Buddy of mine bought a Chevy sonic (full blown homo, just needs monster energy decal). If I remember correctly, it sports a 1.4 liter 4 cylinder with a tiny turbo.
It's also a 1/4 mile dominator as seen here: |
1/4 mile dominator? I think they are like 16 seconds
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It's not about the size, it's what you do with it, right?
I wonder how hard one of those would be to convert for rwd and fit to a miata transmission. ~200hp and 40ish MPG in a miata sounds like a fun street car. More just for the novelty of having a 3-cylinder car. |
Originally Posted by thirdgen
(Post 1023404)
Buddy of mine bought a Chevy sonic (full blown homo, just needs monster energy decal). If I remember correctly, it sports a 1.4 liter 4 cylinder with a tiny turbo.
It's also a 1/4 mile dominator as seen here: |
Originally Posted by turbofan
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When cruising, you want minimum restriction for best economy. So the tiny turbo produced unneeded boost at lower throttle openings and unneeded restriction at cruising speeds.
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Is the huge outlet horn because catalytic converter?
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1371728823 |
probably, still a good design, I like how everyone is reintroducing bypassed wastegate exhausts...much like the EFR turbos.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
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...much like the EFR turbos.
that's pretty awesome. the technology is catching on and is here to stay. that means (hopefully) efr's will be dropping down in price because it won't be the cool new tech on the block. I'm hoping that happens sooner rather than later:giggle: |
Originally Posted by 18psi
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I'm hoping that happens sooner rather than later:giggle:
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Originally Posted by Braineack
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closed loop.
but also those turbos are pretty transparent. I drove a Sonata 2.0t the other day and I could barely tell it was turbocharged, peak tq is like 2000rpm. I felt the same way about the MSM turbo prior to the AEM CAI mod, it didn't even feel like it was boosting - but then that was the designers aim apparently, it was meant to feel like a small 6 cylinder, smooth throughout the power range. If I've got a turbo, I wanna feel the boost DAMN-IT! |
Originally Posted by supercooper
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like.... before you slap on the SC? lol
Originally Posted by Lokiel
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I felt the same way about the MSM turbo prior to the AEM CAI mod, it didn't even feel like it was boosting - but then that was the designers aim apparently, it was meant to feel like a small 6 cylinder, smooth throughout the power range.
If I've got a turbo, I wanna feel the boost DAMN-IT! |
Originally Posted by concealer404
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Originally Posted by Fireindc
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Next time put your junk next to it. :giggle:
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Originally Posted by Fireindc
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Next time put your junk next to it. :giggle:
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I suddenly don't feel so bad about my msm turbo...
Oh gawd imagine what the size of the turbo they will put on the new miata... :( |
Originally Posted by Braineack
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And finally, these are instruction on how to use a manual transmission, incase the ABARTH couldn't be more retarded:
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1371728823 |
Fiat knew they were marketing a car to people who are not actually enthusiasts but knew still many would get a manual i spose, kind of like the new mini, lots of 'new enthusiasts' who just learned to drive manual.
Dann |
its also probably the sloppiest shifter I've ever had the privy to stroke.
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Originally Posted by Mazduh
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I suddenly don't feel so bad about my msm turbo...
Oh gawd imagine what the size of the turbo they will put on the new miata... :( if you feel inferior just go check out any euro 1.8t suddenly your peepee will grow:party: But seriously I think these little turbos are pretty good. as long as they're not choked up by stupid electronics or exhaust parts too much you get a bunch of torque, and decent gas mileage. in a daily driver that's pretty sweet. if the next miata will have like 220-250hp and similar torque and not weigh more than 2500lb I think it will be a hoot |
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