MX5 – Handbrake Cable

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in May 2016) The handbrake stopped working completely. I knew one of the two rear cables was a bit iffy so I bought a replacement.   Both of them were now stuck but I freed the LH one up, the RH one was so stuck I had to cut […]

MX5 – Quick Clean and Polish

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in May 2016) It had been a while so the MX5 was due some time for a good clean and polish. I quite like it when it’s filthy and looking like a proper used tool but it does clean up pretty well.

MX5 – Dual Throttle Position Sensor

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in May 2016) I will only need it if/when I get as far as running injectors directly from the DET3 but I thought I’d see what I could do about providing a proper variable TPS for the DET3 while keeping the OEM 3 state TPS for the OEM ECU. […]

MX5 – ECU Master DET3

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in April 2016) With boost peaking at around 10psi my hope that 1.8 injectors and nearly 6bar fuel pressure with the standard ECU would provide enough fuel didn’t work out.  It was close to being ok as it drove fairly well but at WOT/full boost it would really lean […]

MX5 – Eaton M45 Supercharger Oil Change

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in April 2016) As the charger is off the car I took the opportunity to change it’s oil.  The kit was bought from eBay.   The Allen key required is an imperial size, 3/16″.  If you are planning on doing this make sure you have this exact size. A metric […]

MX5 – Boost Leak Check and Back to NA

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in April 2016) Went a bit quiet lately as I spent some time figuring out the best way to proceed with this. Budget is still the most important thing as this whole car is supposed to be cheap so I can’t just throw cash at it.  My original plan […]

MX5 – Supercharger Fitting Finished

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in February 2016) Got some of the gold heat tape stuff. I also lowered the exhaust heat shield I’d made ages ago so it can stay fitted with the charger on.  I will probably add to the heat shielding or rethink it entirely if I need to but this […]

MX5 – Intercooler Fitting – Pipework Fabrication

(First posted on MX5 nutz forum in February 2016) I thought the next job of plumbing the intercooler in was going to be fairly quick and easy but it took ages of fitting, removing, trimming, refitting… to get everything to line up. Start with a bit of hose trimming.  I find this is the best […]