1.8L Street build questions
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Hey everyone,
This is my first post after lurking and researching for around a year.
I'm from the UK and I have a 1995 Japanese import 1.8L S Special Type 2.
I've owned the car for a year now and I've competely fallen in love with it, but it does need more power. I've been looking in to turbos for around 9 months as well as searching here and around the web for awhile now, but I'd like more specific advice for what I want.
My Idea:
Aiming for around 200-230whp
Turbo - GT2554R
Manifold & Downpipe - Kraken
ECU - ME221
Injectors - Bosch EV14 640CC
Intercooler - Bofiracing
Radiator - Mishimoto
Clutch - Compition stage 3
The main goal would be to have a quick spooling street car that can also contend with most cars on the street. My only concern is if I'll end up wanting more power later, so I could possibly change the 2554 for the 2560. I've also read that some people think the 2554 is too small for the 1.8. Is this the case and is the 2560 the better one for my car?
Thanks in advance.
This is my first post after lurking and researching for around a year.
I'm from the UK and I have a 1995 Japanese import 1.8L S Special Type 2.
I've owned the car for a year now and I've competely fallen in love with it, but it does need more power. I've been looking in to turbos for around 9 months as well as searching here and around the web for awhile now, but I'd like more specific advice for what I want.
My Idea:
Aiming for around 200-230whp
Turbo - GT2554R
Manifold & Downpipe - Kraken
ECU - ME221
Injectors - Bosch EV14 640CC
Intercooler - Bofiracing
Radiator - Mishimoto
Clutch - Compition stage 3
The main goal would be to have a quick spooling street car that can also contend with most cars on the street. My only concern is if I'll end up wanting more power later, so I could possibly change the 2554 for the 2560. I've also read that some people think the 2554 is too small for the 1.8. Is this the case and is the 2560 the better one for my car?
Thanks in advance.
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Good parts choices. +1 to kraken awesomeness.
I would personally go with a 2560r. It's a great turbo, spools good, real happy making 250hp and taps out around 280hp.
If you are buying new, consider the efr 6258. It's a bit more expensive, but well worth it. I went from a 2560 to efr6258 and the responsiveness difference is amazing.
I would personally go with a 2560r. It's a great turbo, spools good, real happy making 250hp and taps out around 280hp.
If you are buying new, consider the efr 6258. It's a bit more expensive, but well worth it. I went from a 2560 to efr6258 and the responsiveness difference is amazing.
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These are my two concerns.
Turbo is too small for your "what if" scenario. Do consider EFR6258 they are expensive but many parts you require with a Garrett are built in as well as being newer technology.
Motorsport Electronics have a bad reputation here. That is about the politest thing you will find. There is a search box and me221 is a search term.
They are only a few miles from me and I've had dealings with them through others. I will not use them personally.
Turbo is too small for your "what if" scenario. Do consider EFR6258 they are expensive but many parts you require with a Garrett are built in as well as being newer technology.
Motorsport Electronics have a bad reputation here. That is about the politest thing you will find. There is a search box and me221 is a search term.
They are only a few miles from me and I've had dealings with them through others. I will not use them personally.
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EFR 9180 or bust
Just buy this setup though. Seriously
https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...partout-99840/
Just buy this setup though. Seriously
https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...partout-99840/
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2560 will do the job and spool a little slower, which call me crazy but on a fun street car a little lag can be fun. Nowhere near the awful MSM levels, but also not on the opposite end of 12psi by like 2k rpms, which is just asking for trouble.
I put a ton of street miles on my fm2 '95 with that turbo and loved every minute of it. 220whp at about 11psi, dead nuts reliable on the street and the track.
I put a ton of street miles on my fm2 '95 with that turbo and loved every minute of it. 220whp at about 11psi, dead nuts reliable on the street and the track.
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