WTB less expensive turbo set up
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I am interested in installing a turbo in my nb1 1.8 Miata. Bone stock so I would obviously have a lot of work to put in it. If someone has a computer turbo injectors etc etc. sitting around from an old project or something like that - I would be interested in purchasing
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Your best bet is to watch the classifieds like a hawk and buy what you need as people part out or upgrade. That's what I did/am doing. I don't have hard figures but I think I'll end up somewhere around the $2500 mark.
Your best bang for your buck/easiest method is get a megasquirt, injectors, and a MK turbo kit. You can find all the info on the kits on here easy (the creator is a member here)
Your best bang for your buck/easiest method is get a megasquirt, injectors, and a MK turbo kit. You can find all the info on the kits on here easy (the creator is a member here)
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Your best bet is to watch the classifieds like a hawk and buy what you need as people part out or upgrade. That's what I did/am doing. I don't have hard figures but I think I'll end up somewhere around the $2500 mark.
Your best bang for your buck/easiest method is get a megasquirt, injectors, and a MK turbo kit. You can find all the info on the kits on here easy (the creator is a member here)
Your best bang for your buck/easiest method is get a megasquirt, injectors, and a MK turbo kit. You can find all the info on the kits on here easy (the creator is a member here)
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Get a Robbins top from Moss Miata. I had a very slight issue with my order, called Moss and not only did they fix it they shipped my next order for free. About a year after the install I had a slight concern with my top. Emailed Robbins and a got a call from them the next day (they guy on the phone sounded like the owner) the $100-$150 you'll spend on a cheaper one isn't worth it.
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Get a Robbins top from Moss Miata. I had a very slight issue with my order, called Moss and not only did they fix it they shipped my next order for free. About a year after the install I had a slight concern with my top. Emailed Robbins and a got a call from them the next day (they guy on the phone sounded like the owner) the $100-$150 you'll spend on a cheaper one isn't worth it.
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Yeah my understanding is it is pretty straight forward just time consuming and cramped, I have no doubt Mechanicaly I can do it. My time is just stretched so thin as is. All the Robbins certified installers and top shops or upholstery shops down here in Tallahassee Florida want 18-2500 for the top installed, materials and labor. Insane. The Miata was garage kept almost its entire life and now that it’s not the top every day is getting worse. The small holes are patched well but now the rain rail is leaking.
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Rain rails get brittle.
The top isn't difficult on the Miata. I'm amazed it took someone more than 4 hours. Two hours is appropriate if you have an air or electric ratchet, at least one 12" extension, and a 10mm socket. I've done it twice and had no prior experience. Power tools make the difference.
The top isn't difficult on the Miata. I'm amazed it took someone more than 4 hours. Two hours is appropriate if you have an air or electric ratchet, at least one 12" extension, and a 10mm socket. I've done it twice and had no prior experience. Power tools make the difference.
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I have a local friend who is our go to top guy, he has done about 2 dozen now and has it down to a science. It takes me with help about 4-5 hours or so depending on how quickly I am working and if I remember what to actually do. I have done frame on and off for installs. I don't know if I really have a preference. The just is just tedious, but nothing about it is overly hard. I have used the cheapest ebay tops and some nice Robbins top. Fit and finish on Robbins is nicer, not sure if its worth the cost for most people. I have many happy friends with ebay tops.
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I have a local friend who is our go to top guy, he has done about 2 dozen now and has it down to a science. It takes me with help about 4-5 hours or so depending on how quickly I am working and if I remember what to actually do. I have done frame on and off for installs. I don't know if I really have a preference. The just is just tedious, but nothing about it is overly hard. I have used the cheapest ebay tops and some nice Robbins top. Fit and finish on Robbins is nicer, not sure if its worth the cost for most people. I have many happy friends with ebay tops.
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Rain rails get brittle.
The top isn't difficult on the Miata. I'm amazed it took someone more than 4 hours. Two hours is appropriate if you have an air or electric ratchet, at least one 12" extension, and a 10mm socket. I've done it twice and had no prior experience. Power tools make the difference.
The top isn't difficult on the Miata. I'm amazed it took someone more than 4 hours. Two hours is appropriate if you have an air or electric ratchet, at least one 12" extension, and a 10mm socket. I've done it twice and had no prior experience. Power tools make the difference.
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I intend to eventually find a good NB frame and buy a cloth glass window robbins top for my car.
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On some tops with glass rear windows the glue is known to come undone and the glass falls out due to the weight. Not sure if brand or top type specific. Glass window limits roll bar choices slightly.
On tops with plastic rear windows, you can get either a single piece, or a zippered rear window. The zipperless is cheaper, but the glass bends and eventually can break and discolor. You can use a pool noodle to help prevent this. With the zippered window you unzip it and lower that before lowering the top. I much prefer these types of tops. They are a bit more expensive then zipperless.
On tops with plastic rear windows, you can get either a single piece, or a zippered rear window. The zipperless is cheaper, but the glass bends and eventually can break and discolor. You can use a pool noodle to help prevent this. With the zippered window you unzip it and lower that before lowering the top. I much prefer these types of tops. They are a bit more expensive then zipperless.