Author: MazdaMitch

  • End of the Road: MotorTrend Shuts Down, Marking a Shift in Automotive Media

    End of the Road: MotorTrend Shuts Down, Marking a Shift in Automotive Media

    Another automotive-focused TV show, Roadkill, has come to an end. Mike Finnegan shared the surprising news on Reddit, revealing that the show has been canceled after 13 seasons. Additionally, he confirmed that MotorTrend’s entire production company is shutting down. Roadkill, like several other car shows, originally debuted on YouTube, offering free access to viewers. Its…

  • How to Enter Our Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! 

    How to Enter Our Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! 

    I am having a small giveaway here on the website where you can win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Its really easy to enter to win. This is all you need to do to be entered into the giveaway: Thats it! After 1000 members have signed up, and posted in the readers rides category of…

  • Facebook Group Vs Forums

    Facebook Group Vs Forums

    The Facebook Group MazdaMiniTrucking that I have cultivated over the years has been put on PAUSE for a while, and possibly forever. The content therein is still searchable if you are a member of that group. No further member joins or discussions can take place while the group is on pause. The group cannot be…

  • Why Your Mechanical Fuel Pump Might Fail

    Why Your Mechanical Fuel Pump Might Fail

    In this video I describe the differences and issues with mechanical fuel pumps. Used to, when you ordered one from Rock Auto, you would get one that looked like OEM. It was the Airtex 1376. It was a good pump. Now RockAuto and most other places are shipping a Carter brand pump instead of the…

  • Combat Heatsoak: Unlocking Weber Carburetor Performance

    Combat Heatsoak: Unlocking Weber Carburetor Performance

    Has this ever happened you you? In this older video I try to describe how I was suffering from “heatsoak” on my Weber Carburetor. I used a Phenolic/Bakelite spacer made specifically for the carburetor and it helped my heat soak issue. I think it even increased horsepower a little bit. The horsepower gain is likely…

  • Installing Carpet in Mazda B2200 Mini Truck

    Installing Carpet in Mazda B2200 Mini Truck

    I installed the carpet from Rock Auto in the Mazda B2200 mini truck project. Have you ever heard of “poor man’s dynomat”? Well that’s when you use some aluminum peel and seal from the Home Depot as a sound deadener and insulator. What I used: From Rock Auto – ACC 1176160 (Cut Pile) Cut PileMolded…

  • Upgrading Your Mazda B2200: Intake Tips

    Upgrading Your Mazda B2200: Intake Tips

    This is what you can remove on an intake for a Mazda B2000 or 2200 when swapping over to a Weber Carburetor. If you have an automatic transmission you will want to save the larger vacuum port on the rear of the intake for the transmission to shift properly. I have it circled in green…

  • Mazda B2200 Rear Chrome Bumper

    Mazda B2200 Rear Chrome Bumper

    As all of you Mazda Truck owners well know, one of the most sought after “unicorn” parts is the original one piece rear chrome bumper. They are very rare in good condition and almost impossible to find new old stock of these bumpers. I love the way they look and have always wanted one so…

  • Why I Chose a Harbor Freight Gantry Crane for My Workshop

    Why I Chose a Harbor Freight Gantry Crane for My Workshop

    This weekend, I installed a Harbor Freight Gantry Crane to replace my homemade one from 2016. With a new shop and winter approaching, I needed an indoor solution to swap truck motors. After purchasing and assembling it, I borrowed a trolley, but might buy the correct one. The crane seems capable for my needs.

  • 10,000+ Subscribers

    10,000+ Subscribers

    The author expresses gratitude for reaching 10,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel, originally started as a personal blog. Transitioning from “Grenada Mitch” to “Mazda Mitch,” they began focusing on their 1988 Mazda Truck after being inspired by another YouTuber. The channel now features repair and modification videos for Mazda trucks.