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Oh well here we are, another newbie . I'm Gerben Werkhoven, 19 years of age and I come from The Netherlands, Europe.
Yes that is across the sea, but that doesn't mean I can't have a '91 Mazda Miata from the US. Mine was imported to The Netherlands in 1996.
N/A 1.6L
No PS, No AC and No electric windows nor mirrors.
Currently 117K Miles on the ODO.
Mods
15x6 NB wheels in black with Bridgestone Potenza RE002 rubber.
Freshly welded right/rear quarter panel and wheelwell.
QSP 350MM steering wheel (3'' deep dish).
Garage Vary style front lip.
Plans are to turbo this car, goal is about up to 250 RWTQ on a stock motor.
Regards
Last edited by Gerbocharged; 10-07-2016 at 09:23 AM.
Reason: Changed HP goal to TQ.
Hello fellow Dutchie!
From what area are you? I live near Utrecht.
As for your goals: I think 250 hp on a stock 1.6 is stretching it.
Personally I would go with either of these two options:
1. Cheap and cheerful, stock 1.6 engine, TD04L-13T (from an Impreza) and be happy with ~220 hp
2. Bigger turbo, 1.8 engine swap with at least aftermarket rods and run north of 220 hp.
It may not seems logical to swap a 1.8 engine, but it would actually be a small fraction of the cost of a decent turbo build.
The 1.8 has the same redline, but makes more power with the same boost and spools bigger turbos faster.
So with a 1.8 you will end up with a much more meatier power band.
Welcome. You may be pushing the stock rods a bit at that level. Might want to throw rods at it or dial it back a little.
Hello, yeah, as far as i know, 250RWTQ is around the maximum for a stock 1.6. I will most likely keep it around 220-230RWTQ.
Originally Posted by DaWaN
Hello fellow Dutchie!
From what area are you? I live near Utrecht.
As for your goals: I think 250 hp on a stock 1.6 is stretching it.
Personally I would go with either of these two options:
1. Cheap and cheerful, stock 1.6 engine, TD04L-13T (from an Impreza) and be happy with ~220 hp
2. Bigger turbo, 1.8 engine swap with at least aftermarket rods and run north of 220 hp.
It may not seems logical to swap a 1.8 engine, but it would actually be a small fraction of the cost of a decent turbo build.
The 1.8 has the same redline, but makes more power with the same boost and spools bigger turbos faster.
So with a 1.8 you will end up with a much more meatier power band.
Hello! I live near Leeuwarden.
Yes, as I said above I will keep it around 230 RWTQ. I have thought multiple times of doing a 1.8 swap, but that will not happen until this current motor blows
I'm not really a fan of the Subaru turbo's, don't ask me why because I do not have a valid reason. It just doesn't feel right for me. I do really appreciate your advice though!
Originally Posted by sixshooter
Welcome to the forum.
The 1.6 differential is weak and fails at stock power levels. Upgrade to a 1.8 and it will last forever.
Hello, yeah, mine is already trying to escape with the stock output. Will get a Torsen before I get boosted.
10-06-2016, 01:42 PM
Hello from The Netherlands!
. I'm Gerben Werkhoven, 19 years of age and I come from The Netherlands, Europe.
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