Mazda MX5 Turbo

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:58 am

That just looks effortless, so much awesome packed into a tiny car.

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:57 pm

Thanks Daniel

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:54 pm

Today me and a couple of mates started to wire tuck the engine bay. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos as we went along.
All the wires passenger side (MAF loom,Horn,Headlight loom) got relocated to the inner wing. The diagnostic port and relays were tucked inside behind the dashboard. Also removed the washer bottle (Rain-X FTW!)
Drivers side was a little bit more tricky. We managed to put the Headlight loom and the sensors on the Thermostat housing through the inner wing. The Ignition Module was moved behind the fuse box. Was hoping to relocate the fuse box etc to inside the car,but it seems the main loom for that weaves behind the engine,which would mean engine out to do it properly. So we half tucked that side,doesnt look much,but looks a lot better.
We also fed all the vacuum hoses and wires underneath the inlet manifold. Also tucked the Injector wires too so it looks abit neater.
Apologies for the photos,first time using Adobe Lightroom and still getting used to it.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:14 pm

That looks much better.

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:31 am

Massive improvement Chris

With it much tidier you'll be able to keep a better eye on corrosion that seems to creep in along the chassis rails and towards the strut towers.

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:59 pm

Unfortunately its started to get some corrosion and in person it just looks crap and old lol.

It could do with the engine out,finish the wire tuck and repaint the engine bay

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:25 pm

The range of products by Bilt Hamber is bloody superb if you want to stop that rust in its tracks

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:39 pm

Tested out my new flash gun receivers last night,here are the test photos. Far from perfect as I had to hand hold the camera as I had left the tripod base at home :/

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:21 pm

Good work with the shots mate, looks epic !

hoodedreeper · Post by **hoodedreeper** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:09 pm

The next step for the MX5 was to have the spare turbo rebuild. A week or so prior to me sending my spare T25 away,this lil gem popped up.
A Brand New Garrett T25g from a HKS Turbo kit for the NA6CE

Only problem is,the exhaust flange is 4 bolt while my current T25 is a 5 bolt. Im in no hurry to get this fitted,so got plenty of time to source a flange & gasket