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GySgtFrank MG Midget Madness (i.e. It... 05-09-2015, 09:46 PM

chibikougan Dun Dun DUuuun! 05-09-2015, 10:04 PM

Slides Nice. A friend's father has... 05-10-2015, 01:22 AM

GySgtFrank That was my thinking. I doubt... 05-10-2015, 07:15 AM

BrewerBob Fixed. 05-12-2015, 07:07 AM

Nutsid If you would like a S4 NA... 05-10-2015, 02:50 PM

GySgtFrank I may take you up on that... 05-10-2015, 03:06 PM

Nutsid Just let me know. It has sat... 05-10-2015, 03:08 PM

infernosg Nice! A coworker of mine has... 05-11-2015, 07:55 AM

13x oooh gunny the MG guys are... 05-11-2015, 01:50 PM

GySgtFrank That is one of the good... 05-11-2015, 03:05 PM

BrewerBob Then just drop everything... 05-12-2015, 07:11 AM

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silverfdturbo6port My next door neighbors 13b 6... 05-11-2015, 06:15 PM

GySgtFrank I know this swap has been... 05-11-2015, 07:48 PM

BrewerBob Looks to me like there's room... 05-12-2015, 07:12 AM

silverfdturbo6port Its a 86 or 87 box. The... 05-11-2015, 10:59 PM

t_g_farrell I think the SA tranny will... 05-12-2015, 07:15 AM

GySgtFrank I'm going to try, but there... 05-12-2015, 12:53 PM

GySgtFrank Doing the trial fitting. I'll... 05-13-2015, 12:19 AM

Slides Are the shifter distances you... 05-13-2015, 05:21 AM

GySgtFrank Yes, that is what I am... 05-13-2015, 11:02 AM

GySgtFrank After more trial fitting, it... 05-13-2015, 04:45 PM

GySgtFrank Another necessary... 05-14-2015, 04:06 PM

GySgtFrank ... and engine/trans in place... 05-14-2015, 07:14 PM

GySgtFrank Here's my solution to a... 05-17-2015, 09:38 PM

mattallac thats a cool trick , looks... 05-17-2015, 10:09 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks mattalac. Plenty of... 05-21-2015, 06:48 PM

GySgtFrank The fruits of my weekend. ... 05-25-2015, 07:09 PM

banzaitoyota looking good 05-25-2015, 07:57 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks. Getting there. It's... 05-28-2015, 03:19 PM

JL1RX7 When is the first fire up? ... 05-28-2015, 04:33 PM

GySgtFrank Not sure yet. Depends on... 05-28-2015, 05:31 PM

GySgtFrank Working on transmission... 06-03-2015, 03:00 PM

GySgtFrank One transmission crossmember;... 06-05-2015, 05:26 PM

diabolical1 as always, i'm quite... 06-05-2015, 06:44 PM

GySgtFrank I have the carburetor, but... 06-05-2015, 06:56 PM

diabolical1 ahhh ... understood. it's not... 06-05-2015, 07:25 PM

GySgtFrank As promised. Pictures of the... 06-06-2015, 10:31 AM

GySgtFrank It fits!!!! :snoopy happy... 06-06-2015, 11:29 PM

chibikougan Schweet! 06-06-2015, 11:36 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks. Oh yes it is! Getting... 06-07-2015, 12:29 AM

chibikougan It is a plus having an engine... 06-07-2015, 12:49 AM

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GySgtFrank So this is what I spent an... 06-08-2015, 10:54 PM

GySgtFrank S4 specific Six port actuator... 06-09-2015, 05:33 PM

GySgtFrank For those that try something... 06-11-2015, 03:39 PM

GySgtFrank Had a question on it so I'll... 06-15-2015, 10:21 PM

FC Zach Liking the built and the... 06-15-2015, 10:52 PM

chibikougan There is also the option of... 06-15-2015, 11:26 PM

GySgtFrank I'll be using a puller... 06-15-2015, 11:37 PM

chibikougan Yeah you seem to be close... 06-16-2015, 12:02 AM

GySgtFrank Thanks Zach. I'm trying to... 06-15-2015, 11:28 PM

t_g_farrell +1 on this. It helps to see... 06-16-2015, 08:09 AM

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RETed Check out AFCO Racing? You... 06-16-2015, 05:05 AM

GySgtFrank I'll talk to him when I'm up... 06-16-2015, 06:08 PM

GySgtFrank front radiator opening fully... 06-16-2015, 10:24 PM

GySgtFrank upper 2 piece exhaust... 06-18-2015, 12:14 PM

WE3RX7 That turned out pretty darn... 06-18-2015, 07:25 PM

GySgtFrank I was pretty pleased with it.... 06-18-2015, 07:50 PM

GySgtFrank Finished the mid pipe section... 06-20-2015, 08:51 AM

WE3RX7 What paint are you using on... 06-20-2015, 01:16 PM

GySgtFrank VHT 1500 - 2000 degree header... 06-20-2015, 07:05 PM

WE3RX7 The VHT stuff is decent -... 06-21-2015, 08:03 AM

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GySgtFrank No, I didn't bother to bake... 06-21-2015, 09:09 AM

WE3RX7 Thats why I use it too,... 06-21-2015, 08:20 PM

infernosg I'm relaying all your... 06-22-2015, 07:10 AM

GySgtFrank It's a Little British Car,... 06-22-2015, 10:11 AM

chibikougan Does that pipe clear with the... 06-22-2015, 09:25 PM

GySgtFrank It is close (just like... 06-22-2015, 09:55 PM

chibikougan Good deal.. My OCD kicks... 06-23-2015, 01:43 AM

GySgtFrank In order to get accurate... 06-25-2015, 11:55 AM

GySgtFrank Trailing coil and main FC... 06-26-2015, 02:43 PM

GySgtFrank ... and leading coil is... 06-26-2015, 09:21 PM

chibikougan Can you pull the plugs with... 06-26-2015, 09:31 PM

GySgtFrank Yep, yep, one of the first... 06-26-2015, 09:35 PM

chibikougan So easier access than an Rx8... 06-26-2015, 09:39 PM

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GySgtFrank Now you tell me. Well you're... 06-26-2015, 09:57 PM

chibikougan Doesn't even look like you... 06-26-2015, 10:15 PM

GySgtFrank That's what I was thinking,... 06-28-2015, 05:50 PM

GySgtFrank I got the intake side pretty... 07-03-2015, 02:15 PM

GySgtFrank Looking around to see what... 07-03-2015, 03:24 PM

chibikougan Nice. Lookin Good! 07-03-2015, 03:27 PM

GySgtFrank While I've been waiting for... 07-06-2015, 09:37 PM

GySgtFrank We have muffler. ... 07-07-2015, 08:25 PM

RETed You can always ditch the... 07-07-2015, 08:41 PM

GySgtFrank That's an idea. We don't need... 07-07-2015, 09:03 PM

GySgtFrank I'm kind of committed at this... 07-08-2015, 02:26 PM

chibikougan You lost your boot... 07-08-2015, 04:33 PM

GySgtFrank It's outta here! :lol: I was... 07-08-2015, 05:10 PM

hades Looks good. 07-08-2015, 08:24 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks Jeff. Working on... 07-08-2015, 09:27 PM

GySgtFrank Well change 546. After... 07-10-2015, 03:47 PM

TitaniumTT I dunno what you're talking... 07-11-2015, 04:14 PM

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GySgtFrank Yes, open dumps are out. Only... 07-11-2015, 04:39 PM

GySgtFrank This is what I've been... 07-20-2015, 02:42 PM

chibikougan sweet 07-20-2015, 02:45 PM

GySgtFrank ... and the fuel tank... 07-20-2015, 06:01 PM

chibikougan You might want to use a... 07-20-2015, 06:13 PM

GySgtFrank It works well for holding... 07-20-2015, 06:21 PM

estevan62274 I'd rather see you working on... 07-20-2015, 06:46 PM

GySgtFrank Actually so would I, but the... 07-20-2015, 06:49 PM

JL1RX7 Best laid plans of mice and... 07-21-2015, 07:25 PM

GySgtFrank True, but having a hangar... 07-21-2015, 07:33 PM

estevan62274 Nice, what's your turbo... 07-21-2015, 07:44 PM

GySgtFrank I want to go RE or REW, based... 07-21-2015, 07:48 PM

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GySgtFrank Finished the fuel tank... 07-23-2015, 10:40 PM

chibikougan Holy bolts batman. Looks good... 07-23-2015, 11:17 PM

GySgtFrank A bead roller and a... 07-23-2015, 11:34 PM

chibikougan Oh you got the FC fuse panel... 07-24-2015, 12:26 AM

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GySgtFrank The rear panel is finished... 07-27-2015, 10:41 PM

GySgtFrank More or less finished with... 08-08-2015, 04:05 PM

GySgtFrank Tank installed and everything... 08-10-2015, 02:24 PM

GySgtFrank ... and pictures of it... 08-10-2015, 02:28 PM

RXtacy Coming together nicely Kevin,... 08-10-2015, 02:38 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks Mike. This part took a... 08-10-2015, 02:52 PM

RXtacy They always do. 08-10-2015, 02:57 PM

chibikougan So when ya starting it up... 08-10-2015, 05:52 PM

GySgtFrank Don't start with the "are we... 08-10-2015, 06:33 PM

GySgtFrank After a protracted struggle I... 08-14-2015, 09:44 PM

chibikougan Saweeeeeeet! 08-14-2015, 11:22 PM

GySgtFrank I am going to document how I... 08-16-2015, 09:23 PM

hades Good job 08-17-2015, 07:36 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks Jeff, it's getting... 08-17-2015, 09:00 PM

TitaniumTT Looks really fucking good... 08-17-2015, 09:54 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks for the kind words.... 08-17-2015, 09:58 PM

TitaniumTT I hear ya cuz... No need for... 08-18-2015, 03:07 PM

GySgtFrank I had to build a merge... 08-21-2015, 04:18 PM

chibikougan Where ya bored? :dunno: ... 08-21-2015, 07:36 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks Ransom. It took way... 08-21-2015, 07:52 PM

speedjunkie ^I hate when that happens. ... 08-22-2015, 02:28 AM

GySgtFrank It did annoy me. Especially... 08-22-2015, 01:29 PM

speedjunkie Now THAT is infuriating, for... 08-23-2015, 01:55 AM

GySgtFrank in the interest of full... 08-23-2015, 01:32 PM

chibikougan Ya big goof!:biggthumpup: 08-23-2015, 04:47 PM

GySgtFrank Rear pipe section done... 08-26-2015, 01:00 PM

GySgtFrank Some shots of the exterior... 08-26-2015, 01:03 PM

GySgtFrank While I'm waiting for more... 08-29-2015, 02:57 PM

JL1RX7 Gunny - How close are you... 08-29-2015, 03:07 PM

GySgtFrank Still a ways out. :( I... 08-29-2015, 03:31 PM

GySgtFrank While waiting for funds to... 09-14-2015, 09:09 AM

GySgtFrank Done with work, so back to... 10-24-2015, 05:29 PM

WE3RX7 Which S4 harness you need?... 10-26-2015, 05:05 PM

GySgtFrank Shit!, I don't remember. I... 10-26-2015, 05:09 PM

RXtacy http://www.amazon.com/LA-Chopp... 10-26-2015, 08:47 AM

GySgtFrank Thanks, that was one of the... 10-26-2015, 09:12 AM

FC Zach Looking forward to seeing... 10-26-2015, 01:13 PM

GySgtFrank I'm thinking it should be... 10-26-2015, 01:18 PM

almoststockfc lol ditto 10-26-2015, 01:48 PM

djmtsu ditto...... 10-26-2015, 02:05 PM

FC Zach :lol: 10-26-2015, 02:39 PM

GySgtFrank OK. Since nobody can identify... 10-29-2015, 12:30 PM

RETed Your *fuel injectors* are... 10-29-2015, 02:45 PM

djmtsu Soooooooo.......you don't... 10-29-2015, 02:58 PM

GySgtFrank Multimeter assumes that you... 10-29-2015, 03:01 PM

RXtacy You would be taking the... 10-29-2015, 03:07 PM

RXtacy Looking forward to seeing how... 10-29-2015, 01:18 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks Mike and Ted. I... 10-29-2015, 02:58 PM

GySgtFrank You are determined to get me... 10-29-2015, 03:57 PM

JL1RX7 Gunny - Fluke if you have a... 10-29-2015, 04:51 PM

hades Good luck old man. 10-29-2015, 04:58 PM

RETed As much as I love my Flukes... 10-29-2015, 08:09 PM

FC Zach I use Flukes at work which... 10-29-2015, 10:55 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks, I'll have to look... 10-29-2015, 05:23 PM

JL1RX7 Can't miss the bright yellow... 10-29-2015, 05:46 PM

RXtacy I would second Fluke. I have... 10-29-2015, 08:22 PM

GySgtFrank Finished cutting, fitting and... 10-30-2015, 07:03 PM

Pete_89T2 I'd also get a Fluke if $ was... 10-30-2015, 08:50 PM

GySgtFrank Interesting, the low end... 10-30-2015, 09:12 PM

Pete_89T2 Good point, and the leads are... 10-31-2015, 06:12 AM

Turbo II Rotor Another vote for Fluke. ... 10-31-2015, 11:35 AM

GySgtFrank ... and another Fluke vote... 10-31-2015, 12:13 PM

TitaniumTT Had one at the club, thing... 10-31-2015, 12:44 PM

GySgtFrank That always seems to be the... 10-31-2015, 12:53 PM

FirstGenBeast666 I've just started with my... 10-31-2015, 01:32 PM

TitaniumTT I never bought one, club... 10-31-2015, 01:32 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks. I really need to get... 10-31-2015, 02:22 PM

GySgtFrank One 1987 GXL RX-7 wiring... 11-07-2015, 04:47 PM

GySgtFrank I seem to have a bit of a... 11-15-2015, 01:18 PM

almoststockfc Holy crap 11-15-2015, 05:38 PM

GySgtFrank Well, it is from an FC.... 11-15-2015, 06:06 PM

TitaniumTT In that case you just... 11-16-2015, 09:20 AM

GySgtFrank Fuse box, CPU, and Cruise... 12-05-2015, 02:45 PM

GySgtFrank ... and the ECU mounted. ... 12-06-2015, 11:29 AM

hades What not get a custom harness... 12-06-2015, 08:04 PM

GySgtFrank Several reasons. One of the... 12-07-2015, 02:24 AM

GySgtFrank https://farm1.staticflickr.com... 12-15-2015, 02:52 PM

GySgtFrank For those that may have... 01-29-2016, 03:11 PM

almoststockfc Man i know the feeling. From... 01-29-2016, 03:18 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks, confusing as all get... 01-29-2016, 03:50 PM

TitaniumTT :awesome: looks good! ... 01-29-2016, 05:22 PM

GySgtFrank My memory sucks anyway, but... 01-29-2016, 06:39 PM

Pete_89T2 The memory problem can be... 01-30-2016, 09:24 AM

GySgtFrank Whaaat? Proper prior... 01-30-2016, 06:12 PM

TitaniumTT :rofl: Actually... Pete... 01-31-2016, 11:30 AM

GySgtFrank That is one of the things... 02-01-2016, 01:50 PM

JL1RX7 Gunny they do make those... 02-01-2016, 05:00 PM

GySgtFrank Actually what I use is the... 02-01-2016, 07:26 PM

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TitaniumTT Yaaaaas!!! 02-02-2016, 03:53 PM

chibikougan $20 and $17.99 for the Tape..... 02-02-2016, 04:53 PM

TitaniumTT printers? 02-02-2016, 05:12 PM

GySgtFrank http://www.officedepot.com/a/p... 02-02-2016, 05:26 PM

GySgtFrank ... and the rear harness is... 02-03-2016, 04:25 PM

TitaniumTT :awesome: 10 Weeks! Jo0... 02-03-2016, 04:38 PM

GySgtFrank Probably not, as I have to... 02-03-2016, 05:01 PM

chibikougan Squeeeee! Remember you visit... 02-03-2016, 05:07 PM

TitaniumTT I have a Silver one and a... 02-03-2016, 05:22 PM

GySgtFrank I was planning on it. Bozeman... 02-03-2016, 05:32 PM

chibikougan Haha alright make sure you... 02-03-2016, 06:20 PM

GySgtFrank Got the wiring in the new... 02-01-2017, 05:20 PM

GySgtFrank better angle, other two... 02-01-2017, 05:37 PM

chibikougan Yuuus! 02-01-2017, 05:51 PM

GySgtFrank Another of those little... 02-19-2017, 12:43 PM

FC Zach Will it make it to DGRR? 02-20-2017, 12:37 AM

GySgtFrank Not unless I pile the parts... 02-20-2017, 08:07 PM

GySgtFrank Mid Pipe supports finally... 03-01-2017, 09:26 PM

TitaniumTT :smilielol5: & :awesome: ... 03-02-2017, 09:35 AM

GySgtFrank If I can get out of here it... 03-02-2017, 10:25 AM

TitaniumTT I have no idea what you're... 03-02-2017, 12:10 PM

GySgtFrank Yeah riiight! My... 03-02-2017, 05:16 PM

TitaniumTT Butt seriously, I haven't... 03-03-2017, 09:30 AM

GySgtFrank ... and done with the midpipe... 03-05-2017, 02:28 PM

GySgtFrank Finally got the middle... 04-16-2017, 08:56 PM

chibikougan Woohooo! 04-20-2017, 03:59 PM

FC Zach That's freaking cool man!... 04-21-2017, 03:54 AM

RXtacy Cool. I'm curious why the... 04-21-2017, 09:13 AM

GySgtFrank Thanks, yeah off the shelf... 04-23-2017, 12:50 PM

GySgtFrank New tool to get the outer... 05-03-2017, 11:01 AM

chibikougan I'll Poke you So many... 05-03-2017, 01:07 PM

GySgtFrank such a tease you are. ;) 05-03-2017, 01:42 PM

GySgtFrank Middle muffler is fabricated,... 05-07-2017, 02:11 PM

GySgtFrank Muffler is welded and cleaned... 05-15-2017, 12:20 PM

TitaniumTT It'll never fit!!!!!!!!!! ... 05-17-2017, 09:18 AM

GySgtFrank Bullshit! I can make it fit,... 05-17-2017, 05:32 PM

GySgtFrank Over the axle pipe is welded... 05-28-2017, 09:35 PM

GySgtFrank ... and done. ... 05-29-2017, 07:45 PM

GySgtFrank I got the exhaust system... 06-07-2017, 08:12 PM

FC Zach That's a lot of work! Good... 06-07-2017, 10:57 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks. It was a lot more... 06-08-2017, 07:53 AM

GySgtFrank Dash is stripped of padding... 06-17-2017, 01:35 PM

GySgtFrank Stainless steel dash roughed... 06-23-2017, 05:47 PM

hades Good job. 06-25-2017, 08:57 AM

Nutsid Great job Mister, mister. 06-25-2017, 10:18 AM

GySgtFrank Thanks guys, more pictures to... 06-25-2017, 11:32 AM

GySgtFrank progress report ... slow with... 07-08-2017, 11:46 AM

speedjunkie Nice work on that dash!! 07-09-2017, 03:09 PM

GySgtFrank Thanks, beware - sharp edges... 07-10-2017, 08:25 AM

speedjunkie Yeah what a surprise! lol 07-11-2017, 01:15 AM

GySgtFrank The dash shell is complete.... 07-31-2017, 12:03 AM

GySgtFrank I just came to the... 07-31-2017, 10:21 PM

tech54K she's a babe! 10-04-2017, 01:26 AM

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GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,013 Rep Power: 16	... and the ECU mounted. ECU mounted by Kevin Frank, on Flickr This was a lot easier as all it required was running the harness through the firewall and mounting the box to the underside of the passenger foot well. __________________ 1988 N/A SE 2+2, dead stock and staying that way. 1979 SA22C stock? Not so much. http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585

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hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	What not get a custom harness kit for the body and a standalone doe the engine? __________________ This is going to tear

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What not get a custom harness kit for the body and a standalone doe the engine?

Several reasons. One of the biggies is money. When I spend the money on a standalone it will be for a turbo engine for the SA. It would be a bit of overkill for a naturally aspirated engine. Secondly the entire harness needs replaced anyway. It has seen better days.

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