LavaMan Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Just got hooked due to my brother who's been racing for 20 years, Spec Miata in '90 1.6L for the last 10. My son and I went and watched him race at Barber this past August (2015). I bought a single owner '99 Miata with 136K miles a few weeks later and blew head gasket on same day I bought it!. My brother is an import mechanic and shop supervisor at shop in Jacksonville, FL though, so I flew him out and the three of us had our own Overhaulin show in my garage in Owasso, OK for 5 days rebuilding the car. We replaced and upgraded just about every performance related part and installed a roll bar and after he left I kept going.... I have taken the car to Hallett four times and auto cross twice - placed 7 out of 27 novice drivers pre-turbo, best time Hallett : 1:32.41 (Got some work to do...) Here's what's been done: Engine: Flyin' Miata FM II turbo Head re-mill (only .0004) Valve job New valve guides Toyo Aluminum radiator High performance timing belt 3" Flyin' Miata Exhaust Spec Stage 1 clutch and lightweight flywheel OS Giken Limited Slip Differential FM Big fuel (flex E85) FM Clutch/lightweight flywheel FM Pistons/rods - now 1.9L motor' FM Big Spark kit FM Clutch/Fly wheel FM Oil cooler FM Radiator fans Suspension: Flyin' Miata Fox coil overs complete set Spec Miata front/rear adjustable sway bars Replacement Rear Subframe brace FM front Shock Tower Brace FM Butterfly Brace Brakes: Flyin' Miata Big Brake (4-piston) set w/Parking brake Interior: Reupholstered Stock seats into touring seats w/bumps for harness (Pricey, ouch...) 6-point camlock Harnesses NRG steering wheel 8-ball shift knob Hard Dog roll bar w/belt bar welded as an addition Tires: Toyo R1R's for street 225/45/R15 Toyo R1 slicks for track/autocross 225/45/R15 Rims: Advanti Storm S1 15 X 9 (Momo's pictured, sending these to my brother) Link to post
robertcope Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Welcome aboard! Fun looking build. I am super jealous at your proximity to Hallett. robert Link to post
LavaMan Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks - yeah...real providential...after just getting hooked.. :) Link to post
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Welcome! This September when I was in Hallett I recall speaking to a gentleman at the gas station about his newly bought Miata with a similar fate. LavaMan 1 Link to post
hornetball Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Nice looking car! I swear I've seen it before, but I haven't made it to Hallett this year, so . . . . Welcome. Resistance is futile. Link to post
LavaMan Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Welcome! This September when I was in Hallett I recall speaking to a gentleman at the gas station about his newly bought Miata with a similar fate. That was probably me... Link to post
El_Tortuga Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Nice. Welcome to the party LavaMan 1 Link to post
dmo2002 Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's a lot of improvements in just 5 days. Great job. Welcome to the world of Miata Link to post
LavaMan Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 That's a lot of improvements in just 5 days. Great job. Welcome to the world of Miata A good portion happened later - we replaced head gasket, installed new spec Miata Belstein struts, roll bar, sway bars, timing belt, radiator, and did alignment while my brother was here... Link to post
LavaMan Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Just put on Dyno. Best run was 228.6 HP to rear wheels. With some tuning and adjustments to PCM we think we can get 240...it's a beast... robertcope 1 Link to post
robertcope Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Just put on Dyno. Best run was 228.6 HP to rear wheels. With some tuning and adjustments to PCM we think we can get 240...it's a beast... Sounds healthy! Should be good for some fun. robert Link to post
HDA Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Just got hooked due to my brother who's been racing for 20 years, Spec Miata in '90 1.6L for the last 10. My son and I went and watched him race at Barber this past August. I bought a single owner '99 Miata with 136K miles a few weeks later and blew head gasket on same day I bought it!. Well that must be some sort of record! Welcome, looks like a fun car Link to post
LavaMan Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Here's a cool new part that most likely is only on my Miata - a built from scratch replacement rear subframe brace built at Pinnacle Performance here in Owasso: (Used existing bolts and mounting points) Link to post
LavaMan Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Update: Blew three rod bearings on Christmas day. Getting motor back from machine shop Monday finally. Have registered for Hallett on April 16-17 so I hope to make it. Have added graphite wing, FM Big Brake Kit, New FM suspension, FM Big Brake kit and Big Spark kit. Bought new FM pistons, rods, gaskets, fuel and water pump for re-build that should take place next week. Had little minor accident in parking lot of local shop and had to replace trunk lid and rear bumper. Plan is to paint body "copperhead" and hard top white. Have front spoiler in bound and splitter to mount to it is already here. Hope to get 280-300 RWP...will be 1.9L after re-build. Here's pics of first Mock up of custom rear diffuser (will be moved up and back and have two more blades on ends) and center mount exhaust (3" FM attached to FM II turbo) Link to post
Double O 86 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 '99 Miatas rule! LavaMan 1 Link to post
MX5#98 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Nice. Hope to meet you at Miatas @ Hallett this year. Spaceman Spiff 1 Link to post
LavaMan Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Done at 4700 feet. Tulsa/Owasso I am at 636 feet. Should have about 12% increase or so. So, I am at about 330 RWP...on E85 (Available 1.5 miles from my house)...installed FM radiator fans and oil coller plus a lot of other minor stuff last week at FM...great folks there... redneck4Christ 1 Link to post
