1.8 EWG gt2560
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Ok ok miataturbo.net was right once again-- I do need to hook up my ebc if i want better spool. I put a stiffer spring in but its still opening super early. boost builds slowly to 19-20psi at redline. but no ebc for now though..trying to keep the torque low. stock pistons and 5 speed..no weird noises yet lol
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I can see the hesitation re: 5 speed. It's just a matter of time before it gives up the ghost.
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Im going to stick with spring pressure for now and try to enjoy the car for the next few months til winter hits. Its so nice to have it off jack stands and on the ground ready to go when I open the garage. Besides, more torque will just make 2nd gear even more worthless
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Finally got my oil pressure sensor working (thanks for the help everyone)
Aim mxl strada dash now displays boost, afr, oil pressure, water temp, ethanol percentage, and intake air temp. Also has a working speedometer, odometer, shift lights, and warning lights.
Aim mxl strada dash now displays boost, afr, oil pressure, water temp, ethanol percentage, and intake air temp. Also has a working speedometer, odometer, shift lights, and warning lights.
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Hooked up ebc and went to test the car. Started it up after it sat for a week and it would barely idle. Misfiring badly, whole car was shaking and it sounded exactly like a Subaru. Thought it was ignition related so I pulled the plugs and they all looked normal. Then I noticed the fuel pressure wasnt right. looked and saw dark gunk on top of pistons through spark plug holes. maybe i shouldve changed my fuel filter sooner after switching to e85...
does this look normal for an injector after 300 miles?
does this look normal for an injector after 300 miles?
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Car is up and running again. Having some ignition issues but the car RIPS when it doesnt misfire. I have the 3 port ebc hooked up like an internal wastegate setup. Like a very precise "ball and spring" mbc that i can tell it when to give pressure to the wastegate.
Looking over some datalogs, no ebc just spring pressure, the gate was opening around 10-12 psi. I was hitting 18psi at 6400rpm lol
New datalog shows 18psi at 4500rpm. Making some torque now!
Looking over some datalogs, no ebc just spring pressure, the gate was opening around 10-12 psi. I was hitting 18psi at 6400rpm lol
New datalog shows 18psi at 4500rpm. Making some torque now!
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Anyone have an educated guess on how much hp its making? I know the stock IM is probably choking flow but im thinking it has to be at least 400whp. With corn juice ignition timing and over 20psi on a gtx3071. Big turbine housing and 3 inch straight pipe
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Im hitting a dynojet in the next few weeks. I just want to know about where I should be maybe +- 30whp so I will know if something is wrong.
The earlier vid was without ebc. Wastegate was opening stupid early (10psi) and then tapering to 18psi at redline. Now the gate opens at 17-18psi and hits 22psi at redline. It now spins 2nd gear from a roll every time on 225 rs3s. Gearing is short but spinning r compound tires at 40mph should mean its making some power. Or maybe thats a dumb thing to go by idk
Anyone know if hydra datalogs can be used in VD?
The earlier vid was without ebc. Wastegate was opening stupid early (10psi) and then tapering to 18psi at redline. Now the gate opens at 17-18psi and hits 22psi at redline. It now spins 2nd gear from a roll every time on 225 rs3s. Gearing is short but spinning r compound tires at 40mph should mean its making some power. Or maybe thats a dumb thing to go by idk
Anyone know if hydra datalogs can be used in VD?