"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
03/23/2018 at 22:12 • Filed to: None
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"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
03/23/2018 at 22:12 • Filed to: None | 3
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The first OEM part to go into my car since purchase. I realize that there would be zero hp gain (actually I’d lose a couple) but part of me wants an anodized red air pipe with a K&N cone filter to replace the ugly black plastic. Save me from myself
Belts and valve cover gasket straight from Mazda. Unfortunately I won’t have time until next weekend at the earliest for this. Booooo
But! It’s not all bad news. Finally received my oil filter sandwich plate, which means.... I can change the oil that desperately needs it but most importantly I’ll be able to hook up my oil pressure gauge! That means that there will be a working oil pressure gauge in the car for the first time in 23 years!
Coolant reroute showed up too. The level of attention put into this kit is rarely seen by other vendors. There’s a reason I stick with 949 Racing (Supermiata). Still waiting on - Crossflow radiator, aluminum coolant overflow tank, a few hoses and possibly an anodized hardline to replace that long hose below. Totally unnecessary but come on! I’m doing a cooling system overhaul. I deserve some engine bay bling...
gettingoldercarguy
> AestheticsInMotion
03/23/2018 at 22:19 |
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The anodized stuff can fade depending on how it’s done. How about powder coating or not the look you’re going after?
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AestheticsInMotion
> gettingoldercarguy
03/23/2018 at 22:25 |
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Hmm... From heat or just general wear and tear? Err wait nevermind. You had me worried about my rollbar finish but then I remembered that it was powder coated, and now that I think about it the coolant hard line would be powder coated as well!
I have no idea where I got anodizing from!
sony1492
> AestheticsInMotion
03/23/2018 at 22:42 |
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Buy the cone filter that you plan to use with the turbo that way you don’t end up spending money on two different filters.
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AestheticsInMotion
> sony1492
03/23/2018 at 23:17 |
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I just realized - I have absolutely no idea what my intake setup will be like with the turbo
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sony1492
> AestheticsInMotion
03/24/2018 at 00:16 |
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Large 3" cone filter into turbo, 2" to 2.5" silicone adapter, various generic 2.5" bends and silicone connectors to get the charge pipe to the bumper, 90° silicone connector, intercooler, more generic bends and connectors into a Bov followed by the throttle body. Should be cheap, simple, quick to do, and have no complications.
Hasn’t there been quite a few turbo miatas that you can draw inspiration from, maybe someone even made a kit for the intercooler if you don’t want the hassle of making one fit right with random bits
mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
> AestheticsInMotion
03/24/2018 at 15:28 |
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Fun fact... my Miata had no air filter when I bought her. I’ve in essence taken in a rescue Miata. So much mistreatment. But I did the k&n panel filter and like it but have considered trying regular oem style.
That cooling rerout looks pretty nice, you’ll have to post back with how installation goes. I keep thinking about revamping my system as well. I’ll post about my current issues and hopefully resolve here in the next week.
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AestheticsInMotion
> mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
03/24/2018 at 17:11 |
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I will definitely share all the details! Lot of projects right now, I need more time. And space haha
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mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/
> AestheticsInMotion
03/24/2018 at 18:01 |
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Damn haha I know the feeling. Have so many things on my list for my car... and then there’s all those damn other life things that are always trying to pull me away