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Bulbasaur, evolve to Ivysaur! (budget turbo build content inside)
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A little background on myself. I'm a ME student about to graduate and a turbo noob, but I'm here to learn. I've sourced together a turbo kit last summer and bailed last minute because I was a bitch. But that won't happen again. I'm open to any feedback, good or bad, so feel free to critic my build to keep me in the right direction.
Meet my 1991 BRG miata (aka Bulbasaur). I've done a lot of supporting mods over the past year or so and he is now ready to be turbo'd (evolve to Ivysaur). And in case anyone was wondering, Venusaur evolution occurs when I have enough spare money and fabrication skill to motor swap it (all motor k24 maybe?). And if you guys aren't Pokémon fans... deal with it. :dealwithit: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...jGNTbLwZQXM8Qw This is my weekend car which I hope to take to the track occasionally so I'm shooting for a pretty reliable 180 rwhp and then go from there. Hopefully the boost isn't as addicting as everyone says it is so I'm not tempted to blow the motor. Anyway, words < lists < pics.... So i'll save the best for last Details/Supporting mods: 330k miles on chassis :giggle: 1.6 motor long nose motor (60k miles) 4.1 torsen swap 1.8 brakes with hawk HP+ pads Mazda Comp Mounts FM frame rails Poly Control arm Bushings Poly Diff Bushings M-tuned coolant re-route Magnecor wires 8 lb F1 racing flywheel ACT 1.6 Clutch Koni yelow, GC, FCM ISC FM sway bar 15x9 6ul with 225 RS3 Hard dog double diagonal Sprint racing setas G-force 5-point harness DNA radiator with fans Turbo kit Plans: Old style FM log mani + DP GT2560 DIYPNP RC440 or 550 injectors 3 in exhaust LC1 wideband CXracing intercooler + piping Recirc bov The pics: How it sits now: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375193325 How I bought it: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/...0825-00238.jpg https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1374855941 More updates coming soon :drool: |
:sadwavey: PS: :brain: , Please build me a Megasquirt :sadwavey:
edit: Megasquirt has been ordered. Thanks Brain! |
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I came home to find this at my door
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 So i opened it to inspect the parts https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 I also replaced these: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 with these: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 Then took it on a little test drive up Glendora Mountian Rd. The weather was nice so I snapped a few pics (please excuse me extremely amateur photography skills). https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 Then I came home and read up on some turbo info. The second read through definitely helped on some more complicated aspects: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375194219 The intercooler and piping should be on its way then I just need a few nick nack parts like oil return fitting to compete the kit. My DIYPNP will hopefully arrive some time next week so I can get familiar with the software on a stock car first Questions: Does anyone in So Cal know a good local shop to clean and flow test injectors for a reasonable price? Also, the downpipe has a good amount of surface rust on it. Would it be best to sand it off and self etch primmer then high temp paint it to prevent it from getting more rusty? |
Looks like you've done a decent amount of research before starting on the turbo, props for that.
330k miles on the chassis, that's pretty impressive. I assume you got the car for especially cheap? My kid brother would probably appreciate the Pokemon references....he's also a jobless 25 year old man... |
Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
(Post 1038546)
My kid brother would probably appreciate the Pokemon references....he's also a jobless 25 year old man... |
Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
(Post 1038546)
Looks like you've done a decent amount of research before starting on the turbo, props for that.
330k miles on the chassis, that's pretty impressive. I assume you got the car for especially cheap? My kid brother would probably appreciate the Pokemon references....he's also a jobless 25 year old man... I'm 21 and employed and will never be too old for pokemon references. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...jGNTbLwZQXM8Qw |
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I finally made it out to my first track day and got the chance to push this car to it's limit (well, not really since I'm a very novice driver still) and see how all the hours a put into my car payed off. The track was streets of willow CW and it was blazing hot. I opted to pay for a ride along instructor for the day which was very helpful getting me comfortable out there quickly.
I shaved a second or 2 off each run and got my lap time down to 1:40.9. My rs3s seemed to start giving out after 5 laps tho, but the rest of the car performed great and handled all the abuse. I can't wait to get out there again, while still natural aspirated, and break into 1:3X. Needless to say, It was a blast (besides my speeding ticket I got on the way up going 80 mph in a 70, aka flow of traffic, which is 2 hours from my house if I want to contest it... fml). Enough rambling, here are some pics: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375716562 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375716562 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375716562 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375716562 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375716562 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375716562 |
Inb4 cancelled turbo build, spends all money tracking/racing...
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Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S
(Post 1040280)
Inb4 cancelled turbo build, spends all money tracking/racing...
It's been way to hot last few weeks to get much done but I believe I'm just about turbo ready. Over the past month I have installed -DIYPNP (thanks Brain!) -IAT sensor -BMW VTPS -AEM EUGO -autometer boost gauge -toyota COPS (thanks FRT_Fun) <-- easiest install of my life -RC 440cc injectors I decided to go reuse the beginning pieces of my old style FM kit for the intercooler piping. The plan is to go 2 in from turbo outlet then bend down and increase it to 2.25, to the intercooler and cut down the 2.5 to 2 in throttle body piece to match the 2.25 piping. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377885163 VEAL is an awesome piece of software by the way. It makes tuning air fuel ratios a piece of cake. After only 10 min of tuning the car feels pretty solid with the COP and RC 440s. I just need to fine tune it and then the real fun of the build can start. Next on the list is mounting the intercooler and routing the piping. 2 weeks to school starts. It's crunch time! . |
Looks like a solid build. Can't wait to see it with boost!
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Made some good progress on the build this weekend. Got a lot done on saturday. Then ran my first marathon on sunday and spent the rest of the long weekend recovering. However, it worked out well since I needed to order some parts I was missing. Hopefully the nick nack pieces will arrive by this weekend to complete the build.
Intercooler mounting wasn't too bad. Just took $12 worth of aluminum, a drill and cut off wheel. The goal was to get it mounted closer to the radiator with the same gap as the AC condenser I removed. I think it turned out well. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 PB blasted the shit out of the old studs. And installed my inconnel stud kit. I don't think I'm fast enough to break studs yet so hopefully the m8 will hold up fine. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378316696 . |
So I have the same intercooler as you, and was going to mount it similarly. I was worried about pulling it up as high as you did though in case those tabs that the AC condenser bolted to start rubbing the end tanks. I was going to put some of that rubber covered U channel dealio that you use as trim for sharp metal on it. Just throwing that out there.
Do those 180 bends that came with it clear your tires at full lock? |
Originally Posted by rigidbigelsworth
(Post 1050271)
So I have the same intercooler as you, and was going to mount it similarly. I was worried about pulling it up as high as you did though in case those tabs that the AC condenser bolted to start rubbing the end tanks. I was going to put some of that rubber covered U channel dealio that you use as trim for sharp metal on it. Just throwing that out there.
Do those 180 bends that came with it clear your tires at full lock? I think as is it will clear. But that was just test fitment. I am going to cut them down as much as possible to keep it as inward as possible. |
I loled at the KY Jelly part... Warming sensation made my balls burn for hours...
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:yippee: I HAZ TURBO! :yippee:
All that's left is to install my 3 in exhaust, boost gauge and tiddy up some stuff. Then tune, drive and profit. Because I like pokemons: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741983 A quick video because I'm so excited- It's upside down for the Australians (too lazy to fix) EDIT: NVM, fixed WTF!! why you no oil feed port!!! Bought the adapter and everything from BEGI to find out my block doesn't have the port threaded and plugged. I think this engine might be a Japan import which my explain it. Anyway that caused a big headache of running around sourcing parts over the weekend to tee off the oil sender. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 drilled some holes: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 Tapped: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 I was sick of breaking those gay plastic radiator fan tabs so I gheto fabbed some brackets out of crap I had laying around. It's ain't pretty but it worked perfectly. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 Heat wrapped some crap. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 Mounted manifold: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 IC piping routed https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 Fixed coolant reroute using a random rad hose and cut this pipe to use as a coupler. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1378741875 Side note: me and my buddy pulled this engine to replace his blown one. Took us one hour flat in some guys drive way. New record for us. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...907_110255.jpg
Originally Posted by Mazduh
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I loled at the KY Jelly part... Warming sensation made my balls burn for hours...
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Why in the world would you replace good shocks with the world's worst shocks?
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Originally Posted by Braineack
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Why in the world would you replace good shocks with the world's worst shocks?
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how's your spine?
and why do you have isc racing tophats on koni shocks? are you trying to coil bind? or are you CRnet low? |
Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 1051779)
how's your spine?
and why do you have isc racing tophats on koni shocks? are you trying to coil bind? or are you CRnet low? They came with the suspension. 4.75 and 4.5 pinch weld (IRC). I haven't had any coil binding issues yet. If something does come up I'll make some adjustments. |
Nice to see the long hard evolution combined into three solid forum posts
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EBC ordered and should be installed in the next few days. Then dyno tune at the end of the week. So excited.
Originally Posted by mgcordato
(Post 1056623)
Nice to see the long hard evolution combined into three solid forum posts
:yippee: Hi Matt :yippee: ^ Credit goes to this guy. He helped with alot of this build and many of my misc miata adventures. This build would not have been possible without him. He should be boosted too real soon. |
:yippee: Hi Matt :yippee:
^ Credit goes to this guy. He helped with alot of this build and many of my misc miata adventures. This build would not have been possible without him. He should be boosted too real soon.[/QUOTE] Brings a tear to my eye...Thanks Chris. Finally getting around to making my "noob" posts and actually use the forum. I hope to see your car dyno tuned very soon and running ALL the boost :giggle::giggle::giggle: |
Sometimes I feel like the emphasis on padding kids' self esteems has worked too well, resulting in unapologetic Pokemon and Brony man-boys.
On the other hand, kudos for the progress and the marathon. |
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Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack
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Sometimes I feel like the emphasis on padding kids' self esteems has worked too well, resulting in unapologetic Pokemon and Brony man-boys.
On the other hand, kudos for the progress and the marathon. Thanks! Marathon kicked my ass. I hope to break into 3:XX for the next one. |
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Very nice build.
Needs more VVT. Props for pokemans and ponies. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1380062582 |
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It's been a while since an update. The miata didn't get worked on much during my senior year of school due to my work, schooling but mostly FSAE :crx: Even after graduating most of my time was spent in the school shop till we completed our three comps. Here's some off topic pics from tire temp testing and the Germany competition.
I'm still considering if I want to build an IR tire temp Array system for the miata. I have the DAQ and programing all done. I just need to figure out a bracket system and wiring which is easier said than done. We should have made it one PCB board to start off with https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103077 3D printed the brackets at home https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103077 Our driver drifted into a cone braking a bracket. I should have reinforced it with bracing. We got some good test data before hand at least. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103077\ Germany was an amazing experience. It was my first time out of the country and I couldn't have asked for a better trip. Competing in the Hockenheimring and sharing pits where F1 cars was neat. The team placed 9th overall and 1st in cost. We were surprisingly competitive with the cost of our car we beat many teams with budget 8x our own. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/IMG_3718.jpg We had the most bare and empty pit of all teams there. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103077 This is how you get a car from California to Germany. #Tetris https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103077 This is just one of the amazing cars at comp. The level of worksmanship it amazing that a group of college kids could build such a machine. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103077 |
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Okay, on to the relevant stuff. I have decided to switch this car to a weekend car with the occasional tack event, to a more dedicated track car that can still be driven on the street. I started with the easy stuff. Some weight savings. Gutted the AC, heat core, blower, cut the dash, pulled carpets and painted the interior.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 Stupid sound tarr crap https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 Currently the car has the turbo kit removed to pass smog so I decided to reclock the turbo outlet down for more efficient piping routing. While I was at it I ported the wastegate and cleaned up a rough section of the manifold. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 Before (sharp corner) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 After (probably didn't help much but couldn't have hurt) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 Fabed this up real quick. Hopefully aluminum doen't fatigue to quickly https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 Checked my injectors at my work place. looks like they check out okay. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1411103618 Slowly tackling a list of projects I have planned for this car. I hope to get it running again really soon. |
Curious about how that bracket holds up.
I'm sure there's a reason no one makes them in aluminum for any turbo. I'm considering making one just like that out of steel good to see you progressing btw - and those FSAE cars look crazy fun |
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1168507)
Curious about how that bracket holds up.
I'm sure there's a reason no one makes them in aluminum for any turbo. I'm considering making one just like that out of steel good to see you progressing btw - and those FSAE cars look crazy fun |
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Interior all finished
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 roll bar painted as well https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 $40 hard top paint job with this funky color using a foam roller https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 Used a digitizing arm to get CAD data of the radio bezel https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 sketched this out to 3D print (very rough first pass just to get something functional) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 Plug and play headlight motor and hazard switchs https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 new switch bezel wired up https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 Don't mind the funny texture and poor fitment. This is just a temporary to get something functional in there. switch are power windows, hazzards and flip light. two extra switches for whatever my imagination comes up with in the future... ejector seat, NOS activator like that jdm fast in the furisous thing, banana trap release like mario kart. the possibilities are unlimitless https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 I got to use a lift for the miata for the first time ever :) Installed some adjustable end links https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 new bushings https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 |
Originally Posted by cyotani
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roll bar painted as well
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1414731017 --Ian |
Originally Posted by codrus
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Why harness bar *and* harness tabs?
--Ian |
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Getting the car set up to be a track rat whore for 2015. New used xidas 750/400 w/ helpers. Corner weighed and aligned. Fixed my clutch leak issue that was the cause of my tow of shame from my last track day. New Exedy master, slave and SS line should do the trick.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421552562 with driver and 1/2 tank gas https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421552562 w/o driver and 1/2 tank gas https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421552562 Leaving this here for easy reference for myself since I tend to loose and forget things. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421552562 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421552562 |
getting more balleur with every post.
very nice. |
Originally Posted by 18psi
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getting more balleur with every post.
very nice. |
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A random assortment of pictures. Not in chronological order.
Tow of Shame from streets of willow in december (a hose joint from the coolant reroute rubbed through my clutch soft line). Replaced it with a stainless line https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 DIY radiator thingy http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ne%20237_2.jpg Who needs a pickup truck for engine transport when you have a toyota camry? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 Fits like a glove https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 first time using the solevant cleaning tank at work https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 Much better... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 Roadster Cup at Streets of Willow on 1/24/15 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 Did some IR tire temp testing. I had connectivity issues due to bad wiring and only had the rear sensors installed. This is what temps looked like after the cool down lap and car parked. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422239207 No video from the track day, but this DIY sequential shift light worked better than expected. It was clearly visible with peripheral vision. I never had to look directly at my Tach the entire day. Last time at the track I bounced off the rev limiter here and there. With this I don't think I hit it at all. :party: |
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I finally got around to installing my DIYPNP back on my stock motor. I'm hopefully going to get a chance to run it on the dyno at work and learn me a little tuning. In prep for that. Heres some random pics from the last week.
3D printed TB elbow piece to run a pipe and filter to driver side head light https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943804 before acetone vapor smoothing (.013 layer height) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943804 my crock pot rig (ceramic takes way to long to heat up, I should have went with a rice cooker) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943974 After: Smooths out the layers and helps seal the part. (smudge marks are from me touching it before it fully cured) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943804 Some flyin miata goodies went in https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943804 DIY electric Det Can from another thread on here. ($12 in materials. Thanks Radioshack for the 25% off going out of business sell!) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943804 This one has two mics. Makes for good redundancy or to use on both sides of a V8 http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/IMG_5785.jpg Arts and crafts https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1422943804 Finished Product! I accidentally ripper a soldered joint on the second mic so I only have one functional mic now http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/IMG_5787.jpg |
Looking good man, glad you are getting in the game! I really really want a 3d printer after seeing your(awesome) throttle body elbow. I could make so many parts with it.
Your fab skills are crazy good, wiring too. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1202439)
Looking good man, glad you are getting in the game! I really really want a 3d printer after seeing your(awesome) throttle body elbow. I could make so many parts with it.
Your fab skills are crazy good, wiring too. I ended up using my BEGI elbow from my turbo kit and mounted my filter closer near the bumper opening rather than the driver side headlight so this most likely will never get used. I used my work's printer for that one. My 3D printer kind of sucks at support features for complicated overhangs. |
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Been busy these past few weeks getting some work done to the miata.
Installed FM oil cooler kit. Sourced a 1.8 oil warmer for the spacer. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 Ghetto fabricated some brackets. I need to figure out some ducting. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 $25 100 psi transducer to data log oil pressure. I wonder how accurate it is and how it holds up. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 Thermocouple added to an oil plug adapter for some oil temp logging and warning system. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 My trunk decided to lock me out... fucking annoying. It took 12 extensions to reach to two 10mm bolts though the rear parcel shelf area. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 Tire temp brackets were a headache. This will do for now. I need to shift the sensors over an inch to the left still. Hopefully i don't hit any curbs. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 And finally... got some shinny expensive parts! officially no longer a budget build. I'm taking a head porting/building class and will be building a 1.8 motor to upgrade my 1.6. I found a 99-00 head to use for the build. So far I have purchased the following: +1mm intake valves +2mm inconel exhaust valves supertech heavy double valve springs. skunk2 throttle body Is there anything else I should be replacing while I'm at it? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1424587617 :party: |
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Tire temp testing a sucess! I'm working on the next revision with waterproof enclosures and CAN integration with my new RaceCapture Pro 2
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425609007 skidpad.... not drifting. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 Temp sensors in prime location for curb breakage. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 I ran at fontana 2 weeks ago sunday and it poured in the afternoon. Which made me second guess my heater core removal... With chance or rain at the streets of willow event the following weekend I went to work gheto rigging a defroster. It work, but I need shrouding for the fan to force more air through the core. I'll revist this project later to improve it. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 Cylinder head rebuild has begun! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 I think I'm going to run my stock ECU for a little while longer since I won't get to tune it for a while. So I decided to make a new intake and ditch the factory airbox. I'll make these files available for other's to 3D print or I can make one for you for cheap if anyone's interested. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 Dat port math doh: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 2.25" outlet for my K&N. I can provide STL files in other OD as well. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1425608960 |
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Upgraded the 3D printer. Auto bed leveling is amazing. Seriously made me fall in love with 3D printing all over again. I no longer have to calibrate the bed for each print. Just hit play and walk away.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Made this intake elbow with IAT sensor port and oem hoses barbs https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 custom intake. Using the stock ECU at the moment hence that damn MAF https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Added a racing beat header. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Pull up resistors for the new sensor breakout box for my racecapture https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 enclosure printing https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 All wired up, This makes it much easier to add new sensors and pass everything through the firewall with a single cable. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Messy engine bay http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/IMG_6289.jpg Finished the install just in time for a Chuckwalla track day https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Then this happened..... Engine went Kaput on the 3rd session. I have no idea why but it sounds awful. I guess this is an excuse to upgrade to a 1.8 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 170 mile tow of shame home. Thank god for AAA https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Good thing I have this spare for the engine building class. It looks like it will need to be used much sooner than I had hoped. God this thing was a mess. Oil gunk EVERYWHERE!!! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 2 hours of cleaning later... https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1427427981 Just placed an order for seals and timing belt kit to freshen this engine up. The leakdown test results were mediocre but I'm hoping it's from sitting for so long and they will be better once warmed up. This engine just needs to last me till the end of this year so I can finished the forged internal engine build. . |
Did the Det can work for you?
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Did the Det can work for you?
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Spent the last few weeks preparing the 1.8L to drop in my car. The engine was covered in gunk and I couldn't tell exactly what was leaking so I decided to just replace all the seals while I had it out. This was my first time using the mazdamotorsports discount which was very helpful. I threw in a gates water pump (3D cast impeller) and timing belt kit too while I was at it.
of course, the only seal I didn't order ended up needing to be replaced (Transmission output shaft) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781483 thanks youtube for all the miata timing belt videos. Made this easy https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 wrinkle paint is some cool stuff https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 out with the old. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 Skou's coolant reroute kit installed with coolant pressure transducer https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 By far the cleanest engine I have ever installed. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1428781530 This must have been my 6th engine swap but my first using a lift. I don't think I can ever go back now. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/IMG_6445.jpg I picked up a Rev basic MS3 to run this 1.8 so it will still need some wiring, a throttle bracket and other small things done before I can get it started and back on the track. |
What brand of wrinkle paint did you use? Any tips on procedure? Looks really good.
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thanks. There's a couple spots that did not wrinkle as much and were a little shinier but overall I'm happy with it. It's VHT wrinkle plus paint. Just make sure you clean the part well with proper prep work. Spray it in heavy layers (thickest you can without running). A heat gun will help wrinkle it more or throwing it in the oven.
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<p>So the new 1.8 has been in and running for a little while now. It seemed to be blowing some smoke early on but that seemed to be mostly gone now. Compression tested a perfect 180 PSI across the board so I have high hopes for this engine. </p><p>I upgraded the old DIYPNP to an older REV MS3 basic unit to get the datlogging and Knock sensor input functionality. The basemap seemed to be a pretty good starting point. I did one session of dyno tuning but was only able to mess with the fueling. It was my first time operating a dyno and I was just trying to get familiar with the contols and multitasking all the little things you need to watch over while tunning. I'll post up a dyno once I get the spark tables tuned. </p><p>Other than that I made this ghetto rigged cold air box out of some scrap sheet metal and a random scrap boost tube that was laying around the shop over a couple lunch breaks. Filter was a freebie sample and I 3D printed a 4" to 3" reducer piece with an bung for the IAT. I plan to just remove the driver side turn signal indicator while at the track as the air inlet source. </p><p><img src="http://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/800x600/80-img_7772_f6c6e33c24312e8dd2aa38234be594443db51ac2. jpg" title="" /><br /><br /><img src="https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/800x600/80-img_7775_e6208ee46e38267306206bc8bf4ff2a978b34cac. jpg" title="" /><br /><br /> </p><p> </p><p>I also finally got the racecapture talking to the MS3. I can't praise this data logger enough. Custom code scripting is an amazing feature. The new Dashboard Broadcaster feature on the latest MS3 firmware makes setting this up a breeze. I now have the following ECU inputs logged and synced with my other data. Also I can set custom warning to display on the tablet for any parameter.</p><p> </p><p><strong>VIDEO:</strong><u><strong> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a2YXBh8mG0&feature=youtu.be</strong></u></p><p>How the hell do we embed this now?</p><p> </p><p><strong>Channels Logged from the ECU:</strong><br />MAP<br />RPM<br />Coolant temp<br />TPS<br />IAT<br />Spark Advance<br />AFR Tagret<br />AFR<br />EGO correction<br />Knock Retard</p><p><strong>Channels logged via analog input:</strong><br />Brake Pressure<br />Oil Pressure<br />Coolant Pressure <br />Oil Temp</p><p><strong>Channels planned on adding:</strong></p><p>Steering angle</p><p>12 IR tire temp array via CAN bus</p><p><br /><img src="http://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/800x600/80-img_7720_2909ee45be48215914c69f1dd9dbcda9395eb3be. jpg" title="" /><br /><br /><br /> </p>
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