GEMINI POWER RUNS! - Build Part 7

[@mightycarmods]

You did WHAT with a 2JZ!?

[@afroaliens]

You did WHAT with your eye?!

[@mightycarmods]

@@afroalienssneezed. That’s it really.

[@ausnorman8050]

What happened to ya eye Marty!?!

[@zaph2o]

@@mightycarmods Gesundheit indeed

[@someyoungguy6990]

@@mightycarmods Must have been the mother of all sneezes mate! Bet it hurt coming out too!!

[@GSAUS]

As a patrol owner, it comes as no surprise that your Patrol alternator died. It's their preferred state.

[@ChristopherHallett]

Yeah but that's only because in a Patrol the kettle- whoops sorry "engine" keeps boiling over and dumping coolant in it...

[@foeke8740]

That’s funny you mentioned it. I once lend a Patrol that needed to be topped up with electrons every hour or so. First thing I thought of when hearing their issues.

[@colinscutt5104]

ive only been in Patrols twice, one time included an alternator failure

[@TheShamiester]

i have a patrol here that is overcharging :P

[@ewingfox6459]

My Toyota's preferred state is having to rescue a stuck Patrol 😂 jk! My T4R alternators only fail when it's below 5°c and it's raining out.

[@Junkpusher77]

Always have a soft spot for Tuning Fork. The man loves cars and engines. You can hear it when he talks

[@diceymaan]

Me too, something soothing and calming about that guy, gives me a super positive vibe every time he is on.

[@515me]

I'd love to follow him around the shop for a day and just listen to him explain things. Bro seems like a really chill dude. Particularly the 17:50 RPM talk. I learned something there.

[@abshassan]

I could have a puppy dog face and look at him talk about engine tuning all day. The man is a master of his craft.

[@Junkpusher77]

Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of Tuning Fork discussing fuel tables and timing curves lol.

[@R03333]

Bob Ross of tuning to me

[@BadOsaru]

I appreciate that Marty always builds towards something you can drive everyday and not the tune it to blow style.

[@raynman6466]

I mean it is fun to watch people push cars to the limit but that's why I watch cleetus and mcm

[@_Zekken]

MCM I feel have always been really level headed with their builds and wants. Its always honestly nicer to watch, as they said sure you can chuck more boost and ethonol in and make 300KW but the car starts becoming undrivable in that state, it isnt worth it for anything other than bragging rights or clout really.

[@N3MAID3S]

I wish, this is still a build we in my country can't run every day, due to our annoying laws and procedures, unless you're a millionaire 😅 still very nice to see though, not everything has to be 1000hp this 1000hp that.

[@rossmaclean2]

MCM have nothing to prove. I 100% believe they could build some crazy 1400hp monster with the team and friends they have, but I would prefer to watch them create something with 120hp that has meaning and purpose and put the unspent money to better use. Big power comes from big budgets, but passion comes with a story.

[@raynman6466]

@@rossmaclean2 I'd be just as happy watching them build a 1000hp+ monster with meaning and purpose as a 200hp k swapped civic with meaning and purpose🤷‍♂️ y'all forget that the budget doesn't necessarily dictate the journey.

[@KapteinFruit]

MCM has consistently been among my very top creators for 10-15 years! I watch every video and love it. :)

[@mightycarmods]

Thanks mate. Appreciate you saying so

[@simonriley6198]

It's why I'm confused as to why Forze never asks these guys to do a segment with their cars, I think MCM has some of the most dope and crazy cars than most youtube channels, I'd much rather their stuff than what Donut has to offer 😩

[@StanleyKubick1]

the range 10-15% has a 33% differential which is considerable taking the fact that the channel has only existed for 15 years

[@StanleyKubick1]

@@simonriley6198 MCM don't have entertainment agents in the US?

[@simonriley6198]

@@StanleyKubick1 and?

[@Mikey___]

It's not luck, because you've made your friends for yourself, but you're so privileged to have all the excellent friends you have - great work chaps!

[@mightycarmods]

That’s a nice thing to say, thanks. Genuinely enjoy hanging out with everyone you saw in this video on and off screen. Except for the petrol alternator he can go in the bin.

[@christianvigers2697]

@@mightycarmodspetrol ;)

[@roadsofjapan6009]

@@mightycarmods😂

[@bennyf1561]

Love you guys, and all your content, always makes my day watching your show. Epic build..

[@13cal13]

I believe it was the great Michael Jordan who said “the harder I work, the luckier I get”

[@TheosEpicVideos]

Listening to Scotty is like listening to a modern day Shakespeare for engines. Eloquent, succinct and timely.

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Tuning fork man. A big brain dude that's for sure. We're lucky to have him! Great bloke.

[@skozlozlaurie712]

I could feel Marty's nervousness throughout this episode. Poor lad. What a build breather, beauty mate! 😎

[@scottharrison6495]

Kudos to Dave for the Karnivool sweatshirt. One of several awesome Australian progressive metal bands that are criminally unknown (or at least underrepresented) in the US. Highly recommend their full discography, and if you enjoy them check out Caligula’s Horse, Twelve Foot Ninja, Voyager, Dead Letter Circus and many others. Great music scene down under that deserves more attention!

[@SXV550]

Twelve foot ninja are the best! Criminally underrated

[@mattpearson5339]

+1 Scott, my favourite band of all time! 👌👍

[@kalebcalrow5556]

I need that shirt

[@magskearns-griffin9154]

Paused the video to come here and say this! Karnivool are an insanely good band. I love it when my favourite people know my favourite people 😂

[@mastertonberry9224]

@@scottharrison6495 Fuck yeah, C-Horse are awesome. Love the prog coming that's been coming out of Aussie the last couple of decades.

[@TS50AU]

Marty, Many moons ago I had a stock 1963 Cortina (1987). Stock 1500. Boring. But as it was my daily I converted it from the old Lucas generator to a Bosch alternator off a Falcon (wow - a whole 35A!). That was great as I could now see at night. Then it became un-boring. Lotus casting, +0.080", big Cosworth cam, 1600 rods, forged pistons balanced etc. and a pair of 42DCOE's. Sweet spot was 7500rpm. So what? It used to destroy the alternators with RPM. The windings on the rotor just used to pull themselves out. The answer was to put a bigger pulley on it and slow it down. Suggest you look inside the old alternator before you replace it (and potentially do it all again), particularly where the windings are connected to the slip-rings. Love the Gemini build and the channel. And cammy nasty engines make great daily drivers 🤣 Cheers.

[@lukemarzola1111]

Oh, windings pulling out, now you have me worried about my alternator at high revs!

[@tukamadafuka]

Lol I needed this comment 6 years ago when my car was eating alternators 😂

[@BluthBoy1]

I love signing into KZbin and seeing a MCM video uploaded 28 seconds ago😃. Nice one, as always, gentlemen👍.

[@OleBiskitBarrel]

Dave repping with the Karnivool jumper! You love to see it.

[@Bread_Naan]

glad im not the only one who noticed 🔥

[@ZeroGravityShisha]

holy crap, so much video and audio equipment, just for the dyno shots... how far you've come

[@wobblysauce]

Multiple angles.

[@blockbertus]

@@wobblysauce in case it blows up ;-)

[@sheel2]

MARTY!!! I've paused immediately at 7:42 to urgently tell you... please don't close your bonnet like that on a Gemini. You will dent it!! Hold it about 5-6 inches up, then drop it. That's the best way for Gemini's. If you've fitted after market bonnet struts, you might need to find a slightly different method again... but don't push on it. They are also double skinned on that part of the bonnet so you can't push the dent out from inside, once you dent it, game over you need a PDR dude... ok, roll the tape...

[@brhino]

Owned one for over 10 years, did similar to Marty. Never had a problem. Use your palms, spread the weight, maybe 2 hands, I don't agree with dropping, especially if you left a socket in the channels.

[@darrenramm4874]

My CA18 Gemini made 286hp on 16psi. You are already out of driveline if you trying launching that too many times. Axels will not take it.

[@AnttiBrax]

If you know where to push, it's no problem. But my grandpa taught me to drop it so I don't dent it, so I drop it.

[@ChevTheMechanic]

Wasting the internet to tell someone how to close their hood... Its a Gemini, not a smartfor2... 😂😂😂

[@brhino]

@@ChevTheMechanic I'll lend you some internet if you're short 😊

[@JOE_NASTYY]

Wow. Super linear power curve. Great HP for a street car at that weight, I agree. I love this car. Very nice build

[@siraff4461]

That thing sounds awesome. I agree with Scott - its fairly obvious it wants more rpm and its got a lot more to give. If thats worth it in a tiny, light chassis is a different matter but that engine is treating this like light work. What a brilliant build. One of my favourites.

[@alexsamaniego442]

I love builds like this. Something about adding performance to a car that had very little using original parts to that car is the best! Anyone can LS swap an old car, but it takes creativity and fun to make 250 whp out of an old Ford Pinto/Lima.

[@gardenclaw82]

What a amazing looking, great sounding, fantastically built car. Everyone involved should be so proud of this. In a world of youtubers now just pissing about with supercars this whole build has been a refreshing joy to watch so far. The expertise and talents of those who have helped shown, explained and admired. You've rightfully found a great group of friends over the years and seeing them help you build a beauty like this is awesome. Love it.

[@DozIT]

Heard you did an LTT collab Marty, never thought I would see the world collide, excited for that to come out! Also I hope your eye is alright! Cheers from Canada

[@mightycarmods]

That will out in a few weeks

[@ChrisBlagdonIsABoss]

HOLY SHIT

[@fourbanga1]

I’m nearly 53, these are the cars of my youth. It’s so good! You knocked it outta the park Marty!

[@MattNZ1975]

Let’s not forget that a first generation HSV Clubsport with a stonking big V8 was only 185kw and weighed nearly twice as much. 211kw is an awesome, safe to use, power figure. Well done Marty.

[@raynman6466]

Yeah but you could get half a million ks out of a 5.0, this g180 wont make anywhere near that.

[@Gooie69]

It's all about the torque.

[@jarlnieminen4307]

Basically irrelevant that's a standard engine with no turbo and camshaft so small that it's surprising it gets out of its own way.

[@juliobell9984]

Marty has the best narrative voice in the world in my opinion ❤ I could listen to him explain things all day 💯

[@damiensmith8641]

This has been my favourite build so far, not just because i like old school cars and geminis, but also because this is a complete nostalgia trip for Marty having owned a gemini in his younger days and now hes re living those times but better..... i can totally relate to this as being a datsun guy i am in the process of doing the same thing with my stanza, i owned a stock one in the 90s and loved it. That has stayed with me i now own a nissan swapped one currently getting a turbo upgrade....... i love this build so much for those reasons and to me the nostalgia thing is what its all about, remembering something you loved and building one in current times only better. Good shit guys, this is epic, love the car, love the meaning and passion behind it.

[@anguswhitburn3131]

Hope Marty is all good, noticed his right eye has been red for a couple videos now, otherwise love the work lads!

[@mightycarmods]

Yeah is fine, just sneezed

[@alexskywalker888]

@@mightycarmods We all know it happened when you first heard the original transmission decide it wanted to be a maraca!

[@R03333]

​@@mightycarmodshave you been around Moogs 240? It looks like typical Nissan pink eye

[@Weneedmorecoffee]

Probably caught something off Cheryl

[@gaivoron]

I don't think people realize how much power this this has per weight. It's a monster with under 8lbs/1hp at the wheel ppl. Absolutely nuts.

[@lukemarzola1111]

Yep, that puts it into the supercar category if it gets good traction.

[@zucods]

Dave AND Scotty? LEGENDS! What a sweet little car!

[@phillharrys505]

Love it !!! Great result, built a Turbo Gem in the ‘80’s (carby draw through) and was happy with 180HP back then … nice one .. this car is amazing 🤩

[@dalazo]

Thank god for channels like these. I was bored, nothing to do - already finished dinner and now am just sitting here. THANKFULLY in my subscription box I see the highest of quality entertainment I could ask for; a MCM video! You guys saved a lot of boring lonely nights over the years and I don't think that's changing anytime soon.

[@xtc31]

I think the Gemini and the 240z are the coolest cars you guys have.

[@MightandMagic88]

Moog's Mini (the green one) is up there too.

[@confusedbeard69]

There a loads of straight-cut boxes for the Kadett here in Europe that can take a lot of punishment and would fit bolt on =)

[@adamrobinson2756]

Same car

[@samuelgarrod8327]

​@@adamrobinson2756Yes, that's why he said it.

[@garageredzone]

They actually won't, the Kadett C uses the Opel CIH engine, this is an Isuzu engine with an Isuzu bellhousing pattern, also the Kadett C floorpan is different and the gearbox crossmember is likely in a different spot. Bolt on choices for this engine are Isuzu MSG (which is the stock one he has now), Isuzu MUA from Japanese/Australian Isuzu TF Rodeo, and there's a really rare T5 bellhousing from the USA that came on base model 2.6 rwd Isuzu Amigo and Honda Passport (badge engineered car) made in the USA that had an Isuzu engine and Ford style T5 box.

[@trustfire]

That graph wants to go North, but you can see Martin is very protective of this car haha. Thing is gonna fly regardless.

[@mightycarmods]

Protective of the gearbox and diff for now

[@stevemonkey6666]

So far the best build from the best four-wheel drive driving channel

[@mmavcanuck]

It’s weird to see these mud boggers work on something that’s only got power going to a couple of the wheels, but it’s nice to see them branching out to cars like this.

[@David_Johnson_]

I like Scotty's philosophy - make one change at a time so you can track results. Works in many areas of life.

[@andersjjensen]

The friendly giant at it again with Martin being the knowledge hungry apprentice. The Gemini build has been my favorite since Too Sexy.... but my heart longs for the RX-7 build to kick off! :D

[@Atleysprogram]

Shes singing. great job on the car marty. hopefully you get many years of enjoyment out of her. shes beautiful. great episode. great build.

[@neilmartin4238]

Been watching you guys for years! Out of all the 'car build sites on the whole of the internet, MCM is consistently top 5 and smashing it out of the park! Love and peace from London, England

[@finchy151]

Yesss Dave in the Karnivool hoody!

[@KateHikes_NateHiggers]

Nice speed sensor. I had a similar thing with Toyotas - an electric speed sensor from ST162 Celica will plug into the cable output from the old RWD gearboxes and it will send the right signal for any of the newer Toyota ECUs.

[@nicolvanderburgh2861]

BEAUTIFUL all round. Congratulations on a awesome built.

[@hussali8838]

Love Dave and Scotty and ofcourse MCM all the way from Canada 😊

[@MrGarycharters]

Cracked up laughing as soon as the Haltech dash came out. Looking at you Bad Obsession motorsport!!!

[@chaplad25]

The little details like a quick flash of a part # on bits being installed dont go unnoticed, great to see the pizza delivery weapon making some numbers too!

[@martinjilek8490]

Funny how Marty's red eye shows that project videos are filmed and uploaded in different times. Proofs it's not easy planning. Well done boys

[@davidf5625]

Moog getting deep with the what ifs. Love you guys you both have been a huge inspiration to myself over the years. I want to thank you both for everything you do. I’m currently wrist deep in my own engine build.

[@chrisflaws6763]

Love it. Have been watching the old films. Such a great channel. Iconic Aussie best mates. Thank you

[@DeanRich22]

When the tuning fork likes it, you know it’s a good build.

[@RepLicanT00100]

28:57 😜 LOVE TO SEE IT! That is “Geeking Out” ramble from pure excitement! Omedetou 👏🏼

[@stevenreid-g2y]

That Gemini reminds me very much of the Mercury Capri's we got in the US in the early 1970's. Fun little cars!

[@matmarah155]

Dave wearing a Karnivool hoodie! Vooligans everywhere! Mad!

[@RidinOnPegasus]

masterful camera setup during the dyno scene. wow, yall are doing some amazing stuff! ❤❤❤

[@Droops1]

Man, Scotty is an absolute legend! I love how excited he gets about 200kw in a little nug! He's such a positive dude. Poor old Marty looked a little stressed, but head up mate, it's a little ripper!

[@James-m1j5o]

211kw is insane, loving this Gemini build.

[@IanGates-bo8fk]

Awesome to see Tuning Fork helping Marty get his amazing nugget of a car working finally

[@ThomasThorr]

i like the Gemmy but i LOVE that Karnivool jumper @5:29

[@Bread_Naan]

hell yeah 🔥

[@radjones]

My gemini is 50kw at the wheel and its a fun car. This has four times the power! Well done.

[@oskar6661]

One of the best cars you've done.

[@MrSheymie]

My favourite so far. What a lovely little car. I'd drive that forever.

[@andreasu.3546]

What a blast from the past. My grandpa had one of these but this being Germany, it was called an "Opel Kadett". Wonder if they called it the Gemini (latin for "twin") because it had so many wins around the world.

[@mediocre_moto]

+3psi of boost +3 on Marty's stress levels Very cool little car, just the right amount of power too! Also very entertaining seeing Scotty's knees up higher than the steering wheel.

[@gemini3558]

Dam Marty you have built yourself a beautiful Gemini mate !!! Tuning fork is a Legend, love ❤️ that guy !!! 😜👍🇦🇺

[@captain1334]

@@gemini3558 tuning fork

[@MittenpunKt]

Karnivool shirt goes hard. Amazing band 😁

[@Iri5hman]

Watching MCM really gets me inspired for my own car

[@CrookedParadox]

Always love a dyno run. The guys at Haltech are awesome and your collabs with them are always fun to watch. Might consider a longer final gear with a limited slip when you beef up that rearend? 3k on the slower highway cruise will be a tad harsh and bad for fuel economy but maybe slightly better for the track, who knows. Love the car tho, really look forward to seeing what else you do with the Gemini.

[@dillpickle7468]

Nice job Marty, Tuning Fork, Dave and others that put this together.

[@BDSGuitar]

Dave with the impeccable music taste

[@phranque2781]

Love the karnivool hoody!

[@MC-Racing]

Sweet ride. my first car was a Opel Kadett City from 79 here in Denmark. that was the hatchback of this same car. lovely machine :-)

[@bgee461]

In any car anything around double the stock power levels is just a good place to be. Beyond that, now driveline and chassis stuff becomes stressed... and basically you bought the wrong car. Like if you wanted a thousand hp, starting with a lawnmower probably isnt the right move. I like that MCM hits a happy spot for whatever the platform is and gives it the chefs kiss.

[@ScaRlaK319]

can tell how much marty cares about this car. so awesome!

[@xedstatemanx]

I will now forever scoff at digital dash displays after watching the most recent Project Binky dash build video lol. Bad Obsession Motorsports are next level with the retro dash.

[@natelasaede8296]

I know right, watching that latest episode of Binky's dash just blew my mind

[@MrGarycharters]

That dash build for Blinky was insane but was worth it. Surgery for a car.

[@jonyb4]

This is all very reminiscent of my 85 Capri, the every bolt been off and the modern tech throwing a turbo in (mine runs a more modern 16v engine) and making 300bhp in a car that's a ton is the absolute thrill to drive, you don't need anymore on the street

[@horsingaround5353]

What a lovely Delta V being only hitting the tonne. Love ya work.

[@mastertonberry9224]

Dave rocking a Karnivool hoodie, what a champion

[@MrTommyboy357]

all that power is @ the wheels! AWESOME!

[@EssOneFive]

Look at those pizza balancing skills at 9:20. The origin story is legit.

[@JasonHunterDYR]

Love the Karnivool hoodie! One of my favorite bands.

[@DinGuSco]

Beautiful car and looks like it will be a ton of fun to drive, great job.

[@danielhaynes1642]

its always a joy when they visit haltech

[@mrdodgex]

Marty so keen to learn more and more. So fun to watch

[@RagnarIrving]

Shout out to Dave for his sweet Karnivool hoodie!

[@auzi388pride]

The series within a series within another series. Marty is the real car guy, and Moog's mind always seems to be somewhere else. Creative content and music isn't what got me watching this channel, though it is a contributing factor to why i look for something else to watch.

[@Baz9667]

Beautiful build 😍 love KZbinrs not building something with big power for a click bait title. Testament to you and your car friends 👌🏻

[@darthvader8433]

In the early 80s in Darwin, i had a Gemini with a mildly worked 1700cc odd original block motor, running twin IDA Webbers. Used to race it down at the 17mile airstrip, and for the time it was pretty quick. There might even be viewers of my vintage who remember that thing. Today I have a Stinger GT and the MCM Gemini would embarrass it! The technology and skills available today are amazing.

[@Chilled_Mackers]

Gearbox change in a white t-shirt - legendary stuff! 😆

[@rileystarr949]

Finally!!! Been waiting so long for an update with this car sooo excited

[@Bernievids]

This is for Scott. I’m just going to say you seem to be in a very happy space at the moment mate. If things aren’t that way, then drop me a line.

[@karlmeader3422]

Just got around to watching guys, good ep. I remember using a nissan n13 alternator on my gem, just had to swap pulleys over and it fitted straight on 👍

[@aussiebandit9317]

This car was my rival when I had my GB 1973 Galant. Awesome work guys, the power output is so much better than I was expecting!

[@lukemarzola1111]

It's using a couple of my stolen aero based designs, made by/linked to an international theft ring, like most performance cars have been the past 2 decades.

[@kovacspis]

I usually hate on mcm for their recent new style and approach, but this was a good episode, I enjoyed it. Glad there was no big fake or real drama (alternator no worky is nothing in my book).

[@stuartburgess2409]

When Scotty's on the dyno & Dave's on the electrickery it makes my MCM week 😂😂😂😂

[@KimmyGuardado]

That thing will be so fun to drive! That amount of power in a car as tiny as that! Haha😍

[@elliotttree1362]

I love how much joy Scotty gets out of a good engine#

[@garagecedric]

What a great build, im looking forward to some driving. It surely will feel really quick ! Im glad you modified an old engine instead of throwing something new in there, makes the car much more interesting:)

[@jimyhemn5292]

What legends, always a joy to see you guy build another great car, keep ou the amazing work, much love from Kurdistan ✨

[@jasonshaw9240]

No surprise that the motor was going to make excellent Hp and ur not done yet your going over 300hp with different fuel. Awesome street gem can't wait for part 8.

[@FloridasFlavor]

Man I remember watching you years ago doing sketch stuff and making good stuff...them was good days

[@OnlyUseMeChin]

Loving the Karnivool merch Dave!

[@petec2583]

Sounds so good on the dyno, can we please see you driving it on the road ASAP? I want to share in some of that terror 😁

[@BeyondResolution]

Scotty back.. good times :) bloody master!!

[@JennyDixonBeach]

Now a Astra nine limo diff centre kit, with 28 spline axles would be a good edition. A strengthened torque tube, with solid rubber mounts, will hold good HP. VS rear disk brakes. Vt front brake conversion. VT Master cylinder on a 16mm thick spacer, with a longer plunger machined. And you are set for stopping. Gemini brakes are not great. Love the car. Great power. Well done all. :)

[@GroHouse]

Great episode - these are the ones I love.