Okay the biggest thing that's been going on is changing out the motor. It's a 4 port T2 block, with a half bridge. My car is a GSL-SE so its made for the 13b. There are however a few obstacles.
-The motor came with an aluminum flywheel and fresh clutch for a T2. We found out this means I would need to use a T2 trans, or change the clutch/flywheel and counterweights. I opted for a T2 trans.
-T2 tranny means we would need to make a trans mount, modify the shifter hole, get a new starter and fool with the wiring a little. Also since I'm using the T2 trans I need a driveshaft to mate the tranny output shaft to my SE differential flange. I believe Mazdatrix can make this for me.
-The motor also came with a nice intake manifold and Weber IDAs. Carbs mean simplicity, I get to throw out a bunch of EFI stuff and get a clean engine bay. I get to find what I need/don't need. I had to get a FPR to step down the pressure from the SE pump. I also need a new throttle cable, I can order one through the Mazda Motorsports program.
-There's little things here and there. I either need to source a 2nd gen clutch fan or go with an electric setup. I may need a better ignition system to keep up with the bridgeport at high rpms. I also need a new exhaust, because this motor has to breath but still be somewhat bearable.
Trimming the floorpan for the new tranny.
I look like this
My roomates decide to spraypaint a bunch of stuff yellow. Sadly my yellow tranny (freshly filled with $25 worth of redline) will not be going into the car.
I came in one morning to find a "Christmas Present". The No Limit guys decorated my car for a combined total of +50hp. Crane Cams FTW.
No Limit made me an awesome sidedump exhaust (I want to shoot fire like the Speedsource cars). They were able to get me 2 resonators and a very smooth transition.
