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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

Replacing Dominator Headlights with Rigid LED Headlights

We originally had Dominator headlights installed on the Exocet but they proved to be woefully inadequate. They had numerous problems which forced us to switch to Rigid SR-M Pro LED Headlights.

David SiuDavid Siu
January 15, 2019
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

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

Fixing Hyper Fast LED Turn Signals on a Miata

We 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

David SiuDavid Siu
May 14, 2018
Build: exocet #30

Replacing the Fuel Pump for no Reason

Our Exocet had started to run very poorly and would sputter our till it died. It finally got to the point where it stopped starting all together no matter how much I cranked

David SiuDavid Siu
April 16, 2018
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