DID MOPAR VEHICLES RUIN CAR CULTURE?

[@TBCG]

CORRECTION PRODUCTION OF THE FBODY ENDED 2002👑👑

[@AllConsumingJAWS]

You might want to let everybody know what a chicken wing is. Everybody's throwing up chicken legs. 🍗 = 🦵 ... (🐔🪽)

[@crw3673]

Thank you for the correction! SSR also initially came out with a LS1 and then went to the LS2, when they phase out the LS1.

[@jaysonlyrics6217]

What about the Dodge Magnum bro

[@andrewchristmas2026]

The ram 1500 came out with a 5.7 hemi before the charger and the 300. Also, the prowler came out in 90's before the 5.7 hemi came out

Bro you should see the Aztec Concept. You'll cry if see what couldn've been.

[@redhunnid5142]

Social Media is why the Car Culture is dead Social Media is why a lot of things in our modern society is no longer as valued or sacred anymore and horsepower is so numb now it’s crazy especially if you never felt 300HP in your life that’s a lot of horsepower if you never felt it before

[@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100]

So so true. This especially goes to the crowd who hate the 5.7 hemi “cuz it’s slow 🥱”

[@andredorado9771]

Everyone out here driving around in their 500+hp off the lot cars and the closest I’ve ever gotten to 300hp was in my pops BMW 740iL. The effort people used to put in to even reach 400 was crazy, and now like you said it all just feels sort of numb.

[@aidantanny7230]

Exactly. People who've never driven anything but their Corolla will say that if your car doesn't make 1200hp, it's slow. People have become desensitized to horsepower numbers, and especially the people who've never experienced a 400-500 hp performance oriented car/build.

[@Supersend420]

Couldn't agree more

[@exquisitedelusion3925]

100% agree, started with cool projects on KZbin and then the social media platforms destroyed everything

[@wastegatesandwelfare]

🍗 horsepower wars got people out there thinking less than 1000whp is slow but they can’t even handle 500whp

[@erron2504]

Used to have the same idea about HP till I got my 2014 stock gt500, it’s been 2 years and it’s still mainly stock, and it still scares me sometimes..

[@bertoh5544]

My 2019 RT is at 65,000 miles, still driving like new... I'm getting the 2025 RT for sure!

[@Joe-jj3oh]

@@bertoh5544 Dude… it would be in your best interest to just trade in what you have and get a better trim that runs on gas. A scatpack would be the next step up for you. Trust me when I say you will be disappointed driving an electric “muscle car” that looks like they allowed 7 year olds to design the body

[@bertoh5544]

@Joe-jj3oh My RT beats a stock Scat right now off the line.... There is no in between. You cant build on a Scat! It's either RT or Hell Cat, and I don't need no HC.

[@Joe-jj3oh]

@@bertoh5544 Well… their is an in between. Otherwise a scatpack wouldn’t be the most popular sale for dodge. You definitely can build on a scat. Their just not great for boost. It’s okay to have an all motor muscle car and a scatpack is capable of that I’ve seen people running 550 to the wheels with stock internals and zero aftermarket supporting mods. Without blowing their engine up. It’s usually the dummies that try to boost them or they try to push 700 wheel without putting anything in there to support it Same thing goes for the 6.1 man. Despite the fact that a 6.1 is slightly less powerful. It still makes a great all motor

[@JGSnipes]

Mopars didn’t ruin car culture it’s the clowns that drive them. From shitty mods to character themed builds to take overs.

[@megatronn194]

Also the removing of the doors. I don't get that shit.

[@sssideshows9712]

Bro they’re not the only cars at takeovers yall on dick

[@redlight3932]

its been a stereotype theyre the cheapest vehicles you can buy new to look like youre not broke

[@mpoveroni]

What the fuck you drivin 😂

[@Gyushinoo]

Character builds are fine. It’s the burnout in intersections shit that killed the culture

[@DariousK1NG1]

This man has endless supply of references!!! a. Hauls more ass than (fill in the blank) b. Nastier than (fill in the blank)

[@TBCG]

In the words of the great bugs bunny “I GOT A MILLION OF’EM”😭😭😭

[@DariousK1NG1]

@@TBCG just keep ‘em rollin 😭

[@Chosen.24]

@@TBCG😂😂

[@steveshattah]

Educated opinions.

[@crusadermarcus]

The prowler was a real life hot wheels car. Used to love it when I was a kid 😂

[@-Atrocious]

Look cool but they absolutely suck to drive.

[@neilbrown82]

​@@-Atrociouslol 😆 no

[@-Atrocious]

@@neilbrown82 Can't see the front wheels or out the rear window, unless your 7' and then your cramped.

[@RAMSRT500]

Car culture became pop culture and that's what ruined it.

[@biggiemediumz]

Car culture has always been popular culture in the west. In the past, a cowboy and his horse was an inseparable image associated with the west. Nothing much changed but the horse

[@Jdowling357]

I was 21 in 2004 with a dsg 03 terminator. Those were the days and you are exactly right about everything you said.

[@mattbowen175]

That crossover looks like it has 2 front ends on 1 damn vehicle 😂

[@fullweezy3553]

Pontiac Aztec it was a horrible vehicle but gm pushed it hard back then

[@crw3673]

The Pontiac Aztek had a identity problem. The Aztek underpinnings were a Astro/Safari mini van. But had that twin nostril hood opening, that Pontiac was pushing on their sportier vehicles. It gave the frontend a confused look. 🤔

[@zsu-23-4shilka2]

The Aztec is actually cool, but only cause pre-Heisenberg Walter White drove one

[@mattbowen175]

@@zsu-23-4shilka2 that's fair 😂

[@kipdiggs1827]

Now I can't unsee it. 😂😂😂

[@berserkfuryyy6798]

Love the video bro! Keep up the great work 👍🏾 🍗

[@razorfingers]

You absolutely nailed it with this video bro. I was shocked at seeing the prowler engine choice. I couldn't believe the missed opportunity

[@neilbrown82]

What else are they going to put in it a 318 or 360 that's all dodge had hell the v6 made close too 300 hp

[@denisdimitrov8211]

🍗 You are the only reason, why I downloaded tiktok. Can‘t get enough of that sauce. Keep doing you💪🏻🤙🏻

[@easyrider3066]

Facts: Prowler is actually the distant cousin to the Hellcat. Prowler was the catalyst for the SRT team. Also the V6 was on par with most V8’s at the time due it only weighing 2800lbs from its all aluminum chassis

[@komodo350]

Still garbage

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

🙄

[@CodysCarConundrum]

Can you elaborate on how the Prowler is the distant cousin to the Hellcat? I love the Prowler, buuuuut little about it makes me think Hellcat.

[@neilbrown82]

Lol you've probably never even driven one ​@@komodo350

[@roblockhart6104]

Wrong! So wrong. Chrysler bought Lamborghini back in the late 80's. That purchase served as the apparatus for the launch of a certain unrefined and very analog hotrod muscle car named the Viper. The prowler followed that theme and came later, only it was more of a gimmick hotrod that paid homage to yester year, that was more gawk factor than anything else. Dodge viper starting back in the early 90's laid the ground work for the certain division you're referencing. When Chrysler asked Lamborghini to build the viper a better engine, a new company, in its infancy, started to emerge. Hence, the first ever srt performance car.

[@bobnewhart4318]

The fact that Chevy never brought that Australian Holden UTE truck to America is a travesty

[@dawhiteman1451]

They were. The VE Ute was going to be sold as the Pontiac G8 ST. The wagon version of the VE was going to come as well. Sadly the recession killed both of those cars and eventually Pontiac as well

[@josebrown5961]

I wanted that to happen but I really didn’t see a real market for a return of the El Camino. They had the GTO for a little while and it never achieved the sales that it needed. Then they had the Chevy SS and they didn’t bother to market the damn thing.

[@bobnewhart4318]

@@josebrown5961 shame about the chevy ss, all it needed was marketing. Look how dodge cornered the sedan market just by properly marketing charger

[@josebrown5961]

@@bobnewhart4318I just didn’t get how Chrysler could sell old Chargers and GM had the really nice SS just sitting on the lots.

[@Inferno45]

It would sell today seeing how the Ford Maverick is based on a fiesta.

[@jay2freshz]

Bruh 😂 not "nastier than a pastor taking a gas station pill mid service" 😂😂😂

[@luckyjalyt]

You're one of the most knowledgeable guys on the platform, seriously a wealth of knowledge 🍗

[@67corvaircars]

E55’s are the best bang for buck when tuning them.

[@andrebiddle1250]

Basically a German hellcat charger before the actual hellcat and it’s an actual reliable German car unlike others

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

Fave body style e class😊

[@KeepSycklids]

@@andrebiddle1250yeah at double the price of a hellcat and tuning one properly probably cost a scat pack so bang for your buck your insane .. these days u could could get a hellcat and a scat pack for the cost of one E55 and a proper tune and after market parts

[@KMW55official]

Yessir my dream car(one of them)

[@prscustom2112]

I have a CL55. It has the same M113k. Absolutely amazing vehicle

[@coreysmithsvt]

Ive been lucky enough to have the same terminator cobra since 2003. Mostly stock. Not even interested in putting up 7-800 horses anymore with all these factory cars doing it and it being so easy. Id rather have a balanced car than the fastest thing out there.

[@NightPhantom392]

The terminator!!!! Still legendary to this day. Good for you man!

[@BakeDeluxe]

🍗 it was the hellcats for me. All of a sudden 700hp cars with no imagination showed up. Sure people started adding to them, but it felt like it was pointless. Then the clubs where I am from went tuners only and no v8s. Then it turned into a beef, and I bowed out. I do loud systems now.

[@DETACON2005]

Brother you are to be honored. Your raw knowledge of engines is amazing

[@colpoii3rkastutem-168]

I think I seen you on facebook first and you were talking about a rate Mitsubishi. The “ways less then an unborn baby” had me dead😂. Keep it up holmes, I love cars❤

[@00gram53]

2002 was the last year camero just saying 35 anniversary was one of my favorite cars slp twin stinger pipes

[@clarencekey-cb3wf]

Bro I don’t how you remember all this shot about these cars, your like a genius or something. I hope one. Day I can talk cars like you. For now all I can do is fuck shit up as I learn. I got this 89 ford crown Vic i started to disassemble the engine . I hope to put it back together better than it was before. Anyway keep doing your thing young man.

[@ItsDaJax]

Might as well find a H.O. 5.0 for it, or the internals. Or a 351w.

[@Jimmy-dp7fd]

@@ItsDaJax You don't have to swap everything. He probably just wants a reliable rig. Swapping it would not make it reliable at all.

[@tyronesimon3742]

This is just history repeating itself, with cars that are designed based on the original muscle car wars of the late 60's and early 70's. You make some great videos bro, you should do one about the old muscle car wars too.

[@latrellstokes8569]

appreciate the longer video and all the entertainment, would love more vids this length and even longer 🍗🍗🍗

[@tristencyborg]

Chevy SSR is no joke still my favorite vehicle. It's just so unique that I like it. Not practical but cool to me

[@ericbitzer5247]

Love the SSR. My cousin has one and rode in it doing 140.

[@evannelson3523]

I grew up in mopar family before the charger or challengers were even back. My dad had 73 challengers, what ruined dodge was kids,takeovers, and rappers.

[@therealtrickster299]

How did it ruin dodge if it increased their sales? Lol

[@prxhcision1597]

hes saying it didnt ruin dodge in anyway shape or form. The internet and rappers constantly talking about hellcats this and hellcat that is what contributing tp killing car culture. @@therealtrickster299

[@outrunna]

@@therealtrickster299it ruined the brand.

[@mxrrss]

What really ruined it was the people that moved into houses w/ drag strips in their back yard just so they can complain and get them shut down

[@Impeccable79]

Awww poor baby

[@TreyGoose]

2005-2009 mustang GTs are underrated. I had one stock and it drove like it had a supercharger. Definitely had every bit of that of that horsepower that it says it did from Factory 🤣☝️

[@sb11michael]

Was the first to come out with that mordern muscle style look. Gotta tip my hat to that. Well off g

[@NightPhantom392]

For sure great cars even to this day run well and can hold their own. Ford is always(at least feels that way) a bit ahead of the competition. I've been peeking at a few of those old stangs and for the price, they're tempting.

[@treybrown3690]

BlackCarGuru, appreciate your hard work, humor, and knowledge. Keep crankin out those 🔥 🔥 🔥 videos. Continued success, My Brotha.

[@johnelliott7375]

As always I like a good breath of fresh air before work in the morning. Enjoyable video as always and the humor makes it that much better along with the facts about these cars. I hope you have a good morning and a great day today. Hopefully you have a good weekend and enjoy yourself whatever you get yourself into.

[@Treaxvour]

Mopar ruined mopar by being mopar.

[@deeper669]

I appreciate you!

[@TitanMedic]

Just wanted to say I appreciate your content. I don't know enough to comfortably call myself a car guy yet but you make stuff that's both entertaining and helps me learn perspective.

[@3xeplodng_3agle_studios]

Do you love cars and are you actively trying to learn more and get into it, consistently? If yes, you're a car guy. Welcome brother. Enjoy your new addictio- I mean hobby😂

[@greenflame8398]

Outstanding video. You really know your stuff. I got into the LS scene back in the mid 2000's and dove deep into all of this stuff. You are extremely well informed on these topics. I wish you continued success!

[@KB-mf8ef]

I live in KY. I feel like the divide between people has driven any one who is not into urban culture to stay away from car culture. 20 yrs ago you still saw young guys build what ever. Rat rods, lowriders, or just a clean classic or euro. Not any more.

[@kdawgmedia]

good point.. back in 2009 i use to look up car meets on youtube.. 2016 came around i started to find them in chicago.. cause of facebook & social media!

[@AnthonyBlalock-r6d]

Dont put this evil on Mopar. Its not the car that ruined it, its the drivers that did....

[@ericjohnson5035]

You know what I actually liked this truck SSR, I would love to have one and do a complete frame off resto mod and do LS Engine swap with a Whipple Super Charger and a serious interior. Have a custom Kandy paint job and some mean ass Borla full exhaust

[@jarellclarke3030]

Aye Guru when are you gonna talk about the vr6? Let’s get some German sleepers in this cookout

[@gas-clutch-shift476]

VR6-T and those crazy 5cyl Turbos 🫠

[@Eezy87]

One of your best videos to date. Excellent work.

[@jay-quinthunder7967]

🐔wing! Chevy didn't even try at a four-door 600 horsepower SS Impala

[@erikpuig1738]

Glad to see another video from you, hitting the nail on the head and making it stupidly entertaining at that!

[@iketolbert9893]

keep up the excellent content bro…..by way of Chicago!!

[@KidJaeProductions]

This was very informative. Keep these reviews rolling brother!

[@Nagi98]

Lovin this longer format content!

[@RZRBLAZ]

Back in 2015, I got a chance to sit in a Camaro Z28 Silver one with Black Wheels and those huge Brembos. I was in love man. Wish I could have afforded one. One day I’ll get one.

[@DREADEDuuubGAMING]

The amount of education you get from cars from this man is astounding. I feel like I could listing to him talk about cars off the dome forever. I can barely listen to the kid flexing hellcat his car while picking up pizzas at my job 😂😂

[@big_marlo_tv]

Remember those cars in cash money videos growing up lmaooo

[@Changingtesting]

I’m surprised you even mentioned the E55 M113K engine, amazing to see it being appreciated. Just sad to see that the horsepower wars kinda ruined everything, because back in the early 2000s 350 hp used to be seen as decently good and high, but now today if you have 300 hp you’re seen as slow and having a weak car. It really numbs how powerful 300 hp is. And yes the people who own mopars are the ones who kinda screwed everything up, they’re the wannabes to be fair. Horsepower isn’t everything but damn do they make it seem like it is.

[@Sir_honeybadger]

I remember being 19 buying a 06 Srt8 300. Everyone said I was spoil but idgaf cause I was driving what most adults couldn’t afford and I still have three car with 274k Miles on it

[@smileybeats2477]

Yu spot on as usual bro Only thing I gotta say is Mercedes worked with doge in the building of the 06 charger which made the engine mil spec and extremely hard to work on which is why it’s the first and last one they did together

[@dylanheyl]

The prowler: vintage looks, vintage power.

[@nathandorman1827]

Taking the bed cover off helps those SSR's alot. Just needs a bench seat for a little dixieland delight, and you're all set

[@JaySkeeteReacts]

You’re the goat man … about to purchase a challenger looking for something i can work on and have pride with , i have absolutely no knowledge of these cars but I’ve always loved the look of the challenger. What should i get for my moneys worth not tryna break the bank brother. Love is love brother

[@ryangreen6734]

I never knew ppl thought the SSR WAS UGLY it was more of the entire setup of the pickup that didn’t make sense looks beautiful and the Plymouth

[@razorfingers]

And in 2006 I got myself a 300C!

[@christopherwilliams9418]

Agreed for the most part but I'd like to add that A) I personally like the SSR :P B) Mopar didn't do it alone, we can also blame stagnant wages (young people can't afford even entry level sports cars anymore) and the proliferation of pickup trucks and SUVs taking over the market segment sedans used to populate (automakers have to build cars as crash compatible to vehicles that weigh 1.5x-2x as much as previous averages and with bumpers several times higher which is also why visibility on modern cars sucks, but therefore small fun cars lose out)

[@Mariodupree]

Subscribed today! Really dig your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@JK47.23]

🍗 love your videos brother, VERY informative and funny. Keep up the great work and God bless 💯

[@Freesavh1776]

And you've got some mad scientist out there that's squeezed a HellCat under that little Prowler hood.

[@JoseMendez-s4m]

I have a 2006 Chrysler 300c srt8 is the suspension the same as a charger or 5.7??

[@darriusyoug6381]

Da an update on how to update a MGM da right way! Love da channel!

[@6ixspeedstang186]

It’s sad because I was a dodge guy at first. I had a v6 challenger then a RT. Never got the scat. Ended up going 5.0 and never looked back.

[@TruckingSasquatch]

I just picked up a 2006 300c I absolutely fell in love

[@DocCrockettsGarage3355]

Can’t wait to see the evolution if your channel bro

[@kameronrichardson3504]

Nastier than a pastor taking a gas station pill mid service is WILLLDD!! Lmao😂😂

[@DocZoidberg549]

My C6 Corvette had a LS2 (400HP). It was FAST, and handled great. It was very fun to drive and didn't need more HP. There is a good balance with HP and handling. More HP does not mean better handling, in most cases it makes it worse.

[@DUPREE_626]

“Looks like it was Addicted to the ugly stick”😂🤣

[@charliepatterson9321]

With the introduction of the new charger mopar definitely made the 2024 mustang more popular than the head chearleader with dirt on her knees

[@NTCMM-121-Spring24]

🍗 you talking that real race car shit bro keep doing it! 👌🏾

[@Angel7black]

The S197 Mustang GT absolutely made 305hp just at the fly wheel, and at a minimum 265hp at the wheels, not sure what the point of under cutting it like that other than to be misleading and make some people who dont know better think the car is slow or Ford lied about how much HP it made. Cars always use factory numbers for power at the flywheel and you know that. And 300 HP at the flywheel is still on a 3400-3500 lbs car with 320 lb ft of torque is still a lot of horsepower for most people. For instance the 3 valve mustang is about as fast as a mk 4 supra turbo or a 350Z stock for stock. I bring this up not to just cause im a mustang guy and biased, but because in a video about how the horsepower wars killed the car scene for making us numb to power, youre complaining about a 305 hp car not being enough

[@TheVocaloid00Gundam]

i want a dodge magnum to pair with my 2018 chrysler300 but the problem is finding a magnum in good condition with prolly less than say 80k miles is going to be hell to attempt. especially if i want one in a color other than black white or grey

[@jeffreycurtisjr9195]

Mopar is car culture it’s had some of the Most iconic cars through out history

[@n8kru19]

I think when Ford brought back the retro look for the mustang in 2005, other manufacturers followed suite. Unless im wrong and Chrysler and gm had prototypes already mentioned. Ford did a great job with the design for the 2005-2009 Ford mustang GT. Also, around the same time, Ford made the next gen Ford GT since the 60's. It very closely resembles the classic GT40.

[@JasmineKnight101]

Chickenwing🍗 wasn't available in my emoji list so there's a leg 😅🎉😂🎉

[@jessieriggs9314]

Bro said the prowler come outta left field 😂

[@tristanobrian356]

We love you too. Thank you for the content it's great

[@jcmatheson4563]

Love this! I've been watching but just subscribed

[@fightclub4115]

Long form content…..Boys I see this as an absolute win. 👏🏾

[@HooksAndPunchlines]

1:25 The irony of it all, there are a few cars (including the Silverado) that thought headlight clusters were a good idea 😂🤣

[@345_art]

Very informative video I agree that once hellcat came out everyone just likes to build a car to beat a stock hellcat is almost the standard now every comment section I see a hellcat always gets brought up lol

[@HooksAndPunchlines]

5:48 Not too many people acknowledge the Trinity GT500. 10 second 1/4 (with a drag radial) and 200mph. 2 years before the Hellcat was a thought. That’s why it’s funny seeing these new Mopar “enthusiasts” because where was this enthusiasm when the 3.7 Cyclone was stomping on the 5.7 Hemi?

[@camerons6028]

I would add that the American horse power wars of the 2000s were a direct result of the Japanese horse power wars of the 1990s. Talking the big boys from Japan: Skyline, Supra, Evo, Rx7, WRX/STI. I think America and Europe were late to the party in the 1990s but finished strong in the 2000s. Even Mercedes and Audi show up with high horse power in the 2000s. Redlines and AMGs.

[@zachdebuhr6347]

Yea but in the 90s even with the Japanese competition they still weren't as fast as American cars in the 90s, like the ZR1

[@camerons6028]

@zachdebuhr6347 The ones that got sent to America weren't as fast. The ones that stayed in Japan and the ones that were not imported to America were. Maybe not in a 0 to 60 time, but faster in top speed.

[@jayrios3090]

Prowler was bad ass but they didn’t want it to steal from sales of the viper so they undercut the power

[@Rockstopmotion]

What you think about the dodge intrepid i always like the look of it but never got one because people say sludge build up was a major problem

[@chrismanning1171]

Keep the videos coming Bro.

[@raymondlarkin7542]

Dude Got wet When he saw The Yellow Charger. Had bro talking nervous like when a 10 walks in a room😂

[@mikeymadnez]

I loved the SSR!!

[@kiondremarshall700]

4:07 had me dying 😭

[@timfrink9278]

Excellent piece young man.

[@ItsDaJax]

The Prowlers transaxle can't even handle the power of a hemi, and the v6 was one of the most powerful engines when it was new.

[@fullweezy3553]

The car culture of the last few years makes me glad i was part of the late 90s early 2000s car culture 😂

[@Mr.GarciaBronner]

I was here when the views hit the size of the base Chrysler motor.

[@greatstate58]

As a kid I liked both the SS and prowler. I was a dumb kid. 😂

[@FBOWOT]

Yoooooo great vids can’t wait to see your car

[@95fo-gunrisetactical]

Facts! This man speaks the truth! 💯

[@darronj7918]

That SSR going for a boatload of $$$ right now tho. I’ll give em that

[@seanthornton726]

You started the video dissing the SSR & Prowler based on appearance and being under powered. But you end the video implying the muscle wars inadvertently ruined car culture with insane HP, thus making performance irrelevant. Sounds like the Prowler and SSR were unique ideas, were as the later years car manufacturers were just trying to keep up with the Jones…

[@groovealate74]

I like this guy.. Hez funny.. 😝.. Says some truth. It's like sports talk... WITH CARS!👍🏻

[@abattles8651]

1:41 not the Walter white 😅😂😂