Mazdaspeed - need help and suggestions

[agaylor27]

im looking for someone to help me with performance on my 2004 Miata mx5 and im new to the Miata scene.....I was wondering if someone would take time in a private message or email and explain to me the basic steps for low grade performance upgrades. im looking into exhausts. headers and possibly a bigger intercooler. I need help!!!


email- agaylor27@gmail.com
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please any help will be appreciated!!

[—Martin—]

My only suggestion is http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dept=68

I'm sure there are more options and different opinions, but I'm a Flyin' Miata fan.

[— kung fu jesus —]

It's possible, but if we do the exchange here versus privately, you will get more data to work from, no trolls or bashing, and a record of replies that may help others in the future! . I can assure you we frown at members being belittled or insulted. There are no bad questions here, just good helpful people.

[— kung fu jesus —]

I moved this thread to get more visibility.

Because you have a Mazdaspeed (MSM), you can't add "headers" per se. The turbo bolts to the one already on the car. I am sure there are other ones available, but if it moves the turbo's location, it starts to affect the downpipe location and other things.

May I ask what the goals are for your modifications? Do you have a certain power number you want to reach? Do you have a budget? Is there a specific purpose for the mods, or is this your daily driver?

Martin's link to Flyin' Miata is a great place to start. They can be pricey, but they make very good components and they really do take great pride in their customer service and tech help.

[agaylor27]

daily driver for right now well in the good seasons, just looking to get get rid of turbo lag which I think may be casued by downpipe restrictions im not sure, no intended number on power. budget is non really restricted. just looking to have a little fun with her and make her a snotty girl haha

[Andy]

I think a more free flowing exhaust system would help with this turbo lag you have.

[— kung fu jesus —]

Exhaust will help. The MSM has a fairly small turbo, so eliminating restriction in the downpipe and exhaust will help it build up or spool a little faster.

[—atank—]

When I had my 2005 MSM I resolved some basic performance problems by installing a few add on's, they are listed in my 2005 build thread, its in my signature below.

[TimTim]

I've heard (I do not own an msm) that many of the factory parts in the turbo system can be replaced for a big change. The elbow that connects to the throttle body expands under pressure, the bov likely "seeps" even when shut, the wastegate may be the same. The intake is somewhat restrictive also. I absolutely agree with the above in regards to the exhaust.

[— Phatmiata —]

A larger diameter downpipe and exhaust will get you the most bang for your buck on a turbo car. Check out www.flyinmiata.com

Not that you want crazy horsepower right now, but FWIW there is a guy in my local club that has an MSM running 598hp at the rear wheels.

[Andy]

Does he have a v8 swap? ^ If still using a bp4w how does he not eat through transmissions?

[HELLIONMX5]

Quick, fun, reliable.*

Quick
Bpu: intake, dp, full exhaust, tbi, up the boost a psi or 2 or 3

Intake go with joe, dp go fm, exhaust I favor enthuza, quicker spool with just xr.

Fun
suspension: coilovers, sticky tires (rs3), front sway bar (1.125 rb) light rims ( 949racing 15"), roll bar (blackbird fabworx) fender braces, motor mounts, poly diff bushings (949racing), a splitter and a wing, some weight reduction if that is an option,* new sound system or something along the grom unit. Frame rails (fm or static nine garage).

Reliable
Upgrade: bov, pulleys, injectors, gauges for boost wtr oil afr, ecu (flash, hydra,* MS, aem or adaptronic), clutch and fly wheel,* diff fluid, tranny fluid, headlights,* radiator flush, tune up,* - depending on miles on car,*mr SSK short shifter, new radiator and hoses, new fans, bigger FMIC, seats, harnesses, think 3.63 gears can go in here,* cool breeze scoop, rotors, pads, ss brake lines, ss clutch line, fuel pump, fab9tuning.com COP.
All I can think of right now.

had typed a response but didn't hit submit

First, welcome to the site. You'll really like it here. Activity had slowed down recently. But this had become one of my favorites

Second, congratulations on the car!

Third, www.mazda-speed.com is a site dedicated to the msm.

So cut and paste doesn't work that great on my phone.

[HELLIONMX5]

Watch "BLACKOUTS BLAST OFF! MSM DYNO RUN" on YouTube
BLACKOUTS BLAST OFF! MSM DYNO RUN:



Not sure if ut will work. Also that's the fm dp, enthuza mid pipe and enthuza xr exhaust.

Yes, the links works

[— Phatmiata —]

Does he have a v8 swap? ^ If still using a bp4w how does he not eat through transmissions?

Its the Mazdaspeed engine, just built and a bigger turbo and some other upgrades. Ill get some pictures of his setup this week when I see him.

[Andy]

If that is the case I am impressed.