Author Topic: 1990 Miata- Project Still in the Family (Read 39070 times)

tperkins · « **Reply #475 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:42:50 am »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on April 21, 2020, 08:42:55 pm

Got the car ready for summer. Put on the summer rubber (Yokohama Fleva V710), did an engine flush (Liquimoly pro-line), changed the oil, installed a Kens Auto rear brace and a Racing Beat intake. The intake was a pain in the assay as the instructions were quite vague and the installation order described was wrong.

I have a Racing Beat front brace to install as well. The instructions say it's a quick installation but I don't see how you can slip the backing plates in with the control arms in place.

On Thursday, the poly mounts are coming out and Mazda Competition mounts are going in. At some point I'll install a set of Racing Beat headers as well and fix a pretty obvious exhaust leak.

Pics

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #476 on:** April 23, 2020, 02:06:37 pm »

Mazda Competition mounts are in. Car vibrates a lot less at idle and the rearview mirror is again usable.

Danzer · « **Reply #477 on:** May 04, 2020, 03:15:24 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on April 21, 2020, 08:42:55 pm

Got the car ready for summer. Put on the summer rubber (Yokohama Fleva V710), did an engine flush (Liquimoly pro-line), changed the oil, installed a Kens Auto rear brace and a Racing Beat intake. The intake was a pain in the assay as the instructions were quite vague and the installation order described was wrong.

I have a Racing Beat front brace to install as well. The instructions say it's a quick installation but I don't see how you can slip the backing plates in with the control arms in place.

On Thursday, the poly mounts are coming out and Mazda Competition mounts are going in. At some point I'll install a set of Racing Beat headers as well and fix a pretty obvious exhaust leak.

How do you find the Fleva's performance, specifically in the rain? I'm looking for some new summer rubber for the DD and they've caught my eye, haven't heard much about them though.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #478 on:** May 04, 2020, 08:05:37 pm »

So far I like them but I haven't driven that much on them.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #479 on:** May 06, 2020, 05:24:13 pm »

Installed a Racing Beat header. Had to reroute the O2 sensor plug as the wire wasn't long enough to reach the relocated bung in the header.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #480 on:** May 07, 2020, 04:22:33 pm »

Car seems to run well. Not sure if there's much of a power increase but it sounds better.

Not a big fan of the Racing Beat intake. The intake tube is maybe 2 mm away from a brake line, and the filter is the same distance away from a headlight motor. Both are a little close for my comfort.

Imgur doesn't seem to let you upload without using their app so no pics.

RockThePylon · « **Reply #481 on:** May 07, 2020, 08:55:12 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on May 07, 2020, 04:22:33 pm

Imgur doesn't seem to let you upload without using their app so no pics.

Their mobile site is garbage. If you request the desktop version it's much more useable.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #482 on:** September 26, 2020, 01:15:30 pm »

With no racing, the car is only driven occasionally. I haven't gone through a full tank of gas yet.

I'm itching to go ITBs. It's something I've wanted to do for years but never went beyond drooling over builds like this:

https://www.clubroadster.net/threads/winkyls-1990-b6-1-7l-itb-miata-build-updated-may-12-2009.18582/

I don't think I'd go as deep as this, but I think ITBs with streetable cams and some headwork would make for a reasonably quick fun car.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #483 on:** September 26, 2020, 05:29:07 pm »

You should do it, so I can drool over your car. I'd love to do ITBs on the honda, but I've put zero research into it.

jellynuts · « **Reply #484 on:** September 26, 2020, 07:44:34 pm »

Oh gosh, yes, please do it

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #485 on:** January 28, 2021, 11:03:12 pm »

Brief update. Chikara Motorsports, a shop in Vancouver, is running a Maruha group buy. Seems like a good excuse to get Maruha ITBs, cams, valve springs, lifter conversion, CF cam cover and cut valve cover.

ultimatt · « **Reply #486 on:** January 29, 2021, 09:13:28 am »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on January 28, 2021, 11:03:12 pm

Brief update. Chikara Motorsports, a shop in Vancouver, is running a Maruha group buy. Seems like a good excuse to get Maruha ITBs, cams, valve springs, lifter conversion, CF cam cover and cut valve cover.

Agreed.

tperkins · « **Reply #487 on:** January 29, 2021, 09:43:23 am »

What is the plan for getting boost pressure through those ITB's??

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #488 on:** January 29, 2021, 12:44:54 pm »

No boost. Just NA.

tperkins · « **Reply #489 on:** January 29, 2021, 01:58:00 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on January 29, 2021, 12:44:54 pm

No boost. Just NA.

I was just teasing, you mentioned above some light head work, is that still in the cards?

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #490 on:** January 29, 2021, 02:15:05 pm »

No, Chikara recommended not getting head work since I'm not bumping up compression or putting in a stroker kit.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #491 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:10:16 pm »

Well I'm committed. I put a deposit down for:

Maruha ITBs
Maruha cams
Maruha CF cam cover
Maruha valve springs
Maruha solid lifter kit
Chikara catch can
Chikara cut valve cover

tperkins · « **Reply #492 on:** April 23, 2021, 06:19:03 pm »

When does it arrive?

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #493 on:** April 24, 2021, 09:12:39 am »

Shipment is delayed so maybe June.

tperkins · « **Reply #494 on:** July 02, 2022, 11:15:50 am »

Anything happen with this car

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #495 on:** July 27, 2022, 10:22:34 pm »

No, I've been lazy.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #496 on:** October 09, 2023, 07:18:18 pm »

Well something finally happened with the car. I changed the coolant and the fuel filter, which seems to have made it idle better. Not a big thing, but it's a start to getting back into it.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #497 on:** April 07, 2024, 12:24:45 am »

I'm looking to get a roll bar this year so I can use the car at the track. What color do people think would look good? I'm leaning towards a gold or perhaps orange, something different than the standard black or silver options.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #498 on:** April 07, 2024, 04:31:23 pm »

What colour is this car again? It's been so long since a pic was posted.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #499 on:** April 08, 2024, 05:38:31 pm »

Mariner Blue.