WTB less expensive turbo set up
I am interested in installing a turbo in my nb1 1.8 Miata. Bone stock so I would obviously have a lot of work to put in it. If someone has a computer turbo injectors etc etc. sitting around from an old project or something like that - I would be interested in purchasing
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Where are you located? I have a garret 2560r and I have the FM intercooler with the silicone hoses to connect it from the throttle body to the hotside of the turbo.
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Originally Posted by andym
(Post 1552701)
Where are you located? I have a garret 2560r and I have the FM intercooler with the silicone hoses to connect it from the throttle body to the hotside of the turbo.
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Go to Meet and Greet and post up some pictures and generally introduce yourself. Let us know your goals, your skills, etc.
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Originally Posted by DNMakinson
(Post 1552710)
Go to Meet and Greet and post up some pictures and generally introduce yourself. Let us know your goals, your skills, etc.
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Your best bet is to watch the classifieds like a hawk and buy what you need as people part out or upgrade. That's what I did/am doing. I don't have hard figures but I think I'll end up somewhere around the $2500 mark.
Your best bang for your buck/easiest method is get a megasquirt, injectors, and a MK turbo kit. You can find all the info on the kits on here easy (the creator is a member here) |
Originally Posted by 90LowNSlo
(Post 1552939)
Your best bet is to watch the classifieds like a hawk and buy what you need as people part out or upgrade. That's what I did/am doing. I don't have hard figures but I think I'll end up somewhere around the $2500 mark.
Your best bang for your buck/easiest method is get a megasquirt, injectors, and a MK turbo kit. You can find all the info on the kits on here easy (the creator is a member here) |
Get a Robbins top from Moss Miata. I had a very slight issue with my order, called Moss and not only did they fix it they shipped my next order for free. About a year after the install I had a slight concern with my top. Emailed Robbins and a got a call from them the next day (they guy on the phone sounded like the owner) the $100-$150 you'll spend on a cheaper one isn't worth it.
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Originally Posted by 90LowNSlo
(Post 1552966)
Get a Robbins top from Moss Miata. I had a very slight issue with my order, called Moss and not only did they fix it they shipped my next order for free. About a year after the install I had a slight concern with my top. Emailed Robbins and a got a call from them the next day (they guy on the phone sounded like the owner) the $100-$150 you'll spend on a cheaper one isn't worth it.
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It's not hard to do but it is very time consuming. I'm slow at everything I do and it took me 9 hours. You could probably do it in 6 (especially if you have help). I'd rather spend that $3-$400 on go faster bits myself...
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Originally Posted by 90LowNSlo
(Post 1552982)
It's not hard to do but it is very time consuming. I'm slow at everything I do and it took me 9 hours. You could probably do it in 6 (especially if you have help). I'd rather spend that $3-$400 on go faster bits myself...
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Rain rails get brittle.
The top isn't difficult on the Miata. I'm amazed it took someone more than 4 hours. Two hours is appropriate if you have an air or electric ratchet, at least one 12" extension, and a 10mm socket. I've done it twice and had no prior experience. Power tools make the difference. |
I've never done the roof install myself. I have a local miata shop that has charged me $250 in labour to do it and I have been happy just delegating that job out.
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I have a local friend who is our go to top guy, he has done about 2 dozen now and has it down to a science. It takes me with help about 4-5 hours or so depending on how quickly I am working and if I remember what to actually do. I have done frame on and off for installs. I don't know if I really have a preference. The just is just tedious, but nothing about it is overly hard. I have used the cheapest ebay tops and some nice Robbins top. Fit and finish on Robbins is nicer, not sure if its worth the cost for most people. I have many happy friends with ebay tops.
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We bought a glass robbins cloth top for my miata about 14 years ago. The glass window fell through about 2-3 years into ownership of the roof. We replaced it with a robbins economy vinyl top or an ebay top. Don't recall but it has held up great over the last decade.
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Originally Posted by andym
(Post 1553071)
We bought a glass robbins cloth top for my miata about 14 years ago. The glass window fell through about 2-3 years into ownership of the roof. We replaced it with a robbins economy vinyl top or an ebay top. Don't recall but it has held up great over the last decade.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 1553070)
I have a local friend who is our go to top guy, he has done about 2 dozen now and has it down to a science. It takes me with help about 4-5 hours or so depending on how quickly I am working and if I remember what to actually do. I have done frame on and off for installs. I don't know if I really have a preference. The just is just tedious, but nothing about it is overly hard. I have used the cheapest ebay tops and some nice Robbins top. Fit and finish on Robbins is nicer, not sure if its worth the cost for most people. I have many happy friends with ebay tops.
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
(Post 1553061)
Rain rails get brittle.
The top isn't difficult on the Miata. I'm amazed it took someone more than 4 hours. Two hours is appropriate if you have an air or electric ratchet, at least one 12" extension, and a 10mm socket. I've done it twice and had no prior experience. Power tools make the difference. |
Originally Posted by Topdown
(Post 1553074)
This is interesting to hear, as I my oem top has a glass defroster window now. I figured the glass window would be better and the defroster comes in handy. But you think otherwise obviously?
I intend to eventually find a good NB frame and buy a cloth glass window robbins top for my car. |
On some tops with glass rear windows the glue is known to come undone and the glass falls out due to the weight. Not sure if brand or top type specific. Glass window limits roll bar choices slightly.
On tops with plastic rear windows, you can get either a single piece, or a zippered rear window. The zipperless is cheaper, but the glass bends and eventually can break and discolor. You can use a pool noodle to help prevent this. With the zippered window you unzip it and lower that before lowering the top. I much prefer these types of tops. They are a bit more expensive then zipperless. |
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