1998 Mazda MX-5
1.8-litre BP-4W turbocharged inline-4, manual, heavily modified, restored body
1998 Mazda MX-5
1.8-litre BP-4W turbocharged inline-4, manual, heavily modified, restored body
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This 1998 Mazda MX-5 is a modified NB-generation roadster featuring a turbocharged 1.8-litre engine and extensive mechanical upgrades.
According to the seller, the engine was fully rebuilt in 2024 with supporting documentation and reinforced internals rated for up to 300 HP. The car has covered less than 10,000 km since the rebuild and is currently dyno tuned to 245 HP and 318 Nm at 1 bar boost in a conservative setup. Structural restoration has also been carried out, including repaired and rust-proofed front frame rails, full sill and rear quarter panel restoration, and a repainted engine bay.
• Borbet 16-inch wheels (staggered 7J/8J)
• VEMS standalone ECU
• GTX2861 ball-bearing turbocharger
• Front-mount intercooler with custom piping
• Mishimoto performance radiator
• Custom oil catch can
• Spal high-flow cooling fan
• JR Spec expansion tank
• 800cc Denso injectors
• DW300 fuel pump
• Bosch ignition coils
• NGK spark plugs
• Custom low-mount exhaust manifold
• Custom TIG-welded stainless steel exhaust (V-band)
• Bosch LSU 4.9 wideband sensor
• Electronic boost controller
• American Clutch kit (rated <400 HP, replaced 11/2025)
• Mazda 3 Turbo rods and pistons
• ACL bearings
• Upgraded valves and springs
• Lower compression ratio with thicker head gasket
• XX Extreme DE adjustable coilovers
• Torsen limited-slip differential
• Refurbished brake calipers
• AN fittings throughout
• Aero front bumper
• Galvanized/zinc-plated hardware (majority)
• OEM Nardi steering wheel
• Polished headlights
• Cosmetic imperfections
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