Hey everyone how's it going. Got some more updates on my build.
I know I'm kind of jumping all over the place with everything LOL.
Almost got the heated seats done I'll have pictures of that soon already got the switches in and harness ran and the driver seat done.
Almost got all my interior go back together plus my push start alarm system as well looks really good as soon as I get it all cleaned up I'll have some pics.
I also started my PCV valve and catch can and while I was at it I cleaned and painted everything flat black that I could to make the engine bay look nice and clean.
Here's some pics of all the engine stuff I've been doing.
The before.
Painted the passenger engine mount, alternator, starter, tensioner pulley and a few little brackets.
Got my new PCV valve in and my hoses ran for my catch can. look how beautiful that alternator and starter looking flat black
Then I cleaned up the intake manifold and some of the brackets and hosings and stuff to make everything look new again.
Here's a picture of where I'm at right now. She definitely looks 10 times better with everything flat black and clean.
I also got a little gift today from a buddy and he gave me a 6-speed transmission from a Mazda speed 3.
So if anybody knows is any good write-ups of putting the mazdaspeed transmission on a regular 2.3 please point me in the right direction. I know it bolts up but I'm wondering if I can use my factory flywheel, pressure plate and disc or if I have to get the Mazdaspeed 3 stuff. Here's a pic of the tranny, he couldn't get the rest of the CV shaft off but it took me about 10 minutes and I got that sucker out LOL.
So hopefully soon I'll be getting that swap on the go.
I also got a newer style from bumper from an 09 and the fog lights as well so I'm actually going to try to paint this whole thing myself I might go all flat black maybe some of you might have some ideas on what I should paint it it will be my first attempt that actually painting an entire car.