Ford Swapped NC Miata on Wet Track | FULL SEND

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  • @jimmyjobsllc
    @jimmyjobsllc Рік тому +215

    My brother in Christ you were absolutely *wheeling*

  • @MiazdaDude
    @MiazdaDude Рік тому +82

    "Full Send' is an accurate statement.

  • @mrjiggles2540
    @mrjiggles2540 Рік тому +42

    Kudos to the other drivers for giving you the point by. Seen and heard of too many instances of people's egos getting the better of them.

  • @MilesPerHr
    @MilesPerHr Рік тому +95

    Feels good to get all those point by’s from V8 monsters! Nice laps, Zent! (And great POV 😉)

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +5

      Thank you and thanks for your help with the camera set up!

  • @agegonzo39
    @agegonzo39 Рік тому +70

    Broooo, your (daily driven) nc is an absolute weapon! Took down 3 vettes,camaro,s2k,e90, mk5, an nb,600lt and then i stopped counting 😅. Geez!

  • @Oldpuck81
    @Oldpuck81 Рік тому +20

    Imagine your speed in the turns on a hot dry track! Lucky the hub didn’t completely break! WTG!

  • @VikasShankarathota
    @VikasShankarathota Рік тому +10

    Keep up the great work! I upgraded my NA to an NC miata last year and your videos were a huge inspiration to get the NC > s2000 and pocket the difference

  • @stuffandjunkandthings364
    @stuffandjunkandthings364 8 місяців тому +3

    That is the exact motor/transmission combination I am wanting to put into a Ford Faimont sedan (I am 6'9", so a Miata is out of the question). Hell of a job at wheeling that thing around.

  • @hoost3056
    @hoost3056 Рік тому +12

    The way you stayed on the Vette, yow!

    • @Dyltheboy
      @Dyltheboy Рік тому +6

      Loose em in the straights, pass them in the corners 😁

  • @ls6097
    @ls6097 2 місяці тому +5

    That hub bearing assembly lived its best life and died gloriously

  • @paulbfields8284
    @paulbfields8284 Рік тому +2

    That’s some commendable driving. I have an NC1 and it just feels like I’m in mine while watching yours..

  • @flienlow6281
    @flienlow6281 Рік тому +8

    I was right there with ya man!! You won, We won.

  • @Dolby109
    @Dolby109 Рік тому +51

    Wow that was some serious driving! You chased down some heavy hardware there.
    I feel like you might be a little overdue for a rollbar driving like that though.

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +16

      I ordered a PRHT compatible one from some place overseas. Haven't received it and not sure I ever will lol

  • @deschantier9844
    @deschantier9844 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice Driving, a bit of a pucker moment there , but you were pushing hard to catch those guys 👍

  • @richardmaxwell4785
    @richardmaxwell4785 Рік тому +3

    ...'kn ell what a great drive. Brilliant! Best I have seen in an MX5. Makes me think I'll need to do that swap.

  • @doubletapproductions
    @doubletapproductions 3 місяці тому +1

    Man I love this, some awesome track driving, car is super balanced, then wrenchin her in the Autozone parking lot. Real man racing!

  • @youmongrel
    @youmongrel Рік тому +5

    "It sorta melted" goddamn bro I wonder why :D

  • @laserquant
    @laserquant 6 місяців тому

    Amazing ride with your NC. Delivering this performance with an open top made it even more spectacular.

  • @krisl3228
    @krisl3228 3 місяці тому

    10:20 touge moment! What a save! Great driving dude

  • @screamingstrings76
    @screamingstrings76 Рік тому +5

    to quote a famous nature show host: *smashing*

  • @ladin425
    @ladin425 4 місяці тому

    You got a lot of talent! You went all out lap after lap!

  • @marvinjacobs2955
    @marvinjacobs2955 4 місяці тому +1

    Yep I’d call that a FULL SEND , LOL . I had a blast just riding with you in my recliner ! ! !

  • @DaRealMaus
    @DaRealMaus 4 місяці тому +3

    Nice driving, love seeing that you're revmatching on your downshifts too. You may already be doing this now as this video is a year old, but you should trust your blips more and time your clutch re-engagement a little earlier as you're not really getting the full benefit out of the blips now

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  4 місяці тому +1

      this transmission was toast, I wouldn't use this as a reference

    • @YungEagle3k
      @YungEagle3k 3 місяці тому

      who?>

  • @PrecisionClays
    @PrecisionClays 4 місяці тому +2

    Very enjoyable video, loved when it was wet at Sebring and my RX8 felt like it had 800 HP and I was passing all the high horsepower cars. I've seen hub failures on Miatas and you were lucky the wheel didn't come off! I've been really thinking about getting an NC with a bad engine and Ford swapping it. It makes it what it should have been.

  • @josephellis5973
    @josephellis5973 Рік тому +2

    Great driving!

  • @adinlouw
    @adinlouw Рік тому +3

    This was very entertaining

  • @shuaizhong5585
    @shuaizhong5585 Рік тому +7

    So I opened my 2rd nc with 2.5 engine for rods and high cp piston and putting long tube header into it. Hoping it can match stock new 86 on straight line. Also working on an adapter to mate 2.3 mustang intake manifold.

    • @TopVineVideos
      @TopVineVideos Рік тому +1

      Thats my goal! That’s why I bought my NC. Hoping the 2.5 with cams will keep up with a ND2 and a GR86 If i open the engine.
      From what I’m seeing, a cammed 2.5 with a stock bottom end CAN beat a GR86 in a 0-60 sprint!

    • @shuaizhong5585
      @shuaizhong5585 Рік тому

      @@TopVineVideos I have tried friends 2.5 with 264/264 cams. And it drives wonderful because meaty midrange torque and not falling fast on high rpm. But even with good launch 0-60 is around 7.8 unlike Zent’s nc in 5ish. Maybe our tune is too conservative.

    • @Oldpuck81
      @Oldpuck81 Рік тому +1

      @@shuaizhong5585 I get 0-60 7.25 sec in my tuned 2.0 NC1. You should be

    • @tylerhoover1770
      @tylerhoover1770 Рік тому +1

      @@shuaizhong5585 wait… what does 0-60 in 7.8?
      You mean your friends cammed car?
      Ive seen non cammed 2.5’s break 6 seconds 0-60. Im a bit confised

    • @shuaizhong5585
      @shuaizhong5585 Рік тому

      @@tylerhoover1770 Exactly, our cammed 2.5 is doing 7.8 right now. Even with decat header and all other parts. It just does not have that kind punch in high rpm like all other 2.5s.

  • @ShotByDale
    @ShotByDale Рік тому +5

    at least the whole wheel didnt jettison mid lap. you got lucky for sure!

  • @stevensumner3146
    @stevensumner3146 11 місяців тому +1

    Great vid thanks for sharing 👍

  • @chasemoore1281
    @chasemoore1281 6 місяців тому +1

    As an nc owner watching this was surreal
    I could literally feel the shits your driving ability is very nice

    • @MrCaterhamr500
      @MrCaterhamr500 6 місяців тому

      You could feel the ‘shits’ 😮

  • @johnbarker5009
    @johnbarker5009 Місяць тому

    Wow, that was FLYING!

  • @theclutch19
    @theclutch19 2 місяці тому

    You're the freakin' MAN!!!!

  • @pondmonserfox
    @pondmonserfox 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic driving! Makes me want to get my NC1 to a track as soon as I can. Probably should go for the RX-8 hub upgrade first though, lol.

  • @neshanbk9632
    @neshanbk9632 Рік тому +1

    You are so talented

  • @WTFNoNamesLeft2
    @WTFNoNamesLeft2 Рік тому +2

    Great laps! You are blipping the throttle coming out of gear instead of going into gear though :D You can hear that usually the RPM have dropped and when you let the clutch out they jump back up.

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +1

      Yes that’s the ecutek way

  • @danielanderson2030
    @danielanderson2030 4 місяці тому

    I didn't look at the thumbnail much but definitely didn't expect to see buttonwillow. Probably going there tomorrow, too.

  • @bobwilson2860
    @bobwilson2860 2 місяці тому

    I know the feeling of being in time with the car. I miss that...

  • @ricardosabatino3172
    @ricardosabatino3172 Рік тому +3

    full fucking send! Everyone here in FL tells me that I gotta replace the studs and hubs on my NC and this video is another reminder not to put that off.

  • @nyhchal5393
    @nyhchal5393 3 місяці тому

    Full sends man Full sends...... Full sends man. Send it man.... Full sends

  • @marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744
    @marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744 4 місяці тому

    That was a good one man you can't be said that that

  • @143CAR
    @143CAR 4 місяці тому

    Wow nice driving! Shame about the hub ending your day early. Was nice to see those high HP cars pointing you by. Ive seen lots of cars like that would let their egos take over...

  • @AlexDresko
    @AlexDresko 2 місяці тому +2

    Can't tell you how many times I've appreciated the fact that the miata requires an upward push on the stalk to turn the wipers off or to initiate a single wipe. If the windshield just needs a quick swipe, it's much easier to take your hand from the shifter, straight up to the stalk, and back. Our Ford Escape it backwards from this, and it always throws me off. Feels very unnatural.

  • @Soso-ml7ke
    @Soso-ml7ke 2 місяці тому

    now that's a filthy car if i''ve ever seen one :)) great driving though. the 2.5 is a torque beast!

  • @KeoEye21
    @KeoEye21 Рік тому +1

    That some motivation for a swap.

  • @LifeSOSlive
    @LifeSOSlive 10 місяців тому +2

    Impressive 😮 you tracking oil pressures at all? Concerned about pressure drops typically seen on track. Cheers!

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  10 місяців тому +1

      I’m not. A new engine is only $400 from the junk yard. I just check oil level and send it

  • @Getsomepiggy
    @Getsomepiggy Рік тому +1

    Great car control when it got loose in Cotton Corners

  • @pedro7401
    @pedro7401 Рік тому +2

    dont you notice a diference ofthe body rigidity with the top down?
    nice driving !

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому

      Not really. I'm just out doing fun laps so not concerned about chasing tenths of a second

  • @timmorgan4645
    @timmorgan4645 2 місяці тому

    A year old. Just saw this. Bruh! That was surgical.

  • @dave4696dave
    @dave4696dave 4 місяці тому +1

    Great job. I have to do the same swap wih my 08 mazda 3 S coming soon. I’m curious,where did you find the 2.5 and how much if you don’t mind me asking? I have to do a bunch of research first but I was going to buy a used 2.5 and go through it on the bench and have it ready when the old 😮 it2.3 is done for . BTW the 2.3 still runs great, burns zero oil and scoots pretty damn good with 190,000 on the clock . So the 2.3 has served me well so far.
    Funny I’ve been to that same Autozone many times
    Thanks for the info and look forward to your videos

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  4 місяці тому

      Hey Dave I ended up purchasing mine through LKQ on eBay. It had 10k miles and was $400. After shipping and fees it was just under $600 to my door. If you have an LKQ near you, you can likely avoid the freight charge since this is a fairly common engine.

    • @dave4696dave
      @dave4696dave 4 місяці тому

      @@ZentRose Thanks Zent, I’ll check that out today. I’m just outside Portland So I’m sure I can find
      one. Thanks for the time. I appreciate it

  • @bryang9601
    @bryang9601 Місяць тому

    There’s a Ford engine swapped Miata in MN that sounds diabolical and eats all other cars as well ❤🎉❤

  • @jsandy44
    @jsandy44 4 місяці тому

    That thing rips

  • @K2xan_
    @K2xan_ 8 місяців тому

    Car looks lovely mate, is it paired up to a 5 or 6 speed box?

  • @profmathers00
    @profmathers00 7 місяців тому

    Homie I don’t see a roll bar in that mirror, and the way you’re wheelin’ that thing I’m nervous for you. Way too fast a driver not to have some insurance against the unlikely event you get upside down. Does a solution exist that fits the PRHT?

  • @Tangster1205
    @Tangster1205 2 місяці тому

    Good Driving. What was the swap?

  • @curtis4994
    @curtis4994 Рік тому +1

    ABSOLUTE NUT!!!!

  • @robertpearce5553
    @robertpearce5553 Рік тому +1

    Hey Zent is your mx5 anywhere near the performance and handling of your Lotus Elise? If so what did you do to make that possible? I love the Elise but at 6 5 195lbs don't know if I'd fit

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +1

      similar lap time but driving a lotus on track gets expensive if you go off

    • @agegonzo39
      @agegonzo39 Рік тому

      Dude 6'5, idk if youd be able to fit in the nc either?

  • @camgarage
    @camgarage Рік тому

    Absolute props and fantastic driving. Curious what size tire you're running? Fender rolling required? Assuming your on a 235 or potentially a 245. I'm about to send my '06 NC in for a 2.5 swap with Stage 2 cams, but I don't think I'll have the cojones to push my 8-year old Michelin 205's without blowing the back end of the car off!

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому

      245 but the faster NC guys are using 225 now apparently

  • @Aquineas
    @Aquineas 5 місяців тому

    Man that looked impressive. I'm sure it's nothing, but out of curiosity, what was the CEL?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  5 місяців тому +2

      I didn't put an O2 sim in when I swapped in the recent engine. It seems like I get more engagement on instagram reels with the check engine light so I've just left it on.

  • @jmahtab
    @jmahtab Рік тому +2

    Did the 2.5 w cams make a big difference on the straight sections of track? I see you getting point bys from cars that should be faster.

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +2

      Yes pretty big difference in this little car.

    • @Dyltheboy
      @Dyltheboy Рік тому +4

      The point bys by the faster cars are likely them letting off because he’s catching them in the corners, not the straights

  • @tofudeliverygt86
    @tofudeliverygt86 7 місяців тому

    What kind of swap did you do? 2.5L Duratec? Any extras like cams, ITBs? I think you mentioned headers in the past?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  7 місяців тому

      2.5 with stage 1 cams.

  • @ThePerpetualStudent
    @ThePerpetualStudent 3 місяці тому

    What Ford?

  • @Prawnleem
    @Prawnleem Місяць тому

    should get some rx8 hubs!

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Місяць тому

      yes rx8 up front and Mazda competition in rear

  • @lauriedooker1031
    @lauriedooker1031 8 місяців тому

    Mildly Un- damp 😮

  • @r0bkills
    @r0bkills Рік тому

    nice drive

  • @ThePerpetualStudent
    @ThePerpetualStudent 3 місяці тому

    What type of Ford engine? The v6 Ecoboost? IF yes, why did you choose this over a K motor? Just curious

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  3 місяці тому

      2.5 from a fusion. It is a bolt in swap and cost $400. K swap makes no sense financially.

  • @willthetrill4849
    @willthetrill4849 24 дні тому

    You should swap in a Ford Mustang 4.6 liter engine

  • @ryshask
    @ryshask Рік тому +1

    Should have been a check hub light instead of engine light.... Great laps too bad it was ended short :/

  • @bluethunder.351
    @bluethunder.351 3 місяці тому

    There is nothing more fun than bullying chevys 😂

  • @tequilagrae
    @tequilagrae Рік тому

    What is the screen you have on the dash? Is it attached to the suction cup on the windscreen?
    Thanks

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +1

      It’s a garmin catalyst. Yes suction cup mount

  • @tigerrider6711
    @tigerrider6711 Рік тому

    Well that came out easy! Were you riding the tires on curbing much?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +4

      The hubs have a couple seasons of track use and they are known to fail. I should have swapped them out earlier since they are the original hubs. I ordered new oem rx8 hubs now to swap on

  • @MonkeyMD3
    @MonkeyMD3 Рік тому

    Nice saves around 10 min

  • @caramelbear757
    @caramelbear757 Рік тому +1

    Ridiculous send, bro!!!! I plan on doing that duratec swap to my NC1 also and worried about that common rear hub failure.. From your experience, would you suggest doing the rx8 hub replacement prior to tracking w/ the 2.5 swap? Or just send it until the oem fails post swap?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +1

      I'm just going to regular inspect the front hubs for play. The rears should be done preventatively. New OEM every 3 years is fine for someone like me who only goes to the track about 4-6 times a year

  • @austinwolfe2373
    @austinwolfe2373 3 місяці тому

    Ford swapped? What all have you done?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  3 місяці тому

      It's mostly stock. There is a playlist on my channel

  • @nilssjoberg2522
    @nilssjoberg2522 2 місяці тому +1

    Which ford engine?

  • @dowroa
    @dowroa Рік тому

    Sorry, I must have missed -- what Ford engine did you swap in? Thanks!

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +4

      Ford Fusion 2.5 with cams

    • @jake1021
      @jake1021 Рік тому

      @@ZentRose what do you figure you're making? I'm trying hard to get my hands on a 2.3 ecoboost for a crawler, but was told to give it up and go with the duratec instead.

    • @Chilicharger665
      @Chilicharger665 Рік тому

      @@jake1021 those are the same engine family. Ford used to own Mazda.

    • @SerenaBluee
      @SerenaBluee Рік тому +4

      ​@Chilicharger665 That's not quite true; Ford used to have a stake in Mazda as high as 33% (not a controlling share) which resulted in joint projects between the two companies.
      The Mazda L-series engine is a Mazda design that is used by Ford as their Duratec engine worldwide.

    • @cajunsushi
      @cajunsushi Рік тому

      I don’t see a roll cage, wouldn’t it be prudent to have one racing at these speeds?

  • @Dyltheboy
    @Dyltheboy Рік тому

    This is ohlins, sticky rubber as all the handling mods?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому +2

      I have a 33mm Front sway and 19mm rear. Also have the Mazda motorsport camber joints to get the necessary negative camber

    • @danielpineda1916
      @danielpineda1916 10 місяців тому

      Hi, what brand is your 19mm rear? I know you mention the front is from Hotchkis. Thought your rear was oem. Didn’t see you mention 19mm upgrade on your video about the sway bar upgrade. Hope you post more NC material soon! Love it! Tks!

  • @sao007
    @sao007 Рік тому

    What kind off ford motor ?

  • @HeCute_
    @HeCute_ Рік тому

    whats the setup in your nc?

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  Рік тому

      off the shelf ohlins and sticky tires

    • @mrmohr2
      @mrmohr2 10 місяців тому

      What tires are you running?

  • @busterscrugs
    @busterscrugs 3 місяці тому

    bro has drivermod fr fr

  • @RobertNES816
    @RobertNES816 2 місяці тому

    If you needed to replace that wheel hub on a Subaru, you would've needed a torch and bigger puller and a long list of foul language 😂

  • @adrian21o
    @adrian21o 3 місяці тому

    Forza IRL😂🎉

  • @perrosdemaiz
    @perrosdemaiz Рік тому

    Does anyone really need more car than this? Fast as all get out

  • @ridge9066
    @ridge9066 7 місяців тому

    Looks like you had AI set on 70%. They were a little slow.

  • @legatus9081
    @legatus9081 10 місяців тому

    the body can't handle it. It will be fine for now but the body won't live long like this

    • @ZentRose
      @ZentRose  10 місяців тому +1

      The body?

    • @accordv6er
      @accordv6er 8 місяців тому

      ​@@ZentRoseright?! What is it gonna flex to death or something? Eat bearings? Maybe he meant the tire scrub on hard bumps.

  • @stub4488
    @stub4488 11 місяців тому

    America still buys cars for 0-60...🤗

  • @mystictrunks5508
    @mystictrunks5508 Рік тому

    I might have to go nc2 or 3 over an nd

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp Рік тому +1

      Definitely better value for money IMO. The ND is a great design, probably objectively superior, but for 2-3x the cost. I'm very happy with my NC2. The things I don't like about the NC, like floppy suspension, also apply to the ND.

  • @miner4236
    @miner4236 2 місяці тому

    is "grinding 3/4 gears" the reason your downshifts are absolutely disgusting ? Or is it the reason you need a new trans ?

  • @jaredgarcia2040
    @jaredgarcia2040 3 місяці тому

    damn, everyone on track sucks, like a lot. Every time i see a nice or powerful car on track its usually a pansy who cant drive, Plus some of these cars seemed purpose built and still couldnt figure out how to keep momentum.

    • @NBSV1
      @NBSV1 3 місяці тому

      It’s a track day. A lot of the drivers are basically just wanting to make some laps and get to run down the straights. And, for most people sailing a big powerful car off into a corner at full send is more scary than sending a Miata in there.

  • @michaelbradley7529
    @michaelbradley7529 4 місяці тому +1

    If you think that's a "wet track" then you have never been on a wet track. But I guess it makes for a better click bait title if you say it's wet when it actually isn't. Still good driving for a dry track.

  •  3 місяці тому

    I'd be pointing and laughing at you and your convertible...while im passing you in my warm, any other car but a miata....😅😅😅😅😅

  • @phillippittman
    @phillippittman Рік тому +1

    Great driving!

  • @kennethcrandall5557
    @kennethcrandall5557 3 місяці тому +2

    What Ford motor?