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JerseyKid 07-27-2009 08:09 PM

Hello from Central Jersey!
 
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Like promised, i am going to make an intro thread ...

My name is Dj, i am 21 years old, and i just picked up a $1500 Na Miata.

Here she is on day one ...

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Here is how she looks now ...

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Plans and why i am here ...
I am looking to piece together a T25 set up, MSPnP, and make around 200 HP until i can build/turbo a 1.8 with a 6 speed.

This is my other car to toy with so i can have some down time for builds ... Don't kill me , but this is my "daily" :).

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...lingShot-1.jpg


Comments,complaints,thoughts,advice and anyone in NJ let me know!

budget racer 07-27-2009 08:15 PM

go here for new jersey miata clan
Mobbius MiataMob

ArtieParty 07-27-2009 10:14 PM

I think he's already on the mob. But why would you want a 6 speed? The 6 speed guys just complain about them and want 5 speeds. Having an extra speed does not make you cooler.

JerseyKid 07-28-2009 08:05 AM


Originally Posted by budget racer (Post 435450)
go here for new jersey miata clan
Mobbius MiataMob

I signed up!


Originally Posted by ArtieParty (Post 435495)
I think he's already on the mob. But why would you want a 6 speed? The 6 speed guys just complain about them and want 5 speeds. Having an extra speed does not make you cooler.

I was under the impression that the 5 speeds were weak? People saying they keep sheering third gear when boosted?

I would love to a 3.6 or 3.9 torsen rear with the five speed if it will handle. Unfortunately the car has 200k on it, so im not sure how that trans is going to hold up. :)

mike_671 07-28-2009 08:36 AM

welcome man! Your set up sounds good. miata looks good. So does that srt4.

olderguy 07-28-2009 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by JerseyKid (Post 435600)
I signed up!



I was under the impression that the 5 speeds were weak? People saying they keep sheering third gear when boosted?

I would love to a 3.6 or 3.9 torsen rear with the five speed if it will handle. Unfortunately the car has 200k on it, so im not sure how that trans is going to hold up. :)

If it hasn't been abused and neglected, your 5 speed should hold up fine if you don't push over 250HP and don't abuse it yourself.

TurboTim 07-28-2009 09:52 AM

Welcome! Central NJ here...

I am afraid to post this cause I'll probably jinx myself, but I haven't broken a 1.6-era 5 speed with ~290rwhp yet and there's supposedly around 150k on the trans I have in it now. I am not abusive though, and my car has low torque and slow spool so that all helps.

JerseyKid 07-28-2009 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by mike_671 (Post 435603)
welcome man! Your set up sounds good. miata looks good. So does that srt4.

Thank you, i appreciate that. I have been reading alot on these forums, i have had a turbo civic, a wrx, and now the neon. So i have my experience with turbos/mods. My car never sees a shop, i do all the work so the miata should be a great time.


Originally Posted by olderguy (Post 435609)
If it hasn't been abused and neglected, your 5 speed should hold up fine if you don't push over 250HP and don't abuse it yourself.

With 200k on it, it shifts better than my Neon does. I am going to change the fluid when i get a free moment. And im looking to make 200 ish WHP, nothing to crazy. I just want to maybe break a 12, and put a frown of a few peoples faces.


Originally Posted by TurboTim (Post 435624)
Welcome! Central NJ here...

I am afraid to post this cause I'll probably jinx myself, but I haven't broken a 1.6-era 5 speed with ~290rwhp yet and there's supposedly around 150k on the trans I have in it now. I am not abusive though, and my car has low torque and slow spool so that all helps.

Wow! That is pretty impressive. These cars seem to have no problem holding 200% more power than stock.
I am also debating a begi manifold/downpipe or the absurdflow set up. Choices ...

FRT_Fun 07-28-2009 11:44 AM

Nice looking Miata :D

Everytime I see a NA it brings a tear to my eye, can't wait to get back home to mine :D

TurboTim 07-28-2009 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by JerseyKid (Post 435628)
I am also debating a begi manifold/downpipe or the absurdflow set up. Choices ...

There's no choice there! ;)

Shore Motorsports is the local BEGI dealer, they can hook you up with an entire BEGI kit (most of the local Mob turbo people run BEGI parts purchased thru Shore Motorsports) or a partial BEGI kit with substituted Absurdflow parts (mani and/or downpipe).

Oh yeah, I have always liked SRT4's, yours looks great too.

budget racer 07-28-2009 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by TurboTim (Post 435696)
There's no choice there! ;)
Oh yeah, I have always liked SRT4's, yours looks great too.

look at tim brown-nosing a potential client. you must have had business classes in school. :bigtu:

TurboTim 07-28-2009 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by budget racer (Post 435716)
look at tim brown-nosing a potential client. you must have had business classes in school. :bigtu:

I'm sad it didn't work on you :cry:

JerseyKid 07-28-2009 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by FRT_Fun (Post 435669)
Nice looking Miata :D

Everytime I see a NA it brings a tear to my eye, can't wait to get back home to mine :D

Some people tell me i am nuts, but i have just as fun in the miata as i do in the Neon.


Originally Posted by TurboTim (Post 435696)
There's no choice there! ;)

Shore Motorsports is the local BEGI dealer, they can hook you up with an entire BEGI kit (most of the local Mob turbo people run BEGI parts purchased thru Shore Motorsports) or a partial BEGI kit with substituted Absurdflow parts (mani and/or downpipe).

Oh yeah, I have always liked SRT4's, yours looks great too.

Excellent. Im not looking to buy a whole Begi kit, ( no offense,they are a little pricey for me ) I already dropped my couple of grand turbo kit, and im just looking to DIY this one. Can you PM me the prices on a Begi manifold/downpipe and the options? :)

budget racer 07-28-2009 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by TurboTim (Post 435727)
I'm sad it didn't work on you :cry:

it would have worked.......except for the fact that i'm a cheap SOB. hey, atleast i bought the begi-s and lc-1 from Shore Motorsports.

TurboTim 07-28-2009 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by budget racer (Post 435775)
it would have worked.......except for the fact that i'm a cheap SOB. hey, atleast i bought the begi-s and lc-1 from Shore Motorsports.

You did? I forgot. I have a bad memory. Cool, thanks.


Originally Posted by JerseyKid (Post 435772)
Can you PM me the prices on a Begi manifold/downpipe and the options? :)

Can you email me at tim at absurdflow dot com?

FRT_Fun 07-28-2009 11:44 PM


Originally Posted by JerseyKid (Post 435772)
Some people tell me i am nuts, but i have just as fun in the miata as i do in the Neon.

Yes, you are nuts, you should be having WAY more fun in your Miata.. wtf are you going to do with fwd that is fun? Understeer/torque steer into a light pole?:giggle:

JerseyKid 07-29-2009 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by FRT_Fun (Post 435913)
Yes, you are nuts, you should be having WAY more fun in your Miata.. wtf are you going to do with fwd that is fun? Understeer/torque steer into a light pole?:giggle:

Haha, its fun cause it has some power. Im sure i will enjoy the miata more when it makes more than 90 HP.


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