so i bought this turd for 1k
#41
We managed to get my friend's $1500 bed linered turbo 91 up and working well for a reasonable amount. His seems to have been in slightly better shape than this one though. All told, by the time he gets it done (clutch, different manifold and turbo, ecu, fuel injectors, maintenance and other things) he will be into it for a grand total of $4k. Selling the stuff that is on it now that is being replaced should net about $400-800 depending on what drift kiddies are around to sell it to.
That said, I have spent the last 3 years reading everything I can about how to turbo a miata on this site and that is the only reason this car is even running still at this point. The way the previous owner had it set up would have self destructed in a few hundred miles at best. (like trying to run 15lbs of boost on the stock 1.6 injectors with just a voodoo box...)
That said, I have spent the last 3 years reading everything I can about how to turbo a miata on this site and that is the only reason this car is even running still at this point. The way the previous owner had it set up would have self destructed in a few hundred miles at best. (like trying to run 15lbs of boost on the stock 1.6 injectors with just a voodoo box...)
#42
We managed to get my friend's $1500 bed linered turbo 91 up and working well for a reasonable amount. His seems to have been in slightly better shape than this one though. All told, by the time he gets it done (clutch, different manifold and turbo, ecu, fuel injectors, maintenance and other things) he will be into it for a grand total of $4k. Selling the stuff that is on it now that is being replaced should net about $400-800 depending on what drift kiddies are around to sell it to.
That said, I have spent the last 3 years reading everything I can about how to turbo a miata on this site and that is the only reason this car is even running still at this point. The way the previous owner had it set up would have self destructed in a few hundred miles at best. (like trying to run 15lbs of boost on the stock 1.6 injectors with just a voodoo box...)
That said, I have spent the last 3 years reading everything I can about how to turbo a miata on this site and that is the only reason this car is even running still at this point. The way the previous owner had it set up would have self destructed in a few hundred miles at best. (like trying to run 15lbs of boost on the stock 1.6 injectors with just a voodoo box...)
not sure why everyone assumes this car is in bad shape- just needs brakes and fan switch
not going to turbo a 1.6, i might swap in a 1.8 if I can get one reasonable priced or i might just enjoy this can an fix it up a little then sell for a better one
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-ps belt taken off?
Ac lines cut out and interior completely gutted but the ac compressor is still there?!?
got a bumper and support on there [somehow this is a plus? The fact that the car is assembled?]
massive exhaust leak
fans controlled by switch, probably overheated.
bad wheel bearing
horrible brakes
has a hard dog roll bar
supposedly w/lsd
came with cxracing turbo manifold and front mount w/ some piping
runs and drives
Ac lines cut out and interior completely gutted but the ac compressor is still there?!?
got a bumper and support on there [somehow this is a plus? The fact that the car is assembled?]
massive exhaust leak
fans controlled by switch, probably overheated.
bad wheel bearing
horrible brakes
has a hard dog roll bar
supposedly w/lsd
came with cxracing turbo manifold and front mount w/ some piping
runs and drives
i would be doing all the work myself and it wouldnt be first time.
its a non dd, bought it to get used to rwd autox and track - GRM 2017 challenge went through my mind but that isnt the sole purpose
im not trying to restore it to factory so the fact that its gutted is ok with me.
its a non dd, bought it to get used to rwd autox and track - GRM 2017 challenge went through my mind but that isnt the sole purpose
im not trying to restore it to factory so the fact that its gutted is ok with me.
Just needs brakes and a fan switch? Now you're starting to sound like a Craigslist ad.
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lolz.
OP, Sell your turd+ Buy this turd= Profit
https://www.miataturbo.net/cars-sale...top-dfw-89110/
OP, Sell your turd+ Buy this turd= Profit
https://www.miataturbo.net/cars-sale...top-dfw-89110/
#51
I actually kind of did what he did. My car was in way rough shape when I started. I love it now, but it took me a LONG time and a LOT of money to get where I am today. I could have looked for a cleaner starting point and saved a ton of headaches and thousands of dollars. I think that's the gist of everyone's advice.
#52
Here are some more pics of the car. Sorry for my terrible phone camera. Cant really see much
I was reinstalling the battery and tray and tie downs and mounts. Dude just had the battery connected to the cables floating around (New battery at least!)
This is what glare looks like. I kind of like the shitty "dash" here, but for some reason the speedo is mounted front and center and the tach is in the center console area. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised
body is actually pretty straight and they did an ok job of rolling the fenders
Hopefully the IC will just plug in and work - it wont work but hopefully it will be easy to sort out the hacks.
I was reinstalling the battery and tray and tie downs and mounts. Dude just had the battery connected to the cables floating around (New battery at least!)
This is what glare looks like. I kind of like the shitty "dash" here, but for some reason the speedo is mounted front and center and the tach is in the center console area. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised
body is actually pretty straight and they did an ok job of rolling the fenders
Hopefully the IC will just plug in and work - it wont work but hopefully it will be easy to sort out the hacks.
#55
And here is how she turned out.... Was a bit of work:
Front Pass Wheel Bearing
Both tie rod ends
Both lower ball joints
Shifter rebuild
Bilstein Hard S dampers and diy coilovers
all 4 rotors and pads
Radiator fan rewire
fixed ricer intake issues
Fastest miata at this autox and something like 5th best time ( behind 3 c5zo6's on r comps and some talented drivers in faster cars)
Front Pass Wheel Bearing
Both tie rod ends
Both lower ball joints
Shifter rebuild
Bilstein Hard S dampers and diy coilovers
all 4 rotors and pads
Radiator fan rewire
fixed ricer intake issues
Fastest miata at this autox and something like 5th best time ( behind 3 c5zo6's on r comps and some talented drivers in faster cars)
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It's been awhile. Those are the best guys for autocross events. I started with them in 2003ish. Great relaxed atmosphere and lots of run time. I started doing track days in 2010 and stopped going out with them except on rare occasions.