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Mx5markey
03-09-15, 09:48
Started the build thread in the Members cars section, ill continue here!
http://www.driftireland.ie/forum/showthread.php/45221-Mk1-mx5-build

Kruizer
03-09-15, 09:51
Easier to just move the thread, ask an admin or moderator.

Mx5markey
03-09-15, 10:07
Sweet, thanks!

Mx5markey
06-09-15, 09:50
4944

4945

Boosting wastegate the the mo. 7psi from 3.5k rpm to the red line. Working through the kinks before going to 14psi, like leaking oil and intercooler piping blowing etc. Still, in love with it. Pulls like a train. Choochoos.
Bonnet doesnt close because of piping. Thats only minor though. oil restrictor on the way.

New problem formed last night. All was going well until I started it and it spluttered/misfired and died. I can start it and drive it as long as i dont let it idle. misfires when cruising too. But totally fine when its under load i.e. accelerating and decelerating/over run. Not sure whats up. Hopefully isnt not as bad as i think.

Mx5markey
06-09-15, 09:56
follow me on instagram for more vids and pics :cool: @eoinmarkey

Mx5markey
07-09-15, 10:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioJH_5eUzf4&feature=youtu.be

Small video of a pull from 1st. feels great!

DiarmaidE36
07-09-15, 20:01
awww yes :cool: :cool:

Mx5markey
29-09-15, 16:56
4960

4961

The mazda at japfest and a pic of some arch work I done the other day after fitting 30mm spacers all round. Going well! Boosting 13 psi now.

Mx5markey
12-11-15, 20:48
The mazda build was going well until it threw a rod the other week.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5758_zpscte80jwv.jpg

I thought i'd turn up the boost just for a few pulls for the craic and well, that was that.
It was boosting about 22psi and it felt super fast, for about 10 second!

A con rod exploded into several pieces out through the block and sump. There was lots of smoke.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5760_zpslv2a1rba.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5960_zpsbliglccl.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5764_zpsgcah9zjo.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5950_zpso76ko2z2.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5962_zpsgqsamsxi.jpg

Heres some rod
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5964_zpsqbuyoz5l.jpg

looks like it wasnt a clean break!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5963_zpshmotrzgu.jpg

This only meant one thing, forged internals.
Have a new engine now thats going to get rebuilt with new gaskets etc. and manley forged connecting rods. Want to get up close with 300hp. It will happen!

Needs some paint
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5999_zpsij5ozj6k.jpg

At least the clutch is still nice and meaty.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6002_zpszhydpkkh.jpg

peterhouze
12-11-15, 21:24
that sucks about the engine but i say you can pick a new one up fairly cheap and i was wondering what ecu are you using for the turbo setup

Dave
12-11-15, 21:27
Sucks about throwing a rod! What are you going to do about gearbox and diff with that kind of power? Just see what else breaks or upgrade before?ha

6 speed and matchhing diff out of rs/s-vt/vs is supposed to take about 350bhp

Mx5markey
12-11-15, 23:07
Ah I had it coming in fairness. No way would stock internals last at well over 300hp haha
Im using an MS2 with an aem wideband, IAT and rx8 injectors, peter.

tomdh
13-11-15, 01:22
Mx5 loves a good rod in the hole

Mx5markey
13-11-15, 07:14
Dave, I have a 6 speed in it already and plan to get that diff as well haha with a nice 3.9 ratio. I've heard they can take nuclear bombs. I have yellow stuff pads in there and they are pretty good with Michelin pilot sport 3s, these are savage . I'll move up to carbon Pads or probably 4 pot willwoods. It's only early days!
You know yourself, the parts list just gets longer and longer.

Mx5markey
13-11-15, 07:15
Tom fix your shit skyline

Mx5markey
13-11-15, 08:58
Heres some pics Tom took.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5650_zpstjtb8w8b.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5648_zpslesmzu7i.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5649_zpsvmunufg0.jpg
3http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5651_zps8u42urac.jpg3
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5652_zpsg8c0vlre.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_5653_zpstmeuunrg.jpg

Dave
13-11-15, 09:10
Dave, I have a 6 speed in it already and plan to get that diff as well haha with a nice 3.9 ratio. I've heard they can take nuclear bombs. I have yellow stuff pads in there and they are pretty good with Michelin pilot sport 3s, these are savage . I'll move up to carbon Pads or probably 4 pot willwoods. It's only early days!
You know yourself, the parts list just gets longer and longer.

Ah ok your well on your way! Those gearboxes and diffs are getting expensive!ha Btw is this 1.8 or 1.6?
I'm planning on turboin mine over the winter, only be aiming for about 240 bhp so should be fine with the standard gearbox and diff.

Mx5markey
13-11-15, 12:10
Yeah thy are! This car was originally auto so I had to get the box then get it swapped. Cost a fortune. Worth it though. Diffs have gone up too. I had one in my first mx5 but that was stolen and burned out and crushed. It's a 1.8l.
Yeah the diff and box will hold 240 all day. Your clutch won't though.
What engine do you have? What size turbo? I recommend a gt2560r from an s15.

Dave
13-11-15, 13:07
shit you haven't had much luck with cars!ha As far as I know I have a stage 1 clutch in mine so previous owner said when I bought it. He was planning on turboing it before he sold it. So might last a while! What's the best clutch out there for these?

Mine is a 1.6, I got it with a td04 off an Impreza. It's in perfect condition so gonna go with that. Some guy called sturovo on one of the mx5 forums makes manifolds and downpipes to suit your needs, so gonna go with that.

What ecu do you have?

Kruizer
13-11-15, 13:17
I just sold my turbo kit today for my mx5 :(

Mx5markey
13-11-15, 13:46
My luck with cars is rediculously bad. There's plenty of clutches, exedy and Flyin Miata are both solid.
Tdo4 should be grand yeah with a good tune. Sturovo has been non contactable for a few months now. I was going to go for him too. I think he's busy doing his main job. Try flying Miata for their kits, or g19 in England. They do them for the tdo4. I'm using an ms2 built by Dimitris on nutz. He's a wizard.

Kruizer you mad man!

Dave
13-11-15, 16:01
just seen this, this is the website sturovo is using....http://reventshop.com/post/132118028632/regularkit €615 including everything
gonna have a look for G19 now.
There's a guy in Letterkenny that does exhausts and I might try him as well, would like to keep the money local!

Is Dimitris, the same as Reverant?

Mx5markey
13-11-15, 16:15
Yeah that's the man! €615 is a good price. He makes good stuff. I knew a welder who made mine on the side. Problem was it was made off the car, so I just went with what I thought looked right, and I was lucky haha

Mx5markey
16-11-15, 20:26
Mad what a bit of paint car do!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6063_zps33spv7bf.jpg

Mx5markey
16-11-15, 20:30
Video taken from in the car when the rod shit the bed

https://youtu.be/g9mQuqs2zFM

Mx5markey
17-11-15, 22:11
Whole block painted

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6087_zpse6eb9mec.jpg

Mx5markey
24-11-15, 09:54
sick of this sight.

http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/eoinmarkey/media/IMG_6132_zpsyiksbsgc.jpg.html

Getting done asap, aiming for autoheros.

tomdh
24-11-15, 19:19
hurry up ye cunt

Mx5markey
25-11-15, 10:33
Engine going in on saturday morning. Come and help.

tomdh
25-11-15, 11:57
So itll run Saturday. Cya then.

Mx5markey
25-11-15, 22:28
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6152_zpskhmrg8os.jpg

Finally got a wing! 1400mm. No such thing as over the top in my book. Just need to make some higher legs.

The car is going back together this weekend, hopefully running on sunday.

Mx5markey
25-11-15, 22:29
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6143_zpsjojdss00.jpg

Also, this will be happening again.

tomdh
28-11-15, 18:39
this yokes as straight as a roundabout ye queer

Mx5markey
01-12-15, 13:25
Here is the engine before it went in, looking well.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6168_zpsznfxkrvh.jpg

Here she is going in.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6171_zpsv7b4wbxa.jpg
Went in relatively easy. Took time but didnt really run into big problems. Hardest part bar lining up the box was fitting the starter motor in that bastard of a place. Had to take out the rad and move the anti roll bar to get room but no biggy.

All was looking well.
Started it up, eventually. Lots and lots of white smoke, wouldnt idle and wouldnt start again.
I made the mistake of not getting the head skimmed, didnt know it was essential.

So this is how it is now.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6193_zpszphk623j.jpg

and the head is now skimmed.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6194_zpsomn6qrcv.jpg
noice.

Hopefully getting it on tonight and started again. I think the head was the only problem, but we'll find out! Still on target for saturday.

scallan
01-12-15, 13:45
Quick tip leave the box and engine together and take out the rad and they just come straight out. Same going back in you just need to line up the ppf. I dont a clutch at the weekend by taking the lot out. Was handier than trying line up box on the ground.

Mx5markey
01-12-15, 16:58
Everyone was saying that to me. I dont know why I just wasnt arsed unplugging the box haha

Mx5markey
02-12-15, 22:33
Bit of an update. The car is being a right prick. It does not want to start. Takes ages but when it does it sounds smooth and revs nicely.
Havnt taken it for a spin yet though.
Going to try new oil and plugs and see what happens.

Mx5markey
04-12-15, 23:33
The mazda's second coming.
Not starting 100% but getting there. Took her for a spin and it was good, bar the siezed brakes, no power steering and coolant leak, but the engine worked and thats a win. All should be well now for the morning heading to autoheroes. Talk about cutting it short!
Wang isnt on yet, need to make some cross braces to make it more secure. It will look epic though.

Also, hubcaps are back.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6230_zpskq7vumfz.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6234_zpsheujtvdk.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6233_zps2ezni0qt.jpg

Mx5markey
07-12-15, 16:54
Got to autoheroes anyway
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6244_zpshvdwf5yx.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6245_zpsjtukfnzl.jpg

Still not starting properly, found out why, the ecu thinks i have 240cc injectors when I actually have 420cc. Silly ecu.

Mx5markey
07-12-15, 21:18
Fitted the wing. Class.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6273_zpszpci14jo.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6272_zpsdbjrcev6.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6265_zps8g2q3p9p.jpg

Mx5markey
09-12-15, 07:09
Loving the look of it now. :cool:
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6276_zps60jq88jf.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6273_zpszpci14jo.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6281_zpsxxnwu1qu.jpg

Did some launch control tuning to get the best flames, the bit that really counts.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6291_zpsybalvxua.jpg

Lethal.

Andrew200sx
09-12-15, 12:21
the wing looks perfect on the car. top job.

tomdh
09-12-15, 12:30
the flames are photoshopped

Mx5markey
09-12-15, 16:35
tom doesnt even do cars

Mx5markey
09-12-15, 16:35
Thanks, andrew, it turned out well!

Spartacus
09-12-15, 17:03
Hmm i think painting or wrapping the plexi for the spolier would help. How did you cut it?

tomdh
10-12-15, 01:27
he cut it with his razor sharp micky

Mx5markey
10-12-15, 15:32
Ah i like it see through for the moment. If I get bored of it I'll probably wrap it. I cut it with a jigsaw with new 1mm blades

Rochey
15-12-15, 10:41
Love this!

Where did you get the wing?

Mx5markey
15-12-15, 15:27
Thanks!
Got it from some guy second hand. I think it's the japspeed one, or very similar.

Mx5markey
17-12-15, 15:11
Thangs are slow atm with the rubbish weather. Still not starting great. In need of a new battery too. The interior is saturated and getting mouldy. Any tips on how to make that better? Dehumidifier?
I Plan to fit the front wide arches soon and make the car more functional.

Dave
17-12-15, 15:41
Are your seals around the windows leaking? Is your soft top ok? It shouldn't be leaking that bad unless one of your seals are gone.

Mx5markey
17-12-15, 16:00
Ah yeah the roof is fucked. A new one is on the list. I'm just wondering is there a way of drying out the interior?

Dave
17-12-15, 16:03
Dehumidifier and leave the fans on hot and take it for a drive. Try and get an outdoor cover for it in the meantime!

Mx5markey
17-12-15, 17:36
Sweet. Killing me seeing it go mouldy :(

Dave
17-12-15, 17:53
A friend had an old e30, he used to do that but leave it sitting for a few hours with the heating on full blast and the dehumidifier. It worked but he used quite a lot of petrol letting it sit running all day.

scallan
17-12-15, 19:04
I use kitty litter in a pair of tights to keep the car from getting damp when its parked up but i have a hardtop so the damp is not to bad. Also has to be kitty litter with silica

Mx5markey
17-12-15, 19:27
Nice one haha I think I'll need a dehumidifier though, my carpets are saturated.

Mx5markey
07-01-16, 16:46
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6519_zpsx9unhyyk.jpg

Finally in the dry. Working on it now and then and trying things to get it starting. Going to tidy up some bits on it like the front arches. Clean up the interior and all :cool:

You'd miss buying car parts!

Still cute though.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6491_zpsmnfda6rc.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6490_zpsdscsicwo.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6488_zpstvjr9t9q.jpg

I miss when things were n/a and simple!

Mx5markey
09-01-16, 15:46
Did a compression test on her.
Should be between 100 and around 120 when the engine is cold. 1 cylinder was 100 and the rest were under 50.
Fuck.

The Internet says that sometimes piston rings can get stuck if the engine was sitting up for a while, which mine was. I think maybe a new engine is in order, one that was proven working. It'd be less hassle than trying to figure out if it's the HG or rings or valve seats and I'm getting fed up now.

Dave
09-01-16, 17:58
Shit that sucks man! Your having a real run of shit luck with it! Try keep the motivation going it'll be worth it in the end!

Mx5markey
10-01-16, 08:40
Ah stop haha.
It's tough! Mightn't be able to get a new engine for a while anyway. And has to be one that hasn't been sitting up, that I know was recently running. Hopefully that will be the end of my problems.

Mx5markey
13-01-16, 08:54
After nearly putting up the turbo kit for sale, I'm going to give it another bash.
Plan is, engine out and stripped to put new piston rings in, new water pump and other necessary gaskets and seals.
Re make the intercooler piping so I can close the bonnet.
Remake the downpipe with a screamer pipe.
And I need a new starter motor 👍🏻

And my budget is near nill 💪🏼

Dave
13-01-16, 11:37
so your just going to basically rebuild the current motor?

Probably the best bet as you never know what your going to get with a second hand engine that hasnt been ran in a long time.

Just as a matter of interest, are your HLA's very noisey? Mine have become a bit loud and tried putting in treatment for it, quietened down for a while, then I left it sitting for a month and was back to normal.

tomdh
13-01-16, 14:02
If you break it I'll take the hair products

Mx5markey
13-01-16, 15:20
Dave, yeah they are a bit noisy ever since i put the turbo on, however It is full of oil. Usually, you just need to top it up.

Dave
13-01-16, 15:46
ah ok, it was STP I put through my oil. I'll try doing another oil and filter change to see how I get on and put the STP through again.

Mx5markey
14-01-16, 16:18
Dave, is it topped up?

Dave
14-01-16, 16:49
Ah yeah its full!

Mx5markey
15-01-16, 18:26
Everything in the bay is disconnected. Just need to disconnect everthing from the gearbox and she should be ready to take out!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6631_zps9lve76ng.jpg

Grind down the manifold to make it flat. It was a bit warped. This should sort out the exhaust leaks under the bonnet. I plan on making a new downpipe with a screamer pipe if theres room for one.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6632_zpshfb0u8g7.jpg

Thinking up some ideas for a new intake too. The air filter was previously right beside the exhaust mani, sucking in all that nice hot air and exhaust fumes :( . Iv some straight 2" stainless there and Ill grab a short filter and throw it on.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6633_zpslnoeixb9.jpg

And, need to fit this, a christmas present from the girlfriends parents, to feel max race car.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6634_zps7o32imq1.jpg

Mx5markey
31-01-16, 22:37
Good newwws everyone.

I think the problem was awful timing and warn out starter. Bad news is I didnt have to take the engine out and now i need more fluids. Oh well.

tomdh
01-02-16, 17:59
Ye need more Nissan

Dave
01-02-16, 21:46
Thats a balls you had to take it out to figure that out! But it's still cheaper than a rebuild!

Mx5markey
08-02-16, 19:38
Good news, the starter motor works. Bad news is the compression is still down. Good news is it's deffo a problem with either the valve seats or springs. So I just need to get the head looked over. Not a big job. But while I save, the engine will go back in. Who knows, it might start better with the timing corrected and perhaps a good spark of fuel will seat the valves back in. Or something.

Mx5markey
10-02-16, 23:11
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6922_zpsheufifwk.jpg

Mx5markey
10-02-16, 23:16
Getting close now! Got the engine back in without a hitch and all thats left to hook up is exhaust, turbo and plugs. Still a bit of work to be done on the manifold.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6925_zpsazpytan0.jpg

Mx5markey
12-02-16, 10:17
Turning the key today . Fingers crossed.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_6931_zpsysrhn97q.jpg

Mx5markey
19-02-16, 20:40
It lives

Mx5markey
22-02-16, 21:29
Aaaaand it's dead again.

Dave
23-02-16, 08:48
What's the story with it now?

Mx5markey
24-02-16, 10:12
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7097_zpsupihzblg.jpg

Cracked a piston :( Running too lean I think.
Ill change it on friday or saturday in time for autoheroes.

Dave
24-02-16, 11:45
You have some determination think I'd have binned it ages ago!ha fair play!

Mx5markey
24-02-16, 12:07
The feeling of boost is keeping me going haha. At the end of this I'll have a fully rebuilt engine from fixing all the parts ! :laugh:

LarZ
24-02-16, 21:42
pure sickener dude. stick at it though!

Mx5markey
25-02-16, 07:29
Cheers. It will live again.

Mx5markey
29-02-16, 14:24
Engine out.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7121_zpsinmthvfy.jpg

Found This.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7125_zpsqdua9btd.jpg

Changed it.
Engine back in.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7126_zpsmu4qoxdf.jpg

In 6 and a half hours. Not bad for some lads in a shed and a halfrauds toolbox.
It has never ran so well. F*cking delighted.
So far, 100%. Boosting 7psi with a new map and it is mad fast. I'm in love.

Heres some shots from autoheroes. Cant believe how good it looks.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7163_zpsh9tzupjx.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7172_zps1trugthv.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_7174_zpsdodbj2jn.jpg

It's pretty much done for now. Going to enjoy it for a bit. Next on the list would be a fuel pump and a new roof, but theres no rush.

Mx5markey
29-02-16, 14:28
Bit of a launch. Stuck to the seat! https://youtu.be/Nr_BLG9WlMY

JordanCoupe
29-02-16, 14:43
Saw ya revving this in mondello yesterday, the lads I was with were scratching their heads listening to the flutters out of it :D

Really really cool looking car in person too

Mx5markey
29-02-16, 15:54
Hahaha thats gas!
Thanks, man!
Sleepin' it real

Mx5markey
20-03-16, 12:47
Non mx5 or drift related, I just want to show people the sheer size of a citroen c4 vts back box.
About the size of your average house. The one on the right is an everyday humble aftermarket backbox.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/3665723F-0CA2-42DA-8995-26FD8E69D827_zpsotcmdliu.jpg

haydomiata
26-03-16, 20:15
Car is looking sweet, nice to see you sticking with it and rebuilding the engine, what arches are they? im looking into a set but dont know what route to take

rhysmate
27-03-16, 10:24
STOP BLOWING IT UP lol

Good work man bring it to cork ASAP for a shoot

Mx5markey
05-04-16, 09:46
Thanks boys. Yet another engine will be bought soon, and it will be the last one! Or a new head, we'll see.
Cork is on my list of places never to go, but I could make an exception for races.

Mx5markey
05-04-16, 09:48
Also, they are from TheDriftShop on fb. Just cheapy universal ones and they are perf!

Mx5markey
10-05-16, 19:24
Update.

Got these.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8026_zpsvfhbqzfh.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8027_zpsmslent9s.jpg

Deadly.

Dave
10-05-16, 21:54
Those coilovers look nice, similar to teins! Have fitted them yet?

Mx5markey
11-05-16, 07:50
Very nice.
Yeah fitted them last night, Dave. They look sick.
On the front, the wheel is tucked and I Havnt put any weight on it yet! So they might have to come out again to adjust preload/cool height.

Dave
11-05-16, 10:08
Yeah you have them wound right down in the pic ha ha car is probably on the ground when you put weight on it! Ha ha

Be interesting to hear what the ride is like instead of the usual meister mx5 coilovera bandwagon.

Mx5markey
11-05-16, 10:51
Yeah it'l be interesting!

More pics of them installed.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8045_zpsenzyewai.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8046_zpsdtrm8grc.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8044_zpsgtt7ccqg.jpg
That pic of the wheel is tucked even with no weight on it! I'll have to do some height adjustments haha

Mx5markey
12-05-16, 14:17
Look like its on bags!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8069_zpssz52y93h.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8076_zpsxjjtorgs.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8074_zpsdyimgzrf.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8056_zpsfhe8ckso.jpg

Mx5markey
12-07-16, 14:18
Tiny update.

Got the new engine cleaned up and dropped in with the help of some mates. Started up first crank!
If I gain anything at the end of this, it will be that I can swap an mx5 engine over in record time !

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8377_zpspnchtzfi.jpg
Particularly happy with the colours, if anything!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8399_zpsmklrctop.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8511_zpstx38fsll.jpg

Still have to mount the gearbox and diff up properly. Fiddle with the suspension a bit and get it mapped before its drivable. Getting there though :)

Mx5markey
03-08-16, 11:12
Spent the majority of a day underneath the car.
Got the diff in, ppf and the rest all bolted up. Dropped the car down, started it up and moved it. Delighted.

All seems well

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8587_zps9j8obqn5.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8585_zpsurcgyohm.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8583_zps7sa9hqe6.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q633/eoinmarkey/IMG_8581_zpstrgeddrf.jpg

At least the diff wasnt marked too much.

Dave
03-08-16, 18:02
Jes you really have some patience! Fingers crossed for reliability this time!

Mx5markey
17-08-16, 07:57
Patience is thinning.
Had to change the water pump after that.

If anyone wants to offer money for this, go ahead!

Mx5markey
17-01-17, 12:38
Le update.

So since then I decided the hell with the turbo, I want ITBs. So I sold all the turbo bits. It was tough in the feels because I spent a year working on it and a lot of the parts I made myself. But I was mostly relieved.
My mate had a set of levin Blacktop ITBs laying about so I decided to use them.
Picked up a cheap second hand exhaust manifold that needed some welding.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/8a7c6232694a66af09c31b122be28c0d.jpg
I then got onto DanSt engineering in the UK to make up an adapter from the mx5 to the blacktop ITBs.
He was prompt and the quality is second to none. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/139b992bba479185c049777cff4c7cf9.jpg
Some modification was needed on the fuel rail. The lines where interfering with the ITBs. I cut off the return line completely and ran the fuel line straight from the FPR. I cut off the Inlet line and rotated it to it cleared everything and got it welded back on at work. I've no pictures of that at the moment.
The throttles went on with ease.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/38adba2c352b536f070e8c925508e7ea.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/4441fb04386f99baf638038be5808ed5.jpg
Since it wont be mapped using a MAP signal, I wasn't worried about the vacuums for each throttle, at least for now. So the two vac nipples on cylinders 1 and 4 were routed to the FPR and MAP sensor in the ECU (not sure if it's actually doing anything).
I'm using the throttle position sensor from the mx5 auto engine but it is to be mounted 45deg from a levin tps, so still need to make up a bracket for that. To get it running, it's just held on with cable ties.
The throttle cable was a bit of a Jeff but got it on and working with some gunthering. Most likely get one custom made at a leather time. It's on the list.
After getting a map from a mate with an ITB 1.6, I changed around the details and with fresh oil and plugs it started up easy enough. With some tweaks to the fuelling it starts and Idles happy enough for now.
I got some cheapy velocity stack that liven up the bay.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/66e33110be619d5492f29eff0cea5b54.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/368f70a86c1b02bdbe71f319498794a1.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/a5a8125b8c0fd756b2e60d5927f1a68d.jpg
There's a few small bits to be done and then it's finally going off to be tuned. Not looking for big power. Anything over stock will be grand. I just want to drive the thing again!
Really happy with it anyway and it sounds amazing, the intake and the full straight through exhaust.
My plan is to have it on the road for the summer. And maybe sell it for the next project ( Queue massive regret).
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/d98f0875d6bb0172c4e6d780473995cd.jpg