Jump to content

NicT's Pansy mx5


NicT

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 137
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

Ive decided to invest no more money into the motor, not a cent.

I was going to build some headers for it, but how marginal the increase i got with my intake mod i cant even be bothered for such little gains. It either needs a turbo or to go in the bin.

what are you doing with this motor when you pull it out?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Would be interested to see how one of these with a blower on the side would go / I'm sure it's been done before.

I have a spare SC14 kicking around my garage somewhere, but i was going to put that on my R31.

what are you doing with this motor when you pull it out?

Could be YOURS haha. Be atleast 4 - 5 months before i pull it out tho.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I fitted my old MX5 engine and gearbox into a RWD 323 wagon. Custom sump and had to swap the very rear of the gearbox with an RX7 one and it all fitted lovely. Didnt have to change the driveshaft either. Was a very neat conversion.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Surely it wouldn't take much to impress a holden nut when it comes to handling? "wow, this wallows around far better than my holden whaleodoor

Agreed, but you know how these people are. Set in there ways. I was a toyota man through and through for years. Now i dont even own one.

Owning this car, and going for a ride in my mates series 6 bat made me open my eyes to the world of mazdas. And the R31 just plain kicks ass for its shitbox shape, and RB30 goodness for only $800 wof and reg.

Like to buy a 7m (hateful engines) cressida for that cheap in the same condition...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Referance info for anyone interested in 13bs in mx5s:

http://mazdatrix.com/faq/miatainputshaft.htm How to mod the BP gearbox for 13b

http://grantboshoff.wordpress.com/2008/ ... hronicles/ Some noob rebuilding a 13b, good for interests sake

http://buildthreads.wordpress.com/2009/ ... -mx5miata/ The car that made me decide to do this all

http://miataturbo.wikidot.com/differential Diff info

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Needs more low but looks a Billion times better then before and handles soooo sexually.

Heres a before photo of monster truck goodness:

24302_337064755836_654920836_5310211_5355814_n.jpg

After:

24302_337064765836_654920836_5310212_7674477_n.jpg

24302_337064775836_654920836_5310213_955837_n.jpg

24302_337064785836_654920836_5310214_86744_n.jpg

I would cut them but there is only 10mm of shock travel as it is...

Lucky it handles so good.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not really my cup of tea but appreciate the angle you're going for. Certainly needs more low aesthetically, though what this will do to handling is anyone's guess. I'd say minus 2" minimum :mrgreen:

The wheels look surprisingly good, maybe some spacers could be worthwhile?

I also vote paint that chrome trim/handles

Good shit though, quick pshop of required lowness. May be inaccurate

24302337064765836654920.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...