Slowest turbo Miata ever
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Damn Miatas...
Did a bit of engine bay cleaning on mine. I'm more of a function > form kinda person. So i don't really care to tuck wiring harnesses, or delete AC because it cleans up the bay.
After... Good enough for me.
Painted this nasty bitch.
Painted thinger, and nasty bolts won't matter when it's making a ton of power.
Did a bit of engine bay cleaning on mine. I'm more of a function > form kinda person. So i don't really care to tuck wiring harnesses, or delete AC because it cleans up the bay.
After... Good enough for me.
Painted this nasty bitch.
Painted thinger, and nasty bolts won't matter when it's making a ton of power.
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I'm not a big baller like you guys, cost saving had to be done somewhere. The engine i got had 50k miles on it. Plus the opportunity for a low milage full engine and trans for the deal i got wasn't available at the time. I need to find me a 6 speed ASAP.
PnP work was within reason as far as price. Head will come with 1mm oversized valves, and 63lb springs. He also said he can get some flow numbers for me too. Keep in mind guys, i'm sticking with my little itty bitty turbo for now. I want reliability, with the option to upgrade turbos should i ever want to. (probably about 2 weeks after it's back on the road)
PnP work was within reason as far as price. Head will come with 1mm oversized valves, and 63lb springs. He also said he can get some flow numbers for me too. Keep in mind guys, i'm sticking with my little itty bitty turbo for now. I want reliability, with the option to upgrade turbos should i ever want to. (probably about 2 weeks after it's back on the road)
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>implying I can just find a bunch of miatas at junkyards around here.
I've been looking for a local 6 speed for 4 months now and have not found one yet.
I've been looking for a local 6 speed for 4 months now and have not found one yet.
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Builder said:
Thinking maybe he shouldn't waste his time with that, and find a 99 head to work over. Compare results vs the worked over 95 head.
I'll be talking with him this weekend (hopefully) or when ever i pick the engine up.
Not your average "fluff 'n buff" - Mazda 1.8 BP
A CNC'd version of the Mazda head shown will be available later this year, once development is done
A CNC'd version of the Mazda head shown will be available later this year, once development is done
I'll be talking with him this weekend (hopefully) or when ever i pick the engine up.
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Nevermind.
I didn't bring my lube. I'll search it up.