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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
also fuel temperature and interior pressure
Interior pressure. That's a good one.

Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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well, that would be Your BARO gauge, hopefully you have barometric corrections at 400rwhp.
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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---- pressure gauge helps too.
I like to keep my farts consistently over 8psi
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
I got one from Advance Auto. It's a little too tall and floppy. Looks like a flaccid ***** while I'm driving.
Actually the thin stock antenna is more aerodynamic than the fatter shorty antenni.
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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How about a reality gauge? If you think you're gonna lay down 400 horses and you're concerned about gauges...you're dreaming.
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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headlight fluid level and muffler bearing temp are two good ones too. Saved my *** on track before.
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by curly
Actually the thin stock antenna is more aerodynamic than the fatter shorty antenni.
yes but the flacid ***** one looks so much cooler and more appropriate
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Engine is a 99 bored .40 over, 1mm larger intake and exhaust valves, MazdaSpeed intake cam, Fidanza adjustable exhaust cam gear, Ferrea valve train kit, 10:1 comp Weisco pistons, Carillo H beam rods, ARP studs, OEM ported and polished intake manifold, 65mm throttle body, full engine balance, Bosch 044 fuel pump, m-tuned fuel rail, Garrett T3/T4E Turbo; .50 trim compressor with 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 A/R, 3 in dp and exhaust, ramhorn tubular mani.

So you dont think 400 whp will be possible?
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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You should have started the thread with that
But since you're serious, my .02:
1) boost gauge
2) wbo2
3) oil pressure
4) water temp

Those are the most important imo
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
You should have started the thread with that
But since you're serious, my .02:
1) boost gauge
2) wbo2
3) oil pressure
4) water temp

Those are the most important imo
lol I'm no pro but I'm not exactly a newb around here....assumed you guys wouldn't think I was BSing.....what would be the point?
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hustler
You're only a keystroke away from infinite information in google. You're also a lazy ****.
lol....you also could have just as easily typed the answer instead of this sentence
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by spd579
Engine is a 99 bored .40 over, 1mm larger intake and exhaust valves, MazdaSpeed intake cam, Fidanza adjustable exhaust cam gear, Ferrea valve train kit, 10:1 comp Weisco pistons, Carillo H beam rods, ARP studs, OEM ported and polished intake manifold, 65mm throttle body, full engine balance, Bosch 044 fuel pump, m-tuned fuel rail, Garrett T3/T4E Turbo; .50 trim compressor with 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 A/R, 3 in dp and exhaust, ramhorn tubular mani.
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Not a bad way to spend 10 grand.
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Just run one gauge- the plx dm-100


Pics are in my build thread. Can display 4 sensors on one screen. Price is quite decent

Also, run a boost gauge and put it in your glovebox. Assuming you have an ems with overboost protection, u won't need it very often.
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Whatchoo need data fer?

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1295974881
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Faeflora

Just run one gauge- the plx dm-100


Pics are in my build thread. Can display 4 sensors on one screen. Price is quite decent

Also, run a boost gauge and put it in your glovebox. Assuming you have an ems with overboost protection, u won't need it very often.
Might end up doing this....anyone running this or know someone that is?
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Yes. Me.

Also no need for an egt gauge unless you are running WI and its still not 100pct necessary
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Faeflora

Yes. Me.

Also no need for an egt gauge unless you are running WI and its still not 100pct necessary
I have a WI kit but not sure if I'm going to put it on. Worth it? Also you have any pics of your guage setup?
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Originally Posted by spd579
Engine is a 99 bored .40 over, 1mm larger intake and exhaust valves, MazdaSpeed intake cam, Fidanza adjustable exhaust cam gear, Ferrea valve train kit, 10:1 comp Weisco pistons, Carillo H beam rods, ARP studs, OEM ported and polished intake manifold, 65mm throttle body, full engine balance, Bosch 044 fuel pump, m-tuned fuel rail, Garrett T3/T4E Turbo; .50 trim compressor with 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 A/R, 3 in dp and exhaust, ramhorn tubular mani.

So you dont think 400 whp will be possible?
You from NC or close to it by chance?
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Originally Posted by KPLAFIN
You from NC or close to it by chance?
His IP suggests he has more money than you.



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