Trying to do a homemade low budget turbo kit. Opinions needed
06-23-2009, 12:37 AM
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Trying to do a homemade low budget turbo kit. Opinions needed
I have a small T3 Tangable IHI Turbo that came off a 1987 Thunderbird that I wanna use. It was capable of putting out 18 psi boost on the thunderbird but for now I only wanna do 5-6 psi. I would use a boost controller for that. As I understand, I will need another actuator off a 300 or 280 zx to run this turbo. Right now I only have the turbo and need to get the other parts preferably used. Need a T3 header, but was told it would be hard to find one. What u think? If no, what do you suggest.
Oh yea, my buddy is runnning the Greddi low boost kit and it workes great.
Thanks in advance
Oh yea, my buddy is runnning the Greddi low boost kit and it workes great.
Thanks in advance
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06-23-2009, 12:51 AM
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Ah, I see. Well that explains it a tad. There are a ton of threads on t3 turbo setups on here man, you will have absolutely no problems figuring out your plan of attack. I'd start with the diy faq and useful saved threads section. Lots of info in there. Then work your way down
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06-23-2009, 08:15 AM
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Welcome.
Please update your profile with your location and such.
If you want to run less than 12psi I have a smaller compressor for that turbo which would give you much quicker spool....and I would really like to have your compressor so I can turn up the boost in mine. If interested let me know.
Those are great little turbos, just not a lot of info out there. I found a compressor flow map for the one I have (RHB5) and have plotted the 1.6L motor on it. You should be able to easily find a map for the Tbird, try the MX6 forums if you don't see it anywhere else.
What do you plan on doing for engine management?
+1 on you needing to make an intro thread in the Meet&Greet section explaining your goals, budget and capabilities.
Please update your profile with your location and such.
If you want to run less than 12psi I have a smaller compressor for that turbo which would give you much quicker spool....and I would really like to have your compressor so I can turn up the boost in mine. If interested let me know.
Those are great little turbos, just not a lot of info out there. I found a compressor flow map for the one I have (RHB5) and have plotted the 1.6L motor on it. You should be able to easily find a map for the Tbird, try the MX6 forums if you don't see it anywhere else.
What do you plan on doing for engine management?
+1 on you needing to make an intro thread in the Meet&Greet section explaining your goals, budget and capabilities.
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06-23-2009, 09:40 AM
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I plan on running 5-6 psi now and maybe 10-12 psi when I put in a fresher motor. I'll get u pics of the turbo. Haven't decided on engine management. Trying to save as much money as possible so I can put money towards a fresher motor
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06-23-2009, 10:36 AM
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From what I've read around here, a better ratio of cash spent on engine rebuild to turbo isn't to spend so much on the rebuild and so little on the turbo.
Keep it down to only better rods and pistons, freshen up the head, and spend the rest on good engine management. You'll be capable of much more than 12 psi with only those engine upgrades.
Keep it down to only better rods and pistons, freshen up the head, and spend the rest on good engine management. You'll be capable of much more than 12 psi with only those engine upgrades.
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06-23-2009, 11:26 AM
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I was thinking of simply finding a low mileage motor and keeping boost to 12 psi and lower. I'm only wanting 200 rwhp at the most. My existing motor has 240k miles +. Most are from 120 mile round trip 5 days a week. Still runs strong
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06-23-2009, 12:09 PM
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I have a small T3 Tangable IHI Turbo that came off a 1987 Thunderbird that I wanna use. It was capable of putting out 18 psi boost on the thunderbird but for now I only wanna do 5-6 psi. I would use a boost controller for that. As I understand, I will need another actuator off a 300 or 280 zx to run this turbo. Right now I only have the turbo and need to get the other parts preferably used. Need a T3 header, but was told it would be hard to find one. What u think? If no, what do you suggest.
Oh yea, my buddy is runnning the Greddi low boost kit and it workes great.
Thanks in advance
Oh yea, my buddy is runnning the Greddi low boost kit and it workes great.
Thanks in advance
So what I'm trying to say is, prices can get up there very quick, but if you take your time then you can make quite a wicked system,.
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06-23-2009, 12:47 PM
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Trying to do a homemade low budget turbo kit. Opinions needed - MX-5 Miata Forum
Here's a link to this guys identical thread at m.net.
A 5-6psi turbo kit on a 1.6 with only an AFPR and timing retard will get you about 140whp if the motor is healthy to begin with. To get 200whp, you're going to need a full round of bandaids... injectors, fuel pump, Bipes, 02clamp, etc... you're kidding yourself if you think you can do a 200whp build for less than $2k with quality hardware... unless you find somebody selling their complete setup for less.
It's just that you have a lot more homework to do. This forum is the place, so read and read and read. Having been around this forum for awhile, I can tell you that skimping $$$-wise on a homebuilt turbo setup is a recipe for having the thing up on jackstands for months at a time, straining the relationship with your wife because you just need another $400 to buy a good manifold because the $150 one cracked... or you want a 3" exhaust because the used Borla you found on CL just isn't big enough... or all those bandaids just won't tune well enough and all the guys say you need a Megasquirt.
Do it right the first time, do it in this order:
1: SET A POWER GOAL
2: SET A BUDGET
3: ASSESS YOUR ABILITIES
4: Do homework to ensure 1/2/3 are compatible, if not, revise 1/2/3 so they all work together
5: BUY PARTS!
Here's a link to this guys identical thread at m.net.
A 5-6psi turbo kit on a 1.6 with only an AFPR and timing retard will get you about 140whp if the motor is healthy to begin with. To get 200whp, you're going to need a full round of bandaids... injectors, fuel pump, Bipes, 02clamp, etc... you're kidding yourself if you think you can do a 200whp build for less than $2k with quality hardware... unless you find somebody selling their complete setup for less.
It's just that you have a lot more homework to do. This forum is the place, so read and read and read. Having been around this forum for awhile, I can tell you that skimping $$$-wise on a homebuilt turbo setup is a recipe for having the thing up on jackstands for months at a time, straining the relationship with your wife because you just need another $400 to buy a good manifold because the $150 one cracked... or you want a 3" exhaust because the used Borla you found on CL just isn't big enough... or all those bandaids just won't tune well enough and all the guys say you need a Megasquirt.
Do it right the first time, do it in this order:
1: SET A POWER GOAL
2: SET A BUDGET
3: ASSESS YOUR ABILITIES
4: Do homework to ensure 1/2/3 are compatible, if not, revise 1/2/3 so they all work together
5: BUY PARTS!
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06-24-2009, 05:20 AM
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then there is this one that a few on here have used with success, I have one I might be trying soon as well 89-93 MAZDA MIATA 1.6L B6 CAST T3/T4 TURBO MANIFOLD:eBay Motors (item 330339609876 end time Jun-29-09 18:55:45 PDT)
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06-29-2009, 02:36 AM
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i have done one hell of a diy job on mine
cost me about $1800 new zealand
including a second hand t25, bov, and miata link ecu, new intercooler and oil lines and i fabricated my own manifold, downpipe and intercooler piping
my thread is at
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t33770/
if you want any ideas
cost me about $1800 new zealand
including a second hand t25, bov, and miata link ecu, new intercooler and oil lines and i fabricated my own manifold, downpipe and intercooler piping
my thread is at
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t33770/
if you want any ideas
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07-07-2009, 10:13 PM
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then there is this one that a few on here have used with success, I have one I might be trying soon as well 89-93 MAZDA MIATA 1.6L B6 CAST T3/T4 TURBO MANIFOLD:eBay Motors (item 330339609876 end time Jun-29-09 18:55:45 PDT)
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