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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Well, like the title says I got in a illegal competion of speed this evening against a 240sx, with mods he said he was running a mid-13. Not sure of all the mods. I am still running on 12psi and haven't bumped it up yet, so I didn't really know how I was going to hold up against a mid-13. Well...I beat him by about 5-6 car lengths along about a quater mile. I felt that the first kill story should be published.

Now all I need to do is start turning up the boost.................
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mikef85
Well, like the title says I got in a illegal competion of speed this evening against a 240sx, with mods he said he was running a mid-13. Not sure of all the mods. I am still running on 12psi and haven't bumped it up yet, so I didn't really know how I was going to hold up against a mid-13. Well...I beat him by about 5-6 car lengths along about a quater mile. I felt that the first kill story should be published.

Now all I need to do is start turning up the boost.................
Good job Mike and now.........on to the drag strip
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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When is the boost getting turned up?
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Originally Posted by cjernigan
When is the boost getting turned up?
Haha, I'll probably start playing with that this weekend.

I have my vacuum line for the Boost Gauge - Boost Controller - Fuel Pressure Regulator all tied in together. When I hit wastegate pressure the boost gauge is going crazy from 10-15 psi, but looking at datalogs it is staying a stable 12psi with a slight creep. What should I look for that would create this issue?

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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should of got it on video
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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we a miataturbo.net do not condone.....

wait...wait...

sweet...+1 for more video and drag times next time you hit the strip
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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we a miataturbo.net do not condone.....

wait...wait...

sweet...+1 for more video and drag times next time you hit the strip
I purposely put this information over here and not on miata.net

It's so much better over here
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mikef85
Haha, I'll probably start playing with that this weekend.

I have my vacuum line for the Boost Gauge - Boost Controller - Fuel Pressure Regulator all tied in together. When I hit wastegate pressure the boost gauge is going crazy from 10-15 psi, but looking at datalogs it is staying a stable 12psi with a slight creep. What should I look for that would create this issue?
you should try getting boost maybe from the brake master cly boost line. BEGI use to have a small adapter with bunch of nipples. Might make it more stable
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mikef85
I purposely put this information over here and not on miata.net

It's so much better over here

You should post it over there anyway, just so we can watch the mods get their panties all wadded up.
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this kind of behave is acceptable if you have a picture of the lord in your car.
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
You should post it over there anyway, just so we can watch the mods get their panties all wadded up.
AND HERE WE GO!!!!

Oh yeah...I did it
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitlab77
you should try getting boost maybe from the brake master cly boost line. BEGI use to have a small adapter with bunch of nipples. Might make it more stable
I am going to tinker with it some tomorrow. I thought that 1/4" hose would have been enough to take care of those things. If I still have troubles after tomorrow I will post with further information. Thanks for input.
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Congrats!

I beat a 240sx not long ago, it had a huge I/C and no bov. Never figured out what he actually had but I did manage to yell "LoL it's a turbo" as I passed him.

Lets meet at the track sometime so I can make you look good hahaha.
And when do I get to ride in this beast?
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:28 AM
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Disgraceful behavior - says he who got nicked at 130.1mph and disqualified from driving when I was somewhat older than you.
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryceness
Congrats!

I beat a 240sx not long ago, it had a huge I/C and no bov. Never figured out what he actually had but I did manage to yell "LoL it's a turbo" as I passed him.

Lets meet at the track sometime so I can make you look good hahaha.
And when do I get to ride in this beast?
Plan on Going to the Track Tomorrow!!!!!!
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Did you guys check out what happened to the thread on miata.net?

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=260336
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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ROFL... one day we should mass post kill stories.. maybe one will slip through :(
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Shrug, I was happy to see the post get locked over there.
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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First kills are sweet

My first kill was extra sweet Chrysler 300C (Hemi) with big chrome rims. The look on his face, at the next light, was like I took his manhood away
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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My first kill was a yuppy and his girlfriend/wife in his bright yellow late model 911 convertible, license plate, TOPLE55. They were cool about it though and gave me thumbs up afterwards.



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