Is A Supercharged Mazda MX-5 Better Than One With A Turbo?
In a new series, the Mighty Car Mods boys are putting two NB MX-5s head-to-head to answer an age old question: what's the best kind of forced induction?
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In turbo we trust!
Well we already know supercharger will win just look what happened to Phil.
Either way turbocharging your Miata would cause issues..
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An MX-5… but will… it… fit…
Honestly, I think forced induction for an mx-5 is kinda… wrong
I’d much rather invest into suspension modifications, better tyres and lightweight rims, better and lighter brakes, improving body stiffness, better air filters/oil filters, exhaust system etc etc, but not turbo or superchargers, no
supercharging rules. basically no reduction in throttle response and no lag. Also, you dont have that noise of the turbo spooling ( i personally hate that noise).
Well, last time I heard of a turbo MX-5, it was dead