yoeddynz Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 The Mazda engines I got all came with these clips and hoses so I just reused them. I can't pull them no matter how hard I tug..... Still not even touched the table since getting back. Can't seem to find the 're-scale' bit on tunerstudio. Want to rescale it, take a screen shot to note numbers, create a new 16x16 table. This time have a table with the right parameters ie Kpa bin that actually starts lower then the current one as the engine goes off the current map at idle, plus higher rev bins as current table only up to 6000. Amazed how well it's running on this table so far though. Had a friend who has a much better feel for tuning take it out and he thinks there is plenty more to get out of this engine. I've not touched on he igniton side and he thinks it's quite retarded (the timing, not my car..I think..) After all the town driving I have done in the last week plus with some pretty rapid bits and mainly pretty brisk averages I refilled the tank to see how economy was. 11L/100km which Im stoked with! I never saw those figures on any previous engine, esp the rotaries. On way home from petrol station I got stopped by police doing random breath testing. They loved the car They commented on how tidy it was and how quiet the engine was (of course unaware it has an uncerted V6 under the bonnet) One of them said "ooh the boy racers would love to get their hands on this" He he. I love understated old Vivas.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Mx5 gearboxes are pretty sweet Alex. I've always been impressed with the ratios in the MX5 racecar we have. The common issue is the 3rd gear syncro dying, so it would be worth pulling one apart before fitting it. Are they the same length as a 12A box? It seems to be a super common swap for rotary guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathersword Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Mate of mine has an MX5 gearbox for sale at the moment - sans gear selector bit. Think he is asking $300-350 on trademe, if you like I could ask him for you and maybe get you special oldschool price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I also now read your posts in your voice Alex, its entertaining You will only get those economy figures better once you sort out your tune, you can dial out a whole bunch of fuel at cruise (and dial in some extra timing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 doesnt the mx5 gearset just drop into the rx7 box? sweet stuff though alex, you should definitely be able to improve the fuel economy/POWER with some more fiddling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 yeah the gear set should drop in. Will definitely do it but would be good to find both a rx7 box or cheap bellhousing and a mx5 box, do the required swaping and new bearings etc, then swap boxes so having a known good spare. Spencer- is that in a slightly mixed up kiwi pommy accent? Im kiwi through and through but I think Hannah is influencing me. I swapped over the front brake hoses for the braided ones today and so its now a much better feeling pedal. Its solid. I think it still needs a bigger diameter bore to cut down the travel. They work well though so no hurry. After a bike ride I thought a quick job would be swap the door window seals. But the ones I bought over a year ago from Basis in Renwick are not deep enough. The Viva looks to have special Viva only seals moulded to clear rivets holding on the chrome strip. bugger. Will see what else Basis have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Do the braided hoses past a wof here BMAC has them on his wagon and our wof guy hates them every time he aurge's with him about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 I would expect they do no worries. They were made by brake specialists here in Nelson. But my wof place would certainly be fine with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 The law says as long as they are made by a reputable manufacturer then they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I like that law. And I like the way my brakes now feel. Cups of tea all round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Barry who does the cert in mots a top fella I've had a couple of cars certed through him, straight up guy, into his old school v8s has a cool zephyr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Good good. So no need to take him the beer and white bait cake I made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well done guys! Â It really is an ace conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Was it certified with a 2 litre or 2.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 well id say white bait cake would definitely gain some brownie points! yum white bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Barry was a top fella. Really nice and easy to deal with. Looking forwards to this car being all proper legal again- stop that downer feeling every time I see a cop car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzvohc Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Good to hear the car is getting all legit and that he was easy to deal with, will have to go see him soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Not if your gbox mount is 'original'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just saying.....  //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/38396-fs-mazda-eunos-800-supercharged-v6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Ha... Hmm. I think they are a different block. Possibly a 90 degree V to allow for the supercharger. Will have a google.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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