Greddy installed and running awesome (pics)
04-26-2007, 11:52 PM
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Greddy installed and running awesome (pics)
Well, after a few days of butt-tuning the J&S Ultra-Safeguard, I'm finally satisfied with the way it runs. Just installed new ZFR7-11 NGK spark plugs and wires today and turned the timing down to 10 degreess advanced (was at 14), significantly less knock and the little I have, the J&S tames it nicely. For some reason, cylinder #1 seems to be the only one knocking near redline. I'll chase that gremlin later.
Had a little scare when I a small puddle of coolant was left every time I stopped somewhere, but that was chased down to a faulty rubber plug next to the temp sender in back of the engine. I screwed in a slightly-larger screw and capped it off with this....
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Problem solved!
AFR a little on the rich side at WOT (10.5ish) and leaner towards redline (13ish). Not sure how to fix that, which is why i want to do more research before I mess with fuel pressures.
I decided to install just the base kit to learn more about boost before I add the intercooler, Bell AFPR, and o2 clamp. Had to get creative with the Bailey BOV and I think it turned out dayam good, and decided to do something different with the air intake location. Since I took the power steering and a/c, it was a no-brainer....
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hotside.jpg
booash.jpg
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I still haven't figured out where I want the fuel pressure gauge located. I don't like pillar pods but I might have to cause the line-of-sight is better then below the radio.
I learned a lot during the process that the greddy instructions (and the FAQs) don't mention. I'll list those later when I have time to help out the other NoObs.
Thanks to everyone here for the great info!! Stayed tuned for my "Round Two" of questions.
Zoom-Zoom Muthafawkers!!
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Had a little scare when I a small puddle of coolant was left every time I stopped somewhere, but that was chased down to a faulty rubber plug next to the temp sender in back of the engine. I screwed in a slightly-larger screw and capped it off with this....
plug.jpg
Problem solved!
AFR a little on the rich side at WOT (10.5ish) and leaner towards redline (13ish). Not sure how to fix that, which is why i want to do more research before I mess with fuel pressures.
I decided to install just the base kit to learn more about boost before I add the intercooler, Bell AFPR, and o2 clamp. Had to get creative with the Bailey BOV and I think it turned out dayam good, and decided to do something different with the air intake location. Since I took the power steering and a/c, it was a no-brainer....
turbo.jpg
hotside.jpg
booash.jpg
gauge.jpg
I still haven't figured out where I want the fuel pressure gauge located. I don't like pillar pods but I might have to cause the line-of-sight is better then below the radio.
I learned a lot during the process that the greddy instructions (and the FAQs) don't mention. I'll list those later when I have time to help out the other NoObs.
Thanks to everyone here for the great info!! Stayed tuned for my "Round Two" of questions.
Zoom-Zoom Muthafawkers!!
IMG_4579-1.jpg
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04-27-2007, 12:04 AM
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Oh yeah, boost is ****** awesome!! I can't wait for the custom exhaust so she spools quicker though.
I can't believe I waited until my SECOND miata to do this.
I'm being nice to the tranny and diff since it's still 1.6 hardware. I have a full 1.8 tranny swap ready to go in, but still debating on Kaaz or rx7 lsd.
I can't believe I waited until my SECOND miata to do this.
I'm being nice to the tranny and diff since it's still 1.6 hardware. I have a full 1.8 tranny swap ready to go in, but still debating on Kaaz or rx7 lsd.
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04-28-2007, 04:42 PM
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Stock boost is nice, but now that I'm used to it, I'm starting to get annoyed at the lag under 4kish. Bigger exhaust should help cure that. On the other hand, combined freeway and back-roads to work is netting me 28-30mpg still.
This goes on when I get a day off again....
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04-28-2007, 05:58 PM
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HONDAMAN..
Do you still have your heater plumbed in, or is that what youve plugged off?? it is a very very bad idea to plug off the heater hoses at the back of the head as they are needed to circulate coolant around #4 cylinder.no coolant= kaboom #4!
Do you still have your heater plumbed in, or is that what youve plugged off?? it is a very very bad idea to plug off the heater hoses at the back of the head as they are needed to circulate coolant around #4 cylinder.no coolant= kaboom #4!
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04-28-2007, 07:47 PM
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If your baily is attached to that plastic outlet on the intake tube, that will warp after time causing a boost leak or your BOV to physically blow off.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/538158/7
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04-29-2007, 09:03 AM
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The 1.6 tranny is the same as the 1.8, no need to swap...
for diffs go with the 1.8 setup, its the easiest swap.
the kaazz is a nice unit, but won't give you more strenght.
for diffs go with the 1.8 setup, its the easiest swap.
the kaazz is a nice unit, but won't give you more strenght.
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