Going Turbo! Someday.

[Charlie1717]

Alright fellas I did not think I would ever come to this but things fell into place and I'm working on turboing my BP! I plan for this to be a very very slow build as it isn't that important to me and money needs to go towards different things first.

I've never done anything with turbos in the past, so I literally know nothing about them! I've been reading a lot about them on the web and reading some builds here. I've learned a lot! But I will still have many many questions.

So what I've got now-

Turbo- T3 Airesearch Saab 900 turbo
Manifold- Should be getting a BP26 manifold soon (can't believe I sold the one I had dang!)
Intercooler- I have a Mitsubishi intercooler (don't know if it is the one I will use yet.

And that's it! I still have a long way to go but I think I'm on my way having 3 of the main components.

So this thread will be my slow turbo build and updates on Nancy!

[iceracerdude]

Pick up a copy of Corkie Bell's Maximum Boost, its considered the Bible of boosting.
Because you have to be able to use real info, not just hoping everyone you read on the forums are shooting you straight.

[91mcnasty]

^ where could I get that at? I'm pretty decent with boosted stuff, but I love learning.

[Zanzer]

Pick up a copy of Corkie Bell's Maximum Boost, its considered the Bible of boosting.
Because you have to be able to use real info, not just hoping everyone you read on the forums are shooting you straight.

Thank you I've been looking for a good book on boost :thumbup: Any others you'd recommend on the subject?

^ where could I get that at? I'm pretty decent with boosted stuff, but I love learning.

Amazon has it for $23



Sorry for the thread jack Charlie but I need some new additions to the library LOL :mrgreen:

[91mcnasty]

Thanks, me is sorry too!!!

[Charlie1717]

It's all good! Sounds like info many would like to have! That's what this thread is for. Turboing for Dummies (like me!)

[91mcnasty]

You can do it, have confidence!

[NicholasJackson]

What do you think you'll do about your transmission?

[91mcnasty]

I think he's picking up a f5mr here pretty soon

[Charlie1717]

Yeah I'm looking for an F or G series currently. Probably F series. It's a small turbo and I plan on keeping the car more of a daily then a track car.

[NicholasJackson]

Good deal, i like the f series transmissions.

[Aaronbrook37]

Join up on some other forums, mostly just as a shadow. MiataTurbo, ClubProtege, HomemadeTurbo, JunkYardTurbo for example. Most are capable of assisting either/both 1.8L BP builds and economical self-turbofication. HMT and JYT are particularly awesome, but the for sale sections of the two former ones will be your winning ticket in the boost market.

http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/

http://www.miataturbo.net/

http://www.homemadeturbo.com/

http://www.junkyardturbos.com/forums/

In my case, I also added MX-6 and TeamCapri for 1.6L literature and turbo swap options.

http://www.mx6.com/forums/fs-engine-mechanical/

http://www.teamcapri.com/capri-gi/ultimatebb.cgi

[Charlie1717]

Would this manifold work alright for turboing my BP

http://www.corksport.com/j-spec-mazda-turbo-exhaust-manifold-1.8l-dohc.html

I can get this brand new for like $100 Would that be a good deal?

[Charlie1717]

I got the manifold tonight from a guy in Ohio. He bought it brand new and never used it. So now I have the bp26 manifold from Corksport. One step closer!

[ejp2fast]

nice manifold. will you be going MS? or GTX ecu?