1996-97 FM II Hydra turbo system
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Selling an FM II turbo system for 1.8 NA Miatas. This particular kit has a plug and play harness for 96-97 cars, can be installed on 94-95 cars with a different harness. This is a current spec kit in excellent condition, ~15k miles use. About the only wear item on these kits is the Hydra WB02 sensor, I am including a brand new sensor purchased from Flyin Miata.
Features Hydra 2.7 ECU, GT2560R turbo, Inconel studs with Stage 8 locking hardware, serial to USB convertor. Includes all hardware, hoses, valves, clamps, injectors, sensors and instructions. PM with questions or if you want pictures of specific parts. Sorry, not interested in selling parts separately.
$3,500 in central Ohio; I have a FedEx account and can likely ship ground anywhere in the lower 48 for around $60.
See larger pictures here:[NA] 1996-97 FM II Hydra turbo system - MX-5 Miata Forum
Features Hydra 2.7 ECU, GT2560R turbo, Inconel studs with Stage 8 locking hardware, serial to USB convertor. Includes all hardware, hoses, valves, clamps, injectors, sensors and instructions. PM with questions or if you want pictures of specific parts. Sorry, not interested in selling parts separately.
$3,500 in central Ohio; I have a FedEx account and can likely ship ground anywhere in the lower 48 for around $60.
See larger pictures here:[NA] 1996-97 FM II Hydra turbo system - MX-5 Miata Forum
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Having moved stuff between NA/NB's in the past...
The majority of the kit can be made to work but I wouldn't say it's compatible. The manifold, turbo, downpipe physically fit. The downpipe won't mate to your exhaust. You might be able to make the intercooler piping and intercooler work, but it won't be a direct fit. The injectors work. The heatshield around the turbo can be made to work and possibly the airbox but it'll look stupid won't be as effective. The electronics won't work.
The majority of the kit can be made to work but I wouldn't say it's compatible. The manifold, turbo, downpipe physically fit. The downpipe won't mate to your exhaust. You might be able to make the intercooler piping and intercooler work, but it won't be a direct fit. The injectors work. The heatshield around the turbo can be made to work and possibly the airbox but it'll look stupid won't be as effective. The electronics won't work.
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Having moved stuff between NA/NB's in the past...
The majority of the kit can be made to work but I wouldn't say it's compatible. The manifold, turbo, downpipe physically fit. The downpipe won't mate to your exhaust. You might be able to make the intercooler piping and intercooler work, but it won't be a direct fit. The injectors work. The heatshield around the turbo can be made to work and possibly the airbox but it'll look stupid won't be as effective. The electronics won't work.
The majority of the kit can be made to work but I wouldn't say it's compatible. The manifold, turbo, downpipe physically fit. The downpipe won't mate to your exhaust. You might be able to make the intercooler piping and intercooler work, but it won't be a direct fit. The injectors work. The heatshield around the turbo can be made to work and possibly the airbox but it'll look stupid won't be as effective. The electronics won't work.
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Hi,
I am interested and have cash in hand. Is there any endplay in the turbo shaft?
Thanks,
Dave
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I am interested and have cash in hand. Is there any endplay in the turbo shaft?
Thanks,
Dave
d.carroll7@verizon.net
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Hi,
I am interested and have cash in hand. Is there any endplay in the turbo shaft?
Thanks,
Dave
d.carroll7@verizon.net
I am interested and have cash in hand. Is there any endplay in the turbo shaft?
Thanks,
Dave
d.carroll7@verizon.net
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I should say, no more than is intended:
Q. How much shaft play should my dual ball bearing turbo have?
A. The Garrett full ball-bearing turbo is designed to have clearance between the bearing cartridge and center housing for hydrodynamic damping in addition to the internal clearances of the bearing cartridge itself. Hydrodynamic damping uses the incompressible properties of a liquid (oil in this case) and the space around the bearing cartridge to dampen the shaft motion of the rotating assembly. When the turbo is new, or has not operated for a long period of time allowing most of the oil to drain out, the rotating assembly will move more in the radial direction than a typical journal-bearing turbo because there is no oil in the center housing. This condition is normal. As long as the shaft wheel spins freely and the wheels don't contact their respective housings, the assembly will function properly.
https://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbo..._bearing_turbo
Q. How much shaft play should my dual ball bearing turbo have?
A. The Garrett full ball-bearing turbo is designed to have clearance between the bearing cartridge and center housing for hydrodynamic damping in addition to the internal clearances of the bearing cartridge itself. Hydrodynamic damping uses the incompressible properties of a liquid (oil in this case) and the space around the bearing cartridge to dampen the shaft motion of the rotating assembly. When the turbo is new, or has not operated for a long period of time allowing most of the oil to drain out, the rotating assembly will move more in the radial direction than a typical journal-bearing turbo because there is no oil in the center housing. This condition is normal. As long as the shaft wheel spins freely and the wheels don't contact their respective housings, the assembly will function properly.
https://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbo..._bearing_turbo
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I would have bought this but the buyer of my sc kit had buyers remorse, so no more funds. For future reference would you be willing to sell the kit and hydra separate? If so, how much just for the turbo kit?
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JTod was great to deal with. Whoever is thinking of buying just do it lol.
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djcarr was the second person in line and it looks like he may buy the kit. I will update the thread with status.