WE TEST: Was $17,500 worth of car mods worth it?

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  • The miata is finally +turbo so it’s time to go back to the racetrack and see if Zach can run a decent lap at Willow Springs. Since last time we were at this track, the cooling system has been upgraded, the brakes have been upgraded, we’ve added an oil cooler, moved to a standalone ECU, and of course, added a turbo kit; to make an overall total of $17,500. Will all this money in mods be worth it or will we have big issues again?
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  • @td83123
    @td83123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3678

    “That’s okay... that’s just more episodes” exactly what we wanna hear

    • @JapaneseSoomi
      @JapaneseSoomi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      s t o n k s

    • @Lazy_ness
      @Lazy_ness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      i smell content....

    • @deparoo
      @deparoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hell yeah, brotha.

    • @plastichippofeet2482
      @plastichippofeet2482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Noooo lmfaooo why ur comment had to be on top for me now it’s a spoiler 😂😭

    • @jansanagala8617
      @jansanagala8617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We may see a head gasket replacement

  • @TheCarPassionChannel
    @TheCarPassionChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9496

    Just FYI the breather being capped is stopping all blowby from escaping, since the PCV valve is closed in boost. It's best to route the breather to the turbo inlet so the turbo actually draws some vacuum on the crankcase in boost (can be done through a catch can also). I've blown cam seals completely out due to this. Also - $20 to upgrade to the Mazda 323 GTX all metal PCV valve, a mandatory upgrade on a turbo Miata motor! . Looks like she's a ripper though!

    • @elitroyer7261
      @elitroyer7261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2129

      The Miata Turbo Gods descend from the mountains and impart their wisdom on all of us once more.

    • @kt249
      @kt249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

      I think Zach should see this so +up

    • @Mr-Cough
      @Mr-Cough 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

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    • @R03333
      @R03333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

      This is pure Miata knowledge right here, 100% fine grade stuff.

    • @Luke-tm5oy
      @Luke-tm5oy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@Mr-Cough what I kept reading thinking somehow, this had something to do with this video. Then I got to the end and Im fuckin confused.

  • @ZombieCircus
    @ZombieCircus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2000

    $17,500 to go slower than stock and blow an engine. Sounds about right. Sad, but this is the most realistic series I've ever watched.

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      i simply don't understand how almost double hp means slower lap times. blows my mind.

    • @lordtachanka8517
      @lordtachanka8517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      ​@@SpaceMissile maybe the mods added to much weight?

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@lordtachanka8517 i mean, it's possible, but I don't think all that junk weighed _that_ much.
      ...then again, it's a miata. they only weight a dozen or so lbs stock. 🤔

    • @bosknight7837
      @bosknight7837 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@SpaceMissile pretty simple,actually. The people who made this car put a lot of thought into making it work the way it is - adding tons of random mods throws it way off balance,making it less efficient by a long shot. For example,the suspension might be technically “better”,but the stock one was made for the weight of the car,while the new one wasn’t adjusted at all.

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@bosknight7837 but consider - most people (like my gf) want a loose, floaty suspension. Her Sentra is like a boat, but my lowered GTI is stiffer than stock and holds a much tighter roll angle when cornering. the compromise is that I feel _every_ bump in the road and it drives her crazy.
      so yeah, I get that manufacturers know their cars best, but they don't always design with sportiness in mind.

  • @Mclovinthedank
    @Mclovinthedank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +828

    17gs and you went 4 seconds slower... killing it!

    • @kubasaki1978
      @kubasaki1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yup...that makes TOTAL sense to me..what a joke.

    • @hubertkam7647
      @hubertkam7647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@kubasaki1978 it kinda makes sense no aero probably didn’t have the suspension tuned the car wasn’t running right the tyres were older and the car was probably harder to drive

    • @thesoundmajors9858
      @thesoundmajors9858 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@kubasaki1978 you act like it's your money lol lame

    • @datube5913
      @datube5913 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@thesoundmajors9858 he’s so mad about someone else spending money haha

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hubertkam7647 It was running R888s. Those are perfect tires for this. The thing couldn't even break bone stock Miata on bone stock tire times.

  • @nick_a_pagan
    @nick_a_pagan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2153

    this is the most accurate thing I've ever seen happen with a project build

    • @CarVsMoto
      @CarVsMoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      And there goes Sammit with forged 400hp Miata

    • @zidan1hao917
      @zidan1hao917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      a lot of SHTF and back and over

    • @ceasars1997
      @ceasars1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      exactly. Aaaannnnddd thats an L lollll. Will be another couple visits to Willow before you get that real win. We’re with you Zach!

    • @snowfreak207
      @snowfreak207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CarVsMoto for real in ol chairnik shop with minimal tools

    • @HeavysquadRacing
      @HeavysquadRacing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It wasn’t on jack stands for a year tho.

  • @fencoflex5089
    @fencoflex5089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2452

    When he said “That’s okay, that’s just more episodes...” everyone liked that 😏

    • @rizkyakbar8928
      @rizkyakbar8928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Im waiting For Ae86 Miata is getting Boring

    • @mindyabusinesses649
      @mindyabusinesses649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bro hell yea 😭🤣 he said that and in my head I was just like.... nice.....🥸

    • @bslave1398
      @bslave1398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha definitely

    • @weekd4ys93
      @weekd4ys93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rizkyakbar8928 miata is still cool if they gotta take the engine apart but the ae86 would be soo fucking sweet

    • @markochrenst801
      @markochrenst801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ritawant1063 Jak sa máš ty?

  • @jonhegseth
    @jonhegseth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2977

    Next episode: "will an LS motor fit in a Miata?"

    • @locosiete6839
      @locosiete6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      I remember back in the day people swapping 5.0L engines in Miatas. Called them monster Miatas. They were VERY fast!!

    • @melloyello89
      @melloyello89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@locosiete6839 Monster Miata Still makes 5.0 kits and LS kits crazy they have been doing it for like 30 years

    • @locosiete6839
      @locosiete6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@melloyello89 well we know what the next mod should be for the car lol! That will be a good one to watch

    • @kylebrown5957
      @kylebrown5957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nope but he should’ve spent the nearly 18k on that more hp an tq stock vs the hopped up 4 banger 😅 but it’d probably mess with the center mass and weight distribution there’s ways to counter that none of it cheap though I don’t feel like an ls is the best fit for a Miata if you’re not a fabricator

    • @Tayterzzz
      @Tayterzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@kylebrown5957 I think if your seeking speed like they are then a LS build makes sense, spending 17k and still being a 200 hp car kinda makes me a little sick lol. It obviously loses day to day reliability with the swap but would be an animal with the power increase

  • @mattjohnson91
    @mattjohnson91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    2 years from now: "Can I break 1:48 with 100k worth of mods"

    • @thatseveryday
      @thatseveryday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      why did I click on 1:48

  • @benvetter6239
    @benvetter6239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2285

    We need a D-List on all the Donut Media employee cars (including projects)!

    • @SkyHighGD
      @SkyHighGD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      yes we do

    • @blvckskull7954
      @blvckskull7954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You damn right about this!

    • @LowQualityMemesHere
      @LowQualityMemesHere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hell yeah!

    • @horsepower-gn3cd
      @horsepower-gn3cd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes we absolutely need this

    • @SFH_Jenkins
      @SFH_Jenkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      NO! No D-List! A classic B2B for every single car with James as a host!

  • @kylebennett3073
    @kylebennett3073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2694

    Zack looks like the 80s dad James never had

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +927

      i time traveled to now to hang out with my son

    • @ibrahimkashif5750
      @ibrahimkashif5750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      up to speed on zach aka james dad?

    • @noahyoos5491
      @noahyoos5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Yo shut up, just because you read the books doesn't mean you can spoil it for us who watch the movies smh, that was supposed to be the major plot twist...

    • @sergecasas3979
      @sergecasas3979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruhh lmao

    • @k4lash888
      @k4lash888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish I had a dad

  • @spectacularspaghetti1849
    @spectacularspaghetti1849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2189

    So, today i learned: Keep your Miata stock.

    • @k3kboi665
      @k3kboi665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +194

      >dont buy a miata at all
      Just fixed it

    • @viktorvaughn8192
      @viktorvaughn8192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@k3kboi665 or buy one

    • @gregoriusthewise626
      @gregoriusthewise626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      As James May says: STANDARD!

    • @liamyahn9690
      @liamyahn9690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Or just turbo it and add coil overs and a sway bar and do nothing else other than performance wheels and you just don’t add a bunch of weight. Since ya know miatas are supposed to be light. Ide like to see the total weight he added to this car with all these mods vs how much power he added because I’m 100% sure that there is to much weight, even tho I like the build a lot.

    • @Heretic306
      @Heretic306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YOU TAKE THAT BACK!

  • @stw9495
    @stw9495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I wish people wouldn't be so hard on Donut and Zach/Money Pit. It's been an incredibly well documented build series and I always enjoy watching it. What they've done is damn impressive. Are their better, more technical videos out there? Sure. Car Passion channel comes to mind. BUT...Why can't everyone have fun? Can we only receive entertainment from a select few?

    • @RT22-pb2pp
      @RT22-pb2pp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah great spend 17 grand go slow and blow up, totally great video LOL I would rather see him in stock miata go to strip clube with a 8 ball of coke and blow 17 grand on strippers, at least that video would have nude women in it

  • @beatstork
    @beatstork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1651

    "That's just more episodes"
    Me: 😐...🙂...😁

  • @guillermor9207
    @guillermor9207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    Miata: *blows up*
    Zack: “I know this looks like an L but I’ll take it as a win because the turbo kicked in”

  • @blacksquirrel4008
    @blacksquirrel4008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    Taking extra laps when you know you’re blowing oil is unconscionable, especially on a track used by motorcycles. You could see it on your warmup laps.

    • @douglas60040
      @douglas60040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I was thinking the same thing...any of that oil gets on the track, and it willl...bad for everyone’s day.

    • @Mister_Mag00
      @Mister_Mag00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      if there was an issue the track officials would have done something, relax

    • @manuelwie
      @manuelwie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Mister_Mag00 well, yeah, after some biker crashed after riding over it, possibly. a few drips of oil on the track / tire are enough to go down on a bike. not a laughing matter.

    • @damonstringer4460
      @damonstringer4460 ปีที่แล้ว

      It'd not like gushing oil lol it's burning away 95% of the oil that's coming out, it's not puddling on the track it's all in then engine bay and in the air

  • @hughb5092
    @hughb5092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most accurate, honest video I've ever seen on any subject. Kudos to Zach for being brutally honest, that's integrity!

  • @nickkapetanakis5446
    @nickkapetanakis5446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    On the next episode of Money Pit, "I'm Zach and today we are rebuilding engines. Let's do this!"

    • @danecarpenter8735
      @danecarpenter8735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't recall him installing catch cans on the boost side. He's probably still running stock PCV valve

  • @last_dude
    @last_dude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +816

    Literally in the first episode of turbo pit Zach said: “my engine is healthy so I can make mopowabebeh”
    Miata now: jOkEs On YoU

    • @acornhead50
      @acornhead50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The engine should still be healthy. Zack just completely plugged the vents for crankcase ventilation like a noob. Since PCV is blocked off, he pressurized the crankcase and is now forcing all the oil past the engine seals. Almost seems like he doesn't know what he's doing.

    • @Problematicars
      @Problematicars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zach

    • @blake7221
      @blake7221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@acornhead50 plot twist, he's making errors that give him enough of an edge to go to the track, but just major enough to keep making more episodes to fix them

    • @capretta444
      @capretta444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acornhead50 which episode did he do that?

    • @ThreeDaysOfDan
      @ThreeDaysOfDan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acornhead50 he doesn't , the man bought a tiny ass oil cooler and thought it would help keep his oil temps down .. serious oil coolers are 3x bigger and what he bough is seriously just for looks

  • @MedicalBlunt
    @MedicalBlunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    “Really good at changing my goals” lol that was hilarious

  • @michaellaverack1064
    @michaellaverack1064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great series. Well done Jobe. Love watching your work. You are an inspiration for all the car enthusiasts out there.

  • @cody12345249
    @cody12345249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1596

    *sees video is only 8 minutes*
    "Something terrible has happened"

    • @Veazeysbanjo
      @Veazeysbanjo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      lol so true, thought the same thing

    • @ivanjovanovic362
      @ivanjovanovic362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My hearth stop

    • @AnonyMous-lk7zi
      @AnonyMous-lk7zi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah that terrible thing was TH-cam making the time for midroll ads 8 mins instead of 10.

    • @d0.0b
      @d0.0b 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnonyMous-lk7zi th-cam.com/video/BJ_MHX49RqY/w-d-xo.html

  • @CranesMakeGains
    @CranesMakeGains 3 ปีที่แล้ว +547

    “Let’s hope nothing blows up”
    Only 8 minute video
    I’ve got a bad feeling about this

    • @FiatCoupe20v
      @FiatCoupe20v 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iwantsexseemyvideo2548bruh, why are you here?

  • @Rcconde427
    @Rcconde427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    Friendly advice, don’t pull the hand brake when you park in the pits.

    • @EZ2EE.
      @EZ2EE. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Just curious but why shouldn’t we?

    • @jacobb561
      @jacobb561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +297

      The pads are so hot the compression will probably warp the rotors

    • @jacobb561
      @jacobb561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@EZ2EE. ^

    • @Rcconde427
      @Rcconde427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      Rotors and pads are hot after hot lapping for a full session. It’ll melt the pads or mess up the rear brakes if you leave the e brake up after a session. I always just turn my car off and leave it in gear.

    • @danielhardin9047
      @danielhardin9047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Sound advice

  • @garettjackson1791
    @garettjackson1791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This series was amazing. Not only did we see the evolution of a Miata, but we also saw Zach slowly transition into an early 80s mechanic.

  • @TRU_Pc
    @TRU_Pc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1258

    I’m starting to believe Zach may just be slow

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +814

      i am ☹️

    • @drew53832
      @drew53832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      At least you know you can trust the car you built now 🤷

    • @13darkfighter
      @13darkfighter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @@Donut as long as you were having fun it still would be a W in my book

    • @tahustvedt
      @tahustvedt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@Donut Slow is ok as long as it's fun going slow.

    • @lightningbot85
      @lightningbot85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@Donut do an episode of learning on a track to be a better track driver, it would be a cool episode with good outcomes, and you could see how much of a difference it makes!

  • @themadlad_
    @themadlad_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    "I think I'm going to join the f*ck it club"
    using that one

    • @Jayzino_x
      @Jayzino_x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Dennis Moroz it’s prolly a bot

    • @TanksForTheMemories
      @TanksForTheMemories 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      my fav is "chuck it in the fuck it bucket"

    • @killroy2993
      @killroy2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good slogan.... Horrible choice with a race car for the other racers!!!!!

    • @calholli
      @calholli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live it, breathe it, be it.

    • @octaviusvonmoondust6401
      @octaviusvonmoondust6401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me when i ripped my interior out 🤣

  • @homeworld1031tx
    @homeworld1031tx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode and so glad you guys finally got to experience the final version of the car. Good luck getting the oil spray issue solved!

  • @WhisperingKiwi
    @WhisperingKiwi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I absolutely love the money pit series, and it’s cool to see what different upgrades work and watch the car improve. But I think at this point it’s starting to show that sometimes starting with a better platform is worth the wait instead of throwing buckets of parts at something cheaper. At this point money pit costs as much if not more than a C5 Z06, and that’s scary

    • @jonathonsaavedra843
      @jonathonsaavedra843 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean, its literally called money pit, in that case hes rly doing everything right

  • @joealex65
    @joealex65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    Next episode: **"HOW TO LS SWAP YOUR MIATA"** 😂😂😂

    • @reginaldbowls7180
      @reginaldbowls7180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @UCpQzIYG9g789kCJ9clqgE_Q that won't fit. I think.

    • @guardraillover5044
      @guardraillover5044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@reginaldbowls7180 LS fits anything even civics

    • @diegobautista4126
      @diegobautista4126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@reginaldbowls7180 they’ve put a hellcat engine in a Miata before a ls would fit

    • @Luke-tm5oy
      @Luke-tm5oy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reginaldbowls7180 ohh it'll fit

    • @Tagicdemise
      @Tagicdemise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Subscribe

  • @eastonruppe5730
    @eastonruppe5730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +929

    Nobody:
    *oil chilling on the hood*
    *turbo is literally wet*
    Zach: “SEND IT!!!!!!”

    • @riggz5496
      @riggz5496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My man really wanted to race 😂

  • @sambos69
    @sambos69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Zach. It's been a journey so far and a riveting one, even over here in Australia!

  • @uoenoidek5130
    @uoenoidek5130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode! Wish you better luck next time!! I’m rooting for you guys!!

  • @DanielTillotson
    @DanielTillotson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +709

    "Was putting almost $18k into my daily driver to add 5 seconds to my lap time worth it?!" 🤔🤔🤔
    Jk love u Zach gr8 show ☺️

    • @dainestarbuck3326
      @dainestarbuck3326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      It shaved 6

    • @HeavyMetalorRockfan9
      @HeavyMetalorRockfan9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      It would be interesting to see the comparison of lap times between this and a significantly less modified car that only has mods to make it track ready

    • @19robby2
      @19robby2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes

    • @nitroustommy3668
      @nitroustommy3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      And be 20 seconds slower then the stock Miata record.

    • @nicolascrescimone
      @nicolascrescimone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      It's a money pit, what were you expecting? There are a lot of 18k cars that can beat that Miata. You can get a porsche for that money...

  • @sublimeDom777
    @sublimeDom777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +733

    We in the Jeep world have a saying: "If it's leaking oil, it still has oil" #SendIt

    • @MrLancealot
      @MrLancealot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂

    • @angeljayy0618
      @angeljayy0618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That’s what military aircraft maintainers say about all their Jets and rotor birds lol

    • @Aduro90
      @Aduro90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I see you Jeep folk are not so different from us Land Rover folk after all.

    • @jacobclark9117
      @jacobclark9117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And dodge. If it has an oil puddle its got oil

    • @jcorkable
      @jcorkable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@Aduro90 I believe the Land Rover saying is "if there's no oil under it, there's no oil in it"

  • @Huundo
    @Huundo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zach I love you. Your videos keep me so entertained on snapchat and on youtube. You’re so great. Thank you for the content!

  • @carlosmatarrita4084
    @carlosmatarrita4084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations men... Amazing project, I am happy seen the car succeed

  • @trytogetfit
    @trytogetfit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    Don't let anyone take away the 22 centiseconds you shaved in the last lap, Zach. You earned it. Proud of you, buddy.

  • @clonetrooper576
    @clonetrooper576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +550

    ZACH: FIX YOUR PCV SYSTEM AND THEN GET A CATCH CAN!

    • @dvsmum3832
      @dvsmum3832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And an oil breather

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      check back next week!

    • @clonetrooper576
      @clonetrooper576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Donut i always do 👍

    • @user-or5ip7cm5u
      @user-or5ip7cm5u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      jpnewpic88.men z

    • @makeitbreakit7556
      @makeitbreakit7556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Donut I would pass on the caught can and just reroute it into you exhaust stream with a Venturi. That way you have one less filter/ can to service, and your Turbo only pulls in nice clean cold air.

  • @IAmLeutrimTopalli
    @IAmLeutrimTopalli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    “Cars running great” - can’t even break 1:50 and is squirting oil everywhere Lolol

  • @bobbycone2
    @bobbycone2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    New series.. What to do after turboing your car and it breaks! Love it!

  • @brandenhouseholder
    @brandenhouseholder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    We got more powah Wednesday awe yeahhh

    • @dylanmistretta7010
      @dylanmistretta7010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This makes me smile

    • @petercorrea7645
      @petercorrea7645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Should be a shirt. Just being honest.

    • @anandpushkar7510
      @anandpushkar7510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@petercorrea7645 10/10 would buy

    • @yosemuanya
      @yosemuanya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But.. it's Thursday

    • @brandenhouseholder
      @brandenhouseholder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yosemuanya i literally had to think about it for a second

  • @jellofuel
    @jellofuel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    "I see this as an absolute win"

    • @SWATROLLK9
      @SWATROLLK9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      “Running great”

    • @user-os1fq8zk9c
      @user-os1fq8zk9c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ვინ

    • @smokenrowboy
      @smokenrowboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      "That just means more episodes"

    • @narwhal9852
      @narwhal9852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      17k later.... while me spends 3k on a super charger on a 8k car and makes 700hp

    • @iwantsexseemyvideo2053
      @iwantsexseemyvideo2053 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      გიგიმ

  • @chriswyrick3766
    @chriswyrick3766 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my first time watching you're show bit I gotta say I think this is a great idea for a long term show. Getting a car stock taking it to the track doing upgrades along the way and see how much faster it gets and what all problems you may encounter. New subscription!!

  • @hammersonkyper1198
    @hammersonkyper1198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Yes i see this as an absolute win to my money, I'm just gonna stick to NA for now😅 great video I've learned a lot.

    • @mohdfaiz9187
      @mohdfaiz9187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah NA is hardcore it won't broke as easy as turbo...

  • @Irishrebel092
    @Irishrebel092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    You know he's a Miata guy when every time he references the stock power, it keeps going up...
    I know this because I do the same thing

  • @final3119
    @final3119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    "The car is running great"
    As oil blows past your gaskets.

    • @antoniosalvatore7986
      @antoniosalvatore7986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its still running right? XD

    • @originalname9999
      @originalname9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Hey if you finish a marathon with shitty shorts, you still finished.

    • @locosiete6839
      @locosiete6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@originalname9999 LMAO! sometimes even when you win... you have to ask did i really win?

    • @okctrl
      @okctrl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That just proves there's oil

  • @ttano1117
    @ttano1117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Here's what I love about Donut. One of the #1 car channels, posts honest win/fail videos. Interactive with fans. Comes back each week without giving up.

  • @madmiata1887
    @madmiata1887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome shakedown day! Things I see for improvement, no heat shields! add heat shielding to protect your heater core hoses, wiring, brake reservoir. Also, Look into the Mazda Speed Miata PCV system. They use a factory catch can and a drain hose to the oil pan. Make something like that. Lastly, don't pull the parking brake after a session, it can damage your rear brakes, instead turn the engine off and put in gear. But leave the key on for 10min to let your fans keep running so your coolant doesn't heatsoak/pressurize and blow coolant into your reservoir. Goodluck!

  • @mostlymagical3220
    @mostlymagical3220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    If you put the top up, it can actually improve aerodynamics pretty significantly, might give you a better time. Is a hardtop worth it? Could be an interesting episode
    Edit: I’m aware it won’t be *that* significant, but it would be interesting to see if it makes any difference at all in this case

    • @alexsupertramp4907
      @alexsupertramp4907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      thought the same thing, the track and the car are quite slow however, so it wont probably make that mch of a difference

    • @R03333
      @R03333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't think the roof being down is the factor holding it back

    • @overindulgent
      @overindulgent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@R03333 I'm with you. A weekend at track school will shave the most time. It will cost a lot less than $17.5k also.

    • @CYMRU619
      @CYMRU619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Aerodynamics lol, that really won't make any difference. They just need to make it run reliably and Zach needs more time to practice at the track.

    • @hanslubas
      @hanslubas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best Motoring did this with an S2000, a Z3M, a Z4, a Boxster, a 350Z Roadster and an SLK. The difference was negligible top up or down.

  • @mackrodgers2281
    @mackrodgers2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    “My powers have doubled since the last time we met, Count Donut” - Zach Skywalker, probably

    • @bluewolf7664
      @bluewolf7664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zach Miatadriver

    • @killswitch141
      @killswitch141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Twice the Pride, Double to Fall"

  • @Suavemente173
    @Suavemente173 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this Series. You guys are awsome. Don't care what breaks or what's the next update replacement. Its all fun and knowledgeable.!!!! Donut media we WANT more new Merchandise on your website.

  • @nickyt3269
    @nickyt3269 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! I hope the next fix is pretty easy.

  • @DylanLeach93
    @DylanLeach93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Zach is that uncle who gives you a sip of Miller lite and shows you how to tie 4 M80s together to make a stick of dynamite.

    • @onefastr6
      @onefastr6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And teaches you to light it with the cigarette he let you bum.

  • @BadAssEngineering
    @BadAssEngineering 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Im actually impressed it didnt catch on fire with all that oil sparying from the engine

  • @andrewhillman9632
    @andrewhillman9632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you guys had a blast, can't wait to see what's next

  • @bikelifebrezzy7016
    @bikelifebrezzy7016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job👍🏽🔥 I love the sweater

  • @DealorG
    @DealorG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Zack: Turbos his car
    His car: Haha engine now go dead

    • @iwantsexseemyvideo3336
      @iwantsexseemyvideo3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🍒❤️

    • @Kyle17206
      @Kyle17206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @F***CK МЕ - ОКЕУ ? K

    • @Kyle17206
      @Kyle17206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @F***CK МЕ - ОКЕУ ? Y

    • @Kyle17206
      @Kyle17206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @F***CK МЕ - ОКЕУ ? S

    • @Kyle17206
      @Kyle17206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @F***CK МЕ - ОКЕУ ? keep that shit in Russia buddy

  • @teofreire8720
    @teofreire8720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +523

    Next episode: "is doing an engine swap worth it?"

    • @alexj.5207
      @alexj.5207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      These bots lol

    • @teofreire8720
      @teofreire8720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexj.5207 lmaoo that's what I was thinking

    • @clj181
      @clj181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Screw it ls swap

    • @hehehboi8509
      @hehehboi8509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "Is a LS1 motor worth it?"

    • @gabrielv8934
      @gabrielv8934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hehehboi8509 "Yes"

  • @walangchahangyelingden8252
    @walangchahangyelingden8252 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice shirt man, money pit's come far. I love all you guys.

  • @KevboNice
    @KevboNice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My man Jobe is just a ray of GD sunshine! Love it!!

  • @ItsJustDre-TV
    @ItsJustDre-TV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Big respect for how much a positive attitude man keeps 😂😂 I’d be a little more frustrated at these oil leaks

  • @osvaldoguerrero7403
    @osvaldoguerrero7403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    I say donut makes a brand named “The Fuck It Club”

    • @vanhalenman60
      @vanhalenman60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i would totally buy a fuck it club t shirt

    • @emmettb4371
      @emmettb4371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @mikeyg923
      @mikeyg923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      FAAACK IIITT

  • @sida5131
    @sida5131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice music and car dude! Ride safe 🤘🤘🤘

  • @stw9495
    @stw9495 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, just to add, I like that things don't always go to plan. It's life. And Zack is about the most charismatic person I think I've ever watched on TH-cam.

  • @darphbobo55
    @darphbobo55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I felt that when he said “I’m good at changing my goals.“ mood.

  • @nathanaelneedham7413
    @nathanaelneedham7413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "I'm Zach and this is turbo pit" 🤣🤣 0:21

  • @hagus100
    @hagus100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That stustustu is actually compressor surge and it’s not really a good noise. You can fix it by adjusting your blow off valve or her fancy with an anti lag system. A recirculating BOV would be a good investment. Also you’re valve cover breather is capped creating extra pressure pushing all that oil out. Vent it to atmosphere or plumb it into the turbo inlet.

  • @tylerfrench9774
    @tylerfrench9774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great series from Donut. Well done boys!

  • @The7r00p3R
    @The7r00p3R 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Zach should make a sick cross-over episode with Riley from LTT, they're basically long lost moustachey twins at this point.

  • @sbarnett6720
    @sbarnett6720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Love the series, bit silly going out on track knowing you are leaking oil! Dangerous not only for your car, (fire) but others driving on the oil splattered track after you! Keep up the mint content . Cheers

    • @thesoundmajors9858
      @thesoundmajors9858 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh yes because there's NO safety precautions at all right?

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who cares

    • @jnevercast
      @jnevercast 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tracks usually care a lot about that. The fines for spilling oil are almost more than the Miata is now worth 🤣@@obeseperson

  • @kwikuk
    @kwikuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been on fire in the past with this exact issue on an MG Maestro Turbo. Many years ago now, but when I popped the bonnet it let the oxygen into the fire. I lost my eyebrows, eyelashes, and most of my hair. Not to mention my t-shirt was melted to my neck and my lips were so burnt they stuck together. The fire brigade wrapped my face in cling film with a straw to breath through. Thankfully I heal like Wolverine so no lasting scarring other than a bit on my neck when I get a sun tan.
    Taught me a valuable lesson of not dicking about when seeing/smelling smoke.

  • @chrisfloyd7316
    @chrisfloyd7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Project cars make the best car content. There's always more stuff to fix or add and it's all great

  • @emmettbenck2170
    @emmettbenck2170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I don't know whether to be disappointed that the car didn't preform again or excited that we get more episodes of money pit

    • @Luv-dq5th
      @Luv-dq5th 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely the latter

  • @ASVP5
    @ASVP5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    He really did another lap on the track with a car with leaking oil.. that’s so considerate of him and everyone else on the track.

  • @dsgant1616
    @dsgant1616 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the attitude!

  • @bblythe1988
    @bblythe1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your making progress. Keep it up

  • @bradleycarrier4820
    @bradleycarrier4820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Up next. “On this episode of my $1k LS swap.”

    • @RW-zh7kl
      @RW-zh7kl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      then he'd run a 1:55

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RW-zh7kl Less than that. Miata is garbage. Turbo car and only 220 hp? My Mustang GT does more.

    • @tickandslug
      @tickandslug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angelgjr1999 what mustang do you have?

    • @Jackson...
      @Jackson... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@angelgjr1999 Nobody cares about your mustang gt. Mustangs are some of the most overrated cars im existence. They aren't that fast, and they drive like boats.

    • @ImperviouslyGaming
      @ImperviouslyGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelgjr1999 imagine a car that costs more from the factory being "better" in your eyes.... lmao no shit sherlock. except you just bought an overpriced boat. lol. ofc its faster... you paid way more for it. I bought an na miata for 2k as a fun weekend car etc.. lmao. and you out here trying to flex your overpriced daily driver?... no one cares..

  • @glowtail3744
    @glowtail3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Damm dat turbo sound

    • @Donut
      @Donut  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      all da noises

  • @kevinfabish5865
    @kevinfabish5865 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zach Mateeee the miata is sick when the half hour of just the miata zooming around the town and tunnels

  • @hdel_hx3
    @hdel_hx3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally we were waiting

  • @tszchungnate9589
    @tszchungnate9589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I’m Zac and this is “ fixing Pit” baby

  • @uhhhStarsx
    @uhhhStarsx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    The real "worth it"s are the Miatas we made along the way!

    • @Gnefitisis
      @Gnefitisis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's not, since they added so much shit that the car clearly is less reliable and deduced its power/weight ratio.

    • @hartonosutrisno5452
      @hartonosutrisno5452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He just adding turbo which is USELESS since installing turbo means you will make even more issue you will face than before. If he not installing it, I am very sure that he can beat under 1:40 very easy.
      His track time was 4 second slower than 1st one due oil leak means your engine is in danger while 1st one he dont have radiator which means he cant go all out due his car is too hot for going all-out.
      Stop doing useless mods, he just literally ruined his own project car that he builds for a year and now he just regret it for installing turbo

    • @RazorHK
      @RazorHK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@hartonosutrisno5452 he ran 1:56 w/o turbo, not 1:46. He is 6 seconds faster

    • @hellfun1337
      @hellfun1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RazorHK at 1:53 he clearly states that he ran a 1:46 and was hoping to bring it down to 1:40.

  • @LordPhoton-rl4ot
    @LordPhoton-rl4ot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why I've never turboed stock engines unless its like a 2jz where the components are all basically built for it. Though the oil probably has more to do with boost on a 25 year old engine i think it was? Oh well. Excited to see more episodes! Hope you post what the problem(s) turned out to be. I don't think a home build ever goes perfect on the 1st day on the track. Always have some crap to work out or tune up.

    • @mansikkamies9146
      @mansikkamies9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The engine is already built for a turbo, its on the mazda 323

    • @LordPhoton-rl4ot
      @LordPhoton-rl4ot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mansikkamies9146 eh? that car hasnt been made since 2003 and had a 91 hp engine? but if youre talking about the last variation of the 350z engine the VQ which could tolerate turbos better than the DE's these cars were DE's which is the same Z I have and the engines are basically made of glass and plastic. I wouldn't turbo my Z if you paid me to. Even a VQ they braced the crank and lowered crompression ratio was about the only thing that made it stronger. You'll still melt pistons since they're not forged.

  • @shirwahassan667
    @shirwahassan667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Zack: “I’m zack & this is turbo pit” 😂😂

  • @AcuraRSX-dz5xf
    @AcuraRSX-dz5xf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "Whooooo yeah baby, that's what I've been waiting for that's what it's all about"

  • @KeyAtoms
    @KeyAtoms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Please do "Is driving school worth it" ! Take some of the donut team and see how much their lap-times improve with some professional instruction

    • @nunyabusiness896
      @nunyabusiness896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Driving school is honestly just for the absolutely clueless. You don't become a pro in a weekend. If you want to get fast, get into karting. All of the fastest track drivers I know are avid karters.

  • @adriannosalepicgamer2844
    @adriannosalepicgamer2844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friends brother has a Miata type n it got in a slight crash so left front fender is kindof banged up but he has custom steering wheel and short shifter kit it’s super fun to ride in

  • @jdmfreak92
    @jdmfreak92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    relieving crankcase pressure will also free up some horsepower since the pistons are not fighting pressure on the combustion stroke... also be sure that the oil level is correct otherwise it will aerate creating more crankcase pressure. adding relief to the block would be most beneficial, rather than just the valve cover.

  • @dragon666mew
    @dragon666mew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    How to turn 17K into a slower lap time and loss of reliability.

    • @christopherbrooke2142
      @christopherbrooke2142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      How to jack up a PCV system and drive inconsistently

    • @brreeaad
      @brreeaad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Eh it's not loss of reliability, it's about as unreliable as before but in a different way :)

    • @taylorwhiting5732
      @taylorwhiting5732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@brreeaad lol

    • @nickmacias00
      @nickmacias00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I still can’t believe they spent 17k is it really this expensive to modify Japanese cars? Why do Japanese guys always brag about cheap cars then? I could spend $7-8k and push 800whp in my car..

    • @smaspa8627
      @smaspa8627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I mean, most accurate turbo charging series I've seen

  • @caiobrunholi6272
    @caiobrunholi6272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Last time I was this early, the Miata still had the stock ride height

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    • @ritawant4686
      @ritawant4686 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @ilikechicken7084
      @ilikechicken7084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ritawant4686 Neither of you are fooling anybody

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      @ilikechicken7084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @thecooljohn100
    @thecooljohn100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those clicks were on point👌🏼😂

  • @tristenmorris271
    @tristenmorris271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Its okay, that's just more episodes"
    He is speaking our language

  • @jaefadd7178
    @jaefadd7178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please don’t ever end this series sooooooo good maybe try it on other platforms but stupid hype it’s on the miata !!

  • @jhiatt1516
    @jhiatt1516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for doing this. Sounds like unless you get lucky there’s no point in adding a turbo to your miata unless the engine is just completely rebuilt to be bulletproof and handle the extra strain

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah really think FI goes against the bulletproof simplicity of the Miata

  • @Only.washers
    @Only.washers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Money Pit Must Never End 😈🚀

  • @drathmor1401
    @drathmor1401 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great comment with sliding your goals and changing your expectations if more people could do that we would be a lot better off

  • @GentlemanAndaScholar
    @GentlemanAndaScholar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    “Uncle Rico Goes Racing 2” great episode Zach!

  • @ksshyamnath6183
    @ksshyamnath6183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This dude is never out of motivation. Friggin inspired bruh🔥❤️

  • @finjack5249
    @finjack5249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:09
    Confidence level=100%

  • @dipstiksubaru3246
    @dipstiksubaru3246 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going back and watching these older vids is eye opening. You can see Zach's hair back in its infancy, well on its way to growing out to the awesome (yet still too short) mane it is now!!!