Is the Racing Beat Air Intake MX5 Worth the Hype?

You've probably heard a lot about the racing beat air intake mx5 if you spend any time on Miata forums or at local meets. It is one of those legendary mods that has been around almost as long as the cars themselves. When you first get a Miata, whether it's a classic NA or a slightly more refined NB, the urge to tinker is almost impossible to resist. The stock airbox does its job, sure, but it's a bit like breathing through a straw while you're running a marathon. Racing Beat figured this out decades ago, and their intake design has remained a staple for owners who want a bit more "get up and go" without ruining the car's reliability. ...

May 15, 2026 · 6 min · Ismael Tesi