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Post by Zed. on Jul 14, 2022 17:23:31 GMT
Ooofff what a box of bits, I think this is also the route I'll be going to be honest. I can't remember if you still have the 1.6 or 1.8 ring gear or not, my memorys a bit prarrie canoe but I'm sure there was something regarding silly final drive ratios and can't remember what you have in there. What else in the box and, how much more did this hurt the wallet compared to the wishbones?  that post was possibly a little confusing, the wishbones / bolts are for my car but the diff / Kazz plate Lsd is for someone else's car (mk2 thing  ) and is being assembled with a 4.1:1 gerear canoet. my silver heap has a 3J plate Lsd with Kia Sportage 4.778:1 gerear canoet (from front of an early Sportage) I think an Lsd with bearings is the equivilent of 3 sets of top / front wishbones + bolts etc. - so twice what my Mot'd silver Eunos cost ~ 4 years ago  they're moneypits  Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Aug 12, 2022 20:54:42 GMT
time for an update, maybe waffling? I've been working some long hours so not had any 5 time really, have done some more thinking though  found someone selling some cf rampipes (trumpets / velocity-stacks etc.), they had a set (4) of 42mm and a set (4) of 45mm so I captured both sets   unsure of make but seem nicely laid-up and all surfaces are smooth.  the Jenvey tb's I have are 42mm so tries a set on (for scientific purposes obviously!)   these are 100mm long and have flanges that an airfilter baseplate can mount onto.  terrible artistic shot.  tried on the car (previous test-fit with the alloy 40mm long trunpets)  hummmmmmm....  but....  little close to the clutch master-cylinder...  clearance IS clearance? so, the cure... either... 1, move the engine foreward? 2, redesign ALL hydraulic brake / clutch cylinder positions OR swap to internal setup? 3, buy Jenvey's 'straight' inlet manifold as this angles the throttlebodies upwards as opposed to the 'carburettor' type horizontal type... store.jenvey.co.uk/throttle-bodies-and-components/manifolds/vauxhall-manifold/manifold-vx-opel-xe-tb45-0-mv05store.jenvey.co.uk/pub/media/documents/drawings/MV05_WEB_ISS8.pdfso, manifold ordered  Next. Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Aug 13, 2022 15:59:01 GMT
random act of stupidity time, have emailed Maruha for price & availability on a 5.12:1 final-drive gear set www.maruhamotors.co.jp/miata/parts/finalgear.phpファイナル ギヤ (生産終了) 5.12 Final gear5.12 code:maz04052028 For NA8C NB ¥60,060(¥54,600) so google says ¥60,060 is ~ £370, plus postage and would there be import duties / parcelfarce's cut will await a reply & WILL be sitting down when reading it Rich. |
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Post by dickie on Aug 13, 2022 16:36:12 GMT
Try canting the engine over a little bit. It might just improve the clearance enough.
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Post by Zed. on Aug 13, 2022 20:30:19 GMT
Try canting the engine over a little bit. It might just improve the clearance enough. I'm going to wait for the new (straight) inlet manifold but really need to shunt the engine foreward ~ 1/2" or more, don't think that would alter the ballance also, I have a rather nice (if maby a little large?) airbox to hopefully squeeze in underbonnet hopefully Rich. |
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Post by howardb66 on Aug 14, 2022 17:52:56 GMT
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Post by Zed. on Aug 14, 2022 19:30:54 GMT
I already have the 4.778:1 and I'm not brave enough for speeds over 120mph  Mfactory sell higher ratios not lower  Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Aug 18, 2022 20:19:55 GMT
Bugger.  denied. :-( Rich. |
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Post by atlex on Aug 18, 2022 20:57:37 GMT
aka cheapo kia bits |
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Post by howardb66 on Aug 19, 2022 10:42:30 GMT
Bugger. denied. :-( Rich. At least it’ll save your ears 🙂 |
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Post by Zed. on Aug 19, 2022 13:53:49 GMT
aka cheapo kia bits not that cheap to find these days Bugger. denied. :-( Rich. At least it’ll save your ears 🙂 Industrial deafness is a (usefull) thing Rich. |
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Post by batou on Sept 4, 2022 12:39:53 GMT
Bugger. denied. :-( Rich. In your own words... OWFUKINMUCH? |
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Post by Zed. on Sept 4, 2022 18:44:36 GMT
5.1:1 on ebay (Australia) for ~£700 + post  Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Sept 4, 2022 21:00:27 GMT
still no manifold from Jenvey, will be phoning them to ask in a few days as on the 12th it will be a month since order  other busness, bought a Brize lightwieght alternator brise.co.uk/product/brise-40a-compact-lightweight-motorsport-alternator-4si-40/?v=79cba1185463 why? well, it's size answers a few questions with packaging - the 20xe engine conversion as Vauxhall have the waterpump below the alternator and coolant hoses from the 'rear' of the waterpump, there is also a coolant bypass hose from the front of the inlet manifold to the lower radiator hose and while the origonal Vauxhall design accounted for this I'm happy to have a little more clearance. also, it was at a suitable price and supposedly new so whats not to like? Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Sept 5, 2022 15:07:55 GMT
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) and is being assembled with a 4.1:1 gerear canoet.
le sigh