Anti-Purist Perfection: Toyota 2JZ Swapped '72 Hakosuka Skyline

The 70s era Hakosuka Skyline could be argued to be the pinnacle of vintage JDM automotive machinery. As more and more people started realizing this, prices went sky-high, and Nissan purists wanted to start preserving their favorite chassis. So what do they think of someone that stuffs a Toyota 2JZ in between the strut towers of this old school legend? It doesn't matter. Because when it's done this clean, and sounds this good, we're giving respect where it's due.
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[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@toohoney8674]

Larry Chen has been a blessing to KZbin. I admire all of his work, including his hard work. Great job and great success to you, brother.

[@530pm]

Me: *Sees thumbnail* thats a nice Me: *Reads title* WHAT

[@JeffersonChaerBautista]

Well done thank you very much for the mentions I feel fortunate to have collaborated in this project !!

[@angello9577]

When I hear his accent I think he's a filipino and then I saw his jacket. Confirmed he's a PINOY ❤🇵🇭

[@renz1013]

not only that when you see the video about the car they filmed before this you can easily tell he's pinoy

[@rob_ah_]

Almost hate to say it, but this works. Hakosuka is my ultimate dream car, so I was a little sceptical, but this build is gorgeous. Well done.

[@APupNamedSmokey]

This guy is awesome, third car on AutoFocus, unbelievable. Larry is always finding gems :)

[@mrPayto]

That car in the back yard is a 1972 corolla

[@JM-zc7op]

Although I wouldn't have this setup on my dream hakosuka, I still respect it alot.

[@CarlosGarcia-ze6rt]

My dream hakosuka would be an rb25de o rb26 made N/A

[@beobe99]

I agree. Not a fan of those that swap in engines from other manufacturers, especially the cliche 2JZ or LS... I'll let this one slide though because he successfully converted it to LHD.

[@3sgtepwnzr]

This guy is a real builder. Also love the gaffers tape on Larry’s lens, guys an amazing photographer.

[@SF_Native]

All of JT's builds are insane and very well executed. The fact that he builds these in his backyard is even more impressive. Absolutely amazing work.

[@Mr2thfairy]

What an awesome shoot! It must be such a great experience to photograph these unique vehicles in the way you did Larry. I love watching Autofocus!

[@superrad1659]

Super interesting and UNIQUE Hako. +Those last shots: a 1st person shot of a 3rd person shot of a magnificent machine. I DIG IT. Give great perspective of what it atakes to get those SWEET SWEET shutter-clicks 🤩

[@nickchilds3104]

I love this channel and all your work Larry. Amazing photos put nicely into a mini documentary on super unique cars.

[@cgwenham4732]

Thank you Larry :) love the opening scenes vibes. Keep up the excellent content! 😄

[@leonardodaz3555]

love the jacket PH🇵🇭 represent ❤️

[@slothoner6946]

If you prefer one power-band over another, I say let it fly! This swap was done with the utmost respect for the Hakosuka. Mad props.

[@Ocstance]

Truely Inspirational. Absolutely awesome 🤘

[@renz1013]

its awesome how you used the jeep as a camera car and still show how functional the jeep still is

[@djuell01]

I love all his cars That jeeps is awesome, love that older video you had of it.

[@samlouie7754]

rest in peace JT

[@thejkyle]

It’s absolutely perfect, wow.

[@mkknnnzzzz]

Two of the most rad filipinos out there, Joel Tan and Micah Diaz. Much respect ✊🏻

[@KyleKnoblauch]

Larry, you're a mad man! Laying out on the Jeep to get the money shots!

[@jakamustopa9738]

i love it when someone do their car the way they want and like to.. 🤟

[@bennypaddycake7182]

it's funny seeing people complaining about the motor ain't a RB, SR20, v8, or the original motor. it's his build and he can do what he wants.

[@EMNemesis]

I see Filipino car guy, a solid 👍

[@theniceones1613]

Best channel so far

[@goprohero9310]

Hands down the cleanest hakosuka I’ve ever seen

[@ryanramos5388]

nice bulid sir JT. proud Filipino here. great shoot sir Larry

[@trentcrompton9527]

A true automotive enthusiast 👍

[@TheJohnBrown15]

Glad to see the jeep being put to good use!

[@hollowayar]

I guess Larry is the only one still doing any work at Hoonigan?

[@d3v3ouzm1ndz]

FACTS

[@ZoltarSoulFunk]

The 2JZ doesn't bother me, but the LHD does

[@johnmoser2689]

Awesome shoot Larry great cars he's super cool love that jeep willys too

[@chief_arbiter]

Nice one Oliver Baclay!!!

[@darrylwhitehead854]

Love this build ❤❤❤

[@CarcassGrater]

Anti-Purist but an absolute unit and a gorgeous build

[@HeartVtec]

Looks like Azusa canyon! Great road to drive!

[@rikosway]

Hello pare. Nice to meet you at the Toyo booth.

[@jasonpetrich4141]

That is the cleanest skyline on the planet!!!!!!#A1 best of the best wow!!!!! So sick!!!!!

[@Buggblasta]

Beautiful just Beautiful

[@johnrauviclorenzana3424]

can't wait to see larry chen , go to philliphines

[@fredbart3696]

Auto like because of “ TANGINAMO “ jacket Hahhahahaha Pilipinaaaas!

[@liquidamber]

youre pic are sick...super nice ..keep up the good work....thanks

[@JaredR1996]

What a nice car 😍

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Nothing better than a fully built backyard project SEMA car! 🤘🏼

[@christopherowens4007]

Very Nice mix👆👌

[@Mother_Lover]

That's a sweet ride 👍

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*Larry "GOD" Chen back at it again in these fuccing shcreets, doing KINGS WERK*

[@CNSRVTSM]

Fun fact: the real LHD Hakosuka made for europe had the ignition on the left side of the steeringwheel instead of being on the right like on the RHD version.

[@wheeliebois9048]

i want to life like larry

[@johanabrego4409]

AZUSA CANYONS DOPE! Home Town!

[@boobbutthole9537]

Those welds were my favorite part on that car lol

[@jgonzo911]

boobbutthole lmao so true!!!! Hahahaha

[@jnieto490]

THIS GUY DEFINITELY BELONGS AT SEMA!!! Freaking backyard build!? That MF clean AF!

[@elfocker]

🤣🤣 At 2:43 you show a Te27 mango (71-74 corolla coupe) instead of of a skyline. 👍❤️❤️

[@troyflynn3786]

They did!

[@brenden8783]

Long live the Anti-purist

[@mmwosu]

Exactly. Kill the sacred cows. Swap everything into everything

[@franciscoplaza7746]

Masterpiece👌

[@raymondkoledoye9941]

My inspiration build

[@jaymopar3543]

This car is so clean. Unbelievable build, different parts that made it possible. Even his sweater is fire asf too... means Fuc* you btw 🤣

[@v8vince761]

Galing mo talaga paps Joel

[@TheUmair8]

Saludo ako sau boss! Hehe.. At ang jacket oh "tanginamo" hahahahah

[@dundeeang5182]

Napuna ko din boss..

[@montana4069]

Crazy awesome!

[@BAPerf]

those wheels

[@sikonez5227]

really wanna cop that sweater though...

[@nerbs101]

Where in North Dakota did this come from?! In Grand Forks, never seen this one yet!

[@x310gtsx]

dry january killed the hoonigan crew. XD

[@law5kie]

Nani??! Edit: Perfection.

[@teohalaguena]

Legit pinoy with that owner jeep and tanginamo hoodie lol nice

[@M_G_D_1]

Thought he had a bogo on for a split second and then realized it wasnt and got bummed out

[@theniceones1613]

That fixed seat would kill my back

[@beobe99]

LHD!! I love that considering RHD feels so wrong to me, like skating switch stance.

[@jessemorgan3409]

beobe99 Was most likely a necessity driven by the swap.

[@user-pu9sn8tr7n]

Oh my Gulay! It's Jokoy's uncle, complete with the filipino Elvis accent! :0)

[@rxjoncruz4861]

Mr.JT, nice statement shirt.hehe

[@koolkev75]

Sweet Jesus 🔥🔥👀

[@raymonddon8875]

GT-R # 1

[@leerobertlascano7917]

Is this guy a pinoy? Love the ownerjeep!

[@simeonrf7047]

Do you guys till have the idx3?

[@runeandrebergtun8892]

A beautiful car, I get that it's a hot rod and the motor is proably abit larger than the motor that would normally sit in the engine bay. I know the intercooler in front of the bumper is a car style , but personally I would prefer to find another place for it, it looks like this intercooler is custom made and it looks like if it had anoter shape it could be placed between the radiator and the bumper. Still a beautiful car though.

[@lorenzivancausing1476]

Tanginamo lifestyle.. awesome seeing pinoys build from ground up proud 🇵🇭

[@aadamenos893]

What about a rb26 in one of these?

[@boost_is_happiness6011]

Larry when are you putting a 2j in the Z

[@kentguieb5823]

Philippine represent

[@toddbrown4185]

My dream setup would basically be this car but with a non VVTI 1JZ and black. Amazing build though

[@mmwosu]

Why non VVTI if you don’t mind me asking? I’m always interested in people’s reasons for this

[@toddbrown4185]

mmwosu honestly just personal preference. Growing up a lot of the builds I looked up to had non VVTI so it’s always been a dream engine of mine. Plus I’ve always heard good things about them

[@marioavalos2831]

Dope Azusa Canyon

[@_Rated_R]

Is it me or is the harnesses not attached to the bar? I really hope it's not bolted to the floor.

[@Natedawgontheright]

Needs a hood. I know it's a fresh project but too many people are just giving up on trying to fit a hood. It's not a trend or style to not have one. It's just incomplete. Sweet suspension setup and car over all tho

[@ianmontero27]

Skyline hakosuka in left hand drive?

[@LarryChenPhoto]

If you could only choose one: 2JZ Swapped Skyline or RB30 Swapped Supra?!

[@jasonkerstetter245]

Square body supra

[@isaacshively6705]

Are we talking Hako cause if so then I don't even have to think about it

[@rob_ah_]

Depends on the generation. Most of the model years (but not all!) I preferred the looks of the Skyline, so that would be my choice.

[@paronychia7299]

Definetley a 2jz Swapped Skyline. The Hakosuka is my favorite Skyline and I love the sound of a 2jz,a 2jz Swapped Skyline is all I ever wanted plus an RB30 Swapped Supra doesnt seem right to me.

[@BAPerf]

rb celica supra

[@Mega-mans]

👍

[@imokenpi-kz9fp]

カッコよすぎる

[@kaito6698]

カッコいい車に乗ってるね👍　これを買って大正解だよ！　日本人は恋人、家族の様に大切にして来た貴重なクルマだから。

[@robertvega4136]

damn why filipino's jdm builds are so perfect?

[@DuckSport]

You forgot to add your endscreen elements. Awesome car and video though.

[@bottyboi4032]

making one of these my phone background

[@thomslaske7182]

A left hand drive Hako??

[@DualStash]

whats the song use at 9:14 ish. ?

[@mr_raynard]

Philippines 🙋🙋

[@friedtoperfection1138]

Filipino pride right here 💯 🇵🇭🔥 Filipino stance at it's best, tangina mo tol ganda ng Auto mo👌🔥

[@martinezwilson6951]

Rip blackmamba Kobe forever

[@slick4415]

Wilson Martinez Using a death to fish for likes. Come on man

[@TofumanFC3S]

What’s with the Corolla pics in the back yard?

[@hedlund88]

Fire the interns