Will This Be The Dumbest Engine Swap On YouTube?

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@AutoalexCars
@AutoalexCars 2 жыл бұрын
Own a rusty MX-5? Chris from Clumpfab is the man to get it fixed! facebook.com/clumpfab
@jackgillies7490
@jackgillies7490 2 жыл бұрын
Please do a pd150 swap it would be so much better
@golach420
@golach420 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the number of subs! Like the content.
@andylund1545
@andylund1545 2 жыл бұрын
My cusion has this build to the tea, same engine from the same e46. It's taxed and tested and been on the road for a year now. Believe me the sound on boost and power is mad. And the torque is unreal. Good luck
@voinopol
@voinopol 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome channel
@andylund1545
@andylund1545 2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPGlWd_mZitrpI diesel mx5 on the dyno with a e46 320 diesel. Have fun with your build we did lol
@Ch3mG33k
@Ch3mG33k 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna lie; when Alex said he was going solo I was kinda unsure of if his content would really feel different to car throttle but my _god_ I love this channel. Keep it up, Alex!
@AutoalexCars
@AutoalexCars 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@DrCrunkMusic
@DrCrunkMusic 2 жыл бұрын
It is brilliant, but I do feel jack and Ethan kept him a little in check 🤣
@360HaloFan95
@360HaloFan95 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrCrunkMusic That's the fun though! Completely unchained shenanigans!
@DrCrunkMusic
@DrCrunkMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@360HaloFan95 I get it and I'm here watching hehe, but I actually think Alex is a bit of a dick 🤣, it's all in jest I know the laid back boys helped balance it a bit in my opinion of course.
@samholdsworth420
@samholdsworth420 2 жыл бұрын
It's better...so much better lol
@aitorror3659
@aitorror3659 2 жыл бұрын
Since you swapped volvo for that mx5 it only seems fitting that the diesel you go for is the good old 5 pot D5 out of some S70 or S60 volvo
@p.informatico1320
@p.informatico1320 2 жыл бұрын
The D5 is way too big for the MX5 NA engine bay...
@joealex65
@joealex65 2 жыл бұрын
@@p.informatico1320 Bruh, people have put V12's into MX5's! Anything can fit in there! 😂😂
@JeremiBulakowski
@JeremiBulakowski 2 жыл бұрын
@@joealex65 But volvo D5 engine is transversely mounted.
@louisgordon4388
@louisgordon4388 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiBulakowski so is a K20 but people swap those in
@arachnenet2244
@arachnenet2244 2 жыл бұрын
@@louisgordon4388 Yeah but those are 4cyl not 5 cyl, right?
@siiil21
@siiil21 2 жыл бұрын
For fuwk sake, please show some love in the future for Chris ... clearly a hard working man and clearly a genuine good person...
@matiz33
@matiz33 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I would like to see him doing some rusty Galant/Legnum VR-4 😀
@SurfyMerlin11
@SurfyMerlin11 Жыл бұрын
Update on the diesel mx5? The world needs this
@joostseesing
@joostseesing 2 жыл бұрын
With swapping the mx-5 for the Volvo, I would love a Volvo inline 5 swapped mx-5!
@irishwristwatch2487
@irishwristwatch2487 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely on board for this!
@DaveMurphyEngineer
@DaveMurphyEngineer 2 жыл бұрын
Before watching the video - that’s kinda where I thought this was going to go. A D5 engine might be a worthwhile swap though if he’s really silly enough to go through with fitting a diesel?
@p.informatico1320
@p.informatico1320 2 жыл бұрын
It simply won't fit... The Honda 1.6 N16 of the 4th gen Honda CR-V (and others) is considerably smaller, and a better fit for a small car like the MX5... I'm not sure about the tranny, anyways (the CR-V is AWD, so maybe can be adapted to RWD)...
@elliott7083
@elliott7083 2 жыл бұрын
There's someone who's done a volvo 5 cylinder swap on their MX5. it's great. They added ITB's, it sounds fantastic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYmyaJucebyXhrs
@joelgilby
@joelgilby 2 жыл бұрын
@@p.informatico1320 some mf put a V12 in an mx-5. it’ll fit.
@kristerskrasevskis1005
@kristerskrasevskis1005 2 жыл бұрын
I think a Mercedes OM605 turbodiesel would be sick for mx-5. Plus you can make it fully mechanical, and all it needs to make a lot of power is bigger pump elements and turbo, and that's the beauty in it ;)
@joemacleod-iredale2888
@joemacleod-iredale2888 2 жыл бұрын
Are those ones you can run on veg oil?
@kristerskrasevskis1005
@kristerskrasevskis1005 2 жыл бұрын
@@joemacleod-iredale2888 If it’s with original EDC pump and you have a lot of patterns where fuel flows it can put a bit of stress in the system, but I’m sure you can.
@jackhalliday5928
@jackhalliday5928 2 жыл бұрын
I made the same suggestion pretty much with the m606, perfect for a swap like this with next to no electronics. Hope he listens to us 🤣
@kristerskrasevskis1005
@kristerskrasevskis1005 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackhalliday5928 maybe due to the engine bay size om605 would fit better since it’s shorter;)
@tiagopereira8340
@tiagopereira8340 2 жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment this :D
@nickwhitney1534
@nickwhitney1534 2 жыл бұрын
Chris’s welding skills are excellent. I’ve been following him from “Marcus Hayes” Old Skool Ford channel.👍
@Lburt07
@Lburt07 2 жыл бұрын
Finally!! My dreams have been made a reality!! Phil now has a real friend/brother!!
@TheStuartstardust
@TheStuartstardust 2 жыл бұрын
Please add a cousin with a Cummins diesel 🤪🤓
@MarcAntoine01
@MarcAntoine01 2 жыл бұрын
That guy that he swapped with seemed so nice, I hope he makes a good money off of his work
@lewiswild4666
@lewiswild4666 2 жыл бұрын
You should put a 5 cylinder diesel in it from a Mercedes or Volvo in it
@dinispaulino7512
@dinispaulino7512 2 жыл бұрын
OM605 prepared by Diesel Pump UK would be ideal!
@erikbergstrom258
@erikbergstrom258 2 жыл бұрын
Volvo diesels are shit 300d all the way
@alexanderwest1623
@alexanderwest1623 2 жыл бұрын
i was thinking of the 2.4jtdm from an alfa as there cheap and have alot of power for the weight of the engine and sound good
@Fantastika
@Fantastika 2 жыл бұрын
@@erikbergstrom258 volvo diesels are literally the best on the market, and have been for 20 years
@erikbergstrom258
@erikbergstrom258 2 жыл бұрын
​@@Fantastika Are you fucking kidding the only decent engine volvo has had in 20 years is the t5
@iBeast_M0de
@iBeast_M0de 2 жыл бұрын
It's probably easily going to do 75 MPG if you swap a 1.9 TDI in. I'd really like to see a 1.9 VAG
@Z50j1
@Z50j1 2 жыл бұрын
The 1.9 from B5 Passat would be best as it's longitudinally mounted. The sump baffles and oil system being better suited to a RWD application.
@gm0hzi
@gm0hzi 2 жыл бұрын
i had a fabia vrs with the 1.9 tdi tuned it ti 180 bhp and 400nm torque , wish i still had it
@petergrant2423
@petergrant2423 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear the po off a pd150 in a mx5 so wrong yet so right
@iBeast_M0de
@iBeast_M0de 2 жыл бұрын
@@gm0hzi Rock solid engines, got one in my 2003 Octavia, a stock PD130. Has done 330k miles
@higurro
@higurro 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good call actually, as Darkside Developments provide so much for them
@higurro
@higurro 2 жыл бұрын
Single turbo Volvo D5 from 2005-9 S60 or V70 gets my vote. Compact, reliable, plentiful, sounds half decent, and will make an easy 350ftlb torque with remap and exhaust
@reecedrury4145
@reecedrury4145 2 жыл бұрын
I had the last of previous V60's (cross county) with the 5 pot diesel with a polestar map. Did make a lovely noise. Dreadful on fuel though. Colleagues 330d was quicker and much more efficient
@higurro
@higurro 2 жыл бұрын
@@reecedrury4145 I'm surprised to hear it was bad on fuel. Mine is the single turbo version (as you might guess 😅) and I had the Polestar optimisation a year ago. Really love it - super torquey and have noticed no change at all in fuel use (avg. 40-43mpg). 335d engine from late noughties would be a great choice too I think, and certainly more powerful although I don't know much about its weight/size, price or reliability
@reecedrury4145
@reecedrury4145 2 жыл бұрын
@@higurro was a 6 spd aisin auto and awd which didn't help. Manual is much better on fuel
@reecedrury4145
@reecedrury4145 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSuperBoyProject yeah about right mid 40's on a run and high 30's on my standard commute
@horswell5
@horswell5 2 жыл бұрын
I recon you should try and squeeze a merc om605 in there with a manual fuel pump. Bomb proof reliable, no electronics to worry about and can make some crazy power.
@ryanevans8559
@ryanevans8559 2 жыл бұрын
M57 swap it from a 335D! Just with a remap, and intercooler they make 400bhp. They have such a wide usable power range thanks to the twin turbos they come with from factory. they make boost from like 1000RPM until around 4700RPM.
@shona5512
@shona5512 2 жыл бұрын
You have to also keep in mind that this is an MX5 and the M57 Is a fucking boat anchor
@ryanevans8559
@ryanevans8559 2 жыл бұрын
@@shona5512 I get it will completely ruin the balance but as a straight line weapon/dift machine it will be immense fun!
@matthewbraithwaite4844
@matthewbraithwaite4844 2 жыл бұрын
It'll destroy the driveline straight away
@ShinigamiLilith
@ShinigamiLilith 2 жыл бұрын
Go for Mercedes OM605 Turbo, and go for diesel 2JZ (well, 2,2T-ish ijn this case, since it's 5 cylinder) - make it roar!
@olliewilkinson2229
@olliewilkinson2229 11 ай бұрын
And here we are a year later and the Volvo is scrapped and that mx5 was never seen again
@petahertz5855
@petahertz5855 2 жыл бұрын
I've had my mx5 mk1 and make escort both welded up by Chris, he is a man of his word and his repairs are top notch. I think both repairs are on his Instagram, I love the transparency of showing his work.
@muddytruck3395
@muddytruck3395 2 жыл бұрын
Just a few videos in and i'm already loving this channel.
@duncanstewart2884
@duncanstewart2884 2 жыл бұрын
Alex please put a 1.9 tdi in peter. Its reliable, economical and amazing. Either that or some bmw 3L diesel beast. Love the videos bro
@beanmw96
@beanmw96 2 жыл бұрын
M57D25/M57D30 for sure!!
@DashCamSerbia
@DashCamSerbia 2 жыл бұрын
That is the most tractor-ish engine there is, so no.
@ThaMythbuster
@ThaMythbuster 2 жыл бұрын
@@beanmw96 M57 was my first thought. No clue if they aren't WAY too heavy for an Mx5 though. Would ruin the entire point of an Mx5 if it is...
@rv9990
@rv9990 2 жыл бұрын
it better be a 1.9TDI or OM605/606
@ChristianTheNorwegian
@ChristianTheNorwegian 2 жыл бұрын
The OM605 or 606 would be amazing. (They REALLY sound like a diesel)
@jackhalliday5928
@jackhalliday5928 2 жыл бұрын
OM605/6 would be unbelievable in a mx5
@Mattlawton-ft6ew
@Mattlawton-ft6ew 5 ай бұрын
No to common
@MadIIMike
@MadIIMike 2 жыл бұрын
How about going for a good old 1.9 / 2.0 TDI? It should go to about 220~270hp with reasonable tuning and getting your hands on those wouldn't be much of a challenge either. There's even some racing pedigree, since Seat used them in the WTCC with quite some success.
@jayswarrow1196
@jayswarrow1196 2 жыл бұрын
The *only* car manufacturer in the world, with a racing pedigree on their road-going cars is Honda. (And they cheat too) The rest is just a bunch of four-wheeled bilboard lookalikes, nursed by team of proffessional bicycle reinventers, fed by you saps, buying their market crap for an "it's got the track pedigree" song.
@aromaj8
@aromaj8 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if an M57 engine from the 335d would fit in an MX-5, but if you could shoehorn that 3 liter twin turbo diesel goodness into a Miata, you might have a car faster than Phil!
@flippy9133
@flippy9133 2 жыл бұрын
if LS fits then m57 would fit for sure
@MrManBuzz
@MrManBuzz 2 жыл бұрын
@@flippy9133 Not necessarily. A LS is 4 Cylinders long. The M57 is a straight 6. I'd say it'd be very hard to fit a M57, and even if was possible, cutting up the chassis is pretty much unavoidable.
@flippy9133
@flippy9133 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrManBuzz maybe m47 then, still great potential in that engine
@Tu11iy
@Tu11iy 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrManBuzz there’s a v12 Miata. Anything fits with enough work.
@erickpalka8448
@erickpalka8448 2 жыл бұрын
@@Tu11iy still a shorter engine
@delijasasevera2212
@delijasasevera2212 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great vibe from new Alex's channel. Introducing small shops, regular people. It's great to have it on the yt.
@EvoBeard
@EvoBeard 2 жыл бұрын
Chris' reaction when you said he can be the 'swap guy' 😂
@Een_Thijs
@Een_Thijs 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe try and fit a M57 BMW engine to the MX5. It's a really solid engine that actually has quite a nice sound for a diesel engine. And you can choose to make it really, really powerful by adding one or more turbo's. It's a super strong engine. It being a 3 liter 6 cylinder makes it a bit big though
@DhruvNayee
@DhruvNayee 2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work Alex can't wait to see the build 👍
@kevinblankenburg4816
@kevinblankenburg4816 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, just because I like your videos and I don't wear merch (I have enough shirts worn out, for the wrenching and I am nearly 50 years old), I will look into those vallets. They really seem cool. Normally I just skip the advisory parts (Keeps... Well, I am not part of your aimed customers). And something to show those PR clowns, that you, Alex Kersten, are the #1 guy for automotive entertainment in Europe, right now. You are the down to earth guy, I loved every episode about Phil and I would be glad to see more of him/her (OMG... Gender conflict). But since the better half of you is German, we see cars as things/ objects. Neutral.
@AutoalexCars
@AutoalexCars 2 жыл бұрын
Well isn't that awesome! And regarding the wallets, I genuinely do use mine every day and love it. Can't go wrong!
@isaks3243
@isaks3243 2 жыл бұрын
Volvo enthusiast here. the 16v engines are quite rare and make a godlike sound when cammed and with an exhaust. they have one problem tho which pretty much all newer cars suffer from, and it the fact that it is an interfearance engine which means that if the timing belt breaks for any reason will there be substantial damage to the engine. the 8v engines however aren't interfearance so if the timing belt snaps will the engine just stop running. just zero the engine, put on a new timing belt and off you go. this is what makes the 8v engines so great.
@adamqurabi65
@adamqurabi65 2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work Alex! I enjoy your videos a lot! They always make me laugh! Best car channel on youtube!
@taaniirpratt130
@taaniirpratt130 5 ай бұрын
It is quite sad to hear that Chris had to close down clump fab, his work was outstanding! and seemed to be a generally nice lad
@MrManBuzz
@MrManBuzz 2 жыл бұрын
If it was possible to shoehorn an M57 in that'd be an insane MX5. Outside of that, a diesel 5 pot would be a pretty unique option. Not too many petrol 5 Cylinder MX5s, nevermind a diesel. Just please don't put a VAG 1.9TDI in it. Please.
@propellergarage
@propellergarage 2 жыл бұрын
Why not? Hotrod style :D So yea, M57 MX-5! :D
@ant_mk3596
@ant_mk3596 2 жыл бұрын
Om606 from Mercedes would be an awsome swap, it's basically the 2jz of diesels and they sound f*cking awsome! But the pd130 or 150 as much as its common they are really good engines and you get really good power for not a lot of money, they're the best diesel engine out there really
@ide5587
@ide5587 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you started your own channel next to CT. Now you can really collaborate with small brand car loving peepz! Keep it up!
@forresten
@forresten 2 жыл бұрын
When you expect a naturally aspirated MX5 to roar with 4 pots and just get going .. instead you get a smokescreen and the sound of a tractor... W T F. Can't wait to see. Also; that Volvo with a healthy 5-6 pot straight, supercharged engine would have made a bloody nice sleeper :D
@phillipwilliams4674
@phillipwilliams4674 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea to put a diesel engine in an MX5,! I have a NC 1,8 that struggles to get 30 mpg, and my previous car was anR56 Mini Cooper 1.6 TD. That was a brilliant car to drive, and always returned around 50mpg, and I was assured it could be mapped up to 150 bhp. I now also have a BMW 635 D that is an absolute blast to drive, and I get around 35 mpg, and I'm good with that, but it'll never match the nimbleness of my MX5 (Eibach lowering springs). I'll be following this article with more than a little interest. Great idea!
@donutdemon1
@donutdemon1 2 жыл бұрын
great video Alex, how about a DW10 diesel engine from early 2000s Peugeot's and Citroens. Those things are bulletproof, have the capability to be turbo charged and also have Volvo origins.
@edwardfletcher7790
@edwardfletcher7790 2 жыл бұрын
No, no, just no.
@joshbrookes2480
@joshbrookes2480 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the speed that you’re releasing content. Keep it coming Alex lad!
@hexgraphica
@hexgraphica 2 жыл бұрын
I bet Alex is building a 1.9 TDI Miata
@derekthomson2108
@derekthomson2108 2 жыл бұрын
He'll be living the short-shift at 2k and ride the torque wave life...
@Avsemsom
@Avsemsom 2 жыл бұрын
glad to see alex's independent videos are actually doing quite well lately, keep it up
@louis3127
@louis3127 2 жыл бұрын
This would be really cool with a Volvo 5 cyl diesel, maybe the 2.0 D4 from a C30. Same power and torque as the 2.4 D5 but smaller displacement
@singularityscan
@singularityscan 2 жыл бұрын
You needed your own channel, I love how obvious it is now 😃 You make the viewer feel like one of the guys! With Car throttle I feel more removed as a viewer, I am curious what the 3 goofballs will experience but I don't feel like a part of it. Now nothing to insane is happening, except the project's them selfs. Alex you are a funny and genuine dude, you make it look and feel so natural. I really enjoy the new channel!
@markussalminen8529
@markussalminen8529 2 жыл бұрын
If you are going to diesel swap it, it has to be Mercedes OM606. Right?
@EngiNetion
@EngiNetion 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Either 1.9TDI or OM606
@Wirenfeldt1990
@Wirenfeldt1990 2 жыл бұрын
OM617.. The world needs more 5 cylinders..
@SirBrondon
@SirBrondon 2 жыл бұрын
I am going to follow this build and recreate it in Assetto Corsa, love diesel swaps!!!!
@TheHengeProphet
@TheHengeProphet 2 жыл бұрын
For a diesel, a VW diesel shares the same engine mounts as any VW four cylinder engine. That might be an easier avenue to getting a kit.
@goncalorocha7258
@goncalorocha7258 2 жыл бұрын
Alex, this is the type of content that youtube needs. Keep it up once again.
@petermolnar8667
@petermolnar8667 2 жыл бұрын
2.5 TDI inline 5? Reliable as the 1.9, just 1 cylinder better lol. Mechanical injection pump, should be easier than doing a common rail one (in that case M47 perhaps)
@krystianklimczak8415
@krystianklimczak8415 2 жыл бұрын
Literally a second ago i watched Westen's video with his cummins mustang and i gotta say diesel swaps are so fun to watch!
@DavePlaysGaming
@DavePlaysGaming 2 жыл бұрын
If I already had Phil in my garage, I would be tempted to do an EV conversion on this one. Best of both worlds.
@wenstafarni
@wenstafarni 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's the best idea 💡
@joej9247
@joej9247 2 жыл бұрын
Here is a top Mazda tip for you! In the year 2000 only a Suzuki Grand Vitara (RWD) was fitted with 2.0L Mazda turbo diesel engine. It was a beautiful quiet economical jeep. I was given one as a company car for about six months.
@16valveBravoSpoonz
@16valveBravoSpoonz 2 жыл бұрын
4 cylinder diesel just aint enough, it either needs a 5 cylinder or 6 - in terms of sound.
@erickpalka8448
@erickpalka8448 2 жыл бұрын
would be a very hard fit for a 6 cylinder
@arifstar34
@arifstar34 2 жыл бұрын
This guys is what the new top gear shouldve been!! Alex got witty funny banter and honestly feels like watching your mates have a blast.
@creyly8326
@creyly8326 2 жыл бұрын
I'd hope it's an old Ford 1.8td just for the hell of it. But any diesel would be cool.
@DankoStojanovic
@DankoStojanovic 2 жыл бұрын
Chris is THE man! You've got golden hands, Chris. Mad respect and ignore the noisy midgets
@RetroRob4
@RetroRob4 2 жыл бұрын
Chris @clumpfab is a top bloke and awesome welder 👌
@shaunwhitmore3291
@shaunwhitmore3291 2 жыл бұрын
Om605 get that 5 cylinder turbo sound. With diesel economy. It’ll be tight. But that would epic
@marcrowe9233
@marcrowe9233 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely needs a bmw 330d engine
@Ispharel
@Ispharel 2 жыл бұрын
TD5 Land Rover engine!! Imagine the torque!! Yes this is late but I’ve only just caught up with this channel lmao. Great work Alex and crew! :)
@dal011088
@dal011088 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man your late to this party. I've had this exact engine in my mx5 for a year now, taxed tested and daily driven. We actually told you about this around a year ago or so when I first started the conversion. So yeah there is one out there already done. If I could upload pictures or videos to your post I would.
@andylund1545
@andylund1545 2 жыл бұрын
Been in this car and wow it puts a smile on your face
@andylund1545
@andylund1545 2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPGlWd_mZitrpI
@fantastic1921
@fantastic1921 2 жыл бұрын
This is soooooo much better than car throttle. Alex really made the right move on this one. 👌🏼
@gimx2006
@gimx2006 2 жыл бұрын
Alex. Don't put a BMW lump in. Good old PD engine is what you need.
@SnakeVenomPlayz
@SnakeVenomPlayz 2 жыл бұрын
A couple reasons the Miata isn't starting. Check timing. The cam angle sensors on the back of the head are notorious for failing. Make sure timing is set to 10 degrees and make sure the cam gears are not skipping teeth. There should be 19 notches in the timing belt from the intake cam gear to the exhaust cam gear. Good luck to you and your new project. Don't worry about ruining the engine, even though it's coming out, because all NA Mx-5 engines are non interference.
@TheBorre
@TheBorre Жыл бұрын
What happened to this car?
@cuddlemuffinqueeflover56
@cuddlemuffinqueeflover56 2 жыл бұрын
Alex, you're a nutcase! 😂 A diesel MX-5? I love it, bring on the madness. 🙃
@404maciek
@404maciek 2 жыл бұрын
1.9 TDi and do the best tune you possibly can. Should be relatively cheap and fun.
@fr499y4
@fr499y4 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was you Alex in our village the other week! I gave you a nod as I came passed on an old noisy v-twin 😄 cracking video as always.
@JamesBalazs
@JamesBalazs 2 жыл бұрын
Z19DTH diesels out of the Vectra (150bhp version of your saab's 1.9) are pretty much bulletproof with EGR and swirl flaps deleted, and tune to 300bhp / 600NM with just a 2260vklr turbo, R80 HPFP, insignia 2.0cdti injectors, exhaust and intercooler, and a few sensors changed. Very easy to build (less work than big power PDs by the sound of it) and been done a million times over. However it sounds like an N47 is pretty much already decided 😅
@stevem6327
@stevem6327 2 жыл бұрын
As a Miata enthusiast I am thrilled to see another engine swap series. Love to see the creativity that is out there. @autoalex cars
@michaelgargaro
@michaelgargaro Жыл бұрын
Dragging along behind that Volvo is the funniest thing if seen in ages!
@swecreations
@swecreations 2 жыл бұрын
Bought a Fantom wallet from your videos, first one came broken, the flip mechanism broke and split apart the wallet, which was sad, got a new one in a little over a week no questions asked from customer service, so that makes up for it. Overall it's good, fit and finish definitely is sub-par for the price though, it's not bad enough that you notice it immediately but the gaps in the carbon fiber panels in both of my samples were inconsistent, definitely not anything that hindered functionality and definitely not something you'd notice unless looking more than a glance though. It does seem to scratch my cards a little too, but it's definitely not bad enough that I'm bothered by it. Overall I'm still very happy with my purchase, I don't regret it, and I do recommend it if you're okay with these sacrifices.
@Acc0rd79
@Acc0rd79 2 жыл бұрын
I honestly hope you go through with this and don't just dump it like so many other projects. I get excited then the cars just disappear and we never hear from them again.
@robertjames9191
@robertjames9191 Жыл бұрын
Any update on this project? Really looking forward to it
@cocoisloco7693
@cocoisloco7693 2 жыл бұрын
Its an amazing engine tho the 16v B234f engine out of the 940, goes for a bit of money aswell here in belgium if you can find one. My advice, clean it up and make some power :)
@JonnyJKF
@JonnyJKF 2 жыл бұрын
An MX5 NA with the engine from an E46 330D and upgraded turbo/ecu and an LSD would be peak Alex Kirsten. I have no idea how you are going to fit that in though. Bonus points if you enter it in an endurance race like they did on old new Top Gear.
@hakondevold1958
@hakondevold1958 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone loves a PD! Several longitudal applications of the 1.9 TDI engine 🙂
@invisiblekid99
@invisiblekid99 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the channel Alex. Great comedy and absurdity. Leigh response to Alex’s proposal for giving them the MX5 engine was great.
@jamboengland
@jamboengland 2 жыл бұрын
If you wanna get that motor started I had the same issue on my old 1.6 Mk1 spark fuel and air all good cranking but not starting, was suggested swapping the ecu, did some research and with no immobiliser so no coding needed and it started right up with a £15 used ecu
@rkmedia8629
@rkmedia8629 2 жыл бұрын
Alex should do a trading up series like wheeler dealers
@Tanuem
@Tanuem 2 жыл бұрын
Please keep Peter long-term! I'd love for you to have Phil and Peter as a super cool petrol and diesel NA duo!
@tostadora_estandar
@tostadora_estandar 2 жыл бұрын
buzzing for the darkside developments x Alex crossover 👀
@spacehoppity3127
@spacehoppity3127 2 жыл бұрын
Just a thought Alex, instead of a diesel swap, do an ev swap and out something like the electric motor from a model s in it!
@bmautomotive3337
@bmautomotive3337 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a bumper for my mk2 mx5 off a guy from Facebook last week. He had a mk1 in his garage that he had swapped a 1.9L diesel, Vauxhall cavalier engine into. I had to take a photo because I just honestly couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It wasn’t finished yet and won’t be anytime soon but the engine was in the bay that’s for sure
@deadclutch
@deadclutch 2 жыл бұрын
It's so nice of you to collect Miatas, we know no one else would want them that's for certain
@ChristianTheNorwegian
@ChristianTheNorwegian 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Ps. What about a 2.9L Turbo Diesel from an old Merc? Five cylinders with a truly clacky classic diesel sound, and plenty of crazy performance parts.
@edwardfletcher7790
@edwardfletcher7790 2 жыл бұрын
Too old, too under powered, too heavy !
@sgt_oj
@sgt_oj 2 жыл бұрын
If you can make it fit, a BMW M57 with a mild tune would be plenty more than enough to rip that MX5 in half, and have a hell of a lot of fun doing so
@jonasvandersmissen5449
@jonasvandersmissen5449 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not okay with Alex complaining it's hot because he's further away from the sun than most of us
@neumlephotodude
@neumlephotodude 2 жыл бұрын
a diesel engine in an MX-5 is the most genius idea ever, can't wait to see more episodes on this!
@DkpDrifter
@DkpDrifter 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to a see a grat ol reliable PD 130 in this, u could probably get some parts from darkside developments and build the motor from the ground up to make around 300/400
@damiantaylor7993
@damiantaylor7993 2 жыл бұрын
Alex Clumbfab is amazing with his work, Marcus Haynes uses him a lot
@natedogg236
@natedogg236 2 жыл бұрын
Biggest compliment I can give is that I click these videos as quick as Mighty Car Mods
@DasJWW
@DasJWW 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, I would love a series where you do a low budget project completely in your front yard. No crazy tools (except from you lol), no special experts, just you and and a simple tool kit. Like in the good old days :)
@TheBlakeypoos
@TheBlakeypoos 2 жыл бұрын
N47 engine from BMW, preferable the 123D bi-turbo engine, assuming you don't want to go to much in to tuning/modifying the engine, these make 250Hp and 320ft/lbs with just a map and have a nice power curve, if you did plan on tuning the engine it lots they can make much more
@joshbrailsford
@joshbrailsford 2 жыл бұрын
What a legend Chris is! I hope that silver Punto hiding behind the Mercedes van has received, or will be receiving, his attention - rusty ones are quickly disappearing.
@doeieeh
@doeieeh 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see another mx5 on this channel! Hope its gonna be a 1.9tdi
@kirknorris9654
@kirknorris9654 2 жыл бұрын
i love the sound of this... PD150 swap with mods to 250 or 330d swap it
@Twk_186
@Twk_186 2 жыл бұрын
PD 130 asz or ARL would be the funniest swap in the world. A German lump in a Japanese car that's a diesel. It'd annoy so many people yet it'd be awesome
@SatanDotExe
@SatanDotExe 2 жыл бұрын
Chris seems like a lovely bloke.
@coreythomas6222
@coreythomas6222 2 жыл бұрын
N47 123d twin turbo 204 bhp plus a nice lil remap upgrade the timing change guides before putting it in
@baker6928
@baker6928 2 жыл бұрын
Old RWD diesel engine.. surely it _has_ to be the 0m606 from Mercedes. Its nicknamed the diesel 2jz for a reason.
@xZacr258
@xZacr258 2 жыл бұрын
This is litraly the best thing i ever heard! Finaly someone that does a cool engeinswap insted of a 2jz or somthing like that. I hope he will put atleast a 3l in it from a bmw. I hope for the M57D30 from the 335 or something like that!
@tehdreamer
@tehdreamer 8 ай бұрын
Chris is such a wholesome geeza
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