OK to say hello?
12-10-2007, 12:14 PM
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OK to say hello?
Just wanted to say hello from the UK. We recently bought an 800 GBP MX-5 as a drag car project and may end up doing a turbo conversion. The FAQ at the top of this forum is a godsend.
I almost dare not say it, but we are considering one of the eBay kits as a starting point. Some good info on here and miata.net about those too. So thanks again.
http://www.benchracing.co.uk
I almost dare not say it, but we are considering one of the eBay kits as a starting point. Some good info on here and miata.net about those too. So thanks again.
http://www.benchracing.co.uk
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12-10-2007, 01:04 PM
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You indeed may dare! just don't buy any of those ebay kits. Read Braineack's sticky on DIY turbos and start asking. If you read before asking these guys will not flame you
Check mikef85 posts on building a drag car.
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Check mikef85 posts on building a drag car.
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12-10-2007, 02:34 PM
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yeah, if you want reliability - dont go for ebay kits. i would suggest picking up one of begi kits as they come with everything you need to complete your project without any complications.
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12-11-2007, 03:05 PM
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Just wanted to say hello from the UK. We recently bought an 800 GBP MX-5 as a drag car project and may end up doing a turbo conversion. The FAQ at the top of this forum is a godsend.
I almost dare not say it, but we are considering one of the eBay kits as a starting point. Some good info on here and miata.net about those too. So thanks again.
http://www.benchracing.co.uk
I almost dare not say it, but we are considering one of the eBay kits as a starting point. Some good info on here and miata.net about those too. So thanks again.
http://www.benchracing.co.uk
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12-12-2007, 12:18 PM
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12-12-2007, 04:22 PM
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No RR yet. Visited RRs more when I was pushing the envelope on the 1.6l (worked head, TEC3r, WI, GT2860RS, stock bottom end). With those pulls I calibrated DLL to give values a little lower than the RR figures on my favourite road (surprisingly reliable given good input values). Part of the reason for not bothering so much with the RR now is that the 2L engine makes so much more torque/power than the 1.6L did that it almost doesn't matter.
The other issue is the drivetrain which is stock 5-speed. I baby the car off the line, only ever give it full throttle in 3rd and up when it really comes into its own (1st and 2nd will just spin away the power anyway). Boost is restricted to 12 to 13psi right now giving between 300 and 325hp in DLL. Spare tranny in the garage just in case (on my second). A 6-speed and 3.9 or 3.6 rear diff is on the menu but, for various reasons, I've just don't have the time to worry about the car at the moment. For now it has to wait and I have to, very frustratingly, worry about loosing my tranny every time I nail it.
The other issue is the drivetrain which is stock 5-speed. I baby the car off the line, only ever give it full throttle in 3rd and up when it really comes into its own (1st and 2nd will just spin away the power anyway). Boost is restricted to 12 to 13psi right now giving between 300 and 325hp in DLL. Spare tranny in the garage just in case (on my second). A 6-speed and 3.9 or 3.6 rear diff is on the menu but, for various reasons, I've just don't have the time to worry about the car at the moment. For now it has to wait and I have to, very frustratingly, worry about loosing my tranny every time I nail it.
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