alaskansasquatch

so i'm new here on the forum ive been on miata.net for a while, i scope around here alot though. so i just ordered a voodoo 2 kit for my 94 miata
i have 53k miles compression test came out perfect, ordered a wideband, turbo fuse and msd ignition retard box with it, im pretty confident in my ability to install it with some buddys, any tipical issues you guys know about or anything i should look out for someone has run into with the FM voodoo 2 kits or usual turbo install? never installed a turbo before but been working on cars for a while so any help or input would be great, thanks guys.

Full_Tilt_Boogie

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You must not "scope around here" enough, otherwise you wouldnt have wasted your money on that voodoo box, "turbo fuse" and MSD box.
Megasquirt does all of those things way better and for less money.

Since you already ordered that junk I guess you can go ahead and get it running like that, but just plan on investing in some injectors and megasquirt eventually. The sooner the better.

alaskansasquatch

i know it does but i dont know how to tune... i have to have a car for a daily driver voodoo and msd is easy to install and get running i dont have a laptop to run software for MS with or i would, im not trying to build a racecare, just get myself boosted and situated and see how it all works before i drop 2k more on software and an ecu

dieselmiata

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So because you don't want to take the time to learn the very easy skill of tuning a megasquirt, you justify getting an ecu that does less for more money?

Where did you get the 2k number from? Megasquirt is 500-800 bucks depending on model, and the software is 40 bucks registered, 150 for a good wideband. Me thinks you should read more, spend less. Don't be in a hurry to boost, and don't be afraid to learn it. It's easy, I assure you it can be done without blowing up your car.

And what was that saying again, something about fuckest thou not with thine daily driver when thou havest not a spare?

alaskansasquatch

2k was an estimate, im sure its easy but id rather get it running first, i can just sell the voodoo and msd later make back a little money and upgrade when ready, i dont plan on injectors im sure ill get power hungry like everyone says and wanna go faster but for now i think ill be content with 6-8psi

and about that daily driver thing... ive never heard that before, but nothing thrills me more than the adrenaline rush of am i going to walk or drive to work the next day

dieselmiata

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If you like throwing money away and buying everything twice, sure.
Then you're a fool and going to blow your **** up.

Yeah, everyone says that. It's never true.


Also, please learn to use capitalization. It's really not hard.

alaskansasquatch

If buying things twice means learning how it works bc ive never done it before and safely modifying my vehicle then yes I don't mind im not gonna buy a ms next month it would happen over time...

Stock injectors are fine for 6-8 psi anyway for daily driving if I need to upgrade for future impeovements I will

HERE ARE YOUR CAPS LOL

18psi

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Stock injectors at 8psi and band aid engine management is a very very good recipe for disaster

alaskansasquatch

So ill run 6psi thats what a wideband is for tune it rich in the summer so winter time it still runs safe, over time ill invest in ms and a windows laptop for car tuning, anyways like the original post asked does anyone have any install tips or triicks or should I brace for more voodoo bashing

viperormiata

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No, you should run 0psi, learn how to tune your car and then turbo.

My god, I nearly pulled my hair out doing it all at once. Nothing beats frantically looking for a fucked up CAS wire and oil leaks at the same time.

18psi

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There is no tips or tricks. You install the kit per directions. Its not rocket science.
You can do whatever mods you wish, we just feel obligated to warn you of bad choices, should you wish to ignore the advice that's fine, later we'll tell you we told you so.

This is MT. Not M
We're not gonna whisper sweet nothings into your ear then watch you make bad decisions lol

*edit: 6psi might work if you wanna do things twice. good luck

alaskansasquatch

Yeah I know you guys are tough, I know voodoo isn't ideal but I feel like running low psi and just getting the kit instslled and running is a good start, later on ill buy megasquirt, that way I have something to go back to if I can't get my car running in one or two days , I like to think conservative or safe it sounds dumb doesnt make sense, costs more but its my way of learning I figured the instructions were step by step but I didn't know of any special tools came in handy, figured it was pretty much all bolt on and hoses.

dieselmiata

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lol out loud.

18psi

iTrader: (76)

laugh out loud out loud.....interesting

dieselmiata

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It just seemed appropriate for the thread.

alaskansasquatch

Even though fm says the voodoo is good for 8psi why are you guys bashing that? Just wondering

18psi

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Vendors say a ton of things. Then when you have to rebuild your motor cause you were running it at 12.5:1 afr in boost or an injector went static they can sell you more parts.

its win win for them

dieselmiata

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It cost more and does less. Flyin Miata does great stuff, has great products, and I love to throw money at Keith.

But Megasquirt is easier, does more, is cheaper, better documented, everyone uses it, blah blah blah...

Spend the less monies and get a fully capable standalone that's good for ALLOFIT boost levels. Wow winning!

alaskansasquatch

I didn't think 12to1 was bad at low boost?

FRT_Fun

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After the first few posts I stopped reading.

MS and tune FIRST. It's not hard at all on a stock engine.

THEN TURBO once you know wtf you are doing.