THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE FORGED MIATA!

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Every car build has teething problems and the forged Miata has a bunch to fix...
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Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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[@markpvn1]

Sammit, you probably won't see this but in boosted applications the front main seal on mx-5 engines is prone to blow out due to high crankcase pressure. Part of this is down to the PCV valve that, even when new, can't cope with boost. A direct replacement that will be able to handle boost is a pcv valve from a Mazda 323 GTX. I believe Greg Peters from thecarpassionchannel made a video on this topic as well. Also Alex Kersten from Carthrottle had his front main seal blow out due to not changing the pcv valve to the 323 gtx's. I hope you get to read this.

[@FroztiProductions]

So breather box and pcv delete?

[@garageworm17]

I used the PCV from my mazda mpv mini van (aka) its a station wagon and yes its rwd 😁

[@GuyMahoney]

Sam: Oh yeah, she's an oily little girl... Everybody: Umm...

[@memoryhunter2084]

LITERALLY I WAS LIKE BRUH THAT SOUNDED BAD

[@Gobbbbb]

@Will Smiff shut up stiffy

[@Dopecx]

Will Smiff shut up take that shit to reddit

[@Beansswtf]

@Will Smiff Your mother doesn't love you

[@exe.wifinowhere3942]

FBI: *very interesting*

[@MKRacingMedia]

Sam you can ‚tune‘ the front crankshaft seal. You can shorten the spring that is in there. You just have to peel it out of the rubber ring, find where the spring is connected together and twist it a bit so it comes apart. Then shorten it for about 4 threads and then you assemble it all back together. With this you have more pressure with the rubber on you crankshaft and there should be no leak. We do this to all our engines after going for better oil pumps. I hope you’ll read this and it will help you out. 👋🏻 greetings from Germany.

[@ironman-ic3uu]

That's how projects are in cars. Testing and finding out the problems.

[@lordroku8256]

I think the front main is from that cap you put on valve cover. Killed that seal

[@wheeln24-79]

Pretty sure I commented saying he should've changed it while he had it taken apart.

[@danielward8649]

The fill cap?!

[@JIIMMYJONEZ]

I'm so confused how sammit isn't at 300K yet smfh most underrated KZbinr 💯

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Should’ve went with AWR Racing engine mounts, they have a set that drop the 1.6L .25” and it definitely helps with turbo figment.

[@tylerhunt9129]

Monkey Wrenching figment

[@fiisho]

I already mentioned these, plus the engine shakes so much

[@matthewmontoya1220]

I was surprised that there was an oil leak, you built that thing pretty damn good

[@MonkeyWrenching]

I had the same issue with my recently built Turbo Miata 1.6, spent a few weeks meticulously building mine and the damn crank seal ripped on me within 15 min of initial break in. Swapped it with a spare that came with the timing kit and 💥 she was back up and going. Just waiting on the Bosch esi6 brake fluid and new tires this week.

[@mclarenjohnf1]

It seems it's because of the beefy oil pump the same for the turbo.

[@jeff666p]

@@mclarenjohnf1 some people said he had the breather sealed off that can cause too much crank case pressure causing the seals to push out

[@Gobbbbb]

Problem is you can check something a thousand times over, and for fuck sake there's always something haha

[@MonkeyWrenching]

gobee - so true, I went slow and everything cause I needed something to pass the time. Mine might be a beefy oil pump before I bought it cause I see the same higher oil pressure but it not mine did the same exact thing. The seal that came with the ITM timing kit seemed to have did the charm, but I haven’t checked it too much more.

[@MonkeyWrenching]

OMG I just had the same issue with my front main!!! Holy crap, it’s like watching my build a few days after it happens to me.

[@kriscarr8932]

Literally my favorite KZbinr, thank you for the amazing content

[@pokemack4344]

I can’t wait to see this thing drifting at the compound and hopefully next year when I go to japan we can meet up and hang out Sam

[@jaynvius1]

Good stuff, Sammit. Glad you fixed one thing even though you have to fix another. I love the positivity

[@stevekassnoff7934]

You're doing a great job dude and these things happen. You'll get her all sorted out. The car looks and sounds amazing great job man. Stay positive.

[@TheNinjaMonkey43]

It sounds really good aside from that injector tick, annoying, but necessary for power. Also upsetting that the front main is leaking, but at least its the front main, and not the rear main, or headgasket! Glad youre staying positive! Its so close to being perfect

[@matthewharwarth6309]

Dude. I really appreciate you working on my car for 600yen. Thank you!!

[@nathanielrost5843]

You deserve all the subs man.I always scope out a channel for a few weeks if not months before I commit to subscribing. You have quality content and quality builds. Two things that are easily done separately, but not together. Keep up the solid work!

[@silversurfer8810]

Doing great dude. Contents great. It’s a project, takes time.

[@Zach-ju5vi]

12:52 "it's not a Subaru man" 😂 Sam this why I love you man.

[@robinb37660]

Sammit I always like the positivity you have! Keep up the great work.

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Sam there are always people who want to put any car builder down just to give themselves some sort of thrill, you have done everything to the best spec as it came along and you said it was 3 stages before it was done, if they can't be bothered to listen then they don't deserve your response.

[@AaronBonBarron]

The turbo oil return being so low plus your PCV being blocked off would have been the reason you got all that smoke. The un-vented crankcase pressure would have pushed oil up the return line, into the turbo and past the seals.

[@johnchase3059]

Can't wait to see this build dialed in! Keep it up Sam!

[@jzuniga1457]

“Oily little girl” bruh sam gotta watch what he say😭

[@shaneroberts8668]

Finished my rb25 Freddy Intake install and neo upgrade turbo for my s2. Waiting for my RS enthalapy ecu tune to come back! Thanks for the inspiration Sammit

[@trevorsmith9251]

Coming along great Sammit, little problems are frustrating but the end result is worth it 💪🔥🇦🇺

[@kyanpannowitz5537]

Haha I was waiting for a leak! 😅 at least your attending to every little issue one at a time and keeping a positive mindset about it as well. 👌👌👌

[@tonymattisson6158]

I have no experience personally from engine builds. But have looked at many engine builds where the O2 sensor gives up on the dyno or even when you just test drive it. My thought is the amount of mounting lube and oil that's applyied when it's essemblied. Is just too much for the sensor and it's either gets dirty of oil and lube and when it's burns up with higher rpm and heat it's getting too hot and gets damage. Just a thought though as it's happens so often or the sensors quality is just bad. It's also hard to avoid. Maybe do a temporary downpipe that is pointing outside of the car. Or use an old sensor and after the dyno or when the oil and lube seems to be burned out you put in the new sensor. Maybe ask Jack if he seeing a lot of O2 sensors failure during tuning on newly put together engines. And especially when they have replaced rods and pistons and rings. Maybe a good cleaning of it after the first heat cycles could help it also. And maybe don't set to high of goals to be finished in 1 video. Sometimes things often takes longer than you think. Then it's easy to rush things to get it done. And that's when we make misstakes. So set a little lower goals of what you think you are able to be doing. Then if you reach them it feels better to getting there. And you can also be doing some extra things. With putting out daily content I can imagine that you want to be haveing as much as possible in your videos. But honestly I think that the viewers rather see it's done properly than it's rushed together and you need to be doing it again. Or at least most of the viewers as you have those that like to see failure more than success. Keep up the awesome work Sam. And the winner will have an amazing Miata to drive and have fun with.

[@gateaccess818]

mad respect to you brother!!

[@slikrik00]

Your should route the braided line for the catch along the back side, I think it would look cleaner for the time being...tell you new setup arrives. Anyway keep up the good work!!

[@osamabobladen8203]

Never tune a car without a filter and install the filter after.

[@Beansswtf]

ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Beansswtf]

It's not a MAF system so not really a massive problem

[@Atomic9t9]

Just for a tip with the torch next time, the end of the flame is hotter than the base

[@gavinrichman8610]

I bought an AEM wideband gauge and wired it into my car only to find that the Bosch sensor was faulty. I've read online that that particular Bosch sensor (Bosch 4.9 lsu) is commonly bad from the factory. I decided to send it back and if I ever try another wideband sensor I'll get one that doesn't use the Bosch 4.9 lsu sensor.

[@TheLegoxD]

Your sub-goal of the last 2 years (if i remember that right) was "just" 100k. Its insane how much your channel grows! :D keep working sam its worth it

[@treyeoliver6564]

Love the build so excited to see if I win or whoever wins cause whoever they are will be lucky as hell! Super stoked!!!!

[@jonknight6407]

Love your content. Love your attitude just keep going my boi 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sickelfalcon3371]

Who isn't subbed to our boy sammit don't be doing him dirty like that 😂

[@SirAndron]

Interesting color choice 🎀🎀🎀

[@danielplumley379]

Even though there’s some problems, you just gotta smile and move forwards! You put a lot of work into that engine, I hope we see a nicer turbo soon :) Keep up the great vids Sam!

[@jakenothanks307]

He's doi g the break in on a cheap turbo and then upgrading

[@danielplumley379]

Jake Nothanks why did he powder coat the cheap one?

[@edwardk6764]

Should have probably started with the catch can with the gnarly turbo setup with the performance oil pump. And yeah, the performance mounts. Can't wait to see a hoon session at full rip.

[@MikyleFrancine]

That was a good sounding miata haha! Im used to ricermiata's exhaust choice 🤣

[@tylerchewy3400]

TIP : the crank seal has a spring in it just tighten the spring by overlapping the spring on itself it puts more tension on crank. Old mikuni to thank for that tip

[@leerandle4240]

Looking good keep up the good work ✌️

[@DragSlicks]

6:17😂😂😂 “oh yeah oh yeah she an oily little girl”😂

[@miguemerkinrivera2664]

Sam your oil drain for the turbo might be too low on the pan and it could be backing up the oil flow you need it at the highest point possible on the pan but keep up the good work!

[@xcixera9998]

I’m subscribed, just watch a lot of your videos on my tv or Xbox lmao

[@MUDDASIK]

For real, the BOV is the best sounding part of this car.

[@sidewaygoons7363]

MUDDASIK facts! I don’t know why he doesn’t like it

[@andybaker5787]

Keep up the good work boys

[@daryljones445]

Glad I subbed, really digging the build. Shit even your past Japan videos are pretty kick-ass.

[@domgregoire3241]

Sometimes when theres to much pressure in the turbo like it did it bust the seal thats why its maybe pooring a bit still

[@annadarby7224]

Love the progress. still patiently waiting on the Garret turbo tho.. also if I had one suggestion it would be that it needs a rear roll bar for that thing. If you or anyone else that’s tall ever rolls it. It will defiantly be bad :x

[@johnmoore7902]

You should put a temp gun on the down pipe and see the difference in temperature before you wrap it. Always been curious how much it actually helps

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Sam, the alumiweld didn’t stick cause you used a MAP torch. It’s meant for a cooler flame like propane, I’ve has the same issue with map but not worth propane.

[@micahhill4786]

Monkey Wrenching I used a map torch before and I got the aluminum sticks to stick on the metal. I just hate up the material I’m brazing on and pull it away from put the stick on it and it stick right on it cause the material was just right.

[@LeviHeizer]

BTW probably pushed the front main seal out from high crankcase pressure. I would give it some time on the smoke. I had the the exact same issue with smoke but after pulling vacuum on the crankcase the smoke went away after a couple drives.

[@SAMMIT]

I don't think so. If there wasn't enough crank case pressure to push out the dipstick I doubt it would of pushed out the front main.

[@LeviHeizer]

@@SAMMIT good point. Hope you get it solved!

[@surfhercules]

man thats a piece of art man

[@jamesobrien4934]

Your ending vid always gets me with the hood hitting the windscreen 😅

[@saidsuleiman7972]

Whaaaat the bov sounds awesome

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

much love from south africa matey!

[@kyle325i5]

Suid Afrika:)

[@earnestbunbury2103]

@@kyle325i5 ;-)

[@viannaude3455]

Yee boii!

[@kyle325i5]

@@viannaude3455 ons represent!lol

[@kyle325i5]

@@earnestbunbury2103 ;) kwai buddy

[@GapedCeiling]

those injectors sound like GM injectors lol...my cobalt also sounds like that. everyone always asks if cobalts are ticking valves but they all saound like this lol...the injectors arent insulated and they sound like nails tapping on a desk haha

[@earnestbunbury2103]

SEE THE USA IN A TICKIN' CHEV RO LET ...

[@MonkeyWrenching]

My SRT8 has really noisy injectors as well

[@PTRTHAUS]

Not sure if you read the comments mate, but I had a issue with a rebuilt turbocharged leaking oil and the problem was the oil. Switched to a mineral oil and problem solved. Just the turbo sealing rings just need to bed in with basic oil with out the additives. You can put the better oil in after run in! Just saying!

[@trentcrompton9527]

Every time I hear your BOV I think of old school Fast and the Furious 😂😂😂

[@mrmiyagi3533]

Subbed, ive been coming back for 3 or 4 days straight lol

[@Chad.D]

i subscribed back on your first trip to Florida, and kinda didn't really watch much when you went back to japan but i do really enjoy your american content. im a JDM head but yeah i really like your american content more Sam.... hopefully you can get back to your family soon, Much love bro.

[@MRUGK]

Had to check if I was sub’d and I was! Sub’d when since you Chris went to Japan and met you been watching ever since! Love the content keep it it👌🏽

[@jamesthurtell7127]

You might have gone a little OTT with the map gas Sammy! Aluminium has an average melting point of 600/700 degrees Celsius, map gas burns from 1200-1800 degrees Celsius...I've been casting things lately. Keep up the content maaaaate 🇦🇺

[@onyabloke]

Omg Sam I love you 😂

[@juggalo17874]

got you bro subbed love the channel

[@StevenIrving]

Love the build, can’t wait to see if I won!!!

[@joshpedigo5357]

I was one of those guys that wasn't subed lol but I got you dang! Good luck on 300k

[@outdoorssmith5454]

Alright bro sorry. I didn’t do it sooner but I just subbed, we love your vids sammit so keep up the good work man

[@SlayerVideos15]

If you keep burning on engine decel and its progressively getting worse could be valve seals if you used supertech valve seals I had a set go out really early on on my freshly built 1.6

[@f_lxxxiiltd974]

"I'm busting my balls daily" samit 2020 🤣🤣 appreciate the work you put in bro 👍

[@FullTimePRO]

You can use an aluminum rivet and slide it in like that nitrous jet and then just drill it out, or you could drill and tap the oil fitting itself, put a hex head plug in the middle, and then drill that out if you're in a pinch.

[@SlayerVideos15]

@sammit you don need to wire the fans to ms, it should be able to control them off of the factory wiring also on the obd1 diagnostic box you can jump 2 pins to trigger the fan for now without having to rely on the sketchy ground to the plug

[@kennecrx4373]

Sammit: Headgasket? Its not a subaru man! Other dude: DAMNIT SAMMIT

[@wrx2hot4u]

Go a Vibrant catch can, they seem popular in the states and i got one as well, good quality.

[@robbiestruble4635]

Start the heat wrap from the bottom like roof shingles. Less likely to let water ingress as the layers create a natural runoff. Starting from the top means you get a gap at every layer for water to enter

[@Zach-ju5vi]

But what if the water comes up from underneath the car 🤔

[@ProMilkshake]

Idk why I hadn't already subbed bro, but I've been daily watching your videos whilst you've been in Florida.

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Vbands came from military aircraft/plains long time ago, but they would be wired to the plain so it can't come off when it comes loose

[@Godzilla32]

12:50 How awkward? What do these people do? Just chill at the front of the shop all night?

[@LS__812]

I've been wondering about that lately. It's strange in Rodknocks videos I see just random people in the videos also

[@Joe-jt8qp]

Clout chasing

[@LS__812]

Florida really about that social distances eh?

[@Godzilla32]

@@LS__812 No brains

[@MidwestVillain_Z]

Lol got 50 randoms hanging out at Chris's shop I'm sure he loves that

[@hoondagang4919]

HAVE YOUR WIFE SEND YOU A DOPE JDM BOV!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Lot of mechanics today in the comment section

[@realMaverickBuckley]

That's more than in the video 😂😂

[@w0ckhardtt]

I think people forget that sam is extremely qualified as well, he legit went to some small island off the coast of japan and learnt to build engines from a very qualified engine building master.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

@@w0ckhardtt I'm only kidding dude😄 He's young. Hell learn heaps. The turbo feed one was a massive oopsie though. I was cringing when he was like 'why would supply a feed with such a small hole' then proceeded to drill it out 🤭

[@w0ckhardtt]

@@realMaverickBuckley Oh man, i was just expressing my frustration with the youtube comments section, didn't mean it as a reply or attack on you

[@johnmoore7902]

Got dam, those BOV are hilarious lol

[@sweettee3647]

It will take a while to burn that oil out of the exhaust. You could try and take out the o2 sensor and clean it. And those aluminium rods do work. You have to heat the piece with the hole in it. It has to be really hot The you rub the aluminium rod over the hole. You don't apply heat to the rod. You will get it figured out

[@kingofwestpalm6350]

Well brazing is usually done with a very hot oxi acetalyne torch and You probably didn’t have enough heat so it had time to heat up the whole part instead of just the hole to melt the rod and fill it in

[@milosbajcetic3633]

nice vid

[@jamesduffus4455]

hard core miata guys get made when you were chainmail boxers and sand paper socks to bed excessive crank case pressure is more then likely what blew out the front main in big boost setups i run a vaccum pump to help the rings seal better and if the turbo even came close to seeing 50 psi of oil at the journal seal it is guaranteed to be shot

[@DanzillaZ2]

Seen a couple other car tubers big up cx racing , meanwhile you got a kick in the teeth from them, after paying for the parts too if I'm not mistaken. You're a real g for telling it how it is. Really dislike fake product plugs. Lovin your vids err day!

[@Narevival_]

Just twist the knob close off the bov so you get turbo flutter. And the Megan racing mounts are crap equal to stock mounts for naturally aspirated. But for turbo. If that makes sense. They are only stronger for na engines. Also the filter you get with that kit. Is crap it’s glued on. It will fall off.

[@tctnick4156]

You blew your front seal when you put that damn vaccum cap over your valve cover breather. Turbos probly fine. You dumped a ton of oil in the exhsust when u had the big jet on it.

[@memoryhunter2084]

sounds like your silvia back home in nihon

[@r7kelley553]

So what was that you said about people that run a blow off valve?

[@tron5116]

Could try rebuilding that turbo with better quality seals?

[@justinmanse2849]

Ive had my motor out of my car redping things I dont like bow for almost a year it happens at least thats a minor issue ive never even drove my car yet

[@mikeknee2954]

that engine bay look so sick

[@kimbercustoms]

Subed and day 2 day! Been subed!👍🔥

[@1skemr]

so what is the light flashing under bit of black tape

[@TheRealAaronWitchey]

You should just get a precision turbo. Thats what that beautifully built engine wants and needs. I know that just that Precision turbo would cost more than the whole CXRacing kit but its a night and day difference.

[@anthonydellacroce3447]

What Bov did you use on that? Always loved that sound!💯🤙

[@Boomstruck123]

Baja blast is amazing