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charlies turbo build
Hey guys thought id start a build thread on this forum..
Ok so i bought the car stock in feb this year.. Its a 1990 1.6 with 5speed. Original plans were to improve the handling a little and just keep it as a nice daily.. that changes later on Feb: Bought axis oldschool wheels, bc coilovers, new gear boots and replaced the broken rear window. Then the engine blew so replace with a 1.6 longnose, new clutch, new mounts, fix the thermo fans and sort out some wiring. Heres the first 'look' i went for. http://i45.tinypic.com/14c6vcn.jpg March: Bought a sparco sprint off a mate.. Went really well and was a good upgrade http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/6444/13032010512.jpg Also bought a mania cold air intake and garage vary lip http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7735/24032010531.jpg http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/2959/24032010530.jpg Detailed the car, bought some new door cards and some project kics spacers http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4545/dsc01597s.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3936/dsc01592m.jpg http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2952/29032010536.jpg April: Bought a nardi classic 330mm, mazdaspeed oil cap and m2 runabout mirrors Painted the valve cover white with red lettering http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8498/13052010157.jpg May Bought some boss frog 'frog arms', 15mm spacers and secret element tie rods http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8964/26052010161.jpg Fitted the new mirrors http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2905/30052010164.jpg |
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October:
Full custom exhaust with stainless headers (wrapped) and stainless cat. Bought a barchetta console and some rota grid v's Attachment 191980 Attachment 191981 http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9652/photo31g.jpg This might look familiar ;) http://i28.tinypic.com/2lar5w4.jpg http://i28.tinypic.com/2vws5z6.jpg Artech manifold and dp courtesy or slutz November Bought some vented window things.. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k7...3/DSC00348.jpg made a list of what to buy and what not.. Engine/Drivetrain- Forged and balanced bottom end. Refreshed and decked Head Thicker Headgasket HD Clutch Kit (pressure plate, street disc) 1.8 torsen diff NB8B brakes all round Fuel & Ignition- RX-7 550cc Injectors (can get some off a mate) Upgraded fuel pump Engine Management- Haltech Premium Sprint 500 ECU water temp gauge Boost gauge Oil temp gauge Oil pressure gauge Turbo - GT2554r turbo (Oil and water cooled) internally gated Stainless Steel Manifold Custom 3" Downpipe Oil and water line kit Custom intercooler setup Exterior - Work equip 03's 15 x 9 +10 (ordered) Full respray Installed a new softop.. that was fucking hard lol And bought a new sparco to replaced the old one.. http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/877/photo35h.jpg http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9299/photo36rz.jpg Turbo parts arrived from the states.. http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7465/photo38e.jpg Sold the roll bar and bought a cusco 7pt cage from japland. Also test fitted mates equip 01's and bought another mates takata harness http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7364/photo40d.jpg http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6448/photo41m.jpg http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7696/photo42io.jpg http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1708/photo43my.jpg |
December:
Equips came :D wheels on :D :D :D :D XD http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/8884/photo47k.jpg http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1232/photo44ql.jpg http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8702/photo46do.jpg Bought a haltech ecu and then took some better pics :D http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3460/photo49h.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/381/photo50h.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2238/photo51m.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us and thats it for now.. Still piecing together the turbo kit.. Still have to buy intercooler, piping, injectors, engine stuff and diff. Hoping to get the turbo sorted out by march. |
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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/...6cf33dc8_b.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/...640b18c2_b.jpg Just put a deposit on a OS Giken super single clutch and flywheel and just bought an intercooler :) heres whats left: nb6 engine 1.8 diff setup with 4.3 torsen clutch (soon to be bought) fuel system (injectors and fuel pump) cooler piping and BOV. oil cooler kit (ideas?? make one myself or buy a kit??) full respray with new panels Thats pretty much it i think. if anyone can recommend me buying anything that'd be much appreciative. hope u like it so far :D |
IDK about miata cages, but I do know that the honda cusco cages are more dangerous than not having anything. You're safer w/ just the roll bar, i don't want to start a debate bu you should really read about it.
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Good looking car, dude. You'll have a lot more fun once you get the turbo stuff sorted and running well.
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Car looks awesome. Just about how I'd do it if I had it all to do again. Where'd you source your cage?
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I think i dig the rota's more than the old schools. But nice car, welcome.
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I like those Rotas.
Buena suerte! |
sweet build!!! subin for updates...
ooooo and btw, AWESOME choice on the haltech, they are AMAZING ecu's... i have a haltech in mine... |
Originally Posted by turotufas
(Post 673067)
I like those Rotas.
Buena suerte!
Originally Posted by sasquatch
(Post 673209)
sweet build!!! subin for updates...
ooooo and btw, AWESOME choice on the haltech, they are AMAZING ecu's... i have a haltech in mine...
Originally Posted by TheMcCoy14
(Post 673064)
Car looks awesome. Just about how I'd do it if I had it all to do again. Where'd you source your cage?
Originally Posted by viperormiata
(Post 673061)
Good looking car, dude. You'll have a lot more fun once you get the turbo stuff sorted and running well.
Originally Posted by ianferrell
(Post 673034)
IDK about miata cages, but I do know that the honda cusco cages are more dangerous than not having anything. You're safer w/ just the roll bar, i don't want to start a debate bu you should really read about it.
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Double post
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Hey I met you at Danny's old workshop when Rhys was working on Matt's turbo upgrade.
Nice car, looks like you have been busy! |
If you need a base map for the Haltech send me a PM. We've done a few Sprints on the 1.6 cars.
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Lookin good and some good photography. You do it?
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Where do you live?
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Things got good in post #3.
Bad things: Please stop buying wheels ASAP. Each revision looks worse than the last. You also need to save your money for boost. |
Originally Posted by Faeflora
(Post 674341)
Things got good in post #3.
Bad things: Please stop buying wheels ASAP. Each revision looks worse than the last. You also need to save your money for boost.
Originally Posted by dgmorr
(Post 674282)
Where do you live?
Originally Posted by astroboy
(Post 674273)
Lookin good and some good photography. You do it?
Originally Posted by C. Ludwig
(Post 674071)
If you need a base map for the Haltech send me a PM. We've done a few Sprints on the 1.6 cars.
Originally Posted by saboteur
(Post 673223)
Hey I met you at Danny's old workshop when Rhys was working on Matt's turbo upgrade.
Nice car, looks like you have been busy! |
i realy like your car ! you have some niceee wheel\fitment :P
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