Started the build thread in the Members cars section, ill continue here!
http://www.driftireland.ie/forum/sho...-Mk1-mx5-build
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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.
follow me on instagram for more vids and pics :cool: @eoinmarkey
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
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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
Sucks about throwing a rod! What are you going to do about gearbox and diff with that kind of power? Just see what else breaks or upgrade before?ha
6 speed and matchhing diff out of rs/s-vt/vs is supposed to take about 350bhp
Ah I had it coming in fairness. No way would stock internals last at well over 300hp haha
Im using an MS2 with an aem wideband, IAT and rx8 injectors, peter.
Mx5 loves a good rod in the hole
Dave, I have a 6 speed in it already and plan to get that diff as well haha with a nice 3.9 ratio. I've heard they can take nuclear bombs. I have yellow stuff pads in there and they are pretty good with Michelin pilot sport 3s, these are savage . I'll move up to carbon Pads or probably 4 pot willwoods. It's only early days!
You know yourself, the parts list just gets longer and longer.
Tom fix your shit skyline
Heres some pics Tom took.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pstjtb8w8b.jpg
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Ah ok your well on your way! Those gearboxes and diffs are getting expensive!ha Btw is this 1.8 or 1.6?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mx5markey
I'm planning on turboin mine over the winter, only be aiming for about 240 bhp so should be fine with the standard gearbox and diff.
Yeah thy are! This car was originally auto so I had to get the box then get it swapped. Cost a fortune. Worth it though. Diffs have gone up too. I had one in my first mx5 but that was stolen and burned out and crushed. It's a 1.8l.
Yeah the diff and box will hold 240 all day. Your clutch won't though.
What engine do you have? What size turbo? I recommend a gt2560r from an s15.
shit you haven't had much luck with cars!ha As far as I know I have a stage 1 clutch in mine so previous owner said when I bought it. He was planning on turboing it before he sold it. So might last a while! What's the best clutch out there for these?
Mine is a 1.6, I got it with a td04 off an Impreza. It's in perfect condition so gonna go with that. Some guy called sturovo on one of the mx5 forums makes manifolds and downpipes to suit your needs, so gonna go with that.
What ecu do you have?
I just sold my turbo kit today for my mx5 :(
My luck with cars is rediculously bad. There's plenty of clutches, exedy and Flyin Miata are both solid.
Tdo4 should be grand yeah with a good tune. Sturovo has been non contactable for a few months now. I was going to go for him too. I think he's busy doing his main job. Try flying Miata for their kits, or g19 in England. They do them for the tdo4. I'm using an ms2 built by Dimitris on nutz. He's a wizard.
Kruizer you mad man!
just seen this, this is the website sturovo is using....http://reventshop.com/post/132118028632/regularkit €615 including everything
gonna have a look for G19 now.
There's a guy in Letterkenny that does exhausts and I might try him as well, would like to keep the money local!
Is Dimitris, the same as Reverant?
Yeah that's the man! €615 is a good price. He makes good stuff. I knew a welder who made mine on the side. Problem was it was made off the car, so I just went with what I thought looked right, and I was lucky haha
Mad what a bit of paint car do!
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...ps33spv7bf.jpg
Video taken from in the car when the rod shit the bed
https://youtu.be/g9mQuqs2zFM
Whole block painted
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6eb9mec.jpg
sick of this sight.
http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/eo...sbsgc.jpg.html
Getting done asap, aiming for autoheros.
hurry up ye cunt
Engine going in on saturday morning. Come and help.
So itll run Saturday. Cya then.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pskhmrg8os.jpg
Finally got a wing! 1400mm. No such thing as over the top in my book. Just need to make some higher legs.
The car is going back together this weekend, hopefully running on sunday.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psjojdss00.jpg
Also, this will be happening again.
this yokes as straight as a roundabout ye queer
Here is the engine before it went in, looking well.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psznfxkrvh.jpg
Here she is going in.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psv7b4wbxa.jpg
Went in relatively easy. Took time but didnt really run into big problems. Hardest part bar lining up the box was fitting the starter motor in that bastard of a place. Had to take out the rad and move the anti roll bar to get room but no biggy.
All was looking well.
Started it up, eventually. Lots and lots of white smoke, wouldnt idle and wouldnt start again.
I made the mistake of not getting the head skimmed, didnt know it was essential.
So this is how it is now.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pszphk623j.jpg
and the head is now skimmed.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psomn6qrcv.jpg
noice.
Hopefully getting it on tonight and started again. I think the head was the only problem, but we'll find out! Still on target for saturday.
Quick tip leave the box and engine together and take out the rad and they just come straight out. Same going back in you just need to line up the ppf. I dont a clutch at the weekend by taking the lot out. Was handier than trying line up box on the ground.
Everyone was saying that to me. I dont know why I just wasnt arsed unplugging the box haha
Bit of an update. The car is being a right prick. It does not want to start. Takes ages but when it does it sounds smooth and revs nicely.
Havnt taken it for a spin yet though.
Going to try new oil and plugs and see what happens.
The mazda's second coming.
Not starting 100% but getting there. Took her for a spin and it was good, bar the siezed brakes, no power steering and coolant leak, but the engine worked and thats a win. All should be well now for the morning heading to autoheroes. Talk about cutting it short!
Wang isnt on yet, need to make some cross braces to make it more secure. It will look epic though.
Also, hubcaps are back.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pskq7vumfz.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psheujtvdk.jpg
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Got to autoheroes anyway
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pshvdwf5yx.jpg
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Still not starting properly, found out why, the ecu thinks i have 240cc injectors when I actually have 420cc. Silly ecu.