infernosg's S5 N/A Build

[infernosg]

A small update after a Summer of getting nothing done.

Except for the alternator and starter power wires everything is connected in the engine bay. I have about another 12" of wire remaining that needs to be covered on the main branch but I ran out of electrical tape. I also need to shorten wires that run to the transmission about 6" but I think I'll do that with the engine out.





Yeah I know the loom is ugly and kind of sucks. As long as it keeps the wires from getting wet/toasted though. It doesn't have to be pretty; it just has to work!

I've also gone ahead and purchased just about all the parts I need to rebuild the engine. What $2000+ in parts looks like:



Picture includes but isn't limited to: RX-8 stat gears, NRS ceramic apex seals, Mazda OEM seals (except apex seals and with FD corner seal springs), gaskets, etc. RX-8 e-shaft will also be used but it, along with all my other rotating parts are at Mazdatrix being balanced.

[diabolical1]

Originally Posted by infernosg

i love what you've done so far. you and i seem to have some common tastes and goals.

anyway, i just have a question about you IAT. is it an open element or closed element sensor? i'm trying to decide which to get and i'm not sure what the pros and cons of each are.

thanks.

[infernosg]

Originally Posted by diabolical1

i love what you've done so far. you and i seem to have some common tastes and goals.

anyway, i just have a question about you IAT. is it an open element or closed element sensor? i'm trying to decide which to get and i'm not sure what the pros and cons of each are.

thanks.

The IAT is open-element. I'm using the "Haltech" IAT sensor, which I'm pretty sure is a rebadged GM sensor of some description. I'll admit I'm not familiar with the advantaged/disadvantages of either. I'm guessing the open element isn't as robust, but since mine should never see positive gage pressure or debris I'm not worried.

[diabolical1]

Originally Posted by infernosg

The IAT is open-element. I'm using the "Haltech" IAT sensor, which I'm pretty sure is a rebadged GM sensor of some description. I'll admit I'm not familiar with the advantaged/disadvantages of either. I'm guessing the open element isn't as robust, but since mine should never see positive gauge pressure or debris I'm not worried.

i've since given it some thought and i figured (at least for the IAT) that the open elements are probably be the better choice. i considered the points you mentioned, but i also figured that it might be a tad more accurate from minute to minute. it's all total conjecture on my part though.