Racing a Spec Miata To Racing F Production Miata Conversion Racing a Spec Miata To Racing F Production Miata

History/Bio Going from track day to National Champion Will discuss racing career and how I ended up in a Miata racing F Production and winning the National Championship.

Convert to What? E Production 2. GT Lite 3. F Production Production All interior removal Slick Race Tires Wider Tracks Fender Flares Level 1 and Level 2 Prep Drive train Modifications EP 1.6 & 1.8 Motor FP 1.6 Motor only GT Lite – Purpose Built Race Cars Tube Frame Chassis Multiple different Mazda Motors MX-5 with a rotary engine at the 2009 Runoffs Open brakes Open suspension Open induction Silhouette Bodies SIR E Prod and GTL is much more expensive to build and maintain over a F prod car

FP Miata Conversion Keep all of your spare parts You will be surprised at how stock you can build an FP car Use the complete stock brake system Do Not use aftermarket Brake Rotors – Use only Mazda rotors The only stock electrical I used was the starter wire and brake lights!! Keep it Simple Just because the GCR says you can modify doesn’t mean you have to Find a reputable dependable engine builder These engines could be a little sensitive if not built exactly right Rear Wheel HP EP Mid 180’s with a 1.8 motor FP Mid 140’s GTL Basically an EP motor with the 24mm SIR – High 130’s There are turn-key FP Miata’s available I will be more than happy to share my build sheet

Pros and Cons Pros Cons More Mazda Contingency Different Makes / Models to choose from Easy to convert a SM to an entry level FP and then work on your program Use of non-stock components Built Motors/suspension dog ring tranny Higher Horsepower Shock /Control Arm package unlimited Gear ratios unlimited Slick Race Tires Very consistent Real Race Car look and feel Racing a Spec Miata is a blast, racing a Spec Miata on steroids is a thrilling experience and you get to go really fast. Used pro built FP Miata’s – Mid $20’s Cons More expensive than SM Overall Cost of Ownership is considerably higher Cars need more maintenance and upkeep Maybe just a tad more sensitive to component failure from higher corner speeds, vibration, higher RPM’s Fiberglass body panels easier to break with contact Motor refresh every 13 – 15 races weekends (FP) More stress on entire drive train Tires to buy/mount/balance is right at $1000 per set Race Fuel $$ instead of POG New Pro Built FP - $50K