Project: 1995 Miata

[Jake]

UPDATE TIME.

I've purchased a '99 motor from Scott K (thanks, Scott!) and DJ was able to get it from VIR to my house this past weekend (thanks, DJ!). I only split my pants once during the process of lifting the motor into DJ's truck. Thankfully, they were old pants.

So the motor is in my garage and it's time to start buying everything else the car needs before I can put the motor in. This is Round One. After we get the motor in, I still need to buy tires, tie rods, and have an alignment done.



I ordered a new exhaust header today (from Raceland, it was cheap) because that's far easier to put on with the motor removed.

My next order is the Big One. I'm setting up a Mazdaspeed account (allows discounts if you're building a track car) tonight, and then this order is being placed. It'll consist of...

• Clutch kit (clutch, pressure plate, alignment tool, some seals)
• Motor mount (x2)
• Timing belt/water pump kit
• Oil pan seals, front & rear
• Flywheel bolts (x6)
• Rear main seal
• Transmission seals, front & rear
• Thrust bearing/bushing/whatever it is

That's it for now. Stay tuned to watch my credit card catch fire.