Yet another SR20DET Swap-66

[notoptoy]

Yes, it sounds like you have the plumbing reversed, there may be an F or R on the cylinder, match up accordingly.
Search here or on Google regarding the "Lumpectomy" on the Miata seats, it'll take an inch out of the height.

[spriso]

I posted this reply to your question-- perhaps you did not see it:

The Front Brakes get plumbed to the reservoir closest to the firewall, the Rear Brakes to the outside reservoir. Many master cylinders have a F and R cast into them to prevent a mix-up!



Michael

[SABLT194]

Sorry is didn't se your reply Michael. Thanks for the help. Looks like I'm backward so some replumbing is in order.

[SABLT194]

OK swapped the brake lines and now have rear brakes. I wouldn't say the brakes are outstanding even with 300ZX fronts and Ford rear disks. But they'll do. I can lock them up if I push hard enough.

Cleaning up some wiring and starting to look at interior.

Anybody have ideas on the convertible top frame resto. I was trying to avoid drilling the rivets to blast and paint (or powdercoat). I figured some ceramic chassis black would work if I was careful around the joints. Thoughts?

Regards,
Steve

[notoptoy]

I painted mine, no problems with the joints/rivets. Of course I rarely, rarely ever use the top.

[fj20spl311]

OK swapped the brake lines and now have rear brakes. I wouldn't say the brakes are outstanding even with 300ZX fronts and Ford rear disks. But they'll do. I can lock them up if I push hard enough.

You might search changing the pedal ratio.

[SABLT194]

Good idea Phil. I'll probably drop from 7/8 bore MC to a 3/4 bore first. That should improve my pedal feeel by a factor of 1.35 and still wouldn't stress my firewall and more. If I need even more, I'll start the pedal ratio changes.

Steve