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sixshooter 09-04-2014 10:12 PM

I'm going to say yes to all three points as things to do. Also make sure the Wastegate flapper has a little touch of preload holding it tightly closed.

18psi 09-04-2014 11:45 PM


Originally Posted by rhysmate (Post 1164180)
Just remembered a few things as i was dropping off to sleep.

1. My waste gate actuator signal is being taken from the compressor outlet. Whereas my t25 was taking its signal from the throttle body. So first job is to relocate the current set up to before tge butterfly valve of the inlet.

2. Im using waste gate pressure only. So if i ad my ebc and set it to 100% ( ie. let it bleed air out of the signal line) until 3k or so surely that will hold the waste gate fully closed a bit longer?

3. Also any thoughts on whether adding fuel to the cells just before initial spool will help? Theory being denser exhaust gases to encourage turbine to spin faster?

Gotta be worth a few hundred rpm surely!!

Yes, doing all 3 of those should definitely make a big change.

rhysmate 09-08-2014 11:29 AM

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I've been working on this for the last few days.

There are a few issues.

1. i have a missfire causing lean afrs at 5k causing det. not good. this is more than likely the spark gap. no idea what its set to but it looks wide. i'll gap them asap

2. my injectors are struggling at full boost. i have some logs which i will add below.

3. i think in order for me to really get the most out if this turbo i need to run MOAR BOOST. i'll come back to this shortly.

1... as you can see here in this screenshot i have a miss fire

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

The screenshot above is using waste gate pressure only.

this is the timing map

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

It's conservative as i was trying to stop the engine detonating

here's target AFR

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

resulting fuel map

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

in order to try and get the turbo to spool up faster i added a boost control solenoid. im using this boost map but so far it's not made a difference. here's the boost map and below that is the screen shot from a log. same road and also third gear.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

you can see the injector duty cycle dip every so often which to me indicates a miss fire. correct?

you can also see my injectors have run out of head room.(unless ive made a mistake and 'dutycycle1'' isn't injector duty?

heres that log again with boost duty

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410190195

think i can push that duty up a bit and hold the waste gate longer?


the way i see it now is i have two options

Option A:

Go back to the t25 and drive it with 200RWHP and enjoy it the way it is.

Option B:

Replace the rods with these link

Run OEM pistons and rings

ev15 850cc ID Injectors

ACL Bearings

MOAR BOOST

any thoughts?

rhysmate 09-08-2014 01:01 PM

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please dont ban me for this AWFUL video but i dont have a go pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbo...ature=youtu.be

third gear wot at 3k

video taken on a closed road

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410195911

sixshooter 09-08-2014 04:13 PM

Anything above 85 duty cycle is pretty much open all of the time.
Over 200kpa on a 2870 is about 250 whp, iirc. You may already be over the edge of what your bottom end can take with your stock 1.6. You need to be around 11.2 afr instead of 11.7 if you are pushing it that hard.

rhysmate 09-08-2014 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1165206)
Over 200kpa on a 2870 is about 250 whp, iirc.

Even with a non genuine 2871? ill set the boost to 190

any thoughts on timing map? i get the feeling im too advanced up top.

rhysmate 09-08-2014 07:37 PM

thoughts on these before i pull the trigger?

4 EV14 850cc Mazda Miata MX5 Fuel Injectors New $309 | eBay

BTMiata 09-08-2014 08:19 PM

I would get FIC or ID's before I bought Five-0's ... They aren't too far off on price either

775cc FIC Mazda Miata Fuel Injector Clinic Injector Set (High-Z)

rhysmate 09-08-2014 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by BTMiata (Post 1165289)
I would get FIC or ID's before I bought Five-0's ... They aren't too far off on price either

775cc FIC Mazda Miata Fuel Injector Clinic Injector Set (High-Z)


What are the adaptors they give you the option for? are they not PNP? I know they explain but they dont explain it very well. why use different plugs?

BTMiata 09-08-2014 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by rhysmate (Post 1165296)
What are the adaptors they give you the option for? are they not PNP? I know they explain but they dont explain it very well. why use different plugs?

One end plugs into the stock harness and the other goes to the injector. I guess they make all the injectors connectors uniform? I opted to get the pnp adapters for mine

rhysmate 09-08-2014 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by BTMiata (Post 1165301)
One end plugs into the stock harness and the other goes to the injector. I guess they make all the injectors connectors uniform? I opted to get the pnp adapters for mine

I'm probably gonna be a cheap ass and get the free ''solder yourself ones'' :party:

Thanks for the link. i already have a man that wants my rx7 injectors for 50e :dealwithit:

so that's 415 delivered to the island of Ireland!

sixshooter 09-08-2014 09:06 PM

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This is mine. At least I don't think I've changed it since this was uploaded.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410224783

BTMiata 09-08-2014 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by rhysmate (Post 1165308)
I'm probably gonna be a cheap ass and get the free ''solder yourself ones'' :party:

Thanks for the link. i already have a man that wants my rx7 injectors for 50e :dealwithit:

so that's 415 delivered to the island of Ireland!

I dont blame you... the connectors aren't needed just make it easier to swap back & forth lol

rhysmate 09-08-2014 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1165309)
This is mine. At least I don't think I've changed it since this was uploaded.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410224783

Cheers Steve! i think i'll lower boost on my way home from work (Night shift so it's 2 am here. No ''5-0'' to bother me :dealwithit: ) and make sure im not detonating then if i am i'l drop some timing after 180kpa.


Originally Posted by BTMiata (Post 1165310)
I dont blame you... the connectors aren't needed just make it easier to swap back & forth lol


it's all fun and games until you run out of duty cycle and have to pay dollar dollar for bigger ones.

oh the joys of being a car addict.

DNMakinson 09-08-2014 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1165206)
Anything above 85 duty cycle is pretty much open all of the time.
Over 200kpa on a 2870 is about 250 whp, iirc. You may already be over the edge of what your bottom end can take with your stock 1.6. You need to be around 11.2 afr instead of 11.7 if you are pushing it that hard.

What do you think the noisy duty cycle really is? Seems like a math error in the log to me, as, in theory, this info is what MS is telling the injectors to do, and why would it be telling them that?

I wonder if it wound be better to present pulse width in mS rather than duty cycle.

rhysmate 09-08-2014 09:42 PM

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Does this help at all?

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410226958

I've attached the log also

It's only started doing this since i installed the bigger turbo. hence why i think plugs are the culprit

sixshooter 09-08-2014 10:02 PM

Gap the plugs to .028 inch and you should be fine unless the coil is getting weak.

rhysmate 09-09-2014 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1165333)
Gap the plugs to .028 inch and you should be fine unless the coil is getting weak.

I think i had my boost cut set too low and it was fuel only cut. changed to spark and fuel now and lowered boost. EBC is getting better and better and im spooling alot earlier now. which is nice :)

some recent pics

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410277677

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410277677

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410277677

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https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410277677

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1410277677


realised i hadn't put up any hi res shots for ages excuse the cable ties and ghetto air filter.. also waiting on new manifold nuts. m10x1.5 is hard to find with a 14mm hex!

18psi 09-09-2014 12:01 PM

Nice man. Looking way better already.
Also looks like you're making some decent power with it (I'd guess somewhere in the 240-260 range)

Fireindc 09-09-2014 12:07 PM

Looks like she has some good topend. The low end spool appears to be lacking a bit, but it sounds like you have been able to improve that a bit.

rhysmate 09-09-2014 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1165491)
Nice man. Looking way better already.
Also looks like you're making some decent power with it (I'd guess somewhere in the 240-260 range)

You motivated me to sort it out! Once i changed my oil and coolant i took degreaser and a pressure washer to it.


Originally Posted by Fireindc (Post 1165498)
Looks like she has some good topend. The low end spool appears to be lacking a bit, but it sounds like you have been able to improve that a bit.

Ya it's getting a bit better. first and second gear are pretty insane after 4k. i have a boost leak somewhere i'm certain of it. ill get some delron and make a leak tester.

Next job is uprate the injectors. 400$ is a lot of money but it's gonna be worth it. hope to order them on Friday

After that its rods and oem rings. full gasket kit (OEM) and ACL bearings.

Aim is safe 250whp tune which i think is realistic for a daily.

18psi 09-09-2014 01:10 PM

make sure you get ID or FIC injectors only. trust me, they are the best.
you can probably hit up Bryan @ FAB9 for a good deal on either.

rhysmate 09-09-2014 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1165522)
make sure you get ID or FIC injectors only. trust me, they are the best.
you can probably hit up Bryan @ FAB9 for a good deal on either.

Good idea! i might even ask him to put a package together to save me paying uber shipping! Nice :D

sixshooter 09-09-2014 07:15 PM

Lift the WG actuator rod off of the arm and make sure the flapper is completely seated if you haven't already. It's ok to have a little preload on the actuator rod when it goes over the flapper arm stud.

rhysmate 09-09-2014 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1165665)
Lift the WG actuator rod off of the arm and make sure the flapper is completely seated if you haven't already. It's ok to have a little preload on the actuator rod when it goes over the flapper arm stud.

There defo is man, i had the actuator off a few times already. if anything there is probably too much.

rhysmate 09-09-2014 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1165522)
make sure you get ID or FIC injectors only. trust me, they are the best.
you can probably hit up Bryan @ FAB9 for a good deal on either.

Got a quote off these guys.

Eagle rods
ACL bearings
Supertech pistons and rings
ID1000

i might skip on the pistons though. ill need a fuel pump and oil pump too


just over 1000 euro delivered. time to start eating noodles for the next few weeks :party:

rhysmate 09-15-2014 01:40 PM



Video! they arent the best but until i get an external mic.....


rhysmate 09-19-2014 08:24 AM

Ordered

Eagle rods
Cometic head gasket
Id725 injectors
Acl bearings (all)

To buy

billet Oil pump
Piston rings

Will supertech be ok with standard pistons?

My buddy with a tuning shop managed to find me the parts so i saved on customs and shipping!

sixshooter 09-19-2014 08:38 AM

Are you asking about supertech rings on stock pistons or supertech pistons in a stock bore diameter?

rhysmate 09-19-2014 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1168489)
Are you asking about supertech rings on stock pistons or supertech pistons in a stock bore diameter?

Sorry i meant supertech rings on standard pistons dude!

sixshooter 09-19-2014 09:38 AM

Why wouldn't you buy forged pistons as well? You get the benefit of lower compression which gives you more headroom against detonation on pump gas.

And the pistons are stronger.

rhysmate 09-19-2014 10:03 AM

Its another 400e on top of the money ive spent and id need to order it today to get them for that. I also just biught a fuel pump and cops and i still need bottom end gaskets etc etc

rhysmate 09-19-2014 10:05 AM

I guess i could save up and wait till later in the year

rhysmate 09-20-2014 05:19 PM

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Earlier on in the week i got a pretty good deal on a walbro 255 so i took it. I put in into the car today

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411247959

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411247959

I read that some people have had issues with the 255 causing rich idle and cruise. All seems well so far! Ill probably invest in an adjustable fpr as a precaution.

I picked up my cops yesterday as well and im waiting on the laser cut plate to fit them. I also need a loom off a yaris or avensis or some other toyota.

Anyway. I thought the "missfire" was down to the fuel pump letting go, but the issue is still there.

Anyone have any thoughts on it? The log is in a few posts back and its still happening..

I thought it was the boost cut but Its not boost cut i know that

sixshooter 09-21-2014 01:44 PM

Spark plugs need to be gapped to .028 inches?

Weak ignition coil?

Dirty fuel injector?

Burned (or slightly bent) valve in the head? Do a compression test for this one.

rhysmate 09-21-2014 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1169006)
Spark plugs need to be gapped to .028 inches?

Weak ignition coil?

Dirty fuel injector?

Burned (or slightly bent) valve in the head? Do a compression test for this one.

But would any of these cause the injector to close like that? Would you see it in the log unless the ecu is telling it to do that?

sixshooter 09-22-2014 08:54 AM

I thought we were trying to diagnose a missfire. I haven't seen a log.

Are you seeing a DC drop, RPM drop, Inj PW drop, everything drop, or what?

rhysmate 09-22-2014 09:07 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1169187)
I thought we were trying to diagnose a missfire. I haven't seen a log.

Are you seeing a DC drop, RPM drop, Inj PW drop, everything drop, or what?

The log is in post 256 and its the same issue as in that log. The pw and duty cycle dip sharply.

What i've done to try and diagnose it is copy my ignition and fuel tables into a totally new msq. Ill run a log on the way to work and post it here.

sixshooter 09-22-2014 12:05 PM

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This has some odd things in it I don't understand. Maybe a MS guru will stop in and take a look.

rhysmate 09-22-2014 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1169267)
This has some odd things in it I don't understand. Maybe a MS guru will stop in and take a look.

I really can't figure it out.

So far i've copied my fuel and spark tables into a fresh msq to see if it was any other setting that i changed by mistake. no difference at all.

I've attached a new log from today. one log was a pull in 3rd gear and the other log is a pull in 3rd plus a shift into 4th and 5th.

The tune file is also attached.

rhysmate 09-22-2014 11:38 PM

Problem solved

After reading some more about accel enrichment and mapDOT etc, i was able to correspond the map de engaging with small fluctuations in the map signal. The map threshold was too sensitive so even tiny changes in the map signal (as small as 1kpa) would engage ae. I set it higher and set decel fuel % to 100 and did some third gear pulls on the way home. Logs show no dips in pw or duty cycle anymore. Hooray!

Thanks for the help as usual Sixshooter.

Rhys

rhysmate 09-25-2014 12:59 PM

Car is set to about .75 bar or there abouts. This video is crap, awful, but it shows the accleration from 20mph +

I have access to a gopro so ill get better ones :) going on the dyno next weekend


rhysmate 09-25-2014 05:41 PM

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I also forgot to add in the screenshot of the log with my lovely linear duty cycle :D since i fitted the new fuel pump i did some work to my fuel table and was able to reduce lots of fuel up top. so my duty cycle is now at about 75% max or there abouts. I do have some det up at 5k, but ill get it on the dyno soon.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411681309

Picked up these today

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411681284

one is for my buddy! And i got my cop pigtails so ill work on that over the weekend.

concealer404 09-25-2014 05:52 PM

Pardon my ignorance but those are.... knock sensors?

Been thinking about trying to get at least knock detection working on my Megasquirt.

rhysmate 09-25-2014 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by concealer404 (Post 1170474)
Pardon my ignorance but those are.... knock sensors?

Been thinking about trying to get at least knock detection working on my Megasquirt.

They are dude sorry i shoulda said!! I've heard they can be good but take time to set up properly.

rhysmate 09-27-2014 07:21 PM

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Today i had a day at the shed.

First job was to figure out the jobs i have left to do and little projects so i laid everything out on the floor to see what i had.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411860090

So the list,,,

Retrofit factory parcel shelf brace
Knock sensor
Brake Stopper
COP conversion loom
Lower control arm replace
Oil pressure sender
bleed clutch
Vband on DP
Metal boost pipes
Battery bracket
adjustable droplinks
catch can
launch control
replace turbo nuts
boost control switch (toggle solenoid/wastegae actuator pressure)
forge engine

There's a few more little jobs i can't remember them

So after i put it all on the floor i had to decide what to do first. So i sey up my welding bench while i decided

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411860090

I wanted to do some welding (I need a lot of practice) so i went to work on the brake stopper

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411860090

i added a bit of bracing to it

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411860090

Cut off what i didnt need

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411860090

done

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411860090

Not a major job but i enjoyed it. it passed the time.

Also sorted the launch/flat shift



(Sorry about horizontal video, it wasnt me that video'd it )

-Rhys

rhysmate 09-29-2014 11:09 AM

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I made a start on my COP loom,

source https://www.miataturbo.net/useful-sa...writeup-12704/

It's not finished but this is what its gonna look like when it is so i'll upload these while i have the chance

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1412003398

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1412003398

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1412003398

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1412003398

Almost there :)

rhysmate 10-15-2014 05:10 AM

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So i finished the COPS, they look exactly like the pic in the previous post. Im happy with them.

Last night i went on the dyno. First pulls we made 207 whp at .8 bar

After a lot of messing with the boost control solenoid i now have a very steady 1 bar that comes on quite smooth.

I'll let the chart do the talking.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1413364208

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1413364208

The Yellow line is on the t25 last year when it made 200whp and the green line is last night. 233whp.

I'll post a log screenshot later on and my tune. I forgot my laptop at home today.

Rhys

sixshooter 10-15-2014 07:36 AM

It looks like you were making more pressure earlier last year and now the pressure rise (spool) is much slower. Are you using a different boost control method now?

rhysmate 10-15-2014 07:50 AM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1175543)
It looks like you were making more pressure earlier last year and now the pressure rise (spool) is much slower. Are you using a different boost control method now?

Last year was the T25 and now i have the GT2871?

The yellow line is the t25 and the green is the GT2871

rhysmate 11-18-2014 09:23 AM

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The turbo went bang

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1416320620

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https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1416320620

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1416320620

There seems to be alot of pressure in the head as well. No idea what's going on. Maybe stem seals or the like. Anyway, it's parked for now until i can rebuild it

For now ill drive this

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1416320620

Rhys

18psi 11-18-2014 09:39 AM

When you say went bang, do you mean it actually exploded or just started leaking oil all over the place?

rhysmate 11-18-2014 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1183737)
When you say went bang, do you mean it actually exploded or just started leaking oil all over the place?

I mean the oil seals or what i suspect as the oil seals. also there's a lot of play in the shaft. and its making a grinding noise on boost.

sturovo 11-18-2014 04:37 PM

Rhys, this is disappointing!
I will be in West Cork over the new year and was planning to trash your turbo car.
What about the red one? Will that be working or are you going to break that too :giggle:

rhysmate 11-18-2014 05:12 PM

Amazing news that youre coming to Cork. Absolutely make sure we get to meet up. That would be awesome. If youre here next year theres a good chance ill have the engine rebuild! Also...the red one is planned as a winter beater so i cant promise anything :p

rhysmate 03-25-2015 01:16 PM

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ok.

So i did an compression test and im showing low compression on one cylinder.

Also i took the turbo apart and in fairness it looks ok apart from this...

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

So im going to put it back together

For now i took a spare engine off a friend to get my car back on the road

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

So ill be driving again soon :)

i also picked these up for my daily mx5

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427303773

tis all go

sixshooter 03-25-2015 01:27 PM

Was that split rubber line an oil drain for the turbo?

rhysmate 03-25-2015 01:43 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1218442)
Was that split rubber line an oil drain for the turbo?

I'm embarrassed to say yes.... hence the oil EVERYWHERE

sixshooter 03-26-2015 02:55 PM

Did you know that oil is a solvent for many types of rubber? And that the fuel line is not rated for the temp of the oil draining out of a hot turbo? And that it also will not withstand the radiant heat from the turbine housing?

rhysmate 03-26-2015 09:15 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1218877)
Did you know that oil is a solvent for many types of rubber? And that the fuel line is not rated for the temp of the oil draining out of a hot turbo? And that it also will not withstand the radiant heat from the turbine housing?

Its the oil drain that abe supplied me. the shitty clip i used to clamp it just ate through it.


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