Is an Aftermarket Intake System Worth It?

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @deepwater4532
    @deepwater4532 4 года назад +1404

    Ahhhhh Wednesdays, where I can fantasize about doing all this to my car and then life slaps me across the face :)

  • @dontgetwellboi1240
    @dontgetwellboi1240 4 года назад +923

    James: Mo powah baby!
    Zack: Some powah maybe...

    • @lucysmith4242
      @lucysmith4242 4 года назад +14

      Just gonna hijack your comment so people see.
      He never showed the area under his operating curve. He could have very well made his car slower with a higher peak power number

    • @lloyd9435
      @lloyd9435 4 года назад +7

      James would’ve already LS swapped it lol

    • @Peterpiperspickledpeppers
      @Peterpiperspickledpeppers 4 года назад +1

      @@lloyd9435 almost 500hp in a miata sounds like death

    • @Th3_0_h8
      @Th3_0_h8 4 года назад

      This one wins lmao

    • @thethinkingbyte
      @thethinkingbyte 4 года назад

      LOL

  • @TheseEyesSeeNothing
    @TheseEyesSeeNothing 4 года назад +1695

    "it's temporary" a lie every car guy tells themselves when they do something super jank lol

    • @Masia315
      @Masia315 4 года назад +80

      Yep till it breaks and then your like now it’s time

    • @bensrants6772
      @bensrants6772 4 года назад +57

      Every time I put a zip tie in. Then I see it the next time I’m working on it and just shrug

    • @jg5001
      @jg5001 4 года назад +26

      @@bensrants6772 ya, if the zip tie works, it works. Even I have some lol.

    • @ateamfan42
      @ateamfan42 4 года назад +46

      "This is only temporary, unless it works."

    • @nightblade237
      @nightblade237 4 года назад +8

      @@ateamfan42 my old truck has a cracking tube but it’s not broke yet when it does. I’ll prolly steal one off a junk yard truck

  • @shona5512
    @shona5512 4 года назад +2254

    Zachs Miata: $11,000 in aftermarket parts.
    Zachs Miata: Long wait for a $50 battery.

    • @slandon1977
      @slandon1977 4 года назад +43

      Batteries for Miatas are pretty pricy if you go with the OEM Absorbed Gas Mat style (AGM). It's like $120 to $150 or so?

    • @shepmax555
      @shepmax555 4 года назад +25

      @@slandon1977 I recently changed mine. Costed me ~$150

    • @haydenwiseman3056
      @haydenwiseman3056 4 года назад +43

      @@slandon1977 you could probably get away with a cheap lead acid lawn mower battery lol its not like it needs a lot of current to start

    • @PrashantChindarkar
      @PrashantChindarkar 4 года назад +13

      @@slandon1977 what is so special about the Miata Batteries?

    • @loosenoose
      @loosenoose 4 года назад +10

      These guys in the comments of this joke are probably tons of fun at parties. I laughed my ass off at the joke, op

  • @weethen
    @weethen 4 года назад +491

    I live for Wednesdays only. Money pit is where it's at

    • @powderrida
      @powderrida 4 года назад +11

      The best Donut show.
      They need to do more DIY garage builds. Maybe a 4x4 one like an old 4runner or Heep

    • @SSphotos_edits
      @SSphotos_edits 4 года назад

      Ethan Hernandez respect

    • @robinfrovall2279
      @robinfrovall2279 4 года назад +1

      it's the best day for the Miata owners, i bought mine exactly when money pit started, can't explain how happy i am

    • @PrashantChindarkar
      @PrashantChindarkar 4 года назад

      You Okay bruh? Ethan?

    • @MCFishNuggets
      @MCFishNuggets 4 года назад

      Facts, I always start researching how to do something on a car then the next money pit vid is exactly what I was looking for

  • @luisvenegas385
    @luisvenegas385 4 года назад +472

    Can’t wait for the next episode “why I sold my s14 for Miata parts”

    • @venicec3310
      @venicec3310 4 года назад +5

      Hahaha a true money pit

    • @shadowfall2011
      @shadowfall2011 4 года назад +9

      "Was it worth it...?"

    • @hondaguy440
      @hondaguy440 3 года назад +3

      @@shadowfall2011 yup lmao

    • @Rothdrop
      @Rothdrop 5 месяцев назад

      This aged like milk!

  • @joespradlin5160
    @joespradlin5160 4 года назад +606

    Viewers: intensely watching Jobe working on a throttle body
    Z Jobe: *sh*ts pants multiple times*

    • @CobaltET
      @CobaltET 4 года назад +33

      There's nothin' funnier than a fart, 'cept maybe kids fallin' off bikes. I could watch kids fall off bikes all day, I don't give a shit about your kids.

    • @neavo8421
      @neavo8421 4 года назад +5

      @@CobaltET can confirm.

    • @StacksSats
      @StacksSats 4 года назад

      7:42

    • @cjones7424
      @cjones7424 4 года назад

      @@CobaltET 100%

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 4 года назад

      👌

  • @ericg4626
    @ericg4626 4 года назад +595

    "Is a working battery worth it?"
    Come back next Wednesday to find out!!

  • @angelcr-z3328
    @angelcr-z3328 3 года назад +19

    After that first attempt of 115, my heart broke for him when he just gave a thumbs up like "yeah I'm okay"
    I just wanted to give him a bro hug

  • @AlarkaPT
    @AlarkaPT 4 года назад +959

    Me: Wow, they managed to avoid jokes involving "lower nuts", they're getting more mature!
    Zach: *farts ferociously*

    • @andrewjohnson442
      @andrewjohnson442 4 года назад +6

      Lmfao most underrated comment right here

    • @kamalanathanmerina8370
      @kamalanathanmerina8370 4 года назад

      aaa1lsxxxx

    • @michaelmayo2489
      @michaelmayo2489 4 года назад +15

      If fart humor isn't funny to you you're either too stuck up for your own good or it's time to end it.

    • @nikatskhovrebadze5803
      @nikatskhovrebadze5803 4 года назад +1

      Farts menacingly

    • @AlarkaPT
      @AlarkaPT 4 года назад +1

      @@michaelmayo2489 Oh, no worries, i laughed at their farts as much as anyone else here. Calm down, take a sit.

  • @j_91ford38
    @j_91ford38 4 года назад +2182

    “It’s not about the horsepower numbers... 😅”
    Every Miata guy ever, lmao

    • @Svendrys
      @Svendrys 4 года назад +86

      Also owners of gt86, Bzr, Frs :D

    • @deelanaS
      @deelanaS 4 года назад +189

      “It’s not about turning... 😅”
      Every Mustang guy ever, lmao

    • @lukaslofgren9622
      @lukaslofgren9622 4 года назад +24

      Deelana Sumathipala or dodge 💀

    • @CamerOneiric
      @CamerOneiric 4 года назад +7

      Deelana Sumathipala 💀💀

    • @joshuawatts6823
      @joshuawatts6823 4 года назад +12

      I feel that as a frs owner

  • @arnaudmeyer7117
    @arnaudmeyer7117 4 года назад +376

    Zach : "Imma put a turbo in this car !"
    Stock engine : "Oh god why"

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 3 года назад +13

      ?. Depends what the goal is. 200hp won't destroy it. If you want 400hp go forged.

    • @Ynxeu
      @Ynxeu 3 года назад +11

      James: "Mo Powa Baby"

    • @drewbeast35
      @drewbeast35 3 года назад +2

      The stock engine: ha yeah that's a funny joke

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 2 года назад +2

      The amount of oil pissing out answered that question

  • @tatakae_8680
    @tatakae_8680 4 года назад +346

    Zach : "We're gonna Turbo this car"
    stock internals : "Imma head out'

    • @jessiesratrods1210
      @jessiesratrods1210 4 года назад +6

      Remember. If you're drag racing it only needs to work for the dyno pulls and less than a minute at a time xD....

    • @nicosiano1174
      @nicosiano1174 4 года назад +3

      Is your name at all related to that guy with a mustache?

    • @nicosiano1174
      @nicosiano1174 4 года назад +1

      Clayton Salvigsen yes, but there is a guy on RUclips, his profile picture is jellal with a mustache and his name is “just some guy with a mustache” I was wandering if that’s what this guy was talking about

    • @zander5173
      @zander5173 4 года назад +1

      @@jessiesratrods1210 if you run anywhere near a minute on the drag strip that's hilarious but he's also not drag racing the miata as far as I know he is doing timed laps which most courses in the miata will take more than a minute or close to it

    • @austinprobasco7482
      @austinprobasco7482 4 года назад +1

      These engines were used in another Mazda platform and they were turbo’d so they’re pretty reliable on low-mid boost

  • @TacticalLeo
    @TacticalLeo 4 года назад +398

    Wasn’t expecting to hear 2 humans clear out their exhaust systems lmao 😂

    • @1x5.22
      @1x5.22 4 года назад +9

      That was funny🤣🤣

    • @stEFEwonder
      @stEFEwonder 4 года назад +26

      Donut's new segment called Passed Gas.

    • @MoosaiLuver
      @MoosaiLuver 4 года назад +8

      @@stEFEwonder It's about farts, it's not about cars!

  • @johnramon5010
    @johnramon5010 4 года назад +61

    Zach's hopeless optimism is what makes me get up every morning

  • @timk1391
    @timk1391 4 года назад +498

    I think we can all agree, this is one of the most satisfying projects to watch being built on youtube. It's honest, and like most of us, we add little goodies bit by bit. Keep it up guys!

    • @ericm7994
      @ericm7994 4 года назад +3

      then lets agree to disagree...

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 4 года назад +6

      @@ericm7994 What's disagreeable about what he said?

    • @ericm7994
      @ericm7994 4 года назад

      @@TJ-kh2zc 1. its not the most satisfying project. 2. i dont like miatas

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 4 года назад +14

      @@ericm7994 THAN WHY DID YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO?? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @shad3128
      @shad3128 4 года назад +9

      I agree. RUclips has plenty channels to mislead people into thinking it's easy to mod or build projects but.... Ya know.... Some people just do some piece by piece over time and are happy with each step. After all- can't walk before ya crawl !

  • @DatGamingLxwd
    @DatGamingLxwd 4 года назад +256

    We’re getting closer to the BIG SPOOLY BOI installment

    • @grahamjgreen
      @grahamjgreen 4 года назад +6

      Or in the case of a Miata, SMOL SPOOLY BOI installation ;)

    • @Thatoneguy-o7805
      @Thatoneguy-o7805 4 года назад +4

      What are you some kinda BOOSTCREEP?

    • @FurryestX
      @FurryestX 4 года назад +2

      WANGS BIG WANGS

    • @88ights
      @88ights 4 года назад +3

      John Rice this one right here 💀💀

    • @randommkeyz5029
      @randommkeyz5029 4 года назад +2

      Spooly snail

  • @thompson4620
    @thompson4620 4 года назад +68

    "It's pretty impressive that they work as long as they do"
    Famous last words.

  • @flameo8191
    @flameo8191 4 года назад +458

    a couple episodes later "how to fix a boost leak on a turbo 1.8 miata"

    • @ariyankhan4337
      @ariyankhan4337 4 года назад +3

      Isnt his one a 1.6

    • @Blamant
      @Blamant 4 года назад +7

      @@ariyankhan4337 nope its an 1.8

    • @musicmadness8025
      @musicmadness8025 4 года назад +1

      Zack is actually a grandpa Workin in a busted knuckles garage

    • @ariyankhan4337
      @ariyankhan4337 4 года назад

      @@Blamant i thought they didnt offer the na with the 1.8

    • @RiloElton
      @RiloElton 4 года назад +5

      @@ariyankhan4337 1993 onwards got 1.8

  • @pointblank6
    @pointblank6 4 года назад +207

    Zach: "To celebrate the 120hp zone. I'm gonna take this thing for a drive today"
    Me: "Sweet, we're off for a spin"
    **Video ends**
    You bastard, take us with you next time.

  • @Dfcornflake
    @Dfcornflake 4 года назад +544

    I have the same intake manifold its great only has one weak link, the sheet metal bracket for the throttle cable are known to fail. @DonutMedia Let me know if you want the billet replacement version I made to solve the issue. I have sold over 100 that are out in the world would be happy to get you guys set up with one also.

    • @JoeMcGuiganRacing
      @JoeMcGuiganRacing 4 года назад +52

      @DonutMedia, definitely check this out. Seen the failure first hand. David’s solution is top notch and track proven.

    • @nicholasgiardina
      @nicholasgiardina 4 года назад +31

      These are facts. Mine died on track. It sucked. David fixed me all up.

    • @NightOwl2015
      @NightOwl2015 4 года назад +28

      We need more people like David in the world

    • @samanthaw1425
      @samanthaw1425 4 года назад +3

      Does anyone know what type of thread sealent is good for the fittings on the intake?

    • @FratterKnox
      @FratterKnox 4 года назад +12

      Hey man, you definitely should hit Jobe up on twitter and let him know. As someone mention, another option would be to send them one with your information and explanation. You can find their info on their website.

  • @zander5173
    @zander5173 4 года назад +287

    Zach: "Is getting a new battery worth it?"
    Me: "Yes Jobe it is get a new god damn battery."

    • @RCintheShadows
      @RCintheShadows 4 года назад +12

      Lithium battery upgrade? It’s lighter so the car would feel like 122 HP

    • @eriklona8806
      @eriklona8806 4 года назад +2

      Lol, I had to jump start my car every day just to move it to get my other car out and I finally decided to get a battery just to save time 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @siddhantmehendale6107
    @siddhantmehendale6107 4 года назад +233

    "Aftermarket intake system"
    *makes a quad turbo 4 banger*

    • @SFH_Jenkins
      @SFH_Jenkins 4 года назад +14

      Each cylinder gets its own turbo, hell ye dude!

    • @tnewton7762
      @tnewton7762 4 года назад +2

      I saw that video before on that Mazda I think it was

    • @CaneSugarCane
      @CaneSugarCane 4 года назад +3

      Laughs in CB Media *Thai Riverboat*

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 4 года назад

      Might as well just Turboshaft swap it

    • @nightkiler56
      @nightkiler56 4 года назад

      Real men get 1 turbo per cylinder

  • @ashleyburke1017
    @ashleyburke1017 4 года назад +12

    Hey Zack, just a heads up. Keep an eye on the silicone & aluminium hoses/ tubes along your air intake. They have a tendency to pop of in small, hard to see areas, if left too dirty, especially when turbocharged. Speaking from experience. This caused all sorts of sensor issues that near crippled the car.
    Really enjoying this series and everything you guys produce.
    Thank you very much every one at Donut media.

  • @JustDoMeCrew
    @JustDoMeCrew 4 года назад +34

    1:52 "So the first thing is always first" - Zach Jobe
    Now these are words to live by

  • @Vher_
    @Vher_ 4 года назад +82

    At least when Zach says "Imma put a turbo in there some day then you'll see I swear" we know he will

  • @feunahgalbo4785
    @feunahgalbo4785 4 года назад +55

    Anybody else getting excited every time zach says “It’s going to be turboed”

  • @Phil60084
    @Phil60084 4 года назад +141

    "We're gonna turbo this car" - Did you learn nothing from Hi-Low?! Lol. Also this is the best series on donut so keep doin it!

    • @wontonii232
      @wontonii232 4 года назад +35

      The issue with HiLow was that they rushed the turbo job. Zach seems to be taking a much more careful and methodical approach to turbo-ing his car so he shouldn't run into the same issues.

    • @Leon98Leo
      @Leon98Leo 4 года назад +14

      Hi-Low are too rushy, they didn't even address the reliability issue comes with 350z and straight up adding all sort of stuff

    • @nickp9062
      @nickp9062 4 года назад +9

      My dad supercharged his 350z and had a mechanic do it and it took them a week but it’s been three years I think with no issues, yet.

    • @nickp9062
      @nickp9062 4 года назад +4

      What I’m saying is if you don’t rush it and do it right then it’ll be fine

    • @hazda5791
      @hazda5791 4 года назад

      @@Leon98Leo yeah I never took into consideration the fact on how fast they put the turbo on since they got the car.

  • @microcar14
    @microcar14 4 года назад +182

    A year from now: "Is a Turbo LS Swap Worth It?" Now we're getting to the triple digit power gains.

    • @austinknight531
      @austinknight531 4 года назад +3

      I wouldn't be surprised

    • @FXIIBeaver
      @FXIIBeaver 4 года назад +2

      Along a long enough timeline it will have an LS swap.

    • @microcar14
      @microcar14 4 года назад +1

      @@FXIIBeaver Ahh yes a man of RCR culture I see.

    • @FXIIBeaver
      @FXIIBeaver 4 года назад

      @@microcar14 OH yes. But truer words have never been spoken. And depending on the set up that could be a quad digit swap.

    • @Zuroslav
      @Zuroslav 4 года назад +2

      LS is for babies, real men put v12 in miata

  • @subdiee
    @subdiee 4 года назад +8

    Im having a fucked time in my life but these videos help give me something to do and have something to look forward to

  • @1guitarfreak4
    @1guitarfreak4 4 года назад +331

    At this point, just keep putting off the turbo. I'm having too much of a good time watching the Miata's transformation

    • @hereslookingatyoukid
      @hereslookingatyoukid 4 года назад +5

      Ikr like don't blow it up Zach!!

    • @madmax222
      @madmax222 4 года назад +9

      @@hereslookingatyoukid then we just ls swap it.

    • @lloyd9435
      @lloyd9435 4 года назад +8

      Maxwell Sabin yeah if it blows up it wouldn’t make sense if they didn’t LS swap it

    • @bb2na473
      @bb2na473 4 года назад +1

      Leaks would be the main issue on that future episode

    • @КатяСапожникова-ъ3е
      @КатяСапожникова-ъ3е 4 года назад

      nolinaGirlasia.link

  • @PedroMarques
    @PedroMarques 4 года назад +54

    "Pretty impressed on how this can work for as long as they do when they look so bad" - Me looking in the mirror in the morning.

  • @mukhrizezry
    @mukhrizezry 4 года назад +403

    next episode: "Is washing your car worth it?"

    • @ICY-HURR
      @ICY-HURR 4 года назад +13

      Washing your car gives you an extra 10HP.

    • @cross6997
      @cross6997 4 года назад +10

      Gives good weight reduction 👌

    • @wolfgangrembeck
      @wolfgangrembeck 4 года назад +7

      Is a 10+ hrsprs Sticker worth it? 🤔🤣

    • @HomseyDrums
      @HomseyDrums 4 года назад +2

      "Is filling the gas tank worth it?"

    • @wolfgangrembeck
      @wolfgangrembeck 4 года назад +2

      @@HomseyDrums nah... wastea too much money 🤣

  • @fencoflex5089
    @fencoflex5089 4 года назад +200

    When he said “We’re gonna turbo the car”... everyone liked that 😌

    • @liamflynn6929
      @liamflynn6929 4 года назад +3

      *Stock internals have left the chat*

    • @fiisho
      @fiisho 4 года назад

      @@liamflynn6929 you clearly haven't worked with mx5's

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 4 года назад +1180

    Just take the entire hood off you'll improve your airflow by 100%!
    _And also remove the lifespan of your entire car_

  • @troybrooks4954
    @troybrooks4954 4 года назад +6

    I love this series fr. Zach is always super down to earth. Already know how to do most of these upgrades but still love to watch every video.

  • @nehemiah9190
    @nehemiah9190 4 года назад +430

    “We are going to turbo this car.”
    This should be put on a shirt at this point for all the Car enthusiasts kidding themselves.
    But, I am excited for when he throws in the turbo tho.

    • @Clesarie
      @Clesarie 4 года назад +12

      Haha its true. The turbo project is always the goal. Im finally getting around to doing mine. I set a budget and im just doing it. So far i've spent around $2000 in only a month and still am around $2000 away from a quality setup.

    • @barrackobama6153
      @barrackobama6153 4 года назад +4

      Clesarie : I’m always jealous for how cheap you can get turbos for those lil Japanese cars. it’s the same thing for the brz too. I’m looking at 10K if i want a full kit for my 4.2 Audi S5 😔

    • @davidhenneberg6772
      @davidhenneberg6772 4 года назад +1

      Cardi B same for mine (Audi S6 4.2 V8) want to Turbo or supercharge it but it costs too much (but I think we can build in the K04 turbos from the S3 8l or RS4 b5. They will be insane but my auto transmission will hate it 😂😬)

    • @TheHiyy
      @TheHiyy 4 года назад +1

      @@davidhenneberg6772 Not always as cheap as you think, for my Skyline (RB20 HR34) it's around 7-8k for a turbo setup on that engine that could make up to 450hp but the cheaper option is to just get a RB25 with a turbo already installed and engine swap for 5k. lol

    • @Clesarie
      @Clesarie 4 года назад +1

      @@barrackobama6153 You can go as cheap as you want. Its just will it last. I mean hell theres a billion videos of people with $100 ebay turbos and they're still going on years later.

  • @MrWaheedulHaque
    @MrWaheedulHaque 4 года назад +110

    Zack be playing NFS in real life upgrading his car every week

    • @wyatt3740
      @wyatt3740 4 года назад +3

      maybe they were on to something...

    • @_--____--______--___
      @_--____--______--___ 4 года назад

      Every week? NFS upgrades are every couple of hours.

  • @RinzlerrExe
    @RinzlerrExe 4 года назад +28

    “This wrench is too big... but look at me using it anyway” sounds about right

  • @PhazerMike
    @PhazerMike 4 года назад +253

    RUclipsrs: this mod will only take 3 to 5 minutes max
    7:06 Me: 24 hrs later

    • @blongus
      @blongus 4 года назад +10

      Me: 3 days and several cut fingers later

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 4 года назад +13

      Yeah because most RUclipsrs live in California or Florida and don't even know what rust is

    • @RandomlnternetGuy
      @RandomlnternetGuy 4 года назад +6

      Me trying to get 18 year old corroded bushings out of my old shifter assembly so i can install a short shifter.

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 года назад

      yeah no shit.. air intake you need to go to ecu to adjust for more air intake.... you won't try unless you need clear air..

    • @5pointgarage
      @5pointgarage 4 года назад +1

      Know that feeling all to well

  • @MoodyDudey
    @MoodyDudey 4 года назад +457

    I didn’t even like the Miata before this series, but as the show goes on, I find myself loving it more and more... well played.🤔

    • @thedandy6765
      @thedandy6765 4 года назад +9

      bro get one they are go carts
      turbo or pro charge one and they hit 200+hp and they are a blast
      also mean little drift machines

    • @Si74l0rd
      @Si74l0rd 4 года назад +10

      Yeah, before I was "It's a hairdresser car", now I want one, not to drive but just to tinker with because it looks like so much fun and for the most part it's not incredibly difficult, expensive or requiring super expensive tooling. Pretty much anyone can get one, tweak it and tune it. That's a lot cooler than the car itself is lol. Plus they do go like a go kart if you make the right decisions.

    • @moogle9740
      @moogle9740 4 года назад +1

      Same bro. Same

    • @XenFPV
      @XenFPV 4 года назад +16

      Miatas are shit and no one should ever buy them. Seriously, they're terrible and have no upsides. You're way too masculine and cool to be seen in that gay hairdressers car. Go buy something new, maybe a BMW 240i with a manual gearbox? Or a Supra?
      This comment is purely my own honest opinion and is not motivated by my own interests in manipulating used car prices.

    • @gabrielvoth8811
      @gabrielvoth8811 4 года назад

      @@XenFPV can't afford a supra

  • @colecampagna6302
    @colecampagna6302 Год назад +4

    When I had a short ram intake my intake temps were always well over 100, The heat soak was real on hot days. Sure it sounded awesome and throttle response was a little better but I put the stock intake back in eventually because intake air temps were the same as the outside air with the stock system.

  • @alexgoifa2325
    @alexgoifa2325 4 года назад +201

    Zack : I wanna have a 2 digit horsepower gain
    New intake : +8hp *proud*
    Zack : DELETE IT I'M GOING TO TURBO IT

    • @clutchbleach2057
      @clutchbleach2057 4 года назад +10

      I don't know why they didn't just build the bottom end/ valve train. Would have been a huge difference for a fraction of all those bolt ons. You would also learn alot more cause let's be honest most of us don't learn anything on these episodes just fun too watch. Idk built engine less chance to blow it up from aftermarket parts.

    • @snakeballs8965
      @snakeballs8965 4 года назад +2

      @@clutchbleach2057 probably because building valve train or the bottom end is easily 2x as expensive as what they've done. Sure you could buy a set of forged pistons and rods, but to do it right you get them weighed and balanced with your crankshaft and it's gonna be expensive. That's not even considering the very likely probability the cylinders have ovaled a bit and new piston rings won't set properly so it needs a fresh machining. Not to mention a stand alone ecu will be needed if anything is substantially changed in there. On top of all that, the previous mods will only improve the gains of eventual bottom end and valve train work.
      The only thing I think they NEED to do is add more gap to the piston rings, than they could probably run 10-14 psi and make 250 whp and run it forever. Idk what the rods in these miatas look like, but I bet most turbo failures on these engines are cracked ringlands.

    • @jot8686
      @jot8686 4 года назад +1

      @@snakeballs8965 Building the bottom is very expensive, but also unnecessary. The motor in the NA/NB Miata was originally turbo'd in a different car, so it's already built out to be turbo'd. NA/NB Miatas do 250whp on stock internals all day long, no need to touch the rings or anything else.

    • @snakeballs8965
      @snakeballs8965 4 года назад

      @@jot8686 I would still adjust the ring gap. Especially for a daily driver, rings butting will grenade any engine. And the stock ring gap on these cars will butt in long driving, I saw it's .006-.012 and that is fine for naturally aspirated but anymore than 10psi (provided that 10psi is actually doing anything) and thats time bomb territory. Some people run junkyard ls's on 14 psi all day so whatever I guess lol

    • @douglasberg2881
      @douglasberg2881 4 года назад

      @@snakeballs8965 do you mean to decrease the gap with slightly longer rings?

  • @abdur2890
    @abdur2890 4 года назад +118

    I like Moneypit so much that i want my week to be :
    Wednesday
    Wednesday
    Wednesday
    Wednesday
    Wednesday
    Wednesday
    Wednesday

  • @worldtraveler8613
    @worldtraveler8613 3 года назад +1

    The thing about each power mod, its multiplied by other power mods. If Intake manifold gives you 8% power increase... then say you add a header that gives you another 8%. But put together they will be more than 16%. Because each power mod is made more efficient by the others. Its like getting a catback without a header. The catback cant flow maximum because the stock header restricts it. Likewise a header cant flow maximum if a stock exhaust restricts it. They both make each other more efficient when combined, giving each part a higher individual power output. if i put the same intake on my car, which already has an exhaust system on it, i may see higher than 8% increase, because he can only get so much air in the combustion chamber when he cannot clear that air as fast via exhaust flow. Personally i think for that reason exhaust should come before intake, so you maximize the flow of spent gases before you maximize the flow of incoming gases... in my mind you would cause inefficient burning of fuel, restricting power and gas mileage, and fouling spark plugs over time

  • @aelplaysgames2209
    @aelplaysgames2209 4 года назад +40

    i just bought my first car, a '95 civic. and jesus christ, i kept rewatching all of the money pit episodes as a guide for my car. and its very helpful! thank you so much. no bs. getting ready for all the upgrades so i can get the #mopowababy in my honda!

    • @sidthesuck4128
      @sidthesuck4128 4 года назад +7

      Thats sick dude, wish you luck on your project!

    • @aelplaysgames2209
      @aelplaysgames2209 4 года назад +3

      @@sidthesuck4128 thanks man!

    • @monogoroshi1547
      @monogoroshi1547 4 года назад

      is it injected or carburated?

    • @yaelkromo
      @yaelkromo 4 года назад

      Nice man! First car should you cherish. I'm really sad I couldn't keep my first car!
      On the side note, have my first scooter still after 4 year. Was a 50cc got another engine, now 80cc. No helmet, going around 75/80 km/h. Restrictions in my country is that it has to go 25 km/h😜

    • @orlogskapten4161
      @orlogskapten4161 4 года назад +1

      Don't forget security. Like a kill switch and other safety measures so it doesn't get stolen.

  • @TyFknGuy
    @TyFknGuy 4 года назад +25

    For anyone who messes with cars at home, if you have high pressure fuel lines (usually GDI engines) you can't just pop them off like Zach does in the video. His lines where anywhere from 28-50 lbs of pressure. High Pressure lines can be up to 2200lb+ on some cars and the stream of fuel out of those at that rate can laser through your fingers. Old cars have at it, you just get some fuel spray.

    • @presinald
      @presinald Год назад +1

      Good safety tip there's a lot of young guys and beginners watching these

  • @anthonynorcal3616
    @anthonynorcal3616 4 года назад

    Dude this video was perfect. I knew NOTHING about cars and now I'm learning about all the engine parts and how-to's with this channel

  • @NPDogtraining
    @NPDogtraining 4 года назад +11

    Zach has slowly became one of my favorite dounut members so smart and car savvy

  • @liamsmyth4538
    @liamsmyth4538 4 года назад +139

    “Don’t worry, we’ll add a turbo later” every episode

  • @MitchellSmith
    @MitchellSmith 4 года назад +13

    I've never seen anyone spend so much money to make so little power before. I feel like this is actually an achievement in a weird way haha.

  • @eerfevolpr4424
    @eerfevolpr4424 4 года назад +18

    I’m so glad that I’m watching this while
    It’s happening not 7 years later,feels like watching a reality show.

  • @revmedia8108
    @revmedia8108 4 года назад +75

    I’m gonna take a guess and say that you probably must have a car first... right?
    Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

    • @Donut
      @Donut  4 года назад +23

      yes, that does help😅

    • @arvinn00555
      @arvinn00555 4 года назад +8

      Rev Media its you again...

  • @hotsuace24
    @hotsuace24 3 года назад +8

    Can't wait for an episode of porting. Would love to see a rotary engine within the money pit series.

  • @td7663
    @td7663 4 года назад +9

    This man is an extremely knowledgeable car mechanic and a welder. Props

  • @PaganiGaming
    @PaganiGaming 4 года назад +668

    Day 237 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

  • @pbandjwrx
    @pbandjwrx 4 года назад

    rich "gibby" your tuner saved me! He is an amazing tuner and saved my wrx from disaster because of a previous owners in experience. Thanks gibby!!!! from utah

  • @trxstxnn
    @trxstxnn 4 года назад +45

    1:52
    "the first thing is always first"
    -Jobe 2k20

  • @johnt9198
    @johnt9198 4 года назад +45

    "Follow along on a journey of taking off 25 year old miata parts!"
    Me: *looks teary eyed at my 66 AMC Rambler* yeah, me too Zach

    • @tonycruz5450
      @tonycruz5450 4 года назад +2

      laughs in 66 mustang coupe😞 that’s been with 7 other people

  • @blancA4blanc
    @blancA4blanc 4 года назад +9

    car: 2500$, Power: 100HP
    Mods: >5000$, Power: 119HP
    That's true love right there.
    It's not even about making power anymore.

    • @tonycruz5450
      @tonycruz5450 4 года назад +5

      never was. just working on your car and what’s inside is what really matters 😏

  • @16jeepbuddy
    @16jeepbuddy 4 года назад +26

    I would love to see dyno graphs as you’ve added parts over laid onto each other. Maybe peak numbers aren’t changing a whole lot. But maybe mid range could have bigger noticeable gains

  • @emmanuelokoroafo133
    @emmanuelokoroafo133 4 года назад +9

    I don't own a car but I'm learning so much. Favourite donut day of the week

  • @jonotan
    @jonotan 4 года назад +2

    Yay, we finally got the before HP #s at the start! That's what I was really wanting to see if there was any difference at the back of my mind.

  • @GT_SVO
    @GT_SVO 4 года назад +31

    Clicked within a minute. Love this show so much

  • @arrondentinger2086
    @arrondentinger2086 4 года назад +75

    "It's all too easy to get wrapped up in the numbers you make and it's honestly not about that." Yep, sounds like something somebody making 120hp would say... lol

    • @arthurerby2466
      @arthurerby2466 4 года назад +7

      This sound like it came from an insecure truck guy 😂 not even tryna hate just read this thought that and saw the pic

    • @jacobmay7594
      @jacobmay7594 4 года назад +4

      Lmao. Spot on. This is exactly what someone who did all that work and spent all that money to gain 3 hp would say. Which is statically within the realm of air temp changes. The other 5 hp is from the megasquirt remapping.

    • @crabmilk
      @crabmilk 4 года назад +2

      Well it literally isn’t about that right now. If he had already turbo’d the car you’d see huge gains. It’s so he can have more bhp when he does turbo

    • @kyleerickson8691
      @kyleerickson8691 4 года назад

      Hey and my civic sport agree.

    • @arrondentinger2086
      @arrondentinger2086 4 года назад +2

      @@arthurerby2466 nah, just poking fun. That Comanche is just one of the 5 vehicles I have. I own 2 cars as well so I'm not necessarily just a "truck guy". Also that Comanche probably makes about the same hp as that Miata. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Wheresmy240
    @Wheresmy240 4 года назад +3

    An 8% gain in power is actually very good when you think about it. Other than doing head work, increasing compression, or forced induction, no other mod would give you that.

    • @presinald
      @presinald Год назад

      He already has a Megasquirt in it so I assume it's been tuned or tunes itself enough to actually be receptive to these mods, hence how he was able to just ditch his MAF sensor without much explanation. On a stock ECU it's a toss up whether you gain anything or not, 8% would be a miracle.

  • @reilandeubank
    @reilandeubank 4 года назад +15

    I feel like the conclusion of this series should be an engine swap, the ultimate moneypit upgrade

  • @abhinkrishnaap4853
    @abhinkrishnaap4853 4 года назад +62

    The intake manifold is sickkkk🤩🤩

    • @Donut
      @Donut  4 года назад +16

      the looks alone might be worth it

    • @abhinkrishnaap4853
      @abhinkrishnaap4853 4 года назад +1

      @@Donut yeah..sice it's getting a tubo on it for sure 😄

    • @pierrelopez2
      @pierrelopez2 4 года назад

      @@Donut what's needed for a maf delete?

    • @nickwild7
      @nickwild7 4 года назад +1

      @@Donut careful when you guys boost it, if you have to change alternators like most of us.
      My Kia Alternator 12v post touches the bottom of the first runner when I need to install/remove my belt.
      Sounds stupid but its something you have to remember in oh shit moments

  • @flyrightflight
    @flyrightflight 4 года назад

    You know you're a real car peep when you put your parts on the top of the garbage/recycle can. Love it

  • @calebvanhouden1761
    @calebvanhouden1761 4 года назад +11

    Always quality videos coming from Donut. I was never one for cars and what was under the hood, but after I started watching HiLow, I was hooked. You guys at Donut have been making it enjoyable for me to educate myself on all things in the motor world. From Up To Speed to Money Pit, I've been able to learn so much and its thanks to you guys. Keep up the good work, and I cant wait to see the turbo install 🤙 #MoPowaBabeh

  • @jesse1radio
    @jesse1radio 4 года назад +8

    You know it's a good series when you are wishing you were behind a few weeks, so you had more episodes to watch.

  • @rile_up
    @rile_up 4 года назад +1

    "The first thing is always first." So true.

  • @tydontdy3459
    @tydontdy3459 4 года назад +27

    4:40
    Me, seeing myself in the mirror every morning

  • @thomasw2798
    @thomasw2798 4 года назад +4

    These moneypit vids are the highlight of my week.

  • @kio51423
    @kio51423 4 года назад +1

    This series (Money pit) has really captured my attention lately...probably because I'm currently trying to put up my car and can't wait to drive again, but it's fun and rather informative too 😅

  • @ramsaygames9256
    @ramsaygames9256 4 года назад +8

    "The first thing is always first"
    - Zach Jobe 2020

  • @ntsakomathebula4840
    @ntsakomathebula4840 4 года назад +5

    who remembers when they told us the price, the pro's and cons, and special take note things about the specific mod?

  • @brickson98m
    @brickson98m 4 года назад

    Properly functional and home built looks better than store bought to me any day. Good job.

  • @HakarDoski
    @HakarDoski 4 года назад +40

    next episode: putting a 5000 hp Proline Racing engine in a Miata. is it worth it?

  • @thegreasybandit6373
    @thegreasybandit6373 4 года назад +14

    Also I noticed the harbor freight garage chair, quality

  • @infadelakainf
    @infadelakainf 4 года назад

    To be totally honest this series has given me respect for Miata drivers. The platform seems to be a blast to drive and fun to mod

  • @xMooD1
    @xMooD1 4 года назад +24

    Zach: the more air we can get into our engine, the more power we can make...
    The Donut community as a whole: TURBO IT ALREADY! 🤣

  • @willfischer4767
    @willfischer4767 4 года назад +41

    I love how the Miata still makes less horsepower than the R1 in the driveway!😂

    • @yogibaer7926
      @yogibaer7926 4 года назад +6

      Looks like an R6 to me, so 120 they are the same now 👍 on max power. Power 2 weight is another story 😆

  • @joshman7771
    @joshman7771 3 года назад

    Hearing that the Miata is 25 years old makes me remember my 626 that I wrote off 2 weeks ago. Brakes failed completely. It was my baby took absolute care of it. It was 23 years old too

  • @jaime3974
    @jaime3974 4 года назад +49

    Day three of asking James to do an up to speed on Smokey Nagata

  • @jesselopez0008
    @jesselopez0008 4 года назад +3

    Love how the miata is evolving, a dollar at a time , instead of the more powah baby way...

  • @harrystratton
    @harrystratton 4 года назад +2

    This is such a good series. I’ve learnt so much from it keep us the great work people

  • @jjrneptune
    @jjrneptune 4 года назад +61

    So how long is “it’s temporary” for y’all, cause I know darn well it can be a minute for me

    • @pickcameron
      @pickcameron 4 года назад +12

      I've been running "temporary" breather hoses in my Subaru for 6 months now... just a bunch of random cut hoses i found in my garage....

    • @mercury0214
      @mercury0214 4 года назад +6

      If it works it is no longer temporary it has become permanent

    • @mercury0214
      @mercury0214 4 года назад +2

      @@pickcameron those suckers are permanent now haha

    • @petermolnar8667
      @petermolnar8667 4 года назад +3

      A good temporary fix just gets promoted to permanent fix status over time 🤠

    • @Svendrys
      @Svendrys 4 года назад +4

      Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution :D

  • @gymdoggo
    @gymdoggo 4 года назад +7

    "this thing needs a battery so bad it's annoying" I felt that😭

  • @JoeySkoots27
    @JoeySkoots27 9 месяцев назад

    Money pit still probably one of the best ones so far and Zach is good at explaining stuff.

  • @AGNDAHOUSE
    @AGNDAHOUSE 4 года назад +23

    Make an episode on just porting things, like throttle body, heads, intake.

    • @backdoormailman
      @backdoormailman 4 года назад

      Won't show any gains in this so no point really.

  • @5scbasher17
    @5scbasher17 4 года назад +138

    At this point, I've learned that its cheaper to swap.

    • @fiisho
      @fiisho 4 года назад +5

      What are you gonna swap in for cheaper than a turbo kit?

    • @yeah9817
      @yeah9817 4 года назад +13

      Fiiisho a turbo motor

    • @gethinjones8992
      @gethinjones8992 4 года назад +8

      swap in a rotary motor in thare that wuld be epic lots of POWER low weight ok the rotary dosent have much torque but the miata isnt heavy its the engine mazda shuld have put in thare in the first place 😆👌

    • @fiisho
      @fiisho 4 года назад +3

      @@gethinjones8992 no, Mazda was gonna go v6. The whole thing with turbos is for torque and rotary swapping is hella expensive

    • @fiisho
      @fiisho 4 года назад

      @@yeah9817 ECU, suspension geometry, custom parts, etc. Yeah a turbo motor would be cheaper but the costs of custom parts aint

  • @joylynkujo3573
    @joylynkujo3573 4 года назад

    Everytime money pit post their video...suddenly a smile appear on my face...that’s how much money pit mean to me.

  • @elvingarcia3770
    @elvingarcia3770 4 года назад +36

    Lmao Randomly the show becomes a farting contest 🤣🤣

  • @mraaaaaaa
    @mraaaaaaa 4 года назад +19

    7:40 turns out Zach got most of the airflow from this process

  • @tristinmiller1277
    @tristinmiller1277 3 года назад

    The right one installed properly,
    YES! they are very much worth it.

  • @pierregagnant6721
    @pierregagnant6721 4 года назад +4

    Love the money pit. Can wait to see zach haze eddy some more.

  • @itselmo7130
    @itselmo7130 4 года назад +4

    I absolutely LOVVVVVEEEE DONUT MEADIA they taught me so much and I’m still learning bc I really love cars and want to learn more about the engines but shout out to all the guys that run this channel but I was so dead when he said “ And I’m on my last nut” I lost it but I’m surprised he ain’t try to cover it up or make a funny joke out of it 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @feelgoodposts5551
    @feelgoodposts5551 4 года назад +1

    Love when money pit drops a new episode kinda bummed I fell asleep before I could watch it last night. Waiting on my “first 4” sticker! Love you guys! Keep doing the amazing work you do! I love how much effort you all have been putting into dropping content lately. Thanks to the whole Donut staff for another excellent week of production! Be kind!

  • @chester7790
    @chester7790 4 года назад +3

    I gotta love that TheWeeknd song in the background