MX-5 NC Turbo Kit
1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 Duratec · up to 380hp
The NC Miata turbo kit (2006–2015 US) · NC MX-5 turbo kit for Europe
The complete MX-5 turbo kit for the NC — a Miata turbo kit for 1.8L, 2.0L & 2.5L MZR engines, in proven packages from daily-friendly 250hp up to ~380hp, our safe limit — plus custom tubular-manifold builds on fully forged engines. Every kit dyno-developed and verified in-house at our Athens workshop.
250–380hp
Power Range
100%
Dyno Verified
€4.9k
Starting From
The MX-5 NC turbo kit in short
The DMS MX-5 turbo kit is our own top-mount, V-band turbo system for the Mazda MX-5 NC (2005–2015), designed, fabricated and calibrated at our Athens workshop. It fits the 1.8 and 2.0 MZR and the 2.5 Duratec L5-VE swap, and makes 250–380hp. 380hp is our safe limit: we don't sell beyond it. In the US the same car is the NC Miata, so this is also our NC Miata turbo kit: €4900 ex VAT, GTX2867 turbo, left-hand-drive cars only.
- What's included
- Manifold, turbo, downpipe, external wastegate, front-mount intercooler, full boost piping, silicone couplers and clamps, plus a custom remote MazdaEdit tune.
- Power
- Street 250–320hp on stock internals (7–10 psi); Performance 320–380hp with forged rods on the 1.8/2.0 — the 2.5 takes it on stock internals.
- Price
- Kit €4900 incl. remote MazdaEdit tune · fitted in Athens from €5900. Prices ex VAT.
- Tune
- MazdaEdit on the factory NC ECU: on our own dyno if we fit it, or remotely from your datalogs with unlimited revisions until the tune is finished.
- Engines
- 1.8 MZR, 2.0 MZR LF-VE and the 2.5 Duratec L5-VE swap. The 2.5 is the best base: more torque at lower boost.
- Shipping
- Across Europe: EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway. Fitting in Athens takes 3–5 days (Street).
MX-5 NC 2.5 turbo255 hp · 342 Nm MX-5 NC 2.0 turbo317 hp · 404 Nm MX-5 NC 2.5 turbo319 hp · 430 Nm MX-5 NC 2.5 turbo344 hp · 462 Nm
Real turbo dyno results
The MX-5 NC turbo builds, measured — where the big numbers live.
Real DynoRevolt pulls on our in-house dyno. Power solid, torque dashed. Customer names removed.
You talk to Yiannis himself — not a bot.
The person who tunes your car answers you directly. Support 6 days a week, typical WhatsApp reply within ~5 minutes, on anything.
Works on All MZR Engines
Our turbo kits fit all MX-5 NC engine variants. Each platform has different power ceilings.
1.8L BP
BP-VE / BP-ZE
Forged rods recommended above 300hp. Great starting point for budget turbo builds.
2.0L LF-VE
MZR 2.0
Forged rods recommended above 320hp. The most common NC engine — proven turbo platform.
2.5L L5-VE
MZR 2.5 (Swap)
The strongest base — most torque at lower boost. Kit targets up to ~380hp — our safe limit.
Dyno-Developed Packages
From a clean Stage 1 remap to a full top-mount turbo build — every package developed on our dyno. MX-5 NC.
Turbo Kit Packages
From bolt-on daily boost to fully forged race builds. Every setup dyno-tuned and verified.
01
Street Turbo
250–320hp
Daily-friendly boost on stock internals
- Fast-spool turbo system (manifold, turbo, downpipe)
- Front-mount intercooler + full boost piping
- Silicone couplers & clamps
- MazdaEdit ECU calibration
- Safe on stock engine (1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5)
- Dyno-verified power & AFR on in-house 2WD
Boost
7–10 psi
Torque
280–340Nm
Install
3–5 days
Reliability
Stock internals, conservative boost. Thousands of reliable daily km. Our most popular setup for street use.
02
Performance Turbo
320–380hp
Serious power with forged reliability
- Performance turbo upgrade
- Forged rods (1.8 / 2.0) — 2.5L handles stock
- Performance clutch upgrade
- Fuel pump upgrade
- Aluminum radiator upgrade
- Full 76mm exhaust system
- Custom dyno calibration
Boost
12–16 psi
Torque
360–420Nm
Install
5–7 days
Reliability
Forged bottom end (1.8/2.0) handles sustained high boost. 2.5L L5-VE is strong enough stock. Built for spirited driving & track days.
03
Custom Tubular Build
350–380hp · custom
Bespoke tubular manifolds instead of the kit — built to spec
- Fully forged engine (pistons, rods, bearings)
- Large-frame turbo system
- Full fuel system upgrade (injectors, pump, rail)
- Upgraded clutch & drivetrain
- Full custom ECU calibration & development
- Full dyno development session
- Built for track & high-performance use
Boost
18–24 psi
Torque
Custom · dyno-dependent
Install
7–14 days
Reliability
Beyond the productized kit: a bespoke tubular-manifold build, fully forged and matched to your target. Final output is dyno-dependent and confirmed on our in-house 2WD — never quoted as a guarantee.
From Consultation to Dyno Sheet
Transparent process, no surprises. Here's how we build your turbo MX-5.
Consultation
Tell us about your MX-5, your goals, and your budget. We recommend the right turbo package — engine, boost level, and supporting mods.
Custom Build Plan
Detailed parts list, timeline, and pricing. Transparent — no hidden costs. Approve and we order everything.
Build & Install
Professional installation at our Athens workshop. Live updates via WhatsApp throughout the build process.
Dyno & Deliver
Custom ECU calibration on our in-house 2WD dynamometer. Power sheet, AFR logs, and build documentation included.
Package Comparison
| Street | Performance | Full Build | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Range | 250–320hp | 320–380hp | custom · up to 380hp |
| Torque Range | 280–340Nm | 360–420Nm | Custom |
| Engine Internals | Stock | Forged rods (1.8/2.0) | Fully forged |
| Turbo Type | Fast-spool | Performance upgrade | Large-frame |
| Fuel System | Stock | Pump upgrade | Full upgrade |
| Exhaust | Stock / cat-back | Full 76mm | Full custom |
| Clutch | Stock (up to 280hp) | Performance upgrade | Race-spec upgrade |
| Radiator | Stock | Aluminum upgrade | Aluminum upgrade |
| ECU Calibration | MazdaEdit | Custom dyno | Full development |
| Boost Pressure | 7–10 psi | 12–16 psi | 18–24 psi |
| Daily Drivable | Yes | Yes | Yes (with care) |
| Track Ready | Light use | Yes | Full race |
| Install Time | 3–5 days | 5–7 days | 7–14 days |
| Starting Price | €5900 | €7500 | €13000+ |
Why Build Your Turbo Kit With Us
In-House Builds
Every kit assembled, installed, and tuned at our Athens workshop. No outsourced work.
Dyno Verified
in-house 2WD dyno testing. Real power numbers, verified AFR, and documented results.
Proven Reliability
Conservative tuning within safe limits. Every turbo build is verified on our dyno before it leaves.
Europe-Wide
Ship kits & engines across Europe. Remote calibration support for your local shop via MyDMS.
MX-5 NC turbo kit specification
Spec list
- Car
- Mazda MX-5 NC / NC Miata, 2005–2015, left-hand drive only
- Engines
- 1.8 MZR · 2.0 MZR LF-VE · 2.5 Duratec L5-VE (swap)
- Turbo
- Garrett GTX2867
- Layout
- Top-mount, V-band, external wastegate
- Intercooler
- Front-mount, full charge piping
- ECU
- Factory NC ECU with MazdaEdit
- Power
- 250–380hp · safe limit 380hp
- Price
- €4900 ex VAT
What's included
- Garrett GTX2867 turbocharger
- Top-mount V-band exhaust manifold
- External wastegate
- Downpipe
- Front-mount intercooler and full charge piping
- Silicone couplers and clamps
- Custom MazdaEdit tune (remote) for the factory ECU, included in the price
MX-5 NC turbo kits: the types you will find
A general comparison by kit type, not by brand. Every product differs, so check the details with the seller.
| DMS kit | Complete kit with supplier tune | Manifold / downpipe kit | Generic T3/T4 kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tune | MazdaEdit, on our dyno or remote | Usually a base map | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Intercooler & piping | Included | Usually | Depends on version | Depends on kit |
| Power figures | DIN 70020 sheets on this page | Manufacturer data | Estimated | Usually none |
| Right-hand drive | No (LHD only) | Depends on kit | Depends on kit | Depends on kit |
| Support afterwards | WhatsApp with the tuner | From the seller | From the seller | From the seller |
DMS vs other MX-5 turbo kits
The questions worth asking anyone selling you an MX-5 turbo kit, and our answers.
Who calibrates it, and on what?
We do, with MazdaEdit on the factory NC ECU, on our own DynoRevolt dyno in Athens. If your local shop fits it, we build the map remotely from your datalogs.
Are the numbers measured or promised?
Measured: at the crank, DIN 70020-corrected, with ambient conditions printed on every sheet. The real dyno sheets are on this page. 5000+ pulls and 500+ cars on our dyno.
What is the safe limit?
380hp. For each turbo we tell you what stock internals take and where forged parts start.
Which engine is it built for?
1.8, 2.0 and 2.5 Duratec, each with its own power ceiling. The kit is designed around the NC engine bay.
Who supports you afterwards?
Yiannis, on WhatsApp. 300+ MX-5 builds and 17+ years on the same platform. Small calibration changes after delivery are free.
Fitted or DIY?
Both: fitted at our Athens workshop, or shipped across Europe and fitted by your local shop with a remote tune.
MX-5 NC Turbo: Everything You Need to Know
The MX-5 NC turbo conversion is the most effective way to extract serious horsepower from Mazda's iconic roadster. The NC platform (2005-2015) shares its MZR engine family with the Mazda 3, 5, and 6 — engines that respond exceptionally well to forced induction. At DMS Tuned, we've developed three distinct turbo packages to match every budget and power target: from a conservative daily-driver setup to a fully forged race build.
Why turbo an MX-5 NC? The stock NC produces 126-170hp depending on engine size — adequate for light driving, but limiting on highway merges, track use, and spirited canyon runs. Adding forced induction transforms the car's character entirely. A Street Turbo kit running 7-10 psi on stock internals delivers 250-320hp — more than double the stock output — with daily-driver reliability and standard maintenance requirements.
All three of our turbo kits — Street, Performance, and Full Build — are compatible with the 1.8L BP, 2.0L LF-VE, and 2.5L L5-VE engines. The 2.5L is the ideal turbo base: its larger displacement produces more torque at lower boost pressures, resulting in a broader powerband and less stress on components. Many of our clients follow the "2.5 swap first, turbo later" upgrade path for the ultimate MX-5 NC build.
Every DMS turbo build includes custom ECU calibration using MazdaEdit, verified on our in-house 2WD dynamometer in Athens. We don't guess — we measure. Your build comes with a verified power sheet documenting horsepower, torque, AFR, and boost data. Whether you're building at our Artemida workshop or installing remotely with our MyDMS support, the DMS standard is the same: engineered, verified, reliable.
MX-5 NC Turbo Kit at a Glance
- Engines
- 1.8 MZR (126hp stock), 2.0 MZR LF-VE (158hp) and the 2.5 Duratec L5-VE swap (170hp) — the 2.5 is the best turbo base.
- Layout
- Top-mount V-band manifold, front-mount intercooler, charge piping, downpipe and external wastegate — fabricated in-house for the NC bay.
- Power
- Street 250–320hp on stock internals (7–10 psi); Performance 320–380hp (12–16 psi, forged rods on 1.8/2.0); 380hp is our safe limit.
- ECU & fuel
- MazdaEdit calibration on the stock ECU, or MS Labs MS3 standalone. Calibrated to run safely on 98 RON.
Planning the full build? Read our MX-5 NC turbo conversion guide or see real cars in our MX-5 NC turbo builds.
Not Sure Which Package?
Tell us about your MX-5, your goals, and your budget — we'll recommend the right turbo package for you.
Ask Yiannis on WhatsAppMX-5 NC Turbo Kit FAQ
MX-5 NC 2.5 swap
The best base before a turbo
Engine Upgrade Path
1.8 → 2.0 → 2.5 guide
MX-5 / Miata hub
Tuning, swaps, turbo for NA–ND
MX-5 horsepower data
Measured hp per engine, incl. turbo
MX-5 power calculator
What power your build makes
NC turbo guide
How to plan a turbo NC
MX-5 ECU Tuning
MazdaEdit calibration
MS Labs Standalone
Full standalone ECU (MS3)
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