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Old 07-01-2013, 03:52 PM
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Can anyone help me theirs a lot of hills where i live and it takes me like 5 mins at full throttle to get up the hill to my drove way
 
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Old 07-01-2013, 05:47 PM
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go big or go home!
In this case: go big to go home.


Little piddly intake exhaust won't do much at all.
You need boost or a bigger engine!
 
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Old 07-02-2013, 02:03 AM
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Could i turbo this engine or is a swap easier i'm slightly mechanically inclined but an engine swap is out of my league unless its mostly plug and play??? And thanks
 
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Old 07-02-2013, 09:07 AM
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as long as you keep boost around 5 psi your engine should be fine.
Try to locate a shop in your area that does aftermarket modifications and talk to them about your particular vehicle.
More spark (MSD ign Coil), new iridium spark plugs with gap around 30-32. Possible upgraded fuel pump. New tranny fluid with external cooler.
Fuel and ignition timing need to be addressed.
You need something like (see pic).
From (link-click on it): AEM F/IC Fuel / Ignition Controller - ECU Piggyback - Wideband O2 UEGO, Water/Methanol, Stand Alone Engine Management, Piggyback F/IC, Tru Boost Controller, Gauges, Automotive Performance Electronics



not a bad post for # 1600!
 
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Old 07-02-2013, 10:42 AM
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Thanks! I have basically a sohc version of the miata engine right?? Theirs a channel on YouTube called Mighty Car Mods and they did a video of how to turbo their miata so could i use it?

Heres a link to the page:
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None of those videos are working, even after i click on your link.
Different years, cars have different computers. But anything is possible as long as you do not get carried away with an old engine!
 
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Old 07-03-2013, 01:57 PM
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Thanks
 
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