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Mazda Miata with a 459 hp 2.3L EcoBoost

front view of a blue Mazda Miata

Geaux Moto built this Mazda Miata (ND) with a turbocharged 2.3 L Ecoboost inline-four using their EcoBoost swap kit. The motor is a Mountune MRX longblock with a Garrett G30-770 turbocharger, modified TurboTotal twin-scroll manifold, water-cooled twin wastegates, and Focus RS/ST oil pan with baffling. The motor has different boost settings with the highest making 459 hp (337 kW) and 392 lb-ft (531 Nm) of torque. Behind the motor is a Mustang MT82 manual transmission and factory Miata diff case with an OS Giken limited-slip differential. Geaux Motor fabricated a custom aluminum PPF (power plant frame) to support the drivetrain. The suspension uses MCS two-way adjustable coilovers, SPL rear control arms, and spherical bushings everywhere. Braking is handled by AP Racing 5000R four-piston front brakes and Wilwood four-piston rear brakes. A Verus Engineering aero package applies 576 lbs of downforce at 100 mph on a set of Vitour Tempesta P1 285/30 tires mounted on Apex 17×10-inch wheels.

turbocharged 2.3 L EcoBoost inline-four in the engine bay of a Mazda Miata

turbocharged 2.3 L EcoBoost inline-four built by Mountune

Apex 17x10-inch wheel covering AP Racing four-piston brakes on a Mazda Miata

rear-side view of a blue Mazda Miata with a carbon fiber rear wing

underneath view of a Mustang MT82 manual transmission on a Mazda Miata

underneath view of a Miata differential and rear suspension on a Mazda Miata

view of upgraded rear suspension for track use on a Mazda Miata

Source: Geaux Moto

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