Project updates :
well great progress on the engine fitting
things that have been done are the following
1. New Transmission support made for the 13b transmission
2.OEM Toyota engine cross-member notch and weld (also removing the old 3KC engine mounts completely to make the engine bay clean )
3.Totally New custom Engine cross-member to support the new 13b power-plant (all done in house )
4.alloy solid motor supports ( oem Mazda rubber engine supports will be placed later for less vibration and streetabilty )
after many months or you can even say years (almost 3 to be exact ) i have been able to source new body panels for the car , mostly the ones i need and more.
on the to buy list are the following :
2x new fenders
1x new hood
1x new front valance
also new (to me ) front and rear bumpers in very good condition have been sourced and bought for the car with all the chrome intact . very good find in my case (pictures below )
very happy that they are still making new stuff for these cars
pictures of the progress parts and work that has been done
OEM toyota cross member under the knife
Stripped and ready for welding
welded and ready for prep and paint
13b engine cross-member welded and ready to be mounted for testing
13b mock-up with the custom cross-member ( hence the bare metal rusting )
new to me rear bumper (bit dirty tho )
comparison of the new and old bumper
more pictures coming soon
