Did I RUIN a PERFECTLY GOOD MIATA? Ecotec Swap Finally Hits the Streets!

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Does replacing the 1.6L beating heart of my Mazda ruin the perfect MX-5 Miata formula? Today we take my freshly swapped Ecotec Miata onto the streets and try to figure that out.
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👉 EPISODE 54: A Spiritual Match
00:00 My apologies, the audio quality in this video isn't great
00:55 OG Miata 116 horsepower 100 ft-lbs of torque
01:28 NGL I made up that vape bro "why even bother bro" meme
01:54 If you're paying attention this is the premise of the video
02:58 Balance and simplicity similarities
03:43 The Ecotec motor is underrated and slept on
04:53 The stock GM ECU is tuneable by HP Tuners
05:54 Using existing Miata parts keeps costs down
07:04 And here's the final argument, a spiritual one
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@halapenyo.nb2 6 ай бұрын

This is such a cool swap. Love that it doesn’t add a boat load of weight to the front but you still get good, reliable power. Thanks for all the fantastic content! 🤙🏻

@bakihanma7247 3 күн бұрын

What an awesome build man. Ecotec 4 cylinder very underrated.

@mostlyuselessgarage 3 күн бұрын

Thx man, great minds think alike 😉

@escapetarkov3838 Күн бұрын

I've got the 09 cobalt ss with the lnf turbo engine. It's been at 488whp for 137k on the clock now, very very underrated engine! Take care of it and it'll run forever! Great build man, this is amazing. I love that you kept it na and simple!

@mostlyuselessgarage 23 сағат бұрын

@escapetarkov3838 thx man, sick sounding Cobalt SS! Must be a handful with that much power

@lukeevans3742 6 ай бұрын

Loved watching this build - I think there's a good point to be made about keeping the character of the car. I've driven a few turbo cars and while fun they don't fit what I like about Miatas anymore. It's a shame this engine isn't more available worldwide for others to follow in your footsteps. I guess a similar swap would be an NA tuned 1.8 VVT motor from the NB, might be a bit easier/cheaper but wouldn't tick your box for the race series you're looking to partake in / emulate. Brill content as always 👍👍

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the journey with me and your support of the channel! I'm surprised to learn this GM Ecotec variant didn't make it to European markets. Even if they did yet are not plentiful then the draw would certainly be reduced. Definitely the other desirable choices for me would have been a K-swap or a 1.8 with a turbo setup. The build will continue ...

@tavarisjones551 6 ай бұрын

Enjoy your vids. Love the format as well. Keep them coming!

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@Djplayer10 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video quality, keep it up! Awesome build too im jealous lol

@baltod4978 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the vids. From an FM S1 Turbo guy- I love and can appreciate all the work you've done. What a wild ride! I hope you're proud of everything you've accomplished, because I am!

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the journey with me, TBH the FM turbo kit is the way to go if you have a good healthy motor. Good choice!

@mastercricket7626 6 ай бұрын

Hey bro , good to see you got it running and driving now ... happy for ya and also curious to see what comes next lol 😅.... i got to get off my ass and start posting some vids myself 😅 hope all is going well for ya broski .. peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z

@yakhunt9424 5 ай бұрын

The Ecotec was also in the SAAB 9-3, with a turbo on it. I've got a SAAB 9-3 parked outside, next to my NA. Now there's a thought ...

@mostlyuselessgarage 5 ай бұрын

I forgot about the Saab 9-3, yes the turbo version is a really potent sleeper. There's also the Buick Regal GS that's a turbo Ecotec from factory which is also a bit of a sleeper. Both of those would make for interesting donors for a swap. Do it, do it!

@bakihanma7247 3 күн бұрын

Ecotec Turbo Subaru Gc8. What a very tasteful thought. Gotta love thots lol

@amirthad 6 ай бұрын

Nice job!!!

@boiled4safety 6 ай бұрын

Yessss I wanna document my 1.8 swap and turbo build once I get started

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

You definitely should, let's keep the Miata community strong!

@mrnick8171 5 ай бұрын

I'd recommend doing frame rail braces, makes the car less floppy

@mostlyuselessgarage 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9B6i8eav9O7k4E.html

@anthonyacosta9762 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! I just finished my swap a few days ago and got her turned over. 2.4L, She runs great with only 28k miles. Just need to take it to an exhaust shop to get that done and she’ll be on the streets in no time 😁. My long term plan is to swap to e85 with pump, injectors, and all with a tune to make some more power and maybe even look into a supercharger or turbo kit from zzp. 😎 I’m looking forward to seeing more content on your ecotec! The ecotec miata community needs more exposure.

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome, your car is gonna rip! I'm glad that there's more of us coming out of the woodwork and advocating for the Ecotec. The journey will continue, for sure 👍

@patrickbramhill3434 6 ай бұрын

Your the best buddy !🤛

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

You're the best! 😜

@BrianRoediger 6 ай бұрын

I own the "spicier" 2.0l version in my Pontiac Solstice GXP - the "American Miata". Truthfully, while a ADORE my car, the chassis of even an NA Miata is SO good and I admit BETTER than my Solstice. Putting my engine with your car sounds like an AMAZING blend ❤️. Great stuff!

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, that's very generous of you to say. I do like the Solstice/Sky and feel like they had a lot of potential. Like on paper the Sky Redline should have been a success with RWD, turbo, manual. In any case keep yours clean and enjoy it! Thanks for the comment

@jeffwasilko 6 ай бұрын

Great video to wrap it all up. Currently my donor engine is on the stand getting new ZZP cams and valve springs. Hoping to see it in the car soon!

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome dude, you're motor is gonna get a healthy power bump from those cams alone

@jeffwasilko 6 ай бұрын

@@mostlyuselessgarage Hoping for 195-200HP dynojet on e85. Do you have plans to get yours on a dyno soon? Also, need more details on your exhaust build!

@mostlyuselessgarage 6 ай бұрын

@@jeffwasilko I'd expect you may see more than that on e85, in fact with a ported head + cams and valvetrain upgrades you're gonna be 210+whp. Ya in the spring I'd like to get to the dyno for a tune and maybe some other plans for next season? 🤔

@jeffwasilko 6 ай бұрын

@@mostlyuselessgarage I'm hoping I can get there!