Turbo Miata Project - Build Kickoff | PT1

[@NappMotorsports]

Our next video on this build is live, check it out here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZCYi2ysirF1abM

[@iamhacker798]

One of the most underrated channels on KZbin 😔

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks Angel! These comments mean a lot and motivate us to keep grinding. :)

[@ProModsPerformance]

They make sockets that have a plastic like coating on the outside of them for wheels. I think there is a brand called Titan sold on amazon that makes them. Could also use a thinner wall “non-impact” socket and just be reasonable with it

[@NappMotorsports]

Nice! Thanks for the tip @ProMods! Looks like I’ll pickup a set.

[@miatafan]

I was thinking if there is room just wrap the socket in electric tape lol

[@joelavallee3074]

They sell the plastic sleeved socket at harbor freight too, look in the back for the clearance area for a deal or even better autozone on West Henrietta sells them (plastic coated sockets) individually- 2nd isle from the oil filters- end of the isle. Less than $20.

[@gregorymahnken9682]

I have seen a few people turn down an impact socket on a lathe to make it thin-wall, but as the comments say here they do make a wheel-specific socket as well which is supposed to be non marring

[@miatafan]

@@joelavallee3074 hmm plastic coated you say, I do a little powder coating, I could throw a few layers on the impact socket

[@josephcostanza2727]

TURBOOOOOOOOOO

[@NappMotorsports]

This is the way.

[@aaronrunyon9959]

@@NappMotorsports this is the way

[@ghostpunkkilla]

Yeahhhhhhh Tuuuurrrrbbbbooooooo Jeeze, you aren't kidding about it being tight in there. Makes me thankful I have room to work.

[@NappMotorsports]

Yeah. I’ve put a lot into the basement to free up space. Still tight but should be doable.

[@philjones5728]

You did the right thing with the wheels - store them clean. It's also worth putting a ceramic/liquid crystal coating on them (I use Gtechniq C2V3 as it's comparatively cheap and it lasts around 9 months), it means the brake dust and contamination etc simply rinses/washes off. As for scuffing from the air gun (yeah it's a bummer - especially on new rims), I switched to wheel nuts with an internal drive which means you'd use a large torx style bit to do-up/undo your wheel nuts. So there's no way you can scuff your nice wheels. Just put some copper anti-seize on the end of the wheel studs and they don't suffer any corrosion (even if you were crazy enough to drive your lovely MX5/Miata in the winter months!). Really looking forward to the series on your turbo build (being a turbo convert myself!).

[@NappMotorsports]

Great tips, thanks! I have some ceramic coating I might add that on the first layer. Good stuff.

[@Beardchanics]

whoosh whoosh! :D

[@NappMotorsports]

Music to my ears! :)

[@czarlosruiz]

I usually just use painters tape around my socket to prevent scuffing up the finish around my lug holes

[@NappMotorsports]

This is brilliant. Will do this if I dont have a set of wheel sockets next time. Thank you!

[@EdA-bz3bu]

Good to see some Wegmans shopping, garbage plate eating locals. Keep up the good work 👏 For the lug nut scratching, painters tape and or thinner walled socket. They usually only need 90foot pounds to tighten then. After I break them loose I use the thinner walled socket to zipped them off and on with my impact nut driver (don’t really need impact sockets). Please note that iron x might eat up your asphalt drive way I learned that the hard way of course especially the bug and tar remover. I take my car to a coin operated car wash to use iron x and or tar remover (they are usually concert pads). I heavily wax the rims for easier to cleaning. For the screw plug it I even plugged motorcycle tires 🤷. They hold if you are comfortable.

[@NappMotorsports]

Great spot on the Wegmans shopper, garbage plate eating local. Sierra and I were just trying to figure out what tipped you off. What gave it away?

[@miatafan]

Sweeet, looking forward to the series

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks Joe! Should be a good time!

[@bvward]

Could you add a bit of detail about the turbo manifold, etc.? Looking to do a non-vvti JDM 1.8 myself. I plan to use a Bosch 60mm dbw throttle body and pedal.

[@NappMotorsports]

No problem! I will overview the kit at some point, etc. Happy to review all the juicy details.

[@lindkvistandreas]

your garage looks great!.. you know, we work with what we have.. not everybody can have a garage like Quinn or the others.. and in this case the size of the miata again is a gift of fortune!.. imagine working on any other normal size car!.. .. i find it saves alot of floor space to hang tools on a wall instead of in a cabinett.. there are a lot of cool small-workshop-ideas online if you want to improve working area =)

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks Andreas! It is very helpful to have such a small car when working on it. Next move will be to a home with a 2 car garage minimum, but this is what I have for now and it still beats just a driveway.

[@jinda70]

Get some Impact Socket Set with Protective Sleeves. Sweet turbo!

[@NappMotorsports]

Will do, I've got a set in my amazon cart. Thanks! Cant wait for the install!

[@justinmarble451]

Wrap your socket in duct tape or masking tape to help prevent scuffing

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks!

[@collarbonecam]

I’m pretty sure they make some thin wall impact sockets for wheel lugs.

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks, yeah they are in my amazon cart now. :)

[@EMentz]

Still hyped...

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks, hope to deliver this season!

[@EnfieldJoe]

Interior restoration should be interesting since I also will be freshening up my NA8 interior. Think about renting a suitable shop space....share the cost with a friend ?

[@NappMotorsports]

I never thought I be so excited to buy... carpet. Few other things in store also. Would love a shop space but first move it buy a home with at least a two car garage. I will make this space work, but hopefully this will be the first and last season in this garage.

[@Boost_Performance]

Nice I’m starting my Miata build 2021 series as well.

[@NappMotorsports]

Nice, what are your plans?

[@Boost_Performance]

@@NappMotorsports 450-500whp

[@seestonesculpt]

Love the video! Can you link the first song that you play in the clip?

[@NappMotorsports]

Thanks Charles! Our intro song is Rock Angel byJoakim Karud.

[@RafaelJOrtiz]

Dude where did you get that front bumper lip?

[@NappMotorsports]

From AGLimited, its their GVK lip. instagram.com/aglimited/?hl=en

[@collin9079]

What wheels are those? Also what sized tires are you running?

[@NappMotorsports]

Konig Hypergram 15x7.5, Yokohama Advan a052 205/50. With a 5mm spacer I couldn't ask for better fitment or look. Tires are just large enough to have a bit of the retro vib.

[@collin9079]

@@NappMotorsports I thought they looked familiar. That's what I want to buy for mine. Would that size fit 225s without too much stretch or should I go to 8.5in?

[@kriscarr389]

Ive been working on cars for the majority of my life, 25 years and counting professionally. On wheels i dont want to scuff with an impact i have a simple, fool proof, time tested method. Step one : do them by hand. End of procedure.

[@NappMotorsports]

Cool

[@jackcphelps]

until you're a part of this turbo team you walk slowly

[@NappMotorsports]

👀