This CHEAP MOD fixes the MX-5 Miata's biggest problem

For around £1000 I fixed my MX5 Miata's Achilles heel so people would stop laughing at me. And you could too!

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[vfrbore]

Jack you're a natural in front of the camera. Really nice video and good to see a nice increase in performance on the MX-5.

[SilverDomUK]

Was never meant to be a boy racer's car. It does not need masses of power as it handles so well you can throw it around and have loads of fun with the standard car. The 2L is fine, 0-60 doesnt mean much when you can throw it round country lanes and still scare yourself silly if you want! The biggest and best mod is the nut behind the wheel!

[piotrmalewski]

167 HP is decent for a car this weight. What makes relatively 'low' power Miata great is that on track or rally stage you can relatively easily learn effective rwd driving techniques that require respecting speed and keeping as much pendulum while entering the corner as possible, because the power will not overwhelm you too much when you hit the throttle again. In old school rallying even weaker cars were going through corners with slight drift that was not a result of power, but a result of going a 'too' fast into the corner and then throwing the car in, to use grip of all 4 wheels to the maximum and preserve as much pendulum as possible.

[timrodierides]

Love it! Can’t believe the difference.

[cdebutler]

Great results! Wish I knew that when I had mine…

[nolahahnshouse]

Only makes 160 hp😂😂😂 better than 116hp if the na even makes that!

[NicholasLettevanOostvoorne]

Fab video mate! Car sounds like a great little package. Can't wait to see what's next (cough, ITBs, cough).

BBR 200 is definitely worth it. And the 225 kit is worth it even more.

[shrink]

I really need to hurry up and do this on mine. on track the exhaust restriction feels hugely noticeable and you can feel the car struggling to make decent power. There's so much strength and potential in the NC2/NC3 engine, it just needs a helping hand to do so.

[becauseiwasinverted]

Hmmm. Did you get it dyno'd at same place when stock to see if it was a just sympathetic dyno (e.g. Stock it might have also read high ~170). Don't think I've ever seen one quoted at 194hp with just the manifold. BBR super 200 nets you about 205hp on their dyno but I think in reality it's a bit lower possibly not even breaking 200

[WalkinSalmon]

Alex and Co at performance link are quality. Built my mx5 from the ground up full restoration.

[lwv]

Woah those are really nice numbers! Good job

[PyroPlays]

Nice little video, subscribed to see what's next for your NC

[jacksonbermingham]

get the lightest flywheel u can get.. its easy best the performance upgrade

[demon]

Decatted manifolds are available elsewhere too. And those vendors might provide some after sales service.

[uofmemphis]

The only time I’ve ever lamented being 6’2” is when I have to get into/a situation concerns a Miata. I understand it’s a perfectly built sports car with adequate power and they’re perfectly balanced (as all things should be 🔪). But I just don’t fit into them. Every time I pull one into our install bay, I have to cram myself into the driver’s seat and it’s an act of congress to get my right knee tucked under the steering wheel. Once I’m in, it’s… “ok” but not quite comfortable. And I know if I ever tried to track one, my helmet would be taller than the convertible top. Which is a no go. It’s honestly the only reason I’m considering a GR86 (with a rear seat delete) as my next purchase as opposed to an MX-5. First world problems, I guess?! 🤷‍♂️ 😭

[loweeer]

Thanks for this video! How do you solved both O2 sensors pls? Grettings from Czech Republic. :-)

[pmason]

Why didn't you do one pre manifold

[daz]

Wondering if this catt-less version causes MOT failure for emissions? Considering this upgrade too, but from the BBR site, mentions that it will cause emissions MOT failure and recommends the catted version for £250 more

[jamie]

Have you got a mate that does mot’s or will you change it back at mot time?