I want to build a fast Miata
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I want to build a fast Miata
Hi everybody, I'm a new Miata owner. I bought a 1995 Miata with 160k and I'm in the process of stripping the car down. I plan on doing new pistons, rods, head work, turbo, etc.. I would like to build the motor to 300+rwhp. I'm open to suggestions from all the Miata experts. [IMG][/IMG]
#7
have you driven a 300whp miata? Just wondering.....
Just about every other noob jumps in with hopes and dreams of 9000hp and conquer the world then usually disappears.
I'm not saying you can't do it or shouldn't, if you pull it off I'll just compliment you, just want to make sure you're not pulling that number out of your ***.
Just about every other noob jumps in with hopes and dreams of 9000hp and conquer the world then usually disappears.
I'm not saying you can't do it or shouldn't, if you pull it off I'll just compliment you, just want to make sure you're not pulling that number out of your ***.
#8
For 300 hp;
Step 1: Plan to replace nearly the complete drivetrain, from the air intake box at the front, to the rubber touching the ground at the rear. The only unmolested factory OEM parts in my setup are the rear axles/hubs.
Edit: Oh, and the rubber exhaust hanger mounts too, but not all of them
Step 1: Plan to replace nearly the complete drivetrain, from the air intake box at the front, to the rubber touching the ground at the rear. The only unmolested factory OEM parts in my setup are the rear axles/hubs.
Edit: Oh, and the rubber exhaust hanger mounts too, but not all of them
#10
Welcome dude...good plans.
300whp Miata
Cost: $6000 minimum, $8000 realistic
Amount of driveline changed:
Transmission, completely built motor, full exhaust and intake tract, maybe a TorSen rear, massive rubber, high torque clutch needed
Stupid fast
250whp Miata
Cost: Can be done, well, for $2000-3000
Transmission fine, motor fine if strong, LSD not a necessity, cheaper clutch options, basically just get a good clutch and change the full intake and exhaust tract, pick up some cheap 15x7s and there are lots of good street rubber choices
Pretty damn quick
Do a compression and leak down test on your motor and see where to go from there. If it does need a rebuild anyway you might as well at least put rods in it and be able to play around between 250-300whp. Lots of guys pushing close to 300 on stock pistons, but rods definitely need to be forged.
A 200whp Miata is hella fun, and 250whp is really the sweet spot with these cars.
300whp Miata
Cost: $6000 minimum, $8000 realistic
Amount of driveline changed:
Transmission, completely built motor, full exhaust and intake tract, maybe a TorSen rear, massive rubber, high torque clutch needed
Stupid fast
250whp Miata
Cost: Can be done, well, for $2000-3000
Transmission fine, motor fine if strong, LSD not a necessity, cheaper clutch options, basically just get a good clutch and change the full intake and exhaust tract, pick up some cheap 15x7s and there are lots of good street rubber choices
Pretty damn quick
Do a compression and leak down test on your motor and see where to go from there. If it does need a rebuild anyway you might as well at least put rods in it and be able to play around between 250-300whp. Lots of guys pushing close to 300 on stock pistons, but rods definitely need to be forged.
A 200whp Miata is hella fun, and 250whp is really the sweet spot with these cars.
#11
I'd start with the $3400 Flyin Miata turbo kit for 180whp at 8psi. Get hard oil/water lines. Flyin Miata happy meal clutch kit, race radiator, bigger intercooler if you don't have A/C, and a turbo exhaust. If you decide you want more power, you can always purchase the Hydra ECU separately and run 12psi and 265whp, and get the upgraded injectors with clips. I trust FM. This is the route I'll be taking when I'm ready to purchase all the parts at once early next year.
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