Hardcore newb style
#1
Hardcore newb style
Hello all.
*Insert standard story of buying junk Miata for $300 and getting it running again*
Now that that's out of the way I can go over some upgrades (to me).
It's got Vmaxx coil overs a buddy sold me for $100
Mazdaspeed MM and energy suspension diff mounts
Ebay rims with Toyo tires (shh. I know their stigma)
Innovative wideband
Ebay volt meter
2 day driving course in Daytona
Not the best picture. Also, I'm not the type that documents my progress very well... I tend to just build it and play with it. I do, however, want to do a small build thread with this one. My current plan is to do a non intercooled turbo setup on the 1.6 whilst I build a 1.8 (that I got for free!!!!). Lots of research and lots of input are two things I'm still getting. The car is far from being show capable so I'm just going to strip what it doesn't need, add a touch of power and enjoy the smiles. Once the 1.8 is done, I'll go through and do a more custom job so please don't jump down my throat when I buy a bandaid or a cheaper part for the 1.6... I'm saving the money to put in to the bigger one
Now that my story (partially) is out of the way, I hope to continue to get halfway decent input from you guys. Underdog's Sunburst was the build that made me decide to get a Miata. After that, this guy on Youtube, Quinn Kizis, turned me onto the idea of shooting for big power. Hope to hear from some of you along the way and hope to give some of you ideas too!
*Insert standard story of buying junk Miata for $300 and getting it running again*
Now that that's out of the way I can go over some upgrades (to me).
It's got Vmaxx coil overs a buddy sold me for $100
Mazdaspeed MM and energy suspension diff mounts
Ebay rims with Toyo tires (shh. I know their stigma)
Innovative wideband
Ebay volt meter
2 day driving course in Daytona
Not the best picture. Also, I'm not the type that documents my progress very well... I tend to just build it and play with it. I do, however, want to do a small build thread with this one. My current plan is to do a non intercooled turbo setup on the 1.6 whilst I build a 1.8 (that I got for free!!!!). Lots of research and lots of input are two things I'm still getting. The car is far from being show capable so I'm just going to strip what it doesn't need, add a touch of power and enjoy the smiles. Once the 1.8 is done, I'll go through and do a more custom job so please don't jump down my throat when I buy a bandaid or a cheaper part for the 1.6... I'm saving the money to put in to the bigger one
Now that my story (partially) is out of the way, I hope to continue to get halfway decent input from you guys. Underdog's Sunburst was the build that made me decide to get a Miata. After that, this guy on Youtube, Quinn Kizis, turned me onto the idea of shooting for big power. Hope to hear from some of you along the way and hope to give some of you ideas too!
#7
I was thinking about it and I also want to add that most of my fiddling time is done on my Harley or my Honda... 1998 Sportser 1200 and a 1973 cb 125s. They tend to take most of my technical time since they tend to break more often. The plan is do to MOSTLY* bolt on power stuff with the 1.6. I'll expand my technical horizons when I need to on the 1.8 so please excuse (make fun of all you want but don't write me off) me if I don't know a gapping or a standard part of this car.
#9
Things that will transfer over: turbo (though you said you want big power on the 1.8 so probably not), downpipe (if you keep the same turbo) exhaust, injectors.
That's about it. I'd probably do MS and maybe injectors on the 1.6, learn to tune it and live with the slowness while expediting the 1.8 build. Anything else is money down the drain.
That's about it. I'd probably do MS and maybe injectors on the 1.6, learn to tune it and live with the slowness while expediting the 1.8 build. Anything else is money down the drain.
#10
Things that will transfer over: turbo (though you said you want big power on the 1.8 so probably not), downpipe (if you keep the same turbo) exhaust, injectors.
That's about it. I'd probably do MS and maybe injectors on the 1.6, learn to tune it and live with the slowness while expediting the 1.8 build. Anything else is money down the drain.
That's about it. I'd probably do MS and maybe injectors on the 1.6, learn to tune it and live with the slowness while expediting the 1.8 build. Anything else is money down the drain.
I was also thinking of selling the turbo 1.6 for some upgrades on the 1.8, once it's in, which would include injectors and such. Still researching that but you should know that I'm taking it slow. It's my only vehicle with a windshield so I don't plan on cutting ALL the corners.
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