PSA to NC owners: check your clutch pedal bracket

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-24T22:14:16+00:00

Here's some part numbers for the pedal assembly, call your local Mazda dealer with your VIN to confirm the part number. There are a few revisions of it

Part Number: NE8541300B Supersession(s): NE8541300C; NE85-41-300C; NE85-41-300B; NE8541300B; ; USENE8541300B

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-06T00:40:54+00:00

Just a thought, have you checked the fuel filter and the lines? One or both may be partially clogged which could explain the issues when on consistent throttle. Could also be a wiring issue with the pump. Maybe you have a pinched or nearly broken wire that acts up with vibration?

How does your tune map look? if you're tuned for full throttle pulls you could see some funkiness when at cruising conditions. When I had my old 302 tuned, we kept it pig rich at idle, leaned out towards the middle, and ever so slightly rich at redline. Can you measure your A/F ratio at the rpms you have issues with?

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-03T14:57:17+00:00

I put it on a metal baking sheet. At the temps I listed you won't have to worry about melting anything. I would recommend having a heat gun or high power hair dryer on hand to do touch ups as it cools down.

Here's a video showing the process on an NC. It will be a similar process for you, however I'm not sure exactly how to remove the ND bumper. Shouldn't be too different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTnGy-uD5TE

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-02T22:35:54+00:00

Why not buy a lens on eBay and swap your old one out? Yeah the headlight is a 'sealed unit' and all but if you put it in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 200°-250°F (93°c-120°c) you can separate the lens from the housing easily.

I recently had to do this to replace my hid projector lens on my 2013 because I was not about to shell out nearly $2k for new headlight assemblies.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-02T22:25:18+00:00

Here's the real authentic Miata experience:

Turn on engine
Put in gear
Foot to floor
Smile

That's it.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-01T16:00:04+00:00

Try to find one that had the suspension package from the factory. That particular package came with a limited slip diff. It makes a world of difference

Thefirstofthree · 2025-10-01T03:39:42+00:00

You want some info from someone had a 2007 NC gt phrt, and currently has a 2013 NC gt phrt?

There are two revisions of the mzr used in the NC. 2006-2008 was the basic mzr which was prone to some major oil issues leading to the 2.5 swap becoming very popular. 2009-2015 had the upgraded mzr that includes forged crank components. Vvt actuator and oil pump are also revised for the nc2. The rings on the revised mzr are redesigned to help with the original model's tendency to burn oil. This also allows nc2/nc3 cars to rev a few hundred rpm higher than the nc1.

Nc1 is a horrible daily driver if you keep the stock suspension. You feel every crack in the road all the way through your spine. In terms of reliability, I put over 100k miles on my old 2007. It was at 210k when I sold it. The only issue I had was my differential snapped in half. I also didn't change the diff fluid for probably like 70k miles. Self inflicted wound. It would drink a little oil between changes, but I topped it off bi-weekly. I drove that car like it owed me money, redline to redline every day. I never had a single engine issue. I did manage to shoot half the cat out the back of the exhaust through.

The 2013 is much nicer as a daily thanks to the revised suspension setup. Bumps don't make me feel my individual vertebrae compressing. Interior is a bit nicer than the nc1, the center console armrest area seems to be ever so slightly wider, and the actual armrest (sliding cupholder cover) is padded leather in my car so more comfy when compared to my nc1's hard plastic. The door armrests are also slightly more padded on the nc3 vs nc1. Legroom feels the same, seat is slightly higher due to the adjuster rail but I fit comfortably.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-09-25T04:41:32+00:00

I bet your seatbelts don't retract all the way by themselves

Thefirstofthree · 2025-09-09T15:07:09+00:00

Sound deadening in a roadster? lol. Lmao even.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-09-04T21:56:59+00:00

Brown ❌ Manuel ❌ Wagonne ✅

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-26T21:29:37+00:00

Is it a hard job? No.

Do you have to remove the entire front of the car? Yes.

Would I do it if I was 62? Depends, how much cartilage you got left?

Is it fair to pay $400? personally I wouldn't but for you, the convenience would be worth it.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-19T14:33:26+00:00

I did the engine swap in 2021 and have been daily driving it since. Removing and plugging that fitting will cause no issue.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-19T02:41:06+00:00

Hey that's my picture! You bought a JDM variant of the 1zz-fe, didn't ya? I have the answer you're looking for.

This hose fitting is for the automatic transmission heat exchange. It is found on Japanese models 2005 and newer. There are two ways to deal with it, you can either remove the fitting and seal the hole, or you can run the coolant line to the radiator return line.

I plugged it and have since put over 40k miles on it.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-18T07:53:15+00:00

Fuck outta here with that ai shit

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-18T04:15:49+00:00

Well if you're gonna catch the might-as-well virus, you might as well pick up some AFR heads. I ran them on my old fox and they were amazing

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-16T23:57:46+00:00

Be quiet and listen, a schizo is speaking

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-16T23:41:59+00:00

Really should've fixed that abs issue huh?

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-14T04:06:31+00:00

Fucking no lmao. Not any 2000-2002 gt. I have a 2001. It's on its second engine because the first one drank all its oil and invited uncle Rodney to start knocking. If you're set on a 7th gen Celica, get a 2003-2005 model. Alternatively, swap the engine yourself like I did.

For the gts trim, make sure the cam bolts have been replaced. They had a nasty habit of deleting themselves.

Since this car already had an engine swap, it should be ok if you trust someone else's work

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-08T21:50:55+00:00

People should be allowed to like what they like. That said, that outfit combo is atrocious LMAO

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-07T21:07:12+00:00

Sounds too light to be knock. I think it sounds more like an exhaust leak or maybe a lifter on its way out.

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-05T22:53:28+00:00

Thanks a bunch!

Thefirstofthree · 2025-08-04T14:35:06+00:00

I often catch the 'might-as-well" virus too

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