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JTL94' · 09-15-2011, 11:14 PM

i have a 1997 mazda miata, looking to buy a turbo kit. i am tight on money but i do want to get the best buy for my situation, with the money i have. I do not have enough money for a stand-alone, but i wanted to know if anyone has had a great tune with realistic hp gains with a piggy-back ems they have used. i talked to my local speed shop and they informed me that i may be interested in a AEM FIC, due to my situation. i would appreciate if anyone could notify me if they have used this or some other form of ems that has been successful/unsuccessful and if they there were any problems with it.

fitftw · 09-15-2011, 11:21 PM

It would help to know what your turbokit budget is.

You should go HERE and look around. The Begi Shanghai S is the cheapest full kit at $1,600.

JTL94' · 09-15-2011, 11:31 PM

around 1800, no more than 2000. that was actaully pretty helpful, i think i might just go with that, when i can afford it.
what are your thoughts about piecing together a kit off ebay and just getting a ems separately?

fitftw · 09-15-2011, 11:37 PM

Personally I wouldn't buy any turbo part on ebay unless it's a used FM or Begi kit. Some will say the intercoolers are fine. I'd start with the Shanghai S and upgrade when you can.

JTL94' · 09-15-2011, 11:38 PM

okay well thanks, im bookingmarking that page.

09-15-2011, 11:14 PM	#1
JTL94' Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: lansdale Member #21420 My Ride: 97' Miata iTrader: (0)	97 miata ems for turbo applications(help!) i have a 1997 mazda miata, looking to buy a turbo kit. i am tight on money but i do want to get the best buy for my situation, with the money i have. I do not have enough money for a stand-alone, but i wanted to know if anyone has had a great tune with realistic hp gains with a piggy-back ems they have used. i talked to my local speed shop and they informed me that i may be interested in a AEM FIC, due to my situation. i would appreciate if anyone could notify me if they have used this or some other form of ems that has been successful/unsuccessful and if they there were any problems with it.

09-15-2011, 11:21 PM	#2
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	It would help to know what your turbokit budget is. You should go HERE and look around. The Begi Shanghai S is the cheapest full kit at $1,600. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	Personally I wouldn't buy any turbo part on ebay unless it's a used FM or Begi kit. Some will say the intercoolers are fine. I'd start with the Shanghai S and upgrade when you can. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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09-15-2011, 11:31 PM	#3
JTL94' Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: lansdale Member #21420 My Ride: 97' Miata iTrader: (0)	around 1800, no more than 2000. that was actaully pretty helpful, i think i might just go with that, when i can afford it. what are your thoughts about piecing together a kit off ebay and just getting a ems separately?

09-15-2011, 11:38 PM	#5
JTL94' Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: lansdale Member #21420 My Ride: 97' Miata iTrader: (0)	okay well thanks, im bookingmarking that page.