Sean's GT3 Inspired NA Miata
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:27 pm
As a part of the Good-Win-Racing team, I wanted to take some time to introduce myself and my car on the forum. I started autocrossing in 2007 through the San Diego BMWCCA and I've been hooked on the sport every since. My first autocross car was my faithful 2.8L BMW Z3.
After a few seasons of autocross, I picked up my first Miata in 2010. Over the last 5 years it has been through many revisions. When I first bought my Miata it only had some basic suspension, exhaust and a rollbar.
Like many I got the power bug and decided to turbo my Miata. I used a T25 turbo and it provided lots of torque. With it's quick spool, the car was a handful at the autocross.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjC511VGp3k
After a few years of autocross I decided to take the Miata to the big track. My frist track day was at Auto Club Speedway in 2011.
It didn't take long for the turbo to wear out it's welcome. I had multiple turbo stud to manifold failures despite applying many well known fixes. In 2012 I pulled the turbo out in favor of a NB1 1.8 for some reliable track day fun. Since then the motor has been very reliable and made a healthy 140whp on pump gas. Now the car is tuned with E85 and makes around 150whp.
During 2013 I competed in the complete season of Miata Challenge and won the Modified Class! During 2013 I also began adding aerodynamic components to get as much grip as possible from my street tires.
I put together a little video highlighting the track days from Miata Challenge in 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QizWUqwFEyE
Last year I attended the Global Time Attack: Super Lap Battle to watch the spectacle. With nearly every car producingat least 350whp, there wasn't a chance for me to place.
Moving forward with this year I am excited to get the car some much needed upgrades under the hood and continue to develop the aero.
After a few seasons of autocross, I picked up my first Miata in 2010. Over the last 5 years it has been through many revisions. When I first bought my Miata it only had some basic suspension, exhaust and a rollbar.
Like many I got the power bug and decided to turbo my Miata. I used a T25 turbo and it provided lots of torque. With it's quick spool, the car was a handful at the autocross.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjC511VGp3k
After a few years of autocross I decided to take the Miata to the big track. My frist track day was at Auto Club Speedway in 2011.
It didn't take long for the turbo to wear out it's welcome. I had multiple turbo stud to manifold failures despite applying many well known fixes. In 2012 I pulled the turbo out in favor of a NB1 1.8 for some reliable track day fun. Since then the motor has been very reliable and made a healthy 140whp on pump gas. Now the car is tuned with E85 and makes around 150whp.
During 2013 I competed in the complete season of Miata Challenge and won the Modified Class! During 2013 I also began adding aerodynamic components to get as much grip as possible from my street tires.
I put together a little video highlighting the track days from Miata Challenge in 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QizWUqwFEyE
Last year I attended the Global Time Attack: Super Lap Battle to watch the spectacle. With nearly every car producingat least 350whp, there wasn't a chance for me to place.
Moving forward with this year I am excited to get the car some much needed upgrades under the hood and continue to develop the aero.