I Rebuilt An ABANDONED 3000GT VR4 Into My DREAM Car!

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After buying an abandoned 3000GT VR4 AND a totaled VR4 donor car, we finally have everything we need to get this Amethyst Pearl 3000GT VR4 back on the road!
The only thing standing in our was now? A LOT of time and effort (also the fact that we don't know what we're doing)
What could possibly go wrong!?
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[@scraplifegarage]

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[@cserrano-gi2if]

What happened to this project ?

[@MajesticKa1]

Any updates on the 3000gt ? I want more 3000gt videos please .

[@Rizer1231]

Same,

[@imnotamused23]

Honestly, these older early 2000's cars are by far the best videos that you guys produce. New cars just don't come close. Loving the content, keep it coming!

[@LeeC]

They're fun, but I think we all know I like my Demon's and Vette's!

[@willvr4]

It's a 1999 and the last year of production of these cars.

[@kalanhitchens8782]

Miss my old vr4. These and the 300zxTT was always the favorites

[@MitsuManDan]

3kGT's are my favorite car period. Thank you for keeping one alive. I hope to own one someday and am excited to see what you do with it :)

[@ronaldlongmire3199]

That was my son's dream car. We bought him a blue one his favorite color. He ended up totaling it.

[@imoheight]

😭

[@ltsgarage7898]

Should have bought a cheap car for his first car. When you give your children something like a car they don’t respect it and it ends up at a recking yard.

[@sigvision4189]

I almost gave a thumbs down for that story. I hope he was okay. I graduated in 95 so this has always been my dream car

[@3kgt964]

I feel the pain here. I worked two jobs as a teenager and saved up to afford a 3000gt. Loved that car, took excellent care of it, followed all the maintenance and learned a lot working on it with my grandfather. Eventually i sold it to a dad and his son. About a month later i saw the remnants of my 3000gt on copart. Totaled out. Could tell it was mine from the light modifications and location.

[@Newo48]

:(

[@Rakirei4]

“I don’t know whether to be excited or DEPRESSED, but here we are” is such an amazing statement

[@kristjanveski]

I have to say, the D battery is a new one, but we 3000GT owners had to get pretty creative plugging the intake pipe after removing the Evap canister. The most common solution was using the cap from a pill bottle, which is only slightly less sketchy.. I'm rarely jealous, but this VR4 spec and restoration has me VERY much so! Looks awesome, and you guys definitely have to skills to give it the attention it needs (which will be a lot.)

[@darkmatterm4a1]

The D battery trick is an old 3si call back. It has been around since the early 2000s. Back then, people used D batteries and prescription medicine bottles to seal up the recirc hole on the intake housing.

[@kristjanveski]

@@darkmatterm4a1 Yeah I was on 3si, and did the bottle cap myself, just don't remember the battery. I guess even in my youth I thought it was a terrible idea.

[@willvr4]

@@kristjanveski Same haha

[@Gling828]

Your channel transformation from a year ago to now is amazing. Love the content and you guys have me waiting for every new vid.

[@LeeC]

Hard work, enjoying learning a new craft and a unhealthy amounts perfectionism & obsession are all it takes!

[@jamesvandyke5874]

3000gt, NSX, and C5 are my top 3 90s were a time!

[@joshesposito7858]

As someone who has built a few vr4’s, it was refreshing to finally hear someone say it’s not that hard to work on. I never had a problem working on them.

[@zandersmith2466]

those rims on that car with that color is amazing

[@thegoyanator3256]

Do a vacuum line reduction, you can get rid of most of the lines, and it doesn't have any negative side effects

[@nickneely4999]

Don’t leave this build behind!

[@jagenigma]

I am having a crisis right now. my dream JDM coming back to life!!! 3KGT VR-4 FTW!!!

[@goat_life254]

3000gt was always so underrated. Keep it.

[@cfwebdeveloper]

Brings me back to Gran Turismo 1 days on the PS1. If you do keep it make the livery like one of the VR4's in that game please lol. Great vid.

[@exturkeysandwich3764]

I am absolutely obsessed with the 3000gt and I’ve been looking for one for forever, they are all always so jacked up and their price is terrible I just hope one day the earth will bless me with one I can work on that isn’t horribly expensive to pick up, I love this build and I’ve been keeping up with it since u posed the first episode, I LOVE YOUR WORK, please keep going I am obsessed

[@sigvision4189]

I got my 1999 from Houston. It was a flood car from Huricane Harvey. I picked it up for $450. Rebuilt from ground up and now supercharging it

[@ethan-hv5by]

I got one with a blown engine for $2800 and I’m rebuilding the engine with forged internals

[@LeeC]

Atleast they haven't got to Supra/RX7 pricing yet!

[@willvr4]

The prices are only going to go up and it's harder and harder to find parts these days.

[@AdventureeX]

Ask and it shall be given to you.

[@josl1720]

Pressure washer goes a long way guys

[@kens8903]

Love these cars! Thanks for showing the rebuild

[@kingjak216]

😂😂😂 aww man. I enjoy the unintentional comedy. And I learn 👍🏿

[@TT5kenny]

This is one of my favorite videos from your channel!!!! Keep the vr4 and get rid of those hideous fog lights!! Lol

[@LeeC]

The fogs, avcr and the stereo really date the car...

[@TT5kenny]

I think on the 99 front end the fogs are clear and they go on the side vents Infront of the Intercooler. It’s funny how Fernando said it looks like the dodge viper which the 3000gt twin DODGE STEALTH was created it from it in a way. Mayb you should buy a dodge stealth RT as well 🫣🫣

[@no_lft_shft]

😂 the safety squints had me rolling

[@LeeC]

safety first!

[@levilivingston982]

Love the channel guys! Always been a fan of the 3000gt vr4. Looking forward to you keeping it and making it one if a kind. 😉

[@zacharytribou2728]

these cars tickle something inside me, i cant quite explain, these cars are so perfect in every way, and I wish I could afford a vr4 but even with a sl with a blown engine, I can still dream about upgrading mine for now

[@andrewbeetz2196]

This car is awesome, well done! Can't wait to see it all cleaned up and dialed in!

[@LeeC]

As dialed in as a 90's mitsubishi can get atleast..

[@jambo9142]

The connector on the end of the harness at the firewall end is for the gearbox speedometer on 1993 + mk2 models , the mk 1 had a cable driven speedometer , the mk2 has a electronic one , the connector attaches to the top of the gearbox , it has a sensor on top , just back from the clutch slave with a cog driven off the inside of the gearbox , hope this help , if you haven't already sussed it out

[@no_lft_shft]

I've always wanted to build a car or truck. Something that doesn't move and make it move safely. It's got to be so rewarding having the abilities to accomplish this. I just can't imagine the pride and just general enjoyment of that first start and first drive.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

You can do it. Start with an older car, carburetor, manual brakes, clutch, as basic, like a Ford Falcon, or Vega, or old Corolla from the 70s (if any arent rusted to powder by now), and little by little. Find a community, or even a channel that wont rag on you for asking questions. I always answer questions, any comment, all emails, etc, for the kinds of cars I focus on. Get some basic tools, or used tools, and little by little you will get it done. You can do it! We got faith in you, right, everone? Let me here you!

[@Dusto-qz1hz]

It goes away and you start building another something or other. Ask me how I know 😅

[@LeeC]

Nothing ti it but to buy a cheap junker and give it a shot!

[@jaydenautry7777]

Dude I’m 17 got a 3000 as my second car without knowing anything dude said it needs an alternator and wheel bearing n it turned out to be so much more but I’m still building it and every step I complete feels so rewarding

[@justme-27]

One leads to another and soon you have 16 project cars.

[@BigDaddyG24]

Keep going man we gotta see the finished project!!! I got a dodge stealth and I'm loving video's like this 😊

[@DonCarso]

Keep rocking on! I'm loving it!

[@lilalife666]

Omg, what a beast.. great job guys ❤

[@AdventureeX]

You guys truly love what you do and that’s very engaging to watch.

[@sachafailla]

How you manage to put in place all those wires,bolts and parts its a mistery to me!!!You are like a magician to me,plus you make always funny jokes!!!! SuperCool!!!

[@Bird_Brain_Dave]

This is definitely my favorite channel!

[@horsecockexpress7612]

i had plenty of VR4s and RT/TTs. Hopefully the viscous coupler, transfer case and trans are ok.

[@kennethmoore737]

Love the 3sx love man lol gotta love that hose setup hahaha! Should have deleted abs,cruise while you where at it lol.

[@Tactical.chocolate]

I have never seen an engine get pulled from the bottom nor put in ftom thr bottom. Thats sooo cool

[@pobrerapaz]

I am amazed on how much easier is to do this car outside brazil. Geez... We really struggle here to rebuild these cars. Nice video!

[@georgeh210]

Love it!! will be ready after 80 hrs of work!

[@sachafailla]

Another amazing video,THANK YOU GUYS!!!

[@mikeadams22]

such a nice car , i had a 3000 gt when they first came out in uk , and it was stolen 3 months later , fantastic to drive

[@davidheckman8646]

I had a 93 Stealth RT / TT in high school and it’s my dream to be able to have another one or a VR4 again some day. Loved watching this one being reborn!

[@willvr4]

I had a 91 VR4 senior year and all through college (when it was running). It definitely got me some pussy I didn't deserve lol

[@davidheckman8646]

@@willvr4 Hey buddy, right time, right place and the right car, you deserved it! Haha

[@willvr4]

@@davidheckman8646 haha back when it was still affordable! It had a fully rebuilt engine with Ross filled internals and 2nd gen output shaft and crank shaft. Gutted out pre-cats and a boost controller and I was making 360hp easy. In 2007 that was the fastest car in my school haha It was still old though and only ran about 70% of the time I owned it.

[@TheCoolOwen]

When I was a kid in middle school, I would clip the 3000 GT and the Stealth from the auto show brochures and put on my pin board collage. So happy to see you put in the effort to get one running again.

[@gsfriendlytreesmmj1165]

Awesome episode 👏. You guys could use a ball hitch on the end of one of those forks. It definitely gives a huge piece of mind. You guys are for sure my new favorite channel. I'd hate for anything to happen to anyone. I really enjoy the salvage yard videos to.

[@LeeC]

It'll make for good content when we drop an engine through a windshield, let us live dangerously ;)

[@chriscrites7800]

Had A 01 galant with the same 6g72 jdm engine fully built ,also had the limited edition tyc taillights

[@robertjones1709]

Full send! Once it's ready!

[@fizmo100]

Congratulations on saving one of these amazing cars. I hope it treats you kindly and doesn't take an ass-load of extra work and hassle to get it running smoothly. I have one of these so I can say with some confidence that it will probably drive you nuts, but it is worth it!

[@kwedog2373]

Yeah i must say Mitsubishi did things differently and it takes a certain type of person to deal with them...like me. Every time im on the open road it puts a smile on my face. Look forward to seeing more of 3000gt.

[@mustangjunk6013]

This reminds me of an old spice girl song that goes something like “when two become one”. Anyway- cool to see this coming back together.

[@dallastrost687]

Always loved the 3000gt.. sweet ride.

[@P-J-W-777]

You could always send me those fosgate amps lol. Really never was a JDM fan but the 3000GT VR4 was the car that turned me years ago and I have always wanted one as bad as I’ve wanted a Grand National GNX and a ZR-1. Looks amazing!

[@scottboyer8450]

Perfect wheel and color combo.

[@williamcalia2465]

Nice job on the 3000 GT. I'm still waiting for the Porsche 997 Turbo. Happy Motoring!

[@thestoryofmy3k]

So glad to see the 3000GT/Stealth platform starting to gain some traction again. I may be biased but I’ve been a fan since Gran Turismo.

[@jam13z]

Congrats on 200k!!

[@chazdean201]

Great energy man. What a classic JDM.

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Hey Lee, another cracking vid love your work.. and Fernando

[@LeeC]

Thank you! Make sure to check out Fernando's channel!

[@leejones4768]

Amazing work on an amazing car!

[@dubiousf00d]

Always wanted one of these. Such a legendary car

[@JaxonPlayzOfficial]

when i saw the suspension and wheels i wanted the car instantly lol

[@JamieCostard-pt8kh]

was my favourite car on gran tourismo

[@kalanhitchens8782]

Had a white vr4. Loved it

[@willvr4]

I worked at a performance shop in highschool that specialized in these cars. The engine/tranny was ALWAYS pulled and put in from the top. You really just needed to remove some of those hoses.

[@andyvue2418]

Congrats you made a stood up again so glad it's your dream car it is such a beautiful car

[@ronaldrey8474]

I'm a new subscriber , cool show . Next engine install my Grandpa taught me leave motor mounts loose then tighten after engine is in

[@davepac1980]

Haven't seen it in the comments yet, but you have the rarest 3000gt there is if that's original orchid pearl paint and a true 99 model. One of 16 made, and I think only 9 still exist and possibly worth more than anything in your garage.

[@rubenr4588]

bro nice one !!! hope u enjoy this car a lot : ) greetings from Portugal

[@danielhughes9556]

Those things only get cooler over the years. I had the pleasure of driving that exact model, without knowing anything about those cars. Damn I was impressed. FAST. Keep it...

[@StreetChally73]

It’s great seeing another 3/S get resurrected from being just a roller. 🤜🤛

[@FrigginSmift]

24:55 That's the vehicle speed sensor plug, the sensor lives on top of the transmission next to the clutch slave cylinder

[@CutACrow]

25:00 is the IAC plugin, its under the Y pipe that goes on the Throttle if anyone watching this video runs into same question.

[@unknown39222]

Best Car Channel on KZbin

[@billybob-de8eu]

I've watched like 4 of these guys videos and I'm just wondering where you find a Cornwell dealer. I haven't seen one in like 20 years

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Legend sponsor add - your the champ

[@thechosenone2587]

Wow, this place is probably one of the biggest garage I've ever seen in an automotive channel. It looks like you guys own a surplus automotive shop.

[@tuffytoys9707]

I prefer the head lights and front bumper on the white one.

[@sigvision4189]

I have a true 99 which is my favorite body style, second is those robo headlights. For some reason I hate to see when someone takes a gen1 or a gen2 and does the 99 conversion

[@streamlobby2341]

cant wait to hear those subs thump. it gives it the era look.....you just need the classic under glow now pure 80's - 90's

[@hunterbean7953]

After 3 years of owning and working on my 99 I have three of those bolt boxes in my garage, you get used to it

[@rickroberts7611]

10:12 Them early 2000s RF amps are nice..Ebay em

[@anthonyoden2505]

Love the Deep Ellum shirt you had on Lee ! Was on Good Latimer street today in good ole Big “D” Love your channel keep makin’ these videos , and send ole Fernando on down here so he can get a big taste of Texas 😊

[@scraplifegarage]

I didn’t think anyone would notice that and I was very wrong 🤣 Find myself in Deep Ellum every time I’m in Dallas.

[@JusttheEdge]

Well Mitsubishi and Eagle worked together with Chrysler on Diamond Star Motors so it's possible the interior has some Dodge flair.

[@shannonflorian4554]

Awesome car, same as the Dodge Stealth. Love those things 👍

[@winstonemerson2439]

I had its brother a Dodge Stealth,maybe favorite car I ever owned.Would love another one but nice examples are pricey as are the parts.

[@erickarevalo8794]

I think that harness connector goes on a sensor thats behind the clutch slave on the transmission

[@rosephetjana2026]

That Porsche looking good in the background 😮

[@rileyvenable797]

Neeeeeeeddddd those headlights from the donor car 🥲🖤🖤🖤

[@grantbuxton]

Thank you for saving that car!

[@dougsrosen]

I'm so jealous of this car. It's one of my favorites and that color is just perfect! When can I buy it!?

[@LeeC]

Any time you'd like! I have an orange import I'm thinking about building and this would free up the cash...

[@malikdigger4544]

Between Mistusbhi 3000GT & Dodge Sleath both are same car just different badges & trim but if had choose to own I'd saw 3000GT since use to own a couple Mistusbhi before.

[@knifeknerdreviews4609]

I been looking at the 3k GT for consideration of my first project car and I gotta say... Hellll Noooo.... After seeing this I'm over it... 🤣 Beautiful car, scary engine bay. Keep going!

[@mecha-alex]

Seeing the engine install on this gave me some good insight on what I have in front of me with a 91 vr4 that needs to be completely gone through....

[@LeeC]

I wish you luck, if the F word count stays under 50 you're doing great.

[@kwedog2373]

Now thats a classic. Wish you the best of luck. Majority of the plastics and bolts won't play nice.

[@mecha-alex]

@kwedog2373 I want to say a coolant seal blew on the rear turbo and locked it up, front one has about 1/2 inch of shaft-play and timing is off quite a bit. Body is pretty good, paint is clear coat free.....as long as i only break clips and not panels it will be a win.

[@juanenriquecolonsanchez5061]

Man I just wanna thanks you guys for not crushing it or parting it out there are not a lot them left dudes if I ever see you guys yull get a man hug from me 😂😂😂

[@notbobthebuilder3109]

First time watcher and seen you said Fernando I turned around and said is he talking to me ,🤣

[@maurader762]

Ayeeee I thought I was the only tech to use those amazon lights. Cyclops way better and cheaper than the snap on ones. This is my first video that I see from u guys keep it up

[@LeeC]

Those things are the best and it's no sweat if you break/lose one

[@chuck1622]

Full restoration please!!

[@hughjanis4555]

Oh man those old school Rockford Fosgate amps are quality.

[@supertouring1]

The only car better looking than this generation of 3000GT is the convertible version! I think the Eclipse convertible of the same time period is also drop dead gorgeous!

[@thestoryofmy3k]

1:25 you don’t need to worry about leaking… More like tick tick/knock who’s there!?!

[@RichRusso4218]

That three pin plug you couldn’t find the spot for goes to the speedometer sensor in the transmission.

[@armandopatane5343]

Good job

[@adamlester3546]

Texas forever baby!!!!!

[@jamiel3504]

Be excited, huge compliment and I mean huge, it’s a Mitsubishi which means lots of gremlins with those cars lol, congrats