The Fast & Furious Charger ROARS To Life & The Hood Gets Cut

We dive into the Toretto Charger and what's been happening with it while we continue to move into the new shop. The first fire for the engine and the hood is cut, but do we have regrets?
Stay tuned after the show to watch some behind the scenes footage of Richard, Alex, and Daryl discussing the next step for the Charger.
#dodge #fastandfurious #domtoretto #vindiesel

[@anthonyestevez118]

I just love that you guys built these tribute cars! They will be part of history like Eleanor, Bullet Mustang, General Lee, KITT and many others!

[@JustDriven]

Movie/television car tributes are fun for us.

[@RealBriMax75]

Thank you sooo much for putting an actual supercharged engine in your build instead of a fake.

[@JustDriven]

It's real and actually works! We also moved the entire drivetrain over 1.5 inches so the whole thing is centered on the hood.

[@RealBriMax75]

@@JustDriven You did a fantastic job. When I heard the movie studio used a fake blower, I got so mad.

[@JustDriven]

Thank you! No reason to get mad. It still looks great on film.

[@Seeeeyaaaa]

The only way to make this build even better would be to add a 6 speed Lenco Transmission..purely because it looked like Toretto shifted gears at least 6 times before he crossed the train tracks 😄 cant wait to see the finished result!

[@JustDriven]

Yah, we had to draw a line somewhere or we could have just gone way overboard.

[@amarahmed8227]

Can you make a cost break down of the Charger build please?

[@JustDriven]

We have been debating on doing cost breakdowns on the Supra and the Charger but ultimately have not decided on what to do yet.

[@melo.lucas320]

Take 2..... Lights, camera, ACTION!!!!!!!

[@JustDriven]

We had some complaints that meant the video needed to be re-edited.

[@MarkMeadows90]

Just lovely, lovely work going into this Charger. I would say it will make about the same amount of power that Toretto said in the film. 900 HP... or more? Love the bonus footage too. I like the natural talk of you guys discussing things for the projects. Should include that more.

[@JustDriven]

We suspect 900 or more is pretty accurate. And thanks for the input on the bonus footage. We wanted to try something a little different. We film so much but only get to use a fraction of it.

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@JustDriven yeah I wouldn’t mind seeing more natural video shots of y’all talking amongst yourselves discussing things about the projects. Whatever works for y’all.

[@pkdude5334]

the only question that remains... will the chassis twist coming off the line?

[@JustDriven]

Oh no. We do not want any flexing. Please oh please. We don't want to have to fix anything.

[@oktaefrianto8572]

Greetings from Indonesia sir, I really like your content🔥🔥👍

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much!

[@ultrablue2]

I feel like the Supra just fired up and ran well. Seriously, what a MONSTA! The work into getting the hood to open/close and clear everything and be structurally beefed up was such a task but paid off big time in the end. I can’t get over the work you e put into both cars.

[@JustDriven]

The difference you're noticing in the two engine builds comes down to mostly the components used. The 2J was simple and thoughtful upgrades. The Hemi was seen on film with the parts we used. We had to make them all work together. That was a task!

[@ultrablue2]

@@JustDriven : I know, I know, it was just a playful dig. You know, muscle versus import. I got a kick out of the EFI system in the Charger and using a laptop to tune; what a contrast to the original Charger and old-school muscle which, way back when was way more mechanical. Back then, the imports were the ones using laptops and electronics to tune. How the world changes, huh?

[@JustDriven]

Yah, it's strange to think of how much tuning has changed in both scenes over the years.

[@ValHemi265]

😊 Though its now a perfect fit, still gave me mini heart attacks seeing it go up first time 😂 what an awesome job. Absolute legend! 😊 massive job 🤝

[@JustDriven]

Thank you! It's been fun.

[@LuisTrey]

You guys are doing an amazing job! Can’t wait to see the finished product beside the Supra.

[@JustDriven]

Heck yah! Thank you. We can't wait either.

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Great work on the Charger so far 👏🏽 and if I had to estimate it’s probably making 700-800hp

[@RealRemixYT]

I’m thinking more then that

[@JustDriven]

Oh man, it better make more.

[@dodgeboy90501]

900hp

[@wyattfortune5494]

Still so glad to see an authentic and functional charger being built to the similar specs of what it was in the first movie. Also makes me wish it was going in my parking spot when it’s finished! and have this car would be a dream of many. Since this car is being built maybe you could build them for other people looking for the same thing?

[@JustDriven]

Thank you for the kind words. Maybe that could happen?

[@jamieotoole6828]

All that work on the hood really paid off can't wait too see it painted

[@JustDriven]

The look of this build will transform once that hood is painted.

[@jeremiahgoodman3931]

I think it's capable of 1015Hp! It's beautiful I actually been dreaming of building the exact car at some point in my life! 572 Aluminum Hemi 871 Blower! Dana 60 Rear or a badass built 9 inch! Real cage and I want to run it at the track or Race it once in awhile! But street drive it! AC and power windows! Beautiful job guys! She's Bad!!!!

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much! Our Charger has all the power and AC and power windows! You gotta have those things too.

[@kyle8952]

No idea on power except hopefully over one thousand. Don't remember if you stiffened the body up or not but it's gonna need it. and some caltracks.

[@JustDriven]

Body is sured up so hopefully there is no "twisting coming off the line."

[@harrypunzalan5657]

Im so excited about the skyline and eclipse and i love that charger

[@JustDriven]

Eclipse update will be out this weekend.

[@harrypunzalan5657]

I hope i can see Daryl and craig race they look like Dominic torreto and Brian O'Connor

[@JustDriven]

Who the heck looks like Brian?! haha...

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Please put Black Widow exhaust on that beast. PLLLEASE. THEY SOUND INCREDIBLE.

[@JustDriven]

We had a custom exhaust created by BSide Fabrication to look like the movie car but sound mean as heck too!

[@christee5772]

Wow! it blew the welds on the intake 😆

[@JustDriven]

Nah, we made sure it wouldn't.

[@zeus.edwards2662]

judging by the engine spec it can be anything ridiculous which all depends on boost, street friendly and keep it to last long i would say 1170HP ......... but it would be kool to get it up to 1970hp ( charger lol )

[@JustDriven]

There are a lot of guesses around 1200. We would be very happy with that number. But we will have to see what Danny can do. Fingers crossed.

[@robertdavies7802]

Thank you for building this beauty ! This is what got me into muscle cars at the age of 5 years old !

[@JustDriven]

Heck yah!

[@malcolmrobey2769]

Stunning. Car. The. Sound of. The. Engine. Has. Blown. My. Mind 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@JustDriven]

All of us here too. And it shook the building. So awesome.

[@cameronjuzda7246]

Love how the older fella Is ears wide open Awsome build

[@JustDriven]

Adrian couldn't help but take it all in!

[@vdotworker662]

How much did the engine build cost? I have a 383 dodge big block I want to do a similar build. Thanks.

[@JustDriven]

We haven't really gone into specifics with build costs before. But we will see if we can release this information and get back to you.

[@vdotworker662]

Thank you!!!

[@lilpaidproductions5412]

U guys should build the 2 fast 2 furious skyline it's literally the most iconic skyline in history

[@JustDriven]

We are indeed. We recently did a video on that. That build is in process. Just awaiting a few more parts. Thanks 👍🏻

[@marcocoetzee6880]

Awesome Charger. Fantastic and very skilled team. Thanks for sharing.

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@marcocoetzee6880]

@@JustDriven You guys really rock, and your videos are on another level. I drool over your work.

[@amarahmed8227]

Its going to make 900 horses of Detroit muscle 😊

[@JustDriven]

900 or more.

[@RNemy509]

Damn, that Charger is insane❤

[@JustDriven]

Thank you! It really is nuts!

[@jonathanlee3284]

Man that thing sounds 👻 scary

[@JustDriven]

Just in time for Halloween.

[@stevo196two9]

Young kid tryin to tell O.G. whats up LOL.

[@JustDriven]

That's just how their relationship works.

[@darrenbealeofficial]

The only way you till keep the exhaust quiet on a blown 572 Hemi is to not start the car. Not sure of what compression, cam and heads you're running on that 572 but I am assuming it is all very, very tame. My guess approx ~850-900hp which is plenty. The supercharger will be the biggest restricting factor on this engine given the engine's displacement. Looking at the engine -superficially at least- keep the BME/World Products block safely under 1500hp and it'll be just fine. Badass ride. Well done. 😎💪

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much for your comment. Your guess is pretty good. We are hoping for a little more. But we wouldn't be upset with 900.

[@Sushi_frl4]

This is much better than the movie car haha but it is better when u race this car in drag strip

[@JustDriven]

Both the Supra and the Charger we built are better than the movie cars. And hopefully we can find a spot to race these two, preferably without trucks or trains.

[@JDMJACOB1]

Not a fan of the hood design, but I get it. I’m sure it’ll grow on me. Can’t wait to see the final product!

[@JustDriven]

Form and function. Once you see it painted you'll get it.

[@James-zw4tn]

Can you even show us what you have in mind?

[@JustDriven]

About the hood being painted? We are still prepping it for paint.

[@curtispetit986]

The Hemi engines are known to have monster horsepower and with the engine being 572ci, I think it will make 1,000 hp.

[@JustDriven]

We hope so!

[@pearlguy6351]

Better make 900 cause Vin said it does 😂😂😂😂

[@JustDriven]

Let's hope whoever wrote his lines had more sense than whoever wrote the line "You're lucky that double shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake. Now me and the mad scientist gotta rip apart the block and replace the piston rings you fried...."

[@Matteo_Licata]

That car sounded just as angry and nasty as I hoped it would. What a fantastic build. The Supra is cool, but you just can't beat a black Charger with the engine poking out the hood...

[@JustDriven]

That engine is less "poking out of the hood," and more "towering over the hood casting a long shadow and striking fear into the hearts of all who oppose."

[@justinlin6879]

Nice can’t wait for this 2 for drag race

[@JustDriven]

That will be an amazing event.

[@jman6030]

Wow.Pretty sweet😉Just wondering..that's a 572 hemi with a charger and you're thinking about pump gas?

[@JustDriven]

No pump gas for this beast. Only E85.

[@phantom4205]

If you need something squishy try a wood spacer older folks use to use them and the car would be fine for the most part

[@JustDriven]

...for the most part. It's alright we found something that's working.

[@Rosa_Took_My_Seat]

Curious about price on having something like this built. I have a 68 roller? I have deep pockets just not sure deep enough.

[@JustDriven]

DM us on IG and we can give you more information. Thanks! @justdriven

[@knuckleheadsgarage4627]

After seeing finnegans struggles to make 4 digit hp with a blown hemi, im gonna guess around 900-950 hp... but like 1300 lb ft of torque. Honestly dont care if it makes 600 hp that view alone is worth it!

[@JustDriven]

The sound and presence of this engine alone are worth it.

[@PhilStokesNZ]

Bonus Footage! 14:50 Alex makes the biggest adjustment since this build started! Caught on camera and made it through the edit! 😂😅😂

[@JustDriven]

Biggest adjustment for the smallest item. Alex is happy people are paying attention to it though!

[@hilanddoug]

I ***kin' love this build!

[@JustDriven]

🤘🏼 we do too!

[@m.c.3071]

👍absolutely breathtaking 👍

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much!

[@robertvasco9950]

Really nice work amazing.

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much.

[@Heavywolf986]

Whats the Name of the Film on Time 12.04 of this Video ?

[@JustDriven]

Fast 9

[@alanbryson68]

Well if its not 900 horses of Detroit muscle that has so much torque the chassis twists coming off the line Then its just not right 🤣🤣

[@JustDriven]

We will have to remedy any power deficits before posting a dyno video.

[@frasergeraghty1617]

cant wait for the video of this and the supra side by side

[@JustDriven]

We can't either!

[@KD-sk8yz]

I have a question was the movie car automatic or was it a standard.

[@JustDriven]

It's an automatic 727.

[@harrypunzalan5657]

Do you have update for eclipse

[@JustDriven]

We do! It's coming very soon actually.

[@bigsiss9153]

Hear is your exhaust 2 down pipes right at the headers. Done!

[@JustDriven]

The video did not do this noise any justice. It shook the building!

[@gunhawk22]

Excellent build work on the hood. My guess upon your horsepower output is 875.37

[@JustDriven]

We will let Adrian you like his hood work. That's a pretty precise guess.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Will it do the impossible burnout wheelie?

[@JustDriven]

The car in the movie that did the wheelie was a movie car designed for that task. We didn't build it for that reason.

[@greghayes1942]

It's lookin good can't wait to see it side by side with the Supra and I think it's going to make anywhere from 750hp to 850hp

[@JustDriven]

We are hoping for a bit more.

[@josephviste8065]

You should make the charger exactly 900hp from the movie to make it accurate.

[@JustDriven]

We are going to try and get all the horse puppies out of this thing.

[@dvk.z]

What is the name of this charger and can it be put on an engine? V8 Old, note that the engine runs on a carburetor

[@JustDriven]

Thank you for the comment. We don't know what you mean.

[@98saleen]

Incredible work on the car but that hood is beyond nice for the amount of fabrication.

[@JustDriven]

Adrian is a genius when it comes to his fabrication skills. We are lucky to have him.

[@mateuszdoroz873]

When will there be a driving test for this Charger?

[@JustDriven]

We need to get a base map on it. Then sort out any potential issues before a full dyno session. Then driving!

[@mateuszdoroz873]

@@JustDriven ok. I got this!

[@2ndtimothy162]

572 blown Hemi will make at least 900 HP @ 6400. Torque is gonna be at 1,200. On 91 Octane ... the question then becomes putting that down on the street after getting the tire pressure & squat factor masterrd

[@JustDriven]

We were going to run this on E85 only, but we may change things up a bit.

[@wingerfan1]

Before I can answer how many horsepower I think it has what is the under drive on the blower?

[@JustDriven]

Hawaii Racing set that up for target boost. We don't want to give away all the details!

[@wingerfan1]

Well, I myself had a Merlin 454 punched out to a 468 that was 8% under driven and had 1100 hp without the nitrous. So I'd probably have to guess at least 1200 with that set up.

[@tyronejohns9217]

I wanna do a General lee Dominic torretto type charger but with the back seat in it black paint job like yours but 1025 horsepower bro with the cage in it..!! 1969 dodge charger R/T with the 572 big block hemi with the BBS blower..!!

[@JustDriven]

That would be a lot of fun! Do it!

[@RealRemixYT]

I’m hoping for 900HP to 1000HP

[@JustDriven]

We are hoping for more. But we shall see.

[@harrypunzalan5657]

Do you have skyline update

[@JustDriven]

No update on the Skyline at this time.

[@napalmman8292]

Please get Vin Diesel to drive this bad boy when it is ready!

[@JustDriven]

We have to make sure his insurance is updated.

[@stevez5134]

Uninsured drivers may be covered if they're borrowing an insured car with permission from the owner. The vehicle owner's insurance can cover damages based on the policy's coverages and limits. If the policy doesn't cover some of the damage or the damage exceeds policy limits, the driver could be held personally liable to cover any additional damages related to the accident.

[@roadpilot3863]

Great jobs you guys!! 😊

[@JustDriven]

Thank you!! 😁

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

572 ci hemi right and that’s also a 871 blower ?? if I am correct a gm 572 crate engine makes 700 horsepower naturally aspirated right and this is a 2ng gen hemi so should make the same power na so it should make 1,000 horsepower or at least 800-900 horsepower at the wheels or more 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@JustDriven]

We love the breakdown you did.

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

@@JustDriven thank you .but I just like older engines 😅

[@Larschans]

Nine hundred horses of Detroit Muscle. 9 second flat in Palmdale. She has to be better than that! 👊I think that anything under a thousand has to be a bit of a disappointment?

[@JustDriven]

We suspect the sound will never do the number any justice. But we are hoping for more than 900.

[@fordfairlane5002]

i want to know how much hp this monster going make

[@JustDriven]

So do we! What do you have for a guess?

[@rolly4x4]

That sound! Holy Shit!! 😍

[@JustDriven]

Yah. This thing is gnarly.

[@vettebecker1]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@JustDriven]

Thank you!

[@tonykrank3950]

I think when you guys get all done and tuned he'll do 1100hp to 1200hp

[@JustDriven]

That would be sssiiiick.

[@RealRemixYT]

I feel like you should aim for like 900HP

[@JustDriven]

We had lots of the movie car engine components. So we do have some limits.

[@zcookie9272]

Horsepower! Ill say 1,000hp when its dyno tuned. If your running low boost probably 850hp. I know mike Finnigan blasphemy makes 1200hp on kill. So" thats my guess

[@JustDriven]

Those are respectable numbers.

[@thebandit7408]

The hood is understandable but I'm not backing off on how horrible and not movie accurate that console is..Great job guys!

[@JustDriven]

Center console wasn't in the movie...so we could've done anything really. But we decided to do something we liked. Something to elevate the build further. At least this comment had some positivity this time. Thanks for watching.

[@jeremywillis7407]

Honestly the console looks fantastic.. In the movie the only thing you see for a split second is the B&M shifter. If it bothers you that bad build your own Hot Rod and then you can brag cause it's your own creation. In this case give some credit to the hard work these guys do, they deserve it. This is by far one of the most accurately detailed "The Fast and Furious Chargers ever built as far as the first film.

[@patrickrobinson59]

Spary it with copper coat sealer

[@JustDriven]

Spray what?

[@joshtheking1772]

Prediction: 950 hp at 20% overdriven. Ill put it at 925 ft lbs at 5600.

[@JustDriven]

That's a pretty solid prediction.

[@orest395]

Imagine if vin diesel saw this

[@JustDriven]

You should send it to him!

[@melaboul5020]

Hope it wheelstands when you race the supra

[@JustDriven]

We hope if it does, it looks as cool as it does in the movie. But that was also some movie magic.

[@melaboul5020]

@@JustDriven you can always add a lot of weight in the back and see if it lifts

[@wecanfixit9342]

I estimate atleast 1000 to 1200 hp i mean come on it is a hemi dont know about the movie car but a hemi charger should have came with a dana 60 rear couldnt tell if it was a 60 or 83/4 it looks like a 60

[@JustDriven]

We are hoping for big numbers from this. We shall see!

[@RealRemixYT]

Can we get a pass at the drag strip

[@JustDriven]

We will have to see what insurance says. Then what Daryl and Alex say.

[@wescoupland3985]

So they claim 700hp on n/a and I would say race gas can add up to 100hp plus a screw blower making anywhere from 150hp to 300hp so I'm going to say @ 6,500rpm 1180hp 🤘😎

[@JustDriven]

Yah, as we mentioned in your other comment we are going to only run this on E85. It's just safer and we've had great results from our other vehicles we run with E.

[@Devin-O]

With so much attention to detail to make the Toretto Charger then you should be using a distrubutor and plugs and not coil spark plugs if you are going to replica.

[@JustDriven]

Wait. You mean the distributer clearly shown at 1:48? That thing? Alright, we will try and pay closer attention to details.

[@HyperspeedMedia]

beast !!!

[@JustDriven]

🤘🏼💪🏼

[@gabrielgomez731]

Damn I want this so bad!!!

[@JustDriven]

We didn't realize how much we did either till it shook the entire building.

[@gabrielgomez731]

@@JustDriven I'd give my kidney for one lol

[@JustDriven]

That's all?!

[@gabrielgomez731]

@JustDriven love the reply lol and what more must I give haha lol

[@chrisaquilina4653]

I reckon it's gonna make 946hp.

[@JustDriven]

Let's find out!

[@harrypunzalan5657]

He's got nitrous oxide in his blood in a gas tank for his brain

[@JustDriven]

Who Daryl? Alex? James? It could honestly be any one of them.

[@ggj1987]

It should make at least 900hp like in the movie

[@JustDriven]

At least.

[@ggj1987]

@@JustDriven Will it be able to pop a wheelie?

[@JustDriven]

The Charger in the movie that was used during that first sequence was a wheelie car. Designed specifically for getting the front two wheels off of the ground. We doubt this car will see that kind of action.

[@kyle8952]

@@JustDriven It'll definately have enough power to wheelie, and if you're gonna put down the best 1/4 mile times it will - but that kind of setup is not really street friendly. all soft up front and hard in back with high centre of gravity for weight transfer off the line. but you probably know that stuff

[@bubaa1218]

950hp to the wheels

[@JustDriven]

We are hoping for more. But who knows?

[@wescoupland3985]

Methanol please at least for shows

[@JustDriven]

Sorry, it's going to be E85 all day.

[@tunerimports]

If it doesn’t make 1200-1400hp it will be sad….

[@JustDriven]

We won't cry though. We have a lot of limitation since much of the motor build was seen on screen. We are trying to squeeze what we can out of what we have!

[@tunerimports]

Sounds amazing for sure! I’m just comparing it to a K series 4cyl that can make 800 reliably 😊 but this is one sexy car and I want to build one myself some day… great job crew

[@JustDriven]

Thank you so much.

[@davidrocha1419]

I would say its going to make around 870 hp

[@JustDriven]

Let's keep our fingers crossed for more.

[@user-db5gu6rr3u]

I only see one thing wrong with it. It's not mine.

[@JustDriven]

Yah, that's a glaring issue.

[@ivansucic9149]

I think in the end car will make 900+ HP

[@JustDriven]

That's a solid guess.

[@ivansucic9149]

@@JustDriven In my opinion old american V8 cars are build to last that is why i love them so much and on top of that you can fix rebuild maintain & mod it in your own garage if you have tools and skills

[@warbanzi]

At 8 pounds should make 900 to 1000 HP and over 900 TQ

[@JustDriven]

Those are solid numbers!

[@stevez5134]

Nine seconds flat at Palmdale. So much torque, the chassis twisted coming off the line. Barely kept her on the track.

[@shawndabelko187]

Im thinking around 1,100 hp

[@JustDriven]

That's a nice sounding number.

[@gordyowens9570]

1200 horse power.

[@JustDriven]

That's a solid number.

[@glynntyror]

I say 850 to 900 ❤❤

[@JustDriven]

We are hoping for more, but maybe you're right.

[@goodcitizen7064]

1112 HP.

[@JustDriven]

Maybe we will do a poll and hand out prizes based on the Price Is Right point system.

[@patbateman6729]

I would rather drive the wheel standing prop car. lol

[@JustDriven]

You say that now. But this car will go forward not upward. Forward is better on the drag strip.

[@patbateman6729]

@@JustDriven No doubt about it, Gonna be Awesome.