Whatever it cost it was worth it. What a perfect NC ❤ Edit: I spoke too soon
@franz50365 ай бұрын
Sounds like G&G needs a nc track car.
@MrCrowley9255 ай бұрын
Tell asian Ben to k swap his mr2
@adilmehmood1199s5 ай бұрын
We need a G&G x Speed academy collab project.
@dasmg5 ай бұрын
@@MrCrowley925 this is the way
@ShiftyIntentions5 ай бұрын
😂
@tiezep5 ай бұрын
I've tracking a 2.5 swapped NC1 since 2021 Got the car for $4k, didn't have my own space to work on it when the original 2.0 spun a bearing so I paid a local shop $5k to slap a 2.5 in and there's been zero issues with the powertrain (engine, trans and diff) since the swap roughly I'm only $15k deep that includes suspension, bushings, rollbar/harness bar, and burning through 3 new sets of tires for the car
@michaelangelo57835 ай бұрын
$5k for a $300 engine? Did they atleast use lube?
@themockalove4 ай бұрын
@michaelangelo5783 labour is almost always far more expensive than parts.
@ThePerpetualStudent4 ай бұрын
the Ford 2.5
@waltwalton81065 ай бұрын
Former FRS owner (victim) would love to see K swapped 86
@cloudyview5 ай бұрын
Seriously, what a great platform for some reliable power add
@trevorhsu63575 ай бұрын
Fantastic chassis. One of the cars most in need of an engine swap 🤣
@jasonoshima68395 ай бұрын
Several have people have done it already...
@OmniMan_Racing5 ай бұрын
Seems like everyone I've seen buy one of these to daily drive ends up getting rid of them pretty quick
@dasmg5 ай бұрын
oh they're out there
@Samurai69365 ай бұрын
I commend you guys for always doing such quality work and not just throwing parts together without thinking of your builds as a complete package. Thats what's missing from 99% of the car youtube content that out there right now. Total respect to this build and thank you for explaining your thought process behind the K24 route when compared to the other options. In my mind it is 100% worth it if you are tracking the car and car more about sensation, throttle response, feel, and reliability and aren't just looking at dyno numbers. Man, what better option is there than the k24 for a track build motor right now? Pair that with one of the lightest, cheapest, best handling chassis out there (that is still modern-ish) and this is an incredible option for guys looking to do some serious track work. Looking forward to many more videos with this car guys!
@Hunac-Ceel5 ай бұрын
Would love to see a K-swap FRS in the future 🙏 thanks for being so transparent about the costs.
@BETTALIFE1015 ай бұрын
K swap frs please. Too bad Subaru never partnered up with Honda with a Honda transplant.
@syygnis5 ай бұрын
At the end of the day everyone knows that building cars and engine conversions are expensive. I'm currently building a K24 E30 in Australia with Kpower kit keen as for it to arrive
@BETTALIFE1015 ай бұрын
Do a full build. Love e30s.
@trevorhsu63575 ай бұрын
That chassis and engine sound like a fantastic combo 🎉
@paulwade58535 ай бұрын
The pain of knowing you'd have to double that cost in Australia. Been on the track build with my S2k for a while now, poured at least $30k AUD (I don't wanna know the actual cost😫) into it in the last year or so, without even adding any power, it's a financially brutal exercise here!
@simontvrner5 ай бұрын
nice, thats a great pairing.
@brandonmeadows10235 ай бұрын
I found a hidden track car gem a while back: I picked up an E82 2008 BMW 128i 6MT w/sport package for $4700. With a junkyard 3-stage intake manifold, OEM Euro intake & a tune the car put down an extra 27whp & 32wtq over stock in a car that only weighs a touch over 3000 lbs with a perfect 50/50 weight distribution. The N52 is reliable as an anvil and replacements are only about $1000. It’s a car that’s been doing very well in a few time attack classes that a lot of people overlook.
@kylesmith77335 ай бұрын
This, this right here ☝️
@syygnis5 ай бұрын
@@brandonmeadows1023 agree the N52 E82 is underrated
@brandonsever25765 ай бұрын
Yes yes yes. Just bought a 128i myself and it's incredible. Some camber plates and M3 front control arms will give you some decent camber, and 135i parts like brakes are an easy upgrade
@bruce_son5 ай бұрын
I have a 328i with similar mods and built 2.5l Miata. They aren’t even in the same category in terms of speed. You need to modify nearly everything for the bmw to be a potent track car. And the aftermarket support isn’t there and is expensive A n52 128i in manual is super rare though and was what I was looking for before I bought my miata
@lilnapkin4623 ай бұрын
I used to have a 128i with the M sport package and a manual. It was a gem to rev and cruise through the mountains. I sold it because of continual and expensive AC issues. Another option is swapping the N52 into an e46. You can purchase plug and play harnesses for wiring, and reuse e46 engine mounts. So it's a bolt-on. lol
@Wandrew66915 ай бұрын
Wild cause I beat the crap out of my 2.5 swapped nc and it’s now supercharged, years of track days etc etc and it’s still going strong.
@hamsterbrigade5 ай бұрын
I know people that do the same. I believe their comment about reliability is based on competitive Motorsports use. If you're not competing, I think this swap is a complete waste of money compared to the 2.5 duratec swap. I really don't understand why k power even developed this swap and I think they won't put the money into refining it, because the demand will be low. 15-20k vs 3k is a non starter for most people.
@K24_Rizo5 ай бұрын
@@hamsterbrigadeI think you’re underestimating the amount of people who build K series cars lol
@michaelangelo57835 ай бұрын
@@hamsterbrigade If you're a real wrencher you can do a k-swap for $5k-6k and a 2.5 for less than a grand. Resale is also in a different league if you have a clean, well tuned K in the car.
@TomStp5 ай бұрын
You should do a comparative on track vs an NC with a 2.5 to see the difference between the 2 swap, you could even throw in a FI car to add up, it would make for a very interesting show down i'm sure!
@scottcolpitts85215 ай бұрын
I think the 2.5 swap is the cheapest for the hp you get
@michaelangelo57835 ай бұрын
@@scottcolpitts8521 Yes, I'm poor but want a fun toy so I've been looking for a blown engine miata to throw a $400 2.5 into.
@nicholaskallmyer98655 ай бұрын
The one point I'd make against your last idea of looking at C5s or E92s is consumables. I used to occasionally track a C6 back in the day and the price for replacing brakes and ESPECIALLY tires was one of the biggest limitations to tracking more often. Miatas, 86s are so much cheaper on those items.
@speedacademy5 ай бұрын
Great point, very few people consider that!
@UngluckInc5 ай бұрын
Most car people can't fathom spending real money on a serious car build, it isn't immediate enough clout today lol. Serious shit is done by serious people. Car is def a blast and a weapon.
@Samurai69365 ай бұрын
"Serious shit is done by serious people" Incredible quote! Sums up what speed academy is about.
@UngluckInc5 ай бұрын
@@Samurai6936 SA throws down with some serious people and projects.
@N3rdburgring5 ай бұрын
To this day it’s still such a distraction hearing “K-2-4” instead of “K-24”
@NeonDude205 ай бұрын
It's the Canadian dialect. Usually Canadians call a case of beer a 2-4.
@tennnis4985 ай бұрын
@@NeonDude20Is the Mustang a five dot O?
@NeonDude205 ай бұрын
@@tennnis498 just 5 dot 😆
@jench783 ай бұрын
it makes my ear itch every time he does it haha
@silverbulletS1975 ай бұрын
Even though its rounded to $40 k, you guys invested in a fun and more reliable track car! Those K series motods are no joke and I think the power balance on the cars chassis is spot on perfect! Great build guys!
@captaindrake33402 күн бұрын
$40k Canadian or US dollars?
@Mike-jm5wt5 ай бұрын
A huge thank you for doing this build!! The real competition is the destroker 2.4L Duratec engine, but that K is so sweet.
@IamTheOppressor5 ай бұрын
I'd love to see some stuff about J-swapping an NC. It's becoming more popular on the earlier cars but I think it suits the slightly bigger NC well.
@anthonyvenkersammy93855 ай бұрын
Just want to say thank you guys for this video series. As a NC owner I wouldn’t have thought to be actually seeing a build being the middle child of the Miata family lol. Was team 2.5 for a while but seriously considering a k swap now after these episodes. I hope to see more content on this car to inspire my build!
@psewgobind5 ай бұрын
Those K motors are the real deal. Even my base 2017 LX Sedan (K20C2 motor from the factory) has done 4hrs at TMP with only small breaks to cool off the tires.
@jonyrho5 ай бұрын
In the grand scheme of things, 40k is not that bad at all for well sorted track car. If the BADASS2000 was redone in today's market, it would likely go a healthy amount past that number due to starting base car price and that's coming from an S2000 owner. This makes the gears start turning for relatively affordable track car options...
@8r3345 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video gents! Your efforts are appreciated.
@rolandjimenez85294 ай бұрын
I have a 2014 NC Miata and after seeing your video I will not be blowing $ on the 2.0L . In fact, I can't stop thinking what an awesome car it turned out to be. Kudos on your build, no compromises, no regrets
@nicholaskallmyer98655 ай бұрын
Thank you guys for showing us these numbers, so many KZbin channels don't want to divulge such information.
@RattX75 ай бұрын
This reminds me why I am not tallying up my build cost on the FD. I do love this build though.
@MarioFunk5 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the format of this video guys. And honestly, when you break it down like you did, K really is the way. 🙌
@pFbSpecV5 ай бұрын
You guys do well for affording this awesome build! Glad you guys show what it takes!
@brandontrek5 ай бұрын
I've been running a stock internal 2.5 for the better part of 8 years now in our NC. I have the K24 kit in my living room ready to go. Another drawback about the stock 2.5, it stops making power at 6k rpm fairly abruptly. Going to a K24 gives 2k more USEABLE RPM on a track, really extending the gearing.
@Samurai69365 ай бұрын
Great point that a lot of people seem to overlook. The 2.5 is a cool option but its not a race car engine.
@Marcel-ck5on5 ай бұрын
I admire you guys for doing that swap. The swap kit looks well put together.
@Skiridr225 ай бұрын
That was a remarkable build, I enjoyed that episode 👍🏾👍🏾K is the way and I think that kit is worth the price
@87fxgts5 ай бұрын
I appreciate you guys and your videos and your kid like passion. I appreciate the numbers, especially in US dollars. Thanks guys!
@ScottDreyfus5 ай бұрын
The 2.5 has the same torque as hp and is incredibly reliable in stock form. It's not that hard to bolt up a turbo and make mid twos and have so much fun. The 2.5 is essentially the same motor that was in the 2.3 mazda speed. They just go forever under normal applications. That k swap is going to be maybe 5x more expensive. You can buy a 2.5 for 500$ vs more than. 12k minimum to do the k swap. The 2.5 is literally a DIY 1k swap.
@Ryanmossop994 ай бұрын
Another great series guys! Keep the awesome content coming
@sthr21105 ай бұрын
$12k for just the swap kit?!?! Holy schnike! I'll take my '08 tuned, S/C'ed with 294whp/275/wtq and full brake/suspension/wheel/exhaust upgrade @ $16K any day. Man, can't believe it...$40K!!!
@jasonlillis34375 ай бұрын
The 2.5 might not have the same feel as a k24 but it's $700 plus cams and a weekend's worth of work. There is a whole racing series where they use sealed 2.0s without issue not to mention all of the weekend track guys running 2.0 and 2.5's. cool build though.
@WTFNoNamesLeft25 ай бұрын
Sick build as always guys! I think It's time to put the FRS up for sale!
@R3LF135 ай бұрын
Love the transparency. I've been watching this series and genuinely thinking more and more that I want to do this instead of the projects I was thinking about (ek, Integra, or mr2). Any cost reveal is eyewattering, but that actually seems reasonable when you break it down, and if one were to save a little here and there, this actually doesn't dissuade me at all.... *opens autotempest*...
@Busydadgarage7175 ай бұрын
All builds are expensive with quality components. Reality is, now that you have all this in place, you should be able to rip that around the track for years reliably. Out of my price range, but that isn't your fault.
@jp22465 ай бұрын
This car / build just got a write up in Jalopnik, cool to see!! Great build.
@hamishgibson8964 ай бұрын
Worth remembering too that with an engine swap, and in fact swapping out any good standard parts, that you can sell those parts so it pulls the total cost down a bit.
@lancelaprarie61285 ай бұрын
Always a great Saturday with a SA vid. Thanks for all the content fellas.
@alexandrefauchon77555 ай бұрын
I have a 2.5 Mazda 3 2010 with 187 whp ! 200k, rev to 7k, no issues
@speedacademydave5 ай бұрын
NEVER ADD UP YOUR BUILD COSTS, FELLAS! 😂
@kc5505 ай бұрын
Yeahhh... it's depressing. You realize after the fact that you could have bought a better car and not have gone through all of the time and energy to upgrade your current one.
@speedacademydave5 ай бұрын
@@kc550 or you accept that to build something that meets your exact requirements for driving joy, it'll probably costs a bit more than just hitting the Easy Button on a Corvette 🤷♂😆
@BRZ_hotlaps5 ай бұрын
@speedacademydave, hit me up if you’re interested in showcasing/having a look at a cool kswap BRZ… hints: it’s got boost, and another (maybe more unexpected!) swap along with it… cheers
@kc5505 ай бұрын
@speedacademydave haha oh no, I get it, I have put far too much money into my E36 M3 and am merely projecting my sorrows.
@kc5505 ай бұрын
@@BRZ_hotlaps sequential gearbox???
@barryeverson93205 ай бұрын
A K swapped FRS is one of my dream Builds that sadly I'll never be able to afford .
@Beezy_Builds5 ай бұрын
Definitely saw that 40k price tag coming in for a complete build, have that into my kswapped EG
@blueberrycheesecakesupremo79474 ай бұрын
I live in England and I spent 10K on The BBR stage two turbo conversion and yellow speed coilovers. Its 300 BHP and 270 WHP. I don't track my car so this was the easiest option for me. It doesn't feel aftermarket at all, it feels like Mazda built it. It's super fun. In USD it was around 13K and was worth every penny.
@Syscrush5 ай бұрын
It'll never be popular, but the Mazda KL V6 is a natural for the Miata. Crapgineering makes swap kits AND kits to fit cheap motorcycle throttle bodies for an ITB setup.
@mostlyuselessgarage5 ай бұрын
As a recent engine swapper (Ecotec NA Miata) the budget including all upgrades, swap, and car is quite reasonable for a sorted track weapon!
@thedirtyscotTV2 ай бұрын
Good breakdown. I'm currently stuck between turbo charging my NB or replacing the motor with a K24A. Main issue is that I'm running a 1.6, there just seems to be more support for the 1.8 when it comes to driveline so I'm hesitent. An off the shelf turbo kit in the UK runs about 3.5k-4k. A JDM K24 can be had for about £1k and then the swap kit from KPower you have already went over. So it's 4k-5k turbo charge (room for unknowns) or £10-11k for a K swap.
@mr.cangieter87585 ай бұрын
An Altezza build is way overdue. I appreciate the transparency.
@calthorpАй бұрын
I have just started the 2.5 swap & already its going crazy. I wanted to put cams in it & while it was at the engine builders he said, you better do rings then bearings ... I hate to think what the bill will be when he finishes it. I might have to leave the engine sitting in the corner of the shed for a couple of months, until I can sneak the install bill past my wife.
@clayfalk5 ай бұрын
I built my 07 focus with the 2.0 duratec/mzr I installed Crane aftermarket cams, fswerks race header and exhaust, steeda intake, medieval pulley kit, autolite racing plugs, custom Dyno tune, massive speed systems Polly motor mounts, fswerks strut tower brace and a few other things lol it got expensive I had well over $10,000 in the motor alone lol intake manifold and injectors and fuel pump were next but the car got rear ended and written off
@SystemScandll5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the honesty! Amazing work. You look happy with the results ans you should be.
@future625 ай бұрын
People dinged me in a last video for saying this is not a budget build lol. This car is great but $40K is like C7 GS/F80 M3/987 Cayman S money.
@MasterResolve5 ай бұрын
Ya, but stock versions of those. This is a fully race ready car.
@kc5505 ай бұрын
Would be interesting to see lap times of this against a stock sports car of similar value, like the Cayman S you mentioned. I'd prefer the P car for resale and just simply because it's a better built product.
@jellofuel5 ай бұрын
"They called me a madman..."
@valkyrievillage36735 ай бұрын
But you save a ton in tires brakes and engine rebuilds so it’s actually cost affective,with the Miata
@kc5505 ай бұрын
@@valkyrievillage3673 depends on the lifespan of the parts, typically, but yes. I find Japanese suspension parts wear out quickly, compared to German ones. Very broad opinion though.
@alinandrei35505 ай бұрын
Awesome series, want more NC content and K-swaps!
@Biggspeed5 ай бұрын
I would like to see a track test between your car and an NC with a built 2.5l to see if the extra $10k is worth it. That a lot of money for “smoothness”.
@LooseNutGarage5 ай бұрын
Agreed. I feel like this whole video was just trying to justify the cost of the swap by finding any and all possible subjective reasons as to why it's better. I've had a k24 as a daily for a long time and while the motor is nice, it's not $12k nice. Especially just to get started, because let's be real, you're that far into it, why wouldn't you put a set of cams in the k24 along with whatever else you want to throw at it. It's what you would do to a 2.5 as well.
@kspec61315 ай бұрын
Love you guys! Don't quite keep pushing
@ruleslawyer5 ай бұрын
Base c5 you can have a built track car for under $20k. The z06 generally isn't worth starting with given how much premium it carries for very little difference when done.
@trdjohnson5 ай бұрын
Thats my Dyno video at the 3:19 mark. I made it😂😂😂😂. Big fan of the channel
@djf73805 ай бұрын
I own an NC and this swap would be ideal for me but I don't think I could justify it over a C5/C6. Awesome job on the build though! 👍
@brandon_buildsDIY5 ай бұрын
Patiently waiting on the new GR86 to fall in price so I can buy one and swap a VQ37VHR in it. 350whp with a 6peed mated to it already. I recon I can do that swap for 10k. Call it the VQ86, probably be the perfect car for gridlife street/GT/track mod class.
@douga8742 ай бұрын
I honestly appreciate the price transparency.
@epiccheatmealday11805 ай бұрын
Would love to see a k in an FRS. Thanks for the content and always making my Saturday morning fellas.
@jackweta5 ай бұрын
How about doing a Honda EP3 5 stud, K24 6speed LSD, hybrid coldair intake, kpro ecu, PCI caster plates, Accord CU2 320mm twin pot brakes, Endless brakepads, Nangkang AR1 tyres & put it up against the Mazda NC. Keep modding it in the suspension area to see what improves track fun. Great budget option.
@Shl0kk5 ай бұрын
The other major factor (if you're not handy) is the cost of labour. That'd probably be at least another 10K for something like this
@DBtwoz5 ай бұрын
Yeah, builds like this aren’t something you’d want to pay someone else to do. Just buy a higher performing car at that point.
@themockalove4 ай бұрын
Probably more even. Labour would make ir a 60k car
@Oldhotdogwater5 ай бұрын
That’s so funny. I’m at $32K right now with my k swapped S13. And it’s NA! Definitely another $4K if I was going turbo. Build cost is accurate for those wanting a k swap.
@CrossWindsPat5 ай бұрын
Got my C5 Z06 3 years ago for 17k with 60k miles knowing they were at the bottom end and boy I dont regret it! Its a sexy ass car but isnt as refined as my old S2K was... BUT ITS FAST! Im making 405 whp with just intake/headers/exhaust!
@lilnapkin4623 ай бұрын
Still my favorite looking vette. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it. =)
@miataK244 ай бұрын
You can get an NA with a bad motor for a couple grand and K swap it total under 20k. And that is going all out, cams, exhaust, etc. I do love how much room the NC has for the intake though. That space is missing in an NA.
@HELLRAZZOR5 ай бұрын
I'd love to see you compare a new sports car for the cost of your Miata.
@Tux_Appreciator5 ай бұрын
Loved this build!
@schafer2405 ай бұрын
When you look at the price breakdown its actually not that bad, but if im honest i think the best value is buying someone else's project car and keeping a good budget aside to correct/change things to your tastes. This strategy also can go horribly wrong if you dont know what your looking at and are not diligent.
@Killerconceptz5 ай бұрын
K24 is the way! Tsx here :)
@ChoPi-Eww5 ай бұрын
Beautiful build!
@mrmooney255 ай бұрын
$40k seems insane but that’s racing. For me at that price a Lotus sounds like a good choice.
@Samurai69365 ай бұрын
I agree, a Lotus is a good choice to spend 40k if you aren't doing serious track time with it. One crack in the clamshell and those things are done. This NC will be faster around a track than an elise and a replacement engine is under $1000 bucks! Two different worlds, two great cars
@sepg50845 ай бұрын
@@Samurai6936 when the elise motor blows, k-swap it too 😉
@jtunedproductions48185 ай бұрын
Sure a lotus is 40K but once you swap it it's going to be another 40k again on top
@mmavcanuck5 ай бұрын
GD. $55000 Canadian. That gets me a brand new ‘86 with money left over to play. Still, that’s a well sorted, gorgeous NC
@TheBiscuitsandGravy5 ай бұрын
I'd love to see a k swap miata vs brz with similar builds. Maybe do the BRZ with a full interior, weigh it and get some noise readings on the road. Then strip it to the level of the miata and repeat. Just got my K24 swap 260z running and drove around the block. Got a lot of little things to fix, but I can't wait to rip it around the backroads and get it on the track. It should be a rocket, currently weighs around 2030lbs with a full interior, half a tank, no carbon, and no spare.
@JG-di5gu5 ай бұрын
Love this K swap NC!! I think it would be pretty cool to see a K swap RX8 😎
@trevorhsu63575 ай бұрын
Best mid price bang for the buck is new exhaust manifold and install+exhaust cam on an NC2 engine. The BBR NC 200 kit is 3k. Another 1-1.5k for complete install. 45ish hp and 25 lb-ft seems like enough additional gains to me and you keep the revy NA 7200 redline, 7500 fuel cutoff engine. You can get an NC2 for 10k these days on the low end (I have one) so under 15l all in. 17.5-20k after bare minimum track upgrades (brakes, tires, suspension)
@trevorhsu63575 ай бұрын
Really cheap power gain is exhaust header and a tune. 500 for a header and a few hundred extra for a tune and you get +15ish horsepower. Pads, suspension and new tires. That’s all I’ve done
@cingkole78935 ай бұрын
14:30 YESSIR!!! I would love to see that!
@BullPlop115 ай бұрын
Would love to see a k-swap frs vs the k-swap nc at the track!
@tcase1015 ай бұрын
Love it! Thanks for giving us an idea of what the cost of the options are 👍
@nick.peterson5 ай бұрын
I think spread out over a period of time that cost is more manageable. All at once is a tough number to swallow.
@Samurai69365 ай бұрын
Agreed! Thats what makes this so awesome. $1000 replacement engine one a car that is essentially an s2000 but lighter
@Gregory-v9n5 ай бұрын
Great job guys. 😀
@mistertherabbit5 ай бұрын
My fav maple out here convincing me to build a KNC.
@sanjoriot5 ай бұрын
Definitely would watch a kswap frs series!
@johncrofts60585 ай бұрын
I've got a fully forged 2.0 nc turbo with ported and polished head, running 0.6 bar, making a reliable 321bhp. Now done 30k miles, mix of track and road, with no problems. Total cost. the car =£15k Mods =£20k SO.... £35k final cost. Bang for bucks in my opinion.
@notdaltonxd5 ай бұрын
Only $40k is amazing for an all in sorted track car! Great job guys.
@sapperROSS5 ай бұрын
Corvette with tires is faster
@Igs8525 ай бұрын
350/370z is a relibale lowish cost option especially now. Not quite as fast as this swaped nc still with comp suspension/brakes/tires competent reliable and fun for much less. At stock c5/6 is best buck to speed ratio but tends to bleed money - mo speed mo moneys.
@digsbyjames77265 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the K swapped FRS!
@Elver_Galarga_jugo5 ай бұрын
Can't forget 2015-2017 mustang GTs. No need for extra power, just needs tires and minor suspension work, especially if you get a performance package car
@bodyjono5 ай бұрын
Toyota Altezza is another car that you can put multiple engine swaps to put in, from Chevy LS, toyota UZ V8, K-Series, and other engines. the car themself are light and handle like a go carts with right suspension parts.
@madmiata18875 ай бұрын
Can you track battle a track prepped ND2 plz?
@bwh325 ай бұрын
I get that this car is about building a agile low power track car, and it would be a blast to drive if fast on track, but a less nimble and less free reving 350z or G35 would probably cut a better lap time for a lot less money without sacrificing reliability.
@lilnapkin4623 ай бұрын
Correct. People fantasize about the engine from this into that chassis and wouldn't that be amazing. The 350/370z is an amazing chassis and it comes with an amazing motor. The only swap that really makes sense to me is a roller RX8 for 1-2k and then you can put a built rotary or LS into it for a fairly cheap complete project. E46 cars can also bolt in an N52 with a prebuilt harness. No engine mounts required. Cheap motor with a cheap 6 speed trans bolts onto that. You just need a custom driveshaft. They are getting over 270 to the wheels with simple mods. Then of course there are 8th and 9th gen Hondas which already are built for the K24. But there are lots of Hondas on this channel already.
@MiazdaDude5 ай бұрын
I wish there was a 2.5 header option so I could reuse my Goodwin exhaust and it would give you more options. I'd do cams as well.
@jjkool485 ай бұрын
4:18 The NC2-3 Miata had forged crank upgrade not just the Mazdaspeed 3.
@mautsukuda5 ай бұрын
K is the Way. I have the engine (k24a2), but I need to piece the swap kit together over time. Which might take a couple/few years. Hopefully I can save some money on certain items, but I'm guessing it will end up at around $10k either way.
@CrappyCar5 ай бұрын
Pre 2010, when I was planning on LSx swapping my S14, it made sense over an SR20DET/turbo KA24DE/etc. With the change in prices, K24 seems to be the way these days. I'm not sure I can fit in a Miata, but the BRZ/FRS/G86 is very tempting!
@lilnapkin4623 ай бұрын
Miatas are famous for being comfy for big and tall drivers.
@CrappyCar3 ай бұрын
@@lilnapkin462 True story! I can just look over the windscreen, and duck if there's a roll-over. :)
@lilnapkin4623 ай бұрын
@@CrappyCar ahahaha
@HenrickPoliquin5 ай бұрын
Very nice project. But damn that is a lot of money. Just a Miata or frs with a decent set of tires, suspension and brake make fun track day cars. Less power for sure, but still fun.
@The_Redkween5 ай бұрын
This is why I live vicariously through you guys. 😂. I want to be able to retire.
@Booka31415 ай бұрын
25-30k s2000 still gives 10-15k to spare, and it will seemingly retain a lot of that value. I do love the idea of this car, but at that price its a hard buy.
@tigris4149a25 ай бұрын
Love my K crx. Might see boost soon
@josephmatuszak38555 ай бұрын
I keep thinking an LGX (Camaro V6) would be about the perfect P/W ratio for an NC or ND.
@RolanTHUNDER5 ай бұрын
Isn't a better idea to swap the stock K24 balancer shaft oil pump for the K20A2 Type S pump? That pump is more capable of reliable high RPM operation, isn't it? Nice build by the way DP and PT. You made the best choice of engine for that Miata ;)