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10-17-2013, 07:48 PM
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CharlesE Intro
Greetings:
I have a 2004 MSM, which I daily drive in Southeastern Connecticut. The car is Velocity Red, with many FM parts, including VMAXX suspension, intake and exhaust. I've added many other parts, such as Miata Roadster's short shifter, California spec dip stick and 6UL rims with Bridgestone RE-11 tires.
I have a 2004 MSM, which I daily drive in Southeastern Connecticut. The car is Velocity Red, with many FM parts, including VMAXX suspension, intake and exhaust. I've added many other parts, such as Miata Roadster's short shifter, California spec dip stick and 6UL rims with Bridgestone RE-11 tires.
10-26-2013, 02:11 PM
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Let's see how this works.....
This photo was taken several years ago, -- 2008 at the Larz Andersen Museum, near Boston, on Miata Day.
To finish off the work I have left, I need to install one more GlowShift gauge (water temperature) in the instrument cluster, and replace a few ground wires that look a bit beat up. I'll then have real oil temperature, real water temperature and a boost vacuum gauge in the instrument cluster. The oil pressure gauge has been replaced with two BRIGHT LED's in new holes in the cluster. Since the stock oil pressure gauge only warns on pressure below 7 psi, I've lost nothing, and actually gained, since the LED's cannot be missed! It's like having a flashlight go off in your face!
The built engine will then be installed, along with new exhaust manifold studs and Nord-Lock washers, an FM Happy Meal, a longer SS clutch line, a new thermostat, and an FM oil drain line check valve.
I'll also be insulating the transmission tunnel and changing out the heater hoses. Hopefully, it'll be back on the road in about two weeks, just long enough to verify that all works well. Then it'll go on blocks for the winter, awaiting the New England Spring!
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This photo was taken several years ago, -- 2008 at the Larz Andersen Museum, near Boston, on Miata Day.
To finish off the work I have left, I need to install one more GlowShift gauge (water temperature) in the instrument cluster, and replace a few ground wires that look a bit beat up. I'll then have real oil temperature, real water temperature and a boost vacuum gauge in the instrument cluster. The oil pressure gauge has been replaced with two BRIGHT LED's in new holes in the cluster. Since the stock oil pressure gauge only warns on pressure below 7 psi, I've lost nothing, and actually gained, since the LED's cannot be missed! It's like having a flashlight go off in your face!
The built engine will then be installed, along with new exhaust manifold studs and Nord-Lock washers, an FM Happy Meal, a longer SS clutch line, a new thermostat, and an FM oil drain line check valve.
I'll also be insulating the transmission tunnel and changing out the heater hoses. Hopefully, it'll be back on the road in about two weeks, just long enough to verify that all works well. Then it'll go on blocks for the winter, awaiting the New England Spring!
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10-29-2013, 05:18 PM
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That's a pretty car. It just shines. It looks like the prom queen.
Mine is an unattractive track **** that will show you a good time but you might not want to be seen with in public, haha.
Welcome to the forum. Please post more pictures!
Mine is an unattractive track **** that will show you a good time but you might not want to be seen with in public, haha.
Welcome to the forum. Please post more pictures!
01-08-2014, 05:32 AM
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A few more photos of the engine and some external changes...
First: The camshafts at 185,000 miles. Thank you Mobil 1!!
https://www.miataforumz.com/images/attach/jpg.gif
Second and third thumbnails: the California spec dipstick and its insertion point into the engine block.
https://www.miataforumz.com/newreply...streply&t=1649
Fourth and fifth: the FM Happy Meal installed.
The engine should be finally going in to the car today, and I hope to have it running on the street by the weekend.
Sixth: the FM Oil Check Valve Installation
First: The camshafts at 185,000 miles. Thank you Mobil 1!!
https://www.miataforumz.com/images/attach/jpg.gif
Second and third thumbnails: the California spec dipstick and its insertion point into the engine block.
https://www.miataforumz.com/newreply...streply&t=1649
Fourth and fifth: the FM Happy Meal installed.
The engine should be finally going in to the car today, and I hope to have it running on the street by the weekend.
Sixth: the FM Oil Check Valve Installation
01-09-2014, 08:02 PM
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Sixshooter: Hmmm... I've run M1 for almost 200k miles, with good success. Your post got me doing some research on BITOG, and a few other forums. Thanks.... Now I've got to think about this.
The T6 has additives that will help prevent engine wear, if all else fails. The M1 that should protect the emissions system better.
As I see it now, the choice is between greater engine wear (potentially with M1 vs a shorter life for the catalytic converter with T6). I suspect the difference is only a few percent either way. Likely either is a good choice.
One other factor is living in Connecticut....a "We look over your shoulder and make sure you're doing it OUR way" state. Sigh. It would be annoying to fail emissions, and HAVE to spend money on components that aren't high on my desired list!
Not sure that I have a good answer yet, but it is another item to add to the list to investigate.
The T6 has additives that will help prevent engine wear, if all else fails. The M1 that should protect the emissions system better.
As I see it now, the choice is between greater engine wear (potentially with M1 vs a shorter life for the catalytic converter with T6). I suspect the difference is only a few percent either way. Likely either is a good choice.
One other factor is living in Connecticut....a "We look over your shoulder and make sure you're doing it OUR way" state. Sigh. It would be annoying to fail emissions, and HAVE to spend money on components that aren't high on my desired list!
Not sure that I have a good answer yet, but it is another item to add to the list to investigate.
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