Miata Mailing List: February 1997, Message #219
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Subject: Re: Tuning in Japan

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Nico van Steen wrote:

> 

> For those who are interesting what is happening in Japan on the tuning

> front (body's/sportseats/ etc.) check out the following website:

> 

> http://www.from-japan.com/POWERAXEL/

> 

> Not to start the BEGI vs Sebring threat again, but it seems that the

> Japanese tuner MAZDASPEED has choosen for the Sebring kit (which is not

> surprising since Norm is involved in the Sebring and Mazda). This news was

> found at the poweraxel site:

> 

> "MAZDASPEED will start an installation service for the "Super Charger Kit",

> a bolt-on type designed for MX-5 1600cc (Type: NA6CE). The service will

> begin from May 1, 1996 at Sports Factory shops nationwide.

> 

> The newly developed "Super Charger Kit" for MX-5 1600cc is a bolt-on kit

> which concentrates on improving the torque in all rpm ranges, plus a

> muscled high rpm. The maximum power produces over 170ps* (a 50% increase

> compared to the normal version).

> Furthermore, it is setup to ensure easy handling on public roads as well.

> As the MX-5 1600cc B6 engine is a high rpm type, the adoption of the "Super

> Charger" which will also strengthen the lower rpm will be an effective

> tune-up method.

> The "Capacity Indicator" which is included in the kit will create the ideal

> air/fuel ratio and maintain a stable jet even during racing circuit drives.

> With the combination of "Metal Clutch Set" and "Stiffed Engine Mount Bush"

> both sold from MAZDASPEED, the performance can be improved up to it's

> maximum.

> Other parts such as, "Exclusive ECU" and "Exclusive Inter-cooler" are now

> being developed.

> 

> * comparison data by MAZDASPEED

> 

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> [Super Charger Prices and Specifications]

> 

> Max. Power:over 170ps @ 7,200 rpm (Hi-octane)

> Package:Super Charger,

> Capacity Indicator, etc.

> Price:JPY450,000.- (w/o consumption tax, including installation)

> Options:Metal Clutch Set (9E1A 16 490 JPY52,000.- w/o installation fee)

> Engine Mount Bush (NAY1 39 040 JPY2,800.- x 2 w/o installation fee)"

> 

> Nico van Steen

> 91 BRG Supercharged

> Millingen a/d Rijn, Netherlands

> http://www.tip.nl/users/nico.van.steen/miata.htm



Nico:



Good stuff!  In equivalent US$, about $4000.00 + installation.  Don't

know what tit cost you over there, but I figure I got a pretty good

deal!  Would be nice to have a factory warranty on the whole car with

the installation, though.



I noticed it's only for the 1.6L.  Don't they have the 1.8L motor in

Japan?



Also, it's implied that an intercooler will be available later.  I

thought an intercooler didn't help the Sebring particularly.



Interesting stuff though.



Thanks,



Dave  



Dave

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Dave Okamoto

LSI Logic Corporation

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