Now that I kinda sorta started modding my soon to be daily driver 01, I think I'll be keeping track of all the mods and what not.
As everyone knows, this is not my 1st rodeo, with previous miata's/setup's documented here:

https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...finally-31240/

https://www.miataturbo.net/media-53/...tochute-44414/

https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...d-setup-49710/

https://www.miataturbo.net/media-53/...-u-gay*-50838/

https://www.miataturbo.net/media-53/...C%5C%5C-55903/

https://www.miataturbo.net/media-53/...obile-d-56777/

https://www.miataturbo.net/media-53/...*sniff*-56921/

https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...en-8%3D-60039/

Among MANY other show off/picture threads

So anyway, after aborting my LS1 swap project on the green one due to stupid **** CA laws and regulations, I just had to have another miata. And it had to be white with black interior, and it had to be 01+ (vvt), and it had to be 6sp, and it had to have a torsen 3.9, and all SE bracing, and SE brakes, SE almost everything, and be in good shape.

Obviously ALL that is hard/impossible to get in 1 package, so I basically MADE myself an 01 white SE with black interior.


INTRODUCING: the PIG


Got it with a wee bit of bumper/hood damage and replaced those.
Swapped in engine/trans/suspension/brakes/basically everything from one of our SE parts cars:



Painted it:

 

1st mod:

DIY painted headlights:





result:



Also picked up some loud horns and HID kits for headlights and fogs


2nd mod

Dynomatted the whole damn car. EVERYTHING:











3rd mod
upgaded speakers and deck (deck not pictured, its a pioneer)




4th mod
Flying Miata VMAXX suspension



5th mod
OEM pre-painted SE lip kit

test fitment






And finally, as she is at home tonight:

 

MOAR goodies that are going to go in soon:

Recaro reps




Konig Flat-Out on Falken 912s

 

And finally the most exciting goodies:












Garrett GT2876R turbo with T3 .63 hotside, ETD long tube manifold, downpipe, Tial 38mm EWG.

 

More mods to come, though I wont be boosting it for at least a few months: too much other stuff going on.

So anyways, that's it for now.

 

Where have I seen this before??

 

In my 1st and 2nd build threads? Though that was a 2000

Or are you talking about Dem's car? I already told him many times we have twins lol
Though his is going to be a monster, and mine just a fast daily

 

In for the win! Will keep an eye on this thread, i know good things are coming. What's your WHP goal this time?

 

Thanks.
250 on stock motor
350 on built motor...Maybe more, we'll see.
e85 of course

 

Good looking turbo setup. Essentially a T3 y8's setup, right?

I'd be interested in seeing a dyno comparison of the T2 vs T3 housings on this turbo. If it's anything similar to y8's car you should breeze past 250whp

 

I like. Very similar concept to my car, less track pig and more liveable. It's my 5th MX-5, damn this disease...

 

It looks like you're already off to a great start with the new ride. Also, I didn't know you're FXT was the same color as mine heh.

 

i definitely should have bought your last car. Which ever one it was. Damn sexy. What recardo knockoffs are those? Size/offset wheels? Rays works with konig?!

In for the big turbo win!

 

Basically. And since y8s is on pump and this will be on e85 I see no reason why I couldn't make way more power and torque.
Problem is: stock rods will exit block with the quickness, so I really gotta be careful and pretty much not run any more boost or timing than he currently does. Which is why I'm setting the "limit" to 250 til I build.
Technically this should make more on the top end while giving up maybe 100rpm worth of spool or something. At least thats what I HOPE. Fingers crossed.
haha tell me about it.
Oh you got a WRB FXT Sport too? nice
LOVE that thing. What have you got done to yours?

Here she is:


Thank you sir. I can't let you have all the fun with a white miata

The seats are made by NGR, are suede, black with red stitching, and are:
lower width 21
mid width 18
upper width 21
height 33

They definitely fit, but I'm actually considering other seats right now: some corbeaus, or some bride viosIII low max. Not sure if I'll run these yet.

 

Surprise build ftw. Looks like a great start man. Did you put that manifold together?

 

Do I get to check this beast out when I come today? Also I have the same wheels, and I love them. Are they the 15x8? I have Toyo R888s on them.

 

Thanks.
No, the mani is an ETD long tube. They stopped making manifolds for our cars years ago iirc.
Really good quality piece though, I'm really excited to give it a shot.
Only if you want to

And yeah same wheels as yours: I actually was the "1st buyer" for your wheels but changed my mind because the tires were a bit expensive and non daily driver friendly for my taste.

 

Looks like a great start. Can't wait to see it come together.

 

So yours is an '08, I like the blacked out headlights I need to do that to mine along with a projector retrofit someday. I also want to do the early tail lights , not a fan of the later ones. It looks like you have the STi scoop and WRX seats, cool additions.

So far mine has:

3" catless downpipe
3" WRX SPT exhaust slightly modded to fit (quietest 3" I could find w/o spending the $ for a MadDad system.
Cobb off the shelf stage II programming (for now)
'04 STi suspension rebuilt by FEAL with 1" rear and .5" front aluminum lift spacers
'04 STi rear sway bar
ATS Comp Lite 17" wheels with Sumi HTR Z 3 tires 235/50/17
SPT short throw shifter
Factory painted hatch spoiler


On the shelf waiting to go on:

VF39 turbo
STi TMIC
Z32 4pot/2pot calipers with adapter dogbones, uses '04 STi front rotors, Z32 rear rotors redrilled to 5x100, STi bootster and master cyl.

Its my daily driver so I don't want to over-mod it lol.

 

Thanks man.
Very clean. Looks like our rim color tastes are the same too

Mine has a 20g + supporting mods putting down ~370whp on e85
Also a daily driver