1927 Ford: Two V8s, Four Supercharges, 1,200 HP // BIG MUSCLE

Few custom cars make an impression like the "Double-Trouble" 1927 Ford Model T. It's powered by two 4.6-liter Ford modular V8s with four, count 'em, FOUR superchargers, for a power output topping 1,200 hp. It's a rolling a Hot Wheels car sure to make all your naughty bits tingle.
Owner:
• Gordon Tronson

[@motsew]

It's completely stupid and completely impractical...I LOVE IT.

[@segura2112]

You forgot Over The Top!

[@ellywestra5182]

segura2112 peppa pig

[@nickwilliams7270]

The feeling is mutual about your chin Mr Ballchinian. Pleased to make your acquaintance good sir

[@evaluna9313]

111111111111

[@GHOSTJERKER]

Mattel needs to make a hot wheels version of this!

[@shababull]

there is one like it, i don't know what make it is, but it has multiple engines. you can find it on their site or google it. oh and it could be a Matchbox also.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

They did back when they first came out in '68, it was the twin mill. I had one, had a lot of hot wheels back in the day.

[@77PacerStudios]

@@Oldbmwr100rs I have 2 Twin Mills. A red 30th Anniversary Edition Twin Mill from 1998 that I got from eBay in 2017, and the other is a Blue one with White Stripe I got from Walmart in 2018. Believe it or not, I actually recreated some of my miniature cars in Forza Horizon 3! Here's a video of mine showing some of the cars I did: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nou4paWVo96Vmbc

[@TokyoDrift456]

@@shababull there are many Hot Wheels cars with more than one engine, the most iconic one being the Twin Mill, however there's also Way 2 Fast, Bye-Focal, Maelstrom, Krazy 8s, and there's even one with *four* engines, called What-4, not to mention the Twin Mill 2, 3 and Gen-E and also What-4 2

[@allysonand]

I'm pretty sure it's a sin to make a video about a car like this and not do any pulls.

[@machinegunfunk4409]

Car doesn’t run well enough to make a pull in it. It didn’t even have a proper seat? How do you do pulls sitting on the floor of death trap.

[@smh9902]

It has the horsepower. It has the torque. It does not have the suspension, frame, or drivetrain for pulling.

[@gerbenament8352]

Denis Gavrilov it’s not about the Miles per gallons it’s about the smiles per gallons

[@danialphaomega]

Its bull shit I bet the air to fuel is all wrong and I want to see how they fabed up the input shafts for the trans axle . Also he said they DOHC but rid of the electronics so the VVT doesn't work? Lol Would of been way better to shoe horn an all new ford 460 with forged internals and twin turbo it and it will probably make more than 1200hp

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

@@danialphaomega Ford DOHC 4.6 of this era did not have VCT.

[@moto238]

The world needs more Gordons!

[@angelgabrielvelazquez9985]

I think the same as your friend!

[@anothersettlementneedsyour9628]

let's attack cloning laboratory and make gordons for everyone

[@mattpeace5760]

Gordon is a genius. No matter what you think of this car, the builder is one smart man. What an engineer! When people say to you "You can't do that", just think of Gordon and the challenges that he overcame. Amazing man, amazing attitude.

[@sluce8623]

I bet that thing gets terrific gas mileage. Like 35 gallons to the mile lol.

[@oranjoos]

+Varian Moore read it again, he said gallons to the mile, not miles per gallon :P

[@mackoncars7579]

+s Luce Yea dude if you hyper-mile it it's even better!

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

+s Luce LOL Pass everything but a gas station

[@MrNotorius-cv4yw]

Who cares about mileage lol

[@Rirrys]

Miguel Garcia reread what he said

[@sacooper802]

thanks for putting ford engines in a ford

[@bluebanana6753]

he put that in becouse like two ford v8 engines is like a hemi v8 and that for would have died from that power

[@smh9902]

I like to put Ford engines in Chevy's because it sends people nuts!

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

To to make crazy mad max cars the war rig had two engines this car has 4 engines makes the intercepter look worthless but it was a nice car to thrive the desert the rest are more lol rat rods ugly but silly power with a v8 or v12 turbocharged supercharged nitro fuelled hi octane beasts that will easily burn through fuel well mad max probably wasted a lot of money

[@CoyoteFTW]

swedish minion - first of all you can’t even form a coherent sentence second of all Hemi engines are overrated boat anchors.

[@mcdthedev]

Drama

[@seductivesnake1]

people are actually hating on this guy? please tell me more about your how fast your JDM civic is and how much rice you have........idiots

[@GMAJXIII]

My civic is JDM as fuhhh....and its really fast bro. I got approximately 10^3 rice

[@gabebarnett3529]

seductivesnake1 lmao civics aren't even jdm really, ricers are just pos who say they are jdm.

[@mrmuttley]

I'm not into muscle and hot rods. Even I think that's beyond awesome.

[@RedbackRecordz]

There are so many idiot comments on here, it blows more than four supercharges! What's wrong with you people, it's not about getting 3,000 horsepower or handling better than a Lamborghini or looking better than some euro shit box, it's about craftsmanship, skill, one mans impressive idea of what he wants and then built all by hand, at home, not in some multi million dollar workshop with every imaginable computerised machine to build it! This is an absolute work of art and if you can't see that, your blind!!! Who cares if it only has 1200 hp, it's a road and show car, not a race car or drag car or circuit car! Awesome job on that beautiful machine my friend! Cheers from New Zealand

[@buttlickbandit8465]

Yeah, that's for damn sure. Plus, I'd like to see these losers get two, separate engines to run perfectly together through an one-engine drivetrain setup.

[@Banditleffe]

Lol, "only" 1200hp. beef ass engine(s) :D

[@_yellow]

Define ''euro shit box''

[@MarcOppelt]

Ok, go drive that thing for an hour. Then we'll see how much longer you wanna drive it. I'm guessing the novelty will have worn off... An awful lot of work for the end result. Unless you're just after your 15 minutes...

[@condeerogers5858]

There is a new spirit, if you will, in the air and that is a new generation of group think. The herd mentality. They think there is only one way to do something or one way to think. Makes me sick. It's world wide, by the way. MAGA

[@juniorhollywood2372]

Hi just like to say I was in Las Vegas 2 years ago and had their honour to meet Gordon he was a very nice person who had taken time to show me his car and I would like to say thank you from junior in scotland

[@RSJW20]

big respect to you for building something this "impossible" ... it really shows where there is a will there is a way

[@Proff0ak]

Mr. Engine could you please move a bit, I can't see the road.

[@pieracraco9168]

keep up good work my man tony

[@Proff0ak]

piera craco No problem, my man, banana ham.

[@94XJ]

A bit too "in your face" for me, but really well put together for that level of functionality. Not only getting two engines to work side by side to a single transmission but the fab work to get two blowers plumbed into each engine. This guy is taking "because I can" to new levels.

[@timothyconnolly6910]

The only thing it was intended for was to be in your face and it does it perfectly!!

[@drewpeacock7761]

I saw this on the show Counting Cars, craziest car I've ever seen

[@revilo314]

This guy has two accents with 4 superchargers.

[@branon6565]

My god that car is incredible, his creativity is insanely cool...and I LOVE that he chose to run FORD motors...awesome, just awesome...

[@ddd228]

Engineering masterpiece! Thumbs up. I missed how the TWO engines were mated,so to speak. Forget the 2 roots blowers,for the moment,each. Beyond the design,it's REALLY a show stopper. Machinery ART.

[@BobbyTucker]

Very nice car, i lived in Las Vegas 35 years and watched it grow, i've seen and built lots of cars but nothing of this magnitude. Absolutely incredible, and, referring to your comment, i wouldn't have done anything different, it's a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.

[@rdc121674]

Jesus what a machine Go Ford racing!!

[@metalbob3335]

Jesus asked this guy to make a hotrod for him ha ha!

[@falb3]

Gordon is the epitome of Kiwi engineering with a nod to Bruce. What a beast!

[@alexanderyoung8628]

As an Australian, the guy's combination of New Zealand and American accents is really confusing me...

[@jodiedavies4882]

YES! its not just me that thinks that! lol... he had it all going on... wasnt just the tone, but the phrasing as well!

[@banjopete]

I’m a kiwi, so is he, aussies talk funny anyway.

[@tonymcmillan1941]

Another Aussie, jealous of a Kiwis abilities.

[@burnerjack01]

Mad horsepower. The universal language.

[@kentgrady9226]

He's appeared on other American car themed television shows. His nationality was never mentioned. I actually had him figured for a South African ex pat. Live and learn.

[@johnnychimpo71]

gotta love that blower whine :)

[@XHN_SCRAPY]

Genius of the Year Award goes to.... Gordon Tronson!!!! :)

[@animusfoxx6965]

Oh man, a multi engine motorcycle??! Can't wait for it!

[@markcremins8774]

A man from New Zealand shows how its done... go KIWI

[@BryansWorldOfWheels]

This is craftmanship and function meeting in a unique way. I love it!

[@NickG40]

I bet anyone who knew what this beast is before they clicked on this video watches Counting Cars on History.

[@JeremyPetho]

Kiwi + Southern USA = weirdest accent ever

[@Deezle_Gaming]

Yeah, he lost a good bit of his NZ accent.

[@siongtzer]

Yes, and it really sounds both weird interesting haha

[@kindbud]

Sounds like JFK almost lol

[@Mikehuntisdry]

Americans probably don't understand him if he speaks like a kiwi, he said he worked in telecommunications so probably has to put it on

[@BBaldwin]

There’s no southern drawl there at all...

[@Poweraddicts]

That ride is off the freakin hook!! An absolute work of art that creates a fat case of permagrin!! Great job!

[@maddocmuc]

The Roll-over bar protects everything below the shoulderblades in case of an crash.... all is fine, body parts grow back... I love it.

[@lonniebarriner570]

I have been a Fan of Gordon's For a while.

[@simeonpetkov768]

Double Trouble 1927 Ford = ORGASM !!!

[@guttasnipe4702]

You only have to read all the comments' everybody's an expert on horsepower or something not one can just watch it and say good job,nice car. Knowalls.

[@danoc51]

Great respect for this gentleman!!!!

[@iamthecudaboy]

Thanks Gordon for sharing your creative thoughts and bringing them to reality. Your enginuity is amazing! You never know what is in somebody garage until the artist decides to share it with others. Rock on Brother!

[@annareismith6843]

I saw this first on a Discovery channel show and the bike he made later on Counting Cars. Most awesomely beyond epic engineering I saw in a long time in Hot Rodding ever. And I have seem a lot in my lifetime on the drag strip and in street racing I did. I have built many crazy cars but this takes the cake throws it out the window and raises above everything. I want to see more of this crazy insane but works fine cars like this. It was to me a great work of art. Not just another Hot Rod. :P

[@kristianduvall7326]

Took the words right out my mouth. Remember the episode well. Have not seen the Bike yet.....

[@l7ragoon]

Guy: oh hey you wanna race? Guy2: yeah sure! Guy: What you running? Guy2: Oh nothing much just All Motor... AHA lmao!!!

[@livingthelife8443]

That's funny as hell

[@infraviolet]

nah, it's not all motor it's all the motors

[@jessecline4226]

Simply a masterpiece in backyard engineering! Outfrigginstanding!

[@TruenoG7]

I love this guy!! his nuts! love his accent, he goes from kiwi to yank back and forth!

[@trbossdoggy]

I watched the whole video and read lots of comments. And I just want to adress couple of things. First of all I'm not an american. Matter of fact I'm not even close to be an american, I have no relations with america-usa whatsoever.I'm from somewhere around europe,so I'm totally objective about my statements. And I wanna say FUCK YOU to all people who says "american taste suck" "americans can't build nice car" etc. Bitch, Americans are doing things what they LOVE. Not to be great for the society. This guy built this because it was his passion. And I love the American cars most because instead practicability,economy,reliability, they was built on car PASSION. If you wanna be safe,make fuel economy,feel free to pussy out in your Volkswagen. I will be happy in a non-practicability,dirty,fuel drinking V8 Pontiac Firebird :))

[@SirusOmally]

this American thanks you for your honesty and for not just being a jerk with a supremacy complex

[@reptisnakes]

I'm pretty sure the guy who built it is either from australia or new zealand, just hear his accent and the license plate says kiwirod

[@davidkuinn]

Swolbraham lincoln to the doome! Swolbraham Lincoln dom mazetti brah

[@bunning63]

And the guy who built this is from...New Zealand, a Kiwi.

[@ebwholesaler]

I love you ! Great comment. You understood the message about this unique car concept.

[@MyWildbill69]

Waiting for the honda civic comments

[@brianzaborowski2724]

That is one cool car and talented builder to pull that off. I also love this show and it's better than anything I watch on tv today.

[@wooferdevlin3571]

oh the love of motoring! really intoxicating. first the imagination to draw it up, then, the work to build it. brilliant. I thought I was nutty for wanting to put two more hemis in the back of my Magnum wagon. woof

[@ajuk1]

Richard Hammond should test drive this.

[@alexdimcica6718]

and crash it like the drag racer :\

[@findvoltage]

this is it, the guy lurves his rods. unlike the imposters on drag week this guy actualy like cars. drag week wants to fly home most the time. imo drag week is a money game, this guy wants to show you real modern day rods with real authentic-ness.

[@harleydad1975]

I feel like just driving that car made this guy have a spiritual awakening lol Well said sir!

[@Shawtyyylove3]

I live down the street from Gordon, and watching him drive this and the rest of his insane cars and bikes down the street is probably the best thing ever.

[@billthompson5644]

4.6 too bad Ford stopped making them. Definitely one of the best, most reliable small blocks ever made.

[@TacoCrisma]

biggest pain in the ass engines to get parts for ever. I wish I had a 5.0 instead of a 32v.

[@firstbaldwin]

These engines are (a very slight) 281 Cubic Inches in displacement. Doubling up gives 562 cubic inches. It is currently possible to get more displacement than that from several readily available types of big block engine configurations. The reason for doubling up engines is to get size when it can not be done any other way. This car is automotive art.

[@AdmiralKakarot]

i'd be more impressed if it used 2 302's or 2 351's. but the 281 was a nice strong motor

[@dsanson101]

these are very good output to weight, and he was going for visual impact. cant fault him on that

[@AdmiralKakarot]

oh im not. i had a Thunderbird that had a Police interceptor 4.6 281. that fucker would fly when i stomped on it.

[@BoostedBadBoy]

Chris Martin Yeah because two motors side by side with 4 superchargers isn't impressive enough right? LOL Try tuning a motor with 1 supercharger and let me know how you do, The fact this man did it with 4 and got everything running flawlessly is beyond impressive. And by the way, those two 281 mod motors can handle WAY more power than a pushrod 302/351 ever could.

[@AdmiralKakarot]

BoostedBadBoy whatever. apparently you missed the part about me saying that i used to have a Thunderbird with a 281.

[@TheRussellComer]

I remember the two engines. All in good fun :) Glad you shared the experience.

[@circuit-breakermi3865]

What a crazy machine, over the top for sure! A man with a plan, who worked it all out......equals one powerhouse work of art.

[@seanyboyclutch]

one of the coolest fuckin things i have ever encountered in my entire life.

[@jasoneyes01]

The most pointless brilliant hot rod on the planet!

[@candorguy]

Marvelous engineering!

[@alanthompson1083]

Beautiful show car.!!! Big trophy time!!!

[@borderex9993]

does it have cup holders?

[@brigganthewolf1461]

no, older cars don't have cupholders.

[@norris667]

woooooosh

[@wyattnyfeler7270]

Atka Wolf back to the drawing board

[@Fernando-jy6ut]

People who are able to afford this wont bitch about the fuel and price lol

[@rusyroadtogreasygold]

i see this car on a counting cars episode way back, im not so interested in body styles but the process of how they get to be what they are, the magic that this guy had to pull to do this is just so bloody talented, what a car , love it..

[@63mesiken]

That’s a crazy ride. This dude is a mad scientist and builds bad ass cars. Keep it up!!!!

[@Numptee86]

Such a bizarre mix of Kiwi & American accents :)

[@BeamRider100]

Sounds a bit like a Kiwi Greg Norman.

[@nicksnicknet]

i wasn't sure if he was kiwi or aussie... wierd wierd sounding fella

[@transformerdied]

good ol' kiwi ingenuity

[@Eratiik]

Lol I was just about to day that haha.

[@rd2g]

Probably the most amazing engineering I have seen. No wonder everybody loves it. Also the video was professionally made with good attitude.

[@Anthraxicus]

I 1st saw this car on the show "Counting Cars" and now the car is here on you tube. Thanks /Big Muscle! :)

[@alexcate456]

I would hate to have to polish all that chrome.... But God that would be a hoot to drive. It would definitely turns some heads, driving it from gas station to gas station. LoL

[@v8valiant68]

kiwi ingenuity rules again, this is just awesome,

[@kennethestes6417]

outstanding build, great job.

[@bandagefreak]

This is THE BEST series on the Net - what a SHAME it's finished. Mike Musto brought SO much enthusiasm to these shows and says it all without the loudmouthed, slash-guitar overkill so often seen on motoring shows. Wherever you are, Mike - keep it up - you're the BEST. :@)

[@cessna320d]

fine job awesome

[@hankrobertson6128]

looks like a unlimited modified pulling tractor

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

Awesome example of a beautiful machine ! Gordon's a skilled craftsmen! I'm a Mopar nut ! Kiwi's and Aussie's are awesome people! Hi I'm Jeramiaha Stiverson from Hollister Missouri usa

[@Absaalookemensch]

Pure genius. Thank you for the great review so many other could see it.

[@fordpintorules]

When are we getting this series back? Can't wait for the next rod.

[@derekborba8963]

Two engines, four superchargers and produces 1,200 hp......Does anybody else feel that number should be a lot higher?

[@masonhoeper9347]

Superchargers take a lot of horsepower to turn them. If they didn't sap power as much as they did, it would probably be 2000+

[@icantfindausernamify]

Mason Hoeper so what I just learned is that you gotta give some to gain some? could you perhaps explain it to me? thanks

[@derekborba8963]

icantfindausernamify They run off of the engine. Different from a turbo in which the turbo is spooled by air intake.

[@bamafaninky1]

Derek Borba MOST definately !

[@dexcz]

Derek Borba I know what you're trying to say, but you got one mistake there. Turbos are spooled by the exhaust gases, so they can compress the air going into the engine

[@3melendr592]

What a masterpiece! Engineered hot rods always amaze me. I didn't get all the description of the connecting drive parts but knew immediately clever thinking went into the creation of this hot rod.

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

Makes me happy just to know it exists and that people make awesome things like this.

[@XavierAncarno]

Count Kustom

[@terryogilvie7879]

+Xavier Ancarno Yeah. First seen on "Counting Cars."

[@VinnyMartello]

I hope you have more than a 10-gallon fuel cell... But I'll have to admit this makes every car on Mad Maxx look like a Prius.

[@georgelay8330]

Great hot rod. Thanks for sharing

[@tobo26]

Seriously, who would give this video a thumbs down? Awesome car, something different and I hope it inspires more rodders out there to something unique. Some people just don't get it.

[@joannemarc9121]

looks nice but needs more boost!! 😂😂😂😂

[@dablifenowife4223]

Joanne Scott-Smith smaller pullies

[@TechSeller]

Yes, what a pooch! LOL!

[@tressaroth]

customskate420

[@afterburner4549]

jo jo "gets eight turbos"

[@Aspis_1-0]

Okay, to all the comments below saying this car is pointless and looks stupid or wrong, you clearly express your penis envy and nobody wants to hear you complain because you probably can't change your own oil. From what I understand so far, you have to know the maker to know the purpose of such a project. There is a point and he is being humble by playing dumb on how fast this beast can go. Judging by the size of the engines, the number of blowers, his exhaust system and a few other components, that thing has to put out way more than 1000 hp. He's a real genius in this type of engineering, pushing the limits on what you can do with such a skill set is part of the reason behind this. Ultimately, I think he's just being humble as hell, like most other guys who can eat the road alive in a single pass on any track. With a little tweaking, that blue monster could probaby make consistent sub-12 second passes on 1/4 mile all damn day. You all act like you've been there or done that, quit being a keyboard warrior critic. The double trouble rod is a testament to pushing the limits with American classic muscle engineering and the least you guys could do is show some respect for such hard work. PROPS FOR MAKING A BEAUTY!

[@dungokunyet]

two tumbs up for the builders!! they make such great art of car.

[@MrMadkaw400]

keep up the good work love what you bring to the show like the sleeper nova and now double trouble nice

[@tylerbraud5960]

ayee, gordon was on counting cars..

[@armaangill5209]

tyler braud yeah he was on counting cars with his same car

[@1240Dax]

I'm not quite sure why 1 4,6L Ford V8 With 2 Superchargers only makes 600 HP?

[@mw3silentshotz]

i was thinking the same thing

[@milosilic23]

Because its enough. And even with 600hp, its basically indestructible

[@mw3silentshotz]

milosilic23 they could easily have a bullet proof 800-1000hp setup (Per motor)

[@diresword5046]

Lethal Snipes well yeah but you also have to think about everything behind the flywheel.

[@alexanderprokey1100]

Omfgwhothefuckcares he drives it. He probably doesn't what to pull a mustang when he puts down 2k horsepower

[@9c1official90]

"No replacement for displacement" can't get any better than this.

[@MotorCycleTheray]

Nice build, was funny seeing you try to see over all the superchargers

[@LutzMowinski]

Hey Mike, where are you man, missing new Big Muscle episodes :(

[@zanychelly]

Is he on vacation?

[@LutzMowinski]

I have no idea, your guess is as good as mine. Somehow when you go to Drive's channel, Big Muscle has disappeared from their header :(

[@zanychelly]

I havnt notice that... Thanks TO DRIVE : What hell happened?

[@zanychelly]

It was the end of the Season.

[@LutzMowinski]

zanychelly oh, okay. That must have escaped me when I watched the vid O_O

[@Sids60sSounds]

Love the fact I got a Toyota hybrid pop-up here!

[@dougdickson3469]

Hi Gordon, Just watched the clip on U Tube, what a great job you made of Double Trouble and great to see you after all these years. What a neat surprise to see you on U Tube. Best regards to you, Doug Dickson (Taradale)

[@AlbertodeLemosBarcelos]

It's not just a car, it is art .

[@bartvanriel6767]

If its possible to do 2 v8s side by side, and it's possible to do 2 v8s lengthwise, why not 4 v8s?

[@LaLaLaboo1000]

+Bart Van Riel I think it has been done already. It's on youtube

[@bartvanriel6767]

LaLaLaboo1000 do you have a link to that? I can't find it

[@LaLaLaboo1000]

IT was an old one but so it may have gotten deleted/lost and I might have been wrong. I think it was 3 in a line

[@bartvanriel6767]

LaLaLaboo1000 so basically a v24 then?

[@bartvanriel6767]

Nathan Dance and throw some superchargers in the mix for good measure while you're at it

[@sniperlif3]

This same guy built a 4 engine motorcycle...

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Well looks like mad max is real I will be scared to see that covered in blood coming right as you lol because there cars are just as crazy the trucks look even more badass seems the double engine v12 lol crazy lol

[@kusinagi]

Awesome show, incredible car and incredible workmanship!

[@jmaudsley6544]

Gordon: " Do ya like it?" , the rest of us: "we're not worthy". What a piece of kit, Grin factor 11

[@BState]

2x V8 engines, 4 Superchargers... and only 1200hp ??? That's strangely funny (non-sense actually), for it should make at least 3000hp (at least!).

[@kylekasak6760]

its all about the tuning bro, hard to drive a car on the road with 3000 hp

[@BState]

kyle k Yes that makes sense, so it's all about the "Torque" and its beauty then. ;)

[@kylekasak6760]

BState media yes, its a beautiful car. A masterpiece if you will

[@bliixx2x]

I bet when you slam the throttle to the floor it shreds the belts on the blowers. Must be replaced after every full-throttle. The serpentine belt on my Eclipse is thicker than those.

[@fanieboshoff6454]

They said its 2 FROD engines. Even 800 Horsepower is a new record. I'm surprised. Why didn't you go for a Chevy 350~454CID with a single Supercharger. Easily would have had 1500 HP???

[@EcoBoostd]

Wasn't he on Pawn Stars?

[@evylcow]

nah he was on counting cars when we 1st met Gordon

[@EcoBoostd]

Craig X Pretty sure he was on Pawn Stars too.

[@robertrichardson9953]

MikeyBoy he was on Counts Customs

[@gruesomeloki]

I also remember seeing it on Pawn Stars.

[@rawtee8957]

excellent build!

[@Drive.Nation]

thats bad ass