Power
Spark plugs
+0–3whp est. · Restores lost power
Easy$40–$1201 hr
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Mazda Miata mods
Light, simple and easy to work on. Handling mods give the biggest smile per dollar.
Your Miata
Pick your year to see what fits.
There was no 1998 Miata in the US. The NB model started as a 1999.
Engine 1.6–2.0L 4-cylinder
Stock ~116–181 hp
Weight ~2,200–2,500 lb
1990–2026
Handling
Coilovers
Lower, flatter corners
Hard$1,200–$1,4004–6 hrs
Handling
Lowering springs
Stance + less roll
Hard$230–$3504–6 hrs
Handling
Sway bars
Flatter cornering
Medium$320–$8002–4 hrs
Power
Cold air intake
+2–8whp est. · More sound, small gain
Medium$370–$4551–2 hrs
Power
Header
+4–8whp est. · More top-end power
Hard$455–$6153–4 hrs
Sound
Exhaust
+0–4whp est. · Better sound
Medium$310–$8001–2 hrs
Brakes
Brake pads + fluid
Firmer pedal
Medium$150–$2502–3 hrs
Safety
Roll bar
Protection for a convertible
Expert$700–$1,2104–8 hrs
Power
ECU tune
+5–15whp est. · More usable power
Easy$200–$4001 hr
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HP numbers are wheel-horsepower estimates.