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Originally Posted by MEMPHIS
i have $5000 to put into this baby. That sounds about like what yall are talking, for a nice turbo kit and install.
heres the deal, i dont know that much about boost AT ALL. thats why i came here.
I dont want this engine swap. It sounds like WAY to much trouble for a 40hp gain. kinda stupid if you ask me.
I was just running that kit by yall, i didnt think it sounded right, but it never hurts to ask. 
I am going to boost this car. Yall can help me and we can make a heck of a good car. Or i can try it on my own. either way, within the year I will have a boosted mx6.
I am thinking of taking it to a High performance shop and have them do it? |
If you have 5k that's a good starting point. I would first make sure your motor is running 100 percent. If there are any little things wrong they will be magnified when it is boosted so it's better to take care of them now. If you're planning on boosting a stock motor I would follow these steps.
1. Make sure the motor is running 100 percent. If it's a high mileage motor have it checked thoroughly by a mechanic. Get a compression test done to make sure your motor is healthy enough for boost.
2. Research what kind of turbo will work best for your needs. Talk to a performance shop that does a lot of turbo work. Smaller turbos will spool faster but they won't support high HP numbers. Larger turbos are better for higher horsepower but they will take longer to spool. Generally T3/4 turbos are a good size for our motor. Think about how much boost you will be running and get an inter cooler if the shop recommends it.
3. Start thinking about fuel control and spark control. Megasquirt is a great standalone fuel and spark controller. There are members here who build plug and play units that sell for around $500. Having fuel and spark control is necessary if you want to get the most from your setup.
4. Start buying turbo parts. I personally don't feel comfortable with the ebay kits but they could be a good starting point for a low boost setup. You could also get a kit put together by a performance shop. It will cost more but you will get better parts and have less headaches later on. I get all of my parts from my shop because they give better help to people who actually buy parts from them as opposed to just walking in off the street with a part of questionable quality. You will most likely need upgraded fuel injectors when you are boosted. A lot of people use millenia S injectors.
5. Think about the weak parts of the drive train and find upgraded parts to replace them. Get a better clutch with a braided steel clutch line, buy good brakes with good pads and braided steel brake lines, look into getting polyurethane motor mounts to reduce engine roll, see if anyone still sells a trans saver (this bolts to the transmission and keeps it from moving), possibly look into getting upgraded GTX 3rd and 5th gears from the Mazdaspeed Protege(our 3rd and 5th gears are usually good up to 300whp but it never hurts to be cautious), think about getting a limited slip differential to get all the power to the ground, buy good tires so you don't spin them through every gear.
This is basically the list I am following with my build except I started with a totally rebuilt and forged motor with lower compression and aggressive cams to allow me to reach higher boost levels than a stock motor.
Just do yourself a favor and keep in mind that a good turbo setup costs a lot of money and that things will break. Don't let people turn you away from building a turbo mx6. There are a lot of people boosting stock motors. Just make sure you get it done correctly so you are safe while you are having fun.
