Project MX-5: Turbo Phil’s ECU Tune And First Hoon

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In this episode, Turbo Phil gets his ECU tuned on the dyno for a final power figure. Then, it’s time to hoon...Braaaaap Stututututu!
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Episode 4 - Cold Air Intake: www.youtube.co....
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Episode 10 - My First Track Battle With Phil:
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[@thesociallyawkwardteenager8163]

"It's only a clutch" I think Alex's wallet disagrees

[@petej222]

+Morgan Madden yes but he would be looking at the cost of the part not the cost of labour as he is a machanic

[@thesociallyawkwardteenager8163]

+petej222 ahhh I he tit now

[@thesociallyawkwardteenager8163]

+petej222 wow auto correct put I tit instead of I get it

[@mro9466]

+Morgan Madden better break a clutch than break a piston :p

[@yamaha94O]

I was just gonna say he's gonna need a higher stage clutch.. guess that's next on his list. haha

[@LandofBobiness]

Seeing you and Ethan enjoying that ride put a huge smile on my face! Hope I can have a similar moment some day.

[@jackfinlayevans3428]

Same here

[@kevinblanco2451]

I couldn't have put the words down better myself dude the sketchy ride is what makes it fun ;) hahah

[@MohammadYIqbal1]

+Brämby Their face expression are priceless @ 9:24. I too want that one day :-D

[@callummmm]

+Brämby I experienced a 600hp nissan 300zx not that long ago, won't forget it :)

[@speedonent1468]

Jupp same

[@quentinc1275]

The guy in the car was having a bit of fun with the flip up headlights xD

[@quentinc1275]

@3:20

[@eru-win2025]

Xd

[@firebird188]

+Qman headlights go up, headlights go down. UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN!!!

[@1LuvMLPFiM]

+Qman The Miata likes to blink :P

[@eru-win2025]

+Lunare Crepuscular and to wink too

[@MrYeezy77]

I'm so happy, because Phil is happy. I remember when it was just a really shitty MX-5, lots of rust... now I can't even express how amazing that little thing is.

[@guest98049]

its 2.30 am and i am watching a miata smh

[@CarThrottle]

+Aadrito Mehrab If it helps, we appreciate your dedication.

[@creamatedbiscuit4756]

+Ksp 54 yeah, it's really cool

[@AhmedKhan-ut2bt]

which country are you in

[@guest98049]

Ahmed Khan bangladesh. you?

[@AhmedKhan-ut2bt]

+Aadrito Mehrab England

[@johnathanyinger]

Paint the valve cover red!!

[@tommorrison9490]

That will add 20HP

[@goldminegaming6242]

+Tom Morrison It just looks nicer....

[@mikezeke7041]

+Tom Morrison maybe 21.7 with the right shade of red

[@Mr44nico44]

+Tom Morrison To the wheels or at the crank?

[@janderadio9428]

+GoldmineGaming It just looks ricer

[@codemy666]

see, you don't need 700hp and a V8 to have fun an I4 and 180hp is just enough (and a turbo.... and a lightweight car....) :D

[@balzarini51]

look really fun. and I think for street use 500+ is to much for a street dd. (prepared for the hate)

[@ford_raptor7124]

Agreed

[@griffinmackenzie]

180hp in a turbocharged light import can still hold its ground with most muscle cars

[@nakian5316]

Power to weight ratio is key.

[@Jask1717]

and that's 183hp to the wheels so about 220 crank hp

[@Cardfold11]

Same reaction i had when i put a small turbo on my s2000! Went from 195whp to 290, and it's just unbelievable how amazing the car is. Putting a turbo on any naturally aspirated car is sooo rewarding. Spooling my turbo for the first time was hands down one of the best moments of my life.

[@2TMVlogginRS]

What's the parts cost like for this Turbo build? How much did the whole turbo kit cost, intercooler, new rad, pipes, ECU, turbo ect and how much did the mapping cost?

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

9:23 Gotta love the first time you feel the boost kick in xD

[@TheAdatto]

I can already feel the exitement. I have an NB 10th Anniversary 1.8. And next month i'm gonna turbocharge it. The exitement i have just by deciding it is amazing. BRAAAAAAA STUtutu.

[@davezetec]

Alex I loved this video, you can genuinely feel the joy coming through the screen. You don't always get that with car reviewers that drive supercar after supercar. I can see you doing well in the future :)

[@zealotscout]

I don't think theres anything more beautiful than the sound of BOV, but maybe an ALS. Amazing project

[@Insidious589]

that isn't a blow off valve. that's turbo flutter

[@WithTheBears]

The true beauty of a Miata is the curb weight. You add enough HP through a turbo and the weight/HP ration shoots through the roof. That's why it feels so drastically different.

[@MoistTeabag1820]

I'm so glad I saw and heard this at the NEC, Alex if you see this. I was the kid in the Green Huracan with the Akrapovic on :)

[@daevid21]

Phil is my first car goals

[@AntonDoiron]

I totally understood his excitement when the turbo kicked in. My turbo Celica made me quite giddy when I drove it for the the first time. like a crazy amusement park ride.

[@jameskingston]

That looks so fun!

[@mystichamster5900]

The moment you both enjoy the feeling that the car gives you reminds me of a couple of moments from MCM. It is the joy of driving your perfect car. You know you went in the right way when you show that smile

[@notjames8367]

if only i could afford a sandwich.

[@mikelowe9198]

I cri everitim

[@DustyShedGarage]

+LEET H4X0R 1 like = 1 sandwich for LEET H4X0R

[@PeterOekvist]

You at least have internet. Trade it for a sandwich.

[@notjames8367]

accorden im stealing wifi from mcdonalds on a phone that i stole from a crackhead

[@PeterOekvist]

LEET H4X0R Guess you have to steal a sandwich from the crackhead since he seems to have more of everything than you do...

[@bradenwuesthoff5639]

Today my Datsun 280z broke down on the side of the highway. So im watching carthrottle and it has "boosted" my mood. Thanks alex

[@Choom-li]

3:23 Those Headlight blinks

[@Makedeth]

I love the intro. Good music, not too loud, and only last 10sec. Short and sweet.

[@clintbrummett2257]

That guy Nick be wearing Yeezy season 3 hoodie

[@scotwilson4169]

Got excited when I saw this video because I thought it was V6 Phil not an old video, I’ll be waiting 😊

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

when is the next BMW E36 M3 video?

[@Cornwall1888]

He needs to remortgage his house to get the money to fix it first

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

+Cornwall1888 yh

[@lucillewhiz3437]

+Cars I See.

[@AaronMichaelz]

I like how Nick's so honest about how the numbers won't mean absolutely nothing to Alex

[@sunrisefx64]

you guys should build a skyline r32 :D meaby a drifter like if you agree

[@sunrisefx64]

+Dominic Balla *turns green from jealousy*

[@sunrisefx64]

+Dominic Balla it's my dream car

[@HumaneNewt]

+Dominic Balla I love you

[@creamatedbiscuit4756]

Pretty sure that would be REALLY expensive

[@sunrisefx64]

+Creamated Biscuit it's not that expensive... probanly idk

[@123123123yoda]

I'm the only one who just hope there is a video of Phil after you finish work? this is the same felling we used to have with Chris Harris, let's see if it will be the same with Top gear, but to be fair.... Phil always gonna be there.

[@antontaylor4530]

Chopped! Unicorns! Choo-choo! Oh, sorry, wrong channel. ;)

[@northb271]

That nick seems so cool love to have him as a teacher so calm and explains things perfect

[@Rory96inthahouse]

you should do a pov drive with it would be sweet

[@tomaspedrazzini]

I AM COMPLETELY IN LOVE WITH THAT MIATA. PHILL I FUCKING LOVE YOU. Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@monkylondon]

Right Alex you just built a sick drift car, it's time you started skidding I see potential at 10.23 ! And then you drop the D bomb at the end of the video wooooooooooo! You'll be a bigger man for it (see what I did their :D). lol jokes love this build awesome video made me grin, camera man shit himself :D Reminds me of my camera man who always tells me to slow down, I generally speed up

[@fadhlanramadhan8811]

you should make a video together

[@monkylondon]

I'm always up for it! That MX5 looks like so much fun! Short wheel base as well so once you can skid that, you can pretty much skid anything!

[@nismojdm5950]

+MONKY LONDON Good to see you here mate!

[@aaronhussain3873]

Thanks CT!! When I watched the other 30 min video on installing the turbo, I was bored af. But now my faith is restored because I actually enjoyed this. Thank you 😊

[@notacrazyyeti4370]

9:29 That moment when you realise your car is amazing...

[@pissywilly]

fab. I've got a flyin miata level 1 clutch in my mk1 turbo. it's been great so far. car is mid 240s at the flywheel. exciting times!

[@lewisbrindle2969]

how much is the insurance for a car like that?

[@Fotznerwin27]

Alex' reactions and expressions tell more than a thousand words. Brilliant episode, guys!

[@Puffalupagus360]

It sucks your clutch hit knackered but we really appreciate you making and posting the vid for us anyway and giving us some extra choo-choo's at the end

[@MrFatpenguin]

you're so genuine it's impossible not to like your videos, well done.

[@86themadhatter27]

''I really really want to keep my clutch'' ''it's only a clutch'' Yeah you haven't seen the bill for his E36 mate

[@26deadeye]

his expression is the same when i turbo'd my 98 eclipse gs it was great

[@recklesflam1ngo968]

ill be getting a mk1 na miata soon as my first car.

[@MixaL1s6804]

did you get it?

[@mohammedsalimahmed5230]

I'm getting the MK2 soon. Mk1 is too expensive now.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I bet you alternated between enjoying driving it and not enjoying fixing it.

[@DalnoNorth]

I remember my first drive when I got mine mapped, on that very same road. I was actually scared by how fast it felt! That was the best drive home I ever had

[@lookingformischief2472]

How did you get Ross Noble to work on your car?

[@matteobandera321]

What I really love about your videos is your absolutely genuine enthusiasm!! Keep going man!

[@averagedude6688]

Are you and phil going on a honeymoon when he is fully upgraded? XD

[@mha2263]

Love the waste gate sound when you change gear

[@PaulL42654]

The one question is.... will it fit in my Honda?

[@1999danie]

No because this is longitudinal where as Hondas are mounted transverse so no

[@zeyzerx3722]

+iCloud It's sarcasm

[@ryancooper1995]

+iCloud it would probably still fit

[@lagundafire]

Mcm reference I like it

[@gustlightfall]

+Chipyzs Moog??? haha

[@RemoteChicken12]

Alex you should add a dose pipe ( aussie term ) Basicly replace that rubber pipe that connects your air filter with a stainless one, it will make it flutter much louder. keep in mind the more the pipe is bent to a 90 the deeper the flutter will be. Have fun boosting!

[@cliffbartram4974]

totally loved this video, starting to think you should be taken up by Top Gear or something as a presenter lol

[@OMoneyXL]

Alex and Ethan's face when they hit 2nd gear is what happiness looks like at its highest point.

[@EvanMoon]

So if it was your personal money, how much would all this cost and would you do it?

[@iamandreja]

Niiiiiiiiice! Added this to "watch later" playlist in February, don't know why it waited so much.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

take me to the top people

[@TURST67]

+zibby Jdm Shut up

[@PeterOekvist]

no

[@jesuschristneverlived6938]

+TURST67 Savage

[@jesuschristneverlived6938]

+TURST67 Savageskskskskskkskskssksks

[@djjesus.hediedforyourspins3154]

+zibby Jdm No.

[@havoc010101]

This video is cool, looking into getting an NA miata. I think after watching this, I will turbo charge my miata. Would like to see videos with Phil at 200 hp at the wheels!! Keep em coming!!

[@SGSUPERMAN105]

This just confirms it for me. I'm gonna turbocharge the faaaaaaak out of my MX-5

[@mattsmith4322]

You know it's good when Ethan cracks a smile!

[@philmitchell9552]

What dump valve is on this? I want that stututu rather than my stushhhhh. Thanks

[@triggered9672]

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure it's back pressure or something putting force on the turbo fin spin thingys. It's bad for the turbo but it sounds dope

[@triggered9672]

Well it decreases the turbos lifespan

[@AttilaThebung]

Doesn't sound like it's running a bov. What you're hearing is turbo flutter, when the throttle body snaps shut, the air has nowhere to go without a bov so it just surges back out the turbo. Shortens the life of a journal bearing turbo, but a proper ball bearing turbo takes it like a champ.

[@johnferguson7235]

+You suck at rapping It is super bad for the turbo. It will wear it out in a heartbeat.

[@AttilaThebung]

+John Ferguson if it's journal, yes. If it's ball bearing it's less of a concern.

[@k2aka111]

That has to be one of the best rattlecan paint jobs I've ever seen

[@jameslawton4534]

Does anyone else despise those Prius repelant stickers?

[@Krazorr]

9:21 onwards is the feeling I need and want! that made me smile so much

[@gianton33]

Next step: LSD

[@HarizHafiGarden]

There is a LSD m9

[@macklemorganfreeman9085]

+Hariz Hafi "one tyre fire all the way" he even says that it Hasn't got an lsd

[@nos676]

+Hariz Hafi look at the end of the video, he's going to start taking, I mean putting lsd in his car.

[@alexburt20]

Giannis Antonopoulos the drug? Or the car part?

[@JTNaise]

Ahhh... that moment you feel the boost of your build car for the first time. Priceless.

[@hiflyingboyofdoom]

So much MX-5 this week I love it

[@johnbaileydodson-cook5875]

that's the best reaction to turbo I've ever seen great job guys !

[@worldofameiso5491]

So nice to see a channel that has real people that know about cars...not some rich kids just chucking their parents money at supercars

[@domore8851]

as someone who builds cars.. this is the reaction we all aim for... amazing.

[@TsunamiSephi]

Alex! Awesome car man! One thing I noted though: You gotta get your lap harnesses lower on your body. In the event of a collision, having the low harness around your gut and not your waist is dangerous. Cheers from 'Murrica.

[@VS666]

that, ladies and gentleman, is true happiness. something only a car can do sometimes.

[@AJRestoration]

cant wait to turbo my car, i got exited just watching this.

[@philemonboga5571]

I too, am called Phil. This makes me happy.

[@v10f1]

Phil's eyes flapping at 3:22! How cute!

[@wiredmike983]

love that "dash cam" veiw and I hope to see more of that with phil sounds great

[@christianobrien4465]

I'm from Marietta Georgia so I'm not exactly sure would have hooning is but one thing I am sure of is that Phil is hooning you and not the other way around

[@longrangevolley425]

fairplay I didnt actually expect him to turbo it when project mx5 started ;) good job

[@KittyCatMeowMeowTime]

That's so awesome!!! Love how quickly it accelerates. It's so cool!

[@BoostedNDMiata]

😂 @9:48…. Hears the BOV go “Whoosh…. Whoosh…. Whoosh…” and instantly goes school girl giggly! 😂 Awesome! I finally achieved that with my 300 whp ND1 and did the same thing the first time around.

[@GijsvdTxx]

its so fun to see you actually really enjoy your mx5

[@stanislavkulich6868]

9:42 best moment expressing that feeling :D love it

[@JaikeJones]

I remember when phil was first born. I've loved him ever since.

[@silverelgrandlow6298]

God I need that soundtrack when he drove the car around 9:00! It sounds bomb with the test drive

[@jamesfurnival8381]

nearly 1 million subs car throttle theres got to be a special episode

[@MegaBigman1111]

I saw this car today at 1.30 on the A40. I got so excited

[@salah458]

that turbo sings music to my ears

[@creamatedbiscuit4756]

That is one badass car. Phil is looking up!

[@davijuli50]

DAT TURBO SOUND!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰

[@topsupra6972]

This video proves that older cars are better than new!!

[@TheSkyline35]

That turbo sound, that smile on your faces...and mine :3

[@dizzyrider3883]

I held my breath for every dyno run.

[@SWEbear021]

Phil is starting to get fast:)Awesome:D cant wait for the next episode and then se what numbers u gona get:)!!

[@jonnyviking1764]

Alex's reaction to boost for the first time is still motivation for me to get my Miata boosted :)

[@shady3165]

Phil sounds like an angel

[@m2coy]

Nick: the Zlatan of turbo tuning

[@waste4245]

This series must be my favorite on KZbin.

[@MngMichal]

9:55 Miata is so happy now :D :D

[@HugoAmasing]

Can't wait to see this clutch coming and see how much hp you can get out of this lil beast !

[@FedericoLucchi]

10:08 "Prius Repellant" f*** yeah!!

[@Seigin1]

It's 3.11 am and I was waiting for this.

[@ToInfinity1]

9:42 exactly my reaction the first day i got my exhaust modded lol