These Videos have been great and i'm loving the attention that you're giving Phil! I bought My 95 MX5 at the same time these videos started and i've been following all the way. Need to get my sills done, and soon but fingers crossed, they won't be as rotten as Phil's! I'm loving the ease of fixing up my amazing Miata. watching these Vids just prompts me to do more. keep em coming!
+Chris Newland Awesome message! Glad that you're enjoying the progress vids and that you're giving yours plenty of love too. Plenty more to come, and with greater frequency. Coilovers go on Phil this Friday. Cannot wait!
+Alex Kersten Looking forward to it dude, keep up the good work. Coilovers on mine eventually, but destroying the tin worm is first on my agenda. that and the EGR valve and manifold needs a clean to stop the dodgy idle. Ignition Timing made a huge difference to mine performance but guessing you did that early on?
I built a 660 hp mx-5 on forza. Upgraded everything, turbo'd, and man it was such a change from stock. I know it's only a game but wow it was still fun :D
4-2-1 manifold isn't any less restrictive than the 4-1 manifold, it just changes the pulse tuning of the exhaust. Some engines respond better to 4-1, others 4-2-1 as each type creates different power curves. Plus the MX5's stock manifold isn't actually that bad.
+Sf Mason Not sure but from the header lengths it might be an extractor manifold? You are right though, standard manifold is pretty decent compared to most.
+Sf Mason Not really a function of which engines perform better - an engine is an engine, realistically speaking. 4-1 will typically generate more top-end power than 4-2-1. The 4-2-1 will typically generate more in the mid-range though. That's essentially the trade-off. Similar concept of long tube vs short tube headers in V8's. An engine's an engine. The physics don't change from one to the next. That 4-2-1 isn't doing much for his peak number, but it'll generate more throughout the mid-range and upper-mid.
TSI's actually may increase engine temps as the radiator works best by having a lower pressure in the engine bay, this helps draw air through the radiator.
Coils, fender flares, wider wheels, and maybe a roll bar? I think those would be some nice mods to do next. But I'm all down for boosting it ASAP. I mean, who doesn't love boosted cars?!
whats that in 2:47 :O also NA engines do not benefit from straight exaust. it needs a bit of restriction in exhaust for richer fuel mixture in cylinders.
+Willem Verbeeck no he wouldnt need a new exhaust unless he got ridiculous compression. and if he jury rigs it right he can get the turbo in after the intake
Here you got a suberbly renovated, completely rust free NA miata on your hands... I am so envious >_< Guess I just need to keep learning and working and spend my hard earned cash:o
+js98912 Yeah I'm aware of that which is why I said you'll soon get bored of the power. It's not all about power. I've known lots of people to go down the turbo route only to get bored months later. A nice itb setup with some high comp pistons and cams won't make as much power but would provide a razor sharp engine that's more rewarding and fun to use.
LSD Twin charge 50 shot of Nitrous Coolant diverter kit Strut braces Chassis braces Rollcage You'll end up with a mad daily in the spirit of the MCM MX5. And the March. And the S2000. It'll be like the merging of 3 mad cars on the one shell
i really want you to put a supercharger instead of a turbo, youll get less boost and make less power, but a supercharger is just so unique, like not many people would put a supercharger in it, and if you do put one, please do a positive displacement or "twin screw" supercharger
please do independent throttle bodies!! instead of a turbo or supercharger, i love them and they look great, some serious useable power aswel with them
My e30 has that one tire fire too. Im saving up for the rear disc swap and eventually an lsd. Right now my main focus is the m20 Im rebuilding and turboing, but thats gonna be a long ass time before Im done with that.
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4:41 This has to be foreshadowing
Alex is a time traveller
He knew coronavirus was gonna be a thing and he came prepared
for the love of god TOP GEAR needs this man!
+M Humphries no they dont.
why do we need him when he's in a much better place than the new Top Gear
+M Humphries Top Gear is dead
That's what I'm saying
he will make it new again!
Alex was truly ahead of his time here.
And now we wait about a month for the next episode :P
+TheVenomousViper Coilovers are going on this Friday, so expect another MX-5 vid in a couple of weeks latest :)
+Alex Kersten Nice! :D
why didn't you use a 4-1 header, economy? Will you replace the pop-up headlights?
+Emmanuel Macapayag Reason to get NA is the pop ups!
+Emmanuel Macapayag Because of a better off gas stream. The gases won´t pile up in a 4-2-1 as much as in a 4-1 header
I saw someone with a CarThrottle sticker on their car today! Didn't realise how popular the channel is getting, keep up the great work :)
it is not only a youtube channel
+How To Do S*** www.carthrottle.com
Also, keep up the great work on your website :D
Even Need For Speed has one...
Does it really, Spasm Culprit? :o Which NFS?
ITBs please do that Alex. I love the sound of ITBs and turbo/supercharged Miatas are too common too
Hey Dubby!!!
+DUBS All motor FTW! I'm doing an all motor build in my CD5
+DUBS I 4th the all-motor option! Forced induction is way too common.
mojostevo I agree, it's so common and with a car as light as a Miata? Is forced induction really necessary? All motor would be so amazing.
This car has come a long way!
lmaooo
Anyone else watching this during lockdown and relating to the hazmat 😂
ahead of his time
He is also staying 2 meters apart at 6:24 🤣🤣🤣
ya need a roll bar for safety m8 think of the chldren
noooo ,weight reduction bro!
+Josh Wallace Thats what he has to do after this
+siedlecki95 Carbon Fiber then
+siedlecki95 torsional rigidity doe
it's a 2 seater sport car I don't think he would put a child Inside of phil
Anyone watching 5:00 and being like this is our day to day life now 😂😂he predicted the future
These Videos have been great and i'm loving the attention that you're giving Phil! I bought My 95 MX5 at the same time these videos started and i've been following all the way. Need to get my sills done, and soon but fingers crossed, they won't be as rotten as Phil's!
I'm loving the ease of fixing up my amazing Miata. watching these Vids just prompts me to do more.
keep em coming!
+Chris Newland Awesome message! Glad that you're enjoying the progress vids and that you're giving yours plenty of love too. Plenty more to come, and with greater frequency. Coilovers go on Phil this Friday. Cannot wait!
+Alex Kersten Looking forward to it dude, keep up the good work.
Coilovers on mine eventually, but destroying the tin worm is first on my agenda. that and the EGR valve and manifold needs a clean to stop the dodgy idle.
Ignition Timing made a huge difference to mine performance but guessing you did that early on?
Corvid-19 patient zero right there 😂
that's one greasy hickey on your neck
2020 was 6 years ago. Feels like yesterday
I was waiting for the hood to fall on his head.
same :P
Lol
ITB's would be friggin' awesome and would give you +1000 awesome points from the induction noise.
TUUUURBOOO IT! TURBO EVERYTHING!! and make sure to fill up blinker fluid *veri impurtint*
I built a 660 hp mx-5 on forza. Upgraded everything, turbo'd, and man it was such a change from stock. I know it's only a game but wow it was still fun :D
4-2-1 manifold isn't any less restrictive than the 4-1 manifold, it just changes the pulse tuning of the exhaust. Some engines respond better to 4-1, others 4-2-1 as each type creates different power curves.
Plus the MX5's stock manifold isn't actually that bad.
+Sf Mason Not sure but from the header lengths it might be an extractor manifold? You are right though, standard manifold is pretty decent compared to most.
+Sf Mason Not really a function of which engines perform better - an engine is an engine, realistically speaking. 4-1 will typically generate more top-end power than 4-2-1. The 4-2-1 will typically generate more in the mid-range though. That's essentially the trade-off. Similar concept of long tube vs short tube headers in V8's. An engine's an engine. The physics don't change from one to the next. That 4-2-1 isn't doing much for his peak number, but it'll generate more throughout the mid-range and upper-mid.
phil be like: fifty shades of red.
50 shades rust
YAY!!!! Moar Phil episodes!!! Keep up the good work Alex :)
+nhilal94 liking Phil, liking the channel
DAT STICKER on the left headlight! Much wow.
I will be getting my mx5 in the next 3-4 weeks. Thanks to you and many others, watched too many mx5 videos now, I hope I wont be dissapointed :D
just loving it
and now every time i see an MX-5 i get excited
On the next episode of My Strange Addiction.. a man who sleeps with a car he calls Phil
hahaha, Good job restoring the car !
+Thomas Bradshaw He gives as good as he receives ;)
lol
Fuck Top Gear, let them just give you the BBC budget and get on with it!
+icebreaker I like your thinking!
+Alex Kersten They could give you the money to turbo and supercharge Phil simultaneously.
500 BHP
car throttle, mighty car mods and For the love of cars with top gear budget would be heaven
Good to see Phil back again, hope not too long for the next episode.
btw you must bring him to the next mx5oc event
+Steve Goodenough Cheers, next week is the next video. Count me in for another mx5oc event soon.
lovin the Prius repellent. Nice touch.
Phil consider hood struts, I have them on my car and they're awesome. You lift the hood 4 inches and it just opens the rest of the way by itself.
That's really impresive without remapping it.
Such Doge
Much sneaky
very headlight
wow
love how you are so emotionally bound to that car.
that hug tho :D
Curbed left front, nice touch ;)
01:00 dat doge sticker on the light...I need it...for reasons...
Jesus man i just realised 660k subs O.o i joined them with 20k :D gratz folks keep on doing this work!
The car looks so happy!
This is great guys. Keep up the good work!
great to see Phil again! :)
phil has more power than my mk2 aus specced supra did from factory.... amazing how far technology came in ten years
Just found this channel yesterday and yea gotta say one of my favourite RUclips channel's now, awesome content!!! :P
Love this series and love Phil😍
TSI's actually may increase engine temps as the radiator works best by having a lower pressure in the engine bay, this helps draw air through the radiator.
10/10 hickey excellent work (1:20, neck)
The ricer is strong in this one...adds power and tire before putting a diff in it!
Wish I could stop youtube from suggesting these videos to me!
I like how you guys did it on a Mustang style dyno and not a shitty DynoJet. Well done! Real numbers! Not Glory runs!
you are going to heaven for saving that car, mx-5 realy beautiful car fun to drive and those lights oh man :)
Good shit alex! cant wait to see the future mods.
sweeeeet phils sounding epic!
New paint really needs some polish. Nice work!
Buying a mk2.5 soon and I'm gonna supercharge it, this has inspired me
Alex finnaly proud
ive never seen a man so happy with 129hp
Maybe a performance chip/bigger fuel injectors? (the turbo should be like icing on the cake) but thats just IMO. Best of luck to Phil :D
ITB's sound so good on the mx-5
Miata Is Always The Answer
M.I.A.T.A
The Answer Is Always Miata
T.A.I.A.M.
???
Dylan Johnson Alex's shirt.
+Espinox This pissed me off too. The whole point is M.I.A.T.A.
Watching this on 23/09/20. Exactly 5 years later!!!!
4:39 This would have been totally normal behavior 5 years later
Phil sounds like a proper 4 cylinder racecar.
I see phil is getting you some action, hicky!
i'm thinkin.. brakes after lowering it, trust me having brilliant brakes makes a huge difference
Now we wait another year for the next episode
Coils, fender flares, wider wheels, and maybe a roll bar? I think those would be some nice mods to do next. But I'm all down for boosting it ASAP. I mean, who doesn't love boosted cars?!
whats that in 2:47 :O
also NA engines do not benefit from straight exaust. it needs a bit of restriction in exhaust for richer fuel mixture in cylinders.
Im thinking 2jz after coilovers?
2jz for a miata is way too much sr maybe?
+Oducks58 2J all the things
+Oducks58 If he was going to swap the engine I don't think he would have gone through the trouble of the intake and exhaust.
+Oducks58 Vintage Mustang Fastback after new paint job:
"2jz maybe?"
+vivalaphill perfect
0-60 is now slower because all the weight added due to repairing the body.
Damn that's making good power for the mods you did
Congrats!!
126 hp!Good gain
130
Kieren Rogers you look at the comments before watching ?
+todd lithgow I thought everybody did? But just for future reference you know
Kieren Rogers ok😀
mighty car throttle mods
My 1993 probe gt with intake, heads, exhaust, single turbo and heads ran 304hp at the wheels... 1/4 in 12.35...
+Muddy Shoe Turbos make anything fast ;).
+Muddy Shoe you said heads twice
+Muddy Shoe Where's a good place to find performance stuff? I want to give my little saturn a little more power but nothing extreme lol
+Cairo carid.com
rami ram Thanks!
phil is back
Just a question, aren't the 3 mods he showed in this video a waste to spend money on if you are going to be turbo charging the car later???
yeah he would need a need a new manifold for the turbo
what about the air intake and the exhaust?
+Willem Verbeeck no he wouldnt need a new exhaust unless he got ridiculous compression. and if he jury rigs it right he can get the turbo in after the intake
Thanks :D
"one tire fire", i like that. we always said "one wheel peel"
Great paint job
The irony of "do not cough on Phil" 😆
You have to go ITB! True power and the all original hot-air intake! :D
YES FINALLY IVE WAITED FOR THIS VIDEO
Absolute beast of a car 🚗🚗
Here you got a suberbly renovated, completely rust free NA miata on your hands... I am so envious >_< Guess I just need to keep learning and working and spend my hard earned cash:o
can't wait 4 more
Throttle bodies next! You'll get bored of the power from turbo/super charger, you'll never tire of the noise of some nice itb's!
Whats itb's? Sorry never heard of it
+Bledi Krasniqi It means individual throttle bodies.
Alex Turpeinen okay thanks :)
+Dank84 no the amount of money they cost would be as well investing in turbo or supercharger itbs dont give that much gains
+js98912 Yeah I'm aware of that which is why I said you'll soon get bored of the power. It's not all about power. I've known lots of people to go down the turbo route only to get bored months later. A nice itb setup with some high comp pistons and cams won't make as much power but would provide a razor sharp engine that's more rewarding and fun to use.
Congrats m8! :)
To fix your wooden stick bonnet problem, install bonnet struts
Doge on the left headlight : "wow much speed fest and furyous"
The rims look awsome👌
Coil overs, lsd, stiffer motor mounts, anti roll bars, supercharger?, bucket seats, would be perfect
K20 Phil! Do it!
Epic sound!
LSD
Twin charge
50 shot of Nitrous
Coolant diverter kit
Strut braces
Chassis braces
Rollcage
You'll end up with a mad daily in the spirit of the MCM MX5. And the March. And the S2000. It'll be like the merging of 3 mad cars on the one shell
I can't wait for the super/turbocharger! :D
Junk the engine & chuck an LS V8 in.. MX-5 with 400+bhp, what could go wrong??
+waynester71 yeah short wheel base a lot of hp it'll be fine
I hate engine swaps
+Toma Turcu have you not seen the ls swap miata build. Its an awesome watch and done so meticulously
+waynester71 It will ruin the handling. The one thing this car is famous for.
+Patrick Carta the L's are not as heavy as people think and that's why there swapped in
i really want you to put a supercharger instead of a turbo, youll get less boost and make less power, but a supercharger is just so unique, like not many people would put a supercharger in it, and if you do put one, please do a positive displacement or "twin screw" supercharger
Fast Forward Superchargers just released a new cold-side kit with a TVS 900. That should compete well with the current turbo offerings ;)
please do independent throttle bodies!! instead of a turbo or supercharger, i love them and they look great, some serious useable power aswel with them
My e30 has that one tire fire too. Im saving up for the rear disc swap and eventually an lsd. Right now my main focus is the m20 Im rebuilding and turboing, but thats gonna be a long ass time before Im done with that.
E36 3.15 lsd
Dylan Basdeo I dont know much about diffs. Whats the difference between 3.15 and 4.10?
better than top gear idk but good to watch
going to look so much better lowered, sounds nice! i might be wrong, but the rear quarter panels dont look shinny? looks like they need a mop?
haggard garage need to watch this !
Wear do you buy the Prius Repellent decal I want it on my dads prius
Congrats. Your car has about the same bhp as a Mini Cooper D