💬 VTEC Magic - Mighty Car Mods Mini Revisited

Originally fitted with a supercharged 1275cc, Siamese port engine the Mighty Car Mods project Mini has recently been refitted with a naturally aspirated Honda B16 VTEC engine.
In this episode Scott compares the two engines and delves into the intricacies of a magical beast that is the VTEC system. Enjoy:)
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[@mightycarmods]

Glad you enjoyed the car mate. Gotta give mad props to Dose Vader (Miles) up at AM auto in QLD for all his amazing work on this car. And congrats to you for managing to fit inside it!

[@BenExell]

Bet Moog saw one of my videos and couldnt resist plonking a b-series in his mini 😉

[@mj68874]

Reminds me of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rojGpZKBjqyFh9E

[@junenon-liberallapine9444]

Will Scott fit in my honda?

[@wobblysauce]

A lot of engine in that tiny bay.

[@Dresling]

Perhaps he should remove the front seat and sit in the back.

[@JordyValentine]

"Something you could drive every day" He said with his knee's around his ears haha

[@Sk1ds87]

I was looking for this exact comment, including the ears xD

[@kantina4765]

Dude is literally 14 foot

[@TornadoCAN99]

I'm 6'1" and initially had trouble in my '88 Mini, but all it needed was to add seat position extender brackets....and to remove the steering drop bracket a previous/shorter owner had fitted. Now it fits me much better. This video shows what happens if tall and using a stock seat position

[@SloppyMechanics]

this has gotta be one of those days where you wish you werent 7ft lol

[@lovemy89240]

Sloppy Mechanics came here to say this exact thing. Glad Denmah beat me to it lol

[@kevinc9006]

Sloppy Mechanics haha...no shit..he should do pro wrestling..waY he swinging that camshaft

[@badchampion007]

lol.....he was on his knees showing the engine but he still was taller than the car! ahahah

[@derekvenenga5569]

He would do well in American Basketball lol

[@AMArchy]

his knees are in his chin! lol

[@tyronemartystock9990]

That Mini Cooper sounds amazing With B16B engine Moog and goes really fast on the road👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 when VTEC kicks in

[@home_brew]

Best explanation of VTEC that I've heard. Well done!

[@ljacota]

I must agree.

[@lawxxxx9853]

Absolutely. Very clear, very lucid. Thanks a lot!

[@eppyz]

Couple of things. 1. Tuning Fork is amazing at what he does 👍 2. This Mini is one of my personal favorite MCM mods builds, just looks like it would be so much fun to drive. 3. Lastly watching Tuning Fork drive this car was like watching 30 clowns getting out of a VW bug. Just comical to watch 😂. You guys over at Haltech really know your stuff and seem like a great group of people, keep up the good work 👍

[@haltech]

Thanks:)

[@dentjoener]

I wonder how big tuning fork is, being a tall dude myself. I believe he's taller than I am :)

[@camopaint0707]

In all the years of vtec I've never heard a better explanation of it.

[@Co-xm1nt]

Have always wanted to know how v tech worked. You just explained it perfectly!!

[@robbiejmsn1]

Totally agree with you.

[@stakeout2]

There is about 10 million videos on KZbin about how it works , it's not forbidden knowledge

[@tyhyhh]

literally just type in how vtec works lol

[@shamata2542]

@@stakeout2 which videos?...share the link

[@tyronestock8044]

That VTEC Mini cooper is awesome and going really fast on the Road it sounds amazing when VTEC Just Kicked in

[@tommurray8312]

"Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun"

[@garygreen90]

Do you find something comical about my appearance when I am driving my automobile? Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun, huh?

[@RRR_Motorsports]

old Simpsons ❤️

[@microbuilder]

HA-HA

[@ichista]

Gary Goddard came to comment it well done sir!

[@gavinr9107]

Great call Gary!! Can picture that scene from the old Simpsons episode now....

[@chipollinovafunculo8578]

Gary Goddard lmao simpsons

[@albonfilms]

Fantastic episode, Scotty! Love the longer, "review-style" format! You look like the perfect fit in that Mini! 😅

[@haltech]

We wouldn't go as far as saying "perfect fit" but he couldn't stop smiling for days after that weekend.

[@Steezypleasy]

The first shot at 0:10 makes it look like a forced perspective shot, as if the car is a toy closer to us. Just because the roof is up to his waist haha.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Haltech I think the smile came from his knees pushing up the corners of his mouth😁😁

[@haltech]

LOL

[@eliasmelendez1271]

Albon it looks like he can drive the mini with his knees lol

[@AaronSkone]

I just went to the go cart track with my daughter for Father's Day, and at 6'2" I looked just like Scotty does in the Mini with his legs all the way up

[@haltech]

LOL - need to see some pix of this!

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

Loved this episode! Excellent explanation! Have fun cruising in the Mini!

[@aexwor1]

I change gear around 1750rpm. I cruise on the motorway around 2500-3000rpm. The engine red-lines at 4750rpm. Boost kicking in around 6000rpm is a completely alien concept to me. Found this through MCM & Skid Factory; seeing it all transform from two blokes in a driveway to technical videos has been a pleasure, the progression has been natural and much as I try I will never love the whole group of series as much as you all always seem to making it and living it.

[@silverfalcon7901]

Whoa what a seriously great video Scott. 10/10

[@Drew_peaballs_128]

Nice episode! Gives a far greater appreciation of the whole build!

[@gt-rthejourney4773]

Scott you are an absolute legend. That was an amazingly informative and entertaining clip!

[@prudhommejc]

Excellent presentation!

[@wabudo]

Excellent video that perfectly illustrated the principle and benefits of VTEC. Congrats and keep it up!

[@luminiferousaether6151]

Excellent video. Well constructed, easy to follow and understand and delivered by someone who clearly cares and enjoys his work. Spot on. Please continue to corner this market and improve people’s knowledge.

[@TheRguru1]

Excellent video on what is a stunning build. Really humbles me to think about how much work and love goes into a car project like this.

[@adow77]

Excellent Scott - a mystery explained, and like many others I enjoyed the sight of your good self wedged into that little car :-)

[@Labergemusic]

Wow this is so hugely interesting. I didn't follow the build in the most detail so getting this summary of the engine is PERFECT. Love this kind of video.

[@nestrac]

This just makes the wait for project Binky so much harder... It's gonna be EPIC....

[@Alex-yx4vd]

Fantastic show. Glad KZbin found me this channel. Excellent presentation, i learnt something new, the editing was great. Just enough of everything. Subscribed and going to watch through all your vids so i can become a touch smarter.

[@MrSkysommer]

What a great video! You did an awesome job explaining how VTEC works.

[@HypnoticSuggestion]

Great to see you revisit this car, it's such a special project. Also you are a total giant, which makes this extra entertaining lol. Thanks:)

[@howardhudson7214]

Very well put, easily understandable. We need more of these.

[@deanoscott]

You were squeezed in there big guy 🤣. This is the best description on vtec that ive ever heard. Brilliant.

[@ArchimedeanEye]

Awesome video, your presence on camera has improved a lot over the years Scott. Great stuff.

[@STocKi777]

When you guys were in Perth last, I was driving home from work through the suburb of BibraLake. I saw this little beast turning right, coming around a round about. As I was heading straight throu the round about, I gave chase and planted my silver TT 300zx to catch up. once I pulled up along side it... I see the Moog's big cheesy smile as he's giving me the 'chop' signal. I knew nothing of MCM at the time... but that's the night where my addiction to your channel started.

[@cafn8ed74]

Great car, informative video and super amusing seeing you folded into that cockpit.

[@s200rey]

Awesome informative video! Well done to all !!!! BIG UP !

[@MikeG4936]

Haltech + MCM.... a combination for guaranteed KZbin greatness!!!

[@eeezee7000]

Nice to see you guys presenting my favourite MCM car in a little more detail.

[@WSO83]

Lord Tuning Fork... Praise be...

[@CriticoolHit]

Really cool video. Came for the MCM mini. Left with a comprehensive understanding of VTEC as it relates to the mechanical components.

[@decece]

I love the way Scott explains things. Lovely car.

[@lifeinchina7758]

This is first one I've watched...great info, thanks so much....now to watch more.

[@chrisgregson3626]

That was brilliant, great presentation style. More from Scotty please!

[@DeLolkat]

Really good explanation and awesome video man, VTECH YO!

[@JamesMossR33]

Awesome video Scott, awesome Mini MCM! I do want another Mini..

[@OrnumCR]

Love the knees round the ears look....and when the VTEC cuts in and that little chassis gives a wiggle!

[@andkrs8]

How much greese did it take to shoe horn you in there scott?

[@haltech]

Scott's becoming quite the contortionist with all the small cars he had to fit into lately LOL

[@delzottoj]

You guys do great work

[@LittlePixelTM]

Great stuff Scotty - really good explanation of VTEC - even I understand it now!

[@Chappers158]

Ooof the clutch didn’t like that at 9:20 did it. Great vid though, thanks!

[@xor1337]

Oh man, thanks! I laughed so hard at your driving position, I couldn't pay attention to any thing else. Thanks for just a awesome full belly laugh. keep it up. THANKS!

[@TheJohn8765]

I didn't realize Scott was such a good presenter. Very nice job, mate. Bonus points for using a camshaft as a pointer!

[@carlsberg1668]

You remind of the tall guy driving a car in the simpsons that nelson makes fun of lol. Great vid, keep up the good work!

[@eeezee7000]

Best VTEC explanation Ive seen so far.. by far.

[@ThaVoodoo1]

Very good presentation Scott. With 100KW at the wheels, fun times!.

[@iBangAPES]

there are 2 occasions where i fell in love with minis. Italian Job, and the Might Car Mods JDM Sleeper Mini episode aka this Mini.

[@Peterdinh3]

The b roll footage is beautiful

[@all-flat-engines]

Love this car, love the build, and love your yoga'esq seating position

[@clinty51]

Another epic explanation from the Tuning Fork, if only you looked more comfy in the driver seat. Awesome credits to you Scott for passion and knowledge.

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

It's always fun to watch professionals who love what they do!

[@andrewclarke6931]

You have just changed my opinion on what engine to put in my mini.... currently sourcing a Honda engine now... Best video of seen on the Honda Vtec mini conversion.

[@jongover5056]

Thanks for this informative video. All clear now!

[@brettus9115]

Unsure how I missed this upload but excellent video 👍

[@donathanleon692]

NICE VIDS MEN love the vids of you guys and mighty car mods.

[@SirDaffyD]

Great informative video Scott. There's one thing I'm sure we all wanted to see though. We saw you sitting inside the car driving with your knees almost up around your ears, and you kneeling at the front of the car and still being taller than the car, But we didn't get to see you untangle yourself getting out of the car. Now that would've been a good laugh. Keep the great videos coming.

[@SlickRotax]

That was maaaaaad. Cheers dude.

[@MrVolksbeetle]

I'm still amazed that you can get in and out of it. This is one of my favorite builds. So much work to supercharge the OG engine, then so much MORE work to shoehorn that B16 in.

[@NippyMoto]

OMG Scotty ! Watching you drive the Mini is freaking hilarious!

[@steveblackbird5174]

Awesome Vid Scott... pretty tight fit in there...

[@marclebrun641]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. Have a 03 s2000 and love this engine

[@Snapps240]

One of the very best vtec cross overs I've ever heard!

[@rrobotman]

Kool video great info - enjoyed lots.

[@mark753357]

Best explanation of VTEC and how it works, thanks tuning fork

[@tocsa120ls]

Thanks Scotty, very informative! [You could've given a constant feed to the VTEC solenoid and done a pull like that, I'm very curious how the graph would've looked like.]

[@GrantCulham]

Same, i wanted to see how much would be lost (and how much earlier it could have been on the big cam!).

[@R53rockstar]

Great episode very informative

[@sharky09000]

Thanks for the explanation for how the B16 VTEC works, Scott😉 It's like a his & hers camshafts😆

[@NjoyMoney]

the same principle goes for all honda engines with VTEC :)

[@macjordan3901]

Canadian naysayer here. I watched the build and that was a challenge that personally I would not take on. This is a cool little ride and the builders deserve a pat on the back. But with no malice or hard feelings intended. One way or another this car is a .......?? dunno what to say...?..... but still in its own way damned impressive I guess.

[@fordyford]

Cool little car and great explaination on how v-tec works.

[@ZagatoZee]

You know the worst thing about this video? The feeling of homesickness you feel when you recognise some of the places and roads the car is being taken for a fang on.

[@kirknelson156]

thanks for the explanation of how Vtec works :)

[@NameHierEinfuegen]

I just love the sound of that engine!

[@MrAdelaideRS]

brilliant video

[@chrisrohlfs]

Awesome video :)

[@JamesOnscotch]

Thanks for this explanation, Scott's Knees!

[@gungaroid]

Grouse vid as always mate!

[@spoogle621]

holy crap, was surprised you could fit in it.

[@rundwark]

Great video Scott! Would love to hear the engine run (and see a dyno graph) on the larger cam profile over the entire rev range. You know, for science (and lumpy idle :D)

[@joshuaswart3228]

That car look fun to drive!! I love it!, now i understamd why moog did the convershion, great info and good explning keep it up!!

[@athtsak1]

Scott, you would make an excellent teacher.

[@andrewowens1924]

A great video!

[@ianslow1234]

Thank you for having us

[@InitialDIYmods]

Oh god... His driving position LOL The friendly tuner giant

[@TheGreenmeeny]

Love the way Scott the sasquatch explains things on these vids. That Mini is such a nice swap, a bit like the Z Cars stuff.....more.

[@vehementshortfuze4820]

The driving position though 🤣

[@Rhandahl]

sounds almost like a motorbike:D This build is just awesome from the A to the E

[@shyyzzz]

very nice channel id advise you keep up with the videos. youll get your viral thing going soon enough

[@iticklechickens]

Seeing a 6'5" Tuning Fork in a Mini just maid my day.

[@350stato]

Awesome, never understood how VTEC worked, pretty awesome stuff

[@lakalister]

Not only do I love MCM, and everything Honda, but Scotty's demeanor is just cool! Seems like such a humble dude, mad tall, but cool nonetheless!

[@NjoyMoney]

I love VTEC sooooo much

[@bman3800bman3800]

It makes me so happy to know this car exists

[@blueovalfreak]

Awesome video, informative as always Scotty, but sorry, all I could think of watching you squeeze into that mini & drive with your knees around your ears was the episode of the simpsons where martin laughed at the tall guy in the small car haha