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11-6-2015
I'm going to go back to the fuel pump install for a post here because the way I did it could be pretty useful to others on here. The DW-300 isn't exactly a direct fit but this is to be expected. Luckily it is setup to be a direct fit in a lot of other cars, a miata being one of them. This makes it pretty easy to use the stock hanger, fuel line, and o-ring/seal. The fuelfeed tube was set up just like the OEM pump, just a hair shorter. I took the plastic collet piece and sanded a few thousandth off the bottom side to allow it to fully seat on the pump outlet. Then it was just a matter of popping the pump into the hanger feed and fastening it to the hanger.
As for the wiring, I wasn't ok with cutting and splicing, especially in the tank with those tiny stock wires. I thought about adding my own bulkhead connector but thought that could create other issues that I don't need. Easy and lucky solution. The crimp on pins for the IAC connector happen to be almost an exact match, with only the crimp portion being different. This meant simply de-pin stock connector and crimp new pins onto the DW300. No cutting, soldering, or crimping old wires together.
Stock pump feed
DW-300 with stock feed attached after some slight modification
New pins Vs old pins (don't worry about the bad crimp, that was just me testing if these would work)
4-17-2016
Update on the car. VMICis complete and the car is running. It's currently running on a map I picked up from the Adaptronic forum that had specs similar to my setup and it's acceptable for the time being. Working on getting the car to IRP for a check-up and some base tuning so I can get some good break in miles on it. VMIC is working flawlessly. Had the car out today on a 75 degree PA spring day and temps stayed at a solid 180-185. Only issue Left to sort out is an illusive exhaust leak but I think new midpipe gaskets will solve the issue.
I had to remount the ignition coils for ease of access. The AC bracket location was nearly impossible to access so I remounted them in the cruise control location. Being an engineer I couldn't justify purchasing the Sakebomb kit. A few measurements, some cardboard mockups, CAD files, laser cut parts and a little bit of time, Coil Bracket.
5-15-2016
With the weather being on and off here and my tune being a little sketchy I haven't driven the car much. In the downtime I took it upon myself to make a transmission crossmember. I couldn't justify buying the Banzai crossmember because of my skill set and access to equipment. After looking over some bushing, designated transmission mounts, and space constraints I decided that the Banzai method with a Camaro trans mount from energy suspension would be the best option. There is a reason Banzai went with this mount, it's compact, inexpensive, and specifically designed for this application. Did some cardboard templating, measuring, more measuring and a light gage mock up. Welded and powdercoated product soon to come!
5-18-2016
Finished transmission crossmember. Will install in the next few days. I've been daily driving the car without issue due to Subaru problems. If people are interested in these I can deliver them for an incredible price if I produce a quantity of 10 or greater. Made out of 8 gauge (0.160" thick) carbon steel, laser cut and press brake formed.