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11-09-2014, 11:46 PM
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you can fix the coolant hose "problem" with a MSM mixing mani. And no, I don't have a spare one lol
you can fix the ps "problem" by simply shortening that rubber hose. I had to do that on the begi s4 setup too.
other than that, very nice dude, so excited to see progress
btw I stuffed your jack, tow thingie, and wrench in gesso's box. going out tomorrow.
hope that's what you're waiting for since 70AD
you can fix the ps "problem" by simply shortening that rubber hose. I had to do that on the begi s4 setup too.
other than that, very nice dude, so excited to see progress
btw I stuffed your jack, tow thingie, and wrench in gesso's box. going out tomorrow.
hope that's what you're waiting for since 70AD
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11-10-2014, 03:31 PM
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Why, thank you kind sir
I've thought about this. I'll probably put up a WTB for an MSM mixing manifold this week and see what happens. I already have the MSM crossover tube with the nipple on it, so that would make things ultra convenient. If that does not work, its chop n tig time. Between Gesso and I, one of us should have a spare by now.
And speaking of spares, I actually have a spare NB PS rack specifically for depowering. I've not got around to doing anything with it yet, but it is something I'd like to try. I'm just not incredibly happy that I have to deal with this stuff at all, because I specifically ordered this in an attempt to avoid this kind of stuff. Oh well, its not like I'm going to return it.
As am I
Yay! 
And speaking of spares, I actually have a spare NB PS rack specifically for depowering. I've not got around to doing anything with it yet, but it is something I'd like to try. I'm just not incredibly happy that I have to deal with this stuff at all, because I specifically ordered this in an attempt to avoid this kind of stuff. Oh well, its not like I'm going to return it.
As am I
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11-10-2014, 03:37 PM
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I've thought about this. I'll probably put up a WTB for an MSM mixing manifold this week and see what happens. I already have the MSM crossover tube with the nipple on it, so that would make things ultra convenient. If that does not work, its chop n tig time. Between Gesso and I, one of us should have a spare by now.
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11-11-2014, 11:59 AM
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Schweet. I guess I could sent it via Paypal too. I figure I'll end up bringing the turbo manifold over to his place and we can test clearance on one of his many engines and figure out where to make the cut and how far to rotate the inlet.
I guess I could flip the mixing manifold, but I really dislike the stupidity that then follows with the heater return line. I don't mind making a few additional clearance bends here and there, but I very much dislike the 4' heater hose most people have decided to use.
I guess I could flip the mixing manifold, but I really dislike the stupidity that then follows with the heater return line. I don't mind making a few additional clearance bends here and there, but I very much dislike the 4' heater hose most people have decided to use.
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11-11-2014, 12:20 PM
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Well let me tell you something.... the stock ECU uses WAY WAY WAY less timing down low compared to the MS3 and boy howdy can you feel it. The car is WAY down on power from what I'm used to. Stomping on the throttle does next to nothing. There is no pull whatsoever, no feeling of acceleration
I was totally going to comment on this: while the NB1 definitely has less lowend grunt than the VEEVEETEEZ, pretty much the same holds true for my experience as well:
lowend/midrange increase is very significant with the MS3.
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11-11-2014, 01:42 PM
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Its only a half point more between NB1 and NB2. I suspect it has more to do with the CA Emissions programmed stock ECU and terrible cast iron manifold design. As much as we make fun of them, I feel like there is a reason the Spec Miata guys ditch the CA spec NB1 ECU for the 49 State NB1 ECU. Gesso has the 49 State ECU in his Exo and I swear the engine just flat out responds differently. (Part of this may be the fact that its in an Exo 
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For the record, the car is filled up with CA91 at the moment. If you believe the internet, this will drop NOx slightly at the expense of slight bump in HC. With not only one but two healthy cats on the car, I see no reason to worry about this. My ignition is functioning properly but I need to check my plugs. I think I'm still running one step hotter (6?) for trackday stuff. Probably not a bad idea to put whatever Mazda recommends as stock back in the car just to be safe.
At this point I'm just glad its not throwing codes. I've got a week or so to fiddle so knock on wood.
)For the record, the car is filled up with CA91 at the moment. If you believe the internet, this will drop NOx slightly at the expense of slight bump in HC. With not only one but two healthy cats on the car, I see no reason to worry about this. My ignition is functioning properly but I need to check my plugs. I think I'm still running one step hotter (6?) for trackday stuff. Probably not a bad idea to put whatever Mazda recommends as stock back in the car just to be safe.
At this point I'm just glad its not throwing codes. I've got a week or so to fiddle so knock on wood.
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11-19-2014, 05:09 PM
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And that's why I like Tennessee's inspection. Stick a mirror under the car to look for a cat (if you drive an MR2 they don't even ask you to pop the engine lid to see the cat), check the gas cap seal, and do a sniff (at idle) to make sure its clean. Never open the hood to see all the shiny bits.
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