So impressed, amazing craftsmanship and creativity.. and what a car you ended up with. You should be proud of yourself! And so cool that you’ve been having this project together with your father 👊
This is so beyond ProTouring that it needs its own category. Would love to see the chassis sorted and this machine wrung out on the track. Amazing doesn't begin to touch it.
Gorgeous!!! I love to see the wild, innovative, & beautiful sorta road racing track focused resto-mods with insane custom wide-bodies!!¡! I'd love to see some old-school (like '60s or maybe even '50s -'80s "luxury" & "gentleman's personal luxury touring coup" types of vintage cars with max'd out wide bodies, massive "Pikes Peak like" aerodynamics, with the most unique custom interiors that will blow any1's mind!!!🤯
@@VibrantPerformanceTV I’ve never track raced but give me a few laps at willow springs and I’ll be setting track records!! I’m mean who couldn’t in that car!! 😂💨🏎️
We worked closely with Cavan and Russel, saw their vision and helped wherever we could to propel their dreams into reality. It was an absolute pleasure working with them
Thank you so much for building this car and sharing it with us. I'm so jealous of the parts and experience you have access to. "Wow" just doesn't cut it lol
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought Riley had another go at it, lol! Very cool build! And while it did remind me a lot of Riley's TA, it's also somewhat different and unique!
Goodthing Daddy built about all of it.. his Son learned alot i bet...Cool build, but thats his Dads build from what ive seen and heard. Thx for the Vid🍻💯
It's both, his dad had the experience with the Indycar background, but his son is top of his class Motorsports Engineering. He was able to engineer the aero components and also did the fabwork on some of the components like the headers. His father's experience definitely helped in a lot, but Cavan is also a fulltime student so he wrenched on the car in any of his free time.
I follow the instagram page. I really like the car from an engineering standpoint, it’s an exercise in excess. I did see the build on social media. Can’t say I’m thrilled at taking apart a pristine original 1973 trans am that only about 4,800 were made. But anyway. It’s definitely over the top, using 2000-2004 Indy car parts, and design that really doesn’t fit in any racing class at all. I would be interested to see it run at the flying mile, or bonneville, or maybe laguna seca or Nürburgring.
Russel found a nearly fully rotted out 73 Trans Am. You're right, there's very few of them left but this one was destined for the scrap yard. If Russel hadn't found this northern example, it would have been a can of pop by now. You will see the car across American tracks and hopefully outside of it as well like you mentioned.
@@VibrantPerformanceTV the only pic they showed on this video was a pretty clean 73 trans am. I’ve seen many a project that started with a roof. Project recycled on instagram and Scraptona was little more than a roof and firewall, with totally rusted floors. Project recycled and Scraptona, and with amd making body panels you can build a third gen firebird or Camaro from scratch. There is no need to not restore low production numbers cars anymore. With rusted out second gen Camaro getting $10k and firebirds and trans getting premium prices, no one scraps low production number cars anymore. It’s pretty evident that this was a build that how much money it was going to cost never came into the equation. I didn’t say I didn’t like the car, it’s pretty over the top and beyond what your average car builder could do. But we like over the top builds.
We do too, and you do present a great point. You also have to look at the fact that if the Trans Am was a full resto, it would have fallen into the mix of all other restored Trans Ams. This car will go out and be used, raced, and be seen all over the world. We love seeing people use a car like this and create something amazing like this car that is unique and talked about. We definitely respect and understand your opinion through.
@@VibrantPerformanceTV yeah the protouring thing has gone from useable classics with upgrades to over the top and beyond. I’m no purist but I understand it. And the cost for most average protouring builds have surpassed $100k even $200k. Even if I could afford and F40, it’s just not a car everyone owns, might try to ride in one at least once. But I’m good with my 74 Camaro. It may never get finished but building is half the journey.
What a legendary build! But im confused on won't having turbos so far from exhaust make turbo lag worse? I would love to know if they compared the hp & torque loss due to turbo placement or it was just marginal & weight distribution/packaging makes far bigger of a difference to counteract the turbo lag
Hey guys. Amazing car. This model Pontiac looks awesome. I'm interested in your products. Do you guys have an Australian distributor? I have several LS based cars. I'm actually currently working on a supercharged LSA 2004 cv8 holden monaro (Pontiac gto).
It's awesome that you reached out! We actually have an Australian branch and have all our product down there. Would you be able to send us an email? abrookes@vibrantperformance.com You can also DM us on Instagram, at @VibrantPerformanceAU
SUPER COOL FOR SURE BUT MY GOD IF THEIR GOING TO RACE THIS THING THEY WILL NEED A AIR CONDITIONED SUIT AND ALOT MORE HEAT SHIELDING IT WOULD SEEM. DEFINITELY WANT TO SEE WHAT KIND OF TIMES IT PUTS DOWN CONSIDERING ALL THE INDY TECH USED AND DID ANYONE GET A DRY WEIGHT OF THE CAR ??
Wonder why they cut up a nice car if they only needed a roof and cowl. That is a shame, but the car is cool but I would’ve never cut up a nice driver quality car for this build.
You're right, they didn't, but Cavan and Russell wanted a capable engine that was built by a reputable engine builder. There's some items that were repurposed but they wanted to use a newly built LSR for competition
I’m sure Riley Stair loves that you ripped off the entire vibe of his 73 Trans Am that he built solo, by hand, in his parents drive way, out of pocket, and then you claim it as your idea. Cool story.
Oh stfu. There's nothing cooler than building something with your dad. Jesus Christ you haters never miss. Someone could build your dream car to spec and you'd hate it because it wasn't yours. Shut your mouth.
This is an incredible car, but why did you have to hack up a perfectly good Firebird to build it!? Obviously, money wasn't an issue, so you could have purchased whatever sheet metal you needed through the aftermarket.
It was far from perfect, and in fact the car they found was headed for the scrap yard, but they managed to snag it, and removed all the rust, which left very little of the car
I really don't understand how people can ruin a perfectly good car and turn it into some futuristic fiberglass molded piece of s***😮 you absolutely ruined the cars integrity! Some things are meant to be left alone!
The original body was a very rusty example that was headed for scrap, it would have been a pop can in your pantry by now if they didn't snag it. As for the body, it's fully made from steel, there is no fiberglass on it. Rest assured, no clean examples were killed during this build!
SINCE WHEN DO INDY CARS LOOK LIKE CARS? IT’S WICKED COOL… BUT NOT… INDY 😅 WHATS NEXT? A MUSTANG SHAPED F1? I DON’T THINK THIS WILL QUALIFY FOR RACING FORMULA INDY ON TRACK IN CLASS. STILL SICK AF! NOT INDY. 😅
Indy baby. Speedway born and raised!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow 20yrs old sounds like an old grissled Vetran with the knowledge he was spewing great work fellas
This build is INSANE from top to bottom! I love the attention to detail that these guys put in! Can't wait to hear it on the track 🔥🔥🔥
I'm sure we will very soon 😃
So impressed, amazing craftsmanship and creativity.. and what a car you ended up with. You should be proud of yourself! And so cool that you’ve been having this project together with your father 👊
This is so beyond ProTouring that it needs its own category. Would love to see the chassis sorted and this machine wrung out on the track. Amazing doesn't begin to touch it.
I know it would be exhibition only, but would be killer to see it at WTAC!
Been following this since the tube chassis was finished. It’s really cool seeing it come so far ❤
Gorgeous!!! I love to see the wild, innovative, & beautiful sorta road racing track focused resto-mods with insane custom wide-bodies!!¡! I'd love to see some old-school (like '60s or maybe even '50s -'80s "luxury" & "gentleman's personal luxury touring coup" types of vintage cars with max'd out wide bodies, massive "Pikes Peak like" aerodynamics, with the most unique custom interiors that will blow any1's mind!!!🤯
Completely agree, this is our favorite type of builds as well.
It looks like this may be the hottest cockpit ever built. Exterior looks nice though. Suspension build is cool if it works
What an insane machine. I hope to build a bike as cool as that car.
Absolutely amazing
Such attention to detail and design! I would love to pilot this machine!!
Right? What time do you think you could set with it at your favourite track?
@@VibrantPerformanceTV I’ve never track raced but give me a few laps at willow springs and I’ll be setting track records!! I’m mean who couldn’t in that car!! 😂💨🏎️
Vibrant really getting there money's worth out of this sponsor!!!!!!!
We worked closely with Cavan and Russel, saw their vision and helped wherever we could to propel their dreams into reality. It was an absolute pleasure working with them
W. O. W. Fantastic build. Hats off to Vibrant. Future customer here.
Thank you so much for building this car and sharing it with us. I'm so jealous of the parts and experience you have access to. "Wow" just doesn't cut it lol
WOW!!
When time and money are no object. Wow, you can tell that a racing engineer definitely designed this.
That black truck behind them be nice to see as well
We have a video on it coming out today on our channel, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss it!
The proofs in the pudding. Let’s see it in action!
That anti roll design is fucking brilliant! I spend way too much time thinking about stuff like this and never thought of that blade design lol
This is beautiful. Congratulations on one of the most amazing machines if ever seen. Honagain look out. I see a This Vs That.
Great work and explanations, Cavan :)👍
Cavan is definitely well spoken and does a great job with explaining!
I followed the whole build on Instagram. Looks killer!! Great job!
I know you've probably heard this, but the car looks crazier in person than what they showed on IG! Glad you were there for the ride
@@VibrantPerformanceTV I bet!! Love to see it in person one day
Amazing build
That’s an amazing build, so much to see, great job, and I have used your stainless exhaust and it’s so much better than any of the others I have used
That means the world to us, thank you for the feedback and continued support. Happy to have you here on the channel
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought Riley had another go at it, lol! Very cool build! And while it did remind me a lot of Riley's TA, it's also somewhat different and unique!
They’re both similar to Roadster Shop’s Rampage, but all 3 are very different.
Never heard of an LSr I have a LSX supercharged crate engine. I need an LSr now 👍
Goodthing Daddy built about all of it.. his Son learned alot i bet...Cool build, but thats his Dads build from what ive seen and heard. Thx for the Vid🍻💯
It's both, his dad had the experience with the Indycar background, but his son is top of his class Motorsports Engineering. He was able to engineer the aero components and also did the fabwork on some of the components like the headers. His father's experience definitely helped in a lot, but Cavan is also a fulltime student so he wrenched on the car in any of his free time.
AMAZING!
Wow.
that's amazing
Damn this car is cool!
I follow the instagram page. I really like the car from an engineering standpoint, it’s an exercise in excess.
I did see the build on social media. Can’t say I’m thrilled at taking apart a pristine original 1973 trans am that only about 4,800 were made. But anyway.
It’s definitely over the top, using 2000-2004 Indy car parts, and design that really doesn’t fit in any racing class at all. I would be interested to see it run at the flying mile, or bonneville, or maybe laguna seca or Nürburgring.
Russel found a nearly fully rotted out 73 Trans Am. You're right, there's very few of them left but this one was destined for the scrap yard. If Russel hadn't found this northern example, it would have been a can of pop by now. You will see the car across American tracks and hopefully outside of it as well like you mentioned.
@@VibrantPerformanceTV the only pic they showed on this video was a pretty clean 73 trans am. I’ve seen many a project that started with a roof. Project recycled on instagram and Scraptona was little more than a roof and firewall, with totally rusted floors.
Project recycled and Scraptona, and with amd making body panels you can build a third gen firebird or Camaro from scratch. There is no need to not restore low production numbers cars anymore. With rusted out second gen Camaro getting $10k and firebirds and trans getting premium prices, no one scraps low production number cars anymore.
It’s pretty evident that this was a build that how much money it was going to cost never came into the equation. I didn’t say I didn’t like the car, it’s pretty over the top and beyond what your average car builder could do. But we like over the top builds.
We do too, and you do present a great point. You also have to look at the fact that if the Trans Am was a full resto, it would have fallen into the mix of all other restored Trans Ams. This car will go out and be used, raced, and be seen all over the world. We love seeing people use a car like this and create something amazing like this car that is unique and talked about. We definitely respect and understand your opinion through.
@@VibrantPerformanceTV yeah the protouring thing has gone from useable classics with upgrades to over the top and beyond. I’m no purist but I understand it. And the cost for most average protouring builds have surpassed $100k even $200k. Even if I could afford and F40, it’s just not a car everyone owns, might try to ride in one at least once. But I’m good with my 74 Camaro. It may never get finished but building is half the journey.
What a legendary build! But im confused on won't having turbos so far from exhaust make turbo lag worse? I would love to know if they compared the hp & torque loss due to turbo placement or it was just marginal & weight distribution/packaging makes far bigger of a difference to counteract the turbo lag
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this is good stuff..
What is that slammed black pickup next to this one
It is a Chevy C30, we are posting a video in an hour! Be sure to check it out
I would like to see it on a road course compete against a brand new entry level Corvette
Next summer, it'll happen!
Hey guys. Amazing car. This model Pontiac looks awesome. I'm interested in your products. Do you guys have an Australian distributor? I have several LS based cars. I'm actually currently working on a supercharged LSA 2004 cv8 holden monaro (Pontiac gto).
It's awesome that you reached out! We actually have an Australian branch and have all our product down there. Would you be able to send us an email? abrookes@vibrantperformance.com
You can also DM us on Instagram, at @VibrantPerformanceAU
2000hp build became the 2000s 1000hp build
It's crazy how fast we are moving in the direction of more whp
FYI-Yes, he got the roll-bar info backwards, but that's OK-he seemed nervous!
Totally understandable, there were a ton of camera's in his face all week long!
@@VibrantPerformanceTV would you happen to know if they're selling those left- over Indycar parts to the public?
@@WWMike12 we are unsure, we will ask for you and have Cavan and Russell get back to you in the comments here
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Give us pls a driving video🙏
Absolutely! We need to weather to warm up though, there will definitely be something in the spring/summer
Is there no intercooler on this turbo systems??? How are you going to drive a Time Attack car with no intercooler to control intake temps?
Do the carbon fiber bits have fiberglass cores or are they fully carbon through and through?
SUPER COOL FOR SURE BUT MY GOD IF THEIR GOING TO RACE THIS THING THEY WILL NEED A AIR CONDITIONED SUIT AND ALOT MORE HEAT SHIELDING IT WOULD SEEM. DEFINITELY WANT TO SEE WHAT KIND OF TIMES IT PUTS DOWN CONSIDERING ALL THE INDY TECH USED AND DID ANYONE GET A DRY WEIGHT OF THE CAR ??
Anyone have any idea which college he’s in?
What part is the Indy car? Is it the haircut?
I think that is legal for CAM-T autocross….
Wonder why they cut up a nice car if they only needed a roof and cowl. That is a shame, but the car is cool but I would’ve never cut up a nice driver quality car for this build.
I dont think they use the LSr in indycar
You're right, they didn't, but Cavan and Russell wanted a capable engine that was built by a reputable engine builder. There's some items that were repurposed but they wanted to use a newly built LSR for competition
so they just kind of ripped off Riley Stairs design and remade it with more power?
Sadly looks like a future cup car
Man this shit made for a hill climb not walmart. The leg room is a dealbreaker lmao
Aluminium toobs!
Wheels?
They were custom made by Forgeline
Did Riley Stair at least give his blessing on this blatant copy???
I’m sure Riley Stair loves that you ripped off the entire vibe of his 73 Trans Am that he built solo, by hand, in his parents drive way, out of pocket, and then you claim it as your idea. Cool story.
Seriously wtf is this blatant copy
I actually clicked thinking it was an update of that car
Yup. Not a fan of this dude.
I guess I will go and ask the builder and the person where it is at now. 🤷if you are telling the truth I will expand what each side thinks.
His vibe, or his entire car?
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Skill sets on build r next level, but,,, what can u do with it??? Lovely but pointless 😎👊👍👌✌
They're going to race it!
To everyone watching that didnt pay attention in public speaking class.... Saying NOTHING makes you sound a million times smarter than saying UHH/UMM
All that work and still couldn’t work on getting that front end out of the air..
This was done a few years back by a kid that built it on the side of his moms house ruclips.net/video/4f6rCx8_zEU/видео.html
Yes Riley's Trans Am! We're very familiar with is build, it was also unveiled in our booth at SEMA in 2018
My daddy this.. my daddy that...
Oh stfu. There's nothing cooler than building something with your dad. Jesus Christ you haters never miss. Someone could build your dream car to spec and you'd hate it because it wasn't yours. Shut your mouth.
Street legal? Must have the most relaxed regulations ever
Indiana!
Will look better going down the street
Nice car but ls is junk that thing will split the block 😂
Worthless without road action.
This is an incredible car, but why did you have to hack up a perfectly good Firebird to build it!? Obviously, money wasn't an issue, so you could have purchased whatever sheet metal you needed through the aftermarket.
It was far from perfect, and in fact the car they found was headed for the scrap yard, but they managed to snag it, and removed all the rust, which left very little of the car
To much, wtf, where do you drive it...... oh yeah you don't, lol
In my opinion , its way overdone
For a street car yes. Everything is functional and engineered for the racetrack.
It’s SEMA, 90% of the cars are over the top because it’s a trade show not a dealership.
That's the point. If you want a street car with double-sided tape "mods," go to a local car meet.
Gee, im sorry i hurt your feelings. I mean its freakin cool in its own right, but just for me, i would want something i could use anytime
@@derekfetzer6294 I am sorry to offend you, but it IS street legal. " Want something to use anytime" IS applicable here .
I really don't understand how people can ruin a perfectly good car and turn it into some futuristic fiberglass molded piece of s***😮 you absolutely ruined the cars integrity! Some things are meant to be left alone!
The original body was a very rusty example that was headed for scrap, it would have been a pop can in your pantry by now if they didn't snag it. As for the body, it's fully made from steel, there is no fiberglass on it. Rest assured, no clean examples were killed during this build!
waste of a nice car
SINCE WHEN DO INDY CARS LOOK LIKE CARS? IT’S WICKED COOL… BUT NOT… INDY 😅 WHATS NEXT? A MUSTANG SHAPED F1? I DON’T THINK THIS WILL QUALIFY FOR RACING FORMULA INDY ON TRACK IN CLASS. STILL SICK AF! NOT INDY. 😅