Need help with your MX-5 Miata, I have a heap of technical guides here: kzitem.info/door/PLongVur9FFho3xHKJjbWPyYBQK0N9ADO5
@santiagocolt2574
3 жыл бұрын
instaBlaster.
@yowie0889
4 жыл бұрын
No mention of "painting things red" or "adding stickers"? Disappointing.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I like to keep my performance suggestions to be real world actual power/speed gains, not "stance" performance. :-P
@ohboyotero
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Everybody knows a Type R sticker is worth at least 10 hp.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
@@ohboyotero But I thought that only works for Hondas!
@jonathangozzo3737
4 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport a sticker on any car adds at least 10 horsepower.
@hairyviking6047
4 жыл бұрын
Hey hey hey, steady on there mate! We're not getting into advanced tuning here.
@bakerXderek
3 жыл бұрын
Getting a 92 supercharged Miata soon and can't wait. This car's a dream.
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it serves you well! :-)
@williamzhang8397
3 жыл бұрын
supercharged?
@SilviaLover2012
2 жыл бұрын
@@williamzhang8397 jackson supercharged miata from factory
@rhiantaylor3446
4 жыл бұрын
At least in the UK, the cool intake mod is normally assumed to go together with timing advance - to avoid pre-ignition of course.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Good point. And certainly the weather in the UK is generally pretty cold anyway, so the risk of pre-ignition isn't as great as some other locations around the world.
@mousse34
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Prejudice !!🌧🤣🤣
@BrettHart27
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis When I look at my NA8 engine and bay I wonder why Mazda routed the air filter plumbing to the exhaust side. There must be sound reasons. Can a small air filter be fitted directly to the throttle body?
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrettHart27 There is theories around the length and size/diameter of the intake system having impacts on power/torque curves. I think the simplified logic is that a very short intake such as a filter directly attached to the throttle body, would result in less torque, or dips in the torque curve, but possibly a more "revvy" engine.
@Dudeman9339
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the best option is to just find a nice shell with an LSD already in it and put The Answer in. The Answer being as peppy a K20 as you can find... and maybe a snail. If you're handy and have a good relationship with your mechanic you could easily put a K20 in an NB for less than $10k. MY dream is a 400whp turbo K24 (s2k dash) into a white NC2 with custom carbon hardtop bits and blacked out tint, nice flush bronze six spokes with some Pilot Sports, an inch off the height with some mid-lvl C/Os, front lip back tail no skirts.
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
A honda powered Mazda is always something i've been interested in.... but not really in the realm of cheap for me.
@Shazzkid
4 жыл бұрын
Cold air intake is good yet 99% of every installed cold air instake kit gets installed next to the exhaust 😂
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Makes the car sound fast at least :P
@mazdaman6634
4 жыл бұрын
Mine is but I bought it used
@stockND3
4 жыл бұрын
And on a 1.6 you gotta get a ECU for anything lmao
@mr.adventure559
4 жыл бұрын
A standalone ECU with tuning is very popular and really does make a difference. Swapping to the exhintake or the MSM intake cam on the NB engine head with an ECU upgrade is also good. ITB's with tuning and other engine mods are also done (not very often though).
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, an ECU is great for opening up an engine's capabilities. However usually an ECU isn't something I'd suggest as cheap, because the cost of the unit is relatively high, and then the cost of tuning can be $500-$1000. There are some very cost effective ECUs for the miata MX5 nowadays, and if you know someone who can tune a car for free/cheap, then it's a great option. I'm just hesitant of suggesting "cheap" tunes because it can very quickly break a motor if people don't know what they are doing. Exhintake is also a good tip I hadn't considered, thanks for the idea! I've often found ITB's add a great sound, but unless the installer knows what they are doing they don't get the full potential out of them.
@mr.butterworth
2 жыл бұрын
ITB’s are not a cheap modification either, in fact they’re among the more expensive naturally aspirated solutions. Plus the intake noise they make is entertaining, but very loud, which effects the civility of a street car.
@martinmiazga2025
3 жыл бұрын
Throw a 1.8 in there with the biggest turbo you can find. Strip the interior and get rid of unnecessary weight. And now since miatas have no down force, you have yourself a plane.
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
So many kids these days think that they can go that route (silly big turbo power on the cheap), but then do a shitty job and either break things like a rod out the block, or end up in a ditch.
@martinmiazga2025
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis yeah a lot of people also think a 1.8 can handle more boost than a 1.6 which isn't true. And then they snap a rod
@HavocJr-gb5kx
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I’m planning to get this car for my first, I’m 18 now so imma go after it. This video is exactly what I need cuz I’m definitely gonna modify it the tuner way.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Havoc, good luck with your future car experiments, keep it safe and please don't go all stance and wreck your miata/mx5's perfect handling!
@HavocJr-gb5kx
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis 😂😂 I wouldn't dream of stancing a miata since it's already low enough. I'll jus get some good coilovers and adjust to a ride height that would agree w both me and the pavement
@heidi_homsestol2728
3 жыл бұрын
@@HavocJr-gb5kx don’t know if u wil answer, but did u get it? What mods have u done?and how are u doing? Hahah give me a update if u are willing
@petermad7476
4 жыл бұрын
Already save the video when I buy my first Miata ❤️
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, good luck with your new/used miata search my friend!
@petermad7476
4 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport used, but here on Puerto Rico are expensive af. Thank you sir
@jacobpage3865
4 жыл бұрын
Valve springs. Exhaust cam intake mod. Plug and play speedy ecu. All cheap and all will push more then these mods together. Will go amazing with all mods in video aswell as these mods ive added.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Usually an ECU isn't something I'd suggest as cheap, because the cost of the unit is relatively high, and then the cost of tuning can be $500-$1000. But, the speeduino's are very cost effective, and if you know someone who can tune a car for free/cheap, then it's a great option. I'm just hesitant of suggesting "cheap" tunes because it can very quickly break a motor if people don't know what they are doing.
@joshuacraven6206
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis I second this rebuttle. The cost/time/benefit ratio of an aftermarket ecu is rather low. 8/10 of the mods in the video are require low skill/time/cost investments that don't jeopardize the reliability of the car.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
@@joshuacraven6206 Thank you Joshua, that's a very eloquent way of putting it. Exactly the point.
@WitcherJaxk
3 жыл бұрын
i’m about to get a miata soon i’m so hyped
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, hope it treats you well.
@martynwhite3811
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention "Add lightness" converting from PAS to a manual rack will save 8.4kg A/C removal even more. Increase the power to weight ratio for free also better braking.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Adding power makes you faster in a straight line. Removing weight makes you faster everywhere.
@mr.butterworth
2 жыл бұрын
Taking the juice out of a power rack just doesn’t seem like an attractive option in terms of a car for street use.
@HieHie72
4 жыл бұрын
When I get my first car I will get a Mazda Miata. I’ll make sure to use these mods
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Great choice of car!
@tonymorfin8750
3 жыл бұрын
It's fun without 'em. Please don't rice something that's already nice.
@MrMattman0127
4 жыл бұрын
My old itb setup 🙂🥰
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I like to sneak in the odd easter egg :D
@gravit853
4 жыл бұрын
Tire pressure. Just filling mine up to 30 psi made it feel so much faster.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah anything less than 30psi would be very low, I'd run ~34psi on a street car usually.
@danielthomas8507
3 жыл бұрын
Flying Miata suggest 26psi, makes the car feel a lot more planted and the handling is much better, anything above makes the the car a hard ride it may be slightly faster but less enjoyable
@tonymorfin8750
3 жыл бұрын
I run 35 PSI and I live in a city with crappy roads. I had it up to 40, but I let some air out for safety. The tires are about half life and wearing out pretty evenly. Just a tad more wear towards the center, but pretty close to normal. Just under 30 PSI would probably be perfect for nice grip around corners, but worse for fuel efficiency.
@jeanmenard7986
2 жыл бұрын
By adding more HP put a lighter Fly Wheel and you need more Torque origin is only 125 ft/tq change the clutch for a 170 or 190 ft/tq depending af the extra HP you have. Was a good video.
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@cyclefan1
3 жыл бұрын
Pop the headlights up, disconnect 1 headlight motor, and your Na Miata now winks instead of blinks! It doesn't add horsepower, but does add pulling power😉
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, if you wanna pull another Miata owner :-P
@cyclefan1
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis 😂😂😂 still counts right??😂
@1tsyourboymk
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video I’m 14 years old and I’m getting a miata soon so I can builds it into a drift build and idk where to get started tbh
@gusrosevear5974
3 жыл бұрын
Nice I'm fourteen too and hopefully buying one with my uncle in a few weeks
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, good luck with your search for the right Mazda for you!
@pauljohnson7382
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic update!...I have done everything on your list except for #8...and that's next. Previously advanced to the supercharged/intercooled route (Absolutely LOVED This) except the SC mounting brackets didn't share the love...back to N.A. Now having a ball rowing the gears, but, between #8 and maybe a Haltech, kinda going back to the roots of the car and seeing what happens...sticking to what can be done on pump gas...It's all about the journey right? 👊 🍻
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
We all have different needs for our cars, and all like to do things 'our' way. As long as you enjoy it, that's what matters I suppose. :-)
@joshd3043
4 жыл бұрын
Okay, good. I'm not the only one doing a paper run
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Loll
@cre8tivegarage157
4 жыл бұрын
great video for me at this time , while im building mines
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cre8tiveGarage, glad to hear I was in some way helpful!
@santaduke
4 жыл бұрын
Top 10 Best CHEAP MX-5 Miata Engine Mods! Number 9: ENGINE SWAP I think our ideas of CHEAP might be a little different...
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I addressed that in the video fairly clearly but obviously there's a difference between all the custom work of an "engine swap" such as an LS or Honda engine vs installing a $500 bolt in BP1.8 engine in place of what was an old 1.6.
@ChutneyInc.
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe i missed it but a tunable ecu will be my first power mod on every one of my future project cars. Besides a muffler. When doing my nb2 miata, i began with headers and intake and high-flow cat. Then resonated mid pipe and muffler. The muffler was the biggest improvement over everything installed. None of the rest makes any extra linear power without a computer in my opinion. It will be my next purchase because i may go turbo in a few years. I love my miata still after 8 years. Its mine.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
8 years is a great length of time to really get intimate with your car, glad to hear you have stuck with it for the long haul! Fair point, I wouldn't say I missed an ECU, I just didn't think it quite fits in the top 10 "cheap" category. Generally they cost at least about $1000 depending on what you get and where you are in the world, and then they cost another $1000 or so to setup and tune properly. Obviously theres so many different ways to build a car, and everyone skills vary so costs of parts for some people are different to others.
@ChutneyInc.
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis very true. My journey with Matilda began when i left the navy and persued automotive technology school. It taught me so much. All i knew back then was the rotary engine and forced induction worked. I learned pistons with this car
@rolon-ew5kl
4 жыл бұрын
A good complementing mod to these is a stand alone ecu combine it with a lot of these mods helps. You are going to need a tuner to do it.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
While an ECU is great for opening up an engine's capabilities, generally an ECU isn't something I'd suggest as 'cheap', because the cost of the unit is relatively high, and then the cost of tuning can be $500-$1000. There are some very cost effective ECUs for the Miata MX5 nowadays, and if you know someone who can tune a car for free/cheap, then it's a great option. I'm just hesitant of suggesting "cheap" tunes because it can very quickly break a motor if people don't know what they are doing.
@rolon-ew5kl
4 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport agree a bad tune will ruin the motor. If someone who doesn’t know what they are doing tries to tune in they will mess up the engine.
@oldtimerman59
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks great vid , im loving my nb , what a truly enjoyable car to drive
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad to hear that you too enjoy the little Mazda as much as the rest of us 'addicts'!
@donfinch862
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh. Didn't know about skimming the head making that much difference, would've done it. But....getting rid of the ol' girl soon. Thanks for the post.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about the impending divorce, I hope it is for positive reasons.
@donfinch862
4 жыл бұрын
Well, I've had her for 14 great years, but have the 350Z and too many cars. MX5 is wayway a truer sports car than the Z - but, I must be an arsehole :)
@JamesBailey123
3 жыл бұрын
At 5:11 is the most stunning engine bay I've ever seen, I'd eat dinner there and pay a good tip. Do you have a reference or more info about that?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly, I have lost that history, but I did a reverse lookup and found this: www.topmiata.com/top-10-mazda-miata-mx-5-performance-mods-and-upgrades/ and this: www.pinterest.com.au/pin/436708495111192981/
@aygwm
3 жыл бұрын
Show car….
@tobihighams5610
8 ай бұрын
Instead of the engine swap I just got the go faster stripes, works a trwat
@Bbeavis
8 ай бұрын
You need that, some speed holes, and underglow... then you'll own the streets and be unstoppable.
@ryanmccormick
4 жыл бұрын
Squaretop, megasquirt and cooling reroute 😀
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Not bad suggestions, perhaps the MS is not exactly so cheap!
@modshop1828
4 жыл бұрын
explain the "squaretop" … thank you
@fabianamok872
4 жыл бұрын
@@modshop1828 as far as i know its a better intake manifold, as in better flowing
@redey1290
4 жыл бұрын
Mod Shop it’s an intake manifold found on the NB 1.8 iirc and basically it’s more free flowing and whatnot and it has a flat top to it
@ThijsVanDalen
4 жыл бұрын
@@redey1290 Only European and Japanese MX-5's with the 1.8 vvt (BP-Z3) came with the flat top intake manifold, so it's quite rare too
@brianalli1567
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1990 RX-7 convertible. The engine light is on. What should I look for to troubleshoot?
@Bbeavis
Жыл бұрын
You may want to start with checking the detail of the error from the diagnostic port. fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/ERRORCODES/KOUKI/kerror.html
@RKW2000
4 жыл бұрын
Great video and very timely. My 1.6 is getting a few corona upgrades at the moment and when it's back together I'll have 1-7 covered. Next will be the head skim but that might have to wait a year or so. Love your videos and content. Keep up the excellent work.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard. Hope you are staying safe and healthy at this difficult time..... and keeping your MX5 healthy too!
@maccarioandrea
4 жыл бұрын
14° is possible for the NB too, you just have to make the timing wheel adjustable with a file
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Ah, true, although a little more risky perhaps? And not as common!
@jersey3686
Жыл бұрын
if you’re gonna do an engine swap why not do a Honda K-series…? I heard the K20 fits like a glove
@Bbeavis
Жыл бұрын
A Honda motor swap is not going to be cheap, compared to using a motor from the same family. Updating to a 1.8BP is essentially bolt in, so the ancillary cost is minimal. Making a Honda motor fit an MX-5/Miata requires a lot of other components to be replaced... which is somewhat outside of the topic of this video.
@OdenShilde
5 ай бұрын
Anyone know what the "cold air intake" shown is? looks randall style but isnt a randall
@Bbeavis
5 ай бұрын
Its just some generic pod filter housing intake made to fit in the car.
@spicymiataguy9115
4 жыл бұрын
Some stuff for the NC and ND engines. I have a NC1 with a 2.0L engine
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Sadly I don't personally have enough detailed experience in playing with the NC and ND too much beyond a standard street car.
@dilumwimalaratna4149
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid Brendan! so looking forward to doing up my current 1.6 NA . I have used Bosch super4 spark plugs in my previous NA6 very noticeable power gain.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
No worries Dilum, great to hear that fresh spark plugs did help another MX-5 owner!
@goclunker
11 ай бұрын
Lmao no. Ice cold air when its boiling out: priceless
@Bbeavis
11 ай бұрын
But, still colder than the the air next to the heat of the exhaust.
@mysterytour5983
Жыл бұрын
Change car might be better than doing all this! I kept mine original and i have enough power! 😅 if you are racing on tracks or living in Germany ok but like in North America going fast cost speeding tickets!😂
@Bbeavis
Жыл бұрын
If an MX-5 Miata is too 'fast' for you, I worry about what other options you have.... they have gotta be one of the slowest cars out there. :-)
@mysterytour5983
Жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis it is not too fast for me it is too fast for the speed limit! Where i live it is 100km on hwy and the car goes to 140km and not even floored! So what the use if i get it modify and dont race? Nothing!
@arkabul9107
2 жыл бұрын
how much hp increase is there for a ac and power steering delete.. Both are pretty useful especially the ac it gets hot where i live
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
As an approximation: AC: 4kW (5hp) Alternator: 5-6kW (7-8hp) Water Pump: 10kW (13hp) Power Steering: 2-4kW (3-5hp)
@vitorxd12_81
3 жыл бұрын
0:52 *casually showing a gold intake while talking about affordability*
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
It's just the reflective "gold" tape, about $15 from your typical ebay/Amazon/website of choice.
@vitorxd12_81
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis oohhh didn't knew that
@787brx8
4 жыл бұрын
I personally would skip the intake modification and just use A factory replacement K&N drop in air filter. Next learn how to do the Gadgetman groove on the throttle body. Helps with the high end power but makes your throttle response different. Don't do this if you like to use cruise control or have an electronic throttle body. Adjusting the TPS can give you better MPG or more power depending on which way you adjust it. Just make sure to mark the original setting before moving the sensor. I also have A prototype that lets me advance the timing much more than everyone else without having problems with knock. It's for me only... Use at your own risk... The Initial Designer of all Miatas and many other vehicles...
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thanks for sharing your thoughts 787b. I have not seen the gadgetman groove before, seems very curious indeed. Are you truly the Initial Designer of all Miatas?
@787brx8
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Yes
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
In that case thank you very much for your efforts.
@787brx8
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis You are welcome!
@mr.adventure559
3 жыл бұрын
What about an exhintake cam swap, a tuned standalone ECU with ITB's?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah certainly a potentially good option if you have the skill to implement these in a cheap and effective way. ITB's are often not well executed and result in a poor gain for the time and money.
@jorgearzate275
2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me if this would work on automatic mx5 asking for a friend
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
For the most part, yes certainly.
@guidosaur7506
4 жыл бұрын
Forgot the exhintake cam swap for the 1.8 people. Super cheap for some noticeable power
@rubenm5138
4 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions, for anyone wondering here is a discussion on the topic: www.miataturbo.net/engine-performance-56/definative-exintake-swap-cam-timing-thread-no-questions-only-answers-27294/
@rubenm5138
4 жыл бұрын
Okay, so i cant do it on my vvt motor then? (01-05)
@guidosaur7506
4 жыл бұрын
@@rubenm5138 I don't believe so, sorry 😢. It's the basic 1.8s without anything fancy.
@rubenm5138
4 жыл бұрын
@@guidosaur7506 got me excited there for a second hahaha. All good mate, ill resort to painting the lettering on my engine red for the time being
@rileyj7820
4 жыл бұрын
Head skimming: do you need aftermarket engine management to get the benefits?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Like anything, it depends on how much you want out of it, but ideally yes.
@maccarioandrea
4 жыл бұрын
Considering the car needs it from stock... I'll say not much more than stock.
@artemartem1134
3 жыл бұрын
What is considered "run low boost" on a 1.6? 10? 15? What's the weakest link in the chain - pistons, crank or block?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
It's obviously an opinion, but I'd say probably anything under around 8psi.
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Usually, conrods bend first. But.... who knows!
@Workrategetschingy
4 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best looking MX5 miata I've ever seen them rims look sexy with the paint job 😍
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
@steelwitness
3 жыл бұрын
i definitely wouldnt call the miata the greastest sports car of all time but it is one of the most popular
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
What is better?
@steelwitness
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis fundamentally cars like older porche 911s are more balanced with better power while still maintaining reliability. Miatas are awesome but there are definitely better examples of a sports car to study. Miatas are cool, I own an NA6 and an NB, but the power to weight ratio alone ruins its shot of "best sports car of all time".
@one234569and10
2 жыл бұрын
Im honestly afraid to go over 5k rpm - sounds like the little guy is gonna blow its brains out. Anyone else worried about this? 114k miles on original 1.6 (and sadly... an Auto). I don't wanna hear flack about the Auto, its "technically" not my car... I just do all of the work on it, and am the only one that drives it. lol!
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
The car will mostly not be able to kill itself if you rev it out to the ~7k rpm limit. Don't be afraid to do it sometimes... but also don't do it ALL the time.
@alexmessina3383
4 жыл бұрын
The cold air intake sounds awesome and easy, but I'm looking under my 1990 NA6 bonnet. I'm thinking: you really have to take the intake out of the engine bay - as some do, that means punching a big hole through the bulkhead into the wiper arm channel. I hate hacking like that. Bult if don't do that I don't see the advantage? Maybe i've got it wrong. But look at what the Mazda engineers have already done. The stock intake is routed as far as possible from the exhaust manifold, which already has a heat shield. Can I improve on that without hacking? It doesn't look like it. Thoughts anyone?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Good point Alex, you are on the right track. There are other solutions, adding ducting/hose to get cool air in somewhere. Routing the intake down to the front bumper somewhere. None of these are super easy/simple. But there are many possibilities. Certainly, just slapping a pod filter next to the hot exhaust is not a good solution.
@alexmessina3383
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis im going yo look at the "Extended factory routing" method ... 😆
@PrimexDeluxe
4 жыл бұрын
I’m building an NB track car. What type of alignment should I have? Any camber? I don’t know much about that stuff.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
949 racing / supermiata website have a great guide on alignments: supermiata.com/miata-race-alignment-info.aspx
@tyronicusmaximus4230
4 жыл бұрын
That's all dependent on your preferences and the types of tracks your running. Tight tracks/autocross? A couple degrees camber and a bit of toe out will make your turn ins great. Long straights or faster tracks? A wee bit of toe in and lighter camber depending on the turns you're expecting. I'd go somewhere other than KZitem comments to do that kind of research though.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
100% correct Tyconicus.
@DmDetails
4 жыл бұрын
I just detailed one of these and recorded it. Awesome car for sure!!
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I hope you get to drive them sometimes too :-)
@elgar6743
4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the Ford 5.0L V8 engine swap...it's an NA thing...as in North America.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I do apologize, I have let you down Elgar.
@TheIvabigun
4 жыл бұрын
And that adds what 40 horsepower and a shit nose heavy handling characteristic
@bittewarten3783
3 жыл бұрын
Is that NB mirrors on a NA
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Uh, nope. Later NA8 mirrors are slightly chunkier at the base, being electric.
@rubenm5138
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man!! Next mod for my car will have to be coilovers to go with my re003's and a cold air intake. However a buzzing sound coming from the engine just before 3k revs has me worried about spending money atm... cant seem to figure this one out. Any suggestions? Before i take it to the mechanic, covid has me not working so saving money is key for me rn
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ruben! coilovers add a great dynamic to an MX5/Miata. A buzzing noise is very hard to diagnose through the internet sadly, it depends on when it comes up, how, what speed, then maybe you can determine the cause.
@rubenm5138
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis oh it was actually quite simple, i just removed the exhaust heat shield (after i may or may not have overtightened one of the bolts 😅). Noise is somewhat gone, but the biggest issue is a ticking sound coming from the intake manifold area. Changes speed with rpm... i know its not lifter tick cause the 01+ has solid lifters
@rubenm5138
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis actually about to head to supercheap soon to make me the air intake 😉
@MrAudi220
3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if a nc 2.0 engine swap would be doable into a 1.6 chassis?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Its doable. if you have the time/money/skill.
@MrAudi220
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Thank you for the reply👍✌
@maccarioandrea
4 жыл бұрын
With the 1.6 NBs we feel a bit left over, no exhaust manifold, can't do the RX7 AFM swap, the head is quite good flowing, no really improvement with a muffler nor a cat delete... And with all that goodness it's making only 110hp. I did the 5° additional timing, I plan on doing the head skimming (≈0.9-1mm), but there is not much else right?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah you are kinda outta luck unless you start spending real money on lots of custom parts.
@mpharr2
4 жыл бұрын
Replace the ECU with a Programmable ECU especially if the 1.6 was replaced with a 99 1.8 .
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, an ECU is great for opening up an engine's capabilities. However usually an ECU isn't something I'd suggest as cheap, because the cost of the unit is relatively high, and then the cost of tuning can be $500-$1000. There are some very cost effective ECUs for the miata MX5 nowadays, and if you know someone who can tune a car for free/cheap, then it's a great option. I'm just hesitant of suggesting "cheap" tunes because it can very quickly break a motor if people don't know what they are doing.
@zeco_vlog
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis I recently bought a 1990 Miata with engine swapped to 1998 1.8 with ECU "ECU-Master". Tuned to 145 hp. Runs perfectly but guys had a problem with rpm that goes too low when you release accelerator when switched to neutral. It goes so low that it can die. Prev owner told me it should be fixed with a slight more tuning the ECU, but my concerns that it sucks air somewhere. The original airbox was removed and an airfilter was installed. However it was installed badly and I have a hot air intake. I own this car for 3 weeks now and after i change all liquids, and fix the e-brake so i can pass the MOT in my country i will start looking at the engine. Btw, if anyone have an idea what else can make the revs low down, i would really appreciate that
@Andrea892991
4 жыл бұрын
Which rims are those? I love it!
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Axis OG Banzai 15x8
@jersey3686
Жыл бұрын
I would say power steering is a big quality of life thing and isn’t worth the 5 horsepower gain at the loss of vehicle control
@Bbeavis
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a consideration. I suppose like all of the ideas in this video, it is a personal preference thing. Some people may prefer the 5HP for a little more steering effort. Depends what you do with your car and how you drive it.
@RyosukeTakahashiRX7
3 жыл бұрын
RX7 afm i can't recommend. Maybe it's because i also live in a colder region but idle rpm got unstable. Stock afm much better unless you intend to have a redline party every ride.
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough, I think it's one of those things that can be good if you are into tinkering and trying little cheap tricks.
@RyosukeTakahashiRX7
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis It does have its usage which starts at around 6000 rpm but then again, how often do you really drive it over 6k? Maybe for a dedicated AutoX build or when you're using the car as drift missile but your average driver won't need it and it'll lead to more problems.
@timspencer520
3 жыл бұрын
Do you need to have anything to be able to handle a supercharger on a 1.8 stock? Like will the engine completely shit itself or will it handle it really well?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
It is mostly related to how much boost, low boost = less chance of issues. General rule is anything under about 10psi should be fairly safe.
@timspencer520
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Idk much about cars- I’m assuming adding a supercharger forces more fuel (or is it air) into the engine? Hence the psi reference?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
@@timspencer520 No, they add more air. Maybe watch some videos on how superchargers work.
@TechnoVault67
4 жыл бұрын
If I were to get an aftermarket ecu and use the base map and tune everything except spark table would I still see gains ? Engine tunings looks very expensive where I'm from
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I'm always hesitant of suggesting "cheap" tunes because it can very quickly break a motor if people don't know what they are doing. That said a mostly standard car is hard to break with an aftermarket ECU, and if you practice enough you can get a more powerful "stock" engine.
@tylerh5435
3 жыл бұрын
What lip and side skirt extensions are these?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of clips of cars in this video so going to assume you mean for the car in the first scene? Pretty common and easy to find, search "MX5 GV Lip" and "NA MX5 side skirt".
@shauncampbell969
4 жыл бұрын
Good video Shaun of NYC
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shaun, I hope you are staying safe!
@shauncampbell969
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Yes I'm in all the time. Thanks for asking. Hope ur doing well too. Shaun
@BillyBlaze7
3 жыл бұрын
every single one is for an NA
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
False. Items 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10 are all applicable to any MX-5. Only 4 & 5 are NA specific.
@giannikho1532
3 жыл бұрын
Is the Miata a everyday car or a weekend car?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
YES
@tractorhead971
3 жыл бұрын
Narrower tyres for less drag, higher top speed, better acceleration.
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Except, no grip, so you crash at the first corner.
@tractorhead971
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@papapetad
4 жыл бұрын
Just freshen up the motor and get some sexy quality light wheels and tyres then remove carpet and as much weight as you can. It'll do everything better and be a bit more noisy for extra sensory stimulation. After that, engine swap.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Light wheels are good. I wouldn't recommend removing carpet from anything but a race car. It's actually very light, sure remove the sound deadener and rubber mats, but the carpet can stay to keep the car a little more comfortable.
@papapetad
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis Good point. Insulation out, carpet can stay. That mass is low on the car anyway. Best remove mass from areas that are high and close to extremities. Removing/relocating mass where it counts is the most underrated mod of all. Even 100 lbs + removed on a light car is significant and tightens it up.
@beardwierd2783
4 жыл бұрын
Problem is no matter what you do with an mx5 you always end up looking like you really like broadway musicals of the 1930’s.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Weird, beard.
@camilasecord628
4 жыл бұрын
And what... cha cha cha... is wrong with that?? 1999 NB m45 supercharger, intercooler, voodoo box, RX8 injectors, rear dash cam for pictures of you ;-)
@TheVamxie
3 жыл бұрын
I do so its a win and ill smoke you
@TheTeku45
Ай бұрын
ah yes the "cold" air intake next to the exhaust. more like a power loss
@Bbeavis
Ай бұрын
Yeah I explicitly said route it somewhere that gets cold air.
@awesometester55
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man what’s your tire and wheel specs? Also what are those wheels called lol?
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
There's lots clips of different cars in the video, but I am going to assume you're referring to the car at the start and in the thumbnail. Axis OG Banzai 15x8 +25 Tyres are 205 50 15
@JaySwift
4 жыл бұрын
What’s the little intake filter on the right of the valve cover called?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Google something like "Crankcase / Catch Can Filter"
@JaySwift
4 жыл бұрын
BEAVIS Motorsport Does that just replace the line that comes from the intake normally?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Yep that is correct.
@coreygrace4856
3 жыл бұрын
Stock manifold a header
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Are you saying the Stock manifold is already a "header"? True, for some years of MX-5, but aftermarket ones still tend to flow more efficiently.
@imsethtwo
Жыл бұрын
cold air intake will cause a loss in power due to heat soaking. better off leaving it alone
@Bbeavis
Жыл бұрын
If you install it properly, duct true cold air in from outside the engine bay, it can be effective over oem.
@imsethtwo
Жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis That is true, but in terms of thermodynamics and physical allowed space in the engine bay, there is very minimal gain in our engine bays unless you run piping underneath the fenders and mount your filter directly behind the headlight or in the grille
@djisch
4 жыл бұрын
what about chiptuning? for nb 99
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with anyone who can modify the original ECU's on the NA/NB MX-5s.
@awacs337
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a vid on how you did that cowl intake mod?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
I do not sorry, it came on the car when I purchased it.
@ohboyotero
4 жыл бұрын
Not the same, but a couple vendors (like Flyin Miata) sell cowl intakes: www.flyinmiata.com/na-randall-cowl-intake-duct.html (they have an NB version too)
@Itsfergus
4 жыл бұрын
The best engine mod is to swap the engine ! 😁
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Unless you are sticking with one of the Mazda BP engines, it is not cheap though.
@Itsfergus
4 жыл бұрын
There's no point having "cheap modz" just save up and buy good parts or a faster car 😁🤷♂️
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
@@Itsfergus What if a person just likes to tinker, or just enjoys making their car unique. It's not always about the most expensive parts or cars being the best.
@benlusskin618
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention NOS!!!!!!!
@Bbeavis
Жыл бұрын
I also didn't mention going to the gym to lose some body weight :-P
@laytonbeavis5219
4 жыл бұрын
Hmm yes big pee pee
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
How did you know?
@modshop1828
4 жыл бұрын
ahahahahahahah...
@bongopaterson265
2 жыл бұрын
these are good mods if you're a virgin, real chads do carburettor conversion and high rise headers
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
Carbs are for boomers.
@quadrapodacone
4 жыл бұрын
Facts.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks mate! Glad to hear you agree :)
@quadrapodacone
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis I mean the Air intake is negligible, but I like the that you suggested DIY though. You should call this the inexpensive mod list. Do another one that includes, manifold, throttle body, fuel rail, fuel pump, injectors, ECU, turbo or supercharger. Engine swap choices could be an entire video in itself, starting with the 1,8l, going to the ls, or even monster Miata ford options, and finishing with the 13b. :P
@darrentylor5473
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think forced induction should have been first after a 1.8L swap?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Well, the intention was to start with the cheaper options.
@nathandiaz2023
4 жыл бұрын
What cold air intake is that?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
The cowl intake? Unfortunately it came with the car when I purchased it, so I'm not really sure where to find them. I've never seen one for sale online, so perhaps something custom?
@crisco14091983
4 жыл бұрын
Intake cam in exhaust side .
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that seems like a popular mod too.
@TheMarineGamerIGGHQ
3 жыл бұрын
wait this is an actual thing?
@wiifreak212
4 жыл бұрын
exhintake?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions, for anyone wondering here is a discussion on the topic: www.miataturbo.net/engine-performance-56/definative-exintake-swap-cam-timing-thread-no-questions-only-answers-27294/
@Christian-oh9ff
4 жыл бұрын
Non cheap mods: K20 swap
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Tesla Swap
@jackhines9587
3 жыл бұрын
i dont know if this is mean but when he talks it sounds like kermit
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@sean-e-boy
4 жыл бұрын
My modded miata deals 450 HP to the wheels
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Well that's quite a lot of power to keep control of.
@StraightLineCycles
4 жыл бұрын
Love the video but "cold air" or hot air intakes don't work
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
It's certainly a topic of conjecture but, similar to the exhaust, it at least makes the car "sound" fast 😝
@StraightLineCycles
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis and it does look 😎 cool
@jesusleyva5285
4 жыл бұрын
For #5 would the air flow meter have to be oem or could it be aftermarket?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
As per the link in the description: RX7 air flow meter: www.solomiata.com/airflowmtr.html
@ShortBackndSides
4 жыл бұрын
Polish and port the head while its off
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah another good one that a DIYer can do themselves.
@chubby-taco1084
2 жыл бұрын
Where do u buy the parts ?
@Bbeavis
2 жыл бұрын
There are hundreds of stores, marketplaces, Mx5 specialists, all around the world.
@noahturnbull7568
4 жыл бұрын
What year is this one?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
The car in the thumbnail? 1993 Mazda MX-5 NA 1.8
@HeyitsMartyn
4 жыл бұрын
How are we still going by the idea what cold intake actually do anything.
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Because it makes for a cheap and easy mod for the kids to do to their car to make more noise.
@GrandadSniper
4 жыл бұрын
Tyre pressures!!!!
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly you are probably right, a lot of people don't know how to setup their car and will spend money on 'parts' to go "faster".
@setomode1431
3 жыл бұрын
How much HP do u get if u do all the mods ?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
bout a million
@setomode1431
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bbeavis gotcha, now im gonna buy a miata and do everything!🤣 now let the jokes aside im serious for avg how much HP do u get total?
@Bbeavis
3 жыл бұрын
@@setomode1431 depends how much you want to spend and what sort of engine you are building, for the average naturally aspirated car maybe up to 150hp For forced induction anywhere up to 250hp or so for "budget" boosted... and up to 400hp or more if you spend a lot of money.
@leif942
4 жыл бұрын
Im thinking about LS swapping a 2000 or bellow Miata, any suggestions for a swap kit?
@Bbeavis
4 жыл бұрын
Lots of info out there for you to make a decision based on your budget and skillset, do some googling.
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