Marty's JDM Gemini

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[@aserta]

"might not even need a turbo" TurboYoda has left the chat.

[@timothyrinaldi6609]

aserta he just hurt turboyoda 💔 heart

[@bwickham195]

Luckily we have his cousin Mal, AKA 'AllMotorYoda'.

[@michaelhowe6163]

😂😂

[@whollymindless]

TurboYoda came back years later... Sorry for the spoiler.

[@Sanchyboi]

Turbo yoda sees new upload: “ah shit, here we go again”

[@Marmite87]

Until he gets to 19:20 lol

[@mattswhatiam]

😂😂😂

[@JTR7071]

Moog’s face spoke for the whole internet when marty said “might not even need a turbo” 😂

[@stiprus_garsas]

Sounds like a K20 swap to me

[@gemizu4874]

Its a bloody gemini, 900kgs all you need is a big cam Twin carbys and extractors and she fucking flies!! they are little rocket ships with some very basic oldschool mods.

[@robmanueb.]

Alan has left the chat.

[@eliasnahlous5179]

@@stiprus_garsas it's rwd f20c more like it

[@drgnfr20]

pretty sure he was hinting at ls swap by the dash badge

[@stormsandoval1976]

IT'S 2020 WHEN ARE THE UPDATES COMING!

[@JEDIMASTERVAL09]

It’s because of the pandemic. I’m guessing it’s still sitting at import monster

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

they are busy at the moment with other projects, they mentioned they will only start the gemini build next year

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

@@JEDIMASTERVAL09 the car is already in australia, but they just don't have the time at the moment to build it

[@philiprowney]

#moreNuggets

[@mrbadbaker1]

@@JEDIMASTERVAL09 guess you didn’t see the 2nd half of the video where they roll it into their garage.

[@kylegalvin3513]

Breaking news* Gemini’s for sale in Australia have now just increased 40% 😉

[@camilomino6614]

Hahahaha true

[@willyjimmy8881]

All 2 of them?

[@blindriv3r]

0:59 lol good to see the old driveway again, where it all started....

[@matthewdupuis232]

Talk about a time machine!

[@justinallan5037]

@@matthewdupuis232 When you think about it, this car is really only 14 years old. As a 1978 model that was last registered/used in 1992. So 14 years of use, 27 years of time travel. As I was just getting into cars in the late 70's, I can totally relate to their appeal. It's a real Gem(ini)!

[@catfish552]

And we finally learn the origin of the "MWM 108" plate that he still has on Supergramps!

[@Kantholz96]

Opel C20LET or the C20XE would be perfect in it :D

[@raptorjeezus2607]

Oh yeah that's an engine well worthy of it, tho I'm more of an XE plus individual throttle bodies kinda guy than LET

[@Kantholz96]

@@raptorjeezus2607 ITBs are really nice on the xe yeah

[@TopiAS06]

i was thinking the same thing!. let engine is great, but this thing dont even need turbo. xe engine would be perfect with small tune, around 170-190hp and its a plast!

[@MisterPlay71]

thought about the C20XE too, since its an opel engine and a modern two liter liek marty said

[@TopiAS06]

@@MisterPlay71 XE engine has perfect power to car that size, and N/A. just fun to drive, can do good burnouts, gets grip etc, all that you need

[@bencroake4721]

IT’S 2021 WHEN ARE WE GUNNA GET THE GEM WE DESERVE.

[@dritzgaming5239]

*2022 lol

[@s2000.]

Maybe now that the subaru wagon is done he might start work on it. Marty did mention he had gotten a driveline for it on FB a while ago in february.

[@robertsmith7854]

It's now the last day of 2022 still no Gemini

[@bavarianbanshee]

@@dritzgaming5239 *2023

[@ArizaNumber1]

I should just put 2024* here in preparation. I hope i eat my words

[@LoftEscocia]

And put a c20xe red top in it 👌🏻

[@MrSeth1387]

Michael Williamson had one in my Calibra 16V. Fully ported head, valves and springs, itb and full stainless 2,5” exhaust. It was a really fast car, loved that thing... Would love to see a c20let in it.. maybe with the R28 transmission..

[@LoftEscocia]

MrSeth1387 great cars my brother had 2 16v and turbo and brother-in-law had one 16v they engines are bullet-proof 👌🏻

[@SteffenThomsen]

19:21 Turbo Yoda felt a disturbance in the force.

[@TheDarkestPhoenix]

"It might not even need a turbo" I'm assuming Turbo Yoda does not approve.

[@davidstroman1643]

He sensed a disturbance in the force where ever he was

[@jv6miata]

Me everytime I watch these videos: "Oh these guys aren't that old, barely even 28-30." Marty: "It was 20 years ago in 1999 when I got my learners license"

[@Pepperoni_Toni]

they’re both in their 40s (it surprised me aswell)

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

@@Pepperoni_Toni moog is already in his 40s, marty is still in has late 30s, cause 1-08 is his birthday and i remembered marty had a motorbike with the plate MWM 83

[@YeeThirty]

The facial hair grey and baldness kinda give it away...

[@EdwardAhKee]

@@YeeThirty nah, that poor bastard went bald like 10 years ago

[@lowerthetone]

@@EdwardAhKee He was born bald and he rocks it!

[@PazmatiKz]

Ive got Gemini with a holden VN V6, engineered and all! Just an idea to help the purity!

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Haha, I was just thinking a Buick v6 to help with the ‘aussie’ flavour.

[@mherzog0124]

supercharged 2.0l lsj

[@GenSmashsed]

"SR20's belong in 180's and that's where they should stay" Me, patting my GTiR: It's okay. He didn't really mean it.

[@mightycarmods]

GenerationSmashed maybe there will be some more gtir action

[@GenSmashsed]

@@mightycarmods That would not only make my year, but it would certainly make my life 😂

[@Ztaal3]

*pats all my Primera's: You might not have turbos or vtec, but damn you work good...

[@trustfire]

I still think an SR would be the go. I owned one and I reckon they sound great. Miss it every day! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2qoq4J5nKaegrs

[@pocketradzys]

Also me, patting my Pulsar SSS: he really didn't. Another GTiR would be a nice throwback for the channel.

[@bjarneku]

Over here, a common thing to do on these opels is swapping in an rear axle from the volvo 240 series, since the original axle is weak

[@oskaremchen2705]

B230 POWER

[@krisdewar5162]

@@oskaremchen2705 exactly what I was thinking altho there is so much options for conversions, lots of 4 pots and a few 6 pots as well (from the GM stable) what about a diesel?

[@anthonyangelovski3039]

I just realised that Super Gramps is wearing the same plates that Marty had on his first Gemini! Man, that is genuine car enthusiast purity.

[@andersjjensen]

Nice catch man!

[@barryduff7533]

I'm guessing it's his initials and birthday but let's not get too creepy

[@davide.8758]

LOVE THIS CAR!!! Always dreamed owning one (the opel kadett coupé cause i'm european) Martin, if you put a 2l 16v engine (c20xe) under the bonnet, you'll have my respect for your entire life...

[@stevenelffers338]

Yeah like I posted already, some cams, throttlebodies and easily up to 200+ hp, is enough to make it a great funcar!

[@pivaslifestyle7708]

in Brasil the yt channel AUTOSUPER is doing a turbo one with Momo spec

[@pivaslifestyle7708]

chevette supere

[@flexample9346]

Yeah the c20let or xe depending on if he want turbo or not is a great choice! Its an easy swap and parts for the swap is easy to get. But can be somewhat difficult to get your hands on witing diagrams for it. Also they sound good and make good power while being reliable

[@davidhaines4104]

C20LET or Z20LEH would be awesome.

[@saidalmusallami2161]

Toyota Altezza 3SGE BEAMS engine. That would be incredible. 8000RPM!

[@lancecurley5188]

Said Al Musallami also: yes.

[@piecebombs5911]

That would be cool, with throttle bodies

[@CassetteTV]

engine cover would match the paint too

[@Mr_jz_12]

toda 2.2 beams!

[@mashedpotatoes77]

Man those came with ITBs from the factory and with 200 hp stock, it's more than enough for this car.

[@Sat_tyre]

Put a 4AGE 20V in it perfect engine for a small coupe

[@jayhockeyplayer]

And slap a supercharger on the old girl

[@brendanrandle]

4AGZE

[@TheDr1Acula]

Yes! Best engine for a small car, awesome sound and enough power

[@thatfuckncarey]

GZE with a turbo would be out of control

[@NathanCelica]

Yes! 4AGE totaly rocks in cars like this :-)

[@tonycrispin]

NEEDS to be a high revving NA 4cyl

[@kazienova]

honda power

[@disastra_tds]

A high torque one

[@DJBla2e01]

cameron170 - Exactly what I was thinking

[@YeeThirty]

NEEDS A BMW S14 W/ ITB'S!

[@asclepius4694]

4G63T!

[@VictorThoKjae]

Also known as the kadett c I Europe, I remember one of my first car-crushes was with the two door sedan in orange, it was sitting for a couple of years at a local car dealer

[@chazhartwayne6493]

I knew I recognized the car shape! My dad used to have one of these. Beautiful car.

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

Took me way to long to realise that that's what it is. Damn, they are cool, although I prefer the look of Kadett B

[@VictorThoKjae]

F1NNSP1N it’s a bit too round for my taste, I love the squareness of the c-model

[@Nikoxion]

"Fastest fridge I've owned. Would recommend."

[@joelginbey3481]

Is it running?

[@Nikoxion]

@@joelginbey3481 Didn't watch the episode?

[@joelginbey3481]

@@Nikoxion tis the joke my friend. Is it fridge running? No. Better catch it

[@Nikoxion]

@@joelginbey3481 sry I don't get it. Finnish sense of humor I guess.

[@georgezoitakis]

Nice Opel Kadett perfect for rally Opel is the lead company the others are just factories that change badges Also put an opel c20let from the mk3 astra gsi like mine It also need Watanabe wheels

[@B0B_BELCHER]

Or ATS Classics

[@cickx7]

Opels sucks, change my mind

[@___Steinn___]

@@cickx7 buy one and change your mind yourself. The problem with most people who hate on Opel is that they never owned one.

[@deathwatch27]

Sorry, but Opel is the just European brand for GM.

[@aceofspades9845]

My dad had an ascona and 2 corsas, the old ones were good, but the newer ones are just gm piles, the corsa from 2003 my dad has is ok, doesn't have any rust issues but the one from 2007 is already starting to rust underneath

[@bernhardire2557]

The Opel Kadett Coupes are still really big in Hillclimb racing here in Germany, awesome little screamers!

[@666mikimiki]

Ahhh.... an Opel! Makes me wanna hug my Omega A and swap a C20XE in it cause 18NV has a hole in block!

[@a9503128]

The Holden Astra VXR engine is screaming to be dropped in

[@Jstars23]

Definitely! Z20leh would be awesome.

[@patrickhurenkamp3547]

Better drop a c20let

[@DamionGSi]

C20let would be cool but a z20leh is newer and probably easier to get. Plus modern motor in old car is cool in my opinion.

[@bradstubbings9050]

Z20LEx would not be even close to the capable power of a C20LET

[@DamionGSi]

The z20lex are more than capable, WKT have a 1000hp one.

[@gavinmcdiven2832]

The missus looked at me like a weirdo when I started celebrating because someone on KZbin is going to work on my favourite car. My first car was a 76 Gemini coupe I bought for $900. Thank you for choosing it as a project so I can live vicariously through you guys. :)

[@thebnicho]

Now I've gone back and watched the Christmas 2018 "Turbos and Temples 2" special with the March Super-Turbo and there is the Gemini in the background at Import Monster HQ.

[@McTeerZor]

Marty: "Might not even need a turbo" . . . . . F20C has entered the chat Turboyoda has left the chat.

[@azarulnazimabdullah22]

That pop my mind no way Turbo Yoda going into another Vtec...

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@azarulnazimabdullah22 But what if... TURBO VTAKZ

[@thisisalsoasolution]

I would take a 2.0 turbo from a european opel calibra! 204 hp and a lot of tork, enough for this 900kg car😜

[@dennyTruffles]

Z20LET!

[@SgtWojcik]

Think it s the same EcoTec 2.0T in the Chevy/Holden cars. We have it in the Chevy Cruze and Cadillacs here in the USA

[@zomgz932]

K20 200hp no turbo 700+ possible with snail

[@Arthurzeiro]

That thing needs an Opel/GM C20XE swap, a friend of mine has a Chevette with that engine and it's insane.

[@janwintraken]

My Boss always Talks about how He had a Kadett C-Coupe with the 2Litre and it was the Best thing ever

[@janelbadicut1223]

Put a z20leh in IT from an Astra mk5

[@siraff4461]

C20XE. Or 20XE if it's the pre catalyst version. Or C20LET if it's the turbo one. Any would be great.

[@DanOrg99]

I agree. A C20XE / C20LET would be a great choice

[@Frustrandale]

Yes! The C20XE is a masterpiece, sadly there was never the right car for it. Had one in my Opel Corsa B about 12 years ago, it was amazing. The Transplantation will be easy, as it was done numerous times in the past.

[@maddyxfidgets7536]

At 40 years old, maybe keep it old school. 2L G200 with twin weber side draft carby's and a 5 speed gearbox.

[@danielhodgetts4779]

Price of Gemini’s just went up after this video was released lol

[@Nathan-rn8yg]

Gemini's have been rising for ages, however this may just influence it a tad more

[@danielhodgetts4779]

Hehe yeah i know I was joking just heap of people probably run out looking for em more now to flip I love em owned a bunch also I really want a 77 panelvan but can’t afford it these days :) had a v8 one and a v6 one also a factory diesel that was cool wish I knew what I do now about diesel could of done something cool with it

[@Nathan-rn8yg]

Maybe one day mate, never stop dreaming :)

[@danielhodgetts4779]

Always dreaming man :) got 3 projects on the go doing a xu6 swap in my manual vs ute at the moment custom interior hydro handbrake coil overs and angle kit but looks stock hehe ;) keeping an eye out for a early model Gemini panelvan tho always wanted one with the turbo diesel motor

[@Nathan-rn8yg]

Sounds dope man! bit of a drift project ay?

[@cabe_bedlam]

19:24 - That look is not because Moog cant believe what Marty is saying, they're worried how badly Alan will tear them a new one.

[@boriz_]

I can see the disappointment and suppressed anger on his face already.

[@scottpottinger5535]

I think you need to use the cosworth developed c20let engine in this. Hard to get now so could use z version or even a Saab b205. Turbo goodness 4 wheel drive box available or think an adapter you can go mx5 for rwd

[@Noavaileblenames]

Agreed, Z20LE# is a cracking good engine, capable of loads of reliable power

[@bitelaserkhalif]

Is z22xe a good engine, particularly dohc variant?

[@Specht77]

In Brazil this car is called "Chevrolet Chevette"!

[@ricardobcordeiro]

ja ia comentar !!! que legal eu n sabia q tinha no japão

[@Smurphenstein]

In New Zealand this may have been called the Vauxhall Chevette.

[@nickTAMR]

Canada either chevrolet chevette and they were craps but everyone already owned one 😅 kind of like vw fox

[@MattBrownbill]

In the UK they were Chevette also, but most people called them a shove-it. Stick a 2.3 HSE engine in it like the rally spec ones had. Bit old school, however.

[@matthewbezzina8472]

The mirrors that came out on the SL Geminis are exactly the same that came out on the Torana SLRs, jus a little FYI and i believe can be bought from rare spares

[@ziele477]

Put a VR5 engine in it, its short compact and Sounds excellent

[@Trendyflute]

Best/worst idea ever! I would love to see a VR5 swap! Backup (more realistic) ideas: 2.0 liter 16v from the early 90s. Or a 20v 1.8T, but I kinda like making this car NA (and VWifying it ;D ) #VWifyTheGemini

[@cctvsystems5483]

Something like this beauty with huge turbo ? 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gonVYnd_n5JgkNE

[@Beer_Dad1975]

I like your thinking!

[@ferdinand12390]

On a long enough timeline, everything gets an LS

[@gerritsikkema5776]

And in japan these things are called gemini ls so it just seems logical

[@andyvdw5839]

no way they will LS. Calibra engine is the logical pick. could even try to find one with 4x4. nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_Calibra

[@digitalrailroader]

Regular Car Reviews fans sound off!

[@jOoomOooo]

@@digitalrailroader unga bunga

[@DUMBERTHANYOUTHINK]

Nah

[@johnhoo6707]

Screw it all, drop a turbo Hayabusa 1.3L in it!

[@stephenhunt1345]

Put an opel/Vauxhall c20xe redtop engine in it.

[@suprastevio2264]

oh gawd yess, drop that shit in!!!!

[@ScarletUK2010]

YES!!!!

[@YorksDashCam]

C20LET calibra turbo engine

[@maliarsic]

c20ne is engine with lots of meat, I know that is old engine, but its unstoppable, and with turbo he can get enough power for everything/

[@kenji642]

lol let him choose what he wants

[@christianraschella3069]

Bahaha “the car already knows what engine is going in it” 😂😂

[@iplaysdrums]

"No chance, my friend. No chance."

[@robertmyers3684]

I’m crying laughing 😂

[@paulsz6194]

Christian Raschella if only the car could talk .....🤣

[@toveryonder1115]

"it may not even need A turbo" it needs 2

[@BrandMalone24]

Yes

[@HarrodsGarage]

v6 twin turbo

[@rudy3629]

whats happening with this project

[@donovanpearson4418]

"The car already knows what motor is gonna end up in it" ( as he wipes the dash badge) Marty "no chance!"

[@TearothDK]

Engine Suggestions: C20LET (Opel/Vauxhall) 3SGE "Beams" (Toyota/Yamaha) 4AGZE (Toyota) 4AGE 20V (Toyota) K20 (Honda)

[@OGLoko-ed1ys]

I know they want a 2.0 but I feel like a b18 would be a good engine for a car like this.

[@TopiAS06]

Thumbs up for C20LET

[@ivou]

I think it'd run just fine on C20XE

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

PPRE 13B with a huge single turbo

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

Honda F20 or F22 from S2000. This way it's already set for RWD and not the K20 and K24 FWD.

[@Matthew-is2co]

Moog: "PURITY, THE PURITY! " Also Moog: (Points at LS badge in a Japanese classic) "The car already knows what engine is going in it."

[@TravisFabel]

LS4 swap.

[@99Lezard99]

i hope not

[@davidmallon4435]

Supercharged Ls9 because Overkill

[@rhysbertrand8903]

@@99Lezard99 tbf I hate the everything-ls-swapped just as much as the next guy, but I wouldn't be mad if this was.

[@RiskyBiscuit]

Bring us the Gemini! As a long time fan I want to see Moog's mini and Marty's Gemini side by side finally!

[@Intrepid17011]

Didnt know they were also sold over there. Its a Kadett C. Damn, that as a GSi or Bergrennen Style. Maybe a C20XE/LET or with Webers. Awesome Car.

[@paulwisdom5383]

I think a C20XE on ITBs would be awesome, but then C20LET... Lol

[@pacman6169]

i literally thought the same thing :D a c20xe with Sharp Schrick Camshafts and Group A Exhaust would be a great fit for this 900kg nugget :D Or going all the way Irmscher / Lexmaul parts - but thats gonna be pricy asf

[@markc9524]

How about the saab engien

[@MCMonsterbuilder]

Probably very hard to get one in Australia, unless the Engine was available in some Holden.

[@gabrielestoseres6240]

Marty: “Rotarys belong in Mazda’s” Nsu Ro 80 has left the chat

[@gabrielestoseres6240]

And who saw the ford ranger at 21:45

[@kawaiishibe5304]

@@gabrielestoseres6240 ME

[@Gassit]

Rob Dahm put a 13B in a Corvette and if you squint hard enough the Gemini looks a bit like an RX-5 Cosmo so why not :)

[@kawaiishibe5304]

@@Gassit THat looks like RX-7 in reverse

[@Flako92]

PR would beg a differ.

[@wumarNart]

"might not even need a turbo" -Liar Marty Marty did say "tsututututu" when moog was pushing it. I'm sure he wants it.

[@SLZYPZY]

Nart Wumar haha

[@ouch1011]

What ever happened to this car?

[@awgibson93]

17:56 "Rotaries belong in Mazdas" [Laughs in Rob Dahm]

[@Kyush4]

Laughs in B18C powered Mini Cooper.

[@zomgz932]

I thin they are scared of rotaries they still havent done one.

[@iamkyokyo4189]

@@zomgz932 they are pretty Expensive to swap in

[@zomgz932]

@@iamkyokyo4189 no more than any other motor.

[@iamkyokyo4189]

@@zomgz932 rotaries themselves are an expensive motor compared to something like an LS. i can go to a junk/salvage yard and get a Ls out of a Wrecked car and be not even half the cost of a 13b from a Rx8

[@MrJensen500]

C20XE Swap it. or C20LET if you want turbo.

[@tmmtmm]

this. c20let

[@aukanmeister]

Isn't that too obvious? And a little bit boring? It has probably been done 6547 times before.

[@japautosalon]

Saab 204

[@MrJensen500]

​@@aukanmeister it's probably done so many times because it's freaking awesome.

[@kieranmacleod1733]

This. ☝️☝️☝️

[@eformance]

You've had more Nissan's than any other on the show. Off the top: mod max, the 240, zombie Pathfinder, the figgy, 180sx

[@jaredlines3177]

EFormance Engineering and the March

[@DaceJ]

$20 he paints it blue

[@messedupA_A_ron]

4A-GE or a Beams, I know they love their JDM's.

[@marciano5368]

Nah I wanna see them do a gti motor but rear wheel drive... 👀

[@xilosms]

Beams would be cool

[@vegetablespoons8045]

Yup came to comments to suggest a beams blacktop

[@krc306]

2jz

[@dunadan57]

Al hates 3SGE's, which would probably rule that out. Not entirely sure why.

[@kayliemo2056]

I'm still itching to see a rotary on this show. The car looks great Marty, also looking forward to seeing the Micra. x

[@dshiznit148]

this would be a nice car to swap it into

[@bavarianbanshee]

Good news, Kaylie from the past.

[@juscozcustoms]

1:27 winamp... really whips the llamas... love it

[@xxdjsolomanxx]

I still use Winamp ^_^

[@arjovenzia]

@@xxdjsolomanxx Its still the #1 llama whipper. first thing I open in the morning, last thing I close before I leave. well, except the door... obviously...

[@juscozcustoms]

I read a few months ago that they are planning to launch a new version of winamp that will be music on demand like spotify.

[@TangoOne]

Voice of Johnny Tran: " WE GOT NO ENGINES DO WE?"

[@mac10fan09]

Toyota 4age would, in my opinion, be the perfect engine for this! However, a more modern engine that might be cool would be Honda's f20c.

[@darkcase123]

mac10fan09 I thought the same, a 4AGE 20V would be a killer in this shell!

[@ryanturpin5114]

Martin is going to be mowing the lawn one day and think "You know a K20 would be good in the Gemini"

[@bsiccs]

Ive had similar thoughts using my dads Honda mower... o.O

[@syedgilani7108]

@@bsiccs a k20 is not equal to a honda lawn mower motor. but i was think a honda k20a3 swap would be perfect

[@bsiccs]

@@syedgilani7108 🤣🤣🤣

[@charlespletzke8311]

“Rotaries belong in Mazdas” *Rob Dahm sounds intensify*

[@Iskelderon]

The FD RX-7 is sex on wheels, so why wouldn't you want one?

[@Burtonomous62]

@@Iskelderon rotary vette

[@johnv1038]

Ah a car for his 6rotor build !!! FTW

[@tkskagen]

Marty, please tell us that you still own this Beautiful Peice!

[@creamtube]

I love Kadetts! Here in Sweden theres barely any left. Most of the coupes are rally cars, plently of them went to what we call "Folkrace" - Budget dirt cheap lowest form of rallycross where u crash into eachother. The rest is dead from the salt the state loooooves to use. Trying to figure out where these were assembled. I always thought it was germany made and shipped all over. PLEASE put some sort of N/A brand correct engine. Some 1800 double carbs or something

[@wielandj1378]

They are made in Germany and got shipped all over the world. In the US the got sold (as other Opel Car's) under the badge of Buick/GM. On the other hand, Isuzus Ute's/PickUps and 4x4 of at least the 70-90's were badged as Opel and sold in Europe.

[@wielandj1378]

Oh sorry, correct: they got sold in Buick Dealerships.

[@ROKITUNING]

Been waiting for ages to see an "Opel" on the channel Marty for the win MAAAAAD 😊

[@ctmandu]

me to, this is a great surprize. lovin it...

[@iliaslamari7315]

*This is awesome guys! I really didn't know that this car was so popular in Australia.* Here in the Netherlands and other countries in western Europe it's called the Opel Kadett, this is a generation C. My dad had loads of Kadett's, sedans, coupes, stations. They are indeed collector items right now, over here nice coupes go for €5K until €15k. Even Scotty Kilmer first car was a Buick Opel (American Gemini/kadett). A great engine swap would be a C20XE or C20LET GM/Opel engine. These are also called red tops and well-known for good performance and good gas mileage. They fit good in the engine bay of a Kadett C/Gemini and it's done before. So enough aftermarket stuff for it.

[@frankozunic3229]

Ilias Lamari coupes go for that much? Here in Croatia you can find them for 500-1000€ and one in great shape for 1500€

[@luuk3213]

@@frankozunic3229 send ond

[@Scoti17]

@@frankozunic3229 the bad cars go to Croatia and 20-30 Years later you sell them back ;)

[@gemizu4874]

The fast and furious car designers first car was a Mark 1 Isuzu Gemini... They are the car guys first car!

[@johndelorean7353]

@@frankozunic3229 Maybe Citys, coupes are kinda rare and definitely worth more

[@ozkatnuss7286]

it's 2022 when the bloody hell are you gonna build this thing???? out of all the cars I wanna see this is it, pull ya finger out ya bum holes and get on with a chassis up build!!!! 4ag twin cam with turbo and all the normal upgrades like brakes and suspension!!!

[@Griznant75]

I get crap all the time for wanting a Chevette and that’s essentially what this is. Glad to know that I’m not the only one “off”. Nice car!

[@IAMJAKETRIMBLE]

Grant Mikosz Yeah but they were ugly as sin compared to this car and known for being absolute turds. -someone who rode to school in a diesel chevette as a child.

[@kakashi99908]

Chevrolet is a whole car company not a single car...

[@fatfreddiescat9952]

Is it a sin I hanker for the “grumett”?

[@Seniornuggets]

@@kakashi99908 he said CHEVETTE not chevrolet lol, its a model of car you doof

[@TroskyD01]

Chevettes had a crappy engine

[@TROLLzor15]

If you're thinking of going non Turbo I recommend one of the s2000 engines

[@TheLazy_cityworker]

keith ferris i wonder if you could use the rear end in that swap too? I don’t know much about them though.

[@phillipwaldron6147]

Yes!

[@Trash-horse]

@@TheLazy_cityworker The diff or sure.

[@MGAFFY]

This.....with itb's

[@ryancooper6260]

"It might not even need a turbo" I had the same reaction as moog's. I suggest 3s-gte or 2zz for N/A. (Toyota fanboy i know)

[@Mars-rs6lo]

2zz would be sick

[@dystdrifter690]

n/na beams or 4age would be rad too

[@ryancooper6260]

@@dystdrifter690 yeah i know, but i was aiming for a more modern engine with 200 hp

[@abhimaanmayadam5713]

RyanCooper Honda b18?

[@ryancooper6260]

@@abhimaanmayadam5713 no clue, i read it spins in the opposite direction so it needs a transmission that does the same. With a quick search, I found a fourm that says GF-5R would work. This is all hypothetical and will require alot of work even with toyota engine and transmission and nothing like pressing X in NFS to engine swap. The 2zz needs a cutom bell bouse and that's costly too, but i saw some one do it with bmw e46 transmission. Any of those engine would be a blast in this car.

[@RichRusso4218]

VW and Reliable should be separated as far apart as it can go.

[@largenHotD]

oh man doing a nice NA 2L would be sweet, do something cool like ITB's its nice seeing some more old clapped out junk. makes me really want to get to work on my 1987 Grand Wagoneer.....

[@The8ball365]

booooooooooooost

[@Snicklefritterz]

Ahhhhhhh, takes me back. I remember the burnt oil smell only a Gemini had.

[@michicop]

Here they are called Opel Kadett C, a friend of mine used to compete in Auto Slalom and hillclimb with a pink one. Was a beast of a car with a 2 Liter engine na, power about 240hp. Good old Times.... Looking forward to this build 👍🏼

[@BaMenace]

2023.... its still in the garage

[@CubeCyclone]

19:21 Turbo Yoda's just spat out his compressor wheel in disgust

[@zombeesama1169]

prolly not gonna touch the car....hahaha

[@MasekFilip]

love how its 23 minutes of you guys just admiring the condition of this nugget :)

[@kikkerbare]

Filip Mašek LOL

[@hodad200]

Getting flashbacks of the Hot Rod “Bad Seed” Chevette

[@suspeh]

Sounds form Latin America? Haha

[@robert77156]

Never saw this one when it came out, is this the Gemini yall are currently restoring?

[@BGracerBG]

C20XE/LET for sure, dont know if they are available in australia

[@mikaeleriksson1958]

They are. They have the Calibra 16v and the turbo there also.

[@MegaSparkyScraper]

We gonna rock down to, ELECTRIC avenue

[@AkiraSan92]

C20XE with ITB's, do it!

[@Gnarly_Harley]

It's 2021 !!!!!????? Where's the update mate !?!?!?!?

[@christianwarner522]

19:21 Marty: "Might not even need a turbo" Moog: *barbe-flavored confusion*

[@ThaVoodoo1]

The answer is simple for a non turbo 4 cyl engine. Honda S2000 import engine.

[@bonesXU1]

Here's one I prepared earlier... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppaQooGLoLmNqqs

[@IPL_VIC]

Too expensive, he should do a k series turbo

[@lisannros1184]

Opel kadett niiice :) In Germany the opel kadett coupe's are soooo expensiv Maby a Vauxhall VXR Engine?

[@1977Timp]

I think is an Opel Ascona..

[@lisannros1184]

@@1977Timp Sorry man nö they said it also in the Video and the black one is defenetly a Kadett C Coupe

[@Techheadzc32]

I have heard the supercharged L67 Holden V6 fits nicely and it’s already a rear-wheel drive motor. Just sayin’!

[@Jesus-xg1cj]

You are going to need to cut all the frame rails in the world to fit that in the gems

[@rubberducky531]

Put a Toyota 3S-GE “black top” BEAMS in it.

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

or a 3sgte, with beams block =)

[@muhammadnaswannaswan1521]

agreed with you man..3S-GE is power enough with black top BEAMS from Altezza 👍

[@heygek2769]

@@Ready_Fire_Aim agreed, Marty needs that choo-choo

[@gabehartman6832]

Absolutely a BEAMS please!

[@kenji642]

let him build it how he wants lol

[@drevnykot]

In europe it was sold as opel Kadet Opel now has 2.0 Ecotec engine with 250HP

[@kinglouiesshed8995]

Or a forged Z20let in it for purity 😂

[@GTIguy19]

Speaking of GTI motors, why not throw a VR6? Might need a bit of a shoehorn, but just think of the scoot it would have. And the sound. Ugh. I get a little chubby just thinking about the sound.

[@TimotoRacing]

Here in Germany its an opel kadett C Super cool car with lots of rallye history

[@siciliansoccer55]

beams 4 cyl engine! Or Takumi's 20v 4age from Initial D!!!!!!

[@perrymelendez2410]

Agreed👍

[@darkcase123]

Yeah a 4AGE 20V would suit this car so well!

[@danehendy-pooley8699]

4ze1. 2.6 rodeo engine with a turbo, marty. i had one on 5 psi and it was silly

[@corneliusdoensen7842]

That's the perfect mod, I had 1 and it was awsome

[@MrPhildub2]

I was just about to suggest this, but you beat me to the punch!

[@matthewmoses4222]

How about a Holden Piazza 4ZC1-T engine? 2l turbo

[@MrPhildub2]

@@matthewmoses4222 yeah that's probably more realistic. I don't think a 4ze1 turbo in that car is legal in Australia

[@danielhodgetts4779]

I had a turbo diesel Isuzu motor in a Gemini was factory engine too so a modern one would be cool

[@Ascona2B4]

The GM engine C20XE or the turbo version of the same engine C20LET is popular motor swap options for a Opel Kadett in Sweden. I think these engines where available in the Holden Calibra in Australia.

[@brianmartin1504]

Pfft Gemini! It's an Opel Kadett - who would've expected that? :D

[@douglaspealing5608]

OLIVERRRRR

[@hmbrz]

@@douglaspealing5608 this is Oliver's Japanese son

[@Sol-su2mi]

@@hmbrz Oliver got around, didn't he 👀

[@Strike86]

"Might not even need a turbo" - damn right Marty. Put a modern, aluminium block, naturally aspirated 4-cylinder with a big cam and individual throttle bodies into it. Rip it around every day and enjoy the sound.

[@karlisapinis405]

I would put k20a with individual throttle bodies

[@worm8521]

@@karlisapinis405 4age maybe >P

[@Perenlikker]

C20XE w ITB please, because it's an Opel Kadett ;)

[@karlisapinis405]

@@Perenlikker Yea using Opel engine would be much better, but then they can consider V6 3.2 from omega.

[@JohnBell]

F20C. This would be the most fun.

[@stytos]

Some good news with the engine being removed: It'll be easier to make the paint match everywhere. :D