First things first... Big shout out to **DriveOn Auto Spa & Coatings** in Hershey, PA. They are a veteran-owned business, and on very short notice got all the road grime from the transport up to PA off the car so it would be nice and clean the morning this video was shot. If you are in the area and need a detail, they are great people. As for weight balance and curb weight... The curb weight is actually 2790ish....2990 with a 200lb driver in the car. Weight distribution is basically 50/50...it is between 50/50 and 51/49. Soft tops will have slightly more front bias...you'll never know if no one told you though. Believe it or not, the Falken Azenis RT660 is a serious tire and you have to really try hard to break them loose in a straight line when rolling into the throttle. The mechanical grip far exceeds expectations as those tires simply stick and Mazda knows how to design a suspension to really work. The rear end squirm is the LSD doing its thing and gathering the car up as it puts power down. It all works insanely beautifully....in case Matt's facial expressions didn't make that abundantly clear :) Any further questions, feel free to contact via the website.
@justinv40363 ай бұрын
One of the most exciting, desirable cars that I've seen in a long long time. I'm so happy that there are still heros raging against the fading of the light and keeping dreams like this alive in the world today. How does insurance work? For those that can afford to pay cash and not miss $75k , paying Miata rates for this monster would be a huge plus... but for those of us peasants that would have to save pennies for years, is there an easy way to get actual insurance coverage on the cost of the kit?
@b-1edward2933 ай бұрын
Hershey! Close to my home town. Nice!
@user-wu1dv6jk5s3 ай бұрын
Amazing drivers car, well done
@TheNaqoyqatZ3 ай бұрын
What's used for the LSD? Sure it's not the puny stock rear-end? (I guess I missed it in the video, but saw it mentioned in comments it's a 3.91 from a ZL1.)
@calebroberts21793 ай бұрын
@@justinv4036 insurance would still be based on the horsepower partially, for sure higher rates
@agaad223 ай бұрын
$75k+donor car is absolutely insane 💀
@lclnbm3 ай бұрын
Ikr
@troymyers51813 ай бұрын
180 hours x $100 per hour is 18k, the guys who built this know their stuff so double that- 36k in labor alone. New crate motor- guessing 8k with cam upgrade minimum, 5k for transmission, they didn't mention the rear axle but it sure not stock - another 4k maybe, wheels and tires probably 3k- that's 20k conservative estimate not including new gauge cluster, ecu, exhaust, driveshaft, Brembo brakes ect. 75k for all of that is priced pretty fair.
@pawg2063 ай бұрын
@@troymyers5181all that to be slower then a built Honda for that money and wouldn’t even handle correctly on the track. It’s money spent to be different and that’s it. Someone has money to blow, at the end of the day I still like it!
@MrRaitzi3 ай бұрын
@@troymyers5181company supposedly makes swap kit. Can't really understand point of a kit if it takes so much time and money.
@gky30193 ай бұрын
It used to be 50k at flying miata, but that was also 8 years ago. You get yourself awesome performance for less than 100k. Of course the refinement isn’t there, but this build isn’t for everyone.
@magna3473 ай бұрын
matt i am 61 years old and battling cancer but i now own a 2017 wrx with only 30 thousand miles its my only car and my daily driver i love it will be the last car i own its a hoot thank you you if followed you from the begining keep it up
@finished62673 ай бұрын
Keep fighting, brother. Let's see you enjoying that car for many seasons
@ryanclough84393 ай бұрын
you and that wrx are gonna steamroll cancer man enjoy the drives
@krasnaludek2983 ай бұрын
Kick cancer’s ass 💪🏻 stay mentally strong & surround yourself with only positive influences.
@cameronc12543 ай бұрын
Keep doing what you love, finish the drive with no worries
@sierrachief1173 ай бұрын
Put down the vape no seriously though wishing you the best
@moneycarsguns98373 ай бұрын
I love how the whole time he is driving he is smiling or trying not to just bust out in a cheerful laugh from the excitement.
@chefgiovanni3 ай бұрын
Yes, cool car and great build. The kid driving sounds like a 6th grader. 🤣
@eleanormassaro51953 ай бұрын
That’s a signature Matt Moran-style there!😁
@call_me_lazarus3 ай бұрын
on the dot... you feel his excitement and enjoyment, love it
@someyoungguyjohnson72392 ай бұрын
This guy would smile at a morgue
@AT-fi9dj2 ай бұрын
Anyone would smile in a high powered Miata. Haters gonna hate
@84imreplica3 ай бұрын
Many years ago I owned a 1990 Monster Miata. It had a slightly warmed over 5.0 litre Mustang motor and Mustang 5 speed gear box. At the time I thought my V8 powered Miata was very quick, but it was not even in the same universe when compared to the V8 Miata you're test driving.
@ElsinoreRacer3 ай бұрын
But at least at that time it was an original idea. My 1st thought seeing this video, "This was new 35 years ago."
@84imreplica3 ай бұрын
@@Gruuvin1 So what what?
@Gruuvin13 ай бұрын
@@ElsinoreRacer so what?
@Gruuvin13 ай бұрын
@@84imreplica sorry, my response was for ElsinoreRacer. I fixed it.
@ElsinoreRacer3 ай бұрын
@@84imreplica It was made to sound like putting a V-8 in a Miata (and thinking, "Cobra-ish) was a new thing. The guy above kinda makes that point, and I underline it. Not too hard to decipher, Karen.
@mattr89043 ай бұрын
Everybody is excited over the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N & I'm over here like: PUT A V8 IN A MIATA!!!
@RogueBeatsARG3 ай бұрын
Who is exited for a Ioniq 5??
@BN992393 ай бұрын
@@RogueBeatsARG For the 5 N, a lot of people actually. Hyundai did some unique stuff with that car.
@odinikita48213 ай бұрын
I am not excited over any ionic 5n Hyundai electric cars are boring and Soulless sure my microwave heats up meat faster than my barbecue but I prefer barbecue
@shadowninja5693 ай бұрын
I saw a Hyundai Genesis coupe on the road yesterday and was like "Oh yea... This car exists. Imagine if made a N version of this instead."
@smaniz3 ай бұрын
Excited over the Hyundai Ioniq?! Yeah, sure ... ... all the people who don't care about cars at all.
@Jorge_Magallon3 ай бұрын
As an ND2 owner, it’s so weird to hear a V8 rumble from a “cute” Miata. Great review.
@strategic_12233 ай бұрын
Makes me wanna do this to my nd2 lol
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jorge!
@Mavert833 ай бұрын
I have mix feelings here. Searching………….😂
@Admiral-Dolphin3 ай бұрын
This „cute miot fraction“ is the worst about the MX5 Community.
@bronsongraff3 ай бұрын
It isn't often you watch a youtube video that you really FEEL the visceral intensity of a driving experience. The expression on your face, matched with the roar of the car.. says everything. What fun.
@thetruckingcarguy3 ай бұрын
Loving the sleeper look, if that drove by, you wouldn't guess the v8 noise came from a Miata
@integrafreak13 ай бұрын
YES!!! I’ve beeen waiting for this style of review again. Brings me back to the old days lol
@strategic_12233 ай бұрын
Yea man I agree, as I read your comment I was like dang I’ve been watching this dude since 2013 I think. Subaruwrxfan lol. Love the old school reviews
@thebackroomstockboy73363 ай бұрын
@@strategic_1223 hahaha I almost forgot that he used to be subaruwrxfan! Damn, it’s been a minute for sure haha
@fv12913 ай бұрын
Not smog legal.
@DarkMatter19923 ай бұрын
There is an Australia company, Bullet Performance, that was doing this in the 1990s and 2000s, they used a 4.0 V8 from Toyota, and some of them were supercharged.
@_Erogaki3 ай бұрын
I bet those are much more complicated space wise. Those yota v8s are huge as hell.
@DarkMatter19923 ай бұрын
@@_Erogaki Yeah, they had to re-engineer the front, they even gave it a single piece clamshell like a Dodge Viper, different headlights too (from Chrysler Neon). Numerous other upgrades were also done.
@billywild54403 ай бұрын
At least they stuck with quality Japanese engines.
@GooglePixelGoogle3 ай бұрын
Monster Miata was doing this in the early 90's with 5.0 Ford V8s with T-5 transmissions. They are still around and they sell the old 5.0 conversions as well as LS conversions.
@mitchell50643 ай бұрын
@@billywild5440ls is surprisingly reliable for how they’re put together out of the factory
@michaelbeaudo67613 ай бұрын
I work at one of the highest traffic gas stations in my area. a guy comes through every now and again in an NC Miata and one day I asked him about it because it wasnt too loud but it didnt sound like a 4 banger at all (it also had giant brakes for a miata and several hood vents). He told me that car originally was the r&d chassis for this same v8 swap program and that he bought it directly from flyin miata i believe. He tracks the thing and it looks like a beast he said it actually had to be rebuilt much stronger because it had too much power and some of the components couldnt take the torque leading to him spinning out on the track when they failed. I think he said they ended up replacing the original LS with a newer one as well. Super cool guy and amazing car glad I asked him about it.
@TheMGChannel3 ай бұрын
Dropping bangers only this week! I drove a V8 NB Miata about two years ago making 401 RWHP and it was Wild to drive. Great review bro, you got to do more of this enthusiasts car reviews, not only great for your channel but they get your best reactions and we see your passion.
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I’m glad you liked it! A V8 NB sounds even crazier haha. I’m hoping to work in more privately owned cars this year for sure but my passion is helping car shoppers find a new or used car they’ll love.
@isaicalderon53713 ай бұрын
We got a V8 Miata before GTA 6
@Sideways_Singh3 ай бұрын
V8 miatas existed since they were created in 1989 lol. Flyin miata even had a v8 for this generation chassis since 2016
@ItzzzBeamo3 ай бұрын
We’ve had V8 Miatas since we’ve had like… the Miata.
@AJ888743 ай бұрын
@@Sideways_Singhhe literally mentions Flyin Miata at the start lol did u not see the vid?
@sesh35083 ай бұрын
Someone really wanted top comment
@Snakeplisskin4403 ай бұрын
Checkout Tom's Turbo Garage V8 Miata.
@NickNackPattysWack3 ай бұрын
I met the owner in Tennessee on his way back from this review, and this thing sits just right. The camera doesn't do it justice. Very nice and knowable guy and a really cool car.
@bobbykhan57873 ай бұрын
It’s been a long time since you’ve been able to review something that “roars to life” and was so exciting. Thanks for reviewing these non-oem and older cars so we can enjoy as well. Needless to say the new car market is not offering much excitement anymore
@MakingItHappenMWC3 ай бұрын
This is your lane dude. Review these type cars and get bak to reviewing client builds. The new cars are already done to boredom.
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
These are definitely fun and I’m gonna try to work in more personal cars, but my passion is to provide car buying advice on the new and used stuff.
@MakingItHappenMWC3 ай бұрын
@@MattMaranMotoring I hear ya. A good mix.
@gigatron20083 ай бұрын
This. New cars are boring as hell.
@jerryp24333 ай бұрын
I also like it when he reviews old cars.
@MrBernaln23 ай бұрын
@MakingItHappenMWC is on to something. Maybe a special episode series?
@youdidntbuildthat473 ай бұрын
I’d luv to take this monster to a Mazda dealer and prank them with an oil change request.
@user-jd4hk6so6h3 ай бұрын
V8 is always the answer😎
@RenLacerda3 ай бұрын
The sound of it... SOOOO nice and smooth. with all the driver feeling of a Miata, must be a dream!
@ryanl.13623 ай бұрын
Hi Matt. I really enjoyed your past two videos. Less routines than usual. Really give me the old subaruwrxfan vibe. Keep the good work coming!
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I’m glad you liked them! I’ll be doing lots more performance cars these next few months!
@ivanredinger9693 ай бұрын
You're a real OG, nice.... Hope he stays old school and continues to say "Lets pull on this back road and see how she does."
@ryanl.13623 ай бұрын
@@ivanredinger969haha yea. Been a subscriber since the old BRZ days. I think one of my favourite reviews was the red F type. I cannot believe that’s almost 10 years ago. Time flies!
@iKoNiiCk3 ай бұрын
I’m
@phucm12823 ай бұрын
Love it!!! I miss these kind of modified car reviews. Do more of it Matt!!
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
I’m glad you liked it! I’m gonna try to work more in this year.
@enkay37913 ай бұрын
As the owner of an NA Miata and an LS(x) E30, I approve! Love to see this legacy continued by SSS!
@lilrockstarrs3 ай бұрын
This is my all time favorite type of car reviews. Matt + fun personal cars as always love the content Matt!!
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks Blaze!
@anydaynow013 ай бұрын
Hopefully he does more!
@irishuwould51853 ай бұрын
This car is a big middle finger to the EV industry and I love it
@07wrxtr13 ай бұрын
Ev is a FAKE alternative that will be rug pulled for the masses… They want to get rid of personal vehicles but are trying to fool the normies into thinking that an EV will be the alternative More like: you get to plan ahead and rent for half a day for “the climate dude bro!!”
@mulamulelilumadi47173 ай бұрын
Cry
@rogermartinez783 ай бұрын
Not really, I think you are looking at it the wrong way. I made a Mini Cooper electric my daily driver with some brake and suspension modifications of course, and my two gas cars are my project vehicles that I drive on few occasions.
@CalvinHikes3 ай бұрын
Yes. When he first hit that throttle, that was my thought. I don't want to electric car anymore.
@everlasting11543 ай бұрын
How? This car costs more than a model 3 performance that comes with a factory warranty And it doesn’t even have traction control lol
@mikes99393 ай бұрын
I owned a '93 Mazda RX-7 with an LS 2 and T 56 six speed swap done by Hinson Motorsports in Birmingham, Al. It weighed about 2850 lbs and everything worked including the A/C using the GM compressor, power steering using the GM pump and all the gauges were working correctly and accurately. It used the stock brakes and they worked beautifully. The car had the original 4.10 rear differential and I had replaced all the rubber bushings to help eliminate wheel hop. I was always concerned about the original rear end and did not do any hard clutch drop starts, but once rolling it was fair game. The stock tune was used in the factory GM computer and the car was so smooth and tractable, a real pleasure to drive. However once you got into it then it was a real terror. I used to snooker late model Corvettes into a little street fun and they were always shocked when I made them feel bad. I can totally appreciate how this car runs with even more power than mine had. Also the cornering is not affected at all and that's the best part. The LS is just what these cars needed all along and this one is no different. The great handling remains like the original but it's a way better car than the original engine in either case. It's a great ride.
@876jesseJAMES3 ай бұрын
I would have thought with the weight difference at the front the cornering would have been affected
@mikes99393 ай бұрын
@@876jesseJAMES An LS engine like the LS 2 was only about 430 lbs. Really low for a real V 8. The 2 turbos and all the associated plumbing plus rotary engine was about the same therefore no front spring change was needed. Amazing! The increase in torque is the most impressive thing, the car just moves effortlessly. You have to drive it to appreciate how important power to weight ratios are. This will make a believer out of anyone that thinks that a little more weight isn't important. That's just a nonsense thought. I could simply ease the clutch out without adding any gas and the car would just move on with the engine at idle and then could take my foot off the clutch and add throttle. This was with the factory GM tune, very nice to drive. I would post a picture if I knew how, very cool car.
@markmartin73843 ай бұрын
@@mikes9939 LS in an Fd rx7 sounds perfect! Way better than in a miata because you have a much more capable chassis with room for more tire
@extraordinarywolf3207 күн бұрын
A V8 RX-7 is a crime!!!!
@onecarlowes3 ай бұрын
Matt is literally smiling the entire video 😊
@sxlx3 ай бұрын
Now THIS is the answer!
@briansmobile13 ай бұрын
That looks fun sharp and done right!
@briansmobile13 ай бұрын
Dude, just had to re-subscribe. YT... why?
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Yeah I hear that a lot sadly, thanks Brian! Hope you're doing well!
@VirgiliusRomanus21 күн бұрын
I have not looked at v8 miatas since 2012 , OMG what a growth. Incredible
@HarryPetropoulos3 ай бұрын
Matt… this is my first video that I’ve seen of you… and I have to say. Just in this one video, I have come to say that you are on of the best car reviewers I’ve seen these days. Some people follow the same formula and maybe you do to, but your pacing and non abrasive/interesting talking points/passion has made this a very enjoyable video. Looking forward to watching more.
@payrocoin3 ай бұрын
That part of Pennsylvania is absolutely beautiful. I loved the scenery and how nicely spaced the houses were.
@Scientist_Salarian3 ай бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing. Beautiful.
@Saltinator2 ай бұрын
Outside of blue cities, PA is quite beautiful.
@yeanwang35943 ай бұрын
mazda god up there, please put the new inline 6 in the next gen miata.
@androiduberalles3 ай бұрын
I'm betting it's too long
@erictate89863 ай бұрын
@yeanwang3594 this is a great swap ,with a LS small block Chevy V8 engine under the hood of this Mazda Miata !!! Just imagine if Mazda, itself develop it's own V8 engine and Stuff it in it's rear wheel drive Miata, now that would be cool 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍
@glasseyes58443 ай бұрын
I'd prefer if they brought back a 2 or even 3 rotor rx-7 😢, the miata should remain as it is. Maybe a 2.5 l 4 inline at most.
@weirdshibainu2 ай бұрын
@@glasseyes5844 Too many issues with the rotary...check why RX8's are so cheap in the market. And yes, I owned an RX and I miss it.
@roberthaviar82433 ай бұрын
It is very hard to match well done LS3 swap in the light chuckable car. The sound of that LS3 with that exhaust package is a beautiful music!
@call_me_lazarus3 ай бұрын
6:40 .... gotta love it, man this car must be a blast to drive
@c.a.r.s.carsandrelevantspecs3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video and loved the acceleration reactions! I wish I could see you take this on track! 😃🏁
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Me too! Maybe one day!
@kennedyracing75273 ай бұрын
Best review you have ever done!! I want one
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@cwx83 ай бұрын
I didn't know LS3s could create power and torque curves like that. WOW. just wow.
@nextlevelup68103 ай бұрын
Matt will always have the best WOT reactions 😂
@patrickcallaway26143 ай бұрын
We’ve built 2 of these - LS2 NA and a LS3 495hp NC PFHT. Great handling and more car than driver when in my hands. :o
@im_an_alvani3 ай бұрын
Man this is an ND built right. Love the 6UL wheels and what looks to be a much girthier steering wheel. I can't even imagine how nuts this would be on the track. Center exit exhaust is the chef's kiss.
@karimtafer95703 ай бұрын
Forget space programe and all the things. This is what we need tu understand humanity. This is the best programe ever. Thanks
@ethanfleury40513 ай бұрын
Another banger from Matt! Truly one of the BEST car reviewers on the internet!
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that 🙏
@-Munditimum-3 ай бұрын
Awesome. I could just feel how authentic everything you were saying was Matt. Would love to see you drive some V8 Solstices. There are some wild ones around. Cheers and thank you for the continued upload of amazing content. M
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I’m glad you liked it! I didn’t know there were V8 swapped Soltices, if someone offers one I’d definitely be up for that!
@themightyshogun3 ай бұрын
My new dream car. Amazing job Matt.
@azraairye30273 ай бұрын
Its fun to see a man seems like a child got a dream toy. Respect for the tuners who meticulously chose all the right components n being so humble in producing the most optimum, yet the best at a Miata can be. Its not about maximizing evrythng or making a flashy car, but humbly picking n bringing out the best that a driver cn experience. Luv n respect for the tuners team.
@RBMMediaa3 ай бұрын
Honestly one of the best videos done by you, Matt! One of a kind car makes it all that much better.
@ChristianC-gy1ym3 ай бұрын
Tell you what, this car really brought out the nostalgic Matt. I remember when he was SubaruWRXFan and I started following his stuff back when he bought a brz. So much time has passed yet this channel remains one of my favs. Love seeing him this happy driving a car again.
@dolphcrane64203 ай бұрын
Your face driving this when using the power is so fun. I had a 71 Challenger with a 68 440 that ran high 11s. I know the joy of the power.
@robsolf3 ай бұрын
I'm sure the purists hate this, but I love it. This is like an attainable Eagle Speedster.
@quetzalcoatlzАй бұрын
The license plate says Florida but the elevation changes and evergreens say otherwise. Absolutely beautiful wherever you live, reminds me of when i used to live in appalachia.
@aero06373 ай бұрын
In the mid-2000's Ford owned a controlling interest in Mazda and was manufacturing three or four different V8's, it's a shame we never got a proper Cobra successor from them on the Miata platform.
@robsolf3 ай бұрын
A custom shop made a miata with a ford 5.0 back in the 90's. I love that this is an LS, though. Any high performance shop in town would probably be able to work on it.
@GooglePixelGoogle3 ай бұрын
That would have been Monster Miata, they are still around, and they still make kits for the older Miatas
@mikethebeginner3 ай бұрын
Why did Flyin’ Miata stop doing V8 conversions??
@SuperMacGuy3 ай бұрын
Legality and EPA I believe.
@psyberiusblack3 ай бұрын
…and cost. They just weren’t making money tying up the shop doing the builds.
@mikethebeginner3 ай бұрын
What do you mean tying up the shop? What else does the shop do? I thought all they did was do V8 conversions and sell parts.
@markmiller67512 ай бұрын
@@mikethebeginner Lots of parts.
@RBMMediaa3 ай бұрын
Guys we need to get this to half a million!!!! I’ve re-watched this vid several times! Let’s keep pushing it for Matt!!
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it! At the current rate it should hit 500k tonight!
@MeatMissle3 ай бұрын
First time watcher, this was the most fun car review I've ever watched. You lucky man
@ninchalla_creates3 ай бұрын
Would like to see more project cars on here. Good review
@ryanrobertson35083 ай бұрын
used C6 grand sport corvette...add edelbrock supercharger, weight reduction, and you are done for half of that miata and none of the headaches.
@huntersmith83383 ай бұрын
But you're still stuck with a soulless corvette
@cmoney360CS3 ай бұрын
It’s funny from every review of the edelbrock g force supercharger for those I’ve heard they are one of the biggest headaches out there.
@jimmyforall3 ай бұрын
Nice review Matt. I've been watching your videos since 10 years ago back when I was in PA. I really enjoy your work.
@iaahner3 ай бұрын
I owned an ND, and had an LS3 on an engine stand, with this dream in mind. I ultimately built a vette instead because I was too lazy to see this project through. End result has similar performance, but the V8 miata is just so much more special. I love this build.
@vincentcalicchia19873 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 Camaro SS 1LE, for less than $50k, best car bang for your buck. It has the engine of this Miata, and an absolute amazing 6 speed transmission. Nothing compares on road or track.
@jasonshort433 ай бұрын
2022 Camaro is the LT1. This is an LS3.
@IReahpZz3 ай бұрын
@@kresnik_ssmore like 800-900lbs more .
@Element_y3 ай бұрын
"Nothing" compares on road or track? That doesn't sound right to me
@IReahpZz3 ай бұрын
@@Element_y for the money new I’m sure he’s prefacing .
@Element_y3 ай бұрын
@@IReahpZz fair enough. If we're specifically talking 'new' only
@RBMMediaa3 ай бұрын
That was awesome! Love the exhaust in the center
@mikeyerke39203 ай бұрын
I thought that was cool too, but four exits like a Corvette would blow minds! 👍🏻
@stonefootedcarspotting64633 ай бұрын
Good job James and Sophie! I just pulled the engine and trans out of a Malibu for my first time doing it, and did a transmission rebuild on it. No experience but we just went for it, and it’s working out well so far!
@aaronmcneal1698Ай бұрын
Been doing this for years for under 15 grand. That price is insane
@Nicer_Ricer_JDM3 ай бұрын
The car community thanks you, actually original car content 💯
@Velanestar3 ай бұрын
$100k-140k, c6 z06, with low milage, built to whatever you dream- and have 20-40k left over- depending on what you're chasing It's a cool concept, but i think someone whos dedicated, patient, and knows how to wrench could replicate this (with a used v8 motor) for a 3rd the price or even lower. Like, junkyard motor you build, junk yard trans you build, junkyard miata you build, new suspension, exhaust you fab, holly system, you could still be under 20-30k.... Still dope and if i was a multi millionaire i'd so buy one but......thats ALOT of money for a v8'd Miata.
@Piznick643 ай бұрын
Yea dude got ripped off
@Velanestar3 ай бұрын
@@Piznick64 that's entirely based on perspective. (Plus pretty sure he's just borrowing it for a video) You can pay someone to do it, do it well, and have it come out looking like a stock Miata, but drive like an ac cobra and have all the bells and whistles figured out with all new parts Or you can put several hundred hours of labour into one with used parts that will look like whatever kind of effort you put in, and depending on how much you spend or don't spend, that might have you pretty high up in the spending bracket. Granted if you spent 50k, you'd still have a car the blows the doors off everything in it's price bracket that's not a laptop civic or a bubbad small block Chevy, and punches well above it's weight class too. While being reasonably comfortable. My point in my comment more or less was yes, for 100k-140k you can get similar if not better price to performance/smiles per gallon than this car, and you could also dyi it with used parts and save tens of thousands of not more in dollars. And it's not like it's not dope, and worth the money if you have it. But to someone who can barely afford his $6500 c4 repair costs and such while wrenching himself, this is as unobtainable as a Ferrari/Lambo/my actual dream car(C6 zr1)
@urgandma3 ай бұрын
@@Piznick64 did not get ripped off. Very few people can do a project this big. Most project cars stay on hiatus indefinitely. Paying a skilled team to build you a turn key car isn't cheap, it is what it is.
@klasseact66633 ай бұрын
Not everyone's a wrench, like myself, so I'd have to win the lotto for something like this...and I would!
@mrspeeddemon7273 ай бұрын
You're getting a lot more than just the motor for $75k. Did you not pay attention in the video? Motor, exhaust, new tires, suspension, steering wheel, gauges, gear box, shifter, bigger brake rotors and pads, etc. It's a whole kit you're buying, not just the motor. Plus you have to pay for labor to swap it all out.
@PrimitiveMLG2 ай бұрын
These are the reviews we need again. The performance car reviews!
@YUKI-xv3sq3 ай бұрын
Knowing it's small and light for V8, still hard to believe it fits into Miata's tiny engine bay. Great job!
@Therafester143 ай бұрын
This is crazy! Wild!
@g.e.5873 ай бұрын
Such a bad-ass build!! I love it
@suprajay793 ай бұрын
Love the car. To answer your question, C6 Z06 is only 100-200 pounds more and has more potential than this for under $40k. Still love it though!
@alangross22772 ай бұрын
That right there is a dream car! I drive an ND2 RF with the BBS Package in Machine Gray and to have the LS3 Package would be the ultimate sports car!
@Digiphex3 ай бұрын
The Miata is criminally underpowered so that is why this is so cool.
@Michael-li3id3 ай бұрын
it's faster IRL than on paper. nd2 does 0-60 in 5.7s and that's with needing to shift to 3rd gear. If 2nd gear hit 60 it'd be in the 5.0s range which is quicker than most V8 cars from 15-20 yrs ago. From a red light I took a 97 mustang gt w/ the 4.6 in it.
@Digiphex3 ай бұрын
@@Michael-li3id So you make the car super lightweight and small and then erase that advantage by using a weak motor so it turns in Honda Accord V6 times? No way. I would put a turbo 4 in it.
@Michael-li3id3 ай бұрын
@@Digiphex as an ND2 owner the engine isnt weak, it's appropriate. Could it use more power? Sure, in 10% of situations I wouldn't mind more power. Other 90% of the time it's adequate or more than adequate. the nd2 redline is 7,500 RPM. Adding a turbo would knock the redline down to 6,500, and only allow for about 3k rpm of torque. The literal purpose of roadsters is having a free-revving engine with a high redline. adding a turbo to a roadster is like asking to remove the bed from a pickup. Their purpose is to haul stuff.
@Digiphex3 ай бұрын
@@Michael-li3id There is no roadster organization regulating the "purpose of roadsters." And thank god, because then we wouldn't have the 382 HP Z4 roadster, 3.8 to 60.
@Michael-li3id3 ай бұрын
@@Digiphex Z4 is a great car, except they didn't come in manual until this year I almost bought an 02 m roadster for $32k, which is what my new Miata cost.
@legend58453 ай бұрын
Matt is the type of guy who wears his name on his chest
@LSUman819833 ай бұрын
I drive an 18 5.0. However this LS sounds amazing!
@PaullHutchh2 ай бұрын
He couldn't stop smiling!!! Miata true to form in 2024 😂😂
@fullcircleattire44103 ай бұрын
This is so sick 😮💨 love this video!
@mcximus3 ай бұрын
Can you just supercharge or turbo charge the Miata to make around 250 HP to the wheels? That's plenty of power for a tiny car like the Miata.
@Velanestar3 ай бұрын
You could, you could also k swap it, or ecoboost or j series swap it and it'd be a nutty little ride. But the point of this is to be a modern AC cobra.
@07wrxtr13 ай бұрын
Yeah just not enough tire on it!! A 370z LS swap would be more manageable as you can easily run 305’s on the back
@Velanestar3 ай бұрын
@@07wrxtr1 id sooner update/upgrade a c4/c3 Vette. They weight about the same, and would require less to swap in a cammed LS into.
@MattMaranMotoring3 ай бұрын
You can, and Sarasota Super Sport Performance offers a turbo upgrade package too.
@johnr77942 ай бұрын
The video showing the ground clearance makes my C8 look like an SUV. The C8 HTC is the perfect vehicle.
@raymondjunger47423 ай бұрын
Hey bro, i know you since your BRZ and Subaruwrxfan-era. Glad you're doing well and that you're still active! Much love from Germany.
@theeEXAR3 ай бұрын
Wow, that's dope...
@boatlover22963 ай бұрын
I’ve owned many Miata’s through the years. I have learned that the car is very balanced and putting a very heavy V8 in one would destroy the handling capability. My last one I installed a small supercharger that puts power output to 265 the car was a rocket and it still handled, stopped perfectly. And an added bonus was it didn’t break the bank!
@buddyholleypoint90323 ай бұрын
It doesn't destroy the handling, the V8 isn't that much heavier than the motor that's in it. You can't beat on it mindlessly like the underpowered 4 cyl version, but it really isn't as bad as you'd think.
@MishimaBloodl1n33 ай бұрын
That tunnel at 06:22 is the same tunnel from those crash videos xD
@rhpicayune3 ай бұрын
This is nice, but for around 80 grand, I’m probably going to lean towards my dream car, a factory warrantied 427 cobra replica with V-8, Tremec six speed, four wheel independent suspension, etc. And it will be very lightweight!
@alorrick75463 ай бұрын
LOVE my LSx powered Porsche 944s which has been my most favorite car to drive. best it is carb legal, and more so excited to be working on and building my mazda miata 2018 LSx swapped car. Which wife and I both cannot wait!
@Cnar-dw3rl3 ай бұрын
Which gearbox?
@splenced70913 ай бұрын
4:32
@SkyyMi3 ай бұрын
I was waiting for the day the ND started hitting that point were V8 kits became an accessible option. Just bonkers to think the room exists for beefy power plant to fit.
@wg53313 ай бұрын
It’s what makes the LS so great for swaps. It’s dimensions are so compact and it’s reasonably affordable compared to other V8s, it’s the perfect motor for swaps
@donnieallums48473 ай бұрын
I drive a 93 Miata. I found a 91 that had been sitting under an oak tree for three years.. as you know the drain ports were stopped up and the inside has been wet. It is a white automatic . The car is completely covered in green mold. I went and winched it up on a trailer today, so this is gonna be my project probably for the next year. Wish me luck.! ☮️❤️
@petermad74763 ай бұрын
Good Luck mate
@michaelangelo578319 күн бұрын
Strip it and do a V8 manual swap. Or even a V6 manual swap would be nice, think the is350 306hp 3.5 with the is250 manual 6spd.
@donnieallums484719 күн бұрын
@@michaelangelo5783 thanks for the reply . I am going to keep it an all matching numbers car for a future collector . It will only go up in value . 10 years from now my prediction is 15-to 20 thousand for a really nice all original Miata .
@phroggie69Ай бұрын
😮wow just really saw the profile of the car and, yes!!! Does really look like Shelby design!!!
@user-ul4wy2lx2m3 ай бұрын
This is so much cheaper than a Ferrari 😊
@Slimothy3 ай бұрын
Thought it was a typo in the title lol. But 75k PLUS donor vehicle? No thanks lmao
@XiseTK3 ай бұрын
We just tuned one at our shop, NA miata with a LS3, wild ride for sure, going to need a very well tuned right foot and fast hands to keep it on the road
@TheRealestJoseph3 ай бұрын
This is very cool! My only concern is the bigger motor ruining the Miata’s weight distribution. I wonder if this would be good on a track! I want to see a turbo new Miata versus this one lol
@tzion1153 ай бұрын
100k for just a v8 on Miata might as well put the money in the trash 🗑️, I’m sure the car is a lot of fun I’m really do , but the end is Miata at the end of pulling with Miata so expensive toy and that it is not like you can buy it and the Value will stay. He’s nothing special about that. V8 Miata was there for two decade , you can find them all over the Internet for way cheaper probably the $20,000 or under !
@mcwally5143 ай бұрын
If you used proper punctuation and grammar, I would have understood your ramblings 😂😂😂
@DaddyFuz3 ай бұрын
English?
@Soapboxwarrior3 ай бұрын
I understand you
@DeuceDevious3 ай бұрын
Never seen this channel. First video. Definitely will be my last. Him trying to justify a 75k plus 30k donor as a bargain is embarrassing.
@zgSH4DOW3 ай бұрын
It's not a sales ad It's not about you
@DeuceDevious3 ай бұрын
@@zgSH4DOW y'all can chill for this man all you want but there is no way that this man can be taken seriously saying that the Corvette e Ray is a worse by than a LS swapped Miata
@Broke2FastGarage3 ай бұрын
Not a single soul, not one. Cares about what you think.
@DeuceDevious3 ай бұрын
@@Broke2FastGarage it's a good thing I don't need your approval to comment. Like I said, you can shill for this man all you want
@MCoupeMike3 ай бұрын
Advice for Matt Maran - consider having segments in your driving videos where you don't speak and just let us hear the the car. I really wanted to hear this car more, but difficult because you didn't really give us a break to just enjoy the sound (minus a few very short stints)
@DannyBoyGhost3 ай бұрын
Yo I did not expect that sound from this Miata what a sound of beauty this car is fully loaded nicely loaded sheesh I can express how much I would love to have this beauty 😊 I’m overwhelmed
@barflin3 ай бұрын
Too funny.....the way you react driving this Miata is the exact same way I acted when I was TDY in Thailand. I need one of these so bad.
@Viralityoflife3 ай бұрын
I hope this video gets to 1 million views! You deserve it
@OctaneStreet2 ай бұрын
"The Modern Shelby Cobra" haha, what a great comparison and title! That thing is awesome.
@JoshuaTootell3 ай бұрын
3:15 reminds me of when they add 2 stroke sounds to any motorcycle 😂