Keith
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« on: May 22, 2006, 08:12:18 PM » |
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Since we get a lot of questions on a recommended order of modification, we've added a guide to our site. Flyin' Miata MSM upgrade pathThe first 4 can be shuffled around somewhat, but that's the order we think works best. Questions? Give us a call. |
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Keith Tanner
Author of How To Build A High Performance Mazda Miata
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Leetface McPwn
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2006, 10:22:12 PM » |
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That was my flight path anyway! Now I know for sure it's a winner.
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2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5Born on 03/15/04 Build #1579 Velocity Red Mods: Flyin' Miata Complete Intake Kit, Faze Boost Gauge
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2006, 01:01:01 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2006, 04:18:27 PM » |
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THat would have saved me lost of research time when I first got the car.....pretty kewl.....  |
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04' Titanium #672 (02/17/2004)
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Performance Mods:
AEM Intake | FM Full Exhaust w/ DP | Ebay FMIC | FM Intel pipe | GFB VTA BOV | FM MBC |
Misc. Mods:
Autometer boost gauge | Chrome Fuel Door | Clutch switch override |
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2006, 06:55:49 PM » |
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I guess I'm ready for the turbo upgrade.  |
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"DarkSide" – 2005 Black Mica Mazdaspeed 17 of 1428 RIP
Performance – Vishnu Stage 0, FM throttle body pipe, GFB DV, BEGI split gas down pipe, FM exhaust, intercooler, Goodwin big brake kit, Beatrush strut bar, Stock wheels w/ Falken RT-615 tires, Koenig Heliums w/ Toyo RA-1 tires Safety – Boss Frog double hoop roll bar, Gforce 6-point harnesses, Corbeau A4 seats, fire extinguisher Maintenance – Thompson oil filter relocation kit, SpeedBleeders Electronics – TraqMate, SpeedHut boost gage, Clearwater speakers, Valentine One, AuxMod, CRI air horns, custom video camera mount, custom iPod mount, LC-1 wideband O2 sensor, cruise control Cosmetic/comfort – Chrome fuel door, 18% window tint, Cool Breeze Waiting for install - Side skirts |
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2006, 08:23:23 PM » |
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Darkside if you do the turbo upgrade keeps us posted,this is a little over my head but I want to give it a try but not till I see what all is invlolved..
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racing tire valve stem caps..
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2006, 09:03:48 PM » |
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As far as I am concerned, next comes the DP  I have my RB Turbo exhaust and will do the hydra only If I really feel the need for me. The Intake alone makes this car a different beast! Of course I did upgrade to the GFB recirc valve as a trade in to my noisy GFB BOV |
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04 MSM #1621 - Chromed Gas lid, Frenzy Waves, Zola knob, Buck Grille,
RB Turbo Exhaust, Full FM Intake, GFB BOV, Hallman Pro MBC (10.5PSI)Toyo T1-Rs
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2006, 03:08:35 AM » |
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All of the above, except the turbo. That and gears will be this winter's project.
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FM Downpipe
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2006, 01:08:19 PM » |
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I guess I'm ready for the turbo upgrade. I second that! I have everything else, but my MSM is a daily driver, so I'll need some time off to do the turbo swap. I'd love to switch to a ball bearing center section at the same time. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2006, 02:26:39 PM » |
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Why no suspension and brake upgrades??
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2005 MSM #546
Hard Dog M2 sport rollbar, Flyin Miata full intake kit, Flyin Miata full exh, 460cc RX-7 injectors, Xede, TGVs deleted. Flyin Miata braided brake lines, ebay FMIC, Tokico Illuminas w/Ground Control coils, about 130lbs removed, Kosei K1 TS wheels, Autometer boost gauge, XM roady.
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2006, 02:53:42 PM » |
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i'm done  |
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Keith
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2006, 03:40:25 PM » |
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Why no suspension and brake upgrades??
Because they're not Mazdaspeed specific and they depend on the application. Making more power is an easy progression that is much the same for everyone. The correct suspension and brakes dpends on what you're doing with the car. |
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Keith Tanner
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2006, 06:55:44 AM » |
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Why no suspension and brake upgrades??
Because they're not Mazdaspeed specific and they depend on the application. Making more power is an easy progression that is much the same for everyone. The correct suspension and brakes dpends on what you're doing with the car. I plan to hopefully do the turbo upgrade with coilovers this fall. |
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260 whp @ 11 psi on e85 using mustang dyno BEFORE built motor.
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rigby
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« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2006, 08:57:55 PM » |
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Since we get a lot of questions on a recommended order of modification, we've added a guide to our site. Flyin' Miata MSM upgrade pathThe first 4 can be shuffled around somewhat, but that's the order we think works best. Questions? Give us a call. Nice list! Might want to consider recommending some instrumentation too (maybe as step 0)... I've always thought it was a good idea to have a boost, fuel pressure and O2 guage in place before modding. Being able to monitor those instruments after adding a mod helped me diagnose problems quickly and has even saved my motor on more than one occasion.  |
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Steve W> '04 Titanium MSM (#553/4000 2/13/2004) --- Northern Colorado --- 5280' ASL
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2006, 05:24:59 AM » |
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I had a question on the order in that list
1. I agree completely.
2-3-4 is what I am curious about. I thought the stock FMIC was a major problem area? Shouldnt it be upgraded as soon as you do the intake kit and are running more boost? Or is it not really an issue until you get into the exh system as well?
I would have thought it would go
1. intake kit
2. FMIC
3. some part of the exh
4. other part of the exh
Basically what I am asking, is at what point is the stock FMIC a problem? Like I said, I was under the impression it was a problem on even a stock MSM(this coming from what I read off FMs website)
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2005 MSM #546
Hard Dog M2 sport rollbar, Flyin Miata full intake kit, Flyin Miata full exh, 460cc RX-7 injectors, Xede, TGVs deleted. Flyin Miata braided brake lines, ebay FMIC, Tokico Illuminas w/Ground Control coils, about 130lbs removed, Kosei K1 TS wheels, Autometer boost gauge, XM roady.
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