Super Sammy! 440 Big Block in Junkyard Suzuki Samurai | Roadkill | MotorTrend

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich build the Super Sammy-a junkyard-rescued Suzuki Samurai that they crammed a 440 Chrysler big-block into right where it sat in the middle of the junkyard. Then they take it out onto the road, complete with Roadkill style fires.
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[@brassmonkey7566]

I do kinda miss their show but not enough to pay for that app

[@davidgoodrich1258]

It’s $4.99/ mo. Hardly something to complain about

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It's a great deal, tones of other shows for 5$ mo,

[@adrianharrison5208]

$5 here $5 there and it all gets expensive

[@vinnyc365]

@@2clappedout477 The only other good show is Dirt Every Day. The rest I have no interest in.

[@Nathan_King]

More than enough good channels on KZbin to pay $5 a month for this. I was a faithful watcher when it was free.

[@mubasherrehman9976]

Remember when KZbin had complete Roadkill episodes Pepperidge Farm Remembers

[@SouthMainAuto]

That salvage yard 😍

[@localcrew]

I want to move there. Not to that area - but literally to that junkyard. I would live in that two-story van sculpture. It would be awesome.

[@jonathanmoore7472]

I love that one of my favorite mechanic KZbin channels is commenting on this

[@BeyondTheScale]

Just finished your episode Eric, keep up the good work! 👍

[@thedude8046]

Honeyhole

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

What a cool place!

[@astondale]

Since they left KZbin and went behind a paywall, haven't watched. Seeing this i hope Freiburger is OK, seems to have aged a lot in a couple of years, and he's one of the most entertaining and knowledgable car personas on any media. Massive shame they killed off the classic Freiburger and Finnegan show on KZbin.

[@pauljoseph4133]

True!!

[@pilsmon]

wat happened to him

[@GlorifiedPizza]

@@pilsmon he died

[@jamey90]

Yeah this really seems like a bastardized version of a once great show. I think it’s the weird TV show editing that does it.

[@darianistead2239]

As a former motor trend subscriber, they're both okay but the content is what most of their cars are, just junk.. Trash, not worth the fee whatsoever

[@sirlancelot836]

Miss the show / miss Finnegan / ain't paying to watch it.

[@plymouth-hl20ton37]

He's got his own KZbin channel

[@marco7563]

Cant even pay for it outside US. Company is ran by headless morons.

[@JimmyJamesMarquees]

This episode of roadkill made me fall in love with the Samurai. First fixing my e30 and then for sure I’m getting myself a Samurai 😍

[@sharg0]

Nowhere near the charm, fun and chaos of the original series. Guess it doesn't matter that it's not available... Would not pay for this anyway.

[@VintageTexas59]

Was just thinking the same thing after watching this episode... nope... first "generation" Roadkill had more class & adventures..

[@TalkTime4]

Its funny you guys say that cuz this episode is like 3 years old

[@sharg0]

@@TalkTime4 It's still made after they stopped posting on KZbin and went under the big (boring) umbrella. Part of what made the show good was the small team having fun instead of "being pro's".

[@TalkTime4]

@@sharg0 no for sure, Im glad mike has his own channel that makes good content

[@SkylineBNR34]

Their episodes are fine. I love how you're criticizing a show you can't and don't even watch anymore.

[@buckwrabbit9276]

My dad did this to a 1969 Datsun pickup, I loved that truck as a kid. That was back in 1971

[@Felix24148]

Normally I'm one who'd want to fix the car up to be a bit more like it originally was. But I loved that you used a S10 truck rear axle. And I probably would have gone with a V6 to have a bit more room in the engine bay since the Samurai is already so light. But you guys knocked it out of the park for a fun vehicle.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

That original diff woulda blown out at 1/4 throttle of that 440

[@cwhitley.sawlabs]

Yeah, but to quote one of their previous episodes, "We could fix a small-block Chevy with bale wire and duct tape." Also, the Rotsun is a good testament to their hatred of Chevy V6 engines.

[@Rmx2011]

Oh man, if only motortrend on demand was even available where I live.... Haven't been able to watch any new roadkill content even when I've been willing to pay for the service for the last year. Nice....

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Same here . Account cut with no warning. It took several emails with customer service before they even explained it to me. I asked what happened to my account and they kept saying "I don't see you having an account" Literally had to send them of a screenshot of my last billing to have them confirm what had happened.

[@mistacoz]

Same here.

[@DanjaBis]

They are available through amazon prime if you want to watch that badly. But honestly they only release shows like a fews months of the years so its worth waiting till they put them up and then subbing for a month to binge it all so it at least only costs you a month worth.

[@Rmx2011]

@@DanjaBis Just checked prime video and It's not available where I live, northern europe.

[@DanjaBis]

@@Rmx2011 That's unfortunate, I get it via that here in the UK.

[@jackmoore6904]

I can imagine how Sammy guys feel watching this.

[@emilianocruz11]

We need the og roadkill muscle truck compilation since the episode 18 burnouts and wicked exhaust

[@boingkster]

Bring MTOD back to Australia!

[@Synchro-Mesh]

And England! I miss it!

[@netrioter]

Don't know how to use a VPN eh? You click one button..

[@Synchro-Mesh]

@@netrioter I have to put in a US zip code in order for it to work

[@Marvin624]

@@Synchro-Mesh billing adress also has to be in the US, cant VPN that….

[@ValRigoli]

@@Marvin624 Yep, that's the stumbling block I can't get over either, really disappointed and pissed off :-(

[@EricFB]

I remember when they said they'd keep roadkill on youtube. Then almost immediately put it behind a pay wall. That said i'm stoked for Mike and his YT channel success LOL.

[@tonygarrett7988]

Love theses guys they are funny and smart .The best part is they do stuff that's crazy but function 🤣🤣 .Watch them all the time and have learned a whole lot👍👍

[@geoffburrill9850]

So cool. Learned to drive in an old Suzuki 413. Never went like this one.

[@derKameramann]

but original 413 with spoa are going where no mens foot can get a grip.

[@mrmcgraw3706]

Fryburger is wearing shoes. Oh my god

[@cartermanning7260]

I miss watching this show

[@temsulongchar4741]

That car is Northeastern Suzuki 'Gypsy King'🔥

[@richwood8650]

When I was young, I thought Thermoquad was the Japanese monster next in line to battle Godzilla!

[@bradbundy1471]

These two guys are crazy genius! Well done! 🤠👍

[@H4n583]

I think I'll watch this again... Just for the wheels 😍

[@modifiedcarsaregreat3052]

I cant stop watching this

[@67697072]

Coolest show EVER !!!

[@hoosierbbq]

Since most of the engine is between the axles, is this a mid engined vehicle?

[@beyalora4588]

no.. front engine

[@hynekschreiber241]

@@beyalora4588 front mid engine

[@RChero1010]

@@beyalora4588 front mid engine

[@StanleyKubick1]

front mid engine

[@Milkybar3320011]

Us loyal fans that paid to watch this amazing platform then got burned as the sold out to discovery+ well I feel bitter, miss you guys but thank god Finigan has his own channel to save us!

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

We did this with a smallblock once, kept it 4x4, it was my daily driver for about 5 years. Cold in the winter time though...

[@js7127]

BRILLIANT!! A Triangular leaf spring suspension for stability

[@emmettwalker8268]

Need more of Sammy love this now I want one

[@SuperDaleski1]

A 440 in something so lite but still needs oil on the tire to do one tire burn out lol what a powerhouse!

[@jayesh5131]

This was my dream car, In my country its called the "Gypsy" But now they don't make this anymore so now my new fav is Suzuki "Jimny" 🤗

[@kelevra558]

Mid engine big block swapped samurai. Amazing.

[@M16xblowDRO]

Sam's go HELLA hard on rock crawling

[@Tann92]

Why I can’t get motortrend on demand in estonia 😔😔😔 love the shows, willing to pay.

[@Uber1Noob]

Never forget. Flange and Zeus is forever!

[@Adn476]

Love the mint 500 fear and loathing in Las Vegas vibe

[@WEOWNTHESKIES]

I want one of these old Sammies, but I want one with an engine that is squarely between 440 and 1.3L.

[@andrewthomas695]

Go electric.

[@victorrosario4109]

That was awesome? I had a samurai in 1991. Miss that thing.

[@fathinrahman1650]

The suzuki katana reminds me of when I was a kid, traveling around town with my dad who loved automotive

[@martyjohnsonozarkoutdoors8198]

Aluminum slots are awesome

[@mriippa]

man u guys build the coolest cars

[@denisiwaszczuk1176]

Thanks thats Gold lads

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

Not a fan of the short cut show, but I at least appreciate that we get some Roadkill back on YT.

[@tucker7631]

You might want to install larger diffs into it. The factory motor can break the factory pinions with 31" diameter off road tyres

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

As a small KZbinr, I always dream of making content like they are doing adventures and road trips.

[@Partnerthedog]

Hey I'm your sub # 500 :)

[@rosariadileone5272]

That was GRRREAT! I was smilling for the whole video. I have a 2002 Sammy Diesel. It has just enough power to move. Gutless. Wanna TRADE? It gets Great mileage.

[@johntaylor1947]

I have a 4.3 V6 in a sammy and re-enforced the frame front to rear with 1/8 sheet steel to handle the extra weight and torque of the V6. I cant believe a stock sammy frame could handle a big block. It would need more leaf springs to.

[@TylerDuysen]

well its barely running so thats why a decent 440 would twist those rails like a pretzel

[@tex_gil117]

That is pure insanity lol. BADASS.

[@tanhelmet]

I saw at least 3 1966 era "vintage" Ford Esquires in this video.

[@TheMNrailfan227]

Y’all should try getting a pair of headers then mounting them backwards and piping them up and out of the hood

[@turnforthestrange3372]

WE LOVE SAMIS

[@aronbennett4760]

This thing looks like fun!!!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Incredible team.

[@RunDub]

"Is it gonna self-clearance?" Hahaha!!! Sounds like something me or my buddies would say.

[@hansy3]

Nice to see ya.

[@douglasrodriguez8116]

Looks like something out of ace ventura! Lmaoo cool stuff!

[@sampson7941]

That thing is so close to being great !

[@robertmcbeth5864]

Backyard style rebuild with a mild cam and it would probably run pretty good

[@kevinnixon7997]

Sorry to bust your bubble, but this Susuki is an SJ 410. The Samari hadn't been invented yet. I owned one exactly like this. Wine with factory stripes and aftermarket flares and bumpers.

[@wilsonmello9091]

Não troco o meu samurai teto alto, por carro nenhum, carro com muita personalidade, econômico, resistente e raçudo..um verdadeiro samurai.

[@chickentonight22]

YES!

[@ChromeArty]

You shittin on the Samurai!? That's my favorite vehicle ya dink! 😂

[@williamcollins4082]

A country boy with torch n welder can build anything !!!

[@ramenbo]

love this because you are absolutely effing crazy!

[@tylermaxwell4179]

Epic burnout

[@owners4x4club34]

Awesome boss ... from indonesia watching 👍❤️

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

I absolutely hated my old man's 98 Chevy Tracker... Up untill..... I had used it and a blizzard hit and it was so bad even the snow plows couldn't push the snow. Farmers had to help with their huge 6 foot tall tires. But I managed to drive through and past close to a dozen full size trucks including a few F350s because the wheel base a basketball could get into and lightness of that tracker with it's locking diff 4 wheel drive.... Made me understand why he got it as a going to work vehicle back in the day.

[@MrIngorodrigues]

Awesome show

[@DrLoverLover]

They edited in the resumé of ep.78 from ep. 92 after showing a resumé of ep.78? Good job

[@joegilly1523]

Missed Finnigan on the show.

[@tjed1071]

He divorced freiburger back in 2019

[@suhayl5157]

A very simplistic approach to a very sophisticated task. kids stuff. get real.

[@petedavis1040]

Curious how this would all fare on a four door tracker and not this samurai platform? The other would seem more usable and easy to find in a junkyard. Maybe something around the 99-2000's which I think had some comforts in them.

[@robormiston2841]

I have a 96 Geo Tracker. Almost the same rigs. They are fun but with a 440 oh boy .

[@alfanziyyadanyanglain7829]

Crazy!

[@luisangelramirez7883]

That’s 🔥

[@rooster68able]

Yeah ugh yeah stevis n but head !!!! Having fun

[@Faboost]

Excellent , I love :)

[@bbevis2357]

we need a hemi gremmie vs super sammy episode

[@anthonyjohnson100]

Crown performance brake lines are the best and they'll make them however needed.

[@MuniNadan-rk4jd]

Just don't end up in the future Doc and Marty with the 440 Samurai. Doc is still so strong and lifted the whole rear axle by himself when Marty was joking to lift it.

[@chrissalinas2905]

I had a samurai was a great car .now I have it's bro from another mother. The Nissan cube.

[@masterrhino9106]

awesome

[@netrioter]

The one tire fire with oil poured on it ( I saw that)

[@roderickmoyer9851]

That is insane love it though….

[@janewalker7561]

Hello hope you are doing great

[@TheUncommonKIBBLES]

Awesome.

[@charlielaudico3523]

There is Samurai running around Ecuador. In fact the are still sold new

[@bhavanski]

We have the same vehicle in India called as gypsy. It's military's workhorse. Now it's not manufactured anymore.

[@SassquatchTX]

I can't stop 😂

[@darenreed69]

Awesome Video Freibuger 📹 👏 Can't wait to see MORE!!!!!! Signed the Giant Dollar Cowboy 🤠

[@rekagraha2776]

samurai its masterpiece suz

[@glenclarkchidley3637]

Should have gone “Spring over Axle.

[@sam_s_]

Worse axle wrap and the spring perches would not work as is.

[@janewalker7561]

Hello glen, how are you doing?

[@batmanlives6456]

I have seen quite a few engine swaps in these old Suzuki’s... The Toyota Corolla 1200 was common and the 1600 But a 440 mopar WOW You guys Take the cake 🎂!!!!!!

[@jangkungmotovlog3901]

That car in Indonesia name is Suzuki Katana for 4x2 and Jimny for 4x4

[@responnews224]

Mobil-mobilnya😁 Banyak pilihan

[@nochan99]

The exact sound of the HL2 buggy...

[@beckyascher4115]

Love this show. Can you do a drive through at quartzsite ltva

[@modifiedG54B]

This is sooo awesome. I wish you guys could help me get my big block 68 dart gt running and driving? I can't get her to idle. It was a 90's built drag car

[@airdreams1]

You could easily fix your front end problem by doing a Spring over a lift..... No need to tear it apart and then let dirt get inside and destroy everything. Although I understand that's what you're all about

[@imbigsimping8985]

A Suzuki Samurai can also be a moped. The Suzuki DM50 Samurai is the moped and it makes this video a little bit cunfusing.

[@danesderelicts]

Nothing like ruining a rust free tin top. Can't even find those up here.

[@Mrgogobali]

So cool you guys. Laughing so much. Thanks 👍 I have a katana in Indonesia. Way less power than your s😂. But love it sooooooo much.