bit more power

rossburns · Postby **rossburns** » Fri May 09, 2014 3:55 pm

hi all,
what would be the best way of giving my nA mx5 a bit more power, was thinking about the 125kw sort of figure

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Fri May 09, 2014 4:14 pm

This is the most discussed topic in the forum. There are 2 recent topics asking the same question. I would guesstimate there are a few thousand pages discussing this, covering the span of the last 20 years.
Top right of the page is the 'Search' function.

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri May 09, 2014 4:52 pm

Ill give you a hint

Its starts with 'Z'.

And ends with UTUTUTUTUTUTTTUUUUUUUUTUUUUUU!!

Like every car in this photo.

Dann

bootz · Postby **bootz** » Fri May 09, 2014 5:15 pm

Dann you're preaching to the choir. Again.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri May 09, 2014 5:19 pm

rossburns wrote:hi all,
what would be the best way of giving my nA mx5 a bit more power, was thinking about the 125kw sort of figure

For what you'd spend to get to 125kw...you'd probably get 140rwkw really easily with a turbo.

If you search and look at all the kits Dann has built - they really are flat power "curves", just a straight line pointing about 40-45 degrees, no lag.

And for all others considering a turbo build, looking for a cheap turbo...forget the S15 turbo route unless you REALLY know the condition of the turbo.

You can buy a used Volvo TD04 cheap, and you can be quite sure it hasn't had the living daylights thrashed out of it.

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Fri May 09, 2014 5:59 pm

Do you want FI or NA 125 kw?

cookie · Postby **cookie** » Fri May 09, 2014 6:04 pm

hopefully NA ;)

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri May 09, 2014 6:58 pm

cookie · Postby **cookie** » Fri May 09, 2014 8:07 pm

Certainly a cost effective way that's for sure.

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Sun May 11, 2014 5:27 pm

If you go the turbo direction I have the world's most cost-effective intercooler for sale. From an SE, complete with various pipes. I don't understand what the pipes are or whether they'd be any use but the whole lot is $20 plus postage.

Also an SE ECU becoming available in the near future.

Also an SE exhaust manifold to suit an IHI turbo.

Also a dismantled IHI turbo needing an overhaul.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sun May 11, 2014 6:16 pm

Read this: http://www.solomiata.com/CheapHP.html

- you'll come to the conclusion that Dann is not just preaching on a soapbox.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Sun May 11, 2014 10:30 pm

Talk to NitroDann about how to piece together a budget turbo build that will get you that 125kw.

The silver NB in the photo is mine. Mania have just finished the tune and I am thoroughly enjoying the car.

How much am I enjoying the car? To put things in perspective, I just discovered today that the battery on my DC2 Integra Type R has gone flat and I only took the Lotus Elise out for a drive yesterday as the fuel has been sitting in the tank for about 3 weeks.

oztrackdays · Postby **oztrackdays** » Sun May 11, 2014 11:37 pm

It starts with $$$ and then you throw some more $$$$ at it and then you get there in the end.

Can it be done for less than $10k will leave that to the internet experts, but it cost me a little more than that.