[Miata] Need torque, how to proceed?

[Larry Alster]

FM Voodoo Supercharger

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Larry

White Knight      1991 Crystal White   #99 CSP
Silver Bullet        1992 Silverstone     #17 SM2  FM I+ Turbo
Honey B             1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L  JR Supercharger
Whooosh           2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pete.delmastro at charter.net>
To: <miata at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 1:04 PM
Subject: [Miata] Need torque, how to proceed?


> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm relatively new to the Miata community - in Feb. of this year I
> purchased a '94. Previous to that I've owned & modified several 5.0L
> Mustangs.
>
> The Miata does many things better than my old Mustangs, but one thing I
> miss is the torque the 5.0L made. For example, I've got a dyno chart from 
> a
> few years ago that shows >250 lb-ft torque from 2300rpm to 4500rpm on a
> lightly-modded 5.0L. That car could light up the rear tires from a roll in
> 2nd gear and went 0-60mph in less than 6.5s. What a hoot to drive!
>
> Now I'd like to plan modifications to the Miata 1.8L that will increase 
> the
> torque and reduce 0-60 times, but I'm not sure of the best path to proceed
> on. Almost all of the discussions I see are on forced-induction mods
> (usually turbos) and they usually discuss HP rather than TQ or 0-60 speed.
>
> What modifications would you recommend to maximize the motor's torque and
> minimize 0-60 times?
>
> I'd appreciate any suggestions you have.
>
> Thanks,
>
>  -- Pete
>
>
>
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