Nudge.

https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...pistons-92445/

Probably not the compression you want.

Id run em.

U pay for the machine work, a mitutoyo 3-4" micrometer, and a dial bore gauge? Ill buy the pistons!

Can one survive on something lower on the food chain than ramen?

made a new water pump inlet out of aluminum. Uses factory fasteners, gasket, and lower rad barb. vibrant -6 fitting for turbo water line. a lot cheaper than the hawley cnc version!

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...1c09ec4b16.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...c18e47c049.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...812eafd7a0.jpg

can anyone explain what all this stuff is and if i need it?

anyone know who makes the best automotive wiring "stuff?" crimp connectors, heat shrink, covers for harnesses, etc. Is there a "vibrant performance" of wiring supplies?

Its a lot more complicated than just picking one seller.

There is some good info starting here: https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...4/#post1397951

But it really takes a lot of your own research.

i have used wirecare.com and ballenger motorsports. ballenger has a section specifically for miata connectors. Ballenger Motorsports - High Performance Electronics

There is a thread on here called connector witchhunt that might be useful also.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...f1edfc967a.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...dfdb6aaaf7.jpg

:eggplant:
Gen2 gtx3071r with tial .82 vband in/out housing. 4" anti surge inlet, billet comp wheel, same old ass turbine wheel (i think)

That turbo looks sweet!

thanks! I agree! Its going to look pretty big in the engine bay compared to my old gt2560

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...9b3db8d6fe.jpg

Engine assembled. Full specs are:
-Manley Rods
-OEM 9.5:1 cast pistons
-Re-used 44k mile oem rings
-ACL main and rod bearings
-ARP main studs
-ARP head studs
-BE stage 2, 1 shim oil pump
-ATI damper
-Stock head
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...4adabef7d2.jpg

Super sexy

Coolant re route setup:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...9b83588811.jpg
new water pump inlet
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...eb7f3c0d5e.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...8cefe9ccdc.jpg

for the fuel system, I wanted to convert my '99 to a true return-style setup
-DW300 pump
-6AN line from pump to fuelab inline filter mounted where charcoal canister used to be
-6AN line from filter connects to stock feed hard line
-Feeds to FM fuel rail
-ID1000 injectors
-Return through fuelab mini fpr (manifold referenced)
-6AN return line from fpr to flex fuel sensor mounded in stock fuel filter location
-6AN line from flex fuel sensor to tank
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...28ed533f82.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...8149d8f26b.jpg

MXL strada displaying ethanol content
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...be0740b7ef.jpg

Crank case vent system:
-stock baffles
-hole enlarged between chambers
-10AN lines
-Chikara breather tank
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...ce642793ef.jpg

old gt2560 on for "break in" period
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3cebc646b3.jpg

I have about 300 miles on the new engine- running e85 and 10 psi on the gt2560. After that I compression tested each cylinder to make sure the used rings "re-sealed." Compression came out around 170 for each cylinder. So its time to make some real power. Currently in the process of installing the gtx3071:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...df2eaa739d.jpg

Awesome work Reed, looking forward for further updates.

That looks really sexy