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My attempt at do it once, do it right thanks to mt.net
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I just recently finished a turbo setup on my 1990 track/autocross toy that has been a long time in the making. I trolled this forum for quite some time before I began purchasing parts and I learned a lot from everyone on here and just wanted to say thank you to all those who have helped me. Specifically Reverant, ARTech, TurboTim, and Savington.
I wouldn't have been able to complete this setup without the advice and knowledge on this forum. I'll start with the basics of my setup. Turbo Setup Related Items: Garrett GT2854r Turbo Custom Absurdflow replica manifold Custom 3in exhaust mated to 3in straight through Magnaflow muffler Custom over the radiator intercooler piping Cxracing ebay intercooler Custom XRP lightweight braided oil and water lines Turbosmart Comp-Gate 40 EWG Turbosmart Vee Port Pro BOV Turbosmart Boost Tee MBC FIC Bosch EV-14 650cc injectors Reverant Built MS3/MS3x AEM Wideband O2 AEM Boost Gauge TSE COP kit TSE Inconel Stud Kit ACT XTSS Clutch Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel That's most of the recent items, I've had this car for 5 years so here's the rest of the items that were installed over that time before I decided 100hp wasn't enough for me. Chassis and Suspension related items: Xida AST dampers Swift main springs Swift helper springs Racing Beat 1.125in FARB No RARB 949racing ARB Endlinks 15x9 6UL's 225 Hankook RS3's HDHCDD Roll Bar Kirkey Passenger Seat Sparco EVO2 Driver Seat Schroth Profi-II 6pt harness Sparco 383 Wheel NRG Hub and QR AWR Motor Mounts Energy Suspension Diff Mounts 4.3 Torsen Diff Wilwood Prop Valve Mishimoto Radiator and fan shroud setup Custom Splitter and airdam APR rear wing with custom endplates That's most of what I can think of off the top of my head. Once again thanks to everyone who has helped me out I really appreciate it. I had the car dyno tuned once it was completed and I reached my goal of 200hp at 10psi almost exactly. Final numbers were 200hp/175ft-lbs at 9.7psi. I'm very happy with the car it is a blast and now I just need to re-learn how to drive it since I have effectively doubled the hp and tq. I will start migrating pics off of my phone and into this thread. Here are some pics during manifold fabrication. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346731076 |
Why did you decide to go with the oddball GT2854 and not, say, a proven GT2554?
I can't find anything wrong with the build. |
Nice to know everything went well! :party:
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Originally Posted by soviet
(Post 922663)
Why did you decide to go with the oddball GT2854 and not, say, a proven GT2554?
I can't find anything wrong with the build. I also converted to sequential fuel and spark. Here are some photos showing some more fab work. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1346762357 |
Nice setup, looks like you are one of the few that appreciates (and can afford) quality parts.
Seems kinda overdone for such low power, but that's not a bad thing. You can always freshen up the motor with some forged parts and turn it up later anyways. |
Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 922706)
Nice setup, looks like you are one of the few that appreciates (and can afford) quality parts.
Seems kinda overdone for such low power, but that's not a bad thing. You can always freshen up the motor with some forged parts and turn it up later anyways. |
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Here's some photos when I pulled the motor to install the new clutch and flywheel. Also took this time to drill the oil pan for the return and added some heat shielding so my feet wouldn't burn up on track. I noticed my feet getting hot sometimes under na power.
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My attempt at do it once, do it right thanks to mt.net sucks. |
Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 922712)
but you didnt swap out the 1.6L.
sucks. |
Originally Posted by Shahab
(Post 922708)
Thank you and yes I have a spare motor in my garage, which I will most likely rebuild this winter. For now I'm happy with 200hp, but as most people suggest that probably won't last long.
Funny, but it seems to be a good plan. I still haven't decided if I want to turbo my stock motor or wait until I build a motor. |
Originally Posted by thenuge26
(Post 922716)
Do it
Funny, but it seems to be a good plan. I still haven't decided if I want to turbo my stock motor or wait until I build a motor. |
Hey, sweet, I didn't even notice you are from Indy. I plan on going with the "home town turbo" (EFR 6758) but first I need a garage to build the motor in.
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Originally Posted by Shahab
(Post 922715)
I certainly thought about it, the only thing that stopped me was that I actually have two spare 1.6L engines. My thought was if I blow one up, I can just plug in the next one and keep going. We will see what the future holds, I could always pick up a 1.8L, buy an absurdflow manifold and redo the downpipe. Anything is possible.
been there, done that a few times. the 1.6L just plain sucks. Even if you build it, it'll always suck. |
Very nice attempt to synthesize everything from this board. Your parts list looks like a lot of people's wish lists, I'm sure.
Please swap in a 1.8L with comparable turbo parts, then decide to start a new project and sell me this car for $0.50 on the dollar. :) |
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I freeking looooovvee the sound of the turbosmart BOV, i have a similar one.
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Originally Posted by Erat
(Post 923534)
I freeking looooovvee the sound of the turbosmart BOV, i have a similar one.
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What was the result of all the heat shielding? Any change?
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Originally Posted by 3rdCarMX5
(Post 923556)
What was the result of all the heat shielding? Any change?
No. |
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