Power Upgrades

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02-17-2007, 03:09 PM
ray_sir_6

Power Upgrades

Well, I got most of this stuff awhile back, and just now got around to putting it on.

LC-1 Wideband
MSD Boost Controller (thanks Titus)
255Walbro (thanks Titus)
JR Injector Controller (Titus for the win again)
MBC (Juxtor this time)
Defi A/f Gauge
Defi Boost Gauge

Soon to be installed(by soon, I mean next weekend):

Magnecore 8.5 wires
NGK Plugs
New PCV Valve
Turbo Tony 2.5" DP
BEGi 2025 AFPR

Parts in trunk awaiting other parts:
FM GFB BOV
FMIC is in the works as well.

So much for the "sleeper" status. I got the A-pod mount for the gauges, and after the FMIC everyone is gonna know!!!

I am considering 8psi now, since most of the upgrades were from the JRSC Big Boost Upgrade Kit which runs 8psi.

Dyno time soon.

WOW...I am an engine builder now!!! SWEET. Does that mean I can't have my buddies do all the work on my car anymore?

And a big THANKS goes to Chris B. for doing the awesome LATE NIGHT install. We didn't get done till 1:30am! Oh, and to Bob S. (Wheels America) for the shop space and other items that made all this possible. And for those that were there when Evilspeeder did the motor swap, that was the same place for all the work on my car.
02-17-2007, 03:23 PM
Titus

Congrats!
02-25-2007, 01:00 AM
ray_sir_6

OK...part 2 of upgrade complete, except no Begi AFPR yet.

Had to do a "home depot" MBC (using vaccuum, which, um, doesn't work well at all) and was seeing 8psi using it. Cool right? Nope. Got the DP and 2.5" glasspack plus turndown installed, and let Bob drive it. I haven't gotten a chance to drive it yet, but he has been wanting to drive it, so he got first flog. Comes back after short drive and says, "Man, this thing is FAST. Pulls like a beast at 5k." I was thinking that was awesome, get in and start to drive home.

First light and what is next to me....a yellow CRX with exhaust. First victim, EVEN SWEETER! I baby it out till 4k in 1st, then I put the hammer down! HOLY CRAP! Pulls like a banshee! Going for 2d while stealing a glance at the CRX 5 cars back, and, OH FUX, a damn FMIC the size of Montana!!! Then I miss 2d. Get it in and mash the go-pedal. The CRX is closing in! I glance at the boost guage....15psi!@!!!@#!@#$ Shut it down. CRX goes flying by. My buddy was behind the CRX in his VW and said he stomped it right after I did, and he even redlined 1st and 2d trying to haul me in.

When I got home I hooked back up the wastegate hose and am sitting pretty at 6psi. Which, surprisingly, pulls freaking hard now. DP and exhaust (wires/plugs, but like those do much) made it like putting the turbo kit on all over again.
02-26-2007, 01:55 PM
miataspeedracer

Please save your racing for someplace more appropriate...
02-26-2007, 02:09 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by miataspeedracer

Please save your racing for someplace more appropriate...

Sorry, but I have to say....This coming from someone whos avatar shows the speedometer at 120 ;-)

Not that I think your wrong, because I know your right. I just think its funny is all
02-26-2007, 02:18 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

Sorry, but I have to say....This coming from someone whos avatar shows the speedometer at 120 ;-)

Not that I think your wrong, because I know your right. I just think its funny is all

Speed is a member of MSR and does save all his speeding for the track.
In fact, I hear he is a big :cat: on the street. ::Banana::
02-26-2007, 02:48 PM
Adam Payrot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Speed is a member of MSR and does save all his speeding for the track.
In fact, I hear he is a big :cat: on the street. ::Banana::

::Spit::

::eek02::
02-26-2007, 03:59 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Speed is a member of MSR and does save all his speeding for the track.
In fact, I hear he is a big :cat: on the street. ::Banana::

LOL....I figured as much; but you do have to admit the irony of his statement with his avatar shown. thats all I was pointing out :-)

BTW Sorry, for taking the thread off topic
02-26-2007, 04:21 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

BTW Sorry, for taking the thread off topic

Off topic, around here? Get out! ;)
02-26-2007, 04:52 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Off topic, around here? Get out! ;)

AARARRRHGGHH!!! I've been banned!

Oh wait...was that a practical joke o_0
02-26-2007, 05:16 PM
miataspeedracer

If folks want to find a deserted 4-lane road in the middle of nowhere, with no traffic around, to see how fast their car will go, be my guest. (That's probably how that avatar was created, If I had to wager a guess.)
Street racing is whole different ballgame...
02-26-2007, 05:18 PM
miataspeedracer

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

Sorry, but I have to say....This coming from someone whos avatar shows the speedometer at 120 ;-)

Not that I think your wrong, because I know your right. I just think its funny is all

129, not 120...
02-26-2007, 05:20 PM
miataspeedracer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

In fact, I hear he is a big :cat: on the street. ::Banana::

Wow...I had no idea...
02-26-2007, 06:56 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

In fact, I hear he is a big :cat: on the street. ::Banana::

Quote:

Originally Posted by miataspeedracer

Wow...I had no idea...

Hey Titus, you can't speak that way of the Professor!! ;)
02-26-2007, 07:00 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by miataspeedracer

129, not 120...

LOL....didn't mean to offend ;-)
I mean I wasn't trying to imply that your car is slow.
I mean wow 129!
I mean If its not on radar it doesn't count ::Bust2::
02-26-2007, 07:20 PM
channelmaniac

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

I mean I wasn't trying to imply that your car is slow.
I mean wow 129!

BAH!

It's easy to hit 129 when it's on jackstands.

::Banana::
02-27-2007, 09:21 AM
miataspeedracer

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

LOL....didn't mean to offend ;-)
I mean I wasn't trying to imply that your car is slow.
I mean wow 129!
I mean If its not on radar it doesn't count ::Bust2::

I'm not offended. I never said it was my car, either...;)