Sugar, Spice, & Everything Forged: VVT Build Parts Selection (Rebirth Ep6)

[@joshuachandra6677]

you are my research

[@AndySanchez-ux1uj]

Which rods do you recommend for 800 hp

[@calebspencer6471]

"And I need to assure I have the baddest one of them all" 😂😂😂 so fucking stoked for this swap man

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

**EVIL LAUGH**

[@LucaCarMods]

This definitely will be the most badass (youtube) turbo miata! Looking forward to the build😁

[@elristumenor4]

dude from what I'm seeing this Miata its going to be epic on dyno day, you're not going for mustangs anymore you are going for corvettes and gtr 👍👍👍

[@Petrolvein]

Searched long and hard for a good miata too build on and just two weeks ago i found it and bought it in a heartbeat! -94 1.8 with only 74k miles.. Allready kitted with torsen, rollcage, yellow koni coils, etc etc. Plans for a turbo-miata has violated my head for ages and now i plan to make it reallity, the right way.. not haggard-way =) Been following you for a while now and must say i love your miata and im really looking forward to see your build! (might actually steal some of your plans) :) Keep up the great work!!

[@MiataMods]

I'm so stoked about this build! Love the vids Greg, you give so much advice and you're really helping the Miata community. Good luck on the build and looking forward to your next vid!

[@pierreyohann7745]

Your videos are one of D best regarding miata related stuff

[@tobydorfman975]

1.9 L TURBO Miata? AWESOME

[@TragicAyk]

you too look like an extremely strong stud with that mustache

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

I think Greg's new goal should be to do a competition Miata & Mustache build with Mike the Miata King.

[@thicknick734]

Ive learned more from watching your videos for the past 6 months than I have in the past 4 years at highschool

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Hahaha that's a huge compliment, thank you.

[@j.w.motorsports]

by far the best channel on youtube for miata content loving the vid greg keep it up 👍

[@GearHeadsGarageChannel]

Great advice and info man, lots of people are going to find this helpful!

[@emiliano29171316]

GearHeads Garage great job on 1k

[@Smokin07ram]

My son and I are building his NB...So far our build is identical! We are going Fab9 side mount, EFR 6758 40mm Turbosmart, 4 port controller, 5 pound gate spring, tuned on 94 (we are Canadian), fab9/AEM coil on plug, and precision intercooler....For a start. We are flirting with the 7163...Hoping to coerce you into trying it haha! I think we are going to try the RX7 gear box and accept 4 good gears and one cruise gear...This is not going to be a track car of course...will be autocross (only need two gears for that :) ) ...Still have to run some number and see if I can make the best of a crappy transmission situation. We can't wait to see what your build consists of!

[@gimpeyLegs]

Under rated channel for sure. Keep it up Greg

[@cgoodm]

Doing a similar build for my 1.8 right now, as is my friend. We both ordered a set of super-techs from Fab9 but they called us to say they were on national backorder for about 2 weeks (I called last week). But Fab9 hooked us up with wiseco pistons instead for a slight loss on their end so we wouldn't have to delay. Would recommend Fab9 for what they did for us. Can't wait to see you finish the build greg and maybe if you're ever in Texas you can see ours :) keep up the awesome content.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I have a good understanding of engines. But I have never personally done the long and short block work myself. I am feeling enthusiastic to see how you personally do this. I already know this build turns out killer.

[@ouimadamebiensur]

this must be the best car channel on KZbin! Keep up the great work duude!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+michi imhof Thanks man that means a lot!

[@nickott9123]

Hey Greg, First off I want to thank you for your dedication to making these great videos. I've been watching your videos for a couple years now and I have learned a lot from them. I have had pretty good luck with Repairs/Mods on my 97. Keep making videos CarPassionChannel!

[@professorducky27]

Nice job Greg, looking forward to seeing more! There isn't a lot of stuff out there for the VVT guys, like me, so it's great to see this build. Cheers!

[@TheThecharliejolly]

hell ya greg cant wait to see some wrenching 💪🔧 And awesome vid once again keep them coming man i love learning from your vids.

[@Raynez24]

God I get so happy when Greg posts a video.

[@vandieselcuuuz]

you are the best at communicating and educating you actually take the time to talk about every subject brought to your attention thanks for all the videos keep it up

[@scoobygms210]

So much respect for this channel for building cars correctly and professionally he might not have the amazing garage like Tom's turbo garage but he still takes pride in his work it's not all haggard or destroyed or half asses

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Much love! I don't care if I'm limited to a shed, I'll still keep on building my cars. Epic garages like Tom's Turbo Garage and GQM Garage Show are big inspirations, but I also think that showing everyone that you can do epic things in tiny beat up garages is cool too.

[@scoobygms210]

TheCarPassionChannel I built my mr2 on dirt in my back yard and my Miata out of a tiny 1 car garage that u can barely walk in when the Miata is in there so I feel you

[@SnoizYDubstep]

Honestly my favorite KZbinr!! Can't wait to see how mad this car is when finished!!!!!!!

[@j.acencc6273]

Seen a few of your vids a while back... Subscribed today and started really watching... I'm pretty glad that the 1.8 with vvt is goin in. That's what i got. Also i appreciate the knowledge im potentially gaining by watching this... I wanna do so much to my 2003 mx5(slowly due to $) and i don't know where to start... I want it to retain its reliability... But i would also love to get it into the mid 200s... I'm not a mechanic (auto collision repair with some mechanic knowledge... But that's why I'm here. Keep it going. I love learning things to make my car better.

[@redcloud319]

oh hell yes! Been waiting for your VVT Build to start man! Keep up the good work!

[@callanklimts]

I love your channel. Your subscribers will explode as soon as you mix in videos that encapsulate more than your miata (i love the miata vids. but some people just assume its a miata exclusive channel). Find some buddys with different cars, do a drive, talk about their car, follow their mods on the side. You will be huge. But keep everything else the same.

[@Taytaymx5]

I love your channel Greg! You have been such a huge help. I daily my 93 na and I'm in the process of looking for a shell for a drift build. I can't wait to see this vvt build! Thank you for all the awesome videos and all the help!

[@thatneonchannel]

urs always has and always will be the best miata on youtube

[@boostben]

You'll really like the Supertechs. I run them in my endurance race car and they work awesome. I don't need to idle the car forever before I go out for my warm up laps. The only thing is the snap rings are a HUGE pain in the ass to get in; fingers bleed, egos are crushed, life ending. Make sure the machine shop knows that theses are not the typical 6061 AL but the 5032 (? I think can't remember the exact ally off the top of my head). The piston to wall clearance formula is much different. Supertech uses NPR rings. I haven't had a problem with mine but I am N/A so they are low stress. I normally change the NPR rings out to Hastings racing rings on the cast piston builds I do.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Thanks for the info on the piston alloy, I'll definitely be looking into that.

[@nathanwrightmedia161]

Who else is jumping up and down waiting for more Miata build videos??!!??!!

[@Misfits89]

garage mechanic ive have learn more from you than i ever did at uti

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

THE CURE That's a huge compliment man thank you!

[@crispybym6701]

Honestly I'm as hyped for this as I am for Game of Thrones coming back, and I'm really hyped for Game of Thrones! Any hints at turbo choice?? Something off the EFR path??

[@TheThecharliejolly]

crispyBYM 🙏

[@Leo9ine]

crispyBYM My moneys on the old T28 or maybe a T3. Any bigger and its lag for days.

[@micahstarr4884]

Nice mustache. Great videos man, always fun to watch as I collect parts for my turbo build.

[@trentfeikls550]

Im doing a 1.6l right now in the tear down process now cant wait to see how yours turns out!

[@BenBRogue]

Starting to get really excited about this build, need my MX5 fix!! I'll definitely be using your videos as a reference when I can afford a Turbo build of my very own!

[@tubejorrit]

I love you man, your video's are the best and I can't wait to see the finished build. I recently sold my motorbike and I'm really leaning to a Miata/MX-5 build like yours instead of another bike. Keep up the good work!

[@StanleyKubick1]

I really like our videos, can't believe I'm just tuning in now. So much catching up to do =)

[@Sandwichswagg]

Finally some 1.8 Info! Keep it up Greg!

[@MRTuning704]

Hell yeah man can't wait to see it ripp sounds like a pretty solid set up

[@pushhrodd01]

Hey Greg I got a hardtop for my miata! I took the softtop out today as well and im only 15! I love cars and your channel has inspired me so much that ive started making videos on my channel. Thank you Greg!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Awesome man! A lot of job seem intimidating at first but once you start getting into it you realize it's not so bad!

[@pushhrodd01]

Correct! You just get the hang of it over time. The worst is rusted bolts and plastic clips that break!

[@MultiAna96]

Haha yes!! Bro keep going with all your hard work, can wait to see all the nitty gritty stuff! GO HARD OR GO HOME!

[@cheapdiyguy6906]

Greg just want to say thank you so much for your videos. They are so well done and informative. I'm an old school motor head myself. Where I struggle now is with high tech tuning. Any way I love your epic 1.8 build and just drool at the parts you've got. I have a 2002 Miata. Couple questions though. Why did you go with Volvo springs vs Comp cams or some other high performance aftermarket? The head being so critical to horsepower, you could just do a polish yourself. It's fun and easy. You'd love it. Could you explain a cooling re-route on a 2002 or above. Can't tell if it's needed with the new headgasket design. One last thing if you could explain how to tell if the VVT is working. Thanks again and your videos are great. Doug T.

[@Joshf93.]

Awesome vid Greg! this is EXACTLY the route i would of gone down if i was building a VVT block apart from the pistons, i would of stuck with 83mm but hey if you've got the block stripped and you dont mind taking it to get machined then why not right? Cant wait for the end result man!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

You know I probably would have, but both Wiseco and Supertech only offer 83.5mm as the smallest bore, so my choice was either to go with stock pistons and be stuck at 10:1 compression, or bore up. CP makes 83mm versions but they're nearly $600. In hindsight I may have opted for 83.5's but I think I'll be safe still.

[@Joshf93.]

Yep, nonetheless it's going to be an awesome build!

[@johnlee1009]

I talk to miata guys and they just immediately talk about carpassion guy. This is where we all go for info.

[@ethanfincher73]

Been waiting on this video for so long, thanks for the video dude!

[@MalaysianFirePotato]

Hell ya gonna be badass goodluck Chris!

[@chrissoto1657]

I don't even own a miata and I've been looking forward to this build series for a while now lol

[@LiveToRidee]

someone give this man $5k to finish this series because i cannot contain my excitement for the completion of the series i cannot wait to see how much boost you run

[@bakamotorworks505]

So stoked for this build!!

[@SR20DETTKIDD]

Your Miata is the GOAT 🙌🏻

[@ciao716]

i was following mightcarmods and haggard and some others, but i didn't really enjoy watch their videos. They seemed too shady about the technical sides...and not telling all information following too much steoreotypes, or giving basic/simple minded information not considering risks, reliability, and having a car that works fine on more than a track day. I found you because the video was related while watching, the episode in which haggard mounted a turbo out of the hood in the mx5. Next year i'm going to buy an mx5 (don't know which model or year) because of this channel, if i was going to follow the trend i was going to buy some less cheap and worth car, and just for the hype of the moment. You're doing a great job, i didn't understand when your engine blew, because i follow you just on youtube. Maybe it's like you said and i lost some part because of other social medias. Anyway keep doing what you're doing, quality information is always good ))

[@Hotdog80085]

loving the ken bone stache, keep up the great work

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Hahaha Ken Bone

[@111dontworry]

I need to make a video for my car. I'm doing a similar build but a 1.6. Scat Rods Topline Pistons Arp main and head studs ACL bearings and I'm probably forgetting some details as well. well... time to find a camera lol

[@36ELGALAN]

Really liking your Videos, I've always loved the miatas and always thought of a 13b turbo in one. I never knew the performance upgrades that could be done with the 1.6 & 1.8 engines, I like the miata even more now.. # Thanks for sharing the passion.

[@new_spin]

I like that stand up at the end haha so stoked!!!

[@benboy123456]

dude you're awesome! you're doing my dream build. good stuff

[@eel1331]

im excited man. I've been subbed forever!

[@while-loop]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Can't wait for more vids!

[@jessereynolds7489]

Hell yeah! We will be watching from New Zealand

[@jonnyviking1764]

Looking forward to the build!

[@Alexwaltman850]

You just pulled out exactly what's in my cart at 5XRacing.... Get out of my head! Lol. At least I know I'm buying quality parts.

[@PowellMoore]

Yeeah man stoked for the build

[@anthonypond1247]

i agree with you man one of the best miata car i have seen

[@raynelson4115]

cant wait to see this build, hey greg when its done you should come to the midwest i have also have a 1.9 build that needs some good competition.

[@micahl.2898]

Will you be doing a cooling system breakdown as well? Would be curious to see your thoughts on how not to boil over lol

[@accordv6er]

Yesssss for E85! I have been trying to push E85 MS for awhile

[@UnStupified]

Same internals I plan on using in my build. As far as I've seen best bang for your buck, and not too far off stock expansion rates. Just wish the ATI damper wasn't quite as expensive.

[@thefreshsupremity]

Ayyyyeee been waiting for this!

[@VerticalGamingStudio]

These are my favorite videos.

[@jacobblanchard5263]

perfect looking forward to this

[@ViperDent]

Higher compression is achieved by freeing up more Fuel Octane. Aggressive cam profiles reduce fuel octane requirement and increase high RPM torque and power, but at a cost of fuel economy, low RPM torque and a rough idle due to the engine pushing air out of both the intake and exhaust ports. Rich fuel mixture also reduces Fuel Octane substantially and increases power slightly but at a high fuel economy cost. Running too high of a ratio will make the engine run rich thus decreasing overall performance. The optimum is 14.7:1 (14.7 parts of air to 1 part of fuel) to fully burn the fuel. Compression Increases horsepower and fuel economy at Fuel Octane cost, but above 10:1 compression ratio, you're using too much octane for little power benefit (for non turbo engines). There's a lot more but these play a main role in how your engine feels, produces power and at what economy.

[@svriderpokey]

You're such a badass. That's going to be a bitchun motor, for sure. Congratulations. Will you still be using the Megasquirt? I didn't know that could do VVT. I'm really looking forward to see what you do for a valve train.

[@EddyR07]

Do you have to bore the bottom end to fit the pistons?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Yes

[@migueljimenez3274]

keep up the good work Greg. love your videos

[@jamesannis5372]

Love the FAB9 Shirt. Bryan Spears is a miata god-send.

[@Fuelfoxx]

Will you rebalance your crank? Maybe together with the flywheel? This will get you a smoother engine run. Its just a little thing but as smoother the engine is running it'll last longer and gets maybe a bit more power.

[@njyuphoto1300]

you deserve the baddest turbo Miata on KZbin, e85 ftw

[@RobOrtiz22]

you are my miata teacher :)

[@Mortalomena]

You could have gone with a MB M104 straight six. They cost a fraction what Nissan/Toyota inlines go for but the M104 has forged internals stock so they are good for about 700 whp safely. Also what a unicorn build with MB engined Miata!

[@mattpowlette7314]

This car is gonna be insane

[@natemorris535]

Blew up my diff and I bought a new one from someone but it didn't come with bushings, and I didn't realize that until I had the diff dropped. Now waiting on garage star bushings then my car will finally be back. Watching your videos being jealous

[@jamieee321]

Greg, you are the Miata Queen ♕ !

[@frankfitzpatrick5300]

Excellent educational video Greg . Thankx

[@Mike4lyfe1]

Wow - We have literally the very same bottom end build, however i went with supertech rings - Good luck with the build.

[@mrbishievo2]

These engines do have bad harmonics when you go forced induction (isn't a problem if you're just NA as they don't make a lot of power), one way to address this is to have the rotating assembly balanced at a machine shop. Eliminate the problem at the source. I see the ATI damper as more of a band-aid solution. It also doesn't cost nearly as much to have the rotating assembly balanced. If you're stripping the engine apart to replace rods and pistons you may as well get the rods, pistons, crankshaft, flywheel, clutch and even stock pulley balanced while it's apart

[@mackie_p]

Beautiful parts!

[@carldowney1588]

So glad the car is finally running perfectly! I'm re-watching the whole series as I rebuild my engine. How it's all said and done, do you wish you went for a higher compression ratio like 10 or 10.5?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Nope. I wanted something that would be plenty safe on 91 octane since it's a flex fuel setup. I wouldn't change a thing about the motor itself!

[@carldowney1588]

@@TheCarPassionChannel that's awesome. Can't wait to see more driving videos

[@divinewind131]

Sooo hooked for this!

[@alejandroflores882]

Super stoked for this build series! What are your goals in terms of horsepower? if you don't mind me asking

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

***disappears mysteriously in a cloud of smoke***

[@alejandroflores882]

+TheCarPassionChannel I see how it is, Craig.

[@westhave]

Question: could you explain how the harmonic damper works? Do you reduce the vibrations by running a heavier damper (lowering the resonating frequency), or is it a similar weight to the stock pulley but just has better dampening capabilities? I'm contemplating removing the acc bit on the stock pulley of my BP6D as I don't need it and figured it would remove most of the vibrations induced by the spinning pulley. Thanks! +thecarpassionchannel

[@DilajKarunaratne]

Hi Greg, your videos are very entertaining and also extremely helpful and i have done many things to my car by watching your instructive videos, is it possible for you to make a video about reading diagnostic codes on the OBD1 diagnostic port? Thanks and Hello from Sydney, Australia! :)

[@Rockin223]

Awesome vid cant wait for the next one

[@hawkmickler4907]

Are you going to be running the VVT head gasket or running the older head gasket and relocating the water inlet?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

BP4W head gasket with reroute.

[@hawkmickler4907]

TheCarPassionChannel What's the advantage to using the 01+ head gasket and the coolant reroute? I thought in the 01+ they had fix the need for a cooling reroute?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

BP4W is 99-00. If you run a BP6D (01+) head gasket, don't do a reroute.

[@hawkmickler4907]

TheCarPassionChannel Thanks for clearing that up

[@ReggieRed91]

Hey Greg, I have a question. I bought and installed the Cometic MLS head gasket you recommended. After torquing my head bolts to lowest spec I ended up having a small oil leak after running. I'm going to try torquing a second time and maybe going a bit higher. Before I do though I wanted to ask if you had to do a second torque on your HG or if you got it on right after the first try. Should I be worried? Also, what ft-lb did you use for yours exactly? I'd like to try hitting the same number. Thanks for reading Greg, and thanks for everything you do for us!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

I have not installed the head yet. I believe it's 65lb-ft with ARP studs, but stock bolts will be lower than that. If you check out my crankshaft install video (recent) there's a link in the description that will take you to a PDF with all engine torque specs

[@ferminlopez2289]

Do you think its worth it to spend money on forged internals and rebuilding an engine for those who dont plan to go over say 250 hp?

[@mortysmith5556]

How much did you spend total on just the engine build? If you dont mind me asking. I'm on episode 6 of your series, and am a new sub

[@dennisbijdeweg7818]

cool vid! cant wait for the next one!

[@CARSONBOARD]

Nice video Greg good content like always. I'm in love with the new studio it looking really clean.

[@albietbeck]

Just read on your website why you went with 9:1 comp pistons, how much HP do you think the extra 2 points of compression are worth over 9:1 with E85?