My rusty AutoX toy
08-27-2012, 02:59 PM
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WIN!
If I am going to go turbo I intend to do it awesomely. When I am done I will look for a good donor car to put all of my awesomeness into.
Yes, it is a sad, sad thing.
It really depends on how you go around your 1.8 swap. you can do it the lame, peon way and just use all 1.6 wiring harness, sensors, 1.6 ingiton and throttle body. Doing it this way is easy but... lame - No sequential unless you rewire your harness, poor timing accuracy, lame ingitor, tach signal comes from coils, etc etc etc.
Or, you can do it the right way and use a crank sensor, NB throttle body and NB knock sensor (or any other knock sensor). It's more involved but is superior.
Either way, all you would need to do is change configuration in tuner studio and wiring. You don't need to mod the MS3 in any way or form (other than add-on knock board).
Or, you can do it the right way and use a crank sensor, NB throttle body and NB knock sensor (or any other knock sensor). It's more involved but is superior.
Either way, all you would need to do is change configuration in tuner studio and wiring. You don't need to mod the MS3 in any way or form (other than add-on knock board).
Yes, it is a sad, sad thing.
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08-27-2012, 03:29 PM
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awesome would be to get a complete 01-05 engine, preferably with a 6 speed already attached.
then find a 94-95 block for dat driver side oil feed
aftermarket or 99-00 intake manifold
then build it all.
advantages of 01-05 engine as starting point vs other 1.8s:
- VVT
- Main bearing support plate
- NB sensors
if you want to stay super-cheap, just regularly check all of the crazy rays junkyards in the Baltimore area. There GOT TO be a 2001+ miata there eventually. I got my 99 head from crazy rays.
then find a 94-95 block for dat driver side oil feed
aftermarket or 99-00 intake manifold
then build it all.
advantages of 01-05 engine as starting point vs other 1.8s:
- VVT
- Main bearing support plate
- NB sensors
if you want to stay super-cheap, just regularly check all of the crazy rays junkyards in the Baltimore area. There GOT TO be a 2001+ miata there eventually. I got my 99 head from crazy rays.
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08-27-2012, 03:36 PM
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Yeah I was going to start checking out crazy rays. I have grabbed a few things from there before it is fun!!!
So the uber motor will be a 94-95 block with the vvt head and a 99-00 intake, right.
Also I am going to start shopping for a new 1.8 rearend, it is starting to get the slightest whine to it. Damn autocross launches.
So the uber motor will be a 94-95 block with the vvt head and a 99-00 intake, right.
Also I am going to start shopping for a new 1.8 rearend, it is starting to get the slightest whine to it. Damn autocross launches.
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08-29-2012, 11:23 AM
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Russian sleeper cell in the D.C. area
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08-29-2012, 12:50 PM
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The only problem with the site is you have to go through a reseller. The car went for over $1500.
Thanks. It's a shame that the season ended so early. I will see you out there next year. Maybe I will bring the autocross kitten out
Russian sleeper cell in the D.C. area
Thanks. It's a shame that the season ended so early. I will see you out there next year. Maybe I will bring the autocross kitten out
Russian sleeper cell in the D.C. area
Yeah its a shame...I was really borred with Auto'X this year though. Maybe build another car for next year...maybe not care.
Russkies don't sleep. While Americans sleep we steal your jorbs
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