Is a Standalone ECU Worth It?

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  • @Donut
    @Donut  4 роки тому +4822

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

    • @AR-qr9eo
      @AR-qr9eo 4 роки тому +16

      No prob

    • @TheCrazyBird844
      @TheCrazyBird844 4 роки тому +16

      Laughing so hard at James’ rejected cartoons reference lol

    • @ethanwebb7912
      @ethanwebb7912 4 роки тому +16

      I feel you, electricity is confusing mate!

    • @jamessizemore7103
      @jamessizemore7103 4 роки тому +1

      How dare you

    • @Grocbeast
      @Grocbeast 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @lawless3557
    @lawless3557 4 роки тому +14500

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

    • @lrrowley
      @lrrowley 4 роки тому +823

      Seriously, he's the best host they have

    • @roxieloot
      @roxieloot 4 роки тому +232

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

    • @invader2727
      @invader2727 4 роки тому +78

      more upvotes on this please!

    • @GonkaGonkaGonka
      @GonkaGonkaGonka 4 роки тому +157

      @@invader2727 "upvotes"

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm 4 роки тому +87

      Someone has a Jobe crush

  • @ajwash3247
    @ajwash3247 4 роки тому +1766

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

    • @11erikson
      @11erikson 4 роки тому +126

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

    • @addamsiewdass1832
      @addamsiewdass1832 4 роки тому +48

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

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @kidxo6813
      @kidxo6813 4 роки тому +33

      @@campkira intercooler 🤨

    • @kountatalk
      @kountatalk 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @philipaliscious
    @philipaliscious 4 роки тому +462

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

    • @ericscaillet2232
      @ericscaillet2232 4 роки тому +14

      Smart and good looking,not a bad mix.

    • @newnamepending7084
      @newnamepending7084 3 роки тому +6

      Zach is awesome.

    • @waldolemmer
      @waldolemmer Рік тому +2

      I'm taking this as a compliment for myself

    • @jimdshea
      @jimdshea 9 місяців тому

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

  • @worldwaryou.
    @worldwaryou. 4 роки тому +2106

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

    • @azhadaffandi212
      @azhadaffandi212 4 роки тому +92

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

    • @Jaytriple1
      @Jaytriple1 4 роки тому +21

      R.i.P Bart he died

    • @ismailshahzad6284
      @ismailshahzad6284 4 роки тому +96

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

    • @kylewilson2914
      @kylewilson2914 4 роки тому +45

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

    • @serevine9730
      @serevine9730 4 роки тому +12

      We miss Bart donut

  • @jamessizemore7103
    @jamessizemore7103 4 роки тому +665

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

    • @Donut
      @Donut  4 роки тому +215

      trust me bro, i got this

    • @karlkukk7080
      @karlkukk7080 4 роки тому +52

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

    • @danielcastaneda7801
      @danielcastaneda7801 4 роки тому +11

      Fuck it, send it!

    • @Jackyjo007
      @Jackyjo007 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @carpenter3461
      @carpenter3461 4 роки тому

      @Ian Visser Reddit meme

  • @dstrkt.cs2
    @dstrkt.cs2 3 роки тому +211

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

  • @johnnysea9921
    @johnnysea9921 4 роки тому +653

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

    • @blakexie5209
      @blakexie5209 4 роки тому +11

      For real he’s not cringe like the other ones

    • @unusualcrate4100
      @unusualcrate4100 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @sopni7842
    @sopni7842 4 роки тому +1118

    "Lil dudes getting beefy" they grow up so fast

    • @Donut
      @Donut  4 роки тому +181

      don't they though

    • @pwd1134
      @pwd1134 4 роки тому +60

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

    • @coygoss5052
      @coygoss5052 4 роки тому +9

      Paul bro???

    • @marnov.dmerwe8904
      @marnov.dmerwe8904 4 роки тому +7

      @@pwd1134 😭😂😂😂

    • @alienclay2
      @alienclay2 4 роки тому +1

      Then they start eating you out of house and home 🤣

  • @samthelegoman3990
    @samthelegoman3990 4 роки тому +1093

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

    • @csbeverly1
      @csbeverly1 4 роки тому +86

      It was designed for aftermarket injectors, thus the name.

    • @maxwellhughes7821
      @maxwellhughes7821 4 роки тому +95

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

    • @Shaun-hp2yz
      @Shaun-hp2yz 4 роки тому +1

      me

    • @ChrisP576
      @ChrisP576 4 роки тому +35

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

    • @dustinbryant9586
      @dustinbryant9586 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @urmo6514
    @urmo6514 4 роки тому +351

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

    • @goodguy...badrep.
      @goodguy...badrep. 4 роки тому +1

      I, too, was confused.

    • @NerfWarsJuelich
      @NerfWarsJuelich 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @BlueBenGo
    @BlueBenGo 4 роки тому +244

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

  • @lofipinky
    @lofipinky 4 роки тому +2121

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

    • @orderofmagnitude-TPATP
      @orderofmagnitude-TPATP 4 роки тому +165

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

    • @kierancarter8369
      @kierancarter8369 4 роки тому +42

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

    • @Pr2jay
      @Pr2jay 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @randypender2867
      @randypender2867 4 роки тому +4

      @@Pr2jay that doesn't make sense

    • @Pr2jay
      @Pr2jay 4 роки тому +11

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

  • @abou824
    @abou824 4 роки тому +925

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

    • @Soundwave501st
      @Soundwave501st 4 роки тому +7

      yesssss quite indubitably

    • @abou824
      @abou824 4 роки тому +36

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

    • @worldwaryou.
      @worldwaryou. 4 роки тому +4

      True, but I’m still gonna order Raycons 😂

    • @jayhawker03
      @jayhawker03 4 роки тому +21

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

    • @abou824
      @abou824 4 роки тому +15

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

  • @chromasux2
    @chromasux2 3 роки тому +23

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

  • @joshhalterman5701
    @joshhalterman5701 4 роки тому +1437

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

    • @GMT-tx2xz
      @GMT-tx2xz 4 роки тому +62

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

    • @samuelhodge4096
      @samuelhodge4096 4 роки тому +48

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

    • @GMT-tx2xz
      @GMT-tx2xz 4 роки тому +32

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

    • @PeterKnagge
      @PeterKnagge 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @andrewcowfer5829
      @andrewcowfer5829 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @qtbearqt
    @qtbearqt 4 роки тому +517

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

  • @RoxusRemo
    @RoxusRemo 4 роки тому +17

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

  • @YoungIanHollister
    @YoungIanHollister 4 роки тому +442

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

    • @Donut
      @Donut  4 роки тому +100

      💪💪💪

    • @Templeman144
      @Templeman144 4 роки тому +19

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

    • @YoungIanHollister
      @YoungIanHollister 4 роки тому +2

      L M T lmao thanks m8

    • @bobertjohnson3473
      @bobertjohnson3473 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @tr1jn
    @tr1jn 4 роки тому +547

    Zach's qualifications for brain surgery: dude trust me

    • @Nicksanders386
      @Nicksanders386 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @bushtruck
      @bushtruck 4 роки тому

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

  • @gospeed81
    @gospeed81 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @wastl8778
    @wastl8778 4 роки тому +128

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

    • @MCFishNuggets
      @MCFishNuggets 4 роки тому

      youtube finally did something right

  • @andrewobrien6282
    @andrewobrien6282 4 роки тому +251

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

    • @mikedrop4421
      @mikedrop4421 4 роки тому +21

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

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 4 роки тому

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

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @ThisIsntMeGaming
      @ThisIsntMeGaming 4 роки тому +11

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

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @Nickelman16
    @Nickelman16 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @etui17
    @etui17 4 роки тому +277

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

    • @Fanasz
      @Fanasz 4 роки тому +22

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

  • @wotwott2319
    @wotwott2319 4 роки тому +139

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

    • @BurnPerimeter
      @BurnPerimeter 4 роки тому

      Id be pretty happy too ngl

    • @squirlmy
      @squirlmy 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @ApexwithDavin
    @ApexwithDavin 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @aswallace88
    @aswallace88 4 роки тому +215

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

    • @destryhoward2551
      @destryhoward2551 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @Grr8xtc
      @Grr8xtc 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @bookle5829
      @bookle5829 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @bookle5829
      @bookle5829 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @GusMortis
      @GusMortis 4 роки тому +1

      You spelled "it's about time wrong"

  • @al7422
    @al7422 4 роки тому +267

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

    • @lucasvanhamburg4937
      @lucasvanhamburg4937 4 роки тому +23

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

    • @tylertabor244
      @tylertabor244 4 роки тому +34

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

    • @karigori6415
      @karigori6415 4 роки тому +1

      We ALSO learnt how friggin unreliable they are.

    • @reaperreaper5098
      @reaperreaper5098 4 роки тому +13

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

    • @thunderroy24
      @thunderroy24 4 роки тому

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

  • @HaveAGoodDayFk.U
    @HaveAGoodDayFk.U 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @DyneHammer
    @DyneHammer 4 роки тому +618

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

    • @nickleland2131
      @nickleland2131 4 роки тому +11

      Doubt 4 hp will change anything regarding temps

    • @alexisknows6513
      @alexisknows6513 4 роки тому +9

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

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @alexisknows6513
      @alexisknows6513 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 4 роки тому

      @@alexisknows6513 my 6 speed can handle350

  • @TheCarPassionChannel
    @TheCarPassionChannel 4 роки тому +748

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

    • @MiataMods
      @MiataMods 4 роки тому +45

      You can do it Miata dad

    • @bocaj949
      @bocaj949 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @Zafosgr
      @Zafosgr 4 роки тому +2

      GREEEEG

    • @lloyd9435
      @lloyd9435 4 роки тому +33

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

    • @jeremycook5836
      @jeremycook5836 4 роки тому +4

      Ayyyy Grehck is here!!

  • @isaaclea1965
    @isaaclea1965 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @Love2Cruise
    @Love2Cruise 4 роки тому +185

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

    • @Dan-ty7cb
      @Dan-ty7cb 4 роки тому +12

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

    • @GonkaGonkaGonka
      @GonkaGonkaGonka 4 роки тому +30

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

    • @LaccerHS
      @LaccerHS 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @magloire3
      @magloire3 4 роки тому +4

      Dan the show is called money pit for a reason

    • @11metalfan
      @11metalfan 4 роки тому

      @@GonkaGonkaGonka hahaha

  • @chrism3562
    @chrism3562 4 роки тому +36

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

  • @scottshepherd1365
    @scottshepherd1365 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @HeyPlebes
    @HeyPlebes 4 роки тому +240

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

    • @AtuziOfficial
      @AtuziOfficial 4 роки тому +15

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

    • @jadz684z
      @jadz684z 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @oscarthenotsogrouchy
      @oscarthenotsogrouchy 4 роки тому

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

    • @Eddyforshort
      @Eddyforshort 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @crowvelle
      @crowvelle 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @jaxonparr2122
    @jaxonparr2122 4 роки тому +235

    “PLAY SMALL”
    *points to groin*

    • @SirSpinalColumn
      @SirSpinalColumn 4 роки тому +4

      Came here to say that. Hella funny.

    • @DukeFerris
      @DukeFerris 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @jankyredstoner
      @jankyredstoner 4 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the exact same thing lol

    • @PBreezyify
      @PBreezyify 4 роки тому +1

      @@guyontheinternet8891 lol. Bless your heart.

  • @johnm.withersiv4352
    @johnm.withersiv4352 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @blkbrry4375
    @blkbrry4375 4 роки тому +90

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

  • @hectorgarcia1624
    @hectorgarcia1624 4 роки тому +128

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

  • @onny8980
    @onny8980 4 роки тому

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

  • @johnbarron4843
    @johnbarron4843 4 роки тому +600

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

    • @dope1151
      @dope1151 4 роки тому +8

      @mydad

    • @valcian1
      @valcian1 4 роки тому +9

      A FREE new white shirt

    • @bacquivaguidelava
      @bacquivaguidelava 4 роки тому

      How’d you know it was free

    • @valcian1
      @valcian1 4 роки тому +15

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

    • @samcoote9653
      @samcoote9653 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @Ungabunga2015
    @Ungabunga2015 4 роки тому +92

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

    • @jamjam-1418
      @jamjam-1418 4 роки тому +29

      Monica = Money Ca(r)

    • @javsjavs8659
      @javsjavs8659 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @fakeplasticmike
      @fakeplasticmike 4 роки тому +1

      It's definitely medium car

    • @voidgalaxzii1030
      @voidgalaxzii1030 4 роки тому +1

      Jay Jamerson noooo Monica

    • @yaboianz
      @yaboianz 4 роки тому

      @@jamjam-1418 yes.

  • @Charliejr22
    @Charliejr22 4 роки тому +27

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

  • @daltonmeredith6790
    @daltonmeredith6790 4 роки тому +14

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

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 4 роки тому +1345

    Day 0 of asking James to do anything he wants

    • @xplosivetime8595
      @xplosivetime8595 4 роки тому +106

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

    • @heidi_homsestol2728
      @heidi_homsestol2728 4 роки тому +12

      Been a long time

    • @milkyy4168
      @milkyy4168 4 роки тому +29

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

    • @thatonecarguy8488
      @thatonecarguy8488 4 роки тому +1

      WAIT ITS YOU

    • @lula221h
      @lula221h 4 роки тому +3

      Hello Justin, glad you came along.

  • @Renegade0056
    @Renegade0056 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @velsonline
    @velsonline 4 роки тому +63

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

  • @iampotates
    @iampotates 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @donfronterhouse4759
    @donfronterhouse4759 2 роки тому

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

  • @ruskycl5817
    @ruskycl5817 4 роки тому +92

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

    • @orderofmagnitude-TPATP
      @orderofmagnitude-TPATP 4 роки тому +23

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

    • @neondynamite1813
      @neondynamite1813 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @DenzCasuela
    @DenzCasuela 4 роки тому +138

    This thing is good at almost everything except power

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @jitterrypokery1526
      @jitterrypokery1526 4 роки тому +16

      Turbo is coming soon

    • @13vex
      @13vex 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @thatoneguy3253
      @thatoneguy3253 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @13vex
      @13vex 4 роки тому +2

      Craig Martin yea the Miata doesn’t really have much hope. Even with all of that it’s still crippled with its overheating problem

  • @akadk123456789
    @akadk123456789 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @adrianstanford4402
    @adrianstanford4402 4 роки тому +61

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

  • @xdugames5775
    @xdugames5775 4 роки тому +24

    YES, MONEY PIT!! LOVE U GUYS!!!

  • @bobbybeattie4738
    @bobbybeattie4738 3 роки тому

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

  • @omarjbaez2706
    @omarjbaez2706 4 роки тому +27

    I LOVE THAT TOYS, I WANT THE WHOLE SET!!!!!!!!

  • @Bald_Monkey
    @Bald_Monkey 4 роки тому +79

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

  • @norsethenomad5978
    @norsethenomad5978 2 роки тому

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

  • @soggypoptart652
    @soggypoptart652 4 роки тому +64

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

    • @psyloshroom3973
      @psyloshroom3973 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @knives4reason725
      @knives4reason725 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @domnindebretagne3244
      @domnindebretagne3244 4 роки тому

      psylo shroom I think he was joking

  • @mtr1258
    @mtr1258 4 роки тому +42

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

    • @BransonBeard
      @BransonBeard 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @neophara5816
    @neophara5816 4 роки тому +37

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

  • @goncalorodrigues7103
    @goncalorodrigues7103 4 роки тому +51

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

  • @m-yday
    @m-yday 4 роки тому +51

    2:22
    You were so close!
    "Zach to the show!"
    "Zach to the Jobe!"
    WE WERE SO CLOSE.

  • @bristolpka1143
    @bristolpka1143 Рік тому

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

  • @kylejones6465
    @kylejones6465 4 роки тому +161

    Zach: imma keep this incase we have to pass smog
    Me: laughs in non californian

    • @elijahm9488
      @elijahm9488 4 роки тому +6

      Hey man 😔

    • @andrew_hall
      @andrew_hall 4 роки тому +2

      Yea, in Tennessee a majority wouldn't pass

    • @fishkluch
      @fishkluch 4 роки тому +1

      Sad, literally every state let's you be exempt after 25 years if I'm not mistaken

    • @steadyboost7
      @steadyboost7 4 роки тому +4

      Eh, pretty nice being able to breath though.

    • @GMT-tx2xz
      @GMT-tx2xz 4 роки тому +4

      @@fishkluch In Illinois, it doesn't look like they have any intention of a rolling 25-year exemption (that I've heard of, anyway). If you're a 96+ OBD2 owner, gotta stay compliant. I guess we'll just have to wait until next year to see.
      Meanwhile, unless you go crazy enough to become a cop magnet and the state decides to take a peek at your emissions equipment, 95 and previous is fair game. No biannual check for pre-OBD2

  • @zoetice433
    @zoetice433 4 роки тому +15

    Never seen someone so happy for 112hp, good job Zach :)

  • @lancegros5566
    @lancegros5566 4 роки тому

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

  • @alexaustin5541
    @alexaustin5541 4 роки тому +20

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

  • @vortifyne
    @vortifyne 4 роки тому +75

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

  • @bobbycone2
    @bobbycone2 4 роки тому

    Dude! MicroMachines were the best back in the day. I grew up in the 80s and 90s and I had tons of them!!

  • @thegreasybandit6373
    @thegreasybandit6373 4 роки тому +48

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

  • @bgubs07
    @bgubs07 4 роки тому +142

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

    • @nicholastucker3480
      @nicholastucker3480 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @Billy57650
      @Billy57650 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @JaysTrain08
      @JaysTrain08 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @JosephRedfern
      @JosephRedfern 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @JaysTrain08
      @JaysTrain08 4 роки тому +2

      Joseph Redfern dogs are more efficient I hear lol

  • @torqueracingproduction
    @torqueracingproduction 4 роки тому +11

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

  • @lopjos321
    @lopjos321 4 роки тому +78

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

    • @joshhalterman5701
      @joshhalterman5701 4 роки тому +10

      Megasquirt ain't cheap, usually around a grand

    • @darkhorse5932
      @darkhorse5932 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @Dallasvb
    @Dallasvb 4 роки тому +41

    I love how they are professionally corny lol its hilarious

  • @DansEuropeVlog
    @DansEuropeVlog 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @GR4Corolla
    @GR4Corolla 4 роки тому +21

    Finally bought a Miata and money pit has never been more relevant in my life 🥺❤️

    • @johnathangodbout2297
      @johnathangodbout2297 4 роки тому +2

      I’m looking for one if you don’t mind how much did you pay for yours

    • @derekwilliams6267
      @derekwilliams6267 4 роки тому +1

      Johnathan Godbout I can answer that for you, when I bought mine in May it was 4K. It was a lot cleaner than most though

    • @Red9419
      @Red9419 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnathangodbout2297 bought one for $5k. 90k miles and super clean. Prob overpayed but it was the best I could find in LA haha

    • @goodguy...badrep.
      @goodguy...badrep. 4 роки тому +1

      $500 with a salvage title and the smell of gas fumes.

    • @GR4Corolla
      @GR4Corolla 4 роки тому +2

      Johnathan Godbout I was in the market for an NA or NB in California/Oregon. Market prices were steady $6-7k for clean examples. Found some in the $4-5k range, but you gotta be quick they get snatched up same day. I was searching for a good 8 months lmao. Finally came across a crazy deal on a car I thought I couldn’t afford. 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata, which most sell in the $9-12k range. Picked mine up, 2 owner, owned by a really nice 68 year old, for $6500 with 109k on the odom. An absolute steal!! Drove it to California from Eugene, made one hell of a road trip. Didn’t think I’d be able to get my hands on a factory Trbchrgd Miata, but I really got lucky..

  • @PolishCowvsJuan
    @PolishCowvsJuan 4 роки тому +59

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

  • @natureandguitars8983
    @natureandguitars8983 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @foxtail1179
    @foxtail1179 4 роки тому +33

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

  • @marvvco
    @marvvco 4 роки тому +190

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

    • @DEN8Y
      @DEN8Y 4 роки тому +8

      Turbo bro

    • @arjay3822
      @arjay3822 4 роки тому +16

      Supercharger is at least more reliable

    • @dsrtrsx
      @dsrtrsx 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @colbyc6717
      @colbyc6717 4 роки тому +7

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

    • @kylesonsalla7620
      @kylesonsalla7620 4 роки тому

      @@arjay3822
      No

  • @valkyriedrifter198
    @valkyriedrifter198 4 роки тому +31

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

  • @maxvisinz8923
    @maxvisinz8923 4 роки тому +18

    I can’t wait till it says “Is a Turbo Kit really worth it?”

    • @Fanasz
      @Fanasz 4 роки тому +1

      they tested it on 350z's

  • @zanderchiasson8064
    @zanderchiasson8064 4 роки тому +14

    I love how the sponsor is literally just a toy maker

  • @CB-dn5fk
    @CB-dn5fk 4 роки тому

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

  • @Gubhjfhvrg
    @Gubhjfhvrg 4 роки тому +6

    I love this channel so much, I'm saving up for an mx 5 myself

  • @OutletVibes
    @OutletVibes 4 роки тому +114

    The only person I’ve ever seen hyped for 112 HP 💀

    • @gumball2960
      @gumball2960 4 роки тому +17

      Thats why zach is just the best

    • @noahvs1999
      @noahvs1999 4 роки тому +15

      It's on a miata... That's why lol

    • @ob9444
      @ob9444 4 роки тому +9

      Hyped on getting my car from 60 to 95hp

    • @luisitobardajibenitez8013
      @luisitobardajibenitez8013 4 роки тому +5

      bruh I'm gonna be happy when my old ass bmw makes the advertised 110

    • @jase_llan
      @jase_llan 4 роки тому

      @@luisitobardajibenitez8013 Z3 1.9?

  • @alexgulewich9670
    @alexgulewich9670 4 роки тому +23

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

    • @jake4194
      @jake4194 4 роки тому +2

      lol I saw that too bro

  • @murmaidman1569
    @murmaidman1569 4 роки тому +36

    Is this anyone else’s show? Because I’m always waiting for money pit

  • @nekonwashalal4687
    @nekonwashalal4687 4 роки тому +40

    Donut: micro machines
    Hot Wheels : Bruh

    • @User25377
      @User25377 4 роки тому

      Underrated comment

  • @jerardorojas7164
    @jerardorojas7164 4 роки тому

    Im on the same boat. Ive had all possible bolt ons For years and its time for a megasquirt. God i really hope they supercharge it!!!

  • @owngamesgamer4030
    @owngamesgamer4030 4 роки тому +24

    8:38 imagine that screw driver going threw the floor

  • @dannystephens1779
    @dannystephens1779 4 роки тому +8

    Even though half of it went over my head it’s still so good to watch

  • @hallcrash
    @hallcrash Рік тому

    You've still wired the power to the relay switch window fuse. If that fuse activates for any reason. For instance a jammed window and the motor over currents the fuse and the fuse activates, the relay that powers the ECU will open and the ECU will shut off.
    The ignition switches usually feeds current back to the fuse panel, where it's current is routed through several fuses for various different accessories. It would be better to run the relay switch line to the key, or the back of the fuse panel.

  • @mostlymagical3220
    @mostlymagical3220 4 роки тому +62

    I wish James had said “back to the jobe”

  • @JoshauWoodward
    @JoshauWoodward 4 роки тому +10

    You guys are the best 😂
    This commercial kicks a&$

  • @AndriusKamarauskas
    @AndriusKamarauskas 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @zz_beatzz3008
      @zz_beatzz3008 4 роки тому +5

      Bro got tired of sitting and decided to walk 💀💀

    • @drewa9387
      @drewa9387 4 роки тому

      glad I wasn't the only one to notice😂

  • @GRIM.2002
    @GRIM.2002 4 роки тому +25

    0:06 me when I wake up in the morning