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!

 

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.

 

Gen2 gtx3071r with tial .82 vband in/out housing. 4" anti surge inlet, billet comp wheel, same old *** 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

 

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

 

Super sexy

 

Coolant re route setup:

new water pump inlet

 

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



MXL strada displaying ethanol content

 

Crank case vent system:
-stock baffles
-hole enlarged between chambers
-10AN lines
-Chikara breather tank

 

old gt2560 on for "break in" period

 

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:

 

Awesome work Reed, looking forward for further updates.

 

That looks really sexy