To start with, I bought my Miata in order to attend track days. During track days, oil temperatures are more important than coolant temperatures. Just like coolant temperatures, oil can reach critical temperature. This can cause catastrophic engine failure if left to happen too long or too often. For this reason, I have chosen to install the water to oil oil cooler setup. In order to ensure engine reliability without introducing excessive complexity. The oil cooler on the NC

The reason for this modification is simply: Acceleration. Any old-school hot rodder you talk to will say that the cheapest way to make a car move out of its own way a bit faster, is with a shorter final drive. Those that are familiar with the third generation MX5 (chassis code: NCEC) will tell you that it shares quite a bit with the first and second generation RX8 (chassis code: SE3P). Suspension, brakes, some electronics, and some drivetrain pieces. Originally I found that t