Build: exocet #30Upgrading to Flow Force Fuel InjectorsBefore we turbo our Exocet, we need to improve our fuel flow rate by upgrading to more powerful fuel injectors. We decided on a set of Flow Force 640cc Fuel Injectors which should
Build: exocet #30Upgrading to Denso Ignition Coil-on-PlugsA good upgrade to the stock ignition system for a Miata-based engine is to upgrade to a Coil-on-Plug ignition system. We chose to install the Denso Ignition Coil-on-Plugs which should give us a
Build: exocet #30Overcoming MegaSquirt Start Up and Idle IssuesWe 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
Build: exocet #30MegaSquirting the ExocetWe 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
Build: exocet #30Fixing Hyper Fast LED Turn Signals on a MiataWe are retaining most of the Miata’s electrical system on our Exocet but we have upgraded the turn signals to the Maxxima Round 21 LED Lights. The unfortunate side effect to this are
Build: exocet #30Depowering the Miata Steering RackA common mod for a Miata-based track car is to remove the power steering by depowering the stock steering rack. The process is fairly simple and should provide an even better steering feel
Build: exocet #30Flyin' Miata Happy Meal Clutch/Flywheel InstallWe chose to use the Flyin’ Miata Happy Meal clutch/flywheel kit. We opted for the Level 2 organic clutch along with the 13.5 lb flywheel.
Build: exocet #30Supermiata QMAX Coolant Reroute InstallWe decided to use the Supermiata QMAX coolant reroute system on our build which allows us to improve the cooling efficiency of the engine compared to the stock OEM routing. We are able
Build: exocet #30Removing the Body of a MiataRemoving the body of a Miata was surprisingly simple. Using a rented engine lift, we are able to easily lift the 700 pound steel body and detach it from the subframe.
Build: exocet #30Stripping Down the MiataWe are ready to strip down the Miata and remove everything we don’t need for the Exocet build.