Turbo MX5's in Christchurch

biff · Post by **biff** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:22 pm

Hi all,
I am looking for some help (at last) getting my turbo up and running.

Heres what I have:
* A brand new HKS (not a copy) Turbo Manifold
* A reconditioned T28 Hybrid turbo - The perfect size for the MX5 - no play and in top condition
* A Evo VII Intercooler (Used) but in fantastic condition - Better flow than the cleap ebay or trademe jobs
* A brand new Greddy Type RS Blow of valve
(Purchased ages ago from Chris)

So if anyone has done a DIY or has a car I can have a look at that would be great.
Cheers all
Biff
ZOOM1N

Miatamad · Post by **Miatamad** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:02 pm

We're all here to help - and Im happy to take pics on request!!!

Just let me know what you need.

C

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:23 pm

Hi Biff...

Am going down the 'naturally aspirated' mods trail as we speak, incl suspension, in ChCh.......

Would be interested in touching base with you...

Ian

poison · Post by **poison** » Wed May 02, 2007 10:45 pm

Hey Biff

Welcome to the club, it's always good to get a blow j..... errr a turbo on your little baby, gives it the life she always needed.

Same here, I can send photo's if nothing else. Some places on TradeMe sell alloy (I think) bends, these may work out cheaper that the silicon bends, the straight bits are not so expensive (in comparrison).

Good luck, I'll be keen to see the results.

biff · Post by **biff** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:55 pm

Yep that would be great, I also lined up some “reduced” prices on Konie’s last year, they were from the importers in ChCh.
Drop me a line at biff@xtra.co.nz (biff@xtra.co.nz), with your email address and I’ll give you my phone number
Cheers
Biff

From: Ian [mailto:horsepower@mx5forum.co.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, 2 May 2007 6:23 p.m.
To: horsepower@mx5forum.co.nz
Subject: [MX5Power] Re: Turbo MX5's in Christchurch

Hi Biff...

Am going down the 'naturally aspirated' mods trail as we speak, incl suspension, in ChCh.......

Would be interested in touching base with you...

Ian

93 1.8 NZ new, intake and exhaust mods.
Front konis on hand.
Roll cage and momo seat.

biff · Post by **biff** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:06 am

Thanks mate, for a guy who’s not the best mechanically this is a bit daunting, but I guess we all had to start some where J
Cheers and thanks for the offer,
Biff

From: poison [mailto:horsepower@mx5forum.co.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, 2 May 2007 10:46 p.m.
To: horsepower@mx5forum.co.nz
Subject: [MX5Power] Re: Turbo MX5's in Christchurch

Hey Biff

Welcome to the club, it's always good to get a blow j..... errr a turbo on your little baby, gives it the life she always needed.

Same here, I can send photo's if nothing else. Some places on TradeMe sell alloy (I think) bends, these may work out cheaper that the silicon bends, the straight bits are not so expensive (in comparrison).

Good luck, I'll be keen to see the results.

"PO1SON"
"TURB05"

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri May 04, 2007 5:33 pm

yeah..dont use silicon bends unless you absolutley have to.... they are STUPIDLY EXPENSIVE....
i got my silicon couplers off the net from ATP turbo. they were WAAAAAAY cheaper than kiwi places,( I got enough to do my car TWICE for around $200 landed). and i could get them in black for that stealthly look instead of bright blue. Couplers should be used as little as possible and bends should be done by welding pieces of "donuts" to the straight pipes. have a look at my cardomain page at my IC pipes to see what i mean.

happy to send any other pics you want from my engine bay etc.