[Keenercarguy]

Originally Posted by ShadowReaper

Like Member above said. AVO stage 1.

Known to be extremely reliable, but their stg 1 kit is only 230 - 250 whp. If you decide to spend 6 grand or so on the Avo Stage 2, still 250 - 270 whp. There's plenty of kits that can beat that WITH reliability and more power.

I personally have been NA this whole time and No Dynos but I am pretty sure I am around 230 whp. I am also in the market for a turbo. However, settling for low numbers like these for a kit after spending thousands of dollars seems pointless to me. To each is own.

No offense meant (really!), but I doubt you're making 230whp... I'm make 202whp, on a dynojet dyno, with a Gruppe-S UEL and an OFT e85 Tune (that I've revised to ensure the best power). Making over 200whp (i.e. 30ish whp over stock) NA is difficult as is, making DOUBLE that (over stock) NA is the definition of a tall order. Too my knowledge it's never been even close to done. But the real reason I'm looking at forced induction (besides always wanting about 25%-35% more power) is because I'm moving to a higher elevation and I can noticeably feel the car choking from the drop in ambient air pressure... To a point where it is no longer amazing to me.
Currently the SBD kit is at the top of my list. But I honestly don't want 280whp. I want 250whp, and faster spooling. Can a turbo wizard please help me out... What ball bearing turbo can I substitute into such a kit that will provide me with faster spoiling but lower peak numbers. I'm think a garret below the GT28X(?) class maybe?

Basically (prepare for an oversimplification) I'm curious if a Miata turbo will work.