Project MX-5: Dyno Run & Drag Race

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    This week, Alex takes his stock MX-5 for its first dyno run, then finds out how quickly it can cover the 1/4-mile drag strip.
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    Episode 3 - How To Fit An Exhaust: www.youtube.co....
    Episode 4 - Cold Air Intake: www.youtube.co....
    Episode 5 - Rust Repair: www.youtube.co....
    Episode 6 - Amazing Dyno Results & Mid-Build Update: www.youtube.co....
    Episode 7 - How To Fit Coilovers: www.youtube.co....
    Episode 8 - How To Track Prep Your Car: www.youtube.co....
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 407

  • @ThatDudeinBlue
    @ThatDudeinBlue 9 років тому +132

    When you were at the dyno my guess was 90 whp and when you hit 88 I was like "Poor Alex"
    But as we all know Mx-5's are great almost no matter what. Hope the best for the car!

    • @wiseshibe3487
      @wiseshibe3487 9 років тому

      love your content tho man :3

    • @alexkersten1964
      @alexkersten1964 9 років тому +10

      ThatDudeinBlue Yeah, I reckon a simple service will get me that elusive 2whp so that's happening on le weekend. When we gonna race? ;)

    • @Jake-yg9it
      @Jake-yg9it 9 років тому +1

      It's great to see my two favourite UA-camrs comment on each other's videos from time to time! (Alex & David)

    • @benjaminalexander5963
      @benjaminalexander5963 9 років тому

      10/10 would still drive 😂

    • @wjh3207
      @wjh3207 9 років тому

      Great except the goddamn rust

  • @tjhunt_
    @tjhunt_ 9 років тому +263

    When I saw this is it reminded me of Martys Boosted MX5

    • @zackdl
      @zackdl 9 років тому +27

      Tj Hunt But remember that was a dream...Or was it a nightmare?

    • @rinorrn7705
      @rinorrn7705 9 років тому

      Tj Hunt me too :D

    • @BalisongMasterer
      @BalisongMasterer 9 років тому +2

      Zack Lewine Nah, that was Moogs Honda S2000

    • @zackdl
      @zackdl 9 років тому

      My bad. xD

    • @rinorrn7705
      @rinorrn7705 9 років тому +4

      Expressive Thinking but maty's mx5 was also in that dream getting chopped by moogs s2k

  • @alexkersten1964
    @alexkersten1964 9 років тому +47

    To one and all telling me the tyres are on wrong.....THE TYRES ARE NON-DIRECTIONAL! I think I'll dedicate a video to this as it's actually quite interesting.

  • @IIIDominator
    @IIIDominator 9 років тому +94

    awesome, definitely following this series

    • @CarThrottle
      @CarThrottle  9 років тому +27

      Thanks Gerben!

    • @IIIDominator
      @IIIDominator 9 років тому +9

      Car Throttle Yay! Appreciate the reply :D

  • @paulcupples9739
    @paulcupples9739 4 роки тому

    I’m finding old car throttle videos I never knew existed and it’s answering questions I’ve asked myself previously whilst watching other videos👌

  • @AdamC3046
    @AdamC3046 9 років тому +14

    Need to see a drift video next ;)

  • @darios9797
    @darios9797 9 років тому +98

    i think your tires are on backwards.

    • @anton4696
      @anton4696 9 років тому

      nope

    • @dylanprasad99
      @dylanprasad99 9 років тому +4

      I was thinking the same thing lol

    • @TarquinS36
      @TarquinS36 9 років тому +1

      George Washingturnt they are lol

    • @DocumentaryHub
      @DocumentaryHub 9 років тому +1

      anton4696 Yes they are, anyone with a small knowledge of cars knows this, anybody who works on cars and doesn't know this, doesn't deserve to work on cars in the first place.

    • @cpirie19
      @cpirie19 9 років тому +14

      Patrick Carta Anyone with ears can hear that he has Rainsport 3's, which are asymmetric tyres ...

  • @MichelBalik
    @MichelBalik 9 років тому +24

    While this has great potential to be an awesome little series, for anybody who's watched MCM, that's going to be what everybody compares it to. As far as I know, not possible to beat it. It just comes off as repetitive even though I'm sure it's just a coincidence. Best of luck and happy modding. I will keep an open mind :)

    • @HoppiHoffi
      @HoppiHoffi 9 років тому

      Well said my friend.

  • @aaronpeople101
    @aaronpeople101 9 років тому

    this series is 10x better than any of your other videos. take note.

  • @sebastianeidstedt6677
    @sebastianeidstedt6677 9 років тому +1

    YES! Finally... I've been waiting so long! I will probably love this series!!!

  • @joshbriggsDayZBeast
    @joshbriggsDayZBeast 9 років тому +1

    I love Santa Pod, been there like 5 times now, im loving the project

  • @darraghstanton4204
    @darraghstanton4204 9 років тому

    I've been checking this channel every few hours for the last week waiting for this episode! Love it though, great series, keep up the good work :)

  • @adnanalagic
    @adnanalagic 9 років тому

    Love this new series! Absolutely awesome! Keep up the good work and make that MX-5 a monster!

  • @richardthomas9159
    @richardthomas9159 9 років тому +2

    turbo it you will love it , I have 260 at the wheels with my flying miata its a scream round brands hatch

  • @priyampanchal1617
    @priyampanchal1617 9 років тому

    This series is gonna be awesome!! Waiting to see the finished car

  • @TheRetroMegaBrits
    @TheRetroMegaBrits 9 років тому

    So glad this is back. These videos made me keep and modify my mx5. Cheers Alex!

  • @tomelliott9
    @tomelliott9 9 років тому

    Uniroyal Rainsport 3s are sick, good choice on them!

  • @singleturbosupra7951
    @singleturbosupra7951 9 років тому

    Really looking forward to how this project turns out

  • @CobobS12
    @CobobS12 9 років тому

    ._. So happy you got a MX-5, I've been wanting one, especially a '93 model year ever since my dad got one. Following this series :)

  • @JDuckers
    @JDuckers 9 років тому

    I'll definitely be following this series and I hope the best for you and phil

  • @cohen.berridge4064
    @cohen.berridge4064 4 роки тому

    I came back and saw you were at Santa pod. It surprised me, I go Santa pod every year with my mum. She loves classic cars and me too. I would love to meet you at Santa pod, but I don’t think it’s possible to go this year as covid-19 is taking us down. Loved that Mx-5

  • @LeZemyr
    @LeZemyr 9 років тому

    Bad ass series. Excited to watch this.

  • @DJL210397
    @DJL210397 9 років тому

    Awesome! i have also just got a 1.8 mx5 and am doing wheels and tyres first, exhaust and suspension next. really helpful seeing the dyno and quarter mile runs in stages... good work!

  • @IMattayy
    @IMattayy 9 років тому +22

    i wanna see a 13b rotary conversion... with a turbo...

    • @steliosk97
      @steliosk97 9 років тому

      And a KLZE or KLG4 V6 would be nice....

    • @thetassieboys
      @thetassieboys 9 років тому +2

      Yea .... see if they done that then it would actually be different to Martys mx-5 and not feel like they were 5th gear and top gear haha

    • @IMattayy
      @IMattayy 9 років тому

      thetassieboys martys mx5 was cool, it made me want to get a miata lol.
      i think a engine swap would be alot better than turbo conversion, either a 13b rotary or the L3-VDT (2.3L DISI Turbo, mazdaspeed engine, 260bhp standard, just a turbo and fuel pump upgrade and remap away from 350bhp)

    • @thetassieboys
      @thetassieboys 9 років тому +1

      Or even a good ole Peripheral Port 12a

    • @Ward1706
      @Ward1706 8 років тому +1

      You might get your wish. Phil blew up again.

  • @CJ-ou1ln
    @CJ-ou1ln 9 років тому

    Till will be an amazing series!

  • @Dcurleyfry
    @Dcurleyfry 9 років тому

    This build series is great! I can't wait to see more!

    • @XIONz7
      @XIONz7 9 років тому

      Nothing's happened yet

    • @Dcurleyfry
      @Dcurleyfry 9 років тому

      The concept of the build series is enjoyable from the start, even the analysis of the starting point.

  • @tomcole020
    @tomcole020 9 років тому

    I've been to santa pod twice and we are gonna go more

  • @PeakTorque
    @PeakTorque 9 років тому

    Solid Mike Brewer handshake

  • @SupportNoob
    @SupportNoob 9 років тому +18

    At the end you found rust? that is good, weight reduction bro

    • @TheWelsh28
      @TheWelsh28 4 роки тому +1

      Yeahhhh weight reduction. It only weighs like 1200 kg anywas

  • @shaunhuggins
    @shaunhuggins 9 років тому

    I can't wait until it's done!

  • @eurosonly
    @eurosonly 9 років тому

    woiw alex is literally pushin that whip. rapper fan boys be praised

  • @therealmatt578
    @therealmatt578 9 років тому

    @7:10 you're not a moron mate. Its a common MX-5 problem that causes you to shift from 2nd to 5th. Motors mounts and diff mounts will remedy this! Happy MX-5'ing!

  • @dalazo
    @dalazo 9 років тому

    Man this serie is awesome! I like the little Mazda´s :D

  • @SuperLitherland
    @SuperLitherland 9 років тому

    Its like watching the US version of the office.
    Mighty car mods have you.

  • @Fasi445
    @Fasi445 9 років тому

    Gonna love this serie, im planning to start my own mx5 project- here in belgium (not a car friendly country :p)

  • @outdoorswithjess
    @outdoorswithjess 9 років тому

    90hp ATW? Oh god. Mine made 123 ATW with extractors, exhaust, CAI, bigger injectors and a megasquirt/tune :) (1.8l 1996 at 190kms) managed a 16.2 1/4 mile too. Anyway definitely looking forward to your build :)

  • @RetroGamerr1991
    @RetroGamerr1991 9 років тому

    First mod you should do is advance the timing by 4 degrees and run premium. You get a nice power bump above 4k.

  • @viktor12ru
    @viktor12ru 9 років тому

    awesome to watch this development. keep those up!

  • @billybodybuilder
    @billybodybuilder 9 років тому

    I have never seen a dyno that converts Engine Hp to Rear Wheel Hp ! Amazing !

  • @FullSpeedAheadGaming98
    @FullSpeedAheadGaming98 9 років тому

    Ooh, santa pod. I go there quite often.

  • @ToiletGrenade
    @ToiletGrenade 9 років тому

    When i took that test on CT about car mods i got a mk1 mx5 cummins diesel swap with googly eyes. Just thought i'd mention seeing as this video makes it relevant

  • @ChannelRocketbunny
    @ChannelRocketbunny 9 років тому +2

    I'm not sure but aren't the tyres the wrong way on the car? The pattern is supposed to push the water outwards when driving forwards but in the case like they are on the video, they're pushing it into the middle of the tyre? Car Throttle

    • @LewisMR2
      @LewisMR2 7 років тому

      Asymmetric tyres.

  • @cikaikic
    @cikaikic 9 років тому

    Great work,i really hope that this will be a badass MX-5,Good luck :D

  • @JFomo
    @JFomo 9 років тому

    Good luck Alex.

  • @Mab0r0shi
    @Mab0r0shi 9 років тому +1

    where is the 3rd episode.. i want more!

  • @martinbrandmuller8272
    @martinbrandmuller8272 9 років тому

    Question: how do you measure bhp and exact torque on a dyno? Usually it should give you only the WHP, how can you measure or estimate the transmission losses?

  • @jacfox7263
    @jacfox7263 8 років тому

    Just rewatching the series what over plans have you got for phill

  • @videoaapje
    @videoaapje 9 років тому

    So what are the opinions on those wheels? I kinda like the look of them. Are they that bad?

  • @jackharvey9808
    @jackharvey9808 3 роки тому

    What is interesting is to see Alex’s presence in front of a camera

  • @isaacgonzalez9295
    @isaacgonzalez9295 8 років тому

    my favorite youtuber ever!

  • @JackRR15
    @JackRR15 9 років тому +2

    Why do they/you push the car instead of driving in when in line?

  • @Notlow_Jaxon
    @Notlow_Jaxon 9 років тому

    That mx5 is a cool car nice choice with great taste in cars

  • @calumkelly3
    @calumkelly3 9 років тому +2

    Just talked myself out of getting a mx5. That lasted long. :D

  • @TexTheMaster
    @TexTheMaster 9 років тому

    Can't wait for more

  • @edge21str
    @edge21str 9 років тому +1

    113 at the crank and 88 at the wheels is pretty shitty for a BP. I've seen completely stock well maintained B6 engines put down over 90 on the wheels. Check your spark plugs, plug wires, air filter, oil, ignition timing, belts and if you know how to remove a cam cover, check the timing belt too on the off chance that it's not up to spec. Some other possible contenders for the low power could be low compression from worn piston rings, a rusted out exhaust or clogged injectors. In any case, don't go putting on a sports exhaust before fixing the stuff that's already fucked, it'll make it harder to determine any actual gains.

    • @edge21str
      @edge21str 7 років тому

      Aron Daughety It's a 1.8, you can easily recognize it by looking at the thermostat for the cooler. They're shaped differently in the 1.6 and 1.8.

  • @lordulalibec3298
    @lordulalibec3298 9 років тому

    Awsome little miata alex, hope u will make it even better and dont be afraid to put ur touch in it, haters may call it rice but its ur car and as long as u like it u shouldnt care what others say m9-1

  • @wezzo12345
    @wezzo12345 9 років тому +3

    I think your tires are on the wrong way?? tread pattern direction looks incorrect????

    • @LewisMR2
      @LewisMR2 7 років тому

      Asymmetric tyres.

  • @sidewayssam
    @sidewayssam 9 років тому

    get it turboed! had mine on a td04 running about 210 bhp..that got me into 13's..adjust your timing to 14 degrees, cheap mod and will give a little bit..

    • @alexkersten1964
      @alexkersten1964 9 років тому

      sidewayssam Will see whether Turbo, Supercharger or TBs. I've done the 14 degrees aleady :)

    • @sidewayssam
      @sidewayssam 9 років тому

      Alex Kersten do you want to buy some tuning books?i have some for sale? also if not turboing yet,get an expansion chamber for the intake and route the air filter away from the exhaust and up behind the headlamp, and get a nasa vent..i also have one of them for sale!

  • @MichaelParktheFirst
    @MichaelParktheFirst 9 років тому

    Pretty sure a turbo could bring it higher than 180 if you bring up to pressure

  • @MarinMircea
    @MarinMircea 8 років тому

    You just made me wanna take a stock mx5 and make the same thing, unfortunately i need to probably get a part time for some time to afford it entirely with the build

  • @joshlewis5065
    @joshlewis5065 9 років тому

    Phil needs a 101 mm turbo...along with new pistons, cams, exhaust, clutch, brakes, fuel system, bearings, and a grenade shifter knob. And a hard top over a roll cage.

  • @davisharr
    @davisharr 9 років тому

    Someone needs to show this man how to buff a car, that stock single stage red fades bad, but can be brought back to like new or better VERY easily!

  • @ScottZ370
    @ScottZ370 9 років тому +7

    Why did you and the escort push your cars after the first race?

    • @GSB999
      @GSB999 9 років тому

      I was wondering that

    • @ScottPC
      @ScottPC 9 років тому

      Same

    • @ridinggravity703
      @ridinggravity703 9 років тому

      S Miller broken lol

    • @ridinggravity703
      @ridinggravity703 9 років тому +2

      S Miller but its really so they can keep the cars cool between runs, by not having the car running to move forward in line. u will notice others behind them all waiting to run on the track also, that is the line-up, they dont have to push very far and their cars are light enough on flat surface so...

    • @ScottZ370
      @ScottZ370 9 років тому

      Surely you want your car warmed up though?

  • @PIGGYBASHER
    @PIGGYBASHER 9 років тому

    Cool, look forward to regular episodes.
    Don't turbo, V6!

  • @TransparentGlass1
    @TransparentGlass1 3 роки тому

    05:14 Are those tyres installed in the wrong rotation/direction? (visually based on the contour patterns)

  • @hazmiller43
    @hazmiller43 9 років тому

    Last time, you said you wanted the best mx-5 going, so why are you aiming for 14 seconds? I mean, I know its a start, but still, with a high boost turbo, exhaust, cams and valves (not to mention an ecu remap) I would expect low 13's. Just depends how far you wanna go with this.

  • @InBoostWeTrust7MGTE
    @InBoostWeTrust7MGTE 9 років тому +2

    Are your tyres backwards? Both right side should be on left side. You lost couple of tens there :D

    • @LewisMR2
      @LewisMR2 7 років тому

      Asymmetric tyres

  • @reedstormzand6361
    @reedstormzand6361 9 років тому

    how does a dyno calculate bhp? I thought it was only wheel horse power. Does it just have a percentage that it guesses for drivetrain loss?

  • @xMadmike01
    @xMadmike01 9 років тому

    Phil and Super Gramps need to be in a video together, make it happen guys!

  • @deigima
    @deigima 9 років тому

    You guys might want to sort out the playlist order, its back to front.

  • @MrSlowestD16
    @MrSlowestD16 9 років тому

    Reminds me of Marty's MX5 dream, haha. Still look fwd to it, though.

  • @firebird188
    @firebird188 9 років тому +1

    review that escort!

  • @DeanCubitt
    @DeanCubitt 5 років тому

    My Roadgoing MX5 Mk1 did it in 13.8 Non Turbo

  • @michaeldominguez2024usa
    @michaeldominguez2024usa 9 років тому

    What exact model is this car? There's the J limited, NA, roadster, miata and others

  • @GT6SuzukaTimeTrials
    @GT6SuzukaTimeTrials 9 років тому +2

    "Every man needs another .3" lol

  • @r.b33
    @r.b33 9 років тому

    Isn't Santa pod in Northamptonshire it's a NN post code

  • @Motorsportsgeek
    @Motorsportsgeek 9 років тому +6

    so when's the v8 going in

  • @smartbrianS
    @smartbrianS 9 років тому

    Hell yeah man, I love this series! I can't wait to see how much more horse power you can put on this baby and how much faster and sicker you can make it! It's going to be an awesome journey! Please keep on going with this project, I really want to see it!!!!

  • @findingnismoz
    @findingnismoz 9 років тому

    Nice, grats on the fun car.

  • @Cap7171
    @Cap7171 9 років тому

    A boy and his car. It's beautiful, really.

  • @VajiraLasantha
    @VajiraLasantha 9 років тому

    Will there be a turbo yoda as well?

  • @Rickie-Goldsworth
    @Rickie-Goldsworth 9 років тому

    My 1991 1.6 NA made 100.5 HP and 89 ft-lb of torque after 232k miles

  • @GuardiansOfNorth
    @GuardiansOfNorth 9 років тому

    Man that would look so sick if you'd lower it and give it a proper clean... damn. Really love those wheels for some reason

  • @SWEbear021
    @SWEbear021 9 років тому

    really exited what u gonna do to that mx_5 and i think these rims look god:)just drop it down later with the new suspension:)

  • @jdmDC2ftw
    @jdmDC2ftw 9 років тому

    Awesome series so far. Too bad MCM just barley built a mx5. A lot of people are going to compare this to that.

  • @iangearig9538
    @iangearig9538 9 років тому

    HOLY SHIT! ALMOST WHEELSPIN! AMAZING! WOAH!

  • @datflowishguy
    @datflowishguy 9 років тому

    Aye lads, how often are these gonna be uploaded?

  • @Madpegasusmax
    @Madpegasusmax 9 років тому

    Loved the Legnum (have have one :D ) , it was a V6 -24Valves ? and it's time ?
    oh , and I'm sorry you Lost to a Ford

  • @AttilaThebung
    @AttilaThebung 9 років тому

    Mmm, open diff goodness in the MX5

  • @gunz4lyf
    @gunz4lyf 9 років тому

    the hairdresser reference in the beginning made me chuckle

  • @MrTouchless85
    @MrTouchless85 9 років тому

    nice projekt. What rims are these?

  • @Wonderlaust
    @Wonderlaust 9 років тому

    Anyone else know of any series similar to this one? I've already seen all the mighty car mod series.

  • @bowtoomey
    @bowtoomey 9 років тому

    how did he say he makes 110 at the crank when he used a dyno hat measures power at the wheels

  • @martianweed089
    @martianweed089 9 років тому

    im hoping for the turbo

  • @meepersly
    @meepersly 9 років тому

    is that a mazda 121 behind him at 7:31?

  • @davekrieg006
    @davekrieg006 8 років тому

    Which size wheels+tyres do you have? :)

  • @MattT2k9
    @MattT2k9 9 років тому

    2nd to 5th like an absolute...MART!

  • @ThEtEcHnOsAm
    @ThEtEcHnOsAm 9 років тому

    How are the Uniroyals? Good tire for a daily?

    • @alexkersten1964
      @alexkersten1964 9 років тому

      Sam Corson Great tyre, yeah. Still haven't lost traction in dry or wet (my previous crap tyres lost traction all the damn time!).

  • @AlfredvanKuik
    @AlfredvanKuik 9 років тому

    What's wrong with Rotas? Quite a lot of MX-5s are running them and I never heard about them breaking tbh.
    Also, there's still a bit of power left after 6000rpm :)

    • @ExciteLetsPlay
      @ExciteLetsPlay 9 років тому +1

      Alfred van Kuik They make fakes wheels. They steel the design of very famous brands like work and volk and copy them and sold there wheels cheaper.

    • @NicJohnson
      @NicJohnson 9 років тому +1

      Alfred van Kuik The problem with Rotas is that they're a stolen design. They're a replica of a Hayashi Streets wheel. This is of course, coupled with the fact that they're very poor quality. The reason you see a lot of people using Rota wheels is because they're relatively cheap. That's it. They have no other redeeming feature aside from price.

  • @supaflylob
    @supaflylob 9 років тому +8

    chopped by gramps doppelganger