BLOZ UP Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 4" is like 800hp territory. It's a bit excessive. But more importantly, it's hard to route under the car, no? Also, you might want to get the turbine ceramic coated. There's a place in Arlington that does good work (so I've heard). Because that rust will come right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 The 4 inch idea is probably just me being stupid. Ill check that out. Id like it to be pretty anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I think I just really want that "Ricer slant" thing going on with my muffler. I suppose I could just go to a 4 inch stainless aeroturbine muffler, and keep the rest 3 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Bought a new grant steering wheel today, and im trading my old headers for a t3 spacer and external waste gate. It's slowly coming together, every paycheck I've been putting away a little money. Sometime next month I will most likely begin assembling the engine.. The big cost is going to be the ARP hardware and possibly a metal head gasket which brings me to this question: I know a guy who works at a Nissan dealership and claims he can get me a genuine Nissan head gasket for the L28et. I freaking hate fel pro gaskets, do you think a Nissan HG can hold 15-20 psi reliably? This will be with ARP head studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've had success on the VG30 with the Nissan ones, at 24psi it didn't leak. The head did when it split in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've had success on the VG30 with the Nissan ones, at 24psi it didn't leak. The head did when it split in half. I dislike the idea of a MLS just because I'd rather pop a gasket than break ringlands. I think I might stick with a nissan hg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calpoly-z Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Look for an Ishino head Gasket. These are basically OEM head gaskets from what I understand. Careful though because I ordered a turbo one recently that when it arrived was labeled Stone and was not anything like the Ishino one I had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bought some black miata seats today, ill be putting them in this weekend. Also bought and installed a black grant steering wheel. Ill update with some pics this weekend. More interior work to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Pics as promised: It is actually way simpler than I thought to get the miata seats in. I just got one in because I still needed time to work on my motorcycle (four carbs suck). I'll probably put the drivers seat in next weekend. They will have to come out again when I put in carpet. Plan is to have most of, if not all of the interior done by the end of summer. I want to put in a modest sound system, sound deadening, carpet, dash cap and a full gauge swap. Haven't decided which gauges I'm going to do, but I'm leaning towards Autometer Phantoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hrm, looks pretty good. If I can get some cheap I might do the same, since my seats are pretty beat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 They are a very nice upgrade over stock and simple to install. Hug the shoulders nicely. Only recommendation is to add spacers to the back two posts because they sit like a bucket seat if you dont. Also, im going to be buying some speedhut gauges soon, we will be twinsies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Ooh which ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Same ones as you for tach and speedo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Ah whats this?! Picked up a rebuilt f body lt1 (mahle pistons, speed pro rings, fresh heads) with two pcms and wiring harness for $500. Just couldn't pass that deal up. Edited July 6, 2013 by 78zstyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Ok, not a bad deal. Still don't like optisparks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Ok, not a bad deal. Still don't like optisparks though. Agreed, if (when) it goes out, I plan on doing a conversion for it. Overall though, this has speed up the time line. Still need a few odds and ends for it. Next plan is to look out for a WC t5 while putting my interior together. Plans for interior: Finish miata seats, carpet kit, msa speaker box in back, stereo + speakers, speedhut gauges (Maybe autometer). Unless something happens, I should have it running and interior done before the end of this year. Probably sooner. Edited July 7, 2013 by 78zstyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Picked a rebuilt 95 corvette 4L60e with zero miles on it. Also got a new wiring harness as the one I was given was one from a B body and had all this fuse block non sense on it. Still need some odds and ends, but its coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Purchased a 2600 stall torque converter. Still need plenty of stuff, as I transition into the fall semester I'll be picking up more things. I plan on putting it in by november at the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hurry up and get it done already . There's a conversion kit to get rid of optisparks ignition system , pricey , but it's worth it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Small update to let you know im still here. My father where I store my car and parts is moving soon, but as soon as he gets settled in I should be able to get the engine in within the next month. I put in the drivers side seat in (finally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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