BBR Mazda MX-5 'Super 180'
Is your MX-5 feeling insecure after seeing the GT Concept? BBR has a solution
First, Dan drove the GT Concept MX-5. Next came a GT4 racer you can buy (if you've got deep pockets). Now, established MX-5 tuner BBR has released a rather more affordable tuning package - and we like the sound of it.
Sitting below the turbo upgrades in BBR's catalogue, the 'Super 180' kit can be fitted to 2005-on Mk 3s and 3.5s. The main mods are a 4-into-1 stainless steel exhaust manifold, a StarChip ECU remap, a BBR panel air filter and a stainless steel exhaust system featuring a high-flow cat, new silencer and twin 3.5inch tailpipes. BBR claims this boosts the 2.0-litre MX-5's power from 160hp to 183hp.
Torque peak rises from 139lb ft to 159lb ft, developed at 4250rpm. For those who crave slightly more, BBR will upgrade the silencer to a 'Supersport' variant, liberating a few extra decibels and horsepower.BBR is offering this 180 kit on both 1.8 and 2.0-litre MX-5s, with similar percentage gains for both engines. It will cost you £1,995 to have your MX-5 tweaked by BBR to Super 180 specification. A self-build upgrade costs £1,895.
A cursory glance through the PH Classifieds shows the cheapest 2.0-litre Mk 3 MX-5s are now under £6000. You don't need me to tell you how affordable that makes a 183hp MX-5.
Sounds like about a grands worth to me, 20 bhp isnt going to be that big of an increase, a turbo conversion wouldnt be that much more.
We have full control of ECU & have removed the throttle restricions etc to improve driver enjoyment.
Get over on Nutz & look at project 200bhp
I'm using you as a guinea pig, as soon as you and the guys figure out what's best and how much, I'll be following in your footsteps (and hoping it doesn't cost as much as BBR are charging!)
I'm using you as a guinea pig, as soon as you and the guys figure out what's best and how much, I'll be following in your footsteps (and hoping it doesn't cost as much as BBR are charging!)
The remap alone is awesome total changes the way the car drives & delivers the power.
The next stage was more Power.
We have Roddisons motorsport (Max5 championship winner/car builder) Clive MR map Sigatronix & REIS are aware of everything we are doing so as this will be fully road legal & insurable.
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