Mk1 Mx5 build

Started the build thread in the Members cars section, ill continue here!
http://www.driftireland.ie/forum/sho...-Mk1-mx5-build

Easier to just move the thread, ask an admin or moderator.

Sweet, thanks!

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Boosting wastegate the the mo. 7psi from 3.5k rpm to the red line. Working through the kinks before going to 14psi, like leaking oil and intercooler piping blowing etc. Still, in love with it. Pulls like a train. Choochoos.
Bonnet doesnt close because of piping. Thats only minor though. oil restrictor on the way.

New problem formed last night. All was going well until I started it and it spluttered/misfired and died. I can start it and drive it as long as i dont let it idle. misfires when cruising too. But totally fine when its under load i.e. accelerating and decelerating/over run. Not sure whats up. Hopefully isnt not as bad as i think.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioJH...ature=youtu.be

Small video of a pull from 1st. feels great!

awww yes :cool: :cool:

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The mazda at japfest and a pic of some arch work I done the other day after fitting 30mm spacers all round. Going well! Boosting 13 psi now.

The mazda build was going well until it threw a rod the other week.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pscte80jwv.jpg

I thought i'd turn up the boost just for a few pulls for the craic and well, that was that.
It was boosting about 22psi and it felt super fast, for about 10 second!

A con rod exploded into several pieces out through the block and sump. There was lots of smoke.

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pslv2a1rba.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psbliglccl.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psgcah9zjo.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pso76ko2z2.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psgqsamsxi.jpg

Heres some rod
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psqbuyoz5l.jpg

looks like it wasnt a clean break!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pshmotrzgu.jpg

This only meant one thing, forged internals.
Have a new engine now thats going to get rebuilt with new gaskets etc. and manley forged connecting rods. Want to get up close with 300hp. It will happen!

Needs some paint
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psij5ozj6k.jpg

At least the clutch is still nice and meaty.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pszhydpkkh.jpg

that sucks about the engine but i say you can pick a new one up fairly cheap and i was wondering what ecu are you using for the turbo setup