Bubba
31-08-15, 10:59 AM
As i posted previously in this thread http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?211603-not-a-nova-but i got my hands on a 1.8 mk1 mx5 :gay:
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11055384_10153253307237845_1517041936248949031_n.j pg?oh=8099a1f874c5c25d679c23a11919e059&oe=564CF1CA
ive decided against putting the MX250 kit on it, mainly due to realising how much it will cost and not really being able to justify that.
This weekend i managed to oik out the 1.8 and box, which was reasonably easy.
The LET will fit with a bit of fiddling. The ARB is in the way so that will come off, the sump is already the right way round for the subframe which is a massive help, but the dizzy is in the way of the bulkhead so ive got the choice of either cutting the bulkhead out which id rather not, or converting it to a coilpack setup. Ive got Manta 1.8 mounts, just need to work out what to used between them and the subframe. solid aluminium mounts would probably be easiest as i know people who could machine them up for me
the aircon pump needs to come off as well.
Engine out
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11905394_10153674464182845_179981655610917200_n.jp g?oh=05a4ae47eaf419ccddf1d742c5249441&oe=56824348
Trial fit for the LET
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11899759_10153674964387845_8977094882251435457_n.j pg?oh=cc74f27c08d22101fb09fc408f947b6f&oe=5672F231
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11055384_10153253307237845_1517041936248949031_n.j pg?oh=8099a1f874c5c25d679c23a11919e059&oe=564CF1CA
ive decided against putting the MX250 kit on it, mainly due to realising how much it will cost and not really being able to justify that.
This weekend i managed to oik out the 1.8 and box, which was reasonably easy.
The LET will fit with a bit of fiddling. The ARB is in the way so that will come off, the sump is already the right way round for the subframe which is a massive help, but the dizzy is in the way of the bulkhead so ive got the choice of either cutting the bulkhead out which id rather not, or converting it to a coilpack setup. Ive got Manta 1.8 mounts, just need to work out what to used between them and the subframe. solid aluminium mounts would probably be easiest as i know people who could machine them up for me
the aircon pump needs to come off as well.
Engine out
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11905394_10153674464182845_179981655610917200_n.jp g?oh=05a4ae47eaf419ccddf1d742c5249441&oe=56824348
Trial fit for the LET
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11899759_10153674964387845_8977094882251435457_n.j pg?oh=cc74f27c08d22101fb09fc408f947b6f&oe=5672F231