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12-08-2015, 04:12 PM

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I still can't get over the crooked radiator.

I said the same thing on the FB page

"The only way to get it all to clear," replied the previous owner

But hey, if it worked for someone...well, not that it makes any difference now. The OP can just spend a bunch of dosh replacing everything.

12-08-2015, 04:17 PM

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it was just a 8" ******* 2.5 i.d. pipe that I removed

Replaced with?

12-08-2015, 04:26 PM

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There are 4 things that could be wrong.

Exhaust gas is getting around the turbine somehow (wastegate issue)

Turbine isn't spinning the compressor wheel (interference, too much backpressure)

Boost is escaping between the compressor and head (intake leaks)

Compressor isn't producing boost.

Check all those things and you will have your answer.

Turbine is spinning the compressor,

we know the compressor is producing boost but its because the turbine isnt getting enough heat/air.
I removed the dp and still no boost with load

I do need to check the IM to make sure there isnt a massive leak however the car runs fine so I dont feel as though thats the culprit. WG flapper isnt cracked or chipped.

12-08-2015, 04:27 PM

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How do you know the compressor is producing boost.

12-08-2015, 04:28 PM

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Oh god, so you're the one that bought the car that was posted on the DMV Miata group. Welcome, and get ready to do some work saving this. Might want to connect that janky vacuum line back onto the BOV.

When the line was connected it opened up and introduced unmetered air so the car would stall . BOV IS NO LONGER IN THE SYSTEM.

12-08-2015, 04:29 PM

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I still can't get over the crooked radiator.

It has been fixed.

12-08-2015, 04:31 PM

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Did someone remove the spring in the BOV?

Where in the area are you? I'd say best bang for buck on this car is to swap a v8. Seriously. I'd be so happy

12-08-2015, 04:32 PM

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How do you know the compressor is producing boost.

Its not producing boost over 1psi but it is above 0. I connected the maf directly to the TB and held my hand over the outlet of the compressor and could feel significant volume from it just not alot. it was like a little heater with a blower on it

12-08-2015, 04:33 PM

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1 psi is probably gauge error.

http://www.v8roadsters.com/90-2005-lsx-mounting-kit/

12-08-2015, 04:33 PM

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Did someone remove the spring in the BOV?

Where in the area are you? I'd say best bang for buck on this car is to swap a v8. Seriously. I'd be so happy

Thats a long term goal. Right now the car runs drives and idles fine it just doesnt build boost. I live near frederick md

12-08-2015, 04:33 PM

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That means nothing about what it will produce at full load.

Nothing at all.

12-08-2015, 04:34 PM

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1 psi is probably gauge error

less than 1psi. I metered with the boost gauge and an external gauge.

12-08-2015, 04:35 PM

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That means nothing about what it will produce at full load.

Nothing at all.

I understand that however that wasnt your question or at least thats not how I interperted it.

12-08-2015, 04:37 PM

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Have you tried pressure testing from the turbo inlet? Just hook up a coupler to a Schrader valve on it? Otherwise it may be cost effective just replacing the turbo with a similar version

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12-08-2015, 04:38 PM

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90-2005 LSx mounting kit - V8 Roadsters

My buddy has done several monster builds I just dont have 10k....yet

But back down to earth I just want 150whp miata.

12-08-2015, 04:40 PM

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My buddy has done several monster builds I just dont have 10k....yet

But back down to earth I just want 150whp miata.

How about 200whp (under 10k)?

SuperMiata Whammy Race Engine Used

For serious, 150whp is obtainable with a 1.8swap with some mods. Probably even without a turbo

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12-08-2015, 04:44 PM

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Have you tried pressure testing from the turbo inlet? Just hook up a coupler to a Schrader valve on it? Otherwise it may be cost effective just replacing the turbo with a similar version

nope but I have tested the piping from the turbo to the throttle body

12-08-2015, 04:47 PM

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How about 200whp (under 10k)?

For serious, 150whp is obtainable with a 1.8swap with some mods. Probably even without a turbo

your missing the point here. lol Though I did see they had that motor used for like $3800 200whp

Once i figure that rats nest of ball sack than I will go with a MS rx7 injectors and up the boost to make around 200 whp.

12-08-2015, 04:48 PM

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you're missing the point here. lol Though I did see they had that motor used for like $3800 200whp

Once i figure that rats nest of ball sack than I will go with a MS rx7 injectors and up the boost to make around 200 whp.

No chipped fins on the tarbo? How can you increase the boost if there's no boost to increase?

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