Pictures of turbo kit. Comment Please. Lots of pics

[army_mechanic]

This is a kit I just bought off someone on the board. I got a really good price on it. I plan on getting a ebay intercooler to go with the kit. Im going to clean everything up really good and have it installed and dyno tuned. What do you guys think about the kit???? I plan on running 8 psi. I also am going to buy a boost controller before getting it installed. Please comment on my gear and let me know what else I should get. I have a 01 MP3 with 70K miles. I take good car e of the car, have had it for about 10K now. Thanks guys.

 

[army_mechanic]

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[sandspeed]

looks cool so far but I would recommend not getting the ebay intercooler but thats just me. Also, does the Motec ems control timing? I have never heard of anyone using it on a protege.

 

[army_mechanic]

more pics

 

[army_mechanic]

Im going to clean it all up real good, repaint the manifold with hi temp glossy black, the Ic piping with black spraypaint, the Heat shield Im going to clean up really good and repaint that, and paint the down pipe, The motor mounts are AWR front and rears, The guages are apexi boost and exaust temp gauge, apex turbo timer, bunch of nuts and bolts, also there is more ic piping not pictured. Okay what do you guys think???

 

[khaosman]

Put it on put it on! That's what I think

 

[bazooka joe]

Im going to clean it all up real good, repaint the manifold with hi temp glossy black, the Ic piping with black spraypaint, the Heat shield Im going to clean up really good and repaint that, and paint the down pipe, The motor mounts are AWR front and rears, The guages are apexi boost and exaust temp gauge, apex turbo timer, bunch of nuts and bolts, also there is more ic piping not pictured. Okay what do you guys think???

maybe ceramic coating instead of paint?? good luck!!

 

[army_mechanic]

wonder where I could get ceramic coating done at? How much does that usually run???

 

[igdrasil]

Could be around $70-$125 for a manifold

 

[army_mechanic]

well thats not that bad, but I think Ill just repaint it with hi temp paint to save some cash. Probablly wont be using this mani. for too long anyways.

 

[shane02pro5]

This is a good point with you having the MP3 ECU and advanced timing 8psi may be pushing it.

looks cool so far but I would recommend not getting the ebay intercooler but thats just me. Also, does the Motec ems control timing? I have never heard of anyone using it on a protege.

 

[Falango]

Definately get it ceramic coated over just painting it. Ceramic coating will protect it from the heat far better and will protect upwards of 2000 degrees, which I hope your engine will never reach, lol. You can also get the ceramic coating done in different colors and finishes, and it looks great. The ceramic coating will also keep all that heat inside the piping and exhaust, so minimal heat will escape into the engine bay.

 

[igdrasil]

...I would recommend not getting the ebay intercooler but thats just me...

Why not? I has been used around for 10sec cars! I got pics and videos if you need them.
They are cheap, and do the work well.

 

[army_mechanic]

yea i heard good things about the ebay intercoolers. Lots of guys in louisville, ky are using them on high hp cars. whats everyone think about the parts i have? Good start bad?

 

[sandspeed]

Why not? I has been used around for 10sec cars! I got pics and videos if you need them.
They are cheap, and do the work well.

I can say only that Jomo's turbo P5 gained upwards of 20hp alone by changing from the ebay intercooler to the hiboost intercooler without a tune.

 

[army_mechanic]

wow, thats a big gain. Ill have to check that out then

 

[bazooka joe]

as stated above...keeping the heat in the mani is what you're looking for...ceramic might be worth a second look!

 

[igdrasil]

I can say only that Jomo's turbo P5 gained upwards of 20hp alone by changing from the ebay intercooler to the hiboost intercooler without a tune.

yeah, could be, size does matter, besides, garret cores are more efficient. So there are a couple interrogatives that need to be answered.

 

[army_mechanic]

I thyink Im going to be looking into ceramic coating a little bit more. JEt hot in particular. Ive been getting the same response from every single person, so it must be worth it. Keep the input coming guys!!!

 

[Captain KRM P5]

who did you buy the kit from - its a begi/flyin miata turbo kit for sure.

www.bellengineering.net
www.flyinmiata.com

i have that kit so if you have any questions send them my way