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Old 10-15-2013, 01:47 PM
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Default Slowest MSM build thread evar! Now a whole lot less slow.

I won a storage unit auction about a year an a half ago with an 2004 MSM (Titanium)in it. It was in rough shape, all taken apart and missing some parts like the MOTOR! So after fighting with the DMV for a year I finally got a title. Was going to build a standard rod/piston 1.8 turbo and slap it in there. Than a local guy totaled his 2004 Red MSM. I bought it. After stripping all the parts I don't need off it and selling them off at a friends shop the car is finally home.

Part II

Now time to pull this MSM motor and sell off turbo kit clean it up add some rods/pistons. Then buy a real turbo, leaning EFR, MS, FM II clutch, and supporting hardware and shoot for 300 whp, while keeping AC and PS and all the comforts of life.

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Anyone want a MSM turbo setup?

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Old 10-15-2013, 04:34 PM
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Hey! Haven't seen you around here lately. Looks like you are going to have a nice car on your hands all said and done, give us moar pics of both miatatatats.
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Gimme the front lip and floormats off of one of those bad boys.
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The Slowest MSM build ever has an update Finally....
I have been collecting parts.

Got Megaquirt built for MSM.
Got a twin disk clutch.
Got Intercooler.
Got matching HardTop!

And the big piece of the puzzle........wait for it...


2004 Mazdaspeed Engine
Bored to 1.9L with fully built bottom end.

*Boundary Engineering street/strip oil pump with 3 shims
*84mm 8.6:1 Supertech Pistons (most optimal ratio for gasoline)
*Wiseco piston rings
*Manley forged H-beam connecting rods (further balanced by Abacus)
*ARP hardware for rods
*ARP head studs
*ARP main studs
*ACL thrust washer
*ACL main bearings
*ACL rod bearings
*Gates timing belt kit
*Supermiata waterpump
*OEM oil pan gasket



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Old 07-19-2015, 10:20 PM
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Nice! Look forward to seeing this come to fruition!
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LOL @ the F in' Miata sticker.
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Progress slowly continues......

On order!
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Such a baller build spread over such a long time! haha. Can't wait to see it come together.
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Holy smokes. That's a nice order.

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Originally Posted by 99mx5
LOL @ the F in' Miata sticker.
+1, I'm stealing that ('cause stealing is the most sincere form of flattery - and I'm an Aussie, convict blood still flows in my veins)
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There are quite a few build threads here with people who have gone the same route you are planning on going. Everyone adds their own little twist though, I'm interested to see how yours will turn out.
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So parts car motor removed today. Now to swap everything on to new motor......yea

Parts car motor will be up for sale soon. With or with out turbo. 91K
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Mmm....
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awwww yisssss
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Thank you Shuiend for your complete 3" exhaust including "cat"that mates up to Trackspeeds downpipe. Look great hope it gets in the car soon. The slowest build continues...
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Glad you like it. Hopefully you get it installed one day.
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Hope to put this head on for the FINAL time tonight.....the slow build continues.

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I love the Elsa and Anna dolls, my daughter can't keep the cloths on her's either. Your progress looks good.
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