JRSC m45 belt/tensioner Q's
#1
JRSC m45 belt/tensioner Q's
Hello all
I'm picking up a JRSC tomorrow that seems to include everything minus the belt. I have a 90 with AC and no PS however I can't seem to find a belt to fit my application. Also, the seller is not including any tensioner bracket of any sort but after looking at the options out there i don't see any tensioner brackets for 1.6's that have AC and no PS. My assumption is that the AC tensioner takes care of it in my case.
Just looking to clarify these two things really as i can't seem to find any definite answer online. Thanks!
Last edited by irollgen4s; 10-30-2017 at 09:16 PM.
#4
Speaking as someone who had an M45 then switched to turbo-
Don't waste your time supercharging. Your first step should be a wideband O2 sensor and a Megasquirt. You should be able to get into that for $800ish. Learn to tune; you can pick up 10-15 whp just by removing the airflow meter and tuning properly. Do injectors next. Keep your eyes open for a cheap open 1.8 differential, and upgrade the clutch when you have the cash. Once you've done that stuff, you can go turbo and build pretty big power for not much $.
Don't waste your time supercharging. Your first step should be a wideband O2 sensor and a Megasquirt. You should be able to get into that for $800ish. Learn to tune; you can pick up 10-15 whp just by removing the airflow meter and tuning properly. Do injectors next. Keep your eyes open for a cheap open 1.8 differential, and upgrade the clutch when you have the cash. Once you've done that stuff, you can go turbo and build pretty big power for not much $.
#5
Speaking as someone who had an M45 then switched to turbo-
Don't waste your time supercharging. Your first step should be a wideband O2 sensor and a Megasquirt. You should be able to get into that for $800ish. Learn to tune; you can pick up 10-15 whp just by removing the airflow meter and tuning properly. Do injectors next. Keep your eyes open for a cheap open 1.8 differential, and upgrade the clutch when you have the cash. Once you've done that stuff, you can go turbo and build pretty big power for not much $.
Don't waste your time supercharging. Your first step should be a wideband O2 sensor and a Megasquirt. You should be able to get into that for $800ish. Learn to tune; you can pick up 10-15 whp just by removing the airflow meter and tuning properly. Do injectors next. Keep your eyes open for a cheap open 1.8 differential, and upgrade the clutch when you have the cash. Once you've done that stuff, you can go turbo and build pretty big power for not much $.
The good news is i'm already running on MS2 and i have a AEM eugo wideband. I'm working on dialing in the tune currently, mostly the idle. Supercharging would be a nice option due to the simplicity and since i'm not looking for the most power possible(150 wheel would be nice). however if i can't find a decent deal on a complete SC setup I will be saving to go turbo; I'll piece together a kit over time and essentially do as you said.
#6
Hello all, complete newb here and have never installed a jrsc but wouldn't the idler pulley tensioner for the manual steering rack work? I'm guessing you have a depowered steering rack and you're missing the idler pulley that came on the miatas with manual steering racks. That would give you the ability to adjust the tension on the belt. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
#7
Hello all, complete newb here and have never installed a jrsc but wouldn't the idler pulley tensioner for the manual steering rack work? I'm guessing you have a depowered steering rack and you're missing the idler pulley that came on the miatas with manual steering racks. That would give you the ability to adjust the tension on the belt. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.