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Post by montgom on Jan 13, 2015 20:56:32 GMT
Nice work!
Robert
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 14, 2015 2:21:21 GMT
Where did you get your tires and wheels from? I am thinking or ordering the same thing for mine. The Traklite Holeshots came from an eBay seller. I contacted them to see if they had the black holeshots in stock. They said no, but the black chrome were available at the same price. So I went with those. They drop shipped from Traklite so I would say find the best price and see if they have the black chrome. The tires are Nitto NT01s from Discount Tire Direct. I got them on Cyber Monday for a really good price with free shipping. I would shop around. |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 14, 2015 22:10:27 GMT
The radiator is installed.  I screwed up and mounted the upper mounts too low by ~1". Oops. I made a new side bracket out of some 1/8"x 1-1/2" aluminum strap. So it all worked out ok.  Its super solid. The Mishimoto performance series radiator with the Mishimoto fan shroud just barely clears the sway bay.  So that's all good. |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 14, 2015 22:14:52 GMT
The Mishimoto silicone radiator hoses seem to be a bit long.  I trimmed ~1-1/2" off each ends and now it fits.  Same with the lower hose.  A bit of a trim and it now fits perfectly.  There sure is a lot of room in the engine bay where the AC and PS used to be. I bet a turbo would fill that space nicely. |
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Post by montgom on Jan 15, 2015 19:09:01 GMT
Get the turbo!
Robert
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Post by steadfast on Jan 15, 2015 19:11:27 GMT
Yup, get the turbo.
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 15, 2015 21:49:22 GMT
I finally got the pedal supports and steering column cleaned up and painted. I installed them in the car but the instructions from Exomotive say to put a spacer "Between the throttle pedal assembly and the firewall. There is a hole in the firewall." But there is no hole in the firewall in my frame. Can anybody help me with some pictures? The gas pedal seems very floppy as it is now. |
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Post by lhintze on Jan 15, 2015 23:29:47 GMT
I had to drill a hole in my firewall, I read the instructions and saw the same thing you did, I'll get a pic tonight for you... Not sure if it's in the right spot but it worked for me:   |
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 16, 2015 0:21:40 GMT
That is exactly where i thought it should go but it was a bit tight and at an angle. I guess I will just go for it.  |
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Post by lhintze on Jan 16, 2015 1:04:01 GMT
Mine was tight too, put a ratchet strap on the pedal and pull it away from the firewall.
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Post by ImprobableConstruct on Jan 16, 2015 1:32:06 GMT
I am not sure if this will work or not but I picked up a Land Rover Discovery Charcoal Canister part number PHB102320.  It probably can not stay where it is currently mounted but I will not know for sure until I get the body work. |
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Post by ashneyder on Jan 16, 2015 1:36:45 GMT
That is a one pristine tank
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Post by einy on Jan 16, 2015 12:50:48 GMT
OK ... stupid questions alert. Is the mini charcoal canister supposed to 'catch the fumes' when tank gets hot and needs to vent, so it does not stink up your garage? I'm assuming that is the intended purpose. If so, when will it vent those accumulated fumes, as I'm assuming is has to sooner or later. I think the OEM solution is to use a 'timed venting' process to point the accumulated fumes to the engine, although that particular system was pre-removed from my NA before I got it.
I realize my NA fuel system is different vs. what is shown here, but trying to figure out what to do on my side before my frame is ready. A 'gas fumey' garage is what I'm trying to avoid.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by lhintze on Jan 16, 2015 13:01:07 GMT
Is there a reason why the gas filter is one filtering one line coming from the pump, instead of having it after the T? Mine is the same way and I can't figure out why its this way. I don't think the right fittings are included to put it after the T. I might have to give Kevin a call...
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Post by greg on Jan 16, 2015 13:16:34 GMT
OK ... stupid questions alert. Is the mini charcoal canister supposed to 'catch the fumes' when tank gets hot and needs to vent, so it does not stink up your garage? I'm assuming that is the intended purpose. If so, when will it vent those accumulated fumes, as I'm assuming is has to sooner or later. I think the OEM solution is to use a 'timed venting' process to point the accumulated fumes to the engine, although that particular system was pre-removed from my NA before I got it. I realize my NA fuel system is different vs. what is shown here, but trying to figure out what to do on my side before my frame is ready. A 'gas fumey' garage is what I'm trying to avoid. Thanks in advance! I have a 2000 miata donor which has a pressure sensor on the tank and in the engine bay. I was planning on keeping this and coding the hydra (or MegaSquirt, haven't decided which yet) to operate the purge system using the stock pressure sensors. All smaller canister like this will fill up fast and require more purging, but (in my head) the system will work like stock. |
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