LS Swapped Miata Build Documentary. Resurrection From Start To Finish! *Turbo Beater to V8 Beauty!*

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LS Swapped Miata Build Documentary. Resurrection From Start To Finish! Turbo Beater to V8 Beauty!

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This was a long build, so I condensed it down into one video to show you the entire transformation of my 1.8 turbo miata, all the way into an LS Swapped, Cd009 Trans, Ford 8.8 diff Monster!
V2.0 Build Video - • LS Miata V2.0 Full Bui...
Full Build Cost Breakdown - • LS Miata SWAP COST and...
LS Miata Winning Comps and Taking Down Big Names!! - • Battling For $10,000 I...
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@Taylordrifts 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to like the video if you enjoyed it! Spent two full days buried in my computer to put this together and I’m really stoked on how it came out! Let me know what you thought and if you want to see more or less detail for V2.0!

@CrissCross94 5 жыл бұрын

Taylor Ray Been watching you since you and Adam actually hung out lol. Keep up the great videos man, quality is just getting better and better. 🤟🏼

@colonelicecreamcone3981 5 жыл бұрын

I have been around for a while on his KZfaq channel I remember watching the episode where he picked up the Miata the day it came out

@nyal1988 5 жыл бұрын

Taylor what are the gold multi spoke wheels from when you had it turbo'd?

@Loki_Trickster 5 жыл бұрын

This video realy puts into perspective how thorough you were in documenting the build start to finish.

@jeremymatthews5169 5 жыл бұрын

i wanna see all of the things. lol love the video man. very nicely put together.

@SDSBBQs 5 жыл бұрын

The sheer amount of effort that it took to make this video is astounding! Thanks I missed the first 1/4 of the Miata's life. So this was awesome to see. Thanks for doing this.

@avassolo3 5 жыл бұрын

same here came in late. I started right when it was getting painted

@wheeln24-79 5 жыл бұрын

I came on right as he finished it the second time. Didn't know anything really about the build up.

@BadLuckBran 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like I started watching about the same time too haha

@wobblysauce 5 жыл бұрын

The videos are there to watch.

@WelcomeToTheMadness 5 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute...this is a movie-movie. Liked.

@chrissyaerts9821 5 жыл бұрын

The night we found the kitties was the best night ever I love them so much ❤️😭

@lucusss4 5 жыл бұрын

So happy you didn't do a "LS Miata build in 15 minutes" video!!!!

@Twisted_TexMex_Media 4 жыл бұрын

First name Last name wtf lol

@pleasedrivefaster873 4 жыл бұрын

@First name Last name Have I seen you in America First live chat

@pleasedrivefaster873 4 жыл бұрын

@First name Last name I've seen you around somewhere

@pleasedrivefaster873 4 жыл бұрын

@First name Last name put 500 USD paypal on it then

@pleasedrivefaster873 4 жыл бұрын

@First name Last name so you got the 500 ready

@deangelolawson6184 5 жыл бұрын

What perfect timing on my lunch break....some hero's don't always wear capes

@wagnerbmx96 5 жыл бұрын

This video shows not only the sick progression of your crazy ls miata but also how far you have come and learned throughout this whole build

@M-F-CORGI 5 жыл бұрын

3 minutes in, this has to be one of the best made "full build montage clip blah blah everything video" ever!

@clutchkickpj693 5 жыл бұрын

Sat on the toilet and watched the whole video and it's safe to say *MY LEGS WENT INTO A COMA* and wont be getting up in the near future 😭 #r.i.plegs

@chrustables9746 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been there my man

@smallshrimpin6939 4 жыл бұрын

Legend says he’s still sittin to this day

@rebel9838 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same but the feeling to my left leg never came back....prob because it's still in Iraq lol

@GINGERale420 5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit that was 3 years ago, i watched that video when it first came out and actually got into your channel because of it

@pj_morrison 4 жыл бұрын

An hour of my life... And I do NOT call it a waste🔥 This video was so dope! Can’t wait to get more in depth with my Miata build!

@WarsawMeloman 5 жыл бұрын

Love how far this channel has gone. I remember the first swap and when the miata was just sitting outside your last house. Now its so sick and you have one of the best miatas on YT

@EliteSniperTV 5 жыл бұрын

WarsawMeloman One of the best? It’s best in class lol. Seeing that thing finally RIPPING is so sick man

@buenomini 4 жыл бұрын

EliteSniperTV I would’ve said the hellcat miata but that’s wrecked

@maxjackson9191 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice how much happier he seems now, like it doesn't seems he's smiling as much in the old footage. Keep up the good work Taylor.

@maxjackson9191 5 жыл бұрын

I forgot how sad it was when the engine blew

@xiukn8 5 жыл бұрын

I just noticed how chubby and young he was 🤣 A year and he changed so much. Same with adam, looked like a child back then

@maxjackson9191 5 жыл бұрын

@@xiukn8 yeah especially when it shows them going to pick up the miata also ben looks like he lost a bunch of weight too

@bighairycomputers 3 жыл бұрын

For anyone who hasn't driven an LS Miata, watching the camera and cab shake during his first drive is about as good a summary as you'll get without doing it yourself.

@Hedgehog7999 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I just watched the whole thing and had no idea it was an HOUR LONG! Looking forward to the V2 video!

@michaelfranco8208 5 жыл бұрын

Love this transformation!!! Also like that you made it one video, kinda like a mini movie of the Miata.

@wheeln24-79 5 жыл бұрын

He had to have been working on this for long time! Turned out to be great though. Showed me everything I didn't know about and how hard he worked to put it together.

@nicolaswalton9453 5 жыл бұрын

The very first time I was introduced to you Taylor was the video of you and Adam going to look at that Miata for Nicole. I’ve been hooked ever since. You’re hands down my favorite KZfaq content creator. And your merch is bomb af. I’ve got like 7 of your shirts, a hoodie and mad stickers. Love this channel. You’re also the reason I bought a Miata lmao never thought I would have owned one. Thought they were goofy af until I saw you and your friends having so much fun in them

@travisusmctf 5 жыл бұрын

Is it just me, or does watching this makes me wanna build my vehicle already lol

@emi9643 5 жыл бұрын

every so often you run across an hour long video and you think "meh, ill skim through this and see whats up" and an hour later you realize you watched the whole thing. Thats the mark of an amazing video.

@Mrtrunks 5 жыл бұрын

I like this format of a start to finish compared to those 5 to 10 min timelapse video others have done.

@LovedayMotorsports 5 жыл бұрын

2 am in SA Australia with fk all to do tomorrow, definitely watching this till early hours in the morning and not going to regret any of it! Taylor Ray hands down legend! Homies and i love your videos! keep smashinig it

@decodas7211 4 жыл бұрын

ayee another SA fellow

@sgtLatte 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, I just realized I sat through an hour video without getting bored and clicking off. Awesome work!

@TeamDrif-Tastik 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of ANYTHING LS swapped. But the time and care that went into this build I can totally respect.

@taketheredpill1452 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best videos I've ever seen. Great enthusiasm, thorough explanations during every step, relevant voice over and tons of real time video of the whole process.

@jamietoolin8352 5 жыл бұрын

Loved v1 video. Great editing, voice over on point (not too many people can pull that off), and very thorough (and I know, I’ve seen everyone lol) KZfaq replaced my tv a while ago I follow a bunch of channels but only follow a few religiously and you’re def #1 since you’ve started. Keep it up. I’m glad your decision to make KZfaq your Full time has worked out well for you.

@taylorlee640 3 жыл бұрын

this is literally the video I found your account from. I was watching this in class falling asleep cuz I hadn't slept the night before and ever since you haven't left me recommended and you make some of the best videos I've ever seen. it's nice going back and ACTUALLY watching this now😂

@Zt3v3 4 жыл бұрын

I like your honesty. You're the 1st to point out that you're new at something and proud of your results when it works...like a weld, like a cv joint. Kudos man, it made a cool car build seem real instead of like a tv show. Nice build bro.

@skitownstreetcred 4 жыл бұрын

I love how the OEM engine gave the front of the car, one more goodbye kiss!

@glennq1750 4 жыл бұрын

Just sat down telling myself I would watch for 5 minutes. Most entertaining hour I have had in a long time. Trading my Subaru for a miata next week, thanks for the inspiration

@devon5078 5 жыл бұрын

i sat and watched this entire video for an hour with no skipping, I dont do that for any other youtube vid besides car stuff 😭 you got a new subscriber

@GODLlKE 5 жыл бұрын

Black and yellow socks with red shoes. i Dig it

@Ethan-mn9gi 5 жыл бұрын

Man I never knew a lot of this stuff because I never found you until you and Cletus went drifting in the Z and neighbor but this video just showed me how much more dedicated you are to something. I’m only 15 but with the money I get from plowing Gardens and working on people cars I’m currently building a 1999 new edge mustang coyote swap and I’ve got an engine for a very good price due to my family owning a junkyard but hopefully by the time I’m 18 I can have the car ready to drift so I can travel and go to lone star drift and several pother drift events

@IDlikeanEvo 5 жыл бұрын

Man so many memories its crazy, cause even for me i got so much memories of my own life going on at the same time , so much nostalgia ahah.. awesome work as usual Taylor youre the best. Since day one and till the end !!

@Taylordrifts 5 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool to hear! I know exactly what you mean!

@crisaunt Жыл бұрын

3 years later you’re helping me more than you’ll ever know. bless you for uploading these gems.

@brapgarage 5 жыл бұрын

Super inspiring, Taylor. Absolutely appreciate you bringing us on this journey.

@seanoleary1979 4 жыл бұрын

Taylor... because of you, from now on I will keep my mouth shut about having never seen a millennial hipster-type guy worth a God-damned shit when it comes to fabrication, hot-rodding, creativeness, gutsiness, and sheer tenacity when it comes to a build! Dude... you're just as good as any old-school hot rodder I've ever seen and I've been doing this stuff for almost 58 years!

@zerohourdrift 5 жыл бұрын

The nostalgia feel of this video is crazy. Can’t believe it’s been 3 years already! This video makes me want a Miata even though I don’t fit well at all😂 6’4 and my head sticks out above the windshield of the things😕

@roscoegrinde8993 3 жыл бұрын

Coming back to rewatch. I am so glad I watch all the videos. It's fun to be on this/his journey. Throwback!

@x2tb 4 жыл бұрын

You guys just inspired me to go clean up our shop. Your shop you moved into is very clean and organized.

@shaolincruz2891 5 жыл бұрын

This brought back alot off memories,thanks for taking your time and making this special movie lol 😂 👌🏻✊🏼👊🏼

@jedijack3377 5 жыл бұрын

I started this yesterday, and continued it today. Gotta support my boy!

@Taylordrifts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dawg! ❤️

@bizzybcarm.d.7828 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the way you approach a challenge, you dont except defeat and take it to a shop. Instead you learn how to do the challenging thing and work to perfect it. Awesome video I can tell it took some time to edit, keep up the great work man!

@rnelson1415 5 жыл бұрын

I started watching the channel right before 1.0 bit the dust and seeing where you're at now makes me so proud!

@justinstrickland446 5 жыл бұрын

i have no idea how you dont have well over 1,000,000 subscribers, the sheer effort you put into the content that not only is informative but is also entertaining and eventful, as well as constantly changing to keep things fresh and non repetitive

@rebel9838 4 жыл бұрын

Okay the way that cage was built is amazing...the way it extended into the doors is what was amazing to me. It was a true 10/10 build

@mattaywho27 4 жыл бұрын

stopped watching about two years ago and Im so thankful for these videos that help me catch up - glad to be back taylor!!

@whit207 4 жыл бұрын

Omg has anyone else forgot how Adam looks with no mustache 😂💀

@metasploited5790 3 жыл бұрын

Im up in jax. you got me into miatas. just grabbed an NB for a steal. thank you and your content for generating my enthusiasm for this chassis.

@donar5554 2 жыл бұрын

Rewatching this after the most recent corvette build is crazy

@EtherGaming604 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. So many memories watching Taylor go through this before and seeing where he's at now. It's crazy to see how much different he is on camera too. He's come a long way!

@parkermccool7328 4 жыл бұрын

A year later and I’m so happy I found this it’s such a help to see someone else doing this. I’m having trouble with mine and this video helped

@MICHAELHEIMEDITS 5 жыл бұрын

Damn the clip of you and Adam picking up the Miata took me back to college when I would watch the vids

@xbazx762 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video but good shit Taylor, You've done an awesome job with the LS miata build. The true definition of built not bought.

@1adamlynn 4 жыл бұрын

I’m normally pretty quiet on KZfaq but I enjoyed this whole video.

@photomike21 5 жыл бұрын

I love your reaction to driving the car. You are awesome, keep it up.

@leoshaftel7617 Жыл бұрын

This is the video that got me into cars 3 years ago. thank you

@nicolaswalton9453 5 жыл бұрын

The caption for your car idling at 22 seconds said “music” and that makes me happy

@Keldrynn 5 жыл бұрын

Buying the Miata with Adam was when I subbed to the channel, watched nearly all of the Miata build videos and I have to say I was getting impatient for the first event lol.

@MrJarmore 5 жыл бұрын

Truly inspiring man... I can't believe I've been with you this whole journey... Well done man, well done.

@bandit69420 5 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie. I let this video sit for a while, and I'm really sad about that. I wasn't sure I could watch an hour long documentary from a youtuber, but you nailed it dude. This video was awesome. Next time you do something like this though, I'd like to see a lot more promotion for it if possible. Make a trailer and treat it like you're releasing a documentary, because that's what you did! Great work Taylor!!!

@shaunschofield855 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the coverage of the first version of this car. This run through is making me seriously want an LS swap instead of just any swap in my car 💖

@shaunschofield855 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the 2.0 video and every other video. Keep up the hardwork, love your content always

@cf.5093 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a free hour to watch it but commenting to help the algorithm and I’ll watch later 🤘🏽😬

@CLVS 5 жыл бұрын

do like me, 2x speed. You can watch stuff twice as fast.

@Gromble1991 5 жыл бұрын

I love how Americans can do anything with their cars and still legally drive on the road. Great build!

@rebel9838 4 жыл бұрын

That center tombstone dash with all the gauges looks epic, beautiful, awsome, badazz, cool, stock, custom, professional, expensive and/or great. I didn't want to use just one description word for it Cause it deserves so much more lol

@lespaulr6 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video !!! The fact that you built it in a single garage with no lift is amazing, great video & the car is a ripper no doubt !

@sev812 4 жыл бұрын

When I clicked on the video to watch it I thought the run time was 6 minutes 45 seconds. After about five seconds I looked down and saw that this video was almost an hour long. Thinking to my self ( I don't want to sit here for an hour and watch this guy ) mind you I have never watch any of your videos. The next thing I know its 30 minutes later and I am still here. Now the video is over and yes I Subscribed ! Nice job keep up the good work.

@telecasteroil 5 жыл бұрын

Great seeing the full build V1 ,it filled in alot of gaps, can't wait to see you race and win again..

@gethinisaac 4 жыл бұрын

I sure you are all over this now but, if you get a bearing race stuck internally again a great trick is to run a continuous weld around the inside of the race. When it cools and contracts, the race will pop out easy!

@realweston 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, a step by step play book on how it’s done! I would give this video TWO thumbs up! 👍👍

@MrStockdizzle 5 жыл бұрын

Now I see why you won back to back drift comps. Damn you did alot of work to this car!

@AcMus1c 5 жыл бұрын

I was expecting a 10 minute build video and kept watching and turned into the hour that this vid is. That just shows how good your content be! I love it and keep it up !

@LeDribFPV 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the ride and seeing you learn along the way. Awesome build

@brettkraatz437 5 жыл бұрын

That was the quickest hour ever. Very entertaining and informative. It shows what really goes into doing an LS swap right and possibly steered me away from it for mine. May just build a sweet turbo 1.8 and blow it up every now and again.

@jameselander132 5 жыл бұрын

Taylor this project got me into your channel and it was crazy to see how far you've come as a context creator. Keep up the good work, big things coming your way!

@Jamesfurtado128 5 жыл бұрын

man im in love this video. the start of this build is basically where ii started watching your channel religously and its crazy to think how far the car has come. needless to say ill be here for all of the builds to come, im (not so) patiently waiting for the follow up video of V2.0

@AtofioAgka8i 5 жыл бұрын

Ι've seen every single video of this car. Yet, I watched the whole thing with a huge smile on my face. It took so long that the turbo times felt sooo nostagic. So proud of you Taylor. You did it man. I love this. I really do.

@Taylordrifts 5 жыл бұрын

It did! Turbo times felt like an eternity ago! Thanks man!

@yuriytabakov804 5 жыл бұрын

So impressed at how good his welds for a beginner were.

@michaelcrouch1779 5 жыл бұрын

As I relatively new viewer I found this very entertaining. Respect the build a lot more now that I know a lot more about it

@goldwolf2022 5 жыл бұрын

Taylor, you did absolutely amazing with this video. I didn't start watching your channel till a couple months ago and this shows everything I always wondered about. Your channel is one of the best on youtube.

@Rickfyoutube Жыл бұрын

You can weld a bead on the inner part of the race. When it cools, it will pull in and make it easier to tap out out. Thanks for the video.

@rubinhester2709 4 жыл бұрын

The "Leg Jacking" method is the best part

@emerybooker6335 5 жыл бұрын

I remember when this video first came out and I thought well seen most of it already, but the short video of each step and a nice voice over explaining the process and progress at the time. I think you did a great job on production.

@gotthumbs2235 5 жыл бұрын

Taylor, the time just flew by... your editing and commentary were spot on... Keep it up and look forward to more future videos on the Sube and 7.3 on 24's. Didn't see any Ad's though. I don't have a blocker, so I hope your getting some revenue from YT for this.

@sacrificialrubber779 5 жыл бұрын

For some of your first welds on a project I’m impressed! I had no idea there was that much involved in your conversation!😲 Impressive! I see why it’s a little ripper now!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@jamietoolin8352 5 жыл бұрын

Liked specifically for the beginning burnie. Now to watch the rest of the video.

@joselynavalos7664 3 жыл бұрын

I want to get a Miata and just fix it up myself and just learn along the way about cars and this video was so helpful

@josuedavid6584 4 жыл бұрын

This is a masterpiece, a piece of genuine art, dude, you are a honorable human being wth, I’m still just tryna change a tire on my na6.

@sheetalmayekar5338 5 жыл бұрын

I sat through this whole video...and I loved every second of it. You can see the passion you are driven by and it's so awesome that you didn't give up on this build after so many attempts. keep it up bro

@martinhayes5087 5 жыл бұрын

i bought an ecu master PMU, ADU, Keypad and GPS because of you :) just got it all in and set up last weekend, super happy i did it. love your vids man! always learn something :)

@Taylordrifts 5 жыл бұрын

It's such an amazing setup. I've had no issues with mine! Only thing that's ever happened is the power wire rattled loose, I just tightened it back up lol

@martinhayes5087 5 жыл бұрын

@@Taylordrifts I'm looking forward to putting it through its paces! if you do go for the ADU eventually, they have started making them with autosport connectors, get that version, because the ampseal connectors on the normal version suck! 😅

@kakarot81 5 жыл бұрын

i cant believe i just watched this whole hour long video and liked it.

@videoghost 4 жыл бұрын

Man, thank you so much for recording this whole process and editing it together. I enjoyed going along with you on the journey so much.

@hondacota4rt 5 жыл бұрын

I was hesistant to watch this almost hour long video about a project I've followed since the very beginning. But I'm glad I did. Nicley done!

@oldglorydrift 5 жыл бұрын

Love to have watched this entire build as it happened and now see the whole thing in one video again

@aaleexsaalaazaar 5 жыл бұрын

Damn taylor you’ve lost some weight ! Good job and mbn!

@McXexon 5 жыл бұрын

Commenting so the YT algorithms can spread this around... Amazing video Taylor!

@alansaad9271 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video and I enjoyed waking up to this 🏁 you have come a long way and are inspirational! It’s nice to watch a young and motivated craftsman learn and earn his way to the top of the game!

@Andystrat25 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. So sick to see how far the car has come! Keep up the great content!

@Channel_60 5 жыл бұрын

I know this was about the transformation of the Miata but, what I am stoked on is how much this transformed you. #driftdad

@FilmREALMS 4 жыл бұрын

Little tip for anyone trying to push/roll your car... try turning any one of the wheels by the spokes or tire, you’ll have way more leverage.

@usmchardcore0621 5 жыл бұрын

Bro i remember watching these as they came out. Not gonna lie, i was skeptical. "theres no way thats gonna fit in that tiny ass car" "theres no way its gonna fire right up" "theres no way it wont catch on fire at the drag strip" ..... I was doubting the process, not you man. And you pulled through after all the bullshit. Always loved your videos, build ideas, and direction. Keep it up man.