zipstrips turbo build MS GT25 14psi
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my home kit was built off a ebay cast manifold, with a t2 flange welded on top of the T3. MSD 550cc's with honda reisitor box wired in. SARD BOV, MS ecu.
manifold test fit.
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t3 to t3 complete
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fmic fitment
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oil return -an welded
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5bolt to Vband.. this is the only part i dont like on my build.. will be redoing my downpipe when i can..
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-an welded for turbo water lines
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note water lines, sensor bung welded for AEM gauge too, oil feed....
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VC -an fittings welded
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turbo outlet pipe made
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almost finished
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done! hot side pipe sitting a little low but its good for now. FMIC is set back. hard to see but its there..
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good for now. but my clutch is slipping as i raised boost to a final 14 psi.. looking to order up some forged internals for a rebuild(just because), 949 twin disc clutch, and an os diff... hope you enjoyed. wish i got more photos but it was a quick weekend. thanks to my good friend duff for helping we swap the MS out of my other miata to the boosted one!
manifold test fit.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60680-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-582639_10152038195355226_863232088_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
t3 to t3 complete
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fmic fitment
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60682-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-419199_10152090528270226_604390274_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
oil return -an welded
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60683-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-558605_10152090838580226_1736645233_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
5bolt to Vband.. this is the only part i dont like on my build.. will be redoing my downpipe when i can..
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60684-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-399653_10152090981825226_1967033565_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
-an welded for turbo water lines
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60685-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-419325_10152093905585226_101290031_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
note water lines, sensor bung welded for AEM gauge too, oil feed....
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60686-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-223819_10152094099225226_1999826742_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
VC -an fittings welded
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60687-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-578627_10152103374845226_448420697_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
turbo outlet pipe made
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almost finished
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done! hot side pipe sitting a little low but its good for now. FMIC is set back. hard to see but its there..
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/build-threads-57/60690-zipstrips-turbo-build-ms-gt25-14psi-393722_10152133543995226_610877174_n.jpg?dateline=1353933646)
good for now. but my clutch is slipping as i raised boost to a final 14 psi.. looking to order up some forged internals for a rebuild(just because), 949 twin disc clutch, and an os diff... hope you enjoyed. wish i got more photos but it was a quick weekend. thanks to my good friend duff for helping we swap the MS out of my other miata to the boosted one!
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I'm a little torn here: its a nice build, but
- you used a quality garrett turbo with a cheap ebay log mani
- you converted the mani to t2 when there is a crazy amount of nice t3 turbos available
- you're rebuilding dinky 1.6 then buying a baller clutch and baller diff
Do you have split personality disorder? lol
- you used a quality garrett turbo with a cheap ebay log mani
- you converted the mani to t2 when there is a crazy amount of nice t3 turbos available
- you're rebuilding dinky 1.6 then buying a baller clutch and baller diff
Do you have split personality disorder? lol
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I'm a little torn here: its a nice build, but
- you used a quality garrett turbo with a cheap ebay log mani
- you converted the mani to t2 when there is a crazy amount of nice t3 turbos available
- you're rebuilding dinky 1.6 then buying a baller clutch and baller diff
Do you have split personality disorder? lol
- you used a quality garrett turbo with a cheap ebay log mani
- you converted the mani to t2 when there is a crazy amount of nice t3 turbos available
- you're rebuilding dinky 1.6 then buying a baller clutch and baller diff
Do you have split personality disorder? lol
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i may..
the garrett was aquired off a trade so i decided to use the "free" turbo
i really wanted to use a t2 like a 28 or 30... but that t25 fell into my lap
i have 1.6's and 1.8 blocks to play with.. rebuilds are really cheap and i do just about everything myself.
(have a 1.8 ready for rebuild, a 10:1 supertech eagle rod 1.8l shotblock ready, and FM t2 log manifold.. so its only a matter of time to try out some combos. i never gave the 1.6l a chance in my blue miata.. my bother has a boosted 94 too. just playing with some parts laying around. and i really pushed to complete it before i deployed to afghanistan.. im here now and hae until next september to decide where its headed.. clutch and diff are something i can carry over to any of my setups.)
Fireindc- drives great! im really pleased with the outcome. i need to get some better bends and redo my downpipe. maybe drop back to a 2.5DP for better clearance if needed..
Miatera- thank you! 3" dp to a jackson racing cat/ catback.. (came with the car)
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planning for my BP build and i already have some parts waiting my return..
upgrading to an MS2 board too!
already ordered: manely rods & supertech 9.0:1CR 85mm bore
Cometic HG. absurdflow GT3071R vbanded set up w/ 38mm tialWG.
Boundry oil pump is next on my short block list...
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and if it blows up im prepaired
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have the ms1 and just upgrading it to the ms2 DB..
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should i have been looking at something different?
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should i have been looking at something different?
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damn, wish i knew sooner. i ordered my DB probably well over a month ago.. i will be in the market for another Ms setup. i want to put one back into my blue beater miata (1990).. possibly throwing this 1.6 setup in or dropping my 11:1 BP into it... any deals on the new msx? or anything old laying around
imagine how excited i am ha.. we can hopefully get started on my R&R! at least the short block...
imagine how excited i am ha.. we can hopefully get started on my R&R! at least the short block...
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PM me the savings please, i could always order a ms1 and build it with this DB.. it would be more then enough to replace the Oem ecu in my 90 beater... it would be even better if i can build it while im working over here..
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