I Purchased a RARE Factory V8 MX-5 Miata Project Car | Bullet Roadster
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Saying this is "factory" is a stretch. It's literally an aftermarket build. I also own one, I have the model they built with the 13b.
If this is true, you should join the Bullet Roadster Facebook group. Would be awesome to see some pictures.
@@phillpana I think factory is a stretch. I know another 13b bullet owner on the Gold Coast. Neither of us consider them factory. They're a cool car. There's heaps I would have done different, but I don't want to modify it since they will appreciate in value if left untouched. I'm not having a go at the car, I'm a huge fan. The 13b would not have been my first choice, it just came up for sale at the right time. All I'm saying is calling them factory is a stretch. There's very little factory left in them
Yeah fair enough. I can't argue with that. I'll agree TVR was more factory than the bullet ever was.
Stretch? It's a flat out lie. Factory means the manufacturer, Mazda, produced and shipped it. Mazda had nothing to do with it. Even his reasoning is flimsy for example Porsche has nothing to do with Singer 911s no one calls or even considers Singer 911s factory.
Yeah extremely misleading. I knew it was a lie when I read the title. You knew your being misleading when you titled that. Smh
The car was originally built at the Mazda factory in Japan, yes? then re-engineered by Bullet.
You are correct.
@@phillpana Yeah I can understand. What Bullet did was a great formula and in many ways, ahead of their time. These days the average punter is a bit more aware just how much of an undertaking it is to completely re-power something and behave factory-like. Bullet were doing that when there were many half-baked bodgy jobs out there like 350 chev's in Jag's on LPG. None of those stood the test of time like your car which is a very nice mix of engineering design from Japanese, English, American and Australian minds. What you've got there is something a bit like a Westfield S-EIGHT (double wishbone suspension, Rover V8 convertible), but with the Mazda engineered base, something much better than the Westfield.
George had two Bullets built to order. This one and a 1UZ powered model. I bought the Lexus powered model from him. I had a choice of that or this one, the Rover powered model. From memory, the one seen here was a Rover 3.9 enlarged to 4.6L. The 1UZ was said to be slightly faster & ran a 12sec 1/4 mile on a magazine road test at Eastern Creek. I owned it for a couple of years, but sadly had to let it go when kids came along. A really fun car and very good build quality. I still miss it 🙂
This is really interesting history. So I assume he made 2 custom shift knobs then. for a 4.6L it seems to lack grunt but maybe that's just how these rovers are compared alternate v8's
@@phillpana Base rover v8s in range rovers and such werent really powerhouses. The TVR versions were the top notch. 400s made about 240hp and the 500s went to 340.
@@phillpana these weren’t really built for hp, but more torque. In early applications they only made around 100kw. 250-odd hp (at the flywheel given the stats at the wheels) isn’t bad for a 4.6l NA engine of the time. That’s comfortably around what an NA Barra produces for example, which was later. A 5.0 HSV started around the same (185kw @ flywheel). The use of the Rover engine was probably more to do with availability, keeping in mind this was a small time manufacturer of sorts. The rover was probably available as a crate engine, put into a couple (at most) early cars and then deemed to be better options. If anything it makes this one more unique. That kind of power should be plenty fast in a car weighing around 1000kg.
It is still very fun don't get me wrong. I own a piece of history less a crazy fast roadster
@@phillpana Absolutely is, such a light and small car with a big torquey v8 is something else.
Why call it a miata ? It's a mx5. Miatas are only for USA market only the rest of the world got the mx5.
Factory V8 Miata?? I’m stunned to learn this. Just wow!!
UK did something similar.
@@Janiceceeze-fu6ir no shit? Best we got in USDM was a Mazdaspeed version which was turbocharged
They are called Flyin Miata and use LS engines. Very cool stuff and wish someone did that in Australia !
Not factory. It's a lie. Yeah someone's factory but definitely not Mazda. Smh I hate liars and misleading titles. He did this for attention and clicks. He knew what he was doing. I'm in the comments section 💯 I'm hearing him talking but I will not watch the video. He's a liar.
you got a bullet, congratulations and I always thought that the bullet cars came with a 1UZ but it’s incredible that they only made one with a rover v8
Wow as if you found one. Can you give us more context on what you needed to fix?
Coming soon !
Every time I see these things, it makes me want to put a supercharger on my UZ. I had actually forgotten however that the earlier Bullets used that rover powerplant.
RUclips build material ?
@@phillpana haha we still need to finish cutting together the footage we took last year of the original build, lifes totally gotten in the way :P Maybe it needs to be another series in the future though!
Unbelievable production quality. So excited for the next video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More to come!
212hp oooooo wow 156kw. So crap for a v8
Can't argue with that
I knew the original owner of this car. George also owned a Giocattolo number 13 ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giocattolo ). as well as a holden V8 powered Nissan Pintara wagon. George was a very interesting character. I was saddened to here of his passing some 12 odd years ago. This Bullet was custom made for him as the usual engine was the Lexus 4ltr V8.
It’s not a fun drive… it’s waste of money. Itvtales a way that mx5 thing.
It’s need a quick reving engine to get that speed instead of a slow torq engine.
Hence why they only made one. Wasn't the best one...
btw…i had 2 1995 range rovers with a 4.0 engine that i understood to be a buick v 8…interestingly, i found the cooling fans to be abnormally loud, and seemed to be working a lot harder than the motor itself…
honestly, it was the only part of the driving experience of these cars i didn’t particularly like…
Yeah so my understanding is they were redesigned, buick engines. I'm on landrover forums and looks it's common for people to update the cooling system, assuming the stock isn't super efficient. I get they weren't super reliable cars but pretty sure the engine would outlast all other components that would fail . Did you have any huge issues?
i had no problem with either engine or transmission, and i pulled a 5000lb boat for a few hours to my second home often …i had problems with air suspension on both ..the first one i replaced…the other one i just bought range rover shocks and it never rode like the original …
i had electrical issues with both before they even had 10k miles…but loved driving them for the short time i had them before the issues…
I put a 302ci in a Miata back in ‘89. Talk about a rice rocket!
Would of loved to see it
@@phillpana there was a bay area shop that did the conversion. Had to change out Tranny and diff as well. It basically was a mustang with a Miata tub on top by the time they finished. Squirrelly as hell but planted you back under throttle.
very cool car. I had no idea these existed.
V8 320 hp plenty of power + overhauled radiator for proper engine cooling.
coool car but the mazdaspeed made alost as much power and not nose heavy....fkn rover engine?!?! shocked they didnt put a 1UZ in
Aluminium V8. Lighter. Also the Mazdaspeed (obviously you’re American) doesn’t make over 250hp. Sorry son. Even the SP isn’t anywhere near this. This was also not a common configuration for the Bullet Roadsters.
Well they only made one before they realised it wasn't the go.
Best one yet!
Its like a TVR but with more parts available nice mate
I'm yet to find out. RX7 and Rover parts I can't say are common
Good stuff. Would like to see more on what you had to fix.
More to come!
Do a skid 🤙🏽
soon as i fix it 😅
TVR didn’t manufacture cars for too long? Yup, you’re right! They only made cars continuously from 1946 until 2013……
keep it up my homie~!!!
Will do!
You need to use synthetic water which will keep it running cold
Never heard that one before.
@@phillpanaright. Like there's no such thing as a Mazda factory V8. I wouldn't believe a word you say after reading the title 💯
These aren't factory
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Rover V8?, pretty sure it's already broke down. bwhahahaha
liked and subbed and commented. can't believe this guy isn't famous yet
lol nice clickbait title.😄Bullet is still around and still do custom work that has nothing to do with Mazda or the Mazda factory.
Only 212hp, from a 4.0 v8, thats poor
I saw this car listed for 40k few years ago. I assume you woulda paid more than an s2000 anyway. With a rover engine looks like your in for a world of pain..
I'm soon to find out.
The 1uz would be better
100% Agreed. Better reliability and opportunity to make more power.
Yeah, *factory*
Ever heard of Flyin Miata?
Flying miata are just custom tho 😂
I have !
@@romec6873 I know. I mean, so is this. But FM used to offer a turnkey factory like V8 package for $50K for the ND. Custom requests were previously done on the earlier models until it was refined. Fox suspension, lighter wider wheels, brake kit, and an LS3 that looks like it was put there from the factory.
For the doubters: If the fiat 124 is a factory fiat, then this is a factory Bullet.
You sir are an A class idiot. You win the d1ckhead prize of the day. You know shit about cars you moron.
212 whp out of a v8 is kind of disappointing to be honest, especially when the 1.8 is making 400+ on turbo these days.
Yeah I thought that too but the car is light enough to make it worth while. Maybe in future I can get a modern compact V8 engine to replace it.
First
Thank you !
TVR make custom cars but this mx5 is factory? Its a sweet mx5 but your presentation seems a lil wonky.
so bloke makes one error in the video so you disregard the entire video. GTFO here bro with your 4 subscribers no one wants your input
Hey negative nancy. Why don't you give youtube a shot aye😂 see how wonky you shit is
Yep. I mean, it’s riddled with incorrect ‘facts’.
I understand if you want to avoid the kit car stigmatism, and if its not regiestered as a kit car that's cool too. But you wouldnt refer to something built by Brabus as factory for example. Factory would be the original mercedes/porsche, or in this case mx5. If you dont want to refere to it as modified, maybe use "tuned".
Crazy how you blokes are hating on this guy because he called TVR a custom car company. I don't agree this car is factory but it was still enjoyable to watch. Go try make your own videos and see how hard it is. I've tried and I gave up so props to this guy for l trying.
K swap it for the haters
I would love to kswap it. Maybe one day if a k20 will fit.
@phillpana there are many people swapping k series into mx5s, there is a us company that makes kits, originally it was called kmiata, but now it is called k power industries as they make kits for other chassis too. I believe they wven do turn key packages where they will do the entire swap for you. In their factory... Ofcourse there are many engines you can swap into an mx5, yours has more space than most because of the front tube frame.
My only concern is the chassis was re-engineered so chances are the kmiata kits may not be bolt on and might require some additional work to complete the kswap. Unless the Rover V8 blows it is here to stay.
@@phillpana yeah, I think you would be better off buying a new chassis if you wanted to do a k swap. I'd take a look at the car with the 1uz that someone mentioned. Those are good engines and you might have a better chance of finding out what the differneces are in the chassis from your bullet conection. If you do end up wanting to fob off the rover v8.