Under 2000lbs With 1000+whp!? Weighing the K24-Swapped Ferrari 308 GTBi - Ep. 35

[@antgibbons4454]

F40 style Lexan rear window would be sick! Particularly with the moulded in vents for cooling.

[@cheesepizza87]

Would be super OEM looking aswell, good shout

[@94JAVS]

That would fire. Only concern is fitment 🤔

[@musselicious]

Agree something similar would be awesome 🤘🏻

[@griponreality9716]

I wanna like this comment into existence..🤙

[@07RoBdYrDeK07]

GOOD WEIGHT SAVINGS W LEXAN TOO

[@TheLEMRR]

"nothing is sacred" I like that mentality. This car will be unique when it is complete. Your $$ + Your time = Your call. Very interested to see the final result

[@MediocreTCG]

Good way to save some money and time sometimes too.

[@imnotsurewhy]

The word "sacred" and cars in Japan mean absolutely nothing. They will modify anything on wheels to fit their personality and style.

[@jonathanj.4800]

Indeed not sacred. It's manmade.

[@zedlicious]

Until we find out his next project is pimping chassis 0586, the last remaining 1967 lemans P4 330, of 4, then I’m afraid there will be an intervention !

[@JoshTHankins]

Unlike most youtube "supercar" builds, you aren't reaching for clout. You are building a car that you want to build and not caring what purist say. I respect that. Most youtubes do the "look at my fancy car that you will never be able to afford'. Not once have you give off the vibe of the "im better then you" like others do. I usually watch builds that are either what car I'm currently building or a car that I could realistically own. Even though I can afford a 308, its still my favorite youtube build. Thanks for the great content!

[@JoshTHankins]

Also.... epsilon wheels would be amazing!

[@stanceworks]

I really appreciate that, I really do. I know that it’s a Ferrari, but I want to approach the build like anyone else with any other car. I’m glad it resonates with you!

[@jeffbullstillworks]

This is the best thing on KZbin right now.

[@ceke]

I've been watching this series from the start and just see how many subs this channel has, how the fuck is it under 40k?

[@stanceworks]

Growth takes persistence and time. We've got both on our side. I think 40k is pretty good considering we started in November! :)

[@ericthered1274]

Its the only channel where I stop whatever I'm doing and watch the upload

[@charlesmartin5565]

@@ceke 44444

[@evlshoots]

@@ceke well haha, there are many amazing car building channels on youtube that are insanely underrated, especially with the time and work that goes into the videos. A channel called "slightlyMADcustoms", makes amazing quality videos every thursday! with projects like a v10 rx7, and an LS3 E30. It's always a good time finding channels like these.

[@OtherArtPeter]

Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency, and goddamn these uploads are consistent. million subs someday at this rate mate.

[@stanceworks]

Hah! I’d be happy with 100k!

[@twelvepointfour]

@@stanceworks The question is, did you end up happy with 100k?? (You've probably made a video about it, but it takes a while to work through all these vids. Your content is top notch!)

[@beratsbuilds]

It's cool to see your subscriber count is starting to skyrocket. Very well deserved!

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Well i think all that are still sub. & watching this channel are baffled & curious to see how this project will be 100% completed..

[@nismox6460]

I love your choice of wing mounting that will give you so much room for a proper rear diffuser

[@NBPT428]

It is fun to watch this progress. I can't imagine the acceleration and handling this project will end up having. It will be exciting to see.

[@oliver-]

That hatch is rad, I love finding period correct parts for my projects like that. Lexan window addition will be even better, puts the K24 on display for the purists haha.

[@ghettoluxurycustoms2848]

Nothing is sacred. Keep on doing your thing. This is why I love the custom automotive society, it doesn’t matter if our particular styles are the same as we all know what it takes to get things to where we envisioned them.

[@johnjj748]

You're on road and track on apple news! congrats! keep up the great work

[@manolognzz2651]

This is the 4th video I watch. This is the kind of crazy contradicting shit that needs to keep happening. Be unique and don't play atention to the hate. Do it because you can and it makes you smile. Congratulations on the build. I can't wait to se the finish product.

[@RussHollinshead]

Im just loving this build. I can't believe the rate at which this thing is being built too.

[@stanceworks]

I get all sorts of comments whining about going too slow, hah!

[@RussHollinshead]

@@stanceworks that's because they don't appreciate how much much work this kinda stuff takes... especially when there's life outside of cars! I think everybody is eager to see how this one turns out. I am - the 308 is one of my fave. It would be in my garage next to the original A110 and a Moto Technique restomod Dino.

[@tseesinnep3r]

Thanks for including kg weight totals, the rest of the world is watching this build with much interest. Hopefully you might somehow get it to Australia to compete in World Time Attack once Covid19 stops any fun. Cheers from your Australian fans!

[@SevenFastCar]

Really enjoying this! Your attention to detail/quality is far better than the avg KZbin builds, greatly appreciate that

[@tonigon5767]

Q: What's all yellow and dangerous? A: Mike's K swapped Ferrari.... (it could also be a canary with a machine gun) That Ferrari yellow is stunning.

[@beratsbuilds]

An outlaw canary should be the spirit animal of this build

[@spacewanderer1]

This is the single best car channel on KZbin. I stumbled on it early in the build and hotly anticipate every episode, and appreciate the frequency of videos and the rapid progress.

[@BreakerBreaker1320]

Shinsei...this dude is legit. “Nani mo shinseide wa arimasen” your money, your car and a joy to see it all come together.

[@hotdognobun]

I’ve seen many unique builds on youtube but this one is going to be extra special. This could even be iconic so can’t wait

[@leensteed7861]

I actually think its a huge bonus to start with a good car. You are able to sell all the good condition parts and help fund the build.

[@KaeserStatic]

Started binge-watching this build this week and its the most controversial build ever, its some never seen before and seeing the challenges you come across and tackle is something of an art i can see this channel sky rocketing in popularity because of this build and im all here for it( think i got a new favorite car of all time added to my list)😌

[@philipocallaghan]

Ditto!

[@4literv6]

Plenty of restomodded Ferraris inc ev swapped, bagged, widebodied etc all over KZbin. This one though has that almost believable diy vibe going for it. Along with a down to earth builder sharing the process in an honest way.

[@gerekappo]

You ARE NOT destroying a nice car. You are making a car better, for you, because its yours. Whoever doesnt like this, they could buy it before you...!

[@whanson87]

100% yes to the F40 style rear window!

[@spoogle621]

it's crazy you're still at 38k subs, amazing build. +points for making Ferrari "purists" cry.

[@there_is_nothing_here]

I got to be honest when I first stumbled across this project I was like what? And why? Now I think this is a really cool project can't wait to see videos of it on the track.

[@iplayoldschoolrunescape]

f40 rear window epic :D

[@iszaccbonnici8749]

Excellent youtube presenter quickest I’ve ever subscribed too good luck on your journey and can’t wait to see future builds 🤟🏽

[@RawiHD]

"This is a racecar and not a showcar." - Legend

[@DaveRogers1985]

The liberty walk episode 31 video popped up into my feed the other day randomly, subscribed and started from the beginning. Love the videos! 👍

[@nathanmellott2262]

Yo that weight number is awesome!! Great find on that Carbon hatch too!

[@keitht7546]

I believe you picked the perfect diner for your project in many ways lite with good looks and not worth a lot and will be a real looker at the track. You can’t please everyone just do what makes you happy. The difference between Men and boys is the size of there toys. I had model cars as a youngster and grew up working a body shop for 20yrs. Enjoying the build can’t wait for next Tuesday video ✌🏽

[@hauolireeves9738]

I’m enjoying this build a lot... The cool factor is off the chart!!! That yellow paint looks beautiful on video. If you don’t have haters you’re not doing it right... This is perhaps the greatest Ferrari ever! I can only imagine how well it will perform on the track... Looking forward to the next video, holy shit this is awesome!!!!

[@MrZebra308]

I own a '81 308GTBi..red/tan... I just became aware of your project and agree this is the best 308 widebody kit I've seen. On the rear lexan piece....there are a few legit 308 track cars that have a piece of lexan over the engine. I can't post a pic of it..a search will yield you some ideas. Great project...I'll be following...

[@stanceworks]

I’ve tried finding photos with no results! If you have any pics, please email me. Sales at stanceworks.com

[@Rob_Huskett]

I agree with you. Its just a car. It doesnt matter if it is 1 of 1 or 1 in a million. People need to get over it. They designed to do a job. Be it drive fast around a circuit or take you to work. You bought the car and if you wanted to cut it in half then it shouldn't matter what anyone says. Loving the project, other than Binky this has to be my favorite build on KZbin. Looking great so far 😁👍

[@goneflying140]

I just love what you are doing with the 308. Growing up in the 80's, I had a poster of this car on my wall, and I think it is one of the most beautiful Pininfarina styled bodies of all time. Your wheel flares and front fascia make it look SO KILLER!!! I can't wait to see the finished product. I didn't realize that K motor put out so much power. Wow, this car will be a Missile when you are done. By the way, being old school, I liked the look of those BBS wheels in your other video. I can't wait to see future videos!!!! I subscribed to your channel, and anxiously await your future videos. Just awesome!!!!!

[@stanceworks]

Thanks a ton!

[@mattf6397]

I just binge watched this series. absolutely stellar. I'm excited to see where this goes.

[@jonbmet]

I think you made the right move starting with a clean car. This is already enough of an undertaking without adding a massive amount of bodywork and repair.

[@Wayne_Nero]

Nice score! you may not be building a show car but I think you will win a couple “best looking race car” titles. 👍 Have a great weekend!!!

[@jasonwells7246]

New follower… gotta say it’s nothing I would have looked for but happy your channel showed up in my recommended. Great build and different for sure.

[@Boltwizard]

Found the series with the first liberty walk kit video, k-swap Ferrari caught my eye. I went back to watch from the beginning and i’m finally caught up. Cant wait to see whats next!!!

[@jiachang7989]

Dude I just found your channel and it's awesome ! It is so rare to find someone doing a build like this. I love how you decided to do all these radical things to a car that normally would be be a garage queen. Awesome stuff man!

[@kevinc31]

Love that trunk and kit.. Can't wait to see the specs when it's all done.

[@Saratcho]

sick project my dude

[@slowlanedrifter4286]

Total commitment and nothing less... full respect to you bro.

[@adrianzaharia8885]

Man I can't wait for you to finnish this car! Looks awesome and with style!

[@dan.miller35]

Just wanted to say I love this build. Just stumbled across this and love it. Not new to your name tho. Remember following your build of Rusty over a decade ago on the R3vlimted forums.

[@MrDhenon95]

Haven't seen all ur stuff but this is the 2nd most interesting thing goin on now. I see this making a feature somewere over at hoonigan

[@nickosmond]

I found your channel a couple weeks ago and I haven’t stoped watching it sense

[@stanceworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaewhite2462]

I found this because I dreamt about a k series swapped 308 last night.... Nice to see this has a better paint job then my dreams....

[@purplegravy]

Love it! Totally digging that weight!! Yes, I would love to see you make a lexan window, that would be a great project to follow! Keep it up.

[@timgosling6189]

Go for the mille chili! You know you want to and it makes working out the power-to-weight much easier!

[@Gamblegearbox]

I just clicked through the vids in the playlist to add the likes I forgot earlier. That's a funny "Welcome back guys!" compilation and a perfect Beard - Shave - Beard time lapse. Keep it going, I love this build!

[@russianwolf6561]

Absolutely love the build, been binge watching every episode and trying to catch up.

[@RSFuture]

It just keeps getting better. Can't wait to see this thing rip

[@GM-fh5jp]

You're welcome Miguel :) It's been a great ride so far and we got your back.

[@benhill2454]

Superb update. It’s looking fantastic. Great work.

[@jamiegerman8021]

I'd like to see the old vents moulded & copied into lexan to fill the void on the new rear hatch lid. Loving this series, keep up the good work dude.

[@NewZeroland]

YES YES YES rear lexan F40 window! :O

[@wihamaki]

For a clear hatch... Cut the same hole in two plates of steel as you'll have in your hatch. Weld legs on the bottom plate. Bolt the bottom plate with legs, plastic, and top plate together. These holes can be the same ones you'd use to fasten to the hatch. Stick the sandwiched plastic in an oven. The plastic will start to droop. You'll have to keep checking on when to stop, more time, more droop. If you want multiple drops aka F40 style, put some bars going across. Spray all the steel with silicon! Now where are you going to find an oven big enough? You could investigate any place that makes windshields for helicopters or places that make custom orthopedic braces melt plastic like this all the time. Or perhaps you could try making your own?

[@carmenciliberti9825]

Great work love this build , I have owned 7 different Ferrari’s and I built my Ferrari Daytona same way you are building this cool 308.

[@6789garza]

This build is insane. Can’t wait to see it rip with the k series motor.

[@foamdataservices]

Don’t forget you can blow your own shapes like they did back in the day for custom bubble tops like Ed Roth and Gene Winfield. You need a big box, some heat, a forming buck and an air supply.

[@stanceworks]

🤔 hmmmmmm.

[@brentshanahan947]

I wanted to try this a while back and from what I remember you basically need an oven big enough to fit the lexan sheet that can very slowly bring it up to temp. Heat it too quick or uneven and moisture in the lexan can boil causing bubbles. Not enough heat will cause spider cracking on tight bends. Seemed more trouble than it was worth for a one off part for me but this car might be different

[@justmikearias]

It has been so cool to watch your style change with video editing and recording. Every video is nicer to watch than the previous one!

[@xagvsx1521]

You should try to vacuum form the rear lexan hatch. You could make a wood mold on a cnc 3 axis router, wouldn't be too expensive. Love the build!

[@sltillim]

That MINI!! Sad you didn't keep the 308 motor but understand. Body kit looks great

[@ejslide]

you are the man Mike, stancworks for life 😁

[@stefanboyne1770]

So happy your against fitting a big spoiler coming out from the back the plan to go through the hatch is far better

[@kreparAZ]

i like the new hatch! i think it should have that rectangle that covers the engine cut out and then do your lexan for a big view of the business going on in there! great video mike

[@coronapack]

dont worry about those that are upset. just do you. shit i hate honda anything, but this project is cool so i subscribed and will support ya anyway. kick ass brother.

[@furyofgungnir]

Just saw this video somehow. Subscribed instantly. Excited to follow the build and see what the future has.

[@krabbenschubser]

Current weight is sick 😬👍🏼 It’s definitely becoming an absolute animal

[@adriangale]

Sacrality is certainly in the eye of the beholder. I mounted a factory wing onto a factory wingless aw11 Mr2. According to the guy yelling at me through the internet I had desecrated a sacred artifact. To be fair I do feel a little haunted now 🤷‍♂️😂

[@Iceracer25]

I'm a little jealous . I want to make a mold from that hatch so badly. I made a mold from the back bumper of mine so I could make a cf one and it wasn't too difficult. Still have the mold if you need it Mike. Just found you, so I'm not updated on your old vids yet. Maybe you came up with a solution to those ridiculous paper weights on each end of the car. Can't wait to see what you come up with to finish the cover for the hatch.

[@foulmouthgonz7174]

Dig your build! Scrolling through the comments and one of your replies made me even more exited for your build. Contacting Brent "That's Awsome". Subbed tonight from Australia👍

[@sergiomendez9231]

So excited and curious to see how the rear hatch will come out with the lexan! Building up the anticipation as usual!

[@siamiam]

enjoying all these videos :)

[@brianmyers7804]

@Life of Palos needs to feature this channel such a good build!

[@Emilthehun]

I subd because finally someone is building my dream car. Lightweight, 4 cylinder Honda engined.

[@discipleoftheword1785]

No worries. Go for it.

[@donaldfite]

Can wait to see this rip!!

[@EarlLeeBird]

You could sill place scales in all 4 corners and swap the broken one around between front and back or left and right corner to get a reading from all corners. Lifting the car an inch to swap the scale around would barely affect the readings.

[@stanceworks]

That's actually what I did in episode 2 or 3 of the series! :)

[@zainkuraib6017]

I’m just here for support, keep it up bro

[@paulnicholasen4196]

Lexan or plexiglass ( look the same but different properties when it comes to working with them) sounds great, but with a turbo engine I would think a wire mesh would allow heat to escape way better. Trying to put vent holes or louvers in acrylic or polycarbonate would be really difficult not to look very home made. Waiting for the fabrication of the titanium suspension arms episode...

[@spencerwolfe1106]

Great build, enjoying the process 👍

[@samargupta4624]

love the decision of going with those wide fenders, it makes the car more elegant over aggressive performance oriented. hope you just add a simple ducktail spoiler though

[@nickra80]

Loving this series! Great work!

[@gillthas]

Last video: I want to really take my time This video: I got impatient and took the flap wheel to this super rare carbon piece. Love it! You really live by the 'nothing is sacred'

[@Dan0myte]

The rear spoiler is eloquent? It's a persuasive speaker? Just bugging ya. I love the updates, keep it up, the best series on KZbin right now.

[@FourOff]

Captain Pedantic here. I think you're looking to add a wing (since you're talking about uprights). You have a spoiler on it now.

[@ronkluwe4875]

Great work and your car, your mods!! For your rear window idea, I suggest you get with a manufacturer of airplane cockpit canopies and see what they recommend for trying to do this. It is challenging to form a large piece of Lexan into a part such as the F40 rear window (BTW, the price shown for the one for sale was a very reasonable price) and often there are multiple tries to get one correct piece. Best of luck with this effort and looking forward to what you come up with.

[@glynkatkin]

This thing would of been the perfect candidate for the K48! Still gonna be sick non the less!

[@endall39]

I really like this project. The only thing that hangs me up on it is the way that engine is going to make its power. Sure, you might get a big number out of it, but it's going be be very peaky with very little "under the curve". The bigger the turbo, the more true this is. You'll have to drive it like you hate it, and the gear box needs to have the right ratios to keep you in the boost as much as possible. I think it's going to be hard (but fun) to learn to get fast laps against torque(ier) cars that can charge out of the corners.

[@stanceworks]

Not sure if you missed it but I have two turbos. The primary turbo is significantly smaller and spec’d for an engine this size.

[@davevernon4993]

You are slowly turning what was a slightly overrated thing into a most likely wildly underrated thing. I love it.

[@papatacomoto]

I was one of the guys who work at oreilly you just walked in. Great content

[@stanceworks]

Good to meet you man! Thanks for watching!

[@papatacomoto]

@@stanceworks thanks for stopping by it's crazy Everytime we get car celebs in our store.

[@davidfernandez367]

People brag they got 500 miles on their 30 year old Ferrari. Which I never understood. Why own it if yah ain’t gonna drive it? You will probably now have better quality car after all. Much love to a true visionary!

[@francisvachon2051]

if you go for a lexan F40 style rear window you should try to incorporate your StaceWorks logo in the lexan for cooling something like the new Maserati MC20 rear window. Love the project so far

[@jasonvalerio2822]

Imo yellow on white looks sick. Reminds me of the Group B Quattro's, but I would do a one color on that one.

[@JordanPayneLV]

In regards to the duck bill and a large wing, the Porsche GT cars utilize both a duck tail and a big wing go you could do both. Regardless I’m excited to see it develop

[@JesseGayvoronski]

I know it's a lot of work; but hiding the rivets would make this build look so mint

[@dbrandon4528]

Definitely want to flatten out the rear hatch with something. With the buttresses and the sunken rear window it’s a huge drag trap....