This was a very "peppy" pairing as the larger gear ratio in the rear end allowed the engine to help the car accelerate quicker. ![]() The stock setup in the 1999 model was a 5-speed manual transmission turning a torsen differential'd 4.30 final drive ratio gearset. ![]() The best layout for any race car or sportscar! There's tons of info on this subject, and for a VERY detailed account of the Miata differentials, please visit the " Differential Spotters Guide" and edjucate yourselves on the different options the Miata was equipped with.īecause the Miata is so "modular", which means that the basic chassis layout, subframes, drivetrain, and suspension pickup points are interchangeable throughout a wide range of different model years, there were many options we could have gone with for our drivetrain, as any setup from 1990-2005 would bolt up to our 1999 chassis. Basically, it's a front mounted engine/rear wheel driven car. ![]() What is driving a Miata? Well, there's a LOT of info in the details of that subject, and if we were to go over all of it, or even a brief history of what the Miata used, you'd leave this page and ignore our story. Project Miata Streetfighter: Vol 4 "Driving the Train"įor our fourth entry in our Project Streetfighter series, where we are highlighting the rehabilitation/race inspired rebuild of John's daily driven 1999 Mazda Miata, we will highlight the drivetrain.
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