[Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.]
Remember that salvage yard supercharger build that we chronicled in the February issue? Using pre-owned parts, we boosted a 1992 Mazda Miata from 98 horsepower at the wheels to 153. Total cost for the entire endeavor: less than $200.
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In order to attach our slightly used intercooler to our Miata’s hood latch panel, we fabricated a mount from some 3/16-inch aluminum.
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We then began to test fit pieces, starting with a rough guess that a 90-degree bend would get us heading in the right direction. When piecing together tubing, it’s important to make straight cuts. We’ve found that hose clamps make perfect tools for marking those cuts.
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Our bandsaw made quick work of the job. We then cleaned up the cuts with a sander.
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Several test fits and minor trims were part of our iteration process.
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Once we felt that a section was close to perfect, we secured it with a quick tack weld.
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