1992 LX rebuild and future Infini conversion

[AtmaEdge]

Mission Objective changed, EDITED with updated goals>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

First post, some damage shots and fender removal.

I'll post what parts I have ready for transplanting tomorrow.

When first bought:


After rear ending a Toyota Taco:


Smashed EDM headlamp and corner


Headlight removed, apparent power steering fluid reservoir tank damage:




Manual Swap completed!

List of major things to do :
Swap ECU - done
Swap Throttle Body and TPS - Done
Drop Auto trans - Done
Swap in Manual Trans - Done
Swap Manual Engine Harness - Done
Swap Shift Linkage - Done
Replace Clutch Assembly, Throw out bearing, Release bearing - Done
Replace rear main seal - done
Replace Axel Seals - Done
Swap in Clutch master cylinder - done
Install slave cylinder recondition kit - done
swap Manual brake master cylinder - done
install Poly motor mount inserts - 1/2 done
install new fuel filter - done
swap g series axles - done
Replace Clutch line with Corksport SS line - done
Replace brake lines with SS brake lines - done
Top up fluids - done
Oil filter - done
swap in clutch pedal assembly - done


Swap dash?

Performance list:
4 wire TPS swap
upgrade to Kia BP injectors
upgrade to CAI
Upgrade to RX-7 tuned VAF
exhintake mod
Magnecore Wires/Nology hotwires?
MSD coil
New battery, stronger terminals
ground wire kit
short shifter
cut intake manifold
cross drilled brake rotors
upgraded brake pads
Front and rear Strut bars
MX-3 rear tie bar
Custom Front Tie bar
Upgraded struts and coil overs


Aesthetics list:
GTX bumper - Done
Infini Grill - done

Swap in EDM's and wire leveling motors to switch
Swap Power folding mirrors and wire switch
EDM side markers
Infini corners
Poor man's paint job
90-91 rear garnish
90-91 Canadian GT wing
Infini decals
GTX/GTR interior and seats

[Turpro]

Sub'd

[Mazda_Powered]

good luck man, its a clean car so she's worth the effort!

[AtmaEdge]

Some pics of the replacement parts I have lined up:

Some white LX fenders


Fenders with shot of front MX-6 lip


Infini Grill


MX-3 armrest. It was already installed but took it out for the time being.


GTX 3 hole bumper and grill inserts.



WIP pile



So far I really only have the body pieces minus a hood, passenger headlight, and headlight trim.

Today I just removed the offending crushed passenger side fender.

Also I inspected my EDM's and found that they are not electronic leveling, they can only be leveled manually with a screwdriver. Maybe thinking about one day switching to electronic leveling capable EDM's.

Also even though I already have a replacement set of JDM corners, I think I may sell them and get a pair of Infini corners from Corksport.

[Ace]

wow, you've got quite a nice collection of rare parts there.

[labeo]

M-m-m, Infini grill and GTX bumber - your BG worthy of them Good luck!
For us this stuff is impossible luxury, just overseas transportation etc.

[AtmaEdge]

Haven't updated in a while, but basically my work became stagnated because of the core support and chassis crimp. I found out that my radiator, although warped because of the damaged cors support, was not leaking and still retained all of it's coolant. Also the AC fan is still probably ok, just the plastic shroud is a little cracked (anyone wanna donate a AC fan shroud?).

Since I learned that the core support is essentially welded to the chassis and too much of a pain to remove and replace, I'm seriously considering going to a collision repair shop to have it straightened out on the racks. The amount of deviation isn't that much, and since I removed a lot of the pieces already and have most of the body parts, I'm hoping the shop doesn't charge too much.

Lastly, I obtained a nice MOMO Infini horn button. =)

Pics of my stagnation for your enjoyment.

[labeo]

Fan plastic mount can be fixed with soldering iron and metal grille
Anyway, stagnation must go away!

[Mazda_Powered]

one day at a time! lookin good.

[AtmaEdge]

Haven't posted in my build thread in a while. Kaleoextreme and I did work this past presidents' day weekend and got a lot of progress done.

However I decided not to fix the old 92 LX, and instead opted to swap the atx in my black 94 to a mtx from the old 92. I originally wanted to swap the motor as well but the thing has been sitting around and rusting for a year and I didn't want to swap the motor and find out it's not in working order.
















All we have left is to take apart the clutch pedal assembly and harness. Then separate the trans, replace the clutch, pressure plate, and resurface the fly wheel, then find another solid weekend to drop the auto trans and swap everything in.

[progt91]

that looked like a really nice shell, minimal to no rust from what i can see. that wasnt even a bad hit. oh well

[AtmaEdge]

It's because Hawaii has got some junk law concerning salvage title vehicles. If it has a salvage title (which it does) it must be fully repaired by a certified mechanic, I can't just have the kink bent back and finish the rest myself.

I got some quotes from several mechanics before and they all estimated around the 3,000 dollar range. So ATX to MTX swap it is!

[progt91]

3g for a rad support is a little overkill. we have the same law here in Ontario, I use to check the cars out for the ministry. you needed to follow certain regulations. my mazda was also a salvage vehicle. the damage was a little larger than what yours has. had to go through a whole process to get it retitled. too bad cus that car looks way cleaner than wht i have found around here lately.

[ChrisOFNA]

That's stupid that it requires it to be repaired by a certified mechanic. In Florida it just has to be inspected for safety reasons if I remember correctly?

[AtmaEdge]

That's stupid that it requires it to be repaired by a certified mechanic.

I know, tell me about it. Floridian Pro enthusiasts are lucky, good fan base and no junk laws holding home mechanics back.