All Wheel Drive Swapped Supercharged 1971 Trans-Am?

[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@tonyfknb3896]

Trans am or formula 400. I like this alot and know the trans am is like the firebirds big brother. But damn now idk. I loved the formula 400 but this is better. Yes they are alot alike. But the trans am does have better options to begin with....torn

[@lowandfast4491]

I wanna make my 2017 5.0 awd,you guys should make kits cause I would buy one in a heartbeat. Love the trans am what a beauty.

[@edwilliams5914]

How did he pair the ls with gtr awd need to know for me custom build any help would be much appreciated

[@qotsa1]

The trans am logo with the cracked yellow paint pic looks super dope

[@LarryChenPhoto]

It's honestly one of our favorite parts of the car, it really shows the history of the vehicle!

[@markoz673bajen8]

Bumblebee baby.

[@dantespez]

Looked like the wu tang clan W for a second lol

[@elviejito462]

qotsa1 except its not a Trans Am. It is a Formula, and the guy hacked up a rare and original Formula hood.

[@BIOSHOCKFOXX]

Grungy.

[@elbacanreal]

The joy in his face the whole time he's sharing it. Love it.

[@toddbrown4185]

This is now one of my favorite builds of all time, its a perfect mix of a roadkill style build, with hoonigan “ain’t care” attitude, and amazing engineering.

[@SpecialEDy]

This is basically the car from the movie Redline

[@barrybend7189]

Yes.

[@d4rkhound388]

I thought that, if you look at the front, plus the "Bomb fuel tanks" i bet it was inspired by the Trans am 20000 WR

[@iguanajoe9329]

Fuck yes.

[@lyteshadowz]

I found this video looking for an irl version of the car

[@SpecialEDy]

@@lyteshadowz hopefully these comments made it searchable. It would be a crime if you hadn't found this work of art...

[@jorgecaraballo1771]

Now this is a build to be proud of. Not a trailer queen and not to pretty to let some rain get on it. This is the true meaning of car enthusiast. No glitter paint, no neon decals and underbody lights. Just a machine with a purpose! Love it👍

[@pwilliams3410]

I would upgrade the headlights

[@sforza209]

How can u compare this level of build to underbody neon light??

[@vannjunkin8041]

Yep just built to spank curves and competition

[@catdemon922]

Nah, painted cars with amazing paint jobs are also good

[@DustyKorpse]

Never has an Automobile encapsulated the term "Hoonigan" more than this beast!

[@graphitedak04]

Dusty Korpse. Wonder if it’ll do 4wheel burnouts?

[@thomashodis5740]

Your not shitting, but that truck he has that's awd and twin turbo is pretty hoonigan as well.

[@derjoh1986]

"Encapsulated." .....Cute.

[@leonardmacaulay9833]

Dusty Korpse The mustang that featured on Top Gear was also a ferocious beast.

[@bubbaspicer5576]

@@leonardmacaulay9833 that is the Hoonicorn he referred too.... Ken Blocks AWD Mustang. It's now twin turbod

[@lolnopenotgonnahappen4370]

Can we PLEEEEEASE GET A BUILD BIOLOGY ON THIS!?!?!?!?! Posted too soon I guess, 'cause this video really did cover what I wanted to know. However. This may be one of the all time coolest cars ever covered by hoonigan.

[@CriticoolHit]

We still need the build bio. Nads with a good sizzle on and this guy would nerd out for 30 glorious minutes at least. Also more eye time on this thing wouldn't suck either!

[@hydrocarbon82]

Or just more than 1-2 secs of shakey-ass film of the finer bits. Great car but the vid really doesn't let us enjoy his amazing craftsmanship.

[@hent1438]

So Gregg is the Mad Scientist behind Ken Block's insane cars. This dude is crazy talented. Great build and great video. Thank you....

[@katier2860]

Absolutely incredible. One of the coolest builds I’ve ever seen on the Internet. What an amazing accomplishment.

[@ZOZOE4159]

Well said 🗣👍

[@TheRealKalEll]

GENIUS level technician, artist, magician!!! LOVE this car!!

[@robertharmon2792]

The Formula 400 R is the most insane realization of a childhood dream that I've ever seen. My first car in HS was a 71 Formula 400, and around that time 1995, summit racing built a car named the quadradeuce. It was a hot rod with a modern awd drive-train. I remember reading that article and looking at my Firebird and thinking to myself... what if... I never told anyone, but apparently Greg heard me.

[@CoelhoSports]

i had a red one in the 80's, first car. they steal one just like it in the movie repo man

[@anthonyc362]

Robert Harmon I just looked up that car. I remember that article in Hot Rod where the car was on the cover. I brought that magazine as my reading material at Oakland MEPS when I was signing up footprint the Army.

[@manfromwyoming]

"I'm a bit of a one trick pony" Yeah but it's a hell of a trick!!!

[@musclecarmama8363]

Agree

[@TheIronEmpire]

One day I’d like to have a trick

[@JuhoSuomi9571]

*builds entire car* - "one trick" lol

[@Lelenium]

The smiling eyes don`t lie ... Congratulations on your awesome creation !

[@treeboar711]

I sold this car to Gregg! So happy to see what life he put in it!!! Awesome

[@treeboar711]

That yellow is cracked and crazing like that because it's latex house paint from 1982😅 Not my work. Some kid in Pine Valley Utah did it and put the decals and plastic tape graphics on the side. It had a 360hp 69 Grand Prix engine when I sold it. I wonder where that is?

[@treeboar711]

That missing Bondo piece is from when I was rear -,ended in 1986 while running N50s and air shocks. It didn't fall off

[@bradleylovej]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate the photographs? This dude is an amazing photographer. And, of course, the Firebird is amazing

[@TheTexasbro19]

I love how Larry actually let's the builder talk instead of talking over them with nonsense like all the other guys on daily transmission. Good good Larry!

[@LETSGOBRANDON13]

Nonsense* bro

[@julianaguilar87]

Larry is by far the best Hoonigan. Best channel on KZbin too!

[@LarryChenPhoto]

We're moving on up! Thanks for the message Julian.

[@doublevanoz]

Yeah him and that other Asian guy together are funny af, best duo on here! Zac fell off

[@julianaguilar87]

@@doublevanoz agreed

[@oleksandrdemchuk4551]

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[@lucasrem]

Julian Aguilar KZbin, you meant best of the lame people...... Gregg is way to old to do any content himself, that Hoonigan guy, Block? DC????

[@davelogan77]

This guy is really cool, the world needs more like him.

[@overflowenterprises]

I really like how humble and down-to-earth this car genius is, And this awesome build is a great motivator to a car guy like myself !

[@jjflash2611]

That Car looks like one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Completely Badass. Kudos to Greg. Thanks for featuring on your Channel. Wish we could have seen it do a couple of Laps around the Track.

[@oscarmartin3023]

Can you imagine being Ken Blocks lead God damn mechanic??? What a job man

[@LarryChenPhoto]

You can see why Gregg is one of the Lead Mechanics on Ken's team... The dude is a wizard when it comes to building special projects like this.

[@matthewvincent8971]

@@LarryChenPhoto I'm awestruck. Only a mechanical genius could Frankenstein something like that together and make it work like it was purpose built.

[@danielj3230]

I think that Ken is the lucky one to have this guy.

[@darabradley5173]

Job security, ammarite?

[@danielj3230]

Dara Bradley I mean guys like Ken are a dime a dozen. I mean he could probably teach us how to make money or how to use a hand-brake, But this guy’s knowledge and experience must be amazing.

[@bradcarpenter1881]

I just love how beat up and "ugly" it is, absolutely beautiful!

[@LarryChenPhoto]

That's exactly what makes Greggs Trans Am so perfect!

[@user-fl1jv9cv7z]

Shows its age in all right manners

[@victorvillasana3409]

"Used car" awesome

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

It's so scabby and rough but you know it's functionally built and it'll work every time, it's the epitome of muscle car ratrod which is a fusion that hasn't quite caught on yet.

[@johnwirk]

@@barrylinkiewich9688 this is really just something any 17-23 year old and his buddies try to accomplish in their little buildings but unfortunately "young and dumb" doesnt always cut it. Take those ideas and try again in your late 30s - 40s and this is what you get. A mean, bad as f!#k, asphault ripping machine that looks like it has been decomissioned when in reality its been reconditioned.

[@aljohntabion2751]

LS engine mated to a GTR AWD system? Genius!!!

[@codywade1742]

aljohn tabion i call it stupidity. It Will spend more time on the lift than on the road.. Bet that

[@wd4950]

@@codywade1742 that's like, your opinion man

[@thof8287]

@@wd4950 big Lebowski ?😂😂

[@jeffreyelliott8912]

Maybe the Nissan parts lol not the ls

[@tskraj3190]

@@codywade1742 Yeah, Nissans are pieces of shit. Thank god he kept the engine and transmission GM.

[@kitvexed8229]

i watch this and i listen to this guy talk and it's IMPOSSIBLE not to like this guy Greg. i'd love to meet him some day.

[@josephhackett9354]

I think this is legitimately the coolest car I've ever seen on youtube

[@Kalabrese119]

Unbelievable car! And this guy, he is my idol. He's so creative, passionate, smiles all over the place. Amazing!

[@ezbeachboy]

Agreed. Gregg Hamilton. My new idol.

[@jaygraham4095]

If I had a beast like this I'd probably have a smile on my face all the time too.

[@Kalabrese119]

@@jaygraham4095 Yeah that's right haha

[@jesseesser4940]

This is thé school example of a mechanic going full tilt... this frankenstein car is so cool and the patina is awsome!!

[@jalopy_jeff]

It is amazing the time and effort this guy went to, finding different parts and making his own. That is the level of automotive skill I'd like to have.

[@mrworldwide6770]

Exactly ....

[@ZacLowing]

I think he found the parts in the Hoonigan Racing Division castoffs, which is nice

[@martinwatters2729]

OUTSTANDING.Old Poncho's never die they become even more famous.LOOKS VERY DEATH PROOF.THAT CAR IS EPIC.

[@WarpedYT]

I've always wanted to convert one of my Supras to AWD but just never did. awesome project !

[@vinhtran4886]

I always wanted to convert my supra to all wheel drive also.

[@joeythekid5042]

I’m bout to convert my Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe to AWD because it’s never been done before💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@slamrahovart9024]

I've wanted to convert my 73 corolla sr into a rally monster forever. If this can be done, so can that!

[@073Kvz073]

I've always wanted to convert my house to a mansion

[@corbinyoung5320]

Should've would've could've too bad it didn't happen

[@Cekmore]

I'm thinking Gregg might be the coolest Hoonigan 🐈🔥🔥🔥

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Gregg for sure has the coolest cars next to Ken...

[@Cekmore]

@@LarryChenPhoto besides Ken of course😽💯😻

[@theangryitalian7922]

Gregg is the silent Hoonigan

[@generalsixty2133]

This caught my eye because it's not another turbo build. Then it turns out to be Ken Block's main mechanic. Nice !

[@TheIronEmpire]

Fun Since 71 the blower is a look!

[@generalsixty2133]

​@@TheIronEmpire OK it looks rad and I'll take it ! The sound and the instant throttle response must be a lot of fun.

[@Danny_Lopez_]

This is the best Frankenbuild I've seen so far. Beautiful! Amazing! Genius! Hoonigan!

[@rayans9348]

The just became my favorite show on YT. No joke. I like that its just a long conversation with the builder about what he built. Thank you Larry.

[@engahmedjabri]

honestly this dude is real gentleman, the way he responds when he spell the wards out is just makes him more and more near to the hart, I don't usually enjoy such videos. God bless him.

[@krakenpls2117]

fact that his a/c works is my favorite part

[@tjlovesrachel]

Gotta stay comfy

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

And there is a GT-R 400R, so Formula 400R is a nice play on that. And it even came in yellow too

[@dannygonzalez6548]

He is SO happy and there's something about seeing someone who is satisfied with the life they've built for themself over countless hours over many years. Awesome ride man.

[@americanyeehawd]

Love it. I'm a 70-73 Firebird guy for sure. I love the engineering coupled with junkyard parts then engineering and internals where it matters. Great photography too! However... that's no Trans Am... Firebird fenders with no fender vents and a Formula hood... yeah, it was probably all cobbled from a junk yard too and.. .yeah, I dig it! Now... can I drive it??? :)

[@justinkelley258]

30 years! experienced to say the least! He likes Trans Am just like me. This guy Is awesome!

[@HeavyJ318]

This man is a genius. It's incredible when someone is passionate what they can achieve.

[@zackh.5978]

I'm literally restoring a 73 and 77 firebird and I was gonna try and make a unique build with AWD or something but this man topped all of my ideas lmao

[@jrew3569]

Jim Bo where there’s a will there’s a way

[@05EVORS]

@Jim Bo rubbish kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnrYmWepfbdoa5o used factory Trailblazer SS/SSR driveline most of it was bolt in to a full frame G body

[@bubbaspicer5576]

@@05EVORS when I first seen the picture of this car on Facebook and all the caption said was "AWD Supercharged Trans Am" I automatically assumed it was a Trailblazer SS or just a truck style setup. Then I ran across this video. In the first couple sentences he says "Ken Blocks lead mechanic" and right then I knew shit was about to get crazy LMAO. Awesome build for sure. Now we just need more video of it hooning!

[@turbogrin]

WOW !!! What a SUPER Firebird !!! This gentleman is a true genus and thank you Larry for displaying this Auto !!

[@Crazystuffyousee]

Clicked to check out a 1971 build.....BONUS '77 is beautiful!!!!!

[@thorneycroft1976]

.........adversity....(ie: not limitless cash) breeds ingeniuty.............and a whole shitload of knowledge, experience and talent! Hats off to the man.

[@joeyriveira6697]

A modern day “Mad Max” desert runner with a real blown motor . Such a Kool build & car .

[@ne2i]

The Blower Man, The BLOWER!

[@_Tra_B]

When he popped the hood I was like DAMN😳

[@noname-hq4hh]

To be able to take parts from so many cars, put them together into ONE car, and have it be better than the other cars is truly next level ability.

[@brandongambino7740]

This dude is out of his mind I love Australians

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

I grew up with Gen2 Firebirds and Camaros. I absolutely loved my transam hotwheel cars and through family friends I rode in a black 79 T/A. Love it

[@ericcallender1575]

Before they mentioned it I thought, "Does this remind anyone else of Mad Max's police interceptor!?". Thanks for sharing.

[@georgereider5040]

First thing I thought of watching it early with the sound was "its the last of the V8's " heh Mad Max all the way!

[@stephen300o6]

What an original thought.

[@easycomeeasygo8901]

This guy literally read my mind. I've been dreaming of doing this forever. The two things holding me back or the mechanical knowledge to do this and a quarter million dollars😂😂😂. These are the best builds out there. Congrads! That black Firebird is something else to amazing

[@juanposadas6165]

I love that he had a genuine proud smile through the whole video👌🏽

[@jrmontoya4739]

One man's junk is another man's dream car. This guy is inspirational.

[@darkj3di336]

This GUY is my hero!! I loved the junkyard engineering! I loved doing that too! Had kids and left it alone. I remember those days walking through the aisles with toolbox, tape measure and caliper ! Some many parts are interchangeable if you have the knowledge! You can find stock parts that are Heavy Duty for your ride!

[@Thereis1]

This looks like the car from the movie REDLINE and that couldn't be any more perfect

[@GhostOfDamned]

Yep,now what it need is the OP Nos system

[@EvilSSP]

GTR parts or not, you can get away with a ghetto Amazon badge on the back when you also have a roots blower sticking out of the firewall.

[@EnigmaEngineering]

This build is so awesome. Gregg's knowledge is unbelievable. I can't imagine going to a local junkyard and finding all of the parts for an AWD LS swap. Great video Larry!

[@BryByWire]

So dope. Glad we have people like Gregg around.

[@drtb69]

So cool, two buddies just having fun !!

[@jordanmowday]

Absolutely mental car and photos, keep 'em coming!

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Seriously... This car is built for someone who is absolutely insane, and we love it!

[@mannye]

Understatement of the year. "It took a bit of sorting out." LOL This guy is a genius builder.

[@moon_fish9390]

Just wait until Sweet JP gets behind the wheel of this beast

[@Ragnarok043]

someones having doubts huh, hell im just tryin to keep this thing interesting. cant write me off like that, youre just a voice pal, you dont know a damn thing about racing

[@rileyforrer8045]

Should a put a TRZ Airmaster in it, but maybe he couldn't get his hands on one

[@st3pzzalot38]

@@Ragnarok043 😭😭😭😭😭😭🤟🏾🤟🏾🔥

[@mrcheese2314]

Yeah I caught that too

[@GhostOfDamned]

I knew someones going to be here for this LOL

[@CitiZen1.0.1]

Watched the whole video giddy and smiling. Which means it's special. Just wanted to hear and see a lil more driving. No shorting the conversation at all, just maybe 1 or 2 more minutes in the video:)))

[@nbwatki]

Just imagine for a moment having the talent it takes to build such a thing damn, this is awesome

[@imSchwaggy]

i love this video so much, every time he mentions something cheap or random he gets the biggest smile you can tell he really put his all into this.

[@LarryChenPhoto]

It's all about making the parts work together no matter the cost!

[@rarkitorparkit]

Yeh, A kiwi will always crack a grin when discussing where or how the parts were acquired and adapted because inside were laughing uncontrollably in the knowledge that the component was made for a ton less $$$ and often works better than some exclusive high ticket super fruity tricked out shelf item someone with more money/less skill purchased, and a certain learned trick to get it working together is the one important thing being kept to ourselves. Cue mental image of someone sitting on the garage floor surrounded by scavenged parts and a beer, cursing profusely, stupefied as to why his bits don't go together like the ones seen on youtube.

[@ronntice7562]

Only a GENIUS thinks like that. Well Done mate. Every bit of it.

[@mxjb1125]

Gregg is so humble about this build. I love the petina and customization.

[@necromax13]

Patina

[@kewlbeanspx]

The look of the car, the desert backdrop... those made maxx road warrior vibes are strong, I like it.

[@kmi187]

Well that's 30 years plus worth of experience very well spent :-) He deserves an honorary doctorate in automotive engineering.

[@Maroco918]

Taking the best parts from all different cars. This is a true "build car"

[@onlyrs8111]

I wish more cars were built like this. Amazing build and the photos! Just Wow!

[@jsleeio]

well there's Jamie Heritage's TA22 Celica with turbo Lexus v8 and R33 GTR AWD... it is (or at least was...) a street-registered roadcar too kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGizq2l3pppra6c

[@mattpish9675]

Auto focus is becoming one of my favorite Hoonigan channels. I can"t believe I have never heard of this amazing builder, Gregg, before now. Going to have to give him a follow on IG.

[@Siraphyn]

My first car was a 1971 Firebird with a 400 Big Block in it... this takes me back... LOVE IT!!

[@bjsteg79]

Wish this was on my radar 4 years ago. Awesome build. Mega inspiration for future builds.

[@Twinfire]

When an engineer doesn't lose his mind but put all of his crazy ideas within said mind into a project like this. Well Done Sir, here's a beer for you.

[@TheRipster777]

Technical breakdown of the car, plus driving/riding in it and Larry's photos would make build biology even better. Make Larry the host and move that show to autofocus channel.

[@thearmedoregoniancitizensj7911]

We need more of him in the world

[@brandonrogers8817]

Kiwi accent with a little american and pom thrown in too, fellas done the rounds. Wicked Car and amazing engineering. Dream growing up was to be exactly what u are, lead mechanic at WRC level....hats off to you bro

[@maxstatarcos7584]

I wonder what kind of ppl dislike this video...this build is absolutely a master piece!

[@mrpicky1868]

i think he is the only one who made trans am actually beautiful and well designed. and he did it in two different ways!

[@BRENTxBEAR]

I am not a Trans AM guy... But this is just too cool. Literally a car built by him for him. Purist pulling their hair out and I'm just smiling from ear to ear with jealousy 😁

[@kelevra558]

I hope everyone knows what actually went into this car. There’s an absolutely insane amount of hours in this car. Absolute masterpiece.

[@jamescameron6819]

That is wild. I love it. It looks so raw and just bashed together but its probably better built than most full production cars.

[@robbished]

Such a talented and likable guy!

[@Iancarriedaway]

This needs to be on Forza!!!

[@77chevy4x4]

73 with the supercharger awd is there

[@yeanah2571]

It is, sort of. 1000hp LS swap with AWD. The paint job is there too. I use it for Forzathons.

[@antonisp6629]

So we found the next "form" of Bumblebee in the sequel... Awesome car and built!

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

Antonis P Cooler than any before for sure. I like the fact it’s not just another camaro.

[@theamishsoylentretailersofohio]

Agreed 100%

[@antonisp6629]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 couldn't agree more

[@unknown-fk4hk]

That car is movie material like daaamn 🎥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheoriginalBMT]

Would have fit right in with the original Gone in 60 sec

[@OKstang77]

Could be in a future Fast and Furious movie. Looks like something Dom would build and drive.

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Good people and a very good car. I wish Greg had his own yt Chan showing his work on his "projects". Thank you for sharing. Your photography is amazing at capturing light, detail and the soul of whatever your cam is focused on.

[@BMags1]

I think I can say that car is the most creative, engineering marvel of a Frankenstein monster (in a super-cool way) that I've ever seen. Just awesome!

[@scottymalmberg1301]

I know we basically got one, but can we have an actual Build Biology for this car? This thing rips!!

[@matthewmcclain1316]

Definitely should!

[@LarryChenPhoto]

If you could photograph any car in the world, what car would you like to spend the day shooting?

[@harryvj6397]

Hoonigan AutoFocus Jaguar E-Type. Those curves never get old

[@LarryChenPhoto]

@@harryvj6397 Great Choice!

[@willclem8567]

Ford gt

[@gussniperxd1788]

Porsche 918 spyder

[@hunterleitermann8309]

Nissan skyline R30

[@thejacksonmurphy]

Please put this and the Hoonicorn in a race. Two amazing muscle builds!

[@dookiebooger9967]

I love the hoonicorn and it would probably dust this thing, but I'd still rather have this. Just the blower sticking out the hood, the kinda ratty look to it, its just perfect to me. But yea i would kill to see this shred around the yard with hoonicorn for sure 👍👍

[@scottcarter4059]

THAT IS JUST ONE SICK RIDE!!! JUST WOW!! MIND BLOWN!! A LOT OF PARTS FROM THE JUNKYARD!! GREAT JOB!!!

[@joelwandimi6962]

so refreshing to listen to this guy. for someone so skilled, he is incredibly humble and down-to-earth!

[@Vekurus]

When they went underneath, I caught myself smiling uncontrollably. Never had that happen before.

[@slimwiththegsxr6008]

2:27 was a perfect shot with the birds flying off the ground before the car🤙🏽

[@cvctiger]

I love this Frankenstein Firebird! Nissan driveline, Chevy motor, Toyota dash, Firebird body....TRULY FRANKENSTEIN!

[@05rc51ryan]

This is my favorite car of all time. It speaks to my soul 💪🚀