rodan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 So.... this is what $883.90 looks like... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1857_zpsvad6ffmf.jpg Not to mention the additional $20 in paper and binders for the manuals... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1853_zps3cfwtqqo.jpg LOTS of reading to do... I could have just dealt with the manuals on .pdf, but I like a hard copy when working on stuff. I've got plenty of time to read up... started cleaning parts yesterday... that's going to be a long and tedious task in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Brave soul not doing pnp! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I decided against the PNP because I wanted to be able to re-purpose the MS3 to another vehicle if the Miata gets an LFX or LS swap down the road and I use a factory ECU. I did buy a DIYBOB that plugs into the stock harness, and I'll wire the MS3 to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Ah makes sense. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 So, today started the drudge work... cleaning. Spent about 3hrs cleaning the trans... VIN tag matched the car, so 175k miles of grime. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1866_zpsybcgdgg5.jpg Leaking rear main didn't help... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1867_zpsrsuswex6.jpg All shiny now. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1869_zpscolxcgop.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1868_zpsxrifqfcz.jpg Still lots of small stuff to clean, but the trans was the nastiest. Also got in some coolant re-route parts... from a guy in Slovakia, selling them on MT.net. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/Reroute%20parts_zpszlnj2llq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Nice work getting it all cleaned up! Are you going to change the headgasket to the 99-00 to improve the cooling with the reroute? I know some say you shouldn't do the reroute on the NB2 without the older headgasket, but others say anything helps but the reroute isn't as effective on NB2 motors. I can't figure out if I want to do it or not. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I am planning to change the head gasket. My research seems to indicate you can run a reroute with the NB2 stock head gasket, but it's not as efficient as running the NA8 gasket. Since I have the engine out, and am already doing the WP/TB, it kind of seems like a 'must do'. The only problem is the OCD side of me wants to go through the head while it's off, but then it's valve springs, new guides... and down the spiral we go! I'm going to have to force myself to just run the valve clearances and put it back on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I am planning to change the head gasket. My research seems to indicate you can run a reroute with the NB2 stock head gasket, but it's not as efficient as running the NA8 gasket. Since I have the engine out, and am already doing the WP/TB, it kind of seems like a 'must do'. The only problem is the OCD side of me wants to go through the head while it's off, but then it's valve springs, new guides... and down the spiral we go! I'm going to have to force myself to just run the valve clearances and put it back on! Aren't the lifters hydraulic? Is there an initial adjustment required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Later Miata 1.8s are mechanical, shim/bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 I am planning to change the head gasket. My research seems to indicate you can run a reroute with the NB2 stock head gasket, but it's not as efficient as running the NA8 gasket. Since I have the engine out, and am already doing the WP/TB, it kind of seems like a 'must do'. The only problem is the OCD side of me wants to go through the head while it's off, but then it's valve springs, new guides... and down the spiral we go! I'm going to have to force myself to just run the valve clearances and put it back on! Good point lol! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 So, started tearing things down on the new engine tonight, pulling the cam cover to run the valve clearances. I got a little concerned at first, as the spark plugs were apparently installed by a gorilla with a 2 foot breaker bar. I squirted a little penetrating oil in there, and they eventually came loose. Once out, they looked pretty good (all the moisture is from the penetrating oil), except for the burned down electrodes and giant gap... I think they may be the original plugs: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1885_zpscdvgyews.jpg Once the cam cover was off, things looked really nice: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1887_zpsuuch9cb3.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1886_zps5ex8alzy.jpg All the intake valves are in spec, but 6 of the exhaust valves are too tight, so it looks like I'm going to be pulling at least one cam to swap shims... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Got a bunch of stuff in over the last few days, so I'll be busy in the garage tomorrow... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1890_zpsqhc2h0wx.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Did you tint your headlights? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Post #611 second picture, what's in the background top left? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 That's the wife's NC Miata... and definitely not tinted. None of that crap here... I think it's just the angle of the photo. The housing behind the lens is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Speaking of Miatas... I sat in a brand new one the other day. Gottdam are they nice. That cup holder is useless. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Speaking of Miatas... I sat in a brand new one the other day. Gottdam are they nice. That cup holder is useless. my father bought one last Summer.... ND that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 They look great, too. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 NA NB and ND If I keep my SpecB then I'm going to buy an NC this Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 They drive just as good as they look. It's finally fast stock out of the box...0-60 in about 5.8sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Meh, I'd go black. Looks less like fish Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 It's Special Edition red with the light leather and black top. The car can make you giggle for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Got a bunch of stuff in over the last few days, so I'll be busy in the garage tomorrow... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/VVT%20swap/DSC_1890_zpsqhc2h0wx.jpg I might need to borrow the FM tools sometime That cup holder is useless. that's a feature on all Miata's It's Special Edition red with the light leather and black top. The car can make you giggle for hours. nice the launch editions are great looking cars. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 They drive just as good as they look. It's finally fast stock out of the box...0-60 in about 5.8sec. I wouldn't exactly call 0-60 in 5.8 fast, but the NDs do handle well. I haven't driven one myself, but have seen one set a pretty quick time around a track with nothing but a set of stick tires, and a great driver (Keith Tanner). The car can make you giggle for hours. Also a feature on all Miatas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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