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Hi,
The last time I posted was in 2006 and at that time I lived in Indy and had a 93 with a greddy turbo, RX7 intercooler, bipes timing controller, ACT HD clutch, 1.8 injectors, HP fuel pump, free flow exhaust system, and a BEGI fuel pressure regulator. It was a blast to drive but I went insane and traded it in, please forgive me, on a 2006 Legend Lime Mustang GT in 2012. Long story short, I eventually grew tired of the Mustang and missed my little miata. So, I sold the Mustang for a very good price and found a low mileage Garnet Red Mica 2003LE with parchment leather interior, canvas top, with a 6 speed tranny. I'm in the process of upgrading the suspension and replacing the clutch with the intention of boosting the car. A lot of things have changed since I did my last build and I see that a lot of reading is in order! The main thing that gives me a little trepidation is that I'm not sure I can program the megasquirt. So, I may settle for the FM Stage 1 even though the MK kit looks super for the price! That's in the future for now.
So, Hi, and please indulge any stupid questions I may come up with.
Oh, I now live in KY between Louisville and Lexington and am 66 years young.
The last time I posted was in 2006 and at that time I lived in Indy and had a 93 with a greddy turbo, RX7 intercooler, bipes timing controller, ACT HD clutch, 1.8 injectors, HP fuel pump, free flow exhaust system, and a BEGI fuel pressure regulator. It was a blast to drive but I went insane and traded it in, please forgive me, on a 2006 Legend Lime Mustang GT in 2012. Long story short, I eventually grew tired of the Mustang and missed my little miata. So, I sold the Mustang for a very good price and found a low mileage Garnet Red Mica 2003LE with parchment leather interior, canvas top, with a 6 speed tranny. I'm in the process of upgrading the suspension and replacing the clutch with the intention of boosting the car. A lot of things have changed since I did my last build and I see that a lot of reading is in order! The main thing that gives me a little trepidation is that I'm not sure I can program the megasquirt. So, I may settle for the FM Stage 1 even though the MK kit looks super for the price! That's in the future for now.
So, Hi, and please indulge any stupid questions I may come up with.
Oh, I now live in KY between Louisville and Lexington and am 66 years young.
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Megasquirt is easy. If I could figure it out, anybody could. Besides, it comes mostly tuned if you get it from MS Labs. And the computer auto-tunes your fuel table now. Check our vendor section and look at the product called MS3 Basic. Also in the vendor section, you should find MK Turbo. Take a long look at his kits and pricing before dropping huge coin on parts from Colorado.
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Wow, someone who joined MT before me, rare! FM parts have great fit and finish, you're definitely getting what you pay for with them, but if that's too much, MkTurbo is a great option. For fuel and ignition control, you simply cannot beat 640cc injectors and a PNP MS3 Basic, total should be around $1320+shipping. Finish your suspension upgrade, make sure you've replaced 100% of the fluids, get the GMax reroute from supermiata along with their radiator, and finally upgrade your clutch, the ACT HD for the 1.8 is still a great option.
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Wow, someone who joined MT before me, rare! FM parts have great fit and finish, you're definitely getting what you pay for with them, but if that's too much, MkTurbo is a great option. For fuel and ignition control, you simply cannot beat 640cc injectors and a PNP MS3 Basic, total should be around $1320+shipping. Finish your suspension upgrade, make sure you've replaced 100% of the fluids, get the GMax reroute from supermiata along with their radiator, and finally upgrade your clutch, the ACT HD for the 1.8 is still a great option.
I was thinking of getting the complete kit from MKTurbo for around $4K which has an MS3PRO included as part of the package. Along with the wideband and oil line kit. Whats the difference between their MS3Pro and this MS3 Basic you mention?
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I will be at Miata's at the Gap and will have some setups for sale with me. There will be a discount if you pick one up there since I don't have to deal with shipping the exhaust.
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"You bought a non-coyote mustang after 2011? That is crazy. From one OG to another, Welcome back."
Not really. Price was a huge factor on the Mustang. I couldn't afford the newer 5.0L Mustangs and the 06 GT I got for $17,000 and had.......11,000 miles on it![](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
And thanks for the welcome.
Not really. Price was a huge factor on the Mustang. I couldn't afford the newer 5.0L Mustangs and the 06 GT I got for $17,000 and had.......11,000 miles on it
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And thanks for the welcome.
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The MSPNP-Pro is made and sold by DIYAutotune while the MS3 Basic is made by Reverant@MSLabs. Overall both are very similar, just some slight hardware differences, and differences in support and such. I went with the Pro's due to the lifetime email and phone support from DIY, and being based out of the USA.
I will be at Miata's at the Gap and will have some setups for sale with me. There will be a discount if you pick one up there since I don't have to deal with shipping the exhaust.
I will be at Miata's at the Gap and will have some setups for sale with me. There will be a discount if you pick one up there since I don't have to deal with shipping the exhaust.
Thanks in advance.
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