Random Mazdaspeed showed up at my house
So I'm cleaning out my garage this morning when I hear a turbo car coming down my street(not normal). 30 seconds later I see a Mazdaspeed Miata pulling in my driveway. I guess this guy buys and sells cars from auctions and saw that I had a Miata in the driveway that "wasn't stock". So he gets to asking me some ?'s about it and asks me if I can fix it. Looks like it had a TPS sensor code and 02 sensor code. I look under the hood and as far as I can tell it looks like the Flyin Miata intake kit and intercooler. I figure, I'll tell him to buy a TPS sensor if the code comes back, but had a ? about the o2 code. It looks like that intake kit comes with an 02 modifier. Anybody have any suggestions what to look for with this. Oh and the 02 code I got was the rear one. This thing didnt look like it had a muffler on it and was really loud. Here's some pics. I'd love to have this car.
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For the TPS, check to make sure there are no intake leaks.
As for the o2, if the exhaust has been replaced, make sure there is a cat under there or that the o2 is even hooked up. Given this guy probably had no clue what he was driving around, the possibilities are endless. |
I know who's car that is! He's one of my good friends and is actually on the site: https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/mem...-lateralspeed/
There's some kind of "TPS mod" the MSM guys do, if you unplug it the ecu will dump more fuel and allow you to run a little more boost. It's got a FM downpipe w/ a gutted cat, so that explains the O2 code. I'll let James (previous owner) know about the tread and I'm sure he'd be happy to answer any questions about the car. |
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Oh wow, I never expected to see my old car on here lol. Apparently the tech's at the dealership are idiots and never gave the engine a once over, there is a sensor in the throttle body that is simply unplugged(scott I removed the TPS mod when I traded it in), just above the silver pipe in picture #2. The owner should be aware that it is having(or was when I traded it in) clutch problems and he may need to swap that in the near future. When I traded it in I turned the boost down to wastegate boost so it is likely only pushing around 6psi, I used to run just under 13. If the owner is interested I have some green top injectors for sale that I just never got around to installing so he can safely run even more boost.
Attachment 203387 Let me know. And feel free to ask any other questions :) |
I also have most of the stock intake and the stock downpipe if he is interested.
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Wow, small world. Aren't forums great?
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Yeah that's kinda crazy. I think it was actually wholesaled and he's gonna turn around and sell it. He said something about quieting it down. What is the car worth? I might make him an offer and say it'll be kinda expensive to fix. I actually drove it down the street after I cleared the check engine light for him. How big are the green tops? Would they work on my 1.6 greddy at 12-14 psi? If so I might take them off your hands. I might try and sell my car to get my hands on this one. Any input?
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They are 305cc green top supra injectors and as far as I know plug and play for all miatas, part #23250-70080 and a perfect upgrade for that boost level.
I traded it for 13k and it was really only worth about 10.5-11k on trade so i'm afraid your friend may have invested a little too much in it, unless the dealer realized the got screwed and decided to cut their losses. The car is a blast to drive, the suspension is a pretty good upgrade from a stock miata even just as it sits and has more potential. The car has a TON of potential and as I said before it is probably boosting below stock levels and once you open her it she'll roll out pretty good. |
Originally Posted by 2k6750
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Would they work on my 1.6 greddy at 12-14 psi?
Or stop messing around and have Brain build you a Megasquirt and grab some used 460's for $50 and be done with it. |
I'm for sure gonna go with a MS from Brain. Just gotta save some money first. Do the 460's come in the Rx7's? I'm gonna start collecting parts really soon. So far I know I need, injectors, MS, WB 02, and what is the 02 clamp all about? Do I need one with MS? Sorry for all the :noob:ness
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If you don't want all the stock stuff I'll take it.
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Which stock stuff?
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The intake and downpipe. U still got a Miata or the Rx8 in your sig?
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