Testing out our insane Turbo Hayabusa Pickup on the street!

[@bradsheridan8658]

I miss Stevon and that van series was my favorite

[@polarbear4686]

That guy knew how to do everything

[@srt4b]

@@polarbear4686 everything except drive in a straight line.

[@jpabon18]

I refuse to give any thumbs up's until we at least get an update or something... Some friend.

[@dmacpher]

@@jpabon18I assume there are serious legal issues because of lack of insurance…

[@jpabon18]

@@dmacpher than say something. A little light shins a long way for loyal subscribers. I have been here many years now. It would seem a no brainer for me if the shoe was on the other foot.

[@MarcCoteMusic]

Damn... 25K for that van sounds like a great deal. That was one of my favourite builds on the channel. I'll echo the chorus here and say that I want Steven back. The channel just isn't as much fun without him.

[@lifewithjohnny2019]

What happened to Steven anyways?

[@Z32andCG6]

Considering the limited info of his accident I'd bet there's a whole lot of legal and medical reasons why he can't be seen working on camera at the same location of the accident. These things can take years but there's a chance at settlement so we may still see him back.

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

​@@Z32andCG6it's definitely related to legal issues. Rich has explained some of it a while ago but it's mostly insurance related from what it seems

[@rodden1953]

@@lifewithjohnny2019 Thats what i want to know , i used to love the humour with the two of thm now its just another car show .

[@4npushap352]

You all need to accept he isn’t here now and won’t be for a undetermined time. It is what it is, I understand dude was a great addition but y’all need to let it go. 😂😂

[@ntshdff]

Rich after watching you modify the handlebar part I think you should call her

[@rg807]

Also, motorcycles use sequential constant mesh transmissions which don't require the clutch to shift. Sometimes you have to back off the throttle just for a second, but your speed shifter should accommodate this by cutting the ignition for a tiny second.

[@ralfcatsnap6897]

If you don't have oil restrictors to your turbos, that is where your smoke is coming from. If you do. They need to be smaller! Too much oil pressure to the turbos..

[@jasonmask8461]

No one can tell me they weren't smiling while watching this video. This is absolutely one of the coolest builds I've ever seen in New Jersey

[@Allprocorey]

Massachusetts/New Hampshire

[@Da_one_tl]

rich lives in mass

[@folarin78]

Rich is too childish...love it

[@theglitch99]

I NEVER SMILE!😮

[@Mike-kr5dn]

@@Allprocorey

[@bgd73]

I am guessing the hood flew up and bent. I drove a vw rabbit diesel. We tied it down with dog chain that we left too long and it dragged on the ground. That old rabbit had more dents than a squished beer can... more goth than my all black 400k mile gmc. Add some pure carbon stains to that. I love this build.. it is like watching revenge as a daydream.

[@toddclancy5237]

I heard Stevon opened a food truck with the camper van that also provides a place to stay for stressed out girls

[@TE822]

I think you need another hayabusa engine for the other side to even it out a little.

[@Tricknutting]

yeah that thing is slow af

[@DaeMurda]

@@TricknuttingI don’t think they were pushing it, not a good idea when it’s not all the way done

[@ADVRider78]

It was heartwarming to see Stevon and Leenda in your vid. I miss those good old times.

[@jimmusserpmp]

I've never seen so much Harbor Freight Tools outside of a Harbor Freight!

[@vwrick32]

Absolutely sick build, Rich! Thanks for diving deep into the bottom-up projects.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

That van's a steal at 25K - wish I was in the market for a reasonably priced RV. The "WABBITT" is coming along nicely for a EV in disguise as a pickup masquerading as a sportbike.😁 P.S. How's Stevon doing since the accident? Sure do miss his skills and clever repartee.

[@LobbyDaLobster]

Who was that guy building the bed in the van? Looks familiar

[@colchronic]

My prom dates dad: what are your intentions for my daughter? Me: 5:33

[@AlaskaTony]

awesome update! That was some impressive hole enlargement one handed at the vice you did...

[@RealRickCox]

Is Stephan permanently gone now? I loved his contributions to the builds. Miss him.

[@blakemiller1696]

I think you should move the radiator to the front and claim some truck bed space. You can make an engine cover to go over the engine and subframe.

[@justinmcsweeney9385]

The one headlight is fitting. Looks like a bike Goin down the road lol

[@rustler08]

Except that most modern bikes have multiple headlights

[@justinmcsweeney9385]

@@rustler08 since I was young whenever I saw an oncoming vehicle with only one headlight in the dark of the night I subconsciously assumed it to be some sort of motorcycle rather than a car/truck running on only one. That part of the video instantly reminded me of back then..

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

It's a cyclops

[@xcistens]

Dude that build is so cool! Also I hope Stevon is doing well, all respect that he do not wanna be on camera, but it would nice to hear his joke riff-raff and laughter's with you again :)

[@Gadget0343]

Very cool! I have a suggestion. Move the intercooler radiator against the radiator so the fans for the radiator will also pull air through the intercooler radiator. For that NACA duct to work, you are going to need some significant road speed to get cooling air over that intercooler radiator through the NACA duct. The radiator fans would be much better and maybe a bigger intercooler radiator. Love the way this sounds.

[@julesvern-u4e]

❤

[@rustler08]

Why? Just put a fan on it.

[@busarob1969]

These guys have zero idea

[@lifewithjohnny2019]

Ya, what happened. He just randomly stopped appearing in video?

[@user2C47]

Either that, or give it its own fan.

[@robh3518]

@ 5:40 😮 jeez take it easy.

[@Senick]

That's a solid price for that van, I almost forgive you for the exhaust on the truck

[@chadbear8938]

Need to put a big decal on the hood of Elmer Fud and Bugs Bunny, the Wascally Wabbit. Also I havent paid too much attention to all the details but if you are running an air shifter, cant you combine it with a dynojet quick shifter and a dynojet pcv/auto tune? This allows WOT clutchless shifts and tuning. That way Rich can get his clutchless shifting and no bogging!

[@calholli]

I had one of those "auto shifters" on a 2004 R1 and it was insane. You don't have to use the clutch with that shifter.. You just keep it pinned wide open and shift on the fly and it will cut the computer for a split second, which takes the load off the drive train: and lets it shift without ever using the clutch at all. It makes it sound exactly like an F1 indy car. Crisp shifting and the engine never stops screaming... Just keep it above 4k RPM's at least-- because these engines have very little torque-- so You have to keep the engine screaming a bit to get the power out of her.

[@Njazmo]

F1 is different than indycar.

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

​@@NjazmoMust be a new series, like 1/4 mile Nascar.

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

I love that there's a NACA duct in the side even thought the entire back of the truck is wide open XD. This thing rips!

[@peterpowers4851]

Random question, what will happen if the car is parked and gets caught in the rain, will the water go down the exhaust into the turbo?

[@srt4b]

yes

[@anonony9081]

Isn't that why trucks with the upright exhausts have those little flaps on them? If anything can go in and get yot he turbo it could be bad, worse than rain what if some road debris gets in there?

[@RonniePTexan]

Yes, BUT it would take a massive amount of rain to cause any real problem.

[@CtRacerX]

This video is soooo suggestive! The double and triple entendres are buck wild!!!

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

This is one of my favorite builds you’ve done @Rich .. So much thought and awesome content!! Can’t wait for the next video!! Stay blessed brother!!

[@REfanforlife]

love it! i had that same blue tooth voice for my knock off iphone to audi connector sent a smile to my face every time i turned the car on

[@dylanlapeyrouse4131]

Be careful with those husky straps. I’ve seen them fail with normal loads. I think they’re rated for 500# and they mean it.

[@mattk252]

Right there absolutely junk

[@PaintSplash-v3b]

Cool truck n Nice shifter!!.. drag bikes use similar style shifters and run no clutch setups sounds bad ass

[@halfwaydecentvehicles]

Thank you rich for airing the video early. You know I sleep better. After I watch your video and then I sleep in the bed

[@JDZiemba1773]

Shouldn't the shifter workings be cutting spark for the shift moment ..?? Or you likely jus misspoke......rock on Rich 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@cliffordaugustus9646]

I think that was Pompeii Rich.

[@gregdirectorofphotography]

I died when I heard the Mayans 😂

[@cliffordaugustus9646]

@@gregdirectorofphotography He's so clever with his humor, I think I just fell for it.

[@gregdirectorofphotography]

@@cliffordaugustus9646 I don’t think he was joking. If so, I fell for it too lol

[@kelly00000111111]

17:50 rich laughing like a modern day dr frankenstein

[@SuspectOnTheLam]

How do I learn more about this van? $25k seems like a fair price.

[@Error-qt3he]

His business email in the description

[@RonniePTexan]

Yes, $25k is a fair price for a wrecked cargo van..

[@zavats]

Roman Pompeii has such artifacts . Mayan volcano berried villages were discovered, but so far nothing like Pompeii.

[@nickeyfigaro4109]

My mind is blown watching you guys drive that pickup, it's a lot going on indeed. Awesome concepts guys.

[@99mustanggt09]

You might need a oil restriction in turbo feed line or keep check on oil levels

[@jasonfishpaw9199]

I may be the only one that watches this channel because of you Rich but if you do end up bringing Stevon back you should never say anything about it just to fuck with these people who comment on every video about missing him.

[@RonniePTexan]

Yes!!😂😂 I'm so tired of the crying

[@ryanlott6309]

Cutting the ignition vs the fueling would add to the dramatic effect. Likely end up with some flames when really pushing it. Still a cool project. As a power sports technician who started on cars I would love to do something like this.

[@mikelittle8546]

When using the air shifter or auto shifter use don’t use the clutch. You can use an MPS kill box to cut the spark or a raptor kill system which is better. Don’t kill the fuel or it may detonate and mess up some of your internals. You always wanna kill spark

[@mikeanderson2730]

Nice build. Love the saab rims.. About that clutch, no problem changing gear with a hayabusa without using the clutch, but.. With turbo (higher torque) and the significant higher wieght, you should not do that. However, there is a kit that helps you. I know you could buy this back when i drove these bikes, it´s a switch that goes on your gearlever. A little micro switch that killed the engine for a tenth of a second when you shift up, and that helps you get in the gears perfectly. Not on the downshift, you need clutch for that. Costed bare to nothing. Just a tip.

[@died4us590]

I'm new to your channel, came from watching you on one ofJR's video's. You build some interesting stuff and this sure is a pretty wild machine. I'm not a big EV fan, but i am interested in how they work and go together. I see a lot of people talking about Stevon, who i don't know, but if he's gone, then he's gone. People come in and out of our lives, youtube creator's as well, so i hope people still support this channel, because it is entertaining, and you have interesting builds. G-d bless.

[@turbosix]

Why would you deny God's existence by censoring his name?

[@RonniePTexan]

​@@turbosixThat's not denying existence. Also the word God is a title, not a name. God's name, is, was and always will be Yahoweh. I'm an old GN guy, so I salute the Turbo Six username.

[@trbstang]

New? Welcome! You've missed several projects. The V8 Tesla is a big one, along with several EV builds. I'm not an EV person either, but I love Rich's style and his humor! 😂

[@nickturner2813]

@@turbosix Because no one has yet been able to prove the bizarre assertion that such a thing _does_ exist.

[@antmk2dreaming614]

you need to put some protection around that rear propshaft , as if that lets go at high speed ...

[@intentsmodz]

That is actually a really cool idea for a Hybrid vehicle. Electric up front & Gas in the rear. It can be all wheel drive when needed & switch to re-gen mode when the battery gets low.

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

It's the same as the new Corvette E-Ray.

[@Cal94]

volvo PHEVs are basically this, but backwards. ICE engine up front, electric motor in the rear, no driveshaft connecting the two (because the battery lives in the trans tunnel). when running pure electric they're RWD only, or AWD when the gas engine runs.

[@mattipeltola4934]

Interested to see a more detailed explanation on how the system is eventually configured: how does the electric side react to the throttle pedal position etc. 👍⚡

[@intentsmodz]

@@catsaregovernmentspies Really? I didn't know that. Haven't bothered to research it to be honest.

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

@intentsmodz You should check it out, it's really cool and really fast.

[@JukJuk-od5ic]

Love this build.. Great channel Mate..

[@fuse8052]

This is an absolutely amazing and truly unique build on every aspect. With comedy too. These are reasons why I support this channel

[@wags9777]

I think you're referring to pompeii Where the people were frozen in time by mount Vesuvius Lava.

[@trusttech9942]

13:00 Remember when Stevon crashed all of Rich’s money away on a “test run”? 🤦🏻

[@ninestrong9589]

Drilling/stroking the hell out that handle bar tube

[@StingrayOfficial]

Insane price on the van. Those fumes are already doing work.

[@TheBadSeed3094]

Maybe, but Lynda comes with it, so sounds like a deal 🤣 Great stuff rich!

[@StingrayOfficial]

@@TheBadSeed3094 I meant it’s a great price!

[@astroidroach1873]

@TheBadSeed3094 🫡

[@Richie6900]

In the Caribbean we call this Licks. As a Trini you know what I mean. This engine is giving you so much trouble. Just Licks.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

My friend has a cooper mini with a turbo Hayabusa engine, 1360 I think it is pushing maybe 400 horse, I'm not sure. His exhaust is underneath. He does a lot of solo trips in it. With the added gas tank, he has a 500+ mile range on tiny tanks. Painted it day glow neon green with black strips, and he has LED's running underneath. The reason he said is he didn't want to get squashed. haha. He has room for a very large ruck sack. The last time I spoke to him he is adding on a sleep pod to the top of the car

[@AnakinSkyobiliviator]

It's been 7 months, Rich! Any heads up on the Model D? It doesn't need to be running, just curious about what has changed since the last we saw it.

[@FarmerFpv]

That sound coming out of the mini truck never gets old. Rich, your videos are always worth watching. Every minute of them.

[@redneckreggie1867]

That 3 spoke wheel is sick I used to see an 80s Toyota slammed on t some wheels like those here in Tucson Arizona. I always thought it looked neat

[@ZeroInDaHouse]

The neighbors must really love this channel with all the crazy sounds that come out of Ricks driveway in the middle of the night.

[@randoawesomemix9501]

The woman holding her baby preserved in volcanic ash was the island of Pompeii, which is Greece(or Italy? It's close to there)

[@anthonyfn]

I miss the flute... Needs more flute

[@MrAntett]

the saab 9000 super aeros with a good set of tires in sweden are like 1k us sold my old pair for that :D

[@JohnDOE-ho3ht]

That truck is awesome!!! What a mind fu$k hearing that come down the street only to see a truck making that sound.

[@ssenssel]

This channel has gone downhill fast.. this project is another lame one. The exhaust out the side is cherry on top of the crap sundae. RIP STEVON 🙏🙏🙏🙏GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

[@jqmark]

Absolutely love it. But why put the exhaust out the side? People are constantly walk into that cloud.

[@4200timeB]

I like it alot ..gonna be pretty sweet to hear it run thru the gears with no clutch.

[@gregdirectorofphotography]

Rich said the MAYANS! LMAO You mean Pompeii, in Italy when Mount Vesuvius erupted! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 💀

[@gsmdo8836]

Great episodee. I'd try to find a solution that doesn't involve clutchless changes. The gearbox is always going to be the most fragile part of the powertrain, as it has been built down to a minimal weight, and designed to deal with the weight of a bike - not a car (no matter how light).

[@russelljimenez4715]

Bike boxes are designed to do clutchless shifts, and in many cases this is actually easier on the box, since there is less shock.

[@SweWince]

Wud b nice with an update from my man Stevon

[@stardustjustlikeyou]

This truck is so cool! Definitely looks sweet with the painted black saab wheels.

[@omnigeddon]

Orginally i did this project on a honda civic hatch.. same weight as the truck.. but i scraped the gsxr for a 170hp 1.2… 4 stroke.. vfr 1200.. with.. let me add.. vtec.. and turbo…. The gsxr was nice to me but the vfr was cheaper bike with vtec and more options for myself.. the. The gsxr whxih looked lame super fast after finish..

[@bellumCretatus]

5:39 that’s what I call precision milling 😂

[@matt_b...]

6:50 i wish i had your confidence, Uncle Rich!

[@BERZERKERSV4]

That is one very sick motor in need of a rebuild….

[@sirtomalot1584]

Those wheels would look way better with a polished edge on it, rather than full black. Good luck with the build! And many safe and happy miles with it. Cheers!

[@44sqidge]

Wow what a peice of kit keep up the good work from not so sunny england 💪💪

[@ifindmetal]

Most comedians wish they could have the grasp that Rich has for subtle sarcasm lol every time I watch his videos 👏👏

[@lukebarnes8097]

One thing I'd never say about his sarcasm is that it's "subtle".

[@robbyg3989]

Nice VAG guys! Looks awesome.

[@CaseohsBackflapp]

That thing is dope .. that's a lot of weight to downshift I'd watch out for that

[@8eightfab520]

It kills me to see so many talented people working on the project to see it turn into the pile of shit that it is. I know y'all are throwing it together as fast as you can, but jeez, have a little pride in what you do. A little bit of attention to detail goes a LONG way. This is by far the worst build y'all have done. Half the handle bar just screwed to the dash cause you're too lazy to mount some proper switches? Come on guys, y'all are much better than this.

[@inappropriatejohnson]

You had me at "400 pound Mom". Thanks

[@Rigg5]

Sport bikes are made to shift at higher RPM to be smooth

[@mannye]

Love these videos and glad that youtube has stopped being dicks about ad blockers. I had said goodbye to my favorites like Rich and Hoovie.

[@john.glasscock]

You love them, but you won't support the creators by watching ads?

[@mannye]

The creators put ads in the videos... I am fine watching those. @@john.glasscock

[@danbone10]

Keep going rich rebuilds homie I love you

[@Slowmo896]

If tha5 truck ever gets fixed up nice and running top notch I’d love to have it..

[@Flavio617]

Sounds beautiful!!!

[@timewilltella39]

Those saab wheels look cool

[@Jmoritz97]

Who’s headlight did you steal for this? 😂

[@tadaheriam]

I bet it’s from the Hatabusa they chopped up! Chop chop! 😂😂😂

[@bgee461]

That's a very complex build, congratulations on bringing it this far along.

[@brucepoole7551]

Sounds amazing

[@eduardogarcia3049]

Damn, this is a sick, unique build.

[@siddiqahmad5193]

Yo, where's homie who almost got killed in that test drive???

[@RonniePTexan]

Cue the "Arms of an Angel" music

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

I was probably one of thousands of guys asking if Leenda comes with the Sprinter Van. 😂❤

[@petepenn1]

Bring Back STEVEON

[@RadiantFreeEnergyResearch]

I love this channel! You are all the greatest! such interesting projects!

[@craigmcclure1355]

Are you guys really still testing things on the road Stevon almost died on?

[@RonniePTexan]

Every road you've ever driven on has had near misses. That's how roads work .

[@descendency]

GT Silver is an OK color, but GT Silver with the Matte finish... that's amazing.

[@SirAJentz]

Great video, Rich! Can't wait to see it on the dino.👍

[@RonniePTexan]

Hopefully they put it on the Dyno as well! 😂😂

[@JerryAyon-jo4ts]

Super cool build. 👍🏼

[@Kalepsis]

I miss Stevon.

[@BradMcGovern-s7o]

i miss him more.

[@miataisalwaystheanswer1356]

I miss your mum but I had to dip when I accidentally made you