It's alive!

I got the car up and running last night! It started really easily and I had no leaks, first time go!

Idle is a bit lumpy and lower in tone, presumeable from the lower compression ratio and Cosworth cams.

couple things left on the agenda:

-hook up the H2O/Meth injection.
-run a catch can for the crankcase vent, Cosworth says it can mess w the intercooler if it vents into the intake as the factory had it.

heading to Florida mid-March to get the car tuned by Delta.

a source for NC trim fasteners at a fair price!

http://www.pointe-products.com/itemclass/Mazda-Clips-Fasteners

check it out.

Got some custom mats as a Christmas gift from a friend. They really look great.

From cosworth

From cosworth

You can get them from http://www.blazecustoms.com/Home.html

Read this if you have an MX-5 w DSC

From MX5 general

Putting the engine back together I realized that I had to order some new gaskets (intake, exhaust, water pump) so I ordered them from mazdamotorsports development. Gosh I really like those guys. Super easy to talk to, they know cars and parts, they don't talk to you like you're an A-hole like the parts counter guys, AND you save money! What more can you ask for. I also had to order some front brake pads as I fried them at my last outing. The savings was huge. really cool.

The day has come

From correspondence with Cosworth last week:
In regards to your specific question about what modifications were done to the engine;
Good used engine block
Forged crank as supplied by you
Cosworth forged rods
Cosworth forged low comp piston
Cosworth rod bearings
New rear seal
balanced
Cosworth MX1 cams
Cosworth updated valve springs
Fresh valve job
New Mazda head gasket
Professional assembly

Your engine is done and will ship within the next two days with your used parts except for the engine block.

Yeah, it's gonna be bad!