Not yet. It seems to run quite smoothly. We will definitely run compression again if we take the plugs out again.
We have Radiator brackets coming along with tie rods and a windshield seal. Hopefully do a neighborhood blast in a couple weeks!
Not yet. It seems to run quite smoothly. We will definitely run compression again if we take the plugs out again.
We have Radiator brackets coming along with tie rods and a windshield seal. Hopefully do a neighborhood blast in a couple weeks!
What's on the car for suspension? I ran a Miata on $60 Ebay coilover sleeves and springs, and made up a 26mm front sway bar by modifying a unit from a Ford Ranger. If you get the right springs and bar it'll handle really well.
garaithon said:Everyone's hard work paid off! Fired right up with a fresh charge on the battery!
Bump for the new page! Glad to see it didn't need a bunch of group-think diagnostics.
In reply to garaithon :
BERK Ya Brother! 👍😎👏
DeadSkunk (Warren) said:What's on the car for suspension? I ran a Miata on $60 Ebay coilover sleeves and springs, and made up a 26mm front sway bar by modifying a unit from a Ford Ranger. If you get the right springs and bar it'll handle really well.
At the moment, it's 100% stock 1999 Miata stuff. Thanks for the tips on possible improvements.
I want to reiterate the HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out last week to help wrench on the car 🚗. With this milestone, it suddenly feels achievable and within reach. Outstanding. A million thanks 🙏
Garage night.
Finished welding the front fenders on.
Before:
After (still needs some grinding):
That was a pretty big gap to fill.
Made some brackets out of miscellaneous scrap Gariation had on hand:
Welded a few nuts:
Mounted the fuse box:
Another update about last night's progress soon, when I get a bit more time....
NOHOME said:In reply to Indy - Guy :
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Having said that, I would love to see a picture of the space created in front of the engine by extending the chassis 7" in the engine bay. Miata swaps start with buying a very expensive front K member from V8 Roadsters or Flying Miata and I wonder if the setback would solve this issue?
Ask and you shall receive:
Gariation got the lower radiator brackets installed. That required some cutting of the Volvo nose sheet metal rails, some bracket bending and a big berkeleying hammer.
Mostly got the clutch bleed, and were off to a good start on bleeding the brakes, but unfortunately the driver rear caliper bleeder screw broke.
If it is any consolation or motivation, I can confirm that the harmonic balancer on the LS swap is pretty close to where the Miata balancer is in relation to the steering rack. The space around the sides of the K member do not look like they would be a problems ( quite the opposite as they would be landing pads for engine mount)
So An LS would probably fit in the space available without having to buy the expensive V8 roadsters K member. The Ford 302 probably would not because of the front mounted oil pump and required sump.
Steering shaft extension welded in too:
A few things crossed off the list:
The side profile of this car is pretty cool 😎:
In reply to Indy - Guy :
I lile the face in the door. I assume it was deliberate?
In reply to NOHOME :
The face is absolutely coincidental. We were "trying on" green and blue.
Another Monday garage night.
New caliper because broken bleed screw.
Gariation whipped up some sweet upper radiator brackets:
Zoom Zoom
New Tie rod ends:
Exhaust work and then installed:
Driver door installed
Radiator hoses fitted, new thermostat gasket installed, fluids filled. We're close to first test drive 🫰
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