eBay turbo kits
04-12-2011, 01:57 PM
#162
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That's exactly what I got from this forum. I think I'll get a kit basically just for the turbo, IC, maybe piping depending on quality when I get it if it's crap I'll bend my own. Then build my Megasquirt, and save for a good aluminum manifold (we've covered how stainless is crap in this forum, but what about cast iron?).
Also, I understand why the manifold is extremely important cause of the extremely high pressure and heat, not to mention the fact that it's load bearing and the vibration fatigues the material over time, but why is the downpipe important? seems to me that the reduced pressure and lower heat post-turbo, kind of put it more in the exhaust category as something I can skim a little on.
Also, I understand why the manifold is extremely important cause of the extremely high pressure and heat, not to mention the fact that it's load bearing and the vibration fatigues the material over time, but why is the downpipe important? seems to me that the reduced pressure and lower heat post-turbo, kind of put it more in the exhaust category as something I can skim a little on.
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04-12-2011, 02:01 PM
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im looking at only producing 140-160 whp in order to stay withing my time attack group and not be bumped up into the next class.
I was thinking of just getting a cast manifold off of ebay for my internally waste-gated t25 turbo. Thoughts on the cast ebay manifold and what down pipe to run with it?
Im not looking for huge numbers but just something to put me in the top of my TA class
I was thinking of just getting a cast manifold off of ebay for my internally waste-gated t25 turbo. Thoughts on the cast ebay manifold and what down pipe to run with it?
Im not looking for huge numbers but just something to put me in the top of my TA class
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04-13-2011, 01:48 PM
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Stainless is very good and is not crap, but cheap stainless manifolds are built out of pipe that is too thin in the wall thickness and they crack and come apart. Iron varies but is typically ok for lower hp goals. It can crack as well if it is built poorly or is pushed beyond its design specifications.
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04-13-2011, 02:20 PM
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im looking at only producing 140-160 whp in order to stay withing my time attack group and not be bumped up into the next class.
I was thinking of just getting a cast manifold off of ebay for my internally waste-gated t25 turbo. Thoughts on the cast ebay manifold and what down pipe to run with it?
Im not looking for huge numbers but just something to put me in the top of my TA class
I was thinking of just getting a cast manifold off of ebay for my internally waste-gated t25 turbo. Thoughts on the cast ebay manifold and what down pipe to run with it?
Im not looking for huge numbers but just something to put me in the top of my TA class
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10-23-2011, 03:06 PM
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So, havent seen this "good" ebay package yet. This looks like it could work, V-band and everything.
ILOVETACOTACO 89-93 MIATA MX5/EUNOS B6/B6T 1.6L TURBO CONVERSION KIT
ILOVETACOTACO 89-93 MIATA MX5/EUNOS B6/B6T 1.6L TURBO CONVERSION KIT
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10-23-2011, 10:12 PM
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So, havent seen this "good" ebay package yet. This looks like it could work, V-band and everything.
ILOVETACOTACO 89-93 MIATA MX5/EUNOS B6/B6T 1.6L TURBO CONVERSION KIT
ILOVETACOTACO 89-93 MIATA MX5/EUNOS B6/B6T 1.6L TURBO CONVERSION KIT
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10-24-2011, 11:09 PM
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It's a pseudo-random collection of parts which doesn't even include a downpipe. Why should the number of fuel pressure regulators make sense?
Admittedly, it looks considerably less random than some, but I still wouldn't expect Bell or FM quality.
Admittedly, it looks considerably less random than some, but I still wouldn't expect Bell or FM quality.
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01-06-2012, 02:00 PM
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I just bought a 90 with a t3/t4 and it sucks lol does not spool till 3 and boost isn't built until almost 3.5k.. I removed all the heat wrap that's on the brake reservoir and he melted it previously the turbo sits about 5mm from the FL brake LIne its kind of a nightmare..
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01-07-2012, 10:55 PM
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Nick... go to the Meet&Greet forum and start an actual "HI, new guy here" thread. Introduce yourself and tell us what's up.
Then start a new thread in this forum... titled:
"Bought a new Miata, help me sort it out"
In this thread, you tell us every single little detail about the car... and I mean everything.
And... YOU POST PICS!
This forum can help... we'll bend over backwards to help. There might be very little wrong with your car, or maybe you're completely screwed, but we'll do our best if you give us all the info you can.
Don't forget PICS!
Then start a new thread in this forum... titled:
"Bought a new Miata, help me sort it out"
In this thread, you tell us every single little detail about the car... and I mean everything.
And... YOU POST PICS!
This forum can help... we'll bend over backwards to help. There might be very little wrong with your car, or maybe you're completely screwed, but we'll do our best if you give us all the info you can.
Don't forget PICS!
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