Which intake manifold to use for turbo 1.8?
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Which intake manifold to use for turbo 1.8?
Hi, first post here. I have a '90 Miata that I picked up a few weeks ago. It's a ton of fun (+/- a few lbs.) but of course needs to be faster. I am in the process of planning a turbo setup for it.
So far I have accumulated a nearly complete 1.8 motor -- it's only missing the intake manifold, and a Megasquirt II. (I figured if I am going to the effort of building a turbo motor I might as well start with the 1.8. It was cheap and it came with a transmission which may come in handy...)
I am thinking that the VICS intake manifold from a 99 would be an interesting choice. I can control it with the MS2 easily enough. Any thoughts on the advantages of using the variable intake manifold with a turbo setup? This would be in conjunction with a 1996 head and block. Right now I am thinking of running at 1-1.5 bar boost, probably with stronger rods but stock pistons.
Thanks for any input pro or con.
So far I have accumulated a nearly complete 1.8 motor -- it's only missing the intake manifold, and a Megasquirt II. (I figured if I am going to the effort of building a turbo motor I might as well start with the 1.8. It was cheap and it came with a transmission which may come in handy...)
I am thinking that the VICS intake manifold from a 99 would be an interesting choice. I can control it with the MS2 easily enough. Any thoughts on the advantages of using the variable intake manifold with a turbo setup? This would be in conjunction with a 1996 head and block. Right now I am thinking of running at 1-1.5 bar boost, probably with stronger rods but stock pistons.
Thanks for any input pro or con.
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Truthfully, if it were my car, I'd aim for a non-VVT NB head. At this point, VVT control via MS is purely theoretical, whereas VICS has been pretty well proven out. The '99-'00 head has essentially the same improved port geometry as the later VVT head, however from a control standpoint it'll be a simpler retrofit.
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