Build thread for MOZDA

[jawbraeka]

Will be needing that updated map soon mate... If you can see it in your not too distant future.. Taa.

That shaved head looks soooo sweet. So clean.. So shiney. Did I miss a block picture?

Sent from the depths of hell.

[moz]

I'll have something substantial soon.
I've been busy sorting out a number of business related problems, so the car has had to go on hold for a while.

Only just yesterday I finished assembling the aspire power steering rack.

I have the block and head at home now. But I've had to now get the tops of the pistons machined down 30thou because they stick too far past the block. I could use a thicker cometic gasket but it would affect compression.

As far as the wiring diagram goes, I'll fix that up shortly, but there won't be any major changes.

Oh... Also. I've started doing a wire tuck in the engine bay.


Anyway. I'm trying to tie up a couple of business deals so I can take a month or 2 off and finish this project off.
Fingers crossed I can get the time off.

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[sketchman]

Updates? Looks good so far.

[jawbraeka]

Awesome.. Cause knowing me..

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[moz]

Just an FYI on the wiring diagram guys.
Both the starter cable and thermo fan wire need to be tapped into and not cut and spliced.

Its not clear on the diagram.
I'll update the diagram soon.

[moz]

Oops. Didn't realise it wasn't working too well. Its prob because its a very large format and most PDF programs take a while to load it.
I'll shrink it down to something more reasonable

Thanks for putting up a working link BTW. I don't mind it being used, shared, or posted. I did it for the benefit of our community.

[jawbraeka]

Thankyou silicon soul.. I had issues with the original copy too.. All good and definite props to moz for putting in the groundwork for the diagram as well as confirmation and checking of the physical wiring. You had certainly made this for me a and lot of others a lot easier .. Thanks both.. The original one I had issues with it on my phone but this one works a treat.

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[SiliconSoul]

Thanks for the wiring diagram Moz! Very clear and easy to read!

I hope you don't mind Moz, but I re-saved the file. For some reason it was working my system hard when I was opening the file. Here is the modified version. https://mega.co.nz/#!6h4U1ATL!J2r7gy...hCJ62B7VWe14xk

Let me know if you mind, and I will take this down.

[moz]

Quick update.

No engine assembly yet.
Engine machinist delayed.

I've spent the past few afternoons doing a mild wire tuck and also dummying up my b6t harness so I can plan how to Tuck it also.

Got rid of my a/c wires, carb wires, PTC wires, and any other wires that are made obsolete with the conversion.

Disclaimer.
My car's wiring is based on the 1986 Mazda 121. Please see your car's adequate wiring diagram prior to cutting out any old wires that you think may be obsolete. I researched my stuff thoroughly before I cut anything. This includes undoing all tape and tracing all wires I wasn't sure of.

I drew up a wiring diagram for a 1988 b3 carb to capri b6t conversion. This applies to most carb models. Efi would be even easier since you dont need to install the fuel pump.
Turns out its pretty simple. There are write ups on this already but here's the link to the diagram:

https://app.box.com/s/ar8vcmn1xqzb6yy3ja36

Hope this is of use to anyone doing a carb to EFI conversion.

Many thanks to 1chrisapple. His wiring guide was the final piece of clarity I needed to complete this diagram.

[jawbraeka]

Awesome mate..

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[moz]

New pistons and rings were delivered today. I'm guessing i might have a block to build over Xmas

[jawbraeka]

Update.
I honed the score out. Enlarged the bore by approx 10 thou.
DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Took block to be bored and decked.
Ordering new oversize pistons and rings.
That's a blow out I wasn't counting on.

Sure... Sure it wasn't.. Leave that talk for your missus LoL..

No hunny I saw a YouTube Vid and it showed me how to do it lol. Nheeee ngeeee oops.

All good mate. I can't say I've ever honed any piston, but good on you for trying.. It'll allow you to get I imagine another 15-20hp. Was I close?

[moz]

Update.
I honed the score out. Enlarged the bore by approx 10 thou.
DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Took block to be bored and decked.
Ordering new oversize pistons and rings.
That's a blow out I wasn't counting on.

[jawbraeka]

I would say since your doing a rebuild, don't chance it as if it does cause issues, you'll be damning yourself through another half rebuild.
I also would determine it on price as if its a tiny cost to you, may as well..

I'd also look over the entire block to make sure no surprises pop up .

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[moz]

Here is a pic of the bore for your viewing pleasure