engine cooling
#1
engine cooling
I am thinking about putting a turbo on my '95 miata...I am concerned about cooling.
I am considering a FM kit...Is there a kit that is best for cooling?
I should have mentioned that I only use the car on the track
Also many people at the track told me that if I go with the turbo, I will have nothing but problems? has this been the general concensus?
Does the 949 racing coolant re-route help the issue?
I am considering a FM kit...Is there a kit that is best for cooling?
I should have mentioned that I only use the car on the track
Also many people at the track told me that if I go with the turbo, I will have nothing but problems? has this been the general concensus?
Does the 949 racing coolant re-route help the issue?
Last edited by Joe Perez; 06-07-2009 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Merged five posts into one.
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WOW. 5 posts by YOU. I am gonna tell you this...
My car has a T25 non journal bearing turbo and dyno'd at a mere 210whp at 12psi. I never have any kind of issue with it running hot. The factory temp gauge has always shown the same reading as it has when the car was stock.
So I answered your question by transferring my experience, now as soon as hustler reads this, get ready to get bent over and railed. You should prepare to read a response like, "shoot yourself in the head with a staple gun and then use the search feature, and then when you're done searching, eat my **** and my dog's *****."
My car has a T25 non journal bearing turbo and dyno'd at a mere 210whp at 12psi. I never have any kind of issue with it running hot. The factory temp gauge has always shown the same reading as it has when the car was stock.
So I answered your question by transferring my experience, now as soon as hustler reads this, get ready to get bent over and railed. You should prepare to read a response like, "shoot yourself in the head with a staple gun and then use the search feature, and then when you're done searching, eat my **** and my dog's *****."
#13
Thanks for all the replies. I run my car on track days...not full out racing. I live in south Florida, so the ambient temps can get well into the 90's.
I saw a post from someone in TX with sim. weather. I really enjoy the car and the handling....I just would like some more power because It sucks to catch up in the corners to just have the car in front of you pull away in the next straight.
I heard the turbos work awesome in the street but not during 1/2 hour sessions at the track.
Is there a magic number for boost that helps control eng. temp. I think I would be happy with about 160 whp. My car only weights 1,973 lbs
I saw a post from someone in TX with sim. weather. I really enjoy the car and the handling....I just would like some more power because It sucks to catch up in the corners to just have the car in front of you pull away in the next straight.
I heard the turbos work awesome in the street but not during 1/2 hour sessions at the track.
Is there a magic number for boost that helps control eng. temp. I think I would be happy with about 160 whp. My car only weights 1,973 lbs
#14
You can make that much naturally aspirated and still be fairly streetable. PM a guy named EMILIO here and ask him about his naturally aspirated setup on the OGK car.
Any 1.8 block and hi-comp pistons.
'99-'00 head with a little work, oversized valves, and hi-rpm valvetrain.
Aftermarket cams and adj cam-gears.
Header+exhaust+CAI.
Any full funtion piggy or standalone.
Obviously no AC/PS/EGR, plus hi-octane and a ****-ton of timing... that oughta do it.
Any 1.8 block and hi-comp pistons.
'99-'00 head with a little work, oversized valves, and hi-rpm valvetrain.
Aftermarket cams and adj cam-gears.
Header+exhaust+CAI.
Any full funtion piggy or standalone.
Obviously no AC/PS/EGR, plus hi-octane and a ****-ton of timing... that oughta do it.
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Please do some reading.
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52mm Radiator = most of your S.FL cooling issues solved.
Mishimoto Performance Radiator - 89-97 Mazda Miata, Manual - Turbochargers.com
My car was overheating in Tampa in the summer at the autocrosses. It would also overheat when parked in a sweltering parking lot with the A/C on for more than 20 minutes. I know that doubling the radiator capacity has solved my problem, and I like my Mishimoto's looks as well. Good luck.
Mishimoto Performance Radiator - 89-97 Mazda Miata, Manual - Turbochargers.com
My car was overheating in Tampa in the summer at the autocrosses. It would also overheat when parked in a sweltering parking lot with the A/C on for more than 20 minutes. I know that doubling the radiator capacity has solved my problem, and I like my Mishimoto's looks as well. Good luck.