Snakey Header dyno
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Back in the 200hp thread, Emilio eluded to dyno-ing the scary CX Racing equal length headers in comparison to RB and a couple of others.
Did that test happen?
I have read much about header types and the equal length always was interesting but often impractical.
Performance Header for 1989 1999 Miata MX 5 NA 1 8L Equal Length 2 Pcs Vband | eBay
Did that test happen?
I have read much about header types and the equal length always was interesting but often impractical.
Performance Header for 1989 1999 Miata MX 5 NA 1 8L Equal Length 2 Pcs Vband | eBay
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What I've taken away from the eleventy billion miata header dyno threads is that for the price, Racing Beat sells a quality product that is hard to beat. You can pay 2x or 3x more for a Maharu or a Maxim Works or whatever JDM thing tickles your fancy, but the extra 3hp is not worth the premium in price.
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What I've taken away from the eleventy billion miata header dyno threads is that for the price, Racing Beat sells a quality product that is hard to beat. You can pay 2x or 3x more for a Maharu or a Maxim Works or whatever JDM thing tickles your fancy, but the extra 3hp is not worth the premium in price.
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Racing Beat put real R&D into that header before producing it, thats why it works so well
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Im sure on some of the more extreme NA BP engines there is room for improvement. The Racing Beat was definitely designed around a mild engine, but even then I bet a Tri-Y with larger primaries would be the magic bullet.
I know Keith had luck with the header he built for the Targa Miata but Im a bit skeptical of the bundle of snakes headers.
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Im sure on some of the more extreme NA BP engines there is room for improvement. The Racing Beat was definitely designed around a mild engine, but even then I bet a Tri-Y with larger primaries would be the magic bullet.
I know Keith had luck with the header he built for the Targa Miata but Im a bit skeptical of the bundle of snakes headers.