]

I know the NB starters will work on the NA motors. They are lighter and smaller. The third bolt doesn't match up, but people say it still works fine. I just replaced mine stock for stock when I rebuilt my motor two months ago. I figured it should be put out to pasture for it's 20+ years of service.

[rikaro]

I know the NB starters will work on the NA motors. They are lighter and smaller. The third bolt doesn't match up, but people say it still works fine. I just replaced mine stock for stock when I rebuilt my motor two months ago. I figured it should be put out to pasture for it's 20+ years of service.

wow good to know! I actually still have the spare NB starter on the shelf. May as well clean that one up too haha

wooohooo new parts

Miata S-limited steering wheel. A little worn but that will do for now.


Window vents. Will need them for the summer

[rikaro]

installed

[rikaro]

more cleaning done today. It's getting quite addicting haha



was browsing through my old photos and found this. Still couldn't believe I sold the BBS

[rikaro]

Update:

Woo hooo i ordered something that I wanted for a very long time. Will post update once I get it!

Still waiting for engine to come back so I guess there's not much to do other than to finish up installing gauges. I am working on something a little different tomorrow. Will update!

Here's a newly edited video from 2013 track day. I miss it dearly so hopefully I can make it in September for the shake down.

[rikaro]

Weekend project. Putting on BOE exhaust and rear panel eliminator for my buddy's lotus exige s.

[KAL]

man, i want an Exige. such awesome cars!

[rikaro]

man, i want an Exige. such awesome cars!

We all do haha. It's a great car. Very rewarding car when driven to the limit.. or not

[— Phatmiata —]

Coming along really nicely.