New Miata owner southern Ohio
Picked up a 1999 stock Miata with 75000 miles. Brand new soft top, new tires and in really good condition. What’s the best newbie turbo for around 200 horses?
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Welcome. Look into MKturbo or Kraken turbo setups. Both will need a standalone ECU and larger injectors. Both offer kits with just manifold/turbo/downpipe, but also have options to include an intercooler and/or exhaust.
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Welcome, where about in SO are you located?
Bill |
Thanks for the suggestions. I’m in ironton
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Welcome! Ohio has a great Miata community. As for a Turbo system, easiest is FlyinMiata but also most expensive. The best 'budget' system is MKTurbo.
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Another vote here for Kraken turbo setups (I have one and am probably biased because of that).
Welcome to the forum! There's lots of great info on here regarding setting your car up for turbocharging. There's lots of super-knowledgeable guys on here that are wiling to help, but you're going to get blasted if you ask easily-searchable questions without doing some digging for answers first. Spark notes on going from OEM to turbo'd setup: Install and tune standalone ECU first (Megasquirt ECUs are popular round deez parts), install bigger injectors and retune, then add turbo, continue tuning. Spend lots of hours reading threads on this forum during the whole process. |
Originally Posted by Ardenmiata77
(Post 1643398)
Thanks for the suggestions. I’m in ironton
Bill |
I don’t think I’m capable to install a turbo correctly. I’d like to find a reputable shop to install it but in my area just finding a shop is tough
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Originally Posted by Ardenmiata77
(Post 1643541)
I don’t think I’m capable to install a turbo correctly. I’d like to find a reputable shop to install it but in my area just finding a shop is tough
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I’m from Ironton also.
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Got my turbo ordered. Went with an eBay setup. Ordered a roll bar too. Can’t wait to get it all installed
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Originally Posted by Ardenmiata77
(Post 1643997)
Got my turbo ordered. Went with an eBay setup. Ordered a roll bar too. Can’t wait to get it all installed
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Originally Posted by Z_WAAAAAZ
(Post 1643435)
Another vote here for Kraken turbo setups (I have one and am probably biased because of that).
Welcome to the forum! There's lots of great info on here regarding setting your car up for turbocharging. There's lots of super-knowledgeable guys on here that are wiling to help, but you're going to get blasted if you ask easily-searchable questions without doing some digging for answers first. Spark notes on going from OEM to turbo'd setup: Install and tune standalone ECU first (Megasquirt ECUs are popular round deez parts), install bigger injectors and retune, then add turbo, continue tuning. Spend lots of hours reading threads on this forum during the whole process. |
Originally Posted by ChrisArter
(Post 1644007)
Looks like you track your Kraken kit? If so, how has heat management been? I've got a new low mount system waiting on the shelf when I get block back together. I've just got a little 2554R, and my thinking was I wanted something to spool quickly for exiting corners but I'm curious how your 2560 does.
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Originally Posted by Ardenmiata77
(Post 1643997)
Got my turbo ordered. Went with an eBay setup. Ordered a roll bar too. Can’t wait to get it all installed
Why did you ask? |
Originally Posted by ChrisArter
(Post 1644007)
Looks like you track your Kraken kit? If so, how has heat management been? I've got a new low mount system waiting on the shelf when I get block back together. I've just got a little 2554R, and my thinking was I wanted something to spool quickly for exiting corners but I'm curious how your 2560 does.
I cracked my downpipe as well at the flex pipe but that was user error. One of my exhaust hangers decided to disappear and I unknowingly did a track day with my exhaust flailing around more than it should’ve. That 2554r/low Mount combo is gonna spool fast! |
Originally Posted by ChrisArter
(Post 1644007)
Looks like you track your Kraken kit? If so, how has heat management been? I've got a new low mount system waiting on the shelf when I get block back together. I've just got a little 2554R, and my thinking was I wanted something to spool quickly for exiting corners but I'm curious how your 2560 does.
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 1644080)
I'll continue to derail the Ebay thread by suggesting anything but the 2554 for the track. It's way too small. You'll be in upper rpms like z_waaaaaaaaaaaz said, which is completely out of the 2554's power band. They're not much better than MSM IHI turbos, which I've blown a number of those up at ~200-220hp from constant high RPM, I wouldn't be surprised if the 2554 would do the same, maybe a bit better.
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The eBay kit was relatively inexpensive so if it’s a disaster I’m not out much money. I’m not looking for crazy horsepower just a boost in the driving experience. Some people get fucking butt hurt easily on here if you don’t follow their line of thinking lol.
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 1644080)
I'll continue to derail the Ebay thread by suggesting anything but the 2554 for the track. It's way too small. You'll be in upper rpms like z_waaaaaaaaaaaz said, which is completely out of the 2554's power band. They're not much better than MSM IHI turbos, which I've blown a number of those up at ~200-220hp from constant high RPM, I wouldn't be surprised if the 2554 would do the same, maybe a bit better.
Originally Posted by Ardenmiata77
(Post 1644086)
The eBay kit was relatively inexpensive so if it’s a disaster I’m not out much money. I’m not looking for crazy horsepower just a boost in the driving experience. Some people get fucking butt hurt easily on here if you don’t follow their line of thinking lol.
Crazy horsepower and a reliable setup aren’t mutually exclusive. Please keep the build thread updated throughout and after the install. |
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