N.E.D New Engine Day....
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N.E.D New Engine Day....
One of the top cars in our country has been for sale for awhile by a lovely guy who has been the source of advice for the local MX5 forum members for ages.
This was the car that inspired many of us down here in NZ. Nothing amazing by you U.S guys standards but a great car none the less.
His car sale wasn't going anywhere so he has decided to part it out. I managed to snag his Goodwin Big Brake Kit (fr & Rr 11" setup) and also his motor setup.
Can anyone give me a run down on what they see as the features / benefits of the Garret T28 turbo and any other points of interest from the following description. Incidentally Lyn Rogers is the NZ guru of head work and is VERY well respected across all forms of motosport circles but especially circuit racing.
Turbocharged 1600cc race engine.
Dyno'd at 235bhp @ 10psi
Garrett T28 turbo
Wiseco forged pistons 8.5 comp ratio
Lynn Rogers worked head
440cc injectors (spare 550cc injectors available if you want to push the power up)
Twin fuel feed
VR4 intercooler and pipes
BOV and Racepro boost controller
Mazdaspeed competition engine mounts
Package complete with pod inlet, 2.5inch exhaust system and free flow muffler.
50mm Alloy radiator (with purpose built fan and mounting brackets)
ACT Extreme clutch (1.8L size)
ACT Prolite steel billet flywheel (4kg)
Oil catch tank 2L
MiataLink ECU + knock sensor
This was the car that inspired many of us down here in NZ. Nothing amazing by you U.S guys standards but a great car none the less.
His car sale wasn't going anywhere so he has decided to part it out. I managed to snag his Goodwin Big Brake Kit (fr & Rr 11" setup) and also his motor setup.
Can anyone give me a run down on what they see as the features / benefits of the Garret T28 turbo and any other points of interest from the following description. Incidentally Lyn Rogers is the NZ guru of head work and is VERY well respected across all forms of motosport circles but especially circuit racing.
Turbocharged 1600cc race engine.
Dyno'd at 235bhp @ 10psi
Garrett T28 turbo
Wiseco forged pistons 8.5 comp ratio
Lynn Rogers worked head
440cc injectors (spare 550cc injectors available if you want to push the power up)
Twin fuel feed
VR4 intercooler and pipes
BOV and Racepro boost controller
Mazdaspeed competition engine mounts
Package complete with pod inlet, 2.5inch exhaust system and free flow muffler.
50mm Alloy radiator (with purpose built fan and mounting brackets)
ACT Extreme clutch (1.8L size)
ACT Prolite steel billet flywheel (4kg)
Oil catch tank 2L
MiataLink ECU + knock sensor
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Thanks for the input. I have tried to insert a photo but not sure if it will work....
Price was for the whole package, I have managed to sell my nephew the engine package and the brakes out of my car so the upgrade cost is only in the region of $1500.00. FOr motor and Goodwin 11" big brake kit.
I have already done a '94' 1800 diff swap (well, whole subframe/brakes/diff etc) and have a 99 diff and a 99 6 speed (sourced from different vehicles) ready to go in at the same time as the engine. I believe the diff is the 3.9 (some round here have suggested 3.6 but that is unlikely in NZ)...
Our tracks aren't as open as yours so I hope (maybe naively) that the 3.9 ratios might be okay. Failing that will just have to buy the 3.6 set later on...he was running this diff ......"1.8L differential + Kaaz 1.5 way LSD (with drive shaft and half shafts)" prior.
Keith (original owner) said he went through 2 x 5 speeds before he bought the 5 speed quafe gearset he has run the past 2+ years. Unfortunately this was already gone to a friend of his before I got the chance to buy that as well. Though it may have been cost prohibitive...he won't tell me how much he got for it....
So I am hoping that the 6 speed and diff will be strong enough....any thoughts or discussion on this would be welcomed also.....
Price was for the whole package, I have managed to sell my nephew the engine package and the brakes out of my car so the upgrade cost is only in the region of $1500.00. FOr motor and Goodwin 11" big brake kit.
I have already done a '94' 1800 diff swap (well, whole subframe/brakes/diff etc) and have a 99 diff and a 99 6 speed (sourced from different vehicles) ready to go in at the same time as the engine. I believe the diff is the 3.9 (some round here have suggested 3.6 but that is unlikely in NZ)...
Our tracks aren't as open as yours so I hope (maybe naively) that the 3.9 ratios might be okay. Failing that will just have to buy the 3.6 set later on...he was running this diff ......"1.8L differential + Kaaz 1.5 way LSD (with drive shaft and half shafts)" prior.
Keith (original owner) said he went through 2 x 5 speeds before he bought the 5 speed quafe gearset he has run the past 2+ years. Unfortunately this was already gone to a friend of his before I got the chance to buy that as well. Though it may have been cost prohibitive...he won't tell me how much he got for it....
So I am hoping that the 6 speed and diff will be strong enough....any thoughts or discussion on this would be welcomed also.....
Last edited by mx5-kiwi; 09-12-2012 at 01:36 AM. Reason: added photo of car.
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