As for fabrication the exhaust is insane, but as for functionality and style it’s not my thing. I think just having a dope muffler setup visible from the engine bay would’ve been cooler imo but it’s still a crazy build
Pretty well what I was thinking also, just Y-Joint with two mufflers (one each pipe). If I had to suggest a "crazy" exhaust, I would've thought the Y-Joint would point upwards and have tips go through a hole cut through the lexan that's replacing the rear window
I really like those tips you are giving us! Simple but super-useful when you working on that kind of stuff yourself. Keep it up! Also, I would like to see more detailed, technical stuff from You!
I like the innovative spirit behind this but I feel like from an engineering standpoint you’re going to generate a lot of extra heat in the engine bay by heating large coils of exhaust piping when it could just be evacuated. Lots of heated surface area. Love the build regardless.
That wild looking bug is a hellgrammite! My family used to go to creeks and catch them as bait for trout and smallmouth bass fishing. They live in the water so you must be close to a creek or river.
That exhaust is a great way to make use of the space but a storage compartment would of been just as cool as it would really complete a proper midengined look
Yeah Kinda surprised he went full firewall instead of doing something like Renault did with the R5 Turbo or Clio v6 or something like the NSX so you’d still have some of the hatchback practicality. Definitely would have added a ton of design complexity and a higher level of fit and finishbut I’m not building the car, I’m just a viewer
This is such a cool build, I like how you've put the most love in the cars you help other people build. Your cars aren't low quality by any means, but the attention to detail on this and the Dadsun shows that it's not just the views or the cars, it's the passion behind it. Also put a W8 in something
he's missing some detail.......no wheel wells and open timing belt.....disaster WAITING to happen........then the taillights being exposed to the elements is another short sighted thing, going to have electrical issues in the near future. other then that its a sick build.
That bug you found is called a Megaloptera. It's a weird species of fly larva. You did the right thing by catching and releasing it. It would've turned your shop into its home and they're nasty little critters too.
My personal opinion on the exhaust: I like the idea with the swirles. But for my personal taste it sits too low l and i dont like the look of the exhaust tips. I would have mounted the swirles a bit higher so you cant see them from behind and only from the engine bay. And i would cave let the exhaust run through the bumber somewhere. For example above or on the sides of the licence plate
I agree with most of that but whats up with people and exhaust tips? I think the stretch of pipe should of been longer on the end and not welded but i love just a nice simple stainless pipe for a tip.
@@_Gingium_ How about the driver seeing it aswell? Y-Joint then tilt upwards and tips poke out through the lexan window (one each side, not in the middle)
Cool idea. Welded beautifully. But I don’t love it. A nice muffler with a center exit would have been perfect. I think that would have left room for maybe rear storage compartment. Just a thought. Great video as always. Every video should be fabium
I'm glad you finally revised that rear subframe mount. Not a fan of the exhaust though, but I've never been a complications for the sake of it guy in the first place..
just became patreon, don't know why I haven't done that earlier... I've been watching since the start of the rally miata build, and am now studying Automotive Technology (physics + electrical engineering applied to vehicles, mostly theory) and want to help make self-driving trucks a reality! All because of your videos getting me interested in cars.
It's so nice having a shop with a lift and proper tools. I know tools don't make the tech but when you know what you're doing they make life sooo much better. I'm trying to do shit in a driveway with very minimal tools, a jack that doesn't go high enough. It's a real nightmare and makes me get frustrated and question why I should even try.
Man hindsight this move to Georgia has been such a blessing for you! I applaud 👏 all the growth and it’s crazy to see your skill sets become more and more perfected!
If you put a much smaller pipe of the correct length connected between some of the scrolls and another J pipe connected at the end in an artistic fashion you can kill some of the resonance and rasp.
What do you guys think about the exhaust? Also, huge thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this video! Go to athleticgreens.com/gingium to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs.
Looks cool, but I think it might sit a little too low and it will definitely add to the heat in the...engine bay? 😂 I personally would've loved to see a top mount exhaust ala the McLaren 600T. Through the metal of the hatch or the Plexi
I like the look and the swirls take the loudness off the engine note. Does it have/need a cat? Australian regulations may differ from those in the USA.
I do understand this exhaust as an experiment. But functionality is another thing. Y- pipe and two small muflers would give much better sound and less space consumed. Empty space can be useful as trunk. Honda/Acura NSX for example.
I can't believe you have to give this car away. I'm stoked for the lucky winner but gutted that we are not going to see this car on the channel for much longer!
Please for the love of god get footage of this car on the tail before it’s given away. The car deserves it. Still blown away by your ambition and hard work.
I would have rather see a small muffler or at least a resonator to quiet it a bit. I could never drive that without getting pulled over or pass inspection here in Mass. Otherwise, bravo for taking this on, it came out great and I would love to see it rip up a track!!
I have a Garage Fukui exhaust on my SW20 & there is extra bracing around the Y section where it splits off. Same with a lot of other mid engine exhausts I have seen. Might be a good idea to add some there imo.
You should always remove the side windows and make custom induction vents for the engine one for the intercooler side and other to duct and make a cold air intake instead of the hot air but skid plate is your best friend on mr2 so I would say maybe 🤔
Love the content as always, the bug you found that you picked up is called a "silverfish", its perfectly harmless but destructive in the sense of eating things it shouldn't, haha. But not harmful to humans, venom/poison wise.
Not a silverfish. It was a prepupa dobsonfly, also called a hellgrammite. They do bite, and are called toe biters for those that enjoy walking around running streams. Great for catching bass. :D
I don’t necessarily hate the twisty exhaust but I can’t help but to remember that one 480p image of that ugly hatchback with the 25 twists…. We all know the one, we’ve all seen it
Makes me think of the engineered to slide exhaust for Shirtstuckedin NA S13 So sick, sooooooo happy you did something like this for the eclipse, i absolutely love creative exhausts
I normally love a turbo straight pipe car but don't care to much for open down pipe as much. I'd imagine she swirls would add enough length to the pipe to make it sound better. Verry cool idea
Exciting I really like it, very different kinda ram skull Esque ! I'm planing a kinda similar boot build exhaust for my supercharged miata, should be fun never done it before and never tigged before, mig welder by trade and can stick weld buying a tig tomorrow to get my practice in!
Confirmed. You're a mad man, but this came out awesome. I love hearing your thought process and how you approach projects. Definitely more unique than most. Love it
Some rectangle tips would look good. This is my second favorite build of yours because of the amount of fabrication done. The truck is first of course.
Please invest in a backpurging system caleb! It will help with keeping the stalagmites out of the inside, and make your welds look even better than they already do!
I think that exhaust is a little bit too much, I also can't help but wonder how much condensate is going to accumulate in the low points of the loops over time
That bug is called a dobson fly before it gets its wings it looks crazy lol they are good for river fishing. They do pinch wicked hard tho remember that
I hate how TH-cam un subscribes people . . Its been a while since I have seen your videos ........ I have some catching up since you moved . Car looks good 👍
Do a separate simpler muffler exhaust and the winner of the car can have options. If it doesnt sound any different from open down, then the other version could make it sound good. Just an option
I appreciate the effort that went into the exhaust, but personally don't like the way it looks on the car. I'd lean towards running pipes out the bumper or if you just wanted something to fill the gap from the rear, maybe something similar to a 350z rear muffler setup.
As for fabrication the exhaust is insane, but as for functionality and style it’s not my thing. I think just having a dope muffler setup visible from the engine bay would’ve been cooler imo but it’s still a crazy build
Pretty well what I was thinking also, just Y-Joint with two mufflers (one each pipe). If I had to suggest a "crazy" exhaust, I would've thought the Y-Joint would point upwards and have tips go through a hole cut through the lexan that's replacing the rear window
@@X-Caliber02 Exactly!! I was thinking it could emulate what McLaren does with… I believe its the P1 and or 600LT?
@@markusthiel7687 I think I know which one you're on about, with it coming out the tailgate/lexan
I really like those tips you are giving us! Simple but super-useful when you working on that kind of stuff yourself. Keep it up! Also, I would like to see more detailed, technical stuff from You!
Glad you like that! I'm trying to include some tips and things I've learned by building all this cool stuff without being too boring in the video.
Agreed
yup
I like the innovative spirit behind this but I feel like from an engineering standpoint you’re going to generate a lot of extra heat in the engine bay by heating large coils of exhaust piping when it could just be evacuated. Lots of heated surface area. Love the build regardless.
Cool exhaust, i would have liked to have seen a center exit thru the rear bumper or a 918/Mclaren style exit thru the rear engine cover
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That wild looking bug is a hellgrammite! My family used to go to creeks and catch them as bait for trout and smallmouth bass fishing. They live in the water so you must be close to a creek or river.
Thanks I only read the comments for info about the strange bug haha
Actually a silverfish
@@jasonbeilke3145 no it’s not google it lol.
@@jasonbeilke3145 silverfish are tiny and don’t have huge pincers 😅
It is! It will become a dobsonfly!
That exhaust is a great way to make use of the space but a storage compartment would of been just as cool as it would really complete a proper midengined look
It would get too hot to store anything.
@@williamfoster4268 not if done right but odds are it would screw up the weight balance
@@williamfoster4268 There are many mid engine cars with a rear storage area. Heat does not seem to be as big an issue are you may think it is.
@@masterv2118 Those mid engine cars are designed to be mid engine and have adequate air flow to the engine compartment. This one? Not so much.
Yeah Kinda surprised he went full firewall instead of doing something like Renault did with the R5 Turbo or Clio v6 or something like the NSX so you’d still have some of the hatchback practicality. Definitely would have added a ton of design complexity and a higher level of fit and finishbut I’m not building the car, I’m just a viewer
My man, you've got the chillest background tracks playing EVERY TIME. Dopest beats in the car-guy community. Hands down!
Haha heck yeah! It makes me happy hearing this because choosing music is always the hardest part.
@@_Gingium_ consistently something I like about your channel. Great background music. Content is awesome too obviously 😂
@@_Gingium_ the first beat was bangin!
@@_Gingium_ I’ll take anything without trap beats. Alllllll other channels use trap almost 100%. So over it.
I think Rob Dahm has some great backing tracks too. Not disagreeing with you at all but he also has some of the best in the car community imo
This is such a cool build, I like how you've put the most love in the cars you help other people build. Your cars aren't low quality by any means, but the attention to detail on this and the Dadsun shows that it's not just the views or the cars, it's the passion behind it. Also put a W8 in something
he's missing some detail.......no wheel wells and open timing belt.....disaster WAITING to happen........then the taillights being exposed to the elements is another short sighted thing, going to have electrical issues in the near future. other then that its a sick build.
That bug you found is called a Megaloptera. It's a weird species of fly larva. You did the right thing by catching and releasing it. It would've turned your shop into its home and they're nasty little critters too.
Exhaust looks AMAZING!
Not to mention the improvement in the livelyhood of the videos after getting a cameraman!
Thank you! Hiring a helper has been the best thing I've ever done!
you mean liveliness. livelihood means something else.
@@StanleyKubick1 probs did improve the livelihood of the cameraman tho, now hes got a pretty sweet job :)
My personal opinion on the exhaust:
I like the idea with the swirles. But for my personal taste it sits too low l and i dont like the look of the exhaust tips. I would have mounted the swirles a bit higher so you cant see them from behind and only from the engine bay. And i would cave let the exhaust run through the bumber somewhere. For example above or on the sides of the licence plate
I agree with most of that but whats up with people and exhaust tips? I think the stretch of pipe should of been longer on the end and not welded but i love just a nice simple stainless pipe for a tip.
I think that’s the problem he’s not telling us about!? It does sit way too low.
Fair enough! To each their own! But what's the point of a sick exhaust if you can't see it from behind?
@@_Gingium_ How about the driver seeing it aswell? Y-Joint then tilt upwards and tips poke out through the lexan window (one each side, not in the middle)
Cool idea. Welded beautifully. But I don’t love it. A nice muffler with a center exit would have been perfect. I think that would have left room for maybe rear storage compartment. Just a thought. Great video as always. Every video should be fabium
Definitely one of the coolest exhausts I’ve ever seen, keep it up man!
I'm glad you finally revised that rear subframe mount.
Not a fan of the exhaust though, but I've never been a complications for the sake of it guy in the first place..
just became patreon, don't know why I haven't done that earlier... I've been watching since the start of the rally miata build, and am now studying Automotive Technology (physics + electrical engineering applied to vehicles, mostly theory) and want to help make self-driving trucks a reality! All because of your videos getting me interested in cars.
That's so awesome I could help inspire you! Thank you for supporting the channel
It's so nice having a shop with a lift and proper tools. I know tools don't make the tech but when you know what you're doing they make life sooo much better. I'm trying to do shit in a driveway with very minimal tools, a jack that doesn't go high enough. It's a real nightmare and makes me get frustrated and question why I should even try.
Since you hired a camera person. Your quality has shot up tremendously. Good job to everyone over there
Man hindsight this move to Georgia has been such a blessing for you! I applaud 👏 all the growth and it’s crazy to see your skill sets become more and more perfected!
If you put a much smaller pipe of the correct length connected between some of the scrolls and another J pipe connected at the end in an artistic fashion you can kill some of the resonance and rasp.
What do you guys think about the exhaust? Also, huge thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this video! Go to athleticgreens.com/gingium to get started on your first purchase and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs.
That is what i call a Ramshorn Exhaust!
Not sure about how it will affect cooling but it looks great👍👍👍
Looks cool, but I think it might sit a little too low and it will definitely add to the heat in the...engine bay? 😂 I personally would've loved to see a top mount exhaust ala the McLaren 600T. Through the metal of the hatch or the Plexi
I like the look and the swirls take the loudness off the engine note. Does it have/need a cat? Australian regulations may differ from those in the USA.
@@Outlier68 No emissions regulations in most of the southern states in the US.
I do understand this exhaust as an experiment. But functionality is another thing. Y- pipe and two small muflers would give much better sound and less space consumed. Empty space can be useful as trunk. Honda/Acura NSX for example.
the video shot of the weld smoke inside the exhaust was fire 19:00! sounds really good too
I can't believe you have to give this car away. I'm stoked for the lucky winner but gutted that we are not going to see this car on the channel for much longer!
should start looking into back purging for welds
That Exhaust system is so over the top and I love it! Looks superb keep up the good work.
NOT ONLY IS THIS A GREAT CHANNEL BUT SIKK FABRICATION AS WELL AS THE CAMERA/EDITING WORK 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Please for the love of god get footage of this car on the tail before it’s given away. The car deserves it. Still blown away by your ambition and hard work.
I would have rather see a small muffler or at least a resonator to quiet it a bit. I could never drive that without getting pulled over or pass inspection here in Mass. Otherwise, bravo for taking this on, it came out great and I would love to see it rip up a track!!
The extra volume and length added by the wierd design will genuinely help with back pressure and a proper 02 reading
I have a Garage Fukui exhaust on my SW20 & there is extra bracing around the Y section where it splits off. Same with a lot of other mid engine exhausts I have seen. Might be a good idea to add some there imo.
Love it! It's great to see the whole fab process and this car really taking shape. Filming and edit was great too.
Haha I like how you already had the piece in the vice at 1:18 and you were ready to just break off the studs but they came right off
That Exhaust is a piece of art and looks amazing!!!
Caleb, I've thoroughly enjoyed this series so far. But honestly, if I got the car, this exhaust would be the first thing to go.
You should always remove the side windows and make custom induction vents for the engine one for the intercooler side and other to duct and make a cold air intake instead of the hot air but skid plate is your best friend on mr2 so I would say maybe 🤔
Love the content as always, the bug you found that you picked up is called a "silverfish", its perfectly harmless but destructive in the sense of eating things it shouldn't, haha. But not harmful to humans, venom/poison wise.
MVP ^
Not a silverfish. It was a prepupa dobsonfly, also called a hellgrammite. They do bite, and are called toe biters for those that enjoy walking around running streams. Great for catching bass. :D
@@BenMeyer1337 came here to say this, and if you think the larvae is ugly, the adult is a thing of nightmares.
You need to dial in the bov actuating point to avoid that turbo flutter which is compressor surge. Will be much better for the turbo in the long run.
I don’t necessarily hate the twisty exhaust but I can’t help but to remember that one 480p image of that ugly hatchback with the 25 twists…. We all know the one, we’ve all seen it
The white Ford Focus... Cold shivers
I’m not sure if anyone has said it yet, but have you heard of back purging? It’s really useful for long lasting welds on stainless
You really should back purge stainless when you weld it.
I think you should make some inner fenders back there, dont want that beautiful engine to get dirty. Or get something in the open cam belt.
You are seriously like a legit fabricator. Amazing man
Personally, im not a huge fan of it. It hides all the sick custom work
Makes me think of the engineered to slide exhaust for Shirtstuckedin NA S13
So sick, sooooooo happy you did something like this for the eclipse, i absolutely love creative exhausts
It’s crazy and I love it! Fits the build perfectly!
Great job Caleb. This exhaust is so sick
This is pure genius, having a shop n the right tools whatever you imagine can be built 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Man, I love watching you fabricate. Satisfying..
I normally love a turbo straight pipe car but don't care to much for open down pipe as much. I'd imagine she swirls would add enough length to the pipe to make it sound better. Verry cool idea
Exciting I really like it, very different kinda ram skull Esque ! I'm planing a kinda similar boot build exhaust for my supercharged miata, should be fun never done it before and never tigged before, mig welder by trade and can stick weld buying a tig tomorrow to get my practice in!
Confirmed. You're a mad man, but this came out awesome. I love hearing your thought process and how you approach projects. Definitely more unique than most. Love it
I would put some vents in the rear bumper, and maybe a shield of some sort to help extract and isolate all that extra heat.
That's cool, it's kinda like an exhaust system and rear diffuser built as one.
Soooo well produced and edited. You really upped your game!! Great video
I love the absurdness of the exhaust, like its not meant to be a normal car, its purely fun and basically an art piece
Some rectangle tips would look good. This is my second favorite build of yours because of the amount of fabrication done. The truck is first of course.
This is sick! 4G sounding mint.
That beat in the beginning is bangin
Well filmed vid, there were some great shots in there!
From what i've seen the exhaust is 50/50, for me I like how crazy it looks.
camera work and editing was phenomenal this ep
You should get a Bridgeport or Sharp Kneemill. Would allow you to make lots more solid brackets and parts and such
Please invest in a backpurging system caleb! It will help with keeping the stalagmites out of the inside, and make your welds look even better than they already do!
Dude I love this!! It looks killer!
Love this guy been watching form the start. Since froza. Love this dude
If it's still loud you could put a dynomax race bullet before the y pipe or one on each side after the swirls
You legend, what a perfect time you upload!
Get Yourself some bigger cups for stainless, #12-#16 is bueno for nice looking welds, try backpurge your pipes, and weld with no pulse
Isn't enough with a mid engine eclipse? You need to put a weird shape exaust, I'm in LOVE with this project. Good job 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
stoked for the next vid on the eclipes!!! cant waittt
absolute madman, it sounds amazing, the turbo flutter is all you need
That video was so good! Super entertaining, keep up the great work you guys!
My first though when I saw the swirls... chuck the mufflers thru the middle of them and have a twin centre exit
You are so talented and hope you do more builds like this in future videos . Amazing
Looking great there's a car in the UK with a similar exhaust bot as nice as yours though
Officially calling that the “Curly Fry Exhaust” 😂😂
I like it! To heck with all these fools! Keep doing you Caleb!
Should do a reverb tube in the engine bay, should cut the noise down a little.
Sick bro. Think about getting a stubby flex head torch. So nice to have.
You're so close man keep it up keep up the good work
It wold be sick to see a colab build from gingium and Taylor ray
I think that exhaust is a little bit too much, I also can't help but wonder how much condensate is going to accumulate in the low points of the loops over time
It’s stainless so not a big deal. When the engine runs all the water should blow right out.
That exhaust it ridiculous..... I love it !
Petition to bring back gingium hiding in the shop and poping out in the intros
That bug is called a dobson fly before it gets its wings it looks crazy lol they are good for river fishing. They do pinch wicked hard tho remember that
Replace the tips with some Supertrapps if it’s too loud or drones? Looks awesome.
I love that, just mid-sentace "oh. ouuhhggghhhhhh! What is that thing?!?"
Exhaust is next level!
I hate how TH-cam un subscribes people . . Its been a while since I have seen your videos ........ I have some catching up since you moved . Car looks good 👍
Do a separate simpler muffler exhaust and the winner of the car can have options.
If it doesnt sound any different from open down, then the other version could make it sound good.
Just an option
Watching art and being educated... AWESOME!!
Looks so nice and sounds amazing
You really outlined the add ad made it easily skippable, what a chad
Way better music on this one. Love that beautiful exhaust.
This is the coolest build ever. You are one of my favorite creators on youtube. But I hate this exhaust with a passion lol
I personally would have liked to see a nice chromed muffler and a more efficient system, but it's not my build. Looks good, Gingium!
I enjoyed the craftsmanship of this build. But that exhaust is just too much, imo. Just keep it simple..
Don't worry, it's not a straight pipe officer!
LOL technically true.
I appreciate the effort that went into the exhaust, but personally don't like the way it looks on the car. I'd lean towards running pipes out the bumper or if you just wanted something to fill the gap from the rear, maybe something similar to a 350z rear muffler setup.
Super cool exhaust!!!