noob- boosting/choosing a miata
#21
Adobo, if you have money to spend, and it sounds like you do. Spend it first on a decent car. I'm gonna guess that your not to handy with a wrench if your asking what a compresion test is. Take your prospective car to a trusted mechanic, and get a clean bill of health, including the cooling system. Boosting a sick car will kill it quickly.
Once you have a new car, change all the fluids etc too make sure it's as good as its gonna get. THEN order the flying Miata kit. It will do just fine for what it sounds like your needs are.
Once you have a new car, change all the fluids etc too make sure it's as good as its gonna get. THEN order the flying Miata kit. It will do just fine for what it sounds like your needs are.
Although I'd recommend a BEGi Kit - the route I wish I would have gone is a BEGi-shanghai kit w/a coolant reroute from day 1 of turbo'ing.
#22
Adobo, if you have money to spend, and it sounds like you do. Spend it first on a decent car. I'm gonna guess that your not to handy with a wrench if your asking what a compresion test is. Take your prospective car to a trusted mechanic, and get a clean bill of health, including the cooling system. Boosting a sick car will kill it quickly.
Once you have a new car, change all the fluids etc too make sure it's as good as its gonna get. THEN order the flying Miata kit. It will do just fine for what it sounds like your needs are.
Once you have a new car, change all the fluids etc too make sure it's as good as its gonna get. THEN order the flying Miata kit. It will do just fine for what it sounds like your needs are.
#24
Sorry so late, I have been busy lately. I rolled and pulled fenders today, here's A pic. I will try to post MORE tomorrow. I promise!
My goal of the project was to maximize reliable performance using the stock engine (considering it's my one and only car/daily) I was talking to another miata owner. I don't think, I'll be getting a flyin' miata kit. Possibly just build one from scratch. I was reading this thread which made me understand that I have to do more research. (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=415639) I am planning on getting a EFR 6258 Turbo and a megasquirt pnp ecu. Out of curiosity, is the ecu plug and play? Is the EFR 6258 safe for a 1.6 motor?
Here's some details from the day I got the miata
[Details]
[EXTERIOR]
-Flat black paint job: Recent owner used rattle cans -__- (priginal color is red)
-xxr 002 +0 offset 205/50/15 all around - All brand new tires
-Sleepy eye control
-Rolled & pulled fenders
-Soft top (some rips here and there & painted with trim paint -__-)
-Stock fenders, bumper, lights, etc..
[INTERIOR]
-Infiniti speakers
-Seat speakers (still good, not popped.. yet.)
-Just installed a Kenwood Deck KDC-152
-Hooked up Bazooka subs w/ built in amp
-Manual windows
-Manual locks
[SUSPENSION & HANDLING]
-Flyin' miata top hat ( I'll take pictures of it, not too sure what it is. )
-Ground Control coilovers
-Koni Yellow struts - no dampening adjustments (not to sure if it does, I don't see no know on the top.)
-Cusco Roll Cage 7pt
-Not too sure if it has LSD, I will burn out to see if it does. Lol..
[ENGINE]
-1.6 Motor
-Aftermarket filter - brand: Spector
-Aftermarket Radiator
-Deleted AC
-Deleted PS
-Painted Valve cover.
[TRANSMISSION]
- 5spd
-1.6 Trans
- I think it has a short shifter, not sure.
[EXHAUST]
-Mazdaspeed exhaust system
For the people in Hawaii: Has Recon, safety good until next month, and registration good until October. I need to pay 185.75 to get it registered because it was military owned. Some crap like that.
Problems:
- Not to sure if there is an oil leak or what, but when I checked the level on the dipstick, the level is in the middle. I looked underneath the car and saw a tiny puddle of oil. I'll find out what's happening.
- Seats are a bit uncomfortable. The cushion is flat. Lmao. Planning on getting a set of bride seats or something?
- Air bag light is flashing over and over and over. Don't really know how to shut that off but I'll try to research on that too.
- Title still needs to be transferred, but I'm broke right now and I do not get paid until next week. The owner haven't turned in the little slip yet, so I'm safe. Still have to get it insured. I'm driving around illegally I guess? Could I still get a ticket? There's no insurance card..
- Needs a new paint job, Not diggin the flat black look.
-146,651 miles, but hey its a old car
My goal of the project was to maximize reliable performance using the stock engine (considering it's my one and only car/daily) I was talking to another miata owner. I don't think, I'll be getting a flyin' miata kit. Possibly just build one from scratch. I was reading this thread which made me understand that I have to do more research. (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=415639) I am planning on getting a EFR 6258 Turbo and a megasquirt pnp ecu. Out of curiosity, is the ecu plug and play? Is the EFR 6258 safe for a 1.6 motor?
Here's some details from the day I got the miata
[Details]
[EXTERIOR]
-Flat black paint job: Recent owner used rattle cans -__- (priginal color is red)
-xxr 002 +0 offset 205/50/15 all around - All brand new tires
-Sleepy eye control
-Rolled & pulled fenders
-Soft top (some rips here and there & painted with trim paint -__-)
-Stock fenders, bumper, lights, etc..
[INTERIOR]
-Infiniti speakers
-Seat speakers (still good, not popped.. yet.)
-Just installed a Kenwood Deck KDC-152
-Hooked up Bazooka subs w/ built in amp
-Manual windows
-Manual locks
[SUSPENSION & HANDLING]
-Flyin' miata top hat ( I'll take pictures of it, not too sure what it is. )
-Ground Control coilovers
-Koni Yellow struts - no dampening adjustments (not to sure if it does, I don't see no know on the top.)
-Cusco Roll Cage 7pt
-Not too sure if it has LSD, I will burn out to see if it does. Lol..
[ENGINE]
-1.6 Motor
-Aftermarket filter - brand: Spector
-Aftermarket Radiator
-Deleted AC
-Deleted PS
-Painted Valve cover.
[TRANSMISSION]
- 5spd
-1.6 Trans
- I think it has a short shifter, not sure.
[EXHAUST]
-Mazdaspeed exhaust system
For the people in Hawaii: Has Recon, safety good until next month, and registration good until October. I need to pay 185.75 to get it registered because it was military owned. Some crap like that.
Problems:
- Not to sure if there is an oil leak or what, but when I checked the level on the dipstick, the level is in the middle. I looked underneath the car and saw a tiny puddle of oil. I'll find out what's happening.
- Seats are a bit uncomfortable. The cushion is flat. Lmao. Planning on getting a set of bride seats or something?
- Air bag light is flashing over and over and over. Don't really know how to shut that off but I'll try to research on that too.
- Title still needs to be transferred, but I'm broke right now and I do not get paid until next week. The owner haven't turned in the little slip yet, so I'm safe. Still have to get it insured. I'm driving around illegally I guess? Could I still get a ticket? There's no insurance card..
- Needs a new paint job, Not diggin the flat black look.
-146,651 miles, but hey its a old car
Last edited by AdoboMiata; 01-27-2012 at 01:25 PM.
#25
Like what i promised. Here guys!
Car is wet from the rain. Like what I said, ugly flat black.
XXR 002 powder coated black
Not sure on the brand on the lugs, possibly muteki neo chrome open end?
Cusco 7pt roll cage
Manual windows FTW! LOL
Roll cage bolted down,
Hazy window - any ideas to fix this?
Don't mind my skateboard - mini bazooka sub
Flyin' miata top hat?
Engine
God Speed Radiator
Car is wet from the rain. Like what I said, ugly flat black.
XXR 002 powder coated black
Not sure on the brand on the lugs, possibly muteki neo chrome open end?
Cusco 7pt roll cage
Manual windows FTW! LOL
Roll cage bolted down,
Hazy window - any ideas to fix this?
Don't mind my skateboard - mini bazooka sub
Flyin' miata top hat?
Engine
God Speed Radiator
#28
IDK about the hazy window, if you replace it get glass if you can. Might have to get a hardtop to clear that cage. Also, get some SFI padding on that cage so you don't hit your head on it and get killed.
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performan...31916/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performan...31916/10002/-1
#34
As i said, look around the stickies. This is one of them.
https://www.miataturbo.net/prefabbed-turbo-kits-3/ebay-turbo-kits-19358/
https://www.miataturbo.net/prefabbed-turbo-kits-3/ebay-turbo-kits-19358/