My DIY build. help, thoughts?
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My DIY build. help, thoughts?
Okay so I'm on my third sports car i guess you could say, a 91 one owner miata. With me being the second of course. I had a 1990 300zx and a 1990 Rx-7. Both non-turbo unfortunately. Ive been on this board and the miata forum board for a few months now doing research on turbocharging. I am just now, however, beginning to make some extra money to make this project feasible. I started putting together a parts list of things i would need to keep my engine safe and run a reasonable boost level, say 9-13 psi. I have performed all routine maintenance and a leakdown/compression check
T25 Turbo kit rated from 5-21 psi for 1.5-2.8L applications
Corksport FMIC
Custom Intercooler piping
Custom Downpipe
Flyin Miata Oil return lines
SS turbo manifold
1.8 injectors
My main question is about the electronics. What exactly do i need to control/monitor this system?
Thanks guys
Kyle
T25 Turbo kit rated from 5-21 psi for 1.5-2.8L applications
Corksport FMIC
Custom Intercooler piping
Custom Downpipe
Flyin Miata Oil return lines
SS turbo manifold
1.8 injectors
My main question is about the electronics. What exactly do i need to control/monitor this system?
Thanks guys
Kyle
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You really need to have a sitdown session and do some informed cost shopping. It sounds like your trying to do this on the cheap, but a corksport radiator, no mention of what kind of t25, and a FM oil return, but no feed line?
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damn im late, lol
build your own MS, there are step by step instructions so you cant really screw up...if you have the time to do it
if not, pay someone to build you one...still cheap and very capable
do you have to pass emission? do you have ac?
if both are no, run it standalone...
Last edited by Zabac; 03-25-2008 at 04:28 PM. Reason: slow post
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When I first turboed my car I asked cjernigan to build me one (I'm mechanically and electronically challenged ) and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. Of course it did not cost me $700.
Also check the for sale section; once in a while someone sells one that will fit your needs.
BTW, I also agree with Paul's statement regarding the injector size; you're going to need bigger injectors!
Good luck with your project.
Rafa
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- T25 Turbo kit rated from 5-21 psi for 1.5-2.8L applications
WTF is this ****? Did you copy this from a turbo specialties kit? You have the option of any of the factory T25s (50-100ish) or the GT25xx series (out of your range probably).
- Corksport FMIC
If your really on a budget then why are you buying this? The chinacoolers are considerably cheaper, hell I'm selling my used one in the next week or so. (30 used- 100 new)
- Flyin Miata Oil return lines
Where is your feed line? If you source things out from JGStools, etc, you may find a better price the FM.
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Since your original question was what do you need to control and monitor that system, I would include a WB sensor in your budget.
Of course, there are other parts missing; I don't see any WG or BOV in there for example.
Of course, there are other parts missing; I don't see any WG or BOV in there for example.
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by the way let me give you some advice.
do a search before posting thing like this i am not trying to be an *** but most of the members that would jump on your *** about it are not online so you are very lucky. lol
but seriously familiarize yourself with the basics and than ask specifics.