Confused about SE compared with SP

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

Postby Caffeine » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:08 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" :shock: :roll:

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Just pointing out that not everything on an NB8B can be so easily retrofitted to an NB8A.
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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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. :o :

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.
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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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" :shock: :roll:

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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:


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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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.

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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

Has anyone noticed this thread is 2 years old??
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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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.

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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 :D 8)
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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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

But Im worried about insurance.

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speed wrote:If I was to do it again, I wouldn't even consider the supercharger.

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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

NitroDann wrote:But Im worried about insurance.

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Face it Dann, nobody in their right mind would insure you anyway. :twisted:
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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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.

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speed wrote:If I was to do it again, I wouldn't even consider the supercharger.

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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

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

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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

What do you wanna know?

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speed wrote:If I was to do it again, I wouldn't even consider the supercharger.

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

Postby Hjt » Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:48 am

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

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Re: Confused about SE compared with SP

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

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

Dann has actually a cogent argument for turbo retrofitting. :o :

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?

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