Performance & Cost... The Perfect Balance? - Slip Angle Spotlight

[@eddieh9857]

honestly one of the Nicest Miatas I have seen!

[@mattwiser7982]

Thanks!

[@TheSlipAngle]

🙌

[@gerardgeer642]

"The car's never seen winter weather" Also 3:45

[@mattwiser7982]

Gerard Geer hahahahaha yeah until it got to me... at least there was no salt in Quinn’s driveway.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

I think he was talking about the condition of it when he found it

[@glensikorski9745]

18yr old with 52yrs experience that loves MIATAS,just recently sold mine had for over 20yr v8 monster conversion. But son u opened my eyes to next dream one SIMILAR to yours,just so nice outside and inside great build and I'm stealing this from Iacocca DON'T LET THAT GOOD ONE GET AWAY peace out friend

[@nihatbayck5101]

The sound of that blow off valve is absolutely amazing. Love the setup of the car. Have fun.

[@mattwiser7982]

Nihat Baycık thank you!!

[@Brockthedog315]

Now this is a great looking NA. And I like how you have kept your eye on reliability and street use. Just a super sweet approach and the car reflects it. Well done.

[@longbowdt]

I'd love to own a build like yours, except for the dragon-fire exhaust . Quiet = stealth; good for me. ;) In all other ways I think yours is a great build. It seems polished and professionally done, and with a mind towards reliability. It's a street car with "more". I don't mind that it's not loose in the rear with the tires you have on it. For my limited driving abilities that's a life-saver. Thank you for sharing an inspiring build. It's impressive that you have the skill and the determination to do the work yourself. Rock on, man. You're on it!

[@mattwiser7982]

Thanks for the kind words! Normal driving isn't too bad, turbos make great mufflers actually. It isn't until you hit the rev limiter or use flat foot shifting that it gets really rowdy...

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@anthonye3680]

I may end up my selling my turbo Miata if anyone interested.. almost same spec's. Very fast

[@heavyd2249]

This is what I have as well. 95m fm2, ms3, Xidas, 6ul etc etc. Built and tuned it myself. My goal was to build a better s2k for far less money. I have achieved that and man everyone that drives it agrees that it is a blast. Nice build!!

[@mattwiser7982]

Thanks man! Can't go wrong with that setup, I honestly think it's the best bang for your buck!

[@TheSlipAngle]

🙌🙌🙌

[@driverpsyche]

@@mattwiser7982 what would be avg cost of building a similar car (turbo/tune/suspension)?

[@mattwiser7982]

@@driverpsyche I'm not exactly sure but I'm probably north of $15k for it including the car which happened to be a smoking deal... It's hard to say exactly.

[@rossmischnick]

Very nice build! I am doing basically the exact same build on my red NB2 miata, had it for a little over a year now. So far did tons of baseline maintenance (tranny,/diff/break/clutch fluid, timing belt/water pump, cam and crank seals, valve shim adjustment, valve cover gasket, master and salve cyclinder, stainless line, rebuilt calipers, Centric rotors, hawk HPS pads, flyin miata stainless lines, flyin miata shifter rebuild, mishimioto radiator etc) and then did my first major upgrades last summer; advanti storm 15 x 9 and hankook rs4 225's, xidas 700/400, hard dog sport hardcore rollbar, momo steering wheel w/ NRG quick release. Haven't done any bracing yet but the NB2 is much stiffer than the NA so I am happy with it. Looking forward to getting the flying miata turbo kit this winter, plan on doing a clutch and full exhaust at the same time! Great minds think alike!

[@saber0089]

It's a good kit. I've installed two so far on my NB2's.

[@mattwiser7982]

Ross Mischnick sounds awesome! Your NB sounds sorted! Flyin Miata makes a great turbo kit, you won’t be disappointed.

[@diegoochoa2628]

I have a Stock 2008 NC GT, thanks for making me feel not alone with this video.

[@Gn0m4]

The best review of a Miata a saw. Very pleased video/audio quality, nice car and nice guy. Congratulations to Slip Angle too.

[@etasDustin]

Was the cost mentioned? I swear I watched the whole thing but didn’t hear any numbers about cost.

[@joecarnes9174]

I really don't think it'd the first turbo miata on KZbin, I'm almost positive boosted boys did one a while back.

[@concordsst]

First one on KZbin no way, haggard garage was def the first to blow the NA up popularity wise

[@JerGol]

@@joecarnes9174 Dude, that was irony. The point is that loads of people have done this path before. He's just describing his own process.

[@miataenjoyer2786]

Joe Carnes he did this a long time ago

[@ERICK4431]

Guys it's sarcasm!!! Obviously his was not the first one 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@maybelive765]

Holy fuck your own ECU... thats badass bro

[@tannerjohnson1326]

This is dope. I have a stock 1990 Miata and I really want to turbo it but cause of corona I haven’t been working so it sucks.

[@mattwiser7982]

Tanner Johnson yeah, the whole situation sucks. I can’t even work on the car because it’s at Quinn’s garage at the moment...

[@MaxSpeedMike]

This is quite the build. Absolutely love it. Inspiring to fellow miata owners

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@DirtDude117]

You should add a FC RX7 center console and rear diff carrier. The console fits nice and gives you some usable cupholders while the NA FC Rx7 Carrier adds some strength to the case where NA/NB's snap

[@mattwiser7982]

DirtDude117 I had no idea that people did that with the center console, I’ll have to look into it. I was thinking about just deleting it completely.

[@DirtDude117]

@@mattwiser7982 The Car Passion Guy and The dude who has the Subaru AWD Miata have mentioned them before. Both are pretty cheap upgrades and the FC Carrier is a bolt in upgrade. You can get Delrin bushings or re-use yours if you have upgraded ones.

[@VS666]

great video. i had a 1990 that i boosted as well and made pretty much the same numbers. mine was a little rough around the edges (which is why i didn't keep it probably) but damn that 3in exhaust blowing out of the hood never got old!

[@nathanielh7677]

I've always loved your yellow tach, awesome build!

[@mattwiser7982]

Nathaniel H thanks!

[@nehok]

I think if your based in the States the new Kmiata k24z3 swap represents pretty great balance of performance cost and reliability.

[@mattwiser7982]

Kohen J I love the K swap. I’ll have to check out the new swap that you are referring to because last I knew they were pretty pricy when you include their header/downpipe and everything.

[@samueldowney2806]

What an awesome little beastie! Same power, more torque, and probably only 50kgs heavier than my supercharged Lotus Elise, for a lot less cash I'd imagine. Very very nice and lots of fun I bet. Like an S2000, but with torque ;)

[@mattwiser7982]

Samuel Downey yeah it’s not bad for the price but I would loooove an Elise!

[@Domas64]

Lol @ 0:19 that shifter will take your arm off :) Is it because soft bushes? My driveline shakes violently when spinning wheels sometimes, on wet surfaces especially. What mods do I need to minimize it?

[@mattwiser7982]

Domas64 it can get really bad lmao. It’s got poly diff bushings and a hybrid motor mount kit from 949 racing and it still happens... I don’t want to go any more solid that that.

[@jlazzmedia3700]

This was splendid

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thanks buddy 🤙

[@mattwiser7982]

Aw shucks JLazz Media, thanks...

[@Silverboy005]

Similar setup that I want on my NB Very nice

[@Onelovej]

Worlds first turbo Miata on KZbin great balls of fire🔥flame tune

[@garagecedric]

What a great reasonable build, it makes the most of the platform and still keeps it fairly stdish. Like how would like to build a NA mx5 :)

[@mattwiser7982]

cedricnyberg thanks!

[@michelinov]

Nowadays a lot of people especially on youtube dump money into a car simply because they can. I feel like it wasn't like that 10-15 years ago. Good results were made with what we had , and we did not have much. I still have a lot of like for cars made that way .

[@mattwiser7982]

michelinov I agree with you for sure about the stupid amount of money just dumped into cars that just sit there... This build is still so minuscule compared to most.

[@cjones7854]

Never knew miatas came with torsen diffs. This thing is perfect

[@mattwiser7982]

Niroc 64 thanks!

[@johna4250]

Awsome build Car looks fantastic. How was the fitment of the GV lip? Happy miles to you.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Perfect actually

[@quadman1600]

I'm local to you, sweet ride. And I love Palmer, been there a handful of times in my mazdaspeed

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Car is amazingly clean , really love to see that , means she well taken care of 👌 wheels are 🔥🔥🔥

[@mattwiser7982]

Thank you!

[@TheSlipAngle]

🙌🙌🙌

[@EvendimataE]

that is my dream car...1st gen red miata with hard top....i dont ra ce so stock engine is fine....i just find the body so beautiful

[@Loanarn]

A Lightyear Fastback would make this build perfect! Your car makes me jealous and I have a R32 GTR.

[@mattwiser7982]

Loanarn I agree! And am honored... R32 has been a bucket list car for me to own.

[@edwingonzalezjr4203]

Nice video 👍🏼👍🏼. Nice and clean setup on your miata.

[@mattwiser7982]

Appreciate it!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you Edwin 🙌

[@edwingonzalezjr4203]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrSprintcat]

Awesome gives me ideas for my 1999. Thanks .👍👍 I couldn't tell whether or not you rolled the fenders. Where they rolled? For that size tire.

[@GavinMalm]

Our cars are so similar! I'm just lacking boost and big brakes at the moment. Hopefully I will have that taken care of this year. I cant wait to see what my car is like with some power behind it.

[@davidmccaughan2710]

What a great car! Made the clip at the dyno, it's true, the camera ads 40lbs. 😉😂 Did you replace the motor mounts? Shifter moving a lot early, if so what did you go with. My car is all apart now, and I'm considering doing the mounts. Suspension, stiffening, brakes, drivetrain upgrades- check. Power is next. Great video... as usual, and the out takes at the end... priceless.

[@backwheelbob46rr]

Very nicely done, is still on the stock ecu?

[@mattwiser7982]

Rob Semple it’s got a DIY PNP based on MS2

[@scottmason2245]

Would like to see you go through the gears at full go with no music in the background so we can really hear the car. I'm almost done with a 90 flyin miata build myself and it's got most of the same engine parts as this one. Would just like to hear it.

[@brucewiser9270]

Nice video guys, car looks great!

[@mattwiser7982]

Bruce Wiser thanks Dad. Finish the Caterham yet?

[@brucewiser9270]

@@mattwiser7982 Haha, not quite! I did finally get all the joists installed today!

[@MrCYCLESMITH]

Do the A4 seats touch the door at all when closed? Beautiful car! Well done.

[@swillia6rider]

Wow. He has done all the good things.

[@D1sturb4nc3]

Palmer is one of my favorite tracks. Maybe we'll see you guys there some time.

[@mattwiser7982]

Disturbance Palmer is an amazing track, I love the elevation change. I’ve run there twice with CART and hopefully will go again this summer!

[@antoinep6503]

Nice car and good video! What XIDA coilovers does he have XIDA Race or XIDA XL or XIDA GS?

[@bryanmurphy26]

Good episode. Hopefully this season isn't a total bust for track stuff.

[@mattwiser7982]

Bryan Miata yeah I know, I’ve been worried about that...

[@bryanmurphy26]

@@mattwiser7982 It's not looking good. This might be a good year to focus on a project or build.

[@mr.adventure559]

What about swapping to a 3.9 rear end for better cruising on the highway?

[@saviorstyles9148]

That miata is gorgeous and a perfect balance a fun/street/ performance but guys I got a request can you please do a guide on how to make an rx8 reliable for daily driving? Quinn has convinced me that’s the way and now I want to see just how fun they are. 😆

[@K.O.I_WORK]

Savior Styles you’ll have fun fixing it all the time.

[@Rotary_Lover_89]

Nice overview of a clean turbo NA chassis. Btw does Quinn still have his 1.6 Turbo NA?

[@SpareTimeGearHeads]

MatChew! Very nice car. When you decide to pull the trigger and go bigger power, Greg Peter's laid out one of the most perfect drivetrains, that should be the path. Engine is up to you. I like how you have a radio. Don't get all seasons, get 300 plus tread wear summer tires if you want the car to playfully rotate. I think you should do the NB HVAC controls in the center stack, otherwise, I think your car is pretty Ideal. What boost are you running?STD, LOL F'n Ryan always good for a laugh!

[@mattwiser7982]

I really love where Greg has his car at right now, there is something really awesome about knowing he can beat the hell out of his car at that power and not worry about breaking it. I know eventually if I keep driving like I do, something is eventually going to break. I probably will do some 300tw or similar summer tires, I'm not really sure why I said all seasons in the interview lol.

[@staver76]

What is that plate (I assume labelled Flying Miata) by the brake booster and turbo at 4:39 and what does it do?

[@MyZak9]

@The Slip Angle one of the coolest miatas or mx5 I've seen, those advantis really fit miatas.. I've got a question did you need to roll your fenders in order to fit that tyre and rim combo ?

[@TheSlipAngle]

They require rolling

[@businessmanph]

Awesome build

[@mattwiser7982]

PH thanks!

[@ridiculousness7477]

Beautiful man!!! I am embarking on a similar adventure. What should I budget for sometime like this? Thank you

[@TheSlipAngle]

10k

[@SchlechteBewertung]

Very nice Miata. Good inspiration for mine

[@blue04mx53]

First time I've seen this car of yours. I plan to back and watch the rest of the related videos. For now can you tell me if you had to roll the fenders to fit the tires?

[@mattwiser7982]

Blue 04 MX 5 thanks! I did have to roll the fenders to fit these. They are 15X8 +25 with a 205/50 tire. With a less aggressive offset you may be able to get away with not rolling.

[@ghostpunkkilla]

Good content here, pretty close to the plans I have for my Miata except mines a 1.6L car.

[@mattwiser7982]

Even with the 1.6 you should still be able to get some good power out of it. Just make sure to upgrade the rear diff to the 94+

[@raviolitrail]

Ya Boy!!! Miata dad content

[@mrfixall]

awesome video! I see Greg has helped many of us out. My 92 is your ugly cousin. forged 2001 vvt motor 270whp. Your car is very clean. I am afraid to paint mine. Do you worry about parking it everywhere? anyway, this was a blast to watch this video and get to see your handy work.

[@Powerhauz]

Mmm nice and mean. Well done mattchew.

[@mattwiser7982]

Powerhauz thanks for the consistent kind words!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Powerhauz]

@@mattwiser7982 not everyone on the internet is a prick. Not anyone builds their car to the set of standards you have either. That right there is a dream car. Your way. Your style. That is what I love about the car community and you guys especially. The standard for quality. It's evident from the videos to the jokes to the builds. Stay safe guys. All of you...yes even "new" Ryan. Ryan part 2. Ryan Jr? Ah whatever. 😄😂

[@imogenheapful]

Hi, are these rims Hyper Silver or Titanium Mirror? Thanks!

[@nickg.7568]

Hey slip angle hope all is well!! Can you show a video on how to Bypass the coolant to throttle body ? Please and thank you sir! Oh for the rx8.

[@davidstorm4015]

That is one hell of a nice car! Seems just about perfectly judged to me.

[@metrocaptain]

I'd like to know how much all of the upgrades cost. Sure, this has more hp and tq than the stock RX-8, but 8's can be picked up for so cheap that it's a close call. And yeah, I know.... reliability... Miata wins that hands down. Price on upgrades though?

[@mattwiser7982]

metrocaptain I don’t even think you can compare this to an RX8 to be honest. This is a car I would get really tired of driving if I had to do it every day. The beautiful thing about the RX8 is how well balanced it is and the fact that you can comfortably drive it all the time. All in with the car included, I’m probably at about $15K

[@iancrosson9513]

What exhaust do you run and does it still have Cat? Also great content as always!

[@RafaelJOrtiz]

Also curious about this, I assume it should be a custom piece with the cat deleted to allow for those fireballs 🤔

[@mattwiser7982]

It's got a 2.5" test pipe to delete the Cat and its a 2.5" Enthuza Turbo Racer Cat back system

[@VictorPitstop]

Super clean! Makes me miss my FM Turbo NA I just sold before all of this ‘Rona bullshit. I miss it but I’ll make my current ND RF a nicer build in the future!

[@saber0089]

Nothing wrong moving from a great car to a great car. Enjoy your ND. :)

[@gedd6750]

Great car,super vid 👍,you can never have enough flames💥🔥 I have a Mazda MX6 with OBD1 do you have any software to read the OBD1 code ?

[@craigm2209]

This is wicked cool Good job man!

[@hrfb9696]

Good looking. I have a 2014 GT hard top stock. Any suggestion for me to have more power ? Thanks

[@mattwiser7982]

HR FB NCs love forced induction and are completely underrated cars! If you have the means & drive to do it, check out fab9tuning. They make a great turbo kit!

[@hrfb9696]

Matt Wiser Thanks

[@hrfb9696]

Matt Wiser Would you recommend supercharger or the turbo from Fab9? And if so why? Thanks

[@TheScottyp1]

check out riken raptor ultra high perf all weather's for the street use. I have an on my infin g20 and love em. they grip well but not to well and are EXTREAMLY predictable at limit. I know they have ur size and the reasonable

[@mattwiser7982]

TheScottyp1 I have them on one of my cars, good idea! They do pretty well in the rain too!

[@38tech]

Thats pretty much what i want to do to my newly aquired nb2..... Whats the offset of the wheels?

[@mattwiser7982]

38tech they are 15x8 +25. Should fit without modification to an NB

[@jeffbendoski8364]

@@mattwiser7982 Great video and incredible build! Would a Advanti Storm S1 15x8 with 25 offset work in a stock NA, or would a fender lip roll be required to prevent rubbing? Thanks Matt.

[@mattwiser7982]

Jeff Bendoski NAs need a fender roll for them to fit

[@flush_entity]

super nice. makes me wanna buy another miata

[@italiqban]

I have a 93 red with silver hardtop. Pretty much everything u did is what id like to do. Im a dad of 3 and just want a fun car for the street that can maybe do some mild racing. Dont want to mess with trans or internals or anything either. But my car has 175k. So way more then ur gem

[@somebrownguy07]

Which cup holder is that?

[@87golfito]

What gauges r u running in the center console?

[@mattwiser7982]

87golfito autometer water temp and boost, AEM wideband O2

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

Awesome NA.....love the concept of your build, but I think the cost would be a little over a lot of people’s budget.

[@kanatsizkanatli]

I'm going to guess that build (minus labour) cost minimum 15 to 20k. 5k stock clean car 5k flying Miata turbo kit 1k ecu and tuning inc dyno 2k wheels and tires 1k brake kit 1k interior and exterior mods 1k miscellaneous and other like e.g. clutch upgrade.

[@cbeck611]

You took learning how to do a build to a different level when you built the ecu from scratch

[@daviddaoust6604]

What exhaust system are you running?

[@mattwiser7982]

David Daoust it’s and enthuza turbo racer 2.5” cat back with a 2.5” test pipe.

[@v6powerjunkie]

Love the Vid, beauty looking car to

[@Gcanno]

MO POWWA BABY!

[@wabisabi_miata]

Where are y’all base out off? $$$ to get you guys I work on my Miata ?

[@pssita]

I've been looking at getting a Miata lately. How much would you say you've got into it? How many miles on the engine?

[@tombryant8471]

I spent about 10k in upgrades for my turbo kit, suspension, wheels/tires, and all supporting mods. That's all high quality stuff.

[@tombryant8471]

I guess I could say 8k but I bought some extra stuff

[@mattwiser7982]

It's hard to say how much I have into it but it's probably around 10-12K. There are ways to make it cheaper though. The engine has 53K on it now and the last 15K was not easy on the motor as you can probably tell from the video.

[@ChutneyInc.]

Yeah i love the BP engine.

[@topsecretmx5142]

Nice car and build. However I will say I’ve never understood wanting less grip. I’d have that car on 15x10’s and 245’s.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Should give it a try sometime, it's life changing stuff!

[@arrivendrive6831]

I like it!! Looks like a fun and reliable car. If you swap it please put in a three rotor na

[@mattwiser7982]

Aw man, if I could make that happen someday it would be incredible!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Lol

[@maybelive765]

Wait... WHERE ARE THE SIDE MIRRORS WHEN HE's IN THE GARAGE???? i dont see em at all lol

[@mattwiser7982]

Maybe Live hahahahaha they are there I swear. Just behind my fat head

[@jmpcrx]

Very nice

[@DriveItRyan]

If I could like this video more than once I would 🔥🔥🔥

[@mattwiser7982]

I expect you to create a 2nd KZbin account and like it a second time lol

[@Felixtheripper]

I want another miata now :(

[@slandon1977]

Nice build. Pretty much perfect until you decide to build the motor. Unfortunately at that point it gets expensive quickly. Bigger turbo, stronger trans, etc etc. ask me how I know.

[@mattwiser7982]

Oh yes, I definitely know that it will be a slippery slope to go any further... I'll have to check out your build

[@TheSlipAngle]

Agreed, once you start going past 250whp you open up a whole slew of weaknesses. At that point it might be better to look at another platform

[@slandon1977]

Matt Wiser sent you friend request on FB. I’ll send you pics.

[@Red2l16v]

I don't know why everyone says this. I have a 94 NA8 with stock power train but a built motor and it makes 368tq and over 400whp and I beat the snot out of it and I haven't broken anything. It's a 185k mile pile of poop and she takes the abuse. 225/45-15 Toyo Proxes R1R. Built engine with Carrillo crank/rods and Wiseco HD pistons. Big valves and hi-rev valve springs. 1000cc injectors GT3076R with ATP T25 external WG turbine housong in a FM kit. It's a beast. I had to upgrade the FM Stg2 clutch with a 6 Puck disk because it would power right through the organic disk. She loves it!

[@503touge4]

Stiffen the front hollow sway bar all the way, take rear sway bar off 1 second off or more. Any course I promise.

[@3991melkoun]

Absolutely love it! 👌

[@OGPedXing]

Great build! Mine is similar and it really is the sweet spot for a Miata...stock drive train plus turbo for about 225 hp. I decided to build everything custom -- no kits! Check it out if you get a chance, also a 94 -- best year!

[@B00h44]

you claim it's fast... but explain me this: why is the rockercover not red?

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Matt's miata is badass! Fireball Matt over here haha

[@neilobusk]

Matt gettin f.... hardcore and serious...Mazda Matt for sure.. Im workin on an RC one...dont tell ryan... Best wishes N x

[@mattwiser7982]

neil2015999 🙌🏻🙌🏻 as long as you finish it before Ryan finishes his!!! 🙃🙃

[@coltonniemann9811]

very beautiful car

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Yup, enjoy buddy :)

[@EvendimataE]

im looking for a red miata with straight body....if i find one i will keep it for life....i find the na miata with hard top very beautiful

[@brandon7139]

Ford Eco-boost mx5 🤔???

[@marianodeocampo5569]

A fine example of a NA man, nice!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you kindly!

[@dbmk2]

Really cool and fun car but PLEASE don't rest your hand on the gear lever while accelerating!