MAZDA MX-5 LS2 V8 Swap || 450Hp GYMKHANA Monster ONBOARD

** OWNER`S COMMENT NOW PINNED **
This is the fantastic looking Mazda MX-5 NB of Mantas Sliogeris, powered by a proper American V8, a 450Hp LS2 unit, making this still Street Legal but quite bonkers 1150Kg Miata a true Monster. Built for Gymkhana events originally, but used for Drift and Sprint stuff, it made its debut on our Quick60 Challenge event in spectauclar fashion, reaching a Top 15 place staight away. And hopefully we´ll see this Monster come back this year for even more sideways action...
00:00 - Intro & Walk Around
00:38 - Full Run w/ ONBOARD

[@slomant]

I think I should provide more information about the car. This is not a "race car" in the literal sense of the word. It's a normal road car. I drove it to the event and back home afterwards. It's parked on a driveway waiting for the next adventure. No matter what it is: a road trip, a trackday, a gymkhana, drifting, nurburgring, you name it. It has no specific purpose, apart from providing a joy of driving. It wasn't optimised to be outright the fastest car out there, it was optimised to be a great fun whatever it does. And yes, I like the oversteer quite a bit :)

[@HillClimbMonsters]

Always good to have the very owner of the Monster shown providing some Extra Context 👌

[@onimodpl]

Your car is beautiful! What is the widebody kit on it?

[@th-pw8pn]

It's an incredible piece of work!...

[@krismaitland7885]

And you know how to pedal it mate👌nice car,well driven🤲

[@mnije]

That’s what makes it even more enjoyable to watch. The sight, the sound, the oversteer. It’s perfect.

[@apancher]

Wow, that engine bay is immaculate!

[@Not.The.Avg.Smitty]

Matches the outside perfectly 👌

[@DanielFrost79]

Totally agree. Holy moly.

[@apancher]

@@Not.The.Avg.Smitty agreed! I love the whole car!

[@HillClimbMonsters]

Exquisite Build Quality for sure..

[@apancher]

@@HillClimbMonsters absolutely! It's a dream setup for me!

[@nsreid88]

It's like baby dodge viper with that engine and body kit. Very nice job

[@joe125ful]

No.

[@nsreid88]

@@joe125ful no what?

[@joe125ful]

@@nsreid88 Its not baby viper at all..

[@nsreid88]

@@joe125ful ok fine. Thanks for that

[@lucasd172]

Yes

[@xXHowsthisXx]

One of the best looking mx5

[@HillClimbMonsters]

As clean as they get..

[@anipriyagopu858]

The bodykit suits the car sooo well

[@niterunner5875]

that engine bay is the definition of 'nicely done'

[@QuantumPlaysOfficial]

That throttle control is immaculate. Dude is driving on the very end of grip and slip

[@randoawesomemix9501]

Miatas make everyone a hero. It's why I've owned 3....

[@aaa84gt]

Man I wish my country wasn't so damn strict about engine swaps, a hotrod like this is just what I'd order to cure my depression.

[@obedantonio9962]

Where r u from...???

[@anipriyagopu858]

India?

[@T.B.L.]

I've heard it even resolves ED.

[@aaa84gt]

@@obedantonio9962 Norway

[@aaa84gt]

@@anipriyagopu858 No, Norway

[@rofufoja]

That looks like a really fun set up MX5. Love how he can steer it on the throttle

[@HillClimbMonsters]

H-Pattern, Throttle induced sliding...As pure as it gets..

[@poly_g6068]

and it's a stick too. That's a dream drive

[@HillClimbMonsters]

Proper H-Pattern rowing goodness ;)

[@creemo5375]

beautiful lines on that bodykit

[@super8mate]

Right? It evokes the glory days of rotary.

[@Xaltar_]

When a car guy builds a car exactly how they like it. Pure awesome on wheels.

[@Franface31]

My man Mantas killing it. This guy singlehandly destroyed a drifting champion (Daigo Saito) and Ken Block (among others) in the same event.

[@stubones]

Now that's a MX-5 I actually desire!

[@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB]

Now think about this a 6.0 Ls V8 buttttt cut in half so its only a 3.0L V4 ½LS & THEN sequentially turbo'd to say 600hp (easily achievable ) ppl Turbocharging a 4.8Ls can get 800 on a bone stock internals. An 1200hp on a 6.0L Ls , an Texas Speed engine builder's get 1500 -1700 outa a 7.0 . Back to the V4 IT would weigh at least 100lbs less an be way better for Mx5 50/50 weight.

[@Payday5]

@@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB idk if cutting a v8 in half is a good idea..

[@rafadrzewiecki1905]

Beautiful under the bonnet

[@HillClimbMonsters]

ULTRA clean

[@sird4vy501]

Doesn't even look like a miata, that kit made it look so good.

[@HillClimbMonsters]

Closer to Viper now :P

[@VinOptimaxxx]

I love the idea of shoehorning an LS into an MX-5. That looks like a lot of fun to drive!

[@-PLAYER0NE-]

I'm amazed how little it understeers... thats like the perfect setup if you get it right (which apparently they did) gorgeous engine bay too! Love it.

[@user-ub9jj2co6i]

可愛い女の子と思って近いたら黒煙を吹く真っ赤な闘牛だったくらいの衝撃 化け物めw(褒め言葉)

[@sjv6598]

Man he’s done an incredible job with that engine swap! So clean under the bonnet and I love the subtle bodywork changes 👌🏻🙂

[@RavenGTR79]

Daaaaayummmm that's a clean build...at just over 2500lbs with 450HP you've effectively made a Japanese version of the TVR Griffith 500 equivalent. 🤜🏿🤛🏿💯🎯

[@mm6705]

that car is likely 2800 or more without driver, but yeah definitely fun!

[@vegardulven9515]

I remember that time he won a gymkhana in this thing, when it had 200hp in a supercharged 1.8l

[@ericb1054]

Very nice little beast👍🏾! Reminds me of a scaled down 911 993 at some angles 😅.

[@ObtuseRubberGoose628]

I had the same thought.

[@SWFabrication.]

What an absolute beast. Everything about that car is perfect, the look the sound the handling (yes even the oversteer) Awesome just awesome

[@wills.junks7]

Oh man I haven't seen Mantas' Miata in a while, he's got an LS now? And gotta give credit where it's due, that engine bay work is CLEAN. Love that guy

[@joshuafallet5690]

this guy knows how to build a car. this thing looks incredible.

[@4acae86]

I hate LS swaps, but this is still one of the sickest Miatas I’ve ever seen! Definitely the best aero on a Miata for sure

[@apIthletIcc]

I just full on busted 🎉 Rarely do you see a crazy good miata plus a crazy and super skilled driver. This was 🔥🔥🔥

[@justins21482]

Miata guy for life. This one has a particular style to it. depending on the angle I see hints of mini supra, I see hints of a flattened Porsche and of course as always rx-7 jr.

[@damonmorris5590]

I love the bodywork on this thing it looks so subtle but sooo damn good

[@Maverick0687]

I’m building an LS swap miata. Been in the dumps about it lately. I needed this video.

[@mchristr]

Finally, a Mazda I would own (besides a 3rd Gen RX-7). Love the powerslides!!!

[@Snowie2050]

Dayum this is wild for sure !

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

Insane lap and wicked swap!

[@paulsteward9582]

That engine bay is perfect. Not expecting that clean and neat.

[@carlovergts02]

This car is an all rounder in the truest sense of the word

[@ministryoftruth2869]

So clean. Love watching it get loose in the corners

[@josephjones4293]

I’ve respected miatas for a long time, but I suddenly want one. Hot damn

[@Jdowling357]

One of the slickest miatas I've ever seen.

[@rnor3146]

🔥❤🔥 Beautiful "little" red monster!!!!!😉👍👌 Thanks a lot!!! 🙏😌

[@cncdan1364]

Supra in the front viper from the rear and corvette on the middle. Whay a beautiful engine bay

[@MikeTDF]

WOW Badass Miata! This thing is a amazing looking monster! I think it's the first time when i see a Miata that actually looks hardcore. The little sweet thing hit the gym, HARD!

[@oso_nomada]

That is a PERFECT example. Would love to have an hour behind the wheel!

[@finlay230]

One of the coolest cars ive seen, perfection 💪💪💪

[@naradhipatiandaru5078]

really love the cinematic panning

I enjoyed my conversion in the early 2003-2009 period. Ls6 383 448 whp/442rwtq 2400lbs

[@pumarolz]

Any understeer is fixed by throttle, just perfect ❤

[@mm6705]

The car is not properly sorted, it shouldn't be understeering at all, it has some suspension issues for sure. Miatas that are set up right don't have mid corner antics like that.

[@MegaTube1313]

Very slick car .job well done and sound lovely 👍

[@s4ml0ck54]

Now that was rad

[@ATR-_]

It's a proper old school motor car, it's more engine than car, and that's what Sport Coupes are about.

[@XxSavageBearxX]

2535 lbs with 450 HP Thats 5.6 lbs per HP that is Insane

[@djisch]

love the stock dash so cool to see

[@shortstories3349]

It’s a baby Viper! 🥹

[@TheWHEATISHweet]

This build is AMAZING!!!

[@Allwayzworkin]

THIS is the only Miata I would ever like to own 😊

[@user-tl9qm9vh1s]

So clean

[@conquerorhowie]

That's a sweet machine 🔥🔥🔥

[@camtyler3576]

Sensational 🤠👌🏼

[@jj9528]

That body kit, and project is sick

[@martyroberson2091]

Awesomeness

[@AWD_T]

Such a cool car. Looks amazing as well

[@wolftmfg]

Something like an AC Cobra 🎉

[@BjorkensteinvanJurgenheim]

Tyres fighting for their lives hahaha. Love it.

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

Looks extremely stable and well balanced considering how much weight is in the front.

[@SonicBoone56]

Love the widened body!

[@infidel900rr]

Damn, that thing looks like a lot of fun!!! 👍

[@NikosKalantasTouKabourdirhTouK]

I told you it would fit!

[@michaelsteuernagle3479]

Nice build man had a NA Miata you got the NB with the 1.8 l. I prefer jdm motors over muscle but I gotta say it's great man especially for what your using this thing for.

[@ARTSONERS]

So good❤

[@StarChaser027]

I love these LS swaps...the more the merrier - LS swap the world!!!!!!... 💪🏼

[@bl00dh4nd4]

looks like a baby viper

[@lenardw3585]

This looks like its really fun to drive

[@Peak_Mid]

Perfect car 😍

[@user-sl5bu5ek1x]

It is like a modern Shelby Cobra (If it was a Ford V8 it would be more accurate but LS2 is amazing too).

[@spdcrzy]

1:24 that car is on RAILS! You literally said "turn" and the car turned.

[@raybobuzz]

Yay!! a car that doesn't sound like a blender

[@michaellaforte6964]

That is a vicious build!

[@ConfusedRaccoon]

What a mad little car. Like a European viper.

[@Dontbeweakvato]

I approve this message

[@HillClimbMonsters]

Who doesn´t at this point? ;)

[@DYNANiK.official]

02:45 Kind of like a baby Corvette

[@miguelsolaz7617]

Nice engine for a MX5

[@inakade1661]

Nice job

[@timmy2shoez]

Well that thing looks rowdy!

[@fercu7592]

Minivettes are amazing

[@sidthesuck4128]

Whats the name of that widebody kit? I absolutely love it.

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

one of the cleanest engine bays ive seen

[@TheCpaschal86]

That is basically a modern day recipe Shelby Cobra. Obviously different brands but same principles.

[@outofthefoxootf979]

beautiful car

[@barry4234]

Immaculate

[@med6186]

Did you do something in particular to not have the rear slide everywhere? I guess that with all that wait on the front the car is really tail happy

[@mroshfosh]

I’ll take him on the down hill with my 1.6 lol

[@danieldickson4656]

cleaaannn 👌

[@PookDaWook]

You sold me with the engine bay. Is that a commercially available body kit? Just superb

[@thunder_lloyd]

What a beast

[@SmileyWick]

So sick

[@venator1994]

This is amazing! What kind of gas mileage do you get around town? I'm sure it runs empty pretty quick on the track!

[@DBatty]

Red NB SE MX5 owner here. Would love to know what manufacturer the wide body kit is. It’s 🔥

[@Franface31]

VAZZ Corp. It's actually his company.

[@TsukuyomiPlayz]

Man I bet that 363 feels like a 572 in that miata

[@Kazuya720]

Should be the next baby-Ferrari :) Same stats!

[@R3ddyyg]

Man i love that wing! What wing is it? i wanna buy it for my NB!