Finally starting the boosted life.
08-30-2018, 10:07 AM
#1
Newb
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 24
Total Cats: 0
Finally starting the boosted life.
Just picked up and older M45 S/C and about to pull the trigger on a MSPNP2. Pretty excited. Basically have no idea what I'm doing so I'll be popping in every now n then for tips.
Reply
0
0
08-30-2018, 11:38 AM
#6
Newb
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 24
Total Cats: 0
My goals at this point aren't too huge. I've been in Miatas for 10 years or so. This car I picked up minty stock at 35k miles so I wasn't in a rush to beat the **** out of it but its been 3 years and I've gotten pretty bored.
The S/C kit popped up for stupid cheap and I couldn't say no. I figured it would be a good stepping stone to get a feel for boost and I'm sure I'll develop and itch to go further. But here I am and the ECU is the last piece of the puzzle.
If the MS2 is dated then what should I look for? I mean the M45 is dated as well. There looks to be a MS3 in my area for a bit more, is it worth it?
More pics by request:
Reply
0
0
08-30-2018, 11:42 AM
#7
Newb
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 24
Total Cats: 0
My goals at this point aren't too huge. I've been in Miatas for 10 years or so. This car I picked up minty stock at 35k miles so I wasn't in a rush to beat the **** out of it but its been 3 years and I've gotten pretty bored.
The S/C kit popped up for stupid cheap and I couldn't say no. I figured it would be a good stepping stone to get a feel for boost and I'm sure I'll develop and itch to go further. But here I am and the ECU is the last piece of the puzzle.
If the MS2 is dated then what should I look for? I mean the M45 is dated as well. There looks to be a MS3 in my area for a bit more, is it worth it?
More pics by request:
Reply
0
0
09-03-2018, 12:39 PM
#12
mkturbo.com
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 15,177
Total Cats: 1,681
I got it approved.
Do you have AC? Do you want to run sequential fuel and spark? Do you not want to live in 2009? If any of those questions have an answer of "yes" then you want the MS3. It is better in way way.
I can not in good faith recommend a M45 setup to 1.6 people, for someone with a 1.8 it makes me want to say "bless your heart".
Is this a red or tan dash?
Do you have AC? Do you want to run sequential fuel and spark? Do you not want to live in 2009? If any of those questions have an answer of "yes" then you want the MS3. It is better in way way.
I can not in good faith recommend a M45 setup to 1.6 people, for someone with a 1.8 it makes me want to say "bless your heart".
Is this a red or tan dash?
Reply
0
0
09-10-2018, 04:43 PM
#15
Newb
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 24
Total Cats: 0
I got it approved.
Do you have AC? Do you want to run sequential fuel and spark? Do you not want to live in 2009? If any of those questions have an answer of "yes" then you want the MS3. It is better in way way.
I can not in good faith recommend a M45 setup to 1.6 people, for someone with a 1.8 it makes me want to say "bless your heart".
Is this a red or tan dash?
Do you have AC? Do you want to run sequential fuel and spark? Do you not want to live in 2009? If any of those questions have an answer of "yes" then you want the MS3. It is better in way way.
I can not in good faith recommend a M45 setup to 1.6 people, for someone with a 1.8 it makes me want to say "bless your heart".
Is this a red or tan dash?
Yes, I'm keeping my A/C on this. I actually found a decent price on a MS3 locally so I'm pulling the trigger on that! Like I said, I found the M45 for stupid cheap so I'm starting with this and I can turbo later on down the road and sell this for almost double what I paid.
Other things I'm needing are some gauges, currently looking at some AEM digital gauges. Doing a UEGO Wideband A/F and the Boost pressure gauge. Should I get any others to start? I don't really do TOO many track days, mostly AutoX so would OIl temp gauge be necessary to start? Is it possible to still run cruise control with the boost gauge or should I just delete that? It wasn't working on my last road trip anyways...
Reply
0
0
09-10-2018, 07:02 PM
#18
Newb
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 24
Total Cats: 0
Question, Do I need a rising rate fuel pressure regulator? I personally don't have any idea what that is. Sounds like something I'd need if I were doing a piggyback but the MS3 ECU should take care of that right?
Reply
0
0
09-10-2018, 07:08 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Greeley, CO
Posts: 1,224
Total Cats: 164
Your NA regulator already references manifold pressure so fuel pressure is always the same no matter the boost/vaccuum.
If you aren't going with a huge fuel pump your stock one is fine.
If you aren't going with a huge fuel pump your stock one is fine.
Reply
0
0
09-11-2018, 06:34 AM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 790
Total Cats: 188
If you have MS you don’t need RRFPR. That is a gadget to trick a stock ECU. You will be ok with stock injectors up to 5-6 psi, above that you’ll need bigger. I run MS2 without issue but if I could go back I’d do MS3.
Reply
0
0
