Dusted by a black Miata
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Dusted by a black Miata
Just raced with a black turbo Miata. I know because I saw its intercooler and I heard its BOV. It was fast!
I raced it on 237 in Milpitas,CA. We nailed it at the same at around 70. He jumped 1 car ahead of me immidiately... may be he was at a better power band in his 3rd gear?
He pulled harder and he was about 5 cars ahead of me when I reacd 120.
Doed anyone one how much HP a turbo Miata makes?
BTW, mine is all stock
I raced it on 237 in Milpitas,CA. We nailed it at the same at around 70. He jumped 1 car ahead of me immidiately... may be he was at a better power band in his 3rd gear?
He pulled harder and he was about 5 cars ahead of me when I reacd 120.
Doed anyone one how much HP a turbo Miata makes?
BTW, mine is all stock
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From: Denver
Originally posted by S2KR
Doed anyone one how much HP a turbo Miata makes?
BTW, mine is all stock
Doed anyone one how much HP a turbo Miata makes?
BTW, mine is all stock
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I thought our cars are pretty light too? With 240+ HP, it should be very hard to get beaten by 5-6 cars length from 70-120mph. I was so surprised to get dusted by that little Miata! It was so embarassing and my friend (my passenger) is still laughing at me
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From: Redwood City
Turbo Miata's are quick but not that fast, I raced one on 237 (red) from a roll at about 58 to 130 I was 1 and a 1/2 car length's in front, we talked aftwards and it was pretty nice.
But... you may have been up against a Monster Miata.
The Miata with the Ford 5.0 is a awsome combo, it's like it was meant for the Miata, no cowl shake, fast as hell.
Check this link http://www.monstermotorsports.com/
I have read about faster ones with Turbo and or supercharged V8's.
Look at it this way, if and when somebody develops a reliable turbo solution when that day comes, if you think the Miata was fast.
But... you may have been up against a Monster Miata.
The Miata with the Ford 5.0 is a awsome combo, it's like it was meant for the Miata, no cowl shake, fast as hell.
Check this link http://www.monstermotorsports.com/
I have read about faster ones with Turbo and or supercharged V8's.
Look at it this way, if and when somebody develops a reliable turbo solution when that day comes, if you think the Miata was fast.
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Nor Cal depending on the turbo trim level. The miata may be fast as it is quick.
Miata Turbo is very generalized....the current kit start with an entry level 5 psi...the top of the line FM II kits run from 12-16 psi. These kits inclued big intercoolers, stand alone ECU and larger injectors. All kits run on the stock motor,93 octane..bolt on bolt off. Miatas CR is only 9.0:1. basicly the old GTX turbo motor,with RX7 tranny and similiar rear end.
Power produced:
5 psi-140-155 RWHP
8 psi-170-190 RWHP
12 psi 200-240 RWHP (usually doubles stock hp)
15 psi 230-275 RWHP
Almost any boost above 8psi is enough to beat an S2000. These miatas run under 6 seconds 0-60 and can hit 140 mph easily. There torque can match the HP output..Most miatas weigh from 2200-2500lbs avg about 2400lbs.
My personal daily driver is an 97 miata FM II turbo...I run 12-15 psi of boost all the time. My motor has had at least 5 psi and up since 22k miles current is 84K miles the last 30k with 12 psi and up of boost. I get 24 mpg.The motor is completely stock, I have AC,pwr everything subs/amps,,and a hard top,My car weighs 2475lbs.4:30 Gears
It dynos @ sea level 234 RWHP @ 12psi and 262 rwhp @ 15 psi (234 ft /lbs torque @ 3500 rpm)... red line set to 7600 rpm.
0-60 from 4.3-4.6 15 psi----12 psi
140 mph in less than 28 seconds
Drag strip 1/8 mile ....8.1 @ 85.5 mph ( 60ft 1.80)
1/4 mile 12.75 @ 108 mph
Needless to say almost anything stock on the street cant touch it..I have beat 911,SS,Firebird's,Mustang cobra's(joke) C5's,BMW M anything.S2000,Lotus 4 cyl tt, 3rd Gen Rx7's,Supra's. My losses were to a built Mustang with 150 shot of NOS,with Slicks on the street. My old roomates Viper...rt/10..but at 12 psi...he cannot beat me in the 1/8th mile at the dragstrip now, Of course he'll pull me top end. My buddies2000 C5 6 speed when I was running 12 psi..very close..Now @ 15psi I kill him off the line and he cant pull on me @ 100 mph!
8.1 in the 8th mile is very quick off the line...this usually will represent a stop light challenge.
*So dont feel bad about the loss...Im sure it was a 12psi and up Turbo.He hasnt lost many street races.
*check out Ric Stephens aka Minimonster in this months Turbo and SCC mag...Dynos at 400 RWHP makes 375 ftlbs of torque at 26 psi. On a stock block with minimal head work. runs a 10.98 1/4 mile at 125 mph and is a daily driver.
Miata Turbo is very generalized....the current kit start with an entry level 5 psi...the top of the line FM II kits run from 12-16 psi. These kits inclued big intercoolers, stand alone ECU and larger injectors. All kits run on the stock motor,93 octane..bolt on bolt off. Miatas CR is only 9.0:1. basicly the old GTX turbo motor,with RX7 tranny and similiar rear end.
Power produced:
5 psi-140-155 RWHP
8 psi-170-190 RWHP
12 psi 200-240 RWHP (usually doubles stock hp)
15 psi 230-275 RWHP
Almost any boost above 8psi is enough to beat an S2000. These miatas run under 6 seconds 0-60 and can hit 140 mph easily. There torque can match the HP output..Most miatas weigh from 2200-2500lbs avg about 2400lbs.
My personal daily driver is an 97 miata FM II turbo...I run 12-15 psi of boost all the time. My motor has had at least 5 psi and up since 22k miles current is 84K miles the last 30k with 12 psi and up of boost. I get 24 mpg.The motor is completely stock, I have AC,pwr everything subs/amps,,and a hard top,My car weighs 2475lbs.4:30 Gears
It dynos @ sea level 234 RWHP @ 12psi and 262 rwhp @ 15 psi (234 ft /lbs torque @ 3500 rpm)... red line set to 7600 rpm.
0-60 from 4.3-4.6 15 psi----12 psi
140 mph in less than 28 seconds
Drag strip 1/8 mile ....8.1 @ 85.5 mph ( 60ft 1.80)
1/4 mile 12.75 @ 108 mph
Needless to say almost anything stock on the street cant touch it..I have beat 911,SS,Firebird's,Mustang cobra's(joke) C5's,BMW M anything.S2000,Lotus 4 cyl tt, 3rd Gen Rx7's,Supra's. My losses were to a built Mustang with 150 shot of NOS,with Slicks on the street. My old roomates Viper...rt/10..but at 12 psi...he cannot beat me in the 1/8th mile at the dragstrip now, Of course he'll pull me top end. My buddies2000 C5 6 speed when I was running 12 psi..very close..Now @ 15psi I kill him off the line and he cant pull on me @ 100 mph!
8.1 in the 8th mile is very quick off the line...this usually will represent a stop light challenge.
*So dont feel bad about the loss...Im sure it was a 12psi and up Turbo.He hasnt lost many street races.
*check out Ric Stephens aka Minimonster in this months Turbo and SCC mag...Dynos at 400 RWHP makes 375 ftlbs of torque at 26 psi. On a stock block with minimal head work. runs a 10.98 1/4 mile at 125 mph and is a daily driver.
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From: hamden
do you know anything about 240sx's? turbo ka24de or sr20det? i have a 240 and i wonder what sort of power i can get, defintely need a turbo in one way shape or form. your miata sounds like an awesome car! i just thought maybe you know someone with a turbo'd nissan. just thought it wouldnt hurt yo ask i guess.
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From: hamden
do you know anything about 240sx's? turbo ka24de or sr20det? i have a 240 and i wonder what sort of power i can get, defintely need a turbo in one way shape or form. your miata sounds like an awesome car! i just thought maybe you know someone with a turbo'd nissan. just thought it wouldnt hurt yo ask i guess.