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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagerust
FRS/BRZ transmission.
They already use an az6 with their normal kit.
Old Apr 7, 2017 | 05:07 PM
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Well guys, I have a significant update. You can't tell much has happened from this photo, but we've been really busy on this car.

This is a running, driving Miata with a drivetrain that can handle tons of boosted K series torque, and it feels GREAT. Just the fact that its sitting on the ground makes me very happy. We're tweaking a couple minor things and then full details and photos will be posted.

Additionally, it's looking like we will be going turbo with this car instead of supercharger for a few reasons. Once a final decision is made I'll post details. So this will probably end up as a 600+whp turbo car that makes cool noises and shoots flames. After all, I don't want to be an outcast on this forum.

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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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Good decisions have been made
Old Apr 7, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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how do you plan on putting down 600whp in a miata? that seems scary as ****.
Old Apr 7, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MiataMan00
how do you plan on putting down 600whp in a miata? that seems scary as ****.

Two melted tires at a time?
Old Apr 7, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MiataMan00
how do you plan on putting down 600whp in a miata? that seems scary as ****.
Hoosier just came out with a 295/30R15 A7.
Old Apr 7, 2017 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MiataMan00
how do you plan on putting down 600whp in a miata? that seems scary as ****.
Bewst by gear?
Old Apr 8, 2017 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by KMiata
So this will probably end up as a 600+whp turbo car

Old Apr 8, 2017 | 01:01 AM
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Great. Now I want a white NB.
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That's one of 5 ~600whp miatas that have youtube videos I've found. WAY more torque than the turbo k motor, and they hook just fine.
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This will be fun.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 11:17 AM
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Very interested in seeing this manifold setup since space is quite the premium over on that side.
Old Apr 8, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by thumpetto007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlCvMH6Zcuc

That's one of 5 ~600whp miatas that have youtube videos I've found. WAY more torque than the turbo k motor, and they hook just fine.
that one has a t56 and one of the ford or chevy rear ends.
not at all like the trans/diff setup your typical miata uses.
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Yeah, but i figured Kmiata isn't dumb enough to use a miata rear end or transmission for over 600whp. I haven't really followed this thread too closely, sorry.
Old Apr 8, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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Yes, boost by gear, and peak torque will be under 400wtq. This is a "because we can" sort of build to showcase new parts and K series potential. We also do have more than one customer planning 800-900whp turbo K24 builds, which is completely outrageous.

If/when this thing ends up on a road course at events like Miatas @ MRLS, we'll definitely be turning the boost down.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KMiata
Yes, boost by gear, and peak torque will be under 400wtq. This is a "because we can" sort of build to showcase new parts and K series potential. We also do have more than one customer planning 800-900whp turbo K24 builds, which is completely outrageous.

If/when this thing ends up on a road course at events like Miatas @ MRLS, we'll definitely be turning the boost down.
Orrrrr you could turn the downforce to 11!

Old Apr 8, 2017 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KMiata
If/when this thing ends up on a road course at events like Miatas @ MRLS, we'll definitely be turning the boost down.
...said nobody ever
Old Apr 8, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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I literally do exactly that every track day

#lowboostbitch #i'mawussiknow #trynottobreakshit

Not dying is good too.
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 09:15 AM
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this thread is relevant of my interests... sad that the merc racing kit didnt work out, but happy for turbo goodness
Old Apr 9, 2017 | 09:30 AM
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Yes.... yes...
Looking forward to seeing where this goes.....



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