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Old 11-27-2010, 10:22 AM
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hey im planning on boosting my 1.8 stock motor. i dont want to do anything crazy just dd at 9lbs. will i be ok boosting the stock motor? i want to know what u guys think.
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It will explode in a big fireball and you will be liable for 15million worth of damages. Also your greatgrandmas body will be dug up and sodemized.

Learn to search and make a god damn intro thread.
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i love this thread already, it is most certainly relevant to my interests.

yeah 9 you should be fine. 12 is probably a safe number..but it really depends on the rest of your setup. 250whp is kind of the same reliable established limit, assuming you have a good tune of course.
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Yes, you can boost a stock Miata engine. using the "SEARCH" is real helpful.
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9psi will definitely blow it. And I'm assuming you're running a massive turbo from ebay, no engine management, and you have vtec stickers on your car.
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Right On ! V-TEC Sticker alone is good for 50whp.........
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Originally Posted by hondacivicsi
hey im planning on boosting my 1.8 stock motor. i dont want to do anything crazy just dd at 9lbs. will i be ok boosting the stock motor? i want to know what u guys think.
We aren't that familiar with B18 motors here. But in my professional opinion I'd say you would be fine with 9 psi. Please, no more than 10 psi on the stock longblock. And make sure to get a respectable FMU so you can tune your B18. Okay! . Try http://www.honda-tech.com/ for more information.
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Don't boost your engine. It will blow.
Boost your transmission. Those can handle up to 80psi
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lmao!!!! u guys are too funny!! yes i just came out of the honda game. and i bought a miata so i need some help.. i did some reasearch and i found a stock 1.6 running full boost at 8lb for 8 hours and it was good. i just want to know what everybody else thinks.
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giggle giggle. you guys.... heh heheheheheh. lulz.
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my car looks exactly like yours. just witout the wheels. help me out
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I've run at least 10psi for 10hrs...just ate lunch and it's still going fine.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
Don't boost your engine. It will blow.
Boost your transmission. Those can handle up to 80psi
my car looks exactly like your. just witout the wheels
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Originally Posted by hondacivicsi
my car looks exactly like your. just witout the wheels

my ***** looks normal without herpes.
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so your car was on a dyno for 10hrs??
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my ***** looks normal without herpes.
damn sucks for you goodluck wit that
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Read this

https://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo-discussion-14/diy-faq-all-your-answers-one-big-post-4288/

Don't post again till you read all of it

Also look at getting something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Street-Turboch.../dp/1557884889
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