Finishing The Sublime MX-5 V6 Conversion & First Exhaust Noise

In the final episode of this series, Gareth and Alex finish the V6 conversion and attempt to get the car moving!
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[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

Yes, what became of this project? It just kind of ended here... no finished product, no exhilarating test drive with exotic sounds. Come on, man, we need more.

[@frankgile6717]

My guess is that maybe Alex finally lost interest... Which is a shame, since the car was rust-repaired, and this engine swap seems awesome (although not exactly cheap / DIY-friendly / common)... What happened to Phil???

[@martispuhl3216]

I think he sold phil

[@metrickzcz9166]

Nope, Phil is actually finished by now, its been painted into an absolutely beatiful red color, the engine is in properly, it drives and hes been to multiple shows with him. I guess he just doesnt have time to make videos with Phil now

[@metrickzcz9166]

Just look it up on instagram@GlandeeMange

[@eikonise]

I've wanted Phil to get the v6 for years and when he finally does.... Alex pulls this shit.

[@iea96]

15:19: "Now it's time to scrap it" Damn Rhi is savage 😂

[@apache1234657]

is it that girl from the car throttle video with the girl in the m5

[@repeatrepeatrepeat]

FATALITY

[@JulianDaniel2003]

Ismail Emre Akcan TO BE CONTINUED

[@jackmcdermott7383]

It's alex's girlfriend

[@sirlancenolasco3552]

Hahaha that killed me

[@InnoRative]

Alex where is the next episode? I'm kinda lost here...😢

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@RichDasix]

We need a lot more content with Gareth! He's awesome!

[@GuernB2]

I think Phil should get the Miles treatment. Make him look brand new.

[@alexkersten1964]

I agree

[@hunterstandridge5651]

You know Mazda is restoring/refurbishing them.

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

@@hunterstandridge5651 only in Japan

[@sbr7018]

Hunter Standridge They wouldnt restore phil

[@klein2042]

To be honest he already looks pretty good

[@iea96]

I've been waiting for this the entire night and it popped up right before I went to bed, brilliant!

[@PostalTwinkie]

CT knows how to tease! EDIT: Oh, God, I said that before watching the video..... 3:32 ......

[@oguzhanylmazer2479]

Ben sadece önerilenlerden geldim. :D

[@qkc]

VER MEHTERI

[@acchaladka]

Well whatever helps you sleep. I mean Gareth is pretty good looking so I don’t blame you ...

[@maarten332]

You mean this part right? 3:36

[@tommyboy1two]

lol when I saw it raining I screamed internally "cover the damn engine!" lol

[@alexkersten1964]

yeah, about that...haha

[@bigsohc]

Bit of common sense i woulda thought

[@NatureXwars]

Where's that tent when u needed it?

[@fordgalaxie3695]

When you put lol on both ends of your comment

[@tommyboy1two]

Eggpie_614 lol

[@boblast5582]

where did Gareth find the time to make you sweet potato muffins while doing most of the work on your car?

[@longboyyo8439]

Bob Last what?

[@onemealmonster]

ahahahaahhahaahahahahah

[@adiriko]

SAVAGE

[@AddyRyan66]

lmao

[@boblast5582]

Brominitus what do you not understand ? Other people seam to get the joke...

[@jackuaro]

Rain, heat, driveway, MX-5, the story of my life. You do it looking quite good. Thank you.

[@scotwilson4169]

What’s happened to Phil? It’s been a month with no driving footage?

[@sbr7018]

Scot Wilson shit joke

[@kelo0ne]

one year laterrrrrrrrr......

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@samljones]

Man, seeing this project come so far is incredible!! I remember being hooked on the first series and thinking that a V6 swap would never happen (boy, was I wrong 😂). Thank you guys for bringing us such an amazing build!!!

[@alexkersten1964]

Cheers Sam!

[@fastchevyz2876]

Sam Jones dude why that have to mind there are so many of this Mazda’s with big v8s

[@itsminseok]

These vids are just so purely enjoyable, no lies, no clickbait, just passion driving the passion... keep it up lads!!

[@speedy4873]

an alternative title for this episode was called gay bait with gareth and a bit of work on phil

[@crashcourseinbruhsurgery]

It's a Miata after all

[@acchaladka]

I will say as someone attracted to men, that was legit distracting. But I’m okay with that.

[@cwdrock]

Yep

[@keineangabe8301]

comment made my day

[@FloofyG]

So it's 2019 and still waiting on updates???

[@NilRacing]

I still waiting Phil back on the drag strip...

[@martycrush6412]

They’ve cracked America now so they have a different agenda

[@franticfrancis9710]

2020*

[@peerbrent]

JDM Boiii This comment is 9 months ago so dont comment 2020

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@robin_marriott]

There’s no way on earth that Alex resisted the temptation to drive it round the block...

[@MumbleVlogs]

No words to describe what i just saw my eyes are burning

[@extrahourinthepit]

Come on, I get exhausts shouldn't be cable tied on, but this is exaggerating

[@critical_unknown]

Well that can't be unseen..

[@kirara4953]

Lock up your daughters!

[@doit_vehicles]

First time I see Alex playing with a real Car Throttle 🤔

[@twistedtheorys9988]

I think we need to meet your Mrs because if i'm being honest i thought Ethen was you secret midnight whipping boy!......lmao

[@KasamS]

twisted theory's you know Ethans married

[@twistedtheorys9988]

@Kasam I didn't No, but im not suprised there isn't any seriousness in what i said it's all just light hearted banter yano a joke

[@bananaman1394]

So much fun watching Alex and Gareth together. Not THAT much fun but you get what I mean.

[@andrewhaines8603]

It makes a change to see someone building a project without a posh clean, dry, centrally heated garage with a lift at their disposal! Makes it more accessible for those who don't have the space to have a go.

[@mid.nightrunners8157]

Why ddnt you guys just buy a tent so you'd have some shade??

[@kirara4953]

Diego Rios All the money goes to Phil

[@olliecrofts6]

The quality of this series has been second to none! Love it !

[@BobMcCoy]

*alex biceps*

[@alirzauslu07]

Pasha Kersten

[@Mahalo_83]

Pretty small aren’t they

[@alexkersten1964]

They're too small for my liking. Must get back into my old routine 😅

[@leftmorningstar6954]

9:04 "miffins " they look like dog shit and blueberries and cookie

[@turbocharger5482]

drifthunterFIN i find you on everything jdm related i swear, from assetto corsa to car throttle hahaha

[@JeroenvdWal]

We are still here and always be waiting...

[@chasealvarez5209]

I am in awe of someone doing so much complex work to a car. Blows my mind completely

[@andrewwicker4743]

Next stop : the ring

[@bx19tgd]

Again... But without Phil dying!

[@JB-F10-M5]

Have I just watched Brokeback Mazda 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

[@R03333]

J B best comment

[@JB-F10-M5]

RhysJ03 👍🏽😂

[@Lars_Helleland]

OMEGALUL

[@Dan23_7]

2 puffs 1 car 😂

[@danielbrown7077]

nothing wrong with a bit of bromance!

[@aarongentuk]

You've started it but where's the ROAD TEST ??? 😂 (or did she scrap it 🤣)

[@patw9175]

That is absolutely the cleanest touring 3 series I've ever seen

[@SiggyCloud]

It's not the HEAT it's the humidity. Summer in Arizona is glorious. 0-5% humidity!

[@Elkott]

It's been nearly a year, can you give us an update on Phil?

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@sebasti02]

Make that 2

[@Teddy-uz2iv]

If Phil gets scrapped we riot

[@kirara4953]

BaRe sKiiLZz I'll pack the P90's

[@gianlucabaldacchino2782]

BaRe sKiiLZz if that happens I’m going to the scrap yard lol

[@TheGoose98]

"Blinker" is the perfect name for the new project car

[@funitoo]

I missed you and the BMW by a day at the TIYG. I went there on Tuesday. But a shout out and a big thanks to Dick and Adam for helping me out. A lot.

[@stephandolby]

A Fab break. Awesome. Even more awesome was the day somebody went out during lunch and bought two boxes for their work colleagues. He may not remember but I clearly never forget such acts of kindness. Oh, the car... great job, guys.

[@andrewgtb]

You should take it back to the track and dial it in and see what sort of lap times you can get. Maybe you can even compare it to a stock mx-5.

[@alexkersten1964]

I think that's a great idea!

[@thenutbucket5971]

Good luck finding a bone stock Miata

[@andrewgtb]

captain xbox Idk, there's lots of options. You could go with a brand new one for a tougher competition or an old one to see the gains all the mods have had. I could see this happening after they finish the next series on the BMW build.

[@ilovemanunited6179]

Andrew GTB the stick NA did 9:21.

[@mazenschnefeldt5077]

You guys are freaking awesome, always a treat to see you guys actually get into the dirt of things

[@bagelbytes69420]

Hey guys, when you install larger anti-roll bars on these cars, the puny mount will eventually shear off and break at the welds on the body. Please put a block behind them that rests against the body like the racing beat ones have, otherwise you'll shear off the mount and won't have a good time.

[@FirePoo]

Please please please more MX-5! I really want to see more of this project!

[@stormspottersau3045]

35c to 39c most summer days in my front yard guys and we still have to mow the lawn!

[@rickerd83]

Complains about heat, (laughs in South African)

[@tyson4696]

Rickerd Aylward (Chuckles in Saharan)

[@johnsmltz217]

*laughs* *in* *texan*

[@flovanhapert5814]

It's winter there. You have like what..? Cozy​ 28°C?

[@drunkenhobo8020]

Even the South African guy at work was complaining about the heat. You guys at least have air conditioning. We have perspex skylights and windows that barely open.

[@johnsmltz217]

Drunken Hobo dont have ac in our driveways

[@Badam-Wackler]

I would have watched the new top gear if it were hosted by Alex

[@Ageratos01]

Cannot wait to see Phil rip it up on the road!

[@Barncaster1]

Alex Gerontzos y

[@kurupuru2436]

U know, having a handy friend is a gift, especially when you have a mechanical problem with ur car

[@ghomerhust]

a nice mildly warm day. i cant remember how many days ive worked in 40+ on a wind-less driveway. but then again, at the same exact location, ive had to clean the walks in -40. ridiculous temp swings here. glad my vw handles it better than i do

[@jebbush8491]

My mom walked in at 3:58

[@negativeindustrial]

It’s a pretty easy way to break the news to her. Now just go about your day as if nothing. I’m hoping she was listening at your door at 12:19.

[@cwdrock]

Did she cry?

[@rivolinho]

No wonder Trump beat u!

[@davidenobile426]

.

[@golders99]

Awkward. That will take some explaining!!! Lol

[@thewakz]

I've watched all the videos in this channel and my biceps have become 4" bigger.

[@danmasterj9822]

Always love this series. Its really good and every few seconds you can spot a beautiful e92. Gareth has a good taste

[@mrgcc]

that was actually not only a fun video but captured the life of being a car guy, awesome work guys!

[@alexkersten1964]

Cheers :)

[@mrgcc]

Alex Kersten oh.. by the way not all car guys will do that water scene though 😂

[@derekga6973]

To be continued 2019 Nothing

[@taz874]

its actually completed pretty much i think. its been repainted and he seems to be driving it since theres regular photos of it on his intsagram. he just hasnt made any updated videos on it probably due to lack of time

[@photosonaroll5116]

We would love to see updates on phill. I watch the entire series in one day cause phill is that awesome!

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@abdullaharshad5350]

Imagine Doug DeMuro reviewing this and giving it a Doug score

[@gregfelix6979]

Come on! We all want to see more about “finished” V6 Phil!

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@TRC98]

this day was mental, by far the hottest day of the year then a gigantic storm that shook the ground

[@torquesteer2657]

Lovely v6! For the 330d Bmw I recommend the following mods: - hybrid turbo - 535d injectors & rocket cover - egr bypass & cooler delete - decat - larger front mount intercooler and silcon boost pipes - custom map Should get you to about 330 bhp.

[@pistolpete5189]

M-possible is on the list!! I’m so chuffed please please vote for it!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stirkac]

Pays 10k for a swap, can't afford an umbrella 😀 #carguylogic

[@after_midnight9592]

He could at least rent a garage with lights and a lift.

[@slimjammin3370]

I am pretty sure the sponsors paid for the engine

[@mcfriendzzone5651]

stirkac #BecauseRacecar

[@bearkid4u]

can't afford power tools.

[@dankpenguin4205]

Priorities

[@sonydroid2253]

Alex Kirsten, can we please have an update video on Phil??? Pretty please with cherries and berries on top?!!!

[@agnosisparadigm4212]

Its always fun to start your day on your back, playing with a rack.

[@WikiWilczynski]

Prius repellent! Love that!

[@jerryn8738]

Alex's Gareth impression sounds so south African.. 😂

[@eraldorh]

Hes from new zealand!

[@jerryn8738]

eraldorh I didn't say that Gareth is from NZ, I was highlighting Alex's immaculate impression 😂

[@eraldorh]

I know you didnt say he was from new zealand.... i said he was from new zealand, you said alexs gareth impression sounds south african so it cant have been a very immaculate impression then could it.

[@ashleygentle6501]

Alex you should be on Top Gear mate, get rid of Harris and get Gareth on there as well. These are the sort of petrol heads needed on telly.

[@Aldorthemerry]

Ashley Gentle Harris is the only petrol head on there

[@LucGrenier]

Get rid of paddy McGinnis and the other one. Keep Chris!

[@aliabdallah102]

Alex, Garrett?Garet? Garretth? Boer? And Ethan.

[@georgebrett9284]

If a project car doesn’t have cable ties holding something important, is really a project car

[@djmystery7235]

George Brett no it isn’t, it’s properly done.

[@ThaMythbuster]

Sick guys! Reminds me when I did my first(and only) engine swap, that was in a garage during 30 degrees C. 3 days of wrenching, and a powersteering hose ruined it. Was about to drive home and the hose blew in the middle of the night. Few days later and it was fixed, and has run fine ever since!.

[@tomkoessler4764]

This is real automotive passion! No matter what kind of weather, the project has to be done! :D Great work guys!

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

Lets be honest here, Car Throttle would be nothing without Alex

[@justicefireeatingdiscopand6989]

Alex IS car throttle

[@bearz6606]

Also gareth

[@Sid3300]

It's like topgear is nothing without Clarkson

[@kierandaniels9374]

😳

[@mrnicktoyou]

This comment aged well, lol

[@TheJay3145]

Was driving footage ever uploaded for this beast?

[@Luke-ey4js]

Sadly not

[@band1t620]

Why does clutch has a slave? Its not 1800s Murica

[@bx19tgd]

Haha.

[@cwdrock]

12 years a slave didn't happen 12 years ago.

[@audiwankenobi361]

Ohhhh,I see what you did there! *_Shaaaadup!_* throw your freaking phone in the nearest lake.

[@TheFred10000]

And more importantly: Why can't I have one?

[@0NoQuarter14]

Welcome to 2000s America. Isn't that what #maga means?

[@EdgarsLS]

9:32 I in Latvia also was fixing cars and thunder came and I was so happy!

[@aarynfusco2840]

I just watch every single episode to watch this bloak dump the clutch in his driveway and do a dance about it.....WE WANNA HEAR PHIL SCREAMMM

[@sjorsangevare]

Yeah wtf

[@EpicDesigns101]

So no one is going to talk about car throttles sexy pool party?

[@Sol-su2mi]

*oof*

[@fuzzywumble]

I laughed my ass off

[@FoxPerformance326]

I was just thinking of Phil, and KABOOM NEW VID BOI !!

[@rhys0564]

I hope i am just as immature and fun as you guys are at 33! 👍

[@mixalisstathis274]

44 by now, still that way. call it attitude, call it lifestyle, call it character. it's shitloads of fun, if you don't care what others might think or say.

[@ABQ87]

All the best with the project boys. I just hope it sounds and drives (largely) like a Jaguar f-type V6

[@chrismifsud7154]

Love the MK1 MX5. I have a silver JDM (Eunos Roadster). The wife had a 1.8 V Special in black about 10 years ago.

[@tacodilegaming]

nurburgring?

[@mh_mtb686]

Alex! Pls bring back Phil! We all want to see it drive!

[@Azulevo]

Still waiting for your review of the end result... Is it fast? Does it sound amazing? Was it worth it? Should I buy it?

[@Charlieandrews3223]

14:18 look how happy he looks 😌

[@kaitan8823]

The best sounding MX-5 I’ve ever heard.

[@rtestewart]

Been quite a while now...... Any update any time soon?

[@anythingbenz4005]

you literally let it rain down on the engine bay and then you wonder why its not working

[@kirara4953]

Pretty much, why is the ECU in such a vulnerable place, I dont know

[@Explore_With_Tommy]

its a car? they get driven in rain and parked in rain...

[@creed8196]

TomzMotoVlogz never let the electronics sit out in the rain.

[@simonbates9779]

TomzMotoVlogz but not without the bonnet

[@darek4488]

Generally it is a good idea to have the ECU inside the car, but maybe it is different with a soft top.

[@Johnathan.F]

“We’re being trolled by... God” xD

[@frankfitzpatrick5300]

Good work mates Im very happy for you. Now i need to set-up the 31,000 mile mint NC Club I just picked up. My other meticulously Maintained NA-8 MX-5 is Completely original . This newest "Sleeper will look stock exept for Built Supercharged Engine With billet & balanced Internals & updated clutch/Flywheel Willwood brakes Ohlins coilovers Lower & cornerweighted Thicker sway bars "R" compound tires Etc.etc. Thanks Gentleman!

[@chinmonmon]

what a tease man on that last part of you pulling out the miata....can't wait for the next video

[@froggo56]

Phil with a fastback? Please make this happen

[@ramenking8473]

Do a fastback conversion

[@bhew7409]

Nah the Mk1's shape is iconic.

[@chrisg4rr377]

So Alex can act, speak German, English, Cockney, south African and he's practically a race driver. Sounds like he'll be the next James Bond

[@noirceur_]

g4rr377 do you mean afrikaans? He knows a few words, but no where near enough to have a conversation.

[@chrisg4rr377]

T. S the accent is spot on I'm sure he could blag it

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

He speaks broken Singapore dialect English lah

[@kyleb5518]

Actually Zambian (that’s Gareth’s accent)

[@louissanderson719]

@@kyleb5518 Gareth is from South Africa

[@golders99]

Quick tip, put the digital temp guage in the shade. Temperatures are worked out in the shade on the TV weather reports

[@HammerRocks]

Congrats! Looking forward to more videos of V6 Phil. ie. Dyno runs, driving impressions, and afterwards I think another trip to the Nordschleife is in order.

[@akkudakkupl]

I called it - that placement for the ECU is total garbage - moisture deleted the maps - the kit manufacturers should revise for ECU inside the passenger compartment.

[@ak47gat1]

akkudakkupl yeah maybe, but rerouting it would be a total ass hat job !

[@akkudakkupl]

I do agree, but that's still a bad engineering decision on the part of the kit manufacturer that could have been avoided. Have them make a pigtail cable that will feed through original firewall holes. ;-)

[@Vinyard6342]

So when is Phil coming back to Germany to take another lap on the Nürburgring?

[@FeehJusto]

You made my family think I'm watching gay porn, wtf Alex? Lol

[@themaniac3811]

14:03 omg it looks so happy!

[@CollinTheSav]

Suggestion for working on the driveway- get a tent like the ones you'd see at events and such.

[@rorymcginley5388]

Starting my own project car with a friend, bit different from yours. Mine is a series 3 109 Land Rover, which is ex military. I am looking forward to just trying to get it to run

[@kirara4953]

Fluid_ Big wheels, big fenders, high intake, undershield, light bar and winch and then throw it in a lake!

[@srsneakyrussian7618]

Please film what you doing to it, so we can all watch the magic! :)

[@RFagricontracting]

Good day guy :D if it’s a series keep it nice and original 👌

[@rorymcginley5388]

@@RFagricontracting it is a series

[@rorymcginley5388]

@@srsneakyrussian7618 honestly wont want to watch it tho, we have bought a new engine just to discover we need to dissamble it to fix it

[@TheRealBleach]

1:08 Pajero?!?!??! New Project???

[@safin3665]

The Real Bleach old project they made a video on it

[@TheRealBleach]

5afin Ik. Maybe they are turning it into a project tho.

[@thescalefactorypl9932]

Ethan first time useful😂😂😂

[@dlbarz1175]

Imagine how much joy and fun you’re going to have when it’s fully done...😍wish I had the money to V6 mine :(

[@abcdef-cf2uk]

That beautifully powder coated white sway bar, thar equally gorgeous new engine cross member, and the control arms are going back in place looking like something salvaged from a sunken ship. Man, for me, the whole point, besides going fast, is the sharpness of the after picture. You're torturing me.

[@maddoctor99]

The first rule of working on cars is: it’ll always be way too hot or way too cold. I’ve swapped several engines and somehow, without even thinking about it, it’s always either July or January...

[@maxodarchuk6686]

Lensflair may is the best for driveway engine swaps here in Seattle