Is Mazda MX-5 a good project car?

Reliability, driving satisfaction, affordability, low cost of maintenance, and lots of aftermarket support. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the best affordable, fun-to-drive cars available in the US market today.

Can you make a mx5 faster?

The answer is yes! With a few simple modifications and some practical advice in this article, you will be able to unleash the full power of your Miata and enjoy the road like never before.

What engines can you put in an mx5?

Best Miata Engine Swaps

• LSx V8 Miata Swap. It’ll come as no surprise to see that the LS-engine has made its way here.
• Nissan SR20DET. Nissan’s SR20DET certainly needs no introduction here at Drifted.
• Toyota 2JZ.
• GM Ecotec.
• Dodge Hellcat.
• Suzuki Hayabusa.
• Mazda 13B.
• Honda K-Series.

How much HP does a mx5 make?

181 horsepower
Powerful and Reliable Performance. Powering all three trim levels of the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a SKYACTIV®-G 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine with VVT. This engine produces up to 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.

Will MX-5 go up in value?

Best of all, it’s not expensive although, for the best examples, that’s starting to change. Hagerty’s research showed that, in 2018, the Mk1 (known as the NA) MX-5 showed the highest annual percentage increase in value of all classic cars.

Is mx5 ND JDM?

This 500-HP Mazda ND MX-5 Miata Is JDM Premium Street Style Done Right.

Where can I find a full build sheet for the MX-5?

A full build sheet, showing typical and optional parts, sources and estimated labor hours can be seen/downloaded below. A full array of parts needed (beyond Mazda’s required parts) is available in the Spec MX-5 Store here.

Should I build my MX-5 Miata into a track toy?

Here is my suggested approaches to building your MX-5 Miata into a great fun weekender, a capable track toy or even a Porsche beating monster. If you’re a weekend warrior, or perhaps you use your MX-5/Miata as a daily drive but you want to have a little more fun, then this build might be the right answer.

What’s the best front sway bar for my MX5?

A larger Front sway bar will help improve turn in and stiffen the front end, consider the 1.125″ Racing Beat bar. Take note, the swaybar mounting point on the NA/NB MX-5 is prone to cracking and failure under heavy use, consider something like the Racing Beat Sway Bar Brace Kit to prevent this.