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Mail From: Mark Cookson <(email redacted)>


Hi, I'm looking at getting a turbo system for my '93. My main concern is to
be C.A.R.B. legal, I just don't want the hassles of trying to pass a visual
with an EO sticker and/or a questionable emissions output.

However, I want to get the maxium that I can get out of the system/car.

So at this point I'm thinking the System IV, with a ball bearing turbo, the
J&S dual knock sensor, high flow cat and Dealer Alt turbo single exhaust
(for that stealth look).

I'm planning on getting the intake manifold ExtrudeHoned as well.

Anything else that I should consider getting? I was playing around with the
idea of new pistons and connecting rods, but are they really worth the
expense at this stage?

Should I get some head work done while I'm at it?

What else can I do and be legal? What can I do that no one will notice, and
won't hurt emissions? Anything I should be warry of?

Basically the rest of the car is totally ready for this upgrade (big brakes
& wheels, roll bar, racing seats & 5 point harnesses, full suspension and
braces, ACT 1.8L clutch and lightened flywheel).

Thanks in advance,
Mark C

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Mail From: "Wiseman, Curtis J" <(email redacted)>


Mark,

Buy an FM II kit and when it comes time for emissions test, swap ECUs and
injectors. Instant System IV (less a few parts)! You can run a System IV
at 5 psi with no Pierburg fuel pump, AFPR, or timing controls. It's not as
much fun, but it is CARB'ed.

Curtis

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From: Mark Cookson[SMTP:(email redacted)]
Reply To: Mark Cookson
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 12:31 AM
To: Miata Power
Subject: Best CA legal upgrade


Hi, I'm looking at getting a turbo system for my '93. My main
concern is to
be C.A.R.B. legal, I just don't want the hassles of trying to pass a
visual
with an EO sticker and/or a questionable emissions output.

However, I want to get the maxium that I can get out of the
system/car.

So at this point I'm thinking the System IV, with a ball bearing
turbo, the
J&S dual knock sensor, high flow cat and Dealer Alt turbo single
exhaust
(for that stealth look).

I'm planning on getting the intake manifold ExtrudeHoned as well.

Anything else that I should consider getting? I was playing around
with the
idea of new pistons and connecting rods, but are they really worth
the
expense at this stage?

Should I get some head work done while I'm at it?

What else can I do and be legal? What can I do that no one will
notice, and
won't hurt emissions? Anything I should be warry of?

Basically the rest of the car is totally ready for this upgrade (big
brakes
& wheels, roll bar, racing seats & 5 point harnesses, full
suspension and
braces, ACT 1.8L clutch and lightened flywheel).

Thanks in advance,
Mark C

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Mail From: "Ralph Alder" <(email redacted)>


The System VI is CARB legal for 1.6L engines. If you have it installed
properly, it will pass visual and sniffer tests.

Ralph Alder
Tustin, CA
'90 Classic Red w/Yellow Stripes
Team Aerodyne

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Cookson <(email redacted)>
To: Miata Power <(email redacted)>
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2000 22:40
Subject: Best CA legal upgrade


>
>Hi, I'm looking at getting a turbo system for my '93. My main concern is
to
>be C.A.R.B. legal, I just don't want the hassles of trying to pass a visual
>with an EO sticker and/or a questionable emissions output.
>
>However, I want to get the maxium that I can get out of the system/car.
>
>So at this point I'm thinking the System IV, with a ball bearing turbo, the
>J&S dual knock sensor, high flow cat and Dealer Alt turbo single exhaust
>(for that stealth look).
>
>I'm planning on getting the intake manifold ExtrudeHoned as well.
>
>Anything else that I should consider getting? I was playing around with
the
>idea of new pistons and connecting rods, but are they really worth the
>expense at this stage?
>
>Should I get some head work done while I'm at it?
>
>What else can I do and be legal? What can I do that no one will notice,
and
>won't hurt emissions? Anything I should be warry of?
>
>Basically the rest of the car is totally ready for this upgrade (big brakes
>& wheels, roll bar, racing seats & 5 point harnesses, full suspension and
>braces, ACT 1.8L clutch and lightened flywheel).
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Mark C
>
>