Category Archives: Performance upgrades

All back together

Ok, the car is all back together now. Most of the time was spent under the scuttle. I fitted the ECU in place of the Mazda unit, but opted for it to go underneath the ECU plate rather than above … Continue reading

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More progress

Seems to be lots of little jobs recently. It’s almost like that stage during the build where you do lots of stuff, but nothing really changes. Then you do one thing, and the project is transformed. Started off plugging the … Continue reading

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Engine back in

Added a few more bits to the engine then managed to get it fitted back in this weekend. First up was the rear cam oil seal, in place of the CAS. Then the coolant temp sender for the ECU And … Continue reading

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More engine build work

A few little jobs over the last few days, basically filling the time in between paint coats on a few bits and bobs. First up was fitting all the timing belt covers. Whilst the bolts that I removed from the … Continue reading

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Timing belt fitted

Managed to sneak an hour in the garage and amongst other things for the timing belt installed. Started off by getting the crank at the TDC mark: Then align the cam pulleys to their marks on the seal plate: And … Continue reading

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