Westfield Miata

Where does this go? :: RE: Building a supplement to the manual, need help

Author: Graham
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:05 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

f_devocht wrote:

when installing the steering column, you can use the stock rubber boot to cover up the hole the column passes through.

yes but if you get Westfield to modify the steering column they put a fixed UJ at both ends which makes it impossible to get the boot on. When I had mine modified the 2nd time (due to Westfield making it the wrong length the 1st time) I got them to put a spline and used a bolt on UJ. In that way I could re-use the boot.
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My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: mhristic
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

also, does anyone know where i can source some hard clutch line + fittings to connect the master cylinder to the oem line?

My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: mhristic
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

I think I'll try to do something similar to Frank's setup - and try to build an aluminum shield to isolate the airfilter from the post-radiator air. obtaining a bit of silicone intake tub shouldn't be hard - but what about retaining the air fittings there? any advice?

My build :: RE: Never too late

Author: ijonsson
Subject: Intercooler
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 133

Had to do something waiting for spring, so I purchased a used IC and made some brackets to hold it in place. I took measures for some pipes and hoses, now I'm just waiting for delivery to finish the job.

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My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: smokey mow
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

This is my setup which is very similar to Frank's, but likewise I think I will probably be putting a plate above the radiator to try and separate the hot and cold air.

You could also try something simlar to in this thread

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My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: f_devocht
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:52 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

My setup is better, but not ideal either. I'm sucking up hot air from the radiator .
It shouldn't be too hard to install a shield between radiator and filter though.
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My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: turboeric
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Matthew, your setup looks optimally designed to suck up hot air from the exhaust manifold - not good. Frank's setup looks much better.
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Where does this go? :: RE: Building a supplement to the manual, need help

Author: f_devocht
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:03 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

when installing the steering column, you can use the stock rubber boot to cover up the hole the column passes through.
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My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: f_devocht
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:00 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Here's what I did

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Questions :: RE: Questions from new builder

Author: Graham
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Hello Steve,

good luck with your build. My donor was a Jan 1998 1.6 which I assume will be the same as yours. Like Mark says the best thing is to wait till you have the diff and engine/transmission in place and measure before getting the propshaft modified. I didn't and had to have it changed again later. For me the "1.8 diff" measurements from the manual were right for my 1.6 but there is a bit of variation depending on the adjustment of the engine mountings (you will find the pre-drilled holes in the chassis are not quite right). See here: http://westiebuild.blogspot.com/2009/07/propshaft-shortening-again.html and here: http://westiebuild.blogspot.com/2009/07/propshaft-length-complete-story.html

Also, don't get the steering column modified until you have it in place and measured. Something I also had to get changed for a 2nd time.
see here: http://westiebuild.blogspot.com/2009/10/steering-column.html and here: http://westiebuild.blogspot.com/2010/02/steering-column-some-pictures.html
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My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: mhristic
Subject: intake
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

so here is the stock setup:

no airbox, but instead a k&n style cone intake.

any ideas?

My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: Big Cheese Dog
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Have any pics of your intake setup?

My build :: RE: Mike and Matthew's Build

Author: mhristic
Subject: intake
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Radiator went on yesterday, fan will go in as soon as the proper rivnuts are procured. Right now I'm trying to figure out the intake. Since our donor came with a K&N filter instead of the airbox, the current configuration has the intake sitting right next to the exhaust manifold - not exactly a prime location, methinks. I've found one or two interesting workarounds, but does anyone have any suggestions? As we've the FW nose, I'd like to use the intake ducts on the sides.

Questions :: RE: Questions from new builder

Author: Big Cheese Dog
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:50 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

If you run the rear sensor without a cat in between, or don't run the rear sensor at all, you will get a check engine light.

Questions :: RE: speedo cable

Author: Big Cheese Dog
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

I discovered today that even with the tight bend in the tunnel, the car I'm just finishing up seems to have no problems with the speedo cable, gauge is very smooth. Have to see how long it lasts.