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MGrissom 04-12-2009 11:05 PM

Project (SLOMX-5) 1990 Mazda Miata Turbo Install.
 
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Ok so to start i got this car about 2 weeks ago.

I've been driving it around and looking around at turbos and other sorts of stuff.


Heres what we have so far.

First off heres the car the day i picked it up.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...adfghjk058.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...adfghjk059.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...adfghjk060.jpg

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http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...adfghjk062.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i.../blucar004.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i.../blucar010.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i.../blucar013.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i.../blucar015.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i.../blucar017.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i.../blucar018.jpg

New Wheels for the SLOMX-5

Axis Mod 7 18"

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...m17/kkk039.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...m17/kkk041.jpg

Yet to get all 4 on :(

Heres a Pic of them on a MX-5 thats the ones i bought them off that Miata
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Heres how it went yesterday.

Got the old manifold off.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf028.jpg

Got the new one on.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf034.jpg

Got the turbo on :)
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf036.jpg


Getting rid of the POS AC.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf039.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf040.jpg
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Ahhh, Looks so much better.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf041.jpg

and how it looks at the end of the day.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf049.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf051.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...oiuhsdf050.jpg

Got the downpipe on. :)

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...dfghjkl003.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...dfghjkl002.jpg

Also test fitting the IC Piping. Ill have to order some Couplers unless i can find a good local place :(
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...dfghjkl001.jpg

eBay Motors: MegaSquirt PNP Miata 90-93 -- Perfect for Turbo Miatas (item 230335864137 end time Apr-17-09 06:17:21 PDT)


MegaSquirtPNP (MSPNP)
Plug-N-Play Standalone Engine Management System
for the 1990-1993 USDM Mazda Miata, manual tranny

http://megasquirtpnp.com/images/mspnp.gif

What do you guys think, I'm ordering this tonight for the turbo setup.



I thought this would be a good fist post as ive been lurking the forums for a few days.


LMK what you think and any input is good :)


-Michael

wayne_curr 04-12-2009 11:15 PM

You have some bigger injectors to go with that MSPNP?

Good work, keep it up!

Vincent123 04-12-2009 11:18 PM

looks good, 18 inch rims on a NA? Get them mounted, I wanna see this

MGrissom 04-12-2009 11:21 PM


Originally Posted by wayne_curr (Post 395035)
You have some bigger injectors to go with that MSPNP?

Good work, keep it up!

Oh yes and forgot to mention I have a walbro 255 LPH fuel pump and 440 CC Injectors laying around here somewhere :)

MGrissom 04-12-2009 11:23 PM


Originally Posted by Vincent123 (Post 395038)
looks good, 18 inch rims on a NA? Get them mounted, I wanna see this


It currently has 17's on it :)

But the 18's look so much better.. I do have the rear ones on but have to wait for new studs for the Fronts.

railz 04-12-2009 11:26 PM

kool, i have the same 16g turbo set up too =) only thing i did was get rid of the china charger and got a real dsm TD05 16g turbo. i was scared the china turbo would blow up =]

oh and check your downpipe flange in a few thousand miles , my flange warped which led to a annoying exhaust leak and i had the remove the downpipe and get the flange resurface buts all good now.

some people may say the turbo manifold may be junk but mine and along with Magnamx-5's manifolds ours have lasted thousandsss of miles with no cracks.

also be sure to properly clock your CHRA (center housing rotating assembly)!

good luck and smart choice with the MSPNP!

MGrissom 04-12-2009 11:32 PM


Originally Posted by railz (Post 395044)
kool, i have the same 16g turbo set up too =) only thing i did was get rid of the china charger and got a real dsm TD05 16g turbo. i was scared the china turbo would blow up =]

oh and check your downpipe flange in a few thousand miles , my flange warped which led to a annoying exhaust leak and i had the remove the downpipe and get the flange resurface buts all good now.

some people may say the turbo manifold may be junk but mine and along with Magnamx-5's manifolds ours have lasted thousandsss of miles with no cracks.

also be sure to properly clock your CHRA (center housing rotating assembly)!

good luck and smart choice with the MSPNP!

I plan to get me a new one when i get some extra cash we will see how this one works out for now :)

I plan to run 10-12 PSI on the stock engine I'm pretty sure it will hold....? :)

kotomile 04-12-2009 11:37 PM

Looks good so far, turbo not hit block?

Make sure to replace the 10mm bolt for the AC where it goes through the oil pump. You won't be able to re-use the stock one, but without it you'll likely develop an oil leak like I did.

kww502 04-12-2009 11:38 PM

nice looking build so far. Keep up the good work. Those 18''s will look massive on that NA. I have 17s on mine and they look pretty good.

MGrissom 04-12-2009 11:45 PM


Originally Posted by kotomile (Post 395050)
Looks good so far, turbo not hit block?

Make sure to replace the 10mm bolt for the AC where it goes through the oil pump. You won't be able to re-use the stock one, but without it you'll likely develop an oil leak like I did.

Thanks for the heads up i didn't even think of this.

y8s 04-13-2009 10:01 AM

noobs that post turbo install pics before 10 posts = win.

but yeah the 18" wheels will get no love here. you may even want to photoshop them out of your pics to avoid any disparaging comments :giggle:

oh and what the heck size is that pipe coming off the turbo? it looks way bigger than it needs to be.

MGrissom 04-13-2009 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 395167)
noobs that post turbo install pics before 10 posts = win.

but yeah the 18" wheels will get no love here. you may even want to photoshop them out of your pics to avoid any disparaging comments :giggle:

oh and what the heck size is that pipe coming off the turbo? it looks way bigger than it needs to be.


It's 2 inch Piping.

skidude 04-13-2009 02:42 PM

This looks like an interesting build. 18" wheels, china charger, ebay manifold, should be a good, cheap build if it all holds up.

MGrissom 04-13-2009 02:50 PM


Originally Posted by skidude108 (Post 395332)
This looks like an interesting build. 18" wheels, china charger, ebay manifold, should be a good, cheap build if it all holds up.

lol yea, I hope it holds.

Trent 04-13-2009 03:36 PM

IMO, you went the wrong way with the wheels (bigger instead of smaller), but if you like it, then that's all that matters.

The rest of the install, chinacharger and Ebay Motorsports kit, looks great. Hopefully, everything works out for it.

motorvated 04-13-2009 09:17 PM

i'llbe following this one!

jmack 04-13-2009 10:00 PM

Nice build but the 25+ lb wheels (dunno how much the tire will add as well) will definitely make it ride like shit. Get some 6ULs or anything that is at least less than 15 lb per wheel.

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MGrissom 04-13-2009 10:54 PM

Couldn't get much done today as it rained all day :(

But, What i did is start running my oil and water lines to the turbo.. But, Thats about it :)

Hopefully it will be a better day tomorrow.

oh and if i end up not liking my 18's ill put my 17's back on.

I got them so cheap i couldn't turn them down.


-Michael

motorvated 04-14-2009 12:36 PM

You could have totally turned them down. Just because things are cheap, doesnt mean they are wise. Either way...goood luck

MGrissom 04-14-2009 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by motorvated (Post 395777)
You could have totally turned them down. Just because things are cheap, doesnt mean they are wise. Either way...goood luck

well considering there $1,400 wheels and tires i can resell them and make Double what i paid for them.

and i got a question about my oil drain would it be wise to use the stock spot on the 1.6 block or tap my oil pan?


-Michael


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