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Baad 88's 91 Miata Ford build
Getting my parts in order so I can start when the nicer weather gets here.
88 5.0L and T5 with a 7.5 diff Ordered Martins kit less K member and header. (having a custom K member made) On the car itself I have put a new roof and leather seats from a 2004. Other than that it is stock but not for long. Here are some pics for now.https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...b66b62e5ea.jpgThe car that gave it's heart https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...3eba37c2ce.jpgRolling chassis is sold. (bonus) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...0b08a86628.jpgNeeds work |
And yes, I am doing this in a single car garage.
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Baad88's 91 Miata Ford build
Congratulations Jim - there are too few Monsters in Ontario! I have an engine stand you are welcome to if needed. Also used my one car garage- need to stay organized! Vic
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Originally Posted by fordified
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Congratulations Jim - there are too few Monsters in Ontario! I have an engine stand you are welcome to if needed. Also used my one car garage- need to stay organized! Vic
I have an engine stand . And yes being organized is going to be key. How is long did it take you from start to finish? |
Mine was built about 2004 by one of the nicest guys in S. Ont. Just needed to certify and etest. Don't rush, get it right. Vic
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I won’t be rushing. I figure if I’m going to do it I might as well do it right. |
Kitchener! Wow, I’m only an hr away...near Grand Bend. Feel free to drop me a line. I built a ‘90 in my single car garage a couple winters ago. sales AT exetermusic DOT com. |
Originally Posted by fordified
(Post 24407)
Mine was built about 2004 by one of the nicest guys in S. Ont. Just needed to certify and etest. Don't rush, get it right. Vic
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Here are some pictures of my build. |
No issues as of yet but now assembly starts. We shall see. |
More pics
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Looking Good. Be sure and share the first drive.
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Originally Posted by 5.0MX5
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Looking Good. Be sure and share the first drive.
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From the pics it looks like you have good steering shaft clearance from the header. How’s exhaust clearance going into the tunnel? Would love to get together to compare builds once you’re up and running. |
The exhaust clearance looks better than I thought it would but time will tell when I get the tubing done. |
A little bit more work done.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...0e5929895.jpegA few more parts put back on. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...cf2ddd18e.jpegMan that idler pulley sits high! |
Looks great so far ! what do you plan on wiring / ecu ? Alot of people have had good luck with the megasquirt pnp unit.
Also what valve covers are those or are they a custom job ? They look great ! |
Originally Posted by Kevin S.
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Looks great so far ! what do you plan on wiring / ecu ? Alot of people have had good luck with the megasquirt pnp unit.
Also what valve covers are those or are they a custom job ? They look great ! Also it is speed density for now. Those are stock valve covers. |
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...71f99dfb1.jpegVacuum line that I’m not sure about. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...f6953d830.jpegAnother vacuum line I’m not sure about. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.v8m...d37a35ef1.jpegStarting to come together |
In the first picture, on a Mustang, that line actually does a u-turn with a factory molded hose and attaches to a metal "T" that is threaded into the bottom side of the upper intake plenum (between the top of the valve cover and the bottom of the plenum near #7 and #8 cylinders) and the other molded hose coming from that hidden "T" goes to the PCV valve. That is so that the PCV system can evacuate any oil residue that might accumulate in the upper intake.
In the second picture, I am assuming that you are referring to the "blue" nipple? In a Mustang, that attaches to a vacuum canister that supplies vacuum to the HVAC mode doors. |
Originally Posted by tbone heller
(Post 25148)
In the first picture, on a Mustang, that line actually does a u-turn with a factory molded hose and attaches to a metal "T" that is threaded into the bottom side of the upper intake plenum (between the top of the valve cover and the bottom of the plenum near #7 and #8 cylinders) and the other molded hose coming from that hidden "T" goes to the PCV valve. That is so that the PCV system can evacuate any oil residue that might accumulate in the upper intake.
In the second picture, I am assuming that you are referring to the "blue" nipple? In a Mustang, that attaches to a vacuum canister that supplies vacuum to the HVAC mode doors. So the blue nipple is not needed anymore and I could run my brake booster off the other line? |
Run your booster off of the vacuum tree at the rear underside of the intake.
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Originally Posted by tbone heller
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Run your booster off of the vacuum tree at the rear underside of the intake.
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I’m slowly getting things sorted out. Hoping to try and start it on the weekend. |
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