Supercharging My Budget Dream Car - More Power!

Installing An Edelbrock Supercharger On My 2016 Mazda MX-5
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My budget dream car is getting supercharged! In this video we install an Edelbrock Supercharger kit (stage 1) on my 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. This kit will bring power to around 200 horsepower at the wheels, with a max boost pressure of 8.25 PSI. Edelbrock claims it increases horsepower by 41% over stock and increases torque by 36% over stock.
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[@EngineeringExplained]

Fun fact! If you add up the total cost for a '16 Miata Club (~19K or less), car wrap (~3K), and supercharger (~5K), you're at $27K, well under the price of a new Miata Club (~$31K club, ~$35K with BBS & Brembo package like this car has). Will it be as reliable as a new Miata? Absolutely not! Will it be more fun?! I think so! Big thanks to AutoTempest for sponsoring this episode! bit.ly/2Bq1wbw

[@deweberis2709]

12:00 C'mon Jason, you know Miata owners have faith that Big Black Things will fit into Tight Spaces. 😜 But there is a catch... you have to move things to the side a bit. ... The problem is the frail gearbox 😥

[@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx]

I loved that mechanic sales man part 😂

[@HumbleMechanic]

@@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx ;)

[@aldimore]

Yes but you hands would be a lot cleaner with the new car.

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Yeah, but the resale doesn't keep up with the mods unfortunately. I like this comparison though. Not every project car has to be a sunken costs falacy on wheels!

[@dil6969]

4:25 - Charles did an impeccable impression of a service advisor that is desperate for upsells.

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHA Sadly I have had some awful advisors

[@Avetho]

Charles, did you say 8000 point inspection? It works so well for the character you were playing there XD

[@HumbleMechanic]

@@Avetho I did :)

[@brycecook9100]

I upvoted for this skit alone. Absolutely infuriating that kind of douche-baggery still happens all over.

[@danny1103]

And yet the service advisor never told customer that "You can purchase engine air filter for $10 - 20 a piece in store/online, and then you can spend 1 min of your time to change that on your own. But no, I am going to bill you $50 for that, where I can charge $30/min of labor."

[@the_DOS]

Jason's mentality: 1. Buy a yellow convertible 2. Supercharge it 3. Sell it 4. Repeat.

[@Pedro5antos_]

hahaha

[@ljpr360]

& If Yellow isn't available make it Yellow.

[@jeffkelley3419]

Hey, you know how to wash clothes!

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Make content, profit

[@diogovieira3362]

you forgot the white boards!

[@HumbleMechanic]

DUUUUUDDDDEEE!!! So much fun as always. Keep buying yellow roadsters, and we will keep supercharging them

[@EngineeringExplained]

Z3 next, then Z4, then every generation Boxster, then NA through NC Miatas, then LC500? Thanks for all the help man!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

@@EngineeringExplained I LOVE IT!!!

[@HAFBeast91]

Keep MAKING banana yellow miatas since Mazda refuses interesting colors on ND Miata.

[@thomasandrews9355]

@@EngineeringExplained I just bought a MINT condition NC miata!

[@charleslinlinker1479]

@@EngineeringExplained Don't forget the 911. :D

[@DelinquentDJ]

"I'm lazy and it works" Jason's becoming more of a mechanic with every install/how to video hahaha

[@savoryflan]

In a world where MEs and Auto Techs fight over who knows more about cars these two exemplify the meaning of car guys bromance.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It's an internet car love story!

[@sepg5084]

why fight? the two professions are not the same. i mean do construction workers and civil/structural engineers fight about which one knows more about buildings/bridges/roads?

[@QuickQuips]

Soon EEs will jump into the fray. /EE

[@Fee.1]

Why would Medical Examiners know about cars

[@logandavid2886]

@@Fee.1 ME in this case means mechanical engineers

[@bunter6]

Has to be said for the amount of these kits that realistically be sold, the amount of bespoke parts created for it is very impressive. A LOT of money was spent designing this kit.

[@charleslinlinker1479]

*Air filter replacement at the dealer* Owner: "WOW, 500 bucks?" Salesman: "I know, I can't believe it's so affordable either." - LMAO

[@boots7859]

And you'll be keeping your family safe..

[@DickiMonster]

Dude air filter cost 30$ only need a Philip screw driver

[@josephcitizen4195]

@@DickiMonster that's the joke.

[@marksummers8127]

Whys a salesperson in the service department......

[@robertrocheville7769]

@@marksummers8127 trolling for sales

[@macbookpro57]

Damn, the whole skit with the convincing the customer to replace the air filter really felt like deja vu 😂

[@box6982]

i know a mom who got scammed on tire pressurre

[@spencerhudzenko3734]

Watching Jason come out of his shell over the years and become one of the best knowledgable automotive content creators is amazing. Love the content.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching! Still prefer to keep the shell on.

[@spencerhudzenko3734]

@@EngineeringExplained You're funny and quirky as hell dude, run rampant with out the shell.

[@k-aw-teksleepysageuni8181]

@@spencerhudzenko3734 Nah, let him keep his shell. He is a turtle boi.....

[@jeffkelley3419]

@@EngineeringExplained What shell? You look perfectly comfortable on camera.

[@jamesengland7461]

@@EngineeringExplained question: does that detailed instruction book give an estimation in labor hours to complete the installation, and how did your experience compare?

[@harvindgrewal2801]

This man is somewhere between 21 and 51 years old and i can't figure it out

[@intelligenthuman8947]

That's because you have to calculate in dog years.

[@UpperEchelon8]

Intelligent Human WTF 😂😂😂

[@thewheelieguy]

Different folks get gray at different times, but yeah, I will go with the midpoint of your range and say 36...

[@charleslinlinker1479]

It's Yellow. It's convertible. It's Japanese Has a Supercharger. - The S2000 lineage lives on.

[@Prestiged_peck]

But this supercharger is better

[@normang3668]

Sells S2000. . . Buys Miata. . . Transforms Miata into S2000.

[@charleslinlinker1479]

@@normang3668 PROFIT

[@bocahdongo7769]

But S2000 isn't exist anymore

[@bsfunk44]

@@josepedrovenancio4297 omg yes

[@Sandbar3D]

"This is, in fact, the engine." You've come so far from the early white board days.

[@Gabe511]

"Can i change the filter myself?" Should have said that would void his warranty lol

[@BrandMalone24]

Miata Is Always The Answer But sometimes the solution is convoluted

[@Kenny-vs4pr]

Just bought my 2019 ND GT-S with only 58 miles on the odometer 2 weeks ago and I'm already around 850 miles! I paid over sticker by a little bit but that juicy warranty was absolutely worth it. Bringing it in to Mazda tomorrow for a free tint/clear bra job, love this project keep up the great work as always!👍

[@Mightysquirl]

I work at a Mazda dealer in Canada. We actually installed one of those superchargers on a customers miata for them!

[@noahzarco18]

Wow wonder how much u do it for? Planning to but miata in future

[@alexanderleske3429]

I definitely like how u work with a mechanic as u being more engineering. Most mechanics wish engineers work with mechanics in building or modifying. Im heavy equipment mechanic for Cat and Cummins but what u have here is awsome ...... you have how it works and how to do it by mechanics. Plus it kinda helps with a relationship between our feilds. I absolutely love what u did in this video.

[@ASVP5]

When two introverts are told to show more energy and be more lively. This is what I feel watching this. Is it a reflection of myself? Yes.

[@jeffkelley3419]

Hmm, I don't picture Jason as an introvert, more of a Car Geek. Just kiddin'. : }

[@songojune]

On the nose

[@RealPunkie]

Looks like this supercharger install was only a clever ruse to cover up the fact that you both had way more fun working together than one would usualy expect. All in all, brilliant collaboration! It is nice to see two very talented expert and youtuber in the same video. Keep up the good work! :)

[@clayduval1255]

Jason + Charles = amazing content! Love the videos with you two together

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!!!

[@EirikJeppesen]

Better love story than Twilight.

[@oilchangeclub9616]

unsung hero of the video - Charles' under hood lighting.

[@jamesborek8125]

Right!?

[@SahanRavinder]

Tech: Sir your air filter needs to be replaced. Cust: oh. Ok. How much? Tech: $499.95 but I have a coupon!

[@R3lay0]

"So how much is it with the coupon?" "Just 699.99 but it also includes a wiper fluid refilling."

[@JOutterbridge]

@@R3lay0 This video is lovely 😂

[@ItsAlive111]

It happens at every dealership every time

[@Creeperboy099]

Lmao for that money I could buy a nice magnaflow catalytic converter for my civic But I don’t even have that money ;-;

[@ahtoomians]

this might be the first 20+ minute long video i didn't skip through or put on fast forward.. very fun, congrats on the SC.

[@mayssm]

5:00 I remember when my wife went to get her oil changed and it was like $80. I was like "holy crap, did they use synthetic oil?" "No, I needed a new air filter." I was like "It literally takes 2 minutes and like $10 to change an air filter."

[@HumbleMechanic]

Me too! I am REALLY kicking around getting one

80$ you only get coffee in sweden!

[@iniminy3896]

@ No but that would be the cost of work and parts depending on the car.

[@bagelbandit6076]

I wish my Audi’s air filters were $10...

Well not here, even the around corner mechanic won't do it in sweden. For newer car normal services that is not more than oil, airfilters maybe every 4th year cost 350 to 550 bucks. Somehow after the cars get old they offer oilchange maybe for 150 bucks.

[@LMacNeill]

Hey! It's my favorite (and most humble, of course) VW mechanic!! I always go to his channel first when looking for repair info for my *two* VW TDI's. :-)

[@phdtobe]

“THIS is the engine. Right, Charles?” LOL!

[@EngineeringExplained]

Never stop learning!

[@jimknowles5483]

@@EngineeringExplained great reply....too funny!

[@chrisbaer4567]

The 'Air Filter Skit' is spot-on for trying to up-sell products to a mechanically-challenged individual. My jeep came from factory with sticks, pine needles, and leaves in the air box. It even has a stick, pine needle, and leaf generator! Every time I remove the old sticks, pine needles, and leaves, more appear. Crazy technology for 2002.

[@jamdc2000]

"On today's episode: Jason buys a Miata... Charles, buys a Miata, and a baby whiteboard comes out of a Miata.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

I laughed pretty good at that.

[@dan428]

top gear :)

[@justinotherig]

We miss the one we sold every day.

[@jamdc2000]

@@RobbieFitzgerald glad you enjoyed it, stay safe

[@jamdc2000]

@@dan428 yep, good old top gear

[@pkonneker]

Jason and Charles!! It turned out so cooool! Loved this video. Can't wait to see more of this beautiful car. I'm stoked for you, Jason. Huge congrats.

[@rucarnuts13]

You know a guy’s a good mechanic when his collective wisdom of mechanics manifests itself in a Gandalf-shaming beard.

[@Maelstrom8]

Truer words were never written. Lol

[@ahtoomians]

wonder if he's ever got it caught in a pully

[@markoz673bajen8]

Harry Hoovie lol

[@Yugetubes]

Until it gets caught in something....

[@jeffkelley3419]

It makes him look taller. Just kiddin'. : }

[@deuteriumjones]

“Senpai noticed me!” -reservoir bracket maker

[@lokeegnell3991]

That intro whiteboard thing was amazing

[@ivantuma7969]

Two guys who know what they're doing, professional shop, 3 days work. Me ... two years later ... just getting around to pulling the bumper cover off. So many choices of fun, used turbo cars for less money and less work to make this a viable project for me - although I'm sure it will be a fun little beast. Looking forward to the test drive vid.

[@ToAnEnd]

EE supercharging an ND Miata? I don’t think I’ve ever clicked on a video so fast

[@carsonfleetwood572]

So happy that there is no time lapse footage with terrible music in the background. Tasteful and judicious usage of time lapse is much appreciated.

[@redduck680]

The question isn’t whether or not to buy a miata, it’s whether or not to buy another one...

[@jeffkelley3419]

Hmm, deep. It's one of those, "Don't let this happen to you videos." LOL

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

this was fun to watch simply because you could tell these guys genuinely get along great ya love to see it

[@OGPedXing]

That was a quality customer approval conversation 😂. This is why it's been over a decade since I've taken one of my vehicles to a shop.

[@joshuaashment5538]

Congrats, and great color choice! My wife and I installed this exact same kit on our 2017 RF. When you get to driving it and are immediately VERY disappointed with the driveability of the Edelbrock tune (hesitation, surging, really uneven power delivery, etc), you may want to look into a 3rd party tune. We did a custom ecutek tune from a vendor we found on the miata forums; it was worth every penny and completely transformed the car. We were about to rip out the SC and take the car back to stock before we found a proper tuner. I'm eagerly waiting to see your dyno numbers; ours made 221 HP, 191 TQ with the SC kit and a RoadsterSport header. Also, for anyone wondering about the length and difficulty of the install, I'm guessing the reason it took them 3 days is because of the filming part; we are experienced DIY wrenches, but not pros by any means, and we did it in two relaxed 8-9 hour days, with one minor snag. The fuel line in our kit was from one of their LSx kits. They overnighted the correct part, though, so good customer service from Edelbrock. I hope you end up as happy with the final result as we are with ours!

[@calebkopitsky7611]

Idk why but seeing these two together just makes me happy 😂

[@SzwarcuKX5]

I ship it actually

[@morgandelgado4763]

I bet there was no research previously done prior to get this job done.great job and thanks for your videos..I am a mk6 gti owner lots of great info

[@Jaymac720]

Everyone should just buy a Miata

[@Avetho]

And it should always come with a whiteboard. And a backup whiteboard. And a backup for that backup. Be like Jason and take after Seiya Ryuuguin, if you don't have a backup whiteboard for your backup whiteboard that you bought for your backup that was bought for the backup of your backup whiteboard that you got in case your whiteboard was taken away, they you aren't trying hard enough! Oh yeah, and make sure your Miata has all the stuff it needs, its precious and fun and amazing, a Miata is actually like a girlfriend, treat her well and she'll treat you well too

[@CreepinCreeper145]

No thank you, I'm perfectly happy with my S2K 😊

[@michaellund3863]

I just cant rock with the body on em. I like sleeker lookin cars

[@Mr.Marbles]

When you are 6“7 and cant fit in one :(

[@5sy5]

juanito506 hard to find a good condition s2k in canada nd2 miata are easy to get one ☝️

[@forzaxpert4225]

Engineered explainned: Ok, so I need a new car Dealership: What kind of car? Engineered explained: Japanese car, sporty, with very big glove box for a bunch of pens and with a very square trunk where I can fold the seats, I usually bring square stuff with me Dealership: What kinda squared things? Engineered Explained: mmmmmm... white...boards?.

[@jakelong4271]

Working in the service department at a Honda Dealership, I relate to the air filter bit.

[@boy638]

do they ask you to show a generic dirty filter or the actual filter taken from their cars?

[@markousian]

As an engineer, its a different level of satisfaction seeing you two work. grate job.

[@seanoreilly1832]

You're an engineer and you can't spell great.

[@AJ3000_]

Sean O'reilly English might be his second language 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ljpr360]

Jason you may find this reassuring, when I was in auto body repair we had 4 high milage (350,000-450,000km) Mazda CX-5s come in, engines sounded great, just in for body repairs from accidents. I asked all the owners when they came to pick them up how much maintaince have the put in? Routine maintaince, breaks early was common amongsts them, and one person had an automatic transmission fail but thanks to the unlimited milage warrenty they were covered, and got it replaced for free. They were towing when it happened (perhaps over capacity) Carbon build up wasn't mentioned as an issue. Perhaps it's because they were all mainly highway vehicles, less change in speed, less PCV use? I was surprised to see build up as it was an issue that Mazda adressed in the press release of the SKYACTIV G engines. They mentioned proper heat would eliminate build up, perhaps having more fun with this supercharged power will help?

[@toad3222]

People underestimate the difference between normal miles and highway miles

[@ljpr360]

@@toad3222 While a lot of them were mostly highway that's not to say none of it was city, regardless that's a lot of run time and they were all holding up very well. I don't think anyone would argure Port Injection will generally hold up longer than Direct Injection motors given the same driving situations and regular maintaince. Though perhaps the SKYACTIV 2.0L will hold up better than the Honda 2.2 with an 8000 redline and a tendancy to burn oil.

[@demelitia]

So you’re saying fitting a supercharger is preventative maintenance. Got it.

[@rodneygarrett8975]

Direct injection causes a boatload of carbon on your intake valve

[@bwickham195]

5:08 "So, is [changing the air filter] something I can do myself?" Volkswagen: "No. In fact we'd prefer if you never even opened the bonnet yourself."

[@jonjonr6]

I've been waiting anxiously for this. This is like the only time I've been excited for someone else's car.

[@radhakrishnanrana9572]

I'm from India and today we celebrate as Guru Purnima (kind of a teacher) you are my best teacher, my Guru and I bow you down.

[@dhruvgupta1377]

This is basically hoovies garage and wizard but these guys have tons of knowledge Ps:No hate just a reference

[@gaurangnaik2035]

More like both these guys have knowledge where over at hoovies it's only wizard 🤣

[@jeffkelley3419]

I guess I need to check out Hoovies for curiosity's sake.

[@dhruvgupta1377]

@@gaurangnaik2035 true AF 😂(THE Dumbest automotive youtuber)

[@asice716]

I also bought a Miata (nb1) ! Always love you two doing video together.

[@blueknigh7]

"If you keep buying them, we can keep supercharging them" Next Video: Buying and supercharging a yellow Tesla roadster

[@jeffkelley3419]

Hah, that's a good one. It's too early for the auto parts stores to carry an electric supercharger, silly. : )

[@lolsmol]

Plot Twist, adds a Tesla Supercharger at home.

[@Sondalive]

If the Porches can turbo, Tesla can supercharge. Thats the way it is

[@jeffkelley3419]

@@Sondalive Hurrah, for standing-up for Tesla. Howbeit, you're speaking of apples and oranges. Charging is not booting. Boosting a Tesla would require amping up the voltage to drive the electric motors harder. Equal rights for ICE and EV!

[@ahritomic5185]

Or it would imply ripping the e-junk out and remaking the toy that it is into a proper, Brunellian oil guzzler that uses a proper geartrain to tear the asphalt from underneath it’s bosom...

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

The editing in this video is fantastic, 100/100 with consistency

[@tomthumb1322]

+1 as soon as the second white board came out. :D

[@andrewm5840]

The chemistry between u 2 are perfect!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@_red_scorpion_]

That service advisor skit gave me PTSD. I've been robbed by one before 😂

[@jakegarrett8109]

freezeme360 Lol, if those are like spark plugs you just heat them with a torch to remove (I assume you broke the part that the wrench goes on and will need to use an extractor kit). That’s not too difficult, even if you had to drill it out it’s not a terribly expensive job.

[@_red_scorpion_]

@freezeme360 I have a convertible and the Rams and pushrods broke. I had a service guy tell me it would be nearly 4k for them to fix it and another 500 for a rear end control module. Everything I needed was on eBay for 150. Oh and they charge 300 for an oil change

[@robertrocheville7769]

@@_red_scorpion_ As a defence to the service industry. Speaking about just the price isn't fully fair. I have to do the rear main seal on my Odyssey. It's like $35 in parts, but pays like 13 hours. Ice also done jobs that pay\take very little time and the part is over $1000.

[@StupidFastTruck]

Congratulations! I installed my own Whipple SC on my F150. It was very rewarding to make 650HP when it was done.

[@cartersa8758]

The yellow wrap is beautiful! Great content!

[@wrc4me]

My 2 Favorite guys on KZbin. Great video!!! Keep it up!

[@deaconmusic7457]

I just bought a NC3 miata a week ago and it is by far my favorite car I've ever owned. Maybe ill have to put a supercharger on it too 🤔

[@io504]

Love my NC. What a car!

[@UNITGJ]

I regret selling mine :(

[@tennisthehilife]

Miss my 2006

[@binderbinder6920]

Enjoy your mx5

[@lukha225]

Glad to see you back with your project car 👍

[@mishmash4891]

How that beard does not get caught in anything is beyond me it is magical

[@JasonsFourCamFox]

Coolbeans! I haven't seen that SC installed on an ND yet. I installed the TDR Rotrex Supercharger to my 2000 Miata, (MSM clone), back in December. Stock ECU, with fuel and timing cards. Made 242whp on the dyno in April! It's an amazing car!

[@burnwithwater]

Waited so long for this!

[@craigparamore4619]

Thanks for the honesty, details and reality of when things do not go perfectly.

[@Recycled]

MO POWAH BABEH

[@Avetho]

MO POWAH BABEH

[@critiqalerror]

Hrsprs

[@suryaprakash0499]

Buff horses

[@sc5691]

Am I the only one hearing James' voice while reading all these comments?

[@RockAndRollFirebird]

The chemistry of both of you guys being together in this video just works! I could not stop watching the whooooooole 24 minute video, because it's informative in the best possible way and very funny! Please keep doing more videos with a spirit like this 🙂👍.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Really appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@kalabash72]

A Miata this fits me like a glove that's 3 sizes too small. Oh how some people will never know the plight of the vertically unchallenged...🤣

[@R03333]

@@henrym5889 don't listen to them, i'm 6'1+ and own a NA MX5. I daily it, work on it, break it & track it and the only height issue I've ever had is having a helmet on with the roof up on track because it rained. 10minutes later it was clear and the roof was down again.

[@boots7859]

This sort of video is ALWAYS great. An Engineer, and an actual Mechanic working together. Auto manufacturers ought to require this when they initially mock up their prototypes per-production. Then things like requiring almost 2.5 hours to replace the spark plugs on a Murano might not happen. Of course, whats really required is to have the Bean-counters assisting them, running for all the tools, etc, to make it up the food chain and be implemented. Easy maint. shouldn't be a dollar-costed out.

[@martinXY]

Jason: I want to put a supercharger in my Miata Charles: (thinks: this will be about a 8 hour job) Jason:... and I'll help you do it. Charles: No worries. 3 days should do it.

[@briansamuel5670]

Super happy for you Jason, man you guys are so cool!

[@nickcove7355]

Humble mechanic hanging out with an engineer. Good God man. XD

[@jeffkelley3419]

Yeah, that's wjat I thought. Yet, Laurel and Hardy?

[@TheDrAkira]

Nice video! Miatas are really cool little cars and with a supercharger that car can pack a punch! Humble Mechanics and Jason are a great YT couple!

[@panzerveps]

On the AUS engine on VW's, you have to bend the AC line to swap the oil filter..... I'm not a big fan of that either..

[@chefgiovanni]

Guys this was awesome and the humor was a bonus. Love the 500.00 air filter sale !

[@MobiusHorizons]

24:47 so what your saying is ... the hardest part of a supercharger install .... is installing the supercharger?

[@SkylineLofe]

no no no... clearly the hardest part of the install was actually getting that whiteboard out!!! I mean, just look at how much they had to struggle getting it out!!!

[@jeffkelley3419]

That's right. And, if you act now, we'll throw in a pair of Ginsu Knives. : )

[@jeffkelley3419]

@@SkylineLofe Good one!

[@JakobusVdL]

LOL! Loved the air filter skit - I guess all mechanics have to go through that role play as part of their training? So impressed that it started first time, no steps missed, or messed up - great work! Looking forward to seeing the before and after dyno and driving reviews.

[@Zak-Z-Ninja]

I thought this was your old S2000 video when I saw the thumbnail. 😅

[@baltod4978]

Great video! I love my boosted miata!!! You get what you pay for when it comes to aftermarket kits. I bought the Flyin' Miata Turbo kit and I don't think I had to make any runs to the autoparts store. I couldn't imaging piece-meal a kit together. Props to those who can though!

[@macedindu829]

"Wow, cool maybe I'll do this." *3 days later* "Or maybe not."

[@baconfister]

Great video! I used to be a DIY sort of guy, but as carburators went buh-bye, I found myself tooling less and less. However, last year I acquired a sub-100,000-mile K24A powered 2005 AWD Honda Element, which has VTEC… which as we all know is just like turbo lag. I did some research online and read all about the 50-state legal supercharger kits that USED TO BE offered… and now it seems as though there are none anymore. If I could find a similar kit for my K24A installation which would be 50-state legal I would jump on it. The 2005 Prius I previously owned before the VTEC Element was quicker off the line (until VTEC finally kicked in around 3,500 RPMs).

[@astamith987]

At first I was startled by the thumbnail because I thought "since when has he got his S2000 back?!?"

[@aniervg166]

I was excited for the s2000

[@cedrick305]

Omg the scene with the air filter speaks to me, I use to work as a service advisor and let me tell you those were the exact same things I’ve said to people.

[@rs-flamingo]

Love watching you guys collab. You should find some bolt ons for the Model 3 next lol

[@_tob]

Supercharge the model 3 😉

[@sergiocorona7025]

Bought a Miata and now your videos pop out in my feed lol. Cool videos bro very informative ✌️

[@Petelecaster]

Step 1 for every post 1999 vehicle ever made: Remove everything you didn't think would ever get in the way...

[@markjwoodford1931]

Still one of my favorite channels, great work!

[@6_andrescrescent438]

Jason: Supercharging his MX-5 Donut Guy: Mo Powaaa Babeehh

[@schifoso]

Charles is awesome. I wish I could find a local mechanic like him.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!!!

[@SomeTenth]

Gearbox rebuild in 3, 2, 1....

[@naisbest3020]

NC Trans swap FTW.

[@SomeTenth]

@@naisbest3020 I'm pretty sure he'll do one soon enough :)

[@syrenaan252]

Thank you so much for showing the supercharger internals. I'm always looking at diagrams but I've never seen one like that! Awesome!

[@xanny7373]

no guys please, don’t look for miatas i want one first i’ve been looking ; ;

[@SkylineLofe]

whoopss...

[@SPEEDFREAK6988]

I used to drive a torch red Mx5 convertible back in 2004.....awesome little car.Only issues we really had is people loved to hit it at the grocery store even when I parked 100 miles away from the damn store lol.

[@xanny7373]

Shaun Sites-Formerly SPEEDFREAK6988 bruh how

[@loxonacrostini779]

So glad to see the guy from 3OH3! still putting content out there

[@invertedpolarity6890]

VW’s procedure for DI engine valve cleaning is to replace the engine.

[@ronaldhickman9953]

Shane Broussard .... Design nightmare guaranteed to crust the valves....GDI is not perfected....and for a reason $$$$$

[@Yugetubes]

Having worked at a VW dealership, I can tell you that my dealership had an actual procedure to do that service. And they did many cleanings while I was there.

[@Todd66]

Fun fact...1 min in and I already know this is really good one! Nice shop! Wow wow wow

[@gerrievanstaden3416]

10:15 As an engineer I understand the feeling

[@jimtekkit]

9:00 This is why I went straight for a good quality oil catch can and full synthetic oil when I got my 2018 Mazda 3 that has the same engine. Don't believe the manufacturer when they say things like "our 2.0L Skyactiv is designed to be less prone to intake carbon deposit buildup". Doesn't mean that the problem is gone and you shouldn't think about it.

[@ronaldhickman9953]

DriveAndMaintain .... Audi and VW both having same valve corrosion buildup instantaneously.....

[@diffieq]

When I met Charles in December, I cursed him and his yellow Golf R for making me want to buy one. Now I curse both of you for making me want a suped up Miata.

[@tgiletto]

In 2012 I bought a new Golf R and added an APR Stage 1+ aftermarket kit ($2,000 installed). It increased horsepower to 335 hp and torque to 334 lb-ft. It was a blast to drive. Got rid of it in 2018 with 90+k miles.

[@jeffkelley3419]

What did the leftover sandwich say when it was put back in the fridge?

[@johanvarland8177]

Awesome! I have an American NA with Jackson compressor here in Sweden. If I ever get an ND, I will supercharge it.