"What product can I install to offer me the best performance improvement for my Miata?" is a question we get a lot. Of course, you can install a turbocharger or supercharger system, or convert your engine to a V-8, but most individuals who have just acquired their first Miata or are ready to begin their upgrade project are more interested in the more affordable aftermarket bolt-on goods. What works in the real world? Is it really worth the money? Follow along as we show you our favourite Top Miata Products.
1.Tires
The performance potential of a decent set of high performance tyres will astound you. The options can be overwhelming, but if you spend enough time on the forums, at autocross tracks, and at club meets, you'll have a sense of which brands, types, and sizes of tyres work best on the Miata. Keep in mind that your local tyre store, discount warehouse, chain-store outlet, etc., isn't likely to be familiar with the specific handling and wear qualities of their tyres in relation to the Miata; after all, their job is to sell tyres to every mom-and-pop who drives in with their SUV or family sedan. Go straight to the source: other Miata owners!
Consider some of the smaller firms, when choosing a tyre; they produce some excellent performance tyres at very reasonable costs. Choose a tyre that is appropriate for the road and weather conditions in your area. A high-performance tyre that can be used all year might be unsuitable for use in other regions of the country during the hard winter months. Higher-performance tyres feature stiffer sidewalls, which results in a rougher ride feel in adverse road conditions.
2. Intake of air
It's tough, but not impossible, to get more power out of the Miata. Installing a higher-flowing, less-restrictive air intake system is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to boost power and throttle response.
The restricting air box and inlet tube are replaced with a larger diameter inlet tube and a low restriction paper or foam air filter in an aftermarket intake system. If at all possible, the air filter element should be placed at a region of the engine compartment where the engine may draw in "cooler" external ambient air. Due to the architecture of the engine compartment on the early 1990-97 Miata chassis, this was impossible, whereas the later 1999-2005 Miata chassis gave additional inlet air options. We've seen a lot of "cold air" intake ducts over the years, from simple clothes dryer ducting to more complex molded-plastic duct kits. They all appear to work to some extent, however some appear to operate better than others.
3. Set of Sway Bars
While your Miata's handling abilities are impressive, changing the various suspension components can significantly improve the handling characteristics. Upgrading your sway bar set is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to noticeably improve the handling of your Miata without adding ride roughness. Increased traction and weight transfer are both possible when your Miata's body roll is reduced. For each application, sway bars are normally constructed as a front and rear matched-set by the manufacturer. It is strongly advised to get a matched set unless you are skilled with suspension set-up or are attempting to custom tune your car for a race application.
4.Exhaust Header
Exhaust Header is one of the top performance Miata upgrades.
An exhaust header upgrade for all non-turbo 1990-2005 Miatas gives identical performance improvements as the air intake kit. Although the Miata came with an exhaust manifold that resembled a standard "header" design, we observed spots where an aftermarket device could help.
Although the design of headers varies widely from one manufacturer to the next, we've discovered that they all offer similar power improvements. Over the years, Racing Beat has conducted significant testing in order to maximise the power output of our header in comparison to other existing components. Typically, power improvements begin at 3000 RPM and continue all the way up to 6500-7000 RPM.
These are some of the accessories you can use in your Miata ND or ND Miata to increase its efficiency.
