In this episode the team from Mighty Car Mods show you just how easy it is to turn your own everyday car into a sleek, sporty headturner. Working on a Daihatsu Cuore, this episode they are racing against the clock with only 8 hours and limited funds. We had some help along the way which kept our costs down and we didn't have to pay retail for any of the goods - Bonus!
In this episode the team from Mighty Car Mods show some basic car security ideas. The last thing you want is a thief driving off with your mighty ride, we show you a simple, and inexpensive way to help stop that happening...
After fitting aftermarket wheels and tyres, you can get problems with wider tyres rubbing on the guards so in this episode we address that problem...
This episode we show you how to restore the original 'blackness' of your car giving astounding results by rejuvinating rubbers, wipers, doors, tyres and handles. Make your car look 200% better in minutes.
This episode the Mighty Car Mod team show you how to remove Human Slime from the interior of your car with steam cleaning. We show you how to restore the original look of the factory seats and interior using an intergalactic steam cleaning robot from out of space.
This episode the Mighty Car Mod team shows you how to install a blow off valve.
This episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to install a boost gauge.
The Mighty Car Mods show an install of a front mount intercooler kit on their Nissan Pulsar/Sunny GTiR.
This Episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to install a blow off valve on a car that has quad throttle bodies. We're installing on the Mighty Mods GTiR. For full detailed instructions of installing a Blow Off Valve - see Mighty Car Mods Episode 5 "How To Install a Blow Off Valve"
The Mighty Car Mods team show you how to paint your cars brake calipers to improve the appearance of your mighty ride.
Marty is away and MOOG is left to try and install a stereo by himself. This Episode we show you how to install a CD player and speakers. So easy anyone can do it in under 2 hours. Mighty Car Mods goes to the rescue of a young Lass in Tamworth who needs a CD player in her 1978 Toyota Corolla.
The guys from ProjectD.com.au invite Mighty Car Mods out to their drift practice session at Oran Park. Stay tuned as we're looking forward to filming some more hot drift action with these guys for our 'How To Drift' special coming soon!
This episode the Mighty Car Mod boys buy 2 new cars - an AUDI S3 and a VW GOLF GTI and investigate what makes them tick. They then attempt to add some european styling to a very non european car from the Mighty Mods garage...
The Mighty Car Mods team add a very unique (extreme 80's turbo nugget!) car to the Mighty Mods Garage...
After numerous requests from all over the world, we've put together an episode showing some techniques for looking after the exterior of your car.
We make a home made boost pressure leak tester for our turbo car from parts you can get from your local hardware store for around $10. We found a pesky leak in our custom intercooler piping and the car now runs better than ever!
Mighty Car Mods install a wideband oxygen sensor kit into the March SuperTurbo, which is one of the best ways to monitor your cars tune.
This episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods test drive an original 1981 DeLorean to see if it really is possible to travel through time if you hit 88mph...
This episode the boys from Mighty Mods have their hardest challenge yet. Pimping Mrs Moogs MK4 GOLF GTI. With only 8 hours to transform the car - the heat is on for the ultimate Mighty Mods challenge!!
Mighty Mods receive a request from a viewer to shoot a race in an exotic overseas location. But just what can they do with a $0 budget? Watch and find out.
The boys from Mighty Car Mods install a monstrously oversized tacho in their secret project car which will be revealed in the season finale.
Mighty Mods take you behind the scenes to show you the process of getting an ECU reflash. This episode we're working on the Mighty Mods MK4 VW GTI because Marty noticed it was the slowest turbo car in our garage.
This TV length episode from the boys at Mighty Car Mods sees a new project car (funded by viewers) turned into a fully fledged race car. And they show you exactly how to do it yourself.
In this feature length premiere of Mighty Car Mods Season 2 the boys head to the land of the rising sun to check out the car auctions...
This episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to get better performance and better economy by reducing unnecessary weight from your car.
Will a blow off valve make your car faster? Can you install one on a non-turbo car? How do they work? All these questions answered and a whole lot more thanks to the Marty and Moog from Mighty Car Mods.
In this second installment of the Japan episode, the boys from Mighty Car Mods import a new ride from Japan and finally reveal what type of car they bought in the Season Premiere. The video gives a quick run down on what is involved in importing and registering a Japanese car in Australia and then the supporting mods begin.
The boys from Mighty Car Mods team up with Autosalon Australia and take you inside one of the biggest (and best) car shows in the world.
The boys from Mighty Car Mods buy another car and show you whats possible if you only have $100 to service it.
The boys from Mighty Car Mods show that its possible to save a car destined for the scrap heap!
The boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to fix cloudy and faded headlights using some unorthodox techniques.
This episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to install a headunit so you can bounce along with some hot tunes without blowing fuses and starting fires!
In this episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to replace the speakers in your mighty ride.
It has been 9 months since our trip to Japan, where we went to the auctions and found an immaculate S15 Silvia for Moog... in this special episode we can finally reveal what happened to Marty's import, and what he bought to replace it...
In this episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show how to do a basic paint touchup on the bumper of the S15.
In this episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you step by step how to install a sub in your car so you can turn heads, even if your car sucks.
After hundreds of requests over the last few months the boys install a set of HID's into the NIssan Silvia S15 and into Marty's Liberty.
Car running rich? Down on power? In this episode the boys from MCM squeeze a bit more power and fuel economy out of the S15.
Mighty Car Mods teach you how to survive the zombie apocalypse. Complete guide from vehicle choice, through to car mods and weapons.
In part one of a three part series, Mighty Car Mods show you how they built their budget show car - made on a suburban driveway then entered in to the Just Car Insurance Autosalon Final battle.
In the finale of this three part series, the team from MCM has to pull it all together to have the car finished in time for Sydney Autosalon. Parts arrive from Japan, the interior is done and the car is started for the very first time.
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods the boys strip down the car ready for paint. They head off to a very special shop to buy some wheels and the car ends up in paint booth.
With a budget of just $4478 the boys from Mighty Car Mods have created a unique ride, funded by hundreds of Mighty Car Mods viewers from all over the world. After months and months of work, its time for the car to be revealed...
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, the boys show you how to install a short shifter for extra speedy shifts through your local drive-through food outlet.
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, the boys head to Japan to show you how to install a Bleed Valve for extra Turbo Boost Goodness. And what better car than a truly unique JDM Suzuki Alto Works Turbo AWD Kei Car.
In this episode, the boys take you through the steps of installing lowered springs. Using the MCM Fan Funded show car (Daihatsu Cuore 'MIGHTY MIRA'), the boys drop some height, but will their JDM 17's still fit?
After much speculation from fans, and 6 months work from the MCM crew, Marty's car is finally revealed in this special episode.
MOOG builds up his JDM Nissan Silvia S15 in preparation for a race against Marty's Subaru RS Turbo, but will he have enough power to destroy the recently rebuilt RS?
What do you do if you want decent car audio but you have no cash? Marty and MOOG from Mighty Car Mods show you the way using stuff you can find around your house, or at garage sales!
Freshen up the look of your car with DIY wheel painting from Mighty Car Mods. In this episode Marty comes home with new wheels but MOOG is unimpressed. What can Marty do to save face? And his horrible wheels...
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods the boys install a set of Recaro SR7's into the S15 Silvia.
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods the boys show you how to install a shift light. And in true MCM style, there's something extra shifty about the install...
The boys from Mighty Car Mods answer one of the most common questions received on the Mighty Car Mods forum: "I just bought a second hand car, what do i do now??"
After many months, the wait is finally over as Marty and Moog battle it out to find out which car is superior...
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods Marty and Moog show you how to install an aftermarket steering wheel in your ride for better awesomeness, updated coolability, and increased attractivety!
Learn how to paint your cars engine rocker cover for extra awesomeness In this episode of Mighty Car Mods
In the first part of a two part series, Marty & Moog begin buying some parts and working on the external aspects of the MCM Honda Civic. This special documentary style episode gives an unpolished look at some of the things that go into creating an MCM episode.
In this second installment of the Mighty Car Mods Honda Civic build episodes, the boys call in some help to get the car finished in time for the track...
6 Months ago Marty & MOOG bought a car from eBay located in Mount Druitt. It entered the Mighty Car Mods garage, and today, many months later, it emerges again...
Review and power modifications for the Subaru Forester XT.
The boys from Mighty Car Mods take a road trip around Hokkaido in Japan in a 660cc Kei Car for their first feature length film.
Marty and Moog head to Japan to buy a new project car, but they can't get it home without "modifying" it first...
In this episode the boys bow under the pressure of their email inbox to show you how to install an aftermarket start button in your car. !! YES. We DO own hole saws. Thank you for asking !!
Marty buys a Daihatsu as a runabout, only to discover it's seedy past in a cloud of smoke and coolant. The boys then buy two more cars and with the help of some MCM regulars they get the best bits from each and cram them into one, to make it bigger, better and mightier than ever before...
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, the boys crack some more power out of the MY09 Subaru Forester XT with a portable flash device. But first they need some supporting mods and some time on the dyno, which surprises them with some unexpected results...
In this episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to fix cosmetic damage on your wheels caused by improper parking technique while trying to eat Kebabs.
Will a POD Filter make your car faster? Will you get more power? In this episode the boys from Mighty Car Mods find out...
Last episode the boys busted POD Filters. But fans wanted to know about Cold Air Intakes. So will an aftermarket Cold Air Intake give you more power on a turbo charged car?
Marty heads to the track with not much cash and a serious need for speed... with a Mitsubishi.
The boys get an email from a fan asking if they can install a wireless Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, so they show him how to do it.
In this episode, learn how to install an upgraded rear sway bar. Marty heads over to Canada for the 2012 MCM International Meet and finds himself on a driveway on the other side of the world, installing a sway bar.
In this massive episode of Mighty Car Mods, the boys collect their Toyota Chaser front cut from Japan and install the engine into a new car....
The boys show you a few different methods to remove old window tint.
In this episode, the boys teach you how to tint your own car.
In this episode the boys race to finish off their 1JZ powered Cressida... But will it work when they turn the key?
Learn how to adjust your speedo which may be out after changing your wheel size, or due to modifying your gearbox or diff ratio.
Will you make power with an eBay Supercharger? In this episode Marty and Moog install a system to see if the claims on the box actually turn into real world power. But they need a new car to work on and only have $100 to spend...
In this episode of MCM, the boys do a turbo swap on the Moogaru, a 2009 Subaru Forester XT.
Moog's Subaru Forester XT gets a custom ECU remap on a Dyno. But how much power can they get without blowing up the engine?
In this massive episode the boys head to New Zealand to buy a car and install a boost controller. But not everything goes to plan once they pick up their new car...
In this special bonus video taken raw from the boys own cameras, the MCM crew head to New Zealand to pick up a car that they bought off the internet. But pretty soon their plan falls apart...
Want to install an iPad into your car? In this episode learn how from the boys at Mighty Car Mods.
In this TV length Season finale, the Mighty Car Mods boys buy a new car and attempt a budget makeover to give it some much needed street cred. But will they finish it in time for a big car meet on the weekend, and will people love or hate their "unique" modifications?
Season 5 kicks off with the boys building a drift car around a budget Nissan 180SX that Moog bought Marty in 2012. In this first part of a multi-part premiere, Marty and Moog try and find out whats wrong with the car so they can prepare it for drift mods, and Marty drops a bombshell about his Subaru ownership...
The boys continue working on the 180SX, dedicating this episode to installing Coilovers and then getting them setup and aligned ready to go drifting.
The build of Marty's Drift 180SX continues, this time the boys focus on making the car reliable and add a few drift mods along the way...
With the engine mods done, the boys start work on the interior and exterior of the 180SX Drift Car.
Does it Drift? With the 180SX finished, Marty and Moog hand the keys over to some professionals to see if it can actually drift...
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, the boys say goodbye to the days of winding windows in the Blue Turd, and show you how to convert them to power windows.
In this episode Marty and Moog show you how to repair a dent with body filler..
Marty gets a new car, but will it earn a permanent place in the MCM garage?
After buying a Euro car last episode, Marty discovers he has not yet found his perfect vehicle... In this extended episode, we reveal what he got, and show how to make it faster.
Marty and MOOG continue the Turbo Build on their MX5.
In this episode, the boys travel to Singapore to explore the unique aspects of owning and modifying a car in Singapore.
In this episode the boys teach you how to install a turbo timer.
An MCM Fan demanded that Moog buy Marty a JDM, 2 door turbo charged Nissan, so thats exactly what Moog did...
Marty and Moog battle it out on the track to see if the Nissan Figaro can beat the modified Daihatsu Cuore at Marulan Driver Training Centre. If the Figaro wins, the Turd will be crushed.
Moog reveals his new track weapon to Marty and explains all of its features that Marty will be able to enjoy once it beats the turd around the track. If Moog wins, the Turd will be crushed. If Marty wins, Moog will become the proud owner of yet another car that he may not have bought himself in ordinary circumstances..
Martys 1.3L Daihatsu Cuore goes to battle with Moog in a V8 Commodore...
Marty and MOOG show you how to install an alarm and immobiliser into your car.
Want wireless audio in your car? Marty and Moog show you a super simple budget DIY system made with hacked gear and cheap components.
In this episode we take our MX5 to the race track to find out what mods we can do to make it faster!
In this episode the boys install a roll bar into their MX5 in preparation for some more mad track mods.
The Blue Turd gets pancaked
In this episode the boys aim to wipe a few more seconds of their lap times by installing some performance bracing.
In this episode of MCM the boys install a set of braided brake lines on the Mighty MX5.
11 second quarter miles and able to "destroy all Nissans?" Done on the cheap and with almost total stealth? Thats the goal for Martys new project car which Marty and Moog will be building up with the goal of being able to beat an R35 GTR down the 1/4 mile.
Moog gets a new car and Marty makes a challenge...
Marty and Moog hit the drag strip to see which of these Japanese roadsters will reign supreme on the quarter mile...
In this feature length season premiere of Mighty Car Mods, Marty and Moog are back doing what they do best - modifying a car on a budget in preparation for a special event.
More cars. More cameras and more JDM madness as Marty and Moog take you back to Japan to go behind the scenes of their latest film. Extra footage and interviews, and then Moog drops a bombshell...
This is a super easy, quick and cheap way of making your car madder.
The MX5 is tested, broken, tested and broken again... will it beat its arch rival the Honda S2000? Marty prepares his Mazda to find out...
After some much needed repairs on the MX5, Marty and Moog battle it out to see who has the ultimate Japanese roadster...
Can you really get an increase of 35 horsepower using a $20 'Performance Chip' from eBay on your car? And how do they work? In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, Marty and Moog find out, with some surprising results...
Whether you are doing the whole bonnet, stripes, single panels or custom designs Marty and MOOG run you through the basics of adding vinyl to your ride!
Is it possible to increase your cars performance with nothing more than a can of black paint? Marty and Moog run a series of experiments that blow their minds...
Marty and Moog head to the USA to check out the modified car scene in LA.
In this episode, Marty and MOOG show you how to paint parts using colour matched paint from a can.
The Gramps Build begins.
Part 2 of the Gramps Build.
Part 3 of the Gramps Build.
Part 4 of the Gramps Build.
The double length Episode 5 in the gramps build series.
Part 6 of the Gramps Build!
Part 7 of the Gramps Build!
Gramps is BACK and in this episode the boys continue preparing the car for an 11 second pass...
In this episode the boys give Gramps a tune on E85
In this episode the boys take Gramps to the drag strip to find out if it truly can be called an 11 second car...
In this episode the boys are back on the driveway to teach you how to make a budget intercooler water spray out of simple things you can find at your local hardware store.
Recently the MCM boys showed a cheap intercooler water spray install. But does it actually work? Today we find out.
In this special edition of MCM, we head to LA check out the Furious7 trailer. We catch up with some local MCM fans, interview some of the cast and crew, then check out some of the cars from the series, and meet the guy who built them!
In this episode the boys compare a Cold Air Intake system with a factory intake on the Honda S2000 to see if it makes as much power as some people have claimed...
In our previous episode we made more power with a Cold Air Intake on the Honda S2000. But Marty wants to know if it’s the whole intake thats affecting power, or just the air filter...
In this episode we install NOS! Plus learn about what it is, how it works and how to install it in your car. We're doing the install on a Honda S2000 to try and harness a few more unicorns before going to battle with a TD04 turbo charged MX5.
How much power does NOS really make? In this episode the Honda S2000 gets strapped to the dyno to see what kind of power our newly installed Nitrous kit makes! But will everything go to plan and will make enough power to beat Martys MX5?
Marty & Moog battle it out to see which hairdresser will get chopped.
Marty takes revenge on the S2000 after being defeated in his turbo MX5.
Moog begins work on his S2000
Building a track car? Got an after market hood? In this video we teach you how to install bonnet pins!
In this episode the boys unleash the unicorns with a bolt on performance exhaust install on the Honda S2000.
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods the boys choose a colour for the Honda and embark on an epic overnight transformation...
Moog shows off his finished Honda S2000. The power of dreams...
Marty and Moog are back! In this season premiere, the boys have bought a car on the internet that's in desperate need of some mods. But they've got no time and need some JDM street cred on a budget...
Gramps is BACK! After being locked in the shed over summer, gramps is back to finally look as good as he goes.
In this episode we check to see how bad the damage is, and decide what to do next!
We raise gramps from the dead...
Super Gramps needs a mad intercooler, so with the help of some extreme tools and some talented fabricators, we make one from scratch!
Supergramps is born!
We take Supergramps to the track!
The boys begin an epic new build with new cars and new mods...
The build continues on the epic Mad Max style car from Mighty Car Mods...
The apocalyptic Mighty Car Mods build continues as the boys work on the drive line and body modifications, but time is running out...
In the final episode of the Mad Max series, the Mighty Car Mods boys test out their apocalyptic S15 Silvia...Y
What does a catch can do and how do you install one? The boys from MCM are here to show you how its done!
Wanna go faster? In this episode, the MCM boys do a test to see if your money is better spent on coilovers or tyres, and how much difference these mods really make to the lap times of regular street cars.
The MCM boys take their V8 Silvia to Sydney Speedway to see what it can do!
LS1 Nissan Silvia VS 3.6 Turbo Subaru Wagon. We pitch two of our most popular project cars against each other on the dirt. Who will win the battle of Turbo AWD vs V8 RWD?
Learn how to make a budget sub enclosure out of a spare tyre!
The boys head to Abu Dhabi to check out the mad car related attractions including some of the locations and cars from Fast & Furious 7. But their Camry never turned up, and their GPS isn't working so it's going to be an interesting adventure on unknown roads in an unknown city as they try out some cars that are out of their comfort zone... and price range.
Part one of a not so conventional method of painting our Subaru Liberty EZ36 Turbo Project car...
Part two of our Subaru Supercar Painting Series...
Moog reveals his new car...
Moog gives us a brief history of the Classic Mini, plus we take a walk around his JDM Mini Cooper which was imported from Japan. We also take a look at the MCM 'SWAT' mods.
The MCM boys embark on an ambitious project to build an epic sleeper with a 1000% increase in power...
Sleeper Beetle goes up VS Liberty Wagon with turbo Tribeca engine swap... Both running on E85. It's MISS DAISY VS SUPERGRAMPS!
Some raw footage from our weekend at the Super Cheap Auto Bathurst 1000 where V8 Super Cars race the iconic Mount Panorama. While we were there, we hatched a plan to get Mod Max onto the track...
In this episode the boys show you how to setup some basic relays to turn your headlights off automatically when your car is off...
In the first of a multi-part series, the boys from Mighty Car Mods kick off a modification they've never done before - Supercharging a classic Mini Cooper. They've got a long way to go (literally) and a lot to learn as they start assembling all the parts they're going to need for this epic project.
The Supercharging of the classic Mini Cooper begins!
We continue with our mad old Mini super charger project!
More parts and more mods arrive for the Mini, as the build takes on a new direction...
The supercharged JDM Mini Project continues...
The choo choo is getting closer as the boys continue working on their classic supercharged Mini cooper.
After months of work, today we're hoping to turn the key!
The final build episode of our Super Charged Mini Series... and it's a big one!
In this episode, Marty and Moog investigate why E85 can make your car go faster...
In this episode, we attempt to get our 1982 Electric Daihatsu working with the help of some mates..
In this episode the boys continue working on their Electric Car to try and do a skid...
The boys embark on a budget car challenge where they each have $3000 to buy a car that is manual and turbo. It also must be a car that they've never owned before. In this episode we check out Marty's car...
After the reveal of Marty's new car last episode, Moog shows off his new ride...
Well there's a lot of mad stuff going on at the moment...
Marty and Moog explore modification ideas for their budget turbo cars. But things don't go to plan when it's discovered that one of the cars may not actually live up to it's appearance...
The mods continue on WASAABI and 2SEXY as Marty and Moog work towards fixing their cars, and making them faster...
The boys are on the hunt for more choo choo so WASAABI gets a new front mount intercooler and Marty pulls apart 2SEXY to repair his hectic turbo set up.
The boys each bring in an expert to help them for a day on their budget turbo cars and they find something that reveals the seedy past of one of the cars...
The mods continue on WASAABI and Moog has an interesting late night encounter buying a set of wheels...
Marty embarks on a budget DIY injector decapping experiment to try and squeeze some more power out of his 2SEXY EVO.
In this episode Marty meets up with a random man from the internet to do a road tune on his EVO, and MOOG goes JDM straight pipe on WASAABi.
After paying some some guy off the internet to road tune his car, Marty calls in a favour to fix his broken EVO. But will his engine explode and will his clutch be able to handle the turbo power?
Learn how to install a fire extinguisher in your mad car with this mad easy DIY project.
Want to make your car look mad on the cheap? In this episode the boys add some epic ground effects to the JDM inspired WASAABI using budget garden supplies.
The boys go head to head in a series of challenges submitted by fans to see which car will be victorious in the inaugural $3000 Budget Turbo Car Challenge.
After the crushing defeat of 2SEXY by WASAABI in the $3000 Budget Turbo Challenge, the boys embark on a mission to unmodify the unloved and grotty show car.
The Evolution of 2SEXY continues as we transform Martys Autosalon sex-spec show car into something with a bit more cred...
By popular demand, we put the two turbocharged AWD wagons head to head in a drag battle at MCM Nationals 2016...
From show car to track car - The 2SEXY turbo Lancer transformation continues...
Budget SAAB900 Turbo - JDM style.
Too Sexy continues its evolution from panty dropping show car to time dropping track car with a custom made dump and side pipe..
The boys do a budget disc brake conversion to update the old broken drums on 2SEXY in preparation for it's shakedown at the track...
From show car to track car, we take 2SEXY to the track to give it a shakedown to see how the new mods are holding up.
A new challenger enters the ring. But will it have what it takes to defeat 2SEXY?
Moog has bought back the old MCM 180SX, but it's broken and Marty's not that happy to be working on it...
2SEXY has been upgraded from its show-car origins and goes head to head against our nugget-spec 180SX in a series of challenges.
In this episode Marty and MOOG install a front and rear dash cam into Marty's Subaru Wagon.
In this episode of Mighty Car Mods 2SEXY gets a full race cage in preparation for it's battle with tay tay the 180SX.
We start fixing the 180SX with some parts from Japan, and find something inside the car that suggests a very shady past...
After coughing and spluttering it's way through a monster 100kw dyno pull, 2Sexy's old 80's style distributor is replaced with some brand spanking new LS1 Coils...
The 180SX needs to do better skids to defeat 2SEXY, so we've bought a Nismo 2-way diff off the internet and we're also on the hunt for a new fuel tank. But as with all things purchased on the internet, things don't always go to plan...
After a failed diff and several attempts to get the 180SX working, we decide to fix it properly and bring it back from the dead. But nothing could prepare us for the level of fail that we witness once we get under the car...
When we bought this 180SX the ad said it had 210kw at the wheels - but does it really? In this episode of Mighty Car Mods we find out...
In part 1 of this special series of videos we put two NB MX5's head to head. One with a Supercharger and one with a Turbocharger, to find out which is the ultimate type of forced induction.
In this series we are looking at Turbos Vs SuperChargers. In this 2nd instalment we finish the Turbo'd MX5 and prepare the cars for their first battle - the dyno.
We take our two MX5s to the Dyno to compare the two different setups.
Which of our two boosted roadsters will win the skid pan challenge? today we find out.
In this episode we show you how to install a racing harness. We're working on Tay Tay the nugget 180SX in preparation for battle with 2SEXY.
We battle our 180SX on the track VS the car that towed it there. With bald tyres, dirty old flapping bodykit and mostly broken, it's going to be a close race!
Learn how to easily upgrade your coils and injectors! In this episode we squeeze some more power out of the 180SX with a coil and injector upgrade as it prepares for battle VS 2SEXY.
We check out the Honda Motocompo - one of the weirdest and coolest vehicles to come out of Japan!
Marty's Sex Spec Lancer from the $3000 Turbo Car Challenge gets a makeover.
We found this broken 180SX a few years ago, so we decided to fix it. This is the story of Tay Tay.
We originally found this Mini Cooper in Tokyo - one of the J-Spec models made specifically for the Japanese Domestic Market. After upgrading it with a supercharger and an E85 conversion, we decided it was time to take it to the next level and transform it into the ultimate Mini sleeper...
The build of our B16B Type R Mini continues as we install the Honda engine into the car...
Our classic Mini now has a Honda B16B engine, but it's not all smooth sailing as we get closer to turning the key...
A classic Mini with a Honda Civic Type R engine - the conversion is complete, and the car is ready to drive...
We head to LA for an exclusive look at some of the cars from Fast & Furious 8.
In this special episode, Marty & Moog head to LA to try and impress the car department of Fast & Furious with a cheap car they’ve bought off the internet. But with no tools, no parts and no time, they’re against the clock to try and convince the Vehicle Effects crew that they have what it takes to make it big in Hollywood…
The story behind how we purchased this C4 Corvette, then had just a few hours to turn it into a movie car in the Fast8 car department.
A few years back Marty fell in love with a little Daihatsu Kei Car that we modified and drifted in the mountains of Japan. MOOG surprised him by bringing it back to Australia and now a new adventure begins as we turn this pile of parts into something amazing...
After years of searching, Marty finds the perfect car to use for the MCM Mira build using parts that MOOG got for him from Japan.
It's 4:54pm on Friday afternoon. We decide to put on a car meet and ask people our they wanna meet up?
In this episode the boys start to pull apart the JDM and Australian MIRAs to see how different they really are...
Time to burn it. After discovering that the JDM Mira from the Kei to the City may have a different rear floor, the boys pick it apart to try and get it to fit - but will rust be their final enemy? Maybe setting it on fire is now the best option.
Repairs begin on the JDM Mira floor and the Aussie Mira moves under non-turbo front wheel drive power for the very last time..
The boys cut whole lot of sheet metal out of Marty's Mira to make way for the freshly stripped JDM floor.
A tired old sex-spec show car has been transformed into a track car. Yes it has been a real Evolution for 2SEXY the turbo Lancer. But now Marty faces the ultimate challenge... racing MOOG in an actual EVO.
After exploding 2SEXY on the racetrack, Marty has a confession to make...
After the shocking reveal of Martys EVO X, Moog responds with his daily and a wager is made...
The daily battle between MOOG's WRX and Marty's EVO X is here as the boys hit speeds of nearly 200km/hour to see who gets to keep their car (loser sells!)
Where one story ends, another begins....
The MCM boys attempt to go faster than they've ever gone before with a 10 second quarter mile. But going at supercar speeds is a huge job when the car they've chosen was never designed to go that fast...
Will a cannon muffler actually increase power on your car? Or can you make more power with a Potato? In this episode we find out... We did 3 dyno runs for each system, using the best figure from each set as comparison.
We take the B16B powered Mini to a classic car meet with hundreds of Mini owners. But will they be as enthusiastic about it as we are or will they be unimpressed with the Honda power plant inside the beloved Mini...
In this Episode Marty heads over to Japan to trace the heritage of his MIRA & pickup some mad parts.
We asked if we could go the Ford factory in Germany and work on a Focus RS. Amazingly they said yes so we flew to Germany to help put together our own car. We also caught up with the lead vehicle designer and performance engineer to see what they thought about people like us modifying something that they have been working on for years. And of course then hit up a track to do some skids...
In this episode the build hits boost as we dump our engine, totally strip the car and weld our floor in for good!
We install the most important modification for your car - guaranteed to deliver maximum street cred and increased performance on your next cruise.
We loaded Super Gramps onto a train and then headed 4000km across the country to Western Australia for our first MCM Meet in Perth.
In this episode the boys pull everything out of their JDM MIRA half cut and get some nasty surprises...
In this episode Marty, Moog and Mechanical stig make fuel lines, install the engine, rear end and find out the weak point of jack stands..
30% increase in power for less than $10? Plus you'll save on fuel... We've bought a bunch of parts from eBay that claim to deliver incredible economy and power upgrades. But will any of them deliver whats promised on the packet?
Will the Mira start and run?
After flipping out over the Yaris springs, new springs have now arrived...
We head to QLD with some of our project cars to hang out with MCM fans, ask them about their cars, and battle it out on the track.
This classic Mini has been transformed with a B16B from a JDM Civic Type R, and today the little beast finally gets a tune reveals its power figures...
Something special has landed in the MCM garage...
When MOOG chooses a new project car you never know what you're going to get. But is it really that surprising that he chose this?
This neglected 350Z is broken and missing parts, so it's time to give it a Mighty Make Over...
Transformation continues on our nugget 350Z but as time runs out, not everything goes according to plan...
We had just a few days to transform this derelict 350Z into something special, but will all the hard work pay off once we hit the street....
The Mira is Back! MOOG gets Marty some maaad new plates and this time we're going to get the car running on it's own juice, piece the car back together and go for a drive.
While MOOG is out scouring car sales Marty pieces together a shiny new exhaust for the MIRA. Next episode will be out later this week where we'll be putting the car on the dyno to see if our 4 wheel drive system works and what power the Mighty Mira makes!
After months of work the MIRA now runs and drives, but how much power does it make? And even more importantly, does the 4 wheel drive system we've spent so much time to put in actually work?
Best Youtube Video Ever. So emotional. So dramatic. We got some custom coilovers made for our LS1 Silvia so we're installing them on MOD MAX...
Our Australian tour finished up for 2017 with MCM Nationals in Sydney. We hosted a track day, Motorkhana, meet up and had a rad time catching up with fans of the show who came out to show off their mighty rides.
We follow the advice of a Honda forum with a performance oil overfill... then see how long our Toyota lasts with no oil at all.
This DIY mechanics creeper is a super useful project to have around your garage or workshop. Whether you're modifying or servicing your car, this simple, quick project can be made for around $30 and is easily customisable to best suit your own needs. If you're using scrap wood you can make it for even less!
We got a delivery. It was big...
In a recent video MOOG constructed a quick, simple, do-it-yourself garage creeper project. The internet had a lot to say about 'features' that they would put on a creeper if it was to make one, only it didn't make one. So in this episode we attempt to right all the wrong as we piece together (over engineer) an all new garage creeper, affectionately known as 'The Marty'.
We jumped on a plane to Japan to pick up an iconic JDM car that we bought sight unseen off the internet...
Bought this off the internet without ever seeing it and today it arrived from Japan
From the streets of Tokyo to the race track, we find out which is the fastest JDM mini Bike as we battle a Honda Motocompo against the Honda Zoomer.
We battle a 600 horsepower V8 Supercar using our dailies and other cars we've built from the MCM garage. But will our nuggets have what it takes to chase down a car that costs more than all of our cars combined?
Supergramps exploded while battling a V8 Supercar at the drag strip. Today we find out why...
We start modifying our Focus RS that we built in Germany at the Ford Factory, but will it have what it takes to defeat SuperGramps in an AWD turbo battle? In this series, we'll find out!!
We install an upgraded font mount intercooler and aftermarket exhaust on our Focus RS in preparation for a boosted battle with SuperGramps...
The RS gets boosted, and is now ready to battle SuperGramps...
We take our Mira and our 9 second Cresta down to the dragway for some runs!
Our Nissan FairladyZ S30 (240Z) has arrived from Japan but not everything is as it seems with our classic JDM coupe....
The engine goes in! After clearing our the engine bay, we can now start fitting up the engine and gearbox with the help of Mechanical Stig and Turbo Yoda.
IT'S TURBO TIME! The epic build continues as we make heaps of progress on our Nissan S30 build.
Let's clear this up once and for all... and we'll reveal the secret project that we've been working on! Benny and Al are away this week so lets sort this engine issue out, plus we're taking you with us for the day to show you what we get up to between normal filming. Our regular 240Z episodes will kick off again next week.
It's a big one! TURBO goes on, fuel tank comes out, radiator goes on, wheels and tyres come off and a whole lot more gets done as our RB26 S30 build continues...
Our RB26 and turbo charger are done! And now In this huge episode, our Intercooler and inlet manifold arrive, plus our new fuel system goes in!
Our intercooler goes on, but not without drama as there's difference in opinion with how it should be done. We also install our oil cooler and make our cooling pipes.
The factory diff and brake set up was not going to be enough to handle RB power, so the decision is made to replace all of it!
Our RB26 is in, and now in this huge episode, the decision has been made to replace the whole rear end of the car. It's all hands on deck as we complete a total suspension upgrade all round with gear that'll be able to handle the power of our mighty RB26.
After months of work converting our S30 Fairlady to run an RB26 from a Skyline GTR, we turn the key for the first time....
Our RB is alive so it's time for the exhaust, suspension set up and then power runs on the Dyno to see how the finished conversion goes...
In this episode we reveal a higher power figure plus discuss the cost of the car and answer your questions about the RB conversion...
They told us not to do this... we did it anyway.
In this episode Marty buys some 2nd hand wheels off the internet and soon realises they are rubbish. With the help of the guys at Barrel Bros we restore the wheels to their former glory ready to be bolted onto the mad Mira.
We got some plastic flares off eBay to make our car fit our awesome new wheels that we restored last episode.
To make this JDM S30 legal on the road, it has to pass some mandatory engineering conditions including a plate brake test - so in this episode we're taking you with us on this raw episode of MCM...
Hang with us for the day as we work on our JDM nuggets* in the MCM garage... *Fairlady is not a nugget... really it's not. This episode is shot DIS-RESPECTED NOSE style with limited editing, no voice over or music.
Roll cage plus super stealthy hidden stereo install! With the RB26 engine conversion complete, now our attention turns to the inside as we finish off the interior of the car with some updated parts and a whole new carpet kit.
The contents of this envelope will seal the fate of our 240Z project, but it's not all smooth sailing as we work towards getting our JDM Fairlady legal...
This project has taken a full year, and now the 1975 JDM Fairlady is running an RB26 from a Skyline GTR, so it's time to take her for a drive...
In this track battle of epic proportions its old VS new as the RB26 powered FairladyZ goes head to head with the 3.6L Turbo Subaru Wagon on Ethanol. Loser sells car... (Hmmm, maybe that's not such a good idea this time around)
So many people have asked us these questions so we decided it was time to serve you up the answers!!
A while back Marty turned his Mitsubishi Lancer Sex-Spec show car into a track car. After exploding the engine while racing Moog in an Evo X, the car was then sent up to Turbo Yoda's shed on a truck. It needs a new engine, but there's a few things getting in the way...
With the blown up 4G15 removed from Marty's Lancer, Al helps him fit up the new "big block" 2.4 litre 4G69.
After Al's motorbike accident, It's up to Marty to go apprentice style and get his show car turned budget race car ready for it's mad new big block turbo setup..
Marty and Al got the 'big block' 2.4 litre engine installed into the ex-show car Lancer, now it's time to turbocharge it!
After weeks of work, 2Sexy's Evolution to a Big Block + Turbo setup is finally done so we take it for a drive!
2Sexy has arrived back home, and now it's bonnet is up in the MCM Shed alongside the 240Z which also needs to be fixed...
Is your battery going flat or you need to store your car without draining the battery? In this super simple DIY video you'll learn how to fix the problem with a basic universal battery isolator switch which you can install in less than 5 minutes and costs next to nothing!
A new project car arrives at the shed. He bought it without even seeing it then sent a truck to pick it up...
The build of our HQ Holden begins as we remove the old engine and replace it with something more skid-worthy.
We get our LS1 prepped and installed in our old Holden HQ race car. We also have to sort out the seats, harness, headers, gear box mount, and a whole host of other jobs as the clock is ticking before the car is due to appear on National TV...
Time is running out as we battle to finish the car and turn the key before the big TV appearance!
Our LS1 powered HQ Holden hits the dirt in the ultimate thrash down some closed down roads while chasing down trophy trucks and being hunted by helicopters. But not everything goes to plan as our V8 power starts to destroy things... In this raw extended look, go behind the scenes as we film the epic Supercheap Auto TV
Our Mum's raced their cars at Sydney Dragway. Marty's Mum's engine then blew up so we replaced it with an EJ20 WRX Engine from a half cut of unknown origins. Inevitably, that engine blew up also, so on this episode of Mighty Car Mods, we're going to work out why - and then fix it!
Last episode we pulled the engine out of Marty's Mum's Subaru that she blew up because of too much drag racing. This episode we work out why it went bang and what to do to get it fixed..
Marty's Mum's Subaru blew it's engine so with the help of Benny, we get a brand new EJ207 short block and some reconditioned heads and make an all new engine ready to smash back into the car.
With our freshly rebuilt STI Short block EJ20 back together, it's now time to re-install it into Marty's Mum's car.
This heavily modified car came up for sale on Facebook. I sent a PM to the seller straight away asking for PayPal info, transferred the money then sent a truck to pick it up the same day. What turned up was beyond anything I could have imagined.... 2WISTD
fter picking up this broken "EVO" show car for $4000, it's time to get 2WISTD working again so it can battle 2SEXY in an almighty track battle.
WILL IT RUN?? After picking up this discarded EVO show car for $4000, we fix it up and turn the key for the first time to see if this ex-Autosalon nugget can be a champion again!
After years of neglect, we're bringing this forgotten show car back to life! We fixed a strange fuelling issue so now we can finally start it and hear the EVO roar back into life!
DROP THE BASS/PANTS - It's not a show car until the subs are shaking your clothes off, so in this episode we attempt to get 2WISTD banging out some epic tunes! This episode is shot 'Disrespected Nose' Style - this means no music, no VO and minimal editing.
We found 2WISTD on the cover of a magazine from 10 years ago featuring the full build and mod list, so now it's time to finally reveal the history of this car and see if it still lives up to the cover car hype...
After picking up this neglected show car for $4000 and fixing it up, it's finally time to see if 2WISTD has a blown engine, or if it's actually capable of making any kind of decent power. It's now on E85 but will the engine be able to survive a power run? Can the turbo hack it? And does it have what it takes to defeat 2SEXY? It's time to find out...
We uncover some more incredible 2WISTD artefacts from the previous owner...
Join Marty and Moog on an epic road trip across Japan in a car they've just bought off the internet. But before the trip kicks off, the boys have to decipher a cryptic note from the previous owner found on the steering wheel... With stunning cinematography and epic cars, this 90 minute sequel to Turbos & Temples delves into Japanese culture in a way that only Mighty Car Mods can.
The adventure continues as the boys head north towards Tokyo in their new JDM ride. But not all goes to plan as their little car is unexpectedly taken away from them...
We're back for 2019 so it's time for you to choose the challenges in preparation for the battle between 2SEXY and 2WISTD!!
The most talked about Evo battle in history is set to take place, but first, Marty need's to address the fact that his Mitsubishi Lancer smoked it's clutch on the dyno with the same power figure as a V6 Commodore doing single peggers through the maccas car park.
Marty and Benny got the shed setup and the gearbox out, now it's time to pull the box apart to install an LSD, lightened flywheel and clutch ready for 2Sexy to hit the dyno again and try and match 2wisted's power figure!
2Sexy is fixed and ready to hit the dyno (again) to see if it can pull some numbers anywhere near Moog's 2WISTD Lancer! Will Rodney come for a visit? today we find out..
We found the original owner and builder of 2WISTD who has not seen the car in 10 years! Finally we have answers to some of the mysteries of this epic Autlosalon show-car. Let's Get 2WISTD!
You may think your car is the best thing on the road, but what does a professional automotive judge think? Today we find out as 2SEXY goes head to head with 2WISTD an our Autosalon Battle.
PINK SLIPS! Winner takes all as these two budget turbo cars go head to head in the final battle to see which is the ultimate FWD EVO. It's 2SEXY VS 2WISTD.
Farewell 2WISTD and thanks for the good times...
The B16B Honda Powered Mini goes head to head with 2SEXY, but it seems this battle is about to start a war...
Moog brings his daily to the track to try and takedown 2SEXY (which is still undefeated)
After a crushing defeat of Marty's 2SEXY Lancer by Moog's Golf R, Marty reveals a new challenger...
It's JDM vs Euro as Marty brings his newly purchased modified EVO9 to race against Moog's stock Golf R
The biggest collection of car tips, tricks and hacks on YouTube is here with over 250 tips for your eyeballs and earballs. From tool tricks and garage tips, through to driving advice, performance modifications, cleaning, myth-busting and general servicing. This is your ultimate MCM Guide to car hacks collected from over 11 years of episodes, and brand new tips made just for this episode.
Getting a dyno sheet when buying a modified car is great, but is it accurate? today we find out..
Last episode we put the Evo 9 on the dyno, it spun up a healthy 270kw. Our first drive was not so successful...
Marty's Evo spun up a promising 270kw on the dyno, but it's not running reliably. In this 1hr+ episode done full 'disrespected nose' style we upgrade a bunch of parts to get it back in the game ready to munch any competitive Golf R's!
Marty's Evo still doesn't work, come with us on this disrespected nose style episode where nothing is left on the cutting room floor..
From stock to supercar in 24 hours! We grab a 2nd hand VW Golf R and a bunch of mods and set out to create a hyper hatch capable of supercar performance.
With just 24 hours to transform this Golf into a Supercar slaying Sleeper, time is running out fast to get it done before the sun goes down.
We finish our Golf build and send it down the quarter mile and Dyno to see if we achieved our goal of Supercar Performance...
Tik Tik Boom - The EVO shakes the room! (with an almighty disrespected nose) Can we fix it? A New Hope... What is Disrespected Nose? Minimal editing. No voiceover or music. Hang with us while we break stuff and fumble our way around a car with no idea what we're doing.
The Evo 9 has had it's fair share of issues, today we get it onto the Dyno for a tune with it's shiny new ECU.
In this episode we show you how to install a digital multi-gauge in your car using OBD2. You can easily get readings for boost, temperature and even 0-100 times!
Cars with aftermarket ECU's can also get awesome gauges that read from their CAN network. We install a gauge into the steering column cover that displays multiple pages of data sent from the ECU.
We hit up the track with an impressive array of epic cars to battle our modified MK7 Golf R including the EVO, SuperGramps, a GTR and a Lamborghini.
With the Golf R project wrapped up it's time to get going on a new project and let you know all that is happening in the world of MCM!
Someone let him loose on car sales...
Marty bought not one but TWO cars and now we're installing a lift kit. He still won't tell us what it's for.
Marty bought two crap Subaru's and we're turning them into one all-terrain vehicle on mud tyres.
We head to Germany to pick up a car that Marty bought off the internet... sight unseen. With just 24 hours, we have to modify it 'TUV Style' then take it on a road trip across the border into Austria.
After visiting the Worthersee VW Meet in Austria, we flash tune our Golf, then head off towards Switzerland in search of some epic driving roads... but not all goes to plan once we work out our car is broken.
BLAAAACK! This episode we're working on a motorbike, and we've got just a few hours to modify this Triumph Bonneville T100 Black and get it ready for a TV appearance...
Marty's beloved Daihatsu Mira is finally getting a full restoration and paint job.
The MIRA is back at the shed and ready to be pieced back together after it's recent trip to the paint shop.
Learn how to restore your sagging, stinking door trims and cards with this complete DIY guide. Whether you've water damage or just need a fresh update, we'll show you step-by-stephow it's done on our mad little JDM Mira!
50 Questions about cars, music, life and underpants from MCM viewers. Next video - 50 QUESTIONS WITH MARTY
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Watch the full story of how we brought this classic JDM car back from the brink of extinction..
Our new project car has arrived..
We battle our JDM 4WD Turbo Daihatsu Mira against the crappiest Toyota Yaris on the internet
We finished our offload OUTFAP and take you with us behind the scenes for the first drive as the car prepares for it's premiere on TV!
The kings of mud go head to head as the LS1 V8 powered Nissan S15 Silvia battles the jacked up Subaru Outfap in the ultimate MCM off road showdown!
Modified battle! It's time to settle this once and for all as these two AWD, turbo-charged 4 cylinder cars go head to head in a final battle. Fighting it out is a modified Mitsubishi EVO9 and a 'Stage 3+' Golf R, both making 280KW at the wheels. Who will win? Which car is faster? And who will have their dreams crushed...
We hit the track to see who is the fastest driver in our nugget Yaris... winer takes all (and by all we mean nothing)
Supergramps is back! In this episode we go full 'disrespected nose' style. Come with us as we get some new mods into Marty's trusty Subaru wagon... and some kebabs into our faces.
We put some mad new coilovers in Supergramps, now we're wiring in some electronic control so we can adjust them from inside the car.
We picked up the cheapest Yaris we could find, and now it's time to get it ready for some epic track time...
We install an all-new ECU Display Dash into Supergramps
MCM is coming to Sydney Dragway on the 24th of November 2019.
Supergramps power output has been limited by it's fuel system, today we install a new pump, fuel hanger and injectors so we can turn it up!
Marty's Ultimate Subaru Wagon heads to the dyno. After years of work the car is finally finished.
How much faster is a professional race car driver VS an amateur in a street car? Today on Mighty Car Mods, we find out as Yaris Hilton gets thrashed around a race track to see who can get the better time.
Woke up today and decided to buy a car. Looked on the net and found this one. Can we flip it in 24 hours and make some money? Let's find out!
Sometimes you have to travel to find your dream car...
We hit up the drag strip in some MCM cars for a few battles down the quarter mile at the Mighty Car Mods Nationals 2019. Check out 2SEXY, the GOLF R, SuperGramps, Mod Max, Yaris Hilton and Benny from BCW brought out the almighty Cresta!
In this feature length finale episode, the MCM boys get to work on making a slow car as fast as they can for as cheap as possible.
We push a broken nugget into our shed and give it the love it so desperately deserves
The mad little GTiR goes to the dyno for a tune and we take it for a drive.
We buy the cheapest turbo in the world off eBay and then complete a budget turbo conversion on Yaris Hilton: our nugget Corolla engine swapped Toyota Yaris. After buying the cheapest Yaris we could find, we realised that it had a 1.3L engine instead of the more powerful 1.5. So we did the only logical thing and engine swapped a 1.8 from a Corolla. But now we're looking at launching into the stratosphere with even more power.
Our budget Yaris gets a budget turbo. But just how fast can you go with a $169 eBay Turbo and will it actually work? Today we find out as we finish the install on Yaris Hilton and then hit the street in our 1.8L Corolla engine swapped nugget Toyota Yaris.
After installing our $169 Turbocharger we bought on Ebay, Yaris Hilton is strapped onto the dyno to see what kind of power we can extract from the 2ZRFE Corolla engine we bolted into it. In the search for more kilowatts we also installed bigger injectors, a front mount intercooler and in this episode upgrade the fuel system to support more power. Will it go or will it blow? Does a bargain hunter really pay twice? We find out in this epic episode of boosty action.
Knock Knock - Who's there? After buying the cheapest Yaris we could find, we big blocked it with a 1.8L and then slapped on the cheapest turbo in the world for $169. We ran up an incredible 200HP (150kw) at the wheels with Yaris Hilton. But our first street drive brought about a strange knocking sound from under the hood. In this episode we find out what went wrong, then add some wheels, tyres and lowered springs to get Yaris Hilton finished for the first proper street drive...
We wind up our $169 turbo and push our 1.8L wrecker engine to the limit as we see just how fast Yaris Hilton can go. Will we be victorious, or will we push it over the edge (and have to push it back home?) All of our work has led to this moment as we see just how far we can thrash a wrecker engine and eBay turbo.
After blowing our eBay boosted wrecker Corolla engine, we bring Yaris Hilton back to the shed to try and work out what's wrong with it and what we should do next.
Cheap turbos are easy to get on eBay but how much do they really cost once you factor in all the other parts you need to make them work properly? In this episode, we break down the exact costs of our budget turbo conversion on Yaris Hilton.
In this brand new series, the boys have $10,000 each to buy a rear/mid engine car which will then go to battle through a series of challenges that MCM fans will choose. In this video, Marty reveals the car which he believes will claim victory!
Moog reveals his new car for the $10,000 rear engine challenge, but this is unlike anything the boys have ever worked on and with a battle looming, Marty is over and out...
After picking up this abandoned 1970's beetle for $8,000, it' time to get it working so it can chop Martys MR2 in our $10,000 rear engine challenge. But this car has been in storage for over 5 years and is unlike anything that's ever been on the show. Being so old and strange, it's going to need a unique set of skills to make it skid all the way to victory...
MOOG threw down the challenge to buy a car for less than $10,000... catch is, the engine cannot be in the front of the car. He showed up with an old Volkswagen and I dragged out my JDM Hard Top Turbocharged Toyota MR2 that has been sitting around for a little too long. While MOOG gets cracking pulling apart carbies and working away on his weird old Volkswagen, I'm in my shed trying to work out how to sort out the rust, corrosion and broken parts that make up this 30 year old nugget.
After years of neglect and shed storage, we're attempting to get this old VW Buggy working again so it can go head to head in a race with Martys JDM MR2. With just $10,000 each to buy and fix a car, we have to get our nuggets working and ready for battle! But seems old VW's can be temperamental and need some extra love. After a complete carburettor rebuild and a complete new fuel system, we're trying to start this car for the first time in half a decade. But some of the parts we need to research have had questionable Google results... (make sure your Safe Search is on)
Last episode Marty was working on the MR2 which turns out to be not quite as clean as he first thought. Almost every bolt was seized or rusted, and while the body itself is in reasonable condition just about everything attached to it doesn't work. This episode the fuel tank tank needs to be removed and new coolant hoses installed throughout the car. The MR2 slowly but surely being restored to it's former glory but there's still a lot of work left to do.
Marty has been hacking away at this nugget of an MR2 for weeks and you're (still) along for the ride! The stock turbo looks broken, the intake doesn't work, the dump pipe is wrecked, the bolts all seized. The car doesn't run very well but with some mad new aftermarket parts, the MR2 is going to be reborn ready to battle Moog's MOON Buggy!
First drive in 5 years! It's clear now that the JDM MR2 stands no chance against the mighty Moog Buggy. In this episode we take it for the first drive after over 5 years in storage (and it absolutely rips!) But before we hit the battle pad, it needs brakes, a tune and some final mods in preparation for the challenges. Meanwhile Marty is working on his MR2 but probably has worked out by now that his rust infested Toyota stands now chance against the mighty Carby fuelled VW Beetle from the 1970s.
In this episode Marty is recycling parts from our EJ powered VW Beetle project to get Water to Air Intercooling on his MR2. Then it's time to install an ECU to try and make it all work. More problems are discovered as the car is slowly transformed from a rusted nugget into a reborn JDM weapon (using copper pipes and bends from the hardware shop) ready to defeat Moog's Moon Buggy.
You don't need a professional paint job when you've got $50 worth of rattle cans!! (Or do you?) A brand new colour is sprayed on just in time for our final battle. Plus this is your chance to choose the challenges, check out our new T-shirt and the announcement of a new MCM sponsor.
In this episode Marty & MOOG continue work on the MR2. It's getting some mad new seats from a Subaru BRZ, the water to air intercooler setup is all done and it gets a mad new ECU Installed. Everything is going great until the fuel system is primed for the first time and... well... you'll see...
The MR2 is ready for the dyno! Last episode Marty got the new ECU working and with the help of Tuning Fork, managed to get it started and running after upgrading the turbo, installing a custom water to air setup, installing new coils, injectors and fuel system.
It's Japan VS Germany in the battle of the rear engine cars! We had $10,000 each and ended up with an MR2 and an old VW Moong Buggy. After much fixing and modifications, these two rear engine nuggets will go through a series of challenges... and the WINNER TAKES ALL! Will the mighty JDM MR2 take the ultimate prize, or will the modified VW Beetle take the victory with it's heavily tuned 2.1L engine? We're about to find out!
A very special car has just arrived from Japan so it's time to fix it up and take it for a drive. HONK HONK PSHHHH!
Moog picks up the most over-rated (possibly under-rated) sports car of all time in a surprising vehicle choice that even Marty didn't see coming. But with all his other cars, why would he buy this? Well, he bought it because he doesn't like it (yes you read that right)
Can a 1 litre turbo JDM nugget developed in the 1980's keep up with a modern 2 litre BRZ? Today we find out just how far technology has come in 30 years by going through a series of challenges including a drag race and a skid challenge with our 2013 Subaru BRZ up against the 1990's JDM classic, Nissan March SuperTurbo.
From stock to modified in one day - In this complete guide to modifying your car, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started working on your own car. From wheels and tyres, through to suspension, servicing, exhaust and your audio set up, we cover it all so you know how to customise your own ride. Sometimes it can feel like a big leap to start turning your tools yourself so we've made the Mighty Car Mods complete beginners guide on how to get started in car modification.
There's one particular car that gets the juices of Subaru fan boys bubbling and that is a 2 Door STI. Not to be confused with the highly collectable and way more expensive 22B, this Version 5 STI is the newest addition to the Mighty Car Mods Garage, it's far from perfect, which makes it perfect to modify! Today we take it for a test drive around the track.
Marty bought a 'sort-by-cheapest-buy-it-now' 1999 Subaru 2 Door WRX STI. It's been properly serviced and drives great but the paint is pretty beat up after being a daily driver for 20 years straight. In this episode we get rid of the alarm that got us stuck on the racetrack and take it to be painted with help of a friend.
To paint a car you have to strip everything off it, it's a huge job! Once it's painted you then have to put it all back together and that can be even harder still. In this episode we get the WRX (STI) back from the paint shop and set about returning it to it's former glory.
Last episode we started piecing the Subaru WRX back together but came across broken and worn out parts. We ordered them, they've arrived and now it's time to get this mad 2 door back together and back onto the road with it's mad new paint.
Subaru 5 speed Gearboxes have a reputation of being weak, a few launches and they are often exploded into a thousand pieces. A 6 speed gearbox out of a newer STI is an excellent upgrade and in this episode with the help of our mate Benny (aka Mechanical Stig) we swap in an entire driveline into Marty's 1999 2 Door WRX STI.
In this massive episode we finish the 6 speed conversion off with Brembo Brakes with new pads and rotors. We also make a set of customised shocks to match up the older and newer drivelines and then with the help of some good friends, get a set of custom re-finished SSR Type C 17" Wheels on the car.
We read the comments and you all said we should do this simple power mod - so here it is! Turns out you can get excellent gains on non-turbo cars like the BRZ, FRS and 86 and we'll be following up with back to back dyno tests to confirm the results.
No turbo? No worries. In this video we find out how to make cheap power with a naturally aspirated engine. After testing on the dyno, we were genuinely shocked with the results.
The Superturbo is BACK! And needs to be weighed, why? rego! In this video we're jumping into the Nissan March to go and get our weigh bridge certificate! On it's first drive on Australian roads we've got an unregistered vehicle permit which allows us to drive from point A to point B for the purposes of registering the vehicle. Can you guess how much the little nugget weighs?!
Not all Supercars have 'SUPER' in their name, this one does. In this video, we get the March Superturbo fixed up, on the dyno and then on to the road.
Moog's BRZ was pulling away from the WRX STI in the corners at the race track. In this episode we install some swaybars, links and an anti lift kit to improve the handling so we can REMATCH it against the naturally aspirated Subaru BRZ ✌
HUGE Controversy as the BRZ is disrespected. So emotional. Very drama. MUST WATCH! This is disrespected Nose. That means limited editing. No music and no VO.
Wanna take your car to the track but don't know what to take or where to start? Well my friends, this is everything you need to know! From tools, clothes and lap timers, through to cameras and snacks - this video will help you get on your way to a great day out on the race track.
Does more cash mean more fast? Today we find out as we battle two very different cars in our $15,000 VS $60,000 Battle. The loser will win $5,000! In the blue corner we have a 2 door Subaru WRX STI, and in the other blue corner, we have a Subaru BRZ.
Can you fool anyone with a fake turbo from eBay? (And is it actually worth it?) Today we find out!
Someone scratched the s*^t out of Marty's MIRA Bonnet. In this video we experiment with some not so common methods to repair it like avocado and urine (and some common ones too!)
Everyone wants their car to go faster, (especially owners of the FRS/86/BRZ) so in this episode, we install an important performance mod to prepare the BRZ for bulk power!
130kw VS 180kw - Well that was unexpected! We take the BRZ and WRX STI to a smaller track to see if the RWD BRZ can keep up with the JDM Hero STI on a tighter circuit - an unexpected result that we didn't see coming!
This is everything you need to know if you want to turbo charge your naturally aspirated nugget. From the parts needed, and tips along the way, you'll see exactly what's involved as we do a complete turbo conversion on our BRZ in just one day.
Our turbo conversion is finished on the BRZ, so we take it for a final tune and power figure, then hit the street for the first drive! Come along with us as we Choo Choo for the first time!
When everyone has a supercar except for you.... The BRZ looks stock, but it's actually turbo, and in this episode it'll be driving with the modified 2 door WRX STI for the final battle of this series - best time wins! (And pretty much every other car is a supercar)
Poor Moog... In the epic battle of the blue 2 door Subaru coupes, the BRZ was victorious setting a lap time 3 seconds quicker than before we turbo'd it. Sadly, the STI was left behind. But the WRX was not the only blue coupe that Marty brought to the track that day...
We took three cars to the track... they all left on tow trucks. In this episode we find out what went wrong.
This modified masterpiece came up for sale on Facebook. Money was transferred and a tow truck was sent immediately. What arrived what more incredible than anything we could have imagined...
Checking out my new car and first drive! I always wanted one of these cars, and when this one came up for sale, I had to buy it immediately, sight unseen.
We have $2000 each to buy and race a modified car. We've ended up with a turbo converted Toyota SERA complete with gull wing doors, which will go head to head in a series of challenges against a Nissan NX Coupe T-top, powered by an SR20. Because these cars are already automotive perfection, no further mods are required, but the boys do need to fix them and get them ready for race day. And what challenges will the cars go through? This is up to you, Leave your ideas in the comments! It also would seem we've blown the first challenge by both spending over the $2,000 allocated for the challenge. That puts the SERA on -1 point and the NX Coupe on -1 point. This episode is disrespected nose - this means limited editing, no music and no voiceover. We hope you like it!
After picking up our $2000 modified cars, in this episode we get then running, finished and ready for battle! Who is going to win - the turbo Toyota SERA or the SR20 powered Nissan NX Coupe.
Increase your performance and your noise by installing a performance air filter on your car. In this snappy video, Marty and Moog from Mighty Car Mods show you how!
In this epic episode, the MCM boys go head to head in a series of incredible challenges to see which $2000 modified car is the ultimate winner of this budget challenge. They'll be competing in a series of fun submitted challenges including drifting, burnouts, drag racing, and many more! But who will be the ultimate winner? Will it be the TOYOTA SERA - a turbo converted show stopper? Or the Nissan NX-R Coupe - A "proper" sports car by the iconic SR20 engine? Two cars will enter, but only one will leave in the ultimate $2000 nugget battle!
I know a lot of you loved this car. I did too. But it was time for it to go.
I sold my Golf R and bought this... absolutely amazing!
We bought this rare supercharged Lotus Exige S240 without inspecting it and discovered that a few things were broken. So in this episode, we bring in some experts to inspect the car properly, fix anything broken and find out what mods have already done. While we're at it, we install an epic upgrade!
Modification begins on the Lotus Exige S240, plus we're contacted by the Lotus Factory in England!
We're doing a BMW for there first time, and in this episode we get straight to work! This is going to be a wild build with some epic modifications.
We complete a full engine conversion on our 1989 E30 BMW 320i. We bought this JDM model with a questionable history, including an engine that was broken so in this episode we replace it with something EPIC!
After picking up this broken E30, we installed an LS3 so now it's time to get it started! We also find a disgusting surprises under the carpet...
In this episode we install some stealthy mods and hit the dyno… With the launch of Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on 13 November on all platforms, we were challenged to take this car from the 80’s and turn it into the ultimate Cold War sleeper. Get a load of BLACK CH-OPS.
In this episode, we take our car for the first drive, test out the mods and check its ability for dropping some hectic skids!
What's next for the build? And a new project car is coming!
The most nuggety and practical JDM vehicle we've ever had on this show.
We recently introduced this amazing little Kei Tip Truck into the MCM garage. Looks like word got out because now people are calling us flat out asking for help moving stuff...
This was an unexpected, and expensive day out for everyone involved...
As one of the most exotic cars on the road, just now much power does the Lotus really make? We strap down the supercharged Lotus Exige S240 to see how much power it spins up, and if any power has been lost over the years. Tuning Fork also sheds some light on the myths and mysteries of drive train loss and dyno figures.
The LOTUS gets a serious power upgrade with a new Harrop Supercharger and dyno tune. Then we uncover the mystery of why it handled so badly on the track and get it fixed!
After an epic Supercharger upgrade, we take the Lotus Exige S240 out for the first drive.
Expensive, but worth it! I've wanted one of these cars for years but they cost way too much money. Finally, I decided to do it and in this episode we take it out and see how far we can go!
This is going to be a big one! We go on a massive shopping haul to buy everything we need for our 4WD project car and then modify our mad little Suzuki Jimny ready for off road action!
The build of our mad little Suzuki Jimmy continues as we prepare for an epic off road adventure...
The build of our mad little Jimny continues with a new set of off road tyres and a lift kit. Next episode, we'll be hitting the dirt!
In this feature length season finale, Marty and Moog take their modified cars off the beaten track for a multi-day adventure!
It was exactly 13 years ago that we uploaded our first episode of Mighty Car Mods... (even though it wasn't called that when we filmed it) So we decided to watch it again on our 13th birthday and bring you along for the ride.
From stock to Hyper-Hatch in just 24 hours! We take this Audi RS3 that we bought sight unseen and broken off the internet, and transform it into a daily drivable hyper hatchback, in just 24 hours!
We're making a hyper-hatch in just 24 hours and in this episode, the car gets finished!
From stock to hyper-hatch in less than a day! We hit the street in the RS3 for the first drive then jump on the Dyno to see what gains we've made.
Marty's beloved Nissan March Superturbo is getting some fresh JDM parts, some custom restored wheels and suspension.
In this episode, we take our modified Lotus Exige to a special place for its last drive...
We bought this sight unseen off the internet, saving huge dollars by buying an unfinished project car. Now we just have to piece it back together again...
We picked up this nugget of an unfinished project car off the internet. And now it's time to begin the transformation to get this car back to it's former glory!
Our epic Civic build continues as we install 3 spoon engines. On top of that, we just went into Harry's, and ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec exhaust - enough power to disrespect the nasal cavity of Honda fans everywhere! OK seriously - we just keep working on this absolute nugget of a trash box Civic with the hopes that one day it'll be good enough for Hector (and Marty) but it's turning into a bigger job than we thought! This series is shot "disrespected nose" which means no music, no VO and limited editing. You've been warned.
The build of our nugget Civic continues but nothing is going to plan. 4 different owners have come out claiming they owned it and we work out why it smells so bad. Plus we come to the realisation that we don't have any Honda friends that can help us...
This Civic already stinks so we may as well add a Skunk. We saved this nugget from automotive apocalypse and now we are fixing it. But the more we do, the more problems we find. Luckily we bought a 2nd hand Skunk and fed it some Mugen with a spoon...
Work continues on this rubbish Civic we bought off Facebook. In this episode we focus on the B16 engine, getting it ready to drop into the filthy nugget so we can drop some mad hectic FWD skids.
We finish putting the the engine back together so it's finally ready for it to go IN THE BIN... and by bin, we mean the car.
Buy someone else's project car they said. It'll be fun they said. Don't do it!
The build of our nugget Civic continues, but in this episode we take some time to delve into the comment section and address some mistakes.
Don't do what we did! We've spent too much time and money on this marketplace nugget, but we must continue onward to get it finished by spending even more cash on parts that we didn't have...
WARNING - Our Civic is actually DISRESPECTED in this episode. We give the festy Civic a much needed facelift (with an angle grinder) and turn the key for the first time!
This is the moment we've been waiting for - will the B16 engine we swapped into our Civic actually start or will we have to throw it IN THE BIN?
It's been a long road to get to this point, and today it's finally time to put the Civic on the Dyno and see what it can do!
It's been a longer road than we anticipated but for now, this chapter comes to an end.
Marty's engine swapped 3.6L flat 6 Subaru Wagon is BACK! Why? Well.. you'll see soon enough..
A little while back we bought an 1989 BMW E30 Coupe, probably paid too much because everything was broken. We decided to engine swap it with an LS3, TR6060 and Skyline R200 rear diff. It's an AWESOME car to drive as is, but with a little more power it should be EPIC.
Our LS3 powered BMW known as Black Ch-ops is getting a new CAM for more power! In this episode we get a lesson from expert engine builder Tony, on how to correctly install and time up our new power stick.
In this episode we're bolting our LS3 back together, sticking it into the car and hitting the dyno to see what kind of power increase our cam swap has got us!
After hundreds of hours of work the E30 is finished and ready to take out for some skids
You'll never guess what we found in the boot! This massively modified car came up for sale on Facebook so we immediately sent a tow truck to pick it up! What arrived was like nothing we'd ever seen before... and yes, My Car Goes PSHHH PSHHH!
After picking up this old show car sight unseen off the internet, we dive deep into the scene that created it, and then DROP THE BASS (and drop the parts) as we restore the hectic stereo system and massive sub to bring it back to it's panel shaking former glory!
It's the ultimate battle of turbo VS naturally aspirated engines - and after the race, one of these cars will be given away to an MCM viewer!
In this epic episode, we complete a full custom turbo conversion on our little Kei truck from Japan and then take it out for the first drive, and you're coming along for the ride!
We Turbocharged our awesome little JDM Tipper. In this hour long episode we cover in detail how we did it
A shed with a hoist is every car modders dream. It took a few years of work but this came true for Marty when he took this 3D designed model and brought it into reality.
For the first time, Moog gives a full tour of his personal shed along with some tips on setting up your own shed, plus his Top 3 Tools!
We both agree that this is the best motorised vehicle of all time, and this feature length episode we restore this nugget back to full working condition.
We've bought one of the smallest turbo's you can buy off the internet to install onto an all new project vehicle.
We got our hands on the smallest blow off valve in the world, and in this episode we install it on our SNAIL MAIL Turbo Motorbike project, then take it for the first ride.
We head out to pick up a new car that we found on the internet... and probably for the first time this one's not a nugget!
It's a battle between young and old as we see who is faster - the new kid on the block or SuperGramps...
In this epic video, we show you the TOP 7 mods that you should do to your car for better performance, handling and style. We'll show you the install of each mod step-by-step and explain why it's on our TOP 7 List (along with some bonus mod options) This is the perfect guide for anyone with a stock car looking to make some changes so strap yourself in and get ready to WRECK IT.
We made this episode over 10 years ago, and it was never published online. So now after all these years it's finally time to release it on YouTube…
Recently we turbocharged our Daihatsu HiJet Kei Tip Truck, now it's getting an ECU install so we can tune it for boost!
This little Kei truck from Japan is an absolute blast to drive, so in this episode we dip our toes into this special scene to give it the style to match the turbo conversion!
Oil Coolers! What do they do? Do you need one? does your Turbocharged JDM KEI Truck need one? How do you install one? In this episode we find out!
This is the most important modification for any car enthusiast and guarantees maximum power building and attention!
This is a car I've wanted to own and modify for decades, I absolutely love it and can't wait to get modifying!
A publisher offered us a book deal... we said "no thanks. We'll do it ourselves".
The RX7 is a bucket list car and is an absolutely stunning car to look at. We begin modifying this Rotary Engined coupe getting it ready for some mods to make it nicer to drive and nicer to own with some nice new EFI hardware.
We really should read the manual before we install parts. There wasn't a manual to read. The RX7 is going to be EPIC when these mods are done but it's going to take a bit of cutting to make them work.
Welcome to the best 4X4 channel on YouTube ???? In this episode we buy a cheap engine from eBay and then cram it into a tiny little Jimny for some hectic power gains!
After buying a cheap engine from eBay, we finish our install and then turn the key for the first time. But after all these years it looks like our luck finally ran out...
After buying an engine from eBay (which turned out to be broken) we call the shop to see if we could get a refund... they claim that we "over-revved it".
We got our hands on a new engine, hoping to salvage our Jimny project. It's time to finish the Jimny with a proper engine swap and some essential off-road modifications.
We turbocharged our JDM Kei Tipper Truck using some old Subaru parts. Now it's time to head to the dyno and tune it then get it ready to go bush on the BEST 4WD CHANNEL OF ALL TIME!
I've never owned a brand new vehicle before... until today.
IF IT'S TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE... BUY IT! (or did we just get scammed?) It's gotta be dodgy when it's this cheap right? We found this car for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The asking price is less than half any other comparable car. So of course we immediately went out to buy it. But, as the old saying goes: if it's too good to be true... BUY IT before someone else does!
We found a piece of paper inside our new car with a phone number on it, so we called it... That's when things got crazy and our investigations took an unexpected turn as we unraveled the strange history of this car.
After hitting a Kangaroo at 100km/hour, this BRZ was successfully repaired. But it's never been driven so in this episode we take it to a Rally Sprint to give it a shake down. And during this process that we worked out that something's not right...
Our 1982 Series 2 RX7 is an absolute beauty to look at but it doesn't run great. We've ditched the carby, installed a new fuel tank and are now wiring it up ready to go to the dyno to see how much power it will make.
After weeks of work getting our RX7 ready for a tune, things went... well.. badly.
The RX7 was doing great on the dyno.. right up until it wasn't. We assess the damage to work out what to do to fix it early next year.
We absolutely love this car, and we're about to love it even more. When the opportunity to modify our off road Nissan 200SX came up so it could have an appearance on the big screen, we jumped at the chance.
Work continues on our V8 powered S15 as we give it a stylish make over with rattle cans, dirt and fire!
In just a couple of days, we've transformed this car into a sideways sliding V8 missile, but now a tow truck is coming so we have to get it finished. We're totally down to the wire to try and get all our mods installed, (including our NEW WHEELS) plus everything working and aligned before it hits the set of a high budget TV commercial!
It was a huge year - Thanks for watching!
14 years ago today, we uploaded a video to YouTube. It was a decision that changed our lives forever.
The first of our new project cars for the year is revealed...
We set out to do as many mods as possible in just one day on this budget VW UP! In homage to our original episode on our Daihatsu Cuore back in 2008, these mods will be cheap and quick, unlike the car which is cheap (and slow) But this is just the beginning - this car is set to be one of the best projects of the year with many shipments due from overseas...
Marty bought a secret nugget to put up against the VW UP!
Marty's Mira/Charade Daihatsu thing needs some mechanical attention before we can drive it properly so we're getting it fixed up ready for an absolutely epic road trip!
Do you wanna make your car better, more enjoyable for car meets, off-roading, road trips or just day to day commuting? Then this simple modification is for you!
Are city cars only good for the city? Or can you take them off road to places they were never designed to go without them falling apart? In this epic feature film episode, the MCM boys find out as they take a cheap VW UP! and a budget Daihastu MIRA on a cross country adventure to solve a 100 year old mystery.
Recently MOOG sold Marty's 3 Cylinder Daihatsu, so he went and bought a turbo all wheel drive one to replace it...
We put a new set of tyres on an otherwise stock GR Yaris and took it to the Whiteline Rallysprint Event at Sydney Dragway.
I've never heard him scream so much!
After 14 years on YouTube, we both felt like it was time for a change. We just never knew that a change this big would be such a huge job. Just want to say a huge thanks to everyone that has watched the show and supported us over the years.
We surprised people by paying for their stuff at the checkout. We went down to SCA to pick up all the gear we needed for our new workshop - SuperGarage. While we were there, we decided to pay for other peoples shopping too!
We're setting up a new workshop called 'SuperGarage' and in this episode we start getting it ready!
We bought the cheapest Hilux in the country then tried to fix it in one day. The more we looked the worse it got... This 4X4 nugget was full of nasty surprises, but as the Worlds Best 4X4 Channel, nothing was going to get in our way!
The more we look - the worse it gets! We recently picked up the cheapest Toyota HiLux 4x4 ute we could find. It's a filthy nugget so in this episode we're going to get it looking MAD and add some mods.
The tail shaft blew up on the dyno which snapped the back of the gearbox off the RX7. In this episode we install a "freshly rebuilt" gearbox we got off the internet into the car... but it doesn't go so well..
After dropping it's guts all over the dyno last time we tried to tune it, the RX7 is BACK to try and break it one more time...
The RX7 is back on the road! In this episode we dive down the rabbit hole of modifying the suspension, brakes and find a whole bunch of rusty parts that need fixing..
After months of work, our SA22C RX7 is finished and ready for a test drive
The VW MK8 Golf R has finally launched, but what's the real truth about this car? Today, we find out...
Which of these two budget cars is better? One is from Germany, and the other is from Japan. They both cost $7,000 and today we find out which nugget is best (and fastest) in the Ultimate JDM vs EURO Battle
Don't talk yourself up if you can't back it up…
It's the hatch battle we've all been waiting for - the all new MK8 Golf R from Germany vs the little nugget GR Yaris from Japan.
Marty heads down to the nationals capital in his GR Yaris to get some air in a legit rally car.
We get stuck into some mods on our Toyota GR Yaris. Already a very fun and capable car, we're starting by modding the suspension with swaybars, end links, an anti lift kit to see if we can drop our times at rallysprint.
Do mods increase value? Has all the work been worth it? After heaps of work, we get a valuation on my modified RX-7 to see if we've actually made any money...
Absolute low life's damaged the car attempting to steal it. They left significant damage in the process but in this video we show you what happened, plus give you some tips on how to protect your pride and joy.
We do as many mods as possible in just 24 hours! Direct from the dealer to the hoist, then modified, this brand new MK8 VW Golf R gets the full WRECK IT treatment. From wheels and tyres, exhaust, suspension, intake, tints and wrap - the car becomes the first modified MK8 Golf R in the country!
I sold this car a few years ago. Then came up for sale so I decided to buy it!
Marty has melted the credit card and bought a HEAP of modifications for the Yaris GR to improve sound, looks and go faster at the race track.
We create the dream 180SX that I could never build as a kid!
The dream build of the 180SX continues with heaps of mods and a new turbo!
The dream build of our 180SX continues with loads more mods!
As this dream build continues, it's time for a full respray and more sweet mechanical mods as this epic 180SX takes shape!
As the 180SX build continues, it becomes apparent that we've made a mistake and some of our new parts end up in the bin...
After all this work, it's time to see if our car explodes on the dyno
After months of work on our 180SX, our registration was rejected. In this episode we try and find out what went wrong, and try to fix it!
One of our all time favourite cars needs a little love
Everyone wants a mad old JDM car. Looking after them can be a little bit more involved than a 2 year old Hyundai, in this episode we fix and customise the little March Superturbo so it's ready to honk its way around the suburbs for a whole lot longer...
Just picked up this car sight unseen and quickly found out why no-one else bought it!
Well this is the most disgusting tear down we've ever experienced. But is this B16 good enough to fix? Today we find out with a special guest!
My new car from Japan just arrived off the ship so it's time for the first look before we start work on it!
This is the weirdest vehicle we've ever bought. After arriving from Japan it's time to get this thing working, but once we started looking into the mechanics, it's going to need some work to get it running properly again...
This really is the strangest car you've ever seen. But we need to know - Is my Daihatsu Midget Radio Active? It's an important question that needs to be answered after this little car was imported from Japan.
High speed battle between two mini JDM trucks on a race track is a recipe for disaster... which is exactly why we're doing it. The JDM Kei Tipper Truck goes head to head with a tiny Daihatsu Midget to see which truck is faster around a race track!
Are you looking for a fun, fast car that you can modify on the cheap? Well, you've come to the right place as we run through our TOP 5 best cars that are fast and cheap!
We go through a series of challenges to see who has the best Japanese Mini Truck! Will it be the iconic Daihatsu Midget 2, or will the Daihatsu Kei Tipper take the trophy? In this episode, we find out!
Nobody has attempted this build before, so we're going to...
We've got ourselves an STI and a Subaru Levorg and we're going to squash them together into the ultimate, EJ powered manual sports wagon.
Modern cars have HEAPS of wiring, control modules and comms networks that make swaps a little more tricky than they used to be. In this episode we get the wiring setup so we can try and start the STI powered Levorg...
It's been weeks of work, in this episode we swap the STI front end, head the the dyno, smash on an upgraded exhaust and head out to the skid pan to see if this thing is in fact as good as we hoped!
We took a boring CVT auto Subaru Levorg and swapped an entire 2018 Subaru WRX STI into it. It works SO well - now it's time to make the wagon even more useful with a tow bar!
The Levorg drives brilliantly, but leaving it stock? Naaah. In this episode we are using our WRECK-IT technique: Wheels Rubber Exhaust Coils Kit Intake Tune
After weeks of work converting then modifying Marty's STI swapped Subaru Levorg Sportswagon, it's time to hit the dyno for a tune and then upgrade the interior with a full stereo system!
We compare our newly converted and modified STI Levorg with the our Supergramps build, a EZ36 powered turbocharged monster... plus a little surprise at the end...
We're picking up a new car we bought off the internet from Japan
After owning this car for 6 months, here's everything you need to know! I'll show you all my mods, plus we'll go drifting, street driving, circuit racing PLUS I'll be handing the keys to a professional race driver to see what he thinks of the car.
Most people think that the Golf R is the king of the hot hatches - but is it really? Marty doesn't think so and he's here to save money, and go faster with his new daily...
Take your daily driven car from boring and stock to modified and awesome in less than 2 hours. This video is everything you need to know about how to easily modify your daily driven car. From our top essential mods, through to power and grip you can use every day, this is the Mighty Car Mods complete guide to Daily Car Modification.
Can a modified Golf GTI beat a MK8 Golf R? Today we find out as we thrash them both with a professional race car driver behind the wheel!
It's a mystery that has been sitting in our shed for quite a while... we just needed the right car to come along to put it into..
After a few short weeks of driving the modified EJ25 4 cylinder STI Swapped Subaru Levorg, the force of the flat 6 motor was too strong... so some special guests are going to help us build the most powerful Subaru we've ever owned...
In the episode we go deep into fabricating custom turbo manifolds, fuel systems and an intercooler - all required to get this H6 engine swapped STI levorg as close to half a megawatt as we can.
Marty and Moog are back in Japan to pick up another car that they've bought off the internet. This time, they'll be road tripping to Hokkaido to meet up with someone very special. With all new original soundtrack and stunning cinematography, this 90 minute feature film explores Japan in all its glory, and showcases what Mighty Car Mods does best!
In this episode we make our own hammers and show you how its done! Forging hammers is a lot of work but the result can be marvelous.
A new car and a pallet stacked with mods!
After 15 years of making the show, we decided it was time to tell you everything!
We got a pro racing driver to take our cars for a hot lap to find out which is best!
Work on the Levorg continues! With the help of Al we build a full 3.5" turbo back exhaust system from scratch.
Some mates stop by to help tick off Marty's massive list of mods that need to be completed...
These cars are not known for being that fast... until now. With a tight deadline and a huge amount of work to do, the boys set out on an international adventure to make the fastest Daihatsu Midget in the world.
We went to Japan on a whirlwind trip to get some parts that we desperately needed for this build. But will they actually fit?
We're running out of time to get this mad little Daihatsu Midget working. But nothing will stand in our way as we get this big block swapped mini-monster ready for TV! in this episode we have to do some custom wiring and plumbing to fit the front wheel drive engine into the rear wheel drive car.
NO!! After all of this work, there's something wrong with our engine. We have 1 day to fix it, or this project is done!
It's all over - Our Midget finally hits the Dyno, but not everything goes to plan...
We set out to make the worlds best, and fastest Daihatsu Midget. And here it is! With some parts ordered from Japan, this episode we finish the midget and then take it for some skids!
An epic battle of JDM proportions goes down as Mod Max goes head to head with the Midget through a series of challenges. But only one of these modified cars will make it out of the ring still in one piece...
In one HUGE episode, we are modifying this stock D16 powered EK civic with a turbo kit we bought cheap off the internet... And that's the end of modifying Civic's forever.... or is it?
We modify our Cheap and Dirty Toyota HiLux with a Shnork, a zorst and a new gearbag so we can get to the pub in time to pick up Gazza and shazza.
This is wild, but it doesn't end well! After buying, and modifying the cheapest Hilux in Australia, we head out into the bush to give it a good thrashing. Plus we're joined by a very special guest...
A truck is coming to pick up Mod Max to take it to a F1 event - but this morning we couldn't get it to start...
Very excited to share my new project car with you. I ended up with this one, but it's a leaky mess so I got a good price. Now I'm going to try and fix it for as cheap as possible.
It's cheap, and nasty and will thrash Moog's new car. He saved huge money on his cheap track car, so I decided to try and find the best competitor I could but spend half as much money to go just as fast!
We've shown you our new cars, now it's time to put them head to head before the mods start!
We ordered these parts from Japan to finish our 180SX restoration.
Do you want to get off the beaten track on a budget? In this episode we show you how with some simple mods to get you exploring, and adventuring no matter what kind of bike you have! Our build is based on a Honda CT125 and with some basic mods we'll add a whole lot of functionality.
This is an entire build of my Nissan 180SX, from buying the car through to restoring it, painting it, registering it and finally getting it on the road. We hope you enjoy it!
Do you need to spend up big cash on wheels, or can you use trash? In this new series, we'll get both, then get an expert to decide. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
When it comes to coilovers for your car, do you need to spend up or can you buy the cheapest? In this new series, we'll get both, then get an expert to decide. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
Do POD filters make power? And do you need to spend the cash or can you make your own out of PVC pipe? Today we're going to find out! In this new series, we'll get an expensive intake system, and a home made system, then get an expert to decide. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
How. much power will a performance exhaust system make? And can you make your own and still get some solid gains? Today we're going to find out! In this new series, we'll get an expensive intake system, and a home made system, then get an expert to decide. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
What should you wear when you're doing a track day? Do you really need a racing suit and what items of clothing should you avoid? Today on Cash vs Trash we find out with info from our expert! In this new series, we'll get an expensive intake system, and a home made system, then get an expert to decide. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
Can a proper JDM fixed back seat make you drive faster? Today we're going to find out! We imported some expensive seats from Japan, then compared them with some we found on Facebook Marketplace, with a racing expert also weighing in to give their opinion. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
We take our cars to the Dyno to power check our mods. But these were not the results we were hoping for on the Peugeot and the Swift Sport...
It's all about power to weight, so in this episode, everything goes IN THE BIN in preperation for our final battle between the Peugeot 206 and the Suzuki Swift Sport. In this new series, we get an expensive parts, and a home made parts, and see what's better. Along the way, one car will modified with loads of cash, and the other one will be modified with parts found from dumpster diving, recyclers, second hand parts or the cheapest parts we can find.
Two cheap cars - one modified with expensive parts and one modified with trash - today we send them to battle to see which one is the fastest.
This car has been a part of my life for 8 years, now it's time for it to continue on with another special owner... Big thanks to Al & Woody
With Supergramps at it's new home with it's new owner, we head back to Sydney to finalise the Built H6 powered Subaru Levorg that will be it's spiritual successor..
After not quite making it onto the dyno last episode, this time we start turning up the boost to see how much power the Levorg is capable of...
I found this on marketplace and bought it immediately.
There's been some secret projects going on at MCM... Strap yourself in for a disrespected update on all things happening in MCM plus take a ride to get lunch in the Kei Truck.
We head to France to pick up a car that Marty bought off the internet, sight unseen. But things don't go to plan... With just 48 hours, we need to find a new ride, plus modify it in a country where it's illegal to modify cars, then road trip it to the 24 hours of Le Mans race!
Have you ever seen a car out on the road and thought 'I wonder what it would be like to drive that thing..." well, we do! and then occasionally we buy those cars and this is DEFINITELY one of the weirder ones. In this episode Marty saves some money buying a cheaper example that needs work before prepping it for some adventures!
In this episode we're sending the Delica out on its very first test run out in the bush! We're going to find some trails, find some muddy bog holes further proving why we are the world's best 4x4 channel on the internet. Will we make it out? Will Moog's steak be the most delicious one ever? Who gets the TImTams? Find out in this epic episode of Mighty 4x4 Mods.
This is the only video you'll ever need when starting out modifying your Golf GTI. From wheels and intakes, through to turbos and exhaust options, this video has it all! With loads of GTI specific info plus expert appearances, you'll get your daily from sad to mad in no time!
It's been sitting in an orchard for over a decade, we're going to drag it out and see if we can start before embarking on a full ground up restoration, the likes of which we've never attempted before.
Our barn find Brumby's old engine is being removed and the car totally stripped so we can get it painted
The Brumby is painted and ready for some mods! In this episode we're installing a lift kit and adapting as many parts as we can from the Forester that we wrecked to build this mad little ute.
In this episode we get custom main axles, a new tailshaft, pull our Forester engine down to be serviced and make a heap of progress on our mad Subaru Brumby
A rat has attempted to make a home in the air conditioning system of our Brumby ute, that's not going to stop us getting our rebuilt engine back in and a new stainless steel exhaust system installed onto the car.
The Brumby is nearly finished! It's been months of work but we're so happy with how it's turned out... will it start and drive? Lets find out...
We take our freshly restored and modified Brumby for it's first drive, both on and off road.
We bought the cheapest turbo kit we could find and stuck it on the worlds most boring car.
Catching the guy that smashed our car. Hit and run but we found out where he worked and decided to go and pay him a visit...
From hatch to hyper in a day! You don't need to spend a lot of money to go fast, particularly if you start with the right platform. In this episode, we show you a series of modifications that you can easily do in a day to take this hatchback from sort of quick, to supercar fast launches and acceleration.
Bought this car off the internet from overseas. UNBOXING TIME! It's been a while since we unboxed a car from a shipping crate. Get ready for a full Disrespected Nose style episode as we unbox MOOG'S NEW CAR!
We are converting this little VW UP into a turbo monster with parts that we've bought and imported from the UK. When finished, this will be the first 1L Turbo UP GTI in Australia.
Today the Turbo Up! GTI engine finally goes into the car, making it the first Up! GTI engine'd Up! in Australia, but we hit a bit of a bump in the road trying to get it to work.
In this HUGE episode we are K-swapping a super clean (and somewhat expensive) EK Honda Civic we got off a granny and dropping in a K24 we got out of a cheap and grotty Honda Accord Euro we got off a mate called Sprongle. Will it transform our grocery getting slow hatchback into an epic performance vehicle? Let's find out!
This Cuore is by far the most digusting car we have ever worked on, it is time to save it and give it one last chance at glory.
We're cooking hard with this car, and today we are putting the final pieces of the puzzle together to make this piece of junk a proper track tyrant.
We take our Rusty Old Nugget Daihatsu with a fresh engine and ecu install to the dyno then hit the race track!
We pushed the limits of what a Flat 6 Subaru with a turbo can do and there's always a chance something could go wrong...
What happens when you spend $25,000 turning a nugget Suzuki Swift into a track day weapon using only JDM and custom made parts? Let's find out.
Marty took a secret flight to Japan and came back with ANOTHER car.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Marty and Moog are in Malaysia for a 24hr endurance race around the iconic Sepang track in an (almost) pure Kei nugget. With a team of helpers from home, and some support from locals, the team showcases some of the differences in automotive workshops in a different part of the world - and some of the camaraderie in racing that makes motorsports great the world over. As ever, an amazing soundtrack rounds out the show, with some new pieces by Moog, and some old favourites making appearances to really make this episode sing.
This music video is an excerpt from the Mighty Car Mods Season #1 Finale - The Toyota TRD Ford Laser Ultimate DIY Mod Guide. If you haven't seen the finale - we recommend you watch that first.
In this episode, the boys from Mighty Car Mods show you how to upgrade your horn!
Mighty Car Mods hit Perth Autosalon on the first leg of their national tour of Australia with Autosalon. We will be hitting up Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney so stay tuned for more videos!
On the 2nd stop of their National tour Marty & Moog head to Adelaide to check out the all the action at the Autosalon Show.
Marty and Moog head to Melbourne for the biggest show yet - on the third leg of their national tour.
Mighty Car Mods head to the sunny Gold Coast for the QLD leg of their national tour with Autosalon.
Marty and Moog tour the 2010 Sydney Motorshow.
The boys from MCM make a guest appearance at the launch party for Need For Speed Hot Pursuit in Sydney 2010.
Follow Marty and MOOG around their last show of their National Tour with Autosalon. There was an absolutely massive turnout of fans, killer cars and of course their very own budget show car on display along side and original DMC DeLorean.
The very first Mighty Car Mods Nationals at Sydney Dragway. The biggest, most epic meet we've ever done and it's now confirmed as an annual event. Thousands of people, mad cars, drifting, drag racing and fans. Thank you to everyone who made it along and we hope you enjoy the video! (And thanks to our mums for letting us drag their cars!)
After months of work, the SuperCharged Classic Mini is alive, and with a tank full of E85, Moog hits the road for the first drive...
Mighty Car Mods Nationals got huge for Sydney in 2016 with drag racing, Motorkhana, grudge matches plus an epic meet up with cars and people from all walks of live. In this video we take a quick look at some of the madness and hi lights that went down!
Marty and Moog head to LA to embark on a budget build off with rival TV show Roadkill. With a tiny budget and just a couple of days to build it, they'll have to pull off some crazy mods to get their car finished in time for battle...
We go deep into the epic MCM Vs Roadkill builds & videos. #MCMRKAUS18
Hunting for kebabs in Super Gramps we thought it was time to talk about why we're losing the supercharger from the VTEC Mini, MCM starting on TV and fake accounts...
Mighty Car Mods heads to Cuba for a special look into their unique car scene. From American muscle cars, to soviet people movers, Marty & Moog are in Havana to explore the culture, meet the locals, visit some mechanics and drive some cars!
We head south for the first MCM fan meet in Canberra! Thanks to everyone who came out - was great to meet you all and looking forward to the next one!
Somethings going to blow we just don't know which bit...
See all the action from the Sydney 2019 MCM Nationals. Thank you to everyone that came out to meet us. We had an amazing day and hope you did too!
What cars exactly are in the MCM Garage and which projects do we still own? We recently got all the cars out so we could give you a walkthrough of the current fleet: The Cars of Mighty Car Mods!
For years everyone has said that the BRZ / FRS / 86 is an incredible car - but is it? Even though some argue they are underpowered, fans of the platform say that it's all about 'spirited' driving, 'purity' and track days. But is this really true? We've decided to find out by giving our BRZ and good thrashing around Sydney Motorsport Park, and the results were surprising!
I went in thinking the WRX would easily get past and get away from the BRZ... although the WRX has more power, it's also a decade and a half behind in chassis development, driver assistance.. and maybe driver talent also!
Increase your performance and your noise by installing a performance air filter on your car. In this snappy video, Marty and Moog from Mighty Car Mods show you how!
I hand over the keys to my Lotus Exige S240 to a professional race car driver to find out just how fast my car can go
In this huge episode, we go through every car in our collection, plus attempt to modify all of them and rip some shed skids in the most expansive video we've ever made!
In this epic off-road 4WD adventure, a couple of mates take a Suzuki Jimny and a tiny JDM Turbo Kei Truck on a multi-day journey in this feature length Season Finale of Mighty Car Mods. Marty and Moog, creators of the the "Worlds Best 4X4 channel" clearly have little idea what they're doing but that's not going to stop them from taking you along for a wild ride through Australian bushland, beaches, mountains and highways with some almighty adventures along the way. What happens when a couple of mates who know nothing about 4 wheel driving hit the dirt for a few days? Something like this!