New Modified Headers for the Iconic 1957 Chevy - Project X

New Modified Headers for the Iconic 1957 Chevy - Project X
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The iconic 1957 Chevy known as Project X drives into the future today as the car makes its debut, powered by an electric motor that delivers an estimated 340 horsepower. The latest reinvention of the famous HOT ROD project car is the result of a collaboration between Chevrolet Performance, MotorTrend and Cagnazzi Racing. Unveiled at the SEMA show, Project X proves that the electric future of driving doesn’t require leaving the past behind.
Originally purchased for $250 in 1965, Project X has served as a testbed for more than five decades as editors of MotorTrend’s HOT ROD brand have evaluated new products, technologies and trends. Over the years, it has been powered by inline-six and V-8 engines, and has at times used carburetors, fuel injection and supercharging. The classic ’57 has been reimagined so often and so extensively that it has been called the million-dollar Chevy.
“Project X has always served the car community by pushing the envelope with groundbreaking technologies,” said Douglas Glad, group content director, MotorTrend Group. “As the auto industry shifts rapidly toward electric vehicles, this Project X build is just the latest in its celebrated legacy of adapting hot rodding to the powerful technology of tomorrow.”
For the latest incarnation, builder Cagnazzi Racing replaced Project X’s supercharged LSX V-8 with an electric motor that delivers an estimated 340 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. The battery, which is being evaluated for potential use as a next-generation Chevrolet Performance product, has been developed around a modular concept that could allow customers to scale the pack capacity based on range, cost, packaging and weight considerations. In Project X, the 400-volt proof-of-concept lithium-ion battery stores 30 kilowatt-hours of electricity, providing enough range for weekend cruising. A quick-change differential allows the final-drive ratio to be adjusted based on how the car is being used. Fitting the differential with a shorter final-drive ratio provides quicker acceleration while using a taller gear relaxes performance and extends the range.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

One of the best jobs that I ever had was when I worked for Clifford Research building headers. And it was because of the people that I worked with they made it fun to go to "work". And the work schedule we had was 4 days a week at 10 hours a day. We worked Mon.-Thurs. which meant a 3 day weekend every weekend. And to be a single male living in Orange County, CA. Yeah I had a lot of "fun". I miss those people a lot. 6=8.

[@br549200]

Just think, Project X will still be around when we are all gone.

[@mattkobold6273]

Not necessarily lol

[@br549200]

@@mattkobold6273 yip, could get wrecked or the government might crush it I guess!

[@jman642]

Crazy that you and Tony put out videos of working on tri 5 headers on the same weekend. Love that wagon, it's coming together real nice.

[@RMonkey]

Is there a Hot Rod Hall of Fame? If there is Lucky should be in there.

[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

Love that wagon. It keeps me motivated to keep at it on my Belair. Although not near the power tour. Last week we went on the Ontario Hot Rod tour. It was 800 miles or so. What a great event Power tour is on our bucket list.

[@ericdolby1622]

What year do you have? I'm working on a 56 210 with a 348 big block and 5 speed manual

[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

@@ericdolby1622 mine is newer. 66 Belair.

[@bkc1965]

Project X told me in this video that she wants sidepipes...not sure if anyone else heard that as well. Enjoyed the video as always Lucky.

[@intentsmodz]

I know I heard something too! lol, Think she said she wants black ones hidden underneath.

[@alfavulcan4518]

So glad the electric conversion was scrapped. I’ve followed Project X since the mid 70’s

[@396M21]

Great video of a iconic car.

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

Thank you Mr Lucky. Gasoline forever. Wagon is sounding good. Looks like a blast. Wish I could be there for power tour.

[@toddclark332]

Badass lucky thanks for the updates bud have a great weekend

[@scottedwards402]

The ol' gal is still a looker and a ripper. Lucky, thanks for keeping her healthy.

[@hedrives]

Hey Lucky…. Wag-gone sounding good. Great build.

[@dennissanborn3159]

i did my driver test to get my license in a 64 500 that had factory air,my best friend let me use it for my test.that was 1968

[@tonykemper8896]

Project X is the coolest! You plan on tearing down the wagon after power tour?

[@luckysgarageshow]

That's the plan!

[@OGTtom]

Another great video , thank you Lucky

[@luckysgarageshow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rockercover]

That engine has an impressive sound. Hat is off; (old - *tip of the hat* saying), to the engine builder and purchaser. (Knows what sounds good).

[@TheCanadianBubba]

No more toasty toes in that 57 !

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! It's always a great video!!! When your working on project X!!!✌️

[@stevel7071]

Nice job on your wagon

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks!

[@jasonmatlock8822]

Hope that Silverado has a new trans waiting.... mine has eaten 5 in 50K miles.

[@c103110a]

How come I rever see Lucky's sidekick building cars?

[@andhotrodshop]

Lucky have you ever noticed the tear in the back seat looks just like a Chevy bel air front emblem? 😂😂😂 random thoughts before power tour 😂😂👍🏻🙌🏼👊🏼

[@greghovies9685]

hey noticed the nice 66 chevelle .what are the size an make of those wheels.

[@scottgalyk8970]

What do I have to do to tool around a parking lot in project x?😊

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Are headers in the future for the wagon?

[@michaelteasdale2919]

Lucky surely you can knock off a phone holder from MT? 😊

[@michaelteasdale2919]

Knock off means ( steal/borrow) in Australian….

[@michaelhenderson5098]

Who is driving it on the tour?

[@ZeGermanHam]

I hate to say it, but does the engine in the wagon have a valvetrain or bottom end knock? Something doesn't sound quite right.

[@tonykemper8896]

It’s a coyote that’s what doesn’t sound right!! 😂

[@wdixon27]

sweet, first

[@dickjohnson1158]

Your strangely proud of yourself for some reason . Sweet

[@CarsandCats]

Striking resemblance to Colonel Sanders!

[@will2-b150]

Iconic? Nah, once you go batt, we don’t want you back. 😜

[@rawouch]

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[@CarsandCats]

Sacrilegious removing the blower. Seriously.

[@marvinellis1517]

The REAL project X ? ❤

[@tylermemyselfandi8077]

Still wont run 😂