Which Boost is Best? (Miata) - Turbocharged VS Supercharged 

Check out each of these cars, we did a review on both of them! Turbo Miata: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_gtzZV9pq78.html Supercharged Miata: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eFZUIAi1QFI.html

Honestly... this is a great comparison video. Good information and allows me to observe both cars in action on a normal road which is how I drive most of the time. thanks guys

Nice one guys. I've only seen one back to back mx5 turbo/supercharger test (Mighty Car Mods) and that was not on public roads. Your road test gave me a greater insight on the differences between the two forced induction options. Keep up the good work.

Just found this channel today but keep up the good work!

Absolutely wicked video!

I’ve enjoyed your content. Keep up the good work. I love miatas, on my third one in three years. In Cali we have some severe restrictions, very few carb legal kits. Have the FM turbo kit atm but maybe my fourth will be a supercharged one. 😜

Good video 👍 what boost are each cars running, I'm running a ported 45 and seeing 10.4 psi , good clean pull from 3-7350. Using water meth pre and post blower , keeps the supercharger hand warm after a few laps of Silverstone and teflon coating is unmarked after 14 months. Keep up the good work

Just found this video, nice street comparison. I have an '02 with the FFS MP62 SC with 5th injector (no intercooler needed) and stock ECU w/piggyback and 30K mi on SC. I've never dyno'd but this combo has been tested multiple times at 190-200rwhp. I wish I was closer to add to your comparison, I've been to Boston (Palmer Motorsports Park track day) and Maine with the car from Nashville. I also have a turbo 2015 NC w/2860R at 280rwhp/240tq, I DD, autocross and do track days. Heat is a real issue and I'm on my 2nd turbo and overheated at the track so now I'm having to do a rebuild due to leaking rings... I am going to pull the turbo and install the Rotrex C30-94 kit from BBR in UK and have it tuned to 300rwhp/240tq. I much prefer the controllable linear rush of SC to slam on, rear end breaks loose turbo response. The turbo was fun but just too punishing on the drivetrain, heat and hard to control with how it comes on.

We always prefer turbo We Enjoy watching your channel 👌 Great vibes , We definitely support big time 🥂😎

Great Chanel and great content guys. I’m in the same exact situation with my nb. Can’t decide between TRD’s Rotrex kit and a t25 turbo setup. On one hand I want easy cooling, reliability and linear power for track/auto x, but it’s hard to justify when you can make more power/torque for less money with a turbo setup!

Geez I cant image how long this took to edit. Good video though 👍🏽👍🏽

Great review…thanks for doing this! I get it on the whole “modulation on a track” with a supercharger but had to smile knowing basically every F1 car is turbo charged. Granted they’re the best drivers in the world. I’ve had a suped up subie but never a supercharger. Do superchargers last a lot longer? They seem much simpler with no exhaust gas, etc.

i have a turbo inline 6 so i kinda wanna keep it different and get a miata then supercharge it. if i feel like getting a big car with turbo sound i go with the n54 e60 and a great daily being the miata. elite combo im working on rn

Turbo all the way- more engaging on the street and more potential for when you get the itch for moar powa. Which you will get!

did you guys try a roots style SC setup.. (geared up with good pulley ratio 2.3+:1 and a good IC setup)?

Thanks for the video. It's very informative. I have a question. For a 99 CA NB, what are some good CARB legal boost options?

Nice video guys 👍. I have a 2010 Mazda Miata which is my daily driver. After watching this video I’m still confused on what I should do. Don’t know if I should go supercharger or turbo. My Miata has an automatic transmission with the paddle shifters. Thanks.

I bought a mint 94 today, looking forward to turning it into a rocket ASAP

I would like to improve the torque and HP on my 2005 Honda Element for basic take-off improvement. It is primarily a travel and camping vehicle, not for racing. For this reason, fuel economy is also very important to the power and force gains. The options I'm looking at are K24A2 swap vs turbo boost vs super charge. Do you guys have any suggestions on what route I should take? PS. I'm really just looking for a consistent 200+HP with the highest fuel economy at the lowest install price. Thanks you guys!

I'm guessing you guys are upstate. I've never seen either of you guys at the Miatas of Long Island meets

What turbo and or kit would you recommend for a 1.6?

Would you tell us what the long term maintenance problems that you may have encountered over time with the Turbo car?

Kswap with a quieter exhaust or boost, what would be your choice?

What are the two kits being compared? What is the Turbo used and who's kit was installed? What injectors were used? Etc? Same for the SC. Who SC was used, what size SC? Whos SC kit was installed? What injectors were used? What about fuel pumps? Etc... Thanks, I am wanting to buy a Turbo Miata now. Really need more details.

I think with any talk of superchargers, it's important to say up front whether it's a roots/screw type, or centrifugal. I think those are just as different as the turbo. For someone like me who wishes that the 70s 2-stroke and Wankel takeover had occurred as planned, I like the continuous build of power you get from a centrifugal. The Miata is diesel-ish enough for me; I don't need more low-end.

I could not keep track of which car was turbo versus supercharged, but im blonde. fun video tho

go and drive some very twisty roads like we have in the UK and supercharger wins for flexibility turbos win for power

which hard dog roll bar is in the silver Miata? Is it the hard core with 1.75 inch tubing or the sport model with 1.5 inch tubing

Which one is faster in a straight line? In the video it looks like the turbo is much faster than the supercharged miata.

Would like to see you guys throw a MP62 supercharger into the mix and see how it compares

in which case is the turbo recommended and in which the compressor? For what use?

I love how 2 miatas can fit side by side in a lane of traffic.

0:01 - 0:49 This music is so 🔥. Is it a No Copyright...Anyone know what its called...? I may get a turbo Miata soon...

Why so much torque? Is it because of the headers? 4-2-1?

so what size turbo would i need for a 1.8?

They are talking either/or, street/track...their 'street'. Here in Japan, the Eunos Roadster home, we have 'roads'. A lot that are windy and mountainous, roads that are a total blast for feeling this car. Most of the county is mountains. If you're not driving in them and over them you are driving around them. Like the English sports cars it was modeled after: roads are its natural element. These guys ignore that in a limited binary view. I reckon super charger would be the choice for a ROADSTER if you wanna play that power up thing.

Which is more install and forget it. Which is more long term reliable?

Its the bride low max seats for me

Was the super charged Miata running a 1.6?

Is the supercharged one a 1.6 with the short nose crank?

Or just run a turbo and a supercharger in compound set up and have power all the time and even more at the top end...

Hmm....how could you turn down all that extra torque?!! I run 260hp & 230tq on a turbo Eunos with no lag and no problems on corner exit with an LSD! Yes, the supercharger is very linear but linear on a 1.6 or 1.8 means you won't get that big push of torque unless you run a lot more boost with a better pulley. Which means a lot more heat and then you're into extra cooling etc....like a turbo car! Great video, but it's always turbo for me.

Where the procharge

How about you just do both

The answer is neither trust me I own a Miata and unless you do an LS engine swap it doesn't even matter.

Makes me realize one thing. I don't want either one! I have a 2008 volkswagen eos hardtop convertible with 2 litre turbo. My car scares people when I kick it. Much better than either one of these! Great video though! I wish for more comparisons like this on RU-vid. Thanks

Turbo. No question asked. Super chargers are fucking rubbish.

I will never understand why someone would choose a turbo over a supercharger. All turbo cars on earth are boring and supercharged cars are fun. How is this debarable