Dyno Testing 8 Of The Most Popular Mods For Miatas! [Project 2SJ Ep8]

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    0:00 Intro
    3:07 Stock ECU Baseline Pull
    3:44 ME442 Baseline Pull & VICS Activation
    6:06 ME442 Fully Tuned
    6:55 Intake Battles
    8:22 NB2 Header & Exhaust Test
    11:30 RB vs Maxim Header
    13:09 Unicorn Intake
    14:17 Final Comparison & Thoughts
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  • @grahamnelson5376
    @grahamnelson5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    We don’t deserve this level of content

    • @TheCarPassionChannel
      @TheCarPassionChannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I appreciate you 🙏

    • @kurtbrown6876
      @kurtbrown6876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      damn right we don't.... love you saint miata dad.

    • @munich_zpeed
      @munich_zpeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the content I needed when I had my Miata days :) Makes me kind of wanna buy one :P

    • @R03333
      @R03333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheCarPassionChannel Literally the only person to take decades of Miata forum guesses and estimations about mods & actually test them back to back logically. Half the people watching this video won't even realise how much of absolute hero move this video is. Miata dad is best dad.

    • @TheCarPassionChannel
      @TheCarPassionChannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@R03333 Just wait for round 2 😉

  • @NappMotorsports
    @NappMotorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    What an absolute legend. Even 6 hour dyno days are absolutely draining, I can't imagine doing this. Always pushing the miata community knowledge, and it's much appreciated!

    • @SUPERdeadSACKBOT
      @SUPERdeadSACKBOT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      u guys do a pretty good job too 😉

    • @maverickmoshe7457
      @maverickmoshe7457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I realize I'm kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream new series online ?

    • @neilkonnor4923
      @neilkonnor4923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Maverick Moshe flixportal =)

    • @maverickmoshe7457
      @maverickmoshe7457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Neil Konnor thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it !!

    • @neilkonnor4923
      @neilkonnor4923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Maverick Moshe no problem =)

  • @FDB77
    @FDB77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Greg: “I don’t think I brought the bathroom scale.”
    Me: “Haha that’s funny”
    Greg: *Pulls out bathroom scale*

  • @ericsson_motorsports
    @ericsson_motorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Note to self: Buy the biggest possible air filter and cut a huge hole in the hood

    • @honzastrnad
      @honzastrnad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the velocity stack inside is the key.

    • @setra23
      @setra23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Biggest filter possible is always a good idea. I need to get a bigger one for my intake.

    • @SpartanRacing1989
      @SpartanRacing1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ehh I have been running without a filter on my turbo inlet for a year or 2 now. No issues

    • @ElPants21
      @ElPants21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A properly sized, good quality filter will be a nearly invisible restriction to the system. Pipe length, tube diameter, the bell mouth on the intake and heat management all play a roll and need to be considered

  • @oldmancolin
    @oldmancolin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Can't wait to buy an official TheCarPassionChannel intake!

    • @leehaider6362
      @leehaider6362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did he ever post exactly how he made that intake?

  • @nickszalardi3652
    @nickszalardi3652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    But all the guys on facebook said these mods only lose power.

  • @Colman.Automotive
    @Colman.Automotive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    the dedication is unreal, i like it

  • @FDB77
    @FDB77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Dad!! This is the best way to start my weekend!!

  • @4399daniel
    @4399daniel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Miata dad spending quality time with us, his children! 👊

  • @samvernon5748
    @samvernon5748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Would have liked to see the result putting the stock ECU back on with those mods to see if its worse or better than stock

    • @connorriebel8707
      @connorriebel8707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ^^^^^

    • @MiroslavPopov
      @MiroslavPopov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Must be the first test in the next session.

    • @TheCarPassionChannel
      @TheCarPassionChannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      This will be done in the next dyno video.

    • @hellfireclub86
      @hellfireclub86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheCarPassionChannel This is very interesting! Maybe fewer gains, but a good start to run stock ECU? And what about safety? Will the stock ECU compensate and not run dangerously lean and hot? :D

  • @krisfarlee
    @krisfarlee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I wanna slap the 3 people who failed to see value in the best content creator on youtube's video...

  • @TheDart39
    @TheDart39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    It would be interesting to see a video on how much advancing a Miata's timing from 10 to 14 degrees increases power.

    • @alexjohn5086
      @alexjohn5086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think that's going to show the real value of standalone ECU.

    • @theluckycatcollective8788
      @theluckycatcollective8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alexjohn5086 you can do it by rotating the cam sensor! It's a common Miata mod. All you need is a timing light. It makes it a little snappier

    • @psrb226
      @psrb226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      i believe it just shifts the powerband to come on sooner. but then again, just info i've read before, not anything i've done or experienced

    • @ianfairbanks1318
      @ianfairbanks1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@psrb226 You are correct, but in reverse. it gives more top end. great for racing or autocross

    • @alexjohn5086
      @alexjohn5086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theluckycatcollective8788 yes I replaced my CC with latest one from Japan ,It was like driving a new car ,but didn't change timing on front damper using the light, my NB is in storage for the winter ,will try it this spring .

  • @CashedOutCars
    @CashedOutCars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Those are bigger gains than I was expecting for those bolt ons and an ECU! I still prefer budget spoolie-bois for cost per horsepower, but it’s awesome to see real world results with these bolt ons! Great content as always!

    • @foamdataservices
      @foamdataservices 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The ECU is not a surprise, the stock set up is designed to account for a variety of fuels, driving conditions and is pretty conservative as a result.

    • @CashedOutCars
      @CashedOutCars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@foamdataservices yeah I know, I have a stand-alone in mine. Before I turbod it it made a noticeable difference. The combination of everything is what really surprised me

    • @ElPants21
      @ElPants21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Budget spooly bois will work that much better with a higher power NA engine, which he alluded to with the intake runner system tuning

  • @Richard-vf6mr
    @Richard-vf6mr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Greg we need a video of the ultimate intake!

  • @daberin2630
    @daberin2630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Greg, it’s people like you that make me proud to be a part of the Miata community. Thank you for your dedication.

  • @rockyhendrick8630
    @rockyhendrick8630 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information thanks for making it available. Looking forward to part II.

  • @supercarmio
    @supercarmio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great technical content my dude! loved seeing the back to back pulls + comparisons. looked like a hella long day, thanks for this!

  • @jannevot8515
    @jannevot8515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can say is thank you for your dedication! 🙌🏼

  • @jamescave465
    @jamescave465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Total respect. Such a useful piece of really hard work. Thank you

  • @keviny7963
    @keviny7963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, super imformative video. Thank you for your continuous contribution of real data for the miata scene

  • @ExpiredFlame
    @ExpiredFlame 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative and nice video. Like these dyno comparisons a lot!

  • @markpvn1
    @markpvn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love that you took all this time to make a usefull comparison! Great job!

  • @shaoyang5650
    @shaoyang5650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Guy: Ha that intakes a joke
    Intake: makes more power than then one you bought for $350

    • @turbo_alice
      @turbo_alice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the exact reason why I straight up removed the air filter on my car (the intake isn't facing the road, so I'm safe from stuff getting in my engine) it's been 10K miles and it still runs great (for a 1985 4 cylinder diesel)

    • @proton001
      @proton001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@turbo_alice lol.

    • @C.I...
      @C.I... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@turbo_alice Enjoy your reduced engine life.

    • @turbo_alice
      @turbo_alice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@C.I... it's an XUD, it can last forever, so I'm not that worried for it

  • @MitchelYardley
    @MitchelYardley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad you didn’t burn down the dyno with that fireball!

  • @jakebradley6419
    @jakebradley6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man, loved every bit! So much information provided

  • @doublemiata
    @doublemiata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how technical these vids get, best parts of a build 🙏

  • @tameralobeidi3549
    @tameralobeidi3549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good video greg...so helpful and beyond entertaining. Thanks for putting in the work to make such a great video for us bro!❤️💯✊🏽

  • @lukeaxcell
    @lukeaxcell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is solid gold content. Thanks, man!

  • @bilalelmalki7361
    @bilalelmalki7361 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect! Doing that much in a single day. Looking forward to the next dyno video!

  • @ianfairbanks1318
    @ianfairbanks1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow dude. THANK YOU FOR THE WORK! Many folks here won't understand the work involved with dyno tuning.

  • @koalaracing8948
    @koalaracing8948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible content, the level of those kind of videos is insane!

  • @steveschmidt5574
    @steveschmidt5574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad ass! Thanks so much for doing the hard work back to back. Intake smells like my next mod!

  • @Dudewing
    @Dudewing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making amazing content on nb miatas! Can't wait for the next episode!

  • @alexanderarias8519
    @alexanderarias8519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the absolute best video on bolt ons ever. We don't deserve this attention to detail you provided us. Instantly subbed with notifications on great work!

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant Greg! Real practical mods that ordinary folks can do or have done. Awesome! Thank you for your dedication! All the best, Rob in Switzerland

  • @murraycalavera1834
    @murraycalavera1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This couldn't have been easy, thanks for everything you put into your videos!

  • @alexvaquero6884
    @alexvaquero6884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I fucking love the N/A tuning man. THANCK YOU SO MUCH

  • @Thisious
    @Thisious 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought an nb 3 days ago. You're videos give me so much inspiration

  • @JonBoehm
    @JonBoehm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your energy is amazing. Took me all winter break just to do NB2 header, radiator and all the coolant hoses. Thank you. You are basically working on my exact model. This is fascinating.

  • @88Frank
    @88Frank 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just made a cup of tea, one minute into the video I am hyped. Thank you for this!

  • @WigglingWaffles
    @WigglingWaffles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    straight up dying for an exhintake video :(
    Everyone forgets thats a thing

    • @TheCarPassionChannel
      @TheCarPassionChannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Good news: Exhintake cam is already installed. Full install video and dyno test coming.

  • @madmiata1887
    @madmiata1887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was sick, thanks for doing that! I always wanted to play on a dyno and test parts.

  • @albietbeck
    @albietbeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're like the Richard Holdener for Miatas, my favourite type of video! I never would have expected that kind of power.

  • @jozhfy
    @jozhfy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    earned a sub, i have a corolla 1.8l and i tend to look at miatas for research purposes and this is what i was looking for, thanks bro

  • @pietervanderwesthuizen9843
    @pietervanderwesthuizen9843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this Greg, love what you are doing!

  • @ATomRileyA
    @ATomRileyA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this, that is a lot of work to get through.

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that vics is sooooo cool! I have a 99 miata and i always thought it almost sounded vtec'y near redline, ITS VICS!!! didnt know i had that. very cool. GREAT VIDEO!!!

  • @of_lion22
    @of_lion22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Greg. Thanks for the dedication to educating us all.
    Quite impressive power increase, considering it's still a stock internal, high mileage, 20 year old BP.
    Can't wait for the next set of tests.

  • @InitialB
    @InitialB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More legendary content. Greg you alone have shown me the full potential of the mx5 miata.

  • @Procharged32
    @Procharged32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You put a lot of work in these videos well done.

  • @jacyshahan7227
    @jacyshahan7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg always doing the most, awesome dedication to the platform!

  • @dustydog2009
    @dustydog2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!! This is the best channel for unbiased information using basic tools. You have answered so many questions in one video. I thank you from the Czech Republic. MORE VIDEOS PLEASE,,,,,,,

  • @austinpraska
    @austinpraska 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a really cool video idea 💡👌
    Always bringing good stuff to us

  • @TriggerHappyTurtle
    @TriggerHappyTurtle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from the UK, getting my NB in a month and honestly this video makes me x10 more excited to get it. just found your channel, amazing !!

  • @marcotine5847
    @marcotine5847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yooooooooooo can't wait to see what you do with that intake!!! My NB2 is getting pulled apart soon for some work and i want to get as much done to the car while it's down

  • @honzastrnad
    @honzastrnad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work! You've settled up half of our pub arguments :) If you want to continue with intake testing, would be awesome to try different lengths, diameters, filters and try it with closed hood,.. HKS mushroom and RamAir are my favourites because of the internal velocity stack.

  • @hene6539
    @hene6539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect! Looking forward for the next video

  • @IT-fr4wb
    @IT-fr4wb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome days activity bro, big shout to your stickability

  • @_jakebake
    @_jakebake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am loving the NB videos !

  • @masonswoll-dier3700
    @masonswoll-dier3700 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great videos man. Keep it up.

  • @desmondryan3847
    @desmondryan3847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    legendary content and approach. need i say more? reference material for years to come.Thanks doesn't say enough

  • @nickespo89
    @nickespo89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your efforts.

  • @grzegorz9085
    @grzegorz9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid! Waiting for more!

  • @vickG123
    @vickG123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video ❤

  • @old_con
    @old_con 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting Greg, thanks for the insight.👍🏽😎

  • @taylorsouth1038
    @taylorsouth1038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super hyped for this build

  • @Speedwelltuning
    @Speedwelltuning 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic content, thank you. Must’ve took some effort to put that together 👍

  • @Epiphonech
    @Epiphonech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a LOT for that approach, Greg! Respect for hot exhaust swaps, man.
    Eat that, Donut and MoneyPit. Performance vs entartaiment.

  • @Alejandro_Palomo
    @Alejandro_Palomo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    super-mega-hyper interesting this video, dude. Thank you!

  • @heavychevy383
    @heavychevy383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    as a nb owner, im lovin the project tsj! thanx

  • @TexMexThe3rd
    @TexMexThe3rd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video! Cant wait for the next dyno video!

  • @grahamcrane83
    @grahamcrane83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Greg. Interesting as always.

  • @davidoutside
    @davidoutside 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the only channel i turn my adblocker off for and just let ads play through. no lie. been subbed for like 6 years i think

  • @FATmenDRIVEtrucks
    @FATmenDRIVEtrucks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible we appreciate the info

  • @analoglyfe
    @analoglyfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great bday present, thank you! Just about what any Miata owner could ask for when researching parts

  • @slightlyinsaneraf
    @slightlyinsaneraf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:30 pop was so good, it sounded good too

  • @computerfreak696
    @computerfreak696 ปีที่แล้ว

    That exhaust sounds very good!

  • @fazehardcore_3472
    @fazehardcore_3472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay more content!!! We missed you!

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:30 i legit screamed. I'm about to install my isr exhaust on my nb1 and i can't wait to hear it!!

  • @joelhernandez393
    @joelhernandez393 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great reference to what can make a difference. I'll be watching this and messing with some things with my mp62 nb1 on e85. I wish I had access to a dyno because I understand that with e85 you really should spend time doing dyno work to maximize any potential gains.

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so excited for the next vid!!

  • @julianlewis632
    @julianlewis632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers for the info, I have a 2012 NC and I’m chasing information for - thanks- great work

  • @_GarageThings
    @_GarageThings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Swapping out my CA NB1 "boat-anchor" exhaust manifold was super satisfying

    • @otto5437
      @otto5437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you swap it with an NB2?

    • @_GarageThings
      @_GarageThings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@otto5437 Yes.. paired with the Racing Beat O2 Sensor relocation kit

  • @suffolkrider7
    @suffolkrider7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the sum41 cap dude, long live all killer no filler !!

  • @hakosuka2
    @hakosuka2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see some budget cams or OE cam swaps. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @ionicbreeze
    @ionicbreeze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So nice to see someone putting work in. Mines covered in snow 🥺

  • @ghostpunkkilla
    @ghostpunkkilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That afterfire was sweet.

  • @brokeboycustom7655
    @brokeboycustom7655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your intro puts a smile on my face every time

  • @RaisinBran95
    @RaisinBran95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car dedication channel. Awesome video.

  • @paulkimble4548
    @paulkimble4548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great now I need to build an intake, great video!

  • @MikeMcDonoughUS
    @MikeMcDonoughUS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and content, thank you!

  • @rossmischnick
    @rossmischnick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video creg!

  • @hellfireclub86
    @hellfireclub86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A well tuned, full bolt-on NB is going to be interesting to see. As Greg says, the info is out there but scattered. Maybe an intake manifold mod, and a "Car Passion Cold Air Intake" combo :D

  • @tinkerer570
    @tinkerer570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg, this is just fantastic, thank you for such a content. What do you think about throttle body spacers? There is a lot of controversion about them and not a lot of solid proofs of they're actually do something.

  • @IBmotive
    @IBmotive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this. Awesome man.

  • @TankRust
    @TankRust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toby put that same intake on my car when I was there as well! I think it picked up 3 hp over my J-bend, but I was already at a whopping 140 whp. Only difference to your car is the BP5 intake cam and square top. It’s still ripping years later!

  • @mikeporch9138
    @mikeporch9138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and info, would love to see something like this for the NA8!

    • @TheCarPassionChannel
      @TheCarPassionChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Just take all the figures and minus like 5-10%, that's tuning an NA8 motor 🙂

  • @thisreallysucksbig
    @thisreallysucksbig 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the next episode 😊

  • @axelarkin644
    @axelarkin644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode! More like this

  • @andywhyte8170
    @andywhyte8170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work buddy.