Reserved the last BEGI Prototype kit today!
September-15th-2002, 10:32 PM
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Nice man...
To go further on the Long Block, Short block thing...
A long Block (some guys call them "crate" engines) is usually the engine block and all internal parts, oil pump, head, injectors, fuel rail, intake manifold, and sometimes exhaust manifold. When you got your FS-ZE it was most likely a long block. A short block is just the block and internal parts. You would of had to install the oil pump, oil pickup and pan, head and everything else mentioned above. When a dealership or shop orders a new engine it is usually short. It is lighter and smaller, therefore easier to ship, plus they get to charge more labor, which goes into their pockets
To go further on the Long Block, Short block thing...
A long Block (some guys call them "crate" engines) is usually the engine block and all internal parts, oil pump, head, injectors, fuel rail, intake manifold, and sometimes exhaust manifold. When you got your FS-ZE it was most likely a long block. A short block is just the block and internal parts. You would of had to install the oil pump, oil pickup and pan, head and everything else mentioned above. When a dealership or shop orders a new engine it is usually short. It is lighter and smaller, therefore easier to ship, plus they get to charge more labor, which goes into their pockets
Last edited by Installshield; September-16th-2002 at 04:26 PM.
September-19th-2002, 04:18 AM
#19
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Location: DFW, Texas
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I just talked to the shop yesterday, and they say my car probably won’t be ready until next week. A whole f*ckin month they had my car!
This will keep me from bringing my car to the thing at the NASA Space center for the Mazdaspeed! My block is there, but they say they have to honor others' rides who where brought in while my car was just sitting there waiting on parts. They are now waiting on some main bearings. I guess they figured if everything else is gonna be pracitically new, why not those! I trust them, and they do a good job, but they sure teach you patience! This phuckin sucks!!!
They say I could pay them for what they have done, and send it to somewhere else. 
This will keep me from bringing my car to the thing at the NASA Space center for the Mazdaspeed! My block is there, but they say they have to honor others' rides who where brought in while my car was just sitting there waiting on parts. They are now waiting on some main bearings. I guess they figured if everything else is gonna be pracitically new, why not those! I trust them, and they do a good job, but they sure teach you patience! This phuckin sucks!!!
They say I could pay them for what they have done, and send it to somewhere else.
September-29th-2002, 07:46 AM
#20
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Well, it is 10 days later, and I have my car back, and damn I will be broke till the end of the year! It is just like it is new. Total price for all repairs:
A whopping $4500!
I am debating whether to even put the turbo on, or sell the whole kit.
A whopping $4500!
I am debating whether to even put the turbo on, or sell the whole kit.
September-29th-2002, 11:44 AM
#22
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Originally posted by saided18
Yo man why didn't you just go out and buy a new MP3 engine. it would probally cost you less.
Yo man why didn't you just go out and buy a new MP3 engine. it would probally cost you less.
October-9th-2002, 01:21 PM
#25
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I WILL be going ahead with the turbo installation (hopefully this weekend), and have upgraded my bypass valve to a Flyin Miata Aluminum one, and just got it. It is bigger, and heavier (adds a whole 2lbs), but is SHAWEEETER!:
October-13th-2002, 02:45 PM
#27
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Well, last night I had a big *** headache, but it's gone, and I started my Turbo Install this morning! I already have the manifold and CAT off, and am working on the oil pan. I need help right now, but no one is available. I need to go to the hardware store/Autozone, and I am stuck! And without Transprotation!
October-13th-2002, 02:53 PM
#28
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lincoln, Ne
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sweeeeeettttt dude, oh yeah, check it out y0, im a fellow mp3 owner now too.... mwhahah, i want your car though still!
but good luck on the install, we know you'll do a top notch job... keep us updated, and take lots of pictures damnit!
but good luck on the install, we know you'll do a top notch job... keep us updated, and take lots of pictures damnit!
October-13th-2002, 05:44 PM
#29
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally posted by Linuxninja
Well, last night I had a big *** headache, but it's gone, and I started my Turbo Install this morning! I already have the manifold and CAT off, and am working on the oil pan. I need help right now, but no one is available. I need to go to the hardware store/Autozone, and I am stuck! And without Transprotation!
Well, last night I had a big *** headache, but it's gone, and I started my Turbo Install this morning! I already have the manifold and CAT off, and am working on the oil pan. I need help right now, but no one is available. I need to go to the hardware store/Autozone, and I am stuck! And without Transprotation!
October-20th-2002, 01:43 AM
#30
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I just thought I would update this thread. I finally finished installing it on Wednesday, about 20 minutes before I had to leave for work. I am one with the DARKSIDE now. 
That's right, BOOST! It pulls, and pulls hard!
That's right, BOOST! It pulls, and pulls hard!
Last edited by LinuxRacr; October-20th-2002 at 01:56 AM.