Jess, Now that spring is on it's way....any updates on the build?
Jess, Now that spring is on it's way....any updates on the build?
Small ones...
I was under the impression that the headers came with V-band clamps welded on... because that's what I saw in every pic on FM's website... so I ordered 2 more V-bands for the other side of the exhaust... well... they come w/o V-band I guess. Now I need two more haha.
Headers arrived... if anyone has the FM headers with V-bands welded on could you contact me? I'm wondering if I can just have these welded on or do I really need to test fit them with the motor bolted up first.... reason I'm being so lazy is because I wanted to send the headers out to get coated. I wanted them ready to be installed when the time comes but the engine isn't in the car currently.
The radiator, stage 1 cooling fan/shroud, and brake prop valve should be arriving early April. Until then, I'm searching for a 01-05 Sport package, non ABS master cylinder... if anyone knows of the whereabouts of a USED one (dealer wants almost $400 new). I have Planet Miata searching for one, I tried a few LKQ's also.
As far as parts this is what I still need:
-Brake lines (tucked and non ABS routing)
-Master cylinder
-Seats (?!)
-Exhaust
-Body harness
-Cage
-Misc fluids
And then the whole thing needs put together, flat bedded to the dyno... and tuned!
I'm feeling a lot better about this the closer I get to getting all the parts together...
YES!!!!
I`m glad the end is somewhat in sight! I can`t wait to see it this spring!
Jess, when the time comes, give me a ring! I'm more than willing to lend a hand with that lump of a motor!
I think it'll be soon Dan! I've got to swap a 1.6 into a miata this weekend and then once the weather makes up its mind as far as rain and what not I think the next few weeks will see small progress on the car, even if it's just cleaning stuff up
Well, it keeps raining on the weekends... So I've been working on the 90 I recently picked up for cheap ....
However, I got a few packages last week and am crossing my fingers that this weekend the weather will cooperate so I can put the motor in and check some things!
Rad, fans, fan shroud, and brake proportioning valve arrived from FM:
I also bought an Eibach rear sway bar
Yay! The parts list is dwindling...
Good to hear you're keeping busy Jess! What is this '90 you speak of? Did I miss an announcement? What's she look like? What are your plans for it?
-Jim
Hey Jim, I didn't really announce it. I got it real cheap and it was ziebarted by whoever had it before... no rust hardly anywhere! Rebuilt salvage title, one of the frame rails is pretty messed up and the left front corner was hit before but like I said... cheap. The car had a Nissan motor in it so the kid I bought it from helped swapped the motor one weekend and I trailered it home. I was just going to drive it around as a DD and try to sell the 2. But it needs seats.... It starts but the clutch master is dead so I've been working on swapping that and misc other things.
No big deal. The panels are in great shape, straight but the paint is peeling... like every other early white Miata
I've been having some fun lately. I utilized my Friday off last week and did some parts running. Ordered tranny to block bolts and a GM diff vent (holy expensive tiny piece of metal), grabbed some copper nickel alloy brake line that is never supposed to rust, be strong enough, and easily bendable (by hand), made by a local company (S.U.R.&R.). Also picked the headers back up from coating and realized I'm a tard and forgot to have the V-bands welded on before I took them Bought some digi gauges, a starter blanket, and some allen head header bolts from Summit Racing. Also, the used MSM master cylinder and booster I ordered came. I should now have everything I need (besides fittings) to plumb my brake lines.
Test fit the engine AND tranny finally and everything clears Also bolted up and torqued all the rear end bits.
Pics!
It fits perfect!
This car is going to be amazing when its done. Why are you selling the 2 again?
1990 Miata, she was red but now she is Spirit Green!
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....d-a-love-story <--- build thread!
Also check out the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/IHeartFlippyHeadlights !!! Its a facebook page dedicated to the awesomeness which is flippyheadlights! Not me, but the actual headlights! High time someone noticed how awesome these things are; check it out!
A SMART CAR!?
What in the wide world of sports.... You must really enjoy it then to get rid of the 2
1990 Miata, she was red but now she is Spirit Green!
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....d-a-love-story <--- build thread!
Also check out the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/IHeartFlippyHeadlights !!! Its a facebook page dedicated to the awesomeness which is flippyheadlights! Not me, but the actual headlights! High time someone noticed how awesome these things are; check it out!
Jess,
Glad to see life is good and progress is being made. Also consider placing cardboard over both sides of the radiator for protection while the fitting of radiator installation is in progress. Remove said cardboard later before final installation gets completed to protect fins.
OH my words that run empty on this moment!
Why oh god, why arent these legal here.
Ps. you need Brabus zip for Smart, makes the "oh so slow, what did you want to change gear, oo its a bad idea, maybe, ok there you go" gear change to usable, almost fast I would say.