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by SLYDIT
Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: NA Rear Outer CV joint
Replies: 2
Views: 8254

Re: NA Rear Outer CV joint

As above. The cv joint comes with the short outer axle unit as an assembly. They are the same as the Mazda 323 cvs. You can get them for under $100 each easily and come with boot and grease. The long "axle" to the diff just pops out of the cv once you've loosened the boot. Be aware they may not come...
by SLYDIT
Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Engine whine.
Replies: 3
Views: 9295

Re: Engine whine.

That's normal for a new belt. I replaced mine a few weeks ago and the new one had more of a whine... After a few kms it quietened down.
by SLYDIT
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Where to buy a new NB Battery
Replies: 3
Views: 9328

Re: Where to buy a new NB Battery

you can its an ns40 battery easily if you also buy some new battery hold down clamps from supercheap as the ns 40 battery is about 20mm taller than an mx battery. take note of the size and orientation of the terminals. you can also fit a cheap U1R ride on lawn mower battery as its actually the same ...
by SLYDIT
Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Any turbo or supercharged NC in NZ
Replies: 7
Views: 15344

Re: Any turbo or supercharged NC in NZ

the ONLY reason TDR did the rear mount turbo was in the U.S you cant remove the header mounted cat converter.. no such issue in NZ TDR do a specific RHD turbo kit for the NC and a ECU retune...thats the way to go
by SLYDIT
Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: UH Oh......More ND transmission failures
Replies: 5
Views: 8361

Hmmm bugger... I may have persuaded my dad to go buy a new ND. Wonder if this affects the autos AFAIK the nd uses the same auto gearbox as the NC so should be OK. ..also the more powerful fiat is rumoured to use the older stronger NC manual box as the test mules broke gearboxes in testing with the ...
by SLYDIT
Sun May 29, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: UH Oh......More ND transmission failures
Replies: 5
Views: 8361

UH Oh......More ND transmission failures

looks like the ND has some serious issues.... exploding transmissions with only small KMs on them...id hate to be buying a used one....loooks like they jin bai ittai'd the beejusus out of the gearbox and now its made of chocolate....

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=610318
by SLYDIT
Thu May 26, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: TOYOTA COIL ON PLUG UPGRADE
Replies: 8
Views: 17644

short term easy mod for more spark is to fit new power and earth leads to the coil packs. the stock wiring loom is rubbish. basically fit a relay next to the ignitor that feeds off the alternator or big feed to the fuse box and run grunty power feeds to the coils. also upgrade the coil earths. this ...
by SLYDIT
Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Gear lash/Rattle/Can of gravel... You know the noise!
Replies: 4
Views: 7019

you wont get rid of the noise...don't bother.` ]Its an harmonic in the drivetrain thats pretty much impossible to get rid of. pretty sure a guy in the club had a total gearbox rebuild and diff rebuild to get rid of the noise and all he got for his troubles was a $3000 hole in his bank account. and t...
by SLYDIT
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: turbo converted to a supercharger
Replies: 46
Views: 112038

^^^ THIS^^^^ my mx has 200 hp ATW and its decently fast. driven a 260HPATW MX and its INSANE for a road car. the TD04 turbo'd mx with 200ish WHP is going to be plenty for the street. a 1600 will make 200WHP all day/year long...an 1800 will do 240WHP all day /year long. my cars been turbo'd for 10 ye...
by SLYDIT
Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Frame rail covers and butterfly brace
Replies: 17
Views: 26165

from what ive read frog arms make the biggest difference.
by SLYDIT
Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: can you alter the afm to allow bigger injectors
Replies: 12
Views: 19308

i hate to break it to ya, but the B6 motor in the MX is no honda. they breathe like shit and the head is really restrictive. the only way to get any sort of power out of them is turbo. any NA mods are just pathetic and costly... if you want a better car then add a lightweight flywheel and 2.0-2.5" e...
by SLYDIT
Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:14 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: can you alter the afm to allow bigger injectors
Replies: 12
Views: 19308

there is ZERO point in bigger injectors on an mx.

they run PIG RICH even on stock injectors. you need to get it breathing better and leave the fuel alone. in fact my turbod car runs a leaner afr than factory NA tune.
by SLYDIT
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Just missing that spark
Replies: 5
Views: 11158

id get the tuners to check your cruise mixtures and timing. if your too lean you can spike Exhaust gas temps and cause a miss, can also overheat the O2 sensor and give issues. so many tuners just throw in a timing map then shoot for an AFR target but have ZERO idea what its actually doing to exhaust...
by SLYDIT
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Fiat unveils the 124 Spider, the brand's first roadster
Replies: 5
Views: 8223

the original 124 spyder was a GREAT looking car (especially the Abarth). but the new one is a Chryslerish interpretation. its soooo american looking. blurgh.
by SLYDIT
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: New Alarm advice
Replies: 4
Views: 10981

dont bother with an "alarm" get a GPS tracker such as the TK103B and have it installed PROPERLY and hidden properly. it will text you an alert within 5 seconds of an activation and tell you where the car is. you can ring it anytime and it will text you back its location with a google maps link. you ...
by SLYDIT
Sun Nov 01, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Bracing
Replies: 7
Views: 13244

the biggest difference in terms of bracing is... 1) rear subframe brace between the lower wishbone bolts. (the later 1800 cars had this factory fitted.) 2) frog arms....yes weird name but they stiffen up the area around the A pillar and give better steering and sway feel. 3) rear seatbelt tower brac...
by SLYDIT
Sun Nov 01, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: NZ New NA MX-5 Engine
Replies: 3
Views: 5560

the only difference is that the auto transmission cars had a lower compression and less HP. only real way to tell if you have an auto motor is possibly the throttle body to inlet manifold may have an adaptor on it as the TB are different. if the motor is from a nz registered car you may be able to q...
by SLYDIT
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Firing issue! Please help... D:
Replies: 3
Views: 9046

Most ecus have a setting for cranking dwell and then running dwell. more dwell when cranking. miata turbo.net has the settings. also make sure your earths are 100% as a bad earth will cause the secondary coil voltage to skyrocket
by SLYDIT
Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: ND Model Review.... Courtesy fo Stuff.co.nz
Replies: 11
Views: 13991

My point is that even compared to the exact same model in aussie and exchangecrate nz is still 10-15% overpriced. you cant tell me it costs $5000 more to ship from japan to auckland than japan to sydney.
by SLYDIT
Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: ND Model Review.... Courtesy fo Stuff.co.nz
Replies: 11
Views: 13991

The price isnt that great. when you look at the aussie and U.S prices the nz price is still 10-15% more than the exchange rate. they are still taking the piss on pricing.
by SLYDIT
Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: MX5 Electrical, Audio, Alarms & Electronics
Topic: Won't start after turning key off
Replies: 17
Views: 22119

Get your injectors leak down tested
by SLYDIT
Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:43 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Rear end clunk
Replies: 16
Views: 23722

Check your left side engine mount. they are known to fail causing the engine to twist and bang on stuff like exhaust or cause ppf to twist/ clunk.
by SLYDIT
Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: air con delete
Replies: 8
Views: 10458

when you remove the compressor bracket there is a bolt that goes in through the oil pump housing.(front to back) this bolt MUST be replaced with a shorter one. its a finer thread than normal. it clamps the oil pump to the block. obviously your gonna have a leak or bad oil pressure if you dont replac...
by SLYDIT
Sun Jul 12, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: regjstration pricing
Replies: 17
Views: 21778

my imported 1990 is registered as a mazda mx5 even though its an eunos roadster...oh well , looks like a duck quacks like a duck....
by SLYDIT
Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 Manuals, Wiring diagrams etc right here
Replies: 30
Views: 43133

Oh these are mostly usa spec manuals so technically they dont have an 89 model. also the wiring for the headlights and indicators is wrong as they have airbags and different switch mechs

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