I Need Some Ideas

dragonprey · Postby **dragonprey** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

I wanna start upgrading my 1990 miata and i have no freakin idea where to start. other than a cold air intake. i need some suggestions. keep in mind i dont have bill gates bank account. but i do need a future list for when i do so any suggestions would be great!

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

go look at racing beat
they havwe alot for mazdas

Laurel · Postby **Laurel** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

put a 20b in it!

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

..... Dragon whatver you do dont listen to laurel...ever..

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

laurel
something that wont kill him

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

13b

No way. A 20B 8 would be hotter. A 20B miatta would be like....like....well whatevers better than hotter.....INSANE?

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

hear you go man

http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmiata.htm

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Feb 4 2008, 11:29 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=22952]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

so get a hardtop[/b]

I actually was in the springs for work a couple of days ago and on the way back i saw the new MX5 with a hardtop. For as ugly as the Miata hardtop looks in the pics i have seen, they actually look nice in person. Sorry just had to say that.

back to topic, how about a midpipe. Should help.

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

I listed some of this in your other thread, but here you go again:

http://www.miata.net/
http://www.flyinmiata.com/
http://www.jacksonracing.com/home.htm
http:/www.miatamania.com

Ignore the rotorheads in this forum. Anyone knows that if you're going to do a motor swap in a Miata, it's a 5.0L V8- not to some goofy magical spinning triangle motor thing.

But Miatas are built to handle, so usually adding a 5.0L V8 screws up the front/rear weight balance and you go from off-throttle understeer to massive on-throttle oversteer.

My Miata knowledge bank is a bit weak, but I believe older Miatas can benefit greatly by adding chassis stiffening. But with yours having such low miles, it might not need it as bad as high mileage.

A good set of SUMMER tires with some nice looking and lightweight 14" or 15" wheels goes a long way to adding to your appreciation of your Miata.

If you're tall, there are tips about removing some of the seat foam to lower your seating position.

Lightweight flywheel and a good clutch- great upgrades.

I would love to get a Miata. My dad has one as his weekend/nice weather car. Mine would be an occassional daily driver but mostly a track lapping whore. Gotta get the kids out of daycare first to get rid of that huge expense.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

(Mazda tom)^^

Ignore the rotorheads in this forum. Anyone knows that if you're going to do a motor swap in a Miata, it's a 5.0L V8- not to some goofy magical spinning triangle motor thing.

>>you wish you had one. you know it.

A good set of SUMMER tires with some nice looking and lightweight 14" or 15" wheels goes a long way to adding to your appreciation of your Miata.

>>Couldn't agree more. The first place to get real performance out of any car you should start with where the power meets the road. I can't wait until i pay off my credit cars. I am sure i will start saving soon for some SUMMER tires and wheels. (tax return)

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

Don't forget Brakes. They are more important then power.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

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Don't forget Brakes. They are more important then power.[/b]

A good set of pads and rotors and you shold be good. I would think $450.00 should cover it, dont you?

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

A set of Power Slots, Hawk pads, and stainless lines all the way around and you should be good with brakes for all your power mods.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

Before we go any further we need to know what you want out of your car. Power? Cornering?
What will you be using the car for? Street only? Autocross? Drag racing? etc.
What are you looking to spend?
Are you looking to do the work yourself?
Anything else?

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:14

Using good tires usually takes care of the braking aspect of most cars- afterall, brakes don't stop the car, the tires do. Unless you are doing repeated high speed braking (road courses), then the stock brakes with a good pad will usually be enough. Stainless lines are nice, but do little for actual performance- they are more of a feel thing.

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