Tom's B6 Build Thread

[eurotiva]

^ i'm not sure I'll measure them for ya.

[Damkid]

That engine does look good!!

[eurotiva]

That engine does look good!!

Thanks

[skimsucka]

its looks okay

[eurotiva]

its looks okay

It'll look like yours, but better and it'll be faster....:lol:

[Flyin4stroke]

^ fightin words!

[muscle_Car1]

^ or the truth??

[FestYboy]

That's what was on the motor when it came out of the parts car. I don't think it's even for a mazda. If you look it has some extra holes drilled to make it fit. Is it possible to use the b3 manifold/header? ( i haven't compared) It would make install easier, and promote torque.

sorry for the long wait for a reply:
the B3 header has a cat flange already attached, whereas the B6 header has no flange and larger tubes. both fit first gen B6s and all B3 heads, but the extra drilling is required to fit to the second gen B6 (the one Tom has in the car). the B3 header will promote low-mid to high mid torque increase, but the B6 header is for top end only (very large runners; low gas velocity at lower RPMs). i do hope it's the B3 header, otherwise it may be prudent to add a reducer to the exhaust before the cat or resonator.

[JohnGunn]

Timing Belt Cover Trimming

I also got the timing belt cover trimmed and installed.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of trimming the timing belt cover? Would it be advisable for someone who is not into racing?

My timing belt cover has expanded with heat and age so that it is daily being "trimmed" by the water pump pulley. Trimming it, as you have, would save me the expense of finding another one in better condition. But what would be lost?

I'm really enjoy watching the transformation in the appearance of the engine. What you did to the valve cover is nothing short of magic - a real thing of beauty.

John Gunn
Coronado, CA

[eurotiva]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of trimming the timing belt cover? Would it be advisable for someone who is not into racing?

My timing belt cover has expanded with heat and age so that it is daily being "trimmed" by the water pump pulley. Trimming it, as you have, would save me the expense of finding another one in better condition. But what would be lost?

I'm really enjoy watching the transformation in the appearance of the engine. What you did to the valve cover is nothing short of magic - a real thing of beauty.

John Gunn
Coronado, CA

I just trim them so I can see the timing belt, and water pump. Some people remove them all together. All of them eventually rub the water pump pulley. It's easy to do and lets you see if the water pump is leaking and easier to replace if needed. Thanks for the compliments. As far as benefits I think it's about the same with or without it, I just like something being there to keep fingers and stuff out.

[blkfordsedan]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of trimming the timing belt cover? Would it be advisable for someone who is not into racing?

John Gunn
Coronado, CA

Personally, I prefer to have it covered all the way. Besides the occasional finger, it will keep dirt, water, etc. out of the sprockets and idler. Also, if a bolt, nut, ratchet handle or anything large ever falls into the general area and gets pulled down into the lower sprocket by the belt, it can cause all kinds of problems. With my luck, I would drop a socket down there when I have the hood up and the engine running.

[Flyin4stroke]

Im a fan of uncovered less clutter and when you get cool cam gears you can look at them!

[TominMO]

I think what Greg did is the best of both approaches; sufficient protection and you can still see in there.

[Flyin4stroke]

Greg's then man no doubt.. He is in my phone as "The MAN"

[eurotiva]

Greg's then man no doubt.. He is in my phone as "The MAN"

That's funny Mike. Glad you got yours back up and running.

Time for an update...............

It's been unusually cold here (30s-40s) So progress has been slow. I got everything ready for installation.

Here's the oil pan Before.....



After.............



Got the lower portion of the timing cover finished and installed...............



Also got the oil feed and oil return installed......................................... ..................





More updates coming soon .................................................. ..................