Engine Swapping James’ AE86 - Was it Worth It?
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The AE86 has been a pretty big paper weight for the past couple months and it’s finally time to give it a new heart! James has been doing a ton of research while Zach has been assembling the engine to what will hopefully be a “smooth” engine swap.
Now we’d really like to thank everyone who has helped at pretty much every stage of this Swap!
Note: The guys over at Panic (Mark and Matt) helped us remote tune the 86 and now it feels better than ever!
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The fact that the next episode will 99% likely be you pulling it out to paint the bay is the best way to end
If i know anything about donut this is exactly what will happen
I have 0 faith that that engine bay is ever getting painted.
@@michaelleoanrd194 we can only hope
Hopefully they do 😭
Can you make this not the top comment! It was disappointing to look down and read this half way through the video. I want drifties
"Basically we're putting a hamburger in a hotdog bun, you know what I'm saying?" I felt that.
which is basically what Mazda did with the BP engine in the Miata lol
You mean you ate that before
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@@gasian5347 that shit was trash
Donut Crew: Swaps a whole engine successfully Also Donut Crew: Forgets to put gas in said car
@kolim jone Right! His passion drives me to want to work on cars more. Like most people are hella boring when they talk about technical things but when Jobe does it he puts mo powah in it and it hits different.
they gotta win a race for a tank of gas
GAS, GAS, GAS
@@nox_luna You know it, "A full tank of gas..."
This bot just went under the radar and got 49 likes smh. It yoinked a comment from someone else further down
Zach owning a hydrolic rocking chair doesn't even surprise me anymore
They need a hydraulic car lift
I really want that chair now, it'd be perfect for the garage
"I'm wishing I painted the engine bay" way to relatable
Sh#t, I wish I'd clean the engine bay for once
James: Im going to start putting fluids in this thing. All of them” Also James: ...We forgot to put in gas in the car
Gas Gas Gas
🤦
And while I'm sure they did it, it would probably have been a good idea to show the priming of the fuel system before trying to start it
So awesome seeing how far James has come mechanically. From him basically being a tool getter during hi low, to holding his own now. Good shit James respect given where it’s due!!!
This is energy I love to see on the internet 👏👏 love Donut Media and love this comment 👏
if you think James made it this far without knowing how to wrench on his own cars... I got news for you sir.
@@JMSpinks12 I think he means respective to people like Job and Parker
Jobe's enthusiasm is too infectious. Man's gonna end up causing sooo many people to dive into projects!
most of these donut shows really make me want to start a project. just gotta move into a place with a garage and then I can make my very own money pit :P
Why’d you copy this comment.
Money Pit always supplying me with the motivation to wrench 🔧
I like to screwdriver
Amen, man
That's the goal 🤙
Would be the same for me if I had a car and was aloud to drive.
@@Donut how about the collaboration with #Hoonigan together as always Mo Powah Babeh!!!!
4:10 probably the calmest I've ever heard james say more power.
He forgot his own catchphrase!
Huge missed opportunity for James to say "Mo Powah Babeh" right there 🤦♂️
Donut needs to hire someone to keep these boys in check
Because its not a hemi
james on something i mean it is 4/20
“Today we are lubing up my shaft. Is it immature? Yes. Is it funny? Yes! Sorry I don’t make the rules.” I woke up my girlfriend laughing at that 😂😂😂😂
Things I learned while doing my first engine swap. 1. Either buy a used engine or a crate motor 2. spend a little more and get the beefier parts 3. paint the engine bay 4.check smog laws before you start 5. If your car is over 40 years old redo the wiring 6. It's incredibly satisfying the first time it starts
I see that “paint the engine bay” in there 😭
Seeing someone have your dream car hurts and makes you happy, especially when James deserves the heck out of that car
I feel the pain I want an AE86 so bad and funny thing is I own a 2021 86 but it’s not the same
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@@RobRamirez456 Stop the cap 🛑 🧢
Same....
Yesss im painfully jealous 😅
That itch of not painting the inside is gonna be forever Pumphrey.
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bruh he does not care he bought that car because other people think its cool no other reason.
@@honksolo8008 So he told you that, huh?
@@honksolo8008 Nolan would kick your ass.
Nolan would have painted his engine bay
I'm a 40 year old and I still giggle and laugh like a little girl at the shit James and the crew pull, awesome job kiddos, keep being amazing.
We never really grow up, our toys just get bigger and more expensive.
@@davidvaughn7778 yeah...
Money pit is such a great addition to Donut, Zach is great at going over 'basic' stuff that DIY guys might have a hard time coming by. He goes in depth just enough on pretty much everything, so it stays interesting and people learn from it. If I was still starting out I would be devouring these videos.
The way James keeps voicing his regret about not painting the engine bay is the way my mind keeps reminding me of so many cringe-worthy moments in my life that I regret.
I really hope he paints it some bright colour and not black like the car itself, the black red mismathc it has now looks sweet as is and a brighter colour would be sick!
@@luchadorito no joke i immediately thought of lime green. But im insane so ymmv
depends on the outside of the car, if he sticks with black, im going, White, Silver, or (depending on the accents on the outside) Neon Lime Green.
@@hooptiej white would be classy! Or maybe a slightly brighter dark red. Like green would be a but too ricey imo.
i remember every one of them. every. single. one.
Money pit was already great with Zack, but James turned the hype to a whole new level
3:08 the halo difficulty scale is great
fr lmao
Thank god I wasn’t the only one who realized that
@@justripa3269 halo fans unite lmao
Money pit is definitely the most immersive project car show I’ve ever seen
'Basically we're putting a hamburger in a hot dog bun'... Holy crap that is the best analogy I've ever heard.
I’ve seen an AE86 with a Ford 302 before. Shockingly? It fits.
You could make cylinder shaped hamburger patties...
Yo his face right b4 he says it, the trans busts his shin and and he goes uhu! 😆 😆 😲 its at 4:30
I can not tell you how much I appreciate the halo difficulty reference
After the first crank I was wondering if you guys remembered to put gas in it. After the second crank... "ain't got no gas in it". That was awesome. Great swap
Love that you guys show it how it really is. I've done a few engine swaps and it NEVER goes to plan, no matter how many people we talk to and how many hours we spend scouring forums and websites. Glad you got it in and made it though.
3:14 Whoever did that Ryan Tuerck Edit deserves a raise immediately.
his name is Jesse, a legend
He deserves a raise
@@kalebchapman7842 who doesn't deserve a raise YOU get a raise! YOU get a raise!! YOU TOO! Get a raise!
“Really wish I painted engine bay” I felt that
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Would love to see more of this project I love ITBs! I installed some AE101 silvertop ITBs on my miata recently. Opted not to tune on TPS alone like many others do for the lack of versatility and instead decided to figured out how to run on speed density (MAP). I configure my own vacuum system that behaved similar to stock and the car runs like a dream and I was able to actually use my previous stock tune with simple tweaks to fuel load. It runs very smooth and feels surprisingly "factory". Only really mentioned all that in the off chance someone who is in the middle of or wants to install some ITBs reads this and knows it's possible and was actually a pretty simple setup. A vacuum block a couple check valves and some hose and done. Just gotta configure it right.
So…. What’s the latest on the AE James? Updates coming?
Probably not, James has no business under the hood of a car, his mechanical experience is very little and he follows what he thinks is trendy. He literally bought a pos ae86 because the internet says it’s cool lmao
@@digbick6961 Meh, if he weren't good at following trends we wouldn't get some of the awesome content Donut puts out. You're damn right about James being an awful wrench though lol
Okay, BIG respect for using the Halo difficulty shield at 2:40 😆👌🏻
"Leaks is fo' geeks"... Sounds like a new T-shirt. 😄
You smell that??.. I smell money!
Ayyyy! Yes!
You two work so well together, which makes thw videos so much more enjoyable. Keep up the great content my dudes!!!
Never changed an engine, honestly I'm terrified to, but your videos always make it look so much easier. Thank you
Kudos on Zach getting Pumphrey to actually wrench on a car. Love you guys. (but ngl, watching James be James is half the fun)
james actually works on cars tho he’s not a green bean lol
James' actual car knowledge really showed in this video. He's quite smart
Until this video I thought he was the guy that had the money for this whole thing..I'm glad to see him turn a wrench
@@devanduckworth5709 if i remember correctly, he has and had various project vw's, from corrados to golfs and tbh there's high chances he had to turn a wrench on them, it seems more like a lack of confidence working on cars because of the fear of not being able to fix it due to low budget problems than inexperience.
Knowledge? He said it was a 2.0 and its s a 1600
The closest he could get to a 2000cc with an A series engine would be a bored and stroked 7AFE with a 4AGE black top head. But let's not get into details, he got an engine into a car and that's more than i can do now
Except he had no idea about the 4ages displacement. It's a 1.6
The trip down to James' Lube Corner was so worth it!!! Congratulations James on the engine swap!
Great job! Guided me a lot. Also love the sound of the car and the Celica Supra rims on it.
James: LEAKS IS FOR GEEKS Also James: *buys an AE86 Trueno that had literally a million leaks*
Car culture Geeks and geeks in general are very different, my guy
I can relate. I just bought a 95 cherokee xj hahaha
Stop using the word literally like that it sounds stupid af.
it's not a trueno tho.
@@grape6776 the trueno is the version with front popup headlights so actually yes it is the levin is the version without popup headlights on the front
Rebuilding an RB, engine swapping an AE86... You guys are on fire with the content rn.
I've dreamt of building one of these for over a decade. I'm super jelly! I had an 85 celica (they look kinda similar to the corolla) and it was so much fun to drive!Looking forward to watching the next video.
Money Pit is probably my favorite series on the channel with Up to Speed coming in at a close second. The explanations in Money Pit are pretty darn simple and make seemly hard wrenching easy to understand
“This guy hasn’t had anything to drink since he left Japan *sigh*”😭
Jobe and Pumphrey are the dynamic duo I never I realised I needed
I really enjoy watching Zach, James and Nolan. You guys rock. Hats off. :)
Anyway of getting the full list of parts you bought for this swap. Your description has where you purchased but be nice to see exactly what your had to procure. Also if you made improvements since the swap that would be great to hear about. Great video of a swap!!!
This is the part where you tell your tofu-making, heavy-smoking dad that the car feels “slower” than before.
Ayeeee😂😂😂
I want to like this but it's at 69
the comment I was looking for
@@aloiciusohare9455 whats the problem?
Just slap a new tachometer
With James and I being the same age...I can appreciate the grunts whilst under his car.
Right? At 35, standing up straight 2 days after working out or working on car is brutal. Fuck, when did everything get sore all the time?
Great video! Really dig stuff like this & installing/trying mods on the Miata
Badass ride gentleman :) have the red engine bay will make it easier to detect leaks and see your harness. Dont fret to much about not painting it. that AE86 sounds like a beast. Keep up the amazing work
New drinking game: every time Zach Jobe puts his partially closed left hand into his open right hand take a drink.
Bro that would kill you 😂
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This is like when Takumi blew his engine and swapped a race-tuned one that goes 11,000-13,000 rpm and then basically beat an evo on the touge
Does this mean James is gonna blow up this engine?
It's 11,000 rpm
yes and no
What about that time the gaijin put an RB26 into a rusted out mustang and defeated the Yakuza single handedly by drifting down the mountain?
@@lrrr9734 James is the next gaijin that will single handedly beat the yakuza
This was super fun man. Glad you actually did this swap it's relevant to me. You guys are beyond entertaining.
I love Donut. I got my first project car a few months ago and this channel has made a beginner feel very welcome to car culture. Make whatever videos you want to make and I will be watching. Thanks dudes and dudettes of Donut Media
Congrats on 5 million dudes, that's insane, goals af
Ok
They don't have yet 5mil subs
its still on 4.98M for me...
they are 20k off nerd
Not quite yet bud
A bunch of dudes screaming “i love you” is exactly what i expect at the end of an engine swap video. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Love the halo reference with the easy medium and hard ratings 🤘🏻
Love your content guys always makes me smile 😁
"I really wish James had painted that engine bay" is gonna become the new pagannigaming "xxx days since an Up to Speed on James' dad."
What happened to that guy?
The sound of Pumphrey's giggle honestly makes my day better
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As for painting the engine bay, another channel i watch, seems every bay is painted white, makes it so much easier to see what you're doing. I'm definitely doing it if i pull my engine, even if it's with a brush and not a spray gun.
4age 20v bt. great engine. swapped mine into a euro e11. have to watch out when leaving the lights. at 4.500 the wheels lose traction in first. just of the power of mine.
I swear every donut video I watch I get the "this is the new nissan" commerical
LMAO I JUST GOT IT TO
i was reading this and then the ad popped up 😭
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Exstisential voice in James head the whole time, "Wish you had painted the bay.."
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James working on cars is hilarious lmao, those grunts he makes occasionally are crazy funny lol
Love the gaming reference at 2:35 with the Halo difficulty’s for the swaps
Been spamming Zach videos for the last couple of days and he has quickly become my favourite donut.
Zach Jobe: *Says James is cleaning some nuts and bolts* James: *Stands there with a pressure washer.*
Wow u guys have been killing it!!! No adds on this vid damn what a gift thank you
As a previous owner of two AE86, one 16v, the other 20v... that 20v awakens the car like the true monster it should be. Such a great car. I need another one someday.
FINALLY the AE86. Thank you donut
Zach is a legend. Thank God the world can appreciate him because of KZhead
Yes I totally want to see more from the AE86. I know I can Identify with James in the garage, I know how to turn a wrench and do some super basic problem solving 🤣
Car friends are good friends resonated huge with me right now. I just bought a B5 S4 to replace the one I had to sell 10 years ago and I ran into a guy at the pick a part yard who is a guru and has the knowledge and a lot of parts that I need to make my ride right. So grateful for the cool people in the car community.
I just wanted to say that Zach is an awesome host. Entertaining, funny, and incredibly informative. Seriously hyped to watch him every time
i didn't like Zach at first, but money pit is steadily becoming my go to show on this channel. He's pretty chill, he knows his shit and he's human.
@@themexis he’s the friend everyone wants the total headass who you think has no idea what they are doing but in reality knows more then everybody in the room
I remember when Donut just had 2m... They grow so fast cant wait for 10m and over to come 🤞
I remember when James cried after they hit a Milly
YESSSSS! Always good when one of the boys finishes their build
James Could have also mentioned that the Black top 4AGE also came side mounted on the AW11 MR2 so it was basically a front wheel engine but on the back. The engine being available as is on the MR2 made the chances of getting a transverse version a lot more likely as it's also popular for MR2 owners to swap away from their 4AGE into a Beams 3S-GTE or a Kswap
Wait a min, is someone gonna tell James that it's still a 1.6 liter engine?
Yeah, that's the first thing I thought.
I think he's confusing the 4A-GE blacktop with the 3S-GE blacktop.
Think he mixed 20v with 2.0L. I was googling trying to find a 2L 4age and nothing came up
Yo' James it's a little 1.6 that had a dream 😅 Not a 2.0
I thought i was going crazy when he said 2 litres and almost no one in the comments was mentioning it
never clicked on a notification faster
FR!!!
Great episode and inspiring. I like legacy odds and ends ie the red engine bay that tell the story of a vehicle’s journey! Maybe I’m weird but the visual story is rad to me.
Go they reminded me when I assembled my 86 with a 4age 20v mid 2007 or 2008 engine. I made the engine wiring by hand by seeing the forum 4ag club post. Then I mounted a Honda commutator since they mounted it with the Honda distributor and modified the Toyota distributor so that the computer would read the signals. The last thing I did was make it 7age 20v bored to .080 piston oversize. and I made him regrind the camshaft. The last thing I am going to do is mount a HKS F-CON V PRO computer but I am going to try to communicate via Bluetooth to the ecu.
This is the only channel to exist on this planet that I genuinely love watching ads.
Same
Y'all inspired me a long time ago to turbo my 2.4 Dart... I've got about 13k in parts sitting in my room and in shipping right now. In the next month or so my car will be pushing 300whp at the least, more than double stock power. I did hundreds of hours of research and spent measured every aspect of the engine bay- even 3D modeled the whole engine. Designed my entire turbo setup myself and am going to be running a Frankenstein of parts, cst4 for a mazdaspeed3, water air intercooling, meth kit, auxiliary oil system, built trans, big tires, the whole works. Channels like yours inspire me every day to keep wrenching, building, and designing :D
Nice
that sounds SICK
How did it go?
You spent $13k to make 300whp? Weird flex
goddamn hope it went well
Looking forward to more of this build!
More of this please!! Would love to follow the build of the 86.
"Car friends are good friends" this is an understatement 🤙
"we've talked to guys who have done this a million times" *proceeds to argue with some 10 year olds on forums*
The only engine swap I've done was on a '69 Chevelle when I was like 22 or 23 in the year 2000. Also of note is I did the whole thing by myself with nothing but a Chilton book for help. It came with a 307 with a 2 bbl carburetor. I put in a 350 with a 4bbl carb and aluminum intake. It was pretty fast but I couldn't afford to really keep up with it and I didn't know a lot of things I needed to to tune it properly. Also it got about 12-14 mpg.
That car is sick I love ur guys channel motivated me to build my 3rd gen eclipse into an Evo 8 fully built swap
You out here swapping engines.....We also out here swapping engines ; )
dat VR6 Scirocco doe p.s. when's the DAP / Humblemechanic / Donut crossover episode coming?
@@rabbitenjoyer6320 anything is possible if you believe 😜
everyone out there swapping engines... I should probably swap my engine, the PRV V6 sucks
Swapping for wookie noises is the best kind of swap
Literally had to swap engines in my daily this weekend haha. Its not as fun as it used to be. Everything is crammed in now days and the electrical is nutty
That horse in the ad is so buff, that I had to pause the video and write out this comment to say that "Damn, that is one buff horse!"
And sooo majestic!!
Six youtube ads in a 18mins video is really pushing it, guys... :/
Get the ublock origin or youtube vanced if ur on Android. Thank me later 😘
Love the 86 videos so far
Watching money pit makes me feels like I'm hanging out with my buds.
Lmao. Jobe opening the door for the cameraman when the garage door was wide open is hilarious. 😂
I want to do this exact swap thanks for giving me a preview always love the content
Forget the car, where’d you get that sweet rocking chair at the end lol
I literally came to the comments to see if someone else felt the same way. lol Who makes that chair?!
@@youdontknowjake GCI Outdoor Rocker 👍
I wanna see the pain of them taking it back out and painting the bay XD
Thank you for the motivation I been contemplating about putting a coyote in my vic and now I will it might take a min but itll get done
Love this guys! You dudes are awesome. More AE86 Please!
Ok bois im back!!!!! *cough cough....... 51st video on which i ask to do an up to speed on the mercury cougar.
Yup agreed
Don’t stop man
@@Delta132 dont worry im not planning to