Supercharging my MX5

[Merlot]

Pricing out my options for the next couple of years motoring. So far it seems to be:

1. Keep my MX5, but probably SC it!
2. Sell the MX5 for an S2000 / Some other reliable convertible with more power.
3. Go boring and buy a BMW 330d / Volvo S60 D5.

Trying to work out the costs for each. Having a hard time doing so with the first option - can't seem to get a price anywhere for the work to be carried out. I had some prices from Phil at P5 once, but there were so many options with various bits that I got a bit confused and put off.

I don't want a powerhouse of an MX5, but another 40ish bhp would be most welcome.

Cost to change to an S2000 would be about £3500-£4000 and about the same for the boring choice.

So - for those who have had it done, what was the cost? Did you do it yourself or does it include labour?

Can I have a buy and have a supercharger installed for less than £3k all in?

[Merlot]

I've never yet managed to get a simple answer along the lines of

"Give me your MX5 and I'll SC it for you to 170bhp for £x".

It has always been 'parts only' prices for various parts of the kits, with my enquiries as to the labour cost either falling upon deaf ears or "Depends on what you want done".

[Merlot]

OnlyMX5ives said:

Hopefully this doesn't break forum rules...

But I sell used SC kits from £995

I fit them for £245

Really you also need timing retard control - from £50.

You may need an uprated pump £95.

Bad news is they don't come up that often (I have one Mk1 1.6 one at the minute).

I can also supply new kits but only for slightly less tham Moss Europe.

However I will fit any SC kit - new or used whether I supplied it or not.

I just enjoy making the little buggers faster !

Is this for the Jackson Racing MP45 Supercharger?

If so, please mail me when you get a Mk1 1.8 compatible one in stock

[Merlot]

Excellent. How often do you get used M45s in?

Based on your prices above, fitting a used M45 should be <£1500 all in?

What would you charge for supplying and fitting a brand new kit?

Edited by Merlot on Saturday 20th June 22:19

[Merlot]

taff7996 said:

OnlyMX5ives said:

Hopefully this doesn't break forum rules...

But I sell used SC kits from £995

I fit them for £245

Really you also need timing retard control - from £50.

You may need an uprated pump £95.

Bad news is they don't come up that often (I have one Mk1 1.6 one at the minute).

I can also supply new kits but only for slightly less tham Moss Europe.

However I will fit any SC kit - new or used whether I supplied it or not.

I just enjoy making the little buggers faster !

Keep me in mind if and when you get one in for a 1.8 (AC & PS)

You might be waiting a long time, it has been 4.5 months since I asked and I've not yet had an email!! I'm selling the '5 now though, so you can have my place!!!!