Custom ordered from http://trackspeedengineering.com/pro...k5ovbboap4ufl0 Probably a bit much. I would do a slightly narrower core if I had to do it over.
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Custom ordered from http://trackspeedengineering.com/pro...k5ovbboap4ufl0 Probably a bit much. I would do a slightly narrower core if I had to do it over.
OMG. "Mental" is so appropriate as I do need some kind of meds as I can't stop wondering and drooling at the same time. My wife says I became autistic and schizo at the same time when I found this thread lol. Keep on my friend. May be Mazda can learn a thing or two.
Wow! It's been a long time since I checked in on this thread. This car is so pretty yet evil at the same time!
Redoing the engine harness for MS3Pro
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I decided to make an intermediate harness to go between the ECU and the engine. I will make all the final connections at the end of the PPF. This gives me 5 smaller harnesses to make later on. Figured it would be easier to repair and make changes to down the road. Also puts the bending and moving in the harness over a nice large section vs a hinge the way I had it before.
I love this logic. Contingency planning is underrated.
Modified heater core to use AN fittings since AN fittings are way cooler than whatever Mazda would do.
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And now I know why Mazda did not use AN fittings. What a PITA. Many aluminum tubes were sacrificed to do this. Not sure it won't leak. I will fill the system with water and use a pressure tester before putting any anti-freeze in it. Probably use some stop leak in it too.
Added one of these.
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Bring on the corn power!
Engine and transmission are back in. Upgraded to a 6 speed since we knew we would break the 5 even before the corn power. Thanks again to Emilio for donating one of the used race spares to the cause. More wiring to come soon.
The corn sensor works. 8% ethanol at 78°F. Some update pictures.
I can't paint. Serves it's purpose.
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Is it properly or overly constrained?
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Cheap bastard only bought black wire. I have a couple of wiring problems to sort out before it runs again.
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Made a small change.
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Been driving and troubleshooting it. Getting ready to tune it in a couple of weeks. If nothing else breaks...
Outstanding!
Parked it for a while after MRLS. Cancelled the insurance. Cancelled the registration. Let it sit.
Bought some parts while it was sitting. Sold some parts. Trying to decide where to go with it from here. In the meantime, here are the changes.
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Ditched the FAB9 COP kit in favor of a Toyota setup. We have not been able to tune it since it would not run above about 4k RPM. Also blocked off the boost control. Will just run all the boost for now and come back to it after we figure out why it does not run right.
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Changed the catch can for the one from Canton Racing. The one I was using was going to go in front of the radiator but there is now a big honking FMIC there. It did not really fit in the engine bay.
Oh yeah, I sold the RS Actives and put the Jet Streams in. Well, I have put one in. Will do the other next week.
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Never give up.
Never give up.
Never EVER give up!!! :slayer:
Just read thru the build, mental is absolutely correct! Such fantastic work Jon! :bow: So many ideas i like and might borrow a few....
Everything about this one is so right, every part is well chosen, and together it's a perfect roadster. Envious!
Not giving up on it, it just is not high up on the priority list. Every time we take it to the dyno, it is last on and with little time to work on it. I was paying more than $1000 per year for a car that gets driven 500 miles. It just did not make sense to keep doing that. And our local dyno closed so now it has to be towed out. I think we will get back to it pretty soon. We have some new bits that need to be tested on a boosted car.