Next project idea's

[texasmr2]

Originally Posted by VF1Skullangel

Fiero with a 3800 Supercharged engine. Nuff said.

It would still be just a Fiero, no thanks.

[texasmr2]

So I recieved an email from my friend Abe who is a Miata fabricator/specialist a few days ago wondering where I have been hiding. He has ALOT in store for my specific project and goals. He has a Miata in-house that he uses for mock-up designs so clearances are not an issue for a "shade tree bloody knuckle bandit" and sent me a pic of his suggested parts concerning the exhaust mainifold and downpipe (pre-cat) setup. He knows my goals as far as hp etc etc and his workmanship is up there with the best and atleast 1/2 the cost of JP parts.

Here is a pic of the exhaust manifold and dp I will be using minus the internal wg on the turbine housing. I might try to go with a V-band instead of bolts for the turbine housing/dp mating.

[JeremyJon]

would love to see someday a miata with a 4 rotor in it 500-600hp ...a variation of the 3 rotor renesis in the furai ...sound is pretty incredible

http://www.streetfire.net/video/allm...en-rx7_549.htm

[texasmr2]

Originally Posted by garnet

would love to see someday a miata with a 4 rotor in it 500-600hp ...a variation of the 3 rotor renesis in the furai ...sound is pretty incredible

http://www.streetfire.net/video/allm...en-rx7_549.htm

That would be sweet no doubt yet I am more of a purist when it comes to engines and chassis accept for those crazy idea's that cloud my judgement lol. I talked with a gentleman earlier about compressor and turbine trims that would meet both my intial goals of hp and response but that is something that can be worked out later.

The immortal words "The long and winding road" ring true with car nuts such as us.

[JeremyJon]

Originally Posted by texasmr2

That would be sweet no doubt yet I am more of a purist when it comes to engines and chassis accept for those crazy idea's that cloud my judgement lol. I talked with a gentleman earlier about compressor and turbine trims that would meet both my intial goals of hp and response but that is something that can be worked out later.

The immortal words "The long and winding road" ring true with car nuts such as us.

fair to say ...i am a purist in some respects, and not in others ...to me two icons from one manufacturer (mazda) being put together fits (miata + wankel) ...so i'm cool with that

i can't find an image online, but several years ago i way what struck me as the coolest miata+wankel combo, it was painted the datsun 510 racing colors, was a stripped down miata, full race pre but still streetable ...had a 2 rotor with webers ...weight was like a tea-bag ...panasport wheels, etc, etc ...just a beauty!

[texasmr2]

SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The '99 Miata had two different chassis/handling packages and mine was the basic but I found a set of Bilsteins (the upgraded package) today locally for $50. Said to be in good working condition, 1K better than mine I am sure, and although the mileage is rather high Bilsteins can be rebuilt and of are the highest quality.

Any progress is still progress, right?

[texasmr2]

The seller took off $10 so I am only paying $40 w/spring perches and I should have them this weekend. Another new friend I have made on the Houston Miata Club forum is a tech at a local dealership and has offered to not only change my trans/diff fluids for me for FREE but he also offered to swap out my new shocks/springs for me, also FREE of charge. So I should be cruising too the C&C event with a newer and much better suspension.

My friend 512BLU kindly offered to let me use his shop and tools but I would prefer not to impose on him simply because he is very busy but I'll think of something 512BLU so your not completely off the hook lol!!

Tater

PS,
If I may I would also like to give a shout out to my friends at www.affordablemuffler.com. They had removed my stock muffler and built/put together the new setup for my 'fart can'. Anyway I had recently acquired a rattling and I could feel the play in the system. I call them and the shop manager (ex-cop aswell) told me to just come by so I did and he had my car on the lift within 10min's.

He found that the flange nuts had loosened, a crack in the weld had formed and the original/stock flange gasket had deteriorated and fallen out. He replaced the flange gasket, reinforced the weld this time and re-torqued the bolts/nuts all at NO COST and while on the lift we saw that the front undertray was hanging down so he fixed that aswell !! He would not even accept $10 for lunch, he only requested that I refer him to my friends and such.

Hard to find people or business's like that today so I am going to surprise him and his crew with a couple of homemade pizza's this coming week as a show of appreciation.

[texasmr2]

After talking with my friend we have decided that this ems will best suit my needs and wants prior to and after I go turbo: http://www.enginelogics.com/G4-Plug-In.html.

[texasmr2]

Picked up my Bilsteins today and would have never thought or guessed that the spring perches would be CNC'd billet aluminum pieces. Quality work and they are 'Rooster' strong ie great working order.

Now all I need is another $10K to get the car where I want it to be.

[DriveAfterDark]

A friend of mine's got 400 rwhp out of a heavily modified 1.6 Flyin Miata turbo set-up... He started with the entry kit at 3000 USD (approx 200 hp) and just kept going. Five years with small upgrades all the time, he now scares Scuderias, GT2s and even supercharged Exiges at the track (he does know how to drive and all our local tracks are tight and favor the compact cars). About 450-500 hp in a car weighing less than 2000 lbs is strong stuff to handle, many months in he's still struggling to control the power lol...

Once again: 400 rwhp from a 22 years old 1.6 l... Nuts.

[texasmr2]

Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

A friend of mine's got 400 rwhp out of a heavily modified 1.6 Flyin Miata turbo set-up... He started with the entry kit at 3000 USD (approx 200 hp) and just kept going. Five years with small upgrades all the time, he now scares Scuderias, GT2s and even supercharged Exiges at the track (he does know how to drive and all our local tracks are tight and favor the compact cars). About 450-500 hp in a car weighing less than 2000 lbs is strong stuff to handle, many months in he's still struggling to control the power lol...

Once again: 400 rwhp from a 22 years old 1.6 l... Nuts.

Thats awesome and he and I are of like minds!! My goal is 400-500rwhp (at first), boost dependant, for a daily driver with no reliability issues. People think that just because one can achieve such high hp numbers on 4 cylinders they are always putting down those numbers 24/7 or the engine cannot handle the hp #'s but that is not the case.

Do you have any video's of your friends Miata?

[DriveAfterDark]

"500 rwhp at first" sounds a tad optimistic TBH. IMO I don't think if he can squeeze any more hp from his car without compromising reliability bigtime. He didn't get 400 working RWHP over night and with a cheap turbo kit, to put it that way...

Don't get caught up in numbers (i.e. don't go hunting for bigger and bigger numbers). If lag and uncontrollable power is what you crave then this is the completely wrong choice of a car...
Instead, just create a real driving machine with interior stripped out, bucket seats, roll cage, better suspension, upgraded brakes, better colling, street slicks etc. and even with 200 rwhp you should have the time of your life!

All these car lack is just twice the hp as stock - and a 3300 USD kit should give just that. Spend the same amount on the above mentioned parts and you'll have a killer driving machine for life! Don't need anything more than that in a car so sweet and tiny!

Only video I found, with rear mounted camera view:

You Tube

You Tube

Pictures attached.

[texasmr2]

Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

"500 rwhp at first" sounds a tad optimistic TBH. IMO I don't think if he can squeeze any more hp from his car without compromising reliability bigtime. He didn't get 400 working RWHP over night and with a cheap turbo kit, to put it that way...

Don't get caught up in numbers (i.e. don't go hunting for bigger and bigger numbers). If lag and uncontrollable power is what you crave then this is the completely wrong choice of a car...
Instead, just create a real driving machine with interior stripped out, bucket seats, roll cage, better suspension, upgraded brakes, better colling, street slicks etc. and even with 200 rwhp you should have the time of your life!

All these car lack is just twice the hp as stock - and a 3300 USD kit should give just that. Spend the same amount on the above mentioned parts and you'll have a killer driving machine for life! Don't need anything more than that in a car so sweet and tiny!

Only video I found, with rear mounted camera view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiYSu...2&feature=plcp

Pictures attached.

Thanks for the video and pics, they are great!

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Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

"Stop being so American"?

That is rather offensive and uncalled for imho but I will let it slide.

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Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

"500 rwhp at first" sounds a tad optimistic TBH. IMO I don't think if he can squeeze any more hp from his car without compromising reliability bigtime. He didn't get 400 working RWHP over night and with a cheap turbo kit, to put it that way...

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Did I give you the impression that I do not know what I am doing or that I do not know what said engine is capable of?

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Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

"Don't get caught up in numbers (i.e. don't go hunting for bigger and bigger numbers). If lag and uncontrollable power is what you crave then this is the completely wrong choice of a car...

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I have enough past experience and knowledge to know how I can/will attack and achieve my goals.

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Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

"Instead, just create a real driving machine with interior stripped out, bucket seats, roll cage, better suspension, upgraded brakes, better colling, street slicks etc. and even with 200 rwhp you should have the time of your life!"

The car will be a reliable DD not a stripped Miata Cup racer.

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Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

"All this car lack's is just twice the hp as stock - and a 3300 USD kit should give just that. Spend the same amount on the above mentioned parts and you'll have a killer driving machine for life! Don't need anything more than that in a car so sweet and tiny!"

We have different views and perceptions but since it is my project and I know what is needed and can be achieved I will just post results from here on out.

[DriveAfterDark]

We clearly have different approach on things, can't wait to see your progress!

Good luck!

[texasmr2]

Originally Posted by DriveAfterDark

We clearly have different approach on things, can't wait to see your progress!

Good luck!

Yes we do and thats ok and what makes building cars not only fun but each time it is a learning experience. Oh and before I forget I lost my smiley page so I did not add one and before I could edit the alotted time had passed, ie I was not offended by your obviously humorous "Stop being so American" remark, that was actually very funny.

I forsee my progress taking a huge leap forward time wise now that I will most likely be starting a job with a certain Mazda dealership soon. Frankly it is just fun to have another project to work on.

Tater

ps, I am curious though about why you think our approach differs? Hopefully I never stop learning and I could learn something from you so please feel free to offer any advice or opinion you have, I would be gratefull.

[texasmr2]

After many deliberations upon what turbo I will go with I have settled once again on a T3/T4E 60-1 compressor and a stage III turbine wheel (same one I had bought for my MR2T) but this one has a v-band exhaust housing. The turbo can support 500hp so I will have room to play with and with the T3 turbine and housing response whould be great for the street.

[texasmr2]

Recieved news this morning concerning the LINK G4 ems from a LINK rep via the LINK forum. The G4 PnP is only OBDI compatible and not OBDII!!! Why did my "Mr.Know-it-all" tuner suggest this ems to me? He should have know the ems was only OBDI as one of the US distributors, right??

[texasmr2]

Now turning to the engine. I was considering piecing together and building my own engine but I am reconsidering this mainly due to cost/time and not having the proper tools to build the engine myself although that would be a great learning experience for me. The cost of shipping for all the parts already included in the following engine aswell as the cost 'in time spent building' would greatly exceed the cost of just buying said 'built engine' so I have decided that I will just buy this engine: http://trackspeedengineering.com/pro...products_id/96


Now I just need a job to pay for all this stuff but I do accept donations!!!! We can call it "Greggs Miata fund so he will STFU and get back to Ferrari's"!! LOL

[texasmr2]

FINALLY getting my shocks and springs swapped out tomorrow, jeez it sucks not having the proper tools or this would have already been done. I cannot wait to feel the difference in handling and ride quality.

[texasmr2]

Originally Posted by texasmr2

FINALLY getting my shocks and springs swapped out tomorrow, jeez it sucks not having the proper tools or this would have already been done. I cannot wait to feel the difference in handling and ride quality.

Once again I ran into hurdles beyond my control after getting everything I need for the swap and attempting it myself only to be denied because the nuts/bolts are just to damn tight. Apparently they have never been removed (soaked them with WD40)and I did not want to tempt fate and have the car fall, safety first and foremost.

I did make a decision in the name of progress since I should be working again by next week and decided upon a new paint color. Currently the car is Mazda's 'Twilight Blue Mica' and as we know like colors blend so I decide upon Ferrari's 'Blu Tour De France: #522 in PRIME'. Yes I will be doing an inexpensive paint job but it will be an approvement over what I have now which is almost 14yr's old.

Also looking into upgrading my wheel/tire combo but I need to go to the shop and get the fitment/size issue worked out so I have no rub.