The Most Under Appreciated Part of Car Culture...

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The term "sleeper" is thrown a lot in the aftermarket tuner car industry. However I think the true meaning of a sleeper is a car that is TRULY unexpected to be modified in really in way - but especially if it's actually fast after the work is completed. Everything from a Turbo Hayabusa Swapped Smart Car to a turbocharged Buick Regal, these tuner trolls never get old to drive. After over 10 years of driving cars, which ones were truly the strange platforms that surprised me? Let's talk about it.
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

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[@wiscopyro]

R63 AMG, you gotta drive one!

[@Pavorish]

can i get 20% off a hayabusa smart car

[@duanJ_aka_wfoundry]

I would love to see a 2014 - 2019 Smart with a hayabusa. I've never seen one on KZbin before and it's the best version of the Smart car

[@aquase]

Danny's car has a turbo now... maybe go drive that again.

[@willbroccolo8389]

omni ghls, dodge omni, or a 4g swapped with awd.

[@Waterfordmaxx]

Glad to see Midori (the turbo Saturn) make this list!!! Unfortunately I got greedy last week and went for more boost and blew it up lol.... don't worry she will be back in the spring with a slightly upgraded motor this time so it shouldn't be an issue again, at least I hope lol

[@FullBoltOnRacing]

Why don’t you post more? That things sick

[@jameseyman9078]

hoping to see this car around sometime. im in Michigan, born and raised in waterford

[@aayobruv]

I like seeing cars like this way more than the typical and mainstream tuner cars. These cars are TRUE creativity and people who are invested in car culture. Tuning, personalizing and modifying cars no one would think to or think spending money on. I truly respect that. ALSO DAVID PLEASE BUY & BUILD A MAXIMA.

[@jonoz9847]

Sleepers are unique and different than trendy. Unfortunately they come at a cost of creativity and sometimes price. Love them because they're different.

[@Atlas.X9X]

I can't get over how awesome a mid-nineties LS swapped Lincoln Town Car with a manual transmission is. That's my top vote for sure. Lowered on those black wheels is killer. Nice job to that guy.

[@austinpeterson4898]

David, I just wanna say thank you for all of the content you have ever produced. It’s been a long journey and I’m sure it hasn’t always been easy. You deserve all of the success you have attained and then some. Keep it up!

[@kewersklips3608]

My favorite video for the longest time was the “Sleepers” documentary with the black regal GS! Made me love the random builds that people did in order to troll people

[@theninethrees8044]

My favourite is gotta be the Vibe review (the original sleeper civic is up there) because I own a Matrix XRS and an MR2 Spyder so I was glad the 2ZZ was finally getting the recognition it deserves. The engine may not be as capable as a K series for super crazy power, but it can do many things just as good (or even better) than the Honda motors.

[@cory5197]

Wait a minute…what? 2ZZ was in the Matrix XRS? Theres a XRS for the Matrix?!

[@_heyitsteddy]

​@@cory5197the more you know 🌈

[@nolanracing1]

@@cory5197 yes, in the pontiac vibe gt too, i got one

[@MusicWisp]

@@cory5197yep! I’ve been trying to get the solar yellow one for ages. I’m tempted to engine swap my 90 Corolla to put a 2zz in it

[@eastenhaglund738]

That town car is my favorite out of all of these cars. I love that thing.

[@TurbhoeHDRemix]

People hate on VQs but they're honestly good motors. Stay on top of your oil, its awesome when modded and fairly quick and reliable too. The HR and VHR motors also tolerate boost too. I have a lightly modded G37 sedan and it's a fun daily. Its not the fastest thing by any stretch, but it had 330 crank hp stock and it wouldn't shock me if it made close to 365 at the crank now. Even against manual or 6 spd auto 5.0l V8 mustangs or 392 chargers, it holds it's own pretty well. The V8s win, but the fact it can even stay next to them until like 100 mph is crazy.

[@chevywilliams958]

Cap

[@BrickOnWheelz]

These kinds of videos reviewing the oddball and underappreciated cars in the car scene, are my absolute favorites! I think I speak for a lot of people by saying that we would love to see more of these in the future! Keep up the hard work and looking forward to seeing what you have in store!

[@watermelon2624]

My sisters first car was a 1997 Volvo 850R that my parents bought for $1000. At the time I had no clue that they were super cool sleepers and just wrote it off as a grandma car. After it broke down for the third time my parents decides to crush it. I didn’t think anything of it until a few months ago when I started researching the car and saw that my favorite car reviewer TDIB reviewed a turbo 850. Now I’m really kicking myself that I didn’t take the car. Especially since the powertrain was in perfect condition.

[@phorkit5717]

My favorite sleeper I ever saw... 1985 VW golf. Kid I used to work with bought a corpse of a 911 that rear ended someone pretty badly. It took him a few years but he managed to get it running and driving. The oddest part was the wheels in the front were visually larger due to the vastly different hubs. However, it was stupid fast. It looked like hot garbage, but you wouldn't want to test it as it would eventually grip and just leave. But great vid either way.

[@Cellus1m]

If you like sleeper's that are weird and quick, look up Jafromobile's 4g63 swapped Elantra. It's one heck of a project that he's had for about a decade

[@windronner1]

What a well produced. Well chosen selection. And I gotta agree w/you re: ‘90s Maxima. My first stick drive impressed the hell out of me. My second but not second place was the stick version Acura TL w NSX engine. A BMW 5 beater. But what really excites me in the plain brown wrapper category? Is the new 2 ltr, 3 cylinder, 300 factory HP, TOYOTA Carolla/Matrix/Vibe replacement. A BEAST!

[@lordraiden5398]

I have a 09' Forester X non turbo. The previous gen gets all the love. The SH no one hardley touches. Mine is lowered 3 inches has 18x9.5 inch wheels but somehow most people don't know its lowered. It has a fully upgraded suspension. Basically all suspension upgrades you can buy for a STi fits on the Forester. It corners so hard I had to buy a proper race seat. Next is STi R180, 6 speed, axles, hubs and brakes. Then a turbo EZ30. My favorite out of all these is the Towncar.

[@nighttrain1565]

This is my sweet spot, I loved this video. I could go for a series of videos like these. I'm all about the off the beaten path sleepers and Frankenstein builds. Loved it!

[@ZZPerformanceChannel]

We'll have to have you back some time 👍

[@jaydubb71]

OMG I love this channel. I had a 2002 Maxima. Headers, intake, exhaust, SSIM, SAFC... 6 speed. You should've built one. I miss my Maxima...

[@danielanderson8502]

Awesome to see the Regal in there. My Regal is even more of a sleeper (bone stock stance and factory everything on the outside) and runs high to mid 13’s until the cam get installed. ZZP is amazing!

[@stevencarrington5613]

Need the exact amount for the smart car 😂

[@curgunner]

Same here

[@stevencarrington5613]

@@curgunner asap lol

[@RAD-RC]

I'm suprised to not see the 2.0T accord. Your review of one was a large part of me buying one lol

[@natesmemes1794]

*Seeing that Nissan Sentra brought back some memories, a friend of mine had one that same orange color that was slammed on Niche blades with a crazy custom body kit and sound system in it*

[@deejay_n_va]

That Regal is the best one to me!

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

When I see a unique build that is also a sleeper I get happy. Like imagine seeing a Lincoln LS with a a fat ass crate motor

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

LET'S -F*CKIN'- GO DAVID!

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

That B15 Sentra SE-R has the same 6 speed trans that’s in the VQ maxima. Those 6 speed Nissan trans are so strong. Can hold 600hp all day unlike the kseries 6 speed trans

[@robbalinski1606]

My favorite sleeper ive ever seen is a 1940's chevy 4 door sedan that was boosted c5 corvette swaped down to the suspension. Guy even custom made steel wheels with the oem centers to keep the look but get the traction. Was super well done, had no clue what it was until he poped the hood.

[@MuddyCupzz]

I love the support you show OTL Performance. Makes me proud of that little shop in my little city. 🤘

[@beatermotorsports]

I have a Volvo 850 turbo wagon, and I love the sound and the way it just hoists the nose and FLIES.

[@lyndoncobb7077]

U should try and find some of the fastest NA VQs ik the VQ gets alot of hate but in my opinion it is the Pinnacle of Naturally aspirated V6 engines from Japan there are multiple guys making over 400whp on the VHR platform without even building the motor which is insane for a 3.7L 6 cylinder

[@joselorenzo3774]

Pretty much the performance version an altima. Like the altima se-r

[@TurbhoeHDRemix]

What mods get 400 whp NA???? Asking because I have a G37 I wanna try to get close to 400 whp out of

[@j.e3336]

Im tired of the vq hate. And im a Toyota guy.

[@lyndoncobb7077]

@@TurbhoeHDRemix you need a lot of stuff roughly 10k in parts basically full Bolt ons plus JWT Stage 2 Cams and e85 if u wanna even get close to 400 u also will need a 2014+ VHR motor for some reason those motors flow a lot better. There are a few exceptions with some of the older 370z guys making upwards of 390+whp with just a few mods just depends on how healthy the motor is. If your G is AWD like mine u can kiss 400whp good bye we aren't making that much due to drivetrain loss most I've seen on AWD cars was like 385

[@TurbhoeHDRemix]

@@lyndoncobb7077 I'll take 385

[@ViperFPV]

Drive the all wheel civic type R Devin built

[@MxmsmxM]

your video about the pontiac vibe made me want one, would love to rally one and there’s a lot of manuals around

[@thatlincoln4014]

Yessss Lincoln number 1!!! Haha thats such a crazy build, im building another quirky Lincoln but definitely not an LS swap 😆

[@thejimmichanga2913]

I had a 2004 Celica gts back in 2010 that was turbocharged making 383whp. I can confirm the vvti-l crossover is nasty. It's so short though unlike vtec. It's only around 1200 rpm of lift, and when you're turbo'd it hit, then your shifting instantly. I owned the car N/A before turboing and even stock it still sounds super unique.

[@cub1009]

My GTP will give that Turbo Regal a run. Probably wouldn't beat it, but would be fun. ZZP up here in Michigan is great. Ordered lots of parts for my supercharged GTP.

[@dr_skipwith]

The Escort GT is one of my dream cars. Thank you for giving these unloved, forgotten about cars the praise and exposure they deserve.

[@sleepymedia9478]

Definitely the blue boosted sleeper 4 door eg civic. Its how I came across your channel many years ago and what made me a fan 💙 absolutely love what you do Dave!! 🫶🏻

[@natesmemes1794]

*My favorite sleeper was my friends 510 rally car that had a built 383 stroker, Pete Jackson gear drive, Muncie 4 speed with a Ford 9” fully caged and mini tubbed, the interior was completely gutted except for custom aluminum dash/door panels, two racing seats and a box with two 12’s in the back, it had about 450hp in a car that weighed less than 2,000 lbs, it was an absolute riot*

[@themadscientest]

That turbo 5, makes me miss my blue wagon. While she only had like 125 hp she sure could sing.

[@PALESTINE396]

That Sentra was my fav sleeper you ever reviewed. So cool

[@d.d.7287]

There's a dude on KZbin who has videos gapping a porsche and camaro in his maxima. It's awesome cause this dude is total dad mode, rolling in a maxima, throwing gears like his life depended on it and smoking cars that cost easily 4 times as much. Turbo VR6's have no chill. Some of my earliest youtube experiences was watching turbo VR6's beating everything, including Supras.

[@harkin3684]

I have 2 Regals, one currently NA with a full suspension makeover, the other a stock supercharged model. Next time I'm in atlanta I'd be happy to let you drive one.

[@SergioSanchez-wd1nc]

I think one of my most favorite episodes has been the town car, it looks so cool

[@zavielmestres7129]

My favorite sleeper I’ve seen has to be my buddys 2004 mercury marauder with the m112 super charger from a cobra. That thing rips!

[@anthonygalloway7083]

I saw a Pontiac vibe with the factory ground effects kit going down the road and there’s just something about that thing that it just so cool

[@sidlazzar1002]

I bought an 03 Volvo s80, can’t wait to make it my own. Gotta love a good sleeper 💯Love ur vids btw 🤙🏼

[@baileybehzadi2308]

My 02 Saab 9-5 manual wagon is a super sleeper! Making around 300whp with bolt ons!

[@evil_redneck9660]

Love your content david im wanting to build a k24 chevy sonic but i get told just buy a civic hope to start buying parts soon

[@TJWCars]

The jetta may be my favorite car you've reviewed. That, Ed's LP640 or the Volvo 850 T5 you did a while ago

[@Zaqaryy]

I’ve got a newer starlet I’m fully forging the engine on. Should be done by late January id love for you to come drive it. Will be making over 300hp at 1850lbs

[@j_mars_cars]

I remember when I saw that blue civic sedan turbo(7 in the video) when it came out. I’ve been subbed for a long time

[@jordantaicho]

I've always thought about what it would be like to engine swap some motorcycle engines into small cars. Especially with some having better sound than some 4 cylinders

[@fredpalacios507]

All good. Great video. Get well soon 👍

[@Slurm_Daddy92]

I can't believe that the Ford SHO/Flex Ecoboost didn't make your list... Great video!

[@cdeluise]

I really liked your list!

[@insidethemindofbandz3097]

I’ve been watching you for years now your one of the best car channels still

[@Tech-bv9oj]

The town car is my favorite!

[@tattoodfreeek]

That last volvo was a stunner

[@halljchris]

The Volvo 850R was one of my favorite sleeper reviews. Those 850s are tanks! 🪖

[@alexjrhernandez3946]

That Michigan water got them making cars like that😂😂

[@herbienbrian2]

All the Mustang guys hate my two door Crown Vic 😎

[@jetcitykitty]

Oh one of my rivals during the shipyard commute, here in Bremerton, he drives a Maxima and he thinks he's so cool, I hate him! And he hates me and my Corolla. Yeah, he works at the shipyard, and here in Bremerton we call people who work in the shipyard - who aren't military - Squids. 😊

[@gtpfiero]

I have a buddy who lives around Atlanta with a 9 second srt8 jeep i have been trying to get him to email you to drive lol. Hopefully he does one of these days

[@jessebayles6866]

I have never seen someone do a 93, 94 mercury Capri xr2 its a fun oddball competition for the miata except fwd

[@Otl_grayson]

Nice hoodie homie!

[@ghqst777]

I love sleepers so much... sti Forester on rally springs one day!

[@Creighton_V]

The Buick was my fave. The Vibe 2nd.

[@blakenowling]

the laugh in the first pull clip of the slingshot says everything lol

[@GreekPower]

watching this in my 700+whp acura legend sedan sleeper... wondering why i'm not featured yet

[@7Fields16llc]

The Lincoln is great. Fiat 500 Abarth is my sleeper.

[@chrisbowling7221]

Favorite sleeper is the 2.0t Honda accord from 2018-2022, kinda biased because I own one but it’s a great car

[@duhduhlovo1670]

Sleeper are the best and they never get old only better year after year. Keep the sleepers coming we luv'em

[@DaInfamous0ne]

Watching these videos makes me glad i just got an Ecotec Cavalier coupe. A 2005 at that. Literally the same as the Saturn SL2.

[@Waterfordmaxx]

No, Saturn S-Series engines are code LLO and unique to the Saturn brand... the Saturn Ion shared the same motor with other GM vehicles

[@jesserealG]

Do more of these 👍🏿

[@sebastianmorrison6114]

Saturn life💪

[@adrianmiller5281]

The game theory thing had me dying 😂

[@ThatMaximaKid]

Chris's Maxima is still a riot. Also BTW its not a HR head its a 2nd gen DE. There isnt a HR for the FWD VQ platform

[@WolfCommander]

Nothing better than a sleeper, a true sleeper - draws near no attention but draws eyes when you step on the gas. Also, you should say the price of every car built

[@alejandravictoria2722]

Love this!

[@ItsDaJax]

I think me and Zack are on the same Crown Vic fb group or CVN.

[@TheAndostro]

for me one of the funniest sleeper car platform is Subie Forester 2.0t or 2.5t tune it to like 500+ hp and see how people react (and then fix engine if you used 2.5t)

[@jaydubb71]

Dammit! This channel! I had a GTP with ZZP parts! LMAO! I used to destroy a lot of Fox bodies... And a lot of other things...

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Maxima vq37hr 6m build Like yesterday Thanks

[@coreyclark75]

Would be sick, not sure if fwd 6spd manual would be compatible. I could be wrong… but a rwd conversion on the maxima.😂 would be sick.

[@user-xb5zs2gr4h]

❤😂😢😮😊 the Volvo was tough too, with that turbo

[@Pittsburgh-412]

I love the starlet

[@arrgorndenethor]

I really like the Vibe GTs they are just fun to drive, can't explain why they just are, and I know its a Toyota Matrix

[@clintbailey8220]

It's my 00 Dodge Dakota sport quad cab manual trans 4.7 v8

[@pete_43299]

Dang rip no Taurus sho, granted all these cars were more messed with then the one you reviewed

[@malrofo]

Maximas in even stock form are suprisingly quick. 250ish hp in a 3200 ish pound car isnt anything to sneeze out

[@tamike-my1xc]

I live two hours just outside of Detroit just west of the city and I don’t see nothing like this in the city around the city or anywhere in Michigan

[@BadgerBuilt]

I'd still like to get together and have you take the Turbo Town Car for a drive

[@tyronetwashington3934]

The Buick Regal !!!!

[@calebshepard6923]

How much did it cost to build Milkjug?

[@630Cars]

I supercharged my Highlander, but unfortunately I had engine damage.

[@Gale_Force_Raceway]

Lovin the Saturn... as a former employee way-back-when, nothing made us laugh louder then hearing tweaked Saturn's -- we had a 93 Plum SC2, and 2000 LS2 (the fake imported Saturn) and miss the heck out of both!

[@plap.]

Jetta isnt swapped, a GLI had the vr6 motor. A six cylinders under one head. Just turboed but they always go like stink

[@tysonrojas5477]

I'm in 2023 and still watching this dude who's never in blue lol still has some of the most genuine content ❤

[@ASCAutomotivePhotos]

Does Jay still have the sleeper civic?

[@jerrybockes4769]

Ford panther platform, such as crown Vic, grand marquis etc. there great cars and there tough unfortunately everyone is using them all for derby cars. I own 3 of these cars