Bringing the LS swap Miata back to life after sitting. It sounds insane

We get the 6.2L L92 Swapped Miata out of storage and on the lift to be rebuilt and upgraded before taking it to a drift weekend where it breaks and we wreck it. The fix it and drive it again. all in a weeks work.
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[@JaredR1996]

It really has been a hot minute since we’ve seen the Miata. I didn’t realize how long it has been

[@thepieguy4522]

We see it every video. 😂 up on the hoist. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@eyebrowless8741]

because Taylor is more of a poser than a driver nowadays

[@kings_nemesis5995]

​​@eyebrowless8741 you do realize that klutch kickers the main series he drove the miata in stopped doing events

[@JaredR1996]

@@kings_nemesis5995 yes I do

[@Taylordrifts]

@@kings_nemesis5995 Also, it's been the offseason. Also. It's hard to justify taking a week+ to go travel around the country to drive when the views are terrible since people prefer the shop content.

[@Chattsteezy]

I am not a Miata guy by ANY means but there's just something about this one lol. The fact that something so small sounds so menacingly evil is hilariously awesome.

[@majenta5115]

This video made me miss the og miata. I can't believe I found your channel off the $800 trailer video over 6 years ago. To see your skills and dedication grow over time has been a blast. I think alot of fans hold the miata near and dear to their heart just like you and we cannot wait for the rebuild!

[@mattgraham1983]

🤔 I'm not sure when I subbed or specifically what video got me hooked but it might have been a cluch kickers event befor they moved to the freedom factory 5ish years ago😂 time flys when you are having fun lol

[@higherthoughts7443]

The quick description of what the rebuild will be at the 3 minute mark just put a smile on my face. The Miata is gonna be a hell of a beast.

[@v3ctors69]

Need that old intro music for the miata vids. For the vibes. Glad this thing is coming out and getting some love.

[@Taylordrifts]

I misss doing the intros! they were so much work and people would constantly complain about them so I just stopped doing it. I twas so hard to keep finding new good music to use, and if i recycled music people complained. lol

[@v3ctors69]

I know you've addressed that before. Plus the chance of a copyright strike. It's just nostalgia at this point. Still here, all these years later. Love what you do. #2681-20 gang @@Taylordrifts

[@grantbowers2319]

Taylor and cleetus are the epitome of the phrase “driver mod”

[@iamthesnowgod]

The terrible irony of this. I've been following you for a few years. By far my favorite channel. Decided YESTERDAY to go back and watch the build of this car since it was before I followed you. Heck, I didn't even know it was red once. Keep doing what you're doing. To see the evolution of your content over the years is epic. Even the early stuff was excellent and it's obvious how you've been able to grow so much.

[@edgarcorrea7866]

Best chanel on youtube mane. This was the car that got me into this channel, into cars period, and into working on my miata. For me, this is the goat car of youtube, up there with the ferrari frs.

[@Chattsteezy]

Honorable mention of Tuerck and the FRS, love that thing

[@readysetnogo]

love that the helmet mic is back. I love the real time jibber jabber in line and during the run.

[@RearEngineShop]

I’m so excited to see the Miata back! For whatever reason it motivates me to work on my LS swap in my 81 trans am.

[@mid-tnsupply3914]

One of my fav KZbinrs. I’ve been on a long deployment so I’ve had downtime recently to watch your older vids, also Marathoning Sloppy’s “dontbsme” build. Thanks for what you do brother.

[@VMTyler]

Its really cool to watch Taylor's in car footage. You can tell why people enjoy driving with him. The fluidness in hand motion with the steering wheel, handbrake grabs, just everything is top tier. Well done brother.

[@klm2fm4]

It’s good to see the Miata again. It’s been months since I’ve driven mine and I miss it so much. Can’t wait to see the rebuild. It’s gonna be a good off season

[@dawson1373]

So nice seeing the Miata back 🙏 gives me motivation to work on mine!

[@bloodsweatandtires]

I'm glad to see the miata ripping again! I'm excited to see the rebuild!

[@alex-gx6bs]

"gonna take it easy on this lap" proceeds to ride the dudes door through the entire track lol

[@kenschopshop]

Glad to see josue back !

[@billybarber1128]

Its good to see your friend Jose back .

[@carguy9220]

I've never liked miatas but man I've missed watching you rip this thing! Good to see you still got it! Excited to see the rebuild!

[@johndevries8536]

Pedal shots were cool. Thanks for your videos!

[@krn_ndy]

so excited to see more miata content! I forget how much of an absolute monster this thing is until I hear it start up. excited to see what you have in store!

[@roninvirtues8012]

So glad to see the Miata back on the channel and the plans for it 💪🏻

[@greezmonkee]

About time the unicorn gets brought back out !!

[@SteveTheBeardedWonder]

The miata brought me to your channel. Glad to see it back out and shining again.

[@brandonpayne1207]

Had to watch the part with you drifting again after a few days. Man i miss you 2 drifting the miatas in sync. It was beautiful and elegant and damn rowdy.

[@jayburrough4308]

I don't care what you say Taylor is a professional driver one of the best

[@jonathensackman2297]

Found this channel in the middle of the Fummins build....what a journey this has been for you to see how far youve progressed and where you've taken this channel!

[@305racing6]

Great to see the Miata back out. I think it’s still my favourite car on KZbin.

[@squishyxout]

I actually feel the angle when it's on hood cam. That's awesome.

[@rushfan3]

Hey Taylor, glad to see you're getting back into drifting with the. Miata. Hopefully you'll get all the upgrades done to her so she'll run better. Cheera

[@joshuathomas8909]

Great content brother! Also very family friendly and you always have a good attitude about things. Keep it up

[@rickhouston2144]

So cool to see the SRC crew and friends from your perspective. Can’t wait to see you in the no prep world!

[@joaquincerda9897]

Love the miata content man,literally the first ever video of yours I saw was the day you bought the miata when lz was looking for one😅.my little brother even built a 5.3 swapped miata while you and Ben were building his car.keep up the great work taylor,you rock dude!!!

[@timothyledger2930]

Man I love seeing the miata back up and running

[@nickfisher2060]

Let’s goooo! Super stoked to see you and SRC collab

[@SketchyBuiltEm2]

Ughhh Hearing that cam chop sent shivers down my spine then for you to just hop in it like nothing ever happened and catch doors is something else entirely. NOT TO MENTION BENS OLD CAR!!! Those vids of those Miata's catching doors every single lap where my favorite to date!

[@shaunkellister6597]

Most underrated tech on KZbin right now!!!!!! I don’t need a like from you for this one Taylor ❤

[@andrewobrien6282]

Happy to hear you're gonna compete in the miata again. Really miss seeing that little thing just rip.

[@joewoodard2513]

Damn that was the most refreshing thing I've experienced this year. Miss the Miata content more so than I thought.

[@MMORPG87]

car has come a long way, just when you thinks it was lvl capped a new update appears full of new go fast parts. cant wait to see it all over again

[@Garage533Ohio]

Cant wait to see a full rebuild on this thing. As you guys said it has most definitely earned it, such a unit👌👌👌🤘🤘🤘

[@user-yr3kt5ei5d]

Glad to see Josue back👍

[@erikburrell1595]

Miss that car. Glad to see you ripping it again.

[@Bynx_McFyden]

havent seen pedal cam ina while love seeing that footwork! cant wait to see the next iteration of this car.

[@Taylordrifts]

I always forget about doing it! But i honestly enjoy watching it as I’m kinda autopilot so idk what exactly I’m doing half the time. Lol

[@thodore1]

Amazing to think that this miata is still not at its end, always a step foward in every way !! So crazy ahah

[@jacobseguin4247]

Love that your back in the miata!! Keep up the good vids

[@rickyborden3287]

I really miss you driving this car. The Vette is amazing, and I enjoyed watching you and Josuea build it, but I feel like your channel was at its best when the Miata was out there slaying, especially when you and Ben were on the track together.

[@JeffSlover]

This was a bit of a nostalgia episode, and I love it! The Miata back! Josue back, and helping get ready for an event! Racing "Ben's" Miata! I can't wait to see what that thing becomes after you put her on a diet, and give her all the RPMs!

[@holdingboost2024]

I saw your battery terminal cover had to buy some lmao! Dont need anything arcing or shortin out, thanks Taylor!

[@keithltx3353]

The foot cam is always need that was a badass view and technique. Love it

[@JasonRidesmoto]

Can’t wait for the rebuild!

[@willhutchins00]

Always the best feeling seeing a T Ray upload. Only content I really get excited for.

[@lachcav9885]

Awesome video. Can't wait to see more videos with the Miata.

[@UnstableAdrianHD]

Glad to hear its hot back in Fl while im in Alaska in -40 ambient temps

[@FightinAggieFarmer]

Can’t wait for the rebuild series!

[@joshmartin7924]

Im not sure how long iv been following your channel but i know it was before this car had a v8 in it. Cant believe its been that long. Great work. Enough jibber jabber im going back to the video

[@matthewsmotorsports]

Currently building my electrical system and I so badly want to go lithium but the risks don’t outweigh the rewards, looking forward to seeing how this battery does for you

[@dev_vg]

Great timing!

[@fnaauto7282]

Yes been waiting for more Miata ripping 👍

[@47unbeatable]

I never watch technical KZbin channels, but some how Taylor really holds my attention. Even Adam’s technical videos bore me to tears

[@krisknight7258]

This one and ksr I really enjoy for that side of it

[@Machisemo]

Cant wait to see more driving in this beast! Bring on the drifting!

[@Machisemo]

Always liked the pedal cam

[@ericstewart4582]

taylor coming in clutch with the best content!!!!

[@briangoudreau5793]

Pretty cool watching this Ryan tuerck lives a few miles from me and he’s always drifting in his driveway

[@fredleo1280]

Crazy seeing big boost in the video haven’t seen him in forever

[@ascension6142]

Heck ya it’s back 🙌🏿

[@michaelokeeffe490]

I have had vapor lock issues in the past I ended up putting an oil cooler in the return line to my swirl pot and it completely cured it

[@jordy808.]

25:48 the head nod from the other driver😂🔥🔥

[@Kerosyn]

never stop loving this car

[@11696Ron]

Every time I see a cool Miata build it makes me want to get one, but they look so much smaller irl.

[@jeremyheffell2171]

Ahh the good ol' trusty Miata. You have gotten alot of followers in the last couple months, congratulations!🎉

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Dude this thing is awesome. I just love the whole concept lol. Keep up the great content. Much love to you from Maryland❤❤❤.

[@leehphoto]

The miata will always be my favourite car of your fleet!

[@SourBogBubble]

Thanks for the efforts 😎🤙🦅

[@noahbaru]

The peddle footage is so sick! Need that for the vette comps fs!

[@hyper8545]

The mighty miata has returned 😮

[@corbinculbert8062]

I freakin love this car! So happy to see it back ❤

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

It's such a nimble car. Makes sense why you've won so many comps in it!

[@SirVic42]

13:25 I don't think the Miata has ever started that quickly. Wow, that's a hell of a battery!

[@Taylordrifts]

Right!? Caught me off guard the first time. Lol

[@TylorSwain12]

Love the videos👍🏻

[@bradycook8199]

I think we all miss the Miata so much

[@JohnRoberts71]

Great content thanks for sharing

[@anthonymayes1340]

Glad to see the Miata out ripping again you should build a tire rack off of that horizontal support on your Stacker

[@jayburrough4308]

That car has always sounded so good

[@triroo107]

You are one with the Miata…. Love the Vette… but the Miata will always remind me of you finding your way to Glory 👍💪

[@JoshAWD]

there is a first time for everything taylor! now lets see that single cab do some no prep!

[@justinmanse2849]

Ahhhhh the food ol days tapping doors side by side in the ol miata 😂 love that car

[@BigBenlolz]

The best car of the fleet

[@sombrero4316]

I sometimes think about why I live where the air hurts my face in the winter, but then there's people who live where the air is difficult to breathe and I don't know which one of us is worse off. Hoping to visit Florida soon again to enjoy some quality time in the AC as well.

[@Taylordrifts]

It’s tough. Idk which one is better. Ideal would be Florida in the winter north in the summer. But I’m not rich. lol I do love being able to do anything year round. But the summer is pretty brutal. Almost like winter up north where you don’t really wanna go outside unless you’re doing a hot/cold day activity.

[@dannmohr5721]

That was fun watching the old Miata back out smoking the tires and sashaying back and forth…….was a good blast from the past……👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bigmikepimp2003]

I've been waiting for this title for so long

[@alexummm]

dude i miss the videos of you drifting the miata :( and its funny feels like i was watching the miata get painted black not that long ago lol crazy

[@mikeybee4358]

Miata has always been a fave! Btw, you should build a rolling tire rack with some square and round tube!

[@tylerreed7385]

Sps cooling ducts, for the Miata will help with iat and radiator temps

[@sean7379]

Didn’t realize you have to use the brakes so much wen drifting but it makes sense now that I’m thinking about it lol

[@rodhester2166]

Thanks for sharing..cheers.

[@JesusGomez-yh4jg]

Shoutout to cleetus for putting me on to one of my favorite KZbin channels what I’ve learned and continue to learn here is crazy to think about also the dingle berry hone video was hilarious 😂

[@Black9924v]

Bro i been waiting for the next miata "build/upgrade" 🤙🏼

[@unathandavis]

I get hype when I see ur notifications 😅

[@ronjones-6977]

I just watched Steve Morris and his billet aluminum block machining. He said "satisfying" almost as much as Taylor.

[@slicked9778]

You should do a shoutout to the red color it was when you paint it.