Hey guys, wanted to create an official build thread. Zack here from Manassas VA. I bought my 01 Miata LS with 80k two summers ago (May 2016) and ever since have been dumping money into it. I have tons of pictures I will try to load up in a logical order of all of the things done so far. But the main point of this thread to talk about the current turbo build, and to source some knowledge for a few questions that I may have along the way. I have the ThuperDUPER 18psi kit that was sold to chilicharger, then to huesmann, and finally to myself. Looking to build a fun weekend/autox toy.

BUILD THREAD PIC DUMP
https://goo.gl/photos/azuBcAbbAhj54H8J6

Work So far:
Timing Belt, seals, water pump etc
HardDog Double Diagonal Roll Bar
Colormatch Hardtop with Softop Delete
Small tupperware sideskirts, large tupperware rear flares.
ISR midpipe (Catless) ISR Axle Back
Vmaxx Extreme Coilovers
Bronze 6UL 15x9 with RS3's
Braided brake lines
Custom match Bronze powdercoat valve cover

Turbo prep so far:
Installed:
Injector Dynamics 1050x
MS3 PNP pro
GM IAT (maf delete)
Innovate MTX-L wideband.

In hand ready to install:
ThuperDuper 18PSI kit
AbursurdFlow Manifold
Rebuilt Garrett T25g
Flyin Miata Hotside molded silicone intercooler hose
Flyin Miata Coldside molded silicone intercooler hose
Turbosmart Style BOV
Flyin Miata Heatshield
Flyin Miata intake box
Flyin Miata Cast Upper Downpipe
Flyin Miata Stainless Lower downpipe
GodSpeed Intercooler
Flyin Miata Hard Water Lines
10 AN oil drain
6 AN oil feed
DIYAutotune EBC
Innovate Boost/RPM gauge
Flyin Miata stage 2 clutch and 10.2 lightweight flywheel

Yet to purchase:
Flex Sensor GM
Upgraded Fuel pump- Looking for suggestions on something that can handle E85 and <250hp with the 1050s on a stock NB 60psi fixed returnless system. DW200? Would prefer not to have to change out the FPR.
Remote Tune
Innovate Flex temp/%ethanol Gauge


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Following

 

Excited to see this happening

 

I failed already. Can a mod move this into the actual "Build Thread" section?


Thanks

 

done

 

another VA member, nice.

But, whatthefuck is with everyone posting pictures of cars covered in soap for? i see it everywhere lately.

 

Brazzers

 

to hide the ugly...

 

Nice car. Is that the Touge Run front lip or the ebay version? Also, could you give me some details on the fog lights when you get a chance? Thanks.

 

Ebay 01 lip for 50 bucks or whatever.

Foglights are the stock housings painted with yellow stained glass paint, then i ordered a set of stock bulb sockets that are specific to the car, cut the guts out of them, and RTVed a HID bulb to them from a amazon HID kit.
stolen youtube footage of what i am talking about
Miata bulb housing before cutting



Joined to HID bulb base.



Seamless

 

Some parts came in over the weekend. Getting prepped for turbo install and even sooner, Flex fuel conversion.

DW200 and Install kit



Hex Head Banjo bolts and copper crush washers for hardwater lines on T25g turbo.



10AN Oil drain fitting for oil pan.



ACT throwout bearing for clutch job.


I was also able to get my Thompson automotive Triple gauge panel to actually hold three gauges. Used my spindle sander and enlarged the two outside holes to allow them to move away from center. Innovate Flex Fuel gauge and GM sensor on the way.

 

Very nice looking car with new wheels and HT. I love the combo of green and bronze or gold (but i'm biased)

 

Got your email, thank you. I'll get started on it after the 3 miatae ahead of yours.

I hope your MTX-L isn't a pain to tune cold starts with due to the super long warmup time.

 

I just watch pulse width when it says htr and logs 7.2.

 

and then guesstimate afr from it? hmm, that's not a terrible idea. I usually just wire to independent power source for proper cold start tuning

but can't do that with remote-tunes, I'll have to try your method

 

Yeah sorry wish i knew the innovate wideband gauge was such a pain before i went deep into 3 gauges haha. Psyberoptix mentioned the same thing. Look forward to getting started on the tuning. Flex sensor should be going in this weekend hopefully, might start prepping the intercooler and piping on the car as well.

 

Just a reference point, I know I need to be around 2-2.2ms during ASE depending on the temperature, for my car. Ideally the sensor would have a power source that doesn't get interrupted during cranking, but PW is helpful when AFR isn't.

 

So how much flame will i get running my flex sensor using quick connects to gates barricade 225psi bio fuel hose and fuel hose clamps? I will eventually be going AN when adding a return line and radium rail. But for now....? Ive seen some do this and honestly, the fit is incredibly tight and a nice stretch in the rubber hose onto the nylon quick connect barb, extra security with the fuel hose clamps. Any care to chime in?

"I think its fine"- Gary Winthorpe

 

Some build updates from the weekend.

Decided to just send it and went quick connect to barb and clamps with gates barricade 225 psi flex fuel hose for my flex sensor install. Plan is to eventually go radium rail and return style setup with AN lines.



All three gauges Boost/RPM, Airfuel, Ethanol %/Temp installed and working


In preparation for my DW200 install I pieced together a quick hardtop hoist. A few pulleys, carabiners,and rope.

 

Sorry for the delays on the build. I figured I would update you all with some small things from the past month or so. Pics to come later.

Flex Sensor is plumbed and working great with the quick connect barbs and fuel hose clamps.
Installed DW200, felt sketchy using butt connectors for a submersed connection. I have an extra butt connector and shrink wrap sitting in a glass jar submerged in fuel to test and see if they will degrade or not.
Bought a Innovate Oil Pressure/Temp gauge, will be installing in Eyeball.
Found a Lotus seat for cheap, ordered a set of Flipside Brackets which should be done in a week or so.
Ordered Silicone Intakes.com Black 10an line for oil drain with 30 and 60 degree ends, and 4 an line with 90 and 60 degree ends to grab oil feed from VVT solenoid.
Godspeed intercooler is back from welder, had a GM IAT bung added on the cold side end tank.

I have been remote tuning the car with 18psi, going great tuning on 93, will be setting up the E85 table here shortly, then onto the turbo install!!