How The Fastest Muscle Car Turned Into An Exotic Killer | Explained Ep.35

[@337speed]

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[@Cryptic141]

using it to watch this vid right now!

[@Adrianlovesmusic]

I'll download if you do a video on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo series

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

I'm sorry mate but we both know GM only shut down Holden was because the Aussie's were engineering upgrades on the Commodore models of cars faster & better than GM itself. So, they got sore butt syndrome & put the boot in & shut Holden down. But in saying that the Aussie's government itself wears blame here as well for not fighting for the brand like they should have at the time. This dirty little attack on Holden is why I will never purchase any GM or Ford product in my lifetime. Like with ford I have issue because of the new mustang as it's not safe enough to be a bloody road car as the first time it gets into a side impart accident everyone in the back seat will be hurt in some way something I have witnessed in nine accidents now. American standards are to poor till compared to Aussie or even NZ standards. My advice to GM & Ford is pick up the standards or watch sells nosedive bigtime in this part of the world same with America Parts as I have had to return so much shit in the last three years as its just not up to standard to keep doing business with them.

[@hoffler7]

U def right ab that

[@Prican777]

Absolutely love your content bro! Some of the best car YT videos out on the internet! One thing - can't help myself; but your pronunciation of Chaparral is incorrect. My dad is old AF and has talked about those cars for years so I just grew up knowing the name and had to do a double-take when I heard you say it haha. "Shap-er-el" is how it's said. Just a friendly correction man, zero hate. You're a legend, just wanna pass along some info. Keep it up bro! We all appreciate this more than you have any idea. Can't wait to see you hit 1 million one day soon!

[@brucetumblinjr7980]

I’m a Ford guy & a Mustang owner but I’ve always respected the Chevrolet Camaro SS, 1LE, Z/28, & ZL-1

[@tizodd6]

Yeah they're great cars, especially for the money. I've always been an import guy (currently drive a '22 Supra, used to drive a '93 Rx-7, and '12 Genesis 3.8 Coupe). I *ALMOST* got an SS instead of my Supra but in the end, my import heart got the best of me lol. I still really like the Camaros though.

[@fridayokoro2049]

I'm the other way around, I'm a Mustang owner but i'm a Chevy guy at heart, I respect what they got lol

[@hellbringer09]

as cramped as the interior is the Camaros platform is beyond rigid and able to handle comparable if not more power then the corvette. the big wigs dont like it when the vette gets eclipsed. look at what happened to Pontiac and Buick when they did. one is dead and the other is for people who are almost dead.

[@yos9865]

I love both so much but definitely a mustang guy. my grandpa always wanted a old stingray corvette though so i think that trumps both

[@NudaMan]

I like Holden’s 😉

[@allenparnell6170]

The man is a storyteller for sure. I could listen to these all day

[@stewardshipautodetailing]

Me too

[@OfficerDanger]

Every time 337 drops a video it feels like Christmas

[@stevansaunders18]

Same! Lol

[@sajsed2]

Cold hard facts🎉

[@geoffreygraham290]

I'm like damn it's been two months he gotta be ready to drop one!

[@pain.497]

His vids are really high quality

[@darthmartin1056]

My favorite informational car Media

[@jordanclark4299]

As always, sir, another great video. It's definitely the most respectful way to show the true history of the ZL-1!

[@337speed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@VidVoyager4559]

Growing up, my best friend's older brother had a 2002 Camaro SS 35th anniversary edition. I think it's what got me into the car scene. Now, over 20-ish year later, I own a white 6-speed 2019 ZL1 1LE. I get to show it off to my buddy's brother next month, finally completing the circle. Awesome video, makes me love my car even more.

[@dridinidhal1561]

How did it go bro i need a follow up

[@VidVoyager4559]

@@dridinidhal1561 We were gonna take it to a car show..... it was cancelled due to weather :'( . Shooting for another meet up sometime soon though

[@grey5135]

Hell heah man that's awesome... paying homage to your younger self as an adult is a damn good feeling. Many don't get to experience that. Enjoy showing off your car to your friends bro 🤙🏽

[@1assassyn]

​@@VidVoyager4559you get to show him?

[@surgeyibrahimovic5013]

I got one of those 2002 SS and I love it

[@lolza-qh2xw]

I used to think it was American cars for the sound and European cars for the looks but damn some of these newer Corvettes and Camaros look incredible mixing aero and the classic style of their vehicles. Even the black SS Monte Carlo looks good because of how menacing and evil it is.

[@contractor556]

Dude… I can’t explain how badass these videos are. I want you to be a millionaire for your work! 💪

[@k.tucker2011]

Likewise. His videos are amazing

[@observationsincars5083]

Literal goosebumps 🔥🔥

[@personaldronerepair6141]

Yep.....great example of "How To Do It."

[@Santor-]

Love how the important specs are summed up in a quick and concise manner, no fluff no nonsense, just the valuable facts. Subscribed

[@milky8286]

Babe wake up, 337 Speed just dropped another banger video

[@337speed]

😂🙏🏽

[@Sal-w4q]

Hahaha

[@israel984]

The bade in question was a man😂

[@felixjones9198]

This comment has been done to death, resuscitated, and sone to death again.

[@urayo18]

As past 4thgen FBody, 5thGen Camaro and current 6thGen Camaro owner, I always felt the platform was under appreciated by GM due to living in the shadow of the Corvette. The Alpha chassis is such an improvement that there’s no question why the Camaro GT4 was such a good platform in IMSA until it lost it’s homologation.

[@doolallyproductions7234]

To me the true successor of the ZL1 was the 2014 to 2015 Z28 with the LS7

[@peterb4143]

Basically is. Super low production numbers, forgotten, expensive… would be so badass to own one with a done up ls7 pushing 600+whp

[@801Cummins]

Exactly! I was waiting for him to bring that up and disappointed when he never did

[@CorrieGeorge]

I think the Z28 with the 302 from 69 is more connected to that 2015...

[@NaruSanavai]

@@CorrieGeorge A Camaro with a Ford motor? Edit: never mind. Looked it up. Didn't know they existed.

[@jordank2028]

​@@peterb4143I did a job for a guy who owned an all blacked out 5th gen z28. He said it had head and cam work done to it headers and exhust also. I believe he said it was over 600whp. I remember leaving the job in my work van and he was leaving too shortly after us. He came up on us so fast it scared the shit out off me because it was so loud. He took a 90 degree turn to get on the highway and I swear it seemed like he was doing at least 60mph into the turn. Like it was nothing for the car.

[@Erteywie]

One of my favorite auto memories was when a friend got a new Z/28 in 2015. We were doing our monthly car meet in the canyons and through out the day he had given other people rides. We were all laughing when he pulled back up to drop the person off because every person that came out of the car had a shit eating grin across their face. The fastest I've been in a car was that day. We were coming around a long sweeper and we were booking it. When we got to the parking spot I asked him about how fast we were going and he said "oh, idk. We basically topped out 3rd gear, so maybe 130?" I chuckled and got out of the car. My friend started laughing and asked "Why the grin?" 337 didn't even mention the dinner plate sized brakes in the front. The first time we had ever seen carbon-ceramic rotors. The car braked so hard, I could feel how thick the carpet was under my feet from the G's pushing me forward. Also "flow-tie" is such a banger name for the cut-out badge in the grill.

[@Taalanos]

GM's Corvette rule isn't about ensuring the Corvette is the best they can make, but instead it's about ensuring they make everything else worse.

[@seanhodges3562]

GM did it again in 1989, when Pontiac released the underrated Turbo Trans Am with the Buick GN/GNX engine. It surpassed the Corvette in performance that year until the 1990 Corvette ZR-1 was produced.

[@lamarricky]

Zl1 1le is best track car for bucks. Big v8, crazy aero and get lap time at nurburgring (7:16.040) for $72k.

[@Dealerplates420]

Wow man you can read the brochure 😂😂😂

[@scottcolpitts8521]

​@mexicanakuma found the ford man.

[@Clooger-]

​@mexicanakuma If you're gonna be a worthless troll at least put some effort into it.

[@joe13c00l2]

@@scottcolpitts8521 lmao

[@BRAINFxck10]

It's heavy af tho and $70k+ is a lot of cash to lose if you crash it, C5 Z06 for $25k is still the best bang for the buck

[@Aspir3xx]

Never stop making this series dude. You have a LOT of options to make videos about engines and cars!

[@jacobblack9496]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend! I love this “Explained” series. I’m fascinated with cars and bikes. Your detailed breakdown and visual descriptions are top notch. You spread knowledge and love of motor vehicles. I can’t thank you enough.

[@RStandsForRace]

They should have dropped the LT5 in the 6th gen Camaro. People were lining up to pay $100k+ for Demons and GT500s. They could have sold a $100k LT5 Camaro.

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

They have the exorcist and resurrection camaros made from Hennessey

[@DiegoTabuena]

@@Youralwayswhining4367not an official Chevy like a demon or ford so it’s not really the same

[@alexrios1737]

Ever since the new 6th gen Camaro was launched in 2016 it felt like GM hit it out the ball park.

[@TechHeadB]

With the 5th gen, the 6th gen just took it to another level. I remember when they brought it back with the 5th gen. The movie made it even better but man the 5th gen was amazing. Then came the 1le and ZL1. They just had that muscle car look and feel that everyone loved. Timeless design with a deep throaty engine sound.

[@thatguyoverthere9634]

Corvette is a sports car, not muscle car, never had been. It has 2 seats and has no models or packages that are meant to appeal to a mass market like the chevelle, mustang, torino, duster, charger. All of these seat 4+ and share platforms with family cars or are themselves undeniably family cars like the chevelle. Corvettes were built as sports cars to be sports cars and to be driven fast and are nothing like muscle cars built to go fast, but as stock often lack the handling to be driven fast. (They might win in a straight line or oval, but would be suicidal to run that 3,800lb A-body down a mountain road at 100mph

[@LloydMcElheny]

Which is more dangerous on your hypothetical mountain road scenario with an inexperienced driver: a flat-handling '68 A-body GTO, or the same vintage Porsche 911 with its infamous, potentially deadly, end-swapping, trailing throttle oversteer?

[@centarusgaming2193]

Anyone else think 337 is in a league of his own? Content is phenomenal!

[@169abr]

I’m a major Coyote fanboy, a white ZL1 1LE will be in my garage someday. Such a sweet car and the last of a dying breed.

[@VladTepesVEVO]

I am a Chevy guy, but my guilty pleasure are those Terminator Cobras! 😅

[@169abr]

@@VladTepesVEVO can’t go wrong with a Termi or a GT350, my roommate is a Chevy guy and he loves both of them

[@stanparker9556]

Grew up Ford, found out about LS motors as an adult, prefer LS now, but the coyotes are impressive. None compare to what I get out of a carbed 2002 Ninja 636. You gotta appreciate all the good stuff.

[@andrewslagle1974]

The democrat party destroyed our great cars ,pushing there climate HOAX!!!!

[@pugnaciouspredators2086]

Gt350 is the goat of Ford that most people don't even know about. A feat of engineering with that flat plane crank v8 that still has a muscle car sound due to its firing order and a specifically designed exhaust system. One of my favorite all time cars and I'm a diehard chevy guy myself. I have the 2011 ss camaro and my dream is the 2018 ZL1 1LE.

[@ZAHNNNY]

Zl1 LE is gonna be a tuner car in be the future just like the c6 z06

[@joe13c00l2]

true but Hennessey already did that with the 1000HP, Dodge Demon killer Hennessey Exorcist Camaro ZL1....the Exorcist is basically a Camaro on steroids

[@T-bird_Johnny]

Best car guy videos on KZbin. Hands down.

[@ZLRob]

I own a (now built and modified) 2017 Red Hot ZL1, and it has been the most amazing vehicle that I've ever had the privilege of being able to own. Comfort, class, aero, and tire melting power all on tap just sitting in my garage whenever I want. GM truly did knock it out of the park with these 6th gens and their Alpha chassis. Fantastic video!

[@CruelUnknown]

You always make me appreciate cars I never liked. Missed these videos!

[@337speed]

That’s the ultimate goal of these videos🙏🏽

[@oldschool6268]

In 2009 I stood at a dealership in Austin TX looking at a 638 hp C6 New ZR1 120K or more. I'm a speed fanatic, I had a 1397cc hayabusa, (BMW1000RR had just come out/ I test rode one) chevelle etc. I thought to myself I will never be able to afford a new 638 hp car. Well in 2012 the ZL1 5th gen came out, the 2nd gen camaro ZL1 580hp was impressive, but when I saw the 2018 ZL1/1LE come out, I said this is the time to jump in ! Now for 5 years, I have a ZL1/1LE All OEM parts added 6 speed manual with borla atak , CAI kit, and its almost paid for, next will be a 2650R and stage 3 cam. Thanks to AL in his team a GM, the car is so good that the C7 ZR1 team took on it's look and even the C8's owe the 2017 and up ZL1 a big thank you. I still have some other fast vehicles, a ZX14R, twin turbo chevelle, but Im so glad I got the ZL1 with 650 hp !

[@voodoodiecast]

Top notch quality upload! The ZL1 needs more recognition.

[@fightington]

Damn. The best car content i've ever come across. Don't need weirdo hosts with overdone enthusiasm, constant awkward jokes that fall on their head and stock/generic video - just want epic info/research and this digs up all the legit video sources imaginable and this is above and beyond from a real learned enthusiast 11/10

[@michaelhowell2326]

Zora Arkus-Duntov is one of those men in history that deserves to be known with his whole name. Just like John Moses Browning.

[@clinkerclint]

AMEN

[@randoorlando443]

"Dupox nylon 66 or better known as plastic", yep that one got me

[@whosdondada]

😂

[@johnflores2953]

Plastic, it was known as Zytel.

[@YoureWierdImN0t]

19:07 is most of the reason why I got a 1ss 6th gen 1LE. Similar DNA to compete in its own bracket but not costing me 80k at a bare minimum to even have a chance at financing it.

[@crypto_que]

Most people have no idea just how close Camaros came to exotic supercar performance at a fraction of the cost. GM produces the BEST sports cars on the planet dollar for dollar.

[@andrews.4780]

This was a Fire presentation on the ZL1 I appreciate all the research you do that goes into these videos 🔥

[@Camstarxx10]

14:50 That thing sounded like a jet 💀💀

[@madeulook5872]

GMs Corvette meat riding has killed so much creativity

[@MrSGL21]

the grand national, the trans am, olds 442, the camaro twice now, its a long list of performance cars killed off.

[@jeffkelly9197]

I really wish Chevy put more effort into saving the camaro. With the lazy design language in the last couple of years, It seemed like they wanted it to fail to justify the cancelation. No lt2 final call engine, its sad to see it go.

[@ThatShitGood]

True, it hasn’t changed in like 14 years now

[@twinturbo3470]

ZL1 1LE is such an amazing Camaro…..it’s a shame GM didn’t give the Camaro a proper send off with a Z/28 LT6 engine

[@cdjr66]

A COPO NA motor, 632ci fuel injection. Or the tiny LS7 😂

[@twinturbo3470]

@@cdjr66 huh?

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

The manual was not "optional" on the 6th generation ZL1, it was standard; for the first few years, the ZL1 1LE only came with a manual transmission.

[@theponycargarage1453]

Great video! I am a huge ZL1 fan and never knew about the McClaren connection.

[@b0zz1380y]

13:49-as an Australian, thank you

[@kevintran963]

I plan to keep my 2018- ZL1-1LE forever. Chevy did a phenomenal job with this car and I'm really bummed out Chevy discontinued the Camaro again. It never reached full potential because they never wanted it to take away form the corvette. An LT5 in a ZL1 would have been insane. I really think the Alpha Chassis had the potential to run a sub 7 minute Nurgburgring time if Chevy would have allowed the engineers to cook.

[@matt-ts8cx]

Same! My 2020 will always be in my fleet!!

[@akirat11]

LT5 is a crate engine. If you ever decide to modify. Maybe drop it in?

[@diegojaramillo5949]

The way Camaro introduced the Exorcist in response to Dodge's Demon

[@thesearch9048]

Great video! Love the complete history of the mighty ZL1.

[@oscarlightnerjr278]

Great video. Perfect amount of information and visuals via actual footage and cgi, as well as clear and upbeat narration. Overall, great job.

[@mazz1514]

The use of asseto corsa for b roll is so smart love the content always brotha👊

[@TarmenAmzarian]

The production quality, editing, writing and voice performance of your videos are all off the scale! You do what you do better than anyone I've watched, and by a large margin.

[@-1Laugh]

It's 1am here, but It's a 337 Speed video! 🎉Bedtime can wait!

[@AldrichJonson]

Don't let what you can't do stop you from doing what you can do.

[@gmmgregistry]

Fun and informative video. Happy to see GMMG was mentioned. Thanks!

[@cdjr66]

SLP Ed Hamburger. F4 Z28/SS 96-02 Al Oppenheiser F5(5th gen) chief engineer.

[@carley1746]

500k sub you guys are awesome just found the channel and am absolutely stoked to be the 500 thousandth subscriber!

[@jeffroberts8846]

Find an old guy and have him teach you how to pronounce Chaparall. Then, buy him a beer and have him explain the Can-Am era to you.

[@funone8716]

THIS lol

[@funone8716]

And.........he said Ford Tunnel Ram.....I think he meant tunnel port.

[@madddvillain]

i’m a gt350 owner but got choked up at “camaro is currently in a deep sleep” 😢

[@327efrain]

These animations are getting ridonculus.

[@nonsequitur807]

Can't say enough about this edition. Just sad that it's over. I could listen for an hr. I smile every time I see a new upload👍🏾

[@zTheBigFishz]

They do sell a four door ZL-1's => CTS5V Blackwing. Same chassis/motor.

[@landonl.drewen7081]

This may be off topic but am I the only one who heard the police siren at 14:02

[@SparkZ1420]

We need a last gen GTO/Monaro video

[@TristanDeshaies]

Mustang owner here, always had a soft spot for Camaros

[@kurosude]

your vids are fire asf my guy, i love waking up to see these been published 🙏

[@chrisgeary27]

Very well put together video, great job! Very professional.

[@eliezergutierrez2472]

Great video like always. Could you make a video on the wrx and the evo next?

[@337speed]

4G63 video is in the works

[@camtron1967]

My new favourite quote “it was just a Camaro and a fucking fast”😂

[@joewaldrip8962]

Chaparall is pronounced shap-a-RAL

[@Whatsthedealsquirter]

As in the old snowmobile company 😮

[@B_M_DUBBA_U_]

I’m not even tryna glaze but 337 you are the goat at these car enthusiasts vids !

[@The_Drive_Inside]

Ok ok 🍾👏🏻

[@7thfloorisnomoreq790]

The quality of these videos is amazing. He deserves a tv show

[@YernBelfus400]

From the looks of the comments, I suspect that most of your viewers don't even know the first model year of the original GTO. 😂

[@justv7536]

Thank you for uttering Holden's sacred name in respect, rest in peace Australian automotive industry.

[@raymond_rayder]

First class as always, man, especially the closing the monologue. Loved that you referred to it as, "...in a deep sleep." The Camaro will appear again, I'm sure, but in a very different guise. There is a rumour that GM will replace the Chevrolet brand with Cadillac in NASCAR, simply because they don't have anything else suitable with a Chevy badge that they can promote once the Camaro is gone. I'm a big NASCAR fan, my favourite driver uses a Camaro, and seeing one of those make a name for itself on the international stage at Le Mans was such a proud moment.

[@MrSGL21]

the only sedans GM is building are caddys.

[@ChatGBTChats]

I love this series dude youre a genius. It plays like a video game explanation or speed run history video but its about cars!

[@cybcx404]

17:15 dangerous holding the stick shift if you not changing gears

[@DKL3825]

Dude, I’m really loving the way you make these vids. Very informative and addicting to watch. Good job my friend.

[@Oogabooga21]

I honestly don’t care how much hate the Camaro gets, I love it so much! With the way you described it near the end of the of the video, it makes sense why my mom is a fan of Corvettes and I’m a fan of Camaro’s.

[@crutdawg]

I really like this channel. My dad got me an SCCA membership when I was 10 yrs. old. Can-am was and still is the shit. Glad to hear other Americans bringing it around again and sparking interest.

[@Carl_Jr]

For those who can't wrap their heads around what he said, "modern day equivalent" is taking a 2023 2SS of about $44k and adding an option package thats x 1.6 the base price. $44k + $74.4k = $114.4k

[@stevansaunders18]

Another phenomenal video! Your editing skills and narration are off the hook. Born a raised in IL, I was in HS in the early 80’s and was fascinated with the story of this car and its Muncie “Rock Crusher” 4 speed manual.

[@cheapme1850]

Imagine if GM had put some of the Corvette development money towards upgrading and marketing the Camaro and keeping it current, especially after the sales dropped for the 6 Gen.

[@nabismith8023]

This dude always comes with the best facts and footage to back up the commentary. Grade A top notch.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

@8:30 You got that math ALL THE WAY wrong brother! $7,300 In 1969 Is equivalent to $62,126 today, NOT $110,000+.... 🤦‍♂️

[@Justin-xn6hn]

What an excellent video! Fascinating history of a car that I’ve always had an affection for. Thank you for your work!

[@1Est87]

The Drive Inside sent me !! GREAT DOCUMENTARY!!!!!

[@337speed]

Awesome! Thank you very much🙌

[@RaiLosTHisMind]

Hands down my favorite automotive channel at the current moment. I’m constantly watching the mixes and playlists. Love ur content brother ✊🏾✊🏾

[@PsychoDude4rm818]

Best auto shop teacher of the millennium! Love these vids

[@AnkhsZL1]

The best breakdown of my car I've ever seen or could've imagined. Great job!!!

[@joserodarte4971]

Man the quality of these videos and the animations man! I’m hooked on this KZbin channel!!!

[@matrox]

I bought my SS Camaro 6spd manual new in 2017. Just turned 70k miles and still runs like new.

[@GD3Media]

I still feel like GM misnamed the 5th gen camaros. SS sould have been the Z/28, Z/28 should have been the ZL1 and ZL1 should have been the SS.

[@Carl_Jr]

I agree. The Z28 was always the small block mouse motor, known for being more nimble and race track ready. The SS was always the big dawg with the big block power. Since they didn't make a big block anymore the supercharger would have still fit the bill as an SS.

[@ReganJena]

The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.

[@brianmurphy4016]

2021 LT1 owner here... and I've never seen a sexier 4th gen than the SS drifting around the corner. That made me instantly want one of those.

[@gbshaw107]

Ive been checking every day for the past 2 months for a post, the day I don’t you surprise us. Glad you’re back brother!

[@stevendebose7425]

Very well done documentary. Keep making videos like this, that are well researched and I am many others will continue to watch your channel

[@eddy0803]

Honestly the production quality on this is on par with something like what Jason Camissa has with hagerty

[@coperator556]

Loved this video, shame Chevy has once again killed off the Camaro. If they really gave it the same love as they did the Corvette I think they would have had a great long time run with it like Ford has had with the Mustangs. Glad I snagged my 17 SS when I did. ZL1/1LE will forever be my dream car.

[@nickkarpiak3148]

Best auto education channel on the tube

[@johndc2998]

337 speed ftw been following over a year.

[@BoostedCruze]

First timer here. This video was amazing. See why all the subscribers love this channel. The Vette and maro are my dream cars.

[@lamareflanagan4001]

337 is a true gear ⚙️ head who produces awesome car videos

[@ColdPizza98]

I recommend going to watch a video on KZbin about the origin of Chevy and come back and watch all of these this guy is spot on with his info. and how the owner ended up working for the company as mechanic after stepping down from his position of owner of the company . He originally only wanted to build race cars cause he was an avid racer and I feel like they honored his wishes with creating some of the best sports cars to ever exist . RIP Louis Chevrolet gone but definitely not forgotten