Vehicle Owner

Member ID: SaturnOnSteroids

Location: Atlanta, GA

Vehicle Info

1995 Mazda Miata

Bought: Feb, 2007

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile12.53 sec @ 115 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed168mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight2200lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Custom Lighting 
  • Kumho Tires 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Nov 18, 2009

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This picture is pretty dated now. Notice the lack of a roll bar, the R-Package front lip, the old FMII intercooler, the HUGE mirrors... But I still love this picture and it's made it's way across the internet pretty well, a little something to be proud of.

SaturnOnSteroids's 1995 Mazda Miata

This is what it looks like now after the recent engine build:

SaturnOnSteroids's 1995 Mazda Miata

And there are still changes to come...

Thanks for the votes that have kept my car at the top of the list for Miatas for the past few months! It's nice to know the car is so well appreciated! Please be sure to check out my local friend's Miata (highlighted in red) whose car appears in 2nd Place:

SaturnOnSteroidss 1995 Mazda Miata

#2 - Doppelganger  - Flyin' Miata turbo kit and a perfect mix of OEM and aftermarket parts

I currently have two other 1st Place ratings on CarDomain:

SaturnOnSteroidss 1995 Mazda Miata
SaturnOnSteroidss 1995 Mazda Miata

 

Welcome to my
1995 Mazda Miata
R Package

The goal of this car is to have a powerful, sleek, and yet underestimated daily driver. The exterior has a Garage Vary front lip/diffuser, R-Package rear lip, and Racing Lifestyle fender flares molded into the body. The vehicle is lowered and has SportMax 002 15x8 rims, which gives it a nice stance.
The only giveaway that the vehicle may have some power while it's sitting still is the dual exhaust coming out from the rear bumper and the intercooler seen in the mouth of the car. On the road however, the spool of the Garrett GT2871R turbo and the sound of the HKS SSQV blow-off valve between shifts is unmistakable.
Inside, simplicity is key. The driver is able to keep an eye on all of vital statistics via 6 strategically placed 52mm Autometer electric gauges, and control the vehicle with a top quality Momo steering wheel and a VooDoo shift knob. Shift points can be monitored with the Datatool Revlight mounted on top of the steering column. Engine management monitoring and changes are made via laptop, but soon may be handled by an on-board CarPC.
Many people underestimate Miatas, which makes leaving those drivers in the dust that much more enjoyable.
Any questions, feel free to ask!

You can find me as RotorNutFD3S on:
www.MX5Atlanta.com
www.MiataTurbo.net
www.ClubRoadster.net
www.Miata.net

Parts/Work Currently In Transit/Progress:

7/17/2008 - 7/26/2009
Due to a bent rod, which had an unknown cause, a mild engine build took place. (Outlined in depth on Page 5.) The entire drivetrain was changed, a 6-speed transmission was swapped in and the 4.10 R&P gears were replaced with a 3.636 set. I also completely changed the turbo system and went with a new engine management system. There are some small things to be adjusted to "finish" the project, but overall I'm very pleased with the current status of the running portion of the car. Now it's time for the exterior to be redone.

10/15/09
Through some matter of luck, I snagged one of six Stage 21 extraction hoods that were shipped to the US in 2007. It is still brand new in the box. I am picking it up on Monday, 10/19. It will stay off the car until I have the new flares and then everything concerning paint and body work will be done all at once. (10/19 - It's here! One picture on Page 3 of the hood. It's going to be a bit before it's ready to go on the car.)

Later Modifications:
- Body
  - Tuckin99 N2 Flares
  - Repaint - Classic Red (maybe with some metallic flake?)
- Wheels
  - Undecided At The Moment

Current Modifications:

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Engine Mods:
Mildly Built Short Block
  - CAT Forged Rods
  - Tri-Coated OEM Pistons
  - Billet Oil Pump Gears
  - ARP Head And Main Studs
  - Main Bearing Support Plate
  - MazdaSpeed Miata Oil Pan
Lightly Worked BP4W Head
  - Supertech Valves
  - Viton Valve Seals
  - Light Porting, Deshrouding, and Bowl Blending
Red Powdercoated Valve Cover
Hydra Nemesis v2.5 Standalone EMS
BEGi Ceramic Coated Directed Pulse Cast Log Manifold
Garrett GT2871R w/ Ported Internal Wastegate & Ceramic Coated Turbine Housing
Flyin' Miata Turbo Heat Shield
BEGi Stainless Steel Divorced Gases Downpipe
Enthuza 3" Metal Core Catalytic Converter
Enthuza 3" Dual Exhaust
Flyin' Miata 19" Intercooler Kit
2.25" Hotside Formed Silicone Piping
2.5" Coldside Formed Silicone Piping
T-Bolt Clamps
DIY Stainless Steel Braided Turbo Coolant and Oil Lines
Flyin' Miata MSM Oil Drain Kit
Heat-Shielded Intake Box
HKS SSQV BOV
Hallman MBC
Devil's Own Progressive Controlled Water/Meth Injection System
Charcoal Canister System Delete
EGR System Delete
M-Tuned Dual Feed Fuel Rail
DIY Stainless Steel Braided Fuel Lines
RC Engineering 550cc Injectors
Walbro 190LPH Fuel Pump
Magnecor 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires
NGK BKR7E-11 Spark Plugs
DIY Coolant Reroute
PWR Aluminum Radiator
DIY Plexiglass Radiator Shroud w/ SiliconeIntakes 12" Slim Fans 
BEGi Radiator Cover 
Optima Red Top Battery
Added A/C

- Drivetrain and Suspension Mods:
Cobalt 3-Point Front Strut Tower Brace
Beatrush Rear Strut Tower Brace
MazdaSpeed Engine Mounts
OEM 6-Speed Transmission Swap
ACT Extreme Organic Clutch
Flyin' Miata/Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Line
CryoREM Treated 3.636 Rear Gears
TorSen LSD
Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Hawk HPS Pads on OEM Replacement Rotors
Bilstein Struts
H&R Race Springs
Energy Suspension Master Polyurethane Bushing Kit
Flyin' Miata Frame Rail Kit
Flyin' Miata Front Sway Bar
R-Package Rear Sway Bar

- Interior Mods:
Hard Dog Hard Core Hardtop Double Diagonals w/ Harness Bar Roll Bar
Bride Vios III LowMax Seat with Bride Seat Rail
G-Force Pro Camlock 6-Point Harness
Full Pillar Replacement Dual Gauge Pod
DDMWorks Double-Din Triple Gauge/Radio Mount
AutoMeter Cobalt Series: Boost/Vac, Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Pyrometer
Vent-Mounted AEM UEGO Controller
DataTool RevLight
"CarbonFiber" RoadsterTurbo Badge
Gunmetal Center Dash/Console
Axis Power Racing Carbon Fiber Airbag Delete Cover
Knobmeister Engraved (6-spd patter) Voodoo Shift Knob
N3v Handstitched Shift Boot - Black Leather w/ Red Top Stitching
Leather E-Brake Boot
Momo Champion 350mm Steering Wheel
ZOOM Engineering Push-To-Start Button
Black Leather Door Panels

- Exterior Mods:
Red/Silver Efeni RX7 Badge
Moss Motors Dual Headlamp Kit w/ Hella Projectors
6,000k HID Kit
Turn Signal Intakes
Nautilus Air Horn
Racing Lifestyle Fender Flares
APR GT3 Carbon Fiber Mirrors
OEM Black Hardtop w/ Headliner and Defrost
Garage Vary Front Lip
"R" Package Rear Lip
"R" Package Decklid Spoiler
Finish Panel w/ Eunos Roadster Badging
LED Brake/Tail Lights
LED 3rd Brake Light

- Wheels and Tires:
SportMax 002 15"x8" Rims
Kumho Ecsta SPT 205/50R15

- Audio Mods:
Pioneer AVH-P6600DVD Head Unit
Alpine Type-S 6.5" Door Speakers
Clearwater Tweeters
Rockford Fosgate 3.5" Headrest Speakers

The surface pressure of the Sun is 340 billion times that of the Earth's. Winds on Neptune have been measured up to 4620 mph at temperatures of -360*F. Suncharged and Neptunecooled '95 R Package FTW.

Site Directory
Page 1 - You Are Here
Page 2 - NOPI Nationals 2007
Page 3 - Upgrades/Parts Pictures
Page 4 - Random Photos
Page 5 - The Engine Build
Page 6 - Appreciation and Recognition
Page 7 - Wins, Ties, and Losses
Page 8 - Walkthroughs for Assorted Projects
Page 9 - Photo Shoots
Page 10 - Videos

In Memory of Justin Jordan
Gone, but never forgotten!
May 24, 1984 - August 28, 2003
"We Ride Together, We Die Together, Bad Boys For Life!"

 

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BryanEclipse  

Posted by: BryanEclipse

11/26/2009 09:23AM

I love the wide body

MiataGalVroom  

Posted by: MiataGalVroom

11/12/2009 08:48PM

thanks for the message yeah i am just not really happy with the stock turbo setup its just not all i thought it would be

MiataGalVroom  

Posted by: MiataGalVroom

11/12/2009 07:58PM

love your car check out mine when you get a chance and feel free to drop me a message and a vote ;)

Eunos1991  

Posted by: Eunos1991

11/07/2009 05:22PM

Just updated my photos, almost ready to spray her. Take a peek, Im using single 10MM LED lighting throughout as my main lights. Should be wicked sweet. =^)

tecker4g63t  

Posted by: tecker4g63t

11/07/2009 09:11AM

I wish I could say it was completed. Unfortunately shortly after the most recent pic updates on the Eclipse the turbo blew. I rebuilt it shortly after, but something went really wrong when that happened and it hasn't run right since. I'm pretty sure it's a major electrical issue and not mechanical but I really couldn't afford to keep dropping more money into her. She was one of those cars where you fix something, then something else breaks. She was a money pit. So I decided to get something reliable, hence my Miata. Thanks for the props on the Eclipse though. She ran like a top there for a while. Paced by buddy on his 600 GSX-R to give you an idea of how fast she was.

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Member ID: SaturnOnSteroids

Location: Atlanta, GA