Showing specs for all NA & NB Miatas

Catalytic converter flange nuts, both ends (NA 1.8)

28–38 ft·lb38–51 N·m38–51 N·m28–38 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Replace
Replace inlet and outlet flange gaskets.
Applies to
  • NA 1994–1997 (BP) — Other years in this family inferred from 1994 factory evidence with owner approval; actual-year verification is separate.
  • Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
Sources
  • 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
    Page F–128 (PDF p. 277)
    28–38 ft·lb (38–51 N·m)
    Printed: “38—51 {3.8—5.3, 28—38} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}”

Also in Additional factory manual gap audit