Lobo

[Hammerhead]

http://i.imgur.com/lJ0zPxtl.jpg

I did the same thing when I had a 95M.

[Corifto]

Big things coming soon that will make up for my lack of updates.

[Demon I Am]

Tease

[Corifto]

Oooooo



http://i.imgur.com/z777WLU.jpg

[Corifto]

And some more.


http://i.imgur.com/wtIX2PYl.jpg

[Hammerhead]

I heard you got a visit from Lars on Saturday, too...

[Corifto]

Hehehe

http://i.imgur.com/6yMfLATl.jpg

[Hammerhead]

You has TRUBO!

[Corifto]

Old boy went up in the air again. Didn't take too many pictures since we were working quick.

http://i.imgur.com/oOGHUIDl.jpg

Old stocky exhausty, and a cute little VLSD.
http://i.imgur.com/kDv385hl.jpg

3.9 w/NB axles and shiny exhausty.
http://i.imgur.com/a9zptw2l.jpg


Fab9 front mount mounted. Had to enlarge the mounting holes. B-
http://i.imgur.com/4HA2E0Zl.jpg


We also removed the exhaust mani and air box, and mapped the cold side piping. Not bad for about 3 hours.


Ps. Got this thing I gave a sneak peek to. My life would be a lot easier if people in California would just ship stuff. This made its way to Formula Drift Long Beach, then traveled in Dean Kearney's huge trailer, where it was picked up by a friend at Formula Drift Atlanta.


It's a terrible pic, and I'm not sure how I feel about it, but it was already painted to match my car.

http://i.imgur.com/W0DwhGul.jpg

[Corifto]

More progress, and more hiccups.

MiataRoadster Stud Kit (Top 2nd was tightened)
http://i.imgur.com/XrFZd7Dl.jpg

Bad pic of the awesome Garage Star Tow Hook
http://i.imgur.com/QW9Wn8Pl.jpg

Installed these BRG short flaps thanks to Ken @GarageStar
http://i.imgur.com/dJhujQnl.jpg

Had some bungs welded for IAT and IACV
http://i.imgur.com/hMVq1PKl.jpg
And now the bad parts.

I have never drilled a hole in an oil pan. A few years ago I wouldn't have attempted it. It was scary.


Lots of grease, a nice pilot hole, and more grease, and we have a hole.

http://i.imgur.com/eZuZn1fl.jpg

There was a problem. We drilled too big. Drilled 1/2, when the fitting I was given was 3/8. Thankfully we found one locally at a performance shop, crisis adverted.

After some tapping and more grease.
http://i.imgur.com/uPzr0wul.jpg

Line on
http://i.imgur.com/4HdBmTal.jpg

I forgot to take a picture of the clearance once we re-installed the AC compressor. It is amazing.


Turbo and mani ready to go (minus some clocking)
http://i.imgur.com/FwezZjBl.jpg

And the reason it needs clocked.
http://i.imgur.com/9gtp1Oal.jpg

[Corifto]

So it was about time we got some more work done.

MK Turbo kit almost done.
http://i.imgur.com/6pV8t1cl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lkBYjo2l.jpg
I've had this "First Gen" TurboXS BOV for ~4 years now and have been waiting to use it.
http://i.imgur.com/8hQ8QZSl.jpg

[Corifto]

Also got these sweet floor mats in a trade with Chris Horne.

http://i.imgur.com/fAj9YUbl.jpg

[revlimiter]

Trubo!!! Love.

[MLambert19]

Does the T3 MK kit not require the typical cutting in the engine bay? Or is this just a mockup to see where you'll need to trim and such?

How many horsepowah are you aiming for?

[Corifto]

Look at that perfect metal.

http://i.imgur.com/eGYIZXml.jpg

Uhhh wait a sec.
http://i.imgur.com/S0sdgisl.jpg

AHHH
http://i.imgur.com/1dAiwHhl.jpg

I have cut a hole in my Miata.
http://i.imgur.com/WWr4hNZl.jpg


Also cleaned up the bay a little bit.
http://i.imgur.com/WC4XhWGl.jpg

Bonus shot of a pretty clean top end.
http://i.imgur.com/EhnDtGKl.jpg

Also knocked out lengthening the IAT from the OEM location to the cold side piping just past the intercooler, wired up the boost gauge and tested it, and changed spark plugs. Getting very close.

[Slampen]

Keep posting pictures of your work. :)



http://i.imgur.com/WWr4hNZl.jpg

Using it for fresh air?

[Corifto]

Keep posting pictures of your work. :)




Using it for fresh air?
Intercooler pipe routing

[Corifto]

So apparently once you cut one hole you want to keep making more.

http://i.imgur.com/v7JT6hRl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QK894i9l.jpg

Finally installed these Zoom side markers I've had for quite a long time.
http://i.imgur.com/GyNPk40l.jpg



Also... small homage to the car that started it all.

http://i.imgur.com/dQT6L7rl.jpg

[Corifto]

Got some updates from my fab guy on the hot side pipe yesterday.


http://i.imgur.com/elOnPLll.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/43Ajaonl.jpg

I expressed some concern about wheel clearance, and got this picture today. He knew he could do better, and now I've got miles of room.

http://i.imgur.com/K3a378ul.jpg

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[Phatmiata]

Coming along nicely!!

[Corifto]

Thanks! It's basically done. Just buttoning everything up.

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/rqy6xifl.jpg

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[Hammerhead]

Nice pipes, Man !

[Corifto]

Thank you!

Just a few more things and then final assembly.

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[Corifto]

Thanks to Ken at Garage Star, I've got these fender braces to add before we put the fenders back on. Ken was looking out for me and knows it will be much better to put them on now rather than to have to tear down the front end again in the future.

http://i.imgur.com/FOFziRFl.jpg

[Corifto]

Another piece of the puzzle, just waiting on the manifold and turbine to be done at the ceramic coaters.


http://i.imgur.com/nEDzAsvl.jpg

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[HarryB]

What a great looking compressor housing! I'm all in for tidy looking turbos!

[Corifto]

What a great looking compressor housing! I'm all in for tidy looking turbos!
Then you should like this.



http://imgur.com/ulmWUZ0l.jpeg




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[Phatmiata]

So clean looking.

[HarryB]

Absolutely love it!

[Corifto]

I can finally say I have a turbo Miata.

http://i.imgur.com/qjfEaHil.jpg


Took a celebratory photo after taking a short drive.

http://i.imgur.com/4NREGjfl.jpg

Also installed fender braces from Garage Star
http://i.imgur.com/U35SiOQl.jpg


I also finished my Zoom winker wiring like a pro. Individual heat shrink over each connector, braided loom over it all, terminated with a larger heat shrink.

http://i.imgur.com/VK1gBw2l.jpg


The car has been down for about two months, and we've done a lot.

Install Torsen
Install full exhaust
Install Garage Star fender braces
Install MkTurbo kit
Install oil lines
Drill pan for drain
Swap valve covers
Add Joyfast bolts
Install boost gauge
Extend IAT wire
Install Zoom side winners
Had pipes welded and turbo ported by Wrench Masters LLC
Had hot side ceramic coated by Engine Armor Coatings
Installed Garage Star tow hook
Installed rear mud flaps
And I'm sure I'm missing stuff.

[Corifto]

I think this is officially Ver2 of Lobo. Finished the turbo install, full exhaust, Torsen, Zoom winkers, Garage Star Fender Braces, and finally, my Trap Spoiler and OEM trunk with the KG Roadster brake cover.


http://i.imgur.com/4HHqu8Ul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Odmf27il.jpg

I like the wing a lot. It looks better in person, but I haven't been able to take a good pic from the side/front.

[Corifto]

Stepped it up a little more with my new custom cooling panel.


http://i.imgur.com/0zIyK0dl.jpg

[HarryB]

Looks really cool! Lucky NA guys; the fact that this is flat makes things heaps easier.

[Martin]

That panel is very nice!

Any plans for a bigger radiator?

[Corifto]

Yes, that's the next planned purchase. Just determining what I want in a fair price range.

I've got an eBay aluminum rad/shroud/fan combo but it's got some fin damage and I don't want to risk it. Current leader is probably a 37mm Koyo with the FM shroud kit.

[Phatmiata]

who Ceramic Coated the turbo housing?

[Corifto]

Engine armor coatings. Great work and definitely not over priced.

They did the powder for the cooling panels also.

Going to use them for everything.

Gonna take them an intake, timing cover, and more soon.


They are off Falkenburg.

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[Corifto]

The first of several large packages have arrived..
It's been an expensive month.

http://i.imgur.com/UdBRQLWl.jpg

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[NCGreasemonkey]

Own a Miata = Wallet shrinkage! Even if you buy things for the 'greater good' of the household.

Nice work on the adds. :cheers:

[Corifto]

Own a Miata = Wallet shrinkage! Even if you buy things for the 'greater good' of the household.

Nice work on the adds. :cheers:
I spent almost 1k on MR today.

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[NCGreasemonkey]

I sunk 1095.00 last Sunday on Flyin' for something that gets me up and is not bolted on. :drinkto: We get liquored up and we'll make it rain up in here. :fp:

[Hammerhead]

I spent almost 1k on MR today.



I sunk 1095.00 last Sunday on Flyin' for something that gets me up and is not bolted on. :drinkto: We get liquored up and we'll make it rain up in here. :fp:

Amateurs! -->Just Kidding.

[Corifto]

Got the CSF radiator and Flyin Miata Stage 2 shroud. The radiator could be hung as art.

http://i.imgur.com/Fq9843Xl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HLDlUyRl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jWQsctTl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KsKrq90l.jpg



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[Corifto]

Took a few more pics since the Trap install.


http://i.imgur.com/MEcFQ6Rl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uoDvapcl.jpg


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[Corifto]

Got some new stuff.

http://i.imgur.com/nzW3jfel.jpg

Express Sleeves will keep things protected. And the install takes seconds.

http://i.imgur.com/svrk0JCl.jpg

Got a fresh OEM coolant reservoir. The original now yellow one is the biggest eyesore in my engine bay.







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[Corifto]

This next purchase deserves its own post.

Five or six years ago, Scrat was one of my largest inspirations. I loved that car. But I was young and knew that a car of that quality was unattainable.


I specifically remember a post of something as small as hose clamps, but they were interesting, great looking, and highly functional. I wanted them. But it never happened.


Now that I'm building a quality Miata, I needed new clamps for my radiator install. I had looked at several options, but something sparked that 6 year old memory, and I tracked down those clamps. And now I have them.



http://i.imgur.com/OTHq2dcl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LEZtcCbl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mnK2W7ql.jpg

They are pretty nifty. They're only 9mm wide, and they are a stepless non-binding design that also has a constant tension spring, as well as locking tabs that dictate the clamp size range.

Oetiker makes them, and these are their "178" clamps.

[revlimiter]

Those are so funky. Can't wait to hear how they work!

[RustRat]

Those are so funky. Can't wait to hear how they work!

I bet they keep hoses tight. :P


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[Corifto]

Got a portion of the incoming packages coming in.

Got a beautiful AWD panel with RS Products knobs and a Revlimiter inlay. Pretty much only bought it for the knobs.

http://imgur.com/Id3tsfTl.jpg

Also got this KG mirror after trying to get one for the last year. Even ordered from RSpeed but they lost it in their move. I was happy to find out it was a wavy back.


http://imgur.com/n9UJmpsl.jpg
https://imgur.com/4Yizmdyl.jpg


I bought something else bigger and better than each of these but I may not be keeping them as they arrived damaged.


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[Hammerhead]

Got a portion of the incoming packages coming in.

Got a beautiful AWD panel with RS Products knobs and a Revlimiter inlay. Pretty much only bought it for the knobs.

http://imgur.com/Id3tsfTl.jpg

Also got this KG mirror after trying to get one for the last year. Even ordered from RSpeed but they lost it in their move. I was happy to find out it was a wavy back.


http://imgur.com/n9UJmpsl.jpg
https://imgur.com/4Yizmdyl.jpg


I bought something else bigger and better than each of these but I may not be keeping them as they arrived damaged.


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...and now, you have a mirror like mine. :)

[Corifto]

...and now, you have a mirror like mine. :)

Do you have broken Nakamae door panels like me?

[MLambert19]

I'd see if seller of Nakamae panels can claim against shipping insurance and then pick up door cards from Marc @ Carbonmiata...?

[Corifto]

No way they'd settle a claim. They were packed horribly. I've been waiting for the seller to offer a solution, but I'll be posting pics soon if not.

The panels were put in a cut down TV box with no additional padding whatsoever. And the door straps were included with the sale are missing.

[Corifto]

So the door panels are going back Monday. He's offered a full refund.

But I will post so people can learn from this.



The box they came in.

http://i.imgur.com/qkwfBoHl.jpg

No padding or packaging materials at all.
http://i.imgur.com/hg4Yyil.jpg


The "They look good like this" pic
http://i.imgur.com/mjb3JPQl.jpg
Note. The upper pads are not attached. Just set on the panels for the pic.

http://i.imgur.com/h92bI5Yl.jpg

Let's get to the carnage.

http://i.imgur.com/gESd0vNl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GEjjhTwl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0K6UDRll.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ynYPUa3l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YGH8jd5l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/S3spE2El.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/B2namy3l.jpg


This was recovered from the bottom of the box.

http://i.imgur.com/znRZauql.jpg

The worst part was the door straps were nowhere to be found. The seller claimed they were in the box. But there were no signs of holes or retaping, and if those little pieces above were there I have a hard time believing the straps could have fallen out.









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[NCGreasemonkey]

Some people know packaging. Some do not. :fp:

Side note: Right MiataQuest? LOL

[Hammerhead]

Too bad. Lot's of good stuff for sale - and not cheaply.

[MiataQuest]

Some people know packaging. Some do not. :fp:

Side note: Right MiataQuest? LOL

WOW, NCGreaseMonkey sure packaged that type II wing good for shipping!
He packaged the wing in the original box and then put it in another super large box with more packaging.
I think it could have survived an aircraft drop.

I owe him a new koozie.

[Corifto]

So I have a problem. I saw something I'd never seen before, and I had to have it. Another AC panel, even though I literally just got the AWD one, and I already have a custom RevLimiter one with his retro plate. Bonus points to anyone who can tell me who makes the panel and knobs. (Hint: Not the same company.)


http://i.imgur.com/pAFhBkql.jpg


And more importantly, here's a sneak peek at something I've been working towards for over a year. RevLimiter never fails to impress.

http://i.imgur.com/8rFyXWql.jpg

[MLambert19]

No idea who makes it, but it matches that mirror very nicely. Do you have the wavy KGW Meter Panel also?

[Hammerhead]

So I have a problem. I saw something I'd never seen before, and I had to have it. Another AC panel, even though I literally just got the AWD one, and I already have a custom RevLimiter one with his retro plate. Bonus points to anyone who can tell me who makes the panel and knobs. (Hint: Not the same company.)


http://i.imgur.com/pAFhBkql.jpg


And more importantly, here's a sneak peek at something I've been working towards for over a year. RevLimiter never fails to impress.

http://i.imgur.com/8rFyXWql.jpg

KG Works make the wavy (matching gauge panel, HVAC panel and mirror) - I know as I have all 3. Corey, you have the mirror and the panel above, but not the gauge panel correct?

These were among the rarest of the KGW set available. I'm not sure about the knobs, but they cam with my wavy HVAC panel, too.

[Hammerhead]

http://i.imgur.com/1e6cGGw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ymuYogT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OtS5Ckn.jpg

[Corifto]

KG Works make the wavy (matching gauge panel, HVAC panel and mirror) - I know as I have all 3. Corey, you have the mirror and the panel above, but not the gauge panel correct?

These were among the rarest of the KGW set available. I'm not sure about the knobs, but they cam with my wavy HVAC panel, too.


http://i.imgur.com/1e6cGGw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ymuYogT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OtS5Ckn.jpg

You are correct, KG Works Ver 2. I didn't know you had one, but shouldn't be surprised. I do not have a wavy panel. Mine is black. I don't plan on using this anytime soon, but couldn't pass it up, never having seen it before. The knobs are made by SC Yokohama.

[Hammerhead]

You are correct, KG Works Ver 2. I didn't know you had one, but shouldn't be surprised. I do not have a wavy panel. Mine is black. I don't plan on using this anytime soon, but couldn't pass it up, never having seen it before. The knobs are made by SC Yokohama.

They've been sitting in a bin for about a year before I took them out to install on the 'beater' 93LE.I really dislike the knobs, so I'll swap them out for a set of AWD knobs I have (somewhere).

[Corifto]

The knobs are definitely huge. If I ever install it I'll use my new RS ones.

[Hammerhead]

The knobs are definitely huge. If I ever install it I'll use my new RS ones.

They look like caps from a bottle of women's perfume.

[Corifto]

Well one thing I've always wanted for the Rodders was center caps. I had looked all over but never found any that worked and hadn't had time to get them custom made.

I posted a pic of my car on reddit, and someone posted their NB on Rodders. As I looked closer, I saw center caps. I immediately messaged him, to find that he made them out of aluminum. I was somehow able to talk him into making me a set. They need repainted before installing, but they look great combined with Adam's logos he made for me.


http://i.imgur.com/xBSRYBnl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/a26Azz1l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/M4B5Sb2l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4fRzH3Kl.jpg

[Corifto]

Next on "Corey tries to eventually catch up to Randy", we have these beautiful pieces I bought with the help of Rod/Tetsuya. Bought these to match the Nakamae door panels I bought, but we know what happened to that. These will just go in storage.


What appears to be NOS NA tan Nakamae shift and brake boots.

Even had the instructions and a sticker for each that I'm happy to add to my collection.


http://i.imgur.com/WrupCCCl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/DsbErw5l.jpg



These were included in the auction, and appear to be repainted OEM.
http://i.imgur.com/B6BG2Gkl.jpg



Edit: Thanks Hammerhead for showing me the auction.

[Corifto]

http://i.imgur.com/lX2eUvyl.jpg


Loaded up and heading to get tuned.


Anyone wanna guess numbers?

1.6
Mk Turbo kit
630cc

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[Martin]

How much boost?

[Corifto]

Not sure yet gonna try to get a wastegate pull at 8 and then go for a higher boost around 12-15. Stock block so not trying to push it.

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[Hammerhead]

Where are you going for test and tune?

[Corifto]

Where are you going for test and tune?
Linfert Performance in Melbourne.

I did a lot of shopping around but he ultimately got chosen based on experience.


Several of my friends have had him tune their Miatas and they all highly recommend them and regularly beat on them with no issues.

[HarryB]

So you are willing to travel all the way to Australia to get it tuned? :lol:

Eager to see some numbers!!

[Corifto]

So far we've done some street tuning. Driveability is amazing. Have hit some 11psi pulls so far. Hooking the dyno up now.

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[Hammerhead]

Are you running a stock wastegate spring and MBC?

[Corifto]

Are you running a stock wastegate spring and MBC?

8lb spring, and a EBC solenoid

[Corifto]

Alright folks! Results are in.


http://i.imgur.com/dUAMIgql.jpg

uTpW8lCpTJ8

http://i.imgur.com/ycSCRzdl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/R6q26WSl.jpg


222/203 on a Mustang

235/215 with weather correction.

[Ctsquid]

Man your car is coming along nicely. I have to get my ass in gear on BRG if I want it to be anything like yours.

[Greasemonkey2000]

Congratulations Corey! It must be a blast to drive! :drinkto: I need boost.... :cry:

[JamieH]

I take it was fairly warm during the dyno session? Because numbers rarely go up with a correction factor applied.

Regardless 220+ WHP is fantastic out of a 1.6. What was the final boost psi?

[Corifto]

I take it was fairly warm during the dyno session? Because numbers rarely go up with a correction factor applied.

Regardless 220+ WHP is fantastic out of a 1.6. What was the final boost psi?
Really hot and humid just after a rain.

14ish if I recall

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[JamieH]

That'll do it.

I'm unsure of Mustang's correction factors, but I know others can correct to several industry standards (e.g. Standard, SAE, JIS, DIN, or EEC).

[MLambert19]

Great numbers! This makes me so excited to get the turbo on my BRG... I'm hoping for a similar outcome.

[Hammerhead]

Hmm...I wonder what turbo I'll have to go to to hit 300. My previous Greddy TD04 setup dyno'd at 238hp/255 lb-ft and floated between 16-18 lbs of boost.

My end goal is a daily 300 hp on the new, built engine. I hope to be at a similiar power to weight ratio as my buddy's 2013 Corvette Grand Sport when we hit Sebring.

[NCGreasemonkey]

My end goal is a daily 300 hp on the new, built engine. I hope to be at a similiar power to weight ratio as my buddy's 2013 Corvette Grand Sport when we hit Sebring.

Just a guess. Your Grand Sport buddy likes a Shock Top and settles for Taco Bell when there are wonderful, authentic tacos out there? States all the Miati ( still sticking with this as the plural ) around him want to boost to stay in his contrail? And posts every pic he can in his Siggy as a video GIF or Avatar, except for a shot of himself.

He must think himself to be one of those Japanese condiments, too.

[Hammerhead]

Just a guess. Your Grand Sport buddy likes a Shock Top and settles for Taco Bell when there are wonderful, authentic tacos out there? States all the Miati ( still sticking with this as the plural ) around him want to boost to stay in his contrail? And posts every pic he can in his Siggy as a video GIF or Avatar, except for a shot of himself.

He must think himself to be one of those Japanese condiments, too.
Actually, no. He has a 99 NB as his daily driver and a Toyota Matrix AWD for bad weather. He opted for the Corvette when he couldn't get any more out of his 370Z on the track. He's cheap and lives for monthly track days.

Sorry to jack the thread, but Lobo is making good numbers, especially for a stock motor.

[oldgrayleather]

Miati ( still sticking with this as the plural )

interesting.. i've heard Miatae used before but not Miati. Kinda like it!

[Corifto]

It's definitely a blast to drive.


Couldn't go a week without buying new stuff.

http://i.imgur.com/3tCnKkcl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6jBImrzl.jpg

[Corifto]

Got my Zoom lid back from paint.


http://i.imgur.com/OOAthixl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1AhHzEDl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mwUtdrCl.jpg


I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out but I really like it and think it works well with my build.

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[Slampen]

Looking nice.

Have you measured the effect/difference?

[Corifto]

No I have not. Probably won't have any scientific data but I like the look.

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[The Driver]

Hmm...I wonder what turbo I'll have to go to to hit 300. My previous Greddy TD04 setup dyno'd at 238hp/255 lb-ft and floated between 16-18 lbs of boost.

My end goal is a daily 300 hp on the new, built engine. I hope to be at a similiar power to weight ratio as my buddy's 2013 Corvette Grand Sport when we hit Sebring.


A bunch of car with 2860 Turbos are running darn close or over 300HP, with a 1.8 engine. I don't know of anyone with a 1.6 or 1.7 making 300HP.

[Corifto]

Matt Man but his build is a little wild with a huge turbo

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[Hammerhead]

I've had this engine built, so it will be able to handle a lot more HP.

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[Corifto]

I know that. What I'm saying is Matt has a huge turbo with what I can only imagine has very little usable power band.

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[Corifto]

I actually bought something. I've been saving but couldn't pass these up.


http://i.imgur.com/niIwqljl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wuEWDyOl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0LV1GRhl.jpg

I was always a fan of Warbird and I am pleased to own a piece for it to live on. Rumor also has it that the harness was from Scrat.

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[oldgrayleather]

I was always a fan of Warbird and I am pleased to own a piece for it to live on. Rumor also has it that the harness was from Scrat.



Congrats! Great to see some elements of a fantastic build that had to get parted out make other great builds even better!!

[Greasemonkey2000]

Glad they arrived safe and sound, Corey! :drinkto: Actually the whole kit came from Scrat, which Adam777 and brontasaurus bought and parted out.

I personally would upgrade the bulbs before installing with like some Sylvania SilverStar bulbs, kept meaning too but never got around to it. Imo, the biggest pain was getting the headlight lids adjusted. Just fyi, to remove the whole headlight frame you just need to remove the motors that are secured with x3 10mm bolts and then x4 14mm bolts that hold the frames in.

You have no idea how much time you saved by buying this setup vs new or someone else's since the harness(MUCH better than the wiring originally included from Cobalt) is pnp(just hook up the x2 12v wires to the 12v supply on the fuse box under the hood and x2 ground wires, plug in the bulbs and that is it) and the modified frames ready to bolt in.

Of course I had to modify the headlight frames, so it took me probably 2-3hrs to install. It will probably take you half that or less. If you have any questions hit me up via email or IG and I can give you my cell number for quicker/easier communication.

I really hope you enjoy them as much as I did! :D

[Corifto]

Glad they arrived safe and sound, Corey! :drinkto: Actually the whole kit came from Scrat, which Adam777 and brontasaurus bought and parted out.

I personally would upgrade the bulbs before installing with like some Sylvania SilverStar bulbs, kept meaning too but never got around to it. Imo, the biggest pain was getting the headlight lids adjusted. Just fyi, to remove the whole headlight frame you just need to remove the motors that are secured with x3 10mm bolts and then x4 14mm bolts that hold the frames in.

You have no idea how much time you saved by buying this setup vs new or someone else's since the harness(MUCH better than the wiring originally included from Cobalt) is pnp(just hook up the x2 12v wires to the 12v supply on the fuse box under the hood and x2 ground wires, plug in the bulbs and that is it) and the modified frames ready to bolt in.

Of course I had to modify the headlight frames, so it took me probably 2-3hrs to install. It will probably take you half that or less. If you have any questions hit me up via email or IG and I can give you my cell number for quicker/easier communication.

I really hope you enjoy them as much as I did! :D
Well as Scrat was one of my biggest inspirations, that is an added surprise to my purchase.

I am looking forward to installing them this week hopefully and may try to upgrade the lights before then.

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[Hammerhead]

I actually bought something. I've been saving but couldn't pass these up.


http://i.imgur.com/niIwqljl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wuEWDyOl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0LV1GRhl.jpg

I was always a fan of Warbird and I am pleased to own a piece for it to live on. Rumor also has it that the harness was from Scrat.

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I have the same set from Toolman's wrecked 93LE. One light bucket was slightly bent, but easily fixed. However, it didn't come with the arms or the acuating hardware, so I had to ghettofab up some of my own. Maybe now is a good time to do RevLimiter's high beam mod and fashion some better fastereners.

I have also been thinking of going to LED bulbs once I find some with the appropriate lumen output.

[Ctsquid]

I used to have the gauge cluster out of Scrat, and Adam made me a matching HVAC panel. When I sold my last miata they went with it. Though I'm not sure where that car is anymore.

[Corifto]

Well. I got the lights half on.

http://i.imgur.com/vWnMd22l.jpg

I ran into a pretty big wall when it came to doing the passenger side. The last bolt. My intercooler piping makes it a tight fit, and there's a lip that makes it impossible to get a straight wrench on it, and it's too tight to get a ratchet on it. Removing the pipe means removing my bumper and fender so I'm trying to avoid that.


I was able to get a gearwrench on it but it rounded. So now I'm looking to borrow a friend's EZ Red wrench in order to try it again when I'm not aggravated.


http://i.imgur.com/zJO0YdNl.jpg

[fwdtamiya]

:( Well it seems like they're gonna look great!

[Corifto]

Well Alligator nose Vise Grips were the ticket.


https://imgur.com/EXyzfdpl.jpeg

Hoping to finish on my next day off.

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[Corifto]

So I finished the install....


http://i.imgur.com/qnZSfCOl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SskrDhOl.jpg

I love the look and the lights.


Some adjusting is still needed.

Here are the lids when down. Driver is good, passenger.....


http://i.imgur.com/0lfC4k4l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0XXxhKgl.jpg

I'm not sure quite yet how to adjust these, but you can see the issue where it appears the light isn't coming up all the way.

Driver
http://i.imgur.com/wMIMAUfl.jpg

Passenger
http://i.imgur.com/wPQBwPUl.jpg

I noticed the passenger moves up and down a fair amount when driving, the drivers side seems to be solid.

[revlimiter]

Looks fantastic. You'll get the adjustments figured out.

[oldgrayleather]

Congrats.. looks great Corey. Am sure you'll figure out the height issue. How's the beam pattern/ light output?

[Corifto]

It's been a bit, but I've done some stuff to prepare for MiataPalooza, last minute, of course.

So I've been boosted on borrowed time.

http://i.imgur.com/STH9GxQl.jpg
The factory radiator has been turning colors, and was a ticking time bomb. As some may remember, I picked up a CSF radiator and the FM shroud kit. They'd been sitting in my closet for at least 6 months. With MP coming up, it was time.
http://i.imgur.com/MSZhhzDl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Hjj1mFMl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Y7Ksa6bl.jpg



Week before MP, taking the car apart, no biggie.
http://i.imgur.com/wAiR0SFl.jpg


CSF with FM kit mounted. Looks so good.
http://i.imgur.com/TkxA0nil.jpg


Slight difference here.
http://i.imgur.com/uCeOViZl.jpg


These were the lovely hoses I had apparently been using.
http://i.imgur.com/7pDs7Ggl.jpg

These will do a little better.
http://i.imgur.com/jyAOI66l.jpg



Oooooohhhhhh........Ahhhhhhhhhhhh........
http://i.imgur.com/AYjxQQ5l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CSxfP2Nl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cwv0TSql.jpg

And of course we had to test the fans.......
https://i.imgur.com/4pCMrhW.gif


I have to give it to both CSF and Flyin' Miata. FM's kit was complete, and had great instructions. The CSF is just beautiful. The pairing is something I think would be hard to top.


Also. Turbos make jobs much harder. I had to take the turbo off the manifold to get one of the hoses off. It was such a pain. But so worth it.

[Corifto]

Been a long time since I've updated. But I'm alive.

Lobo currently is not. But hopefully will be next week.


About 4 months ago I broke up with my ex. Unfortunately I had to live with her for a little over 3 months due to the lease. I didn't think it took a toll on me but it definitely did. I became a recluse, and withdrew myself from nearly everyone and everything.

About a month ago, I was giving a girl I was dating (now my girlfriend) a ride for the first time in Lobo, and for the first time since I've owned it, it broke down. The alternator gave up. A good friend brought a spare battery, and I limped it to his house.


And there Lobo has sat since then. I was too busy with my move to even think about working on it.


But today I went and had the reunion, and removed the culprit.

http://i.imgur.com/V9KdllF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hOhUvu1.jpg

The culprit.
http://i.imgur.com/8VNDCHk.jpg

The alternator was dropped off at a shop to be rebuilt and will be picked up next week, and Lobo will be brought to its new home.

https://imgur.com/JijSYfm.jpg


I must give a very late but large thank you to Peter for this great housewarming gift. Last night was my first night staying in the new house, and it was on display.

https://imgur.com/MtagLr7.jpg


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[Paul B]

Sucks about the ex and the alternator. But stoked that you're back and you've got a new girl and car will be fixed!


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[revlimiter]

I've not seen an alternator with that much... patina? ever.

[Corifto]

I've not seen an alternator with that much... patina? ever.
I almost wanna say it's the one from the assembly line.

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[Hammerhead]

Good luck, Corey! On to the next stage of your life.

[oldgrayleather]

Great to see you *back* and can't wait for you and Lobo to take advantage of that garage!!

[TNRooster3]

Sorry you've had trouble, but glad things are turning around. Nice garage, but it looks "too" clean if a garage can be too clean? :whistle:

[Corifto]

Sorry you've had trouble, but glad things are turning around. Nice garage, but it looks "too" clean if a garage can be too clean? :whistle:
That was move in day. Its full of stuff on either side now lol

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[Corifto]

Thank you.

I really need to try to be more active.
So I picked up the alternator and was amazed that it was the same one dropped off the week prior.

http://i.imgur.com/5J7S8Bnl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vP8xaUal.jpg


I got Lobo home. And then the next day I noticed that my driveway had a leak spot I didn't remember being there.

So I looked under and noticed something pretty not great.

http://i.imgur.com/Ya9xHpcl.jpg

I'm missing a majority of my trans bolts and clearly leaking quite bad.

Slave shows bad leaking as well.
http://i.imgur.com/54kAmbHl.jpg


So this is where Lobo sits.
http://i.imgur.com/WFwYw1kl.jpg


I've pulled out the driveshaft and exhaust. At this point it's just removing the rest of the trans bolts, the starter, slave, and PPF bolts and dropping it. I've just been busy doing other stuff.


I'm assuming when we did the clutch job, we forgot to tighten the trans since we did clutch/exhaust/oil drain/turbo/diff all in one day. And I think the vibration caused the rear main to go, and maybe my trans seal too. I won't know until I actually pull it.


But before I work on it some more I want an organized garage. So I bought some shelves.


Before:(Note I had already built and filled two smaller shelves at this point.)
http://i.imgur.com/XHKF56ql.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/149ue9Wl.jpg


Currently: (Only built the shelves, haven't organized.)
http://i.imgur.com/kXTSZ7ml.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wLT5nUFl.jpg

The two are 48"wX48"hX18"d and the three are 77"hX48"wX24"D. Maybe overkill but I will love it when everything is off the floor and organized.

[TNRooster3]

Looking good. I do need some of those to. Got too much stuff laying around and what overkill, a man cannot have too many workshelves! :P

[oldgrayleather]

Ok. Starting to take advantage of the garage? Check. Now what's the ETA on getting Lobo back up and running?

[Corifto]

Ok. Starting to take advantage of the garage? Check. Now what's the ETA on getting Lobo back up and running?Idk honestly. I've been lacking the motivation to work on it. Hopefully soonish.

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[Hammerhead]

Idk honestly. I've been lacking the motivation to work on it. Hopefully soonish.

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I feel this sentiment.

[TNRooster3]

Been there to, with the health problems lately, but feeling better and will start back on it. I still need that 3rd brake light back- Hint Hint! :blaugh2:

Idk honestly. I've been lacking the motivation to work on it. Hopefully soonish.

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[Corifto]

So. After a wonderful trip to MRLS, and driving Bucky 2500 miles, I found motiviation to work on Lobo. It's been on jacks for over 3 months.


So I got to work and pulled the trans, clutch, and flywheel last night.

It's not pretty. NSFW ahead.

It's pretty ugly. But we're just getting started.

https://i.imgur.com/x0a9NMVl.jpg


Here we have a hole, the size of a pencil eraser, that goes straight through.
https://i.imgur.com/fZbx2F1l.jpg


And what looks like stress fractures all over the housing mounting surface.
https://i.imgur.com/GlndPGZl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MFAJwvvl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TBrMNHjl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jHW7rqHl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZH5GjgEl.jpg


Oil and grease coating the interior of the bell housing, the starter, and the throwout bearing.

https://i.imgur.com/rw3xUZHl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NaSww9Sl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KvE37j9l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XY45MIZl.jpg


The rear main
https://i.imgur.com/21TCKWPl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KAjCWCSl.jpg

And a leaky CAS to top it off.
https://i.imgur.com/yqHWxZPl.jpg

[Agent☣Orange]

It’s Sunday night. You guys aren’t watching football or America’s Got No Talent?

[TNRooster3]

It’s Sunday night. You guys aren’t watching football or America’s Got No Talent?

Football,? We Don't need No Stinking Football! We have Miati! :blaugh2:

[oldgrayleather]

Good to see that MRLS and time with Bucky/ Sharka was the inspiration you needed! Go the mighty Lobo!!

[Hammerhead]

Good to see that MRLS and time with Bucky/ Sharka was the inspiration you needed! Go the mighty Lobo!!

https://i.imgur.com/gs2ZRfo.jpg

[HarryB]

Corey, I think that the hole is supposed to be there in the first place. Not sure on the functionality, but all gb's I have seen have it.

[Corifto]

Yep. I have been informed of such.

I've pretty much decided I'm going to pull the motor and set it on a stand so I can go through everything.

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[Corifto]

After one round of degreasing and brushing.

https://i.imgur.com/smFxQiE.jpg

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[Corifto]

Decided I'm just gonna pull the motor and replace/clean a lot of things.


Slowly but surely removing stuff to get ready to pull.

https://i.imgur.com/0QqRRpWl.jpg

When you take the lower hose shower only to remember your CSF has a convenient drain plug.

https://i.imgur.com/9lzmJovl.jpg

And out...
https://i.imgur.com/ydHlp0ql.jpg

[revlimiter]

The only better shower than a coolant shower is a fuel shower.

I need to do some fuel filters soon. Ugh.

[Corifto]

Maybe I'll replace the fuel filter while I'm here.

[Corifto]

Alright. The other day I disconnected everything, and got the engine ready to pull. Just was waiting on a hoist.


I don't plan on taking this out again for a long time, so I didn't find it worth buying a hoist. So I had to wait for a friend to lend me one. I had at least 7 people willing to loan me theirs, but only one had means of delivering it to me. I also borrowed an engine stand from another friend. There's something to be said about great friends.


So as I awaited the hoist, I spent my day fishing with a friend from out of town.

https://i.imgur.com/3YFIcVLl.jpg

And then I got the magical text and headed to the garage to get things done.

All that had to be removed was the two motor mount nuts, and fuel lines. I had gotten everything else done ahead of time. It's pretty crazy how far I've come in the world of DIY mechanics. Sidenote: My grandpa passed when I was 14, just before he planned to start sharing all of his mechanic knowledge. I think he'd be proud of what I've been able to do in his absence.

https://i.imgur.com/JZ4E7ASl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Ehn21GXl.jpg


And here's where I will be spending a lot of time cleaning. (Probably going to roll it out on the driveway, cover electronics, and cover in degreaser and spray it down.

https://i.imgur.com/8DdzR0Cl.jpg

[Corifto]

As for some of the things that will be tackled....


Definitely Happening

OEM Rear Main Assembly
949 QMax Reroute
Belts
Heater Hoses
Basically any plastic that's been on the car since factory
Shortening/moving feed line
Rerouting drain line
Welding AN fitting on second oil pan to replace the one that's tapped
CLEANING EVERYTHING



Maybe Doing

Powder Coating Capri Valve Cover
Installing Capri Valve Cover
Switch to COPS
Powdercoat various things
Finding/Fixing AC leak



I'm sure there's more but that's what I can think of at 4am.



Current routing of drain line and very limited clearance.

https://i.imgur.com/fUaTkTzl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/n39CSddl.jpg

[Phatmiata]

Looking good Corey!! That reminds me I need to fix the small leak in my CAS too.

[Hammerhead]

Looking good Corey!! That reminds me I need to fix the small leak in my CAS too.

Can you handle it, Buddy?..or do you need some help?

[Phatmiata]

hahaha very funny John :blaugh2: just need to get off my butt and order the seal and get to cleaning

[Corifto]

Thanks guys. Gonna be a lot of work and a lot of cleaning.

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[Corifto]

BRAKES, BRO

Just measured. I think they'd fit, except for my valve stem -_-


First packages have shown up.

Beautiful 949 QMAX reroute
https://i.imgur.com/jSP3ybrl.jpg

New belts, master and slave, and heater hoses from RockAuto
https://i.imgur.com/KHsWGU5l.jpg

Still lots of stuff to order, some from FlyinMiata, some from my local dealer, and some other stuff going on.


Dropped off a new oil pan to weld a bung, as well as my drain and feed lines for some modification to make things flow better.

[Corifto]

Got the urge to work on some disassembly at 3am.

Pulled both manifolds, alternator, starter, and mounts.

Intake

http://i.imgur.com/egWacIll.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r9Seqvll.jpg

Turbo

http://i.imgur.com/K9mZl50l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oRn5QK6l.jpg



And here's a good idea of the amount of gunk I get to clean.

http://i.imgur.com/41B74qJl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/B5BcFFul.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tvdAaixl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LqgHbgSl.jpg



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[Corifto]

Lobo came off jackstands and saw sunlight for the first time in at least 3 months.

https://i.imgur.com/LgTyJRbl.jpg

It was time to wash the bay.


https://i.imgur.com/ZH0TiVxl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/bYRPLvGl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/B4SED7Jl.jpg



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[HarryB]

Already looking good Corey! Cleaning up grime is one of the most rewarding jobs IMO.

[Corifto]

MS temperature reading is off the sender on the back of the head. Same with the gauge in the cluster. The "sender" on the thermostat housing on the 1.6 is just a switch for the fans.

Ahh ok. I always forget which one.


So I guess I had a leak from my front crank as well as my exhaust cam seal. Replaced all 3 with OEM seals, and also installed the 949 Qmax. A few steps closer to putting it back in.


https://i.imgur.com/c7uVLLjl.jpg


The beautiful 949 piece.

https://i.imgur.com/66u2GGbl.jpg

Amazing how it cleans up with some engine grease.

https://i.imgur.com/0k2DHkkl.jpg

[Paul B]

Nice work! You make me want to pull my motor.


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[Corifto]

So things have progressed but not finished yet unfortunately. Keep running into little problems.


Intake manifold assembled after powder.
https://i.imgur.com/N1U1L8Xl.jpg


Oil pan also coated with a material that's good for heat dissipation.
https://i.imgur.com/LmRNj9zl.jpg


Engine mostly back together.
https://i.imgur.com/l6LdzpIl.jpg

And one of the problems I've ran into.Tensioner lock bolt snapped off in the alternator.

https://i.imgur.com/OElEo5Dl.jpg

[HarryB]

Engine looks the part! What's that oil pan coating? Asking out of pure curiosity, as powder coating powders are typically polymer-based which is bad for heat dissipation

[Corifto]

Long overdue update.

I took the alternator to a local Miata shop, and they couldn't get it out so they just replaced the front housing.


We got the engine all buttoned up and mounted the transmission. I had to get a tap set because the bottom holes on the new oil pan were all gummed up.

http://i.imgur.com/TFjGQyAl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/53rH1p4l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PTfr5JDl.jpg

We were able to drop it in and get most of it bolted up and double checked our work. I also replaced the clutch master and slave since they both showed many signs of wear.


This is where we left off. I could do the rest alone.
http://i.imgur.com/T82z06hl.jpg


The next day I added the radiator and fans, filled all the fluids, and prepared to start it.

http://i.imgur.com/G7HBCjdl.jpg


I had it hooked to jumper cables and got ready to turn the key, and hooked up my laptop.

And then I heard a ridiculous buzzing noise and also saw fuel spraying.


https://youtu.be/11EphHn26tY

More to come.


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[TNRooster3]

Oh No. :shock:

[Phatmiata]

damn that sucks . :(

[MLambert19]

(Insert Eric Cartman with a stick in his hand) Bad injector, bad! Fuel is supposed to go in the motor, not on it!

Hopefully an easy fix...

-Matt

[MiataQuest]

Good thing you caught the fuel leak before you started it.
Last month I bought a fire extinguisher and I have a seat bracket on the way.

Do you have a fire extinguisher for your start-up?

[Corifto]

I do not have an extinguisher, but need to get one.

So to pick up where we left off.


I got in touch with Nigel from FlowForce and he sent me new o rings. I put the injectors in without lube so I will be redoing them. But I wanted to figure out the buzzing.


I had heard that low batteries act weird, so I bought a new battery from Mazda, and cleaned all of my engine grounds and modified the trunk negative cable since it was fraying.

I unplugged the Circuit Opening Relay and the injector harness and hooked my laptop up and turned the key.

No more buzzing and TunerStudio read the MS fine, and I was able to recalibrate my TPS.

But now I had an issue with my Coolant sensor. It was bouncing from 0 to 180.

https://youtu.be/7v7mRBOnqkY

So I left for the day. I came back and verified that all of my grounds were fine and thought maybe the sensor was bad.

Due to the clearance of the reroute block, and the sensor being blocked by my hose clamp, I needed to remove the clamp. Well it's tight back there. I couldn't get a socket back there and I only had a 6mm mini wrench. I loosened it as much as I could blindly for what felt like forever and gave up in search of a 6mm gear wrench.

After searching I found Craftsman had a 6 piece set for $29 locally. I went and saw it but as I was walking out saw a 20pc GearWrench set for $49, and I even found a $10 off $50 coupon. 20 gear wrenches for $43.


http://i.imgur.com/yVu2PORl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UBiaOBYl.jpg

So I went back home and lo and behold the 6 didn't fit in the space due to hitting the sensor.

During this time I had an epiphany. I had played with the wires of the sensor watching my laptop for any change and was baffled because nothing happened. And then it hit me. The temp sensor is a part of the injector harness. I plugged it in and it went to 72 degrees and held steady.

Now I had to deal with tightening the clamp.

So I tried to get a socket on the sensor just to turn it slightly. Well I did, but felt the sensor head start wiggling. But it moved. I got the gear wrench on it and then the clamp broke somehow.

I found the clamps Flyin Miata sent with their NB lower hose and put one on repositioned at a much better angle. I can now loosen it with a socket from the top if I move the coil pack.


http://i.imgur.com/rvx3m7sl.jpg

So finally I went to put the clip back on the sensor and I pulled it to make sure the sensor was clamped. And the internal part of the sensor came with it.

http://i.imgur.com/s3Io58Ml.jpg


Luckily I had an Oreilly nearby with a new one, so I went and grabbed it and installed it and then tightened everything back up.


All I had to do was button things up and start it. But then I hit another speed bump.




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[Hammerhead]

Don't leave us hanging?!!?

[MLambert19]

The suspense! This is good storytelling.

-Matt

[Corifto]

Well I had bought a brass 90 to use in my cold pipe so I could hook my IACV back up, and when I was installing it I needed it clocked a certain way. Well I went for an extra rotation and over tightened it. I couldn't get it out by myself using vice grips and channel locks. I tried for 20 minutes before giving up knowing I would only make it worse.

http://i.imgur.com/zgRy9GEl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sNKxf1Rl.jpg

So the next day I took it to a friend and with the two of us we were able to muscle it out, but it took some threads with it.

http://i.imgur.com/TKsMjVwl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9yX3PqCl.jpg

So now I'm going to get a pipe tap set from HF and hope that I can clean up/recut the threads enough to make it work. If not I'll drill and go up to 1/2.


And then once I replace the fuel o rings we should be ready.


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[oldgrayleather]

Fingers crossed my friend!!!!

[Corifto]

So more updates.


I started off the morning re-tapping the bung, and then putting the pipe back on, and then buttoning everything else up. I lubed the injector o rings and then got ready to fire. It cranked and cranked and wouldn't start. I had no more fuel leak and it sounded like it could be timing. I decided to replace spark plugs to be safe, and it still wouldn't start. I feared I would have to mess with timing. Until I had the odd idea to double check my firing order because it was also a possibility.

I'm an idiot. I had quickly googled for firing order and must have found a 1.8 diagram. Once I found the correct 1.6 diagram it started right up and idled fine. I waited for a while for the fans to kick on and tried to burp the system but the thermostat didn't seem to want to open. I was running short on time and decided to make the short drive to the new house.

https://i.imgur.com/VqnMJvvl.jpg

Finally complete and in the sun.
https://i.imgur.com/7Ki32a6l.jpg

On the road again...
https://i.imgur.com/R2tvxCkl.jpg

I took it easy on the drive but it felt great. Shifted smooth, heard my blow off a few times but kept it out of boost. And then my MS showed the temps rising. I turned the heat on and made sure my fans were on but it was still rising so I pulled into a lot and let it cool for a bit before resuming. As I continued I noticed my AFR gauge was showing super lean. I was worried and pulled over, checked all connections and everything seemed fine, so I limped it to where I had to go. It was nerve wracking. I had to take my 86 year old future grandfather in law to the doctor and couldn't be late. After his appointment (at which I was searching for all the various solutions) I decided to check the wideband wiring after the gauge wouldn't move at idle or with moderate throttle which was unusual.

Well, my wire seemed stuck and that's when I figured it out. My wideband wire had melted to the exhaust.
The AEM wire is like a million feet long, and I couldn't fit it inside the tombstone area, so I had run it to the engine bay. I guess it developed some slack and melted. Luckily it all comes out as one piece, and I will take it to a friend tomorrow to shorten it drastically. I will keep it all inside the car this time.


After the appointment, I still had to get it home. I drove very gingerly and very cautiously, and it made it. I hope the short drive with the car potentially running lean didn't do any damage.

But Lobo made it to the new home.
https://i.imgur.com/kNmrJC3l.jpg


Once it was home I jacked it up and removed the damaged wire. I'm lucky it's on the controller side rather than the sensor side if I do say so myself.
https://i.imgur.com/8qS3Nizl.jpg


But anyway, it seems like once I fix that I can continue working on the coolant, and hopefully Lobo will be healthy for a while.

[HarryB]

Great updates Corey, do not let small misfortunes turn you off

[Hammerhead]

At least yours is running. We're not quite there yet.

[Corifto]

So I took the harness to a friend to shorten significantly. You can see how short the harness is now, and how much excess wire is left. I'll be keeping the excess to use for a time when I switch to dash pods and need it longer again.

https://i.imgur.com/I689E9kl.jpg

I got home, plugged the new harness in, and to my dismay the problem persisted. So back to the drawing board. After a lot of thought and research, I believed I had shorted out the sensor itself and needed a new one. I ordered one on Amazon and thankfully it came earlier today. In order to swap them, I dropped my down pipe to gain access. When I did, a few droplets of fuel and a smell of rich gas greeted me. This was a huge relief. With the gauge reading so lean I was worried for the engine. But I think when the gauge shorted, Megasquirt was throwing fuel at it to correct the problem, actually running rich.

I swapped them out and sat for a minute before turning the key, hoping this was the time. The car started, and the gauge worked like a dream. For the first bit of idling, it was really rich, possibly due to the previous richness I mentioned earlier.

Now that I could actually see my AFR, I tackled the next problem, the air in the coolant system. I drained the fluids (was previously nothing but distilled water, and then raised the car and added a gallon of 50/50 and used distilled water for the rest.

https://i.imgur.com/fV72k7pl.jpg

Loving the Lisle funnel.
https://i.imgur.com/mLkWvGIl.jpg

All in all, the car idled for about half an hour, with at least 10 cycles of the fan. I never saw the level in the funnel drop significantly, but I did see some burping and kept adding a bit of coolant to the funnel. Positive signs are that I felt hot air blowing through the radiator and both hoses did get hot.


Allow me to say that I am more than impressed with my fan kit again. I set my fans to come on at 205 and shut off at 195. It would take a bit to build up to 205, but what had to be no more than two minutes to drop back down. It was astounding. After the round of cycles, I ran one more round setting the fans to come on at 210, and then shut the car off after the fans shut off. I let the car cool, lowered it, and let it run again while level, and everything seems great.


I didn't risk taking a drive just yet, but I do believe I once again have a well running Miata. And what's even better is that after running for 30 minutes straight, there was no smell of any various leaks, and not a single droplet of anything in sight. So I think I did a good job sealing everything up and putting the car back together. Can't wait to drive it again. And soon you guys will know why getting it running has been so stressful.

[HarryB]

Great news! Just one thing to keep in mind during tuning; pig rich, as unburnt gasoline rich, will actually read lean on the WBO; the sensor measures oxygen content, not fuel percentage. Rare, but can happen if you are quite off what's normal.

[oldgrayleather]

Man with a deadline is pulling out all stops. So impressed but hardly surprised!! Keep up the amazing work Corey!!

[Corifto]

Alright, it's about time I filled you in on the details.

I had a deadline to get this car running. A year ago, May 1st 2017 was the first day the Miata broke down on me. It was also one of the first dates with my girlfriend and the first and only time she'd been in the Miata. So I wanted to take her for a ride in it on the one year anniversary of that day. And I wanted the car to break down, but at my control. I'll explain in a minute.



Unfortunately, leading up to yesterday the car had been having issues. I took the car for a short drive the other day, and it was idling high, and then also began overheating, as my fans weren't coming on. They had been cycling fine during the drive until I was stopping for food. I got it home and figured I'd mess with it the next day. After jumping the pins at the diagnostic box a couple times, I figured it was a sticky relay. For the high idle I checked my IACV for a vacuum leak. I plugged the hole and the idle dropped a bit so I am confident I have a sticky valve. I also replaced the IACV hose. The original ripped and I was using a very badly bent straight piece of hose. So I went to the backroom of the local Advanced and found a couple hoses I thought could fit or be modified.

The not so great hose (Looks worse in real life.

https://i.imgur.com/A2PGbcVl.jpg

The options.

https://i.imgur.com/BYDZ95hl.jpg

And then the final piece. Cut it down slightly to fit. Basically perfect.
https://i.imgur.com/TMOnAbAl.jpg

When I plugged the hole I also heard a vacuum leak from the removed Air Valve on the 1.6 manifold. I had used a 3d Printed piece that warped.

If you look close you can see the o ring peeking out in two spots.
https://i.imgur.com/YcUb3b8l.jpg

For a temp fix I removed it and coated it with Mazda Gray silicone, which is sensor safe and tightened it down, leaving it to dry overnight.


The next day I located a factory air valve and was going to install it and cap the lines to be safe, but the plate was on there good with the sealant, so I figured it was good enough to make the single drive I needed it to.


So nearing the time I needed to leave, I applied the final touch.

https://i.imgur.com/k4sf7XGl.jpg

To be safe, I decided to let the car warm up and verify the idle was ok and check to make sure the fans were working. Well guess what, they weren't. But I'll save that for the next post. It was 30 minutes until I was leaving for our ride to the surprise breakdown proposal. I had the secret photographer, the limo, and a friend to take my car home all set. But my car was overheating. Find out what happened on the next post.

[Corifto]

I've made two posts at once, so check up if you think you're missing something.

So the fans weren't running and I was trying to fix it with no time to spare. I tried jumping the diagnostic box again but nothing. Just a click of a relay. I checked all the connections and wires for signs of problems and tried again. Nothing. The fan kit from FM has modified wiring, and uses a new relay as well as a circuit breaker that goes to the alternator itself.

After looking things over, I saw some corrosion on the posts and the rings were loose. I took them off and cleaned them with a brush and sander (after unhooking the battery of course) and then tightened it back up. I tried to jump the pins again, and nothing.

20 minutes til we leave, and I'm dirty and sweaty with non-working fans. I decided to put all of my eggs in one basket and hoped the breaker was the problem. I removed it from the equation and wired the relay straight to the alternator.

I hooked the battery back up, hoped to whatever may be out there, and jumped the pins again.

Nobody, and I mean nobody has ever been so relieved by the sound of two Spal fans coming to life. I made sure the car cycled once, and shut it down, closed the hood and jumped into the shower to prepare to ask the most important question of my life.


I was so unsure of the car, I brought the laptop and had her hold it so I could keep an eye on everything. It drove "great" considering the high idle, still around 1750-2000. And a little blip of the throttle made it jerk and caused the AFR to go wild, giving me a reason to pull over.


I asked her to come look and see the problem, and stepped back and took a knee. Ring in one hand and permanent marker in the other.

https://i.imgur.com/s4SIhfql.jpg

A few minutes of stalling later and she saw a limo roll up, which she didn't believe the first few times that it was for us. But it was.

https://i.imgur.com/xFuXnQel.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OAXEdhTl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gNpouy8l.jpg

All said and done, it all went off without a hitch. Miata made it home, I'm engaged, and I can breathe again.

Thank you everyone for sticking with me through this. Now to take the time with Lobo to make him much better.

[Phatmiata]

Wooooo woooooo. Congrats man!!!

[Greasemonkey2000]

Congrats to you both! :drinkto:

[RustRat]

Such a cool and unique idea, to have the Miata propose for you. Congrats!


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[Paul B]

Congrats! Awesome story.


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[HarryB]

Congrats Corey! Saw the pics on FB, but I LOVED the "behind the scenes".

[riefdaddy]

Congratulations! First on getting engaged and secondly on fixing the fans. Of course, the engagement is the most important. :)

[Martin]

Congrats to you two lovebirds!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Congrats man!!!

[Demon I Am]

Very good stuff! Congrats

[Corifto]

Haven't had time to do much but Lobo still starts up after we were gone for a month.

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[Phatmiata]

Post up some photos from your trip man

[Corifto]

Sooo...


Lobo has been in a sad state. I've always been told to keep windows down in a garage, and probably should've taken into account the fact that my garage is not fully enclosed. Recently we fully cleaned our garage and opened space up. Then I realized that not only was Lobo very dusty, but the battery was dead, and there was mold.

https://i.imgur.com/mgl9umIl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CEtyXJ8l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nQ7D9BOl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IY2G1g2l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2ULj4ICl.jpg

Thankfully the mold wasn't as bad as it could've been. I rolled the car out, got some N95 masks, and a mold removal spray and went to town today, and left the car out in the Florida sun all day with the windows down to air it and dry it out.


I got a new OEM battery under warranty, and replaced some vacuum line that popped off the last time I drove it. (The proposal on May 1st) I will be getting a few things in order and hopefully I will start driving it again soon.

[Phatmiata]

I just unplug my battery when my car is in the garage, got them to last a LONG time that way. I also use gel battery as well. The mold is sucky but fixable and from now keep some silica desiccant packs under your seats, and in the trunk, Florida Humidity can be a nightmare on cars if left unchecked. We need to hook up again man, I have not seen you in forever.

[Corifto]

https://i.imgur.com/bqf97bJl.jpg


Drove the car the other day for the first time in 6 months. Brought it all back. Took it to my friends shop; Manhammer Motorsports. He's going to hit it with a fine tooth comb and make sure everything is in order while also fixing or cleaning up a lot of little things.


Looking forward to getting back to regularly driving it.

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[Corifto]

Picked up this somewhat normally hard to find part.

https://i.imgur.com/t501q33l.jpg

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[Corifto]

https://i.imgur.com/STA1yFw.jpg

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[John J]

Looks like more projects! Enjoy

[NotableGuest]

https://i.imgur.com/bqf97bJl.jpg


Drove the car the other day for the first time in 6 months. Brought it all back. Took it to my friends shop; Manhammer Motorsports. He's going to hit it with a fine tooth comb and make sure everything is in order while also fixing or cleaning up a lot of little things.


Looking forward to getting back to regularly driving it.

Sent from my SM-N960U using TapatalkWhat steering wheel is that? I'm sorry if it's in your thread somewhere...

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[Corifto]

Momo Cavallino 3

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[Corifto]

Here we have "Lobo Returns", as dubbbed by Adam. Compared to the original first.

https://i.imgur.com/Fe7criel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tVhBZO6l.jpg
Adam added a second wolf to commemorate my wedding, and somehow made some improvements upon perfection with the new Gen3 abilities. Can't wait to install these behind my KG.