From SCAM to a 1500 Horsepower C7 Corvette - Late Model Racecraft

Meet Steven, the shop owner and hero behind the remarkable transformation of this 1500 Horsepower ProCharged Monster Corvette. In this video, Steven tells the incredible story of how his customer's Corvette was nearly destroyed by another shop, only for LMR (Late Model Racecraft) to step in and build it beyond all expectations.
What started as a nightmarish situation quickly turned into a testament of LMR's unrivaled skill and craftsmanship. From salvaging scraps to rebuilding the car from the ground up, Steven and his team at LMR poured their hearts and souls into every detail, resulting in a ProCharged F-1X monster with 1500 horsepower. In this video Steven takes the Corvette for a spin on the street. With three solid rips, he showcases the raw power and precision of LMR's work, leaving us speechless and in awe of what this Corvette has become.
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[@maxoutlawyer]

Lmr is a stand up shop. Steven is a great business man and shop owner.

[@LateModelRacecraft]

thank you

[@jrod9560]

The idle being so choppy and the whine of the ProCharger get me every time!!! Well done!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

agree :)

[@tylerolson5860]

LMR doing Gods work. Keep it up guys. Forsure saved that Vette!

[@CamaroThings]

That is seriously painful and sad. Literally this is my worst fear when it comes to my car. Glad you all made it right for them.

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thanks! One bad experience can ruin a person from ever modding a vehicle again.

[@EMJSR66]

Great job! I hate that happened to those folks. I live in Vegas and trust me there are some crooked mechanics here! I actually take my built C6 Z06 to a local family owned shop in town for oil changes but any other work that needs to be done is either drive or ship it to my builder who is located in Tempe, AZ. That car is bad ass! Cant wait to see it at some of the local events!

[@richmcdowell]

That shop in NV was a chop shop imo. You guys saved that poor vette! Now it's a MONSTER!! And it scares Steven!! 😂

[@gsmith207]

You knocked it out of the park! and sounds like you got one of the best customers ever! I would be proud to have the Fereday emblem on my 19 ZR1 someday! You guys kick ass!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you very much, and yes, Mr and Mrs Stuberg are great customers! I look forward to see them enjoy this one, as well as work with them in the future on other projects. We are very blessed to have the best customers in the world!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Mr Fereday loves the LT5 platform. Please feel free to contact our sales staff or fill out inquiry on our website whenever you are ready.

[@bishopnick777]

What an impressive ride man - hearing you say keep traction control on is scary LMAO !!! Good job on this one I am blown away by this one !!!

[@danfalzone5920]

Your a Good Egg,Steven,& that Vette is the Real Deal,HOLY COW!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you sir!

[@knighttimestorieslv]

I'm excited to see that bad boy at one of the Vegas car meets out here!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

I’m sure you will! 💪

[@MrMaverickz28]

I had something similar happen to me when I had my 4th gen F-body… glad to be a LMR customer!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Dang, did not know that! Let’s catch up next week sir!

[@vinbags]

Wow...what a beautiful car...sucks they had to go through that..I wish them.the best on this new build!!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thanks!

[@wallebo]

Wow! This thing is a beast. Great build.

[@estark44ent63]

Awesome Stingray build.Nice lighter weight base model platform.

[@TomGreen-gi3tl]

Incredible car. Awesome job, guys.

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you!

[@larrynewberry3500]

Get that cage and belts in that vette ASAP. AWESOME build.

[@Deathdealer4L]

I can't even finish watching this......IM PISSED

[@LateModelRacecraft]

happy ending

[@terryrutherford2114]

I love watching your builds. That C7 is awesome. I have owned a 1991 ZR-1, a 2011 CTS-V, and currently a stock 2016 Z06 (which can scare me). I can't imagine that horse power! Good for them, and good for LMR! Keep it coming!

[@Black66]

Fantastic build as always! This car is on the next level.

[@niradnagrom2356]

24:06 What a ride that must have been; car looks like it's about to go airborne!

[@Goczku]

What a beast and what a huge amount of work you made in this project 👌definitely one of the best company in USA

[@CamaroThings]

C7: OHHHH, you left my hood open? Risky business, time to remind y'all I'm a Vette!

[@smittys_03svt21]

My God that thing sounds fantastic

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you, she screams at WOT!

[@mikek1009]

Good for them for not giving up on it and building it into something bigger better. Can’t believe it was stripped down to a shell. Awesome build LMR

[@niradnagrom2356]

This video was a cautionary tale that if Steven builds you a car and you decide for whatever reason to have work done at another shop and they tell you the car is broken - *CALL STEVEN RIGHT AWAY!!!*

[@jmontign1]

Very cool setup

[@patch68]

Great video 💯

[@darksaber1]

Thats my second favorite dream car right there

[@user-jk1ku4oc1t]

OMG that's insane I love it I have a 2016 ZO6 I would love to get some of these mods!

[@josephfamularo469]

Your corvette builds are incredible. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Glad you like them, thank you!

[@vppnbrent]

Absolutely WOW!’

[@PhillyDee215]

Nice build...

[@JohnGrohman]

As always brother, You built a Sick Car!! I am coming by the Shop soon brother!

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you very much! Look forward to meeting you soon.

[@csankimonkey]

absolutely nuts

[@LateModelRacecraft]

big nuts.

[@lilgamg]

You’re a class act. You can just tell you’re a stand up guy. Now crack the c8 z ecu so you can tune my car😂

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you! And trust me. We are on it!

[@larrynewberry3500]

I'll second that.

[@drewdalesandro672]

That car is Bonkers.

[@blkros36561]

What a car!!!

[@SRT-ow3cq]

Love the color

[@Rabbit.Hole.Racing.]

shark gray only made 15-16

[@ctvette1318]

I’d love a ride in that beast!! Damn that’s some sick power. Great build and def need a hub dyno for this much power. They do read high though w/o the wheel and tire resistance.

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Our new Hub Dyno is being boxed up and shipped next week. Only 6-8 weeks by boat from Australia 🤦‍♂️. I am like a kid at Christmas waiting for it to show up.

[@victorianoJRBloggingstories]

GLAD U SAFE IT BROTHER🤝❤️AND I FEEL THE PAIN😔WHEN SCAM🥺GETS IN THE WAY NOW THEY KNOW THE PLACE THEY HAVE TO ALWAYS💪GO, CONGRATULATIONS IN THE BUILD👍SHE😁SOUNDS📣NASTY📣🥁😎✌️NASTY

[@christopherwillich4013]

Literally just went through this with my CTSV2. Paid dude, got my car back in pieces, not running, not tuned, luckily a lot of my parts were still in the car.

[@deansciortino6425]

Nice build! would like to see these builds hit the track run a number than deliver.

[@cnoonan321]

Bad ass build right there. But why no cage? That thing's gotta be a mid 8 second car

[@AJUSA1]

Sweet

[@user-rb1qm1tz1l]

I got scammed by A Well Known shop in the east coast, part that was listed on the built never made it on my car.

[@LateModelRacecraft]

So sorry to hear……. That’s horrible.

[@user-rb1qm1tz1l]

Worst part was that I had to send the car back few times at a cost of $1,600 round trips of transportation

[@christophercastro3302]

Wow❤

[@mikellbrown345]

Bro my heads were at that shop when this happened luckily I got them in time

[@justinreid8851]

Hey future cuatomer here but was wandering if it would be beneficial to have atleast a 95 or 103mm throttle body for that setup? I think you all are top notch and look forward to having a LMR car at some point. I have a manual c7 and looking for a 600whp NA SETUP ON PUMP 93.

[@MaxTune]

Very informative videos. The only thing I think you could do better is lower the music in the background or remove it entirely so we can hear the details and your descriptions and what’s happening. Keep up the good work.

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you for the feedback! We love to hear what yall have to say to help improve our channel.

[@steven54321]

LMR built my C7 Z06 back in 2018 with 5k on the odometer I have 25k on it with zero issues 👍

[@jayjones3458]

Awesome build! C8 TT update?

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Plenty will be showcased in upcoming videos! 😎

[@deebee68]

I wanna hear what happened to the guy that ripped them off. Oh nice car!

[@jerseyshoreperformance2626]

Stephen. Why didn’t you put an inner chiller on it? Would it not work for that application? I’m just curious. I’ve heard great things about them. This is one bad ass C7 Corvette. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lanegeisewite1436]

Holy fuck!!! She's an insane car!! God I love Chevrolets!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💪💪💪

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you!

[@claytondecoteaux9380]

Great job what’s up with the hood ?

[@ayeeitsjayy8092]

Do yall upgrade 5 series bmw’s? 2011 535i xdrive to be exact?👀

[@siclt1]

Do you guys have any oem lt4 pistons and rod set you want to sell?

[@KennethWilliams-xg3ix]

Phenomenal build but it's missing a cage and parachute making that kind of power safety is always first

[@LateModelRacecraft]

100% agree. If this customer decides to hit up drag strip or 1/2 mile events, we will be installing cage before we go. 👍

[@ajcates9136]

What shop scammed him ? I’m a custom painter do not pay for anything upfront or at a minimum just give money for materials. Beautiful job

[@LateModelRacecraft]

would rather not say but it's easily found on Google.

[@csankimonkey]

terrifying

[@fagan900able]

💪🏾

[@brianenochs]

Where does the "Feraday" name come from?

[@hotdude655]

Grade A Shop right here, 100-150 3.8sec is flying.....

[@LateModelRacecraft]

Thank you!

[@BizAutomation4U]

It even comes with a 1 month 100 mile warantee. Joking guys.. but I am curious... how many miles can such a beast run reliably ?

[@WayneDwilliams12]

Dam that thing is a monster, hey if they’re looking for a name for the car how about Goliath 😎

[@LateModelRacecraft]

I like it!

[@markcook3570]

28:07 I love my job...Soooo do we....

[@kingqbert6819]

Nice ride. Goes to show there’s always someone with more HP 😂

[@UltimateXreviewr]

What's the 60 to 130 on this 15+ ?

[@LateModelRacecraft]

it's in the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oobOo2Noer-Vpa8si=8ecEtKlcNjOkkksy

[@christopherwilliams2838]

Whis is faster this one or street speed 717 zr1

[@gmoney2500]

Needs a Motec

[@codys_corals]

I hope that shop owner has what's coming to him for scamming those people...

[@antz19coyote73]

Love you guys but who cares. Glad to see the Car did up back in good hands.

[@user-wj3cv1ks6z]

C7 build cost?

[@LateModelRacecraft]

1 million dollars

[@bigwave8438]

Did He Say 5000 horsepower Camaro????🧐🤔

[@kylemagnuson9976]

Needs a roll cage

[@Beau_Toes]

That's no longer a car to drive between car shows. It's for driving around when you're looking to get arrested.

[@paperboy371]

🫢😡🤬

[@fagan900able]

Roughly cost for 1500hp

[@LateModelRacecraft]

close to 1 million minus 900k and some more.

[@fagan900able]

@@LateModelRacecraft when can I drop off

[@user-cl7tx3to1z]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😟

[@meatball6930]

lol, the car hood said “quit your yappin and LFG!” Pretty cool story. Yeah i drive 2 Hellcat vehicles (TRX & Charger) My wife drives a Durango Hellcat. We will be at your shop before the government comes for all you guys and your suppliers. Ppl don’t know about the 2026 new car law and then they’re coming to make it so everyone’s cars break or get in accident and have no parts to repair forcing ppl into 2026 cars and newer. No joke. Ppl thinking Trump is the savior you’ve been fooled-should’ve had the real deal for 8yrs -DeSantis. He was are only shot. Anyway. I have some questions man-i understand if you don’t answer on here but I’m curious. Did my buddy ED from Pennsylvania hire you guys to put automatic transmission in his brand new Viper when they first came out? You guys talked him into a venom package too? If you were the shop then there’s no way you could forget ED because he’s a crazy older rich guy. He ended up selling it right after because he couldn’t drive it lol. I’m guessing this was around 2007. So I’m going to get a C7 and I’m bringing it to you guys when i do. I’ve always wanted a 2019 ZR1 but as i watch some of your ZO6 videos and now I’m thinking i can save on the price difference and put it into you guys? Streetspeed Vette is what I’m after. I know it’s a ZR1 but is Z06 fine? I definitely want the burble tune. I think 1000 to rear tires is fine maybe. I’m curious if i went to this crazy package is there a way for me to have it so i can pick a lower hp on the drive modes. So have 1400hp under one mode and 1000hp under another mode? I know you don’t want to give prices on here but what should have available to do 1000hp to rear wheels? $20,000-$25,000? I’m only asking because if i sell my Charger and put money down on a Vette i need to keep cash for you guys. So I’m looking for ballpark and I’m not shopping around I’m definitely going to you guys plus I’m bringing my wife’s Durango Hellcat too. I’ve watched everyone else and i just like the way you guys do everything better. I used to see Paul Senior from OCC at his restaurant here in Florida all the time and he said if i buy a Vette to only bring it to you guys.

[@christopherpickens1478]

Ugly vss wing

[@CamaroThings]

Pretty sure they like it and they didn't ask you directly for your opinion on it. Just saying before someone else chimes in on this "comment"

[@WhiteManXRP]

It's functional,and necessary, it's not a civic

[@zenithskull]

The wing is nice, just looks a little odd being on a base. They spent more on this build than what the car was worth, they don’t care what anyone has to say.

[@greggmanning9689]

Awesome, you guys build some incredible cars. Okay it’s time go for the next upgrade. I’ll call you guys Monday.

[@kurtthomas4746]

AWESOME JOB!!!

[@assaultlick2169]

What a nightmare for everyone involved. Only true speed freaks wouldn't cut their loses. Kudos to you and your team, Steve, for taking on such a basketcase. Thats the level of professionalism and customer service thatvsets your shop apart. 🛞💨

[@chaznad5411]

Thats literally a normal shop here in Florida when it comes to corvette and LS … theyre all ears ready to take money. As soon as they take money they disappear and months and months go by no word. 4 shops in Fl well known, same story all the time. Thankfully I always get it back. When they think u have money and own several cars or toys , in their head u don’t care when it comes back so they always take on new business and you keep moving further back in The list. Many shops lack a secretary or manager that handles in vs out business , scheduling , on top of that tuner social skills are on par with a retarded baby many times so communication which is key in business, is nonexistent

[@horseplop9]

Channel.is Flying Now also. Great work guys