what could I od besides turbo or super

doorifto · 09-07-2004, 11:17 PM

I have 4k saved up and I was going to buy a flying miata stage 1 supercharger for my 1996 Mazda miata, but now Im having second thoughts. Is there anything else I can do? Right now I have Jackson racing headers, jackson racing cat, HKS exhaust cannister, AEM cold air intake, aftermarket clutch, and flywheel. The car is pretty fast but I want a little more out of it. Is there another mod that I dont know about? I dont want to replace my 1.8L motor or anything I just want to feel a little more all around power.

theflatlander · 09-08-2004, 05:51 AM

high comp pistons, ported head w/ valvetrain upgrade,cams, individual throttle bodies- that should give you the power you're looking for plus individual throttle bodies sound awsome.

Tuner · 09-08-2004, 07:17 AM

IRTB's won't give you the power you can get from a Supercharger or Turbo.

Have you checked www.brperformance.net yet?

Search www.miataforum.com

Craftsman · 09-08-2004, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by theflatlander
high comp pistons, ported head w/ valvetrain upgrade,cams, individual throttle bodies- that should give you the power you're looking for plus individual throttle bodies sound awsome.

This sounds very good actually. If some engine builder gave me the suggestion, I'd consider this. But I think a supercharger or a turbo will cost you less as labor costs alot...

Matt.

theflatlander · 09-08-2004, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tuner
IRTB's won't give you the power you can get from a Supercharger or Turbo.

Have you checked www.brperformance.net yet?

Search www.miataforum.com

well of course i know that but it doesn't sound like he's looking for gobs of power and i just recommended n/a tune 'cuase i've seen these things in action before and just love the sound.

Tuner · 09-08-2004, 11:20 AM

True, but for the price of a nice N/A tune, he could have a Turbo.

Here's some pics of my friend Peter's Miata

nasty nate 7 · 09-08-2004, 11:31 AM

yea i say go with the NA tuning upgrade route, ive seen some pretty fast miatas on the streets that are NA. oh yea, you should upgrade the fuel too(injectors, bigger fuel pump, ecu(standalone or piggyback)

zerodrifter · 09-08-2004, 11:48 AM

yeah i agree with nasty nate 7 i went all out with NA on my 4age and i think its worth is rather than going turbo. but it is your decision and your car

theflatlander · 09-08-2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tuner
True, but for the price of a nice N/A tune, he could have a Turbo.

Here's some pics of my friend Peter's Miata

now that is a nice miata

, I give 2 thumbs up.

zerodrifter · 09-08-2004, 05:29 PM

whats with the front end? it look like a fish. not trashing it or anything but it is different. Do you know any sites that sell the front?

Tuner · 09-08-2004, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zerodrifter
whats with the front end? it look like a fish. not trashing it or anything but it is different. Do you know any sites that sell the front?

It's the PitCrew Racing Nose

www.pitcrew-racing.com

Here's a full shot

Parry · 09-08-2004, 08:56 PM

how's his low end? lol.

those are some short intake runners. peak torque must be right around the moon.

Pennyman · 09-09-2004, 12:44 PM

There's a point where modification will end, and practice will have to begin. The car is only as fast as its driver and if you have a fast car, the more practice it will take to drive that car at the limit consistntly. I have a friend who just got a new mazdaspeed miata and he's an awesome driver, but he hasn't done anything to the car except add a boost gauge because he wants to learn to drive the car at the limit before he moves the limit to a point much harder and more risky to attain safely. Do you get what I'm saying? Sorry if it's vauge.

VWTECH · 09-10-2004, 10:43 AM

i would like to offer to help you in your quest for power as i am an experienced miata builder. I was the first in the country to turbo a miata with factory mazda parts, i also got my miata to run a 13.8 in the quarter with only my porting done to it. so any way you choose to go wether it be super, turbo, or n/a i can help. I will be starting my own business of building spec miata's and drift miata's next summer. you can call me if you would like help or info 530-314-9530 -Gabe-

BenR · 09-13-2004, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by VWTECH
i would like to offer to help you in your quest for power as i am an experienced miata builder. I was the first in the country to turbo a miata with factory mazda parts, i also got my miata to run a 13.8 in the quarter with only my porting done to it. so any way you choose to go wether it be super, turbo, or n/a i can help. I will be starting my own business of building spec miata's and drift miata's next summer. you can call me if you would like help or info 530-314-9530 -Gabe-

So you took a stock miata or a turbo miata with porting only and ran in the 13's?

zerodrifter · 09-13-2004, 08:58 AM

thanks for the help on the front end

VWTECH · 09-14-2004, 08:58 AM

my fuel pump failed while doing a freeway pull and I broke a piston on the ring lands. so I rebuilt it n/a so I could get it back on the road quickly. the kid that bought it from me had just learned to drive a manual tranny on a monday the following saturday he ran it with the n/a and pulled the 13.8.

09-07-2004, 11:17 PM	#1
doorifto Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 26	what could I od besides turbo or super I have 4k saved up and I was going to buy a flying miata stage 1 supercharger for my 1996 Mazda miata, but now Im having second thoughts. Is there anything else I can do? Right now I have Jackson racing headers, jackson racing cat, HKS exhaust cannister, AEM cold air intake, aftermarket clutch, and flywheel. The car is pretty fast but I want a little more out of it. Is there another mod that I dont know about? I dont want to replace my 1.8L motor or anything I just want to feel a little more all around power.

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09-08-2004, 05:51 AM	#2
theflatlander Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 393	high comp pistons, ported head w/ valvetrain upgrade,cams, individual throttle bodies- that should give you the power you're looking for plus individual throttle bodies sound awsome.

09-08-2004, 07:17 AM	#3
Tuner Oversteer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 623	IRTB's won't give you the power you can get from a Supercharger or Turbo. Have you checked www.brperformance.net yet? Search www.miataforum.com

09-08-2004, 11:20 AM	#6
Tuner Oversteer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 623	True, but for the price of a nice N/A tune, he could have a Turbo. Here's some pics of my friend Peter's Miata

09-08-2004, 11:31 AM	#7
nasty nate 7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alhambra CA Posts: 285	yea i say go with the NA tuning upgrade route, ive seen some pretty fast miatas on the streets that are NA. oh yea, you should upgrade the fuel too(injectors, bigger fuel pump, ecu(standalone or piggyback)

09-08-2004, 11:48 AM	#8
zerodrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 373	yeah i agree with nasty nate 7 i went all out with NA on my 4age and i think its worth is rather than going turbo. but it is your decision and your car

09-08-2004, 05:29 PM	#10
zerodrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 373	whats with the front end? it look like a fish. not trashing it or anything but it is different. Do you know any sites that sell the front?

09-08-2004, 08:56 PM	#12
Parry Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 894	how's his low end? lol. those are some short intake runners. peak torque must be right around the moon.

09-09-2004, 12:44 PM	#13
Pennyman A ring a ding ding... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 380	There's a point where modification will end, and practice will have to begin. The car is only as fast as its driver and if you have a fast car, the more practice it will take to drive that car at the limit consistntly. I have a friend who just got a new mazdaspeed miata and he's an awesome driver, but he hasn't done anything to the car except add a boost gauge because he wants to learn to drive the car at the limit before he moves the limit to a point much harder and more risky to attain safely. Do you get what I'm saying? Sorry if it's vauge.

09-10-2004, 10:43 AM	#14
VWTECH Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: INLAND EMPIRE Posts: 18	i would like to offer to help you in your quest for power as i am an experienced miata builder. I was the first in the country to turbo a miata with factory mazda parts, i also got my miata to run a 13.8 in the quarter with only my porting done to it. so any way you choose to go wether it be super, turbo, or n/a i can help. I will be starting my own business of building spec miata's and drift miata's next summer. you can call me if you would like help or info 530-314-9530 -Gabe-

09-13-2004, 08:58 AM	#16
zerodrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 373	thanks for the help on the front end

09-14-2004, 08:58 AM	#17
VWTECH Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: INLAND EMPIRE Posts: 18	my fuel pump failed while doing a freeway pull and I broke a piston on the ring lands. so I rebuilt it n/a so I could get it back on the road quickly. the kid that bought it from me had just learned to drive a manual tranny on a monday the following saturday he ran it with the n/a and pulled the 13.8.