It might be all fun and games to clown on the Miata but its importance can’t be overstated. Sure, it might be a rinky-dink Japanese 2-seater, but it also set the benchmark for cheap track day fun for decades. The possibilities with a Miata are endless and the aftermarket is vast. From Miata Header Upgrades to Tall Person Mods, we have something for everyone in the Miata community.
Whether you’ve got a 1.6L or 1.8L NA Miata, the best mods are suspension and handling mods. Power is expensive to make which is why we recommend putting your money into suspension and handling with things like coilovers and sway bars. Sway bars, also known as anit-roll bars, help prevent body roll and lean during…
Headers are one of the best power mods for naturally aspirated 1.6L and 1.8L Miata’s. Outside of going the forced induction route, you will be chasing horsepower gains in the single digits with rather expensive mods, like headers. Therefore, if you plan on adding a turbo or supercharger to your NA or NB Miata then…
After picking up a NA Miata as a fun street/track project car, I realized it was a pretty tight fit at 6’4. My head scrapes the hardtop when I sit upright. Additionally, the biggest issue is leg clearance and the steering wheel. Turning the Miata wheel is a challenge with big legs. With the goal…
The Mazda NA Miata has always epitomized the 90’s sports car. They are light, nimble, and endlessly modifiable. Since the MX-5s release in 1989, they have been the weapon of choice for enthusiasts looking for rear-wheel roadster fun on a budget. In the 30 years since then, the MX-5 community has blossomed into a massive…
The NB Miata was produced from 1998 until 2005. With 1.6L and 1.8L engine options producing 110hp-146hp, the NB is no speed demon in a straight line. However, with its approximately 2,300lb curb weight and low center of gravity, the NB Miata is a blast when it comes to handling. It’s handling prowess make it…
The NA Miata isn’t necessarily known for its speed producing only 114hp-133hp. However, at just over 2,100lbs. it is known for its agile quickness and track-worthy handling. While bolt-on performance mods aren’t ever going to make the Miata “fast” in a straight-line, focusing on suspension and handling mods can certainly make the NA Miata fast…
