Engine and Drivetrain.
FM stroker kit, final capacity 2020cc
11.5:1 compression
1999 head, ported and polished
1mm oversize stainless steel valves
custom 4-1 header
"fast road" cams
Flyin' Miata high performance valve springs
Hydra ECU
prototype clutch
Torsen rear end with a 4.10 ratio
Factory 5-speed transmission
Suspension.
1999-05 front subframe, steering and uprights
1994-97 rear uprights
custom-valved AFCO shocks and springs
22mm front sway bar, 14mm rear sway bar
FM big brake upgrade
SSR Competition wheels
Toyo RA-1 tires, 205/50-15
Body and Interior.
stripped interior
Hard Dog roll cage
Coralba C-Giant rally computer
3" Corbeau harnesses
Corbeau FX1 Pro race seats
Peltor intercom
skid plates
1991 dashboard
Target Weight.
2070 lbs wet
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The Targa Miata started life as a 1994 Mazda Miata.
This vehicle was chosen due to its combination of strength, agility and upgrade potential. The fact that Keith literally wrote the book on the car didn't hurt!
The ideal Targa car is a fantastic road car.
Not one that is compromised by a stiff suspension or a peaky powerband, but one that offers lots of suspension travel and a wide spread of torque. So that's what we're going to build.
Flyin' Miata is a major sponsor of the effort.
They are providing many of the upgrades for the car as well as technical assistance. Portions of the Targa Miata will also be used to develop performance parts, as the Targa should prove an excellent real-world test of the machine.
The class will be Late Modern, Modified Small.
This puts certain restrictions on what can be done to the car. Most notable is that forced induction is not allowed.
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