JDM Sleeper Mini [Season Premiere]

We originally found this Mini Cooper in Tokyo - one of the J-Spec models made specifically for the Japanese Domestic Market. After upgrading it with a supercharger and an E85 conversion, we decided it was time to take it to the next level and transform it into the ultimate Mini sleeper...
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[@faisalrahman7]

Brilliant video, brillient idea, can't wait for the next episode. My favourite non supercar ever with unicorn power just brilliant.

[@littletickedoff2640]

Jimbers Wimbers well said my friend!

[@waelcartech]

Jimbers Wimbers and good time too ! you see the grand tour just ended ... and new stuff are being up on youtube so you have more time to spend ... i mean waist

[@spifspaf6757]

Jimbers Wimbers search KZbin for the monster of a project called 'project binky', prepare to have a new favourite

[@faisalrahman7]

Spif Spaf - cheers pal, just searched to check what it was and it caught my interest :) will watch a few episodes tonight and get back to ya 👍

[@gibbyace5077]

Екатерина Калинина wow

[@chrisfix]

They're back!!! I think this year if you guys come to the East Coast, we should go drifting (we were so close but no cigar at SEMA last year)! Cant wait to see what is to come!

[@Joey-rr7cl]

Yes, I want to see a ChrisFix MCM collaboration video.

[@beefypatty7901]

Me to it would be brilliant! No matter if its a challenge or something like MCM 2 it be MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!

[@antngyn9644]

Mighty Chris Mods, lets make it happen!

[@802Garage]

Imagine ChrisFix narrating while Moog and Marty do all the work, hahaha. Whatever they do it would be amazing.

[@giriwidodo8013]

yess make chrisfix mcm collab, that would be awesomee

[@reggiedixon2]

I'm a Project Binky addict and found this as a much needed fix until the next Binky

[@seancotter1965]

Same!

[@veleriphon]

Aussie Binkie!

[@mcduck5]

And it still goes on!!!

[@henryunsworth3241]

Yep

[@Shabec2982]

Get the funk out!!

[@TheJere213]

This is actually one of the few car channels that are not like "look i bought a super car!!! Subscribe!!!"

[@godzillanismo4892]

Killed the Stradman here. Still enjoy his channel tho

[@JasonThaiKennedy]

Watching this episode again in 2023. One of the greatest. I sure miss Turbo Yota, bring 'em back!

[@Joel_Harris]

New intro is awesome!!

[@Joel_Harris]

Intro music isn't to bad either ;) You guys should defs do more behind the scenes live streams, I Think a lot of people would want that myself including!

[@Schuttsr1]

I love it when turbo yoda is on the show. He is my hero!!

[@RyanFullerton]

Long time subscriber, first time commenter, parent of a 9 year old. Aww shit son.

[@cozymonk]

That's certainly a dream car of mine. I love small cars; look at how effortlessly the wheels are lifted off!

[@rolandzman]

"Will this Honda fit in my Mini?" Well done, Moog. Well done.

[@girrrrrrr2]

I stopped making food to watch this.

[@aerosaaber]

I stopped doing paperwork. :D

[@traymuse3810]

aerosaaber I stopped sex for this

[@C00ZER]

haha awesome same here!!!!

[@Gari.Hughes]

Tray Muse I stopped watching midget porn for this!

[@zman1508]

Stopped breathing for this

[@adamtench4447]

THIS is what got me into MCM. Now I'm re watching

[@mikedodge3910]

Man, I love that Mini! Simply beautiful.

[@NastyRhythm]

I think MCM is arguably one of the best programmes ever to come out of KZbin. From the production and editing to the factual info it provides - its a masterpiece in all aspects.

[@bobster2149]

I was so afraid at the beginning of the video that the complete swap would be done in one episode, so happy to find out at the end of the episode that it isn't finished yet because that means another episode is coming!

[@domw3585]

Bobster aQ

[@nathanfisher7822]

Far out. Re watching. Look how far you’ve come. Would love to see the mini make an appearance in a new video

[@fabiolawrence9162]

Had to come back to watch this over again for the third time

[@Tintl3]

My soul shattered in pieces when Moog said about going naturally aspirated.

[@PANTYEATR1]

YAY!!! another 50 years of MCM!!! sweeeeet!

[@D1git68]

That cute little speech of encouragement at the end. You guys are great.

[@allenplant1702]

Watching the full playlist of the mini builds, and I just noticed that this video was released one year and one day after the completion video of the supercharged version! So neat! 😎🤙

[@iRJRx]

supercharged mini powered go kart? now thats project!

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

I can tell Moog is emotionally connected to this Mini. Tearing it apart is taking a toll on his mojo.

[@TheTech9]

These videos connect with my Soul

[@richardcarter1000]

Great vid. Love my mk1 minis, 63 & 65. One of the great designs.

[@elcasho]

Finally you are getting close to mixing the voices and music at the same volume! Well done guys. No more decreasing and increasing the volume constantly during a video. :)

[@Turbo_Tractors]

Fark, when Turbo Yoda is involved im happy.

[@Turbo_Tractors]

I feel like an NA B series is a lot slower than what you're thinking. The original car only weigh like 300kg more than the Mini, and half of the kids with them gut them. Like.. if it's NA I just don't see how it's going to be as satisfying as the other MCM wagons you guys built. Oh well will just have to wait and see what it turns out like.

[@ichigozanghetsu]

The 90's the B16B actually has about 20 to 30 more hp compared to a b16a/b16a1. a B16B has roughly the same output as a B18C engine.

[@bryengoheen5575]

i have a feeling this thing will not remain n/a for its whole life. but honestly it'll prolly be supercharged, i imagine trying to fit all the turbo components in there

[@quintinmaag4507]

one day when I can afford to go Australia for a couple weeks I want to meet these guys

[@mikester1472]

Rewatching the whole Mini series for the first time in 7 years and pleased to see Woody!

[@WelshyAutomotive]

its 1:30am and i need sleep... wait MCM dropped a video, well looks like another late night!

[@joshspring6144]

Welshy haha

[@dethklok21]

MCM, The best thing to come of out Australia since Crocodile Dundee.

[@Losroyos]

Only 45 seasons/years left till we get part 2 of the mini series.

[@jmrosel71]

This is the first video that I watched with MCM, i was hooked after, thanks for all your videos.

[@rambow70]

Who has been with Mighty Car Mods for at least 5 years?

[@crazychivez]

been since 2009

[@shapeshifter3660]

rambow70 since 2012

[@tyronestock8044]

I have been Watched since 2008 it has been wonderful show Very Episode

[@Reece_Hart]

Turbo Yoda's reaction to the new engine was hilarious

[@guusbouwmans5667]

14:46 Alan quietly trying to put a turbo on it. Genius!

[@half_a_cupcake5262]

When u can say “V-TEC KICKED IN YO” in a mini😂😂😂😂😂

[@hadleyb220]

Keep the supercharged engine and put it in a go kart or something.

[@ichigozanghetsu]

HadSta they should build that supercharged mini engine on the back of a drift trike😁

[@thedude7726]

as a Honda enthusiast this makes me happy. oh so happy

[@smilerkaicho8482]

Awesome work. Love the minis n thanx yu bringin good old days back 2 life.

[@MegaAloly]

1970 mini cooper s black hooning up a road drove over a silent cop ripped off the muffler lol great times lol , grandfather now and watching my son and grandsons designing and enjoying cars time rolls on lol love this show mate

[@rx22nv]

Love the show guys. I was making babies when you started and I do have a 9 year old! His Birthday was yesterday. Petrol head in the making.

[@frankwalker2320]

Bro I wanna see vids on Marty's new car !!!!

[@uyhu24]

Its just a golf nothing to exiting imo

[@TheRealPatrickStarOfficial]

J Jenej its a hire car im assuming 😂 You really think marty would drive all the way up when he can just fly? Plus he has a suitcase, hence he flew.

[@tuerevalation]

Ugur's Video Realm I wount knock a mk7 golf... I have a 1.8 apr stage two and it's not what you think it is man it's fun as hell

[@bruce-df9nu]

Juan Sanchez so is a chipped turbied 2013 2 door gold gti especially when your doing 200

[@uyhu24]

dont get me wrong i would love to own one but considering what mcm is about, i'd rather see a b16 mini swap rather than a car i can see and drive if wanted to today by going to a dealership

[@michaelhovik979]

So weird to look back at this episode and see Turbo Yoda in a proper work shirt! The Skid Factory has a much more laid back feeling to it!

[@fkalrc]

this whole build is such an inspiration, makes me really stoked on modernizing a dat510 at some point.

[@numnuts1666]

Best mini sleeper is being built by Bad Obsession Motorsports.

[@A7Xforlife99]

Daniel Streefkerk there's only two of them and they have to work alongside of doing project binky, it's a miracle they get them out as frequently as they do hats off to the guys!

[@mrdjsubz]

The anticipation kills me! I can't believe the detail on their work.

[@mesco8200]

they dont post enough videos however

[@dahorn100011]

Scott thats because they film it as they build it, a build like that takes a lot of time

[@mesco8200]

Will be good when its done just impatient

[@calebb4782]

That fluid catch was on point.

[@moparman23456]

Amazing channel with great diy videos and cool adventures

[@karlkajomomoritz2816]

My favorite build to date!

[@whyzen2081]

I'll watch but fingers crossed you wont split this into 35,000 episodes too.

[@IgorRebenko]

Wooo!!! 2017 can finally begin!!!

[@bniisantos]

whos watching in 2067?

[@ramcharger154]

blleeb

[@mickyp4388]

moog is reallly steppin up the music quality😱😱😱

[@EmbraceMaking]

That brake kit looks beautiful! The builds are getting pretty serious at MCM!

[@jasonbeazley1986]

Embrace Racing ikr, this year is looking like it will be a beast.

[@simonmunden5046]

In (now) 48 years, “This week on Mighty Wheelchair Mods” 🤣

[@rbrs1741]

Because of this vid ive just gone and bought and old cooper ill put a couple of grand into it and have a lovely little gem.

[@random13627]

Welcome back, where's the notification squad!

[@jondonnelly4831]

I'm sorry I can't watch you rip out this mini's soul.

[@Michael0697]

5:30 this part is for you

[@jondonnelly4831]

Why doesn't he go eviscerate another bloody mini and leave that rare jdm one alone, it was a finished project and a one off.

[@hussguy1990]

Jon Donnelly if they put a tritec or prince in would you feel better?

[@jondonnelly4831]

I think roadkill has rubbed off badly on them :(

[@hussguy1990]

Jon Donnelly yeah fair enough, i have read more comments and realized the rarity of the car, shoulda used an older more common one at the very least.

[@jackberry]

Man, Minis are my favorite cars. This was a great video guys, excellent work.

[@thetrevor861]

"Frothing from multiple orifices" Gentlemen, thank you. This has been EXCELLENT. Happy New Year !

[@miked5444]

Between this and Project Binky it really makes me want to get a mini.

[@tomduff89]

not gonna lie I'm a massive mini fan and I found this very emotional to watch. I don't think I could of ripped apart such a perfectly crafted complete mini, I honestly thought he would of bought a second one to do a swap but despite everything I love the swap!

[@jag2612]

agreed... it's sad to see

[@SomeMorganSomewhere]

I dunno, judging by the some of the looks on Moog's face, I reckon he was having a hard time of it too ;)

[@jarvisstewart]

Sick video. The original Mini was awesome.

[@51WCDodge]

Just after I'd passed my driving test at 17 a friend of mine, with a family racing history, had a 1275 Clubman GT worked on by Colin Clan. I had a hat he wanted, the deal was I could I drive the 1275 in return for the hat. A lot of years later the memory still makes me smile and shiver!

[@murph9935]

Fun fact: Honda also had an A series engine. It was an iron block SOHC 4 banger with 3 valves per cylinder and was either carbureted or multi-port EFI running OBD-0 depending on trim level.

[@johnmiller1143]

So bigger builds? Everyone from America is waiting for the turbo V8 guys, that would be real mad!

[@mosrcgarage3461]

That is literally my dream sleeper build! Austin mini for the looks and Type r engine because HONDAAAA. What a coincidence that you guys have done this

[@maddenfreak6]

You guys are on tv now, that's fucking crazy!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

[@plantonhead]

Remember when MCM was about not knowing a lot about cars but learning, and doing fix's\mods\upgrades in their drive way.

[@priuslover6878]

Wish they would start to do more vids like this

[@buzzardtheboltcutters4420]

I just watched this and thought “yeah nah, he’s twelve” then I checked the date of release. Well done fellas. Thanks for everything

[@iman2341]

The engineering on these parts is just beautiful. :o

[@markwalsh4870]

I'd like to see this mini vs project binky when it's done. Make for an epic episode!!!

[@daveofbillog]

Mark Walsh binky will eat this. Turbo 4wd and fabricated from scratch, but it would be great to see, if they ever finish binky

[@Arthurzeiro]

Thought it was gonna be a motorcycle engine for a second, the Honda engine revs almost as high though.

[@toastymcgeee124]

Almost

[@coles8089]

ArthurAlcantara with twice the torque

[@frankenstein01]

don't need much torque in a fwd 700kg car. motorcycle engine is more compact too requiring less cutting.

[@NoGrip]

ArthurAlcantara and isn't as highly strung. It's probably the best choice

[@iphone202020220]

Honda engine is not even close to match the revs of a bike lmao.

[@decayingcorpse]

Marty Quote: "I'm frothing from multiple orifices at the same time..." That made me laugh far more than it should have :D

[@alan_wood]

Finally the mystery of the long screwdriver in my late Dad's toolkit is solved! He was always working on these types of engine.

[@NellysaintsSROP]

I was hoping for a 2j, they always make me 😊 but still love the swap

[@johnsmltz217]

yeah, right, sure, a 2jz in a mini

[@jacobkachinskiy]

IamNeil aRon how would you fit a 2jz? The b16 is already to big and barely fit.

[@ps2jak2]

The only way you're getting a 2jz mini is if you had more money than sense. You'd have to build a tube frame RWD pseudo replica. Even if you could modify a real mini to fit a 2JZ, the weight on, and power going, to the front wheels would ruin any chance of it ever driving properly. Infact, you'd basically have to build a new chassis to have a show. I did a quick google and there appears to be a few people claiming to have RWD minis, but they're using bike engines etc rather than a 3l straight 6.

[@niklasahlfors6564]

Well there is Fiat 126 with V8 so why not i guess xD

[@Arthurzeiro]

Not possible as long as you abide to our universe's physics.

[@wrxthomas9665]

Bro am I the only one who didn't know moog had his own pandora station?!?!!

[@Tbrick563]

WRX Thomas holy shit you just made my day had no idea either

[@isaigarcia394]

WRX Thomas what's it called.?

[@wrxthomas9665]

Isai garcia just search moog in pandora

[@MarkHarringtonAlembicLynx]

Amazing great video , I will watch part 2 later today. Awesome that your Mom had one too in earlier days ,

[@rjright7373]

Great video guys, really impressed by the mechanical details given instead of the machine just working! Thumbs up! One question; What is the cost of that engine cradle?

[@Random_cam.]

Don't worry about the parts from Japan. They can be delivered overnight apparently. Just put your name down as Dominic Toretto.

[@abreezy2796]

those breaks are beautiful

[@cjwrench07]

You guys make this enjoyable even for a Willys/Jeep guy. Keep up the good work.

[@relaxingbuilds1098]

Mini Cooper is my dream car, I’m working my ass off saving for one! They are beautiful

[@HesselAnnema]

Do you know project Binky. A 4x4 sleeper

[@K.oxenstierna]

yeah you guys should seriously watch this. Mini build taken to the next level!

[@aserta]

That's the only proper Mini build on KZbin (outside a few, but sadly undocumented ones). This one...just a kit swap inside a car that was worth more original, much more, now it's worthless.

[@cookiegaming98]

aserta yeah but I doubt moog is getting rid of it for a long time

[@K.oxenstierna]

aserta Well yes tho that Binky is the only "proper" build and no to this being worthless. I think when a car is your hobby it's what it is worth to you what's important. Not what it's worth to others :) I think this is a really cool build too.

[@AstronomyWales]

Just caught up last night. It's going to be a little monster.

[@Morepanda]

Dudes!!! you should've jammed an R1 engine in that beast!!

[@D1craigRob]

This is an awesome playlist. Ive watched the BRZ build vids and decided i wanted one but now im set on the mini lol.

[@oConshien]

loving this again

[@alin8985]

Great! , Now I gotta wait for this and Binky.... Maybe they can arrange a race when they're both done?...

[@Trashmane_]

i really dont understand how more people are subscribed to pewdiepie than you guys. you guys are the best!

[@zabde-ezraayienga5353]

You guys show great passion for what you do! Cool!

[@grahamparr4710]

Got something you will be interested in, Project Binky, by Bad Obsession Motorsport, another mini mod to fit a big engine, there are quite a lot of episodes so get some beer in. It is mad.

[@JCD87]

I would've got another mini to do this, because taking apart a perfectly running mini with modifications is insane in my book. And you can always decide to keep the mini you had, or sell it. And you have yourself a car you can drive while working on the MiHo ;-)

[@billytwowillies]

All that work that they did to supercharge the car and run E85 was pretty cool and unique. Now they are gonna have another cookie-cutter car as lots of people have honda swapped the mini. Totally agree they should have gotten another car to swap rather then ruin the one that so much time was spent on.

[@chewy1684]

Flashback to supercharging the mini - "this build is definitely not about power" lolololol

[@shaneschofield6303]

Chewy - As the great Jeremy Clarkson once so poetically said... "More poweeeeer!"

[@drderpy704]

SASMAN 52 MORE POWER INDEED!!!!!!!

[@Jim_M_75]

Covid-19 lockdown, no better time to revisit some classic MCM builds, cheers Marty & Moog.

[@saifulamin6313]

Same goes to me

[@JJ.IceFish]

Man, It been 2 years since this is released.. time fly’s by

[@selektor2567]

ik lel

[@rjshron]

Welp, I have a final tomorrow. But MCM is priority

[@11jeopardy11]

my b18 swapped mini set on fire last year! :( still rebuilding it

[@izaaz_h]

John Edwards unicorn farts are highly flammable

[@nothingrunslikeadear]

Best thing on the interweb,now it's on discovery channel,how goods that!

[@rsjdevelopments]

Always loved a mini