Mazda MX5/Miata Mk2 1.6 Equal Length Exhaust Manifold, 98-00
Mazda MX5/Miata Mk2 1.6 Equal Length Exhaust Manifold, 98-00
Mazda MX5/Miata Mk2 1.6 Equal Length Exhaust Manifold, 98-00
Important fitment information
Important: Requires the lambda sensor wire to be extended; the OE cat pipe might require flange modification.
Designed around 98–00 Mazda MX5 / Miata Mk2 (NB) with the 1.6 engine (B6), this equal-length tubular manifold uses closely matched runner lengths for balanced exhaust pulses at the collector.
The manifold uses 1.5-inch to 2.5-inch stainless steel pipework with TIG-welded joints; its runner and collector layout is designed to improve exhaust flow and support sharper engine response.
Key features
- Vehicle-specific fitment: Mazda MX5 / Miata Mk2 (NB) — 98-00
- Equal-length runner layout for more consistent exhaust pulse timing
- 1.5″ to 2.5″ pipework · Stainless Steel construction · TIG-welded joints
- Fitting kit included
Sound and character
Equal-length runners create a smoother, more even exhaust character through the rev range.
Fitment notes
Fits 98–00 Mazda MX5 / Miata Mk2 (NB) with the 1.6 engine (B6).
Important: The lambda-sensor wiring must be extended during installation.
What’s in the box?
- 1 × EGR Blanking Plate
- 1 × Equal-Length Tubular Exhaust Manifold
- 1 × Manifold Adapter Pipe
- 1 × Fitting Kit
Technical specifications
- Product type: EL Manifold
- Tube diameter: 1.5″ to 2.5″
- Material: Stainless Steel
Vehicle compatibility
- Manufacturer: Mazda
- Model: MX5 / Miata Mk2
- Chassis code: NB
- Production years: 98-00
- Engine: 1.6
- Engine code(s): B6
Built Around the Mazda MX-5 Mk2
The second-generation Mazda MX-5 combines low weight, compact dimensions and a simple rear-wheel-drive layout. A well-matched exhaust can add a deeper, more distinctive tone while preserving the responsive character that makes the MX-5 so enjoyable to drive.
Exhaust connections and pipe routing can vary by engine and production year. Confirm the NB chassis reference, engine size and the product-specific fitment notes before ordering.
More Mazda MX-5 Mk2/Mk2.5 Exhaust Parts
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 × 85 × 29 cm |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Part | EL Manifold |
| Model | MX5 / Miata Mk2 |
| Fitting Kit Included? | Yes |
| Production Years | 98-00 |
| Important Notes | Requires the lambda sensor wire to be extended; the OE cat pipe might require flange modification. |
| EU Approved | No |
| Welding Type | TIG |
| Steering Side | Right Hand Drive or Left Hand Drive |
| Chassis Code | NB |
| Part Number | MAL-498 |
| Engine Size | 1.6 |
| Engine Code | B6 |
| Tube Diameter | 1.5" to 2.5" |
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