Is a Standalone ECU Worth It?

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    This week on Money Pit, we’re doing brain surgery! That’s right, we’re replacing the factory ECU with a Megasquirt Standalone ECU so we can take complete control over the engine and the way it runs. Then we’ll take it to our friends at EF1 Tuning to develop a tune - can we make any more power with our new brain?
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  • @Donut
    @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4780

    Just noticed I was saying things like 'big voltage' and 'little voltage' when talking about the relay 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️that's not a thing! Voltage is constant! I should've said current. Anyway just wanted to call myself out on that, hope everyone enjoys the video and has a totally tubular Wednesday! - Zach

    • @AR-qr9eo
      @AR-qr9eo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      No prob

    • @TheCrazyBird844
      @TheCrazyBird844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Laughing so hard at James’ rejected cartoons reference lol

    • @ethanwebb7912
      @ethanwebb7912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I feel you, electricity is confusing mate!

    • @jamessizemore7103
      @jamessizemore7103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How dare you

    • @Grocbeast
      @Grocbeast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My mom wont work on cars, so i gotta wait till im 18 :(

  • @lawless3557
    @lawless3557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14374

    I can’t stress enough how donut made an incredible decision hiring this guy

    • @lrrowley
      @lrrowley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +822

      Seriously, he's the best host they have

    • @roxieloot
      @roxieloot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      So Much better than the Scottish guy on DRIVE TRIBE, and I'm from the UK. Donut & Zach #1

    • @invader2727
      @invader2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      more upvotes on this please!

    • @drivebay6479
      @drivebay6479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      @@invader2727 "upvotes"

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Someone has a Jobe crush

  • @ajwash3247
    @ajwash3247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1676

    Miata: Please I’m overheating I need more cooling before I die
    Zach: Yea so we’re gonna replace the brains of the Miata for some gainz

    • @11erikson
      @11erikson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Miata: overheats
      Zach: I'm thinking we can squeeze a bit more power out of it. Hp goes vrooommmm

    • @addamsiewdass1832
      @addamsiewdass1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Miata: Am big overheat plz Zacc.
      Zacc: Lets slam a standalone in this hunk a junk so we can bolt a turbo on for dem sicc peak hp numbers.

    • @campkira
      @campkira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that intercooler is too small.. that why...

    • @kidxo6813
      @kidxo6813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@campkira intercooler 🤨

    • @kountatalk
      @kountatalk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha exactly what i was thinking! The miata was overheating when he took it to the track

  • @philipaliscious
    @philipaliscious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    It baffles me just how smart and knowledgeable Zach is in so many realms. Electrical, mechanical, you name it. Such a good teacher.

    • @ericscaillet2232
      @ericscaillet2232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Smart and good looking,not a bad mix.

    • @newnamepending7084
      @newnamepending7084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Zach is awesome.

    • @waldolemmer
      @waldolemmer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm taking this as a compliment for myself

    • @jimdshea
      @jimdshea 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I miss this man. Something happened as the hair got longer.

  • @qtbearqt
    @qtbearqt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    "I think my hands are clean enough for brain surgery"
    - The last thing you want to hear from your surgeon

  • @worldwaryou.
    @worldwaryou. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2088

    Everyone from Donut is great, but this guy is the most relatable since he actually wrenches on cars in the driveway. Also, bring back Bart.

    • @azhadaffandi212
      @azhadaffandi212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Ya weh.. Bart teach us like a lot. I miss Bart. Nohomo

    • @Jaytriple1
      @Jaytriple1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      R.i.P Bart he died

    • @ismailshahzad6284
      @ismailshahzad6284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Bart was the reason i found about and subscribed to donut.....miss science garage.......they really need to bring him back

    • @kylewilson2914
      @kylewilson2914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@Jaytriple1 bart works for KBB on their Ride News Now series. Not dead!

    • @serevine9730
      @serevine9730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We miss Bart donut

  • @lofipinky
    @lofipinky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2087

    I have never seen someone being so excited about their car making 112 hp

    • @orderofmagnitude-TPATP
      @orderofmagnitude-TPATP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      True..... but its got good power to weight and hes openin up the gates for bigger gains.... layin the ground work. It does seem a lot of work for very little gain until you see what angle he's coming from - example once he adds a blower of descriptions - he can really get the most out of it.
      Plus thats hp at the wheels. Not engine.

    • @kierancarter8369
      @kierancarter8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      my 09 R6 does 110 hp at the rear wheel...BUT i will acknowledge there was a heck of a lot of engineering to get there.
      As mentioned above (and probably below) Jobe is probably getting ready to add a power adder.

    • @Pr2jay
      @Pr2jay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Order Of Magnitude - The Paranormal & Personal at the hubs* would be like 94 on a regular dyno

    • @randypender2867
      @randypender2867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Pr2jay that doesn't make sense

    • @Pr2jay
      @Pr2jay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Randy Pender hub dynos read higher because theirs no slippage in the tyres

  • @samthelegoman3990
    @samthelegoman3990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1077

    Is no one going to acknowledge that the companies name is “Megasquirt”?

    • @csbeverly1
      @csbeverly1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      It was designed for aftermarket injectors, thus the name.

    • @maxwellhughes7821
      @maxwellhughes7821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Megasquirt has been around for a decade now and tons of guys run it. It's not as funny a name any more lol.

    • @Shaun-hp2yz
      @Shaun-hp2yz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me

    • @ChrisP576
      @ChrisP576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Anyone who knows much about cars at all won't laugh at it, they're one of the industry standards and there are so many people running MS3s and MS3 pros includind myself

    • @dustinbryant9586
      @dustinbryant9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      connor beverly NO SHIT MAN! The fact they’re injectors was never in question.

  • @dstrkt.cs2
    @dstrkt.cs2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Best host for sure. He feels the realest and whenever he talks about or explains something it doesn't feel like an information dump. Best host 100%

  • @sopni7842
    @sopni7842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1104

    "Lil dudes getting beefy" they grow up so fast

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      don't they though

    • @pwd1134
      @pwd1134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      That's what I tell my girl when I'm ready for some romance.

    • @coygoss5052
      @coygoss5052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Paul bro???

    • @marnov.dmerwe8904
      @marnov.dmerwe8904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pwd1134 😭😂😂😂

    • @alienclay2
      @alienclay2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then they start eating you out of house and home 🤣

  • @jamessizemore7103
    @jamessizemore7103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +641

    Imagine if your dr came in and said, “I think we’re gonna attempt brain surgery... I think I’d be good at it.”

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

      trust me bro, i got this

    • @karlkukk7080
      @karlkukk7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      And then adding:”You don’t really need it but it’s a nice upgrade”

    • @danielcastaneda7801
      @danielcastaneda7801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Fuck it, send it!

    • @Jackyjo007
      @Jackyjo007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      "I think my hands are clean enough for brain surgery, let's dig in!"

    • @carpenter3461
      @carpenter3461 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ianvisser7899 Reddit meme

  • @BlueBenGo
    @BlueBenGo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    "It's so hot out"
    *Blocks off driver's air vent*

  • @RoxusRemo
    @RoxusRemo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Actually love how donut teach you along the way. Entertaining, relatable with a a commonly modded car, well presented and easy to watch.

  • @urmo6514
    @urmo6514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    "New legs":
    **Shows bucket seats**
    *Suspension: Am i a joke to you?*

    • @goodguy...badrep.
      @goodguy...badrep. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I, too, was confused.

    • @NerfWarsJuelich
      @NerfWarsJuelich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's knees. seats = thighs, suspension = knees, wheels= lower legs, tires = shoes

  • @johnnysea9921
    @johnnysea9921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    Zach's seriously 90% of why I'm subscribed to Donut, super great host and all around super watchable.

    • @blakexie5209
      @blakexie5209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      For real he’s not cringe like the other ones

    • @unusualcrate4100
      @unusualcrate4100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blakexie5209 YES, i hate the "moah powah babey" guy. The way they say it is so stupid and he's overall just obnoxious as well.

    • @flippy66
      @flippy66 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@unusualcrate4100 You mean the guy (James) who started the channel.

  • @chromasux2
    @chromasux2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    While I love how well Zach explains things and educates the viewers, one thing cracks me up. "So we're going to add a standalone ECM" Ok, easy. "Now we just have to add this sensor, this switch, this gauge, this other sensor, some power wiring, a couple other parts, tear apart the dash, behind the seat, some wiring under the hood, and that's it!" . . . .for a standalone ECM :D

  • @Charliejr22
    @Charliejr22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Hope that one day when this series ends, they do the same thing with a different car

    • @thomaswill37
      @thomaswill37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Meanwhile at Donut…

  • @wastl8778
    @wastl8778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    * revs car *
    Automatic subtitles: "music"
    Couldn't agree more

    • @MCFishNuggets
      @MCFishNuggets 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      youtube finally did something right

  • @tr1jn
    @tr1jn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    Zach's qualifications for brain surgery: dude trust me

    • @Nicksanders386
      @Nicksanders386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its all fun and games until the brain doesn't come out and he walks into the surgery room with a 4lb sledge

    • @bushtruck
      @bushtruck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      On my channel we actually drive things...we're out in tha bush tryin to make ya'll laugh!

  • @neophara5816
    @neophara5816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    😂 😂 Everytime I watch these I remember that one time that Zach said welcome to Snake Pit

  • @gospeed81
    @gospeed81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    having been in the Miata turbo scene, I was more than impressed not only with the topic, but how well you went thru everything. Most of the time interesting car management blogs/vlogs gloss over the details that make standalones so powerful. Earned a subscribe

  • @abou824
    @abou824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +922

    Ok this sponsor is SO REFRESHING!!!! I'm sick of the Raycons and Shadow legend bits, this is super cool I love it

    • @Soundwave501st
      @Soundwave501st 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yesssss quite indubitably

    • @abou824
      @abou824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @Matt this is a sponsor spot I'll actually watch

    • @worldwaryou.
      @worldwaryou. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True, but I’m still gonna order Raycons 😂

    • @jayhawker03
      @jayhawker03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      WorldWarYou From what I’ve seen raycons are just rebranded generic Chinese earbuds. Just cut out the middle man and save some money.

    • @abou824
      @abou824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@jayhawker03 yeah they're shit. Dankpods did a good review of them

  • @joshhalterman5701
    @joshhalterman5701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1437

    This is how I wish the HiLow tuning episodes went. Instead of
    "Let's get em tuned"
    15s later
    "They're tuned!"
    Another 15s later
    "They broke!"
    Edit: whoa this got more likes than I expected. To clarify, I love the whole crew at donut and totally understand that everything was rushed and on a tight budget.

    • @GMT-tx2xz
      @GMT-tx2xz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      For real. As much fun as it was to watch them go from stock to built (if you could call them that) was really disappointing that the end result for the HiLow Zs was $70k dumped into two cars that both ended up with serious problems, can't even draw a good conclusion from that

    • @samuelhodge4096
      @samuelhodge4096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@GMT-tx2xz they were constantly talking about having to get shit done in a day, it really feels like they rushed the series way to much.
      I absolutely agree that you can't draw any real conclusions from it. It was fun series though, hopefully season 2 is better.

    • @GMT-tx2xz
      @GMT-tx2xz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@samuelhodge4096 It's definitely a great show, I was very happy to see the Donut crew turning wrenches together. I can't imagine what kind of pressure it must put on them to have to do all these mods on such a short timeline, let alone on camera - so I absolutely can't knock them for that.
      I just hope that in future seasons they have a chance to take a little more time to really get all the bugs worked out before the cars (or maybe trucks) get beaten to death because they just weren't ready to be run that hard. I wouldn't be the slightest bit upset if sometimes the video ended with "Well, we didn't get as much done today as we'd hoped but we'll be back at it next week" rather than watching all of this work getting rushed and at the end having the summary be "We don't know if more expensive means more better because both cars are toast."
      Here on the internet, everyone wants the instant gratification of a modification completely installed in a single video and the whole car built on a rigid timeline, but in the real world it just isn't always easy to do it quickly AND do it properly. As an automotive community, I hope the Donut fanbase can accept that and give the teams some time to really make sure all the mods are properly supported so we can finally know if more expensive really is more better

    • @PeterKnagge
      @PeterKnagge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm still waiting for a HiLow oil cooler episode, I hope one day they will have it. I have to agree in hindsight the series did feel incredibly rushed...

    • @andrewcowfer5829
      @andrewcowfer5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The series does feel rushed but it kinda has to be from a production budget standpoint. They can't pay cameramen and sound guys to stand around and film them build cars for a month. The shorter a time frame they can accomplish filming in the better. It just leads to the cars being half finished in terms of reliability.
      Ultimately I feel like the point of the series was to show some of the realities of modifying a car, especially one you're intending to keep as a daily driver which it mostly accomplishes. Its marketed more casually and is intended more for entertainment than to be informative. It would be nice if they included some more explanation of the technical aspects of building the cars though.

  • @alexgulewich9670
    @alexgulewich9670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    1:17
    "Play small"
    *Gestures between legs*

    • @jake4194
      @jake4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol I saw that too bro

  • @isaaclea1965
    @isaaclea1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Probably one of the more interesting episodes so far, its cool as hell learning about the process

  • @YoungIanHollister
    @YoungIanHollister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Yo my guy James, you’re looking great dawg. Jobe doing his job, killing it as usual. Keep it up lads

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      💪💪💪

    • @lochlan.
      @lochlan. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You used the words "dawg" and "lads" in the same sentence what a frickin savage

    • @YoungIanHollister
      @YoungIanHollister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      L M T lmao thanks m8

    • @bobertjohnson3473
      @bobertjohnson3473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      L M T I’ll just ignore that that was 3 sentences. XD

  • @AndriusKamarauskas
    @AndriusKamarauskas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    13:14 i think we just missed miracle in the background

    • @zz_beatzz3008
      @zz_beatzz3008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bro got tired of sitting and decided to walk 💀💀

    • @drewa9387
      @drewa9387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      glad I wasn't the only one to notice😂

  • @torqueracingproduction
    @torqueracingproduction 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Paul Walker would be proud of that hair bro! Love this series, feels like the path we all take on our rides, taking it one mod at a time. Keep up the good work!

  • @Love2Cruise
    @Love2Cruise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Car overheated on track.
    Al’right, Imma do brakes and a new ECU.

    • @Dan-ty7cb
      @Dan-ty7cb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Meme Man A mega squirt is more expensive than a good intercooler and a radiator.

    • @drivebay6479
      @drivebay6479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@Dan-ty7cb sometimes a mega squirt can cost 70k in child support

    • @LaccerHS
      @LaccerHS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Meme Man A Mishimoto rad with two fans is $500 max, an MS3 Pro is $1300 (Jeesus, I just checked).

    • @magloire3
      @magloire3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dan the show is called money pit for a reason

    • @11metalfan
      @11metalfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drivebay6479 hahaha

  • @aswallace88
    @aswallace88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Me, counting the number of times Zach mentions turbos: "I think they're going to turbo the Miata in the future".
    Also Me: "ALRIGHT!"

    • @destryhoward2551
      @destryhoward2551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’d like to see Supercharger!! Not too many of those out there. Just sayin🤷‍♂️

    • @Grr8xtc
      @Grr8xtc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm down for either. Mo powah baby.... (probably misspelled, but you get it) 😉

    • @bookle5829
      @bookle5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm hoping they'll NOT add a turbo or a supercharger. They could possibly knock the engine just like their nissans.

    • @bookle5829
      @bookle5829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @TimothyReidUpNorth907 I mean like damage the engine. But whatever. It's his car so he can do whatever he likes.

    • @GusMortis
      @GusMortis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You spelled "it's about time wrong"

  • @Nickelman16
    @Nickelman16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made something that I saw to be the most complex part of a vehicle, into the simplest part. That made 100% sense, word for word. Well Done!
    And Thank You!

  • @onny8980
    @onny8980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying this series, there isn’t a lot of people who would look at this and shrug their shoulders at 112 hp, but watching the work and time and just the ups and downs make you so excited for it.

  • @wotwott2319
    @wotwott2319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    You can tell that James is actually super excited when he's playing with the Micro Machines.

    • @BurnPerimeter
      @BurnPerimeter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Id be pretty happy too ngl

    • @squirlmy
      @squirlmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, and compare that to "...tune our volumetric efficiency, that's what speed density is" WHAT!?!? And 5:47 This episode is like "car tuning for physicists", yet they're sponsors of "Micromachines" 🤔 I think maybe the sponsors misjudged the demographic. Or maybe not, maybe TH-cam algorithms figured all that stuff out. I'm just 🤯

  • @TheCarPassionChannel
    @TheCarPassionChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    Good stuff! Now I need to try to hit 113whp once I get a standalone in my NB 😅

    • @MiataMods
      @MiataMods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      You can do it Miata dad

    • @bocaj949
      @bocaj949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@MiataMods I hit 115 with the stock exhaust and just a cone filter in my nb1. That's Virtual Dyno tho

    • @Zafosgr
      @Zafosgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GREEEEG

    • @lloyd9435
      @lloyd9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Why bother with that engine? Just yank that puny 1.8 outa there and slap in an LS3 crate engine from Walmart and boom 500 hp

    • @jeremycook5836
      @jeremycook5836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ayyyy Grehck is here!!

  • @SturdivantRacing126
    @SturdivantRacing126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is probably the best Donut media video I've seen.
    Informative, and not stupid annoying. I'd actually watch a series from this guy.

  • @richardfoshee3244
    @richardfoshee3244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching you get so excited over all of this. I never miss Money Pit

  • @DyneHammer
    @DyneHammer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +617

    Zack a few weeks ago: We're going to have to upgrade the radiator."
    Now: "So how about a standalone? :D"

    • @nickleland2131
      @nickleland2131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Doubt 4 hp will change anything regarding temps

    • @alexisknows6513
      @alexisknows6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You can safely build up this engine to 150whp with the standard ECU (with head modifications) ....this standalone ecu $800 to $1200 plus $3000 in major modifications (turbocharged) will get you 230whp ....

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@alexisknows6513 even more. But the rods and pistons will disagree. And above 180 the clutch. I'm at 300 at the wheels now.

    • @alexisknows6513
      @alexisknows6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheAdatto .... turbocharger adds a lot heat to the pistons ,ring gap goes to zero ....part of the piston head pulls off ...on these engines #2 cylinder. 300whp.....you are looking for a ZF gearbox at the bone yard soon.

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexisknows6513 my 6 speed can handle350

  • @etui17
    @etui17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    Zach: "haha car go vroom"
    Miata: "I'm hot, need more cooling!"
    .
    .
    .
    Zach: "haha car go VROOM!"

    • @Fanasz
      @Fanasz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Miata: coooling
      Zach: did i hear ECU?
      Miata: cooling
      Zach: Im gonna send it

  • @johnm.withersiv4352
    @johnm.withersiv4352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad Micro Machines are back! The ad was a great part of this video.

  • @donfronterhouse4759
    @donfronterhouse4759 ปีที่แล้ว

    James is really entertaining to me and why I started watching regularly. This guy shows me a lot of practical stuff,really hands on. I have come to appreciate the whole crew. I'm 57 and have been a car guy my whole life. I rate this show up there with Jay Leno's garage. Thanks guys.

  • @andrewobrien6282
    @andrewobrien6282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    I've never seen someone so genuinely excited for 112 hp. Really enjoying this build series.

    • @mikedrop4421
      @mikedrop4421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yeah but that's like 250 in a full size car. Plus that's to the tires so it's making 130-135 at the flywheel. Most importantly he's now ready for BOOST!

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You clearly haven't seen India..
      Here most people only modify the looks and big builds like 800-1000 bhp are super rare. Also very few people actually tune the engine( except a few)

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikedrop4421
      112 whp is like 123 at wheels (10% power loss). Even at a 15% power loss it would be 129 bhp

    • @ThisIsntMeGaming
      @ThisIsntMeGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@atarvhegde5210 112 whp is not 123 at the wheels. 112 whp is 112 at the wheels, cause thats literally what it stands for. Wheel horsepower.

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ThisIsntMeGaming
      Oops. I mean 123 bhp at the crank

  • @al7422
    @al7422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    Supercharge the Miata, We've already seen turbos on the high/low series

    • @lucasvanhamburg4937
      @lucasvanhamburg4937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      no, engine swap it, don't make an unreliable piece of shit.

    • @tylertabor244
      @tylertabor244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Lucas van hamburg you definitely don’t know Miatas if you think that

    • @karigori6415
      @karigori6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We ALSO learnt how friggin unreliable they are.

    • @reaperreaper5098
      @reaperreaper5098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Karigori Pretty reliable if your host engine is made to handle boost and the guy doing the install knows what he’s doing.

    • @thunderroy24
      @thunderroy24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lucasvanhamburg4937 obviously you never worked with these motors before if you think they're unreliable

  • @scottshepherd1365
    @scottshepherd1365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zack really is the best automotive personality on TH-cam. He needs more recognition for sure

  • @johnathandewerdt892
    @johnathandewerdt892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great series- I catch myself looking forward to the next episode every week!

  • @HeyPlebes
    @HeyPlebes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Zach: I rarely use the A/C..
    Me watching from Arizona: You can DO that??!

    • @atuzi3458
      @atuzi3458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      If it doesn't have a/c it doesn't get bought here! 😂

    • @jadz684z
      @jadz684z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didnt have ac and I lived in Phoenix .... ok it broken and I couldn't get it fixed for a while

    • @oscarthenotsogrouchy
      @oscarthenotsogrouchy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Plebes At least you don’t live in IGLOOS!!! (like me)

    • @Eddyforshort
      @Eddyforshort 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mean, I live in Phoenix area, and I drive year-round no A/C or heat. Even ride my motorcycle mid summer.

    • @crowvelle
      @crowvelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Eddyforshort Florida, here. Never really had a/c.

  • @boomershooter69
    @boomershooter69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Truly educational, simplest automotive channel on the internet!

  • @122martin122
    @122martin122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this episode where you get in dept about the details, could have been deeper but compared to the other episodes its perfect! keep it up

  • @lancegros5566
    @lancegros5566 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously I can't stress how much this video helped me out with my mega squirt in my foxbody since my tuner has been closed since Laura thank you donit media

  • @jaxonparr2122
    @jaxonparr2122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    “PLAY SMALL”
    *points to groin*

    • @SirSpinalColumn
      @SirSpinalColumn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Came here to say that. Hella funny.

    • @DukeFerris
      @DukeFerris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep. Pretty sure Micro Machines didn't notice that. Well played.

    • @jankyredstoner
      @jankyredstoner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the exact same thing lol

    • @PBreezyify
      @PBreezyify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@guyontheinternet8891 lol. Bless your heart.

  • @adrianstanford4402
    @adrianstanford4402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Most days I'd be like "Yeah, I can do that". This isn't one of those days💀...

  • @Renegade0056
    @Renegade0056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This episode brought back a lot of memories of my automotive tech training days... good times. Only people that've gone through training knows stoichiometric and the golden ratio 14.7:1. Just another reason why engineers and mechanics watch and should watch Donut Media. You guys know what you're talking about.

  • @valkyriedrifter198
    @valkyriedrifter198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    nobody
    Donut media: MICRO MACHINES ARE THE BEST
    Hotwheels: Am I a joke to you?

  • @blkbrry4375
    @blkbrry4375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    "However much power we make is how much power we make" - Zach Jobe 2020

  • @johnbarron4843
    @johnbarron4843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +599

    Only person who wears a new white shirt while working on the car 😂

    • @dope1151
      @dope1151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @mydad

    • @valcian1
      @valcian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A FREE new white shirt

    • @bacquivaguidelava
      @bacquivaguidelava 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’d you know it was free

    • @valcian1
      @valcian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@bacquivaguidelava fair point, I don't. But if the company he works for is charging him for their merchandise I'd be surprised.

    • @samcoote9653
      @samcoote9653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out Jethro Bronners channel, only guy I know of who comes out of working in an engine bay as clean as he was going in. Great cinematography too especially if you love close ups of inner workings like carburetors and transmissions

  • @zues2013
    @zues2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy this series donut keep them coming

  • @hazzchah
    @hazzchah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This was soooo useful!!!

  • @chrism3562
    @chrism3562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Holy shit! Micromachines are back!? They were my JAM when I was a kid. Time to introduce my kid to them! Thanks for the heads up Donut!

  • @hectorgarcia1624
    @hectorgarcia1624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I’m hooked into this show, this guys excitement brings me happiness

  • @DansEuropeVlog
    @DansEuropeVlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This show makes me "appreciate / realize how crazy" project binky is .

  • @_trudge
    @_trudge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is one of my favorite videos yall have made.

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1346

    Day 0 of asking James to do anything he wants

    • @xplosivetime8595
      @xplosivetime8595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      Boy it has been a long time since I’ve seen u. 🤣

    • @heidi_homsestol2728
      @heidi_homsestol2728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Been a long time

    • @milkyy4168
      @milkyy4168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Justin is not only in the JoJo community, but now in the car community? He is literally EVERYWHERE. Does he get paid to watch TH-cam all day or something? Dayum.

    • @thatonecarguy8488
      @thatonecarguy8488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WAIT ITS YOU

    • @lula221h
      @lula221h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello Justin, glad you came along.

  • @velsonline
    @velsonline 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    "thanks to micromachines for sponsoring this video!"
    *That intro killed me*
    Rip high volume headphone users

  • @HaveAGoodDayFk.U
    @HaveAGoodDayFk.U 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jobe has so much frickin knowledge for his age. I swear at every car shop I go to hang around with the guys at, it's always some old head that knows everything like this. It's crazy to see someone so young young know all the terms and phrases and what does what that nobody else really knows.. Zach is definitely my favorite personality on donut media.

  • @Matt-yv6yu
    @Matt-yv6yu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omgggg Super Van City ... I'm so glad you just reminded me of the name of it bc I was FLOODED with nostalgic memories of playing with this exact thing with dozens of micro machines as soon as u started talking about them. I somehow forgot about this even tho it was one of my fav toys for yearsssss

  • @soggypoptart652
    @soggypoptart652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Looking forward to the “Is an aftermarket turbo worth it“ *600 Horsepower Miata* Video

    • @psyloshroom3973
      @psyloshroom3973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      is thaat numbers realistic? thats like a 500% gain in horsepower

    • @knives4reason725
      @knives4reason725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      psylo shroom stock bottom end you’re looking at around 200-225 or a bit more if you’re willing to green house your block

    • @domnindebretagne3244
      @domnindebretagne3244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      psylo shroom I think he was joking

  • @ruskycl5817
    @ruskycl5817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Zach: *starts to sendin it*
    Laptop: WARNING!! Danger to Manifold

    • @orderofmagnitude-TPATP
      @orderofmagnitude-TPATP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      "SHUT UP" (ridiculous nuts and bolts randomly being chucked onto floor pan...even tho that just does not happen)

    • @neondynamite1813
      @neondynamite1813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      “I don’t need a computer to tell me how good my throttle response is”

  • @natureandguitars8983
    @natureandguitars8983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I think of car videos or TV this is what I think of. Teach me what my absent father wanted to but never could. Thank you Donut.

  • @antoineah3045
    @antoineah3045 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    really nice video thanks guys !

  • @thegreasybandit6373
    @thegreasybandit6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Why is your miata so big? Zack: I feed it well

  • @DenzCasuela
    @DenzCasuela 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    This thing is good at almost everything except power

    • @campkira
      @campkira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the add on ecu are for to help if you change after market that the og ecu don't design for...

    • @jitterrypokery1526
      @jitterrypokery1526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Turbo is coming soon

    • @13vex
      @13vex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      JItterRy PoKERy they’re gonna need a new cooling system for that

    • @TykeMison_
      @TykeMison_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It needs a better cam, valvetrain, injectors, higher comp pistons, and tuned for at least 93 octane to have a hope of 140whp without a turbo.

    • @thatoneguy3253
      @thatoneguy3253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      JItterRy PoKERy we still got about four episodes before he does that but you are right, turbo is coming soon!

  • @Biscuits514
    @Biscuits514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Zack, you're a legend. I love this show!!

  • @peppermintnightmare4741
    @peppermintnightmare4741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is extremely informative! Thank you, Zach!
    You are a very knowledgeable, You're a Car Wizard, Mate.

  • @Ungabunga2015
    @Ungabunga2015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I feel like the Miata needs a name now, so much love and care as gone into the beauty. Just calling it... Money Pit or the Miata doesn’t cut it for me.

    • @jamjam-1418
      @jamjam-1418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Monica = Money Ca(r)

    • @javsjavs8659
      @javsjavs8659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% agree
      What about Pete? It gives the car a proper name and they are still able to call it the money pit/pete

    • @fakeplasticmike
      @fakeplasticmike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's definitely medium car

    • @voidgalaxzii1030
      @voidgalaxzii1030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jay Jamerson noooo Monica

    • @yaboianz
      @yaboianz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamjam-1418 yes.

  • @Bald_Monkey
    @Bald_Monkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    “This one’s pretty small too” 😂 best line in a commercial of donut yet 😂😂

  • @norsethenomad5978
    @norsethenomad5978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who is about to swap a K20 Honda engine in a 98 Kia Sephia body, this video has helped me understand a bit more about tuning, and also the pros and cons of having an aftermarket ECU

  • @bobbybeattie4738
    @bobbybeattie4738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is around when I found these videos and going back now and reading all the comments. Zach I think people like you dude lol. Well earned. Respect

  • @daltonmeredith6790
    @daltonmeredith6790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Money Pit has easily became one of my favorite series ever on youtube. Along with everything else donut media puts out.

  • @bgubs07
    @bgubs07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Next video idea: "James passes Smog with a tuned ECU"

    • @nicholastucker3480
      @nicholastucker3480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are always talking about smog. How many states in the US actually check emissions. Because where I live we don’t

    • @Billy57650
      @Billy57650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nicholas tucker More than you think with the largest being California.

    • @JaysTrain08
      @JaysTrain08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nicholas tucker I just passed emissions in CT with my 5.0 swapped ranger. Not very hard as long as your rear O2 sensors and EGR are working and you have cats.

    • @JosephRedfern
      @JosephRedfern 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thumper5.0Ranger I’ve only got a dog, is that gonna be a problem?

    • @JaysTrain08
      @JaysTrain08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joseph Redfern dogs are more efficient I hear lol

  • @akadk123456789
    @akadk123456789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who else got super hyped with this new sponsor, brought back alot a memories

  • @edgarc8070
    @edgarc8070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy makes my day better love watching these shows I learn from them and it makes me laugh ha

  • @foxtail1179
    @foxtail1179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "brains is still a little bit behind"
    Same bro, same.. 😔

  • @vortifyne
    @vortifyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Next episode: "Are Turbo's Worth It?"

  • @wakamotorsports
    @wakamotorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid boys. Keep up the good work.

  • @MrOblivious
    @MrOblivious 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some amazing info here. Thanks so much!

  • @goncalorodrigues7103
    @goncalorodrigues7103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    when i heard the name "Micro Machines" i got flooded by nostalgia

  • @mtr1258
    @mtr1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Imagine being on the operating table and the doctor says “I think my hands are clean enough for brain surgery”😂😂😅

    • @BransonBeard
      @BransonBeard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Malik Reese and then the amnesia kicks in and you pass out🤣🤣🤣

  • @darkhorse5932
    @darkhorse5932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great, just picked up a MS3 pro and this will be an awesome general step by step reference.

  • @cristopherfernandez6936
    @cristopherfernandez6936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this guy seriously thank you for this video not a lot out there with the same energy 👌👌👌😁😁

  • @lopjos321
    @lopjos321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    What happened to the price of the parts? I miss that. Especially when it comes to big parts.

    • @joshhalterman5701
      @joshhalterman5701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Megasquirt ain't cheap, usually around a grand

    • @darkhorse5932
      @darkhorse5932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That specific ecu is about 1200 to 1300, a wideband kit would cost about 200.
      Install yourself? Expensive.
      Install by a shop? Your first born.

  • @alexaustin5541
    @alexaustin5541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "Lets do some brain surgery" I do not believe this man is a qualified surgeon

  • @qdog2418
    @qdog2418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom had the super van car, the one you showed and I remember playing. After watching this I found it in storage.

  • @likablemichael
    @likablemichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks my guy, was having a day and this video made it better lol Keep crushing it 🤙

  • @iampotates
    @iampotates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Jobe is smart as hell, i look forward too and enjoy learning alot from this segment.

  • @marcodantuono2550
    @marcodantuono2550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Next will be "Is a Supercharger worth it?"
    please

    • @DEN8Y
      @DEN8Y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Turbo bro

    • @arjay3822
      @arjay3822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Supercharger is at least more reliable

    • @dsrtrsx
      @dsrtrsx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Mazdaspeed version of the Miata N/A came with a 1.6L Supercharged engine or a 1.8L supercharged engine. I think a turbo/turbos would be better

    • @colbyc6717
      @colbyc6717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had a supercharged na miata and yes way worth it, had around 200whp on 10psi

    • @kylesonsalla7620
      @kylesonsalla7620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arjay3822
      No

  • @chrisabbott7657
    @chrisabbott7657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duddeeee oh my memories! I had that same micro van growing up and loved it! With the little draw bridge! Ohh man

  • @bristolpka1143
    @bristolpka1143 ปีที่แล้ว

    Um I did learn quite a bit more about ECUs, but the micromachines being back brought me back to 1992 thank you guys so much for both!

  • @PolishCowvsJuan
    @PolishCowvsJuan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Who else randomly found Donut Media one day and has been watching ever since?

  • @owngamesgamer4030
    @owngamesgamer4030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    8:38 imagine that screw driver going threw the floor

    • @08spencer
      @08spencer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      through*

  • @danman2001
    @danman2001 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love the MegaSquirt ECUs. Super powerful and work amazing! Been using them for years.

  • @CB-dn5fk
    @CB-dn5fk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, u seem a lot more in rithym with ur own brain when ur doing and explaining the technical side. I enjoy all ur videos but now I'm learning new things and it's great. Thanks yo!