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by **ger** » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 8:44 +0000

Well, fitted the turbo kit at the week end. Everything went well, started up first time with no leaks or overheating.

The bi-pipes controller works really well, I have it set to retard from 14 to 6 degrees under boost, i'm running 97-99 (whats the verdict on maxol e5 they are selling it as 99 octane) octane so i guess i could move this up to a final retard of 8 degrees. Anyone got any advice?

Fergus i did'nt do the return to sump yet maybe you could give me a hand with this. The sump attachment that came with the kit looked very cheap and the return pipe was the standard rubber one, i would like to sort a better sump inlet and stainless pipe.

I also removed the washer bottle, the plastic was just to close to the downpipe, i will try to source a steel one from on of the rallying places.

Has anyone had any problems with the brake line being so close to the downpipe, i heat rapped it but i think it would be better re-routed.

still doing the run-in but feels great so far.

Thanks for all the advice.

ger

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 9:16 +0000

Can't help you with any of your q's but well done and have fun. Zoom zooooooooooooooooom

by **fabfiveferg** » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 9:38 +0000

That's brilliant Ger.

Well done mate. Was it hard to do?

as for your queries, I understand water bottle. after that I'm lost

by **ger** » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:45 +0000

na, it was easy enough, the instructions from greddy are a joke, go to the greddy site and see for yourself. I had a bit of help, an extra pair of hands makes the job much easier.

the turbo really reduces the exhaust note, i had a raspy d-cat sound before, now i just waft along.

by **Steve** » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 2:46 +0000

Nice one!

Too quiet? Time for a straight through 2.5" exhaust ;-)

Have you removed your cat?

The brake lines should be fine if you have them heat wrapped. Is there a stainless steel heat shield over the turbo?

by **ger** » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 6:52 +0000

there was no heat shield with the kit so i have just ordered one from flyin miata $50, not bad.

I would still feel happier in the log run with the AC out and the brake line rerouted away from the down pipe, besides the heat cloth looks crap. i was thinking off silicone hoses that way it wouldn't have that 60's NASA feel.

How much boost is it possible to run on the stock injectors?
Also has anynoe DIY'd a cold air kit or cowl for the greddy kit, i have a headlight vent but that worked better with the racing beat induction kit i had before going turbo?

ger

by **Steve** » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21 +0000

think 7 or 8 psi would be topping out the stock injectors.. 10psi with 1.8lt injectors :

http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/isc/classi ... ion=search

440cc will be good for 12psi (and upwards with good timing) :
http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/isc/classi ... ion=search

A pipe off the turbo with a slight bend will put your filter back in behind the headlight.. I've a pic of mine somewhere.. I'll dig it out

by **ger** » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:55 +0000

i would like to see your set up, where did you source the pipe?

any idea what the stock greddy boost pressure is?

I also have to fit a boost gauge this weekend, any advice on tapping it in, where did you pull the power source from?

anyone else running a bipipes, if so whats your set up?

ger

by **MX5Steve** » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:05 +0000

me confused by all this jargon..........

by **fabfiveferg** » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 2:01 +0000

It's not just me then.

Every time I think, I'll go for the turbo. I read stuff and get scared.

by **MX5Steve** » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 2:35 +0000

I think a basic guide to turboing would be great,,,, whats all the shite about psi etc.... :lol:

by **ger** » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 6:00 +0000

isnt this the turbo forum?
where discussions are had about psi etc.

its like posting a message in the general forum saying, whats all this shite about taking the roof down.

ger

by **Reesy** » Sat, 26 Jul 2008 7:19 +0000

Yep Ger, good point... still, like these guys, I'd like to learn more about the basics so I can participate. In the old days we could have relied upon Michael Menarry to knock up a thorough-yet-readable guide to turbos. These days I guess we should start here:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo

Having read them both, I now think I understand the basics...

by **leamyj** » Sat, 26 Jul 2008 7:39 +0000

Very good Simon, Now I'm even more scared :shock:

John

by **fabfiveferg** » Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:42 +0000

ger wrote:isnt this the turbo forum?
where discussions are had about psi etc.

its like posting a message in the general forum saying, whats all this shite about taking the roof down.

ger

Soory Ger. Just laughing at my own ignorance


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	Author Message its done! by ger » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 8:44 +0000 Well, fitted the turbo kit at the week end. Everything went well, started up first time with no leaks or overheating. The bi-pipes controller works really well, I have it set to retard from 14 to 6 degrees under boost, i'm running 97-99 (whats the verdict on maxol e5 they are selling it as 99 octane) octane so i guess i could move this up to a final retard of 8 degrees. Anyone got any advice? Fergus i did'nt do the return to sump yet maybe you could give me a hand with this. The sump attachment that came with the kit looked very cheap and the return pipe was the standard rubber one, i would like to sort a better sump inlet and stainless pipe. I also removed the washer bottle, the plastic was just to close to the downpipe, i will try to source a steel one from on of the rallying places. Has anyone had any problems with the brake line being so close to the downpipe, i heat rapped it but i think it would be better re-routed. still doing the run-in but feels great so far. Thanks for all the advice. ger ger ** Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top by mx5ash » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 9:16 +0000 Can't help you with any of your q's but well done and have fun. Zoom zooooooooooooooooom http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by fabfiveferg » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 9:38 +0000 That's brilliant Ger. Well done mate. Was it hard to do? as for your queries, I understand water bottle. after that I'm lost fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by ger » Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:45 +0000 na, it was easy enough, the instructions from greddy are a joke, go to the greddy site and see for yourself. I had a bit of help, an extra pair of hands makes the job much easier. the turbo really reduces the exhaust note, i had a raspy d-cat sound before, now i just waft along. ger Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top by Steve » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 2:46 +0000 Nice one! Too quiet? Time for a straight through 2.5" exhaust Have you removed your cat? The brake lines should be fine if you have them heat wrapped. Is there a stainless steel heat shield over the turbo? Steve Site Admin Posts: 5526 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by ger » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 6:52 +0000 there was no heat shield with the kit so i have just ordered one from flyin miata $50, not bad. I would still feel happier in the log run with the AC out and the brake line rerouted away from the down pipe, besides the heat cloth looks crap. i was thinking off silicone hoses that way it wouldn't have that 60's NASA feel. How much boost is it possible to run on the stock injectors? Also has anynoe DIY'd a cold air kit or cowl for the greddy kit, i have a headlight vent but that worked better with the racing beat induction kit i had before going turbo? ger ger Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top by Steve » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21 +0000 think 7 or 8 psi would be topping out the stock injectors.. 10psi with 1.8lt injectors : http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/isc/classi ... ion=search 440cc will be good for 12psi (and upwards with good timing) : http://www.miata.net/cgi-bin/isc/classi ... ion=search A pipe off the turbo with a slight bend will put your filter back in behind the headlight.. I've a pic of mine somewhere.. I'll dig it out Steve Site Admin Posts: 5526 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by ger » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:55 +0000 i would like to see your set up, where did you source the pipe? any idea what the stock greddy boost pressure is? I also have to fit a boost gauge this weekend, any advice on tapping it in, where did you pull the power source from? anyone else running a bipipes, if so whats your set up? ger ger Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top by MX5Steve » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:05 +0000 me confused by all this jargon.......... MX5Steve Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by fabfiveferg » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 2:01 +0000 It's not just me then. Every time I think, I'll go for the turbo. I read stuff and get scared. fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by MX5Steve » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 2:35 +0000 I think a basic guide to turboing would be great,,,, whats all the shite about psi etc.... MX5Steve Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by ger » Fri, 25 Jul 2008 6:00 +0000 isnt this the turbo forum? where discussions are had about psi etc. its like posting a message in the general forum saying, whats all this shite about taking the roof down. ger ger Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top by Reesy » Sat, 26 Jul 2008 7:19 +0000 Yep Ger, good point... still, like these guys, I'd like to learn more about the basics so I can participate. In the old days we could have relied upon Michael Menarry to knock up a thorough-yet-readable guide to turbos. These days I guess we should start here: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo Having read them both, I now think I understand the basics... No more Mk1, now driving an '08 Mk3. Still fun! Reesy * Posts: 291 Joined: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:45 +0000 Top by leamyj » Sat, 26 Jul 2008 7:39 +0000 Very good Simon, Now I'm even more scared John leamyj *** Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by fabfiveferg » Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:42 +0000 ger wrote:isnt this the turbo forum? where discussions are had about psi etc. its like posting a message in the general forum saying, whats all this shite about taking the roof down. ger Soory Ger. Just laughing at my own ignorance fabfiveferg Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location:** Dublin Top


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