Full Build: Transforming A '92 Camaro Into An Autocross Machine

[@mikedebear]

Puts seafoam in the oil and touts added lubrication and smoother running. Engine dies after 2 laps. Fabulous product placement hahaha

[@timmoore3108]

It was what a 20 year old engine being mashed on for 2 hot laps....

[@timmoore3108]

More like 30 year old engine actually lol already running ruff

[@Southized]

Seafoam blew up one of my crf450s same day i put it in the bike only had 20 hrs i put it in the gas tank

[@brettsalter3300]

@@Southized Yep, the stuff is rubbish.

[@user-os6ch5pt7w]

@@Southized If it only had 20hrs on it, why would you do that? You seem pretty stupid.

[@mcinkyt]

Sure glossed over that Stock Gauges/ Tach with an LS engine section real quick

[@16vSciroccoboi]

What did they gloss over? They drilled and tapped for third gen sensors. The speedo and tach are just outputs from the engine management. It's not exactly rocket science. They did a more thoughtful job with that than any of the rest of the car.

[@chrisrutledge8273]

It's a lot easier with the 90-92 gauges than the 89 and older, as they accept computer input (LS compatible)

[@spavliskojr]

These shows make it look sooooo easy. Mostly everytime i watch these shows im left thinking i just watched a commercial.

[@jackwagon9411]

You basically did the amout of times the mentioned rock auto or holly

[@davidwildman8474]

Because you did lol

[@BuschHawg]

>Puts $20,000 into a camaro >"I CANNOT believe how much faster this thing got!"

[@maxwell-style4584]

Six seconds faster! 😅

[@donaldcass9678]

ok

[@Kajacot]

The car would have gotten 7 seconds faster if they threw on a pair of Koni shocks and some actual 200TW tires, lol. What an absolute waste of money.

[@ninobrown5524]

The garage door trim fenders and front lip match the freaking haircuts

[@bobbywalter5320]

You win the internet today 🤣

[@test123apt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeell9536]

💀💀💀💀

[@xertifiedmxn]

Ism

[@renielcastillo1566]

L

[@grcyvtcffuubucfuv]

I see Rod and tod are rocking the seaweed at low tide hair cuts.

[@Mellowbiker]

Is that what thot goofy cut is called? It looks too long and greasy to be a proper Hitler youth cut...

[@jarvislarson6864]

Rump ranger cut

[@Offender666]

Ahh yes really need that aero package when hammering through corners at 80km/h. Really useful...

[@RV-jq5pb]

It's added drag so it probably just makes it slower lol

[@mazdaratti89]

Actually the splitter at least prevents any hit cones from being destroyed from being dragged under the car. Some times a cone gets stuck under the car and is a pain to be removed before your next run.

[@oldmanj7353]

Engine, suspension, tranny and seats were the only things I liked about this project. Chopping up this 3rd gen the way they did almost made me cry 😭

[@JerkVegas86]

Absolutely criminal!

[@maxboya]

They’re idiots. Did the laps then didn’t even bother cool down. Just turned car off which is big no no. Didn’t bother watching past 6 minutes.

[@IceTrey98c]

im surprised they didnt have any DetroitSpeed hardware into it... they make top of the line stuff for 3rd Gens.

[@lemver70]

especially a 25 anniversary car

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Betcha Summit Racing had alot to do with blueprint to this "build". That 305 could have been rebuilt to have good power, no need to LS it. But then again I`m old school SBC. LS swaps are dime a dozen today. Stock 305 running well can take a 100 shot of juice, any more you need to file rings. 25th Anniversary edition carved up...SMH, but they do weird builds. New drinking game, take a shot every time they say "Summit Racing".

[@Mistabushi]

It's 2021, nothing screams "I'm rich' more than having your aero package made out of plywood. These two are visioners.

[@sbc_jake_9677]

Cars with plywood splitters are very common in autocross

[@alk3myst]

@@sbc_jake_9677 He was making a joke about how much wood costs have gone up. Plywood splitters work since wood is easy to replace and more resistant than fiberglass or carbon fiber ones for show cars. One day at a tire shop my front fiberglass splitter was destroyed.

[@ShaunHensley]

The guys building that nsx mid engined powered honda ridgeline made a wood splitter. Said it’s just more durable than any other material for that application

[@Mistabushi]

@@ShaunHensley yes, was making a joke about timber prices in 2021 when everything went up like 4x in price...

[@DroneStrike1776]

@@Mistabushi You're telling me. I bought a house in Feb 2021 and needed to build a shed. Bought a galvanized 10x12 and did all the math in March on how much it will cost, roughly around $750. By May when it was time to buy and build, the shed went up in price and so did the lumber for the base. It cost me an extra $200+. Not to mention in July, the house had open pipes that wasn't properly capped, hidden in the basement wall behind sheetrock and it backed up. That ended up being expensive as hell because the cost of materials skyrocketed. Almost $10grand to refinish the basement.

[@lorettacarter8924]

It made me sick to my stomach to watch. I’ve looked for an affordable Heritage for awhile. They could have found a regular RS and used that instead of butchering a Heritage. And they make it all sound so simple, glossing over the modifications in order to get it all to go together.

[@billymanilli]

yeah... such a crude job on it (as usual with these shows)... it is annoying

[@Brighton-Abean]

@@billymanilli Car like this were i live that still has a floor is over 30k and cutting the fenders just hurts me D:

[@AjarZzzz]

Same bozos that destroyed a perfectly good tbss to drift with it. Like these guys are the biggest tools ive seen with a show. Like taking the high end trim packages to destroy for their raggedy looking projects. They could take low end trim models but they dont know how to build anything apparently. Just take good condition vehicles and completely destroy them....

[@kevinlewis9151]

They glossed over it because someone else did the work, they just played camera man how many times have you seen 2 people use one hand each to remove a radiator. That's for the camera for sure.

[@williambroadhead6474]

SCCA Solo2 is the main sanctioning body for auto crossing in USA. Unfortunately this build doesn't fit legally into any class in Solo2. Useless build.

[@miken.4693]

They should change the name of this to “Two tools with tools”

[@joes.7536]

They make a cute couple don't they.

[@user-os6ch5pt7w]

Why hate, just because you're obese and hate yourself?

[@whattowatchrightnow]

they have cute matching haircuts

[@user-os6ch5pt7w]

@@whattowatchrightnow I can see why your focus is on their hair, cue-ball. Get a wig, and you can have that haircut, too.

[@rayjon237]

And someone else’s money, 3rd gen autocross only if you loose 1500lbs…

[@stellingbanjodude]

I like how none of the suspension bushings have any lube put on them prior to installation, dry bushings are always good! Hahahaha

[@raabsand]

Squeak squeak squeak all day long

[@reidmitchell1980]

Or even get new brackets. For the sway bar. At least clean them up and coat them dont leave them all rusty.

[@mrhorspwer]

4:27 That's how you set FTD: One hand on the wheel, the other gripping the automatic shifter, and the seat leaned back 45 degrees! The ultimate driving position for car control.

[@boringsoaring]

I thought they were holding a beer and keeping it oot of the frame

[@galaxie500xl7]

This is like watching one really long automotive infomercial.

[@potatochobit]

for nascar, makes me want to vomit.

[@baxrok2.]

All of these shows are infomercials.

[@unicornsteaks6769]

@@baxrok2. That's why I subbed to Motor Trend on demand. There are some shows on there that are 21 minute ads. But the good stuff (Roadkill, RK Garage, Hot Rod Garage, Dirt Every Day) are just for entertainment.

[@Smokey.INC.]

Love how the whole steering column looks loose af when they are turning the wheel 😂

[@willumsmith1177]

That is a common problem with 3rd gen camaro's that have tilt steering columns. You have to either tighten a few screws as a temporary fix or replace the worn out pieces as after this many years, the holes for the adjustment screws take on an egg shape.

[@corail53]

That is feature in thirdgens.

[@RV-jq5pb]

@@corail53 dealer installed option

[@johnsnow1355]

Yeah there worried about cornering and the steering wheel is more like a x box joystick then a wheel ha ha

[@billymanilli]

@@willumsmith1177 yep, very common... not only with 3rd gens though, but with all GMs with that tilt column, even trucks

[@finnthehuman5260]

I can't believe the disregard for the year and model of this particular camaro. Carcass is a fitting name, they completely killed this car.

[@ryanalswede3475]

Chopped up another 1992... Ugly as sin to make a toy.

[@andrewbaker8342]

This car sucks ass in it's original form. Hate to say it but it does. I personally like the widebody look. I have an all original 1940 Chevy special deluxe 4 door and I'm getting ready to restomod it as well. Because again....it absolutely sucks in original form.

[@finnthehuman5260]

@@andrewbaker8342 yeah, most old production cars suck. But this car is a collector anniversary car. YOU may not like it but a lot do. Imagine if someone took a 68 Indy pace car Camaro and chopped it up for views. Not cool!

[@tylerrodriguez3244]

Bro it's a 92 rs 🤣🤣

[@finnthehuman5260]

@@tylerrodriguez3244 more than that smart guy

[@kb9oak749]

Drilling and cutting into the body for those dumb ass flares was criminal.

[@cheif10thumbs]

The Mythbusters already proved you CAN Buff A Turd. Here's proof of that!

[@suqmadiq68]

GM interiors are criminal.

[@RIPPERTON]

Thats nuthin, see what they did to the spindle casting to fit the coilovers 36:20

[@Lexx1976]

RocketBunny made a business out of this shit.

[@PapaSmurf337]

@@RIPPERTON Good eye, of course they didn't mention having to modify the spindle at all, none the less how much they grinded off to make it fit.

[@sepg5084]

What's with the splitter setup? Wouldn't lowering the car an inch or two and making a smaller rubber air dam work and look better?

[@KDlGG]

Yes it would, would make it handle better too. But that’s logic 😂 why would we ever use such a thing

[@gsxrfrank8787]

I figured the same thing by lowering the car but with the rim/tire set up I don’t think it would’ve been logical to lower the car considering the mods they had to do with the car sitting the way it was

[@gsxrJOE92]

I've seen IROC-Z's with t-tops that handled as well without all that extra junk drilled into the body.

[@MrOvlov02]

just use a 2x4 for a splitter lkol,mnjkolk,amnshjdgik@!

[@mikemocon8582]

I guess you don't understand aerodynamics.

[@JeremyKonzJames]

The engine and suspension were the best parts of this. The rest are just god awful. You know this show is dated when they said you could get plywood cheap...

[@gsxrJOE92]

That didn't have to be done, this was my Gen and I've seen much better without chopping the body.

[@BlackTownie999]

@@gsxrJOE92 The end result was honestly gross, I''m not sure which was worse, the godawful flares or the wheels that didn't fit right or the drilling into the body of a survivor car, or the lack of attention to detail (like cleaning the holes they drilled) or the awful product placements...Although I can't knock the plywood splitter, that is actually a thing....But again like all the other stuff, they didn't do that one well either.

[@jaygreen7053]

😂😂😂

[@gsxrJOE92]

@@BlackTownie999 I wonder if any of the big companies are making wide body kits for this Gen, but it wasn't needed. A proper suspension overhaul and wheel fittament would have worked but they had to go over the top, and I'm not talking about the movie.

[@ImDembe]

Yeah why keep the inside stock when you gonna destroy the outside :D this could be a real sleeper if it looked bone stock but had the drivetrain and suspention upgraded.

[@matthewnardoni5595]

Those fender flares are the worst thing I’ve ever seen especially on a 3rd gen.

[@destruxandexploze2552]

The entire car.

[@mazdajason]

Agree to both I really wanted to love this build why not use a 6spd manual transmission

[@DaMayanKing]

@@destruxandexploze2552 false

[@destruxandexploze2552]

@@DaMayanKingThe 3rd Gen in general isn’t bad, this specifically is. It’s ugly af.

[@CatwrightEvinsz-ls5jf]

Agreed trying to make it look like a widebody Camaro even that's like trying to say The Expendables was a good movie

[@conman3314]

Can't believe they destroyed that poor 3rd gen. Bless his little 💕.

[@ryanalswede3475]

Agreed. Total waste.

[@rjay5506]

I got so excited seeing a CLEAN 92rs at the beginning of the video, (I did an ls1 swap in a 91 rs back in 2009) and then was angry and disgusted after I saw what happened to this poor thing. Sad just Sad.

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

I stopped watching when they started tacking on that awful black plastic to the wheel wells... if there is one thing I cannot stand, it's hacking.

[@jasonlopez6578]

Same here just ruined a 3rd gen

[@NotEvenGonLieG]

They definitely butchered it.

[@Ang3lUki]

You clearly don't know what fast looks like

[@NotEvenGonLieG]

@@Ang3lUki It doesn't look like zip-screwed plastic boards and cheap plastic wide body "kits". Stick to playing video games kid.

[@timothywalsh1001]

Nothing like WRONG science regarding splitter and spoiler aerodynamics for our entertainment. And crap workmanship for the bonus.

[@rjay5506]

RIGHT? these guys have no understanding of downforce, lift or aerodynamics whatsoever.... I HONESTLY cannot believe that nobody on the production team caught this, even if these 2 guys are clueless...

[@timothywalsh1001]

@@rjay5506 it's my pet peeve regarding all these sponsored shows... there are few that are actually informative, not an infomercial. Access to probably every tool required...used plastic garden edge !

[@timothywalsh1001]

@@rjay5506 it's called a splitter for a reason. All airflow that hits above either goes thru grill or over the car. The air that goes under is now linear, not as turbulent. It's effect is muted if a smooth bottom tray/floor isn't used... Yes, I can definitely host one of these shows !!

[@rjay5506]

@@timothywalsh1001 I know!!! the landscape edging blew my mind

[@pokeng]

And don't you normally have to cut the fenders to match the fender flares, because the point of it is to allow full range of bigger tires that are installed on the wheel?

[@kenthompson1539]

The poor ol 3rd gens didn’t have any get up and go from the factory but you could add some go faster parts & a couple suspension parts, then you could outrun about anything on the road back then.

[@dragoonTT]

I’m building an 83 Z28 right now, that dog of a 305 is being replaced by a 350 4 bolt main 383 stroker.

[@kenthompson1539]

@@dragoonTT Heck yeah man, that’ll give that ol’ girl a lot more get up & go! You probably already did this but just incase be sure to get a locker or a posi gear set for the rear end. The crappy stock limited slip junk will put ya in a guardrail or over a hill somewhere lol, I found that out the hard way about 20 years ago. I got a short wheelbase, single cab, step side, 2wd, 5 speed manual, ‘95 Chevy truck now with a Blueprint Engines 383 stroker in it. My truck is heavy & it still runs great! A 383 stroker in your 3rd gen will be a beast!! Good luck keepin traction, & back tires.🤘🏼

[@corail53]

My first car was a 88 Z28 - had a whopping 152hp from that 305 lol. I got my license right around when the import tuning scene was huge so I was constantly getting trounced by those. They would want to race because my car looked mean, and sounded great but oooooh boy the lack luster get up and go and the one wheel peel made for a lot of losses haha. I really should rebuild that thing with a ls and turbo.

[@michaelwillette5837]

@@dragoonTT Had an 89 IROC where we put a 383 in it. I miss that car so much.

[@mattipps]

Except fox bodies lol.

[@theephemeralglade1935]

"Today, we see what a Sawzall and coarse file can do to an old Camaro!"

[@chevyDboyMike]

That was brutal to watch.

[@jamesvzfighter]

This is our only free replacement for Roadkill.

[@philtripi9937]

I know. A motor swap and some tlc and it was ready for the Hot Rod power tour. Its ruined now

[@veir4666]

This is some criminal BS. They should've made those mods on a Camaro already in need of some bodywork. That car was relatively clean. They should rename the show 'Hacks', because that is all they do.

[@rfierro65]

Agreed!!! That spoiler!!! 🤢 Those wheels and fender flares!!!🤢 They ruined a pretty solid car. I’m all for customizing, and not saying people shouldn’t add personal touches or performance upgrades. But they made this car hideous and seemed to have no rhyme or reason for what they were doing.

[@philtripi9937]

It’s vehicular manslaughter

[@tylertate6525]

Bro it’s a third gen, chill out there’s abt a million more

[@leehodge2415]

Gatekeeping a 2k$ car?

[@kevinlewis9151]

Yeah they doubled the HP supposedly but didn't shave a full 10 seconds off there track time even with good tires. But before it was barely running on 5 cylinders? These guys suck ass.

[@gonzalez519]

Don’t really know but i bet theres like $15k on parts alone on this build for a 6 second gain? Wow! 😯

[@backinblck1]

6 second on a road coarse or autocross is huge. Thing about how much money it takes to go from running 12’s to running 6’s same in a quarter mile. It’s still a 6 second gain but you’re looking at way more than 15k to get there.

[@billymanilli]

@@backinblck1 ..except you don't go through an autocross course in 12 seconds. apples to oranges...

[@backinblck1]

@@billymanilli it isn’t though, also they would have gained far more than 6 seconds had they put on an actual competitive tire and used an actual manual transmission.

[@ernestocruz9630]

15k basically gets you a corvette

[@michaelwoods3850]

The most expensive mod is the plywood

[@Finite-Tuning]

Aww man, you guys to took a classic and turned it into a hoopty! I think this generation Camaro is still my favorite, I had 2 of them in my younger years. One daily driver RS and one street/strip Berlinetta. I've never driven a car that was easier to put sideways and keep it sideways. Everybody wants to drift the corners, ha kids, I used to drift straight lines! You ain't lived until you've gone a straight mile sideways 😎. Cheers 🍻.

[@60weHoodsta]

Reasons why you can get your own channel, car, and build one how you want😁

[@MayheM_72]

I had a base model V6 '84, and it would go sideways in the rain. Then I swapped in a small block with a Holley Street Dominator, 625cfm AFB, Accel ignition, headers, DynoMax Turbo II exhaust, and a 700r4 out of a GTA. (NO body mods, for the sleeper effect.) That thing would go sideways without even asking for it! LoL

[@DaytonaRoadster]

thats a powerslide, not a drift...boomer

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

I had a couple of them too! loved them!!

[@danecarpenter8735]

This isn't aging well. That piece of plywood is like gold right now.

[@tyronealfonso]

Lol someone gets their news from memes. Lumber has dropped back down.

[@motov8-garage832]

@@tyronealfonso facts

[@danecarpenter8735]

@@tyronealfonso I just purchased treated pine and it twice as much as I used to pay

[@christopherwilson7698]

Should’ve converted it to a Manual Transmission

[@DriveCarToBar]

worst part is that they took this car right out of the classes in which it might have been competitive. It might do OK in Classic American Muscle but that's really just for guys with Vettes to show off. Just noticed, they replaced the craptastic rear end with another GM small 10-bolt instead of going to the bigger 8.5" 10 bolt. Whoever ends up with this car, fair warning: you're gonna be replacing that. Also, wtf with no subframe ties? That would have given you all the rigidity you need in the chassis AND given you something much more solid to attach your roll cage to.

[@backinblck1]

I currently run in CAM and I don’t see this car being competitive. There isn’t enough Rearend adjustability compared to what most folks are doin to their cars, the automatic needs to be swapped for a TKX or Magnum, and they did nothing for weight savings except for ditching the AC so it’s going to be on the heavy side for CAM-T. Plus it needs better tires.

[@Matt_Lanzer_13]

I wouldn’t even do an 8.5... they’re hard to come by and have smaller aftermarket. I’d just do an 8.8 or a 9 inch

[@DriveCarToBar]

@@Matt_Lanzer_13 the 8.8 or a 9" would be good too if you're building it for drag racing. I mentioned the 8.5 because they came in earlier Camaros and have the correct bolt pattern and will be the right width. They're essentially GM's copy of the Dana 44, and for this car its plenty strong. There are any number of lockers and limited slip units available. It should come with 30 spline axles and in stock form, will more than handle the motor in this car. It will be fine even with a set of slicks or road race tires.

[@Flying_fisher]

Given they put UTQG 340 tires on it, this car would get roasted by an STR miata lol

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

"If you dream it, they can build it!" Okay, well I'm dreaming of a station wagon Cadillac CTS-V with a manual Magnum TR-6060 transmission and Duramax LBZ (with a DPF!)...

[@thenoseknows9391]

Cadillac station wagon? Would love to see that 💯💯✌🏼✌🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤣😆

[@KIIIIIIIIIIYOSHI-DONO]

Manual cts-v wagon is my dream luxury car

[@rproctor30]

@@KIIIIIIIIIIYOSHI-DONO are all cts-v wagons automatics? I know non wagons have both but never seen a wagon with a manual.

[@mikecheslock3542]

If you're gonna Duramax swap it start with a base Cadillac CTS wagon. Why pay the extra for the V version if you're gonna remove the most expensive part of the package?

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

@@mikecheslock3542 because the CTS-V has a brakes and suspension package for the race track: six piston Brembo calipers with larger rotors up front, four piston Brembo calipers in the back and the magnetorheological suspension, which measures every inch of the road 1,000 times per second and automatically stiffens or softens the suspension based on conditions.

[@nephrium]

The whole thing doesn't quite work does it? The tire and rim package looks like it's for a low rider. The front wind dam looks weird with the truck like ride height on the side skirts. Also why do you need a front air dam on a short course? Wouldn't it work better on a circle track with a full aero package? It's just seems half assed. Also the hood makes no sense on this kind of rig. Maybe a dragster where looking over your hood doesn't matter, and if you're afraid of losing grip on the front why have that scoop messing up your aero? I'm just confused all the way around. I'd like to see this car done in a proper aero package and proper wheels and tires. I'm no expert, but I'm confused all the way around on this mess.

[@supersevenn]

you are confused cuz its badass. great build for people to do at home with simple materials a regular guy can do. and its not just for autocross, this is perfect for trackdays which is what a regular guy would do. get it now?

[@Velocitydrive]

@@supersevenn nah this is lazy cheap nasty work

[@utubeaccess7]

You are correct. Adding power, adding weight, making it wider - all these things are bad for an autocross car. Oh and BTW have you ever tried to run an autocross in the Modifieds class that this would have to run in? This thing doesnt have a chance to win any autocross. Dont get me wrong, they made it better, just not aimed at autocrossing.

[@kululv]

@@supersevenn its all geared towards their sponsors. But as a boulevard racer its ok

[@nickholashaney9289]

295s fit without cutting

[@ryann2710]

Thanks for taking another perfectly good factory condition vehicle off the road. You’re doing the work of cash for clunkers.

[@KyleP133]

It's a base model. 170hp, dime a dozen. The only thing special is the heritage package, but it's literally just stripes and a couple of badges. The 92 Z28s are pretty rare, I wouldnt want to mess up one of those. But an RS base model? Who cares?

[@RW-zh7kl]

They could've just put coilovers, swaybars, and wheels and tires on it and had the same outcome. Easy to still keep original, but I don't fault anyone for doing what they want to their cars

[@philtripi9937]

I know, this was abuse and hard to watch. Or just swap the motor. But WHY ..

[@araybeezy1653]

If you watch this in reverse they make an awesome looking camaro!

[@DMD81773]

I really wish they would stop sticking carbs on ls engines

[@gb1613]

Seriously. They put in what is probably a $6,000 transmission and then slapped a basic ass carb onto the LS. Not to mention the plywood and garden edging front splitter and the $20 eBay fender flares. WTF

[@DaytonaRoadster]

that was honestly the worst part of the build for me. Why even bother putting a nice LS motor in it just to stick a dinosaur fuel system on top. He says it came from the tuner that way, guessing the tuner is some boomer who cant handle "that there fancy new fuel injector system with all its computers"

[@davidblalock9945]

It just dawned on me that both hosts look almost exactly the same. Like older and younger versions of the same guy. Kinda got that father and son vibe goin on.

[@allanerickson6012]

This project was really cool until they installed those super dumb fender flares.

[@haroldbean9919]

I almost cried while watching this video...sooo many silly mistakes...I’m not the best mechanic but I feel I could’ve done better with less 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@hugopaz5220]

Starting with that crap seafoam

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

@@hugopaz5220 Seafoam isn't terrible.

[@corvettez06usa]

I was expecting rebuilds and mods to compliment the car. New suspension kit is the only reasonable thing that happened imo. I imagine that engine could be rebuilt and modified to make ~200whp which would have livened the car up plenty for autocross and keep it daily drivable. Wider tires are a must with stiffer suspension, sure, but you don't need race car wide tires. Probably could have ran 265/40/R17, stayed in the profile of the car, and not have had to hack up the body. Plenty of lateral grip and contact patch for the car's footprint. Swap out the auto for a contemporary 5 speed with that 3.77 rear end and it would have breathed amazing new life into the car and let it keep its identity. It's not even a 3rd gen Camaro anymore with all the changes. Might as well just have sold it and bought a 5th or 6th gen instead.

[@Rockit181]

As someone who autocrossed for years, this is pretty much in line with what I would have done, definitely not hacking up the body on a limited model

[@Thorin7.62]

To see it done right, have a look at DSE's version, it makes this one truly look like a kindergardener thought it up.

[@CountryAggie80]

I bet they could have picked up the same 6-7 seconds without the horrendous aero kit and wider track that required the terrible fenders. Could have accomplished the same thing without butchering a 25th anniversary car.

[@billymanilli]

absolutely agree! this was hard to watch :(

[@philtripi9937]

Thank you. They are butchers

[@sicsempertyrannis1849]

Easily.

[@shaneward6689]

What the heck is this, if I want to watch butchering I'd go to roadkill ...this is ridiculous

[@MindUpG]

Lost me with the wheel fitment 😅

[@Squirrely23]

Lost me with the same hairstyle like wtf. They must bump dicks

[@8000RPM.]

These guys had it really rough... Working with a lift, a trans jack, engine hoist, wobble sockets, cordless impact, etc. I feel lucky to have ramps to pull onto,....

[@waden404]

Aero mods? Sure it helps when goin 30mph. Haaaaaaa. Comedy and a fun build.

[@jimford2338]

I have an 84 Z28 and I loved everything you guys did except the cutting of the fenders and quarters,but I understand the reasoning to do this for auto cross build. Im sure she will scream while she's sticking to the pavement!👍

[@d.j.9961]

When they added the front fender flares, My opinion would have been to remove the factory fenders & either the front clip or at least the ground effects & used aftermarket parts to cut into preserving the original body!!!

[@corail53]

You know that these cars aren't ever going to be worth much right? They made a metric ton of them so who cares what they do to them. This is coming from a guy who loves thirdgens and owns two of them.

[@nic_actual]

This might be the most American thing I have ever watched on KZbin... from the car to the editing to the music... FREEEEEDOM! That Rockauto website looks like it was made in the 90's!! HAHA

[@xtonsoffunx]

These two are butchers.... every project they do is just mind boggling. I can never watch more then a few minutes before I have to shut it off

[@Hender.Kerensky]

I mean, they admit as much in the name of their shop/show, Carcass.

[@BlackTownie999]

@@Hender.Kerensky That would imply they scoop something dead up...this wasn't the case...I feel bad for the Chevy fans that watched this.

[@BlackTownie999]

@Aleric c I concur.

[@roycole4619]

@@BlackTownie999 I bumped mine with my jack and I got upset watching these guys cut and drill into the body was hell

[@ervendanielray3136]

I blame the network tv producers. They ruin everything.

[@Mutedx0331]

Guys I don’t think they were going for looks and tbh, they didn’t start with a hidden gem.

[@404_unavailable_69]

Its the Kmart version of Detroit speed and engineering camaro 😆

[@gasstation7120]

That Panasonic radio was the shit back in the day

[@zanastumasonis]

you should be timing the bushings (tightening them when under load)

[@kareemakbar4975]

I kinda liked it without the flares and the wide rims

[@daemonknight9413]

I really wish that they had used something other than an actual Z03. I had one about 15 years ago except mine had the 350 and all the trimmings.

[@cedarrocksawshop3876]

Engine and trans swap was a nice touch, but the rest of that was hard to watch. You boys are talented fabricators but that was a little much. I realize it makes for interesting content but to us Chevy guys, destroying a fairly decent 25th anniversary Camaro is down right heart breaking.

[@bongwaterbojack]

I literally laughed out loud when I read "us Chevy guys." Please, continue

[@16vSciroccoboi]

@@bongwaterbojack what's the point you're trying to make? That hacking up a clean example of a lower production model is a great move?

[@bongwaterbojack]

@@16vSciroccoboi You can take from it whatever you like, bud.

[@GlidingBoulder]

6:02 How did he beat you? He used both hands on the wheel instead of holding the shift nob of an automatic like a tool.

[@jairorodriguez8959]

Was looking for this comment lol.

[@andrewbaker8342]

Didn't that say it was manual valve body transmission? @ 19:42

[@buckykattguitar]

@@andrewbaker8342 that's the new transmission

[@jarchambault69]

this should be called "How to ruin a perfectly good Camaro"

[@hellhound1389]

The factory did that first when they designed these models

[@m1a1hm]

I agree!!

[@billymanilli]

40:54 probably be a good idea to tera into that column and tighten those "tilt wheel bolts" up!

[@n78966969696896]

I got a great idea.. Let's take a 12k motor, a 6k transmission and build a car with it.. but wait for it.. With $40 plastic fender flares and $15 worth of home depot's finest plywood and garden supplies...

[@Shimmy_J]

That was a nice Camaro.

[@kb9oak749]

WAS is the operative word.

[@505Tempest]

Thank god you picked a hardtop car. It’s such a huge difference compared to crappy t-top cars

[@gsxrJOE92]

I agree performance wise. But the feeling of cruising with your girl with the t-tops off on a sunny day is priceless.

[@andrewbrock3098]

I got about 8 seconds in. "This thing handled like a bulldozer" no it doesn't. I'm out!

[@2988jake]

Blows my mind these guys have a show and don’t know what understeer is.. smh

[@stormhawk31]

Watching y'all slice and dice that beauty brought manly tears to my eyes.

[@SUKISUKIxSF]

I always wanted to build one with a JDM touch, this ain’t that but it’s a good watch

[@loupohl6991]

This aero package is brought to you by Home Depot. I like it, adds character.

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

Jeremy reminds me a lot of 90’s heartthrob- Gavin Rossdale (Bush) Also, you lost me at the training wheels and wheel arches.

[@mrchrysler9736]

If you can dream it we can build it." Late 60's Chev 4-door, crew cab, El Camino, 4x4. I have seen a wagon, but all they did was chop the roof off the back, and it doesn't look right. If you notice the wagon and the 4 door has the same angle on the back door and window as the El Camino. So take a wagon or 4-door, chop the back end off, and attach the box from an El Camino. .

[@ridezosmon2306]

You should make the "test drives" and rematches a single take, multiple angles and cameras if the director wants, but too many cuts here and there makes the experience feel fake. I definitely liked the upgrades but I would like true cold numbers as well. Great video!

[@v8felon]

Hope the views and thumbs up plus all the tube ads can pay for this videos awesome budget build!

[@bradwilliams4921]

I would have preferred to see them rebuild/modify the stock engine to see how much hp they could get out of it while on a budget.

[@kb9oak749]

If I had a 100K, I would not butcher an otherwise clean survivor.

[@williambrown6185]

I agree. With todays parts you could rebuild that 305, headers , and maybe out in some new seats and it would be fine.

[@oscarmontes1449]

i like camaro and chevy all kinds , but what about a licoln town car build just like this camaro, it will give us the subscribed watchers and opportunity to find out where to get the parts ,and build a nice car thanks to you.

[@danecarpenter8735]

oh, the 92 Camaro. The all show and no go. Thing was a tank.

[@nato7.62mm4]

In 92, the California plant closed mid production, but they still managed to make 700 Camaro RS with a 350 and a 4 speed manual trans. I know this because I own one and it still has the factory wheels and original fiberglass T tops

[@ghstpper180]

I’ve owned 5 3rd gen Camaros ever since I had my license. I’m in love with them and this video melted my heart. Beautiful car. Love the video. Great job guys!!

[@garygwong88]

There has got to be....some coach...that teaches these PowerNation guys....how to talk.

[@khill1101]

Are the matching haircuts a requirement of the show? If it wasn't for hair color I would think this guy was having a full conversation with himself.

[@gb1613]

The Powerblock shows only have 4 types of NPCs available: the stoner/rocker guy in the baggy '90s clothing, the greaser/rockabilly guy, the country bumpkin, and the highschool shop teacher who's had enough of your shit. Whoever works in casting for this company should retire already.

[@lllllllllloooo-g9y]

I had a C3 Corvette, sold it and bought a 86 Iroc Z28! That Iroc handled a lot better than the Corvette did! I now have 13 C6 Z06 and it out handles and performs better than the both of them by far!

[@c.badalucco]

Pretty cool looking 3rd gen, should put nitrous and drag radials on it and hit the drag strip for another video of it

[@3rdGenGuy]

you can install 315/30R18 tires without flaring fenders, wtf lol

[@lknanml]

Very NICE project. Somehow I am not subscribed to this channel.. Fixed that issue. Even hit the like button 3 times. That totally helps right? Had an 87 RS and 88 IROQ. At the same time for a while there. Sold them in 2000. Man I miss those cars. Granted the RS was my let's learn how to work on cars by trial and error passion project. Let's just say it was in less than ideal shape if anyone after me wanted to use OEM printed directions. Looked amazing. Pulling anything apart or troubleshooting issues was probably a nice surprise for those who bought it from me... Kidding. I literally walked them through the car for a fair amount of time going over everything I did to it then asked are you sure you want to buy it? YEP. Off ya go. I WILL HAVE ANOTHER 3RD GEN SLEAD! Love that body style. There was build a while back where they went wide body only they added 2 inches in the front and I think 3 out back to the existing lines. Looked stock and didn't at the same time. It was all at the top of each body section so the midline of the car had a bit more of a shelf look. SERIOUSLY sexy. Gave her some hips. I know it's more expensive or time consuming but those rims and that white body would look EPIC like that. Damnit. Somehow 3rd gen camaros for sale ended up in a search. Oh honey I have some flowers for you.......... What I can't just give you flowers now and again?

[@automotiveperformancemobil4030]

At 32:30 I like to add a third trick and it's an old method I've used for years especially when people tell us "the vehicle has gears" before we purchase... 1. Raise the Rear up(both sides) 2. Make a mark on the driveshaft 3. Starting from 12:00 position of the wheel, start spinning it while watching the line you made on the driveshaft As you spin, the mark will wrap around once and again...etc. Keep slowly spinning and counting the wraps of the line until you make one full revolution. You will get pretty close to what your gear ratio is.

[@billymanilli]

yup.. or on an open diff, spin one wheel 2 times while holding the other side still (or leaving it on the ground)

[@andrewmapes8205]

i was loving this build until plywood came into the mix lol

[@Rockit181]

plywood is super common for road race car's splitters, including the Corvette I raced this year

[@jimandrews2967]

My favorite part is adding the external fuel pump in the back. Leaves out the entire 8 hours process of R&R the fuel tank to pull the sending unit , extract the original pump , add the short piece of 3/8" fuel hose and correct filter strainer in the tank bottom. Then proceeds to screw the pump directly to the rear differential tunnel without any rubber isolation mounts. Nowhere in that fuel system did I see an in-line fuel filter. They do sell an electric fuel pump for this application that comes with a bypass type regulator that can use the factory 5/16" fuel return line back to the tank. The fuel pressure can be set to 7 PSI for the carburetor floats. The fender flares , nose air splitter and rear spoiler were ugly.

[@Magic6GMC]

This is a show bud…they literally don’t have the time to show everything lol

[@DaytonaRoadster]

all that because they wanted to run a shitty carb and not proper fuel injection

[@shaunsummers2762]

What a complete bodge job on the body/aero. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hawkstringfellow]

Ohhh wait they put in new engine and transmission dam boys nice

[@kb9oak749]

How to destroy a vintage Camaro in 12 easy steps....

[@JerkVegas86]

Right!

[@corail53]

Good thing they aren't valuable

[@crankfastle8138]

​@@corail53not when they're hacked up like this. $15000 in parts and the car is worth less than half that after this.

[@alexsmall5732]

If you listen carefully, you can hear the car crying

[@gehringer37]

I'm not even sure why I hate these cars so much!!! But you couldn't pay me to own one! I mean that in the nicest way! :) And on top of that they are endorsing Seafoam!!!! Which we all know is bull!!!

[@WastelandWanderer1216]

Pretty sure Project Farm did a video on Seafoam and Lucas Oil and it worked for his old Ranger.

[@minisforerbody]

Is it weird that my dream car is a 3rd gen Camaro? As soon as I can find a clean car over here in England with a manual box (not as bothered about which motor it has as long as it’s a V8 cus I’m gonna LS it along the line anyhow) I’m gonna sell or trade my daily for it! I love these things!

[@debbiebrantley61]

I had several of them,they are awesome

[@buckykattguitar]

Nothing weird about it. If it makes you smile, it's cool. My dream car is a 1985 Mercedes 300TD lol.

[@jameshall4385]

What pos. At first it seemed like they were going to build a good car then the twelve year olds stepped up and added their own designs and it turned into a hack job.

[@lawrencefoster2120]

At least you have a honest response from people.

[@RD-km4yi]

Do you guys have a very short barber?

[@crankfastle8138]

They cut each others hair at the same time while 69ing each other.

[@Official_Phantom_Gamer]

Despite all the hate people are giving, I think its unique. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what the car is used for at the end of the day. Its a cool ride. Most the people giving bad comments and negative thoughts are people that are too afraid to drill and cut their own car up in the name of being unique. I would definitely rock this car. Love the show and the work. Definitely giving me some new ideas for my 05 GTO🤘

[@billymanilli]

It's not so much that they modded the car, but the fact that they did such a crude "hack" job on it... and they could've found a 3rd gen that wasn't so nice. That was kind of a special car.. last year of the 3rd gen , 25th anniversary, and was really clean. That was a 30 year old "survivor", and they destroyed it.

[@fairfield781]

This ain't it my dudes lol

[@andrehooker3183]

I'm a big 3rd gen Iroc-Z Camaro lover!! And I always wondered why they DNT get American love as 80's JDM... I swear the Iroc-Z is my childhood dream car and with ingenuity it can be very formidable and practical, or simply a very cool asf street car 😎😎😎😎

[@philtripi9937]

It’s the changing of the guard. The old heads loved the 60s and early 70s much and saw later stuff as inferior. But later generations like yourself and I love them. Seeing a 3rd Gen today is about as classic muscle as it gets anymore.

[@agentcjk]

They did all that work and never fixed the most common problem with GMs of that era, the steering column. Amateurs. There was so much cringe in this build, I hope the sponsors read this.

[@billymanilli]

...but that's so much work to spend 10 minutes to get to, and tighten the 4 bolts! On a serious note.. yes, I agree. That was REALLY sad to watch them butcher that poor Camaro like that

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

You guys should make a Soup Car. It starts off as a pretty decent car with some nice parts but then you fill it up soup and ruin it. I feel like it fits y’all’s style

[@seahalk1]

Looks like a kindergarten did this. Looks so silly.

[@MRMechanicRC]

“Next up, we slice and dice, to make our Camaro look like this” Notice how they didn’t say “make our Camaro look good” and that’s because it doesn’t.