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miatamike203 Apr 30, 2012 10:14 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 872068)
Interesting... A2W core DOES look like it would fit between the turbo and intake. Also, is that an electric engine water pump? It looks like something off a smallblock chevy.

Nice progress, props for doing something different.

Yes it is a electric water pump but its off a ford 302, it was never used and i got it for free. Will take some work to get it to fit but you cant beat free.:giggle:

You are also right water to air intercooler and the one i have picked out fits with half an inch to spare.

Also thanks for the props, im always in for doing odd and different stuff, you could see this in my dyno thread 18psi 336whp 20psi 350whp.

miatamike203 May 12, 2012 10:32 PM

Okay bit of an update, i got my intercooler and my water tank in along with some other needed part. Here are pics of the intercooler and water tank.
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elesjuan May 13, 2012 12:40 AM

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EO2K May 14, 2012 01:21 PM

Nice progress!

I hope you have some seriously beefy bracing in mind for that core. I assume that's a mock-up but it looks a bit freaky-deaky hanging out there in space like that.

This should be FUN!

miata2fast May 14, 2012 08:45 PM

This thread comes in the nick of time. I just purchased a TJ with a 4 cylinder, and have been exploring my options on an engine upgrade. I may seriously have to consider this as an option. It just makes more sense to have a lighter engine.

I just joined the wrangler site recently. My user name is m2fast. I didn't think having miata in my user name was appropriate for a jeep site. :giggle:

miatamike203 May 14, 2012 11:11 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 877477)
Nice progress!

I hope you have some seriously beefy bracing in mind for that core. I assume that's a mock-up but it looks a bit freaky-deaky hanging out there in space like that.

This should be FUN!

Yes i will be doing some bracing for the core, and i also need to get a 2.5" 90 in place of the blue 2" to 2.5" 90 i have.


Originally Posted by miata2fast (Post 877637)
This thread comes in the nick of time. I just purchased a TJ with a 4 cylinder, and have been exploring my options on an engine upgrade. I may seriously have to consider this as an option. It just makes more sense to have a lighter engine.

I just joined the wrangler site recently. My user name is m2fast. I didn't think having miata in my user name was appropriate for a jeep site. :giggle:

Witch 4 cylinder tj do you have? the TJ in the later year also came with the 2.4l engine. The 2.4l engine is the same engine in the SRT4 so you can bolt on SRT4 stuff to make it faster.

I am on the wrangler forums and jeep forums my new is crazymike.

miatamike203 May 14, 2012 11:42 PM

Okay time to compose a list of whats left to buy and whats left to do.

I still need to get one more 60lb injectors, fittings for the water tank, aluminum bungs for the head exchanger and fittings.

I still need to cut&weld the oil drain bung, drop fuel tank and instal walbro 255 and the above.

miata2fast May 15, 2012 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by miatamike203 (Post 877698)
The TJ in the later year also came with the 2.4l engine. The 2.4l engine is the same engine in the SRT4 so you can bolt on SRT4 stuff to make it faster.

No ----! I wonder if the 2.4 has a different transmission? If it is a straight forward swap, that would be awesome.

I have a 97 with the less desirable 4. I would like to in the meantime, juice up what I have.

Anyways, onwards with your project. I can not wait to see the results.

miatamike203 May 15, 2012 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by miata2fast (Post 877787)
No ----! I wonder if the 2.4 has a different transmission? If it is a straight forward swap, that would be awesome.

I have a 97 with the less desirable 4. I would like to in the meantime, juice up what I have.

Anyways, onwards with your project. I can not wait to see the results.

Best mods to the AMC 2.5l are 4.0l TB swap, ford 20lb injectors, clutch fan delete, intake and exhaust.

miatamike203 Jul 27, 2012 10:25 AM

So after much thought and look on how shitty the factory ECU is on the jeep i decided it would be best to run the new Microsquirts V3. Once i get that going ill be able to put the turbo system on and have some fun.

miata2fast Jul 27, 2012 11:16 AM

Nice to see some progress. Microsquirt?

Saml01 Jul 27, 2012 12:21 PM

A part of me thinks you should have a flex section in the hot side pipe. Thoughts?

miatamike203 Jul 27, 2012 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by miata2fast (Post 908628)
Nice to see some progress. Microsquirt?

Yes the new Microsqruit V3 that is in a water proof case with water proof main connector.
MicroSquirt Engine Management System DIYAutoTune.com


Originally Posted by Saml01 (Post 908648)
A part of me thinks you should have a flex section in the hot side pipe. Thoughts?

At the manifold it uses a ball flange, im going to use long bolts and valve springs to keep it sealed but let it have some movement.

You can see what im talking about here in this photo.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1343407240


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