Removing My 800-HP Rotary Engine Revealed A BIG PROBLEM I CAN'T FIX (What Should I Do?)

[@Redsonny19]

The energy absorbed by that chassis has warped the entire structure. Aluminum memory is not the problem. It is the strength loss of the material once it is bent and corrected. Salvage the reusable components from the SLC and scrap the remainder. The F355 is a tremendous amount of work. Put your time there.

[@mikeford963]

Aluminum works hardens very easily. Better off to cut the part out and replace it with new.

[@jakeprewitt3009]

I would think buying an SLC kit and just building it from scratch would take less time, be less headache, wind up with a better car, and generate more interesting content.

[@Redsonny19]

@@jakeprewitt3009 But then........where is the story in that??

[@severedsun3141]

@@jakeprewitt3009 : exactly right

[@Ma77riK]

as a general auto repair technician myself, id recommend letting the kit car go, its done from a safety and logical standpoint.

[@Ma77riK]

@@beefchillingham6790 i run a family owned auto body/auto repair shop, its my job to fix the problems you high schooler lube jobers create.

[@thatwhichbinds1727]

@@torealintillimdielopz1077 Quiet, Snowflake.

[@ekojar3047]

I would save everything that is still fine and Frankenstein it all into something crazy.

[@ralphweber8036]

That frame is toast. I hope we’re alle clear on that. Save as many parts and components as you can but please for the sake of everyone’s good health do not try to rebuild that thing.

[@PopllFixit]

With this type of work, the most important thing is to know when to cut your losses...

[@Rizzy1634]

Scrap it.

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

Don't really have frames, they have a center tub with sub frame type things attached to the front and rear! This isn't 60's tech....

[@FrequencyOfThought]

It's square aluminum tubing LOL. Do you realize race trucks in NASCAR are rebuilt several times with way worse damage? The way they're designed is to be wrecked and rebuilt.

[@renewillard777]

It’s a mono-cockpit with tube style framing. Drift, time attack, nascar, f1, f3, monster trucks, funny cars, jet cars, all use tubing style framework for faster efficient repairs. For as much as a slc cost I’d buy the 2500$ in parts and rebuild. It makes absolutely zero sense in why this is a write off. It isn’t a regular ole Honda street car with Parallel running square steel frame front to back.

[@itsmejak7888]

Recycle that trashed superlite take the power plant and put it in the Ferrari

[@TheSethcoleman]

Chop the 4 corners off of the superlite and use the tub for a simulator.

[@misterbuklau4053]

Seth Coleman lmao good idea

[@MiGujack3]

Just focus on the swap and forget this ball of crushed billet.

[@nedkogenov5530]

@@Oldsmobile69 worst idea ever

[@andrewbowman2976]

Merc Zuckerborg fixing fram damage is one of the hardest things to do and can get super expensive its just not worth it

[@1nvisible1]

*Call one of the big laser frame alignment companies and ask them to do a demo with you. Aluminum tricky and doesn't just unfold like steel, but possible. Alternatively there is a master Japanese guy in LA hand building aluminum supercar replicas. He hates publicity but he could fix this in a 48 hrs if it had all suspension etc removed.*

[@ichihusni5014]

@Merc Zuckerborg fire damage, not actual crash, and its steel.

[@ichihusni5014]

@@Oldsmobile69 hahaha, right?

[@Venom2U]

Last I knew Fran wouldn't sell a chassis by its self. Even if Fran would, with the amount of damage I can see just from the vid you would be better of with a new kit than trying to rebuild this one. Trying to make this one safe would be futile.

[@philbertlovely7724]

As cool as the SLC sounded, I think everyone wants to see you go full-steam ahead onto the Ferrari project.

[@802Garage]

Rotorrari!!!

[@BrownSofaGamer]

802 Garage Triple Rotorrai

[@001nuttz]

He can get a new slc rolling chassi for about the price of a new supra. He obviously had an idea for the drive train for it. I think he should go that route.

[@Cro-mos]

Toasty?

[@noahvelasquez223]

Absolutely

[@norm302]

Re: damaged car .... Let it go. I wouldn't trust that even if it was repaired well.

[@BauTekIndustries]

Remove all the steel and clean up all that aluminum and you'll make a killing at the scrappers. RIPieces little Superlite.

[@bugi4128]

@@hannestelwin9716 did u see how fuck the frame was the only way that he keeps the car is by buying a new monocock for the car athere wise this will stay as a.shell car like most of the henesys cars😛

[@mrbikeman]

Scrap aluminum prices are shite...

[@bugi4128]

@@mrbikeman On this video I saw a comment that said sell the sraps and buy a new frame whoever wrote that he is still lives in the 80 when srap actual worth something😂😂

[@Mortalomena]

100$ is not worth lol

[@mr.merica6048]

@niftertube when we purchase materials from other countries it's not because we don't have it its because we would rather use another countries resources and keep ours for the fut6when its harder to find certain materials

[@TheModManu]

Throw this thing away. They whole structure is fked.

[@GearheadDaily]

Having built one myself, this damage might just be too much to save, frankly.

[@grizfan16]

You guys that are bitching about the rear frame setup that's all components those can just be replaced the tub is fuckef and that might be some serious work to straighten out. But worst-case you strip the inside cut that out and weld the whole new plate in. big deal all it takes is time!

[@curtiswilcock5628]

christopher krause I totally agree this could be saved I have seen worse cars that was crushed basically and been saved so the answer is it can be saved just like you say just a lot of time and hours in this but will be totally worth it 😄

[@user-uo1rn2nb8f]

This thing is scrap metal.. sure you could cut out everything that is damaged and replace it which is most of the car but at that point wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to just make another one from scratch? Or another option that actually makes sense imo is finish one of the other projects

[@vincebastier9815]

Tavarish: "It's bent, it's bad" Arthur Tussik: "Ahahahahahaha"

[@steveosborne4699]

Arthur will sort it haha

[@TylerDurden0331]

... Arthur : Hold my beer

[@Damicske]

@@TylerDurden0331 euhm beer? try vodka

[@a914freak]

Tavarish is an amature....Not even in the same league as Tussik!

[@vincebastier9815]

@@a914freak Thanks for letting me know, didn't knew it

[@oncewaslost1982]

Sell the good parts and focus on the Ferrari. Forget about the kitcar

[@grantmitchell9034]

Or just keep it and finish the old projects which is what most of us subscribed for way back

[@ravisaleh]

Talking of old projects, what happened to Earl Leaker?

[@grantmitchell9034]

@@ravisaleh didn't he scrap it to buy a better one

[@grantmitchell9034]

@@ravisaleh one that wasn't destroyed by crap mods

[@idkwhattoputhere4695]

Yes

[@danjones6279]

I love Jared, such a humble respectful guy. Respect, Jared. And Freddie ofc, love you too man. Merry Xmas from the UK, guys.

[@captainzoll3303]

I'd say postpone the SLCountach, and start on the ferrari f355 carbonella.

[@supraman2755]

yeess pleasee

[@Kekkojoker90]

Italiano? Carbonella is too much italian

[@slvr1.618]

Hell yeah!I'm with you on that!

[@Off3er]

YES!!

[@pez_xsm]

Carbonella 🤣

[@JeffLewistennis]

I think the fact that your still doing the blurry, zoom in thing to change angles even after having 1.03M subscribers is testament to how great your content is. Love the video!

[@mr-annoyance-4141]

Can you put a clock on the wall so we can see how long it took and we can always snoop at how long you work

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

Yea I want this from so many other you tubers too! Theirs a reason they don't do it but frankly I'm not going to explain it as it's simply not good enough a reason, they should....

[@stevehansen5389]

I had a Mazda rotary pickup way back in 1976. Put a Racing Beat intake and Holly carb on it along with their recommended headers. It was noisy, fast and could not pass a gas station without pulling hard to the left or right. Rotor tip seals went south just as I was getting ready to move half way across the country. So I bought a German made Mustang V6 engine and transmission oy a yard and a swap kit from some guy in San Diego. Had a flat bed carry it to the muffler shop and waited while they did the job. Drove it home, hooked wp my trailer and hit the interstate. Kept the truck for another four years it layed down one day on my way to work and I had to shoot it. Rotor tip seals were a big problem early on but I am sure that problem has been solved.

[@thewilliamss2392]

I'd just strip all the good parts of n just bin the frame it had a hard impact it's not trustworthy

[@adamlapinski7590]

You guys talk the talk, but walk the walk too. Not only that, but you're just about the only ones on the planet doing stuff like this. Subscribed!

[@esqueue]

Seriously, separate the steel from the aluminum and recycle it. That thing can't be made safe without replacing the entire thing.

[@VroomBox42]

esqueue would still make a Great Wall hanger instead of scrap.

[@VA-ng2ve]

It can be, anything really can be... with a lot of time, money and effort.

[@conner6052]

I love the sped up bits where you see Jared doing a million things and you're always stuck for ages on one bit 😄

[@yanoesappletastico8260]

From the creators of “flextape cant fix that”.... “Tavarish cant fix that” xD

[@RantzCore]

Freddy can't be a Warranty on that one I'm afraid....

[@harveyweizman]

For the SLC partner up with Vtuned/Rather be welding and repair the tub/Frame. “You will most probably need directed heat on the bottom of the tub where it’s warped to make it Malleable.” Or buy sheet aluminum as thick as the lower tub, cut it to shape, and weld the rest of the frame to it.

[@B0RRAC0]

Tavarish in the AM???? I can get use to this! 👍🏼🍩☕

[@vuiupian]

I couldn’t agree with you more.

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Call Mike from Angel Motorsports he’s in Florida right now call him to rebuild the 20B && you’ll never need another rebuild in years!

[@wakawaka5131]

Tavarish had to find a rotary diamond in the riff raff, so he Went to Jared.😂

[@frosty9855]

We all need a Jared in our lives.

[@bradbozarth1822]

“Where do the Doritos go?”

[@sedhendo4177]

Brad Bozarth they go round and round inside dipping in the oil

[@bradbozarth1822]

Sed Hendo I know bro, Freddy said that in the video and I thought it was funny.

[@plopplop4497]

agree

[@YosheetaBoneeta]

3 Doritos are better than 2

[@yazansakran3326]

That SLC's crash structures, and tub served their purpose; they protected the occupant. Impressed by RCR's design work.

[@ifgezroxy]

I can hear Rob Dahms heavy breathing already. Respect for the rotary. :)

[@802Garage]

Ouch! I won't lie, after seeing this on video, I do think the SLC is beyond fixing. Basically need a new car. I'm not a naysayer either, you know that. But basically need a new tub and the entire rear chassis rebuilt. At that point it's basically a new car. So hopefully SLC will support you, but if not, buying another car would make more sense. Best of luck and awesome progress!

[@groosbro1]

Write it off, and go on to the next project.

[@jaylife1530]

You are very knowledgeable and my dad is a mechanic and watching your videos give me good tips on what to use in my car

[@sarthakgoel2627]

Hey waiting for your Bentley vedio. I know it's done and at the moment you are on up for alot of work.

[@dtfr69]

hey i just remembered that on some of the rotary engines they require a thin wall spark plug socket. try using a spark plug wrench from a chainsaw i bet that it would work better than a hammer and screwdriver

[@justinisdabomb1234]

"so along with you guys, this is my first time looking at the inside of a 3 Rotor..." Rob Dahm: Am i Joke to you?

[@BlueTrane2028]

The answer is "yes." Pistons are the way to go.

[@ordengatea1224]

I say fix it. why? Well because you can ask some other KZbinrs to help and get cross-promotion out of it and done cheaper. That's a sweet car and you could make some cool content and do some rad road tracks with that car. Also, the car is a writeoff for taxes anyway right? so there u go. Thanks for some of the best videos yet. my favorite is the rally you and Jared did. Great editing and voice over and storytelling a big A++

[@TheFiremonkeyman]

honestly, take it apart and scrap the aluminum to recover some of your losses.

[@VroomBox42]

It would make a good wall hanger in someone’s shop.

[@supafrancis]

Aluminum is less than 50 cents per pound... once everything worth keeping is stripped, how much is really there to be recovered? Not too much...

[@VroomBox42]

supafrancis that’s why I thought it would be worth more sold as a wall hanger.

[@jfan4reva]

New to Tavarish, and now I know why I haven't seen this project on the channel. Everything is broken. Like someone here said, strip the useable parts and sell the rest as scrap metal.

[@mytwocoins]

The slow zoom in and out during the time lapse was a nice touch.

[@kevintaylor1928]

Yeah, I agree with Ralph bro, don't bother rebuilding that thing unless you get a whole new monocoque, it just won't be safe.

[@BMWORKZ]

Really looking forward seeing how this build will end out. Got some fun parts in the mix - Keep up the good work

[@JeffSlover]

You should tape off your intake, and exhaust ports. The good news on the chassis is that scrap aluminum should be worth a bit. Not that you will break even, but at least you got more then just the value of the engine/trans.

[@garyguiste]

...wait. Did you say “Mazdaratti”? 😆😆😆

[@marksanne7565]

Nice one too! I imagined something like "Ferrotor".

[@hydorah]

@@marksanne7565 I for one, like that a lot how about 'Ferrorotori'

[@vro1899]

Let the SLC go unless, like you said, they can send you essentially a whole new tub. I love the three rotor idea (it took some time to come to terms with this) and would like to see how it goes together in the Ferrari.

[@2006gtobob]

Hit up Art Morrison to let them show off their skills with the frame and tub!

[@ElectricSuperCar]

I like the recent focus on Unique build Cars, even kit cars. Otherwise it is just an autobody shop

[@jokerman213]

Time to recycle the rest of the car and keep the engine and transmission .

[@hevigatrider6130]

what is the essence of having a build if you just want to buy stuffs like plug and play, or build it and create something that is one of a kind that you can be proud of once done! its fun to watch a car build that is not just plug and play parts cause many people can do that, but not all builders can actually make something out of nothing!!! go for it!

[@lucuix9901]

Just trash that tub. I appreciate all you do but I was really never all about that build anyway.

[@fettywhopper7684]

Hey Tavarish, if you do want to do a kit car build, you should buy slc kit sesto elemento. They were used in need for speed and they don’t look too damaged.

[@darrennorman8451]

Call Oscar from B is for build and have him fix it 😂🤷‍♂️

[@alphatripduce]

Ha its funny because b is for build would just shim everything into alignment

[@benjaminkamben4908]

Hell Yeah! That guy is Magic!

[@xYIWUx]

and Oscar did a great job!

[@DarkRider2k3]

Oscar could fix it. He worked on this kind of material I believe for Chris

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

dude was born a fabricator with the naked eye 👁

[@adamwainwright9658]

It's a big project mate.. BUT, I'm a fabrication engineer by trade, and I've fixed much worse than that.. You got this bro, it's a special car, please don't let her die 😔

[@Allu681]

Give that car to B is for Build and Oscar will fix it 😂

[@19chucki74]

I was just thinking the same thing! He worked magic on the Huracan.

[@jimjob28]

Great idea.

[@HeyCoachTV]

Wrench Everyday + Build it Better = Wrench it Better Everyday! Good luck Tavarish, excited to see where this goes.

[@juangraveran5733]

Just spotted you driving the murcielago through groveland in front of the publix on us27. Dude that car is amazing in person even though I only saw it a few seconds before you were gone lol. Let me know when you have a meet and I'll be there for sure

[@laryashy121]

use heat to push the plates in shape using a blowtorch and spot weld a pipe to pull on the plate to straighten the plate and replace the broken metal with new ones not gonna say its gonna be easy but that should repair the car to some degree and for the broken rear mounts that are broken replace the conectors with better metal to hold it into place you could use sheet metal to craft new mount seating and use the original system thats for the wheals since they arent in a bad shape just dislodged

[@narx4cancer]

Tavarish: Shows the bend Me: OUCH!!

[@Snowshooterjj]

Bin the shell part and scrap, focus on the 3 rotor swap SO SICK

[@milsgarage]

"So where do the Doritos go?" 🤣🤣👍

[@lonwillis783]

Merry Christmas Freddie! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@eightsixmotorsports]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the old owner of that car. He was a great guy I’ve purchased a autoclutch from him and he even showed me everything about that process. I’m shocked by how small the world really is.

[@VIP854]

Weld what you can and maybe even reinforce it. Consider doing what B is for build typically does in those situations and go get the metal you need and fabricate it yourself. Basically rebuild the back end the way you want it.

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

The exhaust or muffler is in the shape of a rotor. Just noticed that.

[@jonlelong]

That was mentioned in the very first video.

[@rlhollo83]

And the oil filler cap.

[@rickrose2235]

You can save this awesome car. Heat up the aluminum parts with a torch and straighten them with a hammer or harbor freight press. Piece by piece you can bring this chassis back to life. As for the chassis pan cut off the bent pieces and start bending it back in small sections and then TIG weld it all back together. Get your TIG on Travarish... You can do this without breaking the bank.

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

I couldn’t even watch this video because I was going to cry.

[@r1freak1]

Whatever you decide to do, I’ll be here watching and supporting you !

[@vadneysean72]

The 2nd wreck that car gets into, if you choose to accept this mission is going to kill someone

[@furyofgungnir]

Turn it into a PC/console racing simulator chassis. Might as well do something with it. Hammer out what you need to, build a structure to support the racing sim goodies (pc tower, pedals, steering wheel, monitor/tv mounts, etc), and cover the rest up with a clam shell rear. Throw in some LEDs and paint it. Take what hoonigan did with their drift sim to the next level.

[@SBuchan]

I just wanted to say that I really appreciated the Pikachu

[@jaws978]

very impressed with how well you ride the "longboy" Tavarish. If you finish the 355 before next Christmas I'll be just as impressed.

[@MrKrieger56]

Scrap the SLC. Save what you can and recycle the rest.

[@murmur3966]

WOW!!! That engine in a Ferrari will be on another level. I have a question about what platform the engine is based on. If it is a platform that was made specifically for this manufacturers needs, I would look into a triple turbo for it. If it is engineered for a racing application already, you might be able to easily get 1000 to 1500 Hp or more, out of that beautiful 3 rotor engine. I've even heard of getting 2000 Hp from some of those engines.

[@OneBiOzZ]

Weld it back together, strip it down and make a gocart

[@troylbrown6009]

Do ya'll guys rock! Y'all take junk and turn into magic! Dude y'all inspired me to get back into working on some of the cars that I've had for years now!

[@Extrmach]

"So where do the Doritos go?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mauricedalaimo2127]

I can rebuild the Aluminum frame for you and would be happy to do it if you shipped the frame out here (Las Vegas) ,we have a frame puller/lift/machine BUT MORE IMPORTANT i have a CNC plasma cutter table which is 60" X 60" Table with a 60amp 220 Plasma and 2 AC/DC TIG welders, i can cut new Aluminum pieces and TIG them together just as the original frame was made! It would just be a matter of recreating the original pieces welding them together , test fitting them in place THEN the Frame Puller/Lift can be used to square it up. Its a SIMPLE frame compared to many super cars and boxed frames for air bagged trucks that ive built and i would do it for you as a FAN just for the challenge just cover the Metal Cost (It would be a perfect project for my new CNC plasma table which i built myself and have been planning on doing small quantity Prototyping/Fabrication also i love TIG welding and building cars and trucks). I have built turbo kits for my KA and SR (Manifolds), supercharger kits for BMW E36's and LT1 Chevys v8's in a 73 Mercedes 300D and FOX body Mustangs ( 1 Lt1 stang i built and coded my own trans controller for Paddle shifting a built chevy 4l60E trans with OD+ Lockup ), ive done airbag suspension on trucks and currently a 75 c20 4 link Notched and boxed rear with tubular EQUAL length front A arms (ZERO camber change as height changes also my land rover LR3 i lowered on 22's 2" drop while retaining stock air ride and the offroad height is still the same (custom mounted the Air struts for increased travel). Let me know what you think and if your interested we can chat on the phone about it and figure out the details. Maurice

[@alexandrecalderara997]

hi Tavarish i'm french i watch a video of ''rx7 specialities'' and i think i see your car the name of the video is ''REC 3 Rotor SLC Race Car On Track With Mazda Factory 4 Rotor ''

[@sklock07]

I would get some tube aluminum and rebuild it in your own image. It is a lot of work but with a frame puller some aluminum and wielding it could be a great car and well worth it.

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

That frame is aluminum cans waiting to be made. In the pile!

[@bobbymazda4474]

Says the great Vehcor

[@Felix24148]

I would strip the race car for parts for your Lamborghini build. Those rear axles especially might be useful for that. And if you mapped out the basics of the body, you could probably piece a new one together from scratch with tube aluminum. Speaking of which, I'm really eager to see how that Lambo build will go. So I really hoping you make another video on it soon.

[@drivenimagecustoms6108]

Ferrari purists are going to go nuts 🤣 Can't wait to see the body work & paint

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I imagine most Italian peoples heads exploded when they saw this 🤣

[@drivenimagecustoms6108]

@@Matty.Hill_87 lol

[@richardbaumeister466]

take it all apart and put that plate aluminum on a cheif ezliner and straighten it out. Replace the damaged area and tig weld any cracks. reassemble it all and you are done

[@dp2698]

First, even tho I should be asleep it's almost 1 in the morning

[@adamoneil472]

goodmorn from the promise lands

[@ankurjagdale4019]

It's evening in India!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Its 2 in the afternoon in the UK

[@antonio240z7]

Lol in croaita is 3 in the afternoon

[@pkmobius]

3pm, europe 😂

[@ryanbalkissoon]

The car body looks cool. I think you should replace the crushed portion and keep on moving.... if your budget allows for it. If not put that motor into a RX-7 and add a big turbo, add a couple more rotors. Major points! Jkjk

[@redgtr]

Tavarish: I can't fix this frame Chris (bisforbuild): hold my beer

[@scornoyer9676]

Rebuild a 5 liter v8 or an LS1 and put in the LSC race car! Would be super cool! Put it on a frame machine straighten it out. Rebuild it... I think a full rebuild on this car would be eaten up by your viewers! It's such a rare futuristic (albeit old) race car would be an awesome rebuild and it would truly be something you'd enjoy for years to come!!! 😎👍👍👍

[@gamercoolapple1]

In other words he need us to bother the maker of the car to help him get what he wants

[@Levibetz]

Check your youtube analytics, focus on the project that's getting more hits. If the SLC is doing well enough, get SLC to build you a new chassis and essentially shell swap it.

[@hypnotoad9830]

As sad as it is to say, I think it may be time to bring ol' bessy behind the tool shed ....

[@BaseSRKI]

Cool, it’s shocking to have seen that frame from the bottom😳Thx, really enjoyed the video

[@letsgobubblegum]

take out the ecu, all the gauges, cooling system and that 3 rotor engine and scrap the rest of that car. 3 rotor ferrari is gonna be awesome because so many people are going to be PIIIISSED!

[@MrTolgig]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏽💥

[@16driver16]

How can you be mad when a totaled Ferrari gets back on the street?

[@letsgobubblegum]

@@16driver16 Ferrari purists will find something to be mad about. Always.

[@16driver16]

@@letsgobubblegum i think being a Ferrari purist is something to get mad about lol.

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

Jared is awesome. The two of you make a great team

[@dion_the_entrepreneur]

Pretty sure “v-tuned” can fab up and repair this Frame damage easily🤔

[@themadness6374]

I miss rob dahm in the comment section :( 😂

[@georges9686]

Hi Tavarish . I'd like to see both cars done , and the 3 rotor with a big 106 turbo

[@beaubeaukitty5301]

Calling Dr. Tavarish! This car needs a Frameieotomy! Stat LoL Ha!Ha!Ha! If only you had video of the 380° back flip the previous owners Landed in this car Ha!Ha!Ha!

[@reynardus1359]

You guys are a great team.

[@hi2meb]

It’s junk. Sell it for scrap. I think you have a bunch of other interesting projects to work on