2002 VVT swap into 1990 NA with MS3
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Race clutch line for clutch cable replacement?
http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Stai...utch_Line_5683
And Cat for 94-97?
http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Mazd...zda_Miata.html
http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Stai...utch_Line_5683
And Cat for 94-97?
http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Mazd...zda_Miata.html
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Who the **** is JSC speed. Order an intelligently designed product from an MT vendor.
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As for the cat, there's no way I'm tuning that engine with anything but a test pipe. That being said, you really only need the cat for emissions. Save $40, shop the bay:
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Bam:
Trackspeed Engineering
As for the cat, there's no way I'm tuning that engine with anything but a test pipe. That being said, you really only need the cat for emissions. Save $40, shop the bay:
Mazda Miata MX5 1994 1997 V4 1 8L Direct Fit Catalytic Converter | eBay
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Who the **** is JSC speed. Order an intelligently designed product from an MT vendor.
Bam:
Trackspeed Engineering
As for the cat, there's no way I'm tuning that engine with anything but a test pipe. That being said, you really only need the cat for emissions. Save $40, shop the bay:
Mazda Miata MX5 1994 1997 V4 1 8L Direct Fit Catalytic Converter | eBay
Bam:
Trackspeed Engineering
As for the cat, there's no way I'm tuning that engine with anything but a test pipe. That being said, you really only need the cat for emissions. Save $40, shop the bay:
Mazda Miata MX5 1994 1997 V4 1 8L Direct Fit Catalytic Converter | eBay
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Aren't engine stands nice to work on?
I talked to the main dude at KO racing while Ed's car was there. He dyno'd a VVT engine that the guy said would make 140 hp. It ended up making 128hp. Yikes! That will hopefully not be this engine.
He charges $60/hour for dyno time. Wanna see what your 1.6 is currently making for a comparison? That's $60 well spent. And I bet it'd be cheaper for just 3 quick runs. Most people do that in the $25-30 range, but I could be wrong. Give him a call!
I talked to the main dude at KO racing while Ed's car was there. He dyno'd a VVT engine that the guy said would make 140 hp. It ended up making 128hp. Yikes! That will hopefully not be this engine.
He charges $60/hour for dyno time. Wanna see what your 1.6 is currently making for a comparison? That's $60 well spent. And I bet it'd be cheaper for just 3 quick runs. Most people do that in the $25-30 range, but I could be wrong. Give him a call!
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Call him up, he's super nice.
I'm using generalized pronouns because I completely forget his name.
It's always a good idea to get a relationship with your dyno owner anyways. The more they like you, the more knowledge and experience they can help put into your tune. I just mash the keyboard.
I'm using generalized pronouns because I completely forget his name.
It's always a good idea to get a relationship with your dyno owner anyways. The more they like you, the more knowledge and experience they can help put into your tune. I just mash the keyboard.
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His name is Kris. Guy works super hard. Dropped my car off at his shop last night at 10:15 and not only was he still there working, but he was super nice still and took the time to chat with me about plans for today.
He charges $60 for an hour of dyno time or three pulls, doesn't matter. You want on the dyno, it's $60.
He charges $60 for an hour of dyno time or three pulls, doesn't matter. You want on the dyno, it's $60.
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Who cares with a turbo. 1psi more and you've made up for the loss 2 or 3 times.
Bolt ons and standalone, yes. I don't think this one will be that low, I'm guessing the vvt wasn't working? That or something was majorly wrong.
Bolt ons and standalone, yes. I don't think this one will be that low, I'm guessing the vvt wasn't working? That or something was majorly wrong.
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Why do you guys assume a i/h/e vvt engine should make 140whp?
Because emilio did it on some of their cars?
Pretty sure vvt does nothing for peak power gains on a n/a car (at least significantly).
Variation in output can easily vary 13hp between different cars, dyno's, locations, days, etc.
I dunno, just seems like everyone is stuck on numbers when we start talking about this stuff. Like 140 would be amazing, and 128 is crap. Which, to me, is funny.
Because emilio did it on some of their cars?
Pretty sure vvt does nothing for peak power gains on a n/a car (at least significantly).
Variation in output can easily vary 13hp between different cars, dyno's, locations, days, etc.
I dunno, just seems like everyone is stuck on numbers when we start talking about this stuff. Like 140 would be amazing, and 128 is crap. Which, to me, is funny.