Will adding a turbo to my Miata ruin its character?
>>29098824>fag>fag+turbo
>>29098824Yes and no, it'll definitely be different than a stock Miata, but not necessarily worse. A lot of it comes down to turbo choice, and if you get a good tuner to map it. Remember that bigger turbo and higher max horsepower isn't always the best choice compared to a smaller turbo and more consistent power delivery. Depending on what you plan to use it for anyway
I say yes. Miatas are supposed to be peppy, and the lag inherent in turbo systems would hurt that pep. Go with a supercharger if you absolutely need forced induction.
even just 200whp is gonna feel like a rocket ship in a 2200 pound carfew things though>now requires 93 octane>your turnkey reliable miata will never be turnkey reliable again>suspension and tires will tell on you.the B6/BP was designed with boost in mind but the miata was not. there's a reason the msm only put out ~150 at the wheels.
Use nitrous instead.
>>29098833to be fair mazda is also painfully incompetent at forced induction, the msm's turbo was too small, the gearing too long, and the engine management plain bad. point #2 is the biggest one...look at all the cobbling/fabrication needed on a turbo miata. its a bit nuts. i think a supercharger is a lot smarter and more unique, as long as you find a way to intercool it. something like a eaton mp62 or similar even if it makes less power will give better response and sound. i've seen supercharged na/nbs that sound like terminator cobras from how loud the supercharger whine is.
>>29098845~180 would have been a better target for the msm. 200 would get a little hairy for unexperienced drivers though. probably a little to close for comfort for longevity too
>>29098824Turbo Miata are kinda lame.The power is never available immediately and by the time you get boost it's time for another turn usually.That's assuming the car can put down the power.I've driven 400rwhp turbo builds that are basically unusable.The 2.5L swap cars are way way better 200rwhp all motorNo extra bulky heavy shit like intercoolers and a turbo.They'll hit 130mph at most tracks.
Get a small turbo, GT2860RS at most, and it won't ruin it. If you get a GT35 it'll turn it into a drag car.
>>29098878This. If that's not enough power, a K-swap will have similar character with more oomph.
>>29098845>the gearing too long,I think you mean too short lol
>>29098845>i think a supercharger is a lot smarter and more uniqueNo>>29098877>The power is never available immediatelyImpatient tranny that can't drive