Stop being so damn F&*%ing slow (Turbo Build)
 

95 Miata, 120k Original engine
Exhintake cam swap
Racing Beat intake (knock off)

Koni Yellow/GC 440/300
FCM 36mm bumpstops
NB Mounts
Kosei K1 Racing 15x7 +38
Dunlop Direzza Star Specs 205/50/15

Carbotech xp10 front pads
949 SS brake lines

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Engine is healthy, Compression tested at 180psi...no leak down test has been done yet thought.

Goal is to make this thing fun in a straight line instead of just the corners and Im thinking 240whp will do that for me

Picked up the first piece of the puzzle months back from a nissan forum (Zilvia.net)

a brand new Nissan Silvia S15 SpecR turbo AKA a Garrett 2560r

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I mildly ported the wastegate as I plan to run 3" exhaust and have heard of boost creep issues.

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Next up was to get a manifold. Ended up buying a BEGI cast turbo manifold without EGR or EGT (I may tap it for EGT later)

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Picked up from ATPTurbo...
.035" restricted 4an turbo oil feed fitting
3ft 4an SS Oil feed line
10mm (1.50 Pitch) to -4 AN fitting to supply the turbo from the unused port on block
SS Tbolt clamps for 2" and 2.5"

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Order some turbo coolant Banjo fittings from ATPturbo. Picked up some 6an "NHRA Approved" coolant hose and some DEI cool tape from Summit Racing and made my turbo coolant lines. The clamps are 3/8" Fuel injection clamps

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Im using Aeroquip 10an fittings/hose for the turbo oil drain. I ordered the 10an adapter that bolts to the turbo from Treadstone

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Picked up some 650CC EV14 style Injectors from Fuel Injection Clinic. Was originally going to buy the ones FM sales made by deatchworks till I found out they were older EV6 style.

Got the PNP harness for them aswell. saves me from having to hack my wiring up too much

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ATPturbo Turbo inlet flange with 2.5" opening. Planning on using 3" intake piping if I have enough room to do so

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ATPturbo steel turbo outlet flange.

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Welcome.

Perfect intro thread.
Lotsa good stuff in here.

Here is the intercooler I got. Picked up up from Speedyracer.com It seems to be the same one CXracing sales but is $60 or so cheaper

Overall size 23.75"X 13.5"X3"
Core size 18"X11"X2.75

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The plan is to do an "over the rad" intercooler setup using 2" piping. I picked up my piping from Speedwaymotors.com, for both pieces it came out to under $50 shipped

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Awesome man, keep the pictures and the little details coming, I may be doing exactly this in a few months.

Crappy picture but this is the Detcan I made. The copper tubing, Fittings and clear hose all came from Home Depot. I bought a cheap mechanics stethoscope from Harbor Freight. This thing should work well when it comes to listening for detonation. I had my girlfriend hold the copper piping and scrap her fingernail on it and I could hear it easily. I have yet to drill a hole in it yet for mounting, unsure of exactly where I'm going to bolt it to at the moment

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Picked up my spark plugs, these seem to be the ones "everyone" is running. I dont know why im posting a picture....fuck it who cares
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Looks like a solid build so far

Aren't bkr7e's 2 steps colder than stock 1.8 plugs? I remember reading somewhere that stock 1.6 plugs (bkr6e) are 1 step colder for a 1.8.

I doubt it matters at all though, that said - I'm running the same plugs in my 1.6.

My understanding is that they are 2 steps colder than stock, Which is fine with me. I plan to buy some Toyota COPs here soon. went to my local junkyard the other week and couldn't find any. I can get brand new ones for dealer cost but haven't checked how much that would set me back yet

Ordered a blow off valve tonight. Went with a plastic Bosch unit that Audi uses. Bought it new from a European car parts sight (Volvo Parts, BMW Parts, European Car Parts | FCPGroton.com) brand new for $38 shipped. It will be setup for venting to atmosphere. Ill be running Megasquirt so no need to run it recirculated

I'm liking this build man, you've got great things going on in here. Let me know how the FIC 650s run for you if you put them in and tune before boosting. I'll be ordering the same very soon and am curious of any differences while still stock. What shall the exhaust setup be?

What did that new t28 cost you if you dont mind me asking?

Thanks for the comments man

Plan is to order a Enthuza 3" exhaust.

The turbo I bought from a member on Zilvia.net for $730 shipped. Which in my opinion is a great price. He might still have a couple of them

I haven't decided yet if I'm going to toss in the injectors/wideband and tune things before I put the turbo goodies on. Im thinking it might actually be possible to get the car to idle/run better than stock because the FIC injectors are a newer style (ev14) than the stockers.

Just got my blow of valve tonight in the mail. Was a little suprised to see its made by "Kayser" instead of bosch. But after a quick internet search it seems that Audi is using Kayser for thier BOVs now. Ive never heard of Kayser but Im not worried at all since this is an OEM BOV from Audi.

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Finished collecting all the silicone couplers I think I will need. got them all from Treadstone. They seem decent so far. I will be putting them on in a manner allows me to not see the stupid logos when I open my hood
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Got my dash pod today. Its made by Autometer for a 94-97 Mustang. Its setup for 2-1/16" gauges. It should fit well after taking a little plastic off it in the rear.

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Got my boost gauge today. Looks great cant wait to put it to use.


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very awesome build with a ton of great parts (like those coolant lines, so sexy ermargerd)
20psi boost gauge though? come on now, don't be silly.

Thank you. Stock internals are the reason behind my 20psi gauge lol. If this turbo build goes well, a year from now I might build up a motor for it....we shall see

Well I installed the boost gauge a couple weeks ago. I went to put the dash pod on and realized it looks awful from outside the car. here is a picture of uglyness

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So I just put it in the center vent. It looks great and was easy to install. Id swear by the way the gauge fits that mazda intended for people to rip the vents out and stick 2-1/16" gauges in them

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Cover them with black permanent marker just in case?

Wow awesome build! Welcome!

just went through a move and getting shit unpacked. Im connected to the interent again so time to update.

Got this several weeks ago. Innovate MTX-L wideband. I cant wait to put this fucker to good use
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Thanks for the Bosch BOV supplier link. I haven't been able to find one that cheap.

I got similar compressor inlet and outlet adapters for my t25 from CXRacing. Just curious if you used any sort of gasket or sealant when installing them?

your welcome. I did a little searching to find a cheap source for the BOV. Iam sort of on a budget here lol

The aluminum turbo inlet I bought has an O-ring. The steel turbo outlet flange I got will need a gasket. Haven't got around to ordering one yet.

Have you installed your engine management yet? What are you going with?

The plan is to order an Enhanced Megasquirt 2 from Reverant/MSlabs when I get my tax return next month. Cant wait to get it, I built a MS2 for another car of mine years ago and I loved the damn thing

I want to see how out 650cc FIC's compare. Similar setups, but you'll have a better turbo and MS2 :vash:

update time its been awhile.

Tax return was good to me this year. I changed gears for a little bit on the Turbo project and decided to upgrade from my koni/GC setup

Xida CS 600/350

These things are what everyone says....amazing
currently sitting at 4.25 to 4.5" pinch weld height

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After reading the horror stories of broken throttle shafts and motors eating the throttle plate screws I decided its not a bad Idea to try and protect myself if my TB shaft busts. used JB weld and scratched up the surfaces on the TB shaft/plate to give the JB something to grab on to
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picked up a used set of Hard dog door bars off of craigslist. Got them installed last night and went for a drive. They make the car ride much nicer. The car just feels like its not a convertible at times now.I think it was hustler that said they make such a difference its like a change in sway bars, he wasnt kidding.

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I like following your build, since it looks very similar to mine... with the exception of you got a few more things new. good luck!

Ordered a Walbro 190lph HP pump from Lightning Motorsports - Made with bits of real lightning, so you know it's good ! - Homepage[/url] It came out to $90 shipped with the Install kit. Got it a couple weeks back and finally installed it today. Bought some new fuel injection hose and fuel injection clamps to replace the 18 year old stock stuff. I bought enough hose/clamps to replace all the fuel lines on the car, but just did the ones by the pump for today

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I don't like the looks of that jbw on the tb.

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How much boost/power you planning on running with injectors that big and an upgraded FP?

neither do i completely. But this is what emilio was doing to some of his cars in case the TB shaft busts the JB keeps the screws from being eaten

200-220 whp keeping power low enough to be able to track/beat on the car without thinking about my stock rods constantly.

The fuel pump upgrade wasn't about getting more fuel. it was about replacing a 18 year old pump. with as much money as I have put in this setup trusting it to the original pump seemed retarded.

Id like to someday build a motor with forged rods/pistons and go for 260whp and not have to buy injectors again. thats why I went larger than I need