How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5 - (Motorbooks Workshop) by Keith Tanner (Paperback)

About the Book

The Mazda Miata is one of the most popular sports cars on the road today.

Book Synopsis

The Mazda Miata is one of the most popular sports cars on the road today. In production for more than 20 years, the Miata's popularity has grown, and the number of aftermarket components available to the Miata enthusiast has grown, too. This immense selection of parts has made it difficult for many would-be modifiers to choose the proper combination that will help them reach the goals they have set for their two-seaters. Author and Miata expert Keith Tanner has been modifying, repairing, building, and racing Miatas for years, and he will guide you through how to best modify your car to suit your needs, starting with an explanation on how everything works and how the various parts will interact. You'll not only learn what upgrades will help you reach your goals, but also how to adjust or modify what you have to make your car work at its best. From autocross to cross-country touring, the Miata can do it all. Keith Tanner tells you how to make it happen!

From the Back Cover

Since its introduction more than 20 years ago, the Mazda Miata has captured the imagination of countless motoring enthusiasts. It's a great car in stock form, but the MX-5 begs to be modified whether for enhanced performance or simply to personalize its appearance. Whether you're headed to a roadracing circuit, the local autocross course, or that curvy road on the way home, you can tailor your Miata to best suit your goals. And "How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5" provides the road map you need! Miata expert, mechanic, and racer Keith Tanner guides you through the most cost-effective, performance-improving products and modifications available for the Miata. Whether you've considered simple bolt-on projects such as cold air intake or exhaust systems, or are interested in a substantial power upgrade employing a turbo or engine swap, Tanner answers all your questions with practical, easy-to-understand information that will prevent you from making a costly mistake. Other common modifications discussed include wheels and tires, brakes, suspension, and safety equipment.

Whatever your desire for high-performance upgrades for your Miata, you're sure to find the all the information you need in "How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5"!

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.