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When Mazda introduced the fourth-generation MX-5 Miata, most of us wondered how could the Japanese automaker give the ND less horsepower than the preceding NC. The difference is not that big, though, more so if you take weight into consideration. Hence, the MX-5 ND is that little bit quicker than its forerunner.
But be that as it may, tuning shops such as Flyin’ Miata wouldn’t buy into that Jinba Ittai nonsense you hear Mazda talking about every single time the MX-5 comes into focus. In this regard, the company took matters into its own hands by swapping the 155 hp 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine with 525 horsepower and 489 pound-feet on tap. As much as dig the Flyin’ Miata ND V8, $75,745 is a bit too much for an obscenely badass MX-5.
And so, we turn our attention the 2016 SEMA Show. More to the point, to booth 22643, the place where the Edelbrock Mazda MX-5 E-Force Supercharger made its debut. HP and lb-ft gains have yet to be announced by aftermarket parts manufacturer, but do not forget that Edelbrock also offers a supercharging kit for the 2.0-liter boxer in the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 / Subaru BR-Z. In the latter application, you’re looking at 242 hp and 186 lb-ft at the rear wheels, representing a gain of 77 hp and 57 lb-ft over stock.
Albeit different in nature from the Toyobaru, the inline-4 in the MX-5 Miata displaces 2.0 liters and sends power to the rear wheels via a driveshaft and a rear differential. In other words, prospective customers should expect a substantial gain to the detriment of mpg. On the upside, a 5-ish mpg loss is totally worth it. As per Edelbrock, the blower is “engineered exclusively for the 2.0L SkyActiv-G I4 engine” in the 2016 and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata, featuring a “compact design with a short, less restrictive intake path for improved air flow.” It also “fits under the stock hood,” which is a big plus.
Beyond the plug-and-play appeal of this supercharging kit, the package is supplied with hoses for ease of installation. At the heart of the supercharger, there’s an Eaton Gen VI 900 TVS rotor assembly. 50-state emissions legal and covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile powertrain warranty, Edelbrock’s Mazda MX-5 E-Force Supercharger Kit includes an integrated water-air intercooler, a self-contained oil system with a service interval of 100,000 miles. Last, but not least, the package also includes a pre-installed EcuTek ECU kit.
The price for all this additional get-up-and-go? $5,699.95, thank you! Expect the MX-5 supercharger kit from Edelbrock to be listed on the company’s website by the end of November. Keep your eyes peeled for part #1554.
And so, we turn our attention the 2016 SEMA Show. More to the point, to booth 22643, the place where the Edelbrock Mazda MX-5 E-Force Supercharger made its debut. HP and lb-ft gains have yet to be announced by aftermarket parts manufacturer, but do not forget that Edelbrock also offers a supercharging kit for the 2.0-liter boxer in the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 / Subaru BR-Z. In the latter application, you’re looking at 242 hp and 186 lb-ft at the rear wheels, representing a gain of 77 hp and 57 lb-ft over stock.
Albeit different in nature from the Toyobaru, the inline-4 in the MX-5 Miata displaces 2.0 liters and sends power to the rear wheels via a driveshaft and a rear differential. In other words, prospective customers should expect a substantial gain to the detriment of mpg. On the upside, a 5-ish mpg loss is totally worth it. As per Edelbrock, the blower is “engineered exclusively for the 2.0L SkyActiv-G I4 engine” in the 2016 and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata, featuring a “compact design with a short, less restrictive intake path for improved air flow.” It also “fits under the stock hood,” which is a big plus.
Beyond the plug-and-play appeal of this supercharging kit, the package is supplied with hoses for ease of installation. At the heart of the supercharger, there’s an Eaton Gen VI 900 TVS rotor assembly. 50-state emissions legal and covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile powertrain warranty, Edelbrock’s Mazda MX-5 E-Force Supercharger Kit includes an integrated water-air intercooler, a self-contained oil system with a service interval of 100,000 miles. Last, but not least, the package also includes a pre-installed EcuTek ECU kit.
The price for all this additional get-up-and-go? $5,699.95, thank you! Expect the MX-5 supercharger kit from Edelbrock to be listed on the company’s website by the end of November. Keep your eyes peeled for part #1554.
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— Edelbrock (@EdelbrockUSA) November 1, 2016
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