Category: Miata MX-5
Turbo Engine Swap – Final Episode
September 6th, 2010 — Turbo
Yes, this is the final episode. And I’m gonna spoil the ending. Sharka has boost!!!!!
But first, the final tasks to get us there.
Turbo Engine Swap – Episode 3
August 15th, 2010 — Turbo
There might be a turbo engine installed by the time you reach the end of this blog post. Maybe. I don’t wanna give anything away.
Turbo Engine Swap – Episode 2
August 6th, 2010 — Turbo
FM 2.5″ turbo exhaust photos and an engine pull. No casualties other than a brittle coolant temperature sensor on the back of the head.
Turbo Engine Swap – Episode 1
August 3rd, 2010 — Turbo
In this episode: Stuff removal. Lots of it. And a little bit of install including the intercooler.
KG Works Instrument Panel Review
July 17th, 2010 — Gauges, Interior, Parts Review
A fairly random and gushing review of the discontinued KG Works Independent Look Gauge Cluster. This is a holy grail for me. I’ve wanted one for a long long time. And now I have one. Read on for the full review.
Sharka: The First 10 Years
July 13th, 2010 — Sharka pix
In April of 2000, I had no interest in Miatas. Or getting a new car at all. I was happy with what I was driving. I was about to get married. A new car was far from my mind.
And then I drove a Miata for the first time.
Rear Air Dam Restoration
July 8th, 2010 — Exterior
The Mazda factory rear air dam for the Miata is a bit of a rare part. It was discontinued around 2002. I was fortunate enough to acquire one a few years back. A factory one, not a copy. I remember the day well. I held it in my hands. I admired it. And then I cut it in half so it would fit my trailer hitch.
Drilling For Oil
July 6th, 2010 — Engine, Turbo, Wrench Turning
A detailed, step-by-step of putting a big hole in your Miata’s drain pan. And then tapping that hole for a drain line. Because even turbos need to potty.
Chance91 Elise Seat Brackets
June 24th, 2010 — Elise seats in a Miata
A few months ago, a guy by the name of Nick email me about my Elise seat brackets. He wanted to make a design to sell based on the scans I posted here. I was against it at first. All of the posts I make here are only for enthusiast use, not for corporations to line their pockets. I answered back in an angry manner. “NO SEATS FOR YOU!!!!” etc.
But I was totally wrong.
FM Turbo Unboxing
June 17th, 2010 — Turbo
This post has been coming for a while. I ordered these big boxes a little less than a month ago. But I feel like I’ve been waiting for years. Both came from Flyin Miata. The short box holds an FM II turbo kit. The tall box holds an exhaust.
Both boxes actually hold happiness, horsepower, and zoom-zoom.
