Chiburbian's 01' Lots of potential, no follow-through build
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I figured I would post a few pictures of the exterior just because...
Before the new springs and before turbo...
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This picture is after springs and after turbo install... pretty much immediately after I pulled it ouf of the driveway and put the bumper cover back on...
Before the new springs and before turbo...
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This picture is after springs and after turbo install... pretty much immediately after I pulled it ouf of the driveway and put the bumper cover back on...
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I am considering doing a v.3 version of my jumper harness based on the DIYautotune "DIYBOB Breakout Adapter - Nippondenso 122 pin."
In order to do this, I will need to source a few parts that I have had a hard time getting in the past. Today I found a website that seems like it will be helpful.
Octopart - Electronic Parts, Electronic Components, Datasheets
Octopart lets you enter a part number and it tells you who has stock on that part. Now that I have found parts, I can proceed with my build order.
These are the parts I will need:Originally I had my adapter harness placing the MS3 under the drivers side dash, and it really didn't fit very well. I feel like I can make a much cleaner setup putting it under the passenger side dashboard.
As I get parts I will update with my build, but to be honest since it is running it's not high on my list. I just wanted to write down the parts list for those who would be interested.
In order to do this, I will need to source a few parts that I have had a hard time getting in the past. Today I found a website that seems like it will be helpful.
Octopart - Electronic Parts, Electronic Components, Datasheets
Octopart lets you enter a part number and it tells you who has stock on that part. Now that I have found parts, I can proceed with my build order.
These are the parts I will need:
From DIY autotune:
$89.00 DIYBOB Breakout Adapter - Nippondenso 122 pin
$46.00 MegaSquirt Wiring Bundle - 12' Long
$48.00 MegaSquirt 3X Wiring Bundle - 12' long
$18.50 Metal DB37 Cover with Hardware & Gaskets ($9.25ea)
From Allied Electronics (http://www.alliedelec.com):
$2.02 TE/Tyco 31-way connector p/n: 353031-1
$1.73 TE/Tyco 24-way connector p/n: 353029-1
From Onlinecomponents.com:
$1.70 TE/Tyco 17-way connector p/n: 353027-1
$10.52 TE/Tyco crimp contact p/n: 316836-1 ($.146ea)
From Ebay (approximate)
$4.00 DB37 Crimp Shell - Female
$4.00 DB37 Crimp Shell - Male
$6.00 D-sub crimp connectors - male, lot of 100
$6.00 D-sub crimp connectors - female, lot of 100
As I get parts I will update with my build, but to be honest since it is running it's not high on my list. I just wanted to write down the parts list for those who would be interested.
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So, I had a motor come up locally for sale that I couldn't pass up:
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What are my plans for it?
I haven't decided yet, but one option is to re-use everything but the head and do a rods-only build.
Another possibility is a motor that has all the upgrades like oil pump, pistons, dampener etc. That will cost significantly more. For the time being I have options though, and if something seriously bad happens I have a spare motor. Options are good.
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What are my plans for it?
I haven't decided yet, but one option is to re-use everything but the head and do a rods-only build.
Another possibility is a motor that has all the upgrades like oil pump, pistons, dampener etc. That will cost significantly more. For the time being I have options though, and if something seriously bad happens I have a spare motor. Options are good.
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Did a pull on the way to work. It was a highway merge so I had to let off but I was interested in seeing my progress.
This is a pull vs my previous best. EDIT: I am running VirtualDyno uncorrected numbers so this is pretty close to what Blaen99 is seeing with his Precision4828 as well with the same boost level.
This is a pull vs my previous best. EDIT: I am running VirtualDyno uncorrected numbers so this is pretty close to what Blaen99 is seeing with his Precision4828 as well with the same boost level.
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Upped the boost to 10psi.
McLaren P1: 1
Miata: 0
I am kinda kidding because we were in highway traffic and neither of us was pushing hard (I don't believe I went above 40% throttle) but it was still fun.
The BMW Z4 (maybe Z4-M?) on the other hand was working far too hard and was putting people in danger. I am glad we all separated when we did.
McLaren P1: 1
Miata: 0
I am kinda kidding because we were in highway traffic and neither of us was pushing hard (I don't believe I went above 40% throttle) but it was still fun.
The BMW Z4 (maybe Z4-M?) on the other hand was working far too hard and was putting people in danger. I am glad we all separated when we did.
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Well, the Mishimoto radiator doesn't seem to do any better keeping my car cool than the stock radiator, but I blame the ducting. I DO have the undertray but there are a lot of places where air can sneak around without going through the radiator. At least now I won't be sealing up the front of the car twice.
On a side note, I disconnected my wastegate arm yesterday so I could tune the 100kpa part of my map easier. It seems that I hardly ever hit that part of my map anymore and it was full of garbage from when I had my old injectors. Before I got in the car to drive home from work yesterday I was going to reconnect the wastegate since I was happy with how the map smoothed out when I found that the end of the wastegate rod had vibrated off. I guess the lock nut didn't do a good enough job.
So, no boost until I can either borrow one or until the one I ordered arrives Saturday. Bah!
Btw, Mishimoto fans DO rape my idle.
On a side note, I disconnected my wastegate arm yesterday so I could tune the 100kpa part of my map easier. It seems that I hardly ever hit that part of my map anymore and it was full of garbage from when I had my old injectors. Before I got in the car to drive home from work yesterday I was going to reconnect the wastegate since I was happy with how the map smoothed out when I found that the end of the wastegate rod had vibrated off. I guess the lock nut didn't do a good enough job.
So, no boost until I can either borrow one or until the one I ordered arrives Saturday. Bah!
Btw, Mishimoto fans DO rape my idle.
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I think my intercooler is improperly positioned and it is blocking too much flow from my radiator. I have not overheated but it hasn't been really hot yet.
Also, I am going to a dyno/tuner on Wednesday. I am going to work with him on getting my closed loop boost control down solid and do a couple runs to see where I am at. I will post the results obviously. If we can get the closed loop boost consistant I am hoping to adjust the tune until I can get to about 240hp. I am willing to pay for up to three hours.
Also, I am going to a dyno/tuner on Wednesday. I am going to work with him on getting my closed loop boost control down solid and do a couple runs to see where I am at. I will post the results obviously. If we can get the closed loop boost consistant I am hoping to adjust the tune until I can get to about 240hp. I am willing to pay for up to three hours.
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I am not going to have them push it... Underground Autosports... I won't really have them push it power wise because I don't know much about them. I will likely go to RC Autoworks for real power unless these guys impress me. Windy City Miata Club is having a dyno day there on Saturday.
By the way, I had a problem today so I won't be able to make my dyno time tomorrow.
My main relay failed and it took me all night to diagnose the problem. Hopefully I can get in on Thursday or Friday...
By the way, I had a problem today so I won't be able to make my dyno time tomorrow.
My main relay failed and it took me all night to diagnose the problem. Hopefully I can get in on Thursday or Friday...
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I am not going to have them push it... Underground Autosports... I won't really have them push it power wise because I don't know much about them. I will likely go to RC Autoworks for real power unless these guys impress me. Windy City Miata Club is having a dyno day there on Saturday.
By the way, I had a problem today so I won't be able to make my dyno time tomorrow.
My main relay failed and it took me all night to diagnose the problem. Hopefully I can get in on Thursday or Friday...
By the way, I had a problem today so I won't be able to make my dyno time tomorrow.
My main relay failed and it took me all night to diagnose the problem. Hopefully I can get in on Thursday or Friday...
I am taking it to Underground Autosports in Hoffman Estates. I really don't know much about them other than Windy City Miata Club is having a dyno day there on Saturday. If they impress me I will go for a bit more power. If I am not impressed I will just try and work out boost control and get a couple base line runs in.
RC Autoworks has a pretty solid reputation around here so if nothing else I will go there for big power tuning, but that will likely be after I build the engine, which will mean sometime next year. I also may have Mike Piecko at Red Mist do some work. I have known him for some time now and his shop is like two miles from my house, but he is pretty busy and he doesn't have a dyno so it is only street tunes for now.
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Mike mostly does Subarus but he is planning on building a megasquirt for a honda project he is doing for fun.
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It is for members only but worse comes to worse it's $35/yr for WCMC and it gets you $10 off each autocross event.
Look for Windy City Miata Club on facebook. You don't have to be a member of the club to be a member of the FB group. It is listed on their events page.
(I doubt they will turn away non-members especially if you are driving a Miata)
Look for Windy City Miata Club on facebook. You don't have to be a member of the club to be a member of the FB group. It is listed on their events page.
(I doubt they will turn away non-members especially if you are driving a Miata)
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At dyno now.
Tuning open loop boost on the dyno as a starting point. We are up to 30% duty on the EBC.
My last log attached. Somewhere around 197hp, 194lb/ft torque.
Dyno is Dynocom 15000
Tuning open loop boost on the dyno as a starting point. We are up to 30% duty on the EBC.
My last log attached. Somewhere around 197hp, 194lb/ft torque.
Dyno is Dynocom 15000