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    Yes it can be done as this was done to my 91 by a...

    Yes it can be done as this was done to my 91 by a previous owner. Can't help with the process but like the poster about said, a Google search should throw out the procedures !
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    I have experience only with the rear front PPF...

    I have experience only with the rear front PPF bolt. It actually fell out while I was driving on the freeway one day! The nut can be punched out and no, it is not threaded into the PPF. Do note this...
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    Re-did the insulation on my coolant reroute and...

    Re-did the insulation on my coolant reroute and A/C piping using an aluminized foam-tubed hollow pipe bought from a discount store. Looks way better than the exhaust header wrap I was using:...
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    Thanks all, this is the cumulative effect of 3...

    Thanks all, this is the cumulative effect of 3 yrs of ownership! :D

    @morr - I was considering doing a wire tuck but it is too much effort and beyond my skills plus it will be tricky to do...
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    Took out my tired, worn out Maxim Works header...

    Took out my tired, worn out Maxim Works header that had badly oxidized and pitted surface due to exhaust wrapping applied by previous owner. This resulted in some pre-mature cracks which I am going...
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    Sticky: Finally got a shot of my Larini:...

    Finally got a shot of my Larini:
    http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424925_326345214082753_100001218329051_965369_401097723_n.jpg

    Also picture of the OBX I just installed earlier....
  7. Thread: Killing rattles

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    I use aircon piping self-adhesive insulation...

    I use aircon piping self-adhesive insulation tapes and closed cell foam pads, PU and even PE foams shoved at problem areas just to absorb vibration and even change the resonance frequency. Seems to...
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    A short clip of my engine running with the Jenvey...

    A short clip of my engine running with the Jenvey ITB system:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=n8iIgao0PsI
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    ^^I got mine used from Yahoo! Japan Auction. They...

    ^^I got mine used from Yahoo! Japan Auction. They pop up once in a while :)

    Superior light throw compared to my OEM Koitos that had removable H4 bulbs but still sucked pretty badly when driving at...
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    Sticky: ^^Whoa, is that so? Wrong thread likely since...

    ^^Whoa, is that so? Wrong thread likely since this is on aftermarket exhaust :)

    I do have a brand new OBX header sitting around till I find time to install it. Replacing my Maxim Works one while I...
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    Short clip showing the Jenvey ITB in action: ...

    Short clip showing the Jenvey ITB in action:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8eSwD8tF_QQ


    How the engine bay currently looks:...
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    Successfully re-installed my Carbing STB over the...

    Successfully re-installed my Carbing STB over the Jenvey ITB :D

    Now trying to figure out how best to run my oil catch can since on the intake side of the valve cover, the PCV valve is no longer...
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    Is it that bad DD an ITB car? So far no...

    Is it that bad DD an ITB car? So far no complaints from me :P

    The Rigid Collars can be bought online from rhdjapan, nengun or even from Yahoo! Japan Auction. I got mine from a local dealer where I...
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    The Rigid Collars helped in stiffening up my 20yr...

    The Rigid Collars helped in stiffening up my 20yr old chassis with minimal weight penalty and they are relatively inexpensive but are a pain to install without a car lift.

    I don't think it is...
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    My current dyno chart after tuning with the...

    My current dyno chart after tuning with the Jenvey ITBs in place:
    http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426652_315338815183393_100001218329051_938071_20416227_n.jpg

    A bit disappointed in...
  16. Sticky: My Capri cover that I bought State side. Going in...

    My Capri cover that I bought State side. Going in once my ITB install is settled (suffering from air leaks around the various metal-metal contact areas):
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  17. Thread: Project: Pandora

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    ^^Nice seat. Was also considering this but was...

    ^^Nice seat. Was also considering this but was concerned about entry/egress due to the high sides and I am not a fan of leather for the backrest and bottom pad.
  18. Thread: Hi from Singapore!

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    Thanks! The headlights I find have better light...

    Thanks! The headlights I find have better light throw and output compared to my stock Koito units. The mirrors look cool but frankly the view they give sucks! Lots of blind spots espy on the...
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    ^^the OBX I just bought and yet to swap it in :)...

    ^^the OBX I just bought and yet to swap it in :) reason for purchase is so I can see if I can restore the shine on my Maxim header which has a badly tarnished surface since I got it 2nd hand and was...
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    Finally figured out how to attach actual-sized...

    Finally figured out how to attach actual-sized photos :P


    The Jenvey kit out of the box:...
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    Spoon Rigid Collars:...

    Spoon Rigid Collars:
    http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299416_10150362285975850_568300849_9939079_7708184 _n.jpg

    Some photos showing where the collars attach to between the subframe...
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    Had lots of photos taken over the 2 yrs I have...

    Had lots of photos taken over the 2 yrs I have owned my Miata but lost all of them when my NAS was hit during a lightning storm and my HDDs were burnt through the LAN cable duh...

    Will be slowly...
  23. Thread: Hi from Singapore!

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    Thanks for the warm welcome! The Miata is getting...

    Thanks for the warm welcome! The Miata is getting rare over here due to the strict vehicular regulations in place and high price for such cars. Also due to the limited amount of land available, there...
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    Thanks! Taken me 2 plus years to get to this...

    Thanks! Taken me 2 plus years to get to this stage. Just waiting for my tuning date so I can finally enjoy the awesomeness of ITB :)
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    Thanks! :) My build thread is here...

    Thanks! :)

    My build thread is here http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?1226-Summer-a-1991-Blazing-Orange-NA

    Running Jenvey and Hydra 2.5. Still yet to tune though due to the festive Chinese...
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