Mighty Car Mods

Season 17

Mighty Car Mods is an independent automotive series created by a couple of friends, Marty and Moog who started filming videos on Martys mum's driveway in 2007. They've come a long way since then but they are still on the driveway with an unwavering focus of showing viewers great car projects that they can do themselves at home.

Where to Watch Mighty Car Mods • Season 17

59 Episodes

  • Gemini FULL BUILD [Feature Length Episode]
    E1
    Gemini FULL BUILD [Feature Length Episode]The ENTIRE Build of Marty's Isuzu/Holden PF50 Gemini. Start to finish! Thank you to everyone who supported the build with their time, products and expertise. Thanks to Dominos Australia to helping to make it happen.
  • World's First VW UP GTI Conversion [FULL BUILD]
    E2
    World's First VW UP GTI Conversion [FULL BUILD]We embark on the worlds most expensive VW UP GTI transformation. With UP GTI's not available in our country, we realised that we had to build our own by combining parts from multiple cars around the world to make Australia's only 1L VW UP GTI.
  • Ultimate GT-R Powered 240Z [FULL BUILD]
    E3
    Ultimate GT-R Powered 240Z [FULL BUILD]We rescued this Nissan 240z from Japan, brought it back to Australia and over a number of years made it the ultimate GT-R powered 240Z. Thankyou to all the people and companies that helped make this massive build possible.
  • The Tools You Need to Fix Your Car at Home | THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
    E4
    The Tools You Need to Fix Your Car at Home | THE ULTIMATE GUIDEWhether it's you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video will take you through the 5 Levels of Home Car Workshop with everything you need to know to set yourself up an amazing space to save money, fix your car and learn along the way.
  • First Car? DO THESE MODS FIRST | THE ULTIMATE BEGINNERS GUIDE
    E5
    First Car? DO THESE MODS FIRST | THE ULTIMATE BEGINNERS GUIDEEverything you need to know if you've just got your first car. From service checks, tools, hints, tips and hacks, after watching this video you'll know everything you need to know to hit the road!
  • My NEW CAR is FASTER THAN YOURS!
    E6
    My NEW CAR is FASTER THAN YOURS!Can Marty's new daily drive go head to head with Moog's? Today they find out in the ultimate battle of the daily drives!
  • FD RX7 The Ultimate Rotary Sports Car
    E7
    FD RX7 The Ultimate Rotary Sports CarWe picked up this Series 8 Mazda RX7 in Japan and road tripped it back to Hiroshima, met some of the engineers from the project and generally had an excellent time - BUT it never worked properly. In the first video of this series we dive into fixing and modifying one of the coolest looking JDM sports cars ever made.
  • Schooled by an RX7 Expert
    E8
    Schooled by an RX7 Expert‪@RobDahm‬ dropped in to Supergarage to drop a whole heap of Rotary Wisdom on us.
  • Rotary parts IN THE BIN
    E9
    Rotary parts IN THE BINThe groundwork you put in when your rotary is in a million pieces, is what makes it reliable later on... right.. right?
  • RX7 Modifications for POWER & GRIP
    E10
    RX7 Modifications for POWER & GRIPThe final 10% is the HARDEST part of any build, it's where so many get stuck. Sometimes you need to get some help when it counts!
  • RX7 Single Turbo Conversion - Tuning!
    E11
    RX7 Single Turbo Conversion - Tuning!Will it start? Will it run? Will stuff leak out of it or will it make fire? … YES!
  • Driving our modified RX-7 on the street (for the first time)
    E12
    Driving our modified RX-7 on the street (for the first time)Description empty
  • Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST V8 IN THE COUNTRY
    E13
    Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST V8 IN THE COUNTRYWe searched for the cheapest manual V8 in the country and then went and bought it without a proper inspection. What could go wrong?
  • Battling Australia's Most Iconic Cars | MARTY'S NEW PROJECT CAR
    E14
    Battling Australia's Most Iconic Cars | MARTY'S NEW PROJECT CARThe cheapest Ford Falcon XR8 we could find goes head to head with Marty's new car in a battle that will leave one of them going home on a tow truck...
  • We Modified Australia's CHEAPEST FORD FALCON V8
    E15
    We Modified Australia's CHEAPEST FORD FALCON V8After buying the cheapest manual Falcon V8 in the country, we get to work transforming it a car truly worthy of the Falcon name...
  • How Much Power Can We Make - Australia's CHEAPEST V8 FALCON [MODS + DYNO]
    E16
    How Much Power Can We Make - Australia's CHEAPEST V8 FALCON [MODS + DYNO]In one of the biggest episodes of all time, we get the countries cheapest Ford Falcon XR8 finished and put o the Dyno, but uncover some issues that the previous owner probably knew about...
  • DRIFTING Australia's CHEAPEST FALCON V8 | A New Challenger
    E17
    DRIFTING Australia's CHEAPEST FALCON V8 | A New ChallengerWe hand over the keys to pro driver to see what he thinks of of our car, after modifying the cheapest V8 Ford Falcon in the country.
  • I Turbocharged HALF my Toyota Camry V6
    E18
    I Turbocharged HALF my Toyota Camry V6In this episode we find out what happens when you turbo just HALF your engine... will it make power? will it save you money? watch and find out...
  • I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E19
    I BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDI imported the cheapest GT-R in the world from Japan, but what arrived was nothing at all like what I was expecting. The real decision now was whether it should be thrown in the bin, or if we should begin the painstaking process of restoring it back to its former glory...
  • FIXING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E20
    FIXING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDThis car is so much worse than we thought. It's time to get to work.
  • MODIFYING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E21
    MODIFYING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDNot everything goes to plan as modifications begin on the worlds cheapest GT-R...
  • SAVING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E22
    SAVING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDThis wrecked scrap heap R32 GT-R gets a huge makeover as it finally gets the attention it deserves...
  • BROKEN BY THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E23
    BROKEN BY THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDThe day has finally come where we try and turn the key on the scrap heap R32 GT-R from Japan
  • DYNOING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E24
    DYNOING THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDScrap heap R32 GT-R hits the dyno to see how much power we can make!
  • WE RESTORED THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLD
    E25
    WE RESTORED THE CHEAPEST GT-R IN THE WORLDWe bought the cheapies GT-R in the world from Japan and then spent years restoring it. In this episode we reveal the finished car at GT-R Festival in Sydney, plus take it for the first drive!
  • R32 GT-R? Here's Why the MX-5 IS BETTER
    E26
    R32 GT-R? Here's Why the MX-5 IS BETTERForget your love affair with the GT-R because now it's all about the superior Mazda MX-5. In this episode we modify Marty's Mazda MX-5 in preparation for an upcoming drift night.
  • Turbo MX5 - DON'T EDGE MY BIN LORD [DISRESPECTED NOSE]
    E27
    Turbo MX5 - DON'T EDGE MY BIN LORD [DISRESPECTED NOSE]We modify an MX5 with some turbo bits off the internet. Smells like disrespected nose spirit.
  • WE TOOK OUR CARS TO AN ABANDONED TEST TRACK
    E28
    WE TOOK OUR CARS TO AN ABANDONED TEST TRACKJoin us for an epic road trip in two of our favourite cars as we head to Victoria to drive some of the best roads in the country!
  • TURBO SLEEPER RAV4 vs BIG BLOCK JIMNY QLD Road Trip - BOGGED AND STRANDED!
    E29
    TURBO SLEEPER RAV4 vs BIG BLOCK JIMNY QLD Road Trip - BOGGED AND STRANDED!We take our Suzuki Jimny and ethanol fueled sleeper Toyota RAV4 on a road trip around QLD in Australia!
  • We Took a 180SX and WRX STI on the Ultimate JDM Road Trip!
    E30
    We Took a 180SX and WRX STI on the Ultimate JDM Road Trip!We hit the road with two of Japan’s most legendary ’90s icons, tearing through the country backroads and gearing up for the ultimate showdown—a high-octane track battle to settle once and for all which car reigns supreme.
  • MY NEW PROJECT CAR - Did I Pay Too Much?
    E31
    MY NEW PROJECT CAR - Did I Pay Too Much?I found this on Facebook Marketplace and bought it straight away sight unseen. Then the owner agreed to deliver it to me and tell me about where he found it and the work he's done so far...
  • Restoring an Old Car - Hilux Disaster from Marketplace [EP2]
    E32
    Restoring an Old Car - Hilux Disaster from Marketplace [EP2]I bought this off the internet without inspecting it, and it's worse than I thought. Time to restore it!
  • OLD HILUX RESTORATION - IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE [EP3]
    E33
    OLD HILUX RESTORATION - IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE [EP3]Re-enforcements arrive to help save this old Toyota Hilux that I bought off Facebook Marketplace.
  • Restored This Hilux... Then ROBBED A BANK [FINALE]
    E34
    Restored This Hilux... Then ROBBED A BANK [FINALE]It was so much worse than we thought but with a team of mates, we finally get this thing ready for an epic heist...
  • We Rescued The Cheapest 1982 Hilux off Marketplace and Restored It [FIRST DRIVE]
    E35
    We Rescued The Cheapest 1982 Hilux off Marketplace and Restored It [FIRST DRIVE]First drive on some trails in the Blue Mountains in our 1982 Toyota Hilux to cook some campfire steaks and play some guitar...
  • I bought a crashed WRX for $1000
    E36
    I bought a crashed WRX for $1000It was $1000... How bad could this Subaru be?
  • $1,000 Car Mods vs $100,000 Car Mods
    E37
    $1,000 Car Mods vs $100,000 Car ModsWhat can you do to your car for $1,000 all the way up to $100,000? We’ve built cars on every budget – and in this video we’ll show you the best mods you can get for your money. From cheap nuggets to no limit upgrades, we’ve done builds of all sorts and in this video we're going to share the best (and the worst) with you. Your country might have different rules, so check before you go full turbo space wizard. Let us know in the comments what YOU would spend your budget on! Check out our channel to watch all of the builds we've mentioned in detail.
  • Our $1000 WRX's Engine FAILED
    E38
    Our $1000 WRX's Engine FAILEDWe bought this crashed Subaru for $1000 attempting to flip it for some profit. All was going well until we started and ran it and coolant exploded out of everywhere... The car had already been sold to it's new owner.. so we fixed it!
  • Ultimate Turbo Toyota Sleeper Build [Featuring Turbo Yoda]
    E39
    Ultimate Turbo Toyota Sleeper Build [Featuring Turbo Yoda]There comes a time when every car needs a turbo – and that time is now. With a cast of original MCM crew on deck, we’re diving into a build that’s all about ridiculous boost, big power, and plenty of skids along the way.
  • Sleeper Hilux GETS TURBO [Featuring Turbo Yoda]
    E40
    Sleeper Hilux GETS TURBO [Featuring Turbo Yoda]Our vintage sleeper Hilux build continues with an updated engine, new paint and a turbo! With a cast of original MCM crew on deck, we’re diving into a build that’s all about ridiculous boost, big power, and plenty of skids along the way.
  • Turbo Ethanol Hilux Rebuild | Turbo Yoda Returns
    E41
    Turbo Ethanol Hilux Rebuild | Turbo Yoda Returns The engine goes into our sleeper Hilux with some unexpected discoveries found along the way...
  • Turbocharged Toyota Hilux | Vintage Sleeper TURBO INSTALL
    E42
    Turbocharged Toyota Hilux | Vintage Sleeper TURBO INSTALLThe turbo goes into to our vintage Hilux along side a new fuel system and interior make over.
  • Turbo Hilux Gets Loud!
    E43
    Turbo Hilux Gets Loud!The Turbo Hilux build continues! The turbo’s on, so now it’s time for brakes and an exhaust – but can we actually make our own? We decided to give it a crack! Plus, Benny drops by to help us make sure this thing can stop, with a massive Hoppers Stoppers brake upgrade kit. Watch as we take the Turbo Toyota Hilux to the next stage with custom exhaust fabrication and a huge brake upgrade.
  • Turbo Hilux Build – FIRST START!
    E44
    Turbo Hilux Build – FIRST START! We turn the key for the first time to see if this untested wrecker engine actually works...
  • It's Done - Turbo + Ethanol Hilux ROARS to Life [Featuring Turbo Yoda]
    E45
    It's Done - Turbo + Ethanol Hilux ROARS to Life [Featuring Turbo Yoda]Turbo Yoda is back to help us finish our old Toyota Hilux and finally get it out the door! But not everything goes to plan as we realise it will need a few modifications...
  • One Day Apprentice | I Built a Car Diff | Turbo Hilux
    E46
    One Day Apprentice | I Built a Car Diff | Turbo HiluxIf you want to do a proper skid then you need one of these! So I became an apprentice for the day to make my own Limited Slip Diff. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside the mystery box that makes your wheels spin, or you’ve just wanted to see someone send it with tools they probably shouldn’t be trusted with, this one’s for you. I'm the apprentice at a workshop for the day to do something I’ve never done before – build a diff. Yep, it’s my first time and luckily I had a proper mechanic on hand so I didn’t turn it into an expensive paperweight.
  • MAKE MORE POWER | Turbo Sleeper Hilux Dyno Tuning
    E47
    MAKE MORE POWER | Turbo Sleeper Hilux Dyno Tuning We dial up the boost on our freshly built Toyota Hilux Turbo Sleeper to see just how much power it can make...
  • Turbo Hilux Sleeper vs Turbo Gemini [UNEXPECTED RESULTS]
    E48
    Turbo Hilux Sleeper vs Turbo Gemini [UNEXPECTED RESULTS] In this episode, the turbo charged JDM Gemini goes head to head with the newly engine swapped Turbo Hilux Sleeper to see which 1970's nugget is fastest - and which one does the best skid!
  • We Assembled a Race Team [With an Undercover Pro Driver]
    E49
    We Assembled a Race Team [With an Undercover Pro Driver]We packed our bags and flew to the other side of the world to compete in an epic race. But we secretly planted an undercover professional driver in our team - but it turns out we weren't the only ones... This is one of the wildest adventures we’ve ever filmed with epic racing action and dangerous conditions on one of China's most epic tracks
  • THE SCREAMER IS EPIC! (Mazda FD RX-7 Dyno session)
    E50
    THE SCREAMER IS EPIC! (Mazda FD RX-7 Dyno session)The RX7 has been fighting us since the day we picked it up in Japan, a smoke test reveals some leaks which may be holding it back so in this episode we put it on the dyno once again to see if we can make this thing sing the song of it's rotary powered people.
  • I Imported the best value car of all time (from Japan!)
    E51
    I Imported the best value car of all time (from Japan!)Marty finally found their dream performance wagon after years of searching. This episode features a Japanese import, a Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG, boasting impressive specs and a surprising price. The duo explores its features and performance on a dyno, comparing it to other vehicles.
  • Can my AMG beat a BMW that cost the same?
    E52
    Can my AMG beat a BMW that cost the same?Mighty Car Mods pits a JDM import AMG wagon against a similarly-priced BMW Mini. The pair undergo various challenges testing value, sound, braking, acceleration, and handling. Expect comparisons of performance and practicality between these surprisingly similar-costing vehicles.
  • Tired old JDM Kei Car gets NEW LUNGS!
    E53
    Tired old JDM Kei Car gets NEW LUNGS!The MIRA is back, and this time, it's getting a serious upgrade! Mighty Car Mods breathes new life into a 30+ year-old Daihatsu, tackling rust and aging technology. Expect 3D-printed parts and a modern EFI conversion to boost performance.
  • Tuning our 660CC AWD Kei Car on the DYNO
    E54
    Tuning our 660CC AWD Kei Car on the DYNOMighty Car Mods tunes a 660cc AWD kei car on a dyno. This episode features laser scanning and 3D printing to fabricate a custom distributor cap, plus intricate engine wiring. Expect plenty of technical modifications and dyno testing, with some unexpected challenges along the way.
  • Gemini LSD Install
    E55
    Gemini LSD InstallMighty Car Mods installs a Quaife ATB differential into a Gemini. This involves removing the old diff, replacing bearings and shims, and meticulous adjustments for optimal performance. Expect detailed mechanical work and some impressive skids!
  • Missed us by less than a metre.. Gymkhana Cameo in the WRX STI
    E56
    Missed us by less than a metre.. Gymkhana Cameo in the WRX STIMighty Car Mods' WRX STI almost misses a Gymkhana cameo. A pre-filming tune-up reveals unexpected mechanical issues, requiring expert help. The resulting modifications and practice runs lead to a thrilling on-set experience.
  • We Built a Car… Then Shipped It Across the World
    E57
    We Built a Car… Then Shipped It Across the WorldMighty Car Mods built a race car, then shipped it internationally. This involved extensive modifications and dyno tuning, plus navigating complex international shipping regulations and unexpected logistical hurdles. The journey includes a test drive and team preparation before the big race.
  • We tried to keep a tiny Hatchback alive for 24 hours
    E58
    We tried to keep a tiny Hatchback alive for 24 hoursMighty Car Mods attempts a 24-hour endurance race in Malaysia with a tiny hatchback, facing fierce competition and strategic fuel challenges. The team navigates driver swaps, pit stops, and unexpected mechanical issues throughout the grueling event. Expect intense racing action and a test of both vehicle and driver limits on a demanding F1 circuit.
  • KEI TO THE CITY 2 (Automotive Feature Film - Japan)
    E59
    KEI TO THE CITY 2 (Automotive Feature Film - Japan)KEI TO THE CITY 2 revisits Japan's automotive scene, focusing on affordable classics. A sight-unseen online purchase leads to a cross-country adventure, including a unique factory option. Expect wrenching, local expertise, and a track battle featuring a surprise competitor.

 

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