700HP SUPERCHARGED LS WideBody '74 Toyota Celica

700HP SUPERCHARGED LS WideBody '74 Toyota Celica | JDM Meets American Muscle

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2 ай бұрын

Juan brought over his 1974 Toyota Celica that he decided to LS swap! Not only did he throw a V8 in this tiny little JDM car but he also added on a vortech supercharger... So sit back and enjoy the ride!
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@motorsportvalley 2 ай бұрын

I’m grateful and honored to be part of the Autotopia experience. Most importantly I’m proud of our team and their hard work & efforts. Juan is truly one of a kind and his hand built Celica is out of this world!! What an inspiration. 👏 🔥

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Your reactions on the ride along is hilarious brother!!

@popeye089 2 ай бұрын

This is what car culture is about. Building something you like, your way, and for you. Love it

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@jaymeramirez7435 2 ай бұрын

Almost every car that was built in the backyard or home garage is absolutely my favorite episodes. I mean it. The episodes with the super rich shop owners or just the wealthy gear head who had it built….. meh. Money buys ALL OF THAT. But for one dude to overbuild such an awesome car. His own way….. man. So inspiring

@simonmenzies3142 2 ай бұрын

Agree, I mean those ruffian cars are cool. Because I feel they have the same vide. It just so happens the fella has a ton of money, so the choice of cars and level of finish is higher up the scale. But the super high end 1000hp trucks and muscle cars are a yawn to me compared to these builds. Sadly those same old muscle cars/trucks get double the views for Shawn compared to these.

@skxj 2 ай бұрын

I'm going to agree as well, I find way more inspiration from these backyard, home garage builds the have more passion and the owners hard work in them than a pile of money. Now I'm not saying nobody worked hard on the high dollar builds but it's not the same if you screw something up with an unlimited budget. Id rather see builds like this instead of $400,000 call and place your order cars. Just my 3 cents...

@mbc9290 Ай бұрын

🤘🙌👍

@CyberDocUSA 2 ай бұрын

Noticed the license plate immediately and chuckled, knowing what was lurking beneath the hood. I love everything about this build and the fact that his Mom had the same make, model, and year. The body style from this decade is etched in our memories and this backyard build is amazing! Juan, rock on, brother! Thanks for this one, Shawn.

@sickjohnson Ай бұрын

Cool to see another 74 Celica build on KZfaq!

@AutotopiaLA Ай бұрын

This thing is so well done!

@musclecarczarig4003 2 ай бұрын

Epsilons were the baller wheels of the 80's! That build is mental and awesome at the same time, built by a madman!

@spdcrzy 2 ай бұрын

"Build it once, build it right." DAMN STRAIGHT! This build is BAD ASS.

@jimk7882 2 ай бұрын

That Asad dude is a trip 😆.

@clutchcarabelli8054 2 ай бұрын

Those early Celica's, the car we all forgot we totally wish somebody would do this with 😎👍

@clutchcarabelli8054 2 ай бұрын

No matter what life throws at you always remember if those 4 rear luggs are holding up you can too

@LandcruiserAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Its so refreshing to see a home built piece of weaponry, this is what car building is supposed to be about.

@DanielDaniel-do5qu 2 ай бұрын

Autotopia LA bringing the fckin' noise!! Lovin' all the non-US domestic stuff you show off man. That Volvo Wags, the Audi R8, the VW bus, E30 BMW and now the RA Celica. Such a long list of sick cars. You're the man, man.

@yashwanth3355 2 ай бұрын

I must say the sound mixing on all your videos are really good, especially when driving. We always hear the engine whatever shot it is in. Really appreciate the the effort.

@NEWNATURE777 2 ай бұрын

A perfectly built drifter!!!😊

@Onlyyota 2 ай бұрын

Indeed

@Onlyyota 2 ай бұрын

Indeed

@anvilauto6493 2 ай бұрын

Always liked the look of these cars, but they weren't great performers (not much was in 1974), but dropping a V8 in one is not only genius, but a heck of a lot of work! Great job! Love it!😍

@SchoolforHackers Ай бұрын

Have you seen Sarah-n-Tuned’s V8 Celica? Not 700hp but all JDM, and just so immaculate. I really get the appeal of these little cars.

@sparkythedetroitdoggo8281 2 ай бұрын

Funny how the front end resembles my 70 Torino . @1:20 . Only more narrow . Maybe that's why I always liked them . Is one badass ride !

@erniearambula3525 2 ай бұрын

This car is as wild as you can get its awesome power its jdm look and style but the heart beat of an American V8 simply crazy love it.

@user-ef3hf1et3t 2 ай бұрын

I remember working on one with the 4 cylinder 5 Spd, in 82, I was 20. those cars were a blast to drive stock. My brother in-law had a 1972 Nissan 240 Z, he has a cam, Webbers and headers, that straight 6 came alive. This is a very cool build. a go cart with license plates.

@Slingshotgixxer 2 ай бұрын

what a freakin cool car , love it!! and kudos for the owner driving the hell out of it!

@DavidNeyens 2 ай бұрын

No, THANK YOU! Simply awesome. I felt like I’m riding along.

@mikerooney7928 2 ай бұрын

New School V-8 Vega!!! Sweet Ride!!

@rds205 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sharing man, awesome. I'm working on a 77 celica fastback at the moment, thank you 😊.

@2kanchoo 2 ай бұрын

What a cool little ripper. That'd be fun as hell to drive and way better built drivetrain than I was expecting.

@Trumpetmac 2 ай бұрын

We need Larry Chen to do a build breakdown front to rear and on a lift🔥

@legend7ify 2 ай бұрын

.....................SECONDED!

@JayDee-bz2ge Ай бұрын

I'm so glad I clicked on this. It was because I couldn't find a boosted LS Toyota CORONA... When you said it was based on your moms car, I'm building a 67 Corona because my Grandma drove & loved her Corona. Like yours, I missed out on her original, but probably for the better since I I won't be heart broken if I crunch it up. Now tell me, do you wish yours was AWD ??? That's the plan... I also spent YEARS as a custom master builder literally across the street from AIRCRAFT SPRUCE ... Using 4130 everywhere, carbon fiber & kevlar floors, panels..... I don't work on planes, but learned engines, machining, detail, from a aircraft engine builder. This video made me soo happy, just seeing how the car makes you guys happy... I'm ready.......

@thaiboxing67 2 ай бұрын

no one I mean no one would see this car coming. Just sick!

@charlesanthony9510 Ай бұрын

Definitely one of the best shoots. That beast never seemed over stressed. What a car!❤

@AutotopiaLA Ай бұрын

Overbuilt so he can beat on it everytime he takes it out and it begs for more

@jonathanjones1814 2 ай бұрын

Super Duper cool build 😮

@JohnIn2SonAZ 2 ай бұрын

By far this is the coolest car that has been on your show to date! Beautiful work!

@TheRacingMemes 2 ай бұрын

i have no words about this build. love it! love it! love it!

@duck539 2 ай бұрын

My Dad bought one of those SR - 5 Celicas in 74 .. Just got my license and my 66 GTO was always Broke .. Put 50 k on that little Toy in one year .. But Not Like That !! Love The Plate !!

@mikeharry2509 2 ай бұрын

Hey Sean, love the channel. I think this is as scared as I’ve seen you. At one point you even told him to back off. You were definitely uncomfortable 😆

@DavidNeyens 2 ай бұрын

Wow! You keep bringing it.

@jimk7882 2 ай бұрын

I'd have to say this is one of my favorite vids too Shawn. Love the out of the box type builds and this one looks to be well engineered too.

@christophermielke Ай бұрын

Brother with the camera makes me laugh. Cheers for adding his reaction!

@chrisaguilar7582 2 ай бұрын

A thing of Beauty

@jessebrown1400 2 ай бұрын

RestoMod+, love the old retro stuff, it just looks better than modern. That drivetrain setup is super impressive and that man is a very skilled artisan and built something that I would expect would take many different brains to accomplish and yet he proves otherwise.

@babaarcuszatir 2 ай бұрын

Those accelerations at the end, good lord…this guy knows what he is doing. That car can take a beating. 👌🏼

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

It’s built to drive hard and I love it!

@Trumpetmac 2 ай бұрын

Awesome build, this is my kind of ride

@MrShooter03 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Love all the work this man put into this car! Wild ride!!!

@markcrawford8876 Ай бұрын

I think that's the most smiles per mile I've ever seen on any ride along. Would be hard pressed to find a carnival ride to top that experience. Dude's a hella engineer, mechanic, fabricator, ........

@scottiebwaaii2602 2 ай бұрын

I just love the home built cars. This one I would definitely want for myself. Thanks for sharing this beauty of a car Shaun

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

I love what he did with this

@scottiebwaaii2602 2 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA indeed

@Zeus00515 2 ай бұрын

Badass Bro!!! Excellent job!!

@BvDyck101 2 ай бұрын

whats also cool is that this body-style Celica reminds me of a 68' Camaro. It also has a Fastback body-style and that reminds me of a Fastback Mustang. Both styles of this car looks good.

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

They definitely grabbed from American muscle if the day

@legend7ify 2 ай бұрын

.............G'day, I'm 82+ got my license 1958 (DROOL) at 16yo. Cheers and God bless, Malcolm

@jeffhaddock4238 2 ай бұрын

Well. That was a wild ride!!!

@brandonsmith3782 Ай бұрын

Ive wanted one of these cars for about the last 15 years. There was a guy in Jacksonville Fl that had one. It had a wide body done and lowered, but didnt have 700hp. This only makes me want one even more.

@bryanpaulgilbert7308 2 ай бұрын

Wow, love this ride 💥

@turog4991 2 ай бұрын

So much power, what a unique build!!

@trillrifaxegrindor4411 2 ай бұрын

the attention to detail on an often overlooked but absolutely beautiful body style is incredible on this one,love it

@mikelyon5595 2 ай бұрын

Wild!

@brucemacmillan9751 2 ай бұрын

Really great car, a hot rod in the truest sense! Thanks for this one , these backyard builds are always so unique.

@DudezillaSancho 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Just wow. Amazing.

@georgegeorgiadis2132 2 ай бұрын

My absolute episode favorite by a mile,

@richheider8455 2 ай бұрын

Wicked little Toyota pocket rocket with backyard engineering sweet That will definitely get with it❤❤❤😁🤙🤙

@jgraham8248 Ай бұрын

That is old school speed shifting!! Watch and learn!! I love it when he winced at the 3rd gear stumble at the 14:00 min. mark.

@mg_streetkandi 2 ай бұрын

I love it..I'm originally used to old school Toyota and Datsun cars..I definitely love his hardvwork and creativity.. it's best of both worlds looking at it for me..Good Review!!!!..🏁👍🏽

@user-wr3qo3jz7x 2 ай бұрын

Yeah. He got a little fun one. Nice set up. Multi purpose.

@avmelidor 2 ай бұрын

I dig it. Toyota heaven

@dottyboos 2 ай бұрын

Sweet ride. I approve of this message

@briankim7810 2 ай бұрын

Hey,Juan, you are simply Awesome .unbelievable

@AYTAB34 2 ай бұрын

Başarılar diliyorum

@buddymccormack8668 2 ай бұрын

the mirrors on the fender look like an old 240z Fairlady. I was trying to figure the Spanish meaning of " el es" LMAO

@SchoolforHackers Ай бұрын

He’s Number 1

@hoonaticbloggs5402 2 ай бұрын

I had a 74 celica here in the U.K. It was more original with a built 1750cc 2t that made 130bhp It was cool

@johndean2110 Ай бұрын

Wow that is awesome.!! You always bring the best content.👍

@AutotopiaLA Ай бұрын

Thanks. Killer little Celica

@lukiw7044 2 ай бұрын

JDM with American V8. I didn't expect that. Unbelievable build. Great episode. Greetings

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

I didn’t either when I first saw it at Quarantine Cruise

@andyjames3021 2 ай бұрын

Amazing beast, the only thing I'm not sure of is the side mirrors on the hood which looks kind of weird.

@SchoolforHackers Ай бұрын

It’s what distinguishes the JDM version of the car.

@bennyvazquez3547 2 ай бұрын

Sick Ass ride!! It totally says SoCal!! Love the 74 Celica!!! 2300 pounds 700hp!! Wtf!! Bruh the Epsolons🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 those that know Japanese muscle from back in the day know😜

@gordocarbo 2 ай бұрын

Rollerskate!! Shifts it quick as an auto til 3rd...Love oddball cars/builds Those wheels and Enkeis were the thing in the 70s and 80s. Car is awesome! CAmeras usually dont give a good indication of acclerating. This...holy cow. Rode in teh backseat of one back in Jr High Dad bought it for his daughter. Things change indeed! Best part of this build being in Ca is its smog exempt!!

@DSG-br5lk Ай бұрын

My first car was a 72 Celica ST. Loved that car. The 2.0L motors were torquey little things. Side note: 71 was the first year for Celica's not 72. I actually had a chance to buy an original 71 when I was in college. Guy that owned it, his son worked for Toyota US. He told me that the 71s didnt have caster adjustments in the front end.

@jayweiss4378 2 ай бұрын

I prefer American Muscle and American cars….but this is sweeeeeet

@crw3673 2 ай бұрын

Exactly! I love me some Chevys, but I can appreciate the heartbeat that's under the hood!😃

@wayneselman9481 2 ай бұрын

Cool car very nice. I grew up with that car. I had the 1980 model GT

@luckyskitchen4472 2 ай бұрын

Most def….One of the best builds on this channel 😮😮😮🎉🎉

@MacNifty 2 ай бұрын

Basically every toy we had as a kid always had a wide body stance and when it looks like this like a toy that thing is a beast.

@chrisstavro4698 2 ай бұрын

Drop in a CTSV engine and call it EL ESE ;)

@SchoolforHackers Ай бұрын

Orale vato -

@TT-ch2pz Ай бұрын

This car brings back memories. My first car was a brown 1973 Toyota Celica. You don't see many of these any more.

@AptivaXP 2 ай бұрын

"My Toyota is fantastic"... Oh YES! 😍

@gerryramos1031 2 ай бұрын

I have a Corolla SR-5 1974 and always love the idea of a V-8. Thanks for this video, now I know that is posible and this Celica is incredible.

@Jay-fx4tx 2 ай бұрын

"They make nothing for these cars" and "Why the hell build THIS car?" Lol I totally feel that with my build.

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Lol

@mbc9290 Ай бұрын

That car looks like a “literal ton” of fun! 🤘

@ronaldmamo4177 2 ай бұрын

That is awesome, I love seeing odd ball cars like the Volvo wagon you featured. In one of the shots in the factory unit, there is a black w114 or w115 Mercedes behind you, what's in that? I have one in Australia with a 350 chevy tunnel rammed 5 speed. Thanks for all the cool car stuff.

@jawniuz 2 ай бұрын

thats the perfect match of car and owner personalties

@thedirtywork 2 ай бұрын

Now that’s a cool ride! A friend had one as his first car way back in high school days (minus the LS obviously) and always regretted selling it.

@305classics Ай бұрын

Another great video! I just Love Classics!

@adnanlatif9007 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video Shaun love it the smile on cameraman’s face was just amazing the Mercedes behind celica can you please do a video on that thanks

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Asad loved riding in this monster! Such a well built ripper

@scu-dub 2 ай бұрын

Backyard builds are truly one of a kind and my absolute favorites 👍🏼

@C-M-E 2 ай бұрын

That car is an absolute vision! Personally I adore the '75-77 cars, but it's not exactly an easy to find car to begin with. The last one I saw around here was a hatchback (the MiniStang model) with a 2J shoehorned under the hood and I was frothing at the mouth to catch up to the guy in traffic, and that was like six years ago sometime around when Goodguys was in town.

@Jay-fx4tx 2 ай бұрын

Love this build!

@mortem-tyrannis 2 ай бұрын

Definitely a sick build, love this kinda thing.

@ryanmcclendon3309 Ай бұрын

Whooohooo! Shawn’s oh shit 😲gauge was in full effect!! Mean little celica 🤘🏼🤙🏼👍🏼 Mini mustang,w/a ls

@AutotopiaLA Ай бұрын

Bruiser of a build! Had me going the whole time

@ryanmcclendon3309 Ай бұрын

Sick little car!

@badasscop4459 2 ай бұрын

I love the 100k nice proffesional builds, but these are the coolest for me

@walter9724 2 ай бұрын

Apart from the questionable wide body kit, I love it.

@chrismackenzie4789 2 ай бұрын

What a beast!

@jmunguia767 2 ай бұрын

My boi Juanito knocked this one out the park 🏁

@chrismasotsha4641 2 ай бұрын

This is so amazing bring some more ✨✨✨

@Jay-fx4tx 2 ай бұрын

I love unique, strange builds.

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

So do I especially when they’re built as well as this one

@toddclark332 2 ай бұрын

Definitely 🔥 ❤ brother have a great weekend later

@dpeezy1k Ай бұрын

That's insane and I love it 💪🏾

@robertburton8055 Ай бұрын

As I get older and see more and more swaps I have begun to gravitate towards the mindset of attempting to keep drivetrains in the same vein as the original…. That would be 10x cooler with a 1jz or even a Lexus V8. I’ve seen that exact same set up in I can’t even remember how many different cars literally thousands