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.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1 The Philosophy of Modification CHAPTER 2 Engine CHAPTER 3 Intake and Exhaust CHAPTER 4 Forced Induction CHAPTER 5 Fuel and Engine Management CHAPTER 6 Clutch, Transmission, and Rear Ends CHAPTER 7 Handling Theory CHAPTER 8 Suspension CHAPTER 9 Suspension Tuning CHAPTER 10 The Braking System CHAPTER 11 Wheels and Tires CHAPTER 12 Body and Chassis CHAPTER 13 Aerodynamics CHAPTER 14 Safety Gear CHAPTER 15 Engine Swaps Index

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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.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1 The Philosophy of Modification CHAPTER 2 Engine CHAPTER 3 Intake and Exhaust CHAPTER 4 Forced Induction CHAPTER 5 Fuel and Engine Management CHAPTER 6 Clutch, Transmission, and Rear Ends CHAPTER 7 Handling Theory CHAPTER 8 Suspension CHAPTER 9 Suspension Tuning CHAPTER 10 The Braking System CHAPTER 11 Wheels and Tires CHAPTER 12 Body and Chassis CHAPTER 13 Aerodynamics CHAPTER 14 Safety Gear CHAPTER 15 Engine Swaps Index

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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.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1 The Philosophy of Modification CHAPTER 2 Engine CHAPTER 3 Intake and Exhaust CHAPTER 4 Forced Induction CHAPTER 5 Fuel and Engine Management CHAPTER 6 Clutch, Transmission, and Rear Ends CHAPTER 7 Handling Theory CHAPTER 8 Suspension CHAPTER 9 Suspension Tuning CHAPTER 10 The Braking System CHAPTER 11 Wheels and Tires CHAPTER 12 Body and Chassis CHAPTER 13 Aerodynamics CHAPTER 14 Safety Gear CHAPTER 15 Engine Swaps Index

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