Finnegan's Blasphemi vs. Freiburger's F-Rod! | Roadkill

Finnegan and Freiburger go heads-up on the dragstrip in their eight-second project cars. After a road trip in the Blasphemi, the guys add a new supercharger and dyno tune the '55 Hemi-powered Chevy to over 1,000 hp, before seeing how its new tech holds up against Freiburger's old school, all-mechanical, big-block '31 Ford Model A.
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[@MotorTrendWatch]

Who do you think will come out on top: The F-Rod or Blasphemi

[@xmo552]

Bring them to Eagle Field. 👍😁

[@672egalaxie6]

Gee, I don't know. I thought that is why I watched the video. Thanks for nothing.

[@HI-RISER]

The guy with the cooler hood scoop. WTH Finnigan!

[@justinreedflynn]

I think MotorTrend will win for bringing Freiburger and Finnegan back to KZbin.

[@user-wv3dt6bq8j]

Blami all day!!!!

[@mikec3201]

Roadkill back on KZbin?!? My God maybe there is some good in this world lol

[@jameshorsman]

We can kinda track where the universe started going wrong based on when RK went private!!

[@philiprowney]

Amen to that, I am still so angry at MT, but, Derek softened me up to them again. I Roadkill is bacj I can forgive them!!!

[@cupitosbornejr.7905]

It's always good to see blashemi back on roadkill and hitting the tracks

[@MotorTrendWatch]

it's always good to see blasphemi in action!

[@hughmongous5089]

If the f rod was yellow this would have been right out of American grafitti. Edit: oh my god yes I know the American graffiti car was a '32, 5 window which is different from the f-rod but who cares? They all look pretty much the same

[@youwillthankme]

Pretty sure they’re going for more of a Two Lane Blacktop feel! Both are classic movies though.

[@magillicutyjones1691]

And if it were green it would be two lane blacktop

[@sattymike0155]

I was thinking the same thing

[@RaiderX948]

Except Freiburger isn't cool like John Milner.

[@Antiganos]

Fri has said he hates people calling it a Milner car, they’re different years and body styles, but you aren’t wrong

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Imagine running simultaneous 8.7s at 150+ with one of your best friends! Dope!

[@clk27us]

Yeah, that would be amazing.

[@gregorykern9679]

Dope? I don't think those guys are on dope. What makes you think that?

[@katherinecurtis1747]

@@gregorykern9679 it means cool

[@gregorykern9679]

@@katherinecurtis1747 I understand slang and knew what was meant. I was pointing out how stupid some trendy slang is.

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

@gregorykern9679 kind sir. Keep your grouchy attitude in the 70s. Live and let live

[@Parents_of_Twins]

It's fitting a Mopar in a Chevy Vs a Chevy in a Ford. It's all blasphemy.

[@barneyba]

I have a Mopar in a Ford. Balancing the world out. 😋

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

BlasFoMoCo

[@user-tn9cr7ne4r]

Good stuff love the simplicity of the F rod

[@MotorTrendWatch]

truly a classic!

[@MovistarReJeanne]

Please continue to make these episodes, my 8 year old son just started watching with me and I want our roadkill bond to last forever

[@jawsxx8683]

I remember when guys just got into their cars and went down the track. No laptop needed.

[@DUBUND3AD]

Good job?

[@agustinhidalgo405]

I freaking miss these guys, wish they stayed together and had their own show again.

[@PATTERSONBUILT]

Iconic

[@FinnegansGarage]

@@PATTERSONBUILT we still have a show. its called Roadkill. lol

[@LifefeedsonLife]

@@FinnegansGarageRoadkill: hands down the best show ever

[@agustinhidalgo405]

@@FinnegansGarage here to stay?

[@FinnegansGarage]

@@agustinhidalgo405 of course.

[@thewavos]

Always love the 2 lane blacktop references

[@andysteele4056]

Except the '55 driver should say that to the Ford hotrod driver.

[@joshchaffey]

Man I’ve missed you guys. Still can’t believe we got our Motortrend memberships cut in Australia.

[@francfurian8215]

That's sad😔

[@WineHouse33]

Unfortunately 80% of the young car culture have never seen, or even heard of American Graffiti

[@plymouthsuperbee1707]

Okay wrong, most can’t find a copy of the disc anymore or anywhere online to watch it, I’m 25 years old and know what it is, boomers gotta quit the generation shaming

[@zacharywallace2243]

Boomers?🤣🤔🤫🤣

[@WineHouse33]

@@plymouthsuperbee1707 I would suggest 2 out of 10 ratio being fairly accurate. I didn’t say nobody…

[@PHILLY214]

@@plymouthsuperbee1707I’m 25…and that^^ is true…80% of my buddys never seen that, because we weren’t raised the same

[@matzrat5006]

@@plymouthsuperbee1707 Good thats rich. But it would be good to stop doing boomer shaming also.

[@AnthonyAbram]

Thanks, boys. Good to see you two together again.. love the cars and what you do with them...

[@LifefeedsonLife]

Finn and Frei, the two legends. I would definitely love to share a beer with these guys and listen to them nerd out over horsepower

[@jakethetamalejohnson1673]

I think the rotsun and blasphemi have the same record of “not failing to fail” :/

[@ItsMeMarioJr]

Frigging love you guys. I liked this video before i hit the play button!

[@json8172]

Didn't you know, Pete is real good at doing stuff!

[@jimsauer2453]

I know.

[@toml665]

Nothing compares to the OG Finnegan and Freiburger. Finnegan is just such a likable guy and Freiburger is such a geeky gear head. Finnegan's calm cool demeanor was perfect for Roadkill. This is the BEST

[@brianscott9861]

I don't drive anymore, but I enjoy watching you all!!!

[@edpetrocelli2633]

When I was a teen in the 60`s those were my favorite hot rods both of those cars are fantastic.

[@kyleteal5888]

Thanks guys I wanted to see this episode

[@jimhmod]

Good stuff!!! Bracket racing last run??? or a couple of bulbs burned out on our side of the tree?? Deep stage right lane, Red light left lane, Right lane scoreboard had win light on--maybe

[@JeffHendricks]

I remember meeting you guys and seeing Blasphemi when you did Power Tour in Baton Rouge back in 2016.

[@timmygiles9554]

That was a race,good stuff fellers!!!!

[@doylecoody1651]

Both of these car are my dream cars ..love em both .

[@onespeedworld6979]

Epic. Beautiful. Two fantastic cars, two cool guys, too cool race!

[@keithfilkins2043]

Ive been waiting for this. Love both of those cars!

[@jameseastwood4984]

Great content from these two as always.

[@ballpickerinparadise3481]

Thanks you two for making fresh content. Mike, stop breaking stuff… lol. I got the t-shirt that says it all. Parts eater.😂🎉

[@lyleswavel320]

Awesome, back together

[@bt50li]

Oh please let us watch this in Australia again already, miss this show

[@JustanOlGuy]

Any day I can see Blasphemi go down a 1/4 mile track is a Good Day!

[@MotorTrendWatch]

we definitely agree!

[@LivingOnCash]

Great episode! I love Blasphemi but I agree with Freiburger that simplicity is the better way to go. I'll take that A-Bone over the '55. The only thing it needs is about a 4 inch haircut and it would be perfect!

[@denismartin4680]

Love it guys thanks for sharing stay safe blessings everyone

[@tobycoban3339]

I saw blasphemi in the back of a open back trailer in Illinois omw to Springfield look so good

[@RealGenX]

Mike would still be the man with a power glide! Would love to see it run without all the shifting and clutch issues

[@somebloke13]

Best video I've seen in an age! From a UK Big Block Mopar Bloke❤❤

[@iwantmyvanback]

Man, Frieburger is looking a little older these days. We need to preserve him!

[@xmo552]

We can dunk him pickle juice.

[@juanbadbreedracinggarcia6608]

I in love with that 31 that thing is sooo bad a$$💪🏼💯👍🏻

[@franmcgowan4068]

The only car with worse aero than Leroy.

[@rocco3381]

The whole “get out the laptop” deal is for the birds. Guys were putting shoebox chevys in the 10s without all that jazz more than 50 years ago.

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

AND THEY WERE DOING IT WITH A SMALL BLOCK.....nobody was running 8's with a 55 back then though. any doubters can check the National record holders in AHRA, and nhra....I don't think the Moutain motor governing body that invented Pro Mod had as many class racers(IHRA) If they did I never payed attention as the fact they always did everything nhra was too scared to do was what caught my attention.

[@indyme2]

Awesome show boys!

[@chevdad1566]

I think we need a rematch. I'd love to see them both get a clean run together.

[@MotorTrendWatch]

who knows what we have in store 👀

[@xmo552]

Bring them to Eagle Field.

[@SleeperC10]

Was this a heads up or dial in type race? Tree appeared to have an offset. Super cool to see both these cars against each other! I’m strongly attracted to the Model A

[@noampitlik2332]

The A-model is awesome.

[@chrispq12]

Im subscribing to whatever platform has all their content.

[@williamhelms9942]

Falfa vs Milner! lol! xD

[@gcrauwels941]

Great stuff.

[@MotorTrendWatch]

Thanks!

[@Rajakryst144]

Real good at doing stuff

[@khasmir666]

Blasphemi rulez, best named car ever 😜

[@MotorTrendWatch]

definitely one of our favorites!

[@HI-RISER]

Except maybe for my Merc woodie. Named, Deloris....rhymes with a body part. @@MotorTrendWatch

[@kbtube8125]

ditch the laptop.

[@trymviggo9121]

Power to weight ratio for the win,regardless of what level of tech this and that...

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

great camera work!

[@maniestrijdom7271]

Nice enjoyable video Alex Taylor needs to bring the Willies !

[@onearm5827]

boy i would be a one proud man with either one of them cars

[@dieterlange7581]

I'm surprised blasphemy is still running🤣🤣

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

We will hear later that it had to be trailerd because something broke and they didn't put it in the video.

[@yarborough137]

The F-Rod is is one of my favorite purpose built cars that I have ever seen. It is the type of car that I want to build.

[@TommyRibs]

I always thought Blasphemi would be fit from having a Lenco Transmission.

[@masongiles8443]

Did I watch this on discovery+ yes. I think more of this should be on KZbin anyway that's where it all started

[@bubbasedc4359]

They both red lit 🤣

[@matsonlarry1518]

would love to see this car at tri 5 nats. this year !!!!

[@kylemartin2594]

Still love ol skool.

[@rtgjr3766]

yesssssss Go Blasphemi!!!!

[@YourLocalShooter]

Blasphemi is a BEAST.

[@420architecMindNDesign]

Blasphemi always had that perfect stance

[@leonjorisr]

Jake and Elwood blues are back! Sunglasses all day every day :)

[@MikeJones-bj1cn]

When will MTOD be available in Australia?

[@timford3599]

Great fun seeing Mike and David back doing a Road Kill episode again. BTW I really love Hot Rod Garage's Cal look Bug!

[@user-nw1pt4db9r]

300 yards and you would of had an automobile race .

[@rell_Bapek]

Yea blashemi !!! Had me a little scared thought she was gonna lift a lot more

[@paintedgear2105]

If only motortrend didn’t completely ruin this show

[@harrysatin5110]

Sam is awesome!

[@RebekahsZ]

Need to get a 4-speed in that coupe!

[@Caboosewa]

God dam I miss these peeps on the tube I can’t have 55 paid subscriptions motortrend you kind a suck but thankyou for this occasional glimpse into what I’m missing out on

[@jameskowalski6088]

Wait with the hosts going head-to-head who will take over hosting duties for the race...."Special guest host Steve Dulcich here!".

[@donwest5387]

engineering! Only a couple of bolts falling out.

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

As usual

[@baddaddybrady2]

Great race… ❤❤❤ I want some?

[@jeffnewman2864]

Needs a lenco.

[@reecetaylor9518]

Can you make a roadkill playlist, youve got the extra and garage but no normal

[@tomstech4390]

I miss when roadkill used to be available in the UK, apparently £4/month *on top* of prime isn't enough.

[@user-nw1pt4db9r]

300 yards and you would of had an automobile race

[@FreedomRock44]

Finnegan Blasphemi is just a Piece of ART and Freiburger F rod engine to 261 at BONNEVILLE!!!!! Insane!! You think Henry ever imagined that??????

[@professorginz2379]

F rod has never gone 261. Its motor did, I believe in a camaro.

[@xmo552]

The engine did

[@garthor]

Wait... are you guys coming back to youtube? o_0

[@race2race1]

Are there any videos available showing the model A going 261mph at Bonnneville. That would be very impressive for a car that is not very aerodynamic. Please show me the video of it going that fast.

[@tylermartinkus1107]

It would be great to watch these cars at cleetus's shop to dial it in

[@rodeleon2875]

nooiice

[@vernonslone8627]

Put a Lenco trans in it...

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

He will still forget and use the clutch......

[@scotthultin7769]

For hemi parts call Bart at pro speed in elk River Minnesota you can get a complete engine if you have the money

[@xmo552]

All generations of hemi?

[@guest6423]

I want to begin drag racing, so I have enrolled in an I.T. program at my community college.

[@jimmmaaay1]

its like watching the 1960's in FHD

[@BartholomewRaikes-do3mz]

Finnigan needs to call SRC i.e. Billy the Kid and call out a S-10❤ Happy Saturday to all... 😎

[@charlielaudico3523]

In the old days we didn't use any computer to tune up any car! We used our skills to race!

[@mattg7952]

Obviously Finnegan doesn't have either skill to tune carbs or laptops yet somehow has everyone believing he's a car guy

[@schickieschickler102]

TWO LANE BLACKTOP!

[@jasonrackawack9369]

.....where is the GTO? You meant American Grafitti..right?

[@schickieschickler102]

When DF said “make it three yards mother-bleeper and we’ll have an automobile race,” Line from the drive-in scene with the '32 with the 427@@jasonrackawack9369

[@dipe277]

First pass, David saluting!

[@user-wv3dt6bq8j]

That judge 🔥the driver a 🛠️ and two lane black top for blasphemy I think right? With the indecisive lady

[@Nick_B_Bad]

Everybody misses a gear now and then. It’s always better when nobody’s around tho. 😂😂

[@keithsenas7488]

Blashemi=money pit😂😂

[@turboslag]

Was about to make the same comment! I wonder how many miles to the $1000 it makes!! It's constantly having major problems and I don't remember ever seeing it run a decent qtr. Also I don't think Finnigan isn't the best of drivers, he needs an auto to make up for the lack of ability.

[@keithsenas7488]

@turboslag his dream combo. A bbc and a auto would make it way more cost effective and reliable in my opinion

[@mattg7952]

Everything Finnegan touches is a money pit. Everything is always high dollar junk from his boats to the whole race car haulers and toter home. And when something finally works like the ramp truck now he's selling it. 😂

[@twisted_caravan486]

The boys are lookin older

[@reallifehardtruth4465]

Why did they change the name? When i lived there for 30 years it was called Firebird Raceway

[@krashdown102]

can you upload in 4k?

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Isn't Wildhorse closed now?