Max's vert thread.

Max777 · 02-07-2009, 03:02 AM

Ok, today the koyo radiator, straight pipe, and elctric fan/shroud/relay setup came in:

Max777 · 02-08-2009, 12:33 AM

Ok, so I could not wait untill next weekend, and decided to throw on the exhaust today because we had such nice weather! (i could work outside in my t shirt in central illinois in the middle of feburary!)

Here are some pics:

FROM THIS:

TO THIS!

Hoever, I ran into a bit of a problem. The HKS was SUPER easy to fit on, all the hangers slipped right on, save one that was a bit tricky, but I got it. Then I tried to install my test pipe...

Something is wrong here!!! I pm'd Djmitsu, who donated the item, and he said that it has been measured and fit just fine on several different cars!

So, I took a look at my header, and noticed this funky weld, that looks WAY lower quality than anything that RB would do, and it also does not apear on the other headers I looked at!

Anyway, so that's the story so far... I'm gonna bolt up the stock manifold tomorrow to see if i encounter the same problem.

PS: In case you've been wondering, here's the wiring I've been messing with:

Max777 · 02-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Here is a nice image I found online, and a look I'm going for. I love the stance, offset, and ride height of this vert, is awesome!

Amazingly it is really easy to fit an S4 koyo radiator into an S5 chassis, and it only requires that you purchase the s4 mounts and drill ONE hole! I was worried about having to fabricate new brackets, but it was really simple once I mocked everything up!
Also, on the koyo, at least, the radiator bleed hole is right about level with the thermostat neck, therefore, all my worries about trapped air bubbles are gone as well!

Yay for S4 Koyo w/o the ghey filler neck like the S5 model!

Pics will be up shortly!

Max777 · 03-09-2009, 03:31 PM

So, I got my engine harness redone, with new grounds installed, sections of new wire soldered in, and all the unused emissions plugs trimmed carefully. This is the second time I've done the harness, and it turned out alright, but still a bit off on the lengths. Lesson learned from all this: dont fawk with it if it aint broke!

With some light modding, I managed to fit the Porsche 944 passenger seat(manual rails) to the driver's side FC3S seat rails. The seat is in decent shape, and is a LOT more comfortable than the stock pos. I also got a set of fresher stock seats out of an S4 just in case.

EDIT: No pics of the Koyo because I had to send the Corksport oil lines back, since they kinked and didnt fit right at all. Trying to find some temp lines in the meantime just to get the girl running again, lol.

djmtsu · 03-09-2009, 03:44 PM

So, whatever happened with the exhaust issue? have you figured it out yet??

Max777 · 03-09-2009, 03:51 PM

fixing it today actually, just gotta wait for my friend to get here with the welder!

I talked to the guy who sold it to me, and it WAS chopped and welded! I'm taking it of the car, cutting it, and putting in a piece of pipe, then rewelding it shut.

djmtsu · 03-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Whew! That is a weight off my back. I didn't want to accidentally derail your project!!

Max777 · 03-09-2009, 08:04 PM

Ok, it's done!

I called my friend, and we went to an exhaust shop, got some free tubing, and grabbed his welder and a chop saw, then it took TWO tries to get the extension perfect! Zach tacked the piece in place, and then welded it using two jackstands as a support. Truck jackstands work really well for exhaust btw!

Here's pics:

That's all, folks!

Whizbang · 03-09-2009, 09:31 PM

making good progress!

Max777 · 03-10-2009, 04:03 PM

forgot to post these:

Max777 · 03-19-2009, 05:24 PM

A little something I've been working on. It's a bit ghetto, using sheet metal screws and all, but it was free, and I had fun making it. As far as quality goes, remember, this is just a prototype.

Sneed's Speed Shop Custom Radiator Shroud.

Thermostat, relay, 30A fuse, and a switch so I can turn it on manually just in case.

Porsche 944 Passenger Seat (manual adjusting rails) bolted up to the FC seat rails. I needed to extend the holes a bit, but otherwise it bolted right up!

S4 Cloth seats I got from a friend:

djmtsu · 03-19-2009, 08:21 PM

Max........

Technically, you have an FC3C....not an FC3S......

But anyway! Making progress, good stuff!

Don't forget, DGRR is a month away, and you said you would come! If I can rebuild a Miata in a month, you can finish this bitch!

DO IT!!

Whizbang · 03-19-2009, 08:54 PM

well double technically he has an FC35. Most others have an FC33.

Max777 · 03-20-2009, 12:06 AM

i WILL DO IT!

Just got to get those effin oil cooler lines in, floor welded, and stereo installed. After that, if it doesnt blow up, I will put insurance back on it, and drive the bitch to DGRR!

hopefully, nopistons will go with me, but I dont know if we can finish two cars by april.

PS: FC3S sounds cooler!

Nopis1O · 03-20-2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max777

i WILL DO IT!

Just got to get those effin oil cooler lines in, floor welded, and stereo installed. After that, if it doesnt blow up, I will put insurance back on it, and drive the bitch to DGRR!

hopefully, nopistons will go with me, but I dont know if we can finish two cars by april.

PS: FC3S sounds cooler!

ha you worry about yours and let me worry about mine. as far as geting it done by april i might have it running and primed but not painted and interior done. even still i cant get off work i dont think so not this year but deff next year!!

OH and you get free seats, dash, suspension, ect and no where in this thread am i thanked by name. i see.

02-07-2009, 03:02 AM	#61
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Ok, today the koyo radiator, straight pipe, and elctric fan/shroud/relay setup came in: __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 02-07-2009 at 03:05 AM..

02-08-2009, 12:33 AM	#62
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Ok, so I could not wait untill next weekend, and decided to throw on the exhaust today because we had such nice weather! (i could work outside in my t shirt in central illinois in the middle of feburary!) Here are some pics: FROM THIS: TO THIS! Hoever, I ran into a bit of a problem. The HKS was SUPER easy to fit on, all the hangers slipped right on, save one that was a bit tricky, but I got it. Then I tried to install my test pipe... Something is wrong here!!! I pm'd Djmitsu, who donated the item, and he said that it has been measured and fit just fine on several different cars! So, I took a look at my header, and noticed this funky weld, that looks WAY lower quality than anything that RB would do, and it also does not apear on the other headers I looked at! Anyway, so that's the story so far... I'm gonna bolt up the stock manifold tomorrow to see if i encounter the same problem. PS: In case you've been wondering, here's the wiring I've been messing with: __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 02-08-2009 at 12:38 AM..

02-12-2009, 08:35 PM	#63
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Here is a nice image I found online, and a look I'm going for. I love the stance, offset, and ride height of this vert, is awesome! Amazingly it is really easy to fit an S4 koyo radiator into an S5 chassis, and it only requires that you purchase the s4 mounts and drill ONE hole! I was worried about having to fabricate new brackets, but it was really simple once I mocked everything up! Also, on the koyo, at least, the radiator bleed hole is right about level with the thermostat neck, therefore, all my worries about trapped air bubbles are gone as well! Yay for S4 Koyo w/o the ghey filler neck like the S5 model! Pics will be up shortly! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-09-2009, 03:31 PM	#64
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	So, I got my engine harness redone, with new grounds installed, sections of new wire soldered in, and all the unused emissions plugs trimmed carefully. This is the second time I've done the harness, and it turned out alright, but still a bit off on the lengths. Lesson learned from all this: dont fawk with it if it aint broke! With some light modding, I managed to fit the Porsche 944 passenger seat(manual rails) to the driver's side FC3S seat rails. The seat is in decent shape, and is a LOT more comfortable than the stock pos. I also got a set of fresher stock seats out of an S4 just in case. EDIT: No pics of the Koyo because I had to send the Corksport oil lines back, since they kinked and didnt fit right at all. Trying to find some temp lines in the meantime just to get the girl running again, lol. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 03-09-2009 at 03:33 PM..

03-09-2009, 03:44 PM	#65
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	So, whatever happened with the exhaust issue? have you figured it out yet?? __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-09-2009, 03:51 PM	#66
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	fixing it today actually, just gotta wait for my friend to get here with the welder! I talked to the guy who sold it to me, and it WAS chopped and welded! I'm taking it of the car, cutting it, and putting in a piece of pipe, then rewelding it shut. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#67
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Whew! That is a weight off my back. I didn't want to accidentally derail your project!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-09-2009, 08:04 PM	#68
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Ok, it's done! I called my friend, and we went to an exhaust shop, got some free tubing, and grabbed his welder and a chop saw, then it took TWO tries to get the extension perfect! Zach tacked the piece in place, and then welded it using two jackstands as a support. Truck jackstands work really well for exhaust btw! Here's pics: That's all, folks! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#69
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	making good progress! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

03-10-2009, 04:03 PM	#70
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	forgot to post these: __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-19-2009, 05:24 PM	#71
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	A little something I've been working on. It's a bit ghetto, using sheet metal screws and all, but it was free, and I had fun making it. As far as quality goes, remember, this is just a prototype. Sneed's Speed Shop Custom Radiator Shroud. Thermostat, relay, 30A fuse, and a switch so I can turn it on manually just in case. Porsche 944 Passenger Seat (manual adjusting rails) bolted up to the FC seat rails. I needed to extend the holes a bit, but otherwise it bolted right up! S4 Cloth seats I got from a friend: __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 03-19-2009 at 05:29 PM..

03-19-2009, 08:21 PM	#72
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Max........ Technically, you have an FC3C....not an FC3S...... But anyway! Making progress, good stuff! Don't forget, DGRR is a month away, and you said you would come! If I can rebuild a Miata in a month, you can finish this bitch! DO IT!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#73
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	well double technically he has an FC35. Most others have an FC33. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

03-20-2009, 12:06 AM	#74
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	i WILL DO IT! Just got to get those effin oil cooler lines in, floor welded, and stereo installed. After that, if it doesnt blow up, I will put insurance back on it, and drive the bitch to DGRR! hopefully, nopistons will go with me, but I dont know if we can finish two cars by april. PS: FC3S sounds cooler! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!