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Old Feb 6, 2020 | 11:26 PM
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Looking to turbo my 1990 1.6 miata, is it possible running a turbo kit with a stock ecu?
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Old Feb 6, 2020 | 11:29 PM
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Yes its possible
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 03:23 AM
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Up to 15psi without other mods
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 05:44 AM
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No you have to swap an LS in first
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 08:03 AM
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you will have the first turbo 1.6 miata.
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 08:27 AM
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Sure, but if you are asking that question you don't know enough to turbo a car. Go research.
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 09:05 AM
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K swapping on the stock ECU is the new hotness.
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 10:12 AM
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Depends. How much do you like ringlands?
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Midtenn
K swapping on the stock ECU is the new hotness.
I thought it was running stock engine with a K-motor ECU?
Old Feb 8, 2020 | 10:23 PM
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Jesus christ, now I understand why this forum is toxic af towards new people.
Old Mar 28, 2020 | 07:28 AM
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Sure, it's possible with piggy back attachment (not recommended). but I would just save money and buy a standalone ECU like a megasquirt, which gives you full control over fuel map and everything else ECU related and standalones will make reliable power.
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