Mad V8 Corolla Engine Swap...with a hidden turbo! Handbuilt in SA

In this video, we meet the father-son team who handbuilt what must be one of the maddest Corollas in South Africa - it runs a turbocharged Lexus V8!
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Father and son team, Jason and Piet, are well-renowned for their custom billet manufacturing, with their work featuring in some of the fastest cars in South Africa.
But they wanted a toy of their own, and set about building this crazy rear-wheel-drive Toyota Corolla. Sourcing a legendary 1UZ-FE from the Lexus LS400, they wanted the naturally-aspirated look, but a simple engine swap wasn't enough for them.
So they endeavoured to turbocharge the V8, but they certainly didn't want it to be an ordinary set up. And so they hid the turbo somewhere you might not expect, and it's one of the smartest builds we've ever come across.
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[@Zander.and.lightning]

What an amazing skill set to pass on to your child. So glad to see a new generation of builders and tuners emerging.

[@elmonyopi1577]

"As a matter of fact" it's a nice car, indeed..

[@shaka_7759]

The smirk on that kids face throughout says it all, his super proud of his car. and he should

[@LeRouxEnslin]

When his dad said 350, I thought horsepower. Then he mentions later it's 350kw... Respect. Epic car.

[@rsavids8191]

We live in rsa horsepower is a myth and KW makes sense.

[@kingslp2897]

You do realize 350kW is more than 350 horsepower, right

[@LeRouxEnslin]

@@kingslp2897 that is exactly why I was surprised later, because 350kw is way more. More than enough to have fun.

[@allessandrodudley8827]

@@kingslp2897 469HP

[@Javii96]

They said that engine has built rods pistons and cams. 469hp will last forever on that engine. I think they could push it to 1,000 if it weren’t for the stock auto a341e trans. But 469hp is pleeeenty for that light car.

[@zipporahapis1670]

Incredible father son bond. Very inspiring.

[@Fritz_P]

One of THE best builds I have ever seen. Well done. Kudos to you. That welding work is sick👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tshepopaulsenmoto7930]

Man, this video mad me smile from start till end! Incredible car, even better incredible father and son bond! Love it!

[@JstWatchingPeople]

This is a beautiful build, clean and powerful. I really like how clean the engine bay is

[@billkay]

That rear turbo is a killer lol

[@bravofoxable]

The plumbing is a work of art 🎨... Great build, well done 👍🏻 👊🏻

[@mattsheen7907]

Wow - this is the neatest build I have ever seen! The rear mounted turbo 🤯 👌

[@brianmickelson4642]

if any other Americans show up like I did, 350kw is about 470hp... a sleeper indeed

[@no.23infinity26]

"I like it" I like it too bru and you are so lucky to have such a dad that is so supportive. Congrats 🙂

[@mrlondon963]

Excellent Father & Son project 👏

[@terrycox2063]

amazing absolutely amazing, the logistics of this build is mind boggling! doing a mod from a front wheel drive to a rear wheel drive in its self is a challenge then, you add a 350Kw motor to the mix, amazing Well done and good to see this in SA Well done again,

[@SheenylHassan]

There is just something so badass about sleeper cars.

[@illbill215]

What a job can see that quility craftmanship from top to bottom on this beuty beast

[@musamalinga923]

"As a matter of fact" that is a very beautiful build sir ❤️😍

[@beem1102]

This video put the biggest smile on my face. What an awesome build, love the piping work. Awesome father son relationship 😎

[@kobbiemelo2203]

SA car culture at its finest. Amazing video guys. Too klean

[@msantiago5150]

Outstanding job!!! That has to be the baddest and more expensive Toyota Corolla on the planet!!!

[@seenile6962]

Hey Bru, love the build fellas. Awesome job with the mock filter thats a choice idea. From the cuzzys in NZ..lakahh

[@nevermind3488]

I'm not a car enthusiast but super great work and the handsome young man looks so humble just like his dad.

[@soulfuel4719]

I'm Actually Amazed by this build!!! That rear mounted turbo idea is absolutely Savage my friend !! Well done kid and well done to the father for giving most of the credit to his son for all the work he did!! I love Father/Son Duo's doing builds and being successful !! Great Skill, intelligence and passion put into this Stunning Project

[@jordanwebster41]

And then there's my parents thinking that a 140kw e46 is too powerful lol. 350kw is madness!!

[@R34GTRR35]

What a great Dad

[@GizmoMaxx]

The Bond between Father & Son and their love for cars is Great to see 🔥💨💨

[@nazmo_za9654]

well done young man on that build! looks quality

[@Xolisaz83]

This tjorr is like a good brandy special🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@richardharvey9495]

Workmanship looks amazing !!! Well done guys

[@juankatzin6377]

This is life, well done. Amazing finish on the build💪🏼

[@hyltonswemmer4824]

BRILLIANT in every way...........Fabulous seeing effort and money going into an "everyday common" car - glorious ! Corollas are magnificent......

[@rezaadams]

I love this build!!! It's the best one I've seen to date. Well done

[@queyoung754]

Having said that 90% of work is done by you, I'll definitely be spending money with you building my next project 👌

[@dwaynemohanlal4050]

Bro you are gifted an if your pa saying you did 90% of the work i say big up G keep on doing this; watching this video i appreciate the pride you take in your work an how neat you've managed to place everything; this car is on a level of a resto-mode broer; its a beauty😎😭thanks G for building something so neat. The sound an those burnouts bro😂😂💪

[@alburnclarke6883]

Dope swap bro. Really really love the project you got here. Awesomeness bro!

[@achukmansyur2789]

Mantap brooo 👍👍 from Indonesian

[@paulorosa1364]

Very impressive. Lots of good time spent together. We'll done to you both. Be safe.

[@renaldohendricks1670]

Well done. Nice father & son build.

[@Italanmo]

YOH - Mooi build munne !

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Mate that's amazing I only have two things to say I love the fake filter under the hood but you need a real filter on the turbo intake to protect it from debris and rocks being that it's under the car second you need a heat shield between your turbo and your gas tank it way too close for comfort other than that beautiful build cheers

[@arthurasia9300]

Wow!!! 😮👏🏼🙌LOL would've loved this in Afrikaans 🙆‍♀️👌

[@ryzawrldwidee]

Son and Father Bond❤️beautiful

[@govendd7ify]

Seen this car in person, definitely a show stopper and a head Turner, awesome built, 👏👏🍻

[@tyronefelix6621]

Thank you for this dope content my bro

[@jeremyjansen1932]

Oom Pieter en Jason! Awesome build!!!

[@andysaunders3708]

Apart from the rust, the KE70 was one of the best and most indestructible of the Corollas. I had them ,(3-door wagons), for work cars and they took SO MUCH punishment.

[@turboman2019]

I wish I had a Dad like Jason.

[@vicg8943]

Beautiful nice work love the Corolla!

[@raphaelmahumane1648]

I would like to know what is the response from Toyota may be when they see this car looking like this, with higher performance than what they made it to be. I hope they feature you in future may be as brand ambassador or something. Well done to you all!!!

[@danielpeter3642]

Saw this car at Idlefest, it's really very cool ...plaasbuilt

[@DarrylRadcliffe]

That’s a crazy build. Na nicely done!

[@chunkygaming5064]

beautiful build/bond

[@jeetensingh7703]

Such amazing work, well done🙂 Perfect team...the car amazingly beautiful 💯👍

[@teoigi3247]

0:25 talk about an intro, memories of beautiful cars.

[@akilassif2921]

"What a car" it looks amazing 😍 very nice

[@Nkazimulo007]

Respect guys....... spectacular work

[@BoomBo28]

Ask your dad to make the vehicle a bit safer. Proper seats and belts, you guys are a excellent team well done .

[@LeachimSagrav333]

Glad to see an LS wasn't considered. Good to see something refreshing 👌

[@owenfalconer9398]

You guys did a fantastic job on your project. Love the color that color has been a favorite color of mine originally they called that color super sonic blue .but wonderful job. Wish my dad was around to see what am doing with his mini truck.. I have more to do still ..

[@Mahlorihlori]

This rolla is so skoon 👌🏾

[@ynwa197]

Car looks and sounds amazing 👏

[@Chif_GT]

Great build. Would make for a great weekend toy(ota).

[@crispiangovender1768]

Perfect sleeper build. Well done

[@michaelmazani]

Rear mount turbo 🙌🏾

[@kadirmohamedfaheem4518]

Dig that GLi '87 steering wheel looks epic!!

[@gordonsmithsa115]

Great job…. Spectacular build

[@wherecanigetthemncongwane3303]

Good work guys 👏👏👏👏👏

[@thabomakwala]

Great work....Great Teamwork... I Love this car

[@selwynaddinallkallardtv6761]

I really enjoyed this review

[@howtodiy8094]

The brandy lol

[@gregwoolley6105]

Well done.

[@naledireed5811]

Wolf in sheep clothing 🥺☀️

[@jackpayton5065]

For sure

[@stu1944]

Nicely done ✔️ 👏

[@shannongramani3309]

Awesome build! Love that dummy air filter🤣

[@4KGaragepk]

What a beautiful build, keep the old Yota's running, brother. Much respect Salaam.

[@toyotabeams7652]

Big car gurus , no grootman your the big car guru , brilliant build

[@tighematthew]

Very nice build 👌

[@solomonsolane8771]

That is an amazing job ❤.

[@Gaffersly]

The dummy air filter kills my mind

[@kenpringle6568]

Very interesting video.

[@bantuhani9062]

A most definitely beautiful built...Toyota working close with the Luxus😎

[@tollietrekker1]

I like this toppie!

[@Oyvind88]

Awsome car, love old Toyota's😎👌🇳🇴

[@Kethull]

Pretty epic. I'd love to see some of those social media links though :)

[@MrRejexion]

Timeless 🔥🔥👌🏽

[@nawfalrahman1400]

Man love that South African accent ❤❤

[@stefand1254others]

350kw holy shii, thats powerful bro

[@moeketsiseseng3639]

Very clean,, plaas engineering at its best!!!

[@rightcarlda6531]

Grande maquina bem trabalhada parabens aessa dupla

[@ruthlesstrades2184]

Nice build- as a matter of fact

[@khulekaniwandile8200]

Amazing

[@daylinriffel125]

Nice clean street build but that low hanging front sump needs some protection

[@derolnkuna6494]

Love it❤

[@monmadale]

I wish to see how it was built!

[@tyronbaartman1483]

I'm in love with this car everything on it is simply awesome amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@emeraldviking3637]

Beautiful Corolla 💪🏻 What is the colour code for the paint

[@neophasha9785]

Is it me or in the car world you cant separate the name "Piet" and fast clean modified cars😂😂

[@gertbotha9980]

Very nice build. I can clearly hear your turbo lag......

[@buksboucher2381]

Wat 'n lekker ou toppie😀 Hahaha Superdad indeed.

[@vernonmatthews181]

So glad you stayed with Toyota / Lexus under the bonnet, looks the part 👌 The last of the RWD Toyota's, everything after Front Wheel Drive 🚗, most of the work you have done was under the car's floorpan. So pleased this was a Father & Son project, hope it brings years of pleasure 🙏 PS - Toyota, Hino & Lexus are basically the same company, thanks for sharing the speedo non compatibility 👌👍🤔