MX5 High HP Build Thread

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:11 pm

This is all kinds of awesome. Did you make the fuel rail yourself?

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:02 pm

The fuel rail is from a ex Mazda GTR, I brought it from a guy up north.

mrpham · Post by **mrpham** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:52 pm

Awesome build Ben. Can't wait to see it running.

How is tuning accomplished with ITB turbo setups? I know MAP is useless for a regular ITB setup, I use TPS/Alpha-N but that wouldn't work for forced induction.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:53 pm

Haha good job Ben you got mrpham on the forum, he has probably the cleanest ITB build ever.

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:58 pm

mrpham wrote:Awesome build Ben. Can't wait to see it running.

How is tuning accomplished with ITB turbo setups? I know MAP is useless for a regular ITB setup, I use TPS/Alpha-N but that wouldn't work for forced induction.

Thanks mrpham! The ecu and tuning mission will come around next year, I'm aiming to have the manifolds done this year and then build the block and get her running before Christmas next year fingers crossed!

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:32 am

Last couple of Months have been pretty quiet on the MX5 front, but in the last 2 weeks I have had a chance to get some good quality un-interupted time working on the MX5....

So Packed her up to head to her 2nd Home and our main sponsor Pitstop Westgate

This is the Start of the Turbo Manifold I made with SCH 40 Mild Steel welding butts. The Collector features Shallow angles in order to achieve the best flow possible in to the turbine housing. Along with that I also fitted a 40mm Wastegate port with Vbands for ease of installation.

This is the end result after a couple of days, not an easy job by far and I give credit to the like of Sinco who knock these out in a number hours, The TIG welding alone took me almost two days!

I might add this was my first go at making a Manifold like this and overall I am happy with what i have managed to achieve, I have started making the 2.5in Lobster back Down pipe which I add photos up when I finished making that.

NicF · Post by **NicF** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 3:27 pm

I'm going exactly the same way with mine. Are you getting any conflict with the water outlet low on the block?

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:06 pm

I have had to modify the water pipe and face it forward as the compressor cover is too big and gets in the way, so no heater any more but doesnt bother me really....

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:22 pm

Beautiful Ben, I'll stop in sometime so we can catch up.

Would love to get some photos of that header, it looks epic!

So is this turbo big enough you reckon

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CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:23 pm

Doublepost.

Euen · Post by **Euen** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:59 am

Looks good Ben. How much clearance is there on the bonnet? Paint scorching??

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:50 am

Euen, theres about 30-40mm clearance between the runners and bonnet so its close but not super close I still plan to line that side of the bonnet with Gold heat reflective material to avoid paint scorch or worse melting the Aluminium bonnet....

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:32 am

I must also make mention of a few people on this forum who have always helped out, thanks to Donovan for the use of your trailer your always a big help when ive need it! 2LOW2C forever providing helpful insight to many of my question and loaning me the right tools to get the job done!

Without these guys this built would be increasingly difficult! So Thanks a Heap!

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:10 pm

I concur, there are some bloody decent people here

Without derailing your thread, I too have been helped out by some of the people here.

best. community. ever.

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:18 pm

I went over to lend Ben a hand tonight and we had some fun!

The first thing that greeted me in the smurf blue engine bay was this whoppper

Then you take a look around and you can see all of the time and effort that has gone into getting it to that stage

We set about getting the downpipe all tacked up and ready to have the finishing welds done

After numerous cutting

Welding

And grinding

It was taking shape

Many test fits and tweaks later, it was coming along nicely

We had a 'cuppa and some pizza to refuel, then we headed back into the warzone

Getting there~

Getting theeeeeere!!

Close up of the flange that Ben drew up in CAD and had made

And the end result

A very nice and smooth flowing downpipe for the turbo jizz!

Was an awesome evening and thanks for having me Ben, the pizza was worth it!

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:30 pm

Thanks Kasey for all your effort tonight, I couldn't have done it without your help man! Absolute legend!

Topnotch photography too! Amazing!

Cheers Mate

biff · Post by **biff** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:47 am

Beautiful work, makes me wish I had some sort of creative talent, I can't
even hammer a nail straight L:)

Biff

-----Original Message-----
From: CordedBowl [mailto:mx5talk@mx5forum.co.nz]
Sent: Tuesday, 21 January 2014 11:19 p.m.
To: mx5talk@mx5forum.co.nz
Subject: [MX5] Re: DIES2K

I went over to lend Ben a hand tonight and we had some fun!

The first thing that greeted me in the smurf blue engine bay was this
whoppper
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[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2880/1206 ... dbac_c.jpg ]

Then you take a look around and you can see all of the time and effort that
has gone into getting it to that stage
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[Image: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/1206 ... 156c_c.jpg ]

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[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/1206 ... d9b8_c.jpg ]

[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/1206 ... 88b9_c.jpg ]

We set about getting the downpipe all tacked up and ready to have the
finishing welds done

After numerous cutting
[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/1206 ... 0c91_c.jpg ]

Welding
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And grinding
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/1206 ... aeb7_c.jpg ]

It was taking shape
[Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/1206 ... 7539_c.jpg ]

After many test fits and tweaks it was coming along nicely
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/1206 ... 8c2e_c.jpg ]

We had a 'cuppa and some pizza to refuel, then we headed back into the
warzone
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/1206 ... 6643_c.jpg ]

Getting there~
[Image: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2805/1206 ... 5f61_c.jpg ]

Getting theeeeeere!!
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/1206 ... b336_c.jpg ]

[Image: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/1206 ... dfea_c.jpg ]

Close up of the flange that Ben drew up in CAD and had made
[Image: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5488/1206 ... 8346_c.jpg ]

And the end result
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/1206 ... 38d6_c.jpg ]

A very nice and smooth flowing downpipe for the turbo jizz!
[Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/1206 ... 2aaa_c.jpg ]

Was an awesome evening and thanks for having me Ben, the pizza was worth it!

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SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:47 pm

Dem Turbo Parts.

Keep up the awesome work man. Can't wait to see this finished.

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:52 pm

Made in New Zealand!

Mad Kiwi · Post by **Mad Kiwi** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:42 pm

NICE!!

Timmo · Post by **Timmo** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:50 pm

Is the turbo and mani assembly braced to the block to support the weight?

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:35 pm

Timmo, Yes the manifold will be braced but back to the top of the exhaust flange so everything being steel they should all expand and contract at the same rate...

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:17 pm

Working during 9-5 on a public holiday, we finished up Bens exhaust (except the tip) phew!

Clearance around the half shaft

Lobster backing to the muffler (lobster backing everywhere, should be named REDLOBSTER)

Clearance over a subframe brace

Nice and shiny diff

Tucked up nice and high, away from the road

Great job today Ben!

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:59 pm

Nice pics. We can see there has been a s#*t load of planning designing and effort to get this far....... Looks so nice that it almost a sin to get road grime on components but thankfully thats what they are destined for.

Badcat · Post by **Badcat** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:43 pm

that exhaust it beautiful.
respect.

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