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Old 07-12-2013, 12:14 PM
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I think BEGI also sells the braided kits for like $60. Or eBay, haha.
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Originally Posted by Tekel
Is there somewhere that sells braided kits like this as well?
Call or msg Stephanie and ask. Theres lots of crap they dont have listed on their website like the oil and coolant lines combo.
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:18 PM
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Okay, another thought. How about a re-man SR20 turbo? EDIT: Nevermind I did some searching. Looks like I'll go with a SR20.

EDIT Part 2: Anyone had experience bolting this to a FM or BEGI Downpipe? Should be all good, right?

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Come on OP...

SS AutoChrome Manifold and Downpipe: $45.00 - Craigslist
T3/TD04E ChinaCharger: $129.95 - T04E T3 T4 63 A R 57 Trim Turbo turbocharger Compressor 410 HP New | eBay
Megasquirt v2.2 kit: $157.00 - MegaSquirt-I Programmable EFI System PCB2.2 - Kit w/ BLACK CASE DIYAutoTune.com
Tial 38mm Wastegate: $150 - Miataturbo.net forum
Ebay Blowoff Valve: $20.00 - Ebay
CXRacing Intercooler: $99 - Ebay
GM IAT sensor: $14.95 - AutoZone
Flyin'Miata Boost pipes: $360 - Flyinmiata.com
AEM UEGO Wideband: $140 - MT.net forum member
Vulcan Firesleeve 1" x 3': $24.95 - ebay
Vulcan Firesleeve 3/8" x 3': $14.95 - ebay

Basically for +/- maybe $200 for odds/ends I spent about $1156 to turbo my 1.8. Some advice, spend a little more money on the boost reference line to your wastegate or you'll end up with an esploded motor after a few 23+psi pulls. Was this the best setup in the world? Not even close. Do I have a few more things on the car which weren't mandatory? Yeah. Was it unbelievably quick? You got it.


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Old 07-15-2013, 11:27 PM
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Thanks for the parts list, you have a seriously cheap (in a good way) build!

I'm going to avoid the chinese turbo and manifold/dp, but other than that you're right on. How hard was it to build your MS? Because paying $150 for it vs. paying Brain $600 to build it for me is a biiiig difference.
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Old 07-15-2013, 11:38 PM
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comparing a ms1 to the ms2e or ms3 that brain builds is not even close
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This is true. Would it really be that big of difference for a "mild" 200whp build, though?
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if your question is: will it work and/or run my car and/or suffice for 200whp, then the answer is yes, it will.

i just don't like when people compare ecu's with about 10-15 years worth of development differences between them like they are the same
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You have no idea.

Keep reading.

EDIT: ninjad by 18

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Oh wow, I didn't know it was that much time between them. That's a long time in ECU years!!
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Its like comparing the difference between windows ME and windows 8 and calling them the same because theya re both made by windows. Also the "oh i'm just looking to make only 200hp" bs... havent u learned anything when we were discussing ebay manifolds about the "oh i'm just looking to make only 200hp" theory?
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Originally Posted by triple88a
Its like comparing the difference between windows ME and windows 8 and calling them the same because theya re both made by windows. Also the "oh i'm just looking to make only 200hp" bs... havent u learned anything when we were discussing ebay manifolds about the "oh i'm just looking to make only 200hp" theory?
Good analogy... Windows ME is a much better and more stable OS than 8.
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Old 07-16-2013, 09:04 AM
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LOL I'm a Mac man, myself...
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Originally Posted by Ds1
LOL I'm a Mac man, myself...
says the guy that wants to cheap out on a turbo kit but overspends times 5 on a computer...
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Hey my Mac setup is budget too! Cheapest Mac mini they've got, plus 16GB of cheap china RAM, plus a 27" Sony TV for the monitor, plus a used bluetooth keyboard and magic trackpad. Cha-Ching!
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sounds like it.
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Okay so back on topic, here is where this build is seriously going now (From a $500 build to $2k):

Bought stuff:
460cc RX7 Injectors
Rebuilt SR20 Turbo
SS Manifold from SKmetalworks

Needed stuff with highest amount I hope to spend on each:
Brain's MS $590
Used BEGI/FM/Custom downpipe $150ish?
Used Wideband $100
CX racing intercooler kit w/ BOV $190
Air filter $30
Oil/coolant line kit: $45
Inlet/outlet for SR20 $50
IAT sensor with tap: $30
Oil pan tap: $10
Other fasteners and stuff: $50-100

I already have a full dual outlet Racing Beat exhaust, so this should be it. I don't think I need a Walhbro pump from what I've seen. Feel free to add/subtract to this list, or PM me if you have something you want to sell or saw a good deal on!
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Old 07-16-2013, 12:32 PM
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I am going to have fun with your list. My comments are in bold.

Originally Posted by Ds1
Okay so back on topic, here is where this build is seriously going now (From a $500 build to $2k):

Bought stuff:
460cc RX7 Injectors
Rebuilt SR20 Turbo
SS Manifold from SKmetalworks

Needed stuff with highest amount I hope to spend on each:
Brain's MS $590 Good choice, I support giving my BFF cash
Used BEGI/FM/Custom downpipe $150ish? Expect to spend more then that having a downpipe made
Used Wideband $100 Buy a new wideband. An MXT-L is $166.00 on Amazon. It is worth the piece of mind knowing you have a good one.
CX racing intercooler kit w/ BOV $190 Good choice
Air filter $30 Looks fine
Oil/coolant line kit: $45 You will spend more then that on getting quality AN lines made. I recommend Bat Inc with Mocal parts for cheaper lines
Inlet/outlet for SR20 $50 Goodluck finding them that cheap. Expect to pay full price for new at about $80
IAT sensor with tap: $30
Oil pan tap: $10 Drill bit and tap are a bit more then $10
Other fasteners and stuff: $50-100 Probably about right

I already have a full dual outlet Racing Beat exhaust, so this should be it. I don't think I need a Walhbro pump from what I've seen. Feel free to add/subtract to this list, or PM me if you have something you want to sell or saw a good deal on!
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Isnt this the correct compressor adapter bits? Turbo Compressor Inlet + Outlet Adapter Flange Garrett GT25 GT28 T25 T28 SR20DET
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Originally Posted by Leafy
Yep thats it!

Oil coolant lines would be these ones. From what I see these should work just fine: T25 T28 G28 GT25 GT28 Oil Feed Send Line Oil Water Cooled Turbo Banjo Hardware | eBay

Oops that was a typo on the oil pan tap. I also found the Wideband even cheaper on eBay at $155... I didn't know they were so cheap, I'll just go that way (thanks!): http://www.ebay.com/itm/INNOVATE-384...-/370520832034
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