Roof is off! FINAL tubes going in Cleetus McFarlands “Eagle"

Get a look around ‪@CJRaceCars‬ facility and check out ‪@CleetusM‬ "Eagle as we prepare to finish the final tubes in the chassis!
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[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you everyone for following along on the channel. Having a blast doing these videos. Lets gooo!! Merch available 10% off: cjracecars.com/collections/apparel-merchandise

[@izzyboss6875]

Great work. Don’t forget to Pin your comment mate! 🇦🇺

[@LionMayne98]

I bet the engine is a SMX engine from Steve just like Tom baileys Camaro the one that started it all

[@skeet2face09]

@@LionMayne98nahhh. Definitely a 4g63

[@keviincullinane8550]

Steve Morris SMX or SML

[@Transparencies-EST.1787]

FRESH PLR TURBO 572CI STAGE 4 481X ENGINE SMX

[@veto8792]

Cleetus is gonna be running this car with a spoon engine. On top of that, he went to Harry’s and bought t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.

[@CJRaceCars]

😂😂😂

[@brazed420]

I think he’s a cop

[@plark7323]

And 5 big blocks

[@chrisbryan6396]

Nice😂

[@nicholaspayne349]

Motec system exhaust

[@bobbyrobinette5772]

What a fine jungle gym for a giraffe 🦒 and his pet squirrel 🐿

[@Kemicalkoma]

I love when garret works with cool companies. I’ve followed and watched ksr since mullet and now I will continue to watch cjrc when eagle is done. Brilliant work on everything guys

[@codieoberg9441]

Dude same, im same with Steve Morris and Tom Bailey

[@koolkar55]

I also watch KSR but Kevin talks way too much & I find myself fast forwarding all the time which I don't think is good for the YT algorithm.

[@cantgoslow]

You may not be aware but if you go back 6:years, in fact Cameron and Troy did the very first work on a race car for Garret! They are the guys who did the cage on Leroy and then built the chassis for Mullet. So, Garret has been working with Cameron and Troy for over 6 years. The company was called Pro fab performance plus then, but it's the same guys.

[@trucksucc8490]

@@koolkar55 I've heard people say that about Taylor Ray too but there are people (me included) who enjoy guys who really explain the process of what they are doing.

[@burpengaryjosh5614]

Eagle is getting 5 big blocks... 😁

[@MnDan]

2 things, 1. Petes a great tuner, not a 5k hp engine builder, 2. SM now builds all billet blocks in house capable of the ponies he needs.

[@billutimmeiscool4114]

pete plus steve equals fast cars

[@Junkpusher77]

The craftsmanship in this car is top level. This man knows bars.

[@racetrackalexander381]

CJ Race Cars raises the bar in car building.

[@Wesmoon87]

Mystery machine rotory going in there no doubt

[@carykennedy9467]

You can't hide that kind of talent, Dan is on it

[@AJA240]

I worked in a chassis shop for a little bit. This shop is definitely top tier! The pace of progress is amazing. Straight artwork.

[@brettgibson7962]

Solid SMX

[@freedomfox8183]

No reason to use a drag and drive engine heavier than necessary when his main goal is to be light as possible...he might as well put a 481x in because it's basically the same without water jackets... Id put money on it that it's not an SMX because I already saw a comment from an insider and the only clue that was given is it's not an SMX

[@bulletindiesel1548]

@@freedomfox8183 it's going to be a drag and drive car

[@mckrackin5324]

@@freedomfox8183 I thought this car was going to do drag and drive. Is it not? I guessed SMX because of that.

[@brettgibson7962]

​@@freedomfox8183SOLID MEANS NO WATER JACKETS

[@brettgibson7962]

​@bulletindiesel1548 where did you see that? I haven't heard one way or the other? I hope it will be drag and drive but I assumed it wouldn't.

[@yattaran1484]

Danny is a real Artist !. Genuine artist can't sleep if his work doesn't satisfy him. 👍

[@alejandrohortonio]

Leaving the smoker in the truck bed is a boss move.

[@CJRaceCars]

😅

[@woofersd2383]

That’s bad.

[@russelllong2974]

Hey same as a food truck with no roof, dude might be on to something. It’s like food truck hibachi!

[@misawajason]

CJ & crew, thanks for the in-depth behind the scenes into what it takes to build these cars. My OCD is pleased with all of the precision that you guys put into the cars. Been subscribed since Cleeter talked about your business and absolutely love the content. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@CJRaceCars]

Thanks following along 💪🏻

[@dwlaboy]

Thank you so much for taking time out of business time to do the video sincerely appreciate it I always learn some things new and like seeing Friday lunch 🙏🙏🙏

[@CJRaceCars]

Thanks for watching. We are trying to keep them rolling 💪🏻

[@wolfparty4234]

I’m hoping a Steve Morris engine!!💪🏼

[@billyparker6404]

Steve morris engine with a great big Holly blower

[@jok3yjesu339]

Man that cage is so perfect, give that man a raise this shit is next level attention to detail

[@John_Conner222]

Since this car is based on Tom Baileys car, which started Cleetus' youtube career, I'm willing to bet its a very solid SMX 526. I know he just bought a whole bunch of 540s but those are for his burnout cars. So if he's trying to build 6 seconds 3.0 and staying true to character then my guess is a SMX 526 with room for.... twin turbskis.

[@garyhost354]

I heard its one of the new Texas speed blocks

[@stevenallen4123]

Holy month of freedom!!!!!!!

[@CJRaceCars]

😅

[@thefightingplumber]

I love how Danny is willing to show us his amazing skill, while that is not a normal part of the job. I can do pipes, but a camera?! Thanks Danny!

[@joevertigo1192]

Eagle is definitely getting a 1.6l Honda Vtec

[@Bumpertrash1]

😂😂😂

[@derekdobson601]

Nah it’s a barra 😂

[@thewitt76]

B18 c5 from a type R integra, 96mm turbo 😅😅

[@Onlyyota]

Not gonna happen guys

[@scotmorrison640]

definitely going to be a 1.8 wabbit motor whit a big carrot eatin supper stufer.

[@patrickerwin4922]

They’re going to be running the best engine GM ever made, the Buick 3800.

[@MarkEichelberger-cw6cb]

Bro that is a badass shop! I had no idea you had all that going on! Endless opportunitys for greatness!

[@dgs0011]

The energy in the craftsmanship is electric. 100% commitment to precision. Hats off . Incredible work!

[@markdavid4773]

Another great video and the youngster has a great teacher because every time you listen to Danny it’s like a classroom 👍🇺🇸 And as for as a engine whatever it takes to beat that Green Mustang 🇺🇸🤣🦅

[@Jnichols77]

I really like the way Danny explains the way he designs the chassis’s

[@Ole_CornPop]

"You stated the mock up engine is a 481X" So im going with SMX because thats the basis of his engine. Could also be Proline 481X but im going with SMX.

[@billbaggins9961]

Damn CJ, you have grown your business into an empire. In-house CNC part manufacturing, quality minded workforce in the shop area and of course an in house mobile cook for the weekends. I love seeing young intellegent people with goals designing and creating American quality!!!

[@CJRaceCars]

We are trying. Lucky to have an awesome team 💪🏻

[@brad5085]

My dream is to work for you guys, it’s so cool seeing all of your crew building a car and I’m learning from it at the same time. Thanks Cameron!!!

[@AJA240]

Go get you a tig machine and you'll be on your way brother!

[@brad5085]

@@AJA240 I have a tig welder🤘

[@chryracer9918]

So glad to see you posting again!!!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

HELL YEAH BROTHER Great job guys 👍🇺🇸

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻💪🏻

[@Haywardrc]

The motor now makes sense. Steve morris was working on a special dry block smx for a special customer he’s never gone into further and now Cletus is building a full on chassis car it will work perfectly in

[@ryanweintraub9448]

Man, this cars gonna be terrifyingly awesome when it's done

[@Fallyn2911]

Great Video, love the progress and seeing all the machines... cannot wait for the next one.

[@rickymitchell2014]

You should do a video on the history of your employees what you all do is definitely an art that the newer generation will never appreciate

[@CJRaceCars]

We will do this at some point for sure.

[@egyptology22]

I agree 100%​@@CJRaceCars

[@cantgoslow]

If I'm not mistaken Cameron and Troy came from Pro Fab Performance Plus in Tampa and Cameron did the exocage on Leroy- the first race car work that Garret had done. It seems there has been 100% change in staff except Danny and Troy in the last year or so- a shame really as the old team were supper hot craftsmen. I guess people move on, and I don't no anything about all the new guys.

[@metrickarma]

Car is flying along, he definitely picked the right shop!

[@johngalbreath2219]

My guess is a Pete harrel built engine

[@stoker20]

Does he have 5000hp???

[@MarcMartinez-bg8pi]

He said 3k hp range

[@fourwheelerjock]

​@@MarcMartinez-bg8pi3K HP isn't gonna run 5s which is why he is building this lol

[@markpayne1223]

Y'all , know your sh!t !! An then do it with perfection !! SO IMPRESSIVE !! WOW !!

[@rainsadventures8367]

From previous videos, you mentioned it is 5,000 horsepower capable and twin turbskis. Proline racing RAISED CAM HEMI ENGINE.

[@JonHop1]

bruh what is all these people saying Hemi... ITS A CHEVY CAMARO!

[@rainsadventures8367]

@@JonHop1 it’s not a Chrysler hemi but a pro mod hemi. Completely different engine.

[@Hammerback0]

@@rainsadventures8367yup. People associate hemi with dodge not the "hemispherical" design.

[@Dodger24]

I hope so, HEMI's are badass engines

[@GreatLakesLogger]

I don't see it being a hemi. They're super hard on valvetrain and a fair bit of maintenance

[@niallrobertmoran]

Danny is epic - amazing workmanship and the way he explains stuff is great for numties like me 😁

[@seananon4893]

I think me and the guy welding in the corner by himself, would probably get along pretty well. 😀

[@NFBartos]

Tell your metal master Troy he's awesome from me. Man doesn't seem to appreciate his own skills, metal forming is an art 👌👍

[@CJRaceCars]

Super talented

[@NINEWALKING]

Well, I hope it is going to be something from Steve Morris. I would like to see biggest SMX version with huge twin turbskies. Steve is awesome and his engines are bulletproof. They survived even Cleeter leaning on them hard.

[@dbjunior1238]

I don't think he has leaned on it yet. The chassis just won't hold the power. Blows the tires long before the motor sees even close to full boost

[@NINEWALKING]

@@dbjunior1238 You are sort of right. Cleetus was never able to use full potential power of the SMX but he did abused it a little. He pushed non SMX big block way over the specs in the Mullet. Plus it is Cleetuses trademark to push stuff to and often, over the limit. SMX survived. Remember how many LS was destroyed? To be honest I am very glad for Cleetus. Finally he will have proper racing car. He did go very far with the Mullet despite its limitations. His team is awesome. I am looking forward to see new W’s with the Eagle. I hope he watched Steve’s videos regarding the drivetrain. If It was in Garret’s place I would blatantly copy parts from the wagon.

[@ryanjarrell4359]

I don’t think it’s going to be a smx, cleet not using it in a drag and drive, no reason for smx

[@brettgibson7962]

​​@@ryanjarrell4359Steve makes SOLID SMXs as well. No water jackets

[@michaelwynne4346]

Carmen said Cleat seen something new didn't he, the only new Engine I can think of is that Engine that Jim Howe used At the first NPK race, PL something.

[@CDeese39]

It is just awesome the amount of talent on your team. These older guys have forgotten more than most “fabricators” nowadays know.

[@tylerglandorf2560]

Proline hemi

[@mazhul1748]

that would be so cool lol

[@josephking4461]

Hopefully… it’s basically a pro mod so might as well. Same engine as all the no prep guys

[@danielhigley8543]

That's my guess too... I'd love to see it with a screw!

[@bobaque70]

Thats what im hoping for as well!

[@RoZaYCA]

proline 427x

[@cipherzeroactual]

2:43 you’ve built an impressive business. It’s great to see regular guys absolutely killing it.

[@steverooker1313]

Proline 481x

[@picklesontheroad]

It's gonna obviously be a Steve Morris SMX with dual turbos.

[@Slidewide8]

Guessing cleetus will be balling out on a big boy hemi for eagle!

[@JonHop1]

Im not gonna lie, Im truly stumped on the engine... Steve Morris said its not one of his engine. You guys said 5000hp capable.... I do not think Garrett would put a Hemi in a Chevy, so my only option left are a Proline 481x or a 462 LS... But why would he go with a billet engine from someone other than Steve? Or Maybe Steve is just too busy and backed up?

[@CJRaceCars]

😅

[@JonHop1]

@@CJRaceCars uh oh, I dont like this response... 🤣

[@CJRaceCars]

@@JonHop1 😂

[@wmorgan4183]

Hemi it is then

[@JonHop1]

@@wmorgan4183 That would completely turn me off to this car... I have a hard time believing Garrett would disrespect Chevy and a Camaro Body like that.. If he was planning to go Hemi, why build a Camaro Body? Makes no sense.

[@v4yt126]

Ben is a lucky lucky young man.great to see youth learning from experience

[@Ajedwards302]

Twin turbo proline hemi is my guess. Although I wish it’d be pro charged!

[@michaeldean2252]

This is my thoughts exactly, for sure a Hemi, would love if he changed his mind and went Procharger or even a Screw blower.

[@54raceman]

Wouldn’t be surprised since he said it’s gonna be turbo if its a clone to mark mickes combo right down to the egates since mark is causing the rule makers to scramble right now with that car. He already has mark just a call away for transmission stuff so ain’t no reason not to take advantage of with the turbo setup on this car and with proline you get no questions asked access to one the top tuners in the world steve petty who is already at most the events this car is legal for For those that don’t know anything about him steve petty compared to pete harrel is like pete harrel compared to Garrett

[@DukeICT]

You’re team are true artist!! Keep the videos coming even after the Cleet build is completed.

[@JayMac]

I hope he ends up putting a Noonan hemi setup like dominators. We know he's staying with twin turbo. Every other car has a proline, I'd love for it to be Noonan

[@jimbenning2814]

it would be fun to see some of the cage's CAD stress design work to further understand how tubes going from A-B add to a overall solid / safe cage

[@DustinDIY]

Gonna be a solid hemi, twin turbo

[@jwilly91]

Engine will be a Pete build engine capable of some crazy boost number.

[@rainsadventures8367]

PLR RAISED CAM HEMI ENGINE

[@AaronNicoli]

Really enjoying watching, I like the more serious side with all the detail you guys are showing

[@southcarterracing9320]

Proline Hemi would be awesome

[@luisventura4213]

Great video! Keep up the good work 👌🏻👍👍👍👍

[@infreedomitrust1667]

I think it will be a Steve Morris SMX making around 5K HP.

[@charlesrives9092]

My guess on engine- proline hemi with a chuck ford supercharger. That is all the rage now. As for the work being done, you guys are true craftsmen. I usually start a project with an image in mind of what you guys do but mine ends up looking like a 6 year old did it with a leaky bottle of glue.

[@slacktantrum8748]

Pro line!!!

[@CarsCatAliens]

Procharged Proline hemi..... Been saying this for a bit now. Put it on fuel tech

[@ryanjarrell4359]

@@CarsCatAlienswon’t be procharged. He will be putting dual turbos on the engine Garrett has said

[@CarsCatAliens]

@@ryanjarrell4359 I know... He is a turbo guy.... But man I'd love to see it..

[@ryanjarrell4359]

@@CarsCatAliens I would too! I only say turbos, cause that’s what cleet said he would be using

[@JonHop1]

@@CarsCatAliens Putting a Hemi in a Chevy Camaro, would turn off a LOT of people, especially since Cleets entire channel was built around Chevy for so long. Would be Blasphemy.

[@brendontait6601]

We need to appreciate the years of experience these guys have to just knock this work out. Good to see some young guys learning!

[@fastsilverado]

Eagle is getting a Proline Hemi.

[@diesel7903]

That would be badass

[@JayMac]

Im hoping it's a Noonan HEMI like dominators setup..

[@CRice-o2s]

@@JayMacit’s gonna be a Proline Hemi.

[@Patrick-ml1mg]

Views seem to have went up a good bit. Crazy how the cleetus effect works lol good stuff .

[@nikonshooter2]

You guys need a "I couldn't sleep at night!" shirt.

[@bradpeterson7572]

I like Danny's "pretty good" and "pretty close" comments. Looks pretty damn outstanding to me.

[@xsivemotorsports]

How can the engine not be the SMX out of Mullet? Maybe a fresh SMX. 5's baby SMX all day

[@racer193wr]

Hoping for sonnys motivation.. that big anodized lump Steve Morris is working on could be fun with a couple of turbos tucked in tight to the firewall on each side..

[@botman9391]

Cleetus will run a Morris big block.

[@boarder7272]

Nope he already has the best Steve Morris engine. Those engines are designed for drag and drives, they are water jacketed. This is a strict race car, not need for a water jacketed engine.

[@johndoran3274]

@@boarder7272Steve builds A LOT of solid block motors. More solid blocks than water jacketed blocks actually.

[@JayMac]

@@johndoran3274true but only one is capable of 5s and that his SMX. Cleet already had one and this won't be a drag n drive car so another would make no sense..

[@dakotaautosales9673]

​@@JayMac No not the only one is a SMX

[@freedomfox8183]

​@@JayMacSteve builds hemis all the time he's building a 903 cubic inch hemi procharged powerboat engine right now

[@vehdynam]

That is quite a shop you have there, very impressive. Cleetus' car is looking good and Danny is doing a masterful job. I'd love to say SME SMX for the engine, but I am not sure if it will be this or a Hemi. Many thanks.

[@big86mitch]

Noonan billet hemi. 💪🇦🇺

[@chrisdurham654]

My guess on the engine is , it's going to be the first in house fully machined and built Steve Morris SMX.

[@troelskiel1167]

4.9 Noonan!

[@greatdane3343]

Interesting info and great to watch Danny and the lads at work. Thanks for sharing.

[@matthewmccormick2417]

anything other then a SOLID SMX i say Garret failed. SME Engines FTW

[@Ajedwards302]

I’d love to see a pro charged proline hemi in this thing

[@54raceman]

⁠​⁠@@Ajedwards302he’s said it’s gonna be turbo so I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a clone to mark mickes car engine setup wise

[@ctown6971]

12:00 think the parachute needs to be little higher and shooting little more upwards. Steve Morris ran into same issue on his wagon that chutes were caught in some kind of wind vortex and wasn't deploying properly. They need to get above wing quick as possible to properly work.

[@mxjamy537]

KTR hemi

[@54raceman]

If it was gonna be screw charger instead of turbo that would be a pretty good guess since stevie and motion already work together but turbo throws a wrench in that situation because stevie is not a big turbo guy

[@jmingus0505]

loving the constant short updates!!!!!!

[@twanospano5293]

100% an SML car

[@XITroll13]

SML is about 3500 hp, per Steve Morris. Cameron already said the motor will be in the 5k hp range.

[@peacockal]

I would take pride in those employees. Well done, sir.

[@waynewest3891]

Thought he said a Pete Harrel motor. Killer stuff! One day man. Keep it coming!!

[@FlagwithCoachDano]

Cleets gonna end up with that 903 cube from Smx with massive pro chargers

[@H3110NU]

Cameron, you need to keep this up when you’re done his car…. Loving the constant updates for the shop.

[@LuisMaldonado-uc1iz]

I want the shirt he’s wearing! It’s sick 🤙🏼

[@ericnance188]

I'm sure Steve is building a new SMX for it. Cleetus wants 5's. He wants to be up there with Bailey and the other top dogs and is having this built to do exactly that. Would make sense to have something that could use parts from Mullet or vice versa.

[@WDMtea]

Prolly will never afford or build a chassis like this, with that being said, I love watching the technical aspect of these builds.

[@TGfixesall]

Noonan hemi or PLR raised cam hemi with a pair of 98s. If I'm Garrett I'd be building this thing to go deep deep 5s at 270+. No reason not to, he has the budget and the ability.

[@54raceman]

Yeah there’s really no other option for a pro275 type car besides hemi unless you want to go 481x then sell all 3 you have to have on hand at all times just to get through events and put a hemi in it after the 1st season because you’re tired of breaking the 481x

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Dang, that Escalade is crazy...... Wonder how much it weighs?

[@cantgoslow]

Garret tends to stick with people so my guess is Steve Morris will supply the engine. If i were him though id go for a Noonan engine as they are just amazing works of engineering.

[@stevegirard817]

Your builder's are artist's by the way!!!

[@54raceman]

My guess on the engine is either proline,bae,or noonan hemi since literally 99% of the cars in that class are one of those 3 (there was like 5 non nitrous cars in the field at lights out that wasn’t one of those 3 and one of those was a diesel lol)

[@TuomoLahtinen]

Cameron really leveled up his business, outgrowing that place fast.

[@Scott-Tim]

Have a great holiday weekend boys!

[@CJRaceCars]

You too brother!

[@FlamingTank12MinecraftMore]

Gotta go with a SMX Big Block. Worked well in Mullet but Couldnt do much with the weight so SMX with a Turbo 400 Transmission

[@1troyske]

A lot of cool projects going on. love it, keep up the good work and good vibes

[@Georges73]

Big blok Chevy twinturbo. Greeting from Belgium and my Georges.

[@ts6141]

Have not looked back on past videos but a how the shop came about would be neat.