How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5, 2nd Edition
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How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5, 2nd Edition: (Motorbooks Workshop)

How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5, 2nd Edition: (Motorbooks Workshop)


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Build the Miata of your dreams with this all-encompassing, photo-illustrated modification guide. Across four generations and for more than three decades, Mazda’s Miata MX-5 has proven itself one of the most popular and versatile sports cars ever created. Its ability to fulfill any goal from street cruising to on-track competition has spawned an extensive performance aftermarket, making it possible for owners to build their dream Miata. In fact, the selection of parts is so broad that it can be difficult for many would-be builders to select and tune the proper combination to achieve their MX-5 goals.  Enter author, MX-5 expert, and Flyin’ Miata co-owner Keith Tanner and How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5. This thorough manual—revised and updated throughout to cover the fourth-generation Miata—will guide you through how to best modify your car to suit your goals. Key chapters in the book cover: Engine management systems, intake/exhaust, and forced induction Clutch and transmission Suspension and handling Braking, wheels, and tires Body and chassis Engine swaps Beginning with a modification philosophy, Tanner then discusses which upgrades will help you reach your goals and how to tune your MX-5 to maximize its potential. From cross-country touring to autocross to track racing, the Miata can do it all and How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5 ensures you know how to make it happen!

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments Introduction  CHAPTER 1 The Philosophy of Modification  CHAPTER 2 Engine  CHAPTER 3 Intake and Exhaust  CHAPTER 4 Forced Induction  CHAPTER 5 Fuel and Engine Management  CHAPTER 6 Clutch, Transmission, and Rear Ends  CHAPTER 7 Handling Theory  CHAPTER 8 Suspension  CHAPTER 9 Suspension Tuning  CHAPTER 10 The Braking System  CHAPTER 11 Wheels and Tires  CHAPTER 12 Body and Chassis  CHAPTER 13 Aerodynamics  CHAPTER 14 Safety Gear  CHAPTER 15 Engine Swaps  Index 

About the Author :
Keith Tanner has been racing, modifying, and writing about Miatas for two decades and currently works full-time at a performance shop that pushes the boundaries of the little sports cars. At home, he’s restored a 1967 Land Rover and a 1966 Cadillac to go along with his classic Mini, Mazda 323 GTX, and a few Miatas. He’s also built a Lotus Seven replica that uses Miata mechanicals, and his latest project is a Miata for the Targa Newfoundland race. He’s published four books in the Motorbooks Workshop series: Mazda Miata MX-5 Performance Projects; Mazda Miata: Find it, Fix it, Trick it; How to Build a High Performance Mazda Miata MX-%; and How to Build a Cheap Sports Car. Tanner has also written a number of magazine articles. When he’s not playing with cars, he’s out on skis or a bike. He lives in Colorado in a house with a large garage hidden underneath.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780760396353
  • Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Motorbooks
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 208
  • ISBN-10: 0760396353
  • Publisher Date: 03 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Motorbooks Workshop


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