Speed's boosted NA6

Postby **NitroDann** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:14 am

Its been discussed to death but the slowest bolt on turbo kits are faster than the best bolt on blower kits.

I cannot remember the last turbo kit we did which was slower than the best blown mx5 ive ever been in.

Dann

speed · Postby **speed** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 12:18 pm

NitroDann wrote:Its been discussed to death but the slowest bolt on turbo kits are faster than the best bolt on blower kits.

Dann

It's good to hear this from someone that has experience with these type of builds.
Thank you.

Based on my own limited experience with these setups I've discovered the following:

From a cost perspective my budget turbo kit worked out to be cheaper than the SC kit.
Including intercoolers and exhausts, the turbo kit worked out to be $500 cheaper.

Same supporting mods required;
ECU, clutch, injectors, intercooler and piping.
Think the only difference was that I had to tap the sump and I run a different exhaust.

The SC required a accelerator bracket and 2nd cable made.

With the turbo, the engine bay is less cluttered and the turbo gear is possibly lighter than the SC.

From a stock perspective the SC was a decent increase in power but not as good as a turbo.

From a time perspective (now that I've done one), both kits can be installed in about the same amount of time.
It's just a matter of knowing what is needed and where to get it.

The turbo is also happier to run more boost before exceeding its efficiency limits.

I understand that people choose different things for different reasons.

For instance, my brother prefers the idea of a supercharger due to the marketing of bolt on, less engine stress and the fear of turbo lag.
In reality the engine can easily take the punishment and mine has 254,000 kms on it.

Both journeys have been fun and I've learnt a lot along the way.

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

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speed · Postby **speed** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:14 pm

Raybrigs arrived during the week.
Just fitted them up with standard bulbs until my philips 4300k clear vision bulbs arrive.

Also fixed the squeak in my clutch pedal.

Should be able to get some video tomorrow

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Postby **NitroDann** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:33 pm

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

You can tell them once, you can tell them a thousand times...

Dann

speed · Postby **speed** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:53 pm

NitroDann wrote:
You can tell them once, you can tell them a thousand times...

Dann

Very true.
Was all experience and I'm glad that I've been there and done that. On a plus side I did recover the funds that I spent.
Had I not maybe I wouldn't be so happy for the experience.

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Postby **NitroDann** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:28 pm

New signature, thanks speed.

speed · Postby **speed** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:50 pm

NitroDann wrote:New signature, thanks speed.

I'm honoured. That reminds me, I need to update mine. I never see it (or anyone elses) since I'm always on tapatalk.

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Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:11 am

speed wrote:Raybrigs arrived during the week.
Just fitted them up with standard bulbs until my philips 4300k clear vision bulbs arrive.

Also fixed the squeak in my clutch pedal.

Should be able to get some video tomorrow

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Starting to look really good Steve- I'm looking to plan a drive down to Sydney in the problem child sometime in the next couple of months, be great to tee up a drive through the nasho park

NitroDann wrote:New signature, thanks speed.

New website is great Dann :BROADY:

speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:59 pm

Daffy wrote:
Starting to look really good Steve- I'm looking to plan a drive down to Sydney in the problem child sometime in the next couple of months, be great to tee up a drive through the nasho park

Sounds like a plan. When you figure out a date let me know

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speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:22 pm

https://youtu.be/yAA7NtnAXsc

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speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:57 pm

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Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 2:04 pm

speed wrote:
Daffy wrote:Starting to look really good Steve- I'm looking to plan a drive down to Sydney in the problem child sometime in the next couple of months, be great to tee up a drive through the nasho park

Sounds like a plan. When you figure out a date let me know

Would love to join you guys for that one! :mrgreen:

Probably be at work though...... :roll:

As for the next two posts....... You BASTARD! You know I'm working today! :evil:

speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 2:06 pm

Nevyn72 wrote:
As for the next two posts....... You BASTARD! You know I'm working today!

Haha but your always working!
The moons will line up eventually

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speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 2:09 pm

Nevyn72 wrote:Would love to join you guys for that one!

We need to get Regie and Richard to come along too.

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Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 3:08 pm

speed wrote:
Nevyn72 wrote:Would love to join you guys for that one!

We need to get Regie and Richard to come along too.

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I'll give you all good notice- :NB8B: