Building the FASTEST 1/4 Mile Car for $5000 - JDM vs EURO Episode 1

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[@HumbleMechanic]

This series is FIRE!!! Wonder if that thing will hold together for a 1/4 mile........... Good luck with that seat.

[@bheypuor]

Awesome to see you in the video! Enjoyed your euro side of it haha

[@devivoman]

I'll be rooting for team euro, but thanks for turning me on to this channel! Good luck everyone! This will be interesting for me bc one of my friends has a crx (180sx swapped) and I have an 07 gti fahrenheit project car with (you guessed it) cam timing issues, luckily mine skipped a tooth and didn't shatter the chain and lock up! Melted 2 plugs tho..... Valves should be ok in mine!

[@michaelatchison2325]

The GLI is really nice compared to that clapped out Civic.

[@hellbringer09]

@@michaelatchison2325 it is in very good shape... but knowing what hondas b series are capable of that car im sure is making that big heavy gli sweat a little bit...

[@salted1541]

Please don’t do chase is a race! If you red light then you lose that run. Only way it’s fair.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Please put the sun visors back in they are a safety item

[@HumbleMechanic]

We left ours in. Plus I had to keep HVAC controls in too, because euro cars. HA

[@alex_adventuress]

It’s Yuri and Jakub

[@animated8623]

This car fails the sun visor test harder than any car you’ve tested

[@dammyo6010]

Supercar pass though.

[@GummyONSolana]

Don’t even want to say how many s chassis shells I looked at and they want 8 and up

[@advanceautoparts]

This is the toughest series ever because how can I pick a side?!!

[@fbi578]

@@cowmath77 facts! Their car parts are always solid, but most tools are flimsy at best.

[@tigris4149a2]

you could actually stock the damn parts in store

[@dkis8730]

@@cowmath77 Cheap snap ring pliers are generally cheap asf as a general rule and break a lot

[@tonyortiz3350]

I have a 03 rsx and 09 gti idk which side to root for lol

[@Supralars]

Probably team euro cause they keep you in business

[@jaky2484]

JDM cars affordable. That was a good one.

[@sethbingo]

Yeah this is no longer the case unfortunately...

[@Jamieboy0912]

Non mainstream ones (like this ef civic) are.

[@mark-fq9fv]

@@Jamieboy0912 Racism. Nice.

[@SkyyMi]

Yeah, that was my first thought the moment he said that in the intro. At this point even a decent Honda civic is getting harder to get at a "cheap price".

[@Jamieboy0912]

@@mark-fq9fv ????

[@dub88acc]

"Safety is relative " should be the bumper sticker for the Honda

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

It's a life motto!

[@HumbleMechanic]

YESSSSSS

[@fubodubo2178]

#HondaBump

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

You mean, the brand with several models that are routinely rated as top safety picks by the IIHS, year after year?

[@seanstuck572]

“Are you going to remove the bondo for weight reduction?” Very underrated line

[@johnmedlong55]

literally LOL to that line!

[@setra23]

"Affordable"? Not any more, Japanese car market has gone mad.

[@ImCeatra]

Japanese, Euro, American... Anything that is engaging, easy to mod and popular has just shot up. I wanted an E30 Touring, but they're getting more and more expensive... And that's in Europe! :( (Though to be fair, it's portugal, cars are always expensive here xD)

[@euroberto85]

@@ImCeatra even a clapped out GTI is $4k and above in running shape. I can verify because my 03 GTI needs a bunch of stuff and i still got offered $2500 for it

[@fiisho]

@@euroberto85 mx5's/miatas in australia are 12k+

[@Odd_Redneck]

i might have a delsol forsale for 1500 that i have about 700 in parts for. like 2 engines and 2 trans

[@Automotivated97]

@@fiisho even ones with 200k km's on the odo. It's ridiculous

[@Tinex420]

Waiting for the next episode!!!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

I may be biased, but I’m rooting for team Euro...... ; )

[@michakwiecien1133]

Me too

[@aroundomaha]

Rooting for you and Charles!

[@jaymoney7968]

Lol good man ,but I'm rooting for you and humble,,,

[@Kasper210]

(._. ) someone snoopin!

[@AllTheBoost]

Jdm fam

[@JeremyCSK8]

Ek brought me here, clapped EF keeping me around

[@UnknownUser_0000]

"Thats where most of the piss has saturated." Holy shit... accuracy at its finest. 🤣🤣

[@porcoporco123]

"Reliable, affordable, and cheat to modify" Proceeds to show a b-roll of cars that I can't afford due to their popularity

[@elda7153]

"reliable" >shows RX-7s

[@ghostcustoms3968]

"On a budget" shows an nsx

[@dustyjones756]

Cheap, fast, somewhat reliable.... smiles in 94 camaro

[@elda7153]

@@dustyjones756 My commodore is basically the Australian equivalent to your camaro, but my impreza is way more reliable tbh

[@haoli2465]

Subarus leak so much oil you could deep fry a child

[@DWXPhotography]

You know, this is unbelievable! I can't believe they think it's OK to only release a part one and force us to have to wait in suspense. The outrage. GnG gets better and better! Keep it up

[@SlowDelSol]

I'm actually stoked for this build. Clapped out civics that can walk sports cars is always funny to see.

[@eustahijelifetips]

A jetta was never a sports car just like a civic never was

[@frazierl7898]

@@eustahijelifetips no one said a civic or a jetta was a sports car, he said it was funny WHEN THEY DESTROY sports cars

[@vs0sa250]

i don’t think it’s a clapped out civic if its gapping high sport cars

[@thenon-vapingsubie]

I’d love to see a subaru vs audi rally cross build off. Looking forward to more videos in this series!

[@SkyyMi]

Same, also that 2.5 coupe of yours looks really good.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I like this…. A LOT

[@LOH3NGR1N]

So glad this channel showed up in recommended. Just finished the road trips and now this series show up. Cracked open a cold one and going to binge this for the night.

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

With the fuel tank in the back and the poorly placed hole in the spare tire well, looks like somebody was planning an awd swap??

[@McLennox]

It's like LTT Scrapyard Wars but with cars... I freaking love it!

[@aneeshkashyap3553]

Every time a GnG video ends, I'm like "wait... that's it?"

[@michaeltubol4884]

In a good way or-?

[@aneeshkashyap3553]

@@michaeltubol4884 ofc in a good way

[@roadrage8863]

Thanks for the Saturday morning upload!!

[@heavenzsin2614]

Today on Gears and Gasoline: Tall Ben goes shopping Luke makes an offer Short Ben talks about his ideal night in

[@skythundersky1544]

New episode of Bottom Gear when?

[@heavenzsin2614]

@@skythundersky1544 my man 👍

[@skythundersky1544]

@@heavenzsin2614 Hahaha lez gooo

[@Syscrush]

This series is really underscoring for me why G&G is one of my favorite automotive channels. The focus on production value & entertainment really sets you guys above the rest.

[@chancelavin2493]

looks like the car was getting ready for or has been awd with the fuel tank removed like that and also the hole in the rear floor pan for the needed diff clearance

[@zgrb]

“If you want to go fast on a budget…” *shows several consecutive shots of cars worth >$100,000*

[@simonwoodbridge9129]

"want to go fast on a budget" > shows some of the most expensive jdm cars you can buy

[@DatNinjaGuyD]

I need to learn their camera craftsmenship. The angles and quality is top tier

[@toyomatt84]

You paid $3500 for that EF? Wow... that seller must be laughing so hard their sides are cramped with pain. That's a $1500 EF tops.

[@pfunkle]

Welcome to 2021

[@TarzanGTI]

Never expected this collaboration. I drive a GTI but I'm definitely a JDM boy at heart, def some advantages to each side.

[@GearsandGasoline]

Use GEARS25 to get 25% off your online purchase at Advance Auto! What Japanese car would you have bought to beat Charles?

[@liamflynn6929]

MR2 and a cheap turbo kit

[@TheDCfinestPLAYER]

Integra GSR

[@MR-06]

5th gen Prelude...hey do you guys fix your cars in storage units?

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

For 5k? 2002-2003 nissan Maximas came with a VQ35 and a 6 speed manual. They handle a turbo very well out of the gate too.

[@jamesphelps3409]

That VR4

[@alomakalok7266]

Best car channel honestly makes my day.

[@sazlefraz]

holy shit literally all of my favorite car youtubers doing something together ima watch the hell outa this

[@johnwithcats]

I love your way of removing the sound deadening with dry ice, never thought of that. great vid! ....but I am rooting for Charles and Paul lol GO TEAM EURO

[@victorpla29]

JDM are affordable to Mod Junkyard LS : Hold my Beer

[@sethbingo]

^this

[@SPProduction02]

Compared to euro cars

[@ghost-db8897]

U can find LS blocks at junkyards still thats nice I find non vtec single jingles 😅

[@michakwiecien1133]

Exactly

[@crstfr14]

Technically this car has a junkyard ls swap. Integra ls.

[@mprism7985]

gears and gasoline literally never misses. you guys should have a tv show

[@creativized]

When I bought my first EK you done Kswap Now I’ve got EF civic hatchback and another video 🔥🔥

[@eric_b_]

yoo... "charles" is fantastic.. his comedic timing is actually professional as hell.

[@guagui02]

love Charles and the crossover episode this is awesome great job guys!!

[@jyotkanwalbhambra5100]

I remember the first vid that got me attached to your channel was the love letter to japanese cars. One of the best vids to date.

[@drivenbypassion3634]

Remove one of the lights, get some toilet tubing that fits the turbo. Boom, cold air intake.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Okay let's see how much power this bad lady will make. Thank you for sharing gentleman.

[@terminally_online69]

Gears and Gasoline: „they are affordable and cheap to modify“ Their video: shows Rx7, trueno, nsx, supra …

[@wussawp-csgochannel5872]

I mean, those are still cheaper than scat packs, Camaro V8, mustang gt, bmw M4's, and not even to mention the hell cat...

[@pedrorios6734]

@@wussawp-csgochannel5872 NSX and supras are bein sold on 6 digit figures in some cases so I don’t think thats true

[@wussawp-csgochannel5872]

@@pedrorios6734 yea recent price spike is crazy asf, but it'll drop. Nov 2020, I saw a couple NSXs and Supras for around 60k. They were mint asf and tastefully modded. NSX was supercharged and the supra was a twin turbo 6 speed.

[@terminally_online69]

@@wussawp-csgochannel5872 still kinda pricey tho

[@FurryKovu]

As a euro car loyalist that has still been an avid fan of the channel, and learned a lot about japanese market cars form you all, I am VERY excited to see where this series goes!

[@TerminusVox]

Well, it's more relatable then "THIS VS THAT" unobtainable unaffordable super-duper car! Thank you for keeping it real!

[@AjMtattoo]

This is my favorite version of the civic hb. Love all the hard angles and the minimalistic body style. The first car I bought at 16 was an ‘89 civic dx hb and I wish I still had it!

[@georgerenolds859]

sooo excited for this series love seeing the efs

[@nighthawk0077]

Simple but great concept. Nicely executed thus far!

[@jverduzco13]

Lol at the “remove the bondo for weight reduction” haha 😂

[@MrJasons9]

These last few episodes have really made me a fan of this channel, keep up the great work guys!

[@NoOne-isZero]

One of my dream Honda collectable cars, my Lord thats the EF civic.

[@flatwoodzmafia]

Yes. Ef is one of my favorite

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Why I don't want to part with my 91 sedan - hoping I can start rebuilding it soon-ish

[@shawnvogt643]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 same

[@realitycheck3672]

I’ve owned my 91 EF since 1997. I sold my first car I bought when I was 16Y a 1987 Honda Prelude SE for the EF. I still have it. It’s OEM except for amber corner lenses and 1992 GS-R DA Integra wheels. Only issue is the clear coat peeling so I’m hoping to invest in a ultra high quality durable paint job. The EF is the Golden Chassis.

[@BudgetGears]

Sweet!!! An EF hatch!! It's quite rough around the edges, but looking forward to seeing more.

[@sonnyp1573]

Great to see WB Ben with AB Ben together on a vid. I feel like it's been a while. Although, I can't wait to see the Spyder project also.

[@IntegraDIY]

Those are Honda Del Sol seats. One of my favorite Honda OEM seats. Low seat pans, wide, a lot of bolstering, and light weight.

[@frankinroc5092]

I like my American cars, but I can't help, but love the hell out of this channel. It's my Saturday morning ritual. Get up, coffee, watch the new Gears and Gas video.

[@gibbygarage2928]

Makes me feel a little better about how my ef sedan looks 🤣

[@americanman3745]

Best part of Saturday mornings is waking up and watching this channel

[@Vexrais]

Im pretty sure y'all got the civic I was gonna buy a while back. I love seeing cars get worked on. When others give up on them

[@Brock_Landers]

When I first built my EJ8 Civic coupe I swapped in a B18B1 with a 50 trim and it made 408 whp on an engine that I did a stock rebuild on. They're great budget build engines.

[@vwcorrado916]

Yeah, I'm a big euro car fan but I think you guys are going to win the challenge. The gli is still a heavy car even with the weight reduction.

[@Kakarote12]

Very entertaining guys. Keep it up.. Cant wait to see what power that honda makes and what the euro guys have up their sleeve..

[@hotrodthug]

"Jdm cars are cheaper to buy" Shows an NSX,GTR,FD and MK4 Supra

[@dmino]

This was super fun to watch! Especially when you guys are working together on a project. Can’t wait for the next part!

[@tiagobelo4965]

Well, euro crew already starts at a disadvantage from this being in the US

[@RichRusso4218]

They bought a VW lmfao, huge disadvantage off the rip.

[@iacevanwinkle891]

I like where this channel is going. Very entertaining. And informative. I’m a huge fan of JDM also. Cheers!

[@bernierubbersgarage6066]

Cars' nickname: Lil Death Trap! Next challenge should be a road course!

[@vitalivardanidze503]

Well shot intro, looking forward for the next episodes !

[@IIKCARUS]

Love the EF's, classic Honda at it's best. Not a great example you got there though. 😯 Still super excited to see one on the channel.

[@malave_]

I'm hyped on this series. We need more drag racing!

[@NJGhost34]

I look forward more to Gears and Gasoline than my local Cars & Coffee meets.

[@freekwiegers]

Please keep this thing on the channel it could be such a sick drag build with the b series in there

[@kaenban3438]

Anything called JDM has to win, it's just pure science

[@tonypintarelli877]

This is an awesome idea for a series! Would love to see you guys collab with more channels to do a series of junkyard battles. I love that the theme for this Honda is "make it less of a death trap." LOL

[@CrispyHands]

Hooningan : finally, a worth opponent. Our, battle will be legendary.

[@ilimit]

This is such a good series for both ends of the competition. I’m neutral and can’t take any sides bc I’ve entered the car scene JDM 🔰 but now driving a euro spec 🇩🇪 either way good luck to both sides!! Can’t believe Ben drove with a wheel stud missing on the front tire in a fwd car pushing boost as well. 😂

[@toxicmasculinity7870]

“Here at gears and gasoline, we are fans of old Japanese cars. They’re affordable, reliable, and cheap to modify” Excuse me, what? Ben, can I have what your smoking please?

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Old Honda’s are affordable, reliable, and cheap to modify, Subarus certainly aren’t though

[@toxicmasculinity7870]

@@sleeper.simulant7327 Old Hondas are now starting to rise in price these days. Especially if you’re going after mainstream models like the EK and EG

[@jsquared1013]

In comparison to Euro cars they are 😆 (I own an S13 and an STI, as well as a Euro-spec E36 M3, and I used to own an S2000 and work on air-cooled Porsches)

[@johnherbold6539]

Was thinking the same thing. And he said jdm cars are the best bang for your buck for speed. Uh I’m pretty sure that would be American cars with the LS and all

[@poet_fanatic7794]

@@sleeper.simulant7327 I got an hawkeye wrx a month ago for 2k without any engine problems so it ain't really expensive

[@viffer94]

Fun, very Top Gear! I can’t believe you had to pay $5k for that POS. The used car market really has gone crazy. What’s more telling is the Jetta looks super clean which means the Honda still holds its value better even in that condition. Can’t wait for episode two.

[@tedtriestech8864]

This must have been filmed in 2010 Cause that was The last time you could buy a b-series turbo hatch for under $5000

[@JJ-ls8we]

b20 is still cheap

[@tedtriestech8864]

@@JJ-ls8we just saying a decent, often smelly hatch of any era without much rust is $2000-$3000 with a dirty D-series :)

[@ChrisPBacon9]

That thing was beat to shit tho. You can get one under 5k but itll probably need a tune, wont have ac or ps, and itll probably have a cel lol

[@k24civic]

Im local to where bought the car.....you can buy these clapped shitboxes all day For under 3500

[@eddy4905]

👍🏽 Saturday morning coffee 👍🏽 Gears and Gasoline

[@that1carkid88]

Still tryna wrap my head around the fact they paid that dude 3500 for that clap box

[@stevemcrichards8768]

RrrArE nuggets

[@ill54372]

makes me miss my red ef with a b16a turbo. funny enough i was a tech at vw for 10 years and i loved that gli. the memories. lets go team JDM!

[@genericexcuse4737]

I can hardly find a decent 90’s Celica for under 5k

[@seandunakey6683]

Same! Been trying to find a basic 91 celica st 5 speed. And even the clapped out ones are sky high prices

[@mazdamiataUSDMspec]

Damn, here they go for 1.250$ for a decent one that needs a bit of work I feel bad for you :(

[@genericexcuse4737]

@@mazdamiataUSDMspec there was a good condition base model automatic for 7k. Then all the others are on their last leg.

[@mazdamiataUSDMspec]

@@genericexcuse4737 sad

[@genericexcuse4737]

@@mazdamiataUSDMspec correct

[@LucoreAuto]

Well.... this should be interesting! The VR-4 purchase would have been REALLY interesting ;)

[@dublocivic3656]

LMAO.. @13:35 "Where most of the piss has saturated"

[@ChanTheMan1989]

I love this series seeing you guy work together to take down the other guys! After you beat them on to mighty car mods guys

[@shagirani5518]

'Jdm cars are affordable.' Ahem..... Yea right..

[@papercarcrashes4924]

Now this is a great episode!!! Humor and tuning bat it's finest

[@SpoonGT500]

EF will smoke that VW 100%.

[@boostednick]

Only if they can get it to hook off the line, don't miss any gears, and it's making atleast 300whp

[@HondaVlogs]

Agreed

[@s3stee]

The ea113 motors can make around 350 with an off the shelf tune with just a used ko4, s3/r injectors, upgraded hpfp, catless down pipe, intake and s3/r intercooler. Also, the gli has a dct so it’ll have launch control and it’ll change gears faster

[@jashy66]

I'd be surprised if it does the GLI is going for K04 and front mount and tune along with a DSG tune for its dual clutch trans, it'll have launch control and lightning fast shifts never misses

[@mr._.gallardo]

I saw adjustable coil overs. Tighten the rear springs and tighten dampening as well. Will help 60’ foot significantly! Also 13” vms wheels are cheap for a slick also, shift slow and let the weight and power take care of you. Routing for you guys!

[@Jamieboy0912]

Even if charles is a master mechanic, no way is that passat(?) is beating the ef civic for $5000. The thing literally weighs 800kg, and has a turbo b series already for just $1500.

[@Miles26545]

It was 3500 bucks silly

[@wvuvino21]

Lol 5000-1500=1500

[@ronanmcloughlin8736]

Nah you stap a big turbo some injectors she be rollin coal all the way to first

[@miger12]

Looking much forward to the next episodes 👍

[@XingaBoy098]

God I can’t unsee how much short Ben looks like Fiona’s dad from Shrek.

[@z32mike]

god that 300zx in the intro, too good man i love them

[@lukewilliams9772]

"... They're reliable affordable and cheap to modify"

[@3guysgarage]

You guys literally produce some of the best KZbin content! I can only hope to be able to make something near as good as you guys do one day! Keep it coming

[@vk849]

The word affordable doesn't exist in front of JDM cars anymore

[@louiscrespo1280]

I got my eg hatch with a b18 for 1500

[@ulises8483]

I like this series, keep it up!

[@maverickjoe03]

"We have some work on the Volkswagen to do".... Yes you do...

[@RichRusso4218]

Constant work in those shit buckets.

[@VS666]

I like this, sorta vlog sorta narrative and relates to the viewer

[@8.21productions9]

since JDM cars are so affordable… where can I get a running and driving skyline? lol

[@weedshoes5089]

Japan

[@inab9779]

Australia it's going to be a skyline but not what you wanted

[@jxs_garage]

Love the way these videos are made.