Honda K-Swapped NC Miata MX-5 Quick Build - EP 3

We road test and track test our Valvoline supported Honda K-Swapped K24A2 NC Mazda MX-5 Miata at Toronto Motorsports Park and it's better than we ever imagined!

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[Savorychicken]

Wow the NC aged really well. It’s become one of the best looking Miata’s in my opinion. 😮

[DarkslideAR-FE]

Man that car is quick, that engine is what the Miata needs.

[v_sami]

We all need a cost breakdown for this build. Might just sell my NA to get a NC Miata now.

[L_RANTA]

Hell yeah! I know track test videos don’t get as many views but I have missed this type of old school SA content.
🤞 for more like this!

[Platypus_Warrior]

Lightweight is king for fun in a car. People underestimate that

[AnnexSuspensionGroup]

Hmm, looks like the spring rates are a little bit on the high side for TMP's surface. We settled on 11.6K and 7K, which is around 2.5HZ if I recall. This should be ideal for the NC with grippy track tires, but it is on the firmer side if the intended course is very rough. Dave sent us a note saying that he needed to run the dampers on the softer side for TMP as well, so that further indicates just how rough this track really is. Dave, take me out there next time! I gotta see this place in person!

Looking forward to future track tests of this car on other race tracks as well!
-Grant

[beachbum]

These are my favorite videos from you guys. Love the track days.

[MiazdaDude]

Between this kit and the new FM turbo, the NC is finally getting the attention it deserves.

[Samurai]

This is the new dream build for the NC! Thank you for doing such a solid job and taking it to the track to shake it down. You’re making me want to risk it all and do this to my NC in California :/. Was previously thinking of doing the carb legal turbo kit thats coming from flying miata but nothing beats that sound, revs and response of an NA motor. Looking forward to many more videos with this car!

[Shhteeve]

With a proper rear ride height and some other small tweaks in the alignment/dampers this thing will probably see 1:17s tbh. Such a cool, quick, and simple build for a track day car. Loved this series boys! Definitely makes me want to get rid of my NB and pick up an NC.

[mrsam]

The track test videos are great, i miss seeing these pop up after builds & general track tests are great too, keep up the great work guys 👍🏽

[garagecedric]

Long time viewer here, but i started skipping a few SA videos since its just endless bolt on of parts and no driving. This was refreshing, and a cool build, i hope we will see more of it !

[ilikecars]

I love this build and that you're getting more track time. So stoked!

[trck_day]

LOVE the track test videos! I love everything about this car, and the color was a fantastic pick.

[y.b.-]

So good to see you guys back on the track, hope you had a blast as usual !👍

[QBDLettuce]

Awesome build guys, love the end result.
I just wish we had a better selection of tracks to drive here in Canada.
TMP is fine... but that's just it... it's fine. We have some much room and unused land here, yet nothing resembling our own Nordshleife.

[bakamotorworks]

Thank you guys for going back to your roots! This content is what makes Speed Academy great!❤

[kovacspis]

Track test videos are what I'm watching this channel for. Satisfied.

[Busydadgarage]

I think the fact that this motor is so refined in this chassis is amazing! Would love to build this as a street version, but then I just see wasted potential. Almost, why for the street when you can't use it to potential.
Then I think, for the street, why not just keep the stock motor and have fun.
I am now tired from arguing with myself! Great build, guys! As always!

[mostlyuselessgarage]

IN-SANE! A 1:20 is so fast as a baseline for this new build, well done! Love to see you thrashing your cars instead of just working on them! 🤞for more