Dylan Howell

Joined: April 18, 2022
Articles: 20

Budget, Drag Race, Drift, NA (1989-1997), NB (1998-2005), Street, Track

The best (Affordable) Rods for your Turbo Miata

Scrolling Time: 2 minutesWhen it comes to building a high-performance engine for a turbocharged Miata, the stock connecting rods may not be up to the task. Forged connecting rods are a crucial component in any high-performance engine build, as they…

Dylan Howell
November 4, 2022

NA (1989-1997), ND (2015-Present)

Hot Wheels Miata

Scrolling Time: 4 minutesDoes Hot Wheels make a miata? The Hot Wheels Mazda Miata is a die-cast toy car produced by the popular toy company Hot Wheels. The Miata, also known as the Mazda MX-5, is a small, two-seater sports…

Dylan Howell
November 2, 2022

NA (1989-1997)

Which Miata has the Pop Up Headlights?

Scrolling Time: 2 minutesWhich Miata has the pop up headlights? The cute little Mazda Miata sports car that you’ve probably seen.. with the pop up headlights? That’s the 1989-1997 NA Miata, the only model of Miata to have pop up…

Dylan Howell
November 2, 2022

NA (1989-1997), NB (1998-2005), NC (2005-2015), ND (2015-Present)

The Ultimate Guide to Miata Exhausts

Scrolling Time: 6 minutesI want to get one thing out of the way early, the Miata is not the best sounding performance car in the world. The B6 / BP engines just don’t hit quite the same notes that other…

Dylan Howell
October 28, 2022

Drift, NA (1989-1997), NB (1998-2005), Track

The Guide to Miata Wings (or.. wangs)

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Shortly after my first track day, I realized that my Miata would need a rear wing to keep the back end planted on high speed corners. Shortly after my first track day, I realized that my Miata would need a rear wing to keep the back end planted on high speed corners. I didn't want to replicate the high speed 180 degree maneuver that another NA performed right in front of me at Oregon Raceway Park. Here's the results of my research I made before purchasing my own rear wing.

Dylan Howell
May 30, 2022

NA (1989-1997), NB (1998-2005), Street, Track

The Best NA and NB Miata Coilovers

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The Miata is an incredibly fun car to drive, straight from the factory floor. That doesn't mean it can't be drastically improved by the aftermarket. Plus, THAT WHEEL GAP. This guide will focus on the best "streetable track use" coilovers for the NA/NB Miata.

Dylan Howell
April 28, 2022

Drag Race, Drift, JDM, NA (1989-1997), NB (1998-2005), NC (2005-2015), ND (2015-Present), Stance, Street, Track

The Best Miata Youtube Channels to Watch

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Here's my list of favorite Miata Youtube channels to watch when I'm bored or working (and bored).

Dylan Howell
April 27, 2022

Dillybars Miata

The Dillybars_Miata Build Log

Scrolling Time: 5 minutesHere is a build log for all of the modifications that I’ve installed on my 1990 Miata. Next to be Installed 9 Lives Racing Medium Downforce Package – Wang, Dam, & Splitter w/ aero ramps. Kraken Low…

Dylan Howell
April 25, 2022

Drag Race, Drift, NA (1989-1997), NB (1998-2005), NC (2005-2015), Street, Track

The Complete Guide to Miata Turbo Kits

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The Miata is an incredibly fun car, but at some point most of us get a bit tired of the double digit wheel horsepower numbers. That really only leaves us with a few options: an expensive N/A motor build, an engine swap, or forced induction.