{"title":"MX5 Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor MX-5 and Miata enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Retro Outlaws apparel, accessories and independent Blueprint Series guides inspired by the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNA and NB Mazda MX-5 \/ Miata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom roadster streetwear and accessories to in-depth engine-swap planning guides, this collection is built around one of the most loved lightweight sports cars ever made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mx-5-miata-engine-swap-blueprint","title":"MX-5 Miata Engine Swap Blueprint — NA\/NB Digital Guide","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the right MX-5 — not just the most exciting engine swap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMX-5 Miata Engine Swap Blueprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an independent 82-page enthusiast guide for owners planning an engine conversion for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNA or NB Mazda MX-5 \/ Miata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost engine-swap research begins with the same question:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Which engine should I put in my MX-5?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blueprint starts somewhere more useful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat should the finished car actually be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply listing engines and horsepower figures, this guide compares the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete conversion routes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — including power, drivetrain, cooling, fuel, electronics, chassis requirements, fitment, finished cost, legality and long-term ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix MX-5 engine swap routes compared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book examines six very different NA\/NB conversion architectures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGM Ecotec LE5 — The Rational Road Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lower-complexity, value-focused route for an approximately 200-hp-class naturally aspirated MX-5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda K24Z3 — The Blueprint Sweet Spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 200–210 whp with strong K-series character, factory-subframe retention and a mature conversion ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda K24A2 — The High-Ceiling Four-Cylinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor builders who genuinely intend to develop the car beyond the typical 200–220-whp road-car region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaguar\/Ford AJ30 V6 — The Character Build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally aspirated V6 sound, torque and character, with a particularly strong UK enthusiast ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGM LFX V6 — The Naturally Aspirated Super-Miata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA much larger conversion architecture aimed at roughly 300-whp naturally aspirated performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGM LS-family V8 — The Statement Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor builds where V8 sound, torque and identity are part of the reason the car exists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the Blueprint, you'll work through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much power an MX-5 actually needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the engine is only one part of the swap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcotec vs K24 and the roughly 200–220-whp road-car sweet spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK24Z3 vs K24A2 architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV6 and V8 routes including AJ30, LFX and LS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished-build budgeting rather than headline kit prices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGearbox, gearing, clutch and differential suitability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooling, oil, fuel, exhaust and electronics planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension, tires and brake requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLHD vs RHD fitment considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild sequencing and avoiding expensive dead ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliability, serviceability and long-term ownership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit price is not the build price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cheap engine does not necessarily create a cheap conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stronger gearbox is not automatically a better gearbox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore horsepower does not automatically make a better MX-5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blueprint helps you understand what each engine choice forces the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erest of the car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end, the aim is to reduce six exciting possibilities to the route that genuinely fits your:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMission. Budget. Performance target. Geography. Appetite for complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for real project planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just an engine comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book includes practical:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoute comparison tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower and complexity thresholds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished-build budget planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGearing references\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting-system checklists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis setup planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHD and fitment checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegal and approval starting points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild sequencing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Project Worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea is simple: make the expensive decisions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the expensive parts start arriving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePDF + EPUB included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase includes both digital formats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePDF Digital Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for tablets, laptops, desktop reading, printing worksheets and garage reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEPUB Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reflowable version designed for phones, tablets and compatible e-readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82 pages • PDF + EPUB • Instant digital download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this guide for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is for MX-5 \/ Miata enthusiasts who are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearching their first engine swap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing between K-series, Ecotec, V6 or V8 routes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrying to establish a realistic finished budget\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparing K24Z3 against K24A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering an AJ30, LFX or LS conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning a UK\/RHD build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready committed to a swap and trying to avoid unnecessary complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecision and project-planning guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a step-by-step installation manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation and prices checked 2 October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplier pricing, kit contents, product availability and regulations can change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blueprint identifies areas where builders should verify the current specification against their exact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis • Steering configuration • Kit version • Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore ordering parts or carrying out irreversible work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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