Turbo Recommendation
#14
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Here's a chart Soviet made that might help you figure out what your goals are:
If you want as much power as the engine can handle (assuming you do a few upgrades) you gon break **** on the street.
If you want as much power as the engine can handle (assuming you do a few upgrades) you gon break **** on the street.
#16
Know what i would do, OP?
Ever been in a 250whp Miata?
I'd shoot for 250whp. Get an FM2 kit with the 2560, run it on stock motor. Transmission will survive, it'll last forever with a good tune, and it'll be cheaper. Still fast.
Because... and stay with me here... you won't get a built motor, turbo kit, clutch, standalone, fueling, etc etc etc all for your $4k budget. $4k gets you a turbo setup.
Spending another couple thousand just to make another 25-50hp is dumb.
Ever been in a 250whp Miata?
I'd shoot for 250whp. Get an FM2 kit with the 2560, run it on stock motor. Transmission will survive, it'll last forever with a good tune, and it'll be cheaper. Still fast.
Because... and stay with me here... you won't get a built motor, turbo kit, clutch, standalone, fueling, etc etc etc all for your $4k budget. $4k gets you a turbo setup.
Spending another couple thousand just to make another 25-50hp is dumb.
#17
Why do you care how small it is? It gets it done and nicely. To be honest I wouldnt mind if it was a little smaller and still get the same gains. For me Id rather run the smallest turbo possible to reach my goals within reason. Why? Well there are several reasons including spool. Remember, are little motors have to spin the turbo.
#20
Know what i would do, OP?
Ever been in a 250whp Miata?
I'd shoot for 250whp. Get an FM2 kit with the 2560, run it on stock motor. Transmission will survive, it'll last forever with a good tune, and it'll be cheaper. Still fast.
Because... and stay with me here... you won't get a built motor, turbo kit, clutch, standalone, fueling, etc etc etc all for your $4k budget. $4k gets you a turbo setup.
Spending another couple thousand just to make another 25-50hp is dumb.
Ever been in a 250whp Miata?
I'd shoot for 250whp. Get an FM2 kit with the 2560, run it on stock motor. Transmission will survive, it'll last forever with a good tune, and it'll be cheaper. Still fast.
Because... and stay with me here... you won't get a built motor, turbo kit, clutch, standalone, fueling, etc etc etc all for your $4k budget. $4k gets you a turbo setup.
Spending another couple thousand just to make another 25-50hp is dumb.