I removed the stock header on the NC the other day and took some pics of the “squid”.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>On the internetz this piece is considered to...
I got my RoadsterSport header today.Very nice:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It is very compact compared to a NA/NB header. Mainly because it ends after...
I’m upgrading the exhaust this winter to open up the airways for future upgrades and maybe even gain some power on the 1.8.I’m not upgrading the rear muffler as I...
On October 11-16 I took my annual trip to one of the most awesome places in the world; The Nürburgring Nordschleife.The date was picked to maximize driving on the track...
There is no other car in the world that needs a lowering more than the MX-5 NC. The tire to fender gap is just ridiculous:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator"...
This is the third time I’m installing a rollbar. Actually, I have installed a HardDog bar in a NA, NB and NC.I wanted the following features:- Single hoop- Max height...
Having enough head room when wearing a helmet has been a problem in all my MX-5 including the NA and MSM. I partially solved it by removing foam from the...
The first thing I wanted to know when the NC was released was how it compared to the previous generations. Which parts was carried over from the NA/NB. What is...
I ended up with yet another MX-5. This time a 2006 NC 1.8.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It’s probably the least exclusive edition of them...
Whille looking trough my MSM pics I found this screen dump.Section 3 and 4 shows EGT for each runner in a 1.2 bar Rotrex setup. Fuel system is a Walbro...
New plans and new priorities have lead me to putting my project car for the last 5 years up for sale.http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=35622609It has been a fantastic 5 years of ownership, and...
I made a preliminary Rotrex map based on my N/A map and the old 3017 turbo map. I basically modified my finely tuned N/A map with the ignition and fuel...
I took the car out for a short spin on Sunday just to to properly bleed the cooling system with the reroute. Since the header wrap is new and smokes a...
I now have everything on the car working mechanically. The last major custom part was fabricated on Saturday by Håvard @ my workshop doing his thing with the TIG welder.<div class="separator"...
I got the Rotrex oiling system finished on Friday and fired up the car. Since the pipe going from the compressor to the IC is missing the compressed air was going straight...
I knew getting the pulleys to align properly would be a challenge and crucial for proper operation of the Rotrex. Misalignment can result in belt wear/failure and slippage. Since I’m...
I love the sound of a high revving/boosting engine going WOT (wide open throttle). The exhaust note is part of the experience when driving a tuned car. It gives feedback to...
