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Kia diff is 4.77 which means it comes out the corners like a scolded cat but loses a bit on the top end perfect for me as its a hillclimb car.
If its a pre 94 i reckon you are ok, if the white stickers is still in the door jamb you can use that to decipher what you have If not it might be a case of google is your friend.
1600 normally came with a VLSD which generally fails and then becomes an open diff,basically there is a ring in the diff that falls apart changing it from a slip to an open diff( i have a functioning one you can have if you really want it) but you might have got lucky and have got a torsen equipped car, just google mx5 diff spotters guide and that will give you an idea.if you are changing out from a 1600 to a torsen you might need new prop and drive shafts.
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I have a set of 115 cams you can have for the postage by the way......as i am running HKS cams in mine.......and throttle bodies.....and a kia sportage diff......and a megasquirt........and a crapengineering tubular subframe.........did i mention i have been bitten by the 5 bug quite badly?
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Fellow 5er here good car to start with... If you are going to change out the clutch a good mod is to get an 1800 clutch and flywheel,get the flywheel lightened and balanced,it has bigger surface area so should take the turbo power easily enough unless you are going really stupid with power. You can get bigger brakes cheaply by swapping out the carriers and disks off an 1800 (re use 1600 calipers) i run these on my car and have never run out of brakes. As mark says the TRL bars are good and don't intrude into the cabin so you can get the seat back unlike some bars. There are some good write ups on Mx5 nuts about what you can and cant take off to get down to fighting weight. As its a later car one thing you might want to check is what BHP model you have, if its the 90 hp one the engine is a bit different internally so it might need cams from an earlier 115hp car before you inflict a turbo on it.
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Apr 20, 2015 19:46:01 GMT
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Martin
Can you drop me a picture just want to make sure its a similar one
Steve
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Apr 20, 2015 19:39:27 GMT
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Lots of the Northants MX5 boys swear by Paul at Panelcraft which i think is in Sharnbrook 07967 598595
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Apr 13, 2015 19:05:46 GMT
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i have lost the code for my 99 Jeep does anyone have a code generator or a link to a download?
Regards
Steve
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Mar 28, 2015 21:56:20 GMT
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Doesnt have dizzy.
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Mar 27, 2015 15:55:49 GMT
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It would be rude not to can you send me a pm hwo you want paying?
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Mar 23, 2015 20:09:10 GMT
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As Taurus says the common problem is the green temp sensor at the back of the block. It fails and the engine thinks its cold, it is a bit of a swine to replace.
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Agreed i use there FB page now.
If you have FB there are a lot of buy and sell pages for mx bits.
Should get a nice set for that sort of money.
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Drop a post on Mx5 Nutz
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Mar 13, 2015 12:46:18 GMT
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Try Jass Performance he does the blanking plates for door pulls, good work by the way.
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I know this is not the RR way but...........
I went to change the oil on my 99 cherokee yesterday and the sump plug and nut snapped right out the pan leaving a big hole so new pan needed, at the moment i have no time to fix this as I am working in London.
I will supply all the bits new pan, gaskets etc just need someone to change it out for cold hard CASH.
Car is on my concrete drive in Daventry, garage full of tools nearby if needed.
PM if interested....need this done ASAP.
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I know this is not the RR way but...........
I went to change the oil on my 99 cherokee yesterday and the sump plug and nut snapped right out the pan leaving a big hole so new pan needed, at the moment i have no time to fix this as I am working in London.
I will supply all the bits new pan, gaskets etc just need someone to change it out for cold hard CASH.
Car is on my concrete drive in Daventry, garage full of tools nearby if needed.
PM if interested....need this done ASAP.
Steve.
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Feb 27, 2015 23:41:41 GMT
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Thanks for all the replies i now have an idea of what to buy.
So by prep i guess you mean making a decent key by using something like 70 grit ?
As i am joing two very thin panels what do i use to bridge the gap between the 2 ?
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Feb 24, 2015 20:43:11 GMT
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I have an aftermarket Garage Vary GRP bumper for my MX5 the only problem is the bottom is a bit roached, so i would like to cut the bottom off a spare standard PU bumper and Gv lip and mate the 2..
So can anyone give me some advice on how to do this and what to use?
Cheers
Steve
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Feb 21, 2015 14:40:12 GMT
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Feb 21, 2015 14:06:12 GMT
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Jan 28, 2015 21:09:13 GMT
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Oh yes bookmarked, i have one of Claire's frames in my MX5 hillclimber, its a work of art and about a 3rd of the price of the Flying Miata one,and she has some great stories about her drag racing exploits.
Pitcrew conversion is a bit marmite.....but i like marmite, and that pic of Painter Dave's car is awesome,saw it at Japfest that paint is absolutely flawless.
Is there going to clearance issue trying to feed air into the top of the engine, as i know its tight between the bonnet and the top of the engine? These engine can take some big power, Claire reckons they can take 400hp on standard internals.
Anyhow good luck with the build and put up plenty of pics as i will be going down the v6 route next year and some "how to" posts would be good.
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