4frnt

Hi everyone!

I've been lurking for quite a while on miataturbo.net since I've bought my Miata in 2010. It is my 2nd car and only driven in summer. It is a 1993 LE with a few mods done to it as of now: Tein coilovers and SSR Formula Mesh wheels.











I do some lapping with my other Miata buddies. The Miata is such a fun car, even with the ''underpowered'' 1.6 powerplant!


So recently, I decided to jump the gun and buy a turbo kit from a guy I know.

It is a Greddy TD04, with the 19T compressor upgrade and a T28 wastegate.





The kit came with the Greddy cast manifold (with the recessed slots to prevent cracks), a 2.5'' downpipe, intercooler and piping, 1.8 tan top injectors, MSD box, adjustable FPR, some gauges (air/fuel, EGT, boost...) and a few other goodies.

Previous owner used to boost up to 13 pounds reliably with this setup.

I plan on ditching the FPR and replace it with a Walbro 190hp fuel pump and the adjustable Powercard. I will also replace the air/fuel gauge with a wideband. I don't want to run a standalone for now due to budget limitations, but it is something I am interested in.

I have a limited budget and don't want to boost too much for now, I don't really want to exceed 180whp for this season. Reliability is very important for me. I have a new upgraded clutch to install beforehand and will do all the required maintenance so that I boost on a safe base.

So since this is my first turboed car, I have a LOT to learn. I would appreciate comments on my kit, and suggestions as I know people here have a lot of knowledge on forced induction applications.

Cheers!


Michael

Braineack

iTrader: (62)

Thanks for joining, 4frnt!

kaboshe

iTrader: (15)

great to see you here too:P

if you need parts for your setup, this is THE place:P

Miater

Welcome. Looks like you've got quite the tire supply, lol. Good luck with the boosting. Be sure to check your crack nose for wobble and shoot for a lower power number till you get rid of the band aids on your system and go stand alone. 180hp is maybe a bit high if you want better reliability.

UnknownPerson

Welcome man. Where abouts in Canada are you located?

4frnt

Thanks!

Haha cool content de te voir ici aussi!

Thanks! The engine is a '93, so no short crank problems and no wobble issues. The previous owner used to boost up to 13psi without reliability problems, so if I aim 180whp by boosting 8-10psi I hope I'll be alright!

Thanks! I'm in Montreal, Quebec.

Sidewaz

welcome

UnknownPerson

Nice, I'm over on the other side of Canada (BC). Nice looking Miata - really liking the stance.

4frnt

Thanks for the kind words!

weak_sauce

your miata looks very nice! like your touch, great choice on wheels too!

4frnt

Thanks a lot! I really fell in love with those wheels too!