The Cobra-Blown, Lexus V8 Swapped "No Style" '75 Corolla

[@TheAssassin111]

How the hell do you get a twin cam V8 to sound like a CRX with a glasspack?

[@superfuture45]

He literally explained in the vid

[@TheAssassin111]

Right, commented on initial reaction.

[@tdogg965]

TheAssassin111 I like most exhaust notes , it's flow just produces a sound , or tone , when done proper . Forget the engine etc. , this car sounds good :-) If it had a stock powertrain with a buzz muffler that sounded like you caught a bumble bee in a can , not so much .

[@johnsimpsoniv2294]

How the flat plane crank sound is achievable is by crossing a center cylinder header tube from the drivers side to the passenger side header collector and the exact opposite pipe to the drivers side header collector to give it the European exhaust note. American cars all have the chunky idle and throaty tone because the two center pistons rise to top dead center at almost the same time as it is called a dual plane crankshaft and the flat plane crankshaft all 8 cylinders rise to top dead center at different times. This has had the header pipe swap , we have done this to several vehicles including a 66 Chevy truck with a 283 and people really thought it had a Ferrari or Lamborghini engine. It’s just a trick on your ears .

[@big4g63t]

Exactly what I was thinking!! Sounds like crx with pacesetter exhaust 😂

[@Revitalyzed]

The fender flares really give the car an aggressive stance. Wheel choice works well with the overall look of the car. And the fact that nothing went wrong and everything was working the way it should, I am very impressed by Mark's build.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

I remember the first time I ever heard a SC400.I just couldn't put my finger on what it sounded like. It definitely has it's own sound--especially when boosted.Huge respect towards the builder, and great video.

[@ColdVsIce]

That’s the best way to explain it’s sound haha

[@bigbrotheriswatching2680]

It was YOU who let the sc400 secret get out! You bastard! Cost me $7500 for my mint example.

[@peterkaraferis]

After 9 years, I still come here to admire this piece of art. What an excellent example of fine home engineering. Man this car is SICK

[@macman90]

Looks good, looks wide, but sounds like a straight pipeded four-cylinder.

[@countryjoe3551]

He explained the 180 degree headers in the video.

[@hang10surferz]

Who cares what it sounds like. He built that with his hands and I like how it sounds

[@user-ke1gn3ql1g]

@hang10surferz It's still a sick build no one can take that from him but the sound really doesn't do it justice.

[@scrustle]

That is nothing like I was expecting the car the sound like from that title. Doesn't even sound like a V8, let alone a SC400. I would even say it sounds more like a 4-banger. I like it though. Very unique, and it looks really mean. In fact, you could say the odd sounding engine adds more to the unique character.

[@84knocturnal]

He wanted it to sound like the old Ferrari. He also explains why it sounds like that in the video

[@997speedy]

i agree, i dont no if i would do that exhaust set up on my own car though haha. but nice to see something a bit different.

[@Varitype]

True that I was also expecting to hear thunder coming from the front and a tornado from the rear but I would have gone with some stainless steel headers and a piece of tubing widened like the amazingly sounding pagani huayra and its just that header stainless with pieces expanded on the inside to give it a mean ass sound good engine, great car but that sound thou and a little bit of a home made hood scoop I know so 90's but it fits that car I wouldn't have a toyota supercharger out in the open like that :)

[@Varitype]

Adan Marrero Nunez and yea I know the huayra is a v12 so I won't get burned

[@newburrypark09]

This is so much motivation. My uncle just wrecked his 92 Lexus and it turns out its got the 1uzfe.. and not only that.. my 90 rx7 fc motor blew up on me last weekend. Things are just meant to be.

[@WolfHreda]

Luis Body Shop Did you end up putting that 1UZ in your RX-7?

[@BIG_TOE]

2018 here. We need answers bro.

[@londongoddamnit]

2019 Step up bro

[@KERBROES]

Ca. It be completed by 2025?

[@newburrypark09]

@Oceanic Dangernoodle This message goes out to you and the rest of the losers trying to call me out lol 3 YEARS AGO I decided to go a different route and sold my rx7 shell and my uncle decided to fix his car after all and I don't blame him, not only that I was the one that fixed it(I own an auto body shop) I currently have a 2015 Evo X and a 2016 F80 M3 in case ya'll were wondering. Sorry it took me 3 years to reply but never came across this notifications because I just didn't care to look at the comments until right now and I'm laughing my ass off reading this comments lol Once again Sorry it took me 3 years to reply and Sorry I decided to use my money in different projects.

[@GHOSTJERKER]

You had me at the fenders.

[@NateLieb]

I wish there were more episodes of the smoking tire!

[@TheSmokingTire]

we've been busting our ass filming for the last 6 weeks, and because there are only three of us, we can only do one thing at a time. Filming means not editing or uploading, and editing/uploading means not filming. Since /DRIVE is coming back next week, we've been on double time filming for that.

[@precariousbyte]

TheSmokingTire Right on. Really looking forward to seeing all the work you guys have been putting in

[@Rttuning]

TheSmokingTire Keep doing what you are doing. Every episode is solid and you 3 do a great job with all of the production stuff and the car selection.

[@Nick17354]

TheSmokingTire Thank you guys for what you do, love the show!

[@NateLieb]

TheSmokingTire I think we all know there is more than meets the eye with shooting and editing. I just wish there were more of you, because you guys do great work!

[@TC9700Gaming]

Love it! Goes to show what can really be done with an older car!

[@ArionEquus]

Wait wait wait... you're telling me someone actually swapped a V8 that wasn't a GM, into a car? Miracles do happen. People do still think freely for themselves... this is amazing. Really tho. This car is wonderful. I want one. Just, with regular exhaust please. You can keep the Fo-flat plane sound.

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

The sound youre hearing is inside the car, at 4:00 - 4:03 is what it sounds like outside

[@RussellRobinson77]

I just had to come back and watch this again. So awesome!

[@anothersiguy]

I didn't think you could make a supercharged V8 sound that bad...

[@hussali8838]

Lol it does sound like crap, but cool car

[@ditchs14]

180 degree headers

[@Butters_Stunts]

i've heard better sounding engines with 180-degree headers, but if it was a bit less raspy it would be awesome

[@amorecredibleusername692]

That's because you were expecting a stereotypically "American" deep v8 sound, and ended up listening to a more "JDM" or Japanese sound.

[@maxneale6334]

This doesn't sound anything like a Japanese v8, because they dont use 180* headers. Japanese v8s dont sound like American ones (they are much smoother and more efficient) but they do still sound like a v8. This sounds like a 4 cylinder with a broken exhaust

[@647killa]

Extremely well done. This car is more fun and engaging to drive than anything out by any manufacturer today. Who cares about the interior and other amenities, along with all the tractions controls, all wheel torque transfer systems and dual clutch boxes. I give kudos to the owner for using a great platform to start with along with doing great bodywork, and complementing with a proper manual transmission whilst keeping the engine within the Toyota/Lexus family. Anyone can put in an American V8, but really, the 1UZ is one hell of a reliable motor and uncommon, not to mention this one was supercharged. Mark, if you are reading this, I'd love for you to start another project or better yet, refine this baby a bit more and shove a 1GZ-FE V12 in it for a true supercar killer. Once again, well done Mark for being a proper car purist !!

[@markstoys11]

Thanks for your comment. Don't think I haven't been giving the 1GZ some SERIOUS thought during the last few years. And my next project WILL have a v12, even if it is not Toyota.

[@647killa]

Well, either way it sounds gr8, so good luck with it mate. I just mentioned the Toyota V12 bcz its another swap that no one has ever done and plus I like it when people swap engines within the family instead of cross-breeding.

[@markstoys11]

CockYaLegS I have a website that I have been working on: www.marksv8corolla.com/. It is not done yet, but has a fair amount of info

[@kristofersg1260]

Its like Ken block's Mustang just in japanese version

[@christiancuevasmusic]

As much I love the one takes, it's really refreshing to see one of your put together pieces like this. The quality of content is unmatchable, especially on tuned cars. Great job, Matt.

[@sum1getthaspiewbags]

Note to self: Never EVER try to make a V8 sound like a Ferrari. It will sound like a Honda with an exhaust leak.

[@StraitClownin909]

lol

[@coryhaynes8755]

John Adams that's not very nice you piece of trash

[@sum1getthaspiewbags]

John Adams Fucking fight me

[@portonathanial]

sum1getthaspiewbags almost all ferraris have v8s in them

[@sum1getthaspiewbags]

Yeah but don't try it at home or you'll sound like a beer can full of stones.

[@mrolskul]

Glad to see this little Corolla on the road. I've seen it the last couple of years at Toyotafest in Long Beach, Ca and got a chance to speak with Stills regarding the work put into it. Very nice.

[@rars0n]

I love this car. Yeah, exhaust sounds a bit weird, but almost cool. And the rest of it is VERY cool.

[@go_rizzo_grow]

The intro's, the dissection of work done on the car, the commentary and driving from Matt make a perfect video every single time. I thank you and your crew so much for all the work you commit to each video to make it come out so well

[@dextec49]

Everyone will have opinions on these creations. As for me, he did what we wish could do. We needs to get out of box of comfort and make dreams come true. Thanks for showing us what we are able to do, create. Cool video, Thanks Matt for finding these gems.

[@briansmith8273]

to be honest love the design love the car. it's inspring to see someone with as little knowledge about car design build a car. and I must say he is an inspiration to all who have little knowledge on a certain doesnt mean we cant take the time to learn and build it. passion is everything along with faith. love your videos keepem coming.

[@MarcFMusic]

Dat Mad Max Feeling...

[@pugman205]

55 people cant appreciate craftsmanship and modification. I love this car and can see the guy has put alot of effort into it, there are of course things that if I had built it I might have done differently (not that I have the skills to) but on the whole, great effort.

[@GrenadeMotorsports]

What an amazing build. I have "garage built" a Maserati Biturbo with the same 1UZ-FE V8 engine.

[@simyhann8297]

Grenade Motorsports make sure you put 2 turbos

[@badsanta518]

I love these home build projects. This car is a welcome break from the $100k restorations and such I see on a lot of the car channels here. It's refreshing to see a car that was built to be driven hard (not just to cars and coffee). Bravo!

[@PandasFknRule]

That's cool as hell, don't get me wrong, but I can't stand the sound of it.

[@RobertMoua]

By far one of the most unique rollas you will ever find around califorina. I know there are more out there but man that rolla looks mean.

[@chefgiovanni]

Cool car. That twisty road looks amazing.

[@prizedcoffeecup]

Damn rights it does...I'd love to joyride a bit on it but I'd have to take a couple normal runs to get used to seeing the steep drop on the one side, lawl

[@michaelcain2174]

I just fell in love .. That car is beautiful . oldskool with just the right amount of new .

[@markmosqueda4876]

From 4:40 to 4:43 you can actually hear what the car sounds like from the outside and I must say it sounds pretty good, too bad it sounds like a bad 4 cylinder from the inside (nothing against 4 cylinders as I have one along with my 2 SC400's). Please to all of you saying negative things because it doesn't sound like a crossplane crank v8 in a mustang or camaro or such, there's no need to say that, Ferrari's and Lambos sound amazing, not everything performance has to have a deep gurgling tone to it. Examples, F1 engines, Indy engines, DTM engines, Rally and so on. Have a nice day everyone.

[@abymondesir23]

Well said

[@YellowS2K]

Killed it! Such an enjoyable video. The closing narrative was fantastic.

[@badbydesign8452]

Way to step out of the box, good job Mr. Still.

[@MindDezign]

The world is better off with more guys like this ,home brew garage built junkyard dogs,look different,offer different perspective .Fresh ,ideas,and the where with all, to finish what you started! Nothing about the car is in my taste,but the Additude ,drive, and back yard engineering ,The car is kick ass!

[@NevinWilliams71]

Stills estimate of 300-400 hp, even at the wheels, seems really low, given that a stock 4.0L Lexus V8 of the SC had 300 net bhp. What would you say it's putting down, after driving it?

[@TheSmokingTire]

I would say 400 crank horsepower is a fair guess. It's not running much boost, only 5-6 PSI.

[@sxechan]

The 1UZ-FSE wouldn't make alot of power. With the 1UZ's, unlike the LS Platfom they don't like to make alot of power with a little cash thrown into the mods department. High hp for the average budget with a 1UZ is around the 400hp mark.

[@sxechan]

***** Definitely agree. My fault for putting hp instead of kw. Also super clean supra, think i've spotted you at wakefield before too

[@sxechan]

haha have had chasers that were guilty of that too.

[@trexeater101]

he is a modest man clearly i had the same thought

[@gusvastardis3125]

1975, smog exempt in CA. Makes sense. Nice custom ride.

[@Carking97]

Pretty cool. I imagined it to sound amazing but sadly sounds horrible.

[@StewMM]

I think it's mostly because you don't expect it to sound like that.. When I saw it in the feed I thought it was going to sound something like a classic American V8. It's not a bad sound, just very different from the norm.

[@cbcsmithers]

Certainly sounds better than the original car the engine was sourced from ha

[@dansterwerecool]

cbcsmithers indeed

[@splewy]

I agree. That raspy, rocks in a blender sound is horrible. The only reason it sounds good in Ferraris is because they rev to like 9000 rpm.

[@w4rmgun]

I'm curious why it sounds like that. Just search for "180 degree headers" on KZbin and all the LS engines with a similar setup frankly sound amazing. Obviously there are big differences between the two engines, but still both are 90 degree crank V8s.. Maybe a poor choice of mufflers/resonators?

[@97rspsctt]

Matt, if you read these comments please take in consideration adding a 0-60, quarter mile, and breaking test to the canyon runs. Don't get me wrong, i love what you do and am a subscriber to your channels. Ive actually been watching you since you first got your red C5. Take that insane lotus with a better power to weight than a veyron, i would have loved to have seen that thing run a quarter mile. Keep up the great work.

[@akhtarharoon3872]

i have a feeling he built his own headers so thats why it sounds so nasty :_(

[@THEgameDeity]

They sounds nasty in the worst way lol

[@goodgollyjosh]

I like this car, looks cool as can be. I agree a smaller steering wheel is in order. Just to clarify on the owner's comments regarding a 90 degree crankshaft V8, the firing is not always two cylinders (one after the other) on the same bank. In fact, it only does this half the time. The other half of the time it is firing one cylinder from the left bank then the right (or vise versa depending on where you start in the cycle). It doesn't really matter whether we are talking about a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. It also doesn't matter whether we are discussing the early SBC firing order of 18436572 or the later LS firing order of 18736542 (which BTW, the latter firing order will work in an early SBC if you buy the proper cam with said firing order and move your wires around on the distributor). The benefit of a 180 degree crankshaft besides sound is that it enables you to run separate plenums for the left and right bank because the pulses in the induction system are in fact perfectly alternating between the left and right side. Although, just to clarify some have made separate plenums for 90 degree crankshaft engines, not sure how well that worked out.

[@ryanwhite3997]

Matt, any updates on the Fox body?

[@TheSmokingTire]

it's on a lift being worked on. As soon as it's at a point where I can drive it, I'll bring cameras. But Maximum Motorsports is 250 miles from my house so in between these crazy filming trips I'm not really trying to drive 500 miles to get video of my car on a lift.

[@ryanwhite3997]

TheSmokingTire That's understandable! Thanks for the undate and keep up the great work!

[@Loafy23]

Definitely an interesting car. I love seeing people doing projects in their own style with their own hands. Props to the guy for making something fast and unique!

[@creaturedanaaaaa]

JAPANESE MUSCLE CAR WOOP WOOP came back to watch this lol

[@sergiove1825]

Man that road was just beautiful and the car WOW!! I got to say each time I see a new episode from you guys I get just as excited as if it was a new episode of Top Gear (UK) Keep up the good work. Sergio

[@hisgr8nessmadzak]

im coming to valhala .. WITNESS !

[@brealistic1970]

Nice review. Cars like this are a base litmus test.... that determines genus of car enthusiast. It is also the closest thing we have now to the hot rodders of decades past- when everything was custom made for the car because nothing could be bought pre-made to "bolt on". Sadly, most people today think hot rodding is just buying aftermarket parts made for your car and bolting them on. We need more genuinely garage engineered cars like this.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Well, we need more if all of them are this good. If we had ten times as many, I'd bet 8/10 are sketchy as hell.

[@Bowsersaurus]

Love Frankenstein rides

[@S4Meow]

the best sound this car makes is on the downshift at 6:55 or so and its great, I wish you had more audio of it downshifting!!!!

[@TheWierdFish]

Sounds alright actually. Exhaust cleverness, although heavy and complex, is certainly cheaper than building a full flatplane and eradicates one of the major crossplane V8 problems. It doesn't solve the issue of the very heavy crank, but oh well. Personally I'd rather see a built up Toyota 4 pot in there, but at least this sounds vaguely right.

[@markstoys11]

Finally--some one gets it. It doesn't sound as good as I had hoped, but at least it's got a unique sound. And no matter how much you build a 4 cylinder it will never have the low end torque of a V8.

[@TheWierdFish]

markstoys11 In a performance vehicle, it really doesn't matter a jot how much low end torque you've got so long as there's enough oomph all together. No one ever drove hard and fast round a track and pulled into the pits complaining that there could have been more torque at 2000rpm. That said, some 4 pots are fantastically torquey, due to very long strokes. Rough whilst doing it though, which is why long stroke straight sixes always have been, and always will be the torque kings. It doesn't sound quite as good as, say, a 4A-GE, nor as good as a true flatplane, but still better than the original Lexus drone and better than most other crossplane V8s out there.

[@dragkid185]

Foxtrot Oscar Vw's 4 cylinders are a very good example of a torque 4 cylinder. Every dyno chart I have seen the torque has always been +/- 50 from the horsepower.

[@TheWierdFish]

dragkid185 Those are designed to be driven by... I'd like to say idiots but I'm going to say 'normal people'. People who don't really understand cars, and who are afraid of the redline. Performance vehicles... well you just want to save everything the engine has that isn't absolutely needed for pootling, and stick it up the top end where the real power is.

[@dragkid185]

Foxtrot Oscar Are you talking about top end power? If you are, there's a company called integrated engineering that makes cams for the vw engines that give them way more top end. Even with those cams these engines still produce a lot of torque, albeit at a higher rpm.

[@shinrips]

I miss my '74 Corolla SR5. 1600 2TC, headers, Isky solid lift cam, MSD, electric fuel pump, gloss black motor carriage, polished valve cover, shortened shifter, widened SR5 rims in the back, stock up front. Rims were painted gloss black with beauty rings. Oh the memories.

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

It's beautiful

[@82danielrider]

this type of car are the ones who inspire me to continue my own project...thanks

[@mahilamaseli415]

why do you make a S/C V8 sound like a four pot ricer?

[@justforever96]

+Mahila Maseli Because that's what a Corolla is supposed to sound like. He got more power, but without making it sound like a muscle car. I like it.

[@markstoys11]

+justforever96 I'm glad there is at least one person who gets it.

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

+Mahila Maseli it does sound a little strange but its probably better in person.

[@rubberwoody]

it's supposed to sound like shit?

[@LineMUp321]

Mark Still is my new DIY hero. Awesome car man ridiculously awesome.

[@SpikeRazzor]

Ah the good old 1UZ, the poor mans LS1 (in terms of cost and availability).

[@NickThePilotUSA]

1uz is more expensive as far as aftermarket right? same for us ford modular v8 guys. ohc v8s are expensive

[@SpikeRazzor]

***** Aftermarket support for the 1UZ exists only in AUS and NZ, they love that engine down there. As far as cost of aftermarket parts they are more expensive outside of those two countries. Then again the US has more support for the 2JZ than any other country, develops and produces most of it there and yet the 2JZ still costs an arm and a leg to build. Im not expert on Mustangs but they by far have more support than any car I know, parts are everywhere to the point where you could buy a thick catalog with only Mustang parts so I can only assume that parts don't cost that much. LSX swaps are popular with Fox Body Mustangs, probably because those are the lightest Mustang you can buy and the LSX is just a superior engine with light weight all aluminum construct for most and cast iron variants for more boost depending on where you sourced the motor. 

[@NickThePilotUSA]

SpikeRazzor the LSX is most definitely not superior to the Ford Modular V8. its an old design pushrod motor which isnt as efficient as a dohc design. the new 5.0 is only like 20 pounds more than the ls3. if you wanted to compare motors a ford pushrod 302 of old is about the same and in some cases cheaper. the modular v8 may be a tad more expensive but not by much. and it can make a lot more power per liter in modded form. they have a 5.0 coyote that is making 630 hp now. i hear the highest an ls3 has went is the same. simply put the 5.0 is better

[@SpikeRazzor]

***** I'm not seeing how the LSX doesn't run circles around the Modular engine when its finds its way into more vehicles from the factory and more swaps. Yes pushrods are dated, but there's an old saying that if it ain't broke don't fix it. Compared to the Coyote 5.0 the LSX is not just a few pounds lighter, its phyically smaller as DOHC V8's are wider (this is why only a few Coyote swaped FC RX-7's exist) and significantly cheaper for a crate purchase. Unless the Coyote is making huge gaps in performance I can't see how it would be more efficient, pushrod engines have less moving parts, are easy to diagnose and fix. That seems a lil bit more efficient to me. As for HP per liter, personally I feel thats its ricer talk. The S2000 has hight amounts of that at the cost of poor MPG for an I4 and no power band, an LSX swapped S2000 yealed opposite resaults and only added a 100lbs.

[@netrioter]

a 2JZ is also a boat anchor when it comes to weight and size vs the 1UZ...he said he thinks the car makes 300-400 hp...i recall the 1UZ making almost 300 hp completely stock. Unless he detuned the engine, im willing to bet this thing makes 400 hp at least

[@mikepileggi634]

I really wish this had a deep v8 sound it's creative that he did all the stuff with the headers but it would be so badass with an aggressive v8 sound

[@xxxxxxLCxxxxx]

i love the fact that it wad all from toyota.

[@aaronisgrate]

180 degree headers are a packaging nightmare. good job on making your own for real. this car is awesome.

[@surf403]

I like the guy/builder Mark. But I gotta say I dont understand the chin ponytail!?

[@prizedcoffeecup]

I watched this video, and holy crap. THIS COROLLA is an absolutely perfect definition of unique, and you don't even have to drive it to tell either.

[@yucannthahvitt]

This is a really cool car but why does it sound so shitty? His "bundle of snakes" header didn't make it sound it like a Ferrari, it sounds like a civic with a couple of extra cylinders. Classic kazoo sound.

[@alexisthemexican]

sounds like a Geo Metro with a hole in its exhaust to be honest

[@primordialserpent5688]

You're dumb

[@Wimseys]

Great job on the build, Mark! I personally like the exhaust note this car makes.

[@GaryDoom]

Nice car too bad he messed up the v8 sound. But hey its his car, not mine lol.

[@shawngerber2646]

Love the video TheSmokingTire as always the production quality is top notch!

[@ii7u]

matt barely fits in the car lmao

[@TheSmokingTire]

that happens a lot. Mark is a fairly little dude, at like 5'7" and 150 lbs, and he built the seating position for himself. It's not adjustable.

[@o.m383]

TheSmokingTire How's the fox body mustang ? thanks

[@Carking97]

omar mohammed yea how it's the mustang. Please update

[@WarpathFilms]

Finally got to see this car in motion! Love this review glad Matt likes it.

[@mattclose1439]

oh my word it sounds terrible...

[@mattclose1439]

***** I don't care if they are the world's best flowing headers.. the car sounds terrible.

[@mattclose1439]

***** Heyyy good for you......

[@B24Fox]

Matt Close A little deeper tone ..would.. sound nicer, IMHO.

[@prizedcoffeecup]

If this were my Corolla, I would rather have it sound like the car instead of giving a mouse the voice of an elephant. Could still sound a bit better with some help from a tuner who does exhaust notes, though...every car with it's own personality like this one will be bound to have it's flaws, though, because without flaws we haven't anything to perfect upon which gets us stuck at Square 1.

[@markstoys11]

B24Fox Deeper tone is what I want. I am currently working on a set of custom mufflers to do just that (I hope)

[@bryanvirgil5427]

That 1uzfe has such a limited market of parts though, I still love that motor!!

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

So, he DIDN'T want it to sound like an American v8? I'm confused

[@JamesWilson-du4xt]

Ryan Barbolt I rewatched that part of the video he said "the exhaust is like that so you can get that groggy American V8 sound" his words.

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

He actually describes what makes that American V8 sound, and what he did different with his headers to make the more Italian sound of his car.

[@187flatliner]

loving this corolla..... got a buddy of mine putting the finishing touches of an all custom awd 2007 tc TURBO, he also found a way to bypass all turbo lag as well.....maybe you guys would come to do a story on that when hes done with it.

[@jonjetnz]

Who gives a shit about the sound...nobody else has got one,the engineering,stance,styling and innovation smashes...choose this over any gay plastic poser crap...the car is awesome...thanks to builders like you who on have the giant hairy balls to go out anb build what ever the fark you want...the crazy kiwi with the twin V8 4 supercharger bucket did our country proud when he built Double Trouble in his back yard a nd raised the middle one to all the wannabees...

[@ABusFullaJewz]

I read about this thing years ago and have dreamed of building something similar, using Soarer front and rear subframes and the 1UZ-FE as a powerplant like he did. Cool that you guys drove the car, truly a homebuilt if there ever was one

[@DazeDream]

..that doesn't sound like a Ferrari...

[@TheSmokingTire]

as mark said, it's an "approximation" of a Ferrari. And it certainly sounds more like a Ferrari than it does a 1994 SC400

[@DazeDream]

It's definitely unique. Did he say if there was any noticeable change in performance or engine character by using crosspipes?

[@c0c0asauce]

I bet it would sound a lot closer with ITBs instead of a supercharger.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Casey Weaver he didn't ever have a "normal" set of headers, he's only had the crosspipes, so he had nothing to compare to. He said it took him months to make those headers though; far and away the most difficult part of the build.

[@frostbite1991]

it kinda has that ferrari v8 sound. nothing like the v12's mind you. It's like a tame f40 v8, with a supercharger, rather than turbo's

[@pillockbrain]

Great job Mark!! Good for you... That Lexus V8 will run for ever! I hear it is just like a Donovan V8. All alloy, and bullet proof!

[@rwizzard7]

because the size of the wheel you cant steer? more like because of the size of you beer gut....

[@surf403]

Raf rrévalo Be nice Raf, with the exception of Matt's use of profanity, hes a cool guy I believe.=0)

[@rwizzard7]

surf403 so I take it that you agree with my comment... Lol.

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

he kinda has a point. it has to do with geometry of the suspension but when you mess with it improperly you can end up lifting the nose of the car when you steer. and that is amplified with a wider wheel.

[@brostinkles1]

that exhaust setup is insane! i was so confused as to why it sounded like that until he explained it. ya learn something new every day

[@driftwizard]

This engine sounds amazing with ITB's, this sound is very individual like the owner. Props for the build I love anything different and thanks for sharing Matt and team

[@malakisands8180]

This goes back to car build the way the builder wants and he did execute. The sound is different but that gives it Carecter. This car is well put together. It looks great in my View.

[@lopon12]

This is why I subscribe to the smoking tire! Awesome build!

[@madmax2069]

Wow, this car is epic.

[@MarcusSlater]

That exhaust was the coolest thing about that car. Listening to it shift was awesome!

[@_Greasyzoku_]

IDK how many times I've watched this but I love it everytime.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Cars like this is why I'm so happy to be subscribed for so long

[@CanonWoof]

I'm in Monrovia, just a mile from Duarte... I need to keep an eye out for this car!

[@SoftTacoDFXR]

mark still and his car are nothing short of fucking inspirational

[@bottomlayer]

Welcome back, Matt! Awesome video, and the builder has some amazing skills!

[@ThisRecordsScratched]

Wow, that's definitely the only Corolla you'll see hanging with a C7 Corvette haha. Love these unique builds.

[@deanbassist01]

At first, hearing a 1uz sound like that made me upset. Then there was an explanation, and I was really happy! Wicked car, and thumbs up on selecting this guys build!

[@Maverick_Van_Traveller]

Man I love these homebrewed "Frankenstein" builds. I think it sounds awesome too, to hell with the V8 sound police.

[@umaxen01]

25+ years old. No air bullshit restrictions, unlimited engine type, size, transmission and rear end configuration. This is a car you can drive and feel, not just drive around with a flat hp and torque curve.

[@GODofORCS]

Im 29 and have no car build experience. Im going to in the next few years buy fox body mustang to work on. Only thing that sucks is I live in the Midwest and rust is going to be a big issue. But it is nice to see that you dont have to be a hardcore gearhead to get into build your own car.

[@hussali8838]

Never too late to start man! Good luck, one day when I have a garage....

[@clayhanson9163]

Such a sweet home build! Mad respect man!

[@keeganmurrell5638]

dude, your videos are cool, i miss them, make more like these. it makes us happy, cause its cool.

[@MrUltraworld]

The exhaust note would drive me to drink. As noted elsewhere, a LSX would be lighter, make the same (or more) normally aspirated hp/tq, and fit under the hood. But I love the spirit of this build.

[@brendanfitzpatrick3653]

It looks great, sounds great, and looks like a ton of fun to drive. Id say that makes that a great build with a lot of love put into it.

[@mr.fuscles]

My favorite video yet, this guy nailed the custom car and it looks so much fun to drive.

[@MitchDenham]

Why has it been so long since I watched a The Smoking Tire video? I gotta pick my game up and watch more (Inc. /Tuned!). I love builds like this. While I love my GT86, I'd also love to have a play car which I could build and learn on.

[@Dorifto007]

Needs a Bigger LIKE button! Hot dam this car looks amazing.

[@NoBrakes23]

Just replayed this yet again, for the sound alone.

[@Darksurfr]

Terrific build. Nice work Mark.