Si.G's NA6

and1 · Postby **and1** » Wed May 09, 2012 1:41 am

Si.G wrote:Forgot to mention the motor is now ready to go back in, just need the mounts to arrive and to choose with gear box to use. I also picked up some Familar GTX injectors yesterday from 'and1'. They have a longer reach into the manifold, so will be swapping them in, once the motor is run in.

'and1' has a sweet SE, it is a really nice clean car with some nice bits on there. Hope to see you out and about.

Si.

Nice to meet you too mate. I'll hopefully be out there doing some track days soon too..

I see you'll have no trouble putting the injectors to good use!

Si.G · Postby **Si.G** » Fri May 11, 2012 12:37 am

More packaging issues today, but sorted. Had to butcher my alternator to get the new pulley to fit correctly. Also discovered there are 2 different shaft sizes on the NA6 alternators.

Had to 'machine' the alternator case to get the alignment of the pulley correct. *machine means use angle grinder

It's getting closer and closer to completion

Also got my new plugs and fitted the coils.

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Fri May 11, 2012 1:00 am

Looks awesome!

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Fri May 11, 2012 10:24 am

Tuning day at Barbagallo next weekend....

marcusus · Postby **marcusus** » Sat May 12, 2012 3:39 pm

deviant wrote:Tuning day at Barbagallo next weekend....

That would be fun. I wonder if I'll have my car back in time from KYP for it...

Si.G · Postby **Si.G** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:15 pm

deviant wrote:Tuning day at Barbagallo next weekend....

Zero chance of making that, got to run it in and tune it

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Sat May 12, 2012 8:33 pm

Where there is a will there is a way!! Get yourself a base tune in, drive it to work all week, tune on Friday...Drive on Saturday!

geofiz · Postby **geofiz** » Mon May 14, 2012 12:16 am

Si.G wrote:Forgot to mention the motor is now ready to go back in, just need the mounts to arrive and to choose with gear box to use. I also picked up some Familar GTX injectors yesterday from 'and1'. They have a longer reach into the manifold, so will be swapping them in, once the motor is run in.

'and1' has a sweet SE, it is a really nice clean car with some nice bits on there. Hope to see you out and about.

Si.

If you need some engine mounts, I have a spare set of mazdaspeed ones for when I break mine one day. If you are still waiting for yours to arrive, you could use them and give me yours when they arrive. Let me know.

Waz man · Postby **Waz man** » Mon May 14, 2012 1:47 pm

Come on Simon we need you to pull your finger out and get this beast finished and out to the competitions.
If you need any help just yell out.
I am sure we can find some guys to drive your car every night to get the km's up to run it in. :lol:

Looking forward to seeing it back on the road with what looks like a lot more power.

Cheers
Wazza

Postby **Okibi** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:48 am

We just need to do an evening Bunbury run, that'd get the kms on the engine.

I also have some mazdaspeed engine mounts sitting on the shelf if that's what's holding you up.

Si.G · Postby **Si.G** » Sat May 26, 2012 7:17 pm

Mounts arrived while I was on hols, all fitted, I have decided to go with my spare gearbox that I have never used, simply because it is not covered in oil

Even if I get the engine back in there, I still have some water plumbing to do and new brake hoses to sort.

Just remember everthing takes about 10 times longer with a 8 month old in the mix.
Si.

XMX555 · Postby **XMX555** » Sat May 26, 2012 7:27 pm

Sounds like it could be ready in time for a decent run on the country cruise :lol:

http://www.mx5club.com.au/index.php?ID=E2012061700

Cheers Aart

Si.G · Postby **Si.G** » Mon May 28, 2012 5:41 pm

Got the motor back into the car today - yay at last. Still a way to go.

Custom brace for tightening the flywheel

Box installed

Bit of a squeeze to get in, stuff I borrowed from sox is a massive help.

New motor mounts

And it is in.

Postby **Okibi** » Mon May 28, 2012 6:06 pm

Well done Simon, hope she's back on the road soon.

Si.G · Postby **Si.G** » Tue May 29, 2012 12:07 am

Okibi wrote:Well done Simon, hope she's back on the road soon.

Biggest headache at the min is the water plumbing, I have to move 2 sensors. I need a custom ali tube with a couple of sensor mounting points. It is a bit of queeze to get the water down the cold side, but it should just fit.