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Boeuf 03-24-2017 08:49 AM


Originally Posted by yossi126 (Post 1400948)
It doesn't matter how much hp the car is making. If the voodoo can't compensate with fuel and ignition then your engine will blow up.

Fair enough but you make it sound like it's going to blow any minute running anything other than a stand alone. That's not true.

What about the massive number of cars over the years running superchargers and turbos with these "band aids" that go for years and thousands of miles with no issues?

I know a bunch of guys that have had cars without a stand alone ecu for years that have never had an issue.

shuiend 03-24-2017 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by Orinawak (Post 1400911)
If I went with the MKTurbo setup, what else would I need?

ECU, Wideband, Injectors, IC setup, intake, and a clutch. All that will get you to about the max of a stock motor. But all that stuff is what is needed no matter what turbo hardware you need.

Depending on what year car you have I might have some more products soon that encompass everything you need, for a price that will be very competitive with the Voodoo system.

Frenchmanremy 03-24-2017 08:58 AM

My suggestion for you, is to listen to our suggestions.

Megasquirt + Whatever no-electronics kit you choose.

At that point, you can run stock injectors, and leave room for you to upgrade slowly towards better and greater power goals.

My main focus when I gathered my parts was reliability, and upgradeability. I went with an FM kit no electronics, 700cc injectors, GT2560R. I know it fits, I know it's proven.

shuiend 03-24-2017 09:05 AM

I went back and looked and in post 6 I explain everything he needs to do.

yossi126 03-24-2017 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by Boeuf (Post 1400950)
Fair enough but you make it sound like it's going to blow any minute running anything other than a stand alone. That's not true.

What about the massive number of cars over the years running superchargers and turbos with these "band aids" that go for years and thousands of miles with no issues?

I know a bunch of guys that have had cars without a stand alone ecu for years that have never had an issue.

It only takes once when the piggyback stops working and you have no compensation whatsoever, just like archevig had.
I personally know of a guy who blew up his fresh voodoo kit car after a week. Now he's rolling with an ms3 basic. Forums are loaded with blown up piggyback cars, so there are two sides to the story here.

Boeuf 03-24-2017 10:20 AM

Fair enough.

Orinawak 03-24-2017 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1400951)
ECU, Wideband, Injectors, IC setup, intake, and a clutch. All that will get you to about the max of a stock motor. But all that stuff is what is needed no matter what turbo hardware you need.

Depending on what year car you have I might have some more products soon that encompass everything you need, for a price that will be very competitive with the Voodoo system.

Thanks! I have a 2001 with the VVT...any plans for a more complete kit? Also, is it possible to order your kit without the exhaust? I would like to use my current 2.5" setup if I go turbo.



And on a side note here, from what it looks like most of you guys here don't like the Voodoo II. However, when I read over at other forums, people rave over that setup. :confused:

Frenchmanremy 03-24-2017 01:00 PM

Please see post#42 above. Literally on the same damn page.

Orinawak 03-24-2017 01:08 PM


Originally Posted by Frenchmanremy (Post 1401022)
Please see post#42 above. Literally on the same damn page.

Yes thank you sherlock I saw that already hence its quoted in my last post.

shuiend 03-24-2017 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Orinawak (Post 1401021)
Thanks! I have a 2001 with the VVT...any plans for a more complete kit? Also, is it possible to order your kit without the exhaust? I would like to use my current 2.5" setup if I go turbo.

NB2 IC piping is mostly done. I need to test a few more things. I only sell my setup as all or nothing. My down pipes don't hook up to any other exhausts on the market, and 3" does make a noticeable difference over 2.5" for spool and power.



Originally Posted by Orinawak (Post 1401021)
And on a side note here, from what it looks like most of you guys here don't like the Voodoo II. However, when I read over at other forums, people rave over that setup. :confused:

We are not a fan of voodoo or any other piggy backs because they have limited use. Once you get the power bug you tend to want more then what you start with. That means you need to sell what you have and upgrade to proper engine management. You will find that what you had spent on the fuel and spark piggy backs is just about what it costs to get into a standalone so you are wasting money in our minds.

Monk 03-24-2017 01:32 PM

Also, other forums tend to do a lot more coddling and telling people what they want to hear.
This forum is for grownups.

shuiend 03-24-2017 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by Monk (Post 1401028)
This forum is for grownups.

And cats.
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Frenchmanremy 03-24-2017 01:52 PM

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achervig 03-24-2017 02:08 PM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1401026)
We are not a fan of voodoo or any other piggy backs because they have limited use. Once you get the power bug you tend to want more then what you start with. That means you need to sell what you have and upgrade to proper engine management. You will find that what you had spent on the fuel and spark piggy backs is just about what it costs to get into a standalone so you are wasting money in our minds.

Amen, this is me, spent $$ on the Voodoo because it was "cheaper" than going full turbo and standalone at the same time. And I was too impatient to go standalone first, learn it, and THEN go turbo. So I've spent lots of money and kept myself behind the learning curve. Buy the standalone first, you choose which.

ridethecliche 03-24-2017 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1401029)

​​​​​​​Danger to manifold.

nbfather 03-27-2017 12:18 PM


Originally Posted by MiataMan00 (Post 1400926)
make I'm spoiled. But I'm not sure I could live with a sub 200whp miata.

The sensible Miata owner.


Originally Posted by codrus (Post 1400929)
I'm not sure I could live with a sub-300rwhp Miata. How do you guys manage it? :)

--Ian

The incorrigible Miata owner! :)
I think I belong in this club...

Vehicle weight matters a lot more than we give it credit in relation to power goals on the Miata.
We have been wanking my son's car harder than porn stars, and while doing that have been removing unnecessary street comforts.
The car is already down to 2050 pounds and it still has a full interior...give or take, and a half tank of fuel.
Our weight goals, factoring in what others have done, comes out to 1855 pounds when complete. A roll bar has to be factored in so 1950 pounds give or take.

Compared a stock weight and the 1950 # car, the stock car needs another 60hp to match the lighter car.
Put another way a stock car with 300hp goes about the same as a1950# 240hp car...Of course the stock car has an additional piano in the trunk where it comes to going around corners .
On the other hand the lightweight car leaves blisters on your a$$ and bleeding ears! :)

Food for thought if you have a weak a$$ car :)

Schroedinger 03-27-2017 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by Orinawak (Post 1400911)
After searching around a bit more, I think I'm going to go with either the Voodoo II or MKTurbo if I decide to turbo the Miata. Reason being because I'm not looking to go too crazy, just want a little extra umph. I know I originally said I wanted around 200 to 230whp, but honestly, I'd be fine with even 150 to 190whp. If I went with the MKTurbo setup, what else would I need?


Hmm...or maybe a supercharger...

Here is some food for thought. I'm about to commit heresy on the MT.net site.

You've already surmised that to do the turbo right, you need a lot of supporting stuff that costs $, and has a distinct learning curve. I was in the same place. So I wanted to really take my time and learn it right, and buy the stuff over time rather than all at once, but still have some power along the way.

In this case, a Jackson M45 supercharger kit is not a bad way to get started. This is my plan, and I'm happy with it so far.

These kits can be found with band-aid fuel/timing solutions for $1200, and can get you to 135-150hp at the wheels without needing all the other stuff. I installed a WBO2 and boost gauge and went this route; it gives 6-7psi of boost, and AFR's are right where they should be, my motor has never been healthier.

You can then proceed with all the stuff you would need for the turbo anyway. but do it at your own speed and learn as you go.
- Megasquirt
- injectors
- clutch
- intercooler

When you're done with this, sell the supercharger kit for about what you bought it for, and buy the MKTurbo kit for about the same money.

sixshooter 03-27-2017 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by Schroedinger (Post 1401608)
These kits can be found with band-aid fuel/timing solutions for $1200, and can get you to 135-150hp at the wheels without needing all the other stuff.

A properly built 1.8 can get you that naturally aspirated. Friends don't let friends supercharge 1.6's.

It would suck to go to the time and effort to supercharge a 1.6 and still get schooled by a pimply-faced kid in his mother's beige Toyota Sienna minivan.

codrus 03-27-2017 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1401612)
A properly built 1.8 can get you that naturally aspirated. Friends don't let friends supercharge 1.6's.

It would suck to go to the time and effort to supercharge a 1.6 and still get schooled by a pimply-faced kid in his mother's beige Toyota Sienna minivan.

A properly built 1.8 that'll do M45 supercharger numbers is going to cost a lot more than that M45 will.

That's not to say I support buying an M45 -- those blowers are too small even for a 1.6. Power is addictive, and I've never met anyone who put a blower/turbo/etc on his car and didn't want to bump the power just a bit more after a while. With the M45 that's it, you're done, you have to throw it away to get more. MP62 is a more reasonable idea.

--Ian

ridethecliche 03-27-2017 04:32 PM

Don't know anything about them personally, but have seen these pop up in a few facebook miata groups for injectors.

Facebook Post

Looks like another group offering a mustang injector clip. The bp 1.8 drag car they have on the page is pretty cool!

Edit: weird... link won't show.

facebook(dot)com/KAinjection/


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