You guys know that I blew up my 88 GTX (kinda), So now I am planning on building the motor myself. I have played around with a lot of vehicles and have done...
I would get an OEM gasket kit. You will spend more moola, but you will be better off in the long run. I would upgrade the valvetrain for sure.. you may ...
you need to decide what you final boost levels are going to be. If you are going with a hybrid 11/14 upgrade or larger, then main & head studs, good head...
There are repeated horror stories by those who have mixed up the HLAs during a rebuild. The old ones are usually fine, but have to go back in the holes they...
I'm installing my new clutch (Centerforce CFDF) onto a Fidanza lightweight flywheel, and I've got a quick couple of questions relating to the install. First,...
I used all the same hardware from the stock GTX to Fidanza, to include the bolts and etc.. I don't get why yours needs different bolts than stock. I think when...
Well, all I can say is my PP bolted flush to the Fidanza with the CFDF clutch assembly. Yes, the FW bolts are black and fine threaded. The PP and FW alignment...
Generally aluminum flywheels will use coarser threads than steel or iron flywheels because it is a softer material and fine threads tend to pull out. Grade...
Hey guys, Check out this add on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/e7hug It's for a diff lock switch for a 89-94 familia. I didn't think that those had a lockable center...
looks like the exact same switch I just sold a few months back. off of my Protégé. there were AWD pros. so it had a locking center diff. Josh AWD MX3 Turbo ...
Glenn, If cash is tight, you are better off finding a good used motor and sticking that in your car. A Miata long block would be your best bet as that would...
Glenn, I think bob's estimate of 2000-3000 for a rebuild is a little steep, depending how 'prepped' the engine is. Though you may want to look into a ...
I've looked at the diagram that shows, with little arrows, how the oil is routed through the engine but I can't tell whether it goes directly to the filter...
ok last call whose going to the rally ny?--im there friday and sat---jay [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Fidanza does use a coarser bolt due to the softer aluminum. We have them here on the shelf if you need a set. 8 x 1.25 x 16mm with a lock washer, 8.8 grade. ...
Wow, it looks just like the fog light switch on my Escort! Matt Kephart, original owner 1991 Escort GT (BPT GTX-powered) 1994 Suburban (Whipplecharged 4X4) ...
That's a diff lock switch from a 4WD protegé. The tranny in it is just like a BPT tranny, but it doesn't have the viscous center diff. The gear ratios and...
Which clutch and throw out bearing is for a 1.8l BPT GTX. I have the clutch and flywheel out side by side with a B6t unit and they are definitely different....
I am back from a, somewhat, positive autoX experiance. I had a very smooth first run which placed me in 3rd. Second run I had DNF from missing a stupid cone....
Joe, I've never auto-xed my GTX, but have a bunch of experience in a CSP miata. Based on what you're seeing, I'd recommend going to max equal front negative ...
Same throw out bearing as well? Bob ... From: Greg Downing To: 'Bob Bundy' Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 3:56 PM Subject: RE: [323GTX] Another clutch question? ...
Joe, also tire pressure can work to balance the GTX. Lower the pressure 5 psi less in back compared to the front. Ex; 40 front, 35 rear. I also think you...
Funny story, I normally autocross in SM2 Miata but the first time I autocrossed the GTX I spanked a full crowd in CSP and SM2 with it (in the rain). I got a...
http://www.wwscc.org/event_results/2006/scca06-1.html#SM Must drive faster!!! 17th overall for 181 entrants. 3rd in Street Modified. Greg Downing Beautiful...
I definetly want to see that vid... I would like to run more -camber in the front except I know the best I can posibly do is close to -2 do to the stock top...
Man the miatas also got spanked in SM2, Tough crowd. Hay Greg, Chuckanut Sports Car Club got there lot back and are going to have a season again this year....
The clutch disk on the BPT GTX is 230mm. The 88/89 GTX is 225mm. I have a 1.8l Miata, B6t GTX, and a BPT GTX flywheel next to each other and they all have...
Hi guys (and gals) I have just had my B6 turbo's engine rebuilt. The engine mechanics part im sure is fine but the engine still seems to idle strange at times....
Greg, Did you replace the springs in the distributor when you had it rebuilt? The springs have a plastic bushing on one end that affects timing. And, they are...
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