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I<3flippyheadlights 11-11-2013 12:25 AM

I messaged Brain a picture of $800 dollars in $50s and pictures of my cats. Lets see his return message....

timk 11-11-2013 04:42 AM

Glad you cut your losses and saw the light. :)

sixshooter 11-11-2013 07:50 AM

Brain won't be easily swayed by money. His collection of cat pictures is worth millions.

I<3flippyheadlights 11-11-2013 09:48 AM

Damn it all, HOW WILL I SWAY HIM!?

I have the list of parts I'm going to buy. I just really want to make sure I can't buy Brain's stuff.

chiefmg 11-11-2013 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by I<3flippyheadlights (Post 1071336)
Its ok, I deserve a bit of hazing for installing a supercharger. At least I made money off it. If I didn't sell my voodoo box and MSD box separately, I could have made more money. Oh well.

I bought my whole exhaust from a local guy. It is some JDm header with a flex pipe, has a JASMA stamp. Looks like a HKS something. Should go for a decent amount.

Turbo shopping spree goes down sunday!

From the sound of it, your header is a Maxim Works. Depending upon who you talk to, they are considered to be the best. There is one for a NB1 on another forum right now, asking price is $750.

I<3flippyheadlights 11-19-2013 04:07 PM

Just some quick updates.

The header is a HKS super header for the 1.6l and it will be sold post haste.

Also, the tacotaco plan is out. I was able to shower Brain in money/cat pictures and convince him to sell me his turbo set up. Very excited.

EO2K 11-19-2013 04:11 PM

Winning! I've often wondered what that T3 would do on a 1.8

Chiburbian 11-19-2013 04:33 PM

Sweet and good luck with build!

I<3flippyheadlights 11-19-2013 06:07 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1074881)
Winning! I've often wondered what that T3 would do on a 1.8

And you won't know because my shit is a 1.6!

Anyway, super excited about it all. Just gotta buy a few small things and wait for the turbo stuffs.

EO2K 11-19-2013 07:06 PM

Right, so get a 1.8 :brain:

I<3flippyheadlights 11-19-2013 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1074946)
Right, so get a 1.8 :brain:

Ya.. umm... I can't be full of win.

1.6FORLYFE :giggle:

In all honesty, the 1.6 is so stupid cheap I don't think I will go to 1.8 engine. I know its dumb, and its the same reasoning why I first went with a supercharger, but I just don't see the need (as of right now)

I can pick up a 1.6 engine for around $300, slap it in and go. If I go 1.8. I would want to build it.

EO2K 11-19-2013 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by I<3flippyheadlights (Post 1074954)
Ya.. umm... I can't be full of win.

1.6FORLYFE :giggle:

In all honesty, the 1.6 is so stupid cheap I don't think I will go to 1.8 engine. I know its dumb, and its the same reasoning why I first went with a supercharger, but I just don't see the need (as of right now)

I can pick up a 1.6 engine for around $300, slap it in and go. If I go 1.8. I would want to build it.

Did Brain make you say these things as a condition of the sale?

I<3flippyheadlights 11-19-2013 07:59 PM

No, cheap Jew me told myself that.

But that side of me has been wrong before
-crappy anchor wheels
-Maaco green paint job
-Supercharger
-stock 1.8 clutch flywheel

EO2K 11-19-2013 08:04 PM

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

I<3flippyheadlights 11-19-2013 08:18 PM

Also, good sir, I compliment you on your profile/avatar.

Braineack 11-20-2013 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1072030)
Brain won't be easily swayed by money. His collection of cat pictures is worth millions.

The money was cute, but the cats won me over:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1384953864

I<3flippyheadlights 11-20-2013 10:03 AM

I went out and bought my cats some treats. They have done me well.

BoostedSmurf 11-20-2013 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by I<3flippyheadlights (Post 1074954)
Ya.. umm... I can't be full of win.

1.6FORLYFE :giggle:

In all honesty, the 1.6 is so stupid cheap I don't think I will go to 1.8 engine. I know its dumb, and its the same reasoning why I first went with a supercharger, but I just don't see the need (as of right now)

I can pick up a 1.6 engine for around $300, slap it in and go. If I go 1.8. I would want to build it.

INB4 1.8 swap. I almost turbo'd my 1.6, then I manned up and did the 1.8 swap.

What I may have done differently is slapped a turbo kit on the 1.6 to tie me over, built my 1.8 in the meantime and slapped a bigger turbo on it. Then sold all the 1.6 stuff after.

I<3flippyheadlights 12-04-2013 10:03 AM

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Turbo parts are finally here! Took some time because of the Thankgiving holiday but it is here! Hats off to Brain for being such an awesome guy. I have never received parts in such a fantastic way. I was shocked at how well the parts were packed and cleaned.

Thanks Brain!

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386169385
Christmas early

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386169385
The Chrubo

I finish school this week which will give me time to put in the turbo. Will happen sooner than I had planned (pretty awesome). Gonna tap the pan next week if everything goes according to plan.

Also, I found a 1.6 with 145k miles on it for $150 bucks. Needless to say, probably gonna pick it up.

supercooper 12-04-2013 10:29 AM


Originally Posted by I<3flippyheadlights (Post 1079445)
Turbo parts are finally here! Took some time because of the Thankgiving holiday but it is here! Hats off to Brain for being such an awesome guy. I have never received parts in such a fantastic way. I was shocked at how well the parts were packed and cleaned.

Thanks Brain!

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386169385
Christmas early

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1386169385
The Chrubo

I finish school this week which will give me time to put in the turbo. Will happen sooner than I had planned (pretty awesome). Gonna tap the pan next week if everything goes according to plan.

Also, I found a 1.6 with 145k miles on it for $150 bucks. Needless to say, probably gonna pick it up.

If you lived closer, i would give you mine. haha


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