Hey everyone, glad most of you are enjoying the vid! Zack did a great job. So happy I could help kick off bringing tuner cars back to the channel. As far as the smell of fuel in the cabin, that is coming from the factory fuel pump behind the drivers seat feeding the surge tank in the trunk. It could be sealed off better and there could be a panel to replace the missing rear seat. But please remember just because this car has plates does not mean it's a "street car". While it's not a racecar because of the lack of a full cage, I would describe it as a very comfortable track car. To be fair I did warn Zack not to drive with the windows up 😂 I understand why he did to capture good audio but really, what kind of self respecting car guy drives with the windows up? 😂 After all I did ditch the AC in favor of a dry sump anyway... ruclips.net/video/Sn14-RBI3A8/видео.html&ab_channel=GrabTheWheel For those saying LS swaps are boring and played out. Please watch some track footage. There's a reason why I have Lambo owners telling me how good the car sounds. I know I am biased but I don't think there's a car new or used for less than 100K that's as engaging or fun to drive on track as this build. For those complaining about the price, I'm sorry the car is not for you. I know it sounds crazy but I'm just trying recoup about 1/2 of what I have into the build. I know that project cars are obviously not worth what you have into them...
First, I'm sorry you have to sell this car. I'm guessing there is a family involved and it just has to be done. I've been doing 'project' cars for decades, and I have two going at the same time right now. Mine are not nearly as expensive as yours, but one big problem remains when considering a modified project car's market value -- it's never even CLOSE. You mentioned trying to recoup 1/2 of what you've spent. I take that to mean hard dollars on parts and outside services for this particular build, with no dollar value placed on your time, nor on all the previous attempts you've made at building the ultimate BRZ -- the attempts that taught you how to get it right with this one. I'll bet the true, fully accounted-for cost of creating this super cool car is staggering.
I just finished putting a 6.0 w/ LSA supercharger in my Genesis Coupe, and it was 100% worth it. Financially a stupid decision, but I enjoy the hobby and the learning experience. The car is so much more fun to drive now
@@TheSmokingTire Yeah, traction is a bit of an issue right now, but I hope to have it sorted as well as this BRZ you reviewed (minus the gas fumes in the cabin lol).
@@grabthewheel4217 robs to busy being a bitchy snob complaining about all his terrible financial woes with his rental company . I don’t expect him to do anything worthwhile in the future .
Im a Subaru guy. Its funny that I can tell that the guy is honest and seasoned in Subarus when he says, "buy another motor when you blow it up, don't try to build one".
the one on cars&bids is garbage compared to this ride. Everything is professionally built and done right on this car. Motec, Dry sump, firewall between driver and trunk, katech 416 engine, proper brakes instead of mismatched calipers, an actual exhaust system instead of fender exit. This thing is a reliable, exotic-car dream crusher on track and street.
@@grabthewheel4217 you're the owner? Phenomenal car man, really tastefully done. Would buy it in a minute if I had the money. Would say good luck on the sale but you won't need it. Hopefully the owner loves it as much as you do.
@@Synthwave89 thank you 🙏 Most people don’t understand you can’t just put a big engine in a small car and hit the track. I learned that the hard way 😂 So much work and development went into the build.
I drove a heavily modified mustang for years and years. It was an absolute blast and I had a ton of fun in it. It brought me many years of joy. I would break it and build it up better/stronger. I drove it until the motor was smoking and it would no longer pass emissions. I get it. Modded cars are fun. I'm older with a family now, so if I had a modded car like this now, it would have to be a side piece.
Zak Nice review , I like the "fun answer" The gas smell would be an issue for most people unless it was just a track car. I'm sure the owner loves this car looks like nothing but fun to drive .
A C6 Z06 weighs about the same and has wins at 24H of Le Mans. The BR-Z with an LS weighs the same and has smaller track and worse suspension geometry/weight placement.
@@moustachio334 I don't disagree but you're really talking apples and oranges here lol. Home built 'fun' car vs a bespoke race car with the backing of GM r&d, I would expect that z06 would be faster then this on a track
You guys killed it on another video!! The subject matter hits dear to my heart I've been toiling away with the idea of getting a 86 again & either boosting or LS swapping looks like this answered both those questions: first boost then LS when broken 💔 Thanks for doing what you guys do, we appreciate the hell out of YOU!
Zack- would loved to see you take that review on track where this thing excels! Or at least include a small clip in your video with the owner on track with it!
i think this is the car that many of us want to build. however deep in we realize the compromises start to add up and the cost just moves you closer to the breaking point. if you are committed to the vision however, greatness like this can happen.
Facts. my 18 BRZ hands down my favorite car in terms of driving feel i've ever been in. Even with headers/turbo and a tune, which is where im currently at is amazing. This is the end goal :P One day hahahahahah
Great video, Zack! THAT is a totally insane car! Too much power, and I want one JUST like it!! Once the gas smell in the cabin is fixed, it'll be perfect!
I'd love to build up a BRZ very similar, but with the FPC 5.2 Voodoo, and geared even more towards daily driving. Mated to a 10R80, high flow cats so not fumes.
Do it … this Katech built LS3 with Trick Flow heads make 500 to the tire and yet basic bolt-on Gen 3 5.0 makes the same without cracking a cam cover with a wider rev range
Currently the plan for my GT86 as I am in Australia and am not allowed a engine over 6L for NA ans 3.6L for boosted. However I want a manual and have a goal of 600 rwhp.
Subaru Engineers: we cannot add a turbo nor more HP to the BRZ, that would mean raising the hood, the roof, modifying the suspension, bla, bla, bla! Toyota Engineers: If you want more power, we have the Supra! The owner of this BRZ (Adam): Hold my beer!
Lightweight is always the answer. No corvette could ever feel as good as this brz. Plus, as a bonus, you can see the car corners for parking and cornering. Every Corvette I’ve driven felt like a land barge. They are huge.
Man I've been saying to my buddies since it came out that a v8 swapped BRZ would be a perfect car. It's just the right size and weight is excellent. Personally I wouldn't build the engine for high HP but rather for more revs for the reason Zack mentions about not being able to rev it out. This is a race car so i get it, I'm referring to more of a fun street/ occasional track car. I think an aluminum 5.3LS destroked with a 4.8 crank would be a nice engine for this car or even a 1UZ. just enough modding to make it feel snappier and more responsive. ITB all things ;P
Exactly! My first thought was what it would take to put a coyote in it. I've got love for the LS but to me there's something special about rev happy DOHC engines. If money was no object the Voodoo or GM's new 5.5 would be sick
Love this video. I plan to do something similar to a GR86. Drive it for a few years.. wait for warranty to expire and then go for the V8 swap and turn it into a custom fitted toy for me to get my V8 fix with and/or track on occasion. Great video, great explanation of the car. Thanks.
After adding a hot cam, intake, and exhaust to my LS-based L84 Silverado, I say why the hell not. That looks and sounds badass. The LS3 cars are up there with the 2000 Cobra R for awesome noise.
Why the fumes ingress into the interior? Seems addressable. Amazing build. I wouldn't think the stock chassis could take this level of power without twisting into a pretzel. Must be reinforced.
How is it compared to a C5 that would be similarly prepped? Matt drove an LS3 swapped C5 a few years back, but that was a daily driver vs this track prepped beast Great video!
Very similar. C5 can get more tire under it, but on similar tires, they are very close. Videos below Ravi in LS3 swapped BRZ did COTA in 2.22, Paul Curley in 416 LS3 C5 did COTA in 2.22 ruclips.net/video/j0OoUT4a-E8/видео.html&ab_channel=RaviMaraj ruclips.net/video/YSWnxoM-Xw0/видео.html&ab_channel=PaulCurley
"Adam said he spent about as much on the brakes as he did on the engine" THIS. This is how you do an engine swap when you're working with this huge of a change! There are so many LS Miatas and other stuff out there with 400+ HP and stock brakes. Its straight-up dangerous
That puppy would win a drag race and a downhill drift race! And the fact it has a Katech V8, were off to a good start! Raisin Hell and Praisin Dale!… Yeeehaw!!!!!
Hey everyone, glad most of you are enjoying the vid! Zack did a great job. So happy I could help kick off bringing tuner cars back to the channel. As far as the smell of fuel in the cabin, that is coming from the factory fuel pump behind the drivers seat feeding the surge tank in the trunk. It could be sealed off better and there could be a panel to replace the missing rear seat. But please remember just because this car has plates does not mean it's a "street car". While it's not a racecar because of the lack of a full cage, I would describe it as a very comfortable track car. To be fair I did warn Zack not to drive with the windows up 😂 I understand why he did to capture good audio but really, what kind of self respecting car guy drives with the windows up? 😂 After all I did ditch the AC in favor of a dry sump anyway...
ruclips.net/video/Sn14-RBI3A8/видео.html&ab_channel=GrabTheWheel
For those saying LS swaps are boring and played out. Please watch some track footage. There's a reason why I have Lambo owners telling me how good the car sounds. I know I am biased but I don't think there's a car new or used for less than 100K that's as engaging or fun to drive on track as this build.
For those complaining about the price, I'm sorry the car is not for you. I know it sounds crazy but I'm just trying recoup about 1/2 of what I have into the build. I know that project cars are obviously not worth what you have into them...
First, I'm sorry you have to sell this car. I'm guessing there is a family involved and it just has to be done.
I've been doing 'project' cars for decades, and I have two going at the same time right now. Mine are not nearly as expensive as yours, but one big problem remains when considering a modified project car's market value -- it's never even CLOSE.
You mentioned trying to recoup 1/2 of what you've spent. I take that to mean hard dollars on parts and outside services for this particular build, with no dollar value placed on your time, nor on all the previous attempts you've made at building the ultimate BRZ -- the attempts that taught you how to get it right with this one.
I'll bet the true, fully accounted-for cost of creating this super cool car is staggering.
I don't know. If you're looking for something completely visceral and 100% functional and stupid capable, this build is probably worth at least $70k.
Price is spot on, good luck with sale.
Cool build. Thanks for sharing it with us! Good luck with sale.
Thank you for your service. What a unit
I miss seeing more modified vehicles like this on one takes.
Especially ones like this. That are sorted.
Glad I'm not the only one! Stoked to be able to share the car.
You know those “try not to smile/laugh challenges? This is the opposite. The “try not to not to smile/laugh game”
Good luck Zackman.
Big facts. The modified weird cars are the most interesting thing on the channel. Those original one takes were killer.
The vast majority of people watching this channel are people with or people who aspire to own modified cars. Not brand new ones.
This is a good example of what hot rodding is all about. This car looks like a lot of fun 👍
I just finished putting a 6.0 w/ LSA supercharger in my Genesis Coupe, and it was 100% worth it. Financially a stupid decision, but I enjoy the hobby and the learning experience. The car is so much more fun to drive now
So you just hate tires, that's what I'm hearing. - ZK
You mad lad lol
@@TheSmokingTire Yeah, traction is a bit of an issue right now, but I hope to have it sorted as well as this BRZ you reviewed (minus the gas fumes in the cabin lol).
@@TheSmokingTire I think he means that he loves tires.. he buys them so often now.
6 liter? Should have gone 5.3 iron block or a 6.2 👍
Please do more 'sorted' yet moded cars like this one. Really fun to watch and more exciting than a factory review.
Everyone tell Rob these are the kind of cars that should be on "Sorted" 😂
@@grabthewheel4217 robs to busy being a bitchy snob complaining about all his terrible financial woes with his rental company . I don’t expect him to do anything worthwhile in the future .
Tons of gas fumes in the cabin isn't sorted.
Im a Subaru guy. Its funny that I can tell that the guy is honest and seasoned in Subarus when he says, "buy another motor when you blow it up, don't try to build one".
That's because the FA has oiling issues at high lateral load.
Saw a very similar ls6 swapped brz on Cars&bids a few weeks ago, almost bought it lol. Amazing build, very very glad to see this on TST as well
the one on cars&bids is garbage compared to this ride. Everything is professionally built and done right on this car. Motec, Dry sump, firewall between driver and trunk, katech 416 engine, proper brakes instead of mismatched calipers, an actual exhaust system instead of fender exit. This thing is a reliable, exotic-car dream crusher on track and street.
@@joelspitsnaugle Thanks Joel! I'd like to think mine is built a tad better than the average swap built for freeway pulls!
@@grabthewheel4217 you're the owner? Phenomenal car man, really tastefully done. Would buy it in a minute if I had the money. Would say good luck on the sale but you won't need it. Hopefully the owner loves it as much as you do.
@@Synthwave89 thank you 🙏 Most people don’t understand you can’t just put a big engine in a small car and hit the track. I learned that the hard way 😂 So much work and development went into the build.
Why not buy a used C6 Corvette?
glad to see this channel back to their bread and butter
I drove a heavily modified mustang for years and years. It was an absolute blast and I had a ton of fun in it. It brought me many years of joy. I would break it and build it up better/stronger. I drove it until the motor was smoking and it would no longer pass emissions.
I get it. Modded cars are fun. I'm older with a family now, so if I had a modded car like this now, it would have to be a side piece.
I love when Zack can make content by himself. Two takes are cool and all, but my man Zack really does well by himself
He does a lot better than Farah actually.
Love that you're getting fan cars back into the mix! Keep 'em coming!
Zak Nice review , I like the "fun answer" The gas smell would be an issue for most people unless it was just a track car. I'm sure the owner loves this car looks like nothing but fun to drive .
It is most definitley a track car, albeit a very comfortable track car!
Who doesn't love smell of gas in the morning
@@V8_screw_electric_cars why is there so much gas smell?
When done correctly, the Shelby Cobra formula applied to a good chassis can be magical. Awesome build!
A C6 Z06 weighs about the same and has wins at 24H of Le Mans. The BR-Z with an LS weighs the same and has smaller track and worse suspension geometry/weight placement.
@@moustachio334 I don't disagree but you're really talking apples and oranges here lol. Home built 'fun' car vs a bespoke race car with the backing of GM r&d, I would expect that z06 would be faster then this on a track
Love these style of One Takes. Nice to see a personally owned, modified car review again. Great work Zack.
You guys killed it on another video!!
The subject matter hits dear to my heart I've been toiling away with the idea of getting a 86 again & either boosting or LS swapping looks like this answered both those questions: first boost then LS when broken 💔
Thanks for doing what you guys do, we appreciate the hell out of YOU!
Zack- would loved to see you take that review on track where this thing excels! Or at least include a small clip in your video with the owner on track with it!
Link in bio to a track video.
I hope this means fan cars are back. Those videos are what made me buy and start modifying my GTI
Great build!
Glad to see modded cars back - I enjoy these a lot.
Now that's a BRZ I wouldn't mind owning. And that sound 💯💯
9:02 Matt Farah and Joe Rogan do kinda look alike ... Depending on how much of those fumes you inhale... 😄
The trinity for me is Matt, Joe, and Dana White
I swear, I intermix the two on a regular basis. Matt Rogan / Joe Farah. :D
i think this is the car that many of us want to build. however deep in we realize the compromises start to add up and the cost just moves you closer to the breaking point. if you are committed to the vision however, greatness like this can happen.
He really went full blown street machine on this thing. And surprizing to hear how stable the feels without a wing.
At that point he basically made his own car and that’s why I love seeing these builds
I love this car so much only people who’ve had it understand it’s just such a great car to drive
Facts. my 18 BRZ hands down my favorite car in terms of driving feel i've ever been in. Even with headers/turbo and a tune, which is where im currently at is amazing. This is the end goal :P One day hahahahahah
oh for sure. i'm currently on my second one and loving every minute of it
I previously had an ls2 swapped Saturn sky. I just purchased a Hakone 86 and have a new ls3 and t56 ready to go in, I can’t wait to build it 👍🏻
After getting passed by a twin turbo LS Genesis last week, I'm a firm believer in LS swapping all the FRS & Genesis coupes.
Thanks for the video. Always like seeing these big money mods from other people because I could never justify doing them myself.
I’m stoked to see that you’re bringing fan cars back-and as Zach said, this is a great way to start.
- it's completely road legal!
10 seconds later...
- sorry I'm going to open the windows so I dont pass out for the fumes
“Road legal,” if you know the right guy
Only california and new york 😂
I hope when I or someone else finishes their Kswap in this chassis that Zach and Matt can review it!
Missed my wrx so ended up getting a 2011 again was SO close to just buying a BRZ and kswapping there's kits out there now for it too!
I remember the review Matt did on the Crawford Performance BRZ about 8 years ago. That car was a beast and it made Matt cackle.
You cant never get this type of excitement or joy driving an electric car
This is literally like a modern day shelby cobra...hell yeah, Adam! Beautiful machine right there.
Make sure you guys thumbs up this video to let Matt and Zack know how much we like these modified one takes.
Don’t tell us there’s a button for full open exhaust and then proceed to say you’re not gonna do it. Lame
LS motor in a lighter and smaller package is always a win.
More torque, less pork.
Wait is it really lighter than the fa20?
@@v8_sami the car chassis is lighter, not the engine
@@v8_sami no chance in hell lol he says 3000lbs which is heavier than the 2700lbs factory.
@@v8_sami the Fa20 is 480 lbs vs 450lbs for a LS. The weight on the FA20 includes the trans. I guess because it comes with it.
This is what car tuning/building is all about. Make your imagination reality. Love it👌😎
What's kind of funny is everything he put into it turns it into a C6 Corvette Grandsport.
Love that you presented a question and answered it in 8 seconds. I'm coming back just for that clip
This is the coolest car you guys have had on here in a while. I want it.
Zack didn't talk about the crown jewel in the suspension, the MCS dampers! Guess he was overwhelmed by the motor lol
Looks awesome, but $70k seems quite rich for a project car. I'm sure many will disagree and I wish him the best of luck.
Yeah, for 70k I want something with a warranty and resale value - super cool car though.
Great video, Zack! THAT is a totally insane car! Too much power, and I want one JUST like it!! Once the gas smell in the cabin is fixed, it'll be perfect!
i love builds like this
Man this thing looks absolutely wild! Wish mine was half the beast this is!
This and that Dinan BMW 1M that Matt drove a couple of years ago are what dreams are made of, holy shit that car is cool
That was a s65 v-8 1m? That car was amazing.
@@grad0n Sure was! If I won the lotto it would be parked right next to a 22b 💭
The 1m is much more rare
Holy shit, the sound that the shifter makes is solid
These videos remind me of "Tuned"- soooo much better than press cars. Kudos
Looks like an incredibly fun car to drive
Y'all could do a series of videos where Zack responds to negative/mean comments. Call it the Klapback
Great return of the 'one take' series. This is the good side of yt. 👍
Great job Zach! I feel like you could ease up on the long winded metaphorical analogies at end of vids though.
I'd love to build up a BRZ very similar, but with the FPC 5.2 Voodoo, and geared even more towards daily driving. Mated to a 10R80, high flow cats so not fumes.
Do it … this Katech built LS3 with Trick Flow heads make 500 to the tire and yet basic bolt-on Gen 3 5.0 makes the same without cracking a cam cover with a wider rev range
Dont think it would fit with out some cutting.
Currently the plan for my GT86 as I am in Australia and am not allowed a engine over 6L for NA ans 3.6L for boosted. However I want a manual and have a goal of 600 rwhp.
Subaru Engineers: we cannot add a turbo nor more HP to the BRZ, that would mean raising the hood, the roof, modifying the suspension, bla, bla, bla!
Toyota Engineers: If you want more power, we have the Supra!
The owner of this BRZ (Adam): Hold my beer!
add 25 grand and make it nondaily....i mean it's cool but not so much a production car.
I bought a BMW 135i. 300hp twin turbo 6 in-line. This car is very fast and fun to drive.
Why? Because the BRZ is a sub 2000lb frame
Would love to see more one takes with the camera being between the seats... Gives off a different experience! 👍
Intense.
No longer a daily driver, well done though
That chassis with that engine. My god.
This thing is beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Man if only I could build a car like this 😫
"It's not that overpowered"
2 seconds later "OMG!!! HAHAHAA!"
Then he realized the car was trying to kill him!! lol
Lightweight is always the answer. No corvette could ever feel as good as this brz. Plus, as a bonus, you can see the car corners for parking and cornering. Every Corvette I’ve driven felt like a land barge. They are huge.
not many cars where the performance translate so well through a video.
We’ve wanted to do the same after owning several V8 RX-7s!
Bro.. not opening up the exhaust and giving a hard pull at least once was a big fail.
these are the kinds of videos people want to see
The excitement and feedback is why this is worth it
Awesome build
The drive must be unreal
Zack, this is a great episode.
Need to see this car on track!
Sick build. Reminds me I’m gonna need major brake upgrade soon. 😅
Commenting to increase engagement numbers so we get more modified cars on the channel.
Holy crap, that looks nuts.
it's like a modern version of a Shelby Cobra
This gets me more excited than any new car
Awesome 👏🏼
For everyone about to order a 328i ‘m’ sport. Move along now you just wouldn’t understand. 👋🏼
This might be my favorite comment.
Man I've been saying to my buddies since it came out that a v8 swapped BRZ would be a perfect car. It's just the right size and weight is excellent. Personally I wouldn't build the engine for high HP but rather for more revs for the reason Zack mentions about not being able to rev it out. This is a race car so i get it, I'm referring to more of a fun street/ occasional track car. I think an aluminum 5.3LS destroked with a 4.8 crank would be a nice engine for this car or even a 1UZ. just enough modding to make it feel snappier and more responsive. ITB all things ;P
Just imagine this car with the new 670hp 2023 corvette Z06 engine in it!
Exactly! My first thought was what it would take to put a coyote in it. I've got love for the LS but to me there's something special about rev happy DOHC engines. If money was no object the Voodoo or GM's new 5.5 would be sick
that opening was top gear tier
Very cool build!
Was there a reason given why the fumes enter the cabin?
I imagine cause the car is small and that engine is huge lol
@@ordonezelvin 🤣🤣
@@ordonezelvin haha
Man.. I wish I could make an ls3 brz! would be such an awesome daily
This has always been one of my dream builds!
Love this video. I plan to do something similar to a GR86. Drive it for a few years.. wait for warranty to expire and then go for the V8 swap and turn it into a custom fitted toy for me to get my V8 fix with and/or track on occasion. Great video, great explanation of the car. Thanks.
Freaking awesome but fumes in the cabin are unacceptable with respect to the builders.
After adding a hot cam, intake, and exhaust to my LS-based L84 Silverado, I say why the hell not. That looks and sounds badass. The LS3 cars are up there with the 2000 Cobra R for awesome noise.
My good friend Brandon completed his over the summer. It's a beast LS3 FR3
Why the fumes ingress into the interior? Seems addressable.
Amazing build.
I wouldn't think the stock chassis could take this level of power without twisting into a pretzel. Must be reinforced.
it clearly has a cage
@@ThunderGoatz “Can’t quite put my finger on it - must be something though to handle that kind of motor… probably buttressed somehow.”
- That guy
@@ThunderGoatz lol
Might be related to the gutted rear interior. If plugs are missing fumes can get in near the exhaust
The chassis handles it no problem, these are popular to LS swap.
$70K is a fair price for that. I wonder who bought it at the time.
How is it compared to a C5 that would be similarly prepped?
Matt drove an LS3 swapped C5 a few years back, but that was a daily driver vs this track prepped beast
Great video!
Very similar. C5 can get more tire under it, but on similar tires, they are very close. Videos below
Ravi in LS3 swapped BRZ did COTA in 2.22, Paul Curley in 416 LS3 C5 did COTA in 2.22
ruclips.net/video/j0OoUT4a-E8/видео.html&ab_channel=RaviMaraj
ruclips.net/video/YSWnxoM-Xw0/видео.html&ab_channel=PaulCurley
"Adam said he spent about as much on the brakes as he did on the engine" THIS. This is how you do an engine swap when you're working with this huge of a change! There are so many LS Miatas and other stuff out there with 400+ HP and stock brakes. Its straight-up dangerous
That puppy would win a drag race and a downhill drift race! And the fact it has a Katech V8, were off to a good start! Raisin Hell and Praisin Dale!… Yeeehaw!!!!!
Zach getting giddy = car is phenomenal
Beautiful Build. Reminds me of my friends putting small blocks in 260 and 280z's back in the 80's. Is there a Build Sheet out there?
In the description is most of the build and a link to a lap at Laguna.
Damn that is a well suited match. Proper build.
I love mine and would do this in a heartbeat if I could afford it.
Same here, I'm considering starting off with a budget basic ls1 swap with the minimum requirements since I won't be tracking
The blinkers work??? You’ve sold me sunshine….
MCS Dampers means this dude is serious
Hydraulic steering input on this car would be a game changer
Short answer is yes! Less weight and still metal, plus good suspension setup