TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
Mazda's seminal sports car has been in production since 1989. Every Miata since has orbited the same theme: low maintenance and buy-in, big fun, seemingly endless reliability. And like the Model T.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
Jake is currently converting his N54 to a single turbo and building a Miata track car. He's an experienced, hands-on automotive enthusiast who delivers in-depth, well-researched content. By Jake Mayock Published on November 4, 2021 June 10, 2023 Updated on June 10, 2023
Build a modified NA/NB Miata (Street/AutoX/Track) Gran Touring Motorsports
Miatas are entry level sports cars with great bones; proof that cheap doesn't have to mean bad. However, they just can't compare to higher market cars; all that research and devolvement money does actually count for something.
Build a modified NA/NB Miata (Street/AutoX/Track) Gran Touring Motorsports
November 1, 2017 By Rob L This build-out covers the 1990-1998 Miata (NA; 1st generation) and 1999-2005 Miata (NB; 2nd generation) We've broken down what you'd need to do to your NA or NB Miata/MX-5 to get it track ready. **NOTE: The stages outlined below tend to be cumulative.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
Spec Miata Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPmf_rXnq1gMy Spec Miata Article: https://carmarshal.com/overdrive/driving-a-miata-thats-slower-than-stoc.
Build a modified NA/NB Miata (Street/AutoX/Track) Gran Touring Motorsports
Sale. ACT 16-17 Mazda MX-5 Miata ND HD/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit. $ 1,160 $ 921.99. Sale. ACT 16-17 Mazda MX-5 Miata ND HD/Race Rigid 4 Pad Clutch Kit. $ 1,122 $ 891.99. Sale. MiataSpeed offers a wide range of expertly engineered Street, Autocross and Track Performance parts for all years of Mazda MX-5 Miata, NA, NB, NC, ND.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
Engine: For boost, use NGK BKR7E Spark Plugs Proper coil packs (not mazda factory items) - we use only LS2 GM coils as they are fantastic bang for buck. Run a proper modern injector, not used OEM ones from 10 years ago and not chinese injectors - we like Deutschwerks or the FlowForce injectors.
first track day outing with the Miata NB r/Miata
NB Track car build : r/Miata • 4 yr. ago by khmonday NB Track car build Donor car is a NB with 150k miles and a bad head gasket. She's seen better days as she's been parked outside the last decade of her life and has been through some hail. Ideally, I would have avoided a car with rust, but for $500 how can you complain.
Build a modified NA/NB Miata (Street/AutoX/Track) Gran Touring Motorsports
Mazda Car Culture Mazda MX-5 Miata: Guide to Every Generation From NA to ND, here's what you need to know before buying a Miata. By Brendan McAleer Published: Jan 27, 2021 Save Article.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
The spec nature of the class leads to closer racing, which leads to more experiences on the track, which leads to more things to laugh about in the paddock. You don't have to be a hairdresser to race Spec Miata. The NB is the best looking Spec Miata! Just kidding. Don't work so hard constantly tuning and trying to make your 200-hp race car.
The Miata as ultimate track car RACER
The recipe was simple: Grab a loaded NB -chassis Miata and then add a turbo kit, six-speed transmission, revised chassis tuning, and $827 to the MSRP. Bake at the factory for two model years, then cease cooking after only 5428 units. That's a pittance compared to production numbers for other cars, as Mazda proved when it built its millionth.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
Track-Prepped and Daily Driven: Kento's Supercharged NB Miata. August 26, 2016. Story By. Cory Mader. The first time I saw Kento's 1999 NB Miata was in 2014, tearing around Streets of Willow Springs. It was a cold and windy day, and the surrounding hills were awash in the glorious noise of engines spooling out along the straight leading up.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
14×6″ - 10.6lbs 1995 M 15×6″ - 12 lbs Best Wheels for your Miata Which Size should you go for? The NA and NB Miatas are all 4×100 bolt pattern wheels. The offset will depend on the wheel width. Good-Win Racing has excellent size recommendations.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
Because the weight of an NA/NB Miata is not equally distributed left to right with a driver onboard, the actual pinch weld heights may not be level after corner weighting.. usually the OEM 11 or 12mm rear bar or sometimes nothing. For track cars, we like a 14mm rear bar. We have yet to find a car or environment that needs more than a 14mm.
TrackPrepped and Daily Driven Kento’s Supercharged NB Miata DrivingLine
As a popular sports car among enthusiasts, the Miata offers exceptional handling and responsive steering that makes it an ideal vehicle for track driving. However, to truly maximize the Miata's potential on the track, it's important to make the right modifications and upgrades.
Nb Miata Weight Distribution Car View Specs
$45,500 Mazda Miata MX5 Spec Challenge What is Spec Miata Racing? The Mazda MX-5 Miata, a sports car debuted by Mazda in 1989, is a classic roadster that harkens back to iconic British sports cars of the 1950s and 60s like the MGA, Triumph Spitfire and Austin-Healey 100.