Turbo B18 VW Bug hits the Dyno at PFI SPEED! (We made a LOT of mistakes)

Turbo B18 VW Bug hits the Dyno at PFI SPEED! (We made a LOT of mistakes)

[@PFIBrent]

This was too much fun!!! And don’t be sorry when you have issues you learn. You were taken to school boiz thanks for hanging out!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

You guys are the best! I can’t wait to fix our mistakes and go round 2!!

[@brutalbasspro]

Brent is an awesome teacher! Love the video you guys, hey Brent where do I start with an 2002 rsx type s hondata and tuning will be done when the snow melts. I have intake and exhaust I want to slowly build a na daily since I cant leave it out of comission long.

[@Aaron62481.]

Nice coke on the ground lol next time put cup holder for Brent haha

[@jsal7653]

GARAGE IdiotS you guys owe the man a case of coke next time you go

[@willr69420]

I watched PFI's version earlier today, was ecstatic to see you post your perspective tonight! You are right, it was a REALLY FUN train wreck, and thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha kinda fun to watch both, but yea train wreck was a very acurate description

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

GARAGE IdiotS car still ran multiple times on The dyno & was able to drive back home so imo just imperfections

[@willr69420]

@@connoisseuroftigolbitts The car was trailered both directions, not driven on public streets.

[@cassiusdante2216]

Making mistakes is how you learn . I have been a mechanic, welder for over 40 years. You are doing just fine . The Bug is Awesome

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man, I appreciate it

[@trickysubject8563]

Put it down to school boy error. If we’re not making mistakes, we’re not learning. Keep going guys, you’re doing great.

[@LS__812]

The fact you actually had the courage to take on such a project speaks volumes about the kind of people you guys are. They aren’t mistakes, they’re learning lessons. And I so wish I lived closer so I could have you hydrodip a bunch of my sons racing go kart parts. You guys are awesome

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@tallcool1ify]

Great job on the vdo. I love the guy that was driving the bug, what great optimism. Instead of shooting your efforts down he gave you props. Live and learn man.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Check out their channel! PFI Speed, we’ve been friend with them for several years now, they are awesome people

[@nickball5440]

It’s been so amazing watching this build from the very start...you guys have so much motivation and drive to try new things people are scared to try. I can’t wait to see where this thing takes off next! You owe me a ride for sure. Love you long time, see you in Texas😘

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha 😂 thanks fruit cake

[@seudechrist]

I am not subscribed to a lot of small channels but i love this one You are lucky brent exists. Please put some actual money into this car its a total subscriber gold mine

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

We are broke right now haha we’re doing what we can. We’ll keep making improvements, thanks for the sub and view man, we appreciate it

[@luvstruck2733]

You have started and have a working car that most people wouldn't even attempt. Great job, diving into it, and coming out the other side with a very cool car.

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

I love that you guys are fabricators You guys can literally build anything Keep on bringing the heat 🔥 We’re only human we learn from our mistakes for better outcomes

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@rogerfleury9759]

LIVE AND LEARN! If you don’t try, even if you make mistakes, you will never learn how to do things right! Big respect for all the effort!

[@alltheboost5363]

Awesome video... I'm really glad you got it tuned or the start of it being tuned anyway. Like I said in one of my other comments please take the whole exhaust apart smoke test it find the pin holes... reweld it grind it and reweld it again ( you can also get some diesel fuel and put it in the pipe after it's welded to test for leaks). Once those turbo really start taking off you're going to find more exhaust problems and you have to take it apart to fix the header wrap anyway. so try to have the exhaust really to handle what's coming. Other than that don't worry about what anybody says we knew they were going to be issues there's not many people out there that are doing this... don't stress it try to enjoy it. Can't wait for the next upcoming videos.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man

[@gafrers]

I said it on PFI channel and i will say it here too. Garage Idiots + PFI = Awesome

[@DeadFront1319]

Nice Man, the journey was fun, don't beat yourself up. Glad we got to see it!

[@Myhandleismyhandle]

Dope build guys can’t wait to see those dump numbers when you guys fix the problems

[@donedwards3811]

The number one thing that no one seemed to point out"YOU GUYS BUILT IT,DROVE it,& from what I can see, your having a great time with it....

[@EdWolfram]

TY for the content the fact that you care that you missed/forgot things is more than most of people out there.

[@Caution.beware]

Great job man that’s what makes it fun messing around and coming up with crazy ideas I enjoyed gentleman that is cool as f👍🏻👍🏻k

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you!

[@nickmudd]

It's just really cool that PFI helps everyone that comes in to dyno. It seems no one is ready in their dyno videos and they get everyone handled quick

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

They are awesome dudes! It also helps that they are our friends haha

[@fat.chance]

been waiting for this one! also dont be to hard on yourself, this is how you learn right ;)

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Right, but still mistakes that were made from simply rushing the project. Thanks man

[@raquskane4002]

you learned more than if you had a babysitter holding your hand through the build, good work

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Good way to look at it, thanks for the support

[@bradleykunshier7705]

Isn’t this what’s it’s about? Mistakes and all man. Great work guys can’t wait to be there one day myself!!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@fernfirm]

Think of how much you guys have probably learned throughout this process. I think this is amazing tbh. You guys built something (with scraps basically) and it’s still running. And making over 200hp to the wheels. That thing is going to be fun af! Would love to see smoke pouring out of the tires instead but walk before we run here lol. Crazy that it kind of sounds like a bug in a weird way still. Good shit guys can’t wait to see what happens when the bugs are fixed.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man

[@sodevastating7095]

Just started the video. I'm excited as hell for this.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha right on

[@JonSmith-mz2rt]

What an absolute scream this vid was I enjoyed every minute, you guys live and learn but it takes a bigger man to admit his mistakes so much respect for that whilst having a laugh at the same time. You will get there and you will nail it. this is the first time i've watched your channel and I'm hooked and subscribed thank you guys.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Awesome to hear! Thanks man!

[@rsharney1111]

Hahahah I blocked off vent tubes when I first started then after 17yrs I forgot to force the embolism out of an oil cooler on a break in, last night. Lost my prime and trashed an oil pump housing. So Just chill out, burn one if you have to, and hit that check list top to bottom. Your going to learn a lot.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man! We appreciate it

[@robertmac1277]

You guys did an amazing job. Be proud of your work. No need to be sorry for rhe ideas you come up with. Learn from all your mistakes

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

We will! Thanks!!

[@georgejames1370]

the guys at PFI what an awesome team, cracking video boys, "we have to burp the radiator" like its your baby, funny...... cant wait to see it on the track, the power to weight ratio....that car should fly!!! love the video, the mistakes we make, make us all human well done for having the balls to leave them uncut......many thanks :-)

[@jonathanhenderson5786]

I would like to see them build one on the same budget and have no problems... nothings easy... guys that act like they have it all figured out never help... mistakes are made so that you can learn.... not be called out by haters that act like they know everything. that bug is sick! Good work

[@TheChristiondavid]

She made 284 hopefully you guys can get the issues fixed and back to thoes numbers, as for injectors run to the junk yard and grab some chevy flex fuel injectors and decap them and get abought 850 to 1000cc out of stock injectors, to learn how to decal them look up a video here on youtube or look up Hunter tuned he shows how to install decaped injectors on a honda engine, love the build guys, big thumbs up from Springfield mass

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Wow I never knew that!! Thanks!

[@TheChristiondavid]

@@GARAGEIdiotS no problem I just installed some chevy flex fuel decaped on my son's k24 build good luck guys big thumbs up

[@MafiaboysWorld]

I watched the whole thing from PFI and praised you guys (but I think they have censor on, so any swears and your comment is instantly deleted). The whole experience was absolutely hilarious and loved the whole journey you guys did to get there. Congrats on getting the dialled in 250hp. She's gonna fly. I absolutely love the wastegate sound, sounds like a laser beam. 👍👍 Love your work boys, it's bodgy as fuck and it's beautiful. 😍😍

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha we have some changes to make for sure but it was a blast. Thanks!!

[@brocktyler2818]

MafiaboysWorld lunch

[@davekauffman8727]

I was forced to learn how to laugh at myself in the exact same way. Had to stop getting angry at the guys calling me an idiot because they were right! Hope the Bug gets where you want it to be, you've earned another subscriber, kudos!!!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@tracyj.7786]

I enjoy watching you figure out your mistakes it shows more of what we need to learn from cool creative builds keep up the good work

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks!

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

I feel guilty too. Our fast hondas blew GM away to China and Ford is dying. I always felt bad about it...

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Hahahahahahaha

[@USN_Ret-]

They're only mistakes, they're "stupid" mistakes if you repeat them.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha idk man, we really made some dumb ones

[@maxrensberger9856]

Yep..awesome job...you had fun..I had fun watching..lot of hard work...have fun now..thanks..looking forward to next part..

[@2is_BUGZEE]

Just watched this animal on pfi the bug has a lot of potential just need to work out the bugs 😂 then you guys will be making a 🤬 ton more power #hawaiifan cheehu

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Lots of bugs on the bug haha

[@dylanfield5290]

Its cool 😎 U have the right tunner to find the problems cant wait to see the end result(350) fingers crossed I personally love it Hbug

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It was awesome seeing the Guys work the Bugs outta your's.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha good one

[@rickybobby7326]

Bro you guys did great! dont be embarrassed you created a bad ass car out of scrap! Most people ur age cant change a tire lol props guys for realz

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Hahaha thanks man

[@mauricedavis2905]

Once you work out the issues this thing is going to be sweet. Also now you have proof of concept with the twins you can buy better.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

True!!!

[@marspen629]

Man u are a a genius,bad ass builder's it takes more wen u dont know nothiing and make something of it that BUG'S gonna be a beast make it do wheelies

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@brianrisen3893]

This is so awesome I've been waiting for this for a while. When you said how much you have into it it makes it that more impressive. It sounds so unique! I hope to see this thing drag or auto X one day. Don't listen to the negatives aswell and keep coming with the great content.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

We shall, thanks for watching and being positive

[@Cekmore]

Wheeee! Thanks! You and Mena are kinda like Jay and Silent Bob! Hehee Oh and 42k views on the PFI channel... get ready to ride that wave

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Man I hope so!!

[@jantjehoek]

that thing looks so fricken amazing moving.. bet you guys got a nice and complete to-do list :)

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Oh yes we do haha

[@pimpvela722]

Good job and good luck with the bug, absolutely live it, looks even better in person something not everyone can do live and learn

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@larpzy989]

Hey bros, stuffs going to happen when u try unique things. I absolutely love the bug, i mean the wing by itself makes the bug awesome. I seriously love this channel. Keep up the sweet builds.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man, I appreciate the support

[@Michael666CA]

That thing would look sick with like some 14 inch wide wheels on it. F1 style.

[@sideshow45]

This things awesome. Been dying for this day. Sounds so great. Cant wait to see it make consistent power. Live and learn fellas!!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man

[@charlesfulton5817]

This is good, the name is right. Keep it up most kids don't know what a wrench is.👍

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks !!

[@chadlugo5087]

GREAT build fellas..... I love a turbocharged Gsr😍(great choice)!!! Get the little stuff fixed an some bigger injectors, crank it up to 10-12lbs of boost and HAVE FUN!!! Gonna b LOTZ OF FUN on the streets!!! 🤘😎 330hp+ easy!!!

[@charlesfarmercdpg3685]

Loved the sound!! Does not sound like a VW I'll definitely be watching your videos, great job crazy dudes

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks!

[@dakotavalenti6300]

Please lower this thing it would look so aggressive. Also hell yes and huge congrats I’m so excited for this thing. You guys are killing it! Super fun videos

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you sir

[@blakeerdmann]

Can you make a video on how you locked the steering? I'm curious to see how you did it

[@jeffebinger1218]

If you get a chance go to a salvage yard and find a Pontiac fiero or Toyota mr2 they both use front drive suspension and lock them for the rear applications.

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

"Locked the steering"? "Front drive suspension"? What do you guys mean, just curious, IV got an MR2 and have had a bug and haven't the foggiest what you mean lol.....

[@wileecohagen]

This is where a log book would be a great idea!

[@brutalbasspro]

I respect the build! Hello from Washington state.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

What’s up!! Thanks!

[@dewbee7985]

Lol I watched the pfi video too. I thought it was great. But you guys definitely have some work to do. Entertaining as hell though

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

We have a LOT of work to do haha train wreck for sure

[@rodneysrepurposingrecyclin3821]

You didn't find 12 failures in 12 pulls, you found 12 ways to not do it.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I like that outlook, but we for sure have 12 things to fix haha

[@ellyboos177]

Can’t wait for round 2 👍 this is what it’s all about good work guys 💯🔥

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!!

[@wadeellis67]

swap the turbos for a pair of ko3s off a vw 1.8t or whatever and boost will come on WAY sooner than the 6psi@7295rpm your making now. awesome project, just keep making it better and better and you may have a "leroy killer" on your hands in a few years haha...1/8th mile probably

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha id hate to see this thing beating Leroy, it’s wayyy sketchy

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

It’s a work in progress it isn’t even finished yet The dyno runs with PFI just helped us solve what’s in need for improvements

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Agreed!

[@RODZILLA65]

It is amazing how a Honda inline 4 sounds like a Majorly Pissed off Bug!

[@CHUCKYLOSTIT]

A important thing is you learned and the next project will be 💯 % improvement

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

That’s the plan!

[@gafrers]

If you'll ever produce merchandise "1$ x Hp" sounds like a nice slogan

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Oooo I like that

[@Dickerlump1277]

What a fun blast! Awesome!

[@TheAntinowherelane]

Love the build man! Tavarish's lambo needed several fixes and trips to the Dyno and don't even get me started on BigKlieb34's poor truck. It's a build. And you're still building it. Would probably put better quality parts in since imo longevity of a build is what makes it worth while. Great concept regardless.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yea we were just on a crazy budget, we’ll improve part quality as time goes on

[@TheAntinowherelane]

@@GARAGEIdiotS totally understandable. Tbh I'm kinda curious how well those turbos hold up for the price. Definitely taking notes for my own (distant) future Bug Swap.

[@faze65churrchurr17]

Bro despite what happened you've done a good job awesome car I love it allay you were in good hands with the PFI boys

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yea we’ll get the bugs worked out and go redeem ourselves

[@adamdennis5617]

Don't be embarrassed. You're out there doing it building it. Most of the ones that are bitching don't do nothing but watch KZbin. good work man . Don't get discouraged. Got to learn from your mistakes.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man, I appreciate that

[@1Bad4doorGTP]

What size injectors are you after? Great video, it's been awesome seeing this thing transform over the years and to see it hit the dyno. Mistakes happen, that's part of the game. Keep up the good work

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I think 1000s

[@jayburrough4308]

All in all it was fun good learning build dont worry keep your head up now you know better

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man

[@wf6951]

So far you guys are doing better than me, I have a Ford! 🤷‍♂️

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Hahaha Ford ain’t that bad

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Mistakes are how we learn stuff and what not to do next time

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yup!

[@KingOffutt94]

I like this build dont even trip about it bro shit happen on projects keep it going man im new to this channel but im going to keep watching

[@wilfreddiazvellon7896]

I knew of your mistakes since the beginning but hey that’s part of this types of projects wanting to rush things.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yea we learned. Check out the new videos of it! It completely different!!

[@sledrelics]

The RAD posters and the hell track banner SICK.

[@jonatesrides]

Don't be too hard on yourself, now you know what to fix and 280 hp isn't too bad for such a light chassis and this build seems to be more about the fun than the numbers.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man, I appreciate it

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

It’s not even done yet It’s a work in progress

[@StanleyKubick1]

1$/1hp is the golden ratio!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yea!!

[@Kapil-Patel]

Nice job, enjoyed every minute.

[@kzarnold3678]

Looks like you got to do more dips for the pfi guys for all there help

[@boop890]

I have a soft spot for shit boxes like this ..love it keep up the good work

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha thanks

[@b16crxturbo]

1hp per dollar is awesome! :D

[@akirony]

What about just putting a rad fan on the firewall to push air from the header back? Not sure if its affect the exhaust manifold but it'd help that smoke. But I'm sure it's not needed when boostin without windows lol

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I mean we should just fix the smoke haha

[@akirony]

walk before you run... yes that works too lol

[@brodybowen]

Dude this build is fire

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha almost literally

[@messyjessy2148]

I wouldn't feel to bad Brent and Jamie r bad asses and love to help people,that's y pfi is the shit and I'm going to drive from Dallas to them just for a turn on my ranger swap

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Nice!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Made some great passes and good HP

[@dukatiwho]

As it starts/cranks it sounds like a diesel tractor. And when it’s revved it sounds like a Volkswagen without its exhaust tips.

[@slamdcl]

All ways love when 2 channels get together and have a video from the customers view of the day and the tuners view of the day

[@malcolmdavis506]

Up in smoke g'day guys went good on full send run out of fuel but . May have to take the exhaust wrap off & do it again.all up good stuff!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yea no kidding hahaha

[@droppinghertz9922]

How about that Tec kickin in whooo she sounds like she gonna be fun...

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha it’s gonna be scary

[@wonderwond]

awesome bug!.. wish my pt cruiser had half of that power..

[@ajello49able]

This looked like fun!!!!

[@Randy-uh8wd]

Seriously, lose the arts and crafts spoiler wing. Just terrible. If you want one just buy the after market spoilers already made for bugs. That said, can't wait to see it finished and painted in one peice. Looks like a fun project.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Lol the wing is staying and looks pretty freakin close to a $200 drag wing that we made for free, and also having it double as an intercooler mount is a huge bonus

[@paigesmith6416]

Lol ..in my opinion you did pretty good with a junkyard bug or ..JUG for short .that thing should be a blast to drive ..once you button it up ..I one heard a gay say ..you don't have to be a good welder ..you only have to be good with a grinder..you do realize you build an axis bug .. Japanese/German..now you need something Italian to put on the car like Italian racing seats ..good job ..fun is what that build is all about .right ?

[@jaycifer6]

Awesome keep it going its all experience work with what you got ! Hail that top man ! But idiots definately not bros looks great btw keep up the artwork coz thats what it is a work of art 👌👍🤛🌈

[@firstnamelastnameisallowed7943]

You made it seem so bad in the beginning, but doing a complete custom build like that you really didn't have that many mistakes. Most of that is from how long it took to build like you said and just forgetting stuff. I know "pros" that have done worse, way worse then what went down in this video on custom builds like this. There is no instruction book for this remember, you guys did great and if someone says otherwise, well then they are just too perfect for the likes of us simpletons!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha we’ll thanks! You should see the bug now haha I started over completely

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

Pretty cool build, great attitude, IV only just been offered your guys channel pretty sure I'm gonna end up bing watching everything and subscribing for ever 👌👍 IV got a similar channel in England I really wanna do a tour of America challenging other you tubers to budget build offs and battles, a UK Vs USA kinda thing, do you think you might be interested? (I'll probably email you guys to ask formally closer to the time anyway)! Great work anyway, I'm aware you've got a K in her now I'm looking forward to watching it throughout its transformation (Toyota Chassis too? I got offered 3 videos of yours, I picked this first but read the rest of course, sounds sick)!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Awesome man! Yea if the conditions are right that’d be great!

[@peterdancer9721]

i wanna see more of this beast.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

It’ll be coming soon

[@ronniecason9807]

who cares if there was little things that you missed considering the total scope of the build and how long its taken to get where you are right now there's gonna be some issues. the boiz from psi didn't mind hell Jamie even said that he was expecting to have have to fix a lot of things . i think think this little buy has so much more in her to give. get the injectors swapped out get a higher flow rate fuel pump think about a oil catch can take the wrap off the header. and let her rim tater chip

[@ace66067]

I all use hold wier ing harness I never chop it up just rolled it all up use what u need keep rest rold up on side for raney

[@59vaughn]

Sweet little auto cross machine....