How an AMATEUR built this 1000HP custom Trans Am

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This is one of the wildest Trans Am builds ever. It has a full tube chassis, a Chevy LSX that revs up to 10,000 RPM, and makes over 1,000 horsepower. You may have seen this Pontiac a few years ago when it debuted at SEMA, but Riley, the mastermind behind this car, is still tinkering with it to this day. From The crazy engine to the THICC wheels, we’ll show you why this Trans Am one of the most cohesive and well-put-together builds we’ve seen!
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[@codyroden719]

I wish the rest of the donut guys would just be themselves

[@jamswater]

Cody Roden i felt this on a spiritual level

[@liambyrne265]

Me too man

[@nash-xn1no]

Cody Roden the writer is the reason they sound so similar. its not intentional

[@genericamerican.]

You just killed the entire donut cast in 12 words.

[@johnjuiceshipper4963]

I like the Donut cast. James is a busy boy, and is taking it easy after his heartattack. I’m glad Donut had likeable enough employees to fill in for him. If they’re having fun, I’m having fun.

[@Iannuendo2112]

“If you owned a classic trans am then you’d be the smartest idiot alive”

[@gilloredo871]

Dwight?

[@gordonbleu4642]

Dwight schrute and Andy bernard fighting from the office

[@gilloredo871]

Hell yeah 🤣

[@jim5735]

Idoit

[@mrdewb]

people are on this guy’s ass for acting like James. THE SCRIPT WAS WRITTEN FOR JAMES AND THIS GUY TRIED HIS BEST TO GIVE A GOOD PRESENTATION

[@slayalltires9034]

I'm with you man he is doing his best

[@michaelszczekot8920]

mr doob yeah I agree

[@mechenglb]

I truly appreciate the sense of your comment.

[@rya3190]

yeah, he even breaks a bit when he's suppose to be calling tig welders "Nickles"

[@TuckerC1]

Agreed thank you for noticing

[@Injamben]

This video: everyone hating on host. 5 months later, one of the best hosts donut has. Funny how things change. Funny how people try to reject that change.

[@TheGreatCornholio.]

I think I’ve heard of something like this with the halo in f1

[@sentinol8943]

I’m honestly not a big fan of him but that is my opinion.

[@vwpac]

people are too flaky ...i learnt alot from this vdo ....what was their purpose here ....?

[@limprooster3253]

I think hes almost as annoying as James... And that takes dedication

[@stevejenkins9984]

Facts 100% he did a damn good job here!

[@TheHatman32]

Me: Can we have James Pumphrey? Mom: No, we have James at home James at home:

[@genericamerican.]

Hello? 911? Yeah, I just witnesses a murder.

[@WolfHreda]

Rough. 🤣

[@THESLlCK]

Ian stacks #pumphreyiscancer

[@johannesalbrecht2503]

Oof hahaha

[@mcrel5999]

Ian stacks facts

[@thebluestreak3970]

Next up: bumper to bumper on Cleetus McFarland’s 1500hrspr exoskeleton 7 second drag car. Leroy

[@AJ-nh8ik]

Well what about Rob Dahm's 4 rotor Rx-7 also if we're going there???

[@asmediaproductions]

How would you go b2b when he doesn't have any?

[@noxious7061]

More like front to rear because the damm thing has no body panels

[@benitoestudillo3808]

@@noxious7061 have you seen Leroy?

[@ianprice4352]

Oh god yes please

[@hugozepeda6074]

Homeboy had a religious experience revving that engine lol

[@probablynotleo4340]

This guy seems nice, but dude needs his own style, he is trying too hard to be James.

[@WeazelBeatsOfficials]

I think that's cause bumper2bumper episodes have the script written with James in mind

[@mahendradhungel8011]

@@WeazelBeatsOfficials yep

[@probablynotleo4340]

@@WeazelBeatsOfficials true, which is why we now find something to suggest donut to improve on.

[@Eeter26]

Leo ? Exactly!

[@Ghostface944]

I was thinking the same exact thing

[@henrybehm383]

I don’t think people realize that these people’s on-screen personality comes down to the writers. Jeremiah is a good dude and I can’t wait to see him do more stuff like this.

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 81 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

[@NGKGMR]

Oh this time you early. Good

[@senseisoup2655]

Yes plz!!!

[@fvckzenki6615]

PaganiGaming 💀💀

[@raplesyrup4063]

He won't, he's scared

[@Its_jack1112]

God yes please

[@170turbo]

The new guy seems a good dude, but he needs to tone it down as he doesn’t suit the style he’s forcing...

[@shiny_446]

I agree he should be himself

[@dogle9258]

Agreed.

[@stevenpaulsen5975]

Fully agree my dude

[@TheRenegadeRC]

170turbo exactly what I was thinking

[@big_boye_639]

Yep totally agree, save unnecessarily screaming for James

[@snoopo5853]

99% of the comments: *holds up gun* Give us back james

[@boncegt4]

yes

[@christophejergales7852]

What's wrong with that?

[@snoopo5853]

@@christophejergales7852 its a joke lol

[@DrSabot-A]

@@christophejergales7852 It gets annoying when some of these people dont even know that James had a heart attack and is currently finishing up his cardiac rehab

[@christophejergales7852]

@@snoopo5853 no shit. My reply was a joke too. Should I type "lol" too?

[@joshdamiani77]

Okay I'm sorry I love the new guy, great new face, but it seems like he REAAALLY wants to be james

[@malikepps7380]

Josh Damiani it’s so funny 😭😭😭

[@warrgyewayi8759]

Totally agree with you..

[@Poincianaa]

Right

[@yannickbreunesse327]

Hes james long lost son

[@ipodkid24]

YES YES YES!

[@gustavoarguedasgarcia150]

Everyone: We'd like James on this series Donut: how about another dude that tries too hard to be James Seriously I don't want to hate this guy but he tries too hard to be James. Still kudos for a great episode.

[@ryanmurphy2089]

Gustavo Arguedas Garcia is give him Kudos but I know he didn’t write anything so I’d be lying

[@cadinnelson5168]

Gustavo Arguedas Garcia I agree it feels like they wrote a script for James I’m this and have it to this dude, I don’t have any problems with this dude he seems cool just needs to do his own thing

[@petertheoneandonly9752]

James is the head writer. He writes all of this. That’s why everyone acts and sounds like James. James wants them to be James. pumphception.

[@GrexTheCrabasitor]

@@petertheoneandonly9752 great point, thats why they crack up too.

[@rafaelrosales1123]

I don’t like that fact the fact that he try’s so hard to be like James he need his own style.

[@umm589]

GOLDED VIBE thats every comment in this video but i agree

[@phreshxmetal]

haha i was just about to post the same thing! i feel like Nolan does it too, tbh

[@Neishy4AGTE]

Maybe it's just donuts style though, and youre just used to seeing James being the one that does it.

[@goosegaming6035]

Agreed

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

GOLDED VIBE ikr

[@davidc4396]

Detroit: Become car reviewer

[@aravindhkumar3976]

Yeah I was wondering who he looked similar to😂

[@benmolnar1259]

You just blew my mind :D I had a feeling that I recognise this face.

[@urmomgay0166]

oof size 100

[@HamzaHussain-vh4wr]

Good one

[@althornes8805]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂😂😂

[@joejoseph3078]

Im an former ICU nurse and the fact that James was on ECMO and survived as an adult impresses the shit out of me. ECMO is used in pediatrics and NNICU (Neo-natal) not that unregularly. Using it in adults is not as common, and is not survived well. To see him having not only survived but back behind the wheel (as it were), is impressive and inspiring. Well met my friend and I hope you have many more years to share your love of cars with us.

[@totalmotors5709]

1:43 after ad

[@alviprogamer77yt96]

Thanks bro

[@530-9]

doing gods work

[@bigbeartanner]

🙏

[@sidekick656]

How’s about support the KZbinrs you watch and watch the ads that how they keep putting out videos

[@bigbeartanner]

sidekick656 you’re still supporting them bruh by watching the video

[@OmDahake]

The amount of work done by a single dude is amazing , I too want to do something like this in future, hopefully I am able too

[@iillestrs2153]

Grew up with Riley, used to stay at his house, my pops sprayed his first truck a c10. He’s always been so attention oriented and mature. Super proud of what he’s done. When he was racing he was incredibly disciplined and I’m not surprised that carried over to his next passion

[@judahweesner2651]

Dude, dont be James. Hes totally doing what James would do he needs to get his own style

[@Merciful_Arts]

Its almost like the episodes were scripted as if james was the host or smth

[@tomtrotman6176]

Nah this guys rad

[@R3TR0J4N]

James is the head writer, im ok with this kinda energy

[@andrewchen6766]

Yeah I don't think it's working for him to do James style

[@baeppsta162]

Bro shut up and just watch the video

[@Rammoftheyear]

Jeremiah you do great every episode and I don’t understand KZbin’s toxic community.

[@other2494]

"He built this car outside" **Out with the old in with the new intensifies**

[@valtterimikkola4303]

RedEdain 😂 chrisfix

[@kilowatttheorignal]

The og of the car game lol I kinda of want to know the limits of chrisfix what all can he do at this point I think he could design and manufacture his own car its impressive lol

[@nooknooktyb4922]

@@valtterimikkola4303 facts 😭😭😭

[@nooknooktyb4922]

😭😭😭

[@abottleofjin__6913]

Chris fix the lord and savior

[@baaaaanbaaaaan]

Imma be rela Jeremiah seem's like a pretty decent dude, let's just give the man more time

[@yeahbuddy666]

Honestly I like him more than James

[@withanotter7192]

aged like wine

[@nurbnord7451]

this aged well

[@tristansingh5894]

Wtf

[@elijahschulz3749]

@@withanotter7192 why did this age well?

[@matthewf2066]

what a legendary build!!! the suspension is so trick. 225lb. injectors are ridiculous... and he got 53% of the weight out back. this guy deserves an engineering medal. such a great build

[@diaress]

I’m sure he’s a pretty okay guy, but come on mate just act naturally

[@conman1395]

James doesn't act naturally and everyone loves him

[@fabianblom2458]

@@conman1395 It's more about how it feels more natural.

[@kiyoponnn]

@@conman1395 Then, in my eyes, James is a much better actor

[@diaress]

Mr. Popo yes, but it sounds more natural

[@lrmclinn]

It's kinda cute seeing all the baby pumphrey's on this show 🤣

[@danielsnell7605]

I love the donut team, except everyone should be themselves. James and Nolan have awesome personalities and I'd love to see more individuals, doing their own things ya know

[@poglant]

9:04 *Hmm I’ve heard those noises before*

[@umm589]

hamad oof my parents wreslting in the bedroom at Night?

[@poglant]

TheSimpleDriver yep

[@PLATESWEEPER]

This reminds me of sweet jp's trans am from redline.

[@konohamaru77]

Cultured comment right here baby

[@nazimelon6653]

Love the new guy dont try to be james, people said that before but i like your own style honestly

[@9ALiTY]

Correct Title: 300 IQ Man Builds 1000HP Trans Am Next to his Parents Garage

[@lemon-jq7xw]

Everyone in the comments: "i wish donut will be themselves 😭😭" Me: "i wish someone will talk about the car" P:S this guy needs to work on the lines, from past experience theyll be a pain later on

[@TheSuburbanWarrior97]

Who’s this dude? Where’s the home boy at

[@Griseb4nk]

Dead

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

Where James be?

[@jgb.vids.2654]

His dude tries to hard to be james

[@fabuloso3635]

@@jgb.vids.2654 wayyyyyy to hard it's cringey

[@michaelthedad]

He couldnt fit in the car We love him but HE THICC

[@antonnebaltazar8388]

This 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am had won on 2020 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. Its nice to see that this car featured on Bumper to Bumper a year ago.

[@user-ny3be8bf6v]

This dude is even trying to make grunting sounds like James does when he’s gettin In the car🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ThatsUnfortunate1000]

The guys are mates, so they share the same humour, just sit back, touch yourself and enjoy! From Northern Ireland🤙

[@Ben-cx5qp]

*north of Ireland

[@anonimushbosh]

Ben Ohhh man you definitely win this week’s award for... you-don’t-wanna-know!

[@Ben-cx5qp]

@@anonimushbosh are you ok pal?

[@ThatsUnfortunate1000]

It’s Northern Ireland man, it’s a small country apart of the UK, have a look at the history of it and come back to me 🤘

[@Ben-cx5qp]

@@ThatsUnfortunate1000 no it's a country that the British won't get out of. The name northern Ireland was given by the British but we don't acknowledge that. We recognise the constitution that claims all 32 counties.

[@JEEPDadXJ]

I've been dead in the water with my 1977 Formula Firebird I've been restoring myself. This gives me hope, I'm also without a garage. Great video.

[@dootguy2238]

I’d really like to build some retro sci-fi DeLorean drift car.

[@messerschmitt_bf109]

I'd do a sci-fi Saturn

[@Logan-bd5np]

you found him...the guy to give pumphrey a breather...his energy and attitude are perfect....keep it up fellas...

[@Yodamanjaro]

He still looks like Marty's dad from Back To The Future when Marty went back to the 50s.

[@drivewaystar6485]

Holy shit, the whole time i was trying to figure out who he reminded me of lol. You nailed it.

[@sieyon]

Who is this new person ... where’s is my boy

[@alex_rodriguez777]

Was missing some proper "mo powah babeh" in this vid

[@rubertdandsalceda3861]

Damn THAT'S THE EPITOME OF FOLLOW THROUGH!! this guy had an idea (like we all do) and then he built it! # NoSlackin!

[@brightsidedown]

you can still feel the fear from him at the ending from that hellish roar

[@chasefowler7776]

The guy who built this beast was just like, "MO POWAH' BABEHHHH!!!" LMFAO 😂❤😂❤😂

[@maxhacks2942]

Riley whenever he gets in a street race: "TIME TO PUNCH IT!"

[@user-ss1hz2iq4p]

Who's this new guy im too early I'll be back to see the fix

[@eliteharrington7377]

I started collecting hotwheels cars approximately five years ago. Last week I purchased three more bad boys among them this badass. Hats off to Riley 🎩.

[@vanishs2460]

Where TF s James

[@superlight1999]

He's sick. Don't you remember?

[@BigWheel.]

Looking for Jessica and his dad

[@qhughes4555]

BigWheel love this comment 🤣😂

[@davedewey868]

Looking 4 his dad....

[@jameslmorehead]

Back in the late 90's, my friends and I were building 10k RPM small block Chevys all the time. The trick is in the balancing. We would buy pistons, rods, pins, and rod caps 16-24 at a time. We would match the closest 8 in weight. Then, we would remove material so each component perfectly matched the lightest component, down to the grain. We would then take everything down to a local machine shop that had customized their crank balancing machine to spin at 3,000 RPM rather than the standard 500 RPM. In the end, we'd had a high revving small block Chevy without paying an arm and a leg. It was just sweat equity, but well worth it. The sound of a 454 revving to 10k RPM on pump gas is just amazing.

[@PolarAppleCaps]

This dude is trying so hard to be James

[@billypurdy8581]

Cameron Conley sorry he’s going with the theme of Donut????

[@Wonka0998]

@@billypurdy8581 No, he Is trying so hard to be James. Nolan doesn't act like James when doing B2B

[@DYNANiK.official]

I rly love how literally EVERYTHING is exposed, even the fuses

[@yupyup4209]

The cars in these latest Bumper 2 Bumper episodes have been freakin' awesome!

[@ruffruff2289]

kudos to the guys for calculating all in meters, kgs and liters

[@tavotevas3728]

He kissed his fingers, now he might have a koronavirus

[@phim4674]

This is more “nascar” than NASCAR

[@a1phamalestud]

For real

[@calebgarland2756]

Yep the engine is similar the transmission is the same the seats are similar

[@peterdarr383]

Not allowed to re-locate engines Not allowed Independent Rear Suspension Not allowed Alcohol

[@HighwayRogue]

I picked up a 1980 z28 last month rolling chassis to do my first build this really gives me inspiration

[@n_s_x9910]

0:28 - 0:29 i love the way he said bumper to bammper

[@laputin710]

Sounds gay tbh

[@COMPOSITE.02]

Only James "Pop up Headlights" Pumphrey is allowed to do that

[@n_s_x9910]

@@laputin710 lolz

[@maxxas5067]

Everyone complaining about "the new guy" Would you rather him be like a political radio talk show or a hype beast?

[@fabuloso3635]

Quite you.

[@ac-2-shoes971]

This the type of car that you spend years finishing just to break down in tears when it’s finished and keep it in your fam for generations

[@überbooga]

This car makes me giggle like a child. Good lord its a masterpiece. Mona Lisa of cars.

[@D-Man_Jam]

Holy crap, I remember seeing that on Hoonigan like, 2 years ago.

[@amberionik]

Oh thats where i saw it before

[@D-Man_Jam]

@@amberionik yup

[@MrThunderMonky]

And now it's one of the COOLEST Hot Wheels ever to be produced! WOW!

[@throttle_therapy_6598]

Picking up a stock gm supercharger this weekend for my 1996 Pontiac firebird 3800 series should be a blast when it’s all done

[@SteelyDanUnofficial]

Imagine getting pulled over in this :D

[@acidlemon5857]

Cop: Do you know why I pulled you over? Guy in the Trans Am: Uhhhh, my 1,000 horses I have stuffed in the hood?

[@anotherstupidhipster3551]

@@acidlemon5857 Cop: do you know why I pulled you over? Because I let you.

[@jmoney7289]

Roy imagine having Rick as your avatar

[@SteelyDanUnofficial]

@@jmoney7289 Imagine not having avatar

[@jmoney7289]

Roy ok *ROY*

[@ronartoribio4886]

We want JAMES BACK NOW‼️‼️‼️‼️🥺

[@jeffreydover]

What happened to him?

[@Neishy4AGTE]

Dude shut up

[@Albaner5656]

I love it how the edit the cm numbers it is way much easier to understand it

[@discoverlight]

I would build my dream K20 Chevy square body with half the talent of this guy.

[@nachoman6984]

I bet you can’t even drive correctly

[@evo9467]

I’m not a GM guy, damn this is a build according to my own heart!!! Riley knows what the hell he is doing!!! All about function. This is a car built to be driven to it’s absolute limits!!! You will shit yourself way before you even get close. That is what evo calls a real car. Riley, I salute you. You know your shit, and you laid everything on the line to prove it. And you did with flying colors. I’m not a GM guy, but I know something good when I see it, this is as good as it gets, I want one.

[@largotokyo6286]

This dudes bouta have a heart attack just so he can be more like james 😂😂💀

[@sergioh2015]

1:12 fastest 3 seconds I've ever seen

[@theoddgothgirl2197]

ok so as a girl that loves (really really loves) muscle cars, my husband saw this first and he calls me in and says "Hey babe ya wanna see something absolutely beautiful?" So i put on my headphones, and watched. I admit I drooled a little...The car turned on....and so did I. Yup...that'll do it. Kidding aside (not really) my gawd what an awesome piece of engineering genius. Beauty hiding a beast

[@simonerossi2799]

Where Is James?

[@thatwasinteresting.8150]

I just found this channel and don't know who James is, so this is an unbiased opinion: I like Jeremiah's style. He's a bit over the top and that's a good thing. His speaking style reminds me of Daniel Tosh. So, keep doing what you're doing! Thumbs up.

[@deeeevoh6681]

Came for the car, but stayed because of this guy. I dont think he could have done his job any better! Kudos to you my man, you did a great job and I'm sure you will be making these people a lot of moolah with your presentation of this beast.

[@tydonnelly7444]

first time i heard a prize say with taxes and shipping included

[@phtevenchevas3960]

5:00 At first I thought, WOW, Riley survived one horrific BMX accident!

[@elijahberger5722]

And the winner of the 2020 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is...

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

A MASTERPIECE. Very well done, and yes, an inspiration for a 60 year old Pontiac freak. 👍👍🏁🏁💪💪💪😁

[@logwake57]

9:24 watch this part but close your eyes

[@gabrielriley2388]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)...

[@SNOWVIPER1976]

Jeremiah is without a doubt a pure joy to watch. He pulls me in, even on topics I find boring. I think Donut Media is wonderfully entertaining channel worth being a subscriber too.

[@edgarasduxov1699]

damn never been this early

[@nickromero4158]

9:30 ok these scenes are just turning into a porno

[@michealcorleone665]

fr can they just do a go pro mounted hat instead of sticking the damn thing in their mouths😂

[@Raven-uu7lb]

Lol I got ads for that

[@aarongould5170]

The host was great these guys are a holes I love all the donut videos and Jeremiah’s especially his videos are like college courses in cool automotive stuff lol

[@headlight_fluid]

I love you James

[@nubsandbolts920]

Smexy asf. one day ill get a 68-72 heep marrow and work on it till its where i want. Thank you for all you do!

[@LuiPerez4629]

Where’s James

[@THESLlCK]

Icy Oceanz this is fake James.

[@Alessandro-ek6pi]

@@THESLlCK where is the real one?

[@THESLlCK]

FNAbruh searching for his dad idk

[@R0cketRed]

I'd absolutely love to do that but my only question is where did he get the money for all these VERY expensive parts? Like the custom engine... to name one

[@coolbreeze298]

That's what I was saying . I got the skills but can't pay the billz !

[@callmesubby]

damn it's nice to see that everyone loves Jerry now, cant believe people were this harsh on a video that wasnt even about him!

[@herbertelch9793]

I want James back 😭😢

[@jonathanmagana9790]

Herbert Elch whar happened to james??

[@DrunkenVtec]

@@jonathanmagana9790 he has alot of shows to do and he also had a heart attack so gotta give him some rest

[@huschenge8759]

Wasn't this custom Pontiac built in early 2019?

[@croomsracingengines9265]

Yes

[@CatgirlOnE]

You do realise that they have to get the car here and talk to everyone and write a script and stuff.

[@huschenge8759]

@@CatgirlOnE I do it takes a while but this bad boi is atleast 1 year old at this point so it seems like they could have done it sooner

[@Ryan_1997]

@@huschenge8759 yea it's old. They're just doin a vid for views and the KZbin $$

[@yesnomaybe3372]

I Haven't Seen It So It's New To Me !!!

[@keoni3814]

That foundation save this life now I kind of want to donate just because of him

[@smokeycheez]

This is by far one of the most impressive builds ive ever seen. The narrator, not so much.

[@yobaafett]

Why's everyone dissing this guy 😂 thought he was pretty entertaining

[@amberionik]

No one is dissing him. Everyone says hes trying too much to be james which he does

[@yobaafett]

@@amberionik what's wrong with putting more effort into it?

[@amberionik]

@@yobaafett no the thing is that the style of this video is typical for james and i feel like he should have his own style. I feel like he has potential tho

[@yobaafett]

@@amberionik oh right I see. Also consider that it's the same editor so it may seem more alike than it actually is... 🤷‍♂️

[@amberionik]

@@yobaafett yea thats a good point

[@williamjunior8227]

This car literally win Hot Wheels Legends 2020!!!!

[@raphe_yaanime6318]

That start up was so nice

[@mikeymeijer9899]

Maybe do a bumper2bumper on a Top Fuel Dragster in the near future?

[@one_alonevanalon3458]

9:15 when parents enter the room

[@uchclan]

I love this guy, one of my favorite hosts on donut, damn all the team been killin it!! Keep up the great job guys. Been following this channel since 100k followers. Always loyal to the fam.

[@ethandenis5650]

As a bmx rider I support this guy 100% insane whip

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

Ditch the discount James impression plz

[@R3TR0J4N]

think it was because segment was written by James, so its the gene and energy