Ron's Monster Miata Build

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:14

those are some nice big brakes.

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:14

Nice. Definitely need a good set of brakes if you have that kind of power under the hood.

rugger · Postby **rugger** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:14

It looks like you are making some great progress! Let me know when you make it up north of town, and we'll get the V8s together.

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:14

rugger wrote:It looks like you are making some great progress! Let me know when you make it up north of town, and we'll get the V8s together.

I would love to. Still working our a few bugs but definitely making some head way. Post up some pics of your Miata, I would love to see them.

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:14

Still trying to figure out my clutch issues but have done a few things to the interior to make it look a little better. I swapped out the stereo, door speakers, shift knob, e-break handle, pedals and the steering wheel. The next main thing the interior needs is some nice floor mats.

Here are some pics.

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:14

I am schedule to go get this thing tuned Saturday morning at Finish Line Performance. I am going with a Diablo Chip for A3M Ford ECM running this thing. From what I have read, this is one of the better chips for the old 5.0's next to a stand alone engine management. Let's hope my clutch holds out long enough to get me there and tuned. I am hoping to get 300-320 HP's at the wheels but our elevation is what is really holding it back. We will see. I am planning on bringing the GoPro and will post up the video when I am done.

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:14

Damn elevation is screwing me too. Did you not just put a brand new clutch in?

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:14

Nothing is 100% right now but going to tune anyway. I should know a bit more tomorrow.

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:14

Heading out to the Mammoth game so this will be quick. Got tuned today and although am happy with the overall results, just a little disappointed on the numbers. Final tune 285 RWHP and 328 ft-lbs corrected. It did max out at 293 but dial down the for a more streetable tune. You never know, the clutch could be slipping a little. Guess it is time for some silly gas.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjfcsyXl7Oo"]YouTube - 331 Miata Dyno Run[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p9oqFL5Jgw"]YouTube - On Ramp Run to 80[/ame]

This is a ramp run to 80-85 MPH wasn't really paying attention but my phone said I did 0-60 in about 5.2 seconds. Don't know how reliable that is but simply a measure

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:14

Looks nice man!

94mx5 · Postby **94mx5** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:14

Those are respectable numbers!

memphis · Postby **memphis** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:14

guess its time for you to throw a super charger on!! hehe jk

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:14

Very cool. Do you have problems hooking in 1st and 2nd or does it pretty much just go? Like the new spoiler. Post up that dyno sheet when you get a chance.

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:14

This was the final tune. So far no problems hooking up but really haven't dropped the clutch in first. I have broken the back end free in first making a left hand turn. I am thinking that the clutch might be slipping ever so slightly but will find out Friday. If I get my car back by the weekend I might enter in the Auto Cross event this week end. Next weekend for sure.

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:14

Talk about a fat and linear powerband Batman!

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