2006 nc should I upgrade the cams and if so where?

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Hi all, I have a 2006 nc 2.0 mx5. I have recently fitted a bbr manifold with sports car and other than that the car is standard . (Apart from eibach springs and yellow dot arbs )

Before I get it mapped I was wondering if anyone recommended fitting cams ? I use the car for fun on road and a few track days a year .

I’m on the lookout for a decent 2nd hand back box before it’s mapped too

I live in Hertfordshire and if anyone can recommend some where to take it to be mapped that would be ace.

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It’s something I often consider, however the bang for buck gains of performance cams has put me off.

Once you get your remap done (if done well) you’re likely to gain a good 25bhp +, not to metion the vastly improved driveability.

I did exactly what you did over 5 years ago and live my mapped mx5. The manifold and remap cost a grand, but in my opinion is worth it.

Looking at cams, it’s an extra grand or so for 10-15 bhp.

I’ve not taken the plunge.

Why not get your map done and then see how you get on?

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Thanks for your fast response.

I just figured rather than doing two maps is it worth getting the cams first if that makes sense?
I don’t mind fitting the cams myself and then getting some one to map it when it’s finished .

Maybe I should just get the mapping done first like you say.

Is there any good places to get it done anywhere near Hertfordshire?

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why not buy camshafts off BBR and have them map it for you with your manifold you will have the equivalent of their 200 package

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Hi scorps, yes that’s what I was thinking and was just wondering if it’s worth fitting the cams or if anyone else had them ?

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I have cams it made the power all through the rev range nice if you short shift through the gears

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If you’re confident fitting the cams yourself then it does make sense, as you’d only be paying for the parts and 1 remap.

Once you’ve done this you’re pretty much done regarding NA engine performance gains.

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Yeah I am tempted with them - I don’t fancy the cost / possible problems with turbos etc especially for track days do I think cams and a map should be me done ……

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It sounds like you’re already nearly halfway to a Super200 setup. I’ve had my Super200 NC for nearly 2 years, it’s a great setup and retains the characteristics of the Duratec engine, it also makes a great track setup. It makes 205bhp and 168 lb ft so is a healthy increase over the std 160bhp, the rev limit is also increased by 500rpm.

Go for it!

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Sounds good - I guess that’s what I need to do!
Just need to find a decent back box and that should be me sorted !

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Here is a table of some different cams available. I was looking to do a 2.5L swap, but went turbo instead.

Might be of some use to you, but as always no one knows BBR specs.

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Oh that’s interesting, I did not know there were so many different options of cams! The bbr ones are pretty expensive in comparison.

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Re backbox I swapped from stock to the cobalt and very pleased with it.

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Just an FYI - i had a quote from BBR GTI to supply map and fit the performance cams on my NC for £1500 - not a bad price tbf

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Hmm that is temping hey. Did you have it done?

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im in the middle of getting quotes for the CAMS and ITBS :slight_smile:

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Oh that’s interesting- who else out there does them ?

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you can get them here and have them fitted
High Performance Pair of Camshafts to suit Mazda MX5 NC 2.0 VCT Engine (danstengineering.co.uk)

i believe these guys will also…
Performance Link | Mazda modification and tuning specialists

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Oh they seem to be a fair bit cheaper are they not?

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Actually booked in for April’ to have the BBR cams and mapping …. Did you get yours done ?