The 270+WHP SPOOL BUS | Miata Review

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

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[@jacksomb1]

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[@GasPedalGarage]

Thanks Greg!

[@chaselord3986]

QT

[@Evan-dh3yj]

Craig*

[@richaw11]

@@Evan-dh3yj It's Greg

[@robert23497]

I used to work at a mazda dealership. Customers would usually compare it to the bmw z3 saying that the z3 was faster. The manager would overhear and tell me to take em on a hot lap around town. The miata can literally be thrown into a corner and be adjusted mid turn with a small amount of steering input. These customers were amazed and NONE of them mentioned the z3 after our run. Some said it was the fastest they had been in. We sold dozens of em per month. They really are a scalpel. Never driven one with a turbo but, one guy had a 5.0 liter ford motor in his that sounded like it meant business. Great car and video. Thanks for bringing back the memories fellas!

[@charlieward7606]

yeah but even a 1.9 z3 is considerably faster stock xD

[@JHANKSMEDIA]

Charlie Ward maybe, but it’s not gonna drive like a Miata.

[@charlieward7606]

yeah its different but just as capable , older bmws have great handling

[@alvinross7243]

gonna have to start using that one when people give me shit and tell me to get a diffrent car haha. Old beamers are quick and grip but dont have the same driving feel as the miata and don't inspire as much confidence in drivers at the limit (on a track this is ok, but back roads you might fly off a cliff" turbo is a great route just finishing my 92 C Package with a 1.8l and gt2871r, should be up and tuned soon when i get the exhuast done. Will film at the dyno in a couple weeks when it gets tuned.

[@charlieward7606]

well i drift them and corner with them constantly, they were my first and only cars so im very confident in them, its just what you are used too. and if you think a e30 doest have driving feel then you have never driven one lol

[@IamJ007]

Feeling Blessed. Just found a 91' garage kept, 85 year old man owned it. So, clean unreal. A/C car 5speed. recent 5k service at Mazda, new OEM exhaust and tires. 2500 cash. I swear I'm sitting on 10-12k of car. Such a blast to drive. When I open the garage and see it. Can't believe I got it for 2500 lol.

[@dalethompson595]

That's his only green shirt? Wouldn't let him tune my car.

[@JustKyzuuh]

Hasn't dynoed yet, followed by 250whp, then "this thing must be at least 260whp" and the title says 270. You're stretching bud. The cx turbos don't flow very well. I'd wager he's at maybe 240 if he's lucky.

[@MrCrash12190]

JustKyzuuh car Dyno'd at 289 wheel.

[@JustKyzuuh]

Crash12190 lol no it didn't

[@MrCrash12190]

Lol okay bud.

[@J3n555]

Same, I call BS. "Probably making.." "probably around". Dyno then prove it before calling out making anything close to what gregs stock 1.6 was making.

[@JustKyzuuh]

And then in the video, he says is on 15-16psi but the thumbnail says 20.

[@maddydiamond2260]

So many haters but i really like this thing. Dont always have to use the most expensive setup to make power to have fun with. Similar to my turbo 1.6 setup

[@mrprodigy8801]

You should do a build walk-through

[@111dontworry]

The stock miata 1.6 can hold a lot of power, but it's torque and where it comes in that bends rods. Higher Torque levels at higher rpms tend to treat the rods better. So a bigger turbo will definitely be easy on these engines.

[@LTMCMedia]

Aaaaaaand i'm boosting my 1.6. You've convinced me.

[@ptraides8223]

How did it go?

[@despicablecbr600]

1.6 are easier to build due to the factory oil ports

[@garageworm17]

@@despicablecbr600 make sure you use arp head studs to hold the head down we lifted the head on my buddy 1.6 at 22 psi

[@nicknigro776]

😂

[@steevennunez4801]

garage worm 17 22PSI 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG it wouldn’t surprise me

[@Drifty325i]

So many guys complaining about the whp, boost, can’t make this can’t make that. Who cares in reality, it’s seems like a really fun little car! I’m a turbo Lotus Elise and 73 RS 911 rep owner and still want this thing big time!

[@AM-zr6sd]

Drifty325i I’m not complaining, but why is it called the spool *B U S*?

[@saucymiata525]

That breather filter on the valve cover will fill up with oil vapor and eventually drip everywhere if he keeps it like that. He needs a good catch can asap if he doesnt want a mess.

[@vkotis]

I've been running one on mine for about 8 years and it's never filled up with oil vapor. Not saying it can't, but I heard that's just one of those rumours going around.

[@nickwild7]

I highly doubt it. 2 years of running a catch can off the breather and not a drop. And the other side closes above like 4500rpm to prevent oil into the manifold.

[@saucymiata525]

vincent I've seen it happen

[@saucymiata525]

Nicholas Wild I seent it

[@vkotis]

I believe you. But it really shouldn't happen unless there's some serious blow-by from either ruined rings or a very high hp car. Best to be on the safe side anyway.

[@joshschonfeld3675]

"Spool Bus" was a badass squarebody S10 Blazer from here in Indiana that actually was painted like a school bus with a stop sign that stuck out on the side and everything. It's still floating around somewhere and it's a monster. I love the Miata though! We definitely need more built Miatas out there. I'd like to see a big turbo Billet 13B swapped NA or NB Miata!

[@BoostedNDMiata]

Currently in the middle of a 400 whp NA build now that the 300 whp ND1 build is complete.

[@sebastianguerrero5488]

I've now decided to go full send and daily one of these with a turbo🤣

[@danloosmore8099]

If you do the calculation from Richard Holdener to workout the power level from a normally aspirated to turbo, then this car is 230hp at the flywheel @ 15psi. Subtract 23% to give a wheel figure.

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

Got one 3yrs ago ..ur right on 1.6s looking to boost ..old school rodder since 60s.can't afford 5mpg that how came across this now gots ta juice her up ...need some leads so .....in Seattle area

[@DJimeku]

my fav video on your channel so far. Sick.

[@T_L_]

Geez... My ‘91 has a t3/t4 with stock injectors and stock fuel pump making roughly 190whp and the car is absolutely a different animal. It’s surprising how quick it is for such a small amount of power, but it only weighs 2100 lbs.

[@wholelottamiata6976]

Yea Greg’s car made 290 on a stock bottom end till it blew up 😂

[@turbochargers7841]

I think I hear knocking at low RPM’s, not sure why you wouldn’t dyno tune it ASAP to get dialed in. professionally.

[@verticalgore7651]

Jonathan Ariza hahahah thanks for the advice over a year later 😂

[@coleyoung5106]

Picking up a turbo 1.6 Miata today on trade for a street bike I’m stoked , this thing is clean ! Got me ready to build this thing

[@tannerjohnson1326]

Lucky where at?

[@coleyoung5106]

Traded my cbr 954rr for it , came from Kansas I went and hauled it back here to Nebraska, super pumped it has lots of goodies already

[@tannerjohnson1326]

Cole Young that’s awesome do you have an Instagram I can check out?

[@coleyoung5106]

Tanner Johnson yeah I’m about to make one for the speed 6 and the Miata I’ll message you soon. Right now my Instagram is @2wheelfanatic954

[@jacobhaines8852]

Sick build. But no coolant reroute😬

[@timholubowitch9097]

Haha right.

[@purpleroadster7306]

Jacob Haines and stock radiator double yikes

[@scottmason2245]

It's been 3 years since this video came out. I wonder what's become of the car in this video. I've got a pretty good idea

[@miguelnaranjo5035]

I have a 90 mx5, stock 1.6, but I think I got a burnt piston bearing, anyway I been debating on weather I should just fix up my 1.6 or get a swap, I think ima just build my 1.6 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jaewhite2462]

The 1.6 is just getting started at 270. Heads are the limiter when you get over 400 it starts getting complicated.

[@GasPedalGarage]

270 is close to the end of a 1.6 haha not the start, and to get to 400 you better have deep pockets just ask Greg aka Miata dad

[@infineon20]

Two step launch was perfect!

[@KniFz]

What are you doing you ask? Well not everybody has a $20 motor that we can thrash around and throw boost at til it blows

[@daleabono3616]

Nicely done. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@pg9112471]

I'm going with a budget speedduino turbo build. So much resources out there for this now.

[@mastercricket7626]

I have a build using a speedyefi speeduino base standalone and love it bro ... hope your project come along great fam peace

[@PARKY96]

Aw man, I had to rewatch that launch a few times! Brought joy to me that, 100% subbed

[@albinbiju7231]

i like the european rear end conversion, dont see a lot people do it. Looks awesome imo.

[@nathanielLEGACY]

New edition sti’s are a bit of a joke. Wrx with the 2.0 is the way to go. They lose way less power through drivetrain compared to the sti. Check car and driver articles on it. Sweet Miata tho. Love the merlot!

[@autonationnissan4531]

BIG UPS HOMIE DONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS, CHEW GUM IF YOU WANT

[@ssaulgoodmann]

2 bros just lovin their life 👌🏼

[@juniorcruz960]

Its a dope ass ride I have a 92 na 5sd manual 1.6l some parts are aftermarket if the exhaust manifold and down pipe's with aftermarket air tube with aftermarket wheels lowered with coilovers ready to drift stage 2 transmission handles very well the guy I bought it from said the car will slideways when you hit the E-Brake handle.

[@miatau8359]

I love my turbo 1.6 miata.

[@mastercricket7626]

Is this car still kicking? Im in nc with a built 1.6 miata aswell so not far and love seeing other builders ... really clean n rad car fam peace and love brotha keep it rad stay safe and build on

[@moza1956]

2.5 inch exhaust at 270+ WHP?? and stock calipers?

[@RookieRay]

I don’t understand why no one dynos their car. In Australia at least you can a 3 pull print out for 100 AUD, 60 usd?

[@audiwankenobi361]

I only hate it when people downplay their use of EBay parts....

[@andrewcowden9704]

When your engine is a consumable item, then the engine isn't "holding the power"

[@griffinmackenzie]

Tell that to the dsm guys lol

[@hewbambam]

270 hp with a stock cooling system is asking for trouble if you ask me. It would be interesting to see how it's going now

[@GTFour]

was thinking same

[@njjx8800]

Jesus. 15-16psi on a stock motor without the coolant reroute. I wish I had his courage

[@scottmason2245]

Guaranteed it wont last. I've done it.

[@njjx8800]

@@scottmason2245 exactly

[@THEsimpleThingsFR]

I don’t think I’ve seen many boosted Miata without the reroute

[@danielbargas3377]

You know psi has nothing to do with horsepower, you can get 20 psi from a tiny ass turbo that's pushed far beyond its efficiency range

[@corykeene1869]

Daniel Bargas I was pushing 22 lbs on my 1.8 gti

[@danielbargas3377]

Cory Keene that's a 1.8 it's a better engine with much stronger factory rods

[@bryanmarquez2926]

I'm planning on boosting my 1.6 Any recomendations on a good turbo set up?

[@GasPedalGarage]

Bryan Marquez is you want fast Spool and 230whp I would recommend the 2560r and if you want fast street car slower spool do the 2860r

[@GasPedalGarage]

If you have a boosted Miata let us see yours! DM us a pic of your Miata @gaspedalgarage

[@billieyklepto1229]

What about a 94.mx5 1.8....will.a cheap ebay kit do anything?

[@robbiescrivener8523]

Oil pumps on these are known to break with too much power, hope this miatas is ok?

[@Megacatares]

your valve cover vent - if venting good oil etc will set your car on fire when it touches the turbo.

[@OG-Silesian]

5:08 no they're not. At least not in my country. The 1st gen NA ones are ultra rare and expensive. the NBs NCs and NDs are more common tho. The NBs are the cheapest ones because they're pretty much a worse version of NA without popups

[@WigglingWaffles]

i like the stock radiator. i bet coolant temps go fucking nuts on the highway

[@drewmorg.]

Wow btw great quality content man I thought your channel had like 60k+ !!!

[@tonycrivera]

"I'm taking your lunch money away" 🤷🏾‍♂️😂 😂 😂 😂 🤣

[@SWFlowseeker]

Nice build. Wheels are 15x8? Tires 205?

[@erebus38]

While I now own and drive a stock Mazdaspeed 3 I still also have my last car sitting in my garage,which is a 2000 year model NB 1.8 liter that's stock as well with just a short ram intake. The car used to run just fine,but started having some odd unknown issue where it would randomly break down on me and after being left alone for an hour would crank right back up as if there was never even a problem in the first place but in time,it just wouldn't ever even crank up at all one day and haven't figured out the problem since and that's why I now own and drive a 2010 MS3 instead. While the MS3 is certainly a beast in stock form compared to the Miata,it just isn't anywhere near as fun to drive due to it's lack of go kart like feeling and handling like the Miata has. If I had the money and time as well as the tools I'd be doing whatever I could to get the car up and running again but for the time being at the very least,I don't really have any of that sort of stuff and so the car is sitting in the garage collecting dust.

[@Fee.1]

What’s your built motor spec? What’s it going to cost?

[@Poopeepooo123]

made for boost. barely made 300whp and already max out the stock internals. s2000, not made for boost, can make 600whp+ with a turbo.

[@KeuzySC]

Weakest link is the rods, like a No. 2 pencil, definitely not made for boost. The block, however...

[@Kenny_s67]

What's that light grinding noise? I have the same thing, can't tell what it is.

[@ShadowSlayer760]

Yo this kid is rad. I can't wait to boost tf out of my 1.6.

[@stfcasii3681]

Hello bro , i have a miata 1.6 stock , you think it resists 200 hp safe without internally forged ? Tks

[@steevennunez4801]

Stf Casii yea it’s safe

[@TheCalvinSkinner]

Why do people assume how much power a car makes

[@Robberbarron27]

Was that the guy that posted tuning services over on the buy and sell forum?

[@MrCrash12190]

Blake's Gaming PC Yes

[@InstrumentalJourney]

Go miata..I raced rx7S back in the mid 80s..I have had 2 miatas since..absolutely love them...97 and 2004..I plan getting back to spending all my money again one day and buy a southern car with no rust and do it up...or just have one all done and I just pull the trigger on it..btw Yanni.. play keyboards?

[@miata100]

Can anyone explain why that differential is better?

[@Lucra.Living]

Will be posting my turbo Miata build on my channel soon as well as a restoration Miata project I picked up for anyone interested in Miata content ❤️❤️❤️

[@thelongwinter362]

that color is so good

[@Niicolai]

sheesh that 2jz mod is looking hot

[@shinsenmiata8395]

Can you make 230hp on stock internals ?

[@davidbeesley3398]

Easily, it's okay below 250

[@thicok4555]

idk if anyone said this but i doubt you will see this but is it on e or pump gas?

[@GasPedalGarage]

Elias Boyle pump 93 gas

[@SimplyStreetClothing]

Man i used to have a Merlot Mica 95m i miss the hell out of that car

[@Gios_JDM_garage]

What size wheels are You running? 15x8 or 15x9

[@kevintran25]

What wheels? And spec?

[@Aglai76]

how would you eliminate the lag?

[@EclipseCeLL]

this dudes a tech no cap

[@jarrettmertz5340]

Outro song?????

[@jthadon9163]

My buddy had an na miata with a turbo he threw on and jesus that thing pulled

[@sameuljones5496]

In New Zealand you do not be seen in one of these cars if your a male. They are strictly a hairdresser's girls car

[@fxt.ay_]

At 12:41 the buildings in the background make him look like he’s going 5 mph lol

[@geoffjohnson8374]

Just got my 1.6 with flyin Miata kit. In savannah ga area he still tuning??

[@GasPedalGarage]

Yeah he is!

[@fondtrout6354]

Should have gotten a clip of the car starting up.

[@philou9102]

So the engine was 90hp at the beginning ? Not 115hp ? *Please reply*

[@GasPedalGarage]

90 whp estimated, stock they make 115hp at the crank(engine)

[@DubsNStangs]

What is that colour called?? I need to know for my NA

[@DubsNStangs]

My bad never mind

[@jackiefinkle2064]

"certified tuner" lol

[@MrCrash12190]

Jackie Finkle got a fancy plaque and everything

[@slandon1977]

Well, there ARE official training classes for Haltech, etc. To me though, having a lot of experience tuning multiple platforms outweighs any class you may have taken. Heck, I have "taken" most every High Performance Academy online tuning course and I wouldn't feel comfortable tuning a customers car unsupervised.

[@georgekennett8230]

its not the horse power its the torque that kills the engine, mx5s tend to be good for about 250ft/lb reliably anymore and you want to be thinking about forging for peace of mind at least

[@cardentyler]

He gapped my buddy in his GTO 5.7 lol too bad they shut down the sweethut meet

[@RobertMilat]

I like that you guys are into the 1.6, but I don't think it's a good attitude to think you can blow them up and not care, because there's not an infinite amount of 1.6 engines, one day they're going to become rare and hard to get if people don't take proper care of them

[@Supremedude71]

so how can i get ahold of Yanni? got a megasquirt system giving me little quirks that irritate me

[@GasPedalGarage]

Hit him up on instagram, his instagram is in the description of the video

[@griffinmackenzie]

Laurel

[@danielfulop]

is there a spec list or how-to video/article about this car?

[@GasPedalGarage]

DM @merlot_mx5 on instagram he is the owner

[@gt12elite33]

What type of blow valve you have. Sounds nice as fuck

[@300zxdriver]

I had same year and color with a super charger on it.

[@Conman-xc8px]

This looks identical to Molly accept for no bumper cut and exhaust

[@ChargedTTq]

How do they scare you at 270whp when stock ass Camaros and Mustangs are about the same power/weight?

[@GasPedalGarage]

Do research before commenting🤣

[@ChargedTTq]

@@GasPedalGarage I have. I think I know a thing or two about cars. 🙄

[@GasPedalGarage]

@@ChargedTTq 🤣🤣🤣okay bud

[@ChargedTTq]

@@GasPedalGarage LOL, bud I'm sure I've driven way scarier vehicles than your 12.5 second Miata. 😆

[@titanrevolutiongaming5287]

Please tell me the rim dimensions please

[@matthewturner7757]

15x9 4x100 35mm offset Advanti Storm S1

[@timobackhausen1625]

which rims are you driving??

[@EvertensNoctis]

I have a 1.6 mx3, from the research I’ve done it looks like the Miata turbo manifold is the same. Think it’s time to boossttt!

[@oliverwilson-hall4675]

The engine is orientated the other way though... Had 2x mx3 v6s and 2x mx5's

[@george-0197]

Can’t wait to have 250 on a supercharger set up 😈

[@winanddejong5880]

I’m reading this a year later. Have you installed the supercharger?

[@amosbell6794]

That Miata for sale right now if I’m not mistaken

[@GasPedalGarage]

No it’s not haha

[@dirkdiggler9082]

My stock B16A vtec made that at like 10psi lol

[@Megacatares]

yup haha

[@autonationnissan4531]

FWD

[@TempusAurum]

I own a Miata and I tell you what, it’s really not about which wheels do the driving cause all drive types can be equally as fast. It’s really just if you can handle what you’re driving. Everyone knows fwd is easier to drive since you’re less prone to oversteer so I bet if you hopped in a 250 hp civic and a 250 hp Miata, you’d do better in the civic. Just saying... fwd is a matter of point and go. There’s not a lot of reacting to do except manage understeer, which I didn’t get much of in my old civic... oh yeah and you shouldn’t be taking corners fast enough to feel understeer anyway lol

[@AnArmoredMarch]

@@TempusAurum getting a fwd car to rotate properly is more difficult to do than with any other setup, as it usually requires more aggressive trail braking, finer throttle control, and a sharper line. Fwd is more forgiving, but it's definitely not easier to wring out all of its potential. Rwd is easy to hit the limit with, you just point and go, taking the widest line

[@Wardawg179]

Did the car get repainted to Merlot? I thought the '95 M edition had a 1.8l not a 1.6. Did I miss something?

[@GasPedalGarage]

They are two separate cars, still have the 95’ 1.8, the merlot colored 1.6 turbo belongs to our buddy @merlot_mx5

[@Wardawg179]

ohhh, thanks for the clarification man! nice vid : )

[@charliehustle2579]

@@Wardawg179 look in the beginning when he opens the hood the engine bay is red. That's probably a 1992 with a 1.6L that was repainted to a 1995 M Edition Merlot mica color, the M editions did come with a 1.8L

[@thoughtloop1737]

6 speed manual? What year is that 1.6 miata?

[@GasPedalGarage]

1990, yeah 6 speed