NC Miata MX5 2.5 swap vs BIG POWER at Buttonwillow CCW

NC Miata MX-5 with 2.5 swap , stage 2 cams and custom tune
by TURBO JOE tuning - 205HP 2270lbs
In advance group at Buttonwillow Raceway CCW 13 configuration ,
first time driving counter clockwise direction and having a blast through lot of traffic .

[@driver46]

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[@wills_garage335]

This was so satisfying to watch! Great driving, getting through that traffic was great.

[@driver46]

Thanks, if you liked that chek out last video posted yesterday looks like that one on steroids.

[@vladteodor1628]

After your vids the NC trend is starting to pick up...:))

[@driver46]

thanks

[@stoptryingtousemyrealname]

Hot damn... the urge to get an NC rises more. *NB whimpers in the background*

[@driver46]

It seems that NC is more capable specially with 2.5 swap but NB is still good option for track fun .

[@funkdoctor9663]

This is my dream car

[@raghibfarrash2183]

I just got mine done with a 2.5 swap and a stage 1 cams, can't wait to get a good tune on it so I can start really enjoying it 😁 Yours would obviously be faster since it's a track car with weight reduction and I'm sure air conditioning and power steering delete(correct me if I'm mistaken) how much more power/weight shed did these mods get you? Mine is a daily so I'm not really gonna do those I just wanna know how much power are they taking away from the engine 🤔 Great Vid btw, she's slaying those mustangs 😍🔥

[@driver46]

Thank you and that is great you did 2.5l . It is nice when you keep it stock looking and just add some torque and power , I just went all in(or everything out) during lock-down. There is Dyno video on the channel if you want to check it . Everything is striped from inside my car and with full cage it is 2300lbs with 203WHP right now.

[@KennyCastellon]

In process of getting this swap done at a shop myself, from your experience does steering wheel matter much? What did you look for when you bought yours, depth style price ext... Hopefully this gets to you I'm wondering if the steering wheel plays a role at all on your driving style

[@driver46]

Car already had some cheap aftermarket steering wheel so I just got good Sparco wheel . I need it little bit more closer so deep dish would help or just adapter , it depends on your setup . Also deep dish style will be little bit easier for drifting applications but realistically that is last thing to worry about. Choose one that feels good for you , if you are daily driving your car go for regular leather.

[@KennyCastellon]

@@driver46 thanks for the response !

[@street_fighter_mx5]

Which cams did you get? Did you upgrade the valve train?

[@driver46]

I got stage 2 Esslinger cams , stock lifters and everything else . In that video my VVT didn't work so torque was low and way high in rpms. In recent videos it is working properly and it made up second per lap just with that .

[@street_fighter_mx5]

@@driver46 car sounds amazing

[@street_fighter_mx5]

@@driver46 I am building a block for my son

[@driver46]

@@street_fighter_mx5 Thanks , it is pretty much straight piped without rear muffler . Definitely not for street use . Esslinger has lot of quality parts for 2.5 Ford engines if you ever need anything. Good luck with your build I am sure it will be very enjoyable drive once done.

[@save229]

you didnt upgrade the valve springs with the stage 2 cams?

[@driver46]

no , just cams .

[@save229]

@@driver46 are you worried about any mechanical issues if you are tracking the car? planning on adding stage 2 cams myself for dd, spiriting driving, and occasionally track days

[@driver46]

@@save229 Not really , owner of Esslinger Engineering told me it is not a must to upgrade valve train for stage 2 cams . Other manufactures of cams also "recommend" it with stage 2 but nobody saying it is really needed . So far it works pretty good with over 20 track days of heavy use .

[@save229]

@@driver46 awesome thank you for getting back to me :) any plans on turbo in the future?

[@driver46]

@@save229 yeah, that is always a plan . Probably once this engine dies I will get fresh one and drop turbo on it . I feel I can still improve with this setup before adding 100hp +

[@mtsui67]

which cams did you use?

[@driver46]

Esslinger stage 2 , just cams without upgrading springs .

[@mtsui67]

@@driver46 thank you! did you end up needing to change the valve bucket to get to the valve spec? and i assume the oem springs are still good with the cams? im planning for a 2.5 build too but still not sure which cams to go with and if i should do the springs as well. your info will help out alot, thank you

[@driver46]

@@mtsui67 they are recommending springs but in all honesty they told me that those are not necessary with stage 2 cams. I am limiter is at 7,500rpm and so far no problems . You will definately need buckets to adjust lash specs. You can buy them in Ford or Esslinger sells them too.

[@FreshYoungDude]

Which video game is this?

[@driver46]

Game is " More throtle less brake" ,here is part two kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3ekhpKurc6Hrrc Thanks for watching .

[@jorgemartin4933]

what engine is that?

[@driver46]

2.5L 4 cylinder from Mazda 6 , Ford Fusion, Ford Transit . With stage 2 cams and tune.

[@G.Bfit.93]

@@driver46 thanks I might use