2011 MX-5 PRHT 6MT: Suggested Turbo Kit?
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2011 MX-5 PRHT 6MT: Suggested Turbo Kit?
Hi Everyone!
I'm new to the forum but old to fast cars and haven't done any tuning since I sold my '69 GTO back in the eighties.
I've recently bought a 2011 PRHT GT 6MT with the premium package. 13,000+ miles for $23,000. Other than a couple of small scratches it looks pristine.
I'm thinking about turbocharging this car. It will be a daily driver, used approximately 12k-14k per year. I'm able to pick up and understand new tuning information, perhaps a little slowly, but I've never been handy and have no desire to go back to working on my car. I used to do it all the time, but that was back when a wrench, a screwdriver, a hammer and a timing light would take care of most things.
I've done a LOT of reading over the last few weeks, both on this forum and one other Miata forum. The state of the art has changed since my last sports car ('93 RX-7) and I'm working on catching up.
I would like suggestions on how you would take a car like mine and upgrade it to a turbo given the following restrictions/goals.
1. I'm OK with less than 250 hp but want more than 200hp and have no wish to modify engine internals.
2. I would like a kit, or something kit like, that I can take to a local shop (Mazcare seems likely) and have installed.
3. I would like it to be as OEM like as possible. Turnkey, install and drive.
4. $6K-$7K is about my limit (installed).
On a separate note, my MX-5 came with the premium package, but I'm not sure if it has a LSD, or the Bilstein shocks. If not I will probably want to swap these out. Any way to crawl up under it and verify without taking anything apart/
Thanks!
Doc
I'm new to the forum but old to fast cars and haven't done any tuning since I sold my '69 GTO back in the eighties.
I've recently bought a 2011 PRHT GT 6MT with the premium package. 13,000+ miles for $23,000. Other than a couple of small scratches it looks pristine.
I'm thinking about turbocharging this car. It will be a daily driver, used approximately 12k-14k per year. I'm able to pick up and understand new tuning information, perhaps a little slowly, but I've never been handy and have no desire to go back to working on my car. I used to do it all the time, but that was back when a wrench, a screwdriver, a hammer and a timing light would take care of most things.
I've done a LOT of reading over the last few weeks, both on this forum and one other Miata forum. The state of the art has changed since my last sports car ('93 RX-7) and I'm working on catching up.
I would like suggestions on how you would take a car like mine and upgrade it to a turbo given the following restrictions/goals.
1. I'm OK with less than 250 hp but want more than 200hp and have no wish to modify engine internals.
2. I would like a kit, or something kit like, that I can take to a local shop (Mazcare seems likely) and have installed.
3. I would like it to be as OEM like as possible. Turnkey, install and drive.
4. $6K-$7K is about my limit (installed).
On a separate note, my MX-5 came with the premium package, but I'm not sure if it has a LSD, or the Bilstein shocks. If not I will probably want to swap these out. Any way to crawl up under it and verify without taking anything apart/
Thanks!
Doc
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Sorry didn't read the post. Short on time. Post pictures please.
Also based on just the title, did you check FlyinMiata? But I think they don't have a turnkey turbo solution for the NC, just SC. But I'm sure you've checked there already.
Also based on just the title, did you check FlyinMiata? But I think they don't have a turnkey turbo solution for the NC, just SC. But I'm sure you've checked there already.
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I believe that the dyno chart shown for the kit is from one of their "Targa Package" cars which includes an exhaust.
They advertise about 230whp with stock exhaust i think. Targa Package ends up around 250whp.
If it were ME working with your car, for your purposes, i'd honestly just buy the Supercharger kit, no electronics, a decent exhaust setup from somewhere, and a standalone EMS that your local tuner is most familiar with. Oh, and a clutch.
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Why not a BEGi kit? Sounds like its right up your alley, although the FM supercharger setup isn't bad either and would get you the 250 you're after
As you've probably already noticed, there aren't many options for the NC's these days. Everyone is having too much fun modifying the daylights outa NA's and NB's lol
I HIGHLY suggest you stay away from TDR (tuning done retarded, not Track Dog Racing). That guy is a raging idiot.
As you've probably already noticed, there aren't many options for the NC's these days. Everyone is having too much fun modifying the daylights outa NA's and NB's lol
I HIGHLY suggest you stay away from TDR (tuning done retarded, not Track Dog Racing). That guy is a raging idiot.
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The BEGi kit is definitely a possibility. I'm not thrilled at having to relocate the battery, but given the limited space under the hood of an NC I'm somewhat resigned to those type of issues.
Basically the only kits I'm aware of are the FM SC kit, the BEGi S3 kit and the TDR Force2. I'm not familiar with the pros and cons of any of them other than what I've read on the internet, and I'm also wondering if there are other options out there.
I'm sure that long time users are very aware of who the legitimate suppliers are, and who to avoid. I'm also fairly certain that there can be some disagreement about who falls in which category. I'm trying to figure that out before I spend lots of hard earned cash on an inferior product.
Basically the only kits I'm aware of are the FM SC kit, the BEGi S3 kit and the TDR Force2. I'm not familiar with the pros and cons of any of them other than what I've read on the internet, and I'm also wondering if there are other options out there.
I'm sure that long time users are very aware of who the legitimate suppliers are, and who to avoid. I'm also fairly certain that there can be some disagreement about who falls in which category. I'm trying to figure that out before I spend lots of hard earned cash on an inferior product.
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There is a fellow on mx5atlanta that goes by mxgeorge who has a very nicely done 2006-up turbo car. I don't know the details but it is a daily driver and it runs STRONG. And it has been running a turbo for at least 4 years that I know of. Perhaps his was done by a shop local to you and might be a good answer for your needs. A kit might not be as good an answer as a local shop that builds the components in house (just like BEGI and FM do) and has been there and done that before a few times.
I wish you the best with your search.
I wish you the best with your search.