You can tell Tom is super nervous in there, but what car guy wouldn't be! I definitely give him props for still coming on and getting through it well.
@ampt15874 жыл бұрын
Jay is cool for recognizing everyday people on his show. I was on t.v. one time in my llife and watching myself on t.v. was something I'll never forget. Most people never get the opportunity. Bravo,jay. You seem to be a very unselfish person and that is getting very rare these days.
@sgwhite48 жыл бұрын
Jay is definitely the man, The Tonight Show will never be the same without him. Thanks Jay for all the great years you brought to America...
@MocapLatte3 жыл бұрын
Jay is just the nicest guy. saw him driving his model T (?) Ford in the vally 20 yrs ago, he waved hello like he knew me. two thumbs up !
@JC-pu1ej3 жыл бұрын
Jay knows his cars. I like what he does for veterans. He is red, white, and blue. Good man!
@shankarbalan3813 Жыл бұрын
Jay is the best. And he is just so kind to his guests. This replica Speedster is just superb. And those SoCal roads!
@neubautenc65008 жыл бұрын
yes in Australia there is a company making volkswagen karmann ghia replicas with a full awd WRX underpinnings and a slightly widened body .. looks and drives amazing .. great video jay
@gregorytimmons47775 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see one of those Karmann Ghia's featured on here.
@speterg23 жыл бұрын
What is this company?
@puddysbrother66410 ай бұрын
I love it when Jay shows us a kit car, movie car, or some other car that is interesting and within reach of the working class. It’s a welcome addition to the dreamer cars. Well done, Tom; love your car. Seems like a blast.
@drogoscg18 жыл бұрын
If it came with a USB cable dangling from its rear you could use it as a mouse on almost any PC platform. Bonus!
@jimmygrant32127 жыл бұрын
i Granot or it could be used for a bathtub.
@jo05dk8 жыл бұрын
Bitching about the engine in a replica would be stupid imo. ..especially when the replacement is a boxer like the original. Smart move, and lovely build.
@jenniferbeatty75455 жыл бұрын
Hey idiot, "replica" means 'exact copy'. A 1990's subaru legacy engine is NOT a 356 Porsche Boxer engine therefore it is NOT a "replica". You're a f-ing MORON.
@GusBDamme4 жыл бұрын
forgot to take your tums this morning, huh?
@cyrus1384 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferbeatty7545 hey donkey brains you got a problem in your panties or what?!
@JaredConnell4 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferbeatty7545 who hurt you?
@mskehan194 жыл бұрын
Jedidah Fire boy what a jerk, so how many replicas have Porsche engines in them don't most have VW engines? Do replicas have metal body's like Porsche or fiberglass, what about the floor pans are they Porsche or VW based?
@SteelyPaw8 жыл бұрын
It is nice that Jay takes the time to make these free videos or at least lets them be available at no cost to watch and enjoy, as I truly enjoy all of them.
@TheBinoyVudi2 жыл бұрын
He monetizes these but yes it being available for free is good for us and also widens the reach of these videos. Also, it costs jay leno money to make these. People are less and less welcoming of paid streaming services these days.
@ChristopherTrott8 жыл бұрын
I have always liked the shape of this car. Also you can't beat Porsche sliver. I also like the stance of this car. The tires...
@ianmontgomery7534 Жыл бұрын
yeah - my nephew has a 1956 356A speedster and silver with a red stripe. It is a beautiful car.(We are in Australia)
@WiggysanWiggysan8 жыл бұрын
This is great. Old Skool looks (almost) but with modern performance & reliability.
@lolrpgLP8 жыл бұрын
it looks awesome with those semi slicks
@reelreeler87788 жыл бұрын
Very-very nice!.....I'd rather have that replica than an original if I wanted to have fun in it.
@jamesdunn97146 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have an old original with patina and good mechanical bits. I'd drive the crap out of it and do the maintenance. I'd wash the mud and dirt off regularly to prevent rust.
@gregorytimmons47776 жыл бұрын
Problem is original ones are a $100,000+ endeavour nowadays.
@alanmoncus23315 жыл бұрын
@@gregorytimmons4777 way more than that now
@MrGaryGG484 жыл бұрын
James, you have a very valid point in that original patina on an original car is truly the desirable option. The realistic problem is that they are now 67 years old and the parts and the cars are getting scarce . This guy's car is really well presented and about the only thing I could think of that would really jump out at me is that the Subaru water-cooled engine doesn't have the air-cooled clattering noise and I'm a bit more attuned to that than some folks might be. I used to sell BMW/VW/Subaru in another life-time and a manager that I had previously worked for stopped by to check out the WRX. They were just coming out at that time. He was a "big-time" Porsche fan and owner. While we were on the way back to the shop, after a rather quick run through a local canyon twisty-bit he commented that it really sounded a lot like an old 356 because of the similar boxer engine, it just didn't have the air-cooled rattle. He certainly liked the power though.
@schwanzelstock10718 жыл бұрын
The boxer engine was patented in 1896 by engineer Karl Benz who called it the contra engine. Subaru paid Porsche allot when they chose to go for boxer engine's the first Subaru engine's where mostly German ( Porsche ) engineered. This is a Replica anyway so why feel fooled........... The guy did A GREAT JOB!!!! Personally think people should respect all the hours sweat blood and probably tears just to build this beautiful car! When people feel offended get mad it is because they feel fooled....... They can't stand that someone build a replica this good! I honestly respect that.
@thomaswelcomer84438 жыл бұрын
as usual, Jay appreciates a cool, well done car. How many guys WISH they could appear at the Garage, and Jay makes it possible! well done....
@ikeraden89333 жыл бұрын
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@camerontitus58223 жыл бұрын
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@ikeraden89333 жыл бұрын
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@ikeraden89333 жыл бұрын
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@camerontitus58223 жыл бұрын
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@timking2822 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@VTECheart8 жыл бұрын
It's a replica so nobody should care about the engine. looks great, sounds great.
@jenniferbeatty75455 жыл бұрын
"Replica" means 'exact copy', you moron. Is a 1990's subaru legacy engine a Porsche 356?
@XtremeDestroyer4 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferbeatty7545 why are you like this?
@gregb20734 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferbeatty7545 The builder of this car was asked by Jay Leno to be on his show. You were not, because you provide no value to society.
@JaredConnell4 жыл бұрын
@@jenniferbeatty7545 9:39
@mskehan194 жыл бұрын
Jedidah Fire so here is an actual definition of a replica, note the last sentence you must feel pretty dumb now huh: Background: On Dec. 4, 2015, lawmakers in Washington, DC enacted legislation allowing low volume manufacturers of replica vehicles to sell turn-key cars to their customers. The historic law expands customer options. Enthusiasts can still build custom cars and construct kit cars on their own. However, they will also have the option of buying a replica just like any other new car and driving it off the lot (or from the factory). Definitions: Low volume manufacturer: a motor vehicle manufacturer whose annual worldwide production (including by a parent or subsidiary of the manufacturer) is not more than 5,000 motor vehicles each year. The company can sell up to 325 replica vehicles in the U.S. each year, with no limit on the number of incomplete kit cars that can be sold. A replica vehicle is a vehicle that resembles the body of another motor vehicle produced at least 25 years ago (’32 Roadster, ’65 Cobra, etc.).
@tomstopper52814 жыл бұрын
Great replica. That car shape is ethereal and will always be loved, that was a time when cars looked like cars!
@flaplaya8 жыл бұрын
Jay is brutal honest when it comes down to originality.. Lol the poor guy had steam coming out his ears but the survival kit in a car is highly desirable to me. WWIII you say? Proceeds to hop in Porche and retreat to the hills of Canada. Always note that Jay is an expert in coolant systems, something tells me he's overheated something irreplaceable.. Good expert video.
@hypocycloidiaspora8 жыл бұрын
Jay has 2 Lamborghini Miuras, I have a feeling that made him pay close attention to overheating
@Chuck59ish8 жыл бұрын
With all the steam powered cars Jay has, he knows a thing or two about cooling systems.
@sgwhite48 жыл бұрын
fla playa OK Ok don't go getting all gay with me, just something that run through my little brain when I read your comment...
@djremotion28 жыл бұрын
He has steam cars. So does overheating them make you actually faster? :D
@SirVic428 жыл бұрын
I think there is a video of him blowing up an steam engine a few years ago.
@lomparti8 жыл бұрын
What a nice car and sounds great too. It reminds of the old school gta game where you look down on the city from a birds eye view and it was full of these older cars. I think it was gta2 or gta1. I loved that game.
@UITNow8 жыл бұрын
Great car! I enjoyed watching Jay and Tom drive through hills. Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for showing us this car!
@kylestewart44446 жыл бұрын
The Speedster is one of my ultimate dream cars. This replica is pretty awesome. Classic Porsche looks with modern, reliable technology.
@davidhinson03698 жыл бұрын
love this car Can't Go wrong with this build, Keep them coming Love the show on MSNBC Too.
@kenj71538 жыл бұрын
I have also heard of this company and saw a build of one. The quality is there and they are perserving the make without going after an original. Thank you for showing the car.
@icurt068 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jay! I really enjoy how diverse your channel is. I always look forward to what your going to feature each week. Thanks again : )
@kentlarsen5834 Жыл бұрын
I've always been amazed at Jay's cameraman. The photography is always so great whether in the shop or on the road. A beautiful woman needs a good cameraman so we can be bedazzled with her beauty. Jay's cameraman bedazzles us with the outstanding beauty of all parts of the csr. Photography tells the story of the product.
@Xynudu8 жыл бұрын
That front anti roll bar sure was low. But great job, and for a kit car it was terrific. I didn't see the guy being upset by what Jay said. Would have been nice to know what the package as seen cost.
@richardwoolley78542 жыл бұрын
A fraction of a real one!
@raudelhernandez43208 жыл бұрын
Jay is the best!!! And praise to JPS for building even the Coupe version of these cars... look them up! Jay you should have JPS the original builders at your garage
@KevAlberta8 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno's garage always earns a like in under ten seconds
@ClayLoomis19588 жыл бұрын
I always hit the like when I enter too. Haven't seen an episode yet that I didn't enjoy.
@MGA19a8 жыл бұрын
i don't understand why it doesn't earn more subscribers and views - this is a real car show from and for real cur guys - not all those "rich kids" with their "mammas and pappas" GT-Rs and so on :-)
@anderander56625 жыл бұрын
I love this program... Real car guys talking about real cars and no virtue signaling
@NovaWebPlus8 жыл бұрын
Papa Leno brought back memories of NFS Porsche! Thank you Papa Leno for bringing back such lovely memories.
@TheOMGWTFBBQ7778 жыл бұрын
I like this guy Jay. He didnt bullshit u.
@waqarghulam35488 жыл бұрын
Bob Brown can't bullshit with Jay, he knows a awful lot about cars.
@wjsalts5 жыл бұрын
What a great build! Thank you for posting, its going to be my next project
@charger196918 жыл бұрын
You look right at home in the Speedster, Jay. Perhaps you'll build one of these in the future? Great car!
@MichaelCarmichael4 жыл бұрын
What a refreshing tribute with modern performance!
@JonBlondell8 жыл бұрын
I think it's a great idea. The best of now and then.
@andrewbartleman91694 жыл бұрын
I always wonder where Jay's sees all these negative comments.. or if him just talking about these so called negative comments makes people do it just to troll him. Most people just enjoy that he is reliable at putting cool videos and is consistent
@flaplaya8 жыл бұрын
I'm really feeling the ghost of James Dean in the hills here. I know he had a 1955 550 Spyder but this is still haunting. Good thing Mr Leno has a good head and kept it well below 100. Sept 30 1955 on roads just like those we lost a great one. RIP James Dean.
@MrAndrewmcgibbon8 жыл бұрын
fla playa Nobody tells Jimmy Dean which side of the road to drive on!
@eeterp328 жыл бұрын
A real speester was in an accident earlier this year. Very sad www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-porsche-passenger-died-in-collision-2016apr04-story.html
@kavinskysmith40948 жыл бұрын
that was bad luck, and also it might have been a lotus...... as he had a lotus eleven on order, but they changed the brakes on it from disc to drum as they didnt want to give the americans that technology so it took longer to get the car ready. and thus we'd be talking about a lotus that did it, and not a 550 if they hadnt done that.. and also a porsches a professionals tool and they do not work well with people who do not respect the car and its limits, and what do americans do all the time, take it to the limit and break it. as overall you have to respect the car, and look after it, especially on a porsche as its slow in, fast out all the way, otherwise most of the weight breaks away, and once you get that down their very impressive cars. its just the reverse of an american big block muscle car, which takes abit of getting used to.
@flaplaya8 жыл бұрын
Twas the 550. The curse still lives and that's why I was glad they made it back safe. Toot Toot.
@flaplaya8 жыл бұрын
Kavinsky Smith Wow, you are a crusty old hag, I'll give you that.
@pauloisidoro27 жыл бұрын
I just can t stop watching Jay Leno garage it s so addictive. Love it!!!
@drkstr78 жыл бұрын
keep posting porsches jay im lovin this
@drkstr78 жыл бұрын
Jason a porsche replica
@hectorzapata42958 жыл бұрын
Finally, somebody fixed the sound, thank you!
@Xmvw2X8 жыл бұрын
That is a cool, little car. Those things always looked great, and it's lovely to see such a good looking replica. I'd love to cruise around in that thing all day. The Subaru 2.5L is a very nice engine, good power, reasonable weight, quite reliable, and pretty bulletproof. Some may jab at headgasket leaks, but that was an early model problem with cheap gaskets. Once they went to the metal gaskets, the problems don't exist. If you stick with the old MAP based setup, it's very simple electronically: MAP and air/fuel sensor is it for control, and cable throttle can be available. It doesn't get much more basic. Plus the Subaru ECUs are open source tunable using free software, both NA and turbo applications, making the platform highly attractive for aftermarket applications.
@herbalnedtv5 жыл бұрын
Popular for experimental aircraft builds as well!
@Jeffagarcia668 жыл бұрын
Cool Ride Very Nice Well thought out. I just love this show thanks Jay & Company!
@ClusterHeadSurvivor8 жыл бұрын
Jay, You just made some guys year ! Well done again. Nice car Tom. Well done.
@jamesellsworth96738 жыл бұрын
As a 'restomod' fan and a Subaru fan, this video resonates with me! For sure I am one of those 'Philistines' who went for this car in its day because of the styling on the body and the dash. I loved the floor mounted gear shift. Everything was so 'clean' and so functional both inside and outside. For me, the body and interior are 'timeless' classics. Having a quality way to keep those aspects of the legend on the road is inspiring. I would try to find a way to 'restomod' this design to Subaru's full-time all wheel drive because I like the security of control that the setup would bring to having more weight in the rear. 'Real' Porsches had twitchy rears in the hands of us less gifted drivers.
@lukholocutbloem47328 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno is legendary
@21cdartmouthian8 жыл бұрын
Always liked the 57 Speedster. You see the front end rise when you hit the gas. Thanks Jay.
@Johnny53kgb-nsa8 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done, and probably the only way most people would be able to own a one. Good video again Jay.
@MrAndrewmcgibbon8 жыл бұрын
john g the website says $39,500 for the Subaru engine version. $34,500 for the VW engine
@Y10Q8 жыл бұрын
Thats the base Subaru engine. I am sure they can put a 600hp Subaru engine if you wanted.
@Johnny53kgb-nsa8 жыл бұрын
God of Thunder could you post the web site link? Is that a complete vehicle at that price? If so, not bad considering the alternative. Thanks John
@TheIhredpower8 жыл бұрын
This is the essential guide for a kit-car build. Splendid!
@LlamaMonster8 жыл бұрын
That's a sweet little car. Good times.
@anthonykelly53528 жыл бұрын
sweet ride, very nice repro with a sweet drive train, all the best bits of now in a sweet body from yesteryear.
@TheNICZO8 жыл бұрын
The guest looks like an older version of James Rolfe (AVGN)
@eukat3ch8 жыл бұрын
So true, i wanted to comment the same thing and saw youre post :).. he looks like his older bigger brother.
@UnlimitedPotentialMusic Жыл бұрын
Tom, the guest, was one of the best on the show. Cool car and great conversation.
@code3paris8 жыл бұрын
"You look like a circus bear driving this thing." LOL
@revolutionday18 жыл бұрын
Code3Paris Funny thing is, RIGHT as I was reading your comment, he said that. o.0
@slb96948 жыл бұрын
revolutionday1 h
@cobyboeder98798 жыл бұрын
SheriffHugh Tokes you are not funny
@shaunmccormack69808 жыл бұрын
make that two bears
@MICHGO17 жыл бұрын
SINCE THE SEATS WERE CUSTOM MADE I'D IMAGINE IT WAS FITTED FOR THE OWNER AND THE PASSENGER FITTED FOR HIS WIFE. SO HE WOULD SIT LOWER.
@glennschmitz17097 жыл бұрын
This car is super sweet. Thanks for the show.
@MCMonsterbuilder8 жыл бұрын
As soon as Jay said that purists will hate him I knew there was a Subaru Engine in it
@charles2370554 жыл бұрын
MoFBox LMFAOOO me too 😂😂
@fastslick30395 жыл бұрын
One of the best shows yet.. Love that car.
@IWarwickI8 жыл бұрын
I got a lot of flack for asking on a AC COBRA page on facebook just last week for asking if anyone had built one with a Subaru engine or 4wd as kit car weekend driver registrations are cheaper for 4cyl in Australia. I love this segment jay
@thelongdaysofwheeling1248 жыл бұрын
What a great car! Love the sound.
@davidjohnson84748 жыл бұрын
If he put a turbo on that engine it would be just NUTS!
@onoudont72728 жыл бұрын
Well his wife is an asian, so it would fit the bill
@aflappincod8 жыл бұрын
David Johnson EJ207 with a VF34 turbo, decat pipe and a map and you'd be good to go. Ditch the 2.5
@mattclose14398 жыл бұрын
I agree it would be fun, but the complexity level would skyrocket. As he said, the 5spd takes significant work and imagine trying to get proper air flow to an intercooler and fit all the piping under the rear hood... I would just build out a nice 2.5 and be happy with 200hp wheel. You can build a 2.5 pretty easily to 200hp, many 2.5rs rally cars are 180-200hp. Add short gearing and it would be a blast! Use all the power all the time and not have the complexity and heat that a turbo will bring.
@jimmyroder11958 жыл бұрын
Just put in an LS3
@stevenswm98448 жыл бұрын
Always loved those Speedster's! I guess, for the extra performance and the extra comfort, I'd settle for this, as opposed to the Original. It looks fantastic!
@xFunTomCZx8 жыл бұрын
did I miss some joke on that survival kit in a 1957 Porsche replica or is he really nuts?
@lostncal Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay. What a fun video. Now I want one.
@JoseCastillo-cr3gh8 жыл бұрын
real Porsche or not I would totally drive this car
@Ferraridude132 жыл бұрын
Imagine getting pulled over by Jay Leno and he asks you to come on the show with your car. That’s a dream
@thereisnospoon522 ай бұрын
Hey Kramer, wassup?
@TheEdis978 жыл бұрын
7:58 hand randomly touches him
@Captain_Mike828 жыл бұрын
TheEdis97 I spotted that too. I'm betting he was in the way of Jay being in the shot.
@Erik_Swiger6 жыл бұрын
This car has a really fantastic-sounding exhaust note. Just marvelous.
@bliglum8 жыл бұрын
During the intro on ramp run I was like "Huh?".. But then with the news of it being a kit car with a scoobie engine I was like "Oh".. Speaking of, maybe dude should lose the 1600 super and replace it with a 2500 super badge! Also, as a late gen X'er, early Y'er (not a "millennial" dammit!) I think the point made at 15:50 should be made public!! Too many my age and younger get caught up on raw numbers, not realizing that there's so much more to a car than that
@frankenstein018 жыл бұрын
it's an age thing, not a generation thing
@bliglum8 жыл бұрын
frankenstein01 Well yeah, but I'm born in '82. Late for Generation X, too old for gen Y.
@frankenstein018 жыл бұрын
bliglum so what
@izhlayukio58638 жыл бұрын
People nowadays think horsepower and numbers are the most important when there's so much more to it
@frankenstein018 жыл бұрын
driacrift that type of thinking is not new...
@peterjorgensen61218 жыл бұрын
Those Subaru boxer engines are amazing. Awesome car.
@richardturk71628 жыл бұрын
Funny at 8 min the crew guy sticks his arm into view of the camera.
@markspoor46638 жыл бұрын
Awesome. It's great that it has a larger more livable interior as well. Thx j.
@keithw3728 жыл бұрын
looked like the front sway bar was loose and dragging the ground
@keithw3728 жыл бұрын
you can see it dangling there.. vw sway bar does do that..lol
@r0ckworthy8 жыл бұрын
Yep I heard it scrape too.
@Chuck59ish8 жыл бұрын
Seems to be the only problem with the whole car. It may be great for the L.A. area, but not anywhere else in North America, especially this time of year.
@mousearebec8 жыл бұрын
Yep that was the first thing I saw. Accident waiting to happen......... damage at the very least.
@Chuck59ish8 жыл бұрын
It may hang that low because of the radiator for the Subaru engine, although with the torsion bar suspension of the old Beetle donor chassis why do you need an anti roll bar?
@justinbest94294 жыл бұрын
I want one so bad! Love these videos, Jay is just a top guy, he loves cars, thats all that matters.
@PhoenixZong8 жыл бұрын
is that a front sway bar hanging down so low? can see it as he goes up the on ramp. looks like it could catch on somethin
@genehall88955 жыл бұрын
I'm a gard core 911 guy , and this thing is beautiful. Well done.
@ashkonrahrooh5348 жыл бұрын
Did anyone see that hand at 8:00
@N54B30BMW8 жыл бұрын
Came here to say that. lmao
@jeffinillinois8 жыл бұрын
"Move! You're blocking Jay!"
@fidelcatsro69487 жыл бұрын
hahaha what was that for? i didnt see any problem where he was standing
@elleservices7 жыл бұрын
Can't be too careful when a guy of that size is in the shot XD
@thedirtyduke58828 жыл бұрын
such an iconic car, absolutely beautiful
@Frame16Gaming8 жыл бұрын
Phantom hand around 8:00
@elleservices7 жыл бұрын
Tom makes a better door than a window, that's for sure.
@dominicancheif1178 жыл бұрын
It looks cool and it sounds like a wrx I love it!
@John-cr9el8 жыл бұрын
The dangling the front anti-roll bar is interesting.
@dotheymakethatformen8 жыл бұрын
It'll scrape before you do damage to the radiator. Low tech protection!
@John-cr9el8 жыл бұрын
So a skid plate of sorts.
@albertvelasquez70896 жыл бұрын
dotheymakethatformen. I wasn't sure what that was an fluid line at first but your right a front control arm
@andrewattenboroughtwothumb46972 жыл бұрын
for a replica it is incredible
@wrxzboost8 жыл бұрын
Jay - as you might already know, $800 for a car in 1967 is ~$6k in 2016 (adjusted for inflation). i think your brother was smart to buy one, and not so smart to sell it as you know what $6k gets you today!
@TheMtvdeath7 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent automobile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@CarlDraper8 жыл бұрын
Well it'd help if "replica" was in the title of the video
@hankgs8 жыл бұрын
What a great build! As an owner of two BMW motorcycles with Boxer motors, as well as a Subaru, I can attest to the torque and bullet-proof aspects of the Boxers... Now if I only had a repla-Porsche!
@LoudGuitar148 жыл бұрын
I would have to strongly disagree that the engineering has not been figured out with the flipped ring gear on the Subaru transmission. SubaruGears has this swap completely dialed in
@Odessa458 жыл бұрын
...which begs the question...could this replica be done as an AWD car?
@MCMonsterbuilder8 жыл бұрын
...AWD but then Turbo cause you can never have enough Power.
@thejerg8 жыл бұрын
There was plenty of room in that engine bay for a turbo...
@IanHobday8 жыл бұрын
thejerg It's not just the space, it's the heat a turbo would make and trying to cool that without modifying the body for additional air intakes.
@mattclose14398 жыл бұрын
Ian Hobday Agreed, this car just needs a decently build 2.5. At 1700#, a 200whp engine would be VERY fun, a turbo ruins the experience, especially on a car that is so light and just does not need the extra power and complexity.
@richardearth28488 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Really nice to see a kit car or replica being appraised. I drive a kit car in the uk on a very tight budget but gives me the experience of owning a million dollar car. Well done Jay.
@Marauder2528 жыл бұрын
That's funny, he couldn't be bothered to take all the crap out of the trunk.
@cls63amgwagon348 жыл бұрын
Marauder252 he said it's nice to have the weight up front. You have to have good balance, it's not all about having as little weight as possible
@maxwellbutler41848 жыл бұрын
Who cares?
@scanspeak008 жыл бұрын
Crumple zone.
@pazman07848 жыл бұрын
Marauder252 really. is that what you got from that. besides a place for his family to gather for an emergency you must have missed the part where it was said little extra front end weight doesn't hurt.
@MilesBellas7 жыл бұрын
for balance really
@johnnymason24602 жыл бұрын
No surprise here. Porsche and Subaru are both known for using boxer engines(both normally aspirated and turbocharged). It's too bad both companies never merged together. Imagine the possibilities that could have been made.
@Skwisgar23228 жыл бұрын
It really is pretty bulletproof" unless you count headgaskets >.>
@MilesFromExtraordinary8 жыл бұрын
Skwisgar2322 Only a significant issue for turbo applications.
@Skwisgar23228 жыл бұрын
tell that to my 1999 LGT.
@apache12346578 жыл бұрын
nar lady I know had a NA one blow up and she had to get a new engine (late 90s I think)
@TransAmsandDashcams8 жыл бұрын
Yeah of all the Subaru motors to use, WHY the EJ25D? The EJ251 SOHC motor was more plentiful, more reliable, and is easier to work on, and makes the same power.
@slowlearner9848 жыл бұрын
Had that motor is a buggy. You only blow head gaskets if you overheat it and cook the heads. Treated properly they will do half a million miles.
@benjy63583 жыл бұрын
people driving cars like this is more passionate than poeple that owned the real thing sometimes..i love it !
@zsolti2568 жыл бұрын
The cars look is amazing , replica or not! STI engine swap? :)
@BolFelix8 жыл бұрын
Wow look at that tiny motor! Such power!
@chestermcdaniel1065 жыл бұрын
When Jay rolls a Subaru for a few hours.
@SoTwissted8 жыл бұрын
Nice car. It's all about building something that makes you happy that others can also enjoy as it goes by.
@jeffk4648 жыл бұрын
What would have been funny would have been a Subaru WRX engine, holly poop hold on.
@johndrake27293 жыл бұрын
Just looks like the real thing, dead on. I was fooled, too! Awesome looking ride!