Is an Aftermarket Intake System Worth It?

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  • This week on Money Pit, we're going with the flow - Air Flow that is. Getting more air into your engine is the key to making power. We're replacing the whole intake system to see how much more power we can make on the dyno!
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  • @dontgetwellboi1240
    @dontgetwellboi1240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +879

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

    • @lucysmith4242
      @lucysmith4242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      James would’ve already LS swapped it lol

    • @Peterpiperspickledpeppers
      @Peterpiperspickledpeppers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Th3_0_h8
      @Th3_0_h8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one wins lmao

    • @thethinkingbyte
      @thethinkingbyte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL

  • @deepwater4532
    @deepwater4532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1277

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

  • @TheseEyesSeeNothing
    @TheseEyesSeeNothing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1614

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

    • @Masia315
      @Masia315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

    • @bensrants6772
      @bensrants6772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @ateamfan42
      @ateamfan42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      "This is only temporary, unless it works."

    • @nightblade237
      @nightblade237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @luisvenegas385
    @luisvenegas385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +441

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

    • @venicec3310
      @venicec3310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahaha a true money pit

    • @shadowfall2011
      @shadowfall2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "Was it worth it...?"

    • @hondaguy440
      @hondaguy440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shadowfall2011 yup lmao

  • @shona5512
    @shona5512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2173

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

    • @slandon1977
      @slandon1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

    • @haydenwiseman3056
      @haydenwiseman3056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @loosenoose
      @loosenoose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +487

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

    • @powderrida
      @powderrida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ethan Hernandez respect

    • @robinfrovall2279
      @robinfrovall2279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You Okay bruh? Ethan?

    • @MCFishNuggets
      @MCFishNuggets 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @MoodyDudey
    @MoodyDudey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same bro. Same

    • @XenFPV
      @XenFPV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@XenFPV can't afford a supra

  • @arnaudmeyer7117
    @arnaudmeyer7117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +364

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

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @Ynxeu
      @Ynxeu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      James: "Mo Powa Baby"

    • @drewbeast35
      @drewbeast35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The amount of oil pissing out answered that question

  • @ericg4626
    @ericg4626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +577

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

  • @joespradlin5160
    @joespradlin5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +589

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

    • @CobaltET
      @CobaltET 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CobaltET can confirm.

    • @Curling_Rack
      @Curling_Rack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      7:42

    • @cjones7424
      @cjones7424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CobaltET 100%

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👌

  • @Dfcornflake
    @Dfcornflake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @nicholasgiardina
      @nicholasgiardina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

    • @NightOwl2015
      @NightOwl2015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      We need more people like David in the world

    • @samanthaw1425
      @samanthaw1425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @FratterKnox
      @FratterKnox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @angelcr-z3328
    @angelcr-z3328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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

  • @flameo8191
    @flameo8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +451

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

    • @ariyankhan4337
      @ariyankhan4337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Isnt his one a 1.6

    • @Blamant
      @Blamant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ariyankhan4337 nope its an 1.8

    • @musicmadness8025
      @musicmadness8025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zack is actually a grandpa Workin in a busted knuckles garage

    • @ariyankhan4337
      @ariyankhan4337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @RiloElton
      @RiloElton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ariyankhan4337 1993 onwards got 1.8

  • @j_91ford38
    @j_91ford38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2171

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

    • @Svendrys
      @Svendrys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Also owners of gt86, Bzr, Frs :D

    • @deelanaS
      @deelanaS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +187

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

    • @lukaslofgren9622
      @lukaslofgren9622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Deelana Sumathipala or dodge 💀

    • @CamerOneiric
      @CamerOneiric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Deelana Sumathipala 💀💀

    • @joshuawatts6823
      @joshuawatts6823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I feel that as a frs owner

  • @thompson4620
    @thompson4620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

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

  • @johnramon5010
    @johnramon5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

  • @tatakae_8680
    @tatakae_8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +346

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

    • @jessiesratrods1210
      @jessiesratrods1210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @nicosiano1174
      @nicosiano1174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clayton Salvigsen yes, but there is a guy on TH-cam, 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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @AlarkaPT
    @AlarkaPT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +946

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

    • @andrewjohnson442
      @andrewjohnson442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lmfao most underrated comment right here

    • @kamalanathanmerina8370
      @kamalanathanmerina8370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      aaa1lsxxxx

    • @michaelmayo2489
      @michaelmayo2489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Farts menacingly

    • @AlarkaPT
      @AlarkaPT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mukhrizezry
    @mukhrizezry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +395

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

    • @slicric131
      @slicric131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Washing your car gives you an extra 10HP.

    • @cross6997
      @cross6997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Gives good weight reduction 👌

    • @wolfgangrembeck
      @wolfgangrembeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Is a 10+ hrsprs Sticker worth it? 🤔🤣

    • @HomseyDrums
      @HomseyDrums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Is filling the gas tank worth it?"

    • @wolfgangrembeck
      @wolfgangrembeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @feunahgalbo4785
    @feunahgalbo4785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

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

  • @DatGamingLxwd
    @DatGamingLxwd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    We’re getting closer to the BIG SPOOLY BOI installment

    • @grahamjgreen
      @grahamjgreen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @johnrice3675
      @johnrice3675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What are you some kinda BOOSTCREEP?

    • @FurryestX
      @FurryestX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WANGS BIG WANGS

    • @88ights
      @88ights 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John Rice this one right here 💀💀

    • @randommkeyz5029
      @randommkeyz5029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spooly snail

  • @TacticalLeo
    @TacticalLeo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +391

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

    • @1x5.22
      @1x5.22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That was funny🤣🤣

    • @stEFEwonder
      @stEFEwonder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Donut's new segment called Passed Gas.

    • @MoosaiLuver
      @MoosaiLuver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @subdie4548
    @subdie4548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @ashleyburke1017
    @ashleyburke1017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @timk1391
    @timk1391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      then lets agree to disagree...

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @ericm7994
      @ericm7994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @shad3128
      @shad3128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree. TH-cam 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 !

  • @siddhantmehendale6107
    @siddhantmehendale6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

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

    • @SFH_Jenkins
      @SFH_Jenkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Each cylinder gets its own turbo, hell ye dude!

    • @tnewton7762
      @tnewton7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @CaneSugarCane
      @CaneSugarCane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Laughs in CB Media *Thai Riverboat*

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Might as well just Turboshaft swap it

    • @nightkiler56
      @nightkiler56 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Real men get 1 turbo per cylinder

  • @RinzlerrExe
    @RinzlerrExe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @colecampagna6302
    @colecampagna6302 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @MrWaheedulHaque
    @MrWaheedulHaque 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

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

    • @wyatt3740
      @wyatt3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      maybe they were on to something...

    • @_--____--______--___
      @_--____--______--___ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Every week? NFS upgrades are every couple of hours.

  • @zander5173
    @zander5173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +285

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

    • @RCintheShadows
      @RCintheShadows 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @eriklona8806
      @eriklona8806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @troybrooks4954
    @troybrooks4954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @wesleymoore820
    @wesleymoore820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seriously can't explain how much I love this series, I'm planning on getting a project miata and goin off these videos and I'm so stoked 💯🤙

  • @pointblank6
    @pointblank6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    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.

    • @LocoRocoNL
      @LocoRocoNL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This.

    • @skairymgaming2184
      @skairymgaming2184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People who report this : and I took it personally

  • @1guitarfreak4
    @1guitarfreak4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ikr like don't blow it up Zach!!

    • @madmax222
      @madmax222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@hereslookingatyoukid then we just ls swap it.

    • @lloyd9435
      @lloyd9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @bb2na473
      @bb2na473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leaks would be the main issue on that future episode

    • @user-ib6mr6ct6j
      @user-ib6mr6ct6j 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      nolinaGirlasia.link

  • @harrystratton
    @harrystratton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @carlosvera4680
    @carlosvera4680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel has been so helpful with the upgrades to my car , and Zach does a great job explains and making theses videos great

  • @fencoflex5089
    @fencoflex5089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

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

    • @liamflynn6929
      @liamflynn6929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *Stock internals have left the chat*

    • @fiisho
      @fiisho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Vher_
    @Vher_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

  • @willie8473
    @willie8473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these. Its awesome to watch someone work on their project car while im saving up for mine.

  • @wahaha6961
    @wahaha6961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching your show! About the most entertaining and informative show that I've ever bothered watching!
    Love you, love what you do!
    Have yourselves a great one!

  • @PhazerMike
    @PhazerMike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

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

    • @blongus
      @blongus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Me: 3 days and several cut fingers later

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @RandomlnternetGuy
      @RandomlnternetGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Know that feeling all to well

  • @Phil60084
    @Phil60084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @hazda5791
      @hazda5791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @feelgoodposts5551
    @feelgoodposts5551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @anthonynorcal3616
    @anthonynorcal3616 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @nehemiah9190
    @nehemiah9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @microcar14
    @microcar14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

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

    • @austinknight531
      @austinknight531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wouldn't be surprised

    • @FXIIBeaver
      @FXIIBeaver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @microcar14
      @microcar14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FXIIBeaver
      @FXIIBeaver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LS is for babies, real men put v12 in miata

  • @blancA4blanc
    @blancA4blanc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jonotan
    @jonotan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @abdur2890
    @abdur2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

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

    • @lostlune
      @lostlune 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same

  • @alexgoifa2325
    @alexgoifa2325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +199

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

    • @clutchbleach2057
      @clutchbleach2057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kio9922
    @kio9922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😅

  • @MitchellSmith
    @MitchellSmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @PaganiGaming
    @PaganiGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +664

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

    • @Racemax-dw4qh
      @Racemax-dw4qh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      PaganiGaming I seee youu

    • @Racemax-dw4qh
      @Racemax-dw4qh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am back online in forza

    • @ruffoprime1282
      @ruffoprime1282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HE BACK!!!

    • @cobalt-bishop
      @cobalt-bishop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      A man of discipline.

    • @gyrophone6328
      @gyrophone6328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Racemax 2020 horizon or motorsports?

  • @JustDoMeCrew
    @JustDoMeCrew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @hotsuace24
    @hotsuace24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @MarceloOliveira-fo2ee
    @MarceloOliveira-fo2ee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, thanks for your time spent on us (viewer's) 👌

  • @aelplaysgames2209
    @aelplaysgames2209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thats sick dude, wish you luck on your project!

    • @aelplaysgames2209
      @aelplaysgames2209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sidthesuck4128 thanks man!

    • @monogoroshi1547
      @monogoroshi1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      is it injected or carburated?

    • @yaelkromo
      @yaelkromo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1177

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

  • @minutemanproductions8029
    @minutemanproductions8029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't tell you how much I learn from your videos, thanks a ton!

  • @mrc8155
    @mrc8155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be nice if you showed more of the test drive part. Watching the car improving and your first impressions on the added powa would be all that's missing. Love the show!!

  • @PedroMarques
    @PedroMarques 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @revmedia8108
    @revmedia8108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      yes, that does help😅

    • @arvmotiv
      @arvmotiv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rev Media its you again...

  • @AGNDAHOUSE
    @AGNDAHOUSE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @backdoormailman
      @backdoormailman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kylewarner8262
    @kylewarner8262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This thing is becoming increasingly amazing...keep it up

  • @TyFknGuy
    @TyFknGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @trxstxnn
    @trxstxnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

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

  • @brickson98m
    @brickson98m 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lbjoshbal
    @lbjoshbal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I really like how you guys present these upgrades on the car

  • @liamsmyth4538
    @liamsmyth4538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

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

  • @naterides7511
    @naterides7511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @mcgillagorilla196
    @mcgillagorilla196 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sure sounds sweet, though!
    It is fun watching these after their latest vids!

  • @Rackless357
    @Rackless357 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buying a 97 Miata in November super excited.

  • @abhinkrishnaap4853
    @abhinkrishnaap4853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    The intake manifold is sickkkk🤩🤩

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      the looks alone might be worth it

    • @abhinkrishnaap4853
      @abhinkrishnaap4853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @pierrelopez2
      @pierrelopez2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nickwild7
      @nickwild7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @arrondentinger2086
    @arrondentinger2086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    "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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey and my civic sport agree.

    • @arrondentinger2086
      @arrondentinger2086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rile_up
    @rile_up 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @DonisGP
    @DonisGP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gotta love this videos every week. Always hyped to watch them!

    • @DonisGP
      @DonisGP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know I'm a week late I missed this one

  • @16jeepbuddy
    @16jeepbuddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @johnt6773
    @johnt6773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @is-qs2ej
    @is-qs2ej 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just found your channel and I'm watching everything piece by piece. My playlist is dope, you're in good company, cause you guys are good. thanks for not just flashin ferraris in our faces. I appreciate your upgrades because they look like mine do. I appreciate the regular guy feel. Typical supercar youtubers dont check the boxes that donut does. looks like donut actually keeps it real. I'll take that. Mo powa be nice babeh! Peace

  • @Wheresmy240
    @Wheresmy240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @eerfevolpr4424
    @eerfevolpr4424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @td7663
    @td7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @timothystrunk7323
    @timothystrunk7323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos. I didn't know their was a skunk 2 for a na 90 miata

  • @worldtraveler8613
    @worldtraveler8613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @reilandeubank
    @reilandeubank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @emmanuelokoroafo133
    @emmanuelokoroafo133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @JaredWilbanks
    @JaredWilbanks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's probably already been mentioned somewhere in the comments, but you're going to want to replace that TB bracket on the IM with something thicker/stronger ASAP. It WILL bend/break eventually.
    Also, you need to drill an extra hole to relocate the butterfly spring on the TB so that it will close completely. It will close fine for a little while, but eventually it'll get to where it won't.
    Use red loctite on the 4 TB screws. I've done this TWICE and one of them STILL begins to work its way out eventually.
    There is a .5 plenum spacer made for the IM. When you get boosted, you'll want it.
    More in about all of the above mentioned things can easily be found with a web search.

  • @chrisspivey5399
    @chrisspivey5399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man so many flashbacks to my Honda days seeing those skunk 2 parts lol (and those dyno numbers lmfao) I did have issues on my skunk 2 tb as far as that butterfly not closing completely. Just a heads up.

  • @GT_SVO
    @GT_SVO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Clicked within a minute. Love this show so much

  • @tydontdy3459
    @tydontdy3459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @mauriciogarcia827
    @mauriciogarcia827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got a picture with you yesterday at the formula drift Long Beach. It was crazy seeing you in person haha

  • @VW7472
    @VW7472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that high horsepower hot air intake you got there when will tuners ever learn WOW

  • @ntsakomathebula4840
    @ntsakomathebula4840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @thegreasybandit6373
    @thegreasybandit6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Also I noticed the harbor freight garage chair, quality

  • @bjornwiking1054
    @bjornwiking1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to see that spinner finding a home in the comfy 120 bay!

  • @mrjmperez777
    @mrjmperez777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live this show. Can you guys do an episode on spark plugs and how much power they produce. I just saw a video where they compared pulstar and ngk but I would love to see dyno runs to see if they actually improve performance. Anyway. Keep up the great content.

  • @HakarDoski
    @HakarDoski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @calebvanhouden1761
    @calebvanhouden1761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @77rong77
    @77rong77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love that sweet display set up @1:10, have one myself ;)

  • @martimiranda2774
    @martimiranda2774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love this series soooo much, don’t stop making episodes please hahaha