My Turbo Project

[Rogue]

Some of you already know, but I've started buying parts to turbo my car. Here's the spreadsheet I made of parts I need and costs of things new. If you see anything I need to add, let me know. If you see any good deals on anything on my list, let me know

Parts on the car

• AWR Baffled Oil Pan
• Fidanza Flywheel
• Exedy Clutch
• Callaway Mazdaspeed Protege Exhaust Manifold
• Callaway Mazdaspeed Protege S-Pipe
• Turbohoses Hard Pipes
• Turbohoses SMIC
• INJEN Cold Air Intake
• Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Radiator
• NSN Thermal Spacers (Intake Manifold/Throttle Body)
• Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Bypass Valve
• Vibrant 3" Full Exhaust
• AEM Wideband O2 Gauge/Sensor
• Mazda Single Runner Intake Manifold
• Blitz SBC i-Color Sequenctial Boost Controller
• Defi Blue Racer Boost Gague
• Defi Blue Racer Exhaust Gas Temp Gauge
• Defi Blue Racer Oil Pressure Gauge
• Tochigi-Fuji Limited Slip Differential
• Garrett GT2864R Turbo
• Single DIN Triple Gauge Holder (see pictures)
• Apex'i Turbo Timer
• Mazda OEM Throttle Body Gasket
• Mazda OEM Exhaust Manifold Gasket
• Mazda OEM Turbo Flange Gasket
• Mazda OEM S-pipe Gasket
• Mazda OEM J-pipe Gasket
• Mazda OEM Exhuast Manifold Stud
• Mazda OEM Nut for S-pipe
• ATP Aluminum - Inlet Flange GT28R
• ATP Aluminum - Compressor Outlet Adapter GT28R
• Oil Lines and Fittings
• Water Lines and Fittings
• Slim Fans

Things waiting to be installed

• Mazda FS-ZE Intake Cam

Things purchased and on their way


Things left to find/buy/steal

• Vacuum Block
• Harness bar
• Cat-less side exhaust
• 1.8 coil pack

Things that need to be sold

• GReddy Type-S Blow-off Valve ($125)
• GReddy BOV Flange - Steel ($35)
• GReddy BOV Flange - Aluminum ($15)
• Blitz SBC i-Color ($599)

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updated: 01/06/07

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

hooray!

 

[Rogue]

new parts are expensive

 

[I_Vtec]

Uh I have a type-s bov that you could buy.

 

[Gaboost]

For the price of the side mount intercooler and hardpipes, couldn't you do a front mount? I just think the side mount doesn't get much airflow the way it is positioned.

For my car, I just received a ebay intercooler. Total price:$108. It seems really well made, too.

 

[Shadow102]

ugghhh i can see this becoming many late night of wrenching lol

 

[Rogue]

For the price of the side mount intercooler and hardpipes, couldn't you do a front mount? I just think the side mount doesn't get much airflow the way it is positioned.

For my car, I just received a ebay intercooler. Total price:$108. It seems really well made, too.

There are 2 reasons i don't want to go with the FMIC
1. Kinda going for the sleeper look
2. I have my fog lights mounted in the front grill, and I can't have the FMIC there w/ the fogs.

 

[Rogue]

ugghhh i can see this becoming many late night of wrenching lol

If i get the MSP ECU that should make it a lot easer, no?

 

[Shadow102]

If i get the MSP ECU that should make it a lot easer, no?

yeah however we still need to bolt the turbo up, run all the coolant and oil lines, run all the piping, i am sure there is going to be some kind of wiring somewhere for something, and then there is always good old "if it can go wrong it will go wrong" that combined with the protege curse and the luke curse is going to make this fun. Just make sure you have some money on the side in case we need something we didnt realize and or break something, you have alternate transportation, and there is plenty of band aids and alcohol

 

[Rogue]

yeah however we still need to bolt the turbo up, run all the coolant and oil lines, run all the piping, i am sure there is going to be some kind of wiring somewhere for something, and then there is always good old "if it can go wrong it will go wrong" that combined with the protege curse and the luke curse is going to make this fun. Just make sure you have some money on the side in case we need something we didnt realize and or break something, you have alternate transportation, and there is plenty of band aids and alcohol

The only wiring I can think of off hand is the EBC, turbo timer, boost & a/f gauge. I will confer with you, Scott, and Kevin to make sure we have everything before we even get started. I'll also talk to Kevin about working at his house if possible, so if something happens maybe he'll let me drive the Miata home.(peep)

 

[Prodigy]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123642535

 

[Gaboost]

Well, flat black spray paint would solve one of your problems. As far the fog lights, you have hid's, right? Do you really need them?

 

[Prodigy]

Agreed, get some radiator paint and put the fogs where they belong.

(first)

 

[Shadow102]

Well, flat black spray paint would solve one of your problems. As far the fog lights, you have hid's, right? Do you really need them?

actually the HIDS make the fogs more nessecary. Try driving in the rain with HIDs you cant see crap

 

[Rogue]

i just really like my fogs where they are. definately different....no one else has them like that, that i've seen.

 

[Rogue]

another part just purchased: GReddy Type S BOV

 

[kcbhiw]

My place? Miata? bwahahahahaha

The most important item you neglected on your list...OIL!!! Considering how low you seem to let it run (again and again), a turbo won't last 10k miles on your setup . Check it regularly, top off, and considering your driving habits + turbo, don't let it go past 3k......seriously.

Other than that, I wish you luck and look forward to it's fruition. We'll all lend a hand in the setup.

 

[Gaboost]

Another thing, are you going to use the stock s-pipe? I would consider the corksport replacement because the stock one seems restrictive, especially with a gt28 turbo that will be moving more air through it.

 

[Rogue]

Another thing, are you going to use the stock s-pipe? I would consider the corksport replacement because the stock one seems restrictive, especially with a gt28 turbo that will be moving more air through it.

after Scott splitting his, and other problems I've had with CS parts, i won't buy anything that CS made....

 

[Rogue]

Alright, just picked up an MSP ECU for $200