post a *PIC* of your latest purchase (can be anything as long as you purchased it)

[TheRobSJ]

As if I don't have enough unfinished projects...this one's a $free.50.

1998, 101K miles. 5.7L Vortec, 2WD. Got the tunes setup in hand. Need a few small things: upgraded alternator, Quiet Ride, window trim rubber, Windshield, tail gate, master cylinder, tune up, tires and she's off to be a track/ bike/ Jetski race truck. Pretty excited. Figure I'll do any other upgrades afterI drive her a bit...maybe suspension and brakes. Maybe...

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Thanks for making me feel old. I remember working on those when they were still brand new.

But damn that’s a sweet find. 1998…is that the last year of the OBS?

 

[Holeshot]

Thank, yeah last year of the OBS. Kinda wish it was 4X, but then again, I'd only use it on a boat ramp and even then, probably use a different truck anyway. I was super pumped to see it had the 5.7L...FWIW, we're not "old". We're vintage.

 

[augustiron]

Classic...

 

[two wheel tramp]

 

[two wheel tramp]

I bought this sexy thing to prevent my left foot from becoming misaligned, which can lead to bunions. My PT informed me that bunions are a common but unwanted side effect of midfoot fusions.

 

[augustiron]

Tie a string to it before insertion

 

[MC BumSlap]

New headers and exhaust for the Miata.

Comparing OEM headers to new Cobalt headers (CARB legal)

After some time of trying to squeeze the new headers in, success! And yes, new gasket from Moss Miata.

Everything bolted back in and stock airbox back.

Swapped out old exhaust for Roadster Sports 4.

My son working on putting back the rear O2 sensor

Vid of exhaust:

 

[GAJ]

Notice and difference other than sound?

 

[MC BumSlap]

Notice and difference other than sound?

A bit more power and feels a bit more free flowing.

 

[augustiron]

Said every louder aftermarket exhaust purchaser ever.

But, enjoy

 

[GAJ]

Said every louder aftermarket exhaust purchaser ever.

But, enjoy

Did it once on a moto; hated it went back to stock.

Did it once on a car because I had to; rusted exhaust.

Sounded great but it was a local job done using a Flowmaster exhaust. 280z.

 

[MC BumSlap]

Said every louder aftermarket exhaust purchaser ever.

Headers help. Proven by others via dyno runs.

 

[TheRobSJ]

Said every louder aftermarket exhaust purchaser ever.

But, enjoy

Headers help. Proven by others via dyno runs.

I could swear mine had a little more to it, but the car was already obnoxiously loud stock. But yes a dyno run showed what really mattered. Was shocked to see I picked up something like 80 ft lbs of torque from this.

 

[FLH03RIDER]

^^^^^ Nice, had to listen to "it" about 5 times!
What gear are you doing your "pulls" at, 4th? Ratio 1:1?

 

[Hooli]

 

[bikewanker]

Different musical instruments, nice.

 

[Holeshot]

Headers help. Proven by others via dyno runs.

not sure how close you are to me; I've got a get of Quick Jacks you can borrow next time if needed.

 

[plate 181]

You have sent me down a rabbit hole on these QuickJacks...

Any experience on an old, rougher driveway?

 

[MC BumSlap]

not sure how close you are to me; I've got a get of Quick Jacks you can borrow next time if needed.

A bit far. I'm up in Sonoma County. I will be getting a set soon though. I'd get a lift in the garage but there is a beam right down the middle (from left to right) that's in the way. It would be nice to put the Miata up for "storage" and put my daily underneath.

 

[Holeshot]

How tall is your garage? I'm tempted to sell the QJ's and get a lift, but I've only got 10 feet of height...

 

[Holeshot]

You have sent me down a rabbit hole on these QuickJacks...

Any experience on an old, rougher driveway?

I haven't used them outside the concrete garage floor. So long as they're on flat ground, I'd feel comfortable with them. The safety lockouts are good...still I hate crawling under cars...

 

[plate 181]

Thanks! I think no matter what I would still double up safety with some jack stands too, redundancy and all.

My driveway is not sloped, but it's not smooth. There are some small 'dips' I avoid when parking to place the jack/ stands, and I wonder if that unevenness might be a problem since these seem to span a few feet.

Sorry to threadjack. As an act of contrition, I bought this intake hose to get an old car to pass smog.

 

[TheRobSJ]

^^^^^ Nice, had to listen to "it" about 5 times!
What gear are you doing your "pulls" at, 4th? Ratio 1:1?

Pretty sure GM’s 8L90 has the 1:1 in 6th. Yes that means I have the slushbox.

Couldn’t tell you what gear the operator did it in. It was probably 4th or 5th.

 

[MC BumSlap]

How tall is your garage? I'm tempted to sell the QJ's and get a lift, but I've only got 10 feet of height...

Not sure. But here is that beam and it's position in the garage. Not ideal.

 

[Sharxfan]

A bit far. I'm up in Sonoma County. I will be getting a set soon though. I'd get a lift in the garage but there is a beam right down the middle (from left to right) that's in the way. It would be nice to put the Miata up for "storage" and put my daily underneath.

Getting a bonus at work this year that will put my getting a 2-post lift account over the top, so am now in the process of looking at which one to buy and seeing if its worth the price to have someone install it for me.