Repurposing an old NASCAR to Drift?!

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Thank you guys for watching. If you guys want a signed print for your wall I print all of them myself from my large format Canon printer larrychenprints.com/

[@freshcoastdrifttracks6074]

I love hearing Aaron's oppinion on things, I think he has a really good grasp of where the car scene has been and is going! I do think he is like 5-10 years ahead of our time on this. We still have cars... for now, but at some point I think drifting will have to unfortunately go, somewhere in this direction.

[@1HeavyWrench]

He's just been around and doesn't participate in the ''hype'' because he's owned all the different cars that are now way over priced. Pretty much like anyone his and my age

[@motogeee510]

Almost all great forms of racing end up with guidelines an rule books for safety purposes. So I say enjoy it while you can as is. An of course there will most likely be a modified class of the drift cars if that happens. Or outlaw 🤣

[@codywhitehead2810]

If we don't elect politicians that want to protect racing it will all die eventually. Already they tried to make it so you can not use any vehicle with a carb cert for racing or a carb cert engine. So you would have to build a tube chassis vehicle and cast your own engine block to race it

[@ddhh6552]

Maybe they won't even let us have gas by then

[@Toast.3]

That engine sounds pretty damn good

[@slimsqde7397]

a v8 revving to 8k rpm, its the best

[@tosemcriatividade6449]

And X-piped

[@logi9833]

bro fr

[@lilAckerman]

It sounds awesome but it’s not even 400 hp bruh 😭

[@logi9833]

@Levi Deep I mean not everything's about horsepower I mean 370 sum is pretty good for it being like 2000 pounds or wtv he said

[@bigfoot9405]

hes like a very calm mark wahlberg that really loves cars. i dig this guy

[@snowfreak207]

Lololololol dude been thinking the same thing for the last few years never said it tho. Car sounds great and dude really has some good content

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Took me a little while to see it, but now I can't not see it.

[@SporeZoo]

I also see a little bit of Matt Damon in there...

[@zachr369]

Check out lone star drift on KZbin he does cool stuff

[@STRGHTSXBNZ]

If Matt Damon and Markiemark had love baby 😆

[@sickstringbender1364]

That is a flat plane crank old school Chevy motor and sounds great. Aaron has no idea how rare that motor actually is. Special camshaft and super rare crank. Do not take that engine apart unless you know what it is. Those parts are like hens teeth.

[@xxjdawgxx6501]

Def not a flat plane crank, just high reving and well balanced the headers are what give it that sound. And the cam probs just a normal mid lift - steep slope cam i just hope he plans on doing valve springs soon reving it that high all the time lmao

[@tentshedtrev6596]

More than likely just a well built set of 180 degree headers, still neat, but common as dirt on circle track stuff

[@tokeypokey]

This car hasn't sniffed a nascar team and nascar hasn't even experimented with flat planes in a very long time

[@Beercheesesoup]

Stop clout chasing and go learn something

[@ihateracin]

You’re advising a car builder not to disassemble a race engine unless he “knows what it is”, but you called it a “flat plane crank old school Chevy”

[@1jzfc999]

That thing is so cool. Aaron's perspective on things is always on the money

[@eclipsegst9419]

The sound of a pushrod V8 at the sort of RPMs you expect from a Ferrari is something truly magic.

[@Skiridr22]

Great episode Larry, I love that car for its simplicity and what it can do. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jerome-3310]

We need more drift karts like this

[@Photobombin]

Aaron is awesome and this car sounds so GOOD!!! This is why I snagged a C6 Corvette right before COVID. Having a chassis that was designed for racing gives me so many options for building out whatever I want to do and it's great to see guys like Matt Field, Rob Parsons, Josiah over at FDF Fab etc etc who are making more and more engineered pieces for these cars.

[@willhoonforfood4463]

This guy is really on to something. Can’t wait to see how it evolves!

[@Smokey7186]

He is onto something. I have long had the thought someone needs to make a kit car drift car and sell different fibre bodies. Cheaper designed right and easy to work on. Class racing but in drifting. Up to the driver then all cars equal

[@Smokey7186]

The closest idea I have seen is Nigel with his engineer to slide hilux. But that was a one off build. Imagine a factory making the same thing. S15 crossed jzx100 with hilux body, tube frame purpose built.

[@jasonshald1912]

This appears to be an IMCA Mod or some sort of limited late model. For slightly more money you could find a full tube frame late model and probably take another 200lbs off the weight of this. Biggest thing would be getting a rear suspension geometry that could be setup symetrical and a chassis with minimal or no offset. Lots of variations out there, take someone versed in these cars if you want to find one. If you could find one setup for road coarse you would be gold but those are much rarer than dirt track setups. I've seen rolling IMCA chassis (no engine or trans) as cheap as $600 including the 9".

[@tylerroberts1276]

Ever since the game Daytona USA featured drifting throughout the series, I always wondered if it was possible to convert or drift a Stock Car, and wanted such a car for that. Turns out that it's possible to have an Oval Racing Drift Car, and this man's out here living my dream.

[@---l---]

Such a good idea. Can't wait to see more of these.

[@brandonreid4511]

Larry Chen is the ONLY KZbinr that I'm subbed to that I genuinely make sure I instantly hit the like button and comment 💪🏼 My favorite car content creator on YT personally and as I've said before your Outro is so friggin amazing I watch it at least 2 or 3 times at the end of every video. And would KILL to see a longer Montage type video like it in the future with the whole thing just added to it would be soo awesome especially with the perfect music you chose!! Thank you from the entire car community for your literal yrs of putting yourself in physical harms way to get us the best of the best shots and you cannot be topped!! Wish you and your family all the best for the New Year Larry Chen as well as everyone who reads this!! Have a GREAT 2023!

[@nycsox987]

Cringe....

[@hyper8545]

S I M P

[@RustyShackleford9000]

Unfortunately one of the rear suspension arms on this car broke at the LZ invitational during one of Aaron’s runs and he had to finish the event in his s14, so not indestructible lol

[@onlyetm]

Thought it was the Clutch?

[@RustyShackleford9000]

@@onlyetm Nah if you watch Adam’s vlog from the invitational he goes over to give Aaron a hard time when Colette beats him and Aaron shows him the broken suspension arm

[@paulpz04]

Omg that green Silvia in the back..I hate bright green but sweet Moses sandals that thing is a heart throb

[@motogeee510]

Spc is an after market source for specialty front end solutions. Including one off A arms that can be built to fit your needs an still use factor ball joints or the ball joints that fit what you intend on using on ur modded control Arms .like using a Toyota arm in a Chevy chassis. Should look them up.

[@akagainesy]

This video makes me exited for the garage 56 entry at Le Man's this year. Based on a NASCAR but set up to run the 24 hours at the cirquet de la Sath.

[@_nickscraig]

Was super bummed when he pulled up to the line in his 240 instead of this thing at the invitational, would’ve been really interesting to see it compete.

[@killintime1311]

Didn't it brake down? or was he trying to win again this year

[@Fwuedwikk]

The rear axle swingarm was snapped in half, that's why he drove the 240 instead.

[@jackets64]

This is an idea I had a while back, makes for a super capable car. It’s too bad Formula Drift requires entries to be based on a production chassis.

[@toddthezondalover645]

Yeah but i think a truly unlimited league should happen. Like prototypes for drifting. Group D; no rules. Edit: Maybe keep a similar tire/weight ratio so people cant run 305s on a 2200lb car.

[@---l---]

I'm hopeful that Formula Drift will start having different classes of racing too. Pro-stock, a spec group, The current series, and an unlimited class is a good idea.

[@jackets64]

@@kylee.woyote7237 the thing is I was looking into the rules and all the suspension mounting points and stuff have to be factory too, implying the the full frame/chassis has to be stock at least in between and at those points.

[@jackets64]

@ToddTheZondaLover @Paul I think that would be great. It’d be super interesting to see what people would create in that kind of class.

[@BlackTownie999]

The Wooo! in the background after he started it and revved on it a bit was golden, LOL

[@swilleh_]

"you guys have rice cars, i have a race car" That killed me

[@jonskywalker7256]

Larry your on to something thats a great idea great handling exp if set up fro road course like they do some times

[@evlsc400]

How easy would it be to make modified bodies of your favourite JDM cars and throw the fibreglass one piece bodies over the frame/chassis for different events.

[@ViceCityNightcrawler]

That thing sounds absolutely mental 🤯🔥

[@maxmccord3056]

Love your stuff man!!

[@mikekenyon3322]

It's a Limited Late Model Stock Car, the front clip is a 2nd Gen Camaro.

[@hughkirkham69]

Aaron almost breaking character nerding out on the specs but saves it by reminding us he has so many cars

[@Funkyflykiwi]

😂😂😂

[@jont8707]

That is a insanely rare motor and it can make well over 600hp

[@chasebrunner]

This Nascar Is Insane And It Drifts No Way I Bet It Is Nice With The Body Off

[@r8mysetup]

recycling at its finest

[@carsnob]

Auto recycling 😂

[@MrBassbump]

This is a dope drift rocket.

[@gmula1987]

It's repurposing at it's finest. Recycling means something different.

[@mikecrystalrobert7898]

Wicked only thing I’d change is a bar infront of the engine just incase that motor sounds sick asf

[@Wayne_Nero]

Looks like a fun project! ❤

[@Peongster]

Tis guys idea is gold

[@umaikakudo]

Check out Super Figure Eights. That's the best pattern to modify into a drift missile (minus the crazy wings).

[@ryanaustin-11]

That’s the most amazing sounding 370 horse powers I ever did hear

[@t.s.racing]

When they were listed as 750 h.p., it was a understatement. I used to build and dyno them, but you believe what you want.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

This engine should be capable of 600 at the crank with the right heads and cam. I highly recommend researching David Vizard and Cattledog Garage, the former both in general and here on YT, and the latter only here on YT.

[@WyattWill]

I like this idea of a car ONLY with a body. Without a body it's just something to grab tires and bumpers on if you drifting a chase behind it.

[@aarond4628]

Gotta get some pics of it at a Lonestar event!

[@ichanch]

Slo mo rain shots 😎

[@jimblu86]

Haha i started cracking up when he said "these arent bc shocks, thats just a sticker..."

[@squirrelmandan5262]

What's Gust Larry? Cars collect gust? Lol. Love ya buddy!

[@TheOmegazad]

The anti rice car has RPF1s on it lmao

[@mrman8856]

The irony lol

[@gerekappo]

No car is anti this or anti that, humans invent the names and the hate.

[@Justinhomii]

lmfao

[@TJPDmember]

cheapest/lightest wheels you can buy that hare actually track proven. the choise is easy when the only thing you care about is price to performance. That's why they're everywhere on track day.

[@gerekappo]

Great episode, idea, and car!!

[@CJdriftZ]

Absolutely love this car!

[@drivin379]

And think that frame and Cage design is sane design since Holman moody in 1960

[@MyFirstYoutubeHandle]

I. NEED. ONE. NOW.

[@LoneStarDrift]

Howdy!

[@saruboys6062]

Enjoying the comments?

[@teaganwindago3132]

Nice use of what Really looks like Adam LZ's place....

[@kyleadams5428]

Where can you find other chassis to buy ?

[@esornsin]

Lol the suspension on this car is blowing my mind

[@puggee3571]

Next up: Repurposing an old TOP FUEL DRAGSTER to Drift?! Also probably not a good idea to drift with your hood open when not only is it raining but the ground is just flooded with water because if that gets through your air cleaner and into the cylinders you car is toast from water damage. Just saying. But still very cool! Love the video!

[@cuzinvinniethelastone977]

Larry have you been keeping track of your gtr at Tommy's?

[@shadow.banned]

I forgot about CRXs, what a funny car.

[@TheRealCCSmith]

Hell yeah!!! Next put slicks on it and take it to the strip.

[@justindurio2006]

This build is EPA proof

[@space_opera]

I love LoneStarDrift!

[@josesantiago185]

Hendricks motor in Daytona beach FLORIDA behind the airport in Daytona Beach they might know if the circle track car motor is restricted or not for drifting nascar

[@ichewtoast111]

Looks soooo fun to drive

[@OjaiBonsai]

Way to much fun

[@down2earthparanormal145]

Thats pretty cool

[@MegaJessejames91]

Idk why I feel like a vw dune buggy body would fit perfectly over that chassis Also might be a good idea to relocate the fuel tank, wall taps would ve super sketchy otherwise lol

[@hori_ink82]

Just needs to install window washer squirters for the rear tyres for more race car flex 😎

[@musewolfman]

What race car has that?

[@Queso305]

I want to see DK drifting this thing. That would be epic

[@gmula1987]

Who is DK?

[@Queso305]

@@gmula1987 drift king. The one and only Keiichi Tsuchiya!

[@toddthezondalover645]

This should be a league. Stock car drifting

[@dknight2585]

That rain looks so depressing to drive that in. Definitely shows it’s #1 drawback. Guess I don’t mind sitting in the rx7 with the windows slightly cracked. Sick car though, just unfortunate weather.

[@drqusk]

Big brain moves.. goes and buys a car that doesn't have a vin. It can be tuned by any shop.. he can buy parts for it... damn this is what EVERYONE will want in 10 years or so with all of the new changes the EPA is making.

[@kentbeitel9966]

I couldn’t stop staring at the chaser 😂👌

[@_sticks_]

Love it

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

That's wild

[@quattr_o-11]

I thought a drum-marching-band came in through the overhead door at the start of the vid… #nicestallmike😅🤓😜

[@kotajames6211]

I'm Here!

[@MeriBadger]

i like this philosophy

[@boomerpaschall]

Aaron is so visionary, some yoda shit

[@garlenseong38]

Its cool he repurposes a ex race car to a drift car... gave it a new life...

[@JiggyGnorrus]

I didn't know Matt DAmon was into cars!

[@pawpatina]

18:10 no thermostat to fail... thats why...

[@tescoshortage]

Sounds like an old superspeedway engine! X-pipe!

[@youknoweverything7643]

If you want another one I got a car just like that one for sale just no motor or trans and a new front clip to go with it

[@wadepaul2943]

Hell yeah, It's a super late motel.

[@jokisensimo]

Check Lauri Heinonen, he’s drifting S13 with Dodge Nascar engine 🔥

[@kpreno]

CooooL!

[@matposton87]

Looks alot more like an old asphalt late model than a "Nascar". I also hate it when people call any oval track stock car a Nascar. The chassis setup on this, with the Chevelle front clip reminds me more of a short track car, like a dirt modified or a super stock, or an asphalt late model. And as far as I know Nascar has been running full tube chassis since the 80's, I mean I could be wrong but Nascar chassis have routinely been clipped anytime the frame gets damaged, but they only clip the front in front of the firewall, and the rear behind the cockpit. Never ever the center section, once something in the center section is bent they are junk, and having that stock front clip would make clipping this more difficult and complicated than if it were a full tube chassis, whether its square or round tubing.

[@SALON_V_STILE_TRIBAL]

I wonder to see this car in the shell

[@singularity6119]

I mean you can still compete in circle track racing just take a look at the freedom factory

[@brandonreid4511]

Is it just me or is that not the Toyota Camry NASCAR the white one they showed us while talking about their 2020 Camaro body? 🤔 **NASCAR lovers don't attack hahah I'm just not huge into it these days just wondering if that was the wrong Nascar car body shown for reference of the 2020 Camaro or if the Toyota Camry and Camaro NASCAR's look identical??? Hahah thank you any and everyone for the info

[@nycsox987]

I saw that lol. These two were completely clueless 😂😂😂

[@wolfgangkoeppen52]

slap a SB2 in and youll be set with the best v8 noise ever made

[@nycsox987]

'Nascar'.....

[@colinhawley8050]

All this needs is a set of boom tubes and it’ll really rip

[@brianlambertp.t.6499]

What? No Hans device?

[@neonnerd1364]

This is the best thing ever done with a Nascar chassis ever.

[@Nikkoz33]

They should be using updated versions of these for FD lol

[@wr1ght939]

“A 2020 looking Camero” Toyota logo: 🗿

[@dominicbustamante730]

That thing looks like a giant go kart.

[@gordythecreator]

Like a GrownMan's Tonka Toy. You could probably hang alot of dfrnt bodies as long as you don't expect "Usable Doors" lol.

[@ModMyRide]

Like a rc car 😮

[@midnightdriftcrew939]

Good morning

[@ajedmonds6102]

It’s a g body front frame

[@gordythecreator]

Don't let any retired Race-Cars go2waste! Someone out there will enjoy it. 1-Man's trash is....