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finally got the dash instruments mounted in the dash. For mx5 instruments, I don't think they look too out of place....  also started to fit the tires onto the rims. just waiting for the valves now some DIY tire fitting  et voila......  |
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Last Edit: Jul 11, 2014 20:47:47 GMT by code109
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Jul 10, 2014 20:37:23 GMT
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Looking good man  The rocker cover issue is easily sorted. I chopped the top of the cam cover which instantly made my engine look like this :  I wish haha On another note, what inserts did you use in your front struts? I need to sort mine out as you get sea sick in it at the moment and following friends think I'm about to take the chrome off the door handles!! James |
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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Jul 10, 2014 21:12:32 GMT
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That engine is practically porn!!!!
The shocks are just SPAX adjustable shocks for a hillman hunter (non estate)
They do front inserts, and rear replacements.... I just Google'd it bud
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Last Edit: Jul 11, 2014 20:43:22 GMT by code109
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Jul 11, 2014 20:41:22 GMT
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Fitted shorter springs on the front today, they're now only 6" long Haha but I've screwed the spring seats back up to their highest setting for now until I get the wheels on...
Tomorrow I'm hoping to skim the disk brakes down, and drill the new wheel stud holes for the rims I have
possibly get the prop shaft done too. Will post pics soon
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Last Edit: Jul 11, 2014 23:56:11 GMT by code109
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Jul 11, 2014 23:58:51 GMT
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as for normad; I did buy a full set of sierra lowering spring, front and rear. I still have them as I used the rally design approach instead. I'll check what lowering they are, but you can have them for cheap if you like? Still boxed, and I won't ever use them Check your PMs  |
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Jul 12, 2014 21:10:06 GMT
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the new pump arrived, its up to 200bhp so should cope with the mx5s 140.....  mounted the fuel pump, waiting for the fuel lines now...  Loving the build so far, I'm fitting the same engine in my 78' Celica and have been looking at fuel systems swirl pots etc, I'm pretty sure this is a low pressure pump, used to feed carbs or a swirl pot. You then need a Bosch 044 or equivalent provide the flow and psi needed to run fuel injection, Hope I'm wrong, but it worth a check |
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Jul 13, 2014 12:48:08 GMT
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I realised that the other day! haha
ive got a swirl pot and hp pump on order now. this car is getting expensive!!!
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Jul 13, 2014 13:07:39 GMT
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drilled the new wheel stud holes in the front hubs and got the front wheels mounted. also lowered the front end to its lowest setting, still not quite slammed, but it will do for now.... stance atm...   the preverbial wheel arch tire gap photo...  the wheels themselves...  get the rear wheels on this week and hopefully plumb the swirl pot in.... just waiting to sell the fiesta now so i can finish the engine plumbing n wiring then it'll be ready to move!!! |
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Last Edit: Jul 13, 2014 13:17:13 GMT by code109
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Jul 20, 2014 12:44:57 GMT
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latest update... ive started wiring up the dash board instruments, lowered the back end a bit, still needs lowering blocks though, and got some spacesr for the wheels. also bought myself a couple of presents haha   the dash board wiring so far, the instruments now light up please excuse the crappy white plasticeeee bits, they were the easiest way to hold the bulbs in place securely!  hopefully get the swirl pot nn fuel pump plumbed in soon. still trying to sell the fiesta ha |
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Last Edit: Jul 23, 2014 21:58:08 GMT by code109
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Jul 21, 2014 23:55:38 GMT
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spent the day cleaning up the interior trim... didn't come out too bad really I think   still trying to find the best way to lower the back end atm. will keep updated on how that goes |
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Last Edit: Jul 21, 2014 23:56:07 GMT by code109
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Jul 23, 2014 21:55:51 GMT
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One leaf less, and some fettling on my works 5 ton press later and I've actually managed to get the rear leaf springs where I want them! no lowering blocks needed, and still quite firm in the rear end bounce department I've now got the rear dropped 4" and level with the front, and spaced the front wheels out 10mm. Once I've removed the rear hubs (bloody nightmare to do btw) and drilled the new wheel stud holes, ill put the wheels on and get a pic up |
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Jul 23, 2014 21:58:49 GMT
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great stuff! keep at it!
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Aug 25, 2014 15:42:38 GMT
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Been working on the dash board... It's all wired up now, and ready to be inserted back into the car! the main two dials light up, I'll get round to the other gauges later when I have more time. The fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, and water temperature gauge were cut from the mx5 dash and mounted on a piece of wood which I shaped to try and look half decent the 3 gauges secured to the wood  I also fitted some switches for the ignition, fuel pumps, and an ignition light. The ignition light is the old hazard warning light... I'm fitting a push start button where the choke cable pull was...  And the dash as it is.....  I have also had a few things arrive in the post this week!!!  mainly a load of different parts from different places to make the exhaust system up, stainless pipes, stainless silencer (not too silenceeeey of coarse haha), clamps, hangers, flexible pipes, etc... AND a high pressure fuel pump, swirl pot, and yet more braided fuel lines..... so there should be some progress happening very soon |
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Last Edit: Sept 5, 2014 13:13:16 GMT by code109
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Aug 26, 2014 17:49:22 GMT
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Looking good man, I'm fairly jealous of your dash! Turbo bits are accumulating for mine though, i really need to update the build thread James |
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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Aug 26, 2014 20:36:00 GMT
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Ooooh you slaaaaaag!!!  ha at least your car runs James Hahaha mine has a nice dash but doesn't move yet I've plumed in the swirl pot and pumps now, but sadly after all the cursing and stainless braid stabbed fingers, it was quite dark! So I'll get pics up this weekend |
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Sept 2, 2014 18:21:56 GMT
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finally got the swirl pot plumbed in!!!!!! theres a lot of pipe lines in the boot! ha but I have a plan and a half to hide them.... but all in good time the high pressure fuel pump...  all the fuel lines and pumps and stuff.....  the engine bay is slowly coming together too! just have to get on with the radiator really..... then its wiring a sneaky look under the skirt ...  hope people enjoy the build so far.... get more pics up soon |
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Sept 2, 2014 19:53:40 GMT
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Really enjoying this build thread. Car is looking smashing, glad you've gone with man size tyre's and not rubber bands.
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Sept 2, 2014 20:27:20 GMT
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Haha thanks dude yeah ironically enough, "rubber band" tires don't have enough stretch for my desires! Ha |
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Looking good mate, that engine looks lov-er-ly!
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thanks Been cutting exhaust pipe the last few days, there was a lot of trigonomatry and pythag (spelt right?) and headaches going on when i realised, if i hold the piece of pipe and draw where to cut with a sharpie, its just as good and a lot easier! Haha get it finished then post pics, also have a radiator fan coming this week thanks to all that have taken the time to read my all but professional thread ha |
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Last Edit: Oct 25, 2014 12:12:05 GMT by code109
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mainly a load of different parts from different places to make the exhaust system up, stainless pipes, stainless silencer (not too silenceeeey of coarse haha), clamps, hangers, flexible pipes, etc...
ha