124 Abarth or NC Turbo?
#41
- GWR posted a 193 whp dyno using their LT header
- Everyone went nuts
- 3 days later it was revealed it was on 95 octane, not 91 like all the other dyno results had been on
- Fast forward to now and not a single dyno result has been posted within 20 whp of that original claim, on ANY octane
So their first lie was one of omission. The second is that their long-tube, which has been revised at least twice now, still makes nothing remotely close to their original claims.
- Everyone went nuts
- 3 days later it was revealed it was on 95 octane, not 91 like all the other dyno results had been on
- Fast forward to now and not a single dyno result has been posted within 20 whp of that original claim, on ANY octane
So their first lie was one of omission. The second is that their long-tube, which has been revised at least twice now, still makes nothing remotely close to their original claims.
#42
Yeah, that's really disappointing just how much they seem to be fudging the numbers on that.
I really want an ND when I ditch the BRZ, but with transmission "issue" I'm not confident a decent FI setup wouldn't kill it. So I'll probably just get something with a V8 or turbo from the factory.
I really want an ND when I ditch the BRZ, but with transmission "issue" I'm not confident a decent FI setup wouldn't kill it. So I'll probably just get something with a V8 or turbo from the factory.
The Official -Facts Only- ND Transmission Failure Thread - Page 4 - MX-5 Miata Forum
#43
Morning All,
Resurrecting this thread to provide an update. I have since taken ownership of a 2014 Meteor Gray NC PRHT with only 9k miles! Grand touring and every option. I have already begun modding as well. Some of the things I have done so far:
Smart top installed
Dead Pedal Mod
Gas Pedal Mod
Gordy M Seat Mod
Automatic Headlight Module installed.
Windshield wiper stalk replacement with one with adjustable intermittent setting.
Parts waiting to be installed:
Moto-East/Begi Turbo Kit.
ACT HD Clutch
FIdanza lightweight flywheel.
To be purchased Still:
Suspension (Likely Ohlins)
Wheels and Tires (Still deciding between RPF1's or 6UL in Tungsten color)
All fun stuff though and many more weekends of wrenching are in my future!
Tyler
Resurrecting this thread to provide an update. I have since taken ownership of a 2014 Meteor Gray NC PRHT with only 9k miles! Grand touring and every option. I have already begun modding as well. Some of the things I have done so far:
Smart top installed
Dead Pedal Mod
Gas Pedal Mod
Gordy M Seat Mod
Automatic Headlight Module installed.
Windshield wiper stalk replacement with one with adjustable intermittent setting.
Parts waiting to be installed:
Moto-East/Begi Turbo Kit.
ACT HD Clutch
FIdanza lightweight flywheel.
To be purchased Still:
Suspension (Likely Ohlins)
Wheels and Tires (Still deciding between RPF1's or 6UL in Tungsten color)
All fun stuff though and many more weekends of wrenching are in my future!
Tyler
#45
Congrats on the purchase.
Turbo parts will likely take 6-10 months longer than promised to arrive, and will likely be missing half the parts, which will take another 6-10 months to arrive, so I don't think he'll have pics of that any time soon, but please do post pics of the rest of the stuff/car
Turbo parts will likely take 6-10 months longer than promised to arrive, and will likely be missing half the parts, which will take another 6-10 months to arrive, so I don't think he'll have pics of that any time soon, but please do post pics of the rest of the stuff/car
#46
You have something against Moto East or Begi? Lol - The kit I HAVE... already in my possession is kind of a hybrid kit. There are some bits from Begi, but mostly the kit is from Moto-East. All their intercooler piping, etc. Will also be tuned by moto east. The main thing that is Begi is the manifold and some of the oil/water lines that came with the begi kit.
I still need to take pictures of it all, but I do have the whole kit sitting there waiting to be installed on the car.
Tyler
I still need to take pictures of it all, but I do have the whole kit sitting there waiting to be installed on the car.
Tyler
#49
Yea they are close to me as well as I am in NJ. Wanted to go with someone local. Going away this weekend so wont be able to work on the car.
Attached here are some pics of the car finally!
Here is what I did with the Foamectomy with custom Memory foam replacing the stock seat foam to still maintain some comfort but with the benefit that it compresses down to almost nothing, giving me some good extra headroom.
Attached here are some pics of the car finally!
Here is what I did with the Foamectomy with custom Memory foam replacing the stock seat foam to still maintain some comfort but with the benefit that it compresses down to almost nothing, giving me some good extra headroom.
#50
I vote for the NC. Since the engine is bigger and makes similar power before boost, you'll be able to reach your power goals more easily and with a more conservatively tuned, and therefore more reliable, turbo setup.
However, if that was my price range, I would be looking for a clean RX7 FD. Just sayin.
***Edit*** Read to the end of the first page and thought it was the end of thread. Now I feel silly.
However, if that was my price range, I would be looking for a clean RX7 FD. Just sayin.
***Edit*** Read to the end of the first page and thought it was the end of thread. Now I feel silly.
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Going NC+ Turbo definitely seems like a better way to go than Abarth, at least if performance is your main thing.
Definitely keep us posted.
Do we need a thread title change? Pretty sure we need a thread title change.
Definitely keep us posted.
Do we need a thread title change? Pretty sure we need a thread title change.