# I want to install a turbocharger on my Miata! What other things will I need to ensure that it works properly? > I want more power from my Miata, but I want to make sure I'm doing it intelligently! Congratulations on your decision to turbo your Miata! You're f... Source: https://help.flyinmiata.com/en_us/i-want-to-install-a-turbocharger-on-my-miata-what-other-things-will-i-need-to-ensure-that-it-works-properly-B16v19kRL Last updated: 2023-09-25T23:24:01.032Z ## I want more power from my Miata, but I want to make sure I'm doing it intelligently! Congratulations on your decision to turbo your Miata!  You're following in the footsteps of tens of thousands of happy forced-induction Miata owners before you.  When done correctly, you'll have a fast, reliable, and very fun car! * * * ## Do you have a list of things to prep my Miata for a turbo? For starters, you'll want to make sure that all of your maintenance is up to date and do some basic reality checks on the current health of your driveline (more so with the older generations due to age).  Fortunately for us, the Miata is an excellent turbo platform so there's generally not much to worry about if the car has been well taken care of.  There are different detail points for the various generations, but here are the big picture ideas: ### ### Maintenance: * Are your belts & hoses in good condition? * Are all of your driveline fluids fresh? * Have you switched to synthetic oil? * Are there any significant fluid leaks? * Are your tires up to the task of handling more power (good tread, not too old, appropriate treadwear rating for the intended use of the car, etc.)? * Are your engine mounts in good condition?  * Have you installed a colder spark plug & set the gap down? * Have you done a compression test? * Have you switched over to premium fuel (91 octane or higher)? * Is your fuel pump & filter in good shape? Flyin' Miata stocks all of your maintenance needs!  After selecting your generation on the main page of our website, look for the "Maintenance" drop-down option to view most of the common maintenance needs for your Miata. ### Beyond this there are a number of upgrades you'll want to consider when adding a turbo kit to the car: * Have you upgraded the clutch yet?  We have two different levels depending on your expected HP output, as well as a lightweight flywheel. (NDs can typically get away with their stock clutch for a pretty long time.) * Have you upgraded the radiator & fans yet?  For NAs/NBs, you should start with our Crossflow radiator and one of our Spal fan kits. There are additional cooling mods such as our oil cooler, coolant reroute kit & hood louvers if you need additional cooling potential for better longevity on higher-stressed cars. (NDs can typically get away with the stock radiator, although we do have an upgrade if you're having trouble.) * Are you considering a turbo exhaust system?  Turbos love freer-flowing exhaust systems, so 2.5" exhaust pipes are ideal for most turbo setups.  Remember that decreasing your exhaust backpressure increases your mechanical base boost so for low boost systems (such as our Stage 1 kit for NAs/NBs) you do want to be careful that you don't go too large. ### To add, when increasing the car's HP significantly, there are other supporting mods that you'll want to consider as well but these are more dependent on how you plan on using the car- street vs. track etc.: * What are your suspension needs? * What are your brake needs? * Does the chassis need bracing / stiffness added? * What about safety mods like a roll bar? * * * ## What if I still have more questions and/or need help prepping my Miata for boost? Flyin' Miata is your one-stop shop for all your Miata's performance needs!  We've been at it for decades and know everything it takes to make your car as fun, safe, and effective as possible!  If you need help choosing the best combination of parts for your Miata, give us a call or send us a message and we'll be happy to help put together the perfect upgrade path for you.  [https://www.flyinmiata.com/NA/support/contactus](https://www.flyinmiata.com/NA/support/contactus)