How To Turbo Your Miata!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Man, I can't believe this video hit 1/2 million views.

[@ethantebbutt4253]

I cant believe I've only just found this video

[@BoostedNDMiata]

Should be 2m by now.

[@lilmike2710]

Your channel is fire kiddo. Keep going

[@roddydykes7053]

The fact that you fabbed all this stuff on your daily driver, one part at a time, without downtime, is easily the most impressive part of this project.

[@fillupbanks7885]

That's what I'm saying!! And I've seen you have to tare it down and start over a few time's.

[@jan94_]

**Autoplay starts this video** **I hear Gregs voice "Is your miata so slow...."** **Instant smile on my face** :D yeah my miata is still slow ;D

[@AngusOutram]

I remember watching the video you posted when you first turbo'd your miata and I remember thinking that it was a setup that wouldn't last very long, you've not only proven me wrong by showing me you actually know what you are doing but now i'm learning stuff from you! Kudos bro! Keep the videos coming! Also you should do a few videos on installing all the different gauges and how to install them into the eyeball vent.

[@Proff0ak]

Here's a better way that I found. Get a 1.8 engine. Turbo it. Nailed it.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+Eggly Bagelface Not everyone has the capacity, provisions, or even a good reason to do a 1.8L swap. My 1.6L produces a better torque curve than 95% of the stock internal 1.8L turbos on the road, it's more than just the engine itself that produces a good setup.

[@Proff0ak]

TheCarPassionChannel I didn't write my comment as a serious comment but it's pretty cool to see you respond nonetheless.

[@vkumar3675]

+TheCarPassionChannel But if the same setup was made on the 1.8, it will be have better torque curve than your 1.6 Turbo'd Miata?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Parodian Not saying the 1.8 isn't superior. It is. I'm just saying people that thing 1.6 turbo is a bad route, and 1.8 turbo is the only way... I just don't agree with them.

[@cloroxbleach17]

Eggly Bagelface I found a better way. Don't buy a miata

[@shouldigetit]

My heart says yes. Should my wallet follow?

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Yeah I have those feelings.

[@abz124816]

If you need to ask it means that you cannot afford it :(

[@NM2Reacts]

YES

[@adrianrainbow4106]

I've been checking out the market and you will save considerable time and effort buying a tried and tested conversion.

[@noahnadur2961]

I'm feelin the same way

[@nickchilds3104]

Really great video. Informative and easy to understand. I bought my first Miata last week, a '94 with 94k miles. Time to watch all your videos!

[@Savorychicken41]

I’m exhausted just watching this.

[@codwizard7526]

I love how in depth his videos are

[@FluxReact]

Please, please, PLEASE do a Megasquirt install/setup video. This one was great!

[@BabyBlue.23]

Miafia just go on the hub there’s some tutorials on there

[@Gamer.Instinct]

Man I don’t know what I’d do without your channel man, much love brother I appreciate all the help and love you show for the beautiful Miata

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I can't believe it's been 8 years since i first watched your video. Great job

[@zzzzaaattt12321]

Heard you talk about over boost and almost started tearing up

[@kieranpalmeira9748]

Please do the megasquirt install!

[@TurntUpBills]

yes please please please

[@goongoon9299]

doeant the part come with instructions

[@federalbureauofindigestion4084]

Most underrated tutorial.

[@TheMRWEEZLY]

Thanks a lot for replying and hooking me up!

[@Merc-Rover]

Great advice and guidance for a first timer like me. I am buying the parts for my car and was considering doing it in stages like yourself. I didn't even realise that I could have the Megasquirt installed before I even thought about the turbo! Thanks for the video!

[@GezelProductions]

Thank you for making this video!! I'm convinced in keeping my 1.8 and having fun with it, and upgrading to a bigger project when I can actually afford it.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+GenuineGeoff Haha no problem. My first Miata was just supposed to be daily driver, but once I started modifying it I realized that they are super awesome cars.

[@JosephConley0]

Yes please do a MS installation and setup video! That video would be literally the only decent quality video with explanations done within the last 5 years! It would be incredibly helpful.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Joseph Conley Wow.. did not think so many people would be instantly replying wanting an MS video! I'm no expert by any means, it would just be an install and setup video, maybe with a few tips for basic tuning.

[@awildanimal5226]

A lot of these things, I did not do. My engine and turbo were out of the salvage yard, and my megasquirt was self-tuned. Gone through 2 head-gaskets and cracked one head. This is quite the learning experience it seems.

[@samuelherman4859]

AWildAnimal I want to upgrade my Miata NB 2002 can you tell me de items?

[@kristoff0224]

@@samuelherman4859 did you do something?

[@dallaswinger4138]

Would be super interested in Megasquirt install. Trying to wrap up my research for my turbo miata build so i can pull the trigger on the parts! Thanks for the video!

[@MultiAna96]

It's would be highly appreciated if you done a video on mega squirt! On how to use it and what it does!

[@mb4lunch]

Yes... Yes... I walk... it's faster. Thank God for your channel!

[@acedeuce802]

Great video! Walks through the basic process pretty darn well. I found the interfooler pretty hilarious, but totally understood if it's a daily driver. It took me about 6 days to turbo my Miata (including fabricating the manifold/downpipe, and only working limited hours on it). One thing to note, the two ports you used for vacuum/boost reference right by the throttle body aren't the cleanest signal. The best place to reference is to tee off of the fuel pressure regulator line for Megasquirt and the boost gauge.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+Adam Watson I use the throttle body port for the boost gauge, and have tee'd off the FPR for MS. I do want to try to tee off the FPR for the boost gauge though as the readings aren't always consistent with MS.

[@colemhayes]

this video is the most helpful video I've seen on a turbo miata setup. way to go man

[@jarredbarron1521]

This is a super helpful video. Sick Miata, hopefully mine gets a few much needed upgrades in the near future. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@strictlysidewaysusa]

How do you not have more subscribers than haggard garage like Wtf lol. I love this channel

[@alexisprive4116]

nice video ! i own a mr2 first gen with 4age turbo did by myself. Its a nice video for someone want to turbo his car

[@algirdasgramas64]

I'm planning on buying Miata which is mx-5 here in UK. Loved this video, but I could never do it myself, mainly because I live in a flat and don't have garage 😅 yet I still want to upgrade it, as it seems to be very fun car to drive. Thanks for the video. You've got yourself a new subscriber 😉

[@literbiker]

Good intro to being a turbo mechanic video. Very informative. Your ability to discuss with the camera and bring up points in a well informed fashion were good. It wasn't ricey at all.

[@WarzoneNewsTv]

Nice video in the middle of my build as well thanks for the pointers

[@dontalkbackk]

Dude oh my god, thank you so much. I just spent the past few hours on miata forums looking for low psi builds and pretty much an idea of what I would need and I didnt find much since people typically go for a full swap.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

I have plenty more videos on this channel that will help you out! One of my main goals is to bring information that's buried in the forum archives into accessible video form.

[@dane5331]

An MS video would be awesome!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

dane5331 What kind of things would you like me to address in the MS video? I'm kinda taking suggestions from everybody, I will probably release it in the next 2-3 weeks.

[@FlyinRyan37]

TheCarPassionChannel I have never heard of it, but I know what it does from what you said in the video. maybe that helps lol.

[@dane5331]

TheCarPassionChannel I was thinking any main features you used to get it running right with just the injectors before the turbo install and after the turbo install, and if you have any tricks for the infamous idle issues with AC on or just idling settings in general.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

dane5331 Sounds good. Unfortunately idle is borderline witchcraft to me as well as many others running MS, I have all of my idle systems deleted so I probably won't be covering much there other than how my car is set up.

[@dane5331]

TheCarPassionChannel Yes good idle with MS does seem to be nearly impossible. Seeing what you have done for your setup will be great. Excited to see the video man! Keep em coming!

[@GrungeGarageN]

Should also prime your turbo! Crank the motor with the spark plugs removed/coil pack disconnected, or fuel pump fuse disconnected. Just do the engine cranks and gets some oil to the turbo

[@RatchetWrenches]

we just bought a na miata for our channel and we plan on turboing it! this was extremely helpful

[@xIIxpetey454xIIx]

yo thanks for this video man, it was very thorough and informative which is hard to find on youtube. Great work and sweet car

[@HDroadglide]

7:00 Take the oil pan off get new gasket so you can do it the right way other than this Perfect video. I am in the market for a miata for a fun car. saving to pay cash but I have my eye on a Hard top conv. Black on black to turn into a drifter. Thanks for the video

[@TheRoybeasley]

Only issue being that on this car there is a crossmember directly under the oil pan, so removing the oil pan is an engine-out job. Hence the "shortcuts" with greasing the drill and using tape to stop it going in too deep.

[@willalba7083]

I started down this same path! Getting the engine healthy, got injectors and Megasquirt... then my engine lost compression so Im rebuilding it and starting over. Please make the this of Install/Setup of mesgasquirt!

[@ajolson2199]

Could you you please do a vid of how to instal MGSPNP and how to use it/ how to change setting for boost/injectors/etc... I love your videos and how you don't just talk about how big of a turbo you should get, you talk about supporting mods for the turbo setup to! Keep it up!

[@MistermookS]

Keep up the videos, man! I own an ae86 but seeing your channel makes me thinking of getting a mx5.

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

Very well said. Absolutely perfect advise and process order of mods.

[@phaques1]

I ABSOLUTELY hope that you will do a follow on vid of how to install and set up the MSPNP. Great video. Just tackling the turbo intsall now - wish I had seen your video first...

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

phaques1 I just published an "Introduction to Megasquirt" a few days ago, and I am filming "How to Install & Set Up Megasquirt" this weekend :) I'm going to try to have it up by Monday.

[@soapynop]

I watched this video for fun. I liked it.

[@gogobnr3291]

I'm 14 and this seems coplicated, I hope I'll understand later, I really want a Miata NA for my first car

[@jacobwheeler6136]

Just do more research.. I've never done a turbo install but like with everything else, the more technical info and "lingo" you learn, the more you'll be able to conceptualize these things.

[@jacobwheeler6136]

Also, you're hella young and your brain is a sponge right now.. If cars become a passion, there are many fields you can persue in the automotive industry..

[@gogobnr3291]

@@jacobwheeler6136 Cars are a passion already, or I think I'm a fanboy rn, but I'll do the best I can to surround myself with cars in the future!

[@jacobwheeler6136]

@@gogobnr3291 there's nothing wrong with being "fanboy", especially at your at. No one their right mind will expect you to be able to go out and buy your dream car, let alone any car right now or any time soon. There are a lot of negative people in the car scene as well. Don't pay them any mind. They aren't worth it. Also, I'm 38 and a fanboy even though I've had a few fixed up cars and trucks over the years

[@maxbolton6698]

Gogosel xd thinking along the same lines

[@AttilaThebung]

Bring it to Australia and race Marty's Miata. The Miata Scrimmage.

[@mob8502]

Oh yes home made videos. I can feel the wind.

[@tonykukush]

thank you this helped a lot but yes megasquirt install!!

[@bugattieb110ss]

That's San Diego! Just recognized it. :) I'm a Brit btw!

[@Youtubedotcomma]

Great video as always! Look forward to the next one!

[@NorthernChev]

I bought a new Miata straight from the dealership in 1996, and although it was no street bruiser the power to weight ratio isn't all that bad for a stock vehicle. I like the turbo idea though. There's no such thing as too much power.

[@Hell6hound]

Hey man, I like the video but if we can get a step by step of you doing the install it would be a massive asset to the community. I'm getting my first turbo parts tonight lol super excited

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

I've got lots of other related videos on my channel like the "Broke & Boosted" playlist which pretty much outlines everything on a stock-ecu setup. Also have about a dozen Megasquirt videos, and my site has a big FAQ section with a ton of info. thecarpassionchannel.com/faq

[@wadeguidry6675]

2:34 best advice ever! 7:11 is also pretty damn good advice.

[@samueldavidvisuals2595]

Please do a video on tuning and setting up the megasquirt!! That is the part that i am still confused about and need help understanding before i start my build. Otherwise awesome video man, super helpfull

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Sam McCown Stay tuned my friend, the Megasquirt series will be starting... very soon.

[@samueldavidvisuals2595]

Awesome man! Thanks

[@hellojoe212]

please please do a megasquirt video. That will help many of us sooo much!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

***** What kind of things would you like me to address in the MS video? I'm kinda taking suggestions from everybody, I will probably release it in the next 2-3 weeks.

[@jhuntosgarage]

Excellent information and presentation. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Fell Rider I can't reply to your comment so hopefully you get the tag. At idle, if you have a 1.6L running the stock fuel configuration ("batch injection") you want to be in the mid 13's for a stable idle. If you have a 1.8L or a 1.6L with sequential injection you can shoot for 15.0 or so. In boost, mid 11.s is perfect. If you're in boost but AFR's are fluctuating, it could be a variety of things. What fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator do you have? What ECU?

[@CODE-BROWN]

TheCarPassionChannel How much whp were you making at that boost level?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Thearmy oneTWOsix I made 236whp/215wtq @ 14.5psi

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Tong Yang Update as of a new turbo, E85, and retune 3 weeks ago: 254whp/231wtq @ 13.3 psi :)

[@LosGordosSomoAsi]

+TheCarPassionChannel any link for the injectors?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

***** This is what I have in the car, 750cc version: www.fiveomotorsport.com/black-ops-sport-compact-long

[@87Sakiel]

God damnit that windshield sticker is SICK

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Ahaha thank you. I loved it.

[@hotrodsather]

Dude, excellent video. The only thing I'd say you left out was upgrading the oil system to meet the demands of high horsepower and a turbo. I would think you want at least a pan with one additional quart of oil a higher pressure oil pump (additional 15-20 psi) and an oil cooler. I personally would put a small functional scoop in the hood that send cool air directly onto the turbo body(80's 300ZX style) Thanks for the video man.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+hotrodsather Thanks! I'd ahve to say though after 29,000 miles near the known limit of the stock internals, and tracking/autocrossing every 1-2 months as well as daily driving, I'd say oil system upgrades are optional. Once you get up to the 275+whp level it's time to start thinking about an oil pump, but that's primarily because the Miata engine's lack of balance likes to crack the stock gears; the upgraded pumps use billet gears. A side effect of those pumps is higher oil pressure though.

[@isaiahbell6488]

my freind we are two of a kind! thank you

[@linusvingesand6713]

Would love a video about how to set up the megasquare! One question, how much does it cost, to turbocharge?

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Linus Vingesand Typically anywhere from $1500 to $6000 for a basic stock-engine setup. There are a lot of variables. The setup on my car here was around $3800 including drivetrain modifications. I also have a playlist on my channel of 10+ Megasquirt videos 🙂

[@peterruppert7856]

Amazing video! Thank you! Mad respect for doing it all yourself man. Good job too!

[@guidosaur7506]

@7:10 it's a forewarning +RicerMiata ignored with the Miata he gave Wil lmaoo

[@curtishest7493]

very good explanation for everything you need to do to a miata great job for beginners thumbs up

[@Towardrisk]

Nice man!! Great production!

[@dailydriver55]

The mega-squirt video would be great, if you could talk about the different mega-squirt systems that would be even better like pnp, ms1&2 as well as the diy ms systems. I myself am looking into a diy ms!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

dailydriver55 I won't be able to say too much about the DIY as I've never built one. But if you're good at precision soldering, and good at following directions, then you can save a lot of money with a DIY!

[@danielhobson5795]

in the uk miatas or mx5s are quite fast compared to everything else on the road, 60% of cars have less than 90hp

[@22OLI22]

Errrmmmm not entirely accurate!

[@daimienhone5024]

What! The hell

[@koreymayo8884]

UK must have extremely slow cars then!

[@matthewmena6390]

I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure you are

[@jochem1986]

It’s true, Miatas carry less than 10 kilos per horsepower. That’s better than 60% of cars on European roads.

[@AdianAmadorDoss]

Tick tick tick tick tick

[@whalescience8831]

Lifters

[@gilltron9385]

Marvel mystery oil cleans that up

[@orbitspunk]

Great video man. Caught the Miata bug lol👍👍🤪

[@82raptor]

With the NA mx-5 just get a Mercury Capri xr-2 engine and ecu and you will be fine... if you can find one that is!

[@LMEngineering]

You have some great videos. Keep up the great work. I'm in the process of piecing together a T25 oddball setup for my 1.8. It is one of the T25's from a 300zx...which you probably already know have the unique non standard exhaust housing flange. I already had one laser cut so I can make a downpipe and run an OEM nissan gasket on it.

[@natemorris535]

gasper44 that's the turbo I'm using

[@rhilton1881]

This is a thoughtful and common-sense clip! Congratulations on giving good advice.

[@konny5173]

Awesome! Please do that Msq setup video

[@paulelverstone8677]

My friend; you have just achieved hero status. I can't be the only one with a blown miata but doesn't know how it works. My worry gauge (afr) has ADD!! At cruise/4,000 I get a steady 14.7 +/- 3 and on boost about mid-11's but it flicks all over the place. Should it be? My high idle (RX8 injectors) is about 1500rpm and the worry gauge will read about 12 - 12.4. It smells waaay rich. What sort of ballpark figures should I be getting for idle, boost and cruise? Many thanks for the vids so far. Subscribed and watching with interest...

[@xjkill]

Please do a megasquirt video! That would be amazing help

[@walternugent1367]

this was brilliant. thanks for uploading this!

[@hilgo_velomobile]

Lots of wisdom there. Thanks!

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Vicious stomping of the Mustang.

[@johnny-bracer6515]

Very good post. very helpful information. thank you for posting

[@chrisb9156]

Great video keep them coming .

[@fastman454]

another informative video. thanks for your efforts

[@0s0sXD]

Bro You're so helpful. Thank you so much

[@rickyruins2272]

Can you show me how you deleted the air valve? I need that block off plate and want to take care of it on the ecu as well

[@GoofyDaGoofGoofTV]

awesome video!

[@CydroGrazz]

i rly thought i was gonna have to just hook up a couple air flow pipes 💀 ty bro

[@adpena]

What a legend, replying after all these years

[@lewissmith9779]

A video going through the whole process in a lot of detail would be good, you know re turbo your miata haha, good video though!!

[@petehuskins]

Nice video. No shouting or over emotional bollocks like a lot. (including the very next one about turboing an MX5 with some annoying loud shouty man!)

[@The1904kid]

Dude. You are the man.

[@Dave6i9]

good point: Garret or "risk the ebay unit".

[@racingwithbrad]

I need a video for the NC Miata! I'm looking at getting a NC 2.0 Sport (LSD, Bilstein shocks etc..) but want to find a cheap way to make around 276bhp (the gentlemans agreement).

[@drewmorg.]

Next level weeb lore, sick

[@AimForTheBushes908]

Good video, I think you should reshoot a longer more in-depth version of this. With more examples of what you are talking about and getting a little more deeper into each topic for the guys that are really interested in this. I know they would appreciate it.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

minameise I'm planning on doing something pretty similar to that soon, it's going to be a series on how to boost your Miata as cheap as possible while staying reliable... or something like that. I'm actually going to turbocharge another Miata for the series, does that sound like something you'd be interested in?

[@AimForTheBushes908]

TheCarPassionChannel Absolutely, although when I saw all the extra labor and modification involved it was a bit discouraging due to lack of time for a project like that. And, whether or not I would want to make such extensive changes for sure, but it is nice to know that it can be done should one desire.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

minameise It is a bit time consuming to do the conversion yourself. Not only converting to turbo, but also plenty of troubleshooting afterwards.

[@yitznewton]

Really fine video. Thank you for making it!!

[@reactor4]

Thanks for posting!!

[@marcuslimbaugh7138]

New to Miata. 2007 miata is quick, but I want fast

[@PopCopyManager]

Great video and car looks awesome. What wheels do you have?

[@ifall8357]

Installing and setting up your mega square

[@kemptonschmitz5956]

Great vid! What's the flow rate on the rx8 injectors?

[@romksaiya7424]

Idk bro

[@taylortrascher2274]

The NA6 1.6 is the same 1.6 from the AWD turbo Mazda 323 gtx. So yes. The 1.6 /was/ designed for a turbo. That's why there's a bung on the other side that's not used.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+Taylor Trascher The block is the same, the internals are not. But that is the reason for the oil feed port.

[@nicholas0142003]

I am so subscribed man, MCM / haggard brought me here

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

+Preludetotommorow Glad to hear!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

@Jakub Doulan is that why 99% of turbo builds and stock turbo cars have blow off or recirc valves? As soon as you close the throttle plate all that pressure between the compressor and the throttle body has to go somewhere. if it can't escape though a blow off or recirc, it will try to force its way back though the compressor. At very low boost it's not as big of a deal but the more pressure you have in the system, the more damage it can do to the turbo.

[@powermos]

+TheCarPassionChannel But you said that your blow off valve is hooked after the throttle body. Why? Does it operate on vacuum or pressure? Because if it opens with pressure it makes sense to have it's control line before the throttle body.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Wolfshark Blow off valves open using vacuum, not pressure. As soon as the intake manifold has lower pressure than the intercooler piping, the BOV is pulled open by that difference in pressure. It's basically a valve with intake piping on one side and manifold pressure on the other, it needs that manifold pressure signal to open.

[@DriftNick]

+TheCarPassionChannel They have bypass valves for emission reasons, in Australia if you go to a drift or drag day most people aren't running a valve, including people pumping 30psi+ out of turbos for years without issue.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

DriftNick Are you talking about a recirculating blow off or a blow off in general?

[@DriftNick]

TheCarPassionChannel First part I'm talking about recirculating valves as that is what every factory turbo car runs (at least I don't know any that runs a blow off valve), second part I'm talking about valves in general.

[@cullenduncan9054]

Installing the GT2554R FM kit this weekend with 3in exhaust. It will be a little overkill but It should be a ton of fun.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

Cullen Duncan It won't be overkill. That 2554R will spool like a banshee hooked up to a 3" exhaust. You should easily see 10psi by 3000RPM even on a 1.6.

[@cullenduncan9054]

Maybe in a few weeks I can post up a video when it's fully tuned. I had the old school greddy turbo kit on the car before so I can't wait to see the differences.