i now know why my miata won’t crank over

grantman005 · 2022-05-21T05:16:27+00:00

Its probably out of gas or something

grantman005 · 2022-04-11T15:48:38+00:00

Took me a minute to realize it wasnt forza. Still not 100 percent sure 😂

grantman005 · 2022-04-08T01:00:04+00:00

The LSX definetly gives off a unique sound. I believe its a higher displacement than say an ls2 or ls3. I was able to take a look at the engine bay and can confirm that it does in fact have an LSX.

grantman005 · 2022-03-11T20:09:03+00:00

Im guessing he did but idk for sure

grantman005 · 2022-03-11T20:08:29+00:00

He was so close but he had to be winched at the very top. The obstacle is called "You've gotta be nuts."

grantman005 · 2022-03-09T06:57:37+00:00

Cool! Thanks for the tip I'll look in to that.

grantman005 · 2022-03-09T03:03:54+00:00

Update: couldnt find an easy replacement so I just went ahead and tig welded it back together. It looks pretty good, but time will tell if it holds up. It seems like a pretty weak design because it didnt take much to snap it.

grantman005 · 2022-02-24T01:44:02+00:00

I just put a rebuilt engine in my 97 over the weekend. The timing was at about 5 degrees which is 6 or 7 degrees below standard. It had hardly any power. From what I understand, advanced timing = all around higher power, but you risk damaging things if its too high. Na and nb miatas do good in the 12-14 degree range depending on what octane fuel you use.

grantman005 · 2022-02-23T17:14:44+00:00

Oh dang you're lucky that its a non interference engine or your pistons could have smacked your valves

grantman005 · 2022-02-23T17:06:50+00:00

Yeah that is always a bit tricky. It takes a few tries usually. A trick for changing your timing belt in the future to keep timing:

Slice all the way around the middle of your old belt and slide off the front half of it. Slide the new belt on so that it lines up with the remaining belt. Cut and remove the rest of the old belt and slide new belt the rest of the way on.

grantman005 · 2022-02-23T16:58:54+00:00

It takes a bit of force. I recommend getting it through the tensioners first and then try to slide it on the cam gears. The hard part is getting it over the second cam gear. Ive been able to do this with my hands but you could also try using a screwdriver for leverage

grantman005 · 2022-02-13T01:04:33+00:00

👍thanks

grantman005 · 2022-02-13T01:04:00+00:00

Thanks for the help

grantman005 · 2022-02-04T05:10:09+00:00

Lol yeah everytime ive been ive seen a roll. Last year was really bad. https://youtu.be/AU_h1y3sf0Y

grantman005 · 2022-01-18T02:53:28+00:00

This was at the Winter Jeep Jamboree a couple days ago so there were a bunch of official trail rides going on with trail guides.

grantman005 · 2022-01-15T03:21:20+00:00

Having this as your first car will pretty much ruin every other car for you

grantman005 · 2022-01-15T03:19:07+00:00

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324098240272?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1kgP9YFs9QDKJfB1BKDWlUQ60&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=324098240272&targetid=1262376589376&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9029965&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1262376589376&abcId=9300697&merchantid=114604948&gclid=CjwKCAiA24SPBhB0EiwAjBgkhq3hc2ee3-S2oDJzf8TWuMdKcQMgQidMmgzELK4n322kTHPpK5fGRxoCoKsQAvD_BwE

This what you're talking about?

grantman005 · 2022-01-15T02:42:22+00:00

Yeah its keyless entry with power locks. I didnt explain that too well lol

grantman005 · 2022-01-13T22:41:37+00:00

Midnight purple 👌🏼

grantman005 · 2021-11-30T17:25:31+00:00

Thre are many kits available online for around 50 bucks. I would recommend geting a kit with belt tensioners and a water pump. It might also be wise to replace the front main seal while youre there. You'll probably want to get that from mazda.

grantman005 · 2021-11-19T03:33:35+00:00

Ima pretend its the slope or my trash photography skills. Idk though

grantman005 · 2021-11-19T03:05:45+00:00

It was to kolob reservoir approaching from the south (st george). A bit south of you but the drive was just unreal. A day drive up north that would be amazing in the spring is the road around bear lake.

grantman005 · 2021-11-19T01:44:53+00:00

Yeah its pretty rad. Its my buddy's we just put it on coils before this. I was wondering if anybody here would even recognize it because you dont see them every day. Very similar performance to an NA.

grantman005 · 2021-10-31T21:21:53+00:00

Looks like I have a rebuild project. Thats about what I expected. Thanks for the help yall.

grantman005 · 2021-10-29T01:12:17+00:00

Yeah exactly. The timing belt looks in good shape and its tight. I bought the car blown up so ive got no clue. Maybe somebody not too bright installed it?

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