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gr4v3r 02-12-2015 03:55 PM

What to do next? 94 turbo
 
I was hoping I can get some advice on what a sensible next mod would be for my car to keep it performing well and at its best. Currently I have a 1994 miata with a Garrett T25 turbo, FM manifold, Downpipe, FMIC, 2.5in Catback, 450 Injectors, heat shield, MBC, and a megasquirt v2. For suspension I have tien flex, rb hollow front sway bar, and 15x8 konigs with 205 bfg rivals. The car is used mainly for autox with maybe 1 track day a year.

I am at a loss now with how I should prioritize my future mods. I am still new to autox so my priority is getting through the day fist with no issues and 2nd with decent times. Here are the current mods that are on my radar.
1. Coolant Reroute
2. Larger radiator
3. Upgraded Brakes
4. Chassis stiffness (butterfly brace or roll bar)
5. looking for other options

I have about 700-1000 I can spend before the season starts. Any input? Or should I leave it as is and see where the first problem arises?

18psi 02-12-2015 04:20 PM

I'd go with that last option. If your car is solid now I'd just drive it as much as possible, get to know it, become a better driver, and as you get faster you'll need all the money you can save up to replace the stuff you'll start breaking.

cyotani 02-12-2015 04:29 PM

Turn up boost knob to max boost. Or pinch off vacuum line to run allofit.

But it seems like you got a good build going. Coolant reroute will help even out your cooling across all cylinders and should be done. Roll bar might save you life one day so get one if you plan on doing any spirited driving.

The other stuff really depends on what you want to use the car for. If you track drive and find your having cooling issues then upgraded radiator and probably an oil cooler would help. this is less of an issue with auto cross. If you find you are having brake fade or want more controlled stopping power some brake mods will be in order. If your still using power steering then look into PS delete. Its by far my favorite mod and it's nearly free!

Chilicharger665 02-12-2015 04:35 PM

The coolant re-route is nothing but beneficial. It is also cheap. Get skou's spacer and look up hornetballs cheap re-route. Easy and very beneficial.

gr4v3r 02-12-2015 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by Chilicharger665 (Post 1205531)
The coolant re-route is nothing but beneficial. It is also cheap. Get skou's spacer and look up hornetballs cheap re-route. Easy and very beneficial.

I was going to go with the M-Tuned from flyin miata, is that a waste of money?

deezums 02-12-2015 05:10 PM

Yeah, there's cleaner and cheaper ways to make it happen. The M-tuned has a remote thermostat, not necessary.

Does your car even run, it looks like you were having a time with tuning it.

gr4v3r 02-12-2015 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by deezums (Post 1205553)
Yeah, there's cleaner and cheaper ways to make it happen. The M-tuned has a remote thermostat, not necessary.

Does your car even run, it looks like you were having a time with tuning it.

Had it on the dyno Saturday, all issues were sorted

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deezums 02-12-2015 05:28 PM

Nice, then I would look at reroutes other than the m-tuned. It works, but it can be done for less.

gr4v3r 02-12-2015 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by deezums (Post 1205560)
Nice, then I would look at reroutes other than the m-tuned. It works, but it can be done for less.

I'll have to look into that, thanks a lot

18psi 02-12-2015 06:51 PM

that is a beautiful powerband. very nice

Chilicharger665 02-12-2015 09:17 PM


Originally Posted by gr4v3r (Post 1205545)
I was going to go with the M-Tuned from flyin miata, is that a waste of money?

Search for the terms I provided in the first reply and you will find parts lists of all that you need. Get skou's spacer, though, do not use the BEGI one.

gr4v3r 02-12-2015 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1205584)
that is a beautiful powerband. very nice

thanks!

gr4v3r 02-12-2015 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by Chilicharger665 (Post 1205624)
Search for the terms I provided in the first reply and you will find parts lists of all that you need. Get skou's spacer, though, do not use the BEGI one.

Already on it, I am worried I wont have the know how w/o good intructions though.

Chilicharger665 02-13-2015 10:36 AM

Hornetball has a write-up that will take you through each step and even the part numbers to buy.

shuiend 02-13-2015 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1205584)
that is a beautiful powerband. very nice

Yes the last few 2554 dyno's I have seen make me miss it so much. I need to get my t2 setup done quickly so I can get back to that glory.

gr4v3r 02-13-2015 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by Chilicharger665 (Post 1205739)
Hornetball has a write-up that will take you through each step and even the part numbers to buy.

I keep seeing pricelists but no guides, mind linking it?

bahurd 02-13-2015 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by gr4v3r (Post 1205813)
I keep seeing pricelists but no guides, mind linking it?

Hornetballs thread; https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...reroute-77744/

Spacer; https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...se-barb-82451/

Spacer + gaskets + Escalade radiator hose + front blockoff/freeze plug = reroute

gr4v3r 02-13-2015 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by bahurd (Post 1205819)
Hornetballs thread; https://www.miataturbo.net/engine-pe...reroute-77744/

Spacer; https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...se-barb-82451/

Spacer + gaskets + Escalade radiator hose + front blockoff/freeze plug = reroute

Thanks a ton, ordering now

18psi 02-13-2015 02:44 PM

Those spacers are awesome. Can't go wrong there

bahurd 02-13-2015 03:37 PM


Originally Posted by gr4v3r (Post 1205844)
Thanks a ton, ordering now

And while you're at it, if you have any skin left on your knuckles from removing the coils + installing the reroute, you may as well do a COP setup. By then you'll be begging someone to sell you one. :giggle:


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