Exocet #167 Tacoma, Wa build.

[crxracer98328]

They are 15x8.25 ET0 with 205/50s with no spacers.

[steadfast]

I am up in Tacoma a lot for work. Perhaps I'll pester you for a ride when you're done!

[crxracer98328]

Sounds good. Hoping to finish it by summer! Funds depending of course.

[crxracer98328]

Just a quick update. I haven't done Anything too wild that hasn't been covered before.

Got the Nb radiator installed after fabricating some brackets.


Hood modifications for the intake manifold








I plan on getting started on the fuel system and sending my wiring off to get custom made in the next couple weeks.

[crxracer98328]

Been working a lot of overtime to purchase the remainder of things I need to finish the build including a AEM EMS V2. So I haven't been able to do much. I decided to to the wiring myself to save some cash and put that money towards the AEM EMS. I was able to get the headlights installed and do a little fabricating of the coolant tubes.




The factory J-series engine has a coolant manifold at the rear of the engine that has the coolant temp sensor and thermostat. The problem is thar the motor wasn't designed to be rear wheel drive so you would need to run coolant hoses from the Rear of the engine to the radiator up front. I saw a s2000 build where the guy ran the tubing under the intake manifold and out the front of the engine. That's what I decide to do. I'll use an inline thermostat and delete all the extra heater hose/coolant lines.

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I also started the wiring which is kind of a pain in the ass. I am removing all the engine wiring out of the Miata harness minus the temp sensor, oil pressure, and fans. The j32 harness is pretty simple and only contains the connectors for the engine and transmission. I have spoke to someone on a j series group who was kind enough to share his notes with me for building the harness for the AEM EMS.

[crxracer98328]

So it's been a while since I did an update. The car is complete and ready to go. As far as registration goes for WA, it is very simple.
Just bring in your certificate of origin, receipts for taxes paid, vehicle weight, and pay sales tax.

The competed car came in a 1600lbs which is pretty good. Below is a couple links and pictures.

First drive:

[crxracer98328]

So it's been a while since I did an update. The car is complete and ready to go. As far as registration goes for WA, it is very simple.
Just bring in your certificate of origin, receipts for taxes paid, vehicle weight, and pay sales tax.

The competed car came in a 1600lbs which is pretty good. Below is a couple links and pictures.

First drive:

[zeitgeist]

Looks really good. How do you like the electronic dash? Any details on the connections for it and price etc..? Is it hooked to the ECU or individual sensors?

[crxracer98328]

I really like the dash. This particular model was recommended to be by S3 performance in Australia. I purchased my tail lights from the and was impressed with the quality and speed of shipping. The display uses its own sensors, but is very easy to setup. It will take the fuel sender signal that goes to the dash.

[zeitgeist]

What is a rough price range for it with shipping?

[crxracer98328]

$220 shipped

[zeitgeist]

Wow that is pretty reasonable.

[golden86]

I plan to do this same swap and I have a question about the steering shaft clearance. I currently have very little (1/16") clearance on my 1.8 with a header. How close is this setup, did you need to modify the steering at all?

[gwnwar]

golden86.. A little shade tree you could shim the firewall mount for the steering to kick the lower part of the shaft out some..
The U joint should still work ok.Might have to pull lower shaft out a little..

[crxracer98328]

I have zero fabrication experience and was able to easily clear the steering shaft and starter. I used stock j manifolds
Too. If you get the mini tec manifold it would be easier.