How to Modify a Mazda Miata (NA)

[@Adam-wt5id]

Car included I’ve invested probably 15k into my NB. Love it to death, and everything mentioned is pretty accurate. The part about using good quality parts is where it gets out of hand, these cars are old and need a lot of love, even the really well preserved specimens.

[@DiscoMiata]

Let’s race

[@lengerer]

I own 8 vehicles that get driven periodically. My stock na mx5 1.6 is still my fav. Their just something so fun about them. The perfect vehicle imo

[@ThePointlessBox_]

every winter when I put mine to sleep I think to myself ''this season is the last one, im selling it'' then spring comes around and I cant let go. I think this one is going with me to the end

[@Project_Flat4]

Miata is always the answer 🫡

[@DiscoMiata]

Nah

[@andee1550]

Is it a good first car?

[@Project_Flat4]

@@andee1550 it’s a great first car. Simple to work on and modify. Also it’s the type of car that helps teach the driver. Definitely worth looking into as a first car 👍

[@andee1550]

@@Project_Flat4 and what’s a reasonable price bc I’ve been looking for one?

[@Project_Flat4]

@@andee1550 that would depend on which gen you’re looking at

[@communistduck1988]

I've been driving my 95 NA for a year now, stock power (for the most part) and now I am building up the power and handling.

[@MrXboxUser]

I finally got mine retuned and it now makes 196whp 198wtq and it’s so fun with the turbo 🎉 1.6 til I die

[@gregg7363]

Finally got my own miata after years of saying maybe soon. 1.6L silverstone. Time for Flyin Miata coils, RPF1’s, Laguna seca wrap, and a momo wheel.

[@PrplexedMG]

I got mine almost a year ago. It’s a 1.6 na and it’s got KBD front bumper (working in getting the body kit for it) and wide body, Godspeed coilovers, looking for wheels which I know what ima get, then get it under my name (the 1pin female o2 sensor tore so I gotta get the pigtail) it’s got aluminum doors on the inside, fixed the flippy light motors, then also put a adapter in the wooddrift key to save it a bit(could be mistaken) then eventually gonna get new wide body and wraps it all black with red top or accents of red. Overall color being black red and little white. I love the car

[@necktrow]

bro after binge watching miata videos.. that break between the intro and the history didn't have to go that hard..

[@elisaromanishin1366]

In the process of buying a 1990 Miata right now, can't wait until it gets here!

[@VirusFPV]

Ever get it?

[@kirstosilas3977]

Did you get it hope you did

[@default6ix712]

I got mine just over a week ago 😍😍

[@tylerdouangmala1054]

just bought a clapped 91 for 1500 and i have no idea what i’m doing

[@Mobscure_]

Sounds like your life got a whole lot better. Hope it’s going well Brought a 93 for £800 a few months back and its so much fun

[@scottzschappel1044]

Nice I got mine for 1200 a little over a year ago. Had a spun bearing and some rust but it will be back to me this weekend repaired and with paint! Rebuilt the engine last year

[@AdamChase87]

@@scottzschappel1044just bought a 91 for $1700. Owner said trans needed work cuz it won’t go in to gear properly. Turns out it just needed the shifter bushing. The one on the car was completely disintegrated

[@cambridgeecon]

Will join the club soon. Once more into the breach brothers

[@happykorie4827]

I bought a clapped 93 for $10,000 AUD I think Ur doing better than me 👀

[@TLS_GUY]

I own an NA Miata in the states. I just moved to Japan 2 weeks ago and I’m buying an NB Miata tomorrow. It’s crazy especially since 2 years ago I absolutely hated them and talked so much shit about them.

[@smugpug3093]

Why did you hate miatas back then? Glad you joined us.

[@chrisstephenson8311]

They grow on you, I finally have one now….a 1994 R pkg car👍🏻👍🏻 most fun I’ve EVER had behind the wheel and I had a 2012 mustang gt with 500 horse!

[@bonecrushereye]

The paint one is true lol, had to repaint both headlight covers from DEEP scratches leading to the whole cover flaking away (edit) also the brakes, ive only owned 4 cars, isuzu SUV, 2 civics and a miata, both civics and the miata felt actually unsafe on stock brakes

[@cagednstatic]

I have both a 1.6 and a 1.8. 1.6 is weak but so much funner

[@Arithen]

We need more of this kind of video!

[@michaelfranklin7451]

Will start my build soon! Giving myself $20k budget including the car. These cars are expensive for what they are. If someone took car of it, they are asking for more than $10k

[@kotajames6211]

Out of all the cars I've had (237) I've yet to own a Miata. "Without you un-aliving yourself" 🤣

[@homeslice1958]

Wow, that's amazing and unbelievable. 237 cars, and not one Miata....wow. Considering they're on most automotive journalist's list as a "Top 10" and a "Must Have", I'd have imagined that you would have tried one at least once. If you're ever in southwest Washington, I'd let you drive mine in a heartbeat. Do yourself a favor, and beg, borrow or steal a drive in a clean stock NA (like mine) and I guarantee you'll own one in no time. Truly a unique and enjoyable driving experience - charming in their simplicity, endlessly eager to please, and a car that makes a trip to the grocery store a complete joy!

[@paisleyplastic]

just got a 92 NA, I've snapped so many bolts

[@DiscoMiata]

Then stop

[@chrisstephenson8311]

PB blaster is your friend😉👍🏻

[@tarsan894]

Every guy I've known who boosted their NA ended up blowing up the engine. I've had mine for 5 years stock and it's still running strong. Keeping them stock is preferred if you daily them

[@drmoss_ca]

I've had mine for 32 years, stock under the hood, and still running sweetly.

[@hunterhoughton5752]

@@drmoss_ca32 years?!?! That’s awesome

[@bencovington6180]

Have mine boosted 4 years now. The key is moderation. Only 8 psi. Don’t chase a power number unless u want a hole in ur wallet.

[@jasonketterman8231]

@@bencovington6180bro how do you pass smog?

[@fizzibility]

jus discovered your page and this was one of the most entertaining vids i’ve seen in a long while LMAO

[@CyberCheese392]

9:45 8k for a starter miata is too much? What about now? And what if it isnt a starter?

[@OG-Silesian]

you had 6 Miatas? thats awesome lol

[@abrill7913]

The TUNE ZONE!!! TM

[@Glrsfoebanger]

I got a na 1.8 eBay turbo kit 10 psi 250ish whp very nice to say the least

[@lr3m743]

How much has it costed you so far

[@Vasil555Visions]

ur awesome :)

[@thestrickymoore]

I thought the shortnose crank 1.6 was the best na?

[@chrisstephenson8311]

😂

[@Rossonater123]

Just checked I got the 1.8 let’s go

[@carloscreates001]

I'm new to the Miaita world. Picked up a '91 for my daughter, she likes the flip up headlights. What's the deal with the different letters, NA, NB, ect..? Great video thanks

[@CyberCheese392]

Only the NA has the flip headlights

[@chrisstephenson8311]

Well there’s the NA6(1.6) 90-93 and NA8(1.8) 94-97👍🏻

[@narutwodjf]

How to modify a 2nd gen cruze one day?

[@ninjaflip5146]

GS300 next? 🤔

[@bdghfxd3692]

I have 92 na with abs and power steering, feel like I’m driving a unicorn. 🤣

[@NorteMetin2]

mine is the same but without power steering. Feels grate!!

[@chrisstephenson8311]

@@NorteMetin2my 94 has no power steering and is the rare R pkg👍🏻 “we don’t need no stinking power steering”😝

[@baltod4978]

I like this. Lets see what you can do.

[@mastercricket7626]

I like my big turbo board over forged 1.6 Rat-Rod minada spank you 😅 ... na but I got to agree with ya as some things can be budget but don't cheap on suspension, brakes , and wheels as they can and will cost you dearly specially if you do any spirited driving at all .... peace and love all keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z and Miata Is Always The Answer 😅 🤘🏾✌🏽

[@Bryankaaskoning]

How to modify a NA miata 2024 edition Step 1: buy cheap rgb led headlights Step 2: buy replica wheels Step 3: buy replica steering wheel and hub aka NRG Step 4 buy the cheapest coil overs you can find. Extra points if you just run lowering springs And now you are like the majority of the NA's that are on IG and at crappy car meets

[@okexotics]

Can we all just Be honest the NB is just the better and best Miata

[@gorehammer1]

False! The headlights don’t pop up and down.

[@DiscoMiata]

True, im a 96 turbo m edition owner

[@homeslice1958]

Sadly, you are mistaken. NB's are great, but they're no NA Miata. 👍

[@chrisstephenson8311]

All hail the pop ups….yes I have a 94 R pkg😝👍🏻

[@Th4tPot4toChip]

Im 17 and i got a ‘94 Miata for $4,700 with 162,000 miles 😂 I thought it was a lot but seeing some for 10k with 230,000 miles I am happy 🤣 I can’t wait to mod it Is it wrong that I want to paint this black car the same tan as the interior 🤣🤣

[@SleepGod7656]

Doesn’t sound like a bad idea

[@chrisstephenson8311]

I’ve got a 1994 Rpkg Miata with tan leather interior and it was originally black and the previous owner had it professionally painted a beautiful maroon metallic and goes so great with the interior and the R pkg wheels are gloss black👍🏻

[@spades262]

Ls swap I was waiting for it

[@Dsm_chuy]

Do a 2g eclipse!

[@chainringcalf]

1.6 to leave stock. 1.8 for power mods. The big boi is the "better" motor, but I think the little guy fits the happy face better and just loves to rev all the way up.

[@michaelthomas7898]

200cc isn't much of a difference, and you're going to put a new efi controller in any way. Now the NA8 brakes a rear ends are better.

[@stevenbrumjr1005]

1.6’s and non vvti 1.8’s have the same rods. With the exception of the short nose crank shortcoming a 1.6 isn’t “weaker” than a 1.8. If you want a high revving N/A build the 1.8 is absolutely better, the 99-00 head flows better than any other motor, and there’s a lot more 1.8 intake manifold/itb support. For typical boosted applications, there’s really not a very big power differential between the two. You will need a new diff and better brakes on a 1.6 chassis though. Don’t let a good deal on an NA slip by cause it has a 1.6!

[@autofigure00]

@@stevenbrumjr1005 doesnt the 1.6 engine have a higher redline than the 1.8? I thought the whole argument for it is that it has a higher redline so its more fun as a daily if you arent chasing HP or racing. Flying Miata made a good Q&A video about it and Keith Tanner said from his lengthy experience the 1.6 is a more fun spirited car that retains what the car was meant to be, but the 1.8 is the one for racing / HP. Overall the Miata even with a modified 1.8 isnt going to make much power (compared to a motor swap or compared to other similar vehicles) so if youre dailying or its just a weekend car for joy rides the 1.6 is more enjoyable and retains the spirit of what makes it a great car with the high redline and the power distributed across the powerband incentivizing you to rev it out (and without the required maintinance that a modified engine needs). Meanwhile the 1.8 has more mass in the engine making it not as "happy" compared to the 1.6 reving high (noth that it ISNT happy, just compared to the 1.6 the 1.6 feels happier to be at higher rpms). Similar thing as the 1.5 vs 2.0 ND as well. 2.0 has more power but also in 2nd gear it goes to 60mph at max rpm which makes it harder to utilize the whole rpm range when daily driving vs the 1.5 where you can rev out without going excessively fast. lower liter engines are smoother to rev / more enjoyable for daily or relaxed but spirited driving / joyriding and you can utilize the whole rpm range more often without speeding excessively.

[@Aliens4ever117]

Evo X ❤

[@dalp6657]

That guy is a car salesman….I got a 95 Miata custom and preparing it for daily and track .

[@YGN09]

Theres only one miata in my country being sold in facebook marketplace for 7000 dolars, is it worth or nah?

[@Jason-dw3xp]

1st gen boxster next?😏

[@lr3m743]

I really want one

[@LunaWaves]

VR is the closest non Miata owners get to a miata!

[@slyonme]

1.6 is better then the 1.8 i reckon

[@JGonzZ.]

Bro attacked me in the intro 💀 (I own a newer Mazda 3 2.5t)

[@shaxei7116]

Something to note is how you should Ignore the dyno dwelling apes who'll try and tell you how slow they are if you're thinking of buying one. It's about being a car that *drives* as well as possible. You can even go down the route of big power if you REALLY want to, there's guys with NAs with turbo BPs that make 500hp.

[@HarukanoF20C]

I mean they're alright... I have a 94 fully built for track duty and it does the job to get out and put some laps in. It doesn't really do anything excellent it just does everything like a B grade, I just added I/H/E on mine with some reliability mods for the engine and it's just bulletproof. It does need a shit load of complimenting mods before it even feels track worth though. Better clutch, alot of chassis bracing, coils, definitely needs to have a bbk, make sure you got the torsen version, either brace the diff or get an rx7 housing like I did or IT WILL break no doubt, some wheels and tires, a short shifter and some good seats and you'll have alot of fun. THEY ARENT CHEAP ANYMORE! Mine set-up as is is worth about $15k and at that point should be seriously considering other cars. I'm trapped in mine since I've already put too much money into it and will never get it back... Sadge...

[@MikeTee242]

Do a BMW next!!!

[@backyardtouge1994]

i bought na8 miata for 1500 2 years ago but put 7k into it

[@DiscoMiata]

Bought my first for 600, second for 1200, 15k so far…

[@1Chuck4U2C]

So maybe in the last 27 years 1 million Miata’s have been sold. GM had 1.8 Million Corvairs sold in 9 years of production. Oh and Ralph Nader’s Narrative has been proven wrong. I personally Like The Miata Great Little Vehicle. Thank You.

[@Brenton656]

I enjoyed your rant about cheap shit parts. Well played

[@adamintheoutdoors2119]

If only they would make ps4s in a 195/50r15 😂😂😂

[@cagednstatic]

Ksports feel great if u dont have bc money

[@OnceHopefuL]

I just changed the alternator belt on a NB with aircon and ABS... that one bolt under the alternator what a peice of poo 😂

[@josedias2585]

Bruh what??? Mazda is probably 1 of the most under rated brand, nothing like Mitsubishi lol. Mazda 3 hatch awd? Miata... Mazda speed... Mitsubishi just tanked like a mofo after the evo 10s run 😂

[@jmsjms296]

No need to modify a Mazda Miata.

[@IndagatorAD4]

Wants versus needs.

[@holynugget1940]

Fr I just got my 95 and was planning to k swap but after driving it I’ve grown to love it for what it is and it doesn’t need anything else. It’s perfect.

[@jmsjms296]

@@holynugget1940 Enjoy it 💘

[@YTIsooo]

first?

[@Its-38]

Are you related to Neil Patrick Harris?

[@Jackifried]

Great info but terribly annoying F slur

[@mohummedsandwich]

Should’ve added teeth and eyelashes

[@dgkidek9]

Miata or nada

[@michaelthomas7898]

Having owned six of them just shows you're a little lost. Do you homework and buy what's best for you. I have two 92's, one is a show car and one is a track car, best of both worlds and it helps on spare parts.

[@NorteMetin2]

and have you force induction any of them? I have a 92 too and I am thinking on go the supercharged way but afraid of reliability

[@maestro4287]

Miat

[@swich69]

Here is South Africa i bought a MX5 from a mate. turns out it has maxpeeding rods on it... i cant afford new coilovers:'( and man i hate them but i have to live with them

[@CommentingTheTruth]

Is every miata owner annoying?

[@MFBushidoBrown]

hot take: NA Miata are for kawaii posers

[@philtheoccultist]

that’s only for ppl who only want the NA purely because it’s “cute”

[@gorehammer1]

Manual transmission, RWD and pop up and down headlights are literally all I ask of a car.

[@DiscoMiata]

@@philtheoccultist0.0

[@philtheoccultist]

@@DiscoMiata wink wonk

[@DiscoMiata]

@@philtheoccultistO -

[@davidtomlinson6138]

Yeah he's a normal, average mx5 owner , isn't he I think not , he has 6 indeed . ( ferrari in background ) Not interested in people like this and his yank voice is getting on my nerves🤫🤨, goodbye !