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Build: exocet #30

Overcoming MegaSquirt Start Up and Idle Issues

We new nothing about engine tuning before we installed the MegaSquirt MS3Pro PnP and we were expecting we would need to learn and experiment a lot before the Exocet would run well. For

David SiuDavid Siu
March 5, 2019
Build: exocet #30

MegaSquirting the Exocet

We decided early on we would eventually go forced induction and one of the first steps before doing so is to upgrade to an aftermarket standalone ECU. The MegaSquirt ECU is among the

David SiuDavid Siu
December 13, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Adding a Front Grille

We were getting worried about our radiator as it was getting little dents in the fins with all the high velocity rocks flying into it. To add a level of protection, we decided

David SiuDavid Siu
November 2, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Solving the Ticking Noise with an Oil Cooler

After each track day, we’ve noticed that the engine would develop a pretty loud ticking noise. We would flush the engine, rebuild the 96’ Miata’s Hydraulic Lifters, and replace the oil with Mobile

David SiuDavid Siu
October 2, 2018
Build: exocet #30

California Street Legal

We had started the whole California DMV process to register the Exocet for road use back in May but it took until now to finally get all the paperwork through.

David SiuDavid Siu
September 28, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Switching to Momo Foot Pedals

The previous RAZO foot pedals we installed were a source of endless frustrations as they were way too large for the cramped footwell of the Exocet.

David SiuDavid Siu
August 17, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Closing up the Hole Below the Windshield

One of the improvements we’ve been meaning to make is to close up the hole below the windshield. The windshield that we had installed floated in the middle of the cockpit and does

David SiuDavid Siu
July 16, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Upgrading the Suspension System

On our first track day, we felt the Exocet had a lot of body roll while turning aggressively which isn’t a surprise since we are still using OEM shocks and springs.

David SiuDavid Siu
June 21, 2018
Build: exocet #30

First Track Day at Laguna Seca Raceway

We have been working on the Exocet for over 2 years now and today is the day we finally test out all our hard work on the Exocet at a track.

David SiuDavid Siu
May 25, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Cars and Coffee ... and Crap

We are just days away from our first track weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway so we took the car out for a final endurance run to ensure the Exocet could survive the two

David SiuDavid Siu
May 22, 2018
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