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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[@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

[@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.

[@RichDasix]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@itsminseok]

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

[@doit_vehicles]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@robin_marriott]

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

[@aarongentuk]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@mazenschnefeldt5077]

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

[@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

[@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

[@danmasterj9822]

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

[@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!.

[@olliecrofts6]

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

[@ghandyman]

Gareth and Alex are a great duo. I love how informative Gareth is on the builds! More of this please?!?!

[@tomkoessler4764]

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

[@chasealvarez5209]

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

[@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

[@andrewwicker4743]

Next stop : the ring

[@bx19tgd]

Again... But without Phil dying!

[@JeroenvdWal]

We are still here and always be waiting...

[@FirePoo]

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

[@Badam-Wackler]

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

[@hassan.suriya]

It's 4:30am here in Nairobi and I just saw a notification of this video, I couldn't wait.... it's really awesome to see Phil up and running. . Can't wait for more episodes 👍

[@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.

[@SiggyCloud]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@NeillWylie]

Really chuffed for you man. Great series.

[@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

[@FoxPerformance326]

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

[@bananaman1394]

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

[@andreas_aroditis]

Well done guys!! Big achievement!! 💪🏻

[@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.

[@TheGoose98]

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

[@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.

[@howardbull9001]

Awesome really looking forward to it.

[@Ageratos01]

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

[@Barncaster1]

Alex Gerontzos y

[@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

[@demonduck2816]

I love the MX 5 overall and you've just made it cooler

[@EdgarsLS]

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

[@abdullaharshad5350]

Imagine Doug DeMuro reviewing this and giving it a Doug score

[@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

[@rusty_francky]

Well done guys!!!

[@seanh5648]

Best vids on KZbin mate. Really enjoying the content!

[@TheRealBleach]

That sound makes the engine worth the money itself

[@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

[@ABQ87]

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

[@26Vincent26]

It's been so long xD Phil is finally running and driving!

[@thewakz]

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

[@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.

[@patw9175]

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

[@hitmaniak1737]

Good Exhaust sound!!! 👏

[@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

[@pistolpete5189]

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

[@LukeLasenby]

4:13 Sick gimbal work! 👌

[@chinmonmon]

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

[@sonydroid2253]

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

[@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.

[@londonlore5881]

Love this series!

[@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.

[@gregfelix6979]

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

[@solaris051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGqi4CYgp1_d7s

[@RichieRouge206]

Great to see Phil is alive, sounds gorgeous

[@denisb.6150]

Good job guys !!!

[@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

[@EpicDesigns101]

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

[@Sol-su2mi]

*oof*

[@fuzzywumble]

I laughed my ass off

[@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.

[@themaniac3811]

14:03 omg it looks so happy!

[@Ewanm9389]

not gonna lie i wasn't expecting the pool scene hahaha

[@Chrissy-H]

I pissed myself laughing

[@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.

[@motorbloxx]

Congrats!

[@brunoturbomiranda]

Nice! Looking forward to V6 Phil's saga season 2!!!!

[@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.

[@froggo56]

Phil with a fastback? Please make this happen

[@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.

[@agnosisparadigm4212]

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

[@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?

[@mh_mtb686]

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

[@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

[@andreassturm2296]

well done guys! love to see phil in action :)

[@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.

[@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?

[@samuelsippola7025]

I love these mx-5 videos :3

[@Johnathan.F]

“We’re being trolled by... God” xD

[@thescalefactorypl9932]

Ethan first time useful😂😂😂

[@Charside]

Love the intro music, real tense👌

[@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 :(

[@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

[@rtestewart]

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