dellegood

Hello all,

I have been reading for months to make a decision to turbo or not to turbo. Y’all make it sound like too much fun to miss out on, so here I am!

I’m 28, live in KY (no emissions) have a 2003 Shinsen version Miata with 133k miles. 5 Speed manual and Fuji LSD. I have left it mostly stock with just IHE. Have replaced a few little things due to wear. I have a goal to complete my turbo build before summer rolls around as long as parts availability doesn’t throw a wrench in my plan.

This will be a daily driver so my goal is safe, reliable power levels. From what I’m reading 8 -10 Psi and around 200 whp is possible and safe so that is my goal.

I plan on starting with Ms3pro pnp and a wide band, get the car running N/A and learn about tuning with VVT because that’s the most unfamiliar thing that I’ll be working with.

I have never turbo’d a car myself, tho I have helped on a few buddies’ projects (no Miatas). I’m no master mechanic but have always done most work on my cars myself.

I am currently making some decisions and trying to put together a shopping list to make sure I stay on course. Kits from FM and others are tempting but often out of stock and I believe I can save money and get good quality parts by slowly buying parts as they are available.

Anyway, that’s my long winded introduction. Happy to be part of the family!


03 Shinsen Miata