FAO: Froggy Forum Fornicator

Jasper · 18-08-2006, 19:07

what MX5 have you got?
how much did your turbo cost fitted?
what kind of performance/economy do you see from it?

Will · 22-08-2006, 10:47

Hi mate,

I have a W reg (2000) 1.8iS - it's basically the same as the 1.8 but with stiffer suspension, ABS, and an LSD, oh and no air con

The turbo conversion cost under £3k to do (it can be even cheaper if you do more of it yourself), but that's because I bought the bits from the states and had a bit of professional help to get it done.

Performance I see around 200bhp, 60 is low 6s but I reckon with a new clutch I could get under 6s. But it's the mid range acceleration and "whilst driving" acceleration that is really impressive.

Fuel economy, well I got from MB's parents house in Wales to home using less than 2/3's of a tank without ragging it. A steady cruise at 70-75 off boost you're fine for over 30mpg.

Jasper · 22-08-2006, 14:02

nice one

you got it done at P5 didn't you? i won't be doing it myself - far too scared!

i might take it somewhere and see what needs doing to it to get it into tip top shape before i think about turboing it...but i wanted to see if it was going to be worth it. seems like it is!!

Will · 22-08-2006, 14:46

It very much is. Ask anyone that has been for a spin in it

Phil @ P5 is the guru when it comes to mx5s.

Rich_L · 23-08-2006, 16:21

It's frickin' awesome

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA and other associated engine noises

Burble · 23-08-2006, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_L

It's frickin' awesome

I'll second that

Lopez · 26-08-2006, 00:02

It's well worth doing. I didn't want to make Will's clutch cry but I still got away with milking it a bit

Very impressive, it really adds a whole new dimension to the car.

18-08-2006, 19:07	#1
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	FAO: Froggy Forum Fornicator what MX5 have you got? how much did your turbo cost fitted? what kind of performance/economy do you see from it?

22-08-2006, 10:47	#2
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Hi mate, I have a W reg (2000) 1.8iS - it's basically the same as the 1.8 but with stiffer suspension, ABS, and an LSD, oh and no air con The turbo conversion cost under £3k to do (it can be even cheaper if you do more of it yourself), but that's because I bought the bits from the states and had a bit of professional help to get it done. Performance I see around 200bhp, 60 is low 6s but I reckon with a new clutch I could get under 6s. But it's the mid range acceleration and "whilst driving" acceleration that is really impressive. Fuel economy, well I got from MB's parents house in Wales to home using less than 2/3's of a tank without ragging it. A steady cruise at 70-75 off boost you're fine for over 30mpg. __________________ *No No!*

22-08-2006, 14:46	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It very much is. Ask anyone that has been for a spin in it Phil @ P5 is the guru when it comes to mx5s. __________________ *No No!*

23-08-2006, 16:21	#5
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	It's frickin' awesome WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA and other associated engine noises __________________

26-08-2006, 00:02	#7
Lopez Bad Cat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 808	It's well worth doing. I didn't want to make Will's clutch cry but I still got away with milking it a bit Very impressive, it really adds a whole new dimension to the car. __________________ NO

22-08-2006, 14:02	#3
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	nice one you got it done at P5 didn't you? i won't be doing it myself - far too scared! i might take it somewhere and see what needs doing to it to get it into tip top shape before i think about turboing it...but i wanted to see if it was going to be worth it. seems like it is!!

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