FIRST DRIVE: THE TURBO 2JZ-SWAPPED CHARGER IS FIRE!!!! WE DID IT.

Рет қаралды 460,098

2 жыл бұрын

Episode 192 of Mike Finnegan's Garage is so damn good! The Death Metal 1968 Dodge Charger has been keeping it sketchy since the 1970s and now it's mostly fixed! Thanks to Kevin Smith and some slick parts from QA1 and Wilwood, this car handles, stops and steers better than ever! By the end of this video we are doing burnouts and shaving 40ft off of our 60 mph to 0 mph stopping distance. So much win!
Wanna help us out? Buy a shirt, hat, hoodie, or stickers and we'll keep dumping that cash right into fixing up the car!
Get yours at www.fsmgarage.com
Thanks!
-Finnegan

Пікірлер: 895

@KSRPerformanceFabrication 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss!!!! I’m excited to get it to a track now!!

@MrThunderCunt 2 жыл бұрын

How fast of a time do you think it would get on Cleetuses track?

@mikegordon3436 2 жыл бұрын

needs to race jack stands camaro

@twinturbohq 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you measuring like the alignment like the rest of the world hahah

@gemizu4874 2 жыл бұрын

NO JOKE! Road racing this beast would be amazing.

@morgatis101 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you with Finnegan again , love the crossover episodes , you two make a good team with Neubern and Bow lol

@bradbutcher3984 2 жыл бұрын

The guy in the Chevelle- "did we just become best friends"? Finnegan after seeing him burnout- "yep".

@rhyssutherland8937 2 жыл бұрын

That’s one sweet looking car. Sounds nice to.

@lanceuppercut6168 2 жыл бұрын

I love that. Pulling over and shooting the shit with another car aficionado after ribbing each other on the road is so wholesome. Memories like that last with you forever.

@OllamhDrab 2 жыл бұрын

Happyface Chevelle. :)

@billmegnin9288 2 жыл бұрын

Love how no matter what Kevin is working on he doesn't stop till it's perfect to him. From top notch drag car to Independence chevelle and death metal charger.

@Fullthrottle440Garage 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's funny seeing him on all the top car channels. Seems like a pretty knowledgeable guy

@inmyopinion6836 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin brings so much to the table that we shade trees didn't know. He is always welcome

@phuzz00 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't help noticing that he also speaks fluent metric, which is bloody impressive for a yank ;)

@AaronFernandes__ 2 жыл бұрын

Also seeing him on Demolition Ranch is crazy

@kevinwalsh4 2 жыл бұрын

@@AaronFernandes__ what episode was that? I missed that one

@magnumcipher4971 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin has obviously cloned himself. How else could a fellow be involved in so many badass projects, racing of all kinds, engine building, a KZfaq channel, and run a successful fabrication hotrod shop? The man is a legend in his prime.

@TugBoatENT 2 жыл бұрын

and honestly it didnt look like he recorded any content for himself or his channel all for good old Finnegan

@slngblde 2 жыл бұрын

@@TugBoatENT Kevin has a video on this job

@KWC0 2 жыл бұрын

🤔🤣

@KSRPerformanceFabrication 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got another video coming too ;)

@whiterice42 2 жыл бұрын

Not being corner balanced is gonna be on Kevin’s mind all week.

@ElkinsEric 2 жыл бұрын

Can we all agree that the world needs more people like Kevin?!? The guy is absolutely killing it and KNOWS his stuff! Could he possibly be the “Most Entertaining Fab-Guy in Florida”?!?!

@stern12akachris32 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is that youtube gift. The world gets to know how freaking amazing he is !!!!!!!!!

@ericharmer 2 жыл бұрын

FYI QA1 has extended shock toppers. Stock is 1/2" THey have 1" and 2" extended toppers. Possibily a good, easy, cheap fix for your travel issues. (They were for me!)

@TheFlooringInspector82 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when my favorite channels collaborate. Kevin is such a good dude and very knowledgeable.

@gorgewashington1216 2 жыл бұрын

yep

@joshallen4193 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin Smith is a smart feller. He knows what he’s doing when it comes to cars 👍🏻

@benniehance1524 2 жыл бұрын

Finnegans garage is what roadkill used to be!! Keep it up Finn you're doing awesome!

@Fordfanatic895 2 жыл бұрын

Necessary hackery and roadside repairs? Yea no. This is more like HRG if anything

@DM-wp9vq 2 жыл бұрын

Word!

@yucannthahvitt251 2 жыл бұрын

No, it's not what roadkill used to be.

@thedude7726 2 жыл бұрын

Fricking love ksr attention to details. This guy is a beast.

@edellenburg78 2 жыл бұрын

Man, Kevin from KSR is the man. He is 100% racecar

@soulwagon1251 2 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong having Kevin on your team!!💪

@dank_69_420_memes 2 жыл бұрын

As many things as Joe Barry got wrong, it's pretty cool to see what he was going for and what he wanted to do with such limited resources.

@seanheavner358 2 жыл бұрын

He was going for a ww3 Biden has fucked the world he literally is a ass clown

@MX304 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of that front end stuff he did is not necessarily wrong. It was set up for circle track use which doesn't really work for anything else. Especially the left front.

@freedomwagonfilms7233 2 жыл бұрын

And remember it was done 50 years ago. There are lots of things that are "wrong" now that weren't then.

@TheHankerchief26 2 жыл бұрын

Also consider, he may have just been working with what he had, budget-build style. Been there, many, many times--get it working now, make it right later. I appreciate where he came from, but I'm happy the car is being put somewhat right. Especially if it's improving performance!

@ashleyyeo3843 2 жыл бұрын

Reverend

@ruikazane5123 2 жыл бұрын

Finally...the Not-so Death Metal. Doing races and rally with it would now actually be fun, plus no more overheating! Maybe sometime we'll see this car over at KSR

@mitchoconnell6944 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin just helping everybody out so cool. Talented man.

@TheWayoftheCosmicCat 2 жыл бұрын

The Smile on their faces, Especially Finns when he revs up the 2 step, is PRICELESS!!! That is pure love for cars and what you do right there! Love it! Love the vids you guys put out, keep up the awesome that is you!

@klobbersaurus685 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing Kevin work so much. His attention to detail and drive to get it perfect is entertaining and I'm learning stuff. This project has been a blast to see come together

@NorthstarRiders 2 жыл бұрын

Once the rear is fixed and the wheel hop is gone I’m excited to see the handling and burnout potential. Love the build.

@jakedarling7549 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I only just clicked the video and the first thing I saw was wheel hop. Went from oh cool, to oh fuck real quick

@ltsgarage7898 Жыл бұрын

I’m about 26 minutes into this video. The cat that is helping you is very very smart !!! Not only does he know what he’s doing but he knows all the right terminology. All those big words 😮

@thatautogarage3644 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to have a master like Kevin Smith to help with your build, He's an absolute legend!

@calvinh.8882 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is awesome! If you want something done perfectly, Kevin is the guy for the job.

@grahamerosewarne6656 2 жыл бұрын

Mike You definitely have one of the best men working on the car. Kevin is outstanding at whatever he touches. Awesome content 👍💯 Aussie Fan 🤟🇦🇺 🤣

@wbball15 2 жыл бұрын

Finnegan, if Kevin can get your Charger to handle like Lee's Viper, you're in for a treat. Fun to see #WINWITHKSR in Finnegan's Garage

@BlytheLifeRacing 2 жыл бұрын

I am using one of those "drag race" radiators in my Triumph Spitfire with a 5.3, with an additional four wheeler rad in the back. working good so far, but this summer will test it for sure. Fingers crossed!

@williamgreer4087 2 жыл бұрын

A 5.3 LS Triumph Spitfire is the kind of madness i like!

@BlytheLifeRacing 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamgreer4087 Its a looker with twin turbos out the hood.

@williamgreer4087 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlytheLifeRacing just subscribed mate, awesome stuff 🔥

@matthewclaussen6117 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Kevin is so knowledgeable. He’s a good guy to have around and on KZfaq!

@isaiahrivera1720 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the man! Attention to detail and lots of knowledge!

@tonykemper8896 2 жыл бұрын

12 volt Dave needs to embrace the beautiful sounds that musically spews from the exhaust as the symphony conductor mike directs that beautiful 2j and orchestrates the sound of his people!!

@D2WrenchWorksDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Always awesome to see Kevin fabricating, that guy is a wizard and has some of the cleanest workmanship out there! Great work on the Charger, this thing reminds me of how happy you were with the Rotsun but this one is way better haha!

@davidgough1161 7 ай бұрын

I am so happy that death metal is getting corrections. It deserves to be a badass project with the 2JZ in it.

@ZombieWarningStation 2 жыл бұрын

At the beginning I thought "when in doubt Cut it out" then i thought wow they are gonna try and make it work!! cut to 7:15 AAnd they are cutting it out lol. Love it long live Death Metal

@Torenhire 2 жыл бұрын

If Kevin can't figure out a way to get it done, it ain't worth doing. I love watching him work.

@PhiddyPford 2 жыл бұрын

Took the Florida Man to fix the Georgia boys toy! Lovin it

@bikotheanimator6169 2 жыл бұрын

2JZ! Supra Saiyan! Inside of the legendary Bullitt Dodge Charger. Two legends combine.

@Joeboost8805 2 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE LITTLE CAT REVVING BEHIND YOU!!

@ralmslb 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Kevin was a good surprise. Why was he not mentioned in the title? :D Also, 51:20 with same pressure to all brakes, as expected the rears locked as they did. I wouldn't be surprised if you need like 60/40 (front/back)

@teddyjones8027 2 жыл бұрын

I friggin love this car, I've always been about Detroit Muscle until in my 20s I bought a 1993 Supra and that car changed everything for me. I still love Detroit Muscle but the 2JZ twin turbo in my Supra has pulled me over to the Dark side and I love it. it isn't the fastest thing out there but it has punked and butt hurt soo many turbo Ls Lt boys. love the videos brother please keep em coming

@fanoboss 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most underrated builds on you tube !!!

@chuktang4683 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is any thing Kevin can't do! Car setup, tuning, fabricating, wiring, engine building and not just one type of racing drag, road course! Kevin truly is a master of his craft!

@zman7953 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun to watch with some KSR Perfection....You Guys Rock...

@CloudHindlen 2 жыл бұрын

Welp when in doubt call Kevin...the man is amazing at what he does. My two favorite Fabricator's teaming up on The DeathMetal Charger.

@philthybstard8306 2 жыл бұрын

Lolling @ " are you to good for your home?"

@TheSurferboy2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the teaching moments. Really love this episode especially on the front of the car!

@redneck3962 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool of yall to hang out with that chevelle guy for a bit even though yall were filming an episode. It's good to see the car community guys continuing to stick together.

@michele215 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you, David. The sound doesn't match the car. It needs a deep, mean sound that a 2JZ just doesn't have IMO. That Chevelle is beautiful. Glad to see the guy having fun with it instead of letting it just sit around like a trophy car.

@gcrauwels941 2 жыл бұрын

I don't mind the 2JZ in this car. It gets it, sounds violent, and now it drives a lot better thanks to Kevin and you guys. I'm pretty impressed at the lower ends of those Toyota engines, apparently they can take a lot of power.

@tedweb2526 Жыл бұрын

Brother I've got to say without a doubt I'm beyond hooked on an roadkill all the shows tied to u guy's just like the average guy I can completely relate to how you guys build mad props huge amounts of respect

@opossom1968 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin installed suspension. Top notch work Finn. Great content, love the burn outs.

@40beretta1 Жыл бұрын

I go total suspension or Electrical geek mode when Kevin is involved. seriously, If I had the coin and Kevin had the time. I luv to build a turb'd up drag car with him. Sorry Fin, I know this is your channel, but, KSR personifies; dedication and excellence. I luv how Fin just scrolls Am*z*n and adds stuff to the cart...."I can make that work" 🤣🤣🤨🤨 "Reeling it in, like you're reeling in a fish'n thing". We need to get you into the woods and on a bass boat more often Kev... If work...was it a dumb idea...

@ryanmerrill8879 2 жыл бұрын

Look at our new mini lathe....proceeds to use grinder on the power steering pump fitting. Another awesome episode.

@stoichiometry147 2 жыл бұрын

“Flappy things” absolutely work. They Allow the fans to cut off and not kill free flow

@JohnAnderson-ze3sy 2 жыл бұрын

Dude... I've been a professional mechanic for over thirty years. If you get more than half of the coolant in the pan that's a >WIN!

@tonymaldonado67 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Beautiful the Turbo Spools sound on the 2Jz ufff never removed it never gets old 🙏🏼🥰🥰

@onehourgarage 2 жыл бұрын

That sound coming from that car is absolutely absurd! I Iove it.

@davidgough1161 7 ай бұрын

Kevin is a master, best alignment with out a laser.

@jfv65 2 жыл бұрын

50:18 You never want to have the rear wheels locking up first (but preferably never). The car needs a brake limiter valve on the rear axel so that the more the front dives under braking the less brake pressure is sent to the rear.

@thecloneguyz 2 жыл бұрын

Why not just use LINE lock

@techs1smh13 2 жыл бұрын

In the Dez it's perfect.

@geoffreyveale7715 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Locking rears will make the car want to swap ends under hard braking. You would be very lucky to install different front brakes and not have a front/rear balance issue.

@ManBoo55 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching Kevin work. Always a perfectionist

@haroldbirge6881 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to see it on the road at least them damn Duke boys didn't get a hold of it 😎

@DM-wp9vq 2 жыл бұрын

Dude in the Chevelle almost pulled a "Leaving Cars & Coffee" style burnout.

@amfinc2 2 жыл бұрын

Tennessee, Georgia, Florida... All my favorite channels are too far south. Wish we had guys like you, Kevin, and Derrek up here in Kentucky. Thanks Mike.

@BumDogSuMo 2 жыл бұрын

I had to do a similar fitting modification when I upsized my Hydroboost brake booster to -8an fittings. Went with O-ring boss fitting and cut 3 or 4 threads off so it would bottom out on the face of the casting. Works great.

@kylestubblefield3404 2 жыл бұрын

2jzs always sound like an angry lawn mower to me, but for the uniqueness of the build I love it!

@kylevantassel7259 2 жыл бұрын

LOL , god ole Kevin breaking out the strings.... Ive always done it with strings and jack stands over the years but im not gonna lie , I went right to that website sizing up which kit im going to buy....Kevin is a smart one , good guy to have around....

@jameshowell7639 2 жыл бұрын

3 things ... what is the Bluetooth radio that you had on the bench .... & an Idea for the rear suspension... see if QA1 can help yo put C10 rear trailing arms under the back like current NASCAR ... with coil over shocks ... switch out the hater pipe through the hood to a BOOM tube out the side

@mayaswelltryit...8327 2 жыл бұрын

Blown away yet again by Kevin's attention to detail and excellent explanations of what's going on! Also a 2JZ swapped charger makes me happy too.

@kyleaukerman5874 2 жыл бұрын

I love when Kevin help other people with stuff he does everyday and makes it look easy! LETS GO DEATH METAL!!!

@tedpalmer1537 2 жыл бұрын

The "flapping things" definitely work, not sure about those ones but the hinged type you find on OEM shrouds open at around 60mph where the fan becomes overblown and actually restricts the air flow

@dezford5408 2 жыл бұрын

Nice , Kevin IS the man for everything!

@nathanjones5653 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin’s a genius. I need a friend like him

@GenStrife 2 жыл бұрын

Making yourself some local shop buddies, Fin? Love to see it! Glad the new shop is working out so well for you!

@tony66au 2 жыл бұрын

Kev is just the nicest guy, Pisses excellence lol (Describes the man perfectly) and Dang if you dont learn something or pick up a cool gadget every freakin time! And Mike and Kev just bounce off each other well, Newbern caps off the shenanigans part of the show and the only thing missing? Cotton and The Worm! Add to all of this a nearly Hour long episode and im in Hog heaven lol

@Majiksmoke 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thankful Cleet badgered Kevin enough to start up a KZfaq channel and Kevin was willing to go through all of the headache. I love when an entertaining data-driven racecar guy dives into detail oriented facets of builds. Top notch dude and a blessing to the sport/industry of racing. #EverythingNeedsATurbo

@christopherhuber2517 2 жыл бұрын

You definetly picked the right guy to straighten this out for you. Good idea.

@CIARUNSITE 2 жыл бұрын

0:32 don't you put that evil on me Mike Finnegan.

@RelleK41 2 жыл бұрын

I always love to see the tools that Finnegan uses. I think even he might be a bit of a tool nerd like I am……….

@JRs-Garage 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mike!

@venom_motoring 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome to see the Death Metal Charger get to a point that it's a lot more drivable and man oh man that sounds glorious doing burnouts and on the 2-step.

@scottthompson3670 2 жыл бұрын

One more thing. That chevelle sounds like pure evil. And I love it

@calebjones7769 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🏼 Kevin is a boss as well

@TurboWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Finnegan, that's pretty decent Boss! Good to see Kevin giving the blessings!

@matthewvxl6514 2 жыл бұрын

When Kevin says “I did, shame on me I did” I felt that

@ravennexusmh 2 жыл бұрын

i like the taller ride height, it's more "the general" i'd lift the back to match and move the shock mounts so you've got lots of travel front and rear for when you take it back dirt fish to kick ass

@jessy6464 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking love seeing that wastegate flapper pop up when he floors it!🤣

@2010ChargerRT 2 жыл бұрын

That Chevelle sounds funny. That 2JZ sounds glorious

@brianbartlett7313 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of knowledge being thrown around in the video today. Love being entertained and learning at the same time.

@francoisbonjean3486 2 жыл бұрын

Fluid extractors are life changing Worth every penny

@pavementpariah7342 2 жыл бұрын

Cmon finnegan. You have a lathe now. You could have machined that adapter fitting down to an inverted flare and had it actually seal propery. I know having the right tools is wierd but you can do it man. 😂

@darwonboyful 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the bonnet flapping is hilarious

@tonyshoemaker5218 2 жыл бұрын

Finnegan- make a T-Shirt of Beau the Shop Dog. I can practically guarantee that it will be your best seller. Who doesn’t love dogs!

@russellcollier1599 2 жыл бұрын

A genius For Hire that pisses excellence. As if Kevin doesn't have enough to do in his own to shop. Always nice to see the two of you collaborate.

@tomkelly3896 Жыл бұрын

I did a similar ...driveway. ..alignment....put a plastic bag under each fron tire....then some oil...then another plastic bag....made it real easy for tires to move w liitle resistance as adjustments were made✌

@nbrowser 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is a friggin master of automobiles...dude knows his stuff and this just shows what his brain has in it!

@OriginalMomo 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin needs a cape lol. Like instead of a S, it should have KS in a diamond like Superman lol…. “Wakes up and pisses excellence….” 🤣🤣👍🏼🤣

@marscruz 2 жыл бұрын

2JZ in a Charger --- Chrysler Hemi in a 55 Chevy --- just breaking all the rules and making new ones. Sounds good to me. What a sweet Chevelle. That thing is a monster. Eats rubber for every meal.

@FinnegansGarage 2 жыл бұрын

the chevelle is so clean!

@itsjustmoney9039 2 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend going to your local farm store and buying a “mixing tub” they’re big rectangle tubs that hold A LOT of fluid and are big enough to catch basically all the random drips