Today we finish up all the required jobs to get the Ecotec Miata ready for its first start. We make and run new PTFE fuel lines, relocate the EVAP to the trunk, install the intake manifold, sort the PCV, and even add an oil catch can. It's finally the moment of truth ... so why won't it start?

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💰 PRODUCTS:
Not sponsored, all products personally purchased at retail prices.

* Evil Energy 6AN PTFE Fuel Line Kit Nylon Braided Fuel Hose 16FT https://www.ievilenergy.com/products/...
* EVIL ENERGY Baffled Oil Catch Can Oil 300ml Universal https://www.ievilenergy.com/products/...
* EVIL ENERGY 6AN Male to 3/8" 5/16" Quick-Disconnect Female EFI Fitting https://www.ievilenergy.com/products/...
* EVIL ENERGY 6AN Male to 3/8" 5/16" Hardline Compression Fitting Adapters https://www.ievilenergy.com/products/...
* EcotecMiata Air Intake Kit https://www.ecotecmiata.ca/product-pa...
* 1320 Performance Polaris headers https://slingshot-accessories.com/pro...
* Fragola Performance Systems Hose Test Kit 900666 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fr...
* BlueDriver OBD Scan Tool https://us.bluedriver.com/pages/blued...

📚 RESOURCES:

* EcotecMiata ECU Patch Harness Instructions https://www.ecotecmiata.ca/_files/ugd...
* How to Assemble & Test PTFE AN Fittings ( Teflon AN Hose Fittings )    • How to Assemble & Test PTFE AN Fittin...  

👉 EPISODE 52: We're All Wearing Hats

00:00 This video took about a month to make
00:24 Fuel System Disassembly, it was unpleasant
01:32 1320 4-into-1 headers and Fel-Pro gasket
01:55 My old enemy, Wiring. Interior to ECU this time.
03:49 Fuel system parts, from Amazon
04:58 Fuel Filter Regulator is magic, NA's have a return-style fuel system
05:19 -6AN PTFE fuel line assembly virgin. Fuel rail to regulator line
06:10 Miata fuel port mods for -6AN compression fittings. Fire Risk was High
06:57 Make more lines, fuel tank send and return lines to regulator
07:16 Pressure testing the lines and fittings was a genius, I had to cut an refit one
07:58 Install send and return lines from tank to fuel filter regulator, and vent hose
08:36 EVAP canister relocation to trunk
09:29 Intake manifold MAP sensor swap and install on motor
09:52 Brake booster vacuum hose, make a transition hose
10:18 Throttle body and air filter assembly with MAF sensor
10:58 Mount the ECU again in a different spot
11:40 Install Catch Can, Engineering Explained said even a cheap one is beneficial
12:29 Getting close: fill engine oil, coolant, and trans oil
13:01 Moment of Truth, let's play Will It Start

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