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Member ID: swensonhimer

Location: Bellevue, WA

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1993 Mazda MPV

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP388
  • Weight4021lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Custom Lighting 
  • Toyo Tires 

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Last updated: May 07, 2009

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David’s Mazda MPV
“MPV TT”

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________________________FINAL NUMBERS 388 HORSEPOWER!!!!________________________

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THE SWAP!!!

The list of engine/drivetrain goodies:
-1990 VG30DETT Motor
-1992 Nissan 300ZXTT Automatic Transmition
-Removed all and any emissions crap (Carbon canister, EGR etc...)
-Single Fuel Pressure Regulator set-up
-Unorthodox Racing water pump, alternator, and power steering aluminum pulleys
-Flex-a-lite fan
-Autometer Phantom Gauges
--Speedo
--Tach
--Wideband
--Water Temp
--Oil Temp
--Oil Press
--Fuel Press
--Boost
--Fuel level
-Custom gauge panel by Advanced Waterjet Cutting and Design
-Dual Z32 MAF's
-A'PEXi SAFC II
-Dual HKS SSQV
-Dual stock DSM sidemount intercoolers
-Chrome ceramic coated upper plenum
-Walbro 255LPH fuel pump
-Sun Hyper Ground System
-Rear heater delete
-300ZX NA power steering pump
-Oil relocator kit
-Magnaflow muffler (#12468)
-custom 1-piece driveshaft by Aukeen Drivelines
-Custom full stainless intercooler piping by Pina Motorsports
-Custom full stainless exhaust by Pina Motorsports

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In as a dry fit and it is looking schanzzy




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
This is a serious tranny jack... meant for big rigs, but it will do the job.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
shoving that beast up in there.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
And look at that, it fits... almost like this whole setup was made for the van...




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
After removing the ECU




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Before-ish




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
During... thinking... "i hate EFI engines...."




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
After




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The crap load of un-needed wires on the floor




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Then in the trash can




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Starting to go through the body harness seeing what i do and dont need.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Making me question why i am choosing to study electrical engineering in college.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
oh yeah, but after a few days in the hot hot sun, it is finally done, and all thats left now is to hide this 15 foot snake in the car somewhere...




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
And the left over wires, i might be able to make some money off of the copper in the wires since metal is how it is today.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Getting ready to tack weld the floor shifter because......




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
oh look... the column shifter is gone. that damn thing took up sooo much room that the waste gate actuator was going to have to be removed and a whole bunch of stuff, so i just decided to rip that thing out and do up a floor shifter.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
now that you never see in an MPV.. this is the stock shifter from a 1990 300zx.




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and from the back side




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
oh yes, cock-eyed to prefection.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
me working on brackets for the ecu's




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The mounting plate for the main ecu and the tranny computer




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swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The final resting spot, just have to fab up a cover plate now, since its under the heater core and peoples feet.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The last main hurdle before trying to make it start.... the damn oil pan.. since MPV's were never really intended to go fast, the hump in the pan is in front of the sub frame stock, so since all "proper" cars have a hump in the rear, i have to modify this one and add some side humps to gain back some volume..




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
After chopping off the side hump and the bottom of the pan, and a nice wash in the wash tank... we have this, next is to add on humps.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
This is the largest intercooler spearco makes and we put it in my dads 98 ford f-150, its a 4.5in core and the measurements are huge x massive.. so for shits and giggles, we just wanted to see... you know i never really needed a radiator anyway...




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Starting the new custom center counsel




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
This is how you bend MDF... many incisions that dont go all the way through, then use your sawdust and mix it with wood glue to make a paste fill in the holes, then bend it and it adheres and acts as a filler.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
coming together




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the basic shape




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
with the gauge pods i made from mdf




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
my dad is getting these made out of aluminum on a cnc machine




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
test fit.... an MPV with this.. you must think i am crazy.. but then again it is a twin turbo.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
mostly finished, just need cupholders, power outlets, cubby, and i will wait till after its runing to put the stereo in.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
after getting the upper plenum and coolant pipes back from being ceramic chrome coated... shinny




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the new walbro pump i put in, no where could i find how much the stock MPV pump ran, but the walbro is good for 500 horses, and its just over a hundred bucks, so why not.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
and this is how you get to the fuel pump without dropping the tank, just lift up the carpet and remove a cover with a big "F" on it.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The fuel module from the 300zx will go here, it makes the most sense, just gotta wire it in and add a relay.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the counsel in a rough mockup with the ALpine IVA-w205, stainless cupholders(intended for marine stuff), shifter without the aluminum cover plate, the 6 gauges, boost, wideband, fuel press, oil press, water temp, oil temp, and the 2 power outlets by the e-brake.




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a close up




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
in the future there will be 2 ac outlets on the back plus rca hokups for say an xbox or such.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The engine in its final form with painted alt housing and all chrome bolts and nuts. for the most part.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the awesome new center counsel, covered in vinyl and in 1/4" foam




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the beautiful double stitch




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
i polished those aluminum gauge pods and they look just as shiny, if not more shiny than the stainless cupholders.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
and the main attraction on the dash




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the frank-en-tank (frankenstien tank) all welded




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for the side mounted intercoolers




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the wide angle shot.. this will help to reduce backpressure and keep the intercoolers as cool as possible, and the expanded just helps keep big birds and rats out, or whatever decides to try and get flung around my tires, more likely to be rocks and asphault turds.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
our solution to drain the pan since we lack access to the original drain plug... a -12 fitting to some hose then a plug.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
getting it all married up




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
and onto the very sturdy boeing surplus table (beefed up of course)




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
getting closer




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
yes... its going in there...




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
how you ask???




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
simple... drop the car on the engine and tranny




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slowly but surely.............




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
............. it makes its way in




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the view from the bottom after a long night of inching it down




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
recovering after surgery...(implant surgery)




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the new HKS blow off valves.... yes, 2!!!!




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
looks soo much sexier and more awesome than the old model




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
oil relocator kit




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
cleaned tranny pan




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
two drive shafts, the nissan one, and the mazda, very easy to tell the 2 apart, seeing as how one twice as thick and the other is twig like.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the new one piece combined from the nissan front and the mazda rear with a one piece tube balanced and painted by Alkine drivelines in kent.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
oh baby it looks good




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
crankshaft position sensor looks normal on the outside




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
but, the shaft was completely sheared off right below the bearing so it did not move the disc at all.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
on top of it being broken, some one decided to wash it and you can see it did not do the sensor any good at all.




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swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the beautiful working new one




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
custom lower radiator pipe out of stainless




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
from the top




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and the bottom




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The DSM intercoolers welded up by an ex-boeing guy who now welds crazy shit like magnesium, so this was a walk in the park.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The new magnaflow exhaust which incorporates a "Y" into it to equalize the pressure on the crank.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
A look inside the beast.




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swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
fully welded and purged, before the wrapping.




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swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
so sexy




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swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
a view of the wrapping. it was easier to wrap it instead of shielding the fuel lines and starter.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
a peak at the wideband




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
from the front looking back




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
almost done with the piping. Dual MAF's controlled by an SAFC II.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
left side - almost complete




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
right side - almost complete




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
oh baby it looks good, like a bull charging at you. All thats left for the piping is t-bolt clamps, dual HKS BOV's vented into the atmosphere, and air filters as well as a nipple for the IAV tube.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the new flex-a-lite fan mounted as well as the overflow tank for the radiator.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
the controller and fuse mounted on the strut tower.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
made out of 1/8" aluminum plate i had lying around.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
getting close, all thats left is to clean up all the wire looms and remove all the excess plugs and wires.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The new dash with LED's in behind that do what their supposed to, except the e-brake.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Sweet stainless steel with a brushed finish




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The new A'PEXi SAFC II which allows me to run dual MAF's




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
all cleaned up for the most part




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
no more excess harness, just have to deal with cleaning it up




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
A little surgery for relocating the battery since the engine compartment is kind of too full.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The hole




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
The box, constructed of 3/16 aluminum sheet and painted black.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
After removing the spare tire, there is enough room for the battery, and possible an air tank, an an extra tank for some methanol injection in the future.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
A giant 200 amp relay hooked up to a switch to allow me to cut off power to the vehicle to stop the battery from draining.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
Sitting in the final resting place, to be covered by carpet and the subwoofer box.




swensonhimer's 1993 Mazda MPV
where did it go? completely hidden and hooked up to a switch to cut off power to the vehicle.

FIRST DYNO RUN SINCE THE SWAP!!!

PAYTON MANNING APPROVED!!!!

Page 1 -- The power behind the MPV TT (The Swap)

Page 2 -- Exterior Pics

Page 3 -- Pics of the Van

Page 4 -- Interior Pics

Page 5 -- Previous Setup Pics (engine and stereo)

Page 6 -- Future Car Mods

Page 7 -- Car Shows

Page 8 -- Work done since the swap

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1lowscort  

Posted by: 1lowscort

05/26/2009 08:21PM

That is sooo cool man! I love it. Can't wait to see what it runs at the track.

MPVCRAZY  

Posted by: MPVCRAZY

05/11/2009 03:00PM

Yes bro! GEN.1 MPVS REPRESENT!!!That's a monster of sleeper you have unleashed! Keep up the nice clean work!

drc83  

Posted by: drc83

05/09/2009 08:04AM

hello it' a very good job! congratulation !!How many $$$ for this transformation? sorry i am french i speak just a little english.do you sale this MPV? how mutch? in french: cela est un veritable travaille je te felicite pour cette transformation. combien de temps cela t'a pris pour faire ce travaille? et combien cela coute? est ce que tu serrais pret a le vendre? si oui combien?

JamesOppegard  

Posted by: JamesOppegard

05/03/2009 11:29PM

I would love to drive that MPV TT just to feel the difference....I would give just about anything to do this to mine...

JamesOppegard  

Posted by: JamesOppegard

05/03/2009 12:17PM

Great job man, you really do a great job and its like watching all my dreams come true on my van

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Member ID: swensonhimer

Location: Bellevue, WA