Flyin' Miata Stage 1 turbo system for 2006-15 Miatas
Flyin' Miata Stage 1 turbo system for 2006-15 Miatas
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Flyin' Miata is known for their well-engineered, complete, emissions legal, high quality turbo systems for NA, NB and ND Miatas. And now this same level of excellence is available for the NC chassis!
We started from the ground up to design a turbo system that would meet our standards. It had to be emissions legal everywhere - including California. It had to be durable. It had to be easy to install. It had to have smooth power delivery and feel like a factory car. We tested multiple cars for months on the street and track, on cross-country drives, at elevation, at sea level and at multiple boost levels. And now it's here.
8 psi of boost out of a GT2860RS turbo means roughly 220 hp at the wheels on the stock 2.0 engine. 11 psi will produce approximately 240 hp at the wheels.
We offer the system with a choice of turbine housings: the larger 0.86 A/R will put less stress on the cooling system on track and has higher ultimate power potential while the smaller 0.64 A/R offers extremely quick response.
The engine calibration was done by Calibrated Success, an OE-level calibrator that is on a different level from what has been seen in the Miata world before. The car drives like a factory car, with no bumps or weird hesitations. Careful attention was paid to catalytic converter health - this goes far beyond simply trying to reach a certain air/fuel ratio. The tune and hardware is designed to be as durable. powerful and clean as possible. There is no back and forth to tune your car, you simply load the calibration in and you're done. The MAF assembly and cold-side tubing was designed for ideal driveability - airflow through the MAF was designed for a smooth laminar flow for best results. Boost is set by the wastegate with no need for a secondary boost controller.
The cast turbine outlet has a constantly increasing cross-sectional area to ensure good flow and provides good clearance to other hard points for both durability and ease of installation. It terminates in a 4" V-band where it mates to the rest of the downpipe.
The stock catalytic converter is retained. We can either provide a complete downpipe with a brand new factory cat inside or you can weld the included fitting to your existing catalytic converter. Both options are emissions legal. We do not offer a cat delete option.
To make it easy to install, we designed single-piece formed hoses and custom hard lines to quickly connect to the stock components. This means fewer points of failure and perfect fitment. We paid careful attention to the cooling system design and water flow, making it as efficient as possible and taking lessons from the OEs as well as our own experience with other Miatas. We also tested the system extensively on track and the street, including 45 minute uninterrupted sessions at High Plains Raceway.
The manifold, turbine outlet, airbox and metal intercooler pipes are Cerakoted to handle high heat and retain their good looks over time. The intercooler has a thermal dispersion coating to give maximum cooling with better durability than bare aluminum. There is a custom turbo blanket for the turbo to protect brake lines and the plastic valve cover from heat. There are small details everywhere, such as a finishing cover for the sound tube hole.
The stock battery is retained inside a custom battery box. The air intake is a true cold air design, with intake temperatures at ambient. The only permanent modification to the car is a single hole in the front bulkhead near the radiator. We provide a template to make this easy - which doubles as an escutcheon for a clean finish.
Notes:
- We recommend an 8 psi boost limit on 2006-08 cars as well as automatic cars due to their cast engine internals. Yes, the kit works on automatics.
- The washer bottle is relocated. This new location will only fit with the standard US washer bottle (Mazda part NE51-67-481A). The larger bottle (NE52-67-481A) used in some other countries will not fit.
- The boost level is set with wastegate preload. If you install a manual boost controller, you can get slightly quicker boost rise and the ability to adjust boost more easily.
- We have confirmed that it will NOT fit with RHD cars.
- CARB EO #D-601-6
2.5 information: we have not tested this yet although we believe it should fit if you use drop mounts. We cannot provide a tune for a 2.5 application at this time but may be able to do so in the future.
Install and technical videos are available on our YouTube channel.
Instructions
Shipping
What does it fit?
Fits: 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
Emissions
50 state legal!
CARB EO: D-601-6
Warranty
1 year
SKU
It might be more appropriate to say "son" project, as my 16-year-old did 95% of the work on my 2006 NC. I just assisted when he had questions or needed a second set of hands. He has good mechanical intuition but not much experience working on cars beyond oil changes. The fact that he was able to successfully complete the project is a testament to his abilities, as well as FM's excellent kit and thorough instructions.
Here are a few notes that might be helpful for others who are thinking about purchasing the kit:
1. The project was done at our home. We used a QuickJack portable car lift to complete the tasks under the vehicle. It might be possible to do the installation on jack stands, but the extra clearance (and safety) of the lift really helped.
2. I already had some of the hand tools required for the job, but I spent about $500 on additional tools, fluids, and supplies. A set of ratcheting box wrenches and several types and sizes of ratchets were needed to access tight spaces.
3. The factory cat was reused rather than purchasing a new one. I paid a local welder to come to the house and connect the cat to the adaptor ring.
4. Both the written instructions and the YouTube videos are very good. Just be aware that there can be some variability in the order of steps when referring to the two sources.
5. The most challenging part of the operation was removing and installing the MAP sensor. To assist with the reinstall, my son drew a circle with a paint pin around the screw hole so he could better see it with a mirror. He also temporarily superglued the torx bit to the screw head, so the fastener and bit would stay aligned while fiddling with the threading. This tip may help someone else with this tedious task.
6. The project took 2 weeks of intermittent work, probably about 40-50 hours in total. However, a leaking steering rack was also replaced during the process, which added to the time and complexity beyond just the turbo installation.
My son has been driving the car for two days now and reports it is fantastic! It was a long wait for FM to get this kit to market, but it was worth it.
Hello Flyin' Miata fans! I'm one of the first recipients of this amazing turbo kit, and have had the most wonderful time testing her out!! Wendy is a 2007 NC1, and she was happy to deliver the Dino charts that FM has and I will attach below.
I have put a little over 2,000 miles on the turbo kit mostly driving around town and road trips. I haven't had the chance to track it but will. It is wonderful!!!! I have the 6 speed manual and she is always in turbo and ready to go! My NC has always felt quick but never fast. Nice into and out of the turns. Now she is fast! In boost at all levels! Every gear has pull! Now she can attack the turns! Thank you Flyin' Miata for letting me test this turbo for you! I gave my honest review! The numbers are there and speak for themselves! My smiles per gallon is off the charts my face hurts on the twisty mountain roads out here! Fantastic price point for what this turbo kit can deliver!