xaero_81's B6T/G25MR Build Thread

[thered56]

Well that's sure looking good. I like that steering wheel. Is the material meant to edge over the metal like that?

[xaero_81]

More completed today:

Steering wheel installed.







Hatch light installed.



Variable intermittent wiper switch installed.



Painted hatch.





Installed and painted spoiler.







Painted B6T intake manifold, added random "turbo" emblem.



Reinstalled rear seat and plastics.



Misc. photos.





Long day....

[xaero_81]

i got the same thing but blue stiching and a cheep ford racing badge on it..

Got a picture of it? And what hub adapter did you use?

[takeone51]

i got the same thing but blue stiching and a cheep ford racing badge on it..

[Rocketman]

Diggin it

[xaero_81]

Ebay splurge...

Got me a "jdm" steering wheel and hub adapter for $29.99 shipped. Adapter is for an 86-91, 93-97 RX7. haven't installed yet but I assume it's the right one. =-O Has a good feel to it I think. 12 1/2" in diameter.

Red stitching to match my red sport interior I hope to someday have.

[eurotiva]

^ I removed mine on my bp (94 EGT), and used the b3 one(IIRC) I might have cut the one that went thru the cooler? my '97 kia bp that I just put in my car didn't have one.

[xaero_81]

Small update:

Got the motor and transmission separated. Then pulled the head and other accessories.







Going to send in the head to get it pressure tested and whatnot. Can't wait to paint it all up.





Came into a discussion with bhazard about the oil cooler setup where the oil filter screws on. He suggested removing the cooler to avoid having the lines in the way and something about it heating the oil in the winter. I'd like some input on this. If I do remove it, would a stud from a B3 fit in its place? Or should I keep it? Thanks for any thoughts.

[thered56]

hahaha lookin great! Love the grille!

[takeone51]

lol ,looks like chase bank sent you a bill too..

[xaero_81]

its always nice to have a candle motif while your working...

I think we can all agree that they add a delicate warmth to any work area. :-)

That grille looks awesome, good job!

Thanks Zack. Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, especially doing it on my dining room table.

Got my Moog camber bolts ($25 PN k90473) and Gates timing belt kit ($41 PN TCK179) from rockauto today. Still waiting on water pump and gasket kit.

[takeone51]

its always nice to have a candle motif while your working...

[crazyrog17]

That grille looks awesome, good job!

[xaero_81]

This is what else I've been doing. Got an early nineties Accord shift knob and boot for $5 at a local JY. Tried it on the Festiva shifter but it was too tall and pulled out of the bracket in the console. Going to use it on my XR2 shifter when I get it in. Good feel to it.

[xaero_81]

Grill Mod...

This is my grill mod I did. Can't use with my Pride headlamps but I might swap everything from my green car...or not.

This is how I started. Cut out center and fit pieces into place. Then just taped them in place until I bondo'd it.





Messy Bondo.





Sanded down and removed tape.





Purchased "gutter screen" from Home Depot for $2.08. (Thanks to Safety Guy I think for the idea on a thread I saw somewhere)



Cut to size and attached in various methods.









And here it is... Not going to keep the turbo emblem on it though. Don't know how to fix the Festiva emblem to the grill yet.



*Note... Should wear gloves when cutting mesh...cut myself 3 times.