DSM turbo
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DSM turbo
I have access to the turbo from my old Eagle Talon TSI AWD. Would this be a good match to my Miata, if so what turbo manifold do I need. If I do this I'm leaning towards using a MegaSquirt PnP and water injection without an intercooler as I just want 150 - 200 rwhp without advertising it's been turboed. I want a smooth power delivery for fun on my backroad commute. Whats a good clutch with relatively smooth engagement for this level of power.
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if you don't want a custom manifold, you can find adaptor plates to go from a t25 or t3 manifold flange to the DSM turbo here: http://www.bmcrace.com/index.php?cPath=60_62_74
granted, it is a little ghetto... but whatever. I used one to adapt a DSM turbo to a stock honda manifold back when i had a civic.
edit - the reason you get good spool out of a 16g is that it shares the same turbine housing as the 14b. it just has a slightly larger wheel
granted, it is a little ghetto... but whatever. I used one to adapt a DSM turbo to a stock honda manifold back when i had a civic.
edit - the reason you get good spool out of a 16g is that it shares the same turbine housing as the 14b. it just has a slightly larger wheel
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get megan or obx and brace the **** out of it, but i'd go with an intercooler to start off then maybe water injection afterwards. Because you'll run into enough issues with the turbo itself without the WI just yet. (not hatin' on WI magna just tryin to get him to prioritize )
sleeper look
https://www.miataturbo.net/showthrea...ed+intercooler
sleeper look
https://www.miataturbo.net/showthrea...ed+intercooler
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Thanks for all the input
I need to decide whether to build a custom manifold or use an adapter for my 14b. I know the ACT clutches will handle lots of power; but do they have a smooth engagement? I was against the idea of an IC because I just want to enjoy driving my car without all the kids in their hondas wanting to race, but I never considered painting the IC to stealth it. I wonder how much anodizing it would cost and whether it might be better for heat transfer.
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Thanks for the info, I'm guessing anodizing would be substantially more expensive for little or no improvement.
As far as your signature "Kessel run in 12 parceps" isn't it supposed to be Kessel run in 12 parsecs?
As far as your signature "Kessel run in 12 parceps" isn't it supposed to be Kessel run in 12 parsecs?