🛠 When Less is More: Mighty Car Mods' Fairlady Z | TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

[@mightycarmods]

Awesome video as always guys. Can we have our car back now please? 🤣

[@michaellk2254]

No

[@TheRogueBro]

It's weird because this is the first time i have ever actually heard someone refer to Moog by his real name... lol

[@shadowhand911]

PLEASE feature the Z more. It is my favorite build. I think I have watched the full build series, 3 or 4 times now.

[@pettergardo3874]

@@TheRogueBro Al does it once in a while

[@haltech]

LOL. Scott called in sick for three days straight, but his wife says he's gone on a "work trip"

[@haltech]

When Blair (Moog from Mighty Car Mods) got his hands on a super clean and original Nissan Fairlady Z, his intentions were to leave most of it stock. His hand was forced however by Australia's import laws with the engine, transmission, and brakes all earmarked for removal. With a brand new suspension, transmission and brake setup coupled with an RB26 turbo swap the Fairlady now had more go than its designers ever intended it to have. But you can never have too much power right? Well, it depends... Tuning Fork explains why. Read the full write-up on this car here: www.haltech.com/the-zed-is-not-dead ----------- Shortcuts: 00:00 Intro and 1st Dyno Pull 03:58 Setting a "Cruise" tune 08:20 Dyno Pull with the "Cruise" tune 10:08 Test Drive 13:20 Engine and mods overview 20:08 Wrap up

[@bevis71]

Would like to see an episode about YOUR car! If u've done one and i've missed it... please link it :)

[@4krist]

Or AE86 n/a...

[@papapruett2820]

Or another option (not mentioned) put it back to sequential turbos for a more linear power band, this way you gain bottom end while not losing top end.

[@haltech]

@bevis71 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmSWZIFsdrhnapI :)

[@logandeathrage6945]

Thanks for clarification since any one who watched all know it was due to asbestos which makes sense to be safe than sorry especially with the fines you guys have there in Australia. Cheers from America.

[@andersjjensen]

I would watch the ever living f*ck out of a series where you go through what needs to be done, to get this car as close to a linear power curve as you possibly can. Turbo sizing, cam gears, boost control strategies, ignition timing, Scott voodoo magic, the lot! Basically see if you can get it to behave close to a positive displacement type super charger.... That would be absolutely exhilarating to drive, both on the road and on the track. To heck with winning drag races in this gorgeous little tin can! :D

[@BusbyBiscuits]

Couldn't agree more and it would fit the car perfectly. Such a beauty. I love it

[@daalp11]

Agreed!

[@Otie64]

the fairlady is easily the #1 MCM car i want to see more of

[@sheep3854]

This so much.

[@duncanb1981]

I leant my car to a mate.. well he paid me, but was known to thrash people's cars. I didn't have valet mode. I had a block of wood I put under the carpet so when he floored it, it gave him half throttle. A few weeks later he got his own car.. he bragged about how much faster his car was than mine. I never told him. Lol

[@playlistforkids]

The internet needs more Scotty and more Haltech. Thanks for doing these videos, I really enjoy them!

[@dougshaw2944]

I love this car & have been, unknowingly, waiting for this episode for a couple years now. Thanks!

[@haltech]

Haltech - now with a thought-reading capability...

[@luqfaisal6690]

Literally first time I’ve heard of "Blair" ..

[@delphipascal]

Pretty sure Keith Urban calls him Blair ...

[@fredderf551]

Blair Lyndon Joscelyne

[@thenuffnuff]

I was like 'Who the F is Blair?'

[@ToxicMrSmith]

It's in the description of all their videos.

[@bassmunk]

Who is this "Blair" you speak of?... lol

[@RandomGuyDan]

One of the first things I noticed about my 1972 MGB-GT when I bought it in 2011 was the smell. I had completely forgotten what a carburated, non-emission controlled car smelled like. That pervasive combination of engine vapors and exhaust. It was wonderful.

[@karrijarrah273]

Loved the video. Tuning Fork and MCM a perfect match!

[@screwge84]

I could listen to this guy all day. Knows his shit and so eloquent.

[@donovanradbourne-pugh1373]

"It smells like a Datsun"... So I take it Moog left his bong in it somewhere.

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

or three!!!

[@edthomas8486]

@@SprayIgniteBoom are you accusing Blair of smoking drugs?

[@JimOHalloran]

Some say he has a thing for VTEC, and he can write eurobeat. All we know is, his mates call him Blair.

[@tdmtam]

One of my dream cars. Up there with a Porsche 911. Moog done a cracking job on it looks great with some subtle mods.

[@alastairc.5219]

What an absolute gentleman and fantastic presenter Scotty is - love the Haltech content.

[@Prometheus1954]

You know what the say about RB’s they have oil pressure until they don’t. Great quote. Tuning fork your legend. Great video.

[@Roltstorm1]

I absolutely love my 73 240z here in canada, such raw visceral cars to drive when they are done up and tuned right. Mine has a well built L28 with triple weber 45 carbs on it and a big 600 lift road race cam, its a dog down low kind of like moogs car was but with 3.90 rear gears and a 5 speed its not so bad. The car is an absolute riot over 3000 and easily my favourite car ive ever owned. I hope I never sell it!

[@buckykattguitar]

I had basically the same exact car years ago! I killed a moose with it in 1997....it too was killed unfortunately.

[@PWL104]

19:30 the check engine light. Classic Aussie humour..! Absolutely love it! Thanks guys (nice car and mods by the way)

[@Jagermonsta]

11:29 I think it's worth mentioning that it's not just that they're enthusiasts, the engine had to stay back in Japan because of asbestos issues I believe

[@nordic5490]

Not quite accurate. The engine could have been dismantled, with all gaskets removed, then imported. Easy.

[@TheNyanCatReborn]

@@nordic5490 probably just more than what they wanted to do, and also a good excuse to put an rb in this

[@TheNyanCatReborn]

@@nordic5490 probably just more than what they wanted to do, and also a good excuse to put an rb in this

[@EE9Civic]

Glad I left the RB26 in my S30 as a twin turbo, the thing is fantastic to drive and controllable yet still makes 480hp on high boost, which is enough in an S30 that only weighs 1100kg.

[@grahamserle7930]

Scotty is just the most likeable car tuning wizard going around. Whenever he speaks, I listen.

[@g_wizard9866]

Another kick arse video Haltech and Scotty! This build was amazing...

[@jayson2171]

Great to see the 240 again. definitely my favourite build MCM have done. Tuning fork is a legend and needs a pay rise lol.

[@strongboy7289]

So cool to see Scotty doing his owns vids. As a MCM fan this is on another level.

[@DADZGARAGE]

My Favourite MCM car by far. Love it

[@michaelbeattie6953]

This is my favourite Mighty Mod car by far. It is so cool.

[@arnvn2923]

You guys should do a supergramps episode! I really want a deep overview of it.

[@haltech]

We've done one ages ago, but you're right it could do with a revisit:)

[@arnvn2923]

@@haltech I'll be waiting for it :D

[@arnvn2923]

@@haltech I forgot but can you show torque numbers as well? I'm curious how much torque a boosted ez36 makes :)

[@AMightyPanda]

Scott has the most wonderful amount of enthusiasm for whatever he talks about. I love MCM and have been watching since the original iPad install in Marty's mums car but I have to say you're certainly making a brilliant impression on the scene! Thanks for such informative and passionate content!

[@shadquirk607]

I'm loving this, it's really cool to see this move away from just insane top end power to setups that are more drivable.

[@Spoonifyable]

Loving the grin and chuckle every time you plant the foot while driving it! Also love the episode and looking forward to more in the future on the Fairlady!

[@vladvilcu1198]

You are not the hero we deserve but the hero we need. Scotty you are the best.

[@bvward]

Funny how I can enjoy Blair's car in Scott's hands but not in an MCM video. Thanks for a drama-free overview!

[@danieltjr5649]

Finally she's out for a cruise had been wondering when i was going to see the beast again love it!! Keep up the great work guys catchya in the next episode☺☺☺.

[@Swwa89]

Could tell tuning fork was genuinely loving driving this thing around and to be fair why wouldn't you be!!! Love the purity here not that I have anything against odd swaps but it is awesome to see a retro modded old school car sticking to its origins!!

[@nickhutt6264]

The old c'town, menagle, dougo run brings back memories.

[@TheJesterstoybox]

Love how simple and clean this car is. Less is always more.

[@danielmalone1731]

the part about points and breaking down hits close to home

[@MrSamcro1976]

Love the in-depth look and talk about how things work thanks for helping a relative novice understand somewhat keep up the awesome content.

[@770valiant]

The saying 'you learn something new every day ' gets used alot. Thanks Tuning Fork, today i have been educated!

[@Weissenschenkel]

This car and the Toyota AE86 are the most iconic cars from Japan, in my humble opinion. And Scotty, you're kinda tall for this ride, look where your knees are! 🤣

[@AndyQuinton]

Great to see this car again!

[@mindfullchaos]

Loved the bit about the check engine light.

[@ECMUnltd]

This was such a great video! This car was never meant for that kinda horsepower, setup like that. Its not a drag car hahahaha with all the suspension upgrades its obviously fine but that isnt what its for. This brings it right back to what the car is meant to do, tour. Thats its purpose and it does and did it better than any other in my opinion! Its gonna be the sweetest marriage of old and new that has existed!!

[@ECMUnltd]

Oh we have the transgender cars up here in Canada too! Also a couple honda/acuras hahaha

[@johnymadball]

I love everything about this car.

[@lasersharks]

He was driving up razor back road on the way to Tahmoor beautiful road to cruise on

[@tainesteele-allen3345]

looking for this comment

[@BusbyBiscuits]

Between this and supergramps for the best MCM build.

[@madeiradriftin4429]

This

[@kimmyrask7368]

My absolute dream car. Just perfect.

[@ronaldov09]

Moog certainly has the best collection of the two imo...love the Z!

[@maxtorque2277]

I feel the important words missed from this video are "effective wide open throttle"! ! A throttle plate acts in the time domain, ie it controls the amount of air that can flow past it vs time. As engine speed increases, more cylinders fire in any given time period. This means that a throttle that is size to not be restrictive at peak power (max airflow) is 'effectively' full open at less than fully open as engine speed falls. Typically, you will find that at say 2500rpm, "wide open throttle" ie the point at which there is no (significant) pressure drop across that throttle is around 25% of maximum opening! This is why you need pedal to plate tables that are 3d and include engine speed as one of the axes, enabling you to fully linearise and characteris the engine torque (proportional to manifold pressure) at any engine speed. For a turbo engine, you can also effectively use the throttle to drop boost pressure (at some fuel consumption penalty, but not very relevant for a typical aftermarket/tuner car) ie as manifold pressure climbs you CLOSE the throttle to limit Mdot. Modern OE engine controllers are torque based ie they work in the torque domain, and the accelerator pedal input is characterised to a flywheel torque (both positive and negative) that the engine actuators (cams, injectors, ignition, boost controller etc etc) then deliver. One nice trick that can work really well is to map close to MBT at up to around 50% torque at medium engine speeds, and then deliberately open the throttle plate faster, but pull out spark away from MBT. Flywheel torque is unchanged (if you have got your values correct, but you are now running with more air and less spark to make that torque. That means more exhaust energy that then helps to lower and soften the boost threshold. As pedal demand comes back towards and exceeds 90%, you transition back towards MBT/LBT to provide maximum output.

[@lutherblissett9070]

smart guy☝

[@ashfanman]

First video of yours that I’ve watched. (MCM fan.) Really enjoyed it - great mix of history, tech info and driving stuff. You’re a natural presenter too!

[@spruce1509]

Tuning Fork's knowledge is incredible. Also a mega cool nickname

[@liamtobey2936]

Love that he said “purity” to describe the car 😂😂😂😂

[@jimallen199]

Awesome job Scotty like your style of documentary making, & such a cool car.

[@jmyd83]

i love these build breakdowns could watch Scotty all day Haltech for the Win 👍

[@francexiong9848]

Scotty is an absolute legend. But so much for all those chants for page up.

[@Darknessis364]

Nice Video guys!! Top notch!! love to see the in-depth stuff on cars like this.

[@mjohno9648]

Surely if the tinternet is to be believed a twin scroll turbo would help with bottom end? Spill the beans Mr Fork are they what they're cracked up to be?? Lovely to see the Z and nice article, pleasure to watch!!

[@markwilliams3000]

Loved the intro, a drive in the beautiful Wollondilly, even through the gorge at Dougo! #LoveTheDilly!

[@stormer1092]

Like how he says the car railroads going down the road. I've felt "unrefined" cars like this and it makes a serious difference on the enjoyable part of driving.

[@victor9sur768]

I am surprised that Tuning Fork managed to fit in the Fairlady, such a sick car, I'd love to see more of these episodes. It's an awkward moment when you forget that Moog is actually Blair 😂😂

[@kylefulton4356]

Barely fit

[@AJBtheSuede]

I've driven some pretty cool exotics, but the Fairlady Z (240Z for us Europeans) is still one of my absolute favorites. Absolutely awesome in both design and driving feel!

[@rundwark]

Great vid Scotty! One major issue: Albrecht von Goertz didn’t design the S30. He took credit for it for several years. Nissan ultimately settled with him and gave him credit for introducing their design team to a few techniques (I believe full-scale clay modes was one) but never to the S30 design. The S30 was designed by Yoshihiko Matsuo. Goertz has several exciting low volume sports cars in his name but nothing as successful as the original Z.

[@kenecchi]

I realize it's not an option for this car and Andrew Hawkins is going to boo me, but I'd argue a high-flowing twin turbo setup would be much nicer to drive for this sort of power level. I daily drive a RWD 2.6 with HKS GT-SS, NAPREC head, stock ITBs...480 WHP + 4.36 rear end + very little driving talent, and it's quite smooth and easy.

[@mtam203]

At haltech do you ever tune the very low rpms throttle to be at 100% open, but power is controlled by the amount of fuel injected. Many Audi engines ran like that. Kind of like diesel engines, but not! Believe this helps with fuel efficiency and getting the turbo to spin up faster!

[@wasabicars]

So good to get another look at this Fairlady Z

[@alienpoker]

Cool car, nice video and explanation. I like the build someone did. @20:50 The smile and laugh says it all. Minimal changes to interior and looks - mainly the drivetrain. 👍🏼 It’s an S30 but not a 240Z, looks like a 260Z from the tail lights and interior, but I’m not an expert.

[@nilochoye]

Scotty is such a legend! Awesome video.

[@jonathanmilton3261]

Correction - Its not a CEL, it's the Ibiza light ;)

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

i got a 75 Zed (was a rusty shell) slapped in a sr20det , its a blast to drive.

[@lodestone69]

"ZEE" we speaking American now? I thought it was "ZED" in Australia? I guess you have to speak the language of the majority. Anyway, you're a Fu**n legend, Scotty, keep up the great work

[@haltech]

It's hard to please both sides, no matter what we do we're always going to cop it be it for kW vs HP, Zee vs Zed and aluminium vs aluminum. And don't get us started on tire vs tyre....

[@MikeWest_W]

I have that same boost solenoid! The rest of the car is a ragged old Miata, but in that one small way it is identical to Moogs Fairlady. Wooooo me.

[@manitoublack]

Since the Elite 2500 has a vehicle speed input and an electronic throttle. couldn't you set up cruise control?

[@rollei35mm]

Still need physical switches/buttons to engage too ugly I assume

[@drewcook12]

Love watching this genius work his magic

[@jordanneumann9467]

This was one of my favourite builds

[@cb655]

Put the HKS V-cams in it. They'll really reduce turbo lag and make a nice smooth power band.

[@illagevidiot8254]

I love this damn car. It's quite possibly my favorite car. I'm no purist, I love the choice of the RB for the swap. I want it. It's too bad that 240z's are next to impossible to find in Canada. Anything I've seen on the market is a FUBAR given-up-on project car that god knows what the previous owner has done. This would have been the perfect car to show the hoonigan guys when they came down.

[@SloppyMechanics]

app and tpp is an incredible way to make stabby blower cars more drivable also, this is the reason why all the OEs are doing the driver demand tq shit

[@tezzrterry7485]

The reason OEM turbo cars had a baby turbo, and a larger one for top end.

[@MindDezign]

Your a GIANT ,your legs were bent , like you were driving a mini Cooper.! I'm 5.11"" my knees aren't under my chin. You looked like a basket baller......good video !

[@jdm1875]

LOVE YOU BRO KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@nathanlenehan6128]

Cruising around Douglas park. Nice

[@haltech]

Nicely spotted:)

[@gordowg1wg145]

For years F1 engineers, and their ilk, have referred to the throttle as being a torque control pedal - it's a very good term when you think about it, as the driver is only really interested in that and their control of it.

[@daneprostamo-brown6552]

It definitely would benefit from a gtx3076 gen2 with a 1.01 rear or 0.82

[@ThePentosin]

5k rpm for it to come on boost to make "just" 410hp is ridiculous. Way to big turbo for the intended purpose. So yeah, GTX3076 would be a better fit.

[@scootbmx01]

@@ThePentosin it could make a hell of a lot more.... I'd like to see a much smaller rear housing and it would negate part of that.

[@ThePentosin]

@@scootbmx01 yeah, even GTX30 is making way north of 500hp on RB25 and RB26. So for the intended usage of the car where 400hp is plenty, GTX35 is just overkill.

[@scootbmx01]

@@ThePentosin I'd hardly say way north. Most rb's running a gtx30 aren't making 500. Atleast not from what I've seen

[@CarlDSLR]

Yeah the turbo choice for three driving experience don't match

[@Jeffball610]

Scott, if you're ever in Las Vegas, let me know. I'll let you take out my 4G63 powered Datsun 1600 (Datsun 510). You'll actually fit in my car 😊 I'm also working out some drivability issues with my car. A lot of it is just the small tire and light weight of the car. Boost comes on hard kind of like Moogs car, but mine is still lower in the rev range. Even still, I can spin the tires at around 50% throttle in 2nd gear. It's fun, but not very productive. The balance between a street car and a race car is always a struggle. I've added cruise control to my car and I'm working on some gear based boost control with my ECMLink system. I'm also looking into adding air conditioning to make long drives more bearable. But the appeal of a fast light weight car makes me want to just strip it down and go fast 😋 #4G63510

[@da_SpiffR]

Great video! I love the passion you put in it. Thanks mate.

[@tyronemartystock379]

Moog Nissan 240Z FairladyZ is Amazing with the GT-R RB26 Engine it goes really fast on the race track and the road

[@mattypow82]

I really like the idea of another key slot maybe in the glove box or down by the tread plate that unlocks full power

[@haltech]

That's what Scott said was going to happen. Moog will be able to switch between the two power levels with a rotary trim switch.

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

Perfect 👌 Love that you pointed out that 400+whp in a 40yr old car is TERRIFYING! ‘IF’ ppl were forced to drive their ‘modern’ cars WITHOUT ABS, TSC, power assistance steering etc...the wrecking yards would be FULL. I love cars and speed. But the truth is that ‘street’ cars really don’t need more than 300whp or the ability to hit 155+mph...’most’ ppl can’t drive more than that anyway. FUCK. ‘most’ ppl can’t drive 😜🤤👌

[@BestUnderPressure]

My favorite MCM car. I have a 77 280z in pieces taking up a garage space. Keep telling myself that I'll fix it someday.

[@AndrewPeatling]

Fantastic video - just great - thanks :)

[@patriograysmark6328]

Must be really annoying trying to pretzel your legs into some cars, I'm a mere 6'2" and I know the feeling. Lovely vid and good to see the Z gets driven, not hidden. on the next episode of MCM, repairing front bumper rubbers? ;P

[@2d540]

I love these episodes

[@thomgt4]

At a power level of around 350kw you're almost in the range of a GT2874, that would surely be close to maxed out but it would give you awesome torque. Any flow in a turbo that you don't use is wasted spool (ignoring temperature), I always pick the smallest possible turbo for a setup

[@LadyAnuB]

I believe it was the 1982 model year for the US when the name change happened as my parent's bought a Nissan Maxima of that model year.

[@imidsikkey]

Fuck, we've got a beautiful country.

[@joshuasweeney1159]

That car sounds amazing

[@leander112]

This car sounds soooo good

[@mickmarrett9284]

Scotty. I am building a very nice 240z. One day in the not to distant future I would live to bring it over from Sa to get you to help me set up some ITB’s with a haltech of some description I would be happy for you to do a feature on it. It will be with it

[@yanuardhana6457]

The make sense built from MCM, daily, road legal and still beautifull Z 🤩

[@OllieW501]

Could you add a supercharger in series with the turbo? I believe that's how the TFSI engines work in Audi's. Theoretically this would add a bunch of low end and torque for everyday driving, but still give you the high boost top end. Looks like there's good space in the front too. Just an idea.

[@steveearley6365]

Drives like a go-kart , damn you make everything look like a go-kart. Great job as usual explaining to us laypeople .

[@knduong]

0:45 car so fast, parts of the bumper falling off. SHEESH