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saedrin's turbo NB
Greetings gentlemen, here will be my official build thread.. First few (edit: 3 pages, lol) posts are copy-paste from another forum, just to add some content.
This car is my daily, and has been for 6 years. I love the crap out of it, and will never, ever sell it. I beat it hard, put it away wet, and modify it for function only (looks like crap, don't care). It's my Millennium Falcon, if you will. Anyways, on to the thread. First post after this is about 14 months ago. AND GO. |
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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. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Engine bay, needs some de-rusting and I'm going to weld the pinion in my depowered rack. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Engine out, still has the markings from FM salvage on the cover. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Relatively clean in the back, going to hit the rest of it with some brake cleaner to get the gunk off. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Oil feed takeoff, forgive the ---- filter. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 MSM waterpump inlet. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 FM Extreme happy meal, could use a light resurfacing but I'll probably just deal with it. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Should be able to handle the heat from anything I ever upgrade to. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 MSM Turbo, replacing the drain with something that actually fits this week. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Back side of the turbo. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 Pile of random parts, wideband, filter, fittings, BOV, MBC, etc. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 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. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851673 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. |
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MSM 6 speed transmission (thanks dustinlib)
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851705 Repaired speed sensor (hint: make sure all connectors are disconnected when ripping drivetrain out) https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851705 Tomorrow I'll mock up the turbo drain, drill and tap the pan, and repair some wiring harness damage in the trans tunnel. Also going to remove my steering pinion and take it to work for welding to remove the center slop, and order new exhaust manifold studs and nuts as the stockers just pulled the studs out of the head and are now one solid piece. |
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Good news, I was able to salvage the exhaust studs with an hour of hard work and swearing with assistance from a hand torch.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851742 And then I drilled the oil drain... https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851742 https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851742 So later this evening I'll clean out that drill hole of shavings and finally install the turbo in its resting position. |
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Oil drain fitting installed, pan cleaned, and everything torqued up.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 Turbo attached for line fitting. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 How the drain is routed, I'll fab a bracket to make the line a solid downhill slope. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 Coolant lines, yes they're a bit long, but functional.. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 Oil feed, probably should have gone with a strait end to have the adapter be at the ideal angle, but this will work fine. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 So on tomorrow's list, I've got a bunch of wiring to repair, and the transmission to reattach. Slowly but surely making progress on this thing. Trans wiring is screwed, have to strip the harness here and extend the connectors. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 Oil pressure sensor... just ends. Stupid connector got mauled off, so get to fix that too. Also going to roll the car out and hose this ---- off the subframe, then do some rust stripping and repainting. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851776 |
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Turbo is in the final position, lines hooked up and turbine outlet attached.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851808 Installed my new rear main seal, a mild pain in the ass but I'm hoping this will be fine for another 100k+ miles. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851808 Coolant line feed and return, anyone see anything wrong with this routing? https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851808 FM Extreme + 10lb flywheel reattached. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851808 Andddddd.. the best part, 6 speed trans is bolted up and ready to go. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851808 Going to drain the trans/shifter, finish the wiring repair, and then drop this stuff into the car and pray later this week. |
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Small update, got some little things sorted out.
Repaired oil pressure sensor, wrapped it with electrical tape after this and hopefully no more problems here. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851841 Small surface rust problems, I sanded down the stuff that looked bad, and just sprayed everything else with Krylon rust remover black. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851841 https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851841 https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851841 https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851841 Then went and did the same with a couple brackets and the driveshaft, all of which looked nasty. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851841 Hoping later I'll get around to finishing up the prep and tomorrow I'll start putting the engine back in. |
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Engine is ready to go into the car here.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Mild clearance problem with the dipstick and the coolant return. I'll rape it into position. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Speed sensor installed. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Wiring repaired. One of the two connectors that was messed up (the large, two prong one) was ruined so I just said screw it and cut it off. It's either the neutral switch or the reverse switch, both I can live without. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Reassembled the rack. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Going in, this is a serious PITA with one person. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Where I sit today. Tomorrow I'm having a friend stop by with fluids and a spare set of hands to get this thing in and bolted up. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Turbo! https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851876 Looking forward to this running, have my base map from Begi and XEDE is installed, hopefully I'll get everything good tomorrow and start enjoying it. :cool: |
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New co-pilot and shift knob.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851908 Engine bolted in and everything hooked up minus intake piping. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851908 Synapse Engineering BOV https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851908 Coolant leak problem, the MSM outlet is longer, making the cross-over tube not fit on the exhaust manifold, so it pops out and leaks. :( https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851908 Needs to line up and it doesn't, getting this welded in place on monday. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851908 Moar shift knob. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851908 |
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First serious problem, Corksport FMIC routing for the MSM apparently uses this hole behind the driver's headlight, but the MSM headlights are much shorter where the 99-00 lights are longer, meaning I can't use the drivers side headlight until I get NB2 lights.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851944 Also missing this coupler for the turbo inlet, apparently they expect you to reuse the stock part, which I don't have. Have a 90* on order.. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851944 Need new exhaust bolts to put this back together, in my infinite wisdom I lost the old bolts. Off to lowes... (don't hate my stock downpipe, it just wants to love you) https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851944 Last problem I can think of, is the BOV and the air-return for the Corksport intake are 1.25" and .75" respectively, and it's 100% impossible to find a silicone coupler this size, so I ordered a PVC reducer. (can you tell I own a DSM?) https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312851944 Hopefully that crap will be in tomorrow and friday so I can fire it up and drive it around a bit. |
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