21/09/26 - These are in production at the moment and will be going for anodising this week. This is a discounted pre-order with an expected customer order ship date of 19/10/26)
Upgrade the fuel system in your MX-5 ND / RF with our aluminium fuel tank top hat, designed to replace the factory plastic top section while retaining the original in-tank fuel pump basket.
Developed primarily for engine-swapped, motorsport and custom fuel-system applications, the top hat provides a robust and serviceable solution for installations requiring aftermarket fuel pumps, external fuel pressure regulation and dedicated feed and return lines.
The standard MX-5 ND / RF Skyactiv-G engine uses high-pressure direct injection, so this product is not intended to convert the standard engine to a conventional return-style fuel system. It is ideally suited to engine conversions using conventional port injection, or other applications where the original fuel-system architecture is no longer being retained.
Unlike the NC and RX-8 fuel pump assemblies, the ND / RF uses steel support rods that are pressed directly into the original plastic top hat. To allow the factory fuel pump basket to be retained, our kit includes replacement stainless-steel support rods specifically designed to work with the Performance Delta aluminium top hat.
A properly configured return-style system allows fuel to circulate through the fuel rail and external regulator, providing greater flexibility when specifying fuel pumps, regulators, fuel rails and fuel lines, while helping maintain consistent fuel pressure under sustained high-load and motorsport use.
Manufactured from laser-cut aluminium and finished in our signature Performance Delta green anodising, the top hat is engineered for reliability, serviceability and motorsport use.
Select added extras from the parts picker to build your fuel system.
Benefits:
- Converts the factory dead-head fuel system to a return-style setup.
- Improved fuel pressure stability under high load and boost (when used in conjunction with external FPR).
- Reduced fuel temperature build-up during prolonged driving and track sessions.
- Increased compatibility with aftermarket fuel systems, regulators and pumps.
- Improved long-term durability and resistance to cracking or distortion.
- Cleaner and more serviceable fuel system layout for custom builds.
Features:
- Direct replacement for the factory MX-5 NC fuel tank top hat -Use your existing basket.
- Precision laser-cut aluminium construction.
- Can be used AN6 or AN8 AN fittings, depending on fuel delivery requirements.
- Stainless steel electrical terminals for pump and sender wiring.
- Designed for use with aftermarket fuel pressure regulators and return systems.
- Compatible with high-flow fuel pumps and performance fuel setups.
- OEM-style mounting and sealing arrangement.
- Manufactured in the UK.
What's Included:
- 1 aluminium fuel tank top hat assembly (works with the factory pump basket).
- 4 electrical terminal hardware.
- 2 AN-6 90° to 8mm barb bulkhead fittings.
Ideal For:
- Turbocharged and Supercharged builds.
- Ethanol / E85 fuel systems.
- Track and motorsport applications.
- Removal of the factory plastic fuel lines and fittings
Note:
- Professional installation is recommended.
- Fuel system modifications should be carried out by a competent installer.
- Additional fuel system components such as a fuel pressure regulator, PTFE line and compatible fittings may be required depending on your setup requirements.
- Designed for motorsport and performance applications.
- You may experience additional NVH due to this upgrade.