Just ordered a Shanghai-S for my NB. Ready to Boogie XD
05-29-2009, 03:55 PM
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Just ordered a Shanghai-S for my NB. Ready to Boogie XD
So this is my first post on MiataTurbo, which is fitting because last night I ordered a Shanghai-S kit for my 99. So I'm pretty stoked to finally have a Turbocharged Miata, haha.
Ive had my 99 for about 3 years now, and have yet to d any serious modifications to it, just exhaust, intake, some weight reduction, and appearance mods. oh, and up until very recently I was running 100-shot Direct port nitrous, but thats mostly sold now to fund the turbo XD
Here's so pics for those that are interested:
Ive had my 99 for about 3 years now, and have yet to d any serious modifications to it, just exhaust, intake, some weight reduction, and appearance mods. oh, and up until very recently I was running 100-shot Direct port nitrous, but thats mostly sold now to fund the turbo XD
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05-29-2009, 04:10 PM
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Yah, I got the very basic kit with the addition of a bypass valve, a wideband bung, and the FMU system.
I was considering using a Vortec FMU with an inline fuel pump, and essentially making a knock-off version of the BEGi fuel system, but in the end I decided I wanted the fully adjustable FMU.
Im hoping I can run 5-6 PSI non-intercooled on 93 octane wthout retarding the ignition. If it cant be done then Ill figure out an intercooler and take it to 8, then maybe even higher with boost-timing retard.
I was considering using a Vortec FMU with an inline fuel pump, and essentially making a knock-off version of the BEGi fuel system, but in the end I decided I wanted the fully adjustable FMU.
Im hoping I can run 5-6 PSI non-intercooled on 93 octane wthout retarding the ignition. If it cant be done then Ill figure out an intercooler and take it to 8, then maybe even higher with boost-timing retard.
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05-30-2009, 12:37 AM
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I was under the impression that I could get away with 5-6psi, but maybe Im wrong.
I never had any detonation with a 100 shot of nitrous on the stock timing.
Also, what boost retard units can be used with my 99? I know bipes and the MSD are for 90-97 because they work with the normal optical CAS, while the 99 has that goofy hall sensor.
I dont like the idea of the adjustable crank trigger wheel because then out of boost power suffers dramatically.
I never had any detonation with a 100 shot of nitrous on the stock timing.
Also, what boost retard units can be used with my 99? I know bipes and the MSD are for 90-97 because they work with the normal optical CAS, while the 99 has that goofy hall sensor.
I dont like the idea of the adjustable crank trigger wheel because then out of boost power suffers dramatically.
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05-30-2009, 12:45 AM
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I was under the impression that I could get away with 5-6psi, but maybe Im wrong.
Also, what boost retard units can be used with my 99? I know bipes and the MSD are for 90-97 because they work with the normal optical CAS, while the 99 has that goofy hall sensor.
Also, what boost retard units can be used with my 99? I know bipes and the MSD are for 90-97 because they work with the normal optical CAS, while the 99 has that goofy hall sensor.
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Just buy an Adaptronic and you are golden for whatever you want to throw at it.
BTW, love the car, love the seats.
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05-31-2009, 12:27 PM
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Ah, you are correct.
It appears that it may or may not need the base timing retarded, he basically says to go and drive it on stock timing and listen for knock, and if there is any knock, retard the ignition by 2 degrees.
I guess Ill have to get me an adjustable timing wheel.
It appears that it may or may not need the base timing retarded, he basically says to go and drive it on stock timing and listen for knock, and if there is any knock, retard the ignition by 2 degrees.
I guess Ill have to get me an adjustable timing wheel.
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05-31-2009, 01:43 PM
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I was under the impression that I could get away with 5-6psi, but maybe Im wrong.
Also, what boost retard units can be used with my 99? I know bipes and the MSD are for 90-97 because they work with the normal optical CAS, while the 99 has that goofy hall sensor.
I dont like the idea of the adjustable crank trigger wheel because then out of boost power suffers dramatically.
Also, what boost retard units can be used with my 99? I know bipes and the MSD are for 90-97 because they work with the normal optical CAS, while the 99 has that goofy hall sensor.
I dont like the idea of the adjustable crank trigger wheel because then out of boost power suffers dramatically.
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