Confused about SE compared with SP

bootz · Postby **bootz** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:23 pm

Before we descend into arguing the merits of brushed aluminium interior trim..... :roll:

Dann has actually a cogent argument for turbo retrofitting.

:

a) The SE/Mazdaspeed as stock is a pretty limp-wristed effort at turning our 5 into a performance car.

b) The SP was done in 2001 and turbo/engine management has moved immeasurably forward since then.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:16 pm

NitroDann wrote:What about it.

Your all now just picking little bits and pieces the user may or may not care about.

"What about the SE badge and red cam cover"

Dann

HEY!!! - Don't "diss" the red rocker cover man, it's frickin' awesome! (adds 5kw at least)

geofiz · Postby **geofiz** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:22 pm

I have to agree with Lokiel, I put the SE rocker cove rin the boot of my NA, and I was at least 1 second quicker on the last motorkhana run that I completed. I think I also used less fuel, poiting to the obvious improvement in volumetric efficiency. :mrgreen:

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:52 pm

That engine bay is extremely red, looks ok but not my cup of tee.

What diff does Casper run Dann?

I think 5k into a SE can get you similar performance as Casper, assuming your figures on parts and labour.based off the car when purchased @ 180rwkw.

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:48 pm

Has anyone noticed this thread is 2 years old??

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:44 pm

Yes but everyone loves arguing on the innanetz.

Look here are the facts...

Did anybody else turbocharge an MX5 today?

No?

I rest my case.

Dann :mrgreen:

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:13 pm

This sp vs se debate will never be lived down

Easiest way is to supercharge a nc

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:35 pm

But Im worried about insurance.

Dann

Aussie Stig · Postby **Aussie Stig** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:43 pm

NitroDann wrote:But Im worried about insurance.

Dann

Face it Dann, nobody in their right mind would insure you anyway. :twisted:

Postby **NitroDann** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:36 pm

It was a joke based on a recent thread.

However, my driving record is faultless in terms of crashes.

Im way to hektik to crash.

Mad tyte skillz yo.

Dann

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:07 am

all chit chat here, nothing serious. I like to share and gather info

Postby **NitroDann** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:16 am

What do you wanna know?

Dann

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:48 am

nothing miataturbo, google or the search function can't aid me with :wink:

Aussie Stig · Postby **Aussie Stig** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:06 pm

bootz wrote:Before we descend into arguing the merits of brushed aluminium interior trim.....

Dann has actually a cogent argument for turbo retrofitting. :

a) The SE/Mazdaspeed as stock is a pretty limp-wristed effort at turning our 5 into a performance car.

b) The SP was done in 2001 and turbo/engine management has moved immeasurably forward since then.

Hear Hear, back to business.

NitroDann wrote:What do you wanna know?

Dann

The T25/T28 is a bit long in the tooth now....Seriously, what is a better solution?

Hammer · Postby **Hammer** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:27 pm

Aussie Stig wrote:....The T25/T28 is a bit long in the tooth now....Seriously, what is a better solution?

There's talk of electric powered turbo chargers (ETC) instead of relying on the exhaust gases. One major automotive brand (I can't recall, either Audi or Porsche) are serioulsy looking into it.

Pros:
Major advantage of this is the elimination of the lag. As the ETC can be programmed to spool up to max levels anytime. All up to the ECU programming.

Cons:
Can be difficult (if not impossible) to retro-fit to cars not designed for it. Kinda like retro-fitting an electric powered power-steering to cars not designed to have it. Plus with cars like the MX5 (with tiny low powered batteries), the cars system might not be up to the task in providing enough juice to power it and all the cars electric functions.