So I've had this car (2000 LS) for... 5 years now. Progression of modifications went from full bolt-ons (+2whp), to simple suspension (H&R Race, KYB AGX), and then added the FM Extreme happy meal. Car was still slow as balls, but very fun to drive. I've decided I want more power. Coming from a DSM/Evo background (other car is ~350whp DSM), I'm no stranger to boost, and the Miata seems like the perfect platform for some turbo fun.
So thus my power build thread.
First a list of what I have to install or already have installed that are relevant:
Corksport MSM front mount intercooler and intake
MSM turbo (+ full AN lines)
MSM waterpump inlet
XEDE 99-00 Ecu
Synapse Engineering Synchronic BOV/CBV (+ recirc fitting)
Hallman Pro manual boost controller
MSM 6-speed transmission (pickup this weekend)
FM Extreme happy meal clutch and 10lb flywheel
RB Race connecting pipe and Roadstersport 3 muffler (temporary exhaust)
New rear main seal, random cleaning and re-rusting to do on the subframe and chassis
Exhaust will quickly be replaced with a Begi MSM downpipe and a custom 3" v-band system that I can reuse when I upgrade turbos down the road. Also on the list to purchase is a new set of injectors once I'm comfortable with turning the boost up past wastegate pressure.
Anyways on to the pictures. I've already started so you're not going to see any pre-build pictures (sorry) but I'll do my best to capture this as I go along.
Engine out, time to get to work.
Engine bay, needs some de-rusting and I'm going to weld the pinion in my depowered rack.
Engine out, still has the markings from FM salvage on the cover.
Relatively clean in the back, going to hit the rest of it with some brake cleaner to get the gunk off.
Oil feed takeoff, forgive the **** filter.
MSM waterpump inlet.
FM Extreme happy meal, could use a light resurfacing but I'll probably just deal with it.
Should be able to handle the heat from anything I ever upgrade to.
MSM Turbo, replacing the drain with something that actually fits this week.
Back side of the turbo.
Pile of random parts, wideband, filter, fittings, BOV, MBC, etc.
Dash, Defi metric boost + JDM tach. Going to try to re-crystal mod this car when I get my wideband installed, hopefully when I move to the GT2560 or something I'll be able to make power up there.
And that's where I'm at so far. This weekend I'll be picking up the MSM 6-speed from a forum member in Kentucky, then everything goes back together and I'll start harassing Begi for a base map.
:twisted:
So thus my power build thread.
First a list of what I have to install or already have installed that are relevant:
Corksport MSM front mount intercooler and intake
MSM turbo (+ full AN lines)
MSM waterpump inlet
XEDE 99-00 Ecu
Synapse Engineering Synchronic BOV/CBV (+ recirc fitting)
Hallman Pro manual boost controller
MSM 6-speed transmission (pickup this weekend)
FM Extreme happy meal clutch and 10lb flywheel
RB Race connecting pipe and Roadstersport 3 muffler (temporary exhaust)
New rear main seal, random cleaning and re-rusting to do on the subframe and chassis
Exhaust will quickly be replaced with a Begi MSM downpipe and a custom 3" v-band system that I can reuse when I upgrade turbos down the road. Also on the list to purchase is a new set of injectors once I'm comfortable with turning the boost up past wastegate pressure.
Anyways on to the pictures. I've already started so you're not going to see any pre-build pictures (sorry) but I'll do my best to capture this as I go along.
Engine out, time to get to work.
Engine bay, needs some de-rusting and I'm going to weld the pinion in my depowered rack.
Engine out, still has the markings from FM salvage on the cover.
Relatively clean in the back, going to hit the rest of it with some brake cleaner to get the gunk off.
Oil feed takeoff, forgive the **** filter.
MSM waterpump inlet.
FM Extreme happy meal, could use a light resurfacing but I'll probably just deal with it.
Should be able to handle the heat from anything I ever upgrade to.
MSM Turbo, replacing the drain with something that actually fits this week.
Back side of the turbo.
Pile of random parts, wideband, filter, fittings, BOV, MBC, etc.
Dash, Defi metric boost + JDM tach. Going to try to re-crystal mod this car when I get my wideband installed, hopefully when I move to the GT2560 or something I'll be able to make power up there.
And that's where I'm at so far. This weekend I'll be picking up the MSM 6-speed from a forum member in Kentucky, then everything goes back together and I'll start harassing Begi for a base map.
:twisted: