What Turbo is in the Mazdaspeed Miata?
IHI RHF5 VJ35
Mazdaspeed MX-5 (2004–2005) It featured an IHI RHF5 VJ35 turbocharger equipped variant of the BP-4W straight-four engine that produced 133 kW (178 bhp) at 6,000 rpm and 226 N⋅m (167 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 4,500 rpm with a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler.
How many Mazdaspeed Miatas are there?
Mazda only made about 5400 Mazdaspeed Miatas, DrivingLine reports, due to a production-facility fire. And due to that rarity, plus the factory upgrades, they’re a bit pricier than most NBs.
How fast is a Mazdaspeed MX5?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 6.4 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 6.1 s |
| 1/4 mile | 15.2 s @ 91.3 mph |
| Top speed | 213 kph (132 mph) |
Do Miatas come with turbos?
Unlike the Mazdaspeed Protegé, which has a turbo kit supplied by Callaway, Mazda’s hot-rod Miata wears a factory-developed and -installed turbocharger kit, as well as a heavier-duty clutch and revised suspension.
How much HP can a stock 1.8 Miata handle?
A stock 94-97 1.8L in decent condition will put around 100-110 hp to the rest wheels. A small turbo at 6 psi without an inter cooler and no other changes can easily give you another 40-50 hp.
Is the MX-5 turbo charged?
Done right, a turbocharged MX-5 doesn’t feel very turbocharged. The BBR-breathed 1.5 is probably the least turbo-feeling turbo car I’ve ever driven. With a few choice chassis upgrades (we’ll get to those later), it’s well within what the MX-5 can take. It doesn’t feel excessive or encumbered by its newfound power.
Is there a Mazda Mx5 Miata body kit?
Mazda Mx5 Complete Mazdaspeed MSM Style Body Kit! *Prices are posted, PLUS Paypal Fees. Mazda Mx5 Miata NB and NBFL! This kit was only fitted on the MSM and wasnt sold separately. *front MSM lip and AP1 lip can be retrofitted to NB as well.
Is the Mazdaspeed MX-5 a good turbo car?
The Mazdaspeed MX-5 (or MSM) is a good platform for modification. But eventually, the limitation becomes the stock turbo. We tried modifying the turbochargers but were not able to get the consistent results we needed. On top of this, stock MSM turbos have been known to fail.
What kind of tubing does a Mazdaspeed Garrett use?
The stainless steel downpipe mates to the MSM exhaust. Meanwhile, the intake piping is very open with a cold air box while the piping to the intercooler is replaced with our large-bore silicone tubing with fewer bends than stock. It’s all good stuff.
What kind of gas does a Mazdaspeed use?
Dyno run of a Mazdaspeed with the Garrett conversion, a Hydra, FM intercooler and FM exhaust. The car’s on 93 octane pump gas. Now, this is an exceptional case, but how’s that for a power jump? More typical results would be about 260 rwhp.