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    Originally posted by SgtRauksauff View Post
    Honestly, I don't even know yet. I need to get my brain back in the game. I was originally going to do my vj20/vf10 hybrid, but now that the E153 is almost a go, there's no reason to keep the power low to save the transmission. I'm thinking I might go all-in right away. I REALLY liked the spool-up time of the vj20, it helped a lot with corner exit in autoX and track days. I occasionally take it to the strip, but it's not the priority. So I want something that will not give me a ton of turbo lag..

    Now the caveat; I haven't really done anything to the bottom end or head, it's still the stock 8.2:1 pistons and rods from the GTX front clip, with a GTR intake and the PSC tubular ihi/t3 flanged-exhaust manifold. So I basically need to do a couple year's worth of reading to find out what's been found to not work, and avoid that. I haven't even really decided on what sort of wheel HP that I want in the end.. I see Carlos pulling 500+ on the dyno, but I'm not thinking that's a streetable DD tune, lol.

    --sarge
    Since you basically running a lower compression Miata engine, you could save some time and just see what they are running :D. Seems like a Gt2560R would be simiar to your Vf10 hybrid with decent spool up, but if you got the room for power a GT2871r could be right up your ally.

    Aprturbo seems to have both of them in a T3 turbine setup so if I am reading it right your PSC manifold should work for either with the T3 setup. The 2560R won't be the biggest numbers but would be one hella fun street car. I drove a few Turbo 1.8 Miatas with 2560Rs and it was a decent mix of fast spool and nice top end. Made for a good mix on a street car.

    just my random 2 cents.

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      dang that looks good! I miss my wagon!

      I've been driving a buddy's Fiat Abarth for the last couple of days, and I am really missing boost also. The exhaust note on the Abarth is glorious, btw. Turbo, cat, straight pipe to a Y, and the tips. no resonator, no muffler.. stock from the FACTORY. direct injected 1.4L, 160hp, 170lb-ft, 2500lbs.

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        Well right now, my engine is on a stand, so I'm STRONGLY considering just flipping it upside down, and jamming some new pistons and rods inside. I'm already planning on going the EVO ecu route, so might just spring for KAi injectors and rods, and pistons for whatever CR works out to be best.

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          Originally posted by CODY004WD View Post
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          Finally got the BP swapped wagon running right. Still need to do a water pump (seeping) timing belt, add A/C, and put a clutch in it, then add boost!

          I've replaced a ton of parts, fixed a couple overheating issues, fixed a horrible warm stalling issue, and fixed an intermittent misfire. Time for a few upgrades!

          The Fuel pump was the cause of the horrible stalling, so I dropped in a walbro 255LPH I had sitting on the shelf.

          For appearance, I put my Gram Lights 57c's on it, added a GT front bumper, swapped the mangled GT grille that came on it for an LX I had while I wait for my new grille, and removed the previous owners stickers.

          I took off the KSports, and put on the modified long travel Koni red setup that I bought from James. I swapped on some lower profile camber plate components to get about 3/8" more drop up front, I also Swapped out the stock 392# Ksport Front springs for a set of 12" long double progressive QA1 275-425-275 springs. I swapped the 224# Ksport rear springs for a set of 275# QA1's and added a set of Helper springs, and I adjusted all four struts to 1 turn below full hard. The goal was to get a very functional ride-height with far more travel than k-sports, a much less harsh ride, and as much grip as I can generate.

          These Have Delivered! Ride is slightly more harsh than stock, but body roll and squat/dive are far more controlled. The springs are actually stiffer than O.T.S. Ksports
          but have a much softer ride, plus being progressive gives the car a lot more sprung droop travel, keeping the springs seated and the wheels on the ground under harsh conditions. Most of you have seen the photos of my hatch lifting its right rear at an auto-x, this car shouldn't do that. The hatch had less than 1/2" droop travel on Jim Pierce's KSports from his road race car, as shown in the photos here, the wagon has 4-5" droop in the rear and 3-4" up front. This is accomplished with all 4 springs fully seated at full droop, which was not the case when I received these coilovers!

          I like the ride height, love the ride, love the handling, wish the Red's were easier to adjust, and dig the fact that I could raise the car at least 3" from where it sits currently.

          The Other MAJOR upgrade I've done is tone down the Exhaust. I ripped out the 2.5" exhaust that was in the car, it was loud, raspy and worst of all, touching the body in multiple locations, so it DRONED something fierce... I kept the spiral core resonator that was in that system, added a Vibrant super-quiet resonator, a magnaflow Cat, and a ZX2 S/R Borla, I also added a better flex-pipe plus a V-band, since the existing exhaust was one piece from the cylinder head to the horrible magnaflow muffler at the back. I also used polyurethane hanger mounts to hold everything is place and dampen the system itself. Now it has a great sound, plenty of volume, no drone or rasp, and it doesn't reverberate. I may still add a helmholtz chamber to target the highway frequency, just to smooth out the tone a hair more at 3600-4000 RPM.

          I know I'm getting old when I am excited about a quiet and soft ride! The exhaust was a requirement though, my ears would ring for hours after 30 minutes on the highway, that is permanent damage... wtf.

          Getting there one step at a time. This will be a nice car eventually!


          Glad you like them. Honestly even without the spring change you would have been impressed with the ride. If I had the parts lying around they would have had some helper springs in them and good idea on using shorter camber plates. KSport made them taller than the original I presume to reduce the ride harshness with that rubberized mount.


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          92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
          94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
          "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
          EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
          EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
          EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
          BP Forged H beam rods available now
          KL Forged H beam rods available now
          K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
          FS Forged H beam rods
          awaiting test fit
          F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
          FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
          Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
          Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
          BP oil jet eliminators
          EV14 fuel rail spacers
          More stuff coming soon.......

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            Originally posted by SgtRauksauff View Post
            Well right now, my engine is on a stand, so I'm STRONGLY considering just flipping it upside down, and jamming some new pistons and rods inside. I'm already planning on going the EVO ecu route, so might just spring for KAi injectors and rods, and pistons for whatever CR works out to be best.
            Honestly Carlos had his protege making 700+ WHP and he drove it around on the street, so it can be done.

            Let me know when you ready for rods and injectors and I can give you a package deal if you buy them both at the same time.


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            92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
            94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
            "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
            EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
            EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
            EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
            BP Forged H beam rods available now
            KL Forged H beam rods available now
            K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
            FS Forged H beam rods
            awaiting test fit
            F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
            FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
            Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
            Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
            BP oil jet eliminators
            EV14 fuel rail spacers
            More stuff coming soon.......

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              Originally posted by 300zxrb26dett View Post
              Glad you like them. Honestly even without the spring change you would have been impressed with the ride. If I had the parts lying around they would have had some helper springs in them and good idea on using shorter camber plates. KSport made them taller than the original I presume to reduce the ride harshness with that rubberized mount.


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              Yeah I love them James! Pretty badass setup. The spring change was nothing more than an experiment, and the desire to keep springs perched. I happened to have everything laying around and decided to try it all out. I was afraid I was going to have to change the ride height a bunch after I first set it down, but the ride height ended up almost exactly where I wanted it right where you had the perches at. The car looked cool slammed on k-sports, but the tires hit the inner fenders hard over any bump, and would ruuuuuuuuubbbb going around corners at anything above a 2 on the 1-10 intensity scale. Not a bit of rub or contact now, which means I can actually go for a 10... This thing handles every bit as well as any other Escort I've built, and I'm still stock bushings, no bracing, etc. Excited for some front roll center correction, and big brakes in the near future!
              Current:
              68 Torino GT Fastback
              86 MR2
              91 F150
              94 Escort Wagon BP swap
              99 Escort Wagon BP swap
              00 Miata LS
              08 Arrow AX8
              14 Mazda5

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                Originally posted by SgtRauksauff View Post
                dang that looks good! I miss my wagon!

                I've been driving a buddy's Fiat Abarth for the last couple of days, and I am really missing boost also. The exhaust note on the Abarth is glorious, btw. Turbo, cat, straight pipe to a Y, and the tips. no resonator, no muffler.. stock from the FACTORY. direct injected 1.4L, 160hp, 170lb-ft, 2500lbs.
                Thanks, it's getting there! I had been missing a wagon in my life for a few years now. I actually traded my KL swapped 5Lug 5-door, for this wagon, which says how much I was missing a wagon. Oddly enough this car takes me back to my very first Escort. In 2004 I had a 1994 Electric Currant Red Wagon, complete with gold/bronze 5 spoke wheels and about this ride height. Every time I sell a wagon, I regret it, and i end up with another shortly after. I've even owned two of my previous wagons twice, (the first and second) and I know where my third one is incase I decide to buy it from the current owner. My fourth wagon is the green 99 that I picked up about a month ago (seen in background of pictures on previous page) and this 94 is #5. I will not sell this one... if I ever try to, someone slap me straight...
                Current:
                68 Torino GT Fastback
                86 MR2
                91 F150
                94 Escort Wagon BP swap
                99 Escort Wagon BP swap
                00 Miata LS
                08 Arrow AX8
                14 Mazda5

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                  Originally posted by CODY004WD View Post
                  My fourth wagon is the green 99 that I picked up about a month ago (seen in background of pictures on previous page) and this 94 is #5. I will not sell this one... if I ever try to, someone slap me straight...
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                  1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                  I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                  he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                    Thanks Ry-guy! I mean it too.
                    Current:
                    68 Torino GT Fastback
                    86 MR2
                    91 F150
                    94 Escort Wagon BP swap
                    99 Escort Wagon BP swap
                    00 Miata LS
                    08 Arrow AX8
                    14 Mazda5

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                      1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                      I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                      he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                        Very nice.


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                          Changed the dead starter for miata starter. It was a PITA.

                          Makes a different tune, that's for sure..


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                          My car is a Vazondissan. Part Nissan. Part Mazda. Part Ford. Part VW. Part Honda.

                          1993 Protege - DX with LX upgrades. Still rockin' the SOHC. Custom HID headlight Retrofit.

                          2009 Mazda 3 - Finacee Car. No power nothing. About to trade in for a 2014 Mazda 6 Sport.

                          Install Shifter Bushings: http://www.wihandyman.com/forum/show...491#post646491

                          Custom HID's: http://www.wihandyman.com/forum/show...&highlight=hid

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                            I actually worked on my BG last night. First time in a long while, felt good. Trying to wrap up my Gtr swap. Pulled the rear sway bar and coilovers off. Axle nuts are pretty well stuck on so they are soaking. If I can't get em off with another round of heat and electric impact, I will borrow my buddies air gun.

                            Debating as to whether or not I should install the VLSD diff into the rear housing or try and scoop up a cheap plate style diff. I have the JDM trans, so the car has some rear bias. It'd be nice to have a functioning rear lsd.
                            Ian Boyd- Bellingham, WA (click vehicle to view)

                            1988 BF GTX

                            1990 x2 BG AWD Protege

                            1991 Escort GT- SOLD

                            1975 911 S Widebody 3.6 conversion

                            2005 Corolla

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                              1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                              I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                              he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                                I need to get a new image host and then I can start posting some pictures.

                                Actually getting to work on my protege has been nice. Borrowed my buddies ar gun ( I need to just buy my own) and a 3 jaw puller. Got the axles out of the rear spindles. Lowered the subframe a bit to so I could pull the ttl bolts.

                                I need to sort these stupid rear trailing arm bushings. I have a few different poly ones but none fit the trailing arms I have. getting pretty frustrated. Regardless I hope to get this all sorted soon and get the car down on all 4 wheels again soon.

                                Looks like fitting a 3 inch exhaust over the awd subframe is gonna be a pain too. I love this car lol.
                                Ian Boyd- Bellingham, WA (click vehicle to view)

                                1988 BF GTX

                                1990 x2 BG AWD Protege

                                1991 Escort GT- SOLD

                                1975 911 S Widebody 3.6 conversion

                                2005 Corolla

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