Ryan Tanner: 2003 Mazda Miata

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Ryan Tanner purchased the 2003 Mazda Miata in 2010. Tanner's overall objective is to make the Miata better on the track and street, and of course, to increase its power. Adding a Flyin' Miata GT3071R FM II+ turbo kit satisfied Tanner's hunger for power, while Buddy Club Racing-Spec coilovers, Konig Dial wheels and Maxxis VR-1 tires provided stability on the track. There's no hibernation over the winter for this Miata; Tanner has plans to build the Miata's motor and aims for 375 whp on 93 octane!

Owner: Ryan Tanner
Location: Wyoming, Minnesota
Vehicle: 2003 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 220
Club: MN MX5

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Written by Randi Bentia.
Photography by Ryan Tanner.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Flyin' Miata GT3071R FM2R turbo kit
Flyin' Miata intercooler kit
Bosch EV14 750cc fuel injectors

EXHAUST
Flyin' Miata 2.5-inch free flowing downpipe-back exhaust

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PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Megasquirt 3x (fuel, ignition)

DRIVELINE
Mazda 6-speed transmission
Torsen LSD
Stage 3 6-puck clutch
11lb flywheel

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WHEELS & TIRES
Konig Dial wheels - 15x9 +35 (f/r)
Maxxis VR-1 tires - 245/45/15 (f/r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Buddy Club Racing Spec coilovers, rebuilt by Fortune Auto

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BRAKES
Miata Sport brakes with HP pads

EXTERIOR
Chaser carbon fiber triple extractor hood
Autoconexion carbon fiber duckbill trunk
APR GT3 carbon fiber mirrors for RX-7, modified to fit Miata
Carbon fiber spoiler
Robinson black vinyl top with glass rear window
30% tinted windows

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INTERIOR
Lotus Elise Proback seats
Momo Monte Carlo 370mm steering wheel
NRG steering wheel quick release
Weighted chrome shifter ball
OBX door bars
OBX short shifter
Takata Racing 5-point harness
Hard Dog hard core double diagonal roll bar

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Flyin' Miata GT3071R FM II+ turbo kit

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SHOPS & MECHANICS
"I did the work myself to this point. I will be using Sampson Racing to do my machine work for the engine."

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