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Wow...very cool set-up...two thumbs-up!

I will definitely keep you guys posted! Yasin

MusPuppis - That list that you described is the exact set-up I have! Down to the Reich ECU. I am saying that realistically that set-up with a stock turbo at 16psi will not get you over 200hp. Trust me I know. The Reich ECU will not handle any fuel requirments above this. Go to http://www.mazda323performance.com for more detailed info, I am on there as well. Yes the internals are damn strong to well into the 200s - agreed. Shortly I am going to upgrade my radiator to the Civic Drag 2core all aluminum radiator and install a very nice HKS IC and all new aluminum 2" IC piping and I might turn up the boost just a smidge....depending on what my Innovate feeds back to me. Good luck on your build! Your Festiva will definitely have an excellent weight advantage..consequently even 190hp will be a handful but crazy fun! Yasin

Allow me to chime in....I have a B6T Mazda 323 (owned it for 2years)...the mods you have listed : 1) 15-16psi 2) Tuned ECU 3) Better IC etc will give you about 190sp at the flywheel, you need to run into the 20+ psi and full engine management to brake the 220hp mark. My B6T 323 is pretty fast...it weights 2350lbs with a full interior and cold AC, I can hang with a mild stage 2 WRX which is around 255hp and I have put many Eclipse Turbos out to pasture. My plan is to eventually crack the 200+ hp mark as well but right now I am working on my L28ET so the 323 will have to wait a bit, its the most fun daily driver I have ever owned. Here it is (crappy pic): Good luck - Yasin

These lines make me WET.... Yasin

I received my MHG today from Courtesy it was extremely well packaged..no bends or creases. Getting excited. Yasin

I am trying to fly out but tickets are around $400 and I am watching my $$$...if I can get a last minute flight for less than $280 I'll be there...not likely probably...sadly. Yasin

I cringed!

Thanks Austin - I just ordered mine from Courtesy...$160 should be here tomorrow or Monday....I got the last 1mm they had in stock! Yasin

Congrats....pat yourself on the back! Excellent job and quite an accomplishment. Yasin

Megasquirt and ITB sounds delightful....

Guys - I am just in the process of rounding up the last of the parts I need for my L28ET build-up...for the Metal Head Gasket...do you recommend 1.0mm or 2.0mm and where did you guys buy your MHG? I will be running 15-18psi on the street. Thanks! Yasin

Mike...awesome conversion....perfect engine for a beautiful car. When do you begin? Yasin

Wow I dig it....awesome find....I would love to come across something like that! Good luck to you and nice neighborhood. Yasin

Yummy yummy yummy !!!

Austin isn't that where where you had your spill in your 240Z ?

Prox - What is the part number for the ACT clutch you bought? Yasin

An L6 will NOT bolt in - I guarantee that, you will have to quite a bit of fabrication to get it to fit. The truck that you came across is more than like the awesome Datsun 620. Its my favorite Datsun truck. I have owned a few of these now and know my way around them quite well. Yasin

Awesome guys! Thanks very much that is exactly the responses I need. PrOxLaMuS - I will PM you soon, the project will begin in a few weeks. Thanks very much for the offer as well...good to have some local camraderie. No one answered my clutch question though...any recommendations? Yasin

Wow..you're a bigger man than me. You got your work cut out for you. Good luck - Yasin

How can Dodge do this....300hp and 260ft.lbs of torque in a hatchback....for less than $20G 0-60mp/h in 5.5secs...its running a much improved SRT4 engine over the now defunct Neon...all aluminum head AND block.... I bet this thing will easily make 400hp with bolts...makes me sick how these new cars are so damn quick (and in this case cheap). Damn technology! At least it looks better than the YUK Neon too. Yasin

Guys, I need some help….my 1983 L28ET has 147,500miles on it. It run beautifully and NEVER misses a beat, I am VERY VERY anal with maintenance, absolutely no leaks, oil change every 1000miles blah blah…. Right now…I am running in the low 200hp range, the specs are: • Stock T3 running 10psi (TurboXS MBC) • 60mm KA24 TB • Stock electronics and EFI (JSK fuel rail though and Aeromotive FPR) • Isuzu NPR with 2.25†IC piping + HKS SSQ BOV • Walbro 255lph fuel pump • 3†turbo back exhaust • Twin 10†Flex-A-Lite electric fans • Lightened stock flywheel with CF Dual Friction clutch • Emissions removed and AC Existing engine has good even and strong compression – basically very healthy bottom end. Car runs incredible but I am very used to the power and it feels a little boring to be honest right now….So I bit the bullet and decided to go with, I am buying used but excellent condition so therefore trying to do this on a bit of a shoe string budget • TS04 Turbo w ext. HKS Wastegate • 550cc RC Injectors • Haltech engine management w MSD • Fully Ported and Polished P90 head - $$ • Modified stock intake and exhaust manifolds (ported and opened up) • ARP Head Stud conversion (buying new) My eventual goal is 16-18psi on the street on pump gas which should take me to my 300whp goal with proper tuning…. My hair pulling questions to you all: 1) Should I stay with the stock turbo cam, if not any good turbo cam recommendations??? (increased lift for valves to stay open longer but no crazy duration to blow the boost through the exhaust) 2) What clutch should I get as my CF DF will no longer be up to the task…any recommendations based on my 300whp goal? 3) Am I stupid to get this far into the engine and not pull the block tear into it and rebuild it? I am having trouble with this one, as the cost of 6 new forged pistons scares me, keeping in mind that I am doing this on a budget! I am very excited about this project and looking forward to getting into it and posting pics (as I normally do) as I make progress. All feedback is appreciated!! Many thanks in advance. Regards - Yasin

Its time we un-pimp his ride.

I saw the new FJ yesterday I was behind it in traffic coming home and really liked it....I am not a SUV guy...but really liked the lines and overall size of it...I wonder if it is just the "flavor of the month" and the novelty will wear off but compared to say an H3, it is definitely a great looking vehicle with great presence. Way to go Toyota! I am sure they will sell well. My dad had this: and briefly one of these: so these trucks will always have a special place for me! Yasin

Totally wow.....stimulates the senses for sure!