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This CHEAP MOD fixes the MX-5 Miata's biggest problem
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For around £1000 I fixed my MX5 Miata's Achilles heel so people would stop laughing at me. And you could too! ⬇️ FOLLOW ME ⬇️ jack_scotton

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  • @AquaStevae
    @AquaStevae День назад

    Plug it in??????? NO!!! What century are you guys in???

  • @AK_0000
    @AK_0000 День назад

    What bucket seats are they?

  • @luiscamino
    @luiscamino День назад

    May I ask what's the size of the RPF1s and tyres?

  • @nolahahnshouse3389
    @nolahahnshouse3389 3 дня назад

    Thought you were going to say 2.5 engine swap for a second there.😅

  • @DakotaWillis-wk4pz
    @DakotaWillis-wk4pz 7 дней назад

    Stock Miata nc does 0-60 in 7 seconds not 7.9. That’s us market car with the 4.10 rear diff

  • @frostiethetoolbag
    @frostiethetoolbag 14 дней назад

    It's a cheap upgrade but needing a new ecu plus dyno cost makes it cost 10x more

  • @1061shrink1061
    @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

    I really need to hurry up and do this on mine. on track the exhaust restriction feels hugely noticeable and you can feel the car struggling to make decent power. There's so much strength and potential in the NC2/NC3 engine, it just needs a helping hand to do so.

  •  19 дней назад

    BBR 200 is definitely worth it. And the 225 kit is worth it even more.

  • @toshibavoodoo
    @toshibavoodoo 27 дней назад

    great

  • @WalkinSalmon
    @WalkinSalmon 27 дней назад

    Alex and Co at performance link are quality. Built my mx5 from the ground up full restoration.

  • @truthwarrior2149
    @truthwarrior2149 Месяц назад

    All the people that are saying 167 hp is enough are either senior citizens with 1 foot in the grave and the other on the banana peel or they are men in the midst of transition and have already gone through the castration phase. 167 hp is anemic. Yes, it’s not how fast your car is. It’s how fast you can drive it. I get that. But for the rest of us with balanced hormones, these cars need 250 hp to be fun. Not more than that. Just 250. How do I know? Because that’s what I got and that’s the minimum amount of power for you to drive a car and not feel emasculated.

  • @Aris_MpCh
    @Aris_MpCh Месяц назад

    great video!!

  • @jmarthecorkes
    @jmarthecorkes Месяц назад

    Geat video Jack... Have a stock NC3.75 and have been thinking about a Super 200 upgrade - might just do the exhaust manifold but likely catted as don't want to risk MOT issues and the car actually belongs to my other half 🙂

    • @1061shrink1061
      @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

      I'll paste a comment I made above as it may be of interest to you also: I think in 90% of the cases the 200 kit isn't worth it, because the Cams lose you power at the bottom. I'd only do the cams, if i was they going to fit the full ITB kit, as that helps bring back the torque that the cams lose out on. The full 220/225 kit is the dog bollocks, but very expensive to throw onto an NC. Value for money, just fitting the manifold, even without a tune is hard to beat!

  • @SilverDomUK
    @SilverDomUK Месяц назад

    Was never meant to be a boy racer's car. It does not need masses of power as it handles so well you can throw it around and have loads of fun with the standard car. The 2L is fine, 0-60 doesnt mean much when you can throw it round country lanes and still scare yourself silly if you want! The biggest and best mod is the nut behind the wheel!

    • @GTFour
      @GTFour 28 дней назад

      Yup, can confirm, I got a titanium steering wheel nut and it transformed steering weight

    • @vapid8421
      @vapid8421 20 дней назад

      whats this? i am interested

    • @AK_0000
      @AK_0000 14 дней назад

      I think tbf modifying it isn’t for ‘boy racers’ the mx5 has always been a fantastic base to build your sports car from

    • @FermentedGrumpyGrapeSqueezit
      @FermentedGrumpyGrapeSqueezit 5 дней назад

      Who cares you pretentious ppl always telling other ppl what they should do with their stuff

    • @yeetusdeletus9
      @yeetusdeletus9 5 дней назад

      Sure 167hp is good enough for this car, but an exhaust manifold and a tune gives it a bit more pep in its step and its a lot happier pulling to higher rpm's

  • @AK_0000
    @AK_0000 2 месяца назад

    How much did all this cost? I thought the standard car had 158 bhp your getting 194 with just a header and a remap ?

    • @1972mercurycougar
      @1972mercurycougar Месяц назад

      In USA Standard car has 158hp net with Automatic transmission.167hp net with manual transmission. True.

    • @AK_0000
      @AK_0000 Месяц назад

      @@1972mercurycougar is that same as uk ?

  • @loweeer88
    @loweeer88 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for this video! How do you solved both O2 sensors pls? Grettings from Czech Republic. :-)

  • @earl8590
    @earl8590 2 месяца назад

    How does this hold up with british car legislation? And insurance 😅

  • @Semir0800
    @Semir0800 3 месяца назад

    Couldn't you just unplug the Radio and put the trim on from the rear? That's how I've done it in most cases 😅

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 3 месяца назад

      Unfortunately not. It’s one of the draw backs of the cheap Chinese units is they are usually slightly bigger than the standard size. If I’d bought a pioneer unit for example I don’t think fitment would have been an issue

  • @The_0p3r8t0r
    @The_0p3r8t0r 3 месяца назад

    I bought a cheap unit like a this, even worked wireless for apple car play, it was very good. But I did experience the same difficulty in the sun, plus after 6 months it just kept rebooting as it maybe got too hot? But basically you'd be ok for ages then it would just reboot over and over... Steering wheel controls on these are just impossible too.

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 3 месяца назад

      Good to hear. My thought is I can buy 3 or 4 of these before getting anywhere near a popular brand cost

    • @The_0p3r8t0r
      @The_0p3r8t0r 3 месяца назад

      @@tjscotton could be. I have purchased a more expensive pioneer unit but it was hopeless and had nowhere near the features or ease of use... So I have sent that back. Now waiting on an atoto a6 which appears to be a good compromise. More reliable hopefully but also better featured.

  • @Ratty_Rex
    @Ratty_Rex 3 месяца назад

    I found (on my Rover/ BMW unit) that the steering wheel controls where separate to "normal" radio wiring loom and needed some tweaking and splicing (and an additional component) ... or just tape the remote to your steering wheel like i ended up doing. 😉🤣 Great video. :)

  • @energeticpencil2645
    @energeticpencil2645 3 месяца назад

    Will this pass an MOT

    • @1061shrink1061
      @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

      yes, if they don't go looking for the second cat. The car can pass emissions with a single catalyst, it just depends how "thorough" your garage are.

  • @daz19956
    @daz19956 3 месяца назад

    Wondering if this catt-less version causes MOT failure for emissions? Considering this upgrade too, but from the BBR site, mentions that it will cause emissions MOT failure and recommends the catted version for £250 more

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 3 месяца назад

      For me, my car passed. I got it quite hot before going which may have helped but as BBRs site suggests - there’s no guarantee it will pass. There is still a centre cat so it isn’t a total decat

    • @MattMeredith1999
      @MattMeredith1999 Месяц назад

      Mine failed at MOT for this reason

  • @jamie7025
    @jamie7025 3 месяца назад

    Have you got a mate that does mot’s or will you change it back at mot time?

    • @1061shrink1061
      @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

      the NC has a secondary cat, and as long as the MOT station don't go looking for the first cat (it's normally behind engine covers and heat shields anyway), the car will pass emissions just fine on the single CAT.

  • @performancelink
    @performancelink 3 месяца назад

    Performance link woohoo 🥳

  • @piotrmalewski8178
    @piotrmalewski8178 4 месяца назад

    167 HP is decent for a car this weight. What makes relatively 'low' power Miata great is that on track or rally stage you can relatively easily learn effective rwd driving techniques that require respecting speed and keeping as much pendulum while entering the corner as possible, because the power will not overwhelm you too much when you hit the throttle again. In old school rallying even weaker cars were going through corners with slight drift that was not a result of power, but a result of going a 'too' fast into the corner and then throwing the car in, to use grip of all 4 wheels to the maximum and preserve as much pendulum as possible.

  • @macartworks2228
    @macartworks2228 4 месяца назад

    Is that measuring GPS speed or wheel speed ?

  • @ochayethegnu2915
    @ochayethegnu2915 4 месяца назад

    Shame about the upcoming MOT failure.

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 4 месяца назад

      Passed with no issues. Suggest getting the car warm before the test, though. Remember this only removes the pre-cat in the manifold, the middle catalyst is still in place

    • @lassydogpie5390
      @lassydogpie5390 4 месяца назад

      Nope

  • @demon1954
    @demon1954 4 месяца назад

    Decatted manifolds are available elsewhere too. And those vendors might provide some after sales service.

    • @1061shrink1061
      @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

      yeah, BBR aren't doing themselves many favours these days, plenty other good support out there.

  • @gz617
    @gz617 4 месяца назад

    cobalt dual-tip muffler from MossMiata!!

  • @peterludlow9847
    @peterludlow9847 4 месяца назад

    Did the manifold make the car much louder, mine is my daily and looking to change the manifold but dont won't it to be too loud. What was the xost of the remap, looked at racing beat one but have to move bottom manifold sensor into middle pipe after after cat. Cheers

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 4 месяца назад

      Only a tiny bit louder, it was more a tonal change for the better. I’ve done about 1500 miles since fitting the manifold and there are no drone issues and the car sounds noticeably more fruity

  • @ianbradley2153
    @ianbradley2153 5 месяцев назад

    I had the bbr 200 package on my 25th Anni, really happy with it it puts out 205 at the fly which is circa 177 at the wheels, btw, in assuming your 194 is at the fly?

    • @DepakoteMeister
      @DepakoteMeister 4 месяца назад

      It's all guestimated at the fly, because they are measured on a chassis dynos. If you want an acurate flywheel figure, take the engine out and take it to a proper dyno.

  • @theCARguy-
    @theCARguy- 5 месяцев назад

    How tall are you? Do you fit the car relatively well?

  • @megajohntopunishenslave427
    @megajohntopunishenslave427 5 месяцев назад

    Ps if you haven’t done it yet I I recently changed to the competition fly wheel 5.8kg if my memory serves. Also there 8 ceramic puck clutch. If anyone is worried about it being too grabby it’s not. It’s still progressive enough to slip yes stalling is a pain till you retrain your footwork. But boy it’s a different car also if you have plans for GCFab hoop get Phil to fit it. His work is amazing looks so oem. I got his info from petrolpoodle review.

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 4 месяца назад

      A lightened flywheel is certainly on the menu when the clutch eventually needs replacing

    • @megajohntopunishenslave427
      @megajohntopunishenslave427 4 месяца назад

      @@tjscotton yea I agree best time for it I got Phill Brough to do mine and my gear box when he was installing my GCFab hoop. But honestly it’s a worth wile upgrade and isn’t ON/off set up still manageable in slow moving traffic of London.

  • @megajohntopunishenslave427
    @megajohntopunishenslave427 5 месяцев назад

    Ps I appreciate putting out the cheaper alternatives than BBR. As not every one has spare cash and we all know they do add a decent mark up. But I do need to point out a few things 1 de catting never a good idea. Because the way things are going one day apart of the MOT test will be check all CAts are in place. Buy a catted one. Also the extra £1000 as you put it gets you the little sticker and race rom oh and selectable maps. Not worth it by any measure but flat floor shit blip down have been very useful on track. Not used the launch control but it’s not like your off the line starting.

  • @NyxOne81
    @NyxOne81 5 месяцев назад

    lol, dont be fooled, its still slow. I have a turbo 2.5l with 300 WHP ( ~350 BHP) and still find myself wanting more.

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      Haha yea for sure - it isn’t fast. But it goes some way to fix the cars biggest issue. I’m considering a K20 turbo in the future - it’s much cheaper to get 300-400 with that set up

  • @lwv52
    @lwv52 5 месяцев назад

    Woah those are really nice numbers! Good job

  • @davidlowen6131
    @davidlowen6131 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Jack love the videos! Where did you get that excellent additional speedo please? Cheers

  • @neilbenton1152
    @neilbenton1152 5 месяцев назад

    Nice buddy ive always liked these but my mate said he'll never speak to me again if I purchase one ! Currently driving a gr yaris cp and desperate to modify it ! What coilovers do you have on the mx5 ? Just subbed 😊

  • @mystikmeg
    @mystikmeg 5 месяцев назад

    This is really inspiring video. I have an NC2 in the same colour. No mods (yet). I want some cheapish lightweight alloys first as my wheels are shot. Any ideas for good value lighter alloys?

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      To be honest, lightweight and also cheap are not often two things you can achieve at the same time. But perhaps if you look for some used Enkei RPF1’s you might get what you are looking for!

  • @uofmemphis11
    @uofmemphis11 5 месяцев назад

    The only time I’ve ever lamented being 6’2” is when I have to get into/a situation concerns a Miata. I understand it’s a perfectly built sports car with adequate power and they’re perfectly balanced (as all things should be 🔪). But I just don’t fit into them. Every time I pull one into our install bay, I have to cram myself into the driver’s seat and it’s an act of congress to get my right knee tucked under the steering wheel. Once I’m in, it’s… “ok” but not quite comfortable. And I know if I ever tried to track one, my helmet would be taller than the convertible top. Which is a no go. It’s honestly the only reason I’m considering a GR86 (with a rear seat delete) as my next purchase as opposed to an MX-5. First world problems, I guess?! 🤷‍♂️ 😭

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      Haha yea I know the struggle. When I had my ND the space issue was far worse. I have been able to get comfy in the NC and especially with an aftermarket seat - I am able to wear a helmet with the roof up. So I wouldn’t write off the NC for long bois

    • @jamieknight7366
      @jamieknight7366 5 месяцев назад

      i’m 6’4” and fit well in my NC2 even WITH a helmet because i have put seat lowering brackets in to my driver seat

    • @turboman6680
      @turboman6680 4 дня назад

      ​@@jamieknight7366 JASS performance lowering brackets? I'm 6'4" and could do with lowering the seat

  • @MrCaterhamr500
    @MrCaterhamr500 5 месяцев назад

    The std 0-60 time is wrong the earlier NC did 7.9, the facelift that revs higher has a std book time of 7.6. Yours looks like a facelift. Now get a lightweight flywheel and a shorter rear diff in there, that’s the biggest difference after what you’ve done to your car you could do.

    • @1061shrink1061
      @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

      Yeah The short rear diff is on my shopping list for sure. It's not even that hard a job in the bigger scheme of things, but it does mean taking lots of things apart, as the NC has that (good but annoying) brace that connects the gearbox to the diff, so you need to get that out of the way to be able to get the diff out, which means exhaust out, brace out etc. i'm contemplating a whole rear end refresh with new subframe, all new arms etc, and this would be a good time to fit a 5 speed pinion onto my 6 speed LSD.

  • @elmonty6500
    @elmonty6500 5 месяцев назад

    Good vid thanks, what size rims u got on that & the et pls mate ?

  • @metartalo
    @metartalo 5 месяцев назад

    Nice video. Is it the bbr remap? With this information i am thinking on buying a NC miata instead of an ND. I like both, but the ND is lot more expensive. Thanks for sharing.

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      It isn’t a BBR remap, it was done by a company called Performance link. I’d recommend the NC over the ND personally, I’ve had both and I have found the NC to be bigger inside, less issues (despite being older) and just generally being the better car overall. I was actually planning to do a video about this exact topic, so keep your eyes out for that 😃

    • @metartalo
      @metartalo 12 часов назад

      Thanks. 5 months later i have sold my Bmw m135i and looking for an NC miata. 😂.

  • @nolahahnshouse3389
    @nolahahnshouse3389 5 месяцев назад

    Only makes 160 hp😂😂😂 better than 116hp if the na even makes that!

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      😂 at least the NA has pop-ups

  • @dumbestoyster
    @dumbestoyster 5 месяцев назад

    A tri-Y longtube works better with the smaller displacement engine.

  • @becauseiwasinverted7971
    @becauseiwasinverted7971 5 месяцев назад

    Hmmm. Did you get it dyno'd at same place when stock to see if it was a just sympathetic dyno (e.g. Stock it might have also read high ~170). Don't think I've ever seen one quoted at 194hp with just the manifold. BBR super 200 nets you about 205hp on their dyno but I think in reality it's a bit lower possibly not even breaking 200

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      No I didn’t actually, that’s a good point. If the opportunity presents itself to dyno the car elsewhere to see what number it makes I will report back 😃

    • @1061shrink1061
      @1061shrink1061 15 дней назад

      I think in 90% of the cases the 200 kit isn't worth it, because the Cams lose you power at the bottom. I'd only do the cams, if i was they going to fit the full ITB kit, as that helps bring back the torque that the cams lose out on. The full 220/225 kit is the dog bollocks, but very expensive to throw onto an NC. Value for money, just fitting the manifold, even without a tune is hard to beat!

  • @MahatmaGhandi-qh4nt
    @MahatmaGhandi-qh4nt 5 месяцев назад

    Nice video, man 👌

  • @PyroPlays
    @PyroPlays 5 месяцев назад

    Nice little video, subscribed to see what's next for your NC

  • @jacksonbermingham2168
    @jacksonbermingham2168 5 месяцев назад

    get the lightest flywheel u can get.. its easy best the performance upgrade

    • @SkateEverythingProject
      @SkateEverythingProject 18 дней назад

      *IF* you don't drive on hills...

    • @jacksonbermingham2168
      @jacksonbermingham2168 14 дней назад

      @@SkateEverythingProject lighter is faster. always will be .. u should change your diff ratio if ur worried about lack of acceleration

    • @SkateEverythingProject
      @SkateEverythingProject 14 дней назад

      @@jacksonbermingham2168 Well said. I'm learning that if your gearing is correct that it would be an overall better option. The issue that I have and I would wager many people have is that aside from changing your final drive it's really hard / expensive to "correct" your gearing for performance. Most street cars are built for efficiency because they are using the base model transmission geared for target mpg dictated by Gov. requirements of efficiency. I live in NC mountains and my gearing in my 500 Abarth is so long that a lightened flywheel would make actually the engine work harder on long sweeping uphills. My plan is to change out my final drive eventually but I'm gonna throw in an LSD while I'm in there and I have to save quite a bit more for that mod. If you can afford it them I agree rotating mass should *always* have "lightness added" ;)

  • @gish85
    @gish85 5 месяцев назад

    Dude what the hell you kept saying how cheap it was without saying the cost

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 5 месяцев назад

      Roughly a grand all in for the manifold and the remap

    • @gavinkitto4774
      @gavinkitto4774 3 месяца назад

      ​@@tjscotton to remap did you have to get an aftermarket ECU or a piggyback ECU? I assume they don't remap the stock ECU do they?

    • @tjscotton
      @tjscotton 3 месяца назад

      @@gavinkitto4774 Yeah just a remap of the stock ECU. I got mine done at Performance link, but BBR also offer the remap for this mod