K24 NC swap from KPower, coming in 2024
Hey guys, we've been quiet on this forum for quite a while, but we've been steadily K swapping NAs and NBs this whole time. However, it's time for an exciting update!
We've K24 swapped our NC shop car and have begun track testing it, and it's truly an incredible combo. It's my favorite swap we've done to date, and the K24 feels 100% factory in the NC. I did a nice little blog post about it, and I'll copy/paste it here too. Chris and I would love to answer any questions you may have. Release date target is the first half of 2024. Anyway, on to the post:You asked and we listened! For several years, NC owners have asked us to produce a KPower swap for the 2006-2015 MX5 chassis, and we're proud to say that this swap will be available soon! Previously, the common 2.5L swap was the go-to for the NC to replace the stock 2.0 power plant. However, cracking the 200whp threshold requires full bolt-ons and cams, as well as extremely high piston speeds, all packaged in an engine that doesn't like to rev past 7000rpm. The amount of 2.5L swapped customers contacting us begging for a K24 swap option was enough to push us into development, and we're sure glad we did. The end result is a 100% OEM-feeling package, with legendary K series performance and reliability. 220-230whp is common with stock K24A engines, with tons more performance available thanks to the amazing potential of the K platform. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...27528fb38f.png The beauty of our K24 NC swap is the level of refinement we were able to bring to this chassis. Since the K24 is a similar shape to the factory 2.0 with the exhaust ports also on the passenger side, packaging and ease of installation is greatly improved over the NA and NB. Other highlights include:
We started our project with a 100% stock chassis, down to the stock suspension, wheels, and exhaust. For the last couple weeks we've street driven the car to make sure we were satisfied with the the level of factory comfort we were able to achieve. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...abbd6dedc0.png The next step is adding a set of Ohlins shocks, 17x9.5 wheels, sticky tires, upgraded brakes, and race seats. October will be full of hard track testing and datalogging as we work out any kinks and make sure this package is 100% ready for production. Our goal is to begin shipping complete KPower NC swaps in the first half of 2024. If you're interested, be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter and follow us on social media for more exciting updates! Thanks for reading! -David |
This is really exciting. Does this mean that an rx8 kit is coming too?
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Originally Posted by Fireindc
(Post 1642020)
This is really exciting. Does this mean that an rx8 kit is coming too?
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Originally Posted by Arca_ex
(Post 1642021)
The RX-8 is going to be a lot more difficult. I've never seen a k swapped RX-8 that didn't have a chunk of the cowl tray or firewall cut out and redone.
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Very, very cool. Now I just need a time machine so I can find NC1s with blown motors for $2000
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Originally Posted by KMiata
(Post 1642022)
Yeah that's the problem with the RX-8. We plan on test fitting everything in an RX-8 for people who don't mind cutting up their race cars, but I don't expect that we'll do a 100% complete, factory style swap like we did with the NC.
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This is awesome news, especially being able to retain the balance shafts for a street car. I guess I need to get a little more serious about finding a PRHT NC and selling our NB. Or maybe I should finish the K swap in the race car first... :p
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Originally Posted by Roda
(Post 1642040)
This is awesome news, especially being able to retain the balance shafts for a street car. I guess I need to get a little more serious about finding a PRHT NC and selling our NB. Or maybe I should finish the K swap in the race car first... :p
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Hey guys, we added a blog post this week that compares the new NC K swap with the original NA/NB swaps in detail. I thought it should be linked here too:
https://kpower.industries/blogs/news...al-kmiata-swap It highlights the unique advantages of the NC, including streamlined engine bay packaging, enhanced NVH, seamless retention of OEM accessories, easy plug-and-play wiring, and built-in DBW functionality. We're especially hyped about this one and expect it to be a big game-changer for the platform. Check it out |
if there was a daily driver friendly k24 swap for the rx8, i'll probably buy one. i would not bother too much tp modify the firewall if heater etc still works great. i love those but the mpg and reliability prevent me.. a k24 one woud be perfect..
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