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jawd75 07-18-2010 12:24 PM

Noob in WA
 
So just picked up my first miata. It's a 90 with swapped torsen rear end and what started as a greddy turbo kit. Now has new tubular manifold but retains greddy style inlet and has the tan inj. (from 1.8?) the bipes timing controller and vortech FMU. And a hack job front mount from what I think is silvia or MR2 side mount stock I/C. I will be replacing front mount for better fitting unit.
So my inital plans was to get rid of the vortech in favor of voodoo box but I may just go with M.S. system. I first need to address some heat issues the lack of turbo heat shield has melted a small hole in brake resivor.
The car will be used mostly for a track car. I have been tracking a Subaru STi for a few years but wanted to start over with a rwd car. Just lapping days non competitive.

FRT_Fun 07-18-2010 12:25 PM

Yes to MS. Pictures please.

JayL 07-18-2010 12:27 PM

Welcome, where in WA are you located?

lordrigamus 07-18-2010 01:11 PM

Howdy!

inferno94 07-18-2010 03:40 PM

Welcome, you don't need much of a heat shield to protect the reservoir (search for pics).

jawd75 07-18-2010 07:49 PM

located in Kenmore. Replaced resivor today and made a bit of heat shield for it.

curly 07-18-2010 08:15 PM

If you made a metal heat shield, you can also put a small layer of insulation around the reservoir for added protection. I made a loop from foil tape and carpet insulation, works great, although you can't see the fluid level as easily.

let's see some engine bay pictures.

And definitely get a MS, contact Wayne_Curr, he's in Bellingham and can build you a MS for cheap.

JayL 07-18-2010 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by curly (Post 603322)
And definitely get a MS, contact Wayne_Curr, he's in Bellingham and can build you a MS for cheap.

Jeff C also builds them for people and he's right around the corner from you.

jawd75 07-18-2010 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by JayL (Post 603342)
Jeff C also builds them for people and he's right around the corner from you.

Hey jason this is the jason you met at bremerton the day you broke the tranny. I was in my 08 Sti I ran into Ben last month a pacific raceways at the Alfa evening event.

JayL 07-18-2010 11:54 PM

Glad to see you found your way over here. Sounds like a fun little project as well. If you need any help with it, just me know. Any plans to be at the Pacific track day on September 1st?

jawd75 07-19-2010 10:01 AM

yeah i'll probably be there may be in the sti though.


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