NA Power on a Budget - Miata VVT Swap

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Today we review the VVT Engine Swap that we did in Dylan's Miata build. What started as a winter project easily carried on into the summer months, but we've finally gotten it to a point where we can call this phase of his Miata complete. Is there another Engine Swap in his future? Or will we "force" him down another darker path?
Starting Number (1.8 non-VVT running on a 1.6 ECU)
102whp, 100ft/lbs
First trip to the dyno with the VVT.
140whp, 130ft/lbs (E85)
135whp, 125ft/lbs(93 octane)
Second trip to the dyno with Skunk 2 TB, intake manifold, and intake routing
150whp, 128ft/lbs(93 octane)
2020 Build Components:
Engine Specifics:
2002 VVT 1.8l
0.040" Head Shave
11.5:1 Compression
Ported Head
Skunk 2 Intake Manifold
Skunk 2 Throttle Body
Bumper Air Intake
Raceland Header
2.5" Custom Stainless Exhaust
1000CC Injectors
Other:
MS3PNP Pro ECU
Innovate LC-2 Wideband
GM Flex Fuel Sensor
Depowered Steering Rack
Konig Hypergram 15 x 7.5 Wheels
Yokohoma Advan AO52 Tires (205/45/15)
Racing Beat 1.125" Tubular Front Sway Bar
Eibach Rear Sway Bar
949 Racing Spherical Endlinks
5X Racing Brass Shifter Bushing
Existing Mods:
4.1 Torsen Differential Swap
NA 1.8 Brake Swap
Harddog Double Diagonal Roll Bar
Ohlins Coilovers
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  • @K.O.I_WORK
    @K.O.I_WORK3 жыл бұрын

    Adding a comment to help you guys deal with the algorithm. Keep up the good work, great quality content as always

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @thedonutmiata5135
    @thedonutmiata51352 жыл бұрын

    You got yourself a follower for adding that mark Wahlberg scene in there

  • @uniquelypositive
    @uniquelypositive3 жыл бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @danielmarshall5430
    @danielmarshall54302 жыл бұрын

    Just here showing my support!

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bud!

  • @MrMatDB
    @MrMatDB Жыл бұрын

    you can get it up to 180whp with individual throttle bodies, some skimming of the head/deck, some more aggressive cams, and a proper exhaust

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Жыл бұрын

    We did that 😉

  • @josephcamacho666
    @josephcamacho6662 ай бұрын

    I daily my 01 Miata NB this looks very tempting.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a great upgrade.

  • @FlorecentTurtle
    @FlorecentTurtle3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome car!

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @lindkvistandreas
    @lindkvistandreas3 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, good work with that vvt-build!.. if you can, it is worth going e85. My non-vvt 1.8, 1998NB-engine did 167whp@8000~rpm on e85 and the same skunk2-setup as you show here (w racingbeat headers and a freeflowing stainless exhaust of course).. the e85 just allows that little extra ign.timing .. safely

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    The car is set for E85. On the initial setup the E85 added 5 whp and 5 ft-lbs, so we’re just assuming it’s around the same benefit here. We just didn’t have time to dyno it on ethanol again.

  • @thatsright2352

    @thatsright2352

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you made it to rev up that high? :o

  • @MrTAKIS1984

    @MrTAKIS1984

    Жыл бұрын

    Does it have good low end ot its just for high revving??

  • @BrianJ129
    @BrianJ1293 жыл бұрын

    Running stock cams and valvetrain? Seems like pretty strong numbers, with the understanding of the “soul killer dyno”

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. The aftermarket cams for VVT’s get super expensive and it’s not worth it for what we’re doing with the car.

  • @SCRATCHGARAGE
    @SCRATCHGARAGE2 жыл бұрын

    goood information man, thank you, i want to make an rx7 four rally in my country Bolivia, and i would like to use a bp engine, but it only NA class so makig 100hp per liter is important

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @inprogress3862
    @inprogress38627 ай бұрын

    Great work you guys did. Can you estimate the cost of all the components under the hood? And are 1000cc injectors really necessary for a 180hp build? Keep up the good work!

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    7 ай бұрын

    1000CC’s definitely are overkill, but he had them from his turbo setup. Anything 400cc or above would be more than enough. I don’t have an accurate estimate for parts under the hood. Engine parts and machining alone would likely be north of $10k, not including build labor or anything auxiliary.

  • @muirateee
    @muirateee2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @bermanmcnally851
    @bermanmcnally851 Жыл бұрын

    that front lip goes hard

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Was on the fence for a while but have fully embraced it.

  • @halapenyo.nb2

    @halapenyo.nb2

    6 ай бұрын

    I don’t have an NA but still wanna know what lip that is.

  • @Procharged32
    @Procharged323 жыл бұрын

    So the intake and throttle body were a worth while investment especially if you are going to go the turbo option.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    If your baseline plan is turbo, it’s kind of arguable if it’s worth it. It’ll definitely set a higher baseline to start with though, and it’ll help up top. Is it work the ~500 in parts? Idk.

  • @curtfox91
    @curtfox912 жыл бұрын

    I just bought an NA i want to do this build for my weekender.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it. Definitely a great swap.

  • @EdA-bz3bu
    @EdA-bz3bu3 жыл бұрын

    4:45 “I’ll give you guys a 3rd gear pull” baaaaaaaa as the Malibu is still on your 8 baaaaaaaa. 😅 Love everything about Miatas, “ but/and they are slow. I’m Just used to 200+ HP in 550lb 2 wheel packages. *keep up the good work

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah, it feels "quick" with the added 50whp but i still wouldn't consider it fast. We are solving that this winter with, adding 75-100whp via turbo!

  • @EnfieldJoe
    @EnfieldJoe3 жыл бұрын

    Did you consider a Rotrex supercharger? Surprised on how many owners go Turbo. If/when I build a 1.8L...Rotrex will be on my wish list for reliability. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    We did actually! Check out the Turbo vs. Supercharger episode that we made, we discussed it there. Basically this is mainly a street car, and for fun on the street, turbo felt like the right answer.

  • @Von2097
    @Von20972 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from the UK. At the moment I have the skunk2 TB In short, would you guys recommend the skunk2 manifold too? 1.8vvt Best wishes great video.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% recommend the intake manifold. It made a solid difference on Dylan’s VVT.

  • @Von2097

    @Von2097

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports tks guys

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    You bet! -Dylan

  • @enriquealvarez4702
    @enriquealvarez47023 жыл бұрын

    If I had to switch my 1.8 on my na I would've gone 1.9 build forged bp with fully balanced rotating assembly, billet oil pump, and ATI fluid damper. Coolant reroute with a cross flow rad then worry about the turbo. Just my thoughts.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    The cost to go 1.9 isn’t worth it when a turbo will kick you right to 250 wheel, and then you’re still limited by your transmission at that point. Balanced rotating assembly is a good idea anyways. Dylan has the coolant reroute and we have a big radiator for it already, just need to install it.

  • @AnthonyTrifoglio

    @AnthonyTrifoglio

    Жыл бұрын

    At that point wouldn't it be best to just K-swap?

  • @gianfrancod6714

    @gianfrancod6714

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyTrifoglio I’ve heard some bad things about the k swap. It’s good for power but I hear it’s unreliable because of leaks

  • @ironcascade7921

    @ironcascade7921

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gianfrancod6714I thought it’s the other way around compared to Forced induction set ups?

  • @nyal1988
    @nyal19883 жыл бұрын

    So just summarise, you've done a head skim, value job, skunt throttle body, and cold air intake?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    The whole parts list is in the description, but mainly a 0.040” head shave, valve job, skunk 2 intake manifold and throttle body, and the cold air intake. Full headers and exhaust too. And a Megasquirt with flex fuel.

  • @jaykahle3930
    @jaykahle39302 жыл бұрын

    Did you get that 11.5 compression number from the head shave?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Stock VVT’s are 10.5:1, and every 0.020” off the head adds 0.5 points of compression. So 0.040” adds 1 point, making the total 11.5:1.

  • @erictol
    @erictol Жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, excellent video! I'm planning a similar build (1.8VVT into a '99 NB1). Should I use upgraded valve springs? I have a set of the Volvo valve springs forums say have stiffer spring rates. I plan om using the car in autocross with a rev limit at 7400 rpm.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Жыл бұрын

    I typically recommend Volvo springs for a budget type build. I actually just installed a set on an engine.

  • @erictol

    @erictol

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports thank you!

  • @erictol

    @erictol

    10 ай бұрын

    After a full day (hub) dyno sessions, managed 157 whp (6500rpm) and 140 ft lbs (5100 rpm) at the wheels. Thanks again for this series!

  • @ohadkatz1767
    @ohadkatz17673 жыл бұрын

    5:10 ohhhh noooose

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    The itchy nose strikes again.

  • @biggboysouth
    @biggboysouth3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Guys do you provide any support services? I was looking to do a somewhat similar build but with a 97 block and a 01-05 vvt head. I was wondering if I purchased the same ECU you did would you be able to provide a tune for my build? Also would love to add ITBs but that could be at a later date.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    We don't offer any type of tuning services. We do use an excellent local tuner on a dyno, and I would recommend seeing if there is a tuner local to you who knows their way around a megasquirt. It's a fairly common platform so there should be a couple.

  • @axelarkin644
    @axelarkin644 Жыл бұрын

    I have a stock MX-5 NB 1999 non-VVT 1.8 and here in sweden we have 99 oct fuel available in the pumps. What is your recommendation for the simplest mods that give most power (non turbo)? I'm thinking some kind of Cold Air intake + bigger throttlebody like you have. And maybe an aftermarket ECU with custom tune?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    11 ай бұрын

    Intake, exhaust, intake manifold, exhaust manifold. That’s it. And a tune.

  • @Russxm
    @Russxm3 жыл бұрын

    What year miatas came with vvt? The mazdaspeed ones?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    01-05 NB's, not the Mazdaspeed as those were turbo.

  • @ghostpunkkilla
    @ghostpunkkilla3 жыл бұрын

    I'm late to the party cause I was autox'ing my Miata. I feel justified in that though.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Better late than never!!

  • @mr.adventure559
    @mr.adventure5593 жыл бұрын

    How about swapping to 85mm bore pistons with 11:1 CR. Then go with +1mm valves, that should get you to 145-150 ft-lbs of wheel torque and 170 whp. Turbos need not apply.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    The car is already 11.5:1. All of those mods are an option for sure, but the cost to do all that starts to get out of hand, and the cost/hp is not worth it.

  • @ianchesney9639

    @ianchesney9639

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't personally ONLY for the sole purpose of a reliable daily driver and crossing state lines for vacations

  • @dooflydetailguuy4349
    @dooflydetailguuy43492 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @taylormorrow1552
    @taylormorrow15523 жыл бұрын

    No dyno on e85 for the bolt ons?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    We didn’t have time to do both. The tune already has the E85 scale factor in it, so he can still run corn if he wants. The only thing we’re missing here is knowing exactly what numbers it would’ve made on E85 with the new setup. We just assuming the same 5HP/5Ft-Lbs thing as the first time we tried E85. It’s an NA motor so it’s not really going to benefit much anyway.

  • @skinnywhiteboy69
    @skinnywhiteboy692 жыл бұрын

    Is that a big upgrade? I have a mint 91 automatic miata and an ok 02 nb manual miata, i never did an engine/tranny swap

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    A 1.8 swap is a big upgrade over a 1.6, especially when you factor in VVT. I always recommend a 1.8 swap before any engine mods to a 1.6, it’s just not worth modifying the 1.6’s in my opinion.

  • @skinnywhiteboy69

    @skinnywhiteboy69

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats alot of work for 20hp gain

  • @charliehustle2579
    @charliehustle25793 жыл бұрын

    How much would a swap cost at a shop? I have a '92 1.6

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question, no idea really. Id say there was 30-40 hrs of labor to add on to the parts cost. I'd recommend researching your local shops and seeing what they quote you at.

  • @kevinlauterbach8356
    @kevinlauterbach835624 күн бұрын

    What front lip is that? Looks dope

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    23 күн бұрын

    AG Limited GVK

  • @madmax9009
    @madmax90092 жыл бұрын

    Nice built but... No camshaft upgrade? BP5a intake cam is cheap peak hp gain! You probably want to keep your low end torque, you're vvt after all.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadly VVT cams are actually quite expensive. It may be on the menu this winter.

  • @madmax9009

    @madmax9009

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports Ahh ok I understand, I have a bp4w, cams are cheaper.

  • @miataK24
    @miataK242 жыл бұрын

    What is ballpark cost for your VVT swap?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d say a conservative cost was less than 4K but it might be a bit more how a days due to the rise in prices.

  • @pgeldz
    @pgeldz5 ай бұрын

    Hey guys...what trunk spoiler is that? Only seen that twice and been looking for it ever since...

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    4 ай бұрын

    Galvez customs I believe was the name.

  • @pgeldz

    @pgeldz

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO much! Love what you guys are doing!!!

  • @mitchmoore6174
    @mitchmoore61742 жыл бұрын

    Umm, Skunk POS intake lost torque from the start of the test to the end and picked up top end horesepower above 6,000 RPM. In a drag race, autocross, or road race the Skunk intake is going to be slower than the stock POS VVT intake. On an NA VVT engine, the only reason to use a Skunk would be for a long course run at sustained high RPM where you run the engine at 6,000Rpm plus for 3-5 miles. Anywhere else, the Skunk is a power killer on a stock or mild VVT NA engine. A used EMD/JMD square top manifold will make better overall power than the stock intake or the Skunk.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have a Dyno video that proves this wrong for this exact car.

  • @kristofvanbecelaere4231
    @kristofvanbecelaere42312 жыл бұрын

    How did you Come to that compression ratio with that limited shave?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    VVT’s are 10:1 factory, and every 0.020” head shave is worth 0.5 points of compression. So a 0.040” head shave is worth 1 point, making 10:1 into 11:1

  • @MrTAKIS1984

    @MrTAKIS1984

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports 11:1 will it be reliable(hot engine)??? and also is it necessary for other cums???

  • @abgingernuts
    @abgingernuts2 жыл бұрын

    does this have a lightened flywheel?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir! It had a 10 pound flywheel at this point.

  • @AngryAnon
    @AngryAnon Жыл бұрын

    my 94's engine is shot and I'm considering just swapping in a VVT 1.8 in, any suggestions on what to start lookin into for something like that?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Жыл бұрын

    Google “The Ultimate VVT Swap Megathread”. That’s the cheat code for doing the swap. It’s definitely worth it.

  • @AngryAnon

    @AngryAnon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports Super appreciated, getting my hands on a VVT next week and will be getting the accompanying hardware from the same place

  • @jaefadd7178
    @jaefadd71783 жыл бұрын

    What spoiler is that😍

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Galvez Customs

  • @abgingernuts
    @abgingernuts2 жыл бұрын

    Could you have got away with more of a head skim do you know? All the people online that have taken 60thou off have done it with bp4w non vvt.

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s possible, the only difference is that you would have to be sure the intake cam has clearance at full cam advance with the higher compression pistons on the VVT bottom end. I don’t know for sure how much you can take before that interferes.

  • @icespice26
    @icespice268 ай бұрын

    Would it gap type r’s

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    7 ай бұрын

    Probably not haha

  • @zacharyohare2118
    @zacharyohare21183 жыл бұрын

    Needs cams ;) every 10hp matters

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    We thought about it, but boost is more fun haha

  • @abgingernuts
    @abgingernuts2 жыл бұрын

    what's the 0-60 now boys?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s on jack stands, so very slow haha

  • @abgingernuts

    @abgingernuts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports 😂 ive got a vvt engine sitting here but doubting myself now and wondering if i should just turbo.

  • @ricepony33

    @ricepony33

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abgingernuts there latest video shows them going back to NA. That says a lot. I’m doing the same after my supercharged cars too

  • @philbernal
    @philbernal3 жыл бұрын

    Don't turbo it

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    Too late!

  • @ricepony33

    @ricepony33

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports right..

  • @RBGgermanKX250F
    @RBGgermanKX250F2 жыл бұрын

    How can you guarantee 180hp at the crank?

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Жыл бұрын

    Typical drivetrain loss calculations.

  • @RBGgermanKX250F

    @RBGgermanKX250F

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports which I'm guessing is just a percentage calculation which is incorrect

  • @ethanschocke333
    @ethanschocke333Ай бұрын

    im just waiting for someone to swap an all motor 2.4 ecotec with a 2.2 head making 300whp lol

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    Ай бұрын

    People have done the ecotec but I haven’t seen any power numbers.

  • @ethanschocke333

    @ethanschocke333

    Ай бұрын

    @@NappMotorsports ive seen quite a few but none of them do any performance mods to them or just arent versed in ecotec performance

  • @cafemotorsports
    @cafemotorsports11 ай бұрын

    Wondering if a skunk manifold & throttle body will benefit a bp05 engine with tomei 252/256 cams and megasquirt. My little festiva is getting out power in my current class

  • @NappMotorsports

    @NappMotorsports

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah. Maybe not as much but I’d bet it’ll flow better.

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