It’s almost time. The engine is starting to prove itself having surpassed the 2,500 mile mark now, and even at 300whp the Miata has been able to take down everything in its path from a modified 335i, to a Fiat 500 Abarth running 22psi, to a 2018 Camaro SS. The Viper… well I knew he […]
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This was a texbook race showing that there’s a lot more to a turbo setup than just “PSI.” More displacement, a more efficient & responsive turbo, fuel that can handle more ignition advance, longer gearing, and flatshift were on my side. Here’s a brief rundown of the setups!
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We meet again, valve stem seals. This job is pretty tricky but to me it’s worth it to leave the head on. Take your time, especially with the first couple valves. They get easier as you get the hang of it, just be really careful not to lose a keeper like I did!
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Hey guys! So quite a disappointment with the transmission problems, but there’s really no such thing as an easy build. I’m infinitely grateful that the engine has been problem free thus far. I’ve tried to illustrate what exactly I think happened to both transmissions here, and although I mentioned it briefly in the video I […]
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The big day is here. The moment you’ve been waiting for since the middle of 2016. It was a LONG, stressful day on the dyno, but the work has paid off. Not only did I make more power than I was expecting, but I did it with less boost, and couldn’t ask for a better […]
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Verdicts of the changes: o2 Sensor – Has worked great for the last few days, we’ll see if it continues. Overheating – Gone completely. At idle I do think the void in the shroud was letting the single fan pull air through it, instead of through the fins. Cruising on the freeway it hasn’t hit […]
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