1992 Miata Turbo – Complete Upgrade: Part Two
July 25, 2010 on 3:25 pm | In Misc | No CommentsThe second and final part of the Turbo Miata Version 2.0 build is up on miata.turbomirage.com. Just to let you know, there are a couple twists and turns in there that may catch you off guard!
Check out part two here!
New addition to the garage: 2008 Lexus IS-F
July 10, 2010 on 12:41 pm | In Lexus IS-F | 2 Comments
I’m clearly behind on my updates, but this one takes the cake! Anywho, last summer I was lucky enough to find a great deal on a 2008 Lexus IS-F. My interest in this car was no passing fancy, as I’d read every magazine and website review of it before it even hit the dealerships. On paper, it read like my own perfect car creation. First, you start off with the everyday utility of a sedan, mix in the performance of a legitimate sports car, add one heaping cup of luxury and sprinkle in some real performance parts to taste.
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1992 Miata Turbo – Complete Upgrade: Part 1
July 4, 2010 on 1:32 pm | In Turbo Miata | 6 CommentsJust because I haven’t been posting much doesn’t mean I haven’t been plotting and scheming for ways to add more horsepower! Turbo Miata Version 2.0 is here and ready to put fear into the hearts of 1000hp supercars everywhere.
Check out the new turbo setup build here.
1991 Talon Turbo AWD: Snow Day!
February 27, 2010 on 8:00 am | In Talon/DSM/Evo | 1 CommentThere’s been far more snow here than we’ve had in previous years. This has made for some excellent sliding around and snow driving! Here are a few pics from a recent mini-blizzard.
Pardon the dust!
February 27, 2010 on 6:22 am | In Misc | No CommentsHello all and thanks for visiting. I am upgrading to new blog software, so please hang in there. Things may get weird for a couple days. In the meantime here are the links to my other sites:
DSM Magazine Article Archive
January 30, 2009 on 8:13 pm | In Talon/DSM/Evo | 2 CommentsHey everyone,
I just spent some time revamping my 1991 Eagle Talon website. I’ve added a new story on the homepage, a long overdue modifications list, links to the YouTube videos and a collection of DSM articles pulled from some of my old car magazines. These old articles feature the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser when they were busting on the scene and blowing everyone’s mind with their “go fast with class” credo.
Click here to visit the Diamond Star Motors magazine archive
Thanks for visiting everyone! I sure do appreciate it!
Taming the dragon
July 30, 2008 on 6:10 am | In Turbo Miata | 2 Comments
I finally made it to the world famous “Tail of the Dragon” in the turbo Miata! Click here to see the pictures and read the story
Turbo Miata Dyno Test
June 13, 2008 on 3:09 pm | In Turbo Miata | 1 CommentWell I finally made it to the dyno! It was hot as heck (92 degrees inside the shop) but the car made a peak of 222.7hp and 247.0 ft-lbs corrected on 10psi and 93 octane gas. For whatever reason, the dyno operator couldn’t get a great rpm connection, so the graph is pretty choppy.
Overall, I’m pretty darn pleased given how simple this setup is. I’ve been driving it every day and it idles and runs exactly like a stock Miata until you put your foot into it. The icing on the cake is the fuel economy. I’ve gotten no less than 33 mpg on my last four tanks of gas!
New Turbo Miata website
June 6, 2008 on 5:26 am | In Turbo Miata | No CommentsI’ve finished up the website for my turbocharged 1992 Mazda Miata. It includes a story about how this car and I crossed paths, a list of modifications, videos of the car in action, photos, project updates and “how-tos”. I’ll be adding much more to the site, so be sure to check back often.
The Sleeper Files: 1929 Ford Model A (with video)
February 1, 2008 on 7:30 am | In Sleepers | 2 CommentsI’d like to introduce a new ongoing segment here on the TurboBlog, and it’s called “The Sleeper Files!” Anyone that knows me knows that I love nothing more than a car that looks unassuming, but packs a big performance punch. What’s more fun than blowing your competitor’s doors off after they completely underestimate you?
This week, we’re featuring what looks to be a stock, restored, antique 1929 Ford Model A. This one is for the true sleeper aficionados, as the owner has gone to extreme lengths to keep the stock looks while adding lots of serious modifications.
Click to view the full article on HotRod.com
Click here to visit the car builders website for photos galore.
Of course I must say, only one thing would make it better…a turbo!
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