Well, in all fairness the V8 didn't really fit in it, as evidenced by the hole in the hood. What else had to be cut out that might have made this not production ready or a safety hazard? They totally could have put a V8 in it, but not as it was produced.
At 2800 lbs and 235hp it's not exactly slow for the time. 6 second 1/4 mile is ok. Not a Corvette but not as lame as people make it out to be. Wonder if a turbo would wake it up.
Had 3.5 in an old 2001 300m, thing was surprisingly quick for a retirement community boat. Pain in the ass to work on because they made sure there wasn't an inch of room under the hood.
....consider what change would make 400hp flat-6 Turbo from 911 including 5-speed Getrag... The Chrysler engine simply wasn't engineered And developed that far...
Not to be a jerk… Anybody that follows car stuff knows this Somehow Chrysler didn’t know it’d be a huge flop that it didn’t have a v8, or even a supercharger or turbo v6 at least to compensate for the missing cylinders. 🤷♂️
@@jorgeantonini201 The people who are complaining about any part of the prowler probably weren’t current with the times when it came out. V8’s were pretty gutless in the 90’s, with the 5.9L 360CID magnum making 215hp. This car was revolutionary in the car market.
@@MayesBuilt gutless at its weight would still scoot just dandy. The Magnum 318 and 360 was still in production at the time; a long held Mopar displacement going back to the start of the muscle car movement as the LA block.
Unfortunately it’s just safety regulations that add the bumpers However if you buy it and remove them………..that’s a different story, you MAY get pulled over, extremely unlikely tho. Good luck in any thing more than just a front end bump tho….the amount of stuff that wouldn’t make it…
... doesn't need to be deleted... Just lowering it down to bottom of Prowler's nose makes car looking hot And still keeps its purpose.... + That way creates holder of front side mini-wings for improving aerodynamics...
A little history from someone who truly knows these cars: I was fortunate (enough) to be a Prowler Specialist when they were being built. The dealerships that were allocated the car(s) had to meet certain criteria. One was to have a 5-Star status with the manufacturer and clients for both sales and service. The other is to have a trained technician on the car, who would be the only tech "allowed" to service it/them. So... They weren't "Chrysler's biggest failure", maybe just in the eyes of other people, perhaps that didn't have the background or understanding of what Chrysler was *intentionally* doing with the car. It was originally supposed to be a $20, 000-$30,000 roadster. As the project gained traction, the expense of the vehicles also climbed. Chrysler would put teaser ads and printed materials out to the general public to check on potential interest for sales. Dealership MSRP was $40,000. The actual price fluctuated, well over double at times. Dealership price gouging at its finest. The demand was not very high, but people were buying them regardless. It is a rare sight to see one on the road because most people that bought them put them away immediately, only driving them to keep things rolling. In training, the instructor advised us that the first to 1997 Prowlers sold (Only available in Prowler Purple) went for $125,000 and $75,000. Obviously much higher than the sticker price of $40,000. Definitely a collector's car and considered to be quite rare. The most rare is the two-tone silver and black, which only 163 were built. Inca Gold was the most sought-after color, of which 616 were built. Anyway, moving on to what made the car different, or special: They were all completely hand built. Every nut, bolt, rivet, fastener and component, was built and assembled by human hands. And training, which lasted 3 days, we disassembled the major components of the vehicle and then reassembled it. They were really quite cool. So the idea behind the build was to have a modern "hot rod" with all of the latest technology for the time. Why a V6? Because the first generation 3.5L was putting out more power than the 360 V8 Magnum for 1997. The redesign of the 3.5L"HO" added a few extra horsepower. It was intentionally designed for use with the the V6, using what was then current LH body components. Chrysler Concord, Eagle Vision and Dodge Intrepid engines, transmissions, electronics and emissions were part of the foundation for the Prowler. The transmission set in the rear and the engine was up front, they were pretty well balanced for having such radically different size tires. They handled extremely well, much like a professional go-kart. Visibility was terrible, all around. He had to remember that there was eight feet of vehicle in front of you driving it around. Anyway, to try to keep this short, There was a prototype vehicle called the Howler, which had the then "new" 4.7L as it's power plant. That only added 15 horsepower to the car, but also added weight. The 3.5 HO was entirely aluminum whereas the 4.7 had a cast block with aluminum heads. It is irrelevant, because the car was a prototype only. But yeah, they are cool cars to drive and to look at, and came from a time when Americans were building them with their actual hands. I'm not sure if the limited numbers make it a failure, I would own one and drive the shit out of it today. Of course having an LH transmission, I would make sure I have an overhaul kit ready to go. 😂🤘🏻 Hope you guys enjoyed that tidbit. I still have the books from the class and one of them has all of the detailed specifications, right down to the body gap measurements. Pretty cool...
I think it looks far more like a '34 Plymouth than a '32 Ford from both ends, especially the grille. Even a '34 Olds 2 door coupe looks more like it than a '32 Ford. If you had said a '36 Ford, I'd agree... the grille is much closer in shape and stance to a '36 Ford than the upright and nearly flat one from a '32. The rear still looks more like a '34 Plymouth though. The list of details in the video's description is better than what's in the video. Edit: Either way, very cool machine that I'd absolutely love to have. With that engine and those meats, I'd love to see what this can do in the 1/4 mile!
Crazy how the underneath looked like it was not a production car. Riveting panels. These were notorious for suspension issues. Still one of the coolest looking car made. A bold move. Need a video of this driving and sound.
I don't care. Stock V6 or swapped to a V8 or V10.. The Prowler is just ultra 'yum' to me. I had the pleasure of driving one in the early 00's. It was soooooo flash. Everyone stops to gape at it like a Lambo or Ferrari. It wasn't appreciated in it's time as a 'Hot Rod' but........ Now we are Hot Rodding it... Neat Eh? It might not be fast in stock form but roll into a car meet and you are arriving in a true exotic.
The stock powertrain never even came close to living up to the promise of that gorgeous body (after removing the front bumpers). The car impressed people who don't know much about cars, while everyone else snickered at its 253 hp "minivan engine" with automatic trans: a "poser" guaranteed to be a sales failure. What a shame. Chrysler did get it right, later, with the (much more expensive, of course) Viper.
Always loved these. Just so cool and still amazed they built it at all. Also tac in the cockpit was a factory piece and they did some major venting on the sides of the engine bay you didn't mention. Obviously to let heat out but were a huge difference. Think I would put a scoop on the hood to cover the blower and help with ventilating out the sides
This car came out when I was a freshman and I fell in love instantly. I got to drive one when I was 19 and going from an s2000 to a prowler I was super unsatisfied. But THIS? This is crazy! I want to just drive this down the scenic beach road where I live. This is nuts
Most V8 swapped Prowlers keep the drive train. Its pretty stout! I own a 99 in the same color. V8 or not....car has alot of eye appeal. Waves and thumbs up whenever I drive it.
If your going to change the engine, why not change out the automatic transmission while your at it. I'm sure that there are some nice Mopar parts that would fit. This really needs a polished blower motor sticking out of the hood. Thanks.
The Prowler was and is one of my favorites In its original configuration, Chrysler should have at least made a manual trans available. It would have made it a bit more fun to drive. Now with this Hellcat powered one, that's really too much power and you'll get nothing but wheel spin. What it needs is 13" wide rims with a lot more meat mounted to them. Then it might be a great quarter miler. There will be very poor handling with so much weight up front. But this one sure makes a statement and had just a bit of engineering to fit that engine in. Overall, WELL DONE! 👍👍
there was actually a concept car Chrysler developed called the Howler which would've been a Prowler with a V8 and 6 speed manual trans, would've been a true hot rod from the factory. RIP to what could've been. This thing is awesome though!
Finally it’s right!!! Seriously I’ve always dreamed of doing this every since they stated swapping hell cat engines . Wish we could see it on a track against some known fast cars
This would have sold like crazy! Actually, overkill. 300-400 hp would have been fine. I don't like the cutout and would rather have a scoop covering the holes.
The actual car chip was building that was the foundation for the prowler was the Hemisphere. It was a hot rod inspired coupe with a mid mounted gen 2 hemi concept, I didn't know it was for a design contest as you mention, I noticed the cat in some of the Foose specials done on the TLC channel (not overhaulin, different shows). Now yes the 3.5l is not what we'd call a hot rod engine, But having owned one for a year now (2006 dodge Magnum) it's no slouch. that said, i agree a true hot rod needs a V8
I think an updated 340 would’ve been plenty for a car weighing just 2800 lbs. Squeeze 450 hp out of it, and mate it to 6 speed manual. A sick cruiser with style.
The Prowler was a revival of an American hot-rod one last time. However, its engine was a naturally-aspirated V6 instead of a supercharged V8. What a missed opportunity!
It would have been very nice if this engine was available to be installed in the Prowler when it was produced. I had the same 3.5L High Output V6 in my 2000 or 2001 Chrysler LHS which was very potent for that car, but not for the Prowler.
The Prowler was one of those cars that hit all the marks except for the single most important one... The freaking engine! Even Chip Foose said it was "supposed" to have a V-8 but some pencil pusher at Chrysler thought a V6 would be more "economic and environmentally friendly"
Well a welcome feature it looks half done! The engine sticking out of the hood needs a scoop badly. The white hellcat emblem on the driver's side is in white does not match anything on the vehicle it should be in black. Interior-wise Yes the car only came in automatic but as you said that is almost 800 horsepower and you think that stock transmission will handle that? The car is not finished bring it back when it's finished
What are you talking about saying "Chrysler stole some of the herritage to create what you see here"? This car was designed by Chip Foose who was a student at the time. They had little or nothing to do with the styling of the car. And you later talk about how he "helped" design it. He was the origional designer, this was his vision.
Umm it has a TH400 & a 9" rear end in it ? The original Prowler came with very light duty transaxle mounted above the rear wheels.. Anybody got a like to the underside of this thing. Like to see how they put it together
I"ve always admired the Prowler's unique hot rod styling, but was underwhelmed by its stock powerplant. This is the engine it should have offered in the first place. It will likely run the quarter in around 11.0 flat, or thereabouts. I'm not crazy about the hood cutouts, though - maybe some kind of hood modifications would help. Otherwise, fantastic Prowler.
Beautiful. Nothing horrid about it at all. That said, why not go through the added trouble (Allot already was done Stunningly might I add) to upgrade the cluster to all seemingly match elegantly as the car deserves.
The 3.5 was 253hp. The tach you pointed out is factory. There are early 30's Plymouths and Dodges that look very similar to a '32 ford soooo. No heritage theft here.
This engine should've been installed right from the get go & some more things done before it was released to the public. The Prowler was only 1/2 finished before production.
Would of liked to have seen a hood-scoop. It now is asymmetrical and directs the eye to an otherwise balanced focus to the junk protruding out the single largest surface. It's not too late--could be an add-on, I see gloss black with subtle badging, instead of the "cheap" decal of the Hellcat on the fender.
cause there must of been no more room engine bay. Also if i would of done all that I would of had the chrome wheels ! you didnt mention in the back he put the radiator
This is the prowler we thought we were getting.
And here you are!
@@autohuntercinema gotta do a shake down and show what this hell prowler is capable of.
@amazon7007I've seen one with a 6.1. I thought that was amazing.
The howler
Lmfao
For the folks that said a V8 wouldn't fit in a Prowler. Touche'! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
I remember seeing a V8 in one back when it was popular. Forgot the magazine but it was done before. Dodge was just being cheap
@@roodick85Yup! 🤷🏽♂️
They shoved a viper motor in 1 too
Well, in all fairness the V8 didn't really fit in it, as evidenced by the hole in the hood. What else had to be cut out that might have made this not production ready or a safety hazard? They totally could have put a V8 in it, but not as it was produced.
@KM-bv3fp that hole in the hood was to make clearance for the supercharger. They could absolutely fit a N/A V8 but Dodge was being cheap.
To say the 3.5 V6 was a bit of a disappointment in the Prowler is a massive understatement.
Same with the crossfire, which is another awesome car with a missed opportunity for a bigger engine
@lwhitacre8499 They made a Crossfire SRT6 with an AMG Supercharged V6.
They should have given the Prowler the same treatment!
At 2800 lbs and 235hp it's not exactly slow for the time. 6 second 1/4 mile is ok. Not a Corvette but not as lame as people make it out to be. Wonder if a turbo would wake it up.
Had 3.5 in an old 2001 300m, thing was surprisingly quick for a retirement community boat. Pain in the ass to work on because they made sure there wasn't an inch of room under the hood.
....consider what change would make 400hp flat-6 Turbo from 911 including 5-speed Getrag...
The Chrysler engine simply wasn't engineered And developed that far...
in an interview Chip Foose who designed the Prowler, he said it was initially intended to have a V8.
He just did an episode of jay lenos garage
Not to be a jerk…
Anybody that follows car stuff knows this
Somehow Chrysler didn’t know it’d be a huge flop that it didn’t have a v8, or even a supercharger or turbo v6 at least to compensate for the missing cylinders. 🤷♂️
Yeah, he was pretty unhappy about that choice.
He wanted his design to ultimately translate to a much cooler car.
@@jorgeantonini201 The people who are complaining about any part of the prowler probably weren’t current with the times when it came out. V8’s were pretty gutless in the 90’s, with the 5.9L 360CID magnum making 215hp. This car was revolutionary in the car market.
@@MayesBuilt gutless at its weight would still scoot just dandy. The Magnum 318 and 360 was still in production at the time; a long held Mopar displacement going back to the start of the muscle car movement as the LA block.
The prowlers with the bumper delete look so much better.
Awesome car with the hellcat swap.
A prowler does not look like a 32 ford!
@@SamLopezIbut it does have Pre-War Mopar styling cues.
Unfortunately it’s just safety regulations that add the bumpers
However if you buy it and remove them………..that’s a different story, you MAY get pulled over, extremely unlikely tho. Good luck in any thing more than just a front end bump tho….the amount of stuff that wouldn’t make it…
@@jorgeantonini201 hot rodders have been removing or modifying bumpers since they were put on cars.
... doesn't need to be deleted... Just lowering it down to bottom of Prowler's nose makes car looking hot And still keeps its purpose.... + That way creates holder of front side mini-wings for improving aerodynamics...
The amount of work to finish that beast must have been absolutely mind boggling. Those have the tightest engine bay ever.
Plymouth could have sold 300,000 of these.
Right car at the wrong time.
Agreed
Facts
Except the first Gen 3 Hemi was 03
word
Hellcat/Prowler= Howler. You heard it here first 😎
A little history from someone who truly knows these cars: I was fortunate (enough) to be a Prowler Specialist when they were being built. The dealerships that were allocated the car(s) had to meet certain criteria. One was to have a 5-Star status with the manufacturer and clients for both sales and service. The other is to have a trained technician on the car, who would be the only tech "allowed" to service it/them. So... They weren't "Chrysler's biggest failure", maybe just in the eyes of other people, perhaps that didn't have the background or understanding of what Chrysler was *intentionally* doing with the car.
It was originally supposed to be a $20, 000-$30,000 roadster. As the project gained traction, the expense of the vehicles also climbed. Chrysler would put teaser ads and printed materials out to the general public to check on potential interest for sales. Dealership MSRP was $40,000. The actual price fluctuated, well over double at times. Dealership price gouging at its finest. The demand was not very high, but people were buying them regardless. It is a rare sight to see one on the road because most people that bought them put them away immediately, only driving them to keep things rolling.
In training, the instructor advised us that the first to 1997 Prowlers sold (Only available in Prowler Purple) went for $125,000 and $75,000. Obviously much higher than the sticker price of $40,000. Definitely a collector's car and considered to be quite rare. The most rare is the two-tone silver and black, which only 163 were built. Inca Gold was the most sought-after color, of which 616 were built.
Anyway, moving on to what made the car different, or special: They were all completely hand built. Every nut, bolt, rivet, fastener and component, was built and assembled by human hands. And training, which lasted 3 days, we disassembled the major components of the vehicle and then reassembled it. They were really quite cool. So the idea behind the build was to have a modern "hot rod" with all of the latest technology for the time. Why a V6? Because the first generation 3.5L was putting out more power than the 360 V8 Magnum for 1997. The redesign of the 3.5L"HO" added a few extra horsepower. It was intentionally designed for use with the the V6, using what was then current LH body components. Chrysler Concord, Eagle Vision and Dodge Intrepid engines, transmissions, electronics and emissions were part of the foundation for the Prowler. The transmission set in the rear and the engine was up front, they were pretty well balanced for having such radically different size tires. They handled extremely well, much like a professional go-kart. Visibility was terrible, all around. He had to remember that there was eight feet of vehicle in front of you driving it around.
Anyway, to try to keep this short, There was a prototype vehicle called the Howler, which had the then "new" 4.7L as it's power plant. That only added 15 horsepower to the car, but also added weight. The 3.5 HO was entirely aluminum whereas the 4.7 had a cast block with aluminum heads. It is irrelevant, because the car was a prototype only.
But yeah, they are cool cars to drive and to look at, and came from a time when Americans were building them with their actual hands. I'm not sure if the limited numbers make it a failure, I would own one and drive the shit out of it today. Of course having an LH transmission, I would make sure I have an overhaul kit ready to go. 😂🤘🏻 Hope you guys enjoyed that tidbit. I still have the books from the class and one of them has all of the detailed specifications, right down to the body gap measurements. Pretty cool...
Looks a million times better without those front bumpers
...all of that, maybe times two!! 👍
it actually does
I think it looks far more like a '34 Plymouth than a '32 Ford from both ends, especially the grille. Even a '34 Olds 2 door coupe looks more like it than a '32 Ford.
If you had said a '36 Ford, I'd agree... the grille is much closer in shape and stance to a '36 Ford than the upright and nearly flat one from a '32. The rear still looks more like a '34 Plymouth though.
The list of details in the video's description is better than what's in the video.
Edit: Either way, very cool machine that I'd absolutely love to have. With that engine and those meats, I'd love to see what this can do in the 1/4 mile!
Crazy how the underneath looked like it was not a production car. Riveting panels. These were notorious for suspension issues. Still one of the coolest looking car made. A bold move. Need a video of this driving and sound.
Imagine if that hood splice was covered with a hood scoop
Here, here. I was thinking the same thing.
I wanted to hear the engine crank on now I got blue balls
You and me both
Car so cool the guy reviewing couldnt quit clapping. Once you notice cant un notice
I loved the look of this car when I first saw it. Total 50's/60's hot rod vibe.
I don't care. Stock V6 or swapped to a V8 or V10.. The Prowler is just ultra 'yum' to me. I had the pleasure of driving one in the early 00's. It was soooooo flash. Everyone stops to gape at it like a Lambo or Ferrari. It wasn't appreciated in it's time as a 'Hot Rod' but........ Now we are Hot Rodding it... Neat Eh? It might not be fast in stock form but roll into a car meet and you are arriving in a true exotic.
That's a good insight!
The stock powertrain never even came close to living up to the promise of that gorgeous body (after removing the front bumpers). The car impressed people who don't know much about cars, while everyone else snickered at its 253 hp "minivan engine" with automatic trans: a "poser" guaranteed to be a sales failure. What a shame. Chrysler did get it right, later, with the (much more expensive, of course) Viper.
I never thought of this car as a hot rod, what kind of hot rod has an available trailer, it was a roadster....I loved Plymouth!
People shouldn't be gaping in public.
Easily the coolest prowler ever!
The prowler is one of my favorite cars that was designed by Chrysler. Thanks to Chip Foose! The prowler still look timeless till this day.
Personally, I would’ve went NA to keep the hood intact but I understand wanting huge power and wanting to show that supercharger off. Beautiful ride💜
The up grade in this is going to haul ass now that's a Prowler 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Finally, a prowler done correctly 💯
Always loved these. Just so cool and still amazed they built it at all. Also tac in the cockpit was a factory piece and they did some major venting on the sides of the engine bay you didn't mention. Obviously to let heat out but were a huge difference. Think I would put a scoop on the hood to cover the blower and help with ventilating out the sides
Love how his voice gets much more monotone and low 3:08 when he is forced to admit this 700HP beast is an automatic... lol
This car came out when I was a freshman and I fell in love instantly. I got to drive one when I was 19 and going from an s2000 to a prowler I was super unsatisfied. But THIS? This is crazy! I want to just drive this down the scenic beach road where I live. This is nuts
A stock Prowler trans connected to a hellcat? And i was thinking the diff was going to be the grenade..
I think he said it’s hooked up to a gm th400 transmission
Most V8 swapped Prowlers keep the drive train. Its pretty stout! I own a 99 in the same color. V8 or not....car has alot of eye appeal. Waves and thumbs up whenever I drive it.
Would love to see this hell prowler in action
If your going to change the engine, why not change out the automatic transmission while your at it. I'm sure that there are some nice Mopar parts that would fit. This really needs a polished blower motor sticking out of the hood. Thanks.
The deleted front bumbers look awsome.
The louvered sides of the engine bay are clean af, I’be always wanted to do this build and here it is 😂, I want one in yellow
Plymouth: “That’s actually a good idea”
Also Plymouth: “nah”
man that car was beautiful you did an amazing job in this video
Blows my mind that someone thought it a good idea to create such a wildly unusual enthusiast-only car and then not even offer a manual
Those tires are stock lol two seconds and there gone 😮😮😮 amazing job on getting that into the prowler
Beautiful car, my favorite retro look car!!
The Prowler was and is one of my favorites In its original configuration, Chrysler should have at least made a manual trans available. It would have made it a bit more fun to drive. Now with this Hellcat powered one, that's really too much power and you'll get nothing but wheel spin. What it needs is 13" wide rims with a lot more meat mounted to them. Then it might be a great quarter miler. There will be very poor handling with so much weight up front. But this one sure makes a statement and had just a bit of engineering to fit that engine in. Overall, WELL DONE! 👍👍
Looks so much better without those hideous bumpers.
I want to know what they did to the chassis to keep it from twisting like a pretzel with all that power.
there was actually a concept car Chrysler developed called the Howler which would've been a Prowler with a V8 and 6 speed manual trans, would've been a true hot rod from the factory. RIP to what could've been. This thing is awesome though!
That car brings up the question "So how'd he die?!
You thought the Viper liked to swap ends, LOL 😂
Plymouth "Hellcat" Prowler....is a suitable name for this car!!
Finally it’s right!!! Seriously I’ve always dreamed of doing this every since they stated swapping hell cat engines . Wish we could see it on a track against some known fast cars
I was thinking that was the thing to do a long time ago. I know it's a fun ride.
This would have sold like crazy! Actually, overkill. 300-400 hp would have been fine. I don't like the cutout and would rather have a scoop covering the holes.
love the hellcat motor in this! But I got to ask ,was the blower painted with a paint brush?
Will the drivetrain handle the horsepower? Even the frame and suspension were not made for that power or speed.
This is what the prowler should have been. It'd still be in production
I’d like to know the information for the shop that did this work. I’d like to do this with my silver 2001 prowler.
The actual car chip was building that was the foundation for the prowler was the Hemisphere. It was a hot rod inspired coupe with a mid mounted gen 2 hemi concept, I didn't know it was for a design contest as you mention, I noticed the cat in some of the Foose specials done on the TLC channel (not overhaulin, different shows).
Now yes the 3.5l is not what we'd call a hot rod engine, But having owned one for a year now (2006 dodge Magnum) it's no slouch. that said, i agree a true hot rod needs a V8
And the recipe Pontiac should've used for the Fiero... Way to go 🤩👍
I think an updated 340 would’ve been plenty for a car weighing just 2800 lbs. Squeeze 450 hp out of it, and mate it to 6 speed manual. A sick cruiser with style.
I like how the open fenders are a different purple.
Chip Foose got this design very right!
Knew it was just a matter of time before somebody did it LOL
We need more Prowler swaps.
I hope they beefed up that transmission and bigger brakes Awesome build.
About fuggin time somebody built 1 how they should have been done!!!
the engine the Prowler should have gotten back in 1999 !!! =)
The Prowler was a revival of an American hot-rod one last time. However, its engine was a naturally-aspirated V6 instead of a supercharged V8. What a missed opportunity!
Should've went with manual transmission,but nice build overall.
Imagine how these wouldve beenntrue collectors cars by now and worth so much had they came with at least a hemi back then
It would have been very nice if this engine was available to be installed in the Prowler when it was produced. I had the same 3.5L High Output V6 in my 2000 or 2001 Chrysler LHS which was very potent for that car, but not for the Prowler.
The Prowler was one of those cars that hit all the marks except for the single most important one... The freaking engine! Even Chip Foose said it was "supposed" to have a V-8 but some pencil pusher at Chrysler thought a V6 would be more "economic and environmentally friendly"
It's beautiful and how it should have been
Even a 500hp hemi would've been enough to make this car the beast it always should've been. With 707 it's probably a widow maker.
Amazing concept vehicle, but... mind that panel gap!
I'll take it!
Hours of welding sub-frame connectors on that beast.
My thinking is would the prowler be able to handle a v8? Those things are rattle boxes.
Great addition! Id like to see it with a demon motor.
Well a welcome feature it looks half done! The engine sticking out of the hood needs a scoop badly. The white hellcat emblem on the driver's side is in white does not match anything on the vehicle it should be in black. Interior-wise Yes the car only came in automatic but as you said that is almost 800 horsepower and you think that stock transmission will handle that? The car is not finished bring it back when it's finished
I wonder what kind of transmission was used ?
He said TH400 when talking about the shifter.
"Some added tachs", wtf does that mean? I only saw the factory tach on the steering column
Yeah the factory used an autometer tach on the column exactly as this one has. The gauge panel shown as he is saying that appeared factory as well.
hes a mommas boy
They should call it the "Howler"
Very cool concept. I wonder if doing a 392 or a 5.7L swap would've been easier?
Only because they might not have had to butcher the hood.
👍🏼👍🏼 this prowler in first place need be a V8 not that junk v6 , this Is a perfect couple ,a hellcat engine AND a light , very light hot rod 🍻
I knew someone would build it
What are you talking about saying "Chrysler stole some of the herritage to create what you see here"?
This car was designed by Chip Foose who was a student at the time. They had little or nothing to do with the styling of the car.
And you later talk about how he "helped" design it. He was the origional designer, this was his vision.
Built right this time!!!
Do you know the "designer" of the Prowler? (Chip Foose)
This is how they SHOULD have made it. They would have made a fortune. Who builds a hotrod then turns it into a mazda miata.
Why swap the motor and keep it automatic?
What are the pros and cons?
Umm it has a TH400 & a 9" rear end in it ? The original Prowler came with very light duty transaxle mounted above the rear wheels.. Anybody got a like to the underside of this thing. Like to see how they put it together
That's a cool swap!😊
How safe is it really lol great idea and everything looks good but is it just to look at?
That doesn't look like the stock Supercharger. It may have more than the 707 hp. That's one serious ride.
I have a 2001 silver prowler & want to do the exact change to mine. Whats the list of components/changes?
Oh anout 40'000 dollars in parts.
I"ve always admired the Prowler's unique hot rod styling, but was underwhelmed by its stock powerplant. This is the engine it should have offered in the first place. It will likely run the quarter in around 11.0 flat, or thereabouts. I'm not crazy about the hood cutouts, though - maybe some kind of hood modifications would help. Otherwise, fantastic Prowler.
Beautiful. Nothing horrid about it at all. That said, why not go through the added trouble (Allot already was done Stunningly might I add) to upgrade the cluster to all seemingly match elegantly as the car deserves.
The 3.5 was 253hp. The tach you pointed out is factory. There are early 30's Plymouths and Dodges that look very similar to a '32 ford soooo.
No heritage theft here.
I just found out recently that Chip Foose had a big hand in designing this car.
Stock Transmission??? No wonder why we don’t see the test drive
This engine should've been installed right from the get go & some more things done before it was released to the public. The Prowler was only 1/2 finished before production.
The Plymouth Growler
After watching hoovies garage on his performance upgrades to 300hp the v6 is okay
They should have plopped a Hellaphant in there instead.
Jay and Chip are doing this on Jays channel right now
I heard they going to make a Prowler next year or two with V8 Engine on it with extra goodies
Hopefully not another rebadged FIAT like that goddamn Hornet
They just killed the V8s what are you talking about...turbo v6 from now on.
@@DL101caThey just killed the internal combustion engine what are you talking about...electric cars from now on.
Would of liked to have seen a hood-scoop. It now is asymmetrical and directs the eye to an otherwise balanced focus to the junk protruding out the single largest surface.
It's not too late--could be an add-on, I see gloss black with subtle badging, instead of the "cheap" decal of the Hellcat on the fender.
cause there must of been no more room engine bay. Also if i would of done all that I would of had the chrome wheels ! you didnt mention in the back he put the radiator
Radiator (transmission cooler) was located there from factory.