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Mazda MX-5 NC 1.8 DMS Turbo Kit – Case Study (270 HP Dyno)
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Mazda MX-5 NC 1.8 DMS Turbo Kit – Case Study (270 HP Dyno)

Mazda MX-5 NC 1.8 Turbo Kit – 270HP / 340Nm Dyno Results

The Car

In this project, we worked on a Mazda MX-5 NC 1.8, aiming for a significant performance increase while maintaining reliability for daily use.

The stock engine produces approximately 126hp.


Goal

  • Significant increase in power and torque
  • Smooth and controlled power delivery
  • Reliable setup for daily driving

Setup – DMS Tuned Top Mount Turbo Kit

This vehicle was equipped with a custom top mount turbo kit including:

  • PSR GTX2860 turbo (0.64 A/R)
  • Custom top mount exhaust manifold
  • Full aluminum intercooler & piping (TIG welded)
  • Full 76mm exhaust system
  • 550cc genuine Bosch injectors
  • 3.5 bar MAP sensor
  • 340lph fuel pump
  • Custom ECU remap

Each setup is built and tuned specifically for the vehicle.


Dyno Results

Stock: ~126hp After turbo: 270hp / 340Nm

Gain: +140hp

The result is a significant transformation in performance, with improved acceleration and throttle response.


Driving Experience

  • Fast turbo spool
  • Strong torque across the rev range
  • Smooth and predictable power delivery

The vehicle remains fully usable for daily driving.


Reliability

A turbo setup is reliable when:

  • proper tuning is applied
  • dyno testing is performed
  • high-quality components are used

Each vehicle is individually tuned and tested.


Cost

MX-5 NC 1.8 turbo kits start from €4900 depending on the build.


Contact

For a custom quote and expected performance for your MX-5, contact us for more information. https://www.dmstuned.eu/product/dms-top-mount-turbo-kit-mx5-nc

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What is ECU tuning? ECU tuning is the process of modifying the software in your vehicle's Engine Control Unit to optimize performance parameters such as fuel injection timing, boost pressure, and ignition timing.

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