Found a turbo!

[namco]

So, I was on youtube just messing about when I cam a crossed a mirage turbo! This little sucker is nice!

On that note, I can't wait to start my turbo build.... in due time.

I did some calculations, right now the car weight plus me in it, based on power, 1/4 mile estimate is 18.5 seconds and from car reviews that's about right in the 18 second range. So, based on that same formula, a mirage, same weight (car plus me) at 150hp would give me a 12.3 second mirage! Going to 220 (if even possible on that 3 cylinder which is a HUGE stretch) would make me a low 11 second car. This is getting me all worked up! Both videos posted on what I found, one is a dyno run (no comments on how much power it made) and then the second video is them driving like a hooligan!

[Gnarles2]

Excellent. Can't wait to hear more about it. I will do this once it is paid for.

[Eggman]

Namco, check out this thread too.

GT Wish List


Your post reminded me of this old thread.

Cheers.

[gone.a]

Cool find thanks for posting. Hope they also modify the engine support torque rod and put in some solid rubber bushings, that engine is moving too much.

[Cleartec]

That 1. mirage turbo with its 3 banger is a beast

[namco]

Im pretty sure they put a torque dampener on the motor (front to rear sway)(its like a little shock absorber) because honestly thats all you need. Stiffer motor mounts would be nice but not really required for the tiny power wed put out. Even with a turbo we make less than a honda b series motor and im sure the mounts arent far off rubber stiffness wise.