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As some may remember my 1.6 is dieing and so I am using this time to swap to a 1.8.
After some talking with Ben, I got a 99 short block in great condition.
I am picking up a fresh rebuilt 94-97 head, intake and fuel rail tomorrow. I am going to see if I can get the FM3 manifold and DP tomorrow also.
The plans of right now:
* means I have/pending pick-up
99 short block *
94 head(yes I know I wish it was the 99 head) *
50trim T3 turbo *
FM3 manifold w/ adapter * -minus adapter
Modified FM3 downpipe * - minus modification
either the FMU/MS (depends on money) * have FMU
FD intercooler and strip piping kit(to start with) *
external wastegate (5psi to start with)
supra 305 injectors
ARP headstuds
1.8 flywheel and 6 puck clutch(still looking into what company)
looking at using the FM 1.8 conversion
probe valve cover
The idea is to make this a budget build(ie super cheap) with out cutting any real corners. So far I am finding deals on parts left and right
I got a few question that maybe able to answer.
A)Can the 1.6 FPR be swapped to a 1.8 fuel rail?
B) same with oil dip stick
Sorry for bad Photo, but waiting on the new Lens for the SLR so cell pix..FTL
The short block
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The free T3 turbo![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/cool.gif)
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Don't mind the sponge I am cleaning up the block to get a new coat of black paint and currently that is the only SOS pad that is in my house.
More pictures to come as I get parts or I get the new Lens
After some talking with Ben, I got a 99 short block in great condition.
I am picking up a fresh rebuilt 94-97 head, intake and fuel rail tomorrow. I am going to see if I can get the FM3 manifold and DP tomorrow also.
The plans of right now:
* means I have/pending pick-up
99 short block *
94 head(yes I know I wish it was the 99 head) *
50trim T3 turbo *
FM3 manifold w/ adapter * -minus adapter
Modified FM3 downpipe * - minus modification
either the FMU/MS (depends on money) * have FMU
FD intercooler and strip piping kit(to start with) *
external wastegate (5psi to start with)
supra 305 injectors
ARP headstuds
1.8 flywheel and 6 puck clutch(still looking into what company)
looking at using the FM 1.8 conversion
probe valve cover
The idea is to make this a budget build(ie super cheap) with out cutting any real corners. So far I am finding deals on parts left and right
I got a few question that maybe able to answer.
A)Can the 1.6 FPR be swapped to a 1.8 fuel rail?
B) same with oil dip stick
Sorry for bad Photo, but waiting on the new Lens for the SLR so cell pix..FTL
The short block
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Views: 61
Size: 75.7 KB](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/diy-turbo-discussion-14/213421d1501267197-project-wildfire-dsc00107.jpg)
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Size: 97.6 KB](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/diy-turbo-discussion-14/213422d1501267197-project-wildfire-dsc00106.jpg)
The free T3 turbo
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/cool.gif)
![Name: DSC00108.jpg
Views: 52
Size: 89.7 KB](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/diy-turbo-discussion-14/213423d1501267197-project-wildfire-dsc00108.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/lostDSMsoul/miata/Motor_Build/DSC00109.jpg)
Don't mind the sponge I am cleaning up the block to get a new coat of black paint and currently that is the only SOS pad that is in my house.
More pictures to come as I get parts or I get the new Lens
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