Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[garyout]

oh!!!! I must admit I've done the same but it was the throttle cable that wore that one welding up a stabiliser bracket on a mini.

have you decided on charger or turbo yet?

Gary

[norton]

Turbo for sure, a charger is harder in my eyes however this is a long way off. How's yours doing?

[garyout]

slow mate bloody slow messed about with handbrake cables Saturday got to make some different brackets, I have now sussed out brake and clutch pedal return I used land rover 90 ones designed for it :D


I'm trying to focus on one job at a time


Gary

[norton]

I didn’t use brake or clutch returns beyond the cylinder pressures/internal springs and they both feel great. The throttle pedal is a sod though. It needs more return spring pressure as well as a decent stop.

If you ever want to pop over to laugh at mine you’re very welcome :)

[garyout]

:) will have to take you up on your offer and its like ways

Gary

[norton]

I had a break. I became a bit miffed due to my scuttle top going concave and not being able to figure out why my ecu was losing crank signal.

I still haven't fixed these issues but to bump start my motivation I thought I'd jump ahead and start on the bit I'm most excited about.

https://i.imgur.com/hOO43Yzh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dl7o9AKh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/noKJNgoh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nhGSaCVh.jpg

Its a TD04L from an Impreza and applying one to an MX5 motor is a well trodden path I'll follow. I went with an external wastegate as I want to clock this in such a way as to make the installation a lot cleaner and to re use the original wastegate would mean welding threaded bosses to the compressor housing. I didn't realise the external gate was so large but that shouldn't be a problem. My exhaust was built with this in mind so a simple link tube should be easy to make to link it all up. Then its time to mount an intercooler, pipes, recirc valve, oil feed and drain plus some coolant pipes to the turbo core and then we're sorted!

[norton]

https://i.imgur.com/HQhphkC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SARREXH.jpg


Update.


That table of bits has become a near complete turbo set up. I went with a water to air charge cooler as getting an air to air cooler was too much for my nose cone.


The boost pipework is pretty much done as is the exhaust side of things. I need to weld some bits to the radiators to mount them next before making the water pipework.

I was going to go with an external wastegate but decided to adapt the oem wastegate actuator instead.


Should be fun.

[norton]

https://i.imgur.com/aLP4dWY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Rk8nwVR.jpg

[twinturbo]

Looking PRO.. nice :)

TT

[norton]

Hey, I was trying to make is as compact as possible even if it means extra fabrication but so far, I'm really happy.

Can anyone tell me the rules with sharp edges under the dash? I'm dreading making an elaborate panel to blank it all off but if I have to then fine I guess.

[garyout]

Norton

Looking good mate your be applying for IVA soon at this rate.

again very tidy build


Gary

[norton]

Thanks Gary, it should look even better in a couple of weeks if the plan in my head comes to fruition.

Hows yours?

[garyout]

Norton

Look forward to a couple of weeks then :D


Very slow mate just cutting side panels to shape and getting back panel on, just trying to do some free jobs at the mo had a utility room build on side of house so skint,

I have about 200 jobs on the go I need to get one finished then move on to the next, I put a white board up in garage today so that should help :rolleyes:


Gary

[norton]

The white board is a great idea. I've had something similar on the go since early on and its a massive help to stay motivated and organised.

The offer to come take a look is still open if it helps in any way.

[garyout]

Evening Gavin



Will definitely take you up on the that offer.

When are you planning the IVA?


Gary

[norton]

Hi Gary,

I don't know about IVA. There's a few pita jobs to do before its ready like the underside of the dash and all edging bits. The bulk will be done in a month or so. If I can IVA it before the end of the year that'd be great but I'm in no rush. I need to get it to a rolling road too which could also throw up several issues.

[norton]

I'm sure everyone will laugh given how close I am but I need to sell this.

Due to a change in circumstances I need this gone which is a terrible shame however someone will have a very short time to finish before enjoying up to a potential 250bhp/sub 600kg weapon of a car.


Please read back through the build as you'll see a great deal of effort and attention to detail has gone into this.

It needs a couple more pipes for the charge cooler, the horns relocating and a boost controller wired in. The ecu is away having the mods to accommodate the boost controller.


Other than the edging work its more or less ready to go for its IVA.


£3500 but open to offers.

[voucht]

Hi,
There is nothing to laugh about. I think it is rather sad, as it is always when someone has to get rid of a car he put so much effort in. I'm sorry for you, you were so close to the end.

Have you thought about posting your add it on the Facebook groups, both "haynes roadster owners group" and "Kitcars And Parts For Sale / Wanted Worldwide"?

Good luck with the sale.

[garyout]

Hi Gavin

I am really sorry to hear the news and im gutted for you and so close to the end, If i had the money and space i would take it of your hands as it is a superb build but i have neither :(


If you need to deliver it i have a little car trailer if that would help in any way

Cheers Gary

[norton]

Cheers guys, all help and suggestions are appreciated. I'll let you know how the sale goes!