New to the miata world, need help on which platform to look purchase
09-28-2018, 03:36 PM
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If you want to start off with a 180-200hp street car, that is all you really need.
turbo kit of your choice from my above list. even efr can make as low as 200hp with the low boost solenoid.
so for 200hp:
2560r or EFR6258 turbo, manifold, downpipe, wideband, injectors (flow force or Injector dynamics) and ms3. stock clutch should hold to about 200hp.
200-250hp. stronger clutch ( i recommend FM level1), and 3" exhaust
250-300hp stronger rods, better cooling.
300+hp. forged pistons, BE oil pump, ATI damper, ARP studs, 6 speed transmission 3.9 or 3.6 rear end
brakes, suspension, wheels, tires etc... thats a whole separate discussion.
turbo kit of your choice from my above list. even efr can make as low as 200hp with the low boost solenoid.
so for 200hp:
2560r or EFR6258 turbo, manifold, downpipe, wideband, injectors (flow force or Injector dynamics) and ms3. stock clutch should hold to about 200hp.
200-250hp. stronger clutch ( i recommend FM level1), and 3" exhaust
250-300hp stronger rods, better cooling.
300+hp. forged pistons, BE oil pump, ATI damper, ARP studs, 6 speed transmission 3.9 or 3.6 rear end
brakes, suspension, wheels, tires etc... thats a whole separate discussion.
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09-28-2018, 03:55 PM
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That was my plan exactly. The 250-300hp range, along with all the upgrades you listed. So am I right to want to plan for all this stuff then? Because I planned on getting all of this over time then putting it all in together. Brakes, suspension, etc. was a before I get all the turbo stuff together plan. Was pretty sure I covered all my bases for now, or am I wrong?
my build is currently at the 250-300hp level.
I dynoed 309hp
my car is 80% street 20% autox/track. so maybe 2-3 track days per year and 4-5 autox days. roughly 5-8k miles per year.
You can see my dyno thread for a more complete list of parts that i have:
https://www.miataturbo.net/dynos-tim...mani-dp-97219/
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11-09-2018, 07:37 PM
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I’ve been MIA for a while in search of an unabused car in my spec range. Someone near me is selling a stock 01SE with **242k** on the odometer. It’s priced at 2.5k obo and was wondering, is it worth it with that much mileage? It’s way under normal asking price in my area, 4-5k, but not being a Mazda or Miata owner previously, are there any kind of serious issues at that kind of mileage. I just have a weird feeling about putting a lot of power in a car that worn. TIA.
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11-09-2018, 07:40 PM
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I’ve been MIA for a while in search of an unabused car in my spec range. Someone near me is selling a stock 01SE with **242k** on the odometer. It’s priced at 2.5k obo and was wondering, is it worth it with that much mileage? It’s way under normal asking price in my area, 4-5k, but not being a Mazda or Miata owner previously, are there any kind of serious issues at that kind of mileage. I just have a weird feeling about putting a lot of power in a car that worn. TIA.
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