Fixing My E85 Startup Since You Guys Called Me Out

I always want to do my best to be interactive with you guys and keep it real! Let me know what you think of this video and keep it shiny side up! Happy Monday y'all let's make it a good week.
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[@somewhereintexas277]

Only fans but its Greg fixing the lil imperfections on his car.... whos with me.....

[@tristan8243]

damn bro i dont wanna pay mans broke

[@somewhereintexas277]

@@tristan8243 izza joke.... unless @carpassionchannel

[@calebyork5004]

Miata Stepdad lul

[@estewarrior1]

and with tuning stuff

[@awesomecooly123]

@@tristan8243 I'd pay because greg has saved me money from having to take my car to a shop atleast 10 times

[@baltod4978]

I have a MS3Pro coming today Greg. I need all of your tuning videos. I'll create throw away accounts to make up for the lost subscribers, just to get those videos.

[@DirtBikeRodz]

Haha mines is coming next week.. i got all of his video’s about tuning and MS on my watched later but i already watched them all like 100x Times😂

[@bakedandsteaked]

Step 1: Load basemap Step 2: Change basic settings such as base timing and req fuel Step 3: Drive to tuner because they have far more years of experience and will give you a better tune than you could ever make yourself.

[@jannevot8515]

3:35 Greg, my engine set-up is completely stock and so this is of no use to me. Nonetheless, i keep watching every single video, your content is rich and well presented, I love it. Please keep posting this kind of things 🙏

[@nickchilds3104]

I'm the same way. Been watching nearly every video for the past couple years though cuz I'm always entertained and always learn something. Greg you should put out a survey to see how many of your subs have bone stock engines.

[@sebastianherpst449]

Imagine the face on the Insurance company if they new what he drove

[@patrickandreae]

I'm digging those Megasquirt short videos.. like damm its so brilliant u just edit the vvt Angle out at idle since you dont need and and boom idle fixed.. those little details and the fact that you even show them to us just makes you my favorite car youtuber by a longshot

[@FDB77]

Another video?! My dude, you are killin it!

[@jp2246]

Come on folks, his idle is just fine, he just has a "stage 11" cam ... you know, it goes all the way to 11

[@anothercarboy2361]

Oh, I clicked very fast in this one too. Almost broke the screen this time

[@Stranio34]

Well since you called it out that people leave when you put up these kind of video's let me give some love. I really like these things. You can know all the stuff how to build a engine but if you don't know how the brains work. Well you still can't run the engine, and it's always more fun to know more. Knowledge is power they say :P

[@kurlyfry7916]

Great info, more carpassion videos are always a good time

[@user-vs7sb9wg2r]

For me it's just entertainment, but love these in-depth tuning videos.

[@Zadnak1]

Greg, when is the NC build going to start?

[@wills_garage335]

Greg, your videos have always been a go-to reference on how get Miata stuff done. I admit that before getting into MS, the tuning videos were hard to relate to. However, after jumping into the MS boat they proved helpful in getting started but I they only scratched the surface and and left out idle tuning, like the MSM video that only mentioned "did some idle stuff" I screamed "WHAT, WHAT DO I DO?". There are a ton of people out there fighting idle issues, every other day there is a post on the Facebook miata MS group of people asking for help. Go for it man, you make great videos. Don't hold back sharing knowledge just because a handful of people don't know the power of knowledge. Cheers

[@yankumarrah]

You haven't lived till you've tried calibrating E85 startup enrichments down to temperatures of 6 degrees Fahrenheit ; I'm glad your tune was easier to sort out!

[@jayhorsley80]

The standalone vids are specifically why I subscribed. Thanks a bunch!

[@Seandoestech]

I def appreciate all the MS tuning contents 😍 so thank you for that! (Ps my valve cover isn’t peeling using that same crackle paint after 20k miles, but I had a buddy spray it then bake it at his fab shop)

[@badfurniture9268]

Hello, just one of the members of ths very smol group that truly appreciates these tuning videos !

[@acornhead50]

I absolutely love your Megasquirt tuning videos. It really is as helpful to us as you say it is. I don't have VVT in my Miata but I love learning about the problems you encounter in yours and how you end up solving them.

[@honzaskvaril2259]

Looking forward for those tuning videos. This stuff is super interesting. 👍

[@justengratwo]

No idea why people would dislike these kinda videos! They are super informative, and help people understand why and what your ECU is actaully doing! Just Sub'd dude, love your tuning videos!

[@FiveFiveGarage]

Did I just see my comment in a CPC video? On my birthday? Did I just win the internet?!

[@BigBenlolz]

Fame, money, hoes, we're gonna get everything my dude

[@CatchMeNever]

I do really appreciate the tuning videos. I’m trying to learn all of this stuff and it’s pretty intimidating if not explained in the right way. Personally I’m dealing with hot start issues and also an oscillating idle only when the car sits and gets really warm at a light.

[@mattkrazit6414]

Count me in that small group who digs ECU tuning vids like this. Totally called that oscillation before you opened the VVT table. 😉 Good explanation and trying to replicate the issue after it was fixed.

[@MrHeisenb3rg]

I needed this video to kick my ass into gear and go outside literally right now and finish tuning cold start.

[@stevenmadrid3630]

Tuning videos are the best, it's a part of the hobby

[@drakecarter197]

Love the consistency in the uploads Greg!

[@alejonin]

Fully warmed up. Oil pressure should be about 10pm per 1000rpms. So idle at 10-15psi oil is quite normal. And idle at 60-70psi when cold is normal too. The oil pump bypass will set the max pressure at higher rpm’s.

[@richiep8318]

Keep this sort of content coming Greg 👍

[@MrGsxrme]

This also affected me when I was going through my WRX build and doing my own tune after building a long block & deleting my EGR and TGVs. Have fun with speed density tuning! MegaLogViewerHD is worth every penny with it's custom histogram builder using your logs.

[@chrisparker962]

Just wanted to say, I have been watching for years and the tuning videos are always appreciated!!!! Keep up the great videos!!!

[@ionicbreeze]

Loving the frequent uploads.

[@dimitrigohaud6813]

Really happy to see some vvt tuning. That's help me to understand my vvt ITB and modify my vvt table. Thanks

[@1987RX7TII]

I’m running a Megasquirt on my 91 Miata and I bought the car with it installed. Just swapped the motor after blowing the old one at the track (literally been running for 5 whole days now after 6 weeks of Saturday’s of hard work). I finally figured out setting my base timing today so yeah..... my point is I could totally use some good ole Greg Peters tuning videos.

[@sugoi4983]

the tuning vids have helped me since 2016 craig never stop

[@HBFBajaRacer]

I very much appreciate these videos! Even if they have to be put on a second channel, I'd watch all of them.

[@daleabono3616]

I had no idea vvt ever did anything below 3k. I keep learning from your videos, and find them fascinating

[@MrERROKK]

I for 1 definitely appreciate the tuning vids being as im planning on getting an MS Soon. Purchased my first miata this past weekend and been watching your vids for yrs! Keep up the great work Sir!

[@gedas3419]

I love tuning videos. Reflash program modifying or standalone tuning, it just satisfies me

[@TheOnlyToblin]

Interesting issue. Did not expect. Nicely troubleshot, Greg! Great video!

[@davidfletcher4016]

Keep it up brother! Can'twait to deal with my cold start tuning again :)

[@jackflynnstone7698]

Greg is on a roll =)

[@Cole.Van.]

Someone has probably said it, but it would be cool to see this at PFI. Colorado is a long way from San Diego but it’d be great exposure and Brent seems like a cool dude

[@timocallaghan4408]

Wow, quick win. Most idle issues mean playing with vacuum lines and ICVs, much less fun

[@Procharged32]

I still enjoy your videos.

[@wibuwe]

Love these technical bits

[@Silenai]

I am one of those 30 people that will comment the same thing and you are correct sir we are bullying you into more videos. Much love ❤

[@kkacperowski]

Def more vids about tuning. thats the one area im easily overwhelmed about.

[@38tech]

I was quoted! Haha just busting chops brosef. Yes, even though i do not have a stand alone, i will in the future. I love these vids. DONT STOP THEM! 👍❤

[@claytonbilson3408]

Loving the often uploads!

[@evannoriega-thomas371]

I am super nervous about going standalone with my supercharged Miata but also I'm excited at the same time to be able to learn all this tuning in Megasquirt and finally get off my piggyback. I do enjoy all the helpful engine codes and OEM tunning Mazda does but alas... I need to make more power and get the pops and bangs

[@lakessbm]

I just got standalone for the NC Miata and these vids are awesome

[@christianzinn7636]

Thanks for another informative video. Yes I did learn something and I do want to learn more. As it takes a lot to teach this Old Dog New Tricks. I am going to have a MS3Pro in the future so learning to work it, is good. Thanks Again!

[@furikuri005]

... wait what? I'm in an episode on the car passion channel? Fuck yes!

[@elior77]

VVT tune = 2500-5500 @ 40deg, dyno tested, all the other cells towards 0.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Way off, already have done some testing n/a and most mid-range areas made more power at 20° than at 40°

[@elior77]

@@TheCarPassionChannel different head operation probebly.

[@t4teeee697]

I would reeally apprecaite more in depth tuning videos : ) awesome detail and even if it doesnt apply to me i still enjoy !

[@nicolasalemanbuendia4206]

I'm even surprised that the paint lasted that long, my valve cover paint on a NA engine lasted 11 months before it started peeling.

[@joshuanawrocki2994]

To those who unsubscribe when he posts tuning videos... why are you even here then, we here to LEARN!

[@ghostpunkkilla]

Really enjoyed this video, keep em coming!

[@garagecedric]

Tuning vids are interesting, keep em coming!

[@Gamrin]

Yea. Please keep doing megasquirt videos. Part of that group of people who can use it!

[@Mr6Sinner]

My stock NB2 sometimes has a bouncy idle on hot start and on the hottest days when the AC turns itself from overheating...

[@HatTricksss]

Thank you Greg this is helpful for me and my mspnp2 miata!

[@nicoleibundgut534]

Hello i am pretty freshly watching your videos (had subscribed at one point lol) just wanted to say i enjoy your Ecu/Megasquirt Videos alot. I will be messing around with it shortly too, so very nice for me.

[@DuBstep115]

When you live in Finland you can get 15 cold starts a day because -25C

[@XtremeCookiez]

It know you got your idle fixed, but I'd be kind of interested in looking into PID tuning for the VVT, boost controller, etc. As bad PID gains can cause similar issues with many things.

[@TankRust]

Great job Greg! Glad it was a simple fix. Cold start tuning can be a long process for exactly the reasons you stated. On top of that, a wide band sensor is usually not of much use during startup and idle, so a more trial and error approach is needed. I am curious if your closed loop idle control was trying to fight the oscillations with idle air duty or did it just make the problem worse? Keep up the great technical content!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

I run open loop idle 🙂 very easy. Also my VVT PID settings were causing the target to overshoot during that startup which obviously could be tuned up as well, but just easier to drop VVT to 0 for startup

[@TankRust]

TheCarPassionChannel I’m an open loop guy as well. Never found the need for closed loop, idle is super stable. I think as long as you get the VE, ignition table, and WUE set up properly it’s all you need in mild climates.

[@volvovalor8051]

(raises hand) I'm interested into geeky standalone tuning.

[@susuys]

Great video, and yeah, more MS and standalone tuning content please! However... that AFR at 8:48 ... :D

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Wideband was turned off :)

[@BKStmo]

No more braps... :( I'm sad. Jokes aside, just keep posting buddy! Every video on this channel is great, no matter if it's "hardware" or "software", or just driving.

[@FlabbyTheJuice]

what would be cool to see if how you tuned this engine and previous ones to idle and cold start warm up without the idle control valve, which you and many other "including myself" have yanked off. Thanks kreg

[@luismoreno602]

I'm here to stay subscribed!!! Big fan bro!👍🏻 I just got mine running!!!😁

[@440Craig]

My ‘01 acts very similarly when I first start it up. Usually only when I’m pulling out of my driveway though.

[@elior77]

Now tune VE on cold start up :) gj Greg !

[@trunksbriefs8434]

I drive a stock NC but I'm still watching this 😂

[@PentaxSource]

Hey we should do a video about VVT tuning! If you need an extra test "subject" you can use mine! Would love to hear. (1.8 VVT / 260rwp / 340 nm)

[@Robberbarron27]

Operation bully Craig is officially a success.

[@planaproject]

We just want you to have the greatest miata bruh!

[@PANTYEATR1]

MEGASQUIRT TUNING FTW!💪💪💪

[@4xHitler]

your idle is hunting. I fixed mine by retweaking my AFM but often times it can be something else

[@MRTuning704]

A little fuel and a little timing Can go along way

[@JimGriffOne]

Man, that hysteresis loop...

[@nathanvaughn6820]

gonna megasquirt my z, love the tuning videos

[@mx5_enigma308]

I couldn't point out anything wrong with the car, but i still want more videos! Thx miata dad!

[@herrcrazyme8713]

hell yeah i'd love to see you do some more complex tuning!

[@MattMatt77]

A cold start ideal is something really hard to fix. I don't even bother I these would wait and let it worm up. Also that sucks with your value cover do to the time you put into the lettering.

[@0xGRIDRUNR]

well my 94 miata with a megasquirt has a funky idle too but I have a stock motor with no vvt. as you said in the beginning, if it starts and runs, fuck it

[@user-xy5eq9rr3n]

Cold start with e85 can be really tricky... My car literally can not idle with AC on when the engine is still cold. I've spent hours and it just doesn't help much( because 99.9% Miata people out there don't even have an AC

[@otterside1827]

4 VIDEOS IN 2 WEEEKS WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[@miaty6133]

That’s rAcEcAr idle guys

[@javiermendoza2994]

Its OK you're miata dad and you know what's best for us. We trust you papa. XD

[@hewbambam]

That startup lol, all I can hear is your rattly af dash. Hahaha 😂

[@BinManSays87]

Not got vvti and I'm on a me221 but I loved this video like your others

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Got some special vids coming for you my friend

[@coadylewis7739]

I'm watching this under my NB since sliding my back across the concrete is something I only want to do twice today. #nocreepergang

[@phreum]

that AFR though....... I believe it said 7. At that point you can take out the dipstick and smell the fuel.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Plot twist, the wideband was off in this video. I leave it off during the first couple minutes of running to avoid shocking the hot sensor with condensation. The engine wouldn't idle if the AFR was 7:1 🙂

[@phreum]

TheCarPassionChannel I was trolling. I built the same exact car and know it bottoms out at 10 anyways. I actually used you’re spec sheet when ordering the parts.

[@DJimeku]

very helpful thank you

[@GapMiata]

Why dont you put a turbo blanket on the turbo/ceramic paint, wouldn’t that fix the peeling paint problem?

[@BigBenlolz]

Not fair listing all the imperfections, now we wont have anything to complain about >:( Ps: actually your engine bay could do with some cleanup/refresh :3

[@SlowSTEN]

I like the lopey idle...I don't know why people are disliking it lmao.

[@jakedougherty6000]

Would you consider doing the Exintake Mod on one of your Miatas and making a video on it? Sorry if you touched on it already, I'm fairly new to the channel

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Actually, that's very possible for the near future now that you brought it up. I can't do it on the engine in the red car since it's a VVT engine, but I may be able to test it on another car. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@joro8604]

good stuff...