Of course they recommended it, so they can charge you every time you buy a new part and need a new tune. Sorry, I just hate that about the Unichip, even though many people have had good success with them.
Operation Danger Kart build log
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HighwayUFO
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- 2003.5 MSP, 2000 Miata LS, 2006 MS6, 2008 MS3,2013 MS3
Yeah, moved some stuff around in my photobucket account. Really ought to fix all that soon.
HighwayUFO
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It's back from the dead. I moved a bunch of stuff around in my photobucket and I will try to restore everything so it all works in this post. Since my last post, I have had quite the windy road with this car. Here is a quick update
Ditched the Unichip and went back to the SS. Found a new Walbro 255 lph pump for $45, the old pump finally died. 600cc injectors are coming out and getting replaced with 1000cc injectors.
My old TO4E took a dump, so I replaced it with a smaller 60 trim T3. Here is a quick recap from start to finish.
First mod was the front mount intercooler, HKS BOV and hard pipes.
Then Intrax lowering springs for a Ford Probe GT Turbo and wheels.
Before:
After:
Turbo siezed up amd the TO4E went in with an OBX manifold and Tial 38mm wastegate.
That turbo took a dump and now the only Projekt UFO manifold ever made is in with the new turbo
Decided the old FMIC had to go for this one.
New injectors, fuel pump is already in the car..
Racing seats installed somewhere along the way.
Finally got around to purchasing an AEM wideband, and somehow forgot to take pics of that.
I know there is a whole lot more I am forgetting, but the motor is still together, with zero problems, partly because I drive like an old person until I go AutoX.
Stock bottom end is holding strong at 14psi. And this is how she sits today.
I hope that is a good update, I think it is. Any modifications that I missed are easily referenced in my signature.
Ditched the Unichip and went back to the SS. Found a new Walbro 255 lph pump for $45, the old pump finally died. 600cc injectors are coming out and getting replaced with 1000cc injectors.
My old TO4E took a dump, so I replaced it with a smaller 60 trim T3. Here is a quick recap from start to finish.
First mod was the front mount intercooler, HKS BOV and hard pipes.
Then Intrax lowering springs for a Ford Probe GT Turbo and wheels.
Before:
After:
Turbo siezed up amd the TO4E went in with an OBX manifold and Tial 38mm wastegate.
That turbo took a dump and now the only Projekt UFO manifold ever made is in with the new turbo
Decided the old FMIC had to go for this one.
New injectors, fuel pump is already in the car..
Racing seats installed somewhere along the way.
Finally got around to purchasing an AEM wideband, and somehow forgot to take pics of that.
I know there is a whole lot more I am forgetting, but the motor is still together, with zero problems, partly because I drive like an old person until I go AutoX.
Stock bottom end is holding strong at 14psi. And this is how she sits today.
I hope that is a good update, I think it is. Any modifications that I missed are easily referenced in my signature.
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Viralphrame
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sick photography 
nice car too, hehe
nice car too, hehe
HighwayUFO
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Finally got an exhaust put on her, expected updates can be few and far between as I am now almost done building my car.
Pics of the exhaust can be found here.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123748603&page=3
Pics of the exhaust can be found here.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123748603&page=3
HighwayUFO
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It's been a hell of a long time, some of you know in the What did you do to your MSP today thread that I blew it up.
Full forged build is on it's way, parts will be ordered after Christmas, and she should be back on the road in a few months. I'm going all out to make sure the car breaks in two before the motor goes again.
Full forged build is on it's way, parts will be ordered after Christmas, and she should be back on the road in a few months. I'm going all out to make sure the car breaks in two before the motor goes again.
thecrash91
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damn ,i just read through this whole thread, took you long enough to blow the damn thing HAHA
HighwayUFO
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Outlawstar98
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Theres your problem sir, theres a person in the motor bay.
thecrash91
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your car officially has 1 manpower
HighwayUFO
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Things almost took a turn for the worse today. I was trying to drain the gas tank because I didn't want the fuel to go stale, and one of the wires on the fuel pump shorted and sparked, sending the back seat into flames. Thank God I had a fire extinguisher no more than 5 feet away on the shelf when it went up. Got the fire put out with zero damage to the car.
Ricktalife
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Holy s*** dude you are one lucky mofo.
HighwayUFO
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- 2003.5 MSP, 2000 Miata LS, 2006 MS6, 2008 MS3,2013 MS3
I guess I'm supposed to get this car back up and running.
HighwayUFO
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One year to the day later.......
HighwayUFO
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Here she is.
My life has righted itself, and I'm bloody determined to get something together this year for her. She won't be done before 01-01-2013, but she will have something worth a damn sitting next to her.
My life has righted itself, and I'm bloody determined to get something together this year for her. She won't be done before 01-01-2013, but she will have something worth a damn sitting next to her.
2.0t03speed
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what happened with your ms3?
HighwayUFO
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Lost my job 2 weeks after I put a down payment on the MS3, dealer kept the contract open against Chase Bank's wishes. I ended up giving the car back to maintain my credit rating.
2.0t03speed
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Sorry to hear about that man least you still got the protege
HighwayUFO
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Friday is the big day. A heart, although not beating will arrive!
