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MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby 93_Clubman » Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:30 pm

that's a high indicated boost for just the smaller SC pulley - are you running standard JRSC belt tensioner or the Track Dog or similar modified SC belt tensioner?

good result though - look forward to the pics.

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Postby Agent Orange » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:02 am

I understand the boost figure looks high , but that is at at close to 8000rpm [ frighting to be in the dyno room at those revs and the supercharger on full song
but will post more soon as i get it back and re run it on the dyno with the
new gears.
I think this thread should move when I do so ?
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Postby 93_Clubman » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:41 am

Agent Orange wrote:I think this thread should move when I do so ?

yeah, you could repost with photos here:
viewtopic.php?f=81&t=33947&start=45

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby willie » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:03 pm

Hi Ive owned several MX5s and never thought of supercharging till now. Yeah I know!! Ive read a article on the Cosworth Supercharger and it sounds great, although expensive can anyone advise a novice to supercharging Im looking to buy a softtop 2009-10 model.

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby kenson » Thu May 26, 2011 8:04 pm

Hi everyone,

I've been umming and ahhing for a long time now. I now have the funds to go ahead but want to do it right and will not rush things
At the moment I'm leaning towards the Rotrex (Bulletcars) solution and the other option I'll consider is the FFS package

I'm not here for max power but I'd be happy with around 130 kW atw

Now I own a 2001 model with vvt and currently I'm sitting at approximately 60 000 km's

Would it be a good idea to do the 100 000 km service at the same time?

Anyone recommend any installers in Perth?

Finally, anyone have any experience in Perth?

Looks like I'll be spending around $8000 (6000 for kit, 1000 for install, 1000 for major service). Is that a good estimate?

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby Robert » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:19 pm

I am also considering to go down this path , of a supercharger install.
Love the install of the unit in the NC. So simple and ticks all the boxs for performance gain and reliabilty
Just a couple questions. ( Il do some research tomorrow ) just interested if any one knows.
Are the insurance companies savage with the increase of their rates due to the install of SC.
What is required for the RTA. do they need to be notified and what sort of fees.
Any other fees and or costs apart from the engineer cert. and install labour.
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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby Black_Penguin » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:28 pm

You would need a engineers report to certify that the installation is safe and the car still meets emissions regs, this would the the minimum required. Talk to an engineer and see what they would like you to do.
Link to approved certifiers http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsccs.html
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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby Tony » Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:03 pm

Robert,

I'm currently researching a supercharger install in my NB8A and spoke to a local engineer/signatory here in Bathurst.

For the NB8A he reckons it's a piece of cake because there are already two "factory" versions of forced induction NB's and these effectively set the engineering standard. It won't help you with an NC though.

All he suggested I upgrade was the brakes to the NB8B/SE standard. I asked about emissions testing and he said it's a standard four gas test (what ever that is) and I believe it can be done in his workshop.

A ballpark cost for certification for my NB was around $1000.

It almost sounds too good to be true, so I'm continuing with my research to double check. I'll probably talk with another engineer and see if I get a similar story.

I hope that helps...
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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby hall6463 » Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:10 pm

Deckspeed Racing completed a NC Supercharger install today and it produced 160.5 KW at the rear wheels,power came on smooth through the whole rev range. Used Dynotronics latested supercharger reflash in the ECU. The Supercharger can develope 190KW for the track with a different tune.
Installing another Supercharger next week. The happy owner will be posting the Dyno results.

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Postby NitroDann » Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:30 pm

Tony wrote:Robert,

I'm currently researching a supercharger install in my NB8A and spoke to a local engineer/signatory here in Bathurst.

For the NB8A he reckons it's a piece of cake because there are already two "factory" versions of forced induction NB's and these effectively set the engineering standard. It won't help you with an NC though.

All he suggested I upgrade was the brakes to the NB8B/SE standard. I asked about emissions testing and he said it's a standard four gas test (what ever that is) and I believe it can be done in his workshop.

A ballpark cost for certification for my NB was around $1000.

It almost sounds too good to be true, so I'm continuing with my research to double check. I'll probably talk with another engineer and see if I get a similar story.

I hope that helps...


This is all true and fantastic on the new system, on top of that if another car with the same mods has been tested and passed, so will yours, no BS, it just passes based on previous standards.

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby Zohxoco » Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:50 pm

hall6463 wrote:Deckspeed Racing completed a NC Supercharger install today and it produced 160.5 KW at the rear wheels,power came on smooth through the whole rev range. Used Dynotronics latested supercharger reflash in the ECU. The Supercharger can develope 190KW for the track with a different tune.
Installing another Supercharger next week. The happy owner will be posting the Dyno results.

Here's the dyno. :shock:
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And here's the SC:
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Beautiful work!

Once this rain stops, I'll post some impressions in my garage thread.

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby neilhr » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:40 pm

Zohxoco wrote:
hall6463 wrote:Deckspeed Racing completed a NC Supercharger install today and it produced 160.5 KW at the rear wheels,power came on smooth through the whole rev range. Used Dynotronics latested supercharger reflash in the ECU. The Supercharger can develope 190KW for the track with a different tune.
Installing another Supercharger next week. The happy owner will be posting the Dyno results.

Here's the dyno. :shock:
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And here's the SC:
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Beautiful work!

Once this rain stops, I'll post some impressions in my garage thread.


That is such an excellent result Tim! I am actually getting mine done next week with Deckspeed :mrgreen:

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby kris » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:29 pm

Can the same hardware with a different tune develop an additional 30rwkw? Is this not suitable for daily driving?

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby Zohxoco » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:33 pm

The way the SC fits so well to the car, it looks almost stock, and the transparency of it in normal driving really makes this mod something that is a "smart" upgrade. And with the right tune, and the right knowhow there's obviously plenty of potential :D

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Re: MX5 supercharger kit information

Postby neilhr » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:41 pm

kris wrote:Can the same hardware with a different tune develop an additional 30rwkw? Is this not suitable for daily driving?

I also am curious of this, why is the 190kw tune for track only?


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