De-Newbing: 94 Miata turbo and more
 

1. Intro
Hello everyone.

My name is Alexi. I'm 19, living in Miami. Was born in Cuba.
Anyways I purchased a 1994 M Edition Mazda Miata back in May 2017 for $1400, First car I've ever bought.https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...56d2ceaf0d.jpgSitting on 16x7.5 Kosei K1 Wheels 205/45/16 all around.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...9f99612b70.jpgRacing beat Type 2 bumper
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...8980e0073d.jpgBumper Cut and Borla exhaust poking out
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...fa2a60b70d.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...bb35cb5a1f.jpgSuper unmolested engine bay
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...02f98b0103.jpgOnly engine Mods are This Racing Beat intake and OBX Racing headers paired with a High Flow Cat Borla Exhaust.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...368e15b93d.jpgOther Mods are Tockico suspension, and drilled and slotted brakes. Shifter Rebuild with 5x Racing Brass Bushing. Running 12 degrees of timing. It has a Torsen too, but do not know what ratio Brake Dust Squad like Greg Peters :)

2. Turbo Build

Anyways I need some advice with my build and that is why I am here.
The turbo build so far:
MS3X with AIT sensor - $500
AEM X Series Wideband - $170
Auto Meter Boost Gauge - $5
Mishimoto Intercooler - $100
Ogura ORC 250 Clutch & 10lbs flywheel - $300 From popkorn10 here in this forum
IHI VJ20 Turbo and Manifold off a JDM Mazda Protege - $100
Deciding between these two
Unknown Garret Turbo, looks like a truck one - FREE

IHI VJ20 turbo would need a custom inlet adapter, and a downpipe because of its unusual flange.
The Garret is bigger than the IHI. But would need a manifold and downpipe, both flanges are uncommon bc of their original applications. It might also need a rebuild, I found this turbo inside a barrel at a local scrapyard, and since I know the owner he let me have it for free.
Would I be better off buying a set with the mani, turbo & downpipe?

3. Plans

I am doing this slow because I don't have the money. Finding quality stuff but at a killer price
Ls2 D585 truck coils. SADFab mounting bracket if possible
Walbro 190 lb/h HP fuel pump
Injectors? I want to get them from another car instead of buying some aftermarket ones (NEED RECOMMENDATIONS).
GM Flex Fuel Sensor. Need that corn...
AC & PS DELETE
De-power the Steering Rack and weld the pinion
Full 2.5" in intercooler piping
Greddy Knock off blow off valve ( got this idea from the Broke & Boosted build)
Mishimoto Radiator
DIY Coolant re-route, cuz they too spensive
I am gonna keep the engine stock for now. However, I would like to know some things I can do to it that would help it hold more power without building the thing.

4. Advice needed


I need advice on oil/water lines and fittings, tuning the megasquirt.
Power Limits???
Is all this custom turbo stuff worth the trouble?
I cannot think of anything else right now.

PM Me If you are willing to sell me any of the parts I am Missing.

Either one of those turbos will be more expensive in the long run, than a proper 2560.

don't cheap out on injectors. If you can't afford Flow force, then....

No, a bunch of custom stuff for a retarded turbo is not worth the trouble.


if I were you, I would be seriously looking at building a mean natural aspirated car.

Megasquirt and learn to tune. Later turbo

paint job, engine hose down, then MS.

Your cheapest and easiest path to what you want, is an MK turbo kit.

Yes but after a megasquirt

Right, right. Learn to tune first.

i have an ms3x, and yes It will be going on it before the turbo so I can learn

I like em. But I've already got an exhaust

Whatever exhaust do you have sucks in comparison. That's just fact

MKT exhaust comes with a turbo, which you don't have. Seems like a win win.

It would also probably get hand delivered to FL.