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Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:00 am
by tabasco122
I bought a new master and slave, didnt get a chance to put it on lol.

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:04 am
by Chris GTO TT
Clearly you should have sent me the master lol

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:07 am
by vr4
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Clearly you should have sent me the master lol[/quote]

I don't get why he's keeping it when an L33/4l60 is going in

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:13 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""vr4""]I don't get why he's keeping it when an L33/4l60 is going in[/quote]

Nah needs mor LFX


Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:18 am
by tabasco122
i wish lol.

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:18 am
by tabasco122
cheapest swap id want to do would be an SR20

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:31 am
by vr4
Looking at the timing chains on that engine (reminds me of the Audi) and knowing GMs history of timing chain issues.... I'll pass.

Looks like it comes in very close in weight to the aluminum block LS.

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:42 am
by Chris GTO TT
considering they've used the lfx in just about every v6 application for the last 5+ years i'm sure we would have heard something bad about them by now.

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:20 am
by vr4
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]considering they've used the lfx in just about every v6 application for the last 5+ years i'm sure we would have heard something bad about them by now.[/quote]

CTS 1 3.6 is well documented with timing chain issues. Not sure if it's related.

I was mostly referring to the ecotec though. LS also has a rep for breaking chains though but at least it's easy to work on and had an upgrade option

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:48 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Changed the master cylinder Saturday morning and then did an oil change on it. I tested it out in the garage Saturday morning but didn't have time to test drive as my dad was there to help me hang my TV on the wall and put the rear surround sound speakers in the ceiling. I figured nothing like a test drive on my short commute to work. The issue appears to be resolved. I also now have about 150 miles of city driving on the clutch so I'm basically calling it broken in. I'm now back to beating on the Miata like a red headed step child :p eelout:

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 11:38 pm
by Chris GTO TT

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:44 am
by DCIV
Doooo it!


Coop

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:50 am
by Chris GTO TT
It's gone from the 'that would cool to do' list to the 'probably going to happen list'

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:51 am
by Chris GTO TT
I installed my Marrad LX1 seat today with the stock 3 point seat belt. I think I'm going to go back and move the shoulder belt back to the outside of the slot as it rubs my neck.

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IMG_20180414_170007 by christobal65, on Flickr

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IMG_20180414_165954 by christobal65, on Flickr

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:09 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Ran it in autox today started out with a 67.5. My fastest time was on the last run 62.5. I ran in SM because I didn't want to go in the afternoon with the huge groups. I was 4-5 seconds slower than the fastest SM cars.

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IMG_20180421_091526 by christobal65, on Flickr

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:47 am
by Chris GTO TT
When you have a super rare JDM GTO Titanium shift knob lying around that happens to have the same thread size and pitch as your Miata you get a little crazy...

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IMG_20180422_193328 by christobal65, on Flickr

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:02 am
by vr4
You should start every car in neutral with the clutch out.


Just sayin

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:30 am
by Chris GTO TT
I'm just following Flyin Miata's directions :d ontknow:

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:37 am
by DCIV
No video of your run?

Coop

Re: Bought a Miata

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:30 pm
by Chris GTO TT
No, I was running late in getting there and didn't have time to set up my gopro.