Firing Up a 669hp V8 For the First Time! Boomhauer Lives Again

After a few months of downtime, you can't help but do a first fire for a good 'ol systems check. Or just to hear the damn thing. No coolant? No problem. And in case you're concerned that the chop king himself isn't representing with some serious chop of his own, you best believe that's coming soon.
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[@HooniganProjectGarage]

How would you describe the first sounds of Zac’s Fire-Breathing 669HP LS?!

[@nigelbaker2071]

Hoonigan Project Cars LETHAL BUTHAAAA

[@1970HondaCL100]

Happens @ 11:35 for anyone who wants to actually hear it before commenting (looking at you guys who posted within 1 minute)

[@Qogu]

Chop shop.

[@jakethetamalejohnson1673]

69 aaayyyyy

[@Javierm0n0]

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[@Fumar1995]

Love how Zac, the motorcycle guy is able to engine swap and rebuild faster than Scott can finish any of his csrs lol

[@AtholAnderson]

And he'll break it, fix it, break it again, add some improvements and fix it again before Scotto gets anything done.

[@MattTheMouth]

Gotta give Scotto credit still. No days off, working on Hoonigan Racing and Media Machine stuff and still wants to be a part of his own builds. His priority is building the brand which means his projects get the back burner

[@chrisdiaz8401]

@@MattTheMouth couldn't say it any better he's got more on his plate than just builds

[@goonwop592]

@@chrisdiaz8401 Plus doesn't have a small army helping out! lol

[@AtholAnderson]

@@MattTheMouth Oh yeah, the man is certainly working his ass off for the brand...doesn't mean it isn't fun to needle him a bit :p

[@ryanknight7516]

Being an old chevy guy, DITCH THAT RAG JOINT! Run a U joint style instead. So much better and STAYS TIGHT.

[@sharp68chevyguy]

I've had one break.. Not a fun experience

[@paulsachs9983]

I've had one begin to come apart before. 1986 SVO mustang in some twisties on the first drive (internet purchase and shipped across the country). Fortunately I realized something was very loose in the front end and turned around immediately to drive the 1 mile home. Super sketchy!

[@ryanknight7516]

Doesn't sound fun. And more so with this build where he is going to Hoon it, just would be much better with a U joint. Plus no need to replace it in 10,000 miles lol. I believe Dorman makes a replacement shaft but there is a guy who makes custom shafts. Derek's steering shafts

[@dashjackson]

There are some nice u-joint couplers that have a..I think it's a silicone damper to attenuate high frequency vibration being transmitted to the wheel. These are supposed to give a good compromise between steering feedback and anti-fatigue.

[@deeshotta7076]

Shit i wish i could use that on my ex's 😹

[@joederue9900]

Man I feel like I've seen Zac build nearly a full truck in the same time it takes Scotto to place an engine inbetween frame rails

[@NikolitheRussian]

Whoever made that thumbnail deserves serious props

[@eseer3587]

Zac's tastes are on point, this thing is going to be clean. 👌

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

You should know by now Zac doesn’t short cut ANYTHING! The Chopper Hauler is almost ready to party.

[@edisenscore1494]

I mean I personally don't like the rims but hey that's not my truck

[@in4theaction]

Zac, you should look at Billet Badges (the company) and see if they would want to do some Hoonigan themed ones for the fenders and dash pad. Maybe between them and John and you, there could be a sick custom one. They do tons of badges for Squarebody Syndicate and the C10 Nation.

[@chrisramirez3458]

Zac is building a straight up Murica truck 🤘🏼

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

This truck was built by freedom and horsepower!!

[@Ryosuke37859]

@@HooniganProjectGarage horsepower IS freedom! Does that make this Freedom squared?

[@derrickodyes1934]

Obama would be proud since hes the last president of the usa. All we have now is a golfer and racist n chief

[@KapenW17]

Derrick Moyer just curious do you have any proof of what you said said?

[@kmena05]

Freedom and Bald American Eagle flying out the exhaust 👀

[@79ped]

Best segment of Hoonigans .. by far. Zacs way of filming, explaining and showing a build, really is the closest you come to perfection

[@saladdaze7375]

Zac fucking rules. Please keep him really happy with v8s, trucks, scooters, beers and chop.

[@LoudGuitar14]

Zac and Dan get shit done! Hey Scotto, have these guys tackle some of your projects and you will be finished in no time!

[@FistyTheMLGPro]

Out of all the Project Cars builds I think Zacs is the cleanest and best

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Next Build & Battle, Vin vs Zac on who builds the best daily’s.

[@Loki_Trickster]

@@HooniganProjectGarage You would need to make a play pen for Scotto with a single exhaust header with a seized bolt. They might all finish at same time then. JK

[@SR20DEBT]

I love Zac, his energy is contagious and his truck is so sick! This man needs his own show!!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Zac is going to take over the channel once his truck is done!

[@SR20DEBT]

@@HooniganProjectGarage That sounds good, but will that ever happen? Cause a project car is never done 🤔

[@jonpardue]

@@HooniganProjectGarage Full Send! Zac delegates well and gets things done. He inspires everybody there @ Hoonigan and us out here watching. Way to go Zac!

[@lancereyesromero7811]

No bullshit ads! Love it guys!

[@tubba525]

Zac , I got a name for the truck ….. #Squarejaw . Tight build , I had a 79 K20 .

[@RyGuyStimp]

Yesssss! So much win with the truck! This is certainly one of my favorite stuff cars. Keep up the great work and content!

[@Killuminati-xh9jk]

I watched this whole series while I was waiting for my baby to be born today so zac thank you for the vids!🙏🏻

[@mookie714]

I really like the firewall mounted coil packs.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Clean, and out of the way from all the heat.

[@car-man]

I'm enjoying watching your good video. I support you in Korea.

[@ryurc3033]

Love these trucks, I have have a 76 stepside. 454/4 speed. Built a little(400 ish hp) but it constantly breaks transmissions. Someday soon it get an upgrade. Thanks for the inspiration. Choppa haula

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Something about having a 454 and heavy right foot that transmissions don’t like...

[@RealBearFace]

Zac should have the exhaust point just behind the rear tires so when he does burnouts it blows smoke out harder

[@RyTrapp0]

If your panel gaps are good, then drill one small diameter hole(1/8", give or take) all the way through the body panel-shim stack-body structure at each end of each body panel, beside each panel mounting bolt(do the same on the door hinges too) - this way, the next time you take any of these panels off again, when you go to mount them back up you can put the panel in place, drop a couple bolts in leaving them loose, then take a piece of welding rod/coat hanger/a finishing nail, anything like that, stick it in the small hole you drilled, and it will help line up your panel gaps back to where they were before you took them off, then you can tighten up the panel bolts after eyeballing the gaps and call it done. This saves a LOT of time over needing to line up your panel gaps EVERY time you remove a panel - just put the panel back with the mounting bolts loose, line up your alignment holes and drop an alignment "pin"(aka welding rod) in, eyeball the gaps and tighten the bolts. And, Zac - don't act like you aren't going to pull that front clip off again down the road, c'mon now, you know better...

[@ag3nto578]

Good advise for panels but i don't see pulling the doghouse off to motor swap on this big ol chevy. The engine compatment is big enough to climb into and I have dropped big blocks in without removing the hood.

[@Gonzo.S.Thompson]

That sounds so freaking gnarly. That is how all vehicles should sound.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

A high reving NA LS3 are tough to top!

[@jaydunbar7538]

@@HooniganProjectGarage not a bad choice, bit a 3406e at 2500rpms tops anything I've heard. Nothing like spinning 14.6 liters over the intended red line.

[@biker_buggs]

Lit it sounds great & yeah 1500rpm sounds good bruh plasma cut a dash asap!

[@HarryBase63]

It's about damn time!

[@k5guy]

That frame rail for steering box is notoriously flexy. Might wanna brace it up a bit for full joining activities

[@zaclloyd-jones4353]

Zac's face on first fire up is every single one of us defined! haha Awesome build, can't wait to see this thing shredding them tires!

[@FrictionShifter]

Zac is now my favourite chop daddy.

[@superrad1659]

Zacs always been the chop daddy. Sir Chopus. King of chop.

[@AlistairLattimore]

I love Zac’s enthusiasm and his crazy face! This is going to look amazing once it’s finished and sitting on the ground.

[@MarshallRC13]

I like the Coil Packs on the firewall.

[@jusgough7760]

We believe in you chop master. Can't wait to see the finished product Zac the Mac

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Damn that engine looks beautiful sitting in that engine bay!

[@albertcee1770]

I don't know who you are but I see you everywhere

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Albert Cee Seems like we both watch the same things.

[@albertcee1770]

Yeah that makes sense lol

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

Beautiful c-10.🏁

[@TheChosenOne77774]

Yeees! Thanks Zac for still wraping these! ❤️ I kinda miss that on all the other series 😅

[@moptop85]

White lithium grease, aerosol can, is great on bare metal before the grounds are bolted down. Wont rust and conducts electricity well. Just reapply every few months or so. Not as great of tip as making sure the engine has oil before starting but

[@Redsled71]

This is my favorite hoonigan build for sure. Nice job Zach. So badass. Great job on choosing quality parts for it as well. Can't wait to see this thing shred.

[@ElementalGarageandGaming]

I'm loving this project. I'm working on a 72 C10 that is following a very similar path. I'll be dropping in an LT5/8L80E. Hoping to do some 3d printed stuff to customize the interior too when I get to that part. Keep up the awesome work. You're inspiring me to vlog my build instead of just doing photos.

[@99unclebob]

Man i like where you mounted your coil packs, you'll get more longevity ,crazy premium build and lots of room under the hood, LOL , if i could count how many times i stole the plug wires from my other cars, just way too funny, love the sound of the first fire up

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Just waiting on the extended plug wires, and we will have the new coil pack location all set.

[@sonicboom2723]

You guys do nice work , that GMC is professional grade .

[@johnswyatt]

You need to bring that thing to the Dream Cruise next year! Detroit peeps would love it!!!

[@turbolsguy3918]

Awesome build good job Zac and crew. Some billet hood hinges would finish off the engine bay nicely 👌

[@johnolivares8985]

Zac c10 fits him so well, such a beautiful car

[@dookiebooger9967]

ITS A TRUCK YOU FOOL!!

[@joeday6029]

Absolutely a mental breakdown on the build grate info 100% bad a$$ ;-)

[@joealex65]

I expect a 11/10 chop rate from the Chop King! 🔥🤠

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

We expect nothing less for the Chop Papi!

[@andyalright]

This is going to be such a bad ass truck, so pumped for Zac, got goosebumps watching this haha

[@johnnyreb8030]

sounds and looks like she is coming together! I want my 86 c10 set up like that!!

[@tylerbarnes1466]

Texas speed seems to be killing it in the race engine game. Wish I could afford one for a project car.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

There is a reason why everyone is jumping in the Texas Speed train. The power, reliability, and support is the best in the biz!

[@tylerbarnes1466]

@@HooniganProjectGarage from what I've seen. . Yall are awesome!

[@Vence4395]

Last 20 seconds of the video makes the whole thing! Can't wait to see this thing kill all the tires!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

1 or 2 more episodes and we will have a serious Hotrod on our hands.

[@user-pq1rb8ed1o]

This is my favorite build. My pops had an 85’ just like this.

[@Sruikyl]

Zac for the love of god verify your fluid level on that 4L80E, take the pan of with the trans in the car, mark the dip stick 1/4" above the pan mating surface and thats your full level. Helps even if youre using a stock 4L80E dipstick some have been a quart off.

[@kherii.]

Literally the definition of American truck

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Big LS, Square Body, 669 Horsepower of freedom and fireworks.

[@kherii.]

Hoonigan Project Cars you forgot the guns

[@SandrodelGreco]

Yes, boys!

[@Buggblasta]

Great job Zac and Jon and jousha!!! Let it chop

[@Tryanid3]

I'm glad me and Zach can see eye to eye about how an old c10 should be built, one day.

[@MrKalashnikov4774]

Man Zac, the c10 build is legit. definitely going to be a beast street truck

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

669HP Road Warrior, no tires are safe anymore.

[@jonathanrubin381]

Can’t wait to see this truck finished!!!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

We're waiting for Chopper Hauler to meet the Burnyard.

[@formula3fity]

Nice project! It’s nice seeing other guys building bad ass projects, I mean big boy toys lol

[@ineverknowbest9072]

I hope you know watching these build is inspiring know nothing makes a day but having great success. Im gonna be working hard to get there one .. Naw Im coming now!!!!!!!

[@alexkeawe]

Chop Daddy Zac definitely didn't disappoint. That thing sounds amazing

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

The first set of tires probably wont last very long...

[@M16xblowDRO]

Zac is killin' it with this classy ol girl!

[@geoffreywooten9470]

By far one of the coolest staff vehicles

[@uber_stuber]

i swear, V8 engines will always be the most satisfying engines to hear fire up for the 1st time lol a true beast coming to life B)

[@riz3nfpv306]

Your legit Zac . That thing sounds like it’s going to get a little silly. Can’t wait. It’s going to kill all tires.👌🏽

[@tobeurichard8969]

that cam sounds sweet Zac, well done congrats Sir

[@paulsavage33]

Awesome truck man

[@randomjokers7185]

That engine bay looks fantastic!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

So much room for a supercharger...

[@josehicks38]

That thing is gonna be so fast! I wanna build one!

[@mattdually3247]

of course Zacks truck chops like a beast

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

There is a reason why we call it the Chop-10.

[@TayWhiteside]

no better feeling than hearing your engine for the first time!! Congrats man!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

It’s like hearing you’re new born for the very first time... Zac is a proud dad of a perfect 40 year old C10.

[@TayWhiteside]

@@HooniganProjectGarage Man is he fertile!

[@mymomshonda]

I love this build

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Pretty damn cool

[@NCFREEMAN]

Chop chop chop !!!!!!! Awesome sounding C10 at 1500 rpm are you serious!!!!!! 🤯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤠

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Chop Chop Chop!

[@redlion145]

Old school "that's a rap" for the special guests, I like it. Zac was in low key mode (which I like) all the way up until the chop came out. Then he turns into Baja Zac an starts spittin fire.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Shop Zac and Mexico Zac are two different humans. When that cowboy hat goes on Zac is ready to Run Wide Open!

[@levihillsman7843]

Love the chop queens call out at the end !

[@JLHEarthworks]

Man I love this truck so simple and clean

[@faizibrar7658]

I love the comandeering of knuckle busters plug wires...😂😂

[@bobfalfa76]

Watching Squarebody stuff and eating tacos, pretty nice little Saturday so far 😁

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Solid Saturday!

[@matthewgoepfert5]

I give it an 8 on the chop meter!!! 👍👍👏👏

[@georgef1176]

Glad you got that steering box. Your gonna love it

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

You all kept talking about it, so we had to do it!

[@mazeworkz3761]

It's like your child crying for the first time after being born.. Cant wait till I start working on my 1970 c10 short bed fleetside. Great job guys.. Keep up the content learning alot from you guys.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

😂😂😂 the first sounds of your child’s voice. Better start working on your 1970, parts are getting harder to find, don’t wait too long!

[@mazeworkz3761]

@@HooniganProjectGarage Yeah I know trying to finish my RHD S14 240sx first. Waiting on my rear subframe its getting sandblast and powder coated. Once I get that out of my garage the truck is going in.

[@alexandergeorgiev7585]

Can't wait to see Zac ripping it at the burnyard

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

It's almost show time!

[@gtgodbear6320]

My neighbor has a Pinto that chops. It has a built 4cylinder and it sounds pretty nasty for what it is. I guess it's still slow as hell built but it sounds really good.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Chop comes in all shapes and sizes.

[@thepaintslayer4821]

The Chop Lord in his element!!!! She Chops!!!!!!!

[@hermyherm365]

Beautiful señor just beautiful!

[@---l---]

Nice work, those are some good friends.

[@AaronHendu]

Sounds awesome!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

The Chap Papi is Born.

[@kinghyperion5152]

That engine got some chops man... sounds rowdy...

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Ready to head the LS3 at 7k RPM running down the drag-strip.

[@kinghyperion5152]

Can't wait to see it burn the strip and shred the yard...😄

[@KnedCBaker]

My pops is working on a 78 K20. Its a mid western rust bucket.........crusty as hell. Coming along nicely though.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Yeah, we don't have that problem so much on the west coast... We've seen what a few snow season can do to an old C10 - K20.

[@westschleife]

Those wheels are incredible.

[@americanwildchilds3992]

It's really looking sweet. Just curious, why run a mass air? Oh, yeah... And ditch the rag joint for a u-joint. Otherwise, killer.

[@Jrr313]

I didn’t realize how early I am til just now lol. The truck looks sick and sounds pretty sick. Now just get it finished so we can watch it do a burnout while somebody does a burnout in the bed with a Harley

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Did you already see the final video???

[@PressSpacePlease]

Zac is seriously making me want to go pick up a c10. Turned out awesome man!

[@MrSNAKE187]

Sounds good

[@coolkidscarclub]

Proud of you son. Great job.

[@nigelfox6683]

That thing sounds awesome 👏

[@nicholaslaws7534]

chop father bringing the good ls chop sound

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Lord Of The Chop.

[@nicholaslaws7534]

Hoonigan Project Cars Czar of Chop

[@carlosestrada8025]

Gret truck, great build with great friends, cant beat that or buy that not even with a million bucks, troka perrona 100%

[@faulekatze3374]

This might be my new favorite Hoonigan car

[@alphamajor0195]

On a scale of 1 to 10, that chop is a definite 20 .

[@colbytyree2592]

This truck is so sick and so glad you went with the tsp motor

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Only way to go when you want 669 Horsepower of pure freedom under the hood.

[@lb9gta307]

The LS is the only thing I find disappointing. Would have been a lot cooler with a Chevy.

[@colbytyree2592]

What it is a chevy well gmc who do you think makes chevy

[@lb9gta307]

@@colbytyree2592 the truck is a Chevy with a GMC grill. And I'm talking about the engine. The one that came out of it is a Chevy small block. The LS he put is a corperate GM small block. Would have been cooler with either a Chevy small block or big block.