Best Street Saturn Ever? 2JZ Swapped Sky Roadster Makes All the Right Noises
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2020
- How do you make a Saturn cool? The same way you make anything cool. Pop a 2JZ in it. The Saturn Sky / Pontiac Solstice came at a weird time, and they never really took off. Which was always a shame. Or not… because now if you can find one, it’s a damn fun car already. Anyway, a 2J fits in one, and that’s all you really need to know.
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You need a better host. This guy has no business being on the lens side of a camera.
Bring larry back and find better cars. No one likes scions either.
Could y’all get me in contact with this guy? I have a 2007 solstice I’m turning into a drift car and his engine swap knowledge on this GM platform would help.
fun fact theres actually a guy called Paweł Trela in Poland competing
DMEC in a 2JZ 900hp Opel GT sibling
Pawel is the man! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank you, sounds interesting. I will check him out, I do love the old Opel's
Martin Collins Nono it’s not the old opel gt, but is the opel gt that’s the exact same car of this Saturn Sky. Because when opel was port of GM, they just made the same car with different names. So us had the Saturn Sky, the UK had the vauxhall gt ( I’m not 100% sure) while the rest of Europe had the opel Gt
@@alessandrobucca545 The US also had the Pontiac Solstice GXP the butt on those look pretty good.
@@RCXDerp Yep, in old Europe it's Opel GT! Still a rare car...
Best and worst thing GM ever created and killed. I always love the Sky. Amazing looks. Amazing potential. It would fly off the shelves today If it were reintroduced.
Pontiac solstice gxp is the better version of the sky imo. The sky is def better looking I won't lie but there's just something special about the pontiac version to me. Hardtop solstice is more rare than a ferrari f40. More sad about them killing pontiac. A modern g8 gxp would def be a hellcat killer, modern grand prix GTP would KILL the new performance models of camrys and accords, modern GTO would be like a more track focused camaro. I hate that they killed pontiac man. So tragic.
Truly tragic. If the kappa got a 2nd generation it would've been glorious. I keep wanting to buy a Sky Redline but something about the rarity of the '09 solstice hardtop keeps making wait for the perfect one to go up for sale. Such a beautiful piece of automotive history.
I'd love to see a modern drivetrain in this package. It would be amazing.@@megamiteexplosion
Always like these Saturn Sky's, such a badass build
I like how nervous this guy is haha, makes it seem more genuine.
I agree
Which one? They both seem pretty nervous!
They're both nervous/awkward lol
I was hoping I wasn't the only one that noticed lol.
No... I think that's meth
An odd but very fitting combination
Now this is what the hell I'm talking about! These types of builds are so cool to see! What an insane person lol
Man, give this guy props for persistence and never giving up. I couldn’t believe how many times he had engines blow up on him. I would’ve thrown my hands up and gave up on cars completely lol. Really like how genuine and down to earth he is and the build is top notch and even more so when you know how much he went through with all the bad engine luck!
Had to come back after the driving portion, holy hell that thing sounds so mean and amazing! The open top really makes the sound capture sound even more intense!
Besides the FD Sky this is my other favorite Saturn Sky I've ever seen, also ya boi wearing the Freedom Factory hat, hopefully we see this thing rippin there sooner than later!!!!!
Florida man 2j swaps a saturn
Never thought a Saturn could so sound so good 😅
Opel should bring this car\chassis back. With the turbo 2.8 V6 from the Insignia OPC. Hats off to the guy for persevering to get everything working together. Great build.
If they ever release a new Opel GT i hope Chevy/Buick bring it over and revive the sky/Solstice.
@@TheStuntastik I doubt that'll happen, ever since Opel was sold by GM to PSA a couple years ago...
Very cool build, never imagined a 2jz would fit this chassis
Not very surprising IMO. People have been swapping in LS motors since these were brand new. Oddly it's not that much lighter than the Vette the motors came from.
Spoo76 the length
@@10181995hamza Exactly
@@Spoo76 ls motors fit in way more chassis than a 2j. It's way shorter. Ya know, cause it's not 6 cylinders long
I've heard rumors that the engine mounts for a 2J literally bolt right up to the mount locations of the Sky/Solstice chassis
Either some engineer was being real crafty or it's the best coincidence there ever has been
So incredibly well done. This is what love looks like. Repping the community real well. RIP Saturn.
I’m not a Saturn guy but you gotta respect this build. Tons of hard work!
In Europe this car is called Opel GT
i thought it used opel design language
and nobody bought it because it was 300 kilos heavier than the Speedster
I wasnt sure, thanks for clarifying
Name ist after the GT is allready a joke ...
Opel speedster. In uk it is vauxhall vx220 which mcnamara had. Pontiac solstice was the same car In a pretty dress. And it is part developed with lotus which gives it great drivability.
Does that mean no 240Z mentioning this time ? 😉
Well done Louis!
I've always found the Soltace body styling timeless for a roadster.
Really like seeing somebody building this model up! Road and Track loved these things when they came out and Hot Rod magazine put a LS in one since the chassis is basically an 3/4 scale corvette.
Sweeet
Yes, this is a good candidate for an LS! But apparently not cost effective🤷🏼♂️
juSTIn Turner right?! So I’m totally down for a jdm swap. Also it’s more in line with original hot rodding where guys just used what ever they could get their hands on to make a car faster and more badass. With a more global market open to us than in the 50’s and 60’s why not mix and match whatever works.
lmao love that you zoomed in on the reflection of the car as it drove by those windows. True car guys know.
This is an awesome build! I always thought they kinda looked like a mini Vette but he really turned it into something special!
I feel if the sky/solstice came out a couple years after the crash they would have actually done well, still great looking cars
The slightly more OG editing with Chappelle's show and TMYK are always appreciated. Give it that Hoonigan feel and flair from the way you guys shoot the vids to the editing. Love it.
This video doesn't do this thing justice. I have seen this exact car in person at gridlife south 2 years ago. Such a nice car
I have always loved Saturn this is a super slick build!
My god that sound it good and the sky just looks better then some of these new cars
Hands down one of my favorite builds featured! Well done guys!
As a Saturn daily'er, I approve of this build. Badass.
This was a rebadged Gen 2 Opel GT available at the same time as a rebadged Holden HSV GTS. GM was killing it back then with the cool sports cars.
YOOOOOO, good to see you're still kicking with that thing. also to other folks, PS: I'm the Canadian dude that swapped the sol. vids of that swap are up on my channel.... dynos... pooping on bikes... etcetc...
This one take the cake. Love the color and the set up! Awesome Choice and job.
Looks great, sounds amazing!
Definitely the cleanest Saturn I've seen
This is one build that I wouldn't change anything on! 😍
I want the Saturn Sky Redline back in Forza.
I’m starting this swap currently, thanks for the inspiration to finish someday. Loved the video.
My dads girlfriend had a redline turbo in red first year they came out long story short I was 16 she let me learn how to drive stick on the car! And I use to take chicks out all the time in that little roadster! She moved and had a good sound !
Awesome job! Can't wait to see the Induction Performance video!
This is more of a Toyota Supra then the 2020 / 2021 Supra 👌👌
This car is 🔥🔥🔥 I love it
Once the 2JZs start to be way too expensive (not that they arent already nowadays) I remember when you could get a long block for $2000 give or take. Hopefully the Ford Barra Straight Six will start making its way into the US scene.
Always love this car and it’s Pontiac sibling. Now I love it even more. 😍
@@AH-zp1bt : How can it be "world above and better than" when it's pretty much the same car internally?
At 23:56, 25:01 & 25:06, I swore I heard a baby giggling in the car with you guys, at 25:01 you even looked around like, WHAT WAS THAT. Really nice seeing a completely off the wall build, luv it
Next Adam will buy his moms car just to do this swap 😅
Next video title - "I 2J swap my mom's car (hilarious reaction)"
That lady ain't ever selling that car you can tell that in the videos the loves that car
Update: Mom gets a LS...
I wish I had the money and skill to do the same to my '09 Sky. Awesome build!!
My buddy just LS swapped his. Imma send him this!
Have you ridden in it, yet?
This car is build so good. It should be like this factory. Great fitment and love the yellow.
That car looks like a blast to drive!!!! Hat off my friend 👏😉
Damn my man got the worst luck with engines 😂
My boy Paul!! Killin it
A C6 zo6 is a NASTY ass unit. 505 hp 3260 lbs. This is roughly 3300 with 600 hp. Shes a beast jack. You can take that to the bank.
Sounds awesome
The Sky/Solstice always seemed underrated, coming out at an unfortunate time in GM's life. There was a local Sky with an LS swap and rear-mounted twin turbos, and someone autocrosses a stock one, but that's about it . The 2JZ swap seems like another great option, this is pretty cool. Making the connection that the AR5 bolts up to it with not too much fuss is nice.
They're crazy underrated. The Redline (or Solstice GXP) model with the 2.0LNF can be fairly easily tuned up to 400hp. Near 50/50 weight distribution, FR layout, just a touch over 3,000lbs (and you can drop under with a fiberglass or CF hood), adjustable camber/caster/toe on all four corners, dual scroll turbo, direct injection, and VVT, 18 tires standarad (only 8.5 wide though).
Tuner kids discount them ("hurr durr it's a Saturn!") without actually understanding how good of a platform the Kappa is. Also, they were made with an LS V8 in mind, so swapping one in is dead easy.
@@TheM750 Yeah, the car got some pretty marginal reviews because it initially came out without the GXP/Redline option, and most of the reviews were with the standard model. Then they put in this turbo engine that GM offered dealer tune giving even more out of the box power without even voiding the warranty...2900 pounds and 290 hp with plenty of room for more.
Brilliant idea . great starter platform great motor
This guy has been been featured all of the place for the last 10 years..kool car..in glad to see he and the car are still doing well.
Granny shifting not double clutching like you should. Damn amazing car man. I am on my journey to do the same thing I'm glad others share the passion.
Nice, light and fast! ❤️
I love the sol and the sky never see tgese enough on builds or custom made for these. Cars loved them in FD just sucks they were such a short lived cars from Saturn and Pontiac i always wanted to have both just super bad ass hope yo see more features of these cars or even drift builds i know theres a sol build on hoonigans a while back so cool btw larry is looking a little young in this one
Love it!
I want one. It sounds so sweet!!!
Damn respect!
This car is surprisingly dope!
Sick shot at the end....with the reflection in the building while driving
I love the Saturn Sky, I always have and always will.
*The Soulstice and Sky are great cars.* Way underrate. The ONLY downside is the shit motor, interior cheap-Fischer Price-GM-plastic, and the way the convertible top mechanism is designed. Other than that, pretty legit well balance chassis.
I know people getting numbers out of that Ecotec engine that he's getting out of that 2JZ... you just got to know what you're doing....
@@boosted2.4_sky getting numbers in one thing, making it reliable is another
Nothing wrong with the 2.0 if you take car of it.
clean AF!
Great idea....wheels a turnin'!
Bad ass little car. Glad I bought one.
This swap makes so much sense, just swap the AR5 bellhousing for a JZ one, add the necessary bits and it just bolts on other than needing new motor mounts
I do love the Sky's this one is awesome, I do like the corvette engine/ls swaps too.
BEAUTIFUL CAR
Awsome bruv
FINALLY, somebody married a 2JZ with a Saturn! :D
I can’t decide if I should get a Sky or a Solstice. I find more body kits for the Solstice so it makes me lean towards it more. I like the front end of the Sky too much though. Especially when I see them with the unbadged billet grille. No Saturn logo looks waaay better in my opinion. Love the build!
oh he's in the burg
That car is sick!!!😁😁😁👍
Pretty damn cool car
talk about 2JZ everything lol xD
That sound tho..... Prefect tone thats like hearing rain on a metal roof. So so pleasant!! Killer set up
That sound coming from that car is nutz. Love it.
Personally, i think it makes more sense to put an ls in it, but mad respect nonetheless
amazing very beautiful
Yoo wtf was that laugh doe? 0:16 😂
I love this 🚗
I hope as these cars bottom out that we get more swaps and stuff with them. I think one of these with anything from a Turbo K to a LFX would be cool. Especially if the chassis upgrades/development is there. Probably be damn nasty in corners.
i saw one of these today and didnt think anything of it until he just ripped it!
Very niceeee
It's a bit 60s and 70s sports cars.... Triumph, Jaguar.etc.
That's a nice Saturn Miata
That is a Nice Car
Wow mega , perfekt 👌🏼 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
That guy's rocking freedom factory!
Saturn sky has always been my favorite, and know it's been made better.
Cooooooool car nice colour.
Saturn. Best car company of its time! Ive owned 5 and my hole family owned them as well. Family time was 6 Saturn's parked in the driveway. Never had any major problems with any of them. Best part never rusted out living in Maine! Can't believe they were cut. Smdh
😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is the funniest comment I've ever read
@@REAPER3fitty you probably laugh that hard every morning when you look at yourself in the mirror. I know I would if I was you. The funniest looking dude, maybe a dude, I've ever seen! 🤣😂
I would have gone with 6 piston front calipers but, you said parts aren't plentiful for saturns so....4 pistons may be ALL there was. That said, the car probably doesn't weigh much and 4 pots are probably more than enough considering you went with Wilwood(they make nascar brakes).
I got a 2007 Saturn sky and this is what I want when I finish paying it off
Never thought I’d ever respect a Saturn. Damn.
Yoooo! I want him to be 1 of my personal Lyft Driver's!!!
That the best I have ever seen GM'S left over parts.