I know slightly more than nothing. It's in the realm of 220. That's what virtual dyno is giving me. I'm pushing 15psi right now, granted I can't keep my boost curve flat with closed loop on the ebc for some reason. I suppose the biggest thing I want out of this build is to have a linear powerband. I hate getting pulled because my tiny turbo can't flow enough. The stock motor wouldn't like much more air thrown at it.
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So, are you building this to mainly drag race? You may be disappointed no matter how much power you have.
Miatas simply aren't good drag cars. |
I have a road course somewhat close to me that I plan on running. And for the occasional street pull.
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Gotcha.
A well executed high power turbo build costs good money. So does a well executed v8 swap. A lower powered turbo build is more realistic, is more drivable, and you have some parts already. V8s sound cool. Ask your spirit animal which path you should take. |
My spirit animal has been racking my brain about this for a few weeks now. I'm leaning towards going for a 1.8 vvt and an nb 6 spd, and aim for 300whp at first. My next dilemma is whether or not to build the valvetrain. Is it worth the extra ~1k to do it?
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Depends on how high you want to rev it.
I bought a head with supertech light doubles already installed for 450. I would say yes. It's never a bad idea to overbuild. |
I'm thinking 7500 for most occasions and 8000 for when I need it? Nothing crazy.
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With close to 300hp I rarely find it necessary to even go to 7k. The drag strip is the only place I have felt the need to take it to 7,200. It just isn't necessary,it makes so much power in the 3.5-5k range.
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I see. Well I suppose I could always decide to build the valvetrain later down the road. What compression ratio would you recommend?
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Originally Posted by thumpetto007
(Post 1343583)
GUYS! The op has already changed his mind. He is going with a 1.8L VVT engine.
Just so we are all on the same page. |
~9.0 if you are on pump gas.
Higher if you have e85 available |
I do have e85 available. What are your thought on water/meth?
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Originally Posted by Rshannon81
(Post 1343618)
I do have e85 available. What are your thought on water/meth?
How available is e85? Like every station, or two in your city? How often do you get away e85 being available? I am a huge fan of 84mm 8.6:1 Supetech pistons. You give up a bit having the less compression, but your safety margin on pump gas is much higher. Water/meth is not really big here. Mostly because a good front mount intercooler works just as well at those power levels and it does not ever run out. Just make sure you have a very good intercooler core. |
Originally Posted by Rshannon81
(Post 1343590)
I have a road course somewhat close to me that I plan on running. And for the occasional street pull.
Also if you are just "thinking" about running on a road course then take your 200hp there and learn to drive. You will be surprised how fast you can be with 200hp on a road course. |
This thread makes me soft and flaccid.
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There's two pumps within 15 minutes of my house. It's pretty great.
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I'm like 15k deep in mine and I wish I would have gone v8.With that said. I still have more work to do. It'll be good when i'm finished but probably another 5k away
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Originally Posted by Girz0r
(Post 1343634)
This thread makes me soft and flaccid.
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Originally Posted by Rshannon81
(Post 1343586)
I know slightly more than nothing. It's in the realm of 220. That's what virtual dyno is giving me. I'm pushing 15psi right now, granted I can't keep my boost curve flat with closed loop on the ebc for some reason. I suppose the biggest thing I want out of this build is to have a linear powerband. I hate getting pulled because my tiny turbo can't flow enough. The stock motor wouldn't like much more air thrown at it.
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Originally Posted by ryansmoneypit
(Post 1343665)
Doesn't mean dick. Virtual dyno said my car makes like 425 or something stupid.
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