MX-5 NBFL 1.8 VVT — Pure NA Power on MS3

A beautiful NBFL Miata running the 1.8 VVT engine with MS3 standalone management, calibrated on our dyno for clean naturally aspirated performance.

Engine & Management Setup

The factory ECU was replaced with MS3 standalone, allowing full ignition, fuel and VVT control. The goal was smooth mid-range torque and stable top-end power without sacrificing drivability.

  • 1.8L VVT BP engine
  • MS3 standalone ECU
  • Naturally aspirated configuration

Dyno Output

Final measured result on our dyno:

158hp — Naturally Aspirated

Timing refinement and VVT optimization allowed the engine to produce clean, linear power across the rev range while maintaining safe air-fuel ratios.

Standalone & Dyno Services

Standalone ECU calibration
Dyno tuning & validation

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