1)I need to double check with the group regarding known sites to get metric to AN fittings for oil in and out. I DID order racing beat parts for the front cover OUT and the rear end plate IN, but my understanding is the CCI mount will interfere with the 18mm to AN IN fitting on the end plate.

2)Also, the RD1-B has two outlets, I BELIEVE they are 1/4" NPT.. any recommended part numbers/vendors?

3)Finally, the turbo oil OUT on top of the front end plate is a M12 1.5 thread pitch... this also corresponds with the engine mount hole in the lower MIDDLE iron that I drilled out for PSRU oil return.. same thread size/pitch... again.. any known sources of metric to AN fittings or custom work...

5) We are going to probably do a remote oil filter.. by doing so, we arent REQUIRED to use Mazda specific filters and mounting hardware. Any recommendation on quality remote mount oil filters and remote mounts. Filters and mounts that are compatible with safety wiring are a bonus.

6) I plan to put a quick drain on the oil pan and put a hose on the quick drain. This will allow for cleaner oil changes by diverting the draining oil to a location where it wont hit the radiator. I intend to safety wire the drain closed. Any known vendors  for such a device? I dont even know the size of the oil pan bolt.

7) I saw one or two folks who had made their own oil pad bypass blocks. The ones who did this let me know on the size of AL stock, the diameters you used for your passages, the size bits you used to mill o-ring groves (or if not done, what your sealing method was). I intend to tap this block for oil temp, pressure and a feed to the PSRU. If it gets too tricky for oil temp I may just put the temp probe where the STOCK pressure sender is... so the aluminum isn't a heat sink and cause erroneous readins.. but thats only a suspicion. Probe brands and part numbers/supplies would be great

My goal is to get the whole order put together and get it from ONE (or as few as possible) reputable vendor rather than piecemeal. I'm not asking anybody to go do internet research for me (or google something for me).. just tapping the collective consciousness out there to see if anyone knows companies, places or things off the top of their head they can refer me to (or has it stored away in their notes somewhere).

Please reply to the items you can help with, and skip over the ones you cant..

Dave Staten
dastaten@earthlink.net