Category Archives: Performance upgrades

Intercooler, exhaust and odd jobs

Quite a lot done recently and nearly there now. I’ll detail what has gone on in order of it being done, so juicy bits at the end I’m afraid! Accelerator cable When I fitted the throttle bodies I didn’t cut … Continue reading

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Sump refitted, boost control solenoid

Ok, sump is back on, and it wasn’t too bad. Initially I was worried that it wasn’t going well, I just couldn’t get the corner the drain fitting was in to sit flush with the engine. Then I realised I … Continue reading

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Oil return fitting

Just a quick update this one. There was talk on the WSCC forum about the oil return possibly being too low and so submerged in oil. This would cause pressure to increase in the oil return which in turn could … Continue reading

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Turbo oil drain and inlet manifold

Lots of little jobs done recently. Including drilling the sump for the turbo oil return. Some of the MX5 guys swear that by blowing air through the oil filler cap you can drill the sump in situ without worrying about … Continue reading

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Air filter and turbo oil feed

Just the one part arrived today – the 45 degree reducing elbow to join the air filter to the turbo inlet. Unfortunately, ASH hoses only do these in black. I’m undecided if I’ll order and orange one later down the … Continue reading

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