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Old 03-05-2018, 05:25 PM
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Default Clueless dude from Ohio attempts to throw a rod (someday)

A little background here, I bought my red base model 1997 miata in 2014 with 55k on the clock. The car is a blast to drive, but lets be honest, its slower than my 2017 Wrangler Rubicon and that's simply not acceptable.

For the past few years I've looked at turbo kits and done light research on everything required. I recently graduated from college and started my career, a few years later I have some change to rub together to support such a ridiculously expensive hobby.

I've already started the process on the car. Purchased a MS3 PNP and the Borg Warner turbo kit from our good friends at TSE. Currently waiting on both of these items to ship. Other items added or nearing completion.
-IAT sensor
-Innovate MTX-L Plus wideband
-ID 1000CC injectors
-Koyo rad 56mm radiator
-Qmax coolant re-route with silicone heater hoses and FM lower rad hose
-Fab9 350HP IC
-Half of the intercooler piping from silicone intakes website
-Enkei RPF-1 + 205/50R15 Direzza ZII Star Specs
-Hawk HPS pads on stock rotors
-SPA technique water/oil temp gauge
-oil pressure conversion to pre-idiot gauge
-FM 2.5 tokico suspension package

There's a few things I still need, a clutch and flywheel is at the top. Debating on supermiata/949's dual clutch or sport clutch/flywheel setup. I also desperatley need a torsen diff. Spent at least 4 times a week scouring craigslist around here and no luck.

The next obstacle is the hot side of the IC piping. I simply don't see a way to route the tubing around the PS/AC lines, so it looks like a PS delete will be in order soon. Some family pics/work pics.





I've already learned a lot here creeping, hopefully I can learn enough to finish the build!

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Street car = street clutch. Assuming you'll run the a max of around 300bs, our BP sprung puck and light flywheel will hold and be easy to drive. Our RaceTwin sucks on the street but holds All the torque.
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