Budget Build ~250hp review of parts/services/longevitiy/costs
#162
SadFab CEO
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: your mom's house phoenix, AZ
Posts: 4,560
Total Cats: 1,142
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Part of me thinks hes trolling, but those are real pics....
So ill bite
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...0/#post1315792
Spent less than you, including torsen, and I have a real manifold, rods only build, and....
So ill bite
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...0/#post1315792
Spent less than you, including torsen, and I have a real manifold, rods only build, and....
#163
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
he's definitely trolling, he's even kinda proud of it.
I think the most amusing part is that when it is all said and done, he'll end up with a pile of scrap and a ton of cash in the garbage, and realize he could have already saved enough cash for half an engine build, but has to start over and has neither a good setup nor a built engine.
but this is way more entertaining
I think the most amusing part is that when it is all said and done, he'll end up with a pile of scrap and a ton of cash in the garbage, and realize he could have already saved enough cash for half an engine build, but has to start over and has neither a good setup nor a built engine.
but this is way more entertaining
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#164
SADFab Destructive Testing Engineer
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/moderator.png)
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Beaverton, USA
Posts: 18,642
Total Cats: 1,866
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
This is ****** hilarious. $5k isn't even close to a budget build. I thiiiink I was under 3k driving on the road turbo'd (that number has since skyrocketed because track car lul)
#165
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I haven't talked to anyone who has a solid build under 8k honestly. Most people pay 4-5k for the car alone. But Sean your build is mint. I don't have access to a mill or lathe, 240v, a good welder, air compressor, or more than a 10x10 storage unit unless I go out of my way to a friends. Otherwise I would like to do what you did. In my opinion 5k is pretty decent for not using fueling bandaids and whatnot. I'm trolling with the fittings and whatnot but in all honesty they'll work fine and I laugh at most people on here for caring too much. I'll be surprised if I have to replace anything except the turbo or manifold.
#170
SadFab CEO
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: your mom's house phoenix, AZ
Posts: 4,560
Total Cats: 1,142
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Disappointed, amused, disgusted, maybe even mildly annoyed, but no one is furious. When that line lets go, pukes oil all over the road, and causes an accident, then maybe someone will be furious.
#171
SADFab Destructive Testing Engineer
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/moderator.png)
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Beaverton, USA
Posts: 18,642
Total Cats: 1,866
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'd still laugh, but I'm weird like that
There are plenty of builds way under the 8k mark. You can get an MKturbo setup for like $1500 or something? Then an ECU, injectors, clutch, ebay intercooler.
ECU: You can build an ms1 for dirt freaking cheap.
Injectors: You can get some rx7's for like <$100.
Ebay intercooler setup can be done for <$200.
There are plenty of builds way under the 8k mark. You can get an MKturbo setup for like $1500 or something? Then an ECU, injectors, clutch, ebay intercooler.
ECU: You can build an ms1 for dirt freaking cheap.
Injectors: You can get some rx7's for like <$100.
Ebay intercooler setup can be done for <$200.
#172
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
My build....
Ebay turbo, non-shitty manifold, intercooler, and BOV. Summit exhaust bends for intercooler and exhaust, magnaflow 5x11x22, v-bands, hangers, couplers, oil lines, FM1 clutch and flywheel, 4.10 torsen swap, MS2, sequential fuel, rx8 injectors, mtx-l, and a boost gauge.
I spent $2600 total, for all that ****. Not even all at once. Out the gate, no clutch or torsen I was reliably turbo'd for $1700 bucks. Price breakdown for all my **** is at the beginning of my thread.
I just drove my car 400 miles yesterday, I'd drive it across the country without worry. Ultra reliable, ultra cheap.
Spend more than 3K on ebay **** and you've done it wrooooooong.
Ebay turbo, non-shitty manifold, intercooler, and BOV. Summit exhaust bends for intercooler and exhaust, magnaflow 5x11x22, v-bands, hangers, couplers, oil lines, FM1 clutch and flywheel, 4.10 torsen swap, MS2, sequential fuel, rx8 injectors, mtx-l, and a boost gauge.
I spent $2600 total, for all that ****. Not even all at once. Out the gate, no clutch or torsen I was reliably turbo'd for $1700 bucks. Price breakdown for all my **** is at the beginning of my thread.
I just drove my car 400 miles yesterday, I'd drive it across the country without worry. Ultra reliable, ultra cheap.
Spend more than 3K on ebay **** and you've done it wrooooooong.
#174
mkturbo.com
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/supporter1.gif)
![](/mt2011/images_td/ranks/admin.png)
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 15,189
Total Cats: 1,685
![Default](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'd still laugh, but I'm weird like that
There are plenty of builds way under the 8k mark. You can get an MKturbo setup for like $1500 or something? Then an ECU, injectors, clutch, ebay intercooler.
ECU: You can build an ms1 for dirt freaking cheap.
Injectors: You can get some rx7's for like <$100.
Ebay intercooler setup can be done for <$200.
There are plenty of builds way under the 8k mark. You can get an MKturbo setup for like $1500 or something? Then an ECU, injectors, clutch, ebay intercooler.
ECU: You can build an ms1 for dirt freaking cheap.
Injectors: You can get some rx7's for like <$100.
Ebay intercooler setup can be done for <$200.
1. MKTurbo setup and oil line kit - $1685
2. FM1 clutch - $350
3. FlowForce Injectors - $300
4. MS of some sort - $500-$1150
5. Widebane either MXT-L or UEGO - $175
6. Vibrant 12800 Intercooler - $161
7. IC piping and such - $200