2JZ COMMODORE EP1 - Saving A Retired Drag Car!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @andersjjensen
    @andersjjensen 2 года назад +410

    Kevin is Kevin. End of story. I've watched all the Nugget Garage episodes on it, and it's name is Kevin.

    • @bandwagon240
      @bandwagon240 2 года назад +15

      Kevin is a Daihatsu Kei truck in Poland.

    • @mazcatii
      @mazcatii 2 года назад +31

      It’s bad luck to rename a boat 😅

    • @350stato
      @350stato 2 года назад +10

      I agree!

    • @commodorevk509
      @commodorevk509 2 года назад +11

      Kevin will always be Kevin in our hearts even if he’s got a new heart

    • @petermcardle656
      @petermcardle656 2 года назад

      Kevin is a savage! Leave the name!!

  • @rotorhead5000
    @rotorhead5000 2 года назад +131

    Gotta stay with the classic, Kevin the Savage, you can't go back from a name that great

  • @SmartAceHole82
    @SmartAceHole82 2 года назад +110

    The Australians will remember the "Kevin 07" pitch, you gotta do a 7.9999 in this Kevin.

    • @TorqHub
      @TorqHub 2 года назад +2

      Oof! Could you imagine?!? 😍😍

    • @LokiMelb
      @LokiMelb 2 года назад

      @@TorqHub that'd be driving the doors off it, but I'd love to watch Kevin do that

    • @josepharthur2338
      @josepharthur2338 2 года назад

      More likely Kevin 11

    • @landcruiserfan4206
      @landcruiserfan4206 2 года назад +1

      Lets get Kevin Rudd doing the 7 second pass

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce 2 года назад

      They can dream

  • @builtbybagsy
    @builtbybagsy 2 года назад +46

    Great to see Kevin back.... I did wonder when and where he would turn up again 👌

  • @harrypatt7708
    @harrypatt7708 2 года назад +48

    I just remembered.. isn’t it crazy years ago we all knew this legend as turbo yoda, now he has his own successful channel.
    Time really is our friend people!

    • @Wirenfeldt1990
      @Wirenfeldt1990 2 года назад +6

      For a bit of a shock, go rewatch his appearance on MCM.. His presentation and on camera skills have come so far it’s staggering..

  • @BlownCommodores
    @BlownCommodores 2 года назад +15

    So happy to see Kevin the Savage get another life with the skid factory.

  • @timdunn2387
    @timdunn2387 2 года назад +17

    We've got no experience in drag racing. Humility equates to honesty, which I believe is a key part of the success of your channel. It's nice to hang around with nice blokes.

  • @jeffreyl4924
    @jeffreyl4924 2 года назад +7

    KEVO LIVES! So excited for this build guys!

  • @mitchellgould7405
    @mitchellgould7405 2 года назад +5

    Big Kev for the win.... "I'm Excited!!!"

  • @glynnjohnson9065
    @glynnjohnson9065 2 года назад +8

    Kevo's a sicko!
    That car will always be Kevin, it's the identity of the car :)

  • @gregorygeyer3634
    @gregorygeyer3634 2 года назад +8

    Always has and always will be Kevin.
    Looking forward to the build 👌

  • @Aradinx2
    @Aradinx2 2 года назад +14

    Very excited for this. Can't wait to see you guys go on some drag and drive events. They're always a joy to watch.

  • @FixTechStuff
    @FixTechStuff 2 года назад +1

    Good explainer, Commodore's and Falcons were the biggest selling Australian cars. Good on you for not roasting the Ecotec, they were a great engine, no matter what Ford Barra fans have to say about them.

  • @jpstrim
    @jpstrim 2 года назад +13

    Forever Kevo! Should be a fun build guys!

  • @dant565
    @dant565 2 года назад +4

    My son has just two days ago bought his first car. Green VS commodore lol. He's defo gonna follow this build.

  • @IanDarley
    @IanDarley 2 года назад +24

    Early models were called Carltons in the UK later models were Omegas usually 3.0L 12 or 24 valve straight six or 3.8L 24v twin turbo for the Lotus models.... and of course Monaros that were made in Stralia with various N/A and supercharged LS motors.

    • @neiltitmus9744
      @neiltitmus9744 2 года назад +4

      Carlton or senator

    • @RossYoung1986
      @RossYoung1986 2 года назад +1

      I was gonna say exactly that Carlton or senator

    • @Keksmonster72
      @Keksmonster72 2 года назад +4

      In Germany, as Opel Omegas, there were also various 4 Cylinders and in the second Gen Omegas there was the switch over to the 54° V6.
      The Lotus Omega had a 3.6L 24V Twin Turbo, still to this day the most powerfull and fastest Opel you could buy.
      Greetings from Germany :D

    • @e-lan4221
      @e-lan4221 2 года назад +2

      Omegas most commonly came with a 2.0 four cylinder engine here. Some 2.2 diesels and even some 2.5 inline six turbo diesel BMW engines

    • @dannb0dge
      @dannb0dge 2 года назад

      I had a 2.5 V6 Omega for a couple of months. It was seriously comfy but was slow AF. The noise was good though.

  • @natelasaede8296
    @natelasaede8296 2 года назад +20

    That's my brother in laws old car, he was so proud of it I remember was a manual initially running 10's then he got really serious with it, so cool it will live on, I always enjoyed his stories at Christmas catch ups what he was up to with it back in the day.

    • @garageredzone
      @garageredzone 2 года назад +2

      check my comment above Nate, small world lol

  • @hot355clubby
    @hot355clubby 2 года назад +7

    Kevo will always be Kevo! 👌🏻

  • @cme2cau
    @cme2cau 2 года назад +2

    Spot on about the 3.8. A triumph of development over design. Started out as 3/4 of what would become the Rover V8, over the years they changed EVERYTHING. A mate wanted to swap back when they updated his repmobile from a 3.8 ecotec to a 3.0 alloytec. He was not a happy boy.

  • @Ollaris
    @Ollaris 2 года назад +1

    Love it. I just hope you add a bit of color to it, Black is just boring and hard to distinguish on Drag & Drive videos.

  • @blakebrewtnall1152
    @blakebrewtnall1152 2 года назад +2

    Yep Kevin it stays good one boys I love commodores lookin forward to watching this

  • @zeropaloobatheuber1572
    @zeropaloobatheuber1572 2 года назад +6

    These were known as Omega, Carlton, Senator in Europe/UK. Getrag (260 for V6 and 290 for V8) manual gearboxes are only VS Series II onwards and are the same as boxes BMW used. The BMW logo is still on the main housing of the 260. Other differences were that the Opel/Vauxhalls ran IRS with toe control links and, weirdly, recirculating ball steering boxes. I've always wanted to create a Lotus Carlton replica from my VS!

  • @krispykruzer
    @krispykruzer 2 года назад +6

    Kudos to the TSF, pumping out quality content and builds. Meanwhile I’m still waiting for parts to come to get that build of mine mod worthy….

  • @Mister-Caprice
    @Mister-Caprice 2 года назад +1

    BIGKEV!!!!! wooo hooo i was sad to see this legend disappear, so happy to see it reappear. I recognised it immediately. So happy to see you lads with it 😀

  • @aSinisterKiid
    @aSinisterKiid 2 года назад +1

    Hell Yeah !!!!!! Can't wait to follow this build as you go through all the awesome drag and drives. This is gonna be an epic car.

  • @Trixtrem1974
    @Trixtrem1974 2 года назад

    Call it Robert!!!!! Love the way this is heading guys!!!!

  • @tx5brent
    @tx5brent 2 года назад +3

    That Mazda still has a lot of cool bits on it, like the computer controlled suspension and the rust holes above the doors, that's unique as.

  • @chrisschlis9440
    @chrisschlis9440 2 года назад

    Cool. Thanks for the history lesson. Going to be a fun build.

  • @WrenFJ
    @WrenFJ 2 года назад +1

    You don't know how happy it makes me to see another person pronounce JZ as Jay Zed!!!

  • @shaundoyle9101
    @shaundoyle9101 2 года назад

    I remember this car from when I worked at Heathcote drags it was a weapon back then , will be good to see her up and running again

  • @TorqHub
    @TorqHub 2 года назад +11

    Yeahhh the VR! I mean, it's no turbo 5ltr... 😅
    Look forward to seeing Al dish out some yabbie pumps when Woody tries to smooth the engine bay and re-tin the boot 🤣

  • @twinshock175
    @twinshock175 2 года назад

    Cant wait to see Kevin get thrown down the track, this is what I come here for! This build and car will be an epic series to follow. When Hoff does his thing with his cars, you get to see the whole challenge, as this will be.

  • @purehardstyles
    @purehardstyles 2 года назад +2

    Drag week 2023 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

  • @clives681
    @clives681 2 года назад +20

    Kevin is perfect. With some Chinese parts as he can speak good mandarin.

    • @hyper8545
      @hyper8545 2 года назад +3

      Never buy chinese garbage unless you wana buy junk multiple times and waste money

    • @joealex65
      @joealex65 2 года назад

      @@hyper8545 I've seen some very cheap Yin Yang Spinny Thangs do some crazy shit and be quite good, don't diss on Chinese parts! 😂

    • @lachlanwoods3940
      @lachlanwoods3940 2 года назад

      No just on the little bastards that make them!! 🙄🙄

  • @OPyamumsyadad
    @OPyamumsyadad 2 года назад +2

    Kev is a sickoooo. He’s got a big………. Turboooooo.

  • @F재규어
    @F재규어 2 года назад +1

    감사합니다
    터보 요다 때부터 재미있게
    보고있습니다
    요즘 예전영상 부터 보고있는중 입니다
    화이팅

  • @shannonadams8643
    @shannonadams8643 2 года назад

    Excited for this build boys! Drag and drive looks like a lot of fun

  • @joshmcguire5422
    @joshmcguire5422 2 года назад +1

    No way. Can't believe a VR is making a feature. Just inherited one from my late in-laws grandparents. They are absolute weapons!

  • @Cava23
    @Cava23 2 года назад

    In a VR/VS sensational, great base, will go FAST!

  • @bonarasmey5563
    @bonarasmey5563 2 года назад

    Very nice details, thanks 👌 👍

  • @harrypatt7708
    @harrypatt7708 2 года назад +1

    You always add a lot of knowledge in your videos love it, top work mate as always.
    Weapon of a mechanic

  • @jonnewton5929
    @jonnewton5929 2 года назад +2

    By the looks of things in the comments, he's Kevin. 👌 And I gotta say lad's, I agree 👍 💯 Can't wait for the build. Cheers 🍻

  • @TurboDog73TX
    @TurboDog73TX 2 года назад +11

    Kevin the Savage.. Can't wait to see Y'all make some hits in it!

  • @Zobby447
    @Zobby447 2 года назад

    That’s bloody Kevin!!! I couldn’t forget his face and those welds

  • @zappy7393
    @zappy7393 2 года назад

    Keen to see Benny chip in his knowledge on this one. Will be a hoot to watch it get built up.

  • @danielkelly7840
    @danielkelly7840 2 года назад +2

    Yess KEVOO

  • @mikedaly4198
    @mikedaly4198 2 года назад +2

    great opening scene

  • @chrisgee2212
    @chrisgee2212 2 года назад

    Yes Kev

  • @MrStreety2
    @MrStreety2 2 года назад

    Keep it as Kevin. The adventures of Kevin live on with the skid factory!

  • @tombeespoke9384
    @tombeespoke9384 2 года назад +5

    It’s always gunna be ‘Kevin the Savage’!

  • @LongPeter
    @LongPeter 2 года назад +5

    Forget Kev the Sicko, go save that Brumby! 0:27

    • @LongPeter
      @LongPeter 2 года назад

      Or is it a Jumbuck?

    • @playwme3
      @playwme3 2 года назад +1

      It’s a Brumby. Very early model.

  • @mynameis63
    @mynameis63 2 года назад +16

    Seeing Kevin again makes me miss Wendy. Bring big Ethel back too.

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  2 года назад +12

      He is too busy being angry.

    • @ALLAUS
      @ALLAUS 2 года назад

      That’s a shame

    • @deadlegintheface568
      @deadlegintheface568 2 года назад

      Travelling the world bringing enlightenment to one comments troll at a time

  • @dank_productions94
    @dank_productions94 2 года назад

    So cool that this old girl is going to be registered again and getting used!

  • @bigmuz_pilot
    @bigmuz_pilot 2 года назад +3

    Love this, awesome work lads!

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  2 года назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  2 года назад +5

      Yeah that's right Murray, I hit you with the generic reply button. :D

    • @bigmuz_pilot
      @bigmuz_pilot 2 года назад

      @@theskidfactory I feel blessed 🙌

  • @ThatHoodlum19
    @ThatHoodlum19 2 года назад

    Jeeez, been a while since I've seen an MX-6 turbo! They were actually quick for what they were back in theee day.

  • @9002alex
    @9002alex 2 года назад

    2jz.
    Alan’s favourite motor of the gods 😊

  • @joealex65
    @joealex65 2 года назад +3

    Kevin the Commodore should stay, that's a cool name! 😎

  • @WorkLivePlay
    @WorkLivePlay 2 года назад +1

    Awesome project, it's going to be great watching you both branch into drag racing including the drag and drive events 👍

  • @markrobinson1291
    @markrobinson1291 2 года назад +1

    Yes, as a Bogan VX SS driver I highly approve 👌

  • @gardenwaster
    @gardenwaster 2 года назад

    Drag Challenge here we come, top project

  • @duncanhobin8145
    @duncanhobin8145 2 года назад +1

    Yeah biggest we got in the uk was a 3.2 v6 local plod loved them.

  • @mattroome123
    @mattroome123 2 года назад

    I don’t know why but the dynamic of these two is just perfect

  • @TankyMcStagger
    @TankyMcStagger 2 года назад +6

    Kevin. it's always been Kevin, can't change it now

  • @ashleysirr1434
    @ashleysirr1434 2 года назад

    You should definitely do a series on building that turbo Mazda would be awesome to see the potential of that car unleashed!

  • @krissfpv4079
    @krissfpv4079 2 года назад

    This is a great idea , watching all of it for sure 👍👍👍

  • @350stato
    @350stato 2 года назад +3

    Kevin is always Kevin, Cant call it Karen, Thats the Name of Clays Barra VR we are currently doing lol

  • @michaelb5330
    @michaelb5330 2 года назад +1

    This looks like it’ll be interesting series looking forward to it

  • @PETERNESS
    @PETERNESS 2 года назад +1

    believe or not ,there was a SLR5000 in this vr vs shape,pretty sure they had walkinshaw wheels on as factory ,tip top channel best down under by far

  • @ohwhye
    @ohwhye 2 года назад

    Gonna love this build.

  • @BigMkombe
    @BigMkombe 2 года назад +3

    Kevs a siiiickO!

  • @niallmckenna7313
    @niallmckenna7313 2 года назад +1

    Has anyone ever told you about the vauxhall Opel of that shape with a turbocharged straight 6... lotus Carlton - what a thing it was

  • @aussieausdeutschland4245
    @aussieausdeutschland4245 2 года назад +1

    Big Rev Kev...

  • @drewswanson2701
    @drewswanson2701 2 года назад +3

    That v6 looks like a 3.8 that came in my Pontiac same as my girls Buick, beautiful engine, give a Toyota reliability a run for its money

    • @honestpat7789
      @honestpat7789 2 года назад

      They ran a 3.8 Buick (sometimes supercharged ) from 88/89 to the early 2000s

    • @honestpat7789
      @honestpat7789 2 года назад

      @James Doe now the LLT 3.6 or sidi engines are in Camaros and Cadillacs, and still in production

  • @ESPSJ
    @ESPSJ 2 года назад

    Can't wait for the build series on this one. I loved watching it on Nugget Garage, will be cool to see it have a new life. Also rename it to whatever you want, but we all know his name is KEVIN.

  • @feenyx6394
    @feenyx6394 2 года назад +2

    Go on Woody, get that Mazda!

  • @jasonwest6150
    @jasonwest6150 2 года назад +1

    In the us the 3.8/3800 motor was really good stock. Not a high reving thing but desent power and dumb reliable from my experience. Everyones mileage may vary.

  • @JordyValentine
    @JordyValentine Год назад

    Personally the VR/VS is my favourite commodore ever made. I kept the VS S pack I had on my P's as a long term project. Years later and many cars on she's still patiently waiting, I'll either build it into my dream car or take it to the grave with me!

  • @ToomasTelling
    @ToomasTelling 2 года назад +1

    the RB30 shows up in Europe in the Opel Senator in the late 80s early 90s. just saw one for sale the other day for around 10K.

  • @Low760
    @Low760 2 года назад +2

    The Suspension on the commodores aren't Opel either except the vq on irs. Front struts are different, the VB on used solid rear door Australia. Important details that I know Al knows, just not being covered.

  • @TC-yx2ss
    @TC-yx2ss 2 года назад +1

    Kev's back.

  • @asifimgunnatellya
    @asifimgunnatellya 2 года назад +3

    Kevo the sicko!

  • @ivanszky
    @ivanszky 2 года назад

    lookin forward for this build

  • @aussieboganbloke2244
    @aussieboganbloke2244 2 года назад +5

    Kevo the sicko ❤

  • @claytonfox4186
    @claytonfox4186 2 года назад

    Definitely Hector

  • @russellflannery6913
    @russellflannery6913 2 года назад

    This will be a good one. Name it Charlie.

  • @TWENTYB
    @TWENTYB 2 года назад

    The name shall remain, it's legacy must live on.

  • @Ricky-nq7lu
    @Ricky-nq7lu 2 года назад +1

    Wendy would be awesome as it a throw back to nugget garage....

  • @joelewis670
    @joelewis670 2 года назад +1

    Kevin 👌
    Ps: I'll take the front bar 👍

  • @fugitvontherun9624
    @fugitvontherun9624 2 года назад

    This is great!!! An will b great content

  • @soulyouth
    @soulyouth 2 года назад +2

    my first real car was a VR Calis, I have a massive soft spot for that body shape and would love to get my hands on a clean one b4 the prices get to crazy

  • @nicholasturner5159
    @nicholasturner5159 2 года назад +1

    My dad had maroon VR acclaim about 14 years ago he called it the shuttle lol because he only really used it to get to work

  • @sethhalloran1438
    @sethhalloran1438 2 года назад

    Go the Jimny!!!! Build review on that nugget

  • @j1m3by
    @j1m3by 2 года назад

    Fun vid. I like the history lesson.

  • @s_gwalls6106
    @s_gwalls6106 2 года назад

    So excited

  • @paulhoogeveen7353
    @paulhoogeveen7353 2 года назад +1

    Given the "Opel"origins go the Lotus Omega route, 3 6 litre twin turbo DOHC 24v, 6 speed Corvette gearbox, VL Group A diff. Just remember the electric coolant pump to save head gaskets....

  • @frankensteinsgarage9632
    @frankensteinsgarage9632 2 года назад

    Great editing 👌

  • @tomafh
    @tomafh 2 года назад

    Once a Kevin, always a Kevin, let the legend of the savage live on!

  • @PNWSV
    @PNWSV 2 года назад +1

    I need a bunch of those Buick v6 manual trans, I can sell swap kits for the supercharged 3800's because here in the states they were all FWD

  • @BigFellaGames
    @BigFellaGames 2 года назад +5

    i cant believe you mob don't have a million subscribers yet... subscribe everyone.

  • @looduselaps
    @looduselaps 2 года назад

    dudes i loved ur video, heres a great vid idea: make dat mazda a 1000 dollar buget baja 500 machine. much love from Estonia!