$25,000 Turbo Miata Build in 10 Minutes

[@Hybris51129]

I believe that that the Money Pit Miata did more to build your channel than any other project save for maybe the Hi/Lo 350Z's. It's certainly why I subscribed in the first place.

[@дуллахан-о8с]

true!

[@Coolegit]

Big agree, I started watching around the same time and loved seeing all the things they were doing to the Miata. Then the Z's happened and it only got better, would love to see a return to money pit.

[@carpartsduckfarts2089]

I was here way before the money pit. I miss the science garage!

[@russellsickler5961]

Up to speed was their flagship show for a while.

[@jerodwolford2743]

@@carpartsduckfarts2089 duuuuuuude I forgot about science garage 😂. Pretty sure Barts with motortrend now actually.

[@Mikey_mau5]

I miss this series and this car. The in the driveway projects were grassroots and had an awesome appeal. Watching Jobe struggle and then drive the car with a smile on his face is what cranking on cars is all about.

[@atl_mx5]

for real, wrenching in the driveway made it seem real and doable, especially during the pandemic

[@graegoles8382]

Driveway wrenching is back baby!

[@evane9677]

We need another project car like the Miata! Honestly this series is what made me watch you guys, thanks for this.

[@literallyhuman5990]

​@UCr7eE6FdZmJRb6HQHVC1gqg Miata is cuter

[@thatkidnu7037]

yassh, but i think youd have to watch another videos too so that, they can make more videos like this, you know what im sayin. money loll

[@leopers9225]

I agree, he just bought an M3 E46 I hope they do some on it

[@knitehugo2514]

The cabrio could go hard

[@robertgrimm1723]

Same.

[@adamwest519]

After hearing Jobe talk about how he got ahold of the Miata, I think we need a "meet the hosts" video where each of you explains where you're from, what got you into cars, and what you've owned/how you got it. Could be a cool miniseries

[@Rexmorgan687]

Do this for famous car fans in general and you win more. Interview both KZbinrs and celebs alike.

[@ethangimbrone3027]

These are both great ideas

[@dariuscasaus57]

Gosh, that's how long it's been since Money Pit started. You'd be pretty lucky to find an NA Miata that decent looking for $2300.

[@colinzimmers9499]

I literally was thinking the same thing

[@GOPACKERSJT]

The clapped out rust buckets around Ohio go for $5k these days. It's crazy to think this was just a few years ago.

[@iceman10129]

Used cars are hilariously priced now. I was looking at a beat up, 100K miles, 1990 S13 the other day that the guy was asking $18,000 CAD for.

[@johnmaynes7142]

@@iceman10129 Bro, 2012 Ford F150 King Ranch with 280,000 miles for $25,000. 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 4x4, broken transmission, broken bed and rear axle, $4,500, and a 2015 Dodge Charger SXT WITH 180,000 miles for $35,000. All local listings in my area of South Texas.

[@quarpet]

i got my 92 miata for $800 this year, body is in great shape but the 1.6L is blown

[@jaball77]

I see you've read my book "How to Turn a $2,300 Miata into an $8,500 Miata for Only $25,000!"

[@Swedishfish42069]

I don't know if james, jeremiah & nolan read these, but I really want you to know that you guys have embodied a supportive car culture that's helped give me the confidence to start modifying my car. You are honest about the pain and the pay off of venturing into projects that have no clear instruction manual. After seeing you push through countless hurdles I started to realize I could do the same. Now I’m looking at finishing a build for a 20 year Volvo with close to 500 BHP that had no clear guide on how to get there.... I guess what I’m trying to say is I’ll always rock my “give it the beans” air freshener long after the scent fades. Thank you to the entire team at Donut Media

[@Nekonaut_aka_Jebus]

cool story!

[@Boatfisherz1]

500hp Volvo? lol, why?

[@Swedishfish42069]

@@Boatfisherz1 thats why

[@chadmetcalf2876]

@@Boatfisherz1 I think the question is, "why not?" 🤣

[@sft7185]

@@Boatfisherz1 why wouldnt you?

[@crashbuilds]

Money Pit is pretty much the reason I got into cars. It normalised the fact things can go wrong, that the cheap way isn't always the right way, and gave me the confidence to get my own car and start taking ownership over it's maintenance. Thanks Zach, you're a legend!

[@MidknightGhosts]

Money pit was such a ride it made me want to buy a miata even though I had no interest in them before. Now I've bought one and I'm going to be working on it over winter.

[@StanleyKubick1]

sick

[@jojox3770]

litterally the exact same thing, I bought a miata because of Zach haha

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

This series definitely bumped up the price of MX-5s a bit... Or Miatas in places where the steering wheel is on the incorrect side.

[@talonmadara926]

Me too, I got into cars with donut, my first one was the b2b on the lemans winning corvette, I launched into money pit and absolutely fell in love with the Miata, ask my friends it’s all I could talk about haha. That was summer 2020, 2 weeks ago I bought a Georgia’s 1.6 in white completely stock and I could t be happier

[@kegfreak3728]

I'm actually shopping for a cheap Miata to build with my kid for his first car. Hes not getting a turbo though! I think its a great way to teach him how to wrench and fix stuff. Great confidence booster when you can see the improvements you made!

[@ben501st]

I know it's tough doing all of this in a home garage but the diy feel of doing all the work in your driveway really made the series both relatable and inspirational. The money pit E36 build hasn't felt the same with the shop and four figure pieces of equipment. Kudos to the Donut team for an awesome miata build and I hope wherever Eddie is he's doing well.

[@Kevin-rf9sx]

That what Hi / Low is for right now.. To give both examples... But i would love a middle ground as well... Like "High/mid/low" :D

[@CloveDiary]

Money Pit Miata was the series that got me into pursuing being a mechanic for a living. I'm on my last year of school and did a lot of work in the summer and I'm loving every second of it. Thank you Zach and Donut Media.

[@jonathanhughman154]

Shouldve done mechanical engineering tbh

[@icheeseit_3050]

Soo how is the mechanic life treating you

[@Retracy53]

I was here from the beginning of the build and it's crazy to see the end. A lot of people on here say it's the main reason they subscribed and I definitely agree. After watching an episode with the Money Pit Miata, I was always motivated to go tackle my own repairs. Up to Speed is what brought me to the channel but the Money Pit Miata is by far the most entertaining and motivational segment on Donut. This channel makes me glad to be a car guy.

[@muddytiresmtb7415]

You guys are bringing up the new generation of car enthusiasts and I appreciate every one at donut for the hard work

[@CamaroTrackDay625]

I think the money pit miata is still my favorite series you all did. It is so authentic and relatable since most of it was done in a driveway. Props to Donut for starting this show. I am still loving the new content. Thanks!

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

This entire series was tremendous and I still rewatch episodes. Zack is a spectacular host and showing the challenges and even things that didn't work really give us an idea of how complex and challenging these builds can be. Editing was absolutely pro level and the entire team was amazing. What a legacy to have on the channel!!

[@whitezombie1fan]

I want to hangout with Jobe so bad, he’s honestly the coolest dude. So humble and chill, exactly what the car culture used to be.

[@fredprice2710]

So my son just got his first car and I turned him onto donuts videos. I want him to see the possibilities that are out there for different types of vehicles. It’s nice seeing him get excited with ideas for his car. I do all my own work on my vehicles and I’m hoping to get him comfortable to be able to do his as well. Your videos I truly believe will help with that. Thanks for what you all do!

[@blackcat14077]

Nice! What car he got? He has a great future with a parent like you

[@fredprice2710]

@@blackcat14077 07 Saturn Ion2 2.2 manual. Yes my children will learn to drive manual vehicles as well as automatics. We live in an area that has potential for a lot of snow so I want them to learn to use the vehicle properly (up shift/down shift) to help them maintain control in poor weather conditions.

[@damianguerrero6947]

Attention Donut Media. Please keep Jobe happy. I really like Nolan, James, and Jeremiah, but Jobe adds something else to your videos and branding that can’t be quantified. The Money Pit mini series was a huge success in my mind for your channel.

[@migatronn]

Huge thanks from Miata owners everywhere!! Y’all helped me out a ton and I know I’m not the only one.

[@cobrakia9889]

Bring back money pit!! Bring back high low!!! Bring back everything that made donut go nuts!!!

[@epochmotoring]

This build brought me back to my teenage days of memorizing different cars out of 'Project Car Magazine.' I loved that you went step by step on an affordable car, so anyone could follow along if they really wanted to start learning. Zach Jobe seeming like a super approachable guy, made the project itself also seem very approachable. Really appreciate what you guys did for the community with this car. Also, side note - When working on my B8.5 S4, Zach's videos for ECS were also straightforward and helpful! Keep it up guys!

[@SamuraiAwesome]

Great to see this whole build. Money Pit inspired me to buy my own NB miata and start wrenching on it. Owned it for 2 wondeful years, learnt a lot about cars, had lots of fun working on it and even more fun driving it. Did lots of not-totally-necessary stuff to it, but also got myself out of a few jams, including replacing a busted radiator on the miata (and then subsequently another car with the know-how I gained from working on the miata) and a failed clutch master/slave cylinder. I've since sold the car, but my 2 years of owning her are forever happy memories. You just can't beat the feeling of rolling around town on a hot summer day with the top down

[@simonmanuelmaldonadorodrig9823]

This was a great series! I have watched every episode at least 2-3 times, it is so fun because I own a Miata and your DIY videos have helped me a lot. My only request is a final track day video to compare the stock vs turbo times. Please!!!!!!!

[@Charles-Emile]

I bought my miata in summer 2020 because of money pit and I love it so much! It's a 1991 in british racing green that I paid $3500CAD. It's been super reliable for a car with 285 000 km. I've only done maintenance work on it but the plan is still to put some performance part. It won't be a track car but more of a nice twistie road car. Thank you donut for this series.

[@дуллахан-о8с]

you don't know how much helpful this is series is compared to other series (no hard feelings) especially helping me with my first build and there's alot more people that would agree!

[@dat_bouy]

Miata and Honda content is probably the most lucrative on KZbin. Still waiting for an autocross build!!!

[@markrounds6302]

The Miata Money Pit episodes are some of my favorite content on your entire channel. Really enjoyed it and I hope you continue to do more.

[@reminder6772]

When i subbed to the channel i was waiting each day for the miata videos, the miata is the legend of this channel, the mascot

[@BilalHussain]

Absolutely love the Miata, what a classy build! 😊

[@LokelyConed]

Money pit has without a doubt been one of your channels biggest hits. It is the main reason I started watching DM and im sure many other people can agree.

[@tolhanguven9772]

I love the subtle “I think you should leave” reference. “So the wheel does not fly off when I am driving”

[@alexschindler]

"It's turbo time!"

[@irrelaphant1003]

You have made my childhood, I don't think you understand the importance and impact you've made on me! I have a e90 328i project car that me and my dad are working on, thank you for your lovely commitment to the channel and the miata build.

[@Z3DM4N13]

You started this series just as I bought one as my first car. All the mods you've done have been awesome and the content imo built your channel a fair bit with this money pit series! Keep it up, 100% worth it

[@dillonray8547]

I’m a truck man but the money pit Miata got me hooked to donut and I’ve never missed an episode since.

[@dub88acc]

Quite possibly the best money pit build.

[@witness1013]

Don't agree. I think this is crap.

[@fpvdominator9563]

@@witness1013 why

[@RPotter95]

Out of all two of them?

[@witness1013]

@@fpvdominator9563 because I don't like womans cars.

[@drumjedi5301]

@@witness1013 Begone, troll

[@13geeky]

Crazy that you guys summed up that series so quick and easy. My favorite series and watching the clips took me back to specific days. Thank you guys for uploading

[@maamrb5]

Wrenching on your car, in your own garage is what brought me in. Hoping they get back to that is what keeps me.

[@DADnRN]

I’m afraid since being bought by Recurrent, the ‘Golden Days’ of Donut is behind us 😢

[@sparkz343]

@@DADnRN very true

[@silviaonpc6069]

Please!!!!!!! Please please please make another build like this, it was the best series and the most relatable! Please another affordable street build!

[@Mark_Red]

Alternative title: Zach Jobe hair growth in 10 minutes.

[@ekhks]

Money Pit was probably the best series on the channel compared to all the other ones. actually learn something even if you don't own a Miata and Zach has the right amount of knowledge and sarcasm to host.

[@spookypoopy6036]

I love this series Just something I don’t think is possible but I would absolutely love to see Zz632 swapped miata Just the idea of one makes me smile and if anyone could pull it off, it’s you guys Keep it up and hello from almost exactly the other side of earth :)

[@yadnikj]

Money Pit Miata and Jobe are what made me subscribe to the channel. It was the highlight of the week for sure.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

In my *completely* unbiased opinion, OF COURSE it's worth spending $25k on a Miata 😁

[@amanasd26]

especially for them where the youtube ad revenue likely brought that in 50 times over.

[@growingup4487]

not really

[@Vdeez]

Trying to figure out how I built a efr kraken setup for less than half the price of this cx racing build. Was the brake kit 15 grand?

[@simoncuthbert4519]

Money pit was exactly what everyone needed it was all the more impactful as it was done on a driveway and in your own garage… not lifts. I agree with a lot of the other that this one series help attract a lot of people and while I’m sure you guys had a lot of frustrations in the making you didn’t cut them out (self rebuild on the steering rack). In my option this channel has reignited the car modding in a-lot of people

[@EnviousGenome]

Zach's hair growth during this series was fun to watch too.

[@japsniper1980]

Although I'm not an MX-5 fan, I loved watching this series, and it's the reason I subbed to the channel.

[@jozobozo5]

I really hope to see more Money Pit projects. The rally BMW was fun, but the series was so short. And Hi-Low has had a similar problem. The 1st season was great, the trucks were awesome and then the engine swaps were cool, but there's only so much you can do with a car without repeating yourself. Would love to see Jerry do a similar thing with a bike maybe.

[@andreia.salsinha]

This was the reason I subscribed. I've watched many many more of your other videos, but to me this was your best series in your entire channel. I miss this Miata, I've learned a lot from this series that I've been doing my own upgrades and tweaks when I can to my NB. I think you should bring this series back with either a Miata NB or some other banged up popular (cheap)90's vehicle, like a Civic, a Golf, a Focus, something like that.

[@liar2]

We need a final track day video of you completing a lap now!

[@jamesramirez523]

This Miata was the reason I started watching this channel. I’d love to see another series like the one on the Miata.

[@ColdBrewLobster]

I learned I could do almost any maintenance task on Earth, with a KZbin video and Harbor Freight trip, by watching this car get built.

[@genercastellanos6091]

i miss money pits honestly one of the reasons i subscribed

[@PharaohVanAensland]

Really enjoy Donut's content and Zach you are an awesome addition to the team bro! Really enjoyed all the Money Pit episodes. Maybe have them better sorted in the playlist, twas hard figuring out which episode should follow haha

[@felixmatthew6155]

Long time subscriber but when you started this series it became my favorite

[@Dunkelstrasse]

Loved the "I think you should leave" gag you snuck in there. But its true, a great steering wheel doesn't fly of while driving.

[@Booogerbrains]

You especially don't want it flying off while it's turbo time.

[@stoneSPIL]

I found the channel because of money pit and it gave me the confidence to buy my very first project car. It is a very cool and very yellow 2003 Ford Focus hatchback.

[@braedonsz]

A great steering wheel that doesn’t fly off while you’re driving! That is a good idea!

[@matthewganote6165]

I loved that you showed when stuff didn't go right. So many videos make it look so easy. That's never the case when I work on my car, I always run into problems. It's great to see the struggles with your projects. Let's me my know I'm not alone when things go sideways.

[@danilomaksic168]

Yes please. Love these kind of videos, love the money pit miata.

[@maxwellbull688]

The moneypit Miata is why I bought my z3 2.8 I've been following the same build mostly and plan to fit a supercharger st the end, Ive loved watching it and hope it stays around. I was thrilled to find out the next moneypit car was the e36 because I felt like I bought a combination of the two!

[@throtl]

Bet ya we can build one faster! 😜

[@mtbiata]

@throtl do it!

[@karlo134652]

Ahhhhhh shhhhiieeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

[@Jack-bv7om]

You guys have a nice v10 sitting around at the shop don't ya? ;)

[@okieduca8327]

It should be on, come on donut

[@vsnapperv]

I've enjoyed watching the cast become more comfortable with each day. Maybe with some sponsors you'll have a Top Gear budget one day.

[@BIKESPROSTREET]

Esse cara é um profissional de primeira

[@GardsFTW]

I bought a stockish 99 (Upgraded rotors and pads) for 7k. Bought wheels and tires for 1k for a change in look which was great. Car was just not fast enough so I bought headers and an intake , price not here cuz I didn't stick with them. I did need a new soft top, think I paid something like 150 for it, original had holes. I also got a hardog roll bar I think 600$ after shipping ugh. 6 speed and 3.9 swap for about 500$ and a 4 puck sprung clutch. Then I got a incredible opportunity to buy a flyin miata turbo kit, think that was about 4500$. Needed 800 for an ecu, 300 for injectors, and 850$ for a tune, 200 for a dual boost controller. 50$ for a radio (miata came with the mazda bose amp and speaker setup). So I spent about 16K on mine.

[@FormulaCenter1]

Love the Miata. Turned out amazing.

[@craigyjustine]

This Miata was what brought so many viewers, including myself, to your channel. A dang iconic Miata

[@EmilioTrades]

Damn im never this late! I love y'all at donut!!! These videos is very inspiring and even tho im only 14 i still cant wait to get my drivers licence cus of u guys!

[@JetFalco]

Money Pit was and still is the greatest show Donut's ever put out.

[@bradiq306]

You turned 25000 dollars into around 5000 dollars.

[@witness1013]

Facts

[@adamkolm6711]

Dear Zach I am glad you have your shop. I sent Donut a picture of my cousins shop C&B. Your a good guy. Be blessed. I care about you guys.

[@RichiBX14]

I love Money Pit. It gave me the confidence to work on my own Car in my Driveway. First Time i changed my coilovers and exhaust myself.

[@MrNightNight858]

Ever since u guys dropped the 1st episode of Money Pit on the Miata, I always had something to look for ward to watching other the the other series u guys made in this channel. I wish you guys would do another build in the near future as I believe a lot of us viewers either came here for that very reason or just enjoys a very chill vibe build. I know I had fun watching it very much. Cheers!

[@DanishAnsari-wc6zw]

I've seen every single ep of this miata and it gave me so much more knowledge about how cars work. Love you guys❤❤

[@haydenk6459]

Bro lined his own wheels for an alignment just to teach homies on a budget. You guys deserve every sub you have

[@vvsmane547]

This series single-handledly made me buy a miata after my first car got wrecked. I bought 10AE and im maintining it on my own inspired by your videos. Thank you guys for the smile it puts on my face everytime

[@HarukanoF20C]

Dang... I'm over $25k into my track build for my Miata and I have barely even touched the engine... Most of my money is in chassis development/reliability mods for more seat time.... Really does show you the difference between building for power and building for reliability.... Driving at the track is fun... Driving home after the track day is even more fun...

[@codysanders7535]

All the list videos and Amazon car part videos and fine here and there. But full on series like this are the best! That and up to speed!!! Bring it back!!!

[@oskykun2198]

I bought a Miata because of this, best series ever

[@RetroScreen]

I'v strated watching Donut becouse of you. I will start my new youtube channel where im modyfing and testing car stuff as well. Thats all because of you! Big Love Brother

[@vbraille]

I would love to see more money pit like this. I definitely liked the Miata series more than the short lived bmw. And it is my favorite series on the channel. Bring it back please!!

[@TheEmeraldSword04]

The Money Pit Miata has to be one of the most underrated cars Donut has. It was clearly a labor of love, showing both amazing performance, and even looks. The Miata is a car known for making you smile when you drive it, but this one looks like it would make you grin like an idiot just by sitting in it, looks pretty cozy too in a rugged sleek way.

[@aldoalvarado392]

I had just bought my miata when i saw this show and built it along side it until the turbo. i miss my NB miata...... but now i have an ND miata

[@akshayajaykumar12]

1. Buy car 2. Replace all fluids 3. Wheels and tires 4. Suspension 5. Steering wheel (and steering rack) 6. Alignment 7. Air intake system 8. Exhaust (Shoot flames 😄) 9. Clutch 10. Headers 11. Roll bars 12. Short shifter 13. Racing seats and harness 14. Cooling system 15. Brakes 16. Standalone ECU 17. Intake manifold and throttle (Headlights and suspension bushings) 18. Turbo kit 19. Fuel pump and fuel injectors 20. Catch can set-up There you go 🔥🔥

[@bigjake6foot5]

This was the best series ever done by doughnut. Zach is the freaking man. Need more of Zach wrenching on stuff

[@lauryn2803]

i’m saving up for my very first project car, which is a miata and this video just made me all the more excited for the day i get my hands on it

[@zhengweiyu9873]

I took 2 years and spent even more than 25k on my Miata, but it is still not able to hit the road yet, lol. Because I spent more on engine rebuild and forged internal parts. Huge thanks to Donut Media and the whole Miata community for giving me all the inspiration and advice.

[@nathanielm77]

This build got me hooked with your channel

[@jules-u4p]

I liked the shout out for Eddie behind the cam. Rest too ofc, but this was a nice personal touch for someone who makes things happen and is usually "invisible" (you know what I mean)

[@Dude_its_Dan]

Time for an NB2 Miata money pit

[@DeividasGedgaudas]

The only car that kept Donut Media actually relevant

[@roohyuga]

This is the series that made me keep watching donut content

[@kkshnb2553]

The Miata Money Pit series made me learn a lot, and also made the Pandemic less stressful, thank you Donut Media!

[@scottyknowspaincomesngoes3165]

money pit is what caught my attention, best video series yet. simple and straightforward.

[@dipprground]

Seeing the Money Pit Miata back in the channel makes me very happy 😌👍

[@timwedemeyer]

Money Pit was great… and this is one of the best videos of Donut, and that’s saying something, because Donut is awesome.

[@TheFiftyQuid]

Was it worth it? Ya, it brought me to Donut and I've been here ever since.

[@DonFronShow]

You guys should continue and do a looks portion. Engine dress up, fixing the body, a wrap/paint job And that makes the overhaul 100%

[@DanielB-py1yi]

This series was a huge winner for Donut and no doubt boosted their subs. The high low series were also excellent and I personally loved the 4WD editions due to it being so popular now (and I've always loved 4WD's)

[@themancoat]

I miss money pit from the driveway, I think that's where we all started. I had my '93 Probe on jack stands in the apartment parking lot putting on headers, test pipes craiglist rims. Simpler times.

[@andysaquatics]

YES! More like this please. Love the new stuff.