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by Skilfil
Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Decisions on engine swap?
Replies: 38
Views: 38750

So what kind of turbos are you guys using to get 200 hp straight out of it? I know the 1.6 is just shy of 100 hp stock so thats a fairly big increase. Brakes were on my list as it is due to owning a Mk3 Golf GTI before this, it had HUGE brakes and I got very used to them. They'd lift you off the sea...
by Skilfil
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Decisions on engine swap?
Replies: 38
Views: 38750

Ah hadn't done too much looking into the GTX motor, thats off the list then. So then a 1.6 turbo or 1.8? Whats the benefits/strengths between them? Is there any real reward from the work involved in putting a 1.8 in or is that easily negated with spending that effort modifying a 1.6? I know in the F...
by Skilfil
Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: TOYO T1R BEING DISCONTINUED!
Replies: 10
Views: 11095

Those are some odd sizes for T1Rs, I've found they handle better and are better suited to smaller cars rather than larger ones. A bit too soft for the bigger cars which are usually the ones running 17+ anyway.
by Skilfil
Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: Decisions on engine swap?
Replies: 38
Views: 38750

Decisions on engine swap?

I bought a 1990 NA MX-5 3 weeks ago, first time owning an MX-5 and I don't regret it one bit at all. I'm looking at potential power upgrades for it next year as it has the 1.6 in it at the moment, its fun as it is but I'd like to do some track work and pursue a little power. At the moment I'm tossin...

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