1650 HP RX7, LOL!, "The Sleeper Part 1 of 3". Honest George. Amazing! Nelson Racing Engines.

NRE takes us on a totally crazy ride. I downloaded the IPOD file from nelsonracingeng.... for my IPOD. Cudos Tom. The owner, Honest George is quite the lovable character. This video is really funny. This car is scary fast ! Go to nelsonracingeng... as well as VeritasMovieStu....

[@martin1234512345]

This car is the reason why I built my truck. I remember watching this video the day it came out and when the guy holding the camera says "this is the scariest one of all" I knew I had to have something similar. All I've ever wanted is something that scares me to drive on the street. Have finally achieved that. Thank NRE for everything you've done over the years.

[@XxXDOMINIONXxX]

60k worth of engine and labor in a 2000$ car.. love it.

[@babysaleem1]

Now the car is worth 20x more easily

[@lexluthercruz5083]

Young George is the real sleeper. Hope he had a blast with this little beast. Awesome!

[@umaxen01]

Anything but a sleeper. Look at those rear tires...

[@BoogeyBryan13]

Honest George is the most humble and down to earth guy, mad respect to this old man for building and keeping such a beautiful beast

[@StormCentre88]

6:50 - something to drive to church in !!!!

[@cdeddits]

Honest George is as real and truthful as they come. In my 26 plus year career, Iv'e met some of the most gear-headed "Brainiac Dudes" In the military. And they all had a few things in common, Most didn't give a rats ass about what you think! And, most were never finished with their cars/ motorcycles. R.C's But, all of them were unique in their own rain-man zones! Oh, And I had a SGT who built a castle on his computer, 1 Brick at a time!! can't make this junk up!

[@StingrayOfficial]

Sleepers don't have huge Hoosier slick tires, do they? Just cuz it is ugly doesn't mean it is a sleeper.

[@DamfinoMR2]

It's a sleeper because the "1.3 bumblebee motor" that normally goes bingggg....bing BiiiiiiiINGGG...... suddenly goes BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBBBBBBB; the sound a bad ass built V8 makes.

[@WubbyPunch]

i would agree except i dont think regular tires could handle all the power if you want to even get close to using all of it. theyre still inconspicuous. so SHAAATAAAAAP

[@DamfinoMR2]

Blargles Malargles I will not sir! I love endless online debates that turn into pissing matches because people don't have the decency to refrain from telling others to "SHAAATAAAAAP". Classy. Have a nice day :)

[@WubbyPunch]

Tyler Ashton i wasnt even talking to you, wise guy.

[@DamfinoMR2]

Thank you for your clarification. "Wise guy". Reminds me of that Dane Cook standup and his bit about being called "Buddy" or "Chief" lol

[@c5cpe]

My brain will never be the same after him explaining the dual gas tank’s auto transfer of race gas upon boost demand. Rest in heaven my ‘81 RX7 GS, I miss you…

[@amypeterson2318]

I really would appreciate seeing this thing on drag week, As well as many of your other projects Tom. I feel like your work would kill it.

[@terrysibley9636]

That's the kinda car make you sell your Corvette. Lol. You guys are definitely next level.

[@The_StreetSweeper]

That old guy is cool as fxck! 🙌🏼

[@tonyppe]

The owner seems like a fun guy. I bet his kids / grandkids think he's the coolest.

[@sbs9026]

Honest George - You are the coolest dude I have even seen on You-Tube !!!

[@monosurge]

I see the use of the word 'sleeper' has gone liberal these days. It's sittin on drag radials FFS.

[@raptagon9153]

Yep. That's not a sleeper in any shape, form or fashion. The look of that car screams come get some!

[@benjaminmcintosh857]

So many people refer to this car as a sleeper I was not expecting it to be this obvious

[@SanDiegoRider]

Great build, great footage and fantastic owner. I loved the 'and you obviously arent scared of it...' part.

[@theunknown302]

What a badass old man. I hope I'm out there racing a 1600 hp car at 73.

[@Rastapirate1]

I can't believe there is only 1.9k views. That is one of my favorite cars ever. Dual fuel uh... injection...I love the burnout videos with this car so where is it now??

[@Keithy22]

I hope old honest george is still ticking and playing with race cars. Pretty awesome guy and fantastic car.

[@leonwhite7225]

He is

[@budgetboosting]

Enjoyed watching this one. Used to see this body style of Rx7 tuned in Japan with 3 rotor twin turbo or big single T4 turbochargers and they disappeared quick on launch. This brings back memories except with a twin turbo V8 monster different style with awesome effects. Would really like you to build a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am that is identical to the Bandit with the stars and bars except with one of your small block 427 twin turbo monster motors and then they can do a Bandit movie with this car and watch that Bandit go....

[@aodlxvert]

Excellent craftsmanship, great ideas, interesting fuel concept, spectacular enginuity and a power to weight ratio like an F18 (give or take) - George has gotta be the fastest grandpa with a street car!

[@SHarviroc]

Insane love it. Older too. Sleepers are coolest.

[@theabsolutetruth3364]

NICE GUY .. FASCINATING ... WE NEVER GET OLD ENOUGH FOR HORSEPOWER ... LOL

[@yeanah2571]

Needed to revisit this after all this time. Need inspiration for my own stuff lol

[@browntuka]

Did he say "Something to drive to church"???? HOLY HOW!!!! I gotta some that you guys do excellent work in stuffing that little engine bay with maximum power and awesome fabrication and detail...If I were rich Id have you guys slam one of your bad boys in a 1964 EH Holden!!! Or a 1974 LJ Torana!!

[@MechRider89]

I wish there were a few million more people like George, people would actually know how to drive and why us car enthusiasts do what we do.

[@nemtastic]

"the difference between goin' and really goin' LOL ! that man is a classic.

[@karelsmotorsport]

Honest George!! my hero.. coolest grandpa o the earth !!

[@danielwilson4468]

little tingle on the top of my head watching this 😀

[@squid5651803]

I need this as a ring tone , them turbos hissing ! Film a video with George and His wife hammering to church !

[@cadillacfleetwood7552]

It doesn't look stock, but it does look like some riced up Mazda. Therefore, it's a sleeper. Plus there's an old man behind the wheel, adding to the disguise.

[@cstavro]

Super fast in a straight line. A gen 1 SBC is not "new technology" - even with an extra turbo and fuel injection. Sleeper means you can't tell from the outside what is under the hood. Aside from the cage and slicks, all bets are off when you start the car. Fail! lol That center gage cluster is adorable. It looks like a daisy. George looks like a good guy. I hope he enjoys it for a long time.

[@srgtrane]

my personal favorite build from NRE because i am the owner of a 1981 mazda rx7 almost like this one

[@TheInconcinnity]

@Arcticun In a factory RX7, the motor does not come past the strut towers. An LS1 does not only put weight further forward than that, but raises the centre of gravity. In other words, the car would now handle worse than it did. Not that it matters now that its a drag car. My original point was mainly "why do they have to turn a cornering car into a straight line car?" Also, the 12A out of this car would weigh 375 pounds including gearbox. 13Bs arent much heavier.

[@Breatherable]

Great stuff George, hope you drive it for another 20 years....

[@CrazyTacky]

Wow that's one clean build.

[@yosemite-e2v]

There may be exceptions, but for most of the US, 91 octane gasoline is the highest rating available at normal filling stations. Here, the octane rating is achieved by averaging the motor octane number, and the research octane number (RM/2). According to Wikipedia, Australia is one of the places in the world that uses only the research octane number. That means we are four or five points lower for the same fuel.

[@sideways85]

"the difference between going... and really going" Hell Yes!!!!!!!

[@magster65]

My first car was a Vega 4 banger... which got a 350 in short order. Love sleepers!!

[@DickRichie510]

magster65 v8 vegas are cool

[@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf]

Beautiful and amazing car right there. WOW!!!!

[@spaceboygarage7082]

The internet: Where your shit is shit, and the opinions actually matter lol

[@K-Effect]

I like how it's not fancy but it's reliable and all business

[@bluecapone]

nothing looks or sounds sleeper about this thing lol awesome machine.

[@AtimatikArmy]

Awesome ride, impressive power plant so nicely tucked in there, I like...... but that thing is so not looking sleeper lol. Screams "I'm highly modded"... hood pins, tucked suspension, spoiler, huge drag slicks.. come on now! You did manage to keep it semi subdued looking... well kinda!

[@jonlsl]

The car is crazy fast and all I agree, but what makes an RX7 an RX7 is the rotary not pistons. But all in all nice work putting in the enigne and making it all work. I think the engine is best suited for another chassis.

[@bukko]

That old guy is pretty awesome. Reminds me of my dad having a sleeper Barracuda back in the day. You get the tough guy next to you, then smoke him in what appears to be a POS.

[@ronnyek4242]

0:50 - "fuuuuuck... I couldnt see sheeeeit...." hAHAha nelson you guys always crack me up

[@flatblack300zx]

love the setups so cleanly done great work

[@flaplaya]

I was really wondering if it was a V-8 being led here from a "Mazda Rotary Dyno 1664 HP" video. Some of the finest work I think I've ever seen under that hood. How you guys packed all that engine, exhaust, turbos and coolers under the hood of an RX7 is beyond me.

[@flaplaya]

Can anyone tell me about this Honest George figure please? Is he the brains behind Nelson Racing Engines? I see him standing in a machine shop so I'm assuming that's the case. Ultra curious. A reputable reply would be appreciated.

[@Noobie250r]

These guys are God's when it comes to going fast but easily lol

[@jordo5552]

OMG!! what are you guys doing with the 454ss pickup in the back ground at 7mins i love those things!

[@eeeen321]

@emeraldages ? Having Hoosiers does not take much away from the 'sleeper' aspect of this car. I could stare at the outside appearance of this car for hours, and still be blown away when I found out what was under the hood, not to mention how much power the engine makes, AND who is driving the beast! This is an insane ride, driven by an insane old man... and it could be one of the coolest combos ever!!

[@TheDe3th]

Great work.

[@jason2963]

I can hear that shirt start up all the way across the ocean... Sleeper? wtf... go back to sleep. Cool drag car but that shiet isn't a sleeper.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

That is the sickest motor swap I have ever seen. Unbelievable.

[@dinomaxi4951]

Nice.Simple and fast .

[@TheInconcinnity]

@Arcticun Was it tested on a race circuit? The one ive driven understeered like a front wheel drive before being near uncontrollable on exit with the monster torque and lack of grip. It had factory suspension though. My 12A weighed under 400lb including the pallet it was sitting on, and 13Bs arent much different aside from slight thickening of the rotor housing. Did the 13B have an automatic or manual transmission on it?

[@silent_bob_]

Poor man's race car? This is a REAL man's race car.

[@aaron2414]

that's the coolest old man EVER!

[@cedartowndawg]

That's the kind of old guy I wanna be like when I get old..

[@RiseBeforeTheDawn]

What turbos were on this? Compressor and turbine size, and housing a/r? Very nice build.

[@bigman55434]

I like that it still has the ting-tang ricer chimes when he turned the key. Then the real American engineering came to life.

[@Bloodwake14]

you are my idol!!!! if i can even get my project rx7 to 1000 hp i will wanna die in it aha

[@davidandrews1580]

Old gear heads never die. The need for speed never sleeps, it's like rust!

[@peacemaker50cal]

LOL, that 112 year old man drives that thing! lol, hell yeah, i wonder if he wants to adopt a grandson?!

[@nealongreene15]

B-e-a-utiful car and colour.

[@Synesthesia808]

Sir George, I love it! You are a man's man. Priceless ! ! !

[@jauh25]

that old dude "honest george" looks like a nice granpa

[@adamhigdon8798]

Sup buddy.love it,/I haven't seen all your builds but this one is my favorite,ttyl

[@WMH435]

George you rock love that car

[@MrXorHomer]

Apart from the tires and the large cluster of gauges it looks relatively stock.

[@LS1LT1]

@Mr04fordranger No, it can be a 427 and STILL be a small block...there are 434 cubic inch small blocks as well. Of course there are also big block 427s as well. And then there are 427 (or even 454) LSx motors that are sometimes called small blocks too.

[@Rotaryisgarbage]

As long as the junk rotary is gone, this is a good car. Even better that is an NRE V8!

[@RotaryTurbo]

I owned a first generation RX-7 similar to that and really wanted to do the v-8 swap...something milder than this perhaps, though...that is some wicked stuff. That car is fun to drive with a 100 HP rotary, and without AC and with a mild small block engine you don't upset the balance that much. Same handling, 300 HP 300 FT/LB...good times.

[@anaani]

Holy shit I love that Burt Reynolds laugh. And old rx-7's too... :)

[@lukefresh58]

some tuning companies have bored and stroked an ls7 vette engine to 500 cubic inches (8.3L) usually you cant bore a turbo motor much though, so its typically 427 for turbos and 434 or 454 for n/a sb's

[@Arcticun]

@TheInconcinnity Tested on both track and street. Did not have factory suspension though, had aftermarket coilovers. Manual tranny on both engines.

[@nunnyabidness8267]

I had a 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL SE with the stock rotary engine. I could run with Camaro super sports with ease. Damn I sure miss that car.

[@glascojeremy]

I can say that I had a mazda RX 1986 and this is by far way better. The stock RX is great but put one of Tom's motors in it and look what you get. The hair stand on end when I see this one in action.

[@MrXorHomer]

A sleeper is a car that looks relatively stock but is actually a mechanical beast under a stock body. The term sleeper is also used for computers where on the outside, it looks like a beige 1990's piece of crap but has actually got the top of the line parts inside. Just because you're wrong doesn't mean everyone is a know it all.

[@brucekirk89]

The passenger laughs like Burt Reynolds lol

[@cash555]

NRE is my hero. Time to upgrade my Chevy 350 RX7.

[@Arcticun]

@TheInconcinnity No, it's not. Just because it's a different engine doesn't mean that it's mounted further back. They're mounted in the same spot, and there's a 30 pound difference.

[@WarFivevyone]

This is insane 10/10 stelth factor

[@baklap141]

Awesome car!

[@Liam40]

How many gallons per mile does it get? :P

[@adamwarpinski8838]

I see what you did there

[@aubreywilson4956]

easy 19 mpg highway i'd go as far as 20

[@prtcountersteer]

Depends full throttle or not. = )

[@LVs13DRIFT]

THAT IS A SBC the 427ci is obtained by the bore size and the stroke :) FYI

[@MonkeyWrench1988]

"it's pretty much a stock mazda.." hahahahaha greatness.

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

man id die to have a piece of your legacy.

[@Mr04fordranger]

@LbsOfTech agreed but the engine was in engine master challnege at unoh. and there dyno said it can only proced 1100 horsepower maxed with a 300 shot of niturous

[@jwb935]

@Fatpat81 Stock a first gen rx-7 weights about 1100kg at the heaviest, so add another 100kg to that. 1,200kg should be close as the original engine weight is taken out.

[@eeeen321]

If I am 1/10th as cool as this guy when I am 73, I will be a happy man...

[@HAACKER45]

Who would never expect to lose a drag race against a car with drag radials, nobody thats who!

[@MrUltraworld]

I owned a 80 GS that had a turbo package installed. It made 350hp. Almost triple the stock HP. It weighed 2100 lbs & was a blast to drive. It was a sleeper. This is rediculous.

[@LVs13DRIFT]

Very Clean!!! the covers on the turbos im sure are there to keep under hood temps down but what a shame to cover them up :)

[@glascojeremy]

My 86 RX was fun, put one of Tom's motors in a car like this and look out.

[@37rogu7]

Opposite of what a sleeper is but none the less nice car.

[@elektrikblu7331]

such a sleeper with massive Hoosier racing slicks

[@Pursuit_Of_Speed]

Damn I want to be like that guy when I get old!

[@predmore06]

Haha "something you can drive to church and the post office"

[@yorrickwi]

i love the tyres on that thing