I Rebuilt An ABANDONED 3000GT VR4 Into My DREAM Car!

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After buying an abandoned 3000GT VR4 AND a totaled VR4 donor car, we finally have everything we need to get this Amethyst Pearl 3000GT VR4 back on the road!
The only thing standing in our was now? A LOT of time and effort (also the fact that we don't know what we're doing)
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@scraplifegarage Год назад

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@cserrano-gi2if 7 месяцев назад

What happened to this project ?

@MitsuManDan Год назад

3kGT's are my favorite car period. Thank you for keeping one alive. I hope to own one someday and am excited to see what you do with it :)

@Gling828 Год назад

Your channel transformation from a year ago to now is amazing. Love the content and you guys have me waiting for every new vid.

@LeeC Год назад

Hard work, enjoying learning a new craft and a unhealthy amounts perfectionism & obsession are all it takes!

@ronaldlongmire3199 Год назад

That was my son's dream car. We bought him a blue one his favorite color. He ended up totaling it.

@imoheight Год назад

😭

@ltsgarage7898 Год назад

Should have bought a cheap car for his first car. When you give your children something like a car they don’t respect it and it ends up at a recking yard.

@sigvision4189 Год назад

I almost gave a thumbs down for that story. I hope he was okay. I graduated in 95 so this has always been my dream car

@3kgt964 Год назад

I feel the pain here. I worked two jobs as a teenager and saved up to afford a 3000gt. Loved that car, took excellent care of it, followed all the maintenance and learned a lot working on it with my grandfather. Eventually i sold it to a dad and his son. About a month later i saw the remnants of my 3000gt on copart. Totaled out. Could tell it was mine from the light modifications and location.

@Newo48 Год назад

@MajesticKa1 Год назад

Any updates on the 3000gt ? I want more 3000gt videos please .

@Rizer1231 5 месяцев назад

Same,

@exturkeysandwich3764 Год назад

I am absolutely obsessed with the 3000gt and I’ve been looking for one for forever, they are all always so jacked up and their price is terrible I just hope one day the earth will bless me with one I can work on that isn’t horribly expensive to pick up, I love this build and I’ve been keeping up with it since u posed the first episode, I LOVE YOUR WORK, please keep going I am obsessed

@sigvision4189 Год назад

I got my 1999 from Houston. It was a flood car from Huricane Harvey. I picked it up for $450. Rebuilt from ground up and now supercharging it

@ethan-hv5by Год назад

I got one with a blown engine for $2800 and I’m rebuilding the engine with forged internals

@LeeC Год назад

Atleast they haven't got to Supra/RX7 pricing yet!

@willvr4 Год назад

The prices are only going to go up and it's harder and harder to find parts these days.

@AdventureeX Год назад

Ask and it shall be given to you.

@joshesposito7858 9 месяцев назад

As someone who has built a few vr4’s, it was refreshing to finally hear someone say it’s not that hard to work on. I never had a problem working on them.

@thegoyanator3256 Год назад

Do a vacuum line reduction, you can get rid of most of the lines, and it doesn't have any negative side effects

@goat_life254 Год назад

3000gt was always so underrated. Keep it.

@Rakirei4 4 месяца назад

“I don’t know whether to be excited or DEPRESSED, but here we are” is such an amazing statement

@no_lft_shft Год назад

I've always wanted to build a car or truck. Something that doesn't move and make it move safely. It's got to be so rewarding having the abilities to accomplish this. I just can't imagine the pride and just general enjoyment of that first start and first drive.

@RipRoaringGarage Год назад

You can do it. Start with an older car, carburetor, manual brakes, clutch, as basic, like a Ford Falcon, or Vega, or old Corolla from the 70s (if any arent rusted to powder by now), and little by little. Find a community, or even a channel that wont rag on you for asking questions. I always answer questions, any comment, all emails, etc, for the kinds of cars I focus on. Get some basic tools, or used tools, and little by little you will get it done. You can do it! We got faith in you, right, everone? Let me here you!

@Dusto-qz1hz Год назад

It goes away and you start building another something or other. Ask me how I know 😅

@LeeC Год назад

Nothing ti it but to buy a cheap junker and give it a shot!

@jaydenautry7777 Год назад

Dude I’m 17 got a 3000 as my second car without knowing anything dude said it needs an alternator and wheel bearing n it turned out to be so much more but I’m still building it and every step I complete feels so rewarding

@justme-27 Год назад

One leads to another and soon you have 16 project cars.

@jamesvandyke5874 Год назад

3000gt, NSX, and C5 are my top 3 90s were a time!

@jamesmancuso3666 Месяц назад

The 3000 was my favorite Japanese car from the 90s. The spyder was my favorite spec. Convertible hard top, AWD, 4 wheel steering, active front and rear spoilers, and electronic exhaust cutouts. The best tech in a sports car even if it was over $100k new.

@josl1720 Год назад

Pressure washer goes a long way guys

@jambo9142 Год назад

The connector on the end of the harness at the firewall end is for the gearbox speedometer on 1993 + mk2 models , the mk 1 had a cable driven speedometer , the mk2 has a electronic one , the connector attaches to the top of the gearbox , it has a sensor on top , just back from the clutch slave with a cog driven off the inside of the gearbox , hope this help , if you haven't already sussed it out

@kennethmoore737 Год назад

Love the 3sx love man lol gotta love that hose setup hahaha! Should have deleted abs,cruise while you where at it lol.

@davidheckman8646 Год назад

I had a 93 Stealth RT / TT in high school and it’s my dream to be able to have another one or a VR4 again some day. Loved watching this one being reborn!

@willvr4 Год назад

I had a 91 VR4 senior year and all through college (when it was running). It definitely got me some pussy I didn't deserve lol

@davidheckman8646 Год назад

@@willvr4 Hey buddy, right time, right place and the right car, you deserved it! Haha

@willvr4 Год назад

@@davidheckman8646 haha back when it was still affordable! It had a fully rebuilt engine with Ross filled internals and 2nd gen output shaft and crank shaft. Gutted out pre-cats and a boost controller and I was making 360hp easy. In 2007 that was the fastest car in my school haha It was still old though and only ran about 70% of the time I owned it.

@zacharytribou2728 Год назад

these cars tickle something inside me, i cant quite explain, these cars are so perfect in every way, and I wish I could afford a vr4 but even with a sl with a blown engine, I can still dream about upgrading mine for now

@no_lft_shft Год назад

😂 the safety squints had me rolling

@LeeC Год назад

safety first!

@pobrerapaz Год назад

I am amazed on how much easier is to do this car outside brazil. Geez... We really struggle here to rebuild these cars. Nice video!

@kingjak216 Год назад

😂😂😂 aww man. I enjoy the unintentional comedy. And I learn 👍🏿

@Bird_Brain_Dave Год назад

This is definitely my favorite channel!

@TheCoolOwen Год назад

When I was a kid in middle school, I would clip the 3000 GT and the Stealth from the auto show brochures and put on my pin board collage. So happy to see you put in the effort to get one running again.

@chriscrites7800 Год назад

Had A 01 galant with the same 6g72 jdm engine fully built ,also had the limited edition tyc taillights

@lilalife666 Год назад

Omg, what a beast.. great job guys ❤

@mikeadams22 Год назад

such a nice car , i had a 3000 gt when they first came out in uk , and it was stolen 3 months later , fantastic to drive

@levilivingston982 Год назад

Love the channel guys! Always been a fan of the 3000gt vr4. Looking forward to you keeping it and making it one if a kind. 😉

@JamieCostard-pt8kh Год назад

was my favourite car on gran tourismo

@unknown39222 Год назад

Best Car Channel on RU-vid

@willvr4 Год назад

I worked at a performance shop in highschool that specialized in these cars. The engine/tranny was ALWAYS pulled and put in from the top. You really just needed to remove some of those hoses.

@thechosenone2587 Год назад

Wow, this place is probably one of the biggest garage I've ever seen in an automotive channel. It looks like you guys own a surplus automotive shop.

@tuffytoys9707 Год назад

I prefer the head lights and front bumper on the white one.

@sigvision4189 Год назад

I have a true 99 which is my favorite body style, second is those robo headlights. For some reason I hate to see when someone takes a gen1 or a gen2 and does the 99 conversion

@andyvue2418 Год назад

Congrats you made a stood up again so glad it's your dream car it is such a beautiful car

@vincentcarrano6329 Год назад

Hey Lee, another cracking vid love your work.. and Fernando

@LeeC Год назад

Thank you! Make sure to check out Fernando's channel!

@DonCarso Год назад

Keep rocking on! I'm loving it!

@robertjones1709 Год назад

Full send! Once it's ready!

@RipRoaringGarage Год назад

No hate from us Mopar guys....after all, this car is more or less a Mopar. Buddy of mine is the original owner of a 2000 miles Dodge Stealth. I like the Dodge more, just for the fact hat it has popup headlights!

@rickroberts7611 Год назад

10:12 Them early 2000s RF amps are nice..Ebay em

@sachafailla Год назад

Another amazing video,THANK YOU GUYS!!!

@calvinevans8305 Месяц назад

10:11 Don't throw those Amps away! Those look like Rockford Fosgate.

@georgeh210 Год назад

Love it!! will be ready after 80 hrs of work!

@juanenriquecolonsanchez5061 Год назад

Man I just wanna thanks you guys for not crushing it or parting it out there are not a lot them left dudes if I ever see you guys yull get a man hug from me 😂😂😂

@nickb1990 Год назад

I don't know why, but this car makes me smile.

@chazdean201 Год назад

Great energy man. What a classic JDM.

@jamiel3504 Год назад

Be excited, huge compliment and I mean huge, it’s a Mitsubishi which means lots of gremlins with those cars lol, congrats

@leejones4768 Год назад

Amazing work on an amazing car!

@jah-jah87 4 месяца назад

Update????

@gsfriendlytreesmmj1165 Год назад

Awesome episode 👏. You guys could use a ball hitch on the end of one of those forks. It definitely gives a huge piece of mind. You guys are for sure my new favorite channel. I'd hate for anything to happen to anyone. I really enjoy the salvage yard videos to.

@LeeC Год назад

It'll make for good content when we drop an engine through a windshield, let us live dangerously ;)

@supertouring1 Год назад

The only car better looking than this generation of 3000GT is the convertible version! I think the Eclipse convertible of the same time period is also drop dead gorgeous!

@adoksym Год назад

3:52 good old squint safety goggles

@thestoryofmy3k Год назад

1:25 you don’t need to worry about leaking… More like tick tick/knock who’s there!?!

@knifeknerdreviews4609 Год назад

I been looking at the 3k GT for consideration of my first project car and I gotta say... Hellll Noooo.... After seeing this I'm over it... 🤣 Beautiful car, scary engine bay. Keep going!

@streamlobby2341 Год назад

cant wait to hear those subs thump. it gives it the era look.....you just need the classic under glow now pure 80's - 90's

@kalanhitchens8782 Год назад

Had a white vr4. Loved it

@erickarevalo8794 Год назад

I think that harness connector goes on a sensor thats behind the clutch slave on the transmission

@hunterbean7953 Год назад

After 3 years of owning and working on my 99 I have three of those bolt boxes in my garage, you get used to it

@xMarkie Год назад

I can’t tell what’s more beautiful, Dalt or the 3000GT

@shawdcummings2160 Год назад

you best keep that car these cars are rarer and rare everyday

@winstonemerson2439 Год назад

I had its brother a Dodge Stealth,maybe favorite car I ever owned.Would love another one but nice examples are pricey as are the parts.

@anthonyoden2505 Год назад

Love the Deep Ellum shirt you had on Lee ! Was on Good Latimer street today in good ole Big “D” Love your channel keep makin’ these videos , and send ole Fernando on down here so he can get a big taste of Texas 😊

@scraplifegarage Год назад

I didn’t think anyone would notice that and I was very wrong 🤣 Find myself in Deep Ellum every time I’m in Dallas.

@dallastrost687 Год назад

Always loved the 3000gt.. sweet ride.

@chuck1622 Год назад

Full restoration please!!

@horsecockexpress7612 Год назад

i had plenty of VR4s and RT/TTs. Hopefully the viscous coupler, transfer case and trans are ok.

@dubiousf00d Год назад

Always wanted one of these. Such a legendary car

@rubenr4588 Год назад

bro nice one !!! hope u enjoy this car a lot : ) greetings from Portugal

@mecha-alex Год назад

Seeing the engine install on this gave me some good insight on what I have in front of me with a 91 vr4 that needs to be completely gone through....

@LeeC Год назад

I wish you luck, if the F word count stays under 50 you're doing great.

@kwedog2373 Год назад

Now thats a classic. Wish you the best of luck. Majority of the plastics and bolts won't play nice.

@mecha-alex Год назад

@kwedog2373 I want to say a coolant seal blew on the rear turbo and locked it up, front one has about 1/2 inch of shaft-play and timing is off quite a bit. Body is pretty good, paint is clear coat free.....as long as i only break clips and not panels it will be a win.

@rileyvenable797 Год назад

Neeeeeeeddddd those headlights from the donor car 🥲🖤🖤🖤

@ronaldrey8474 Год назад

Hope the CASTLE NUT was loosen a touch from the impact wrench on the front brake disk

@adamlester3546 Год назад

Texas forever baby!!!!!

@cornwallkoi6743 Год назад

The plug you couldn’t find where it goes at 25mins goes to the gearbox speed sensor

@daynerampersad8968 Год назад

if you're keeping it long term do a full titanium exhaust

@grantbuxton Год назад

Thank you for saving that car!

@vincentcarrano6329 Год назад

Legend sponsor add - your the champ

@turbo_brian Год назад

The clutch on 90s mitsubishis engage at the floor. Sounds normal to me.

@street_wise_gamgee Год назад

i would never change just 1 strut atleast do them in pairs.

@JJsAutomotive Год назад

Being one to like purple, this car's purple is dope. 🐔

@themeez1000 23 дня назад

I had a 95 VR4 when I was in the Navy and i let a friend borrow it and he totaled it. I've wanted one ever since. Also I'm from Texas. Lol

@Viking8888 Год назад

The gold rims should have a colour change. Gold? Blehh! what were you thinking? 😉😜

@mattponton3252 Год назад

Man that car is CLEAN.

@jackalbert9213 Год назад

I can’t believe it….that white vr4 is the exact one I worked on…..I spent so many hours trying fix that car….I put a new transmission in that car and the next week the dude crashed it 😂😂

@fredmiller2222 Год назад

i know theyre slow but the sohc is a lot easier to work on, yup yup my clutch pedal sucks too but all new parts except the return spring. the plug you didnt know where it went the 1 near the battery looked like the speed sensor plug. 94 stealth base model 5 speed slow but i dont want to go fast just have the looks lol

@johnfarmer6462 Год назад

Don't put axle nut on with impact. I did it for years and found that it was making wheel bearing fail prematurely.

@Rockyrjas Год назад

Hi there, guys. Very nice car. I had a 94' 3kGT. I hate to be that guy, but all those rotors are installed backward. I did the same thing on mine and found out later that we installed it wrong.

@CodyTolman Год назад

Fernando: “this interior kind of reminds me of the viper.” Me: “kind of reminds me of a dodge stealth interior.” 🤔 😂

@Drew-cv5ns Год назад

What are you guys doing with the parts yall don't use??? id be interested in checking them out and maybe buying some

@luketurner5934 Год назад

you need to adjust the clutch master where it connects to the pedal

@scraplifegarage Год назад

It’s fully adjusted, still not enough travel 🥲

@jacobabbott9962 Год назад

Where do you go to buy your oem hardware? Or are you just able to buy every size and style in bulk?

@austinhondo1247 Год назад

I dig the deep ellum shirt 🤘🏻

@scraplifegarage Год назад

Nice catch! I was in Dallas for a few days last week

@schafer240 Год назад

Full build and send it

@BoostedCajun Год назад

Swap the newer 3.8 V6 out of the 5G Eclipse into this car? Not sure if it’s ever been done? I also see folks swapping 4G63’s into this chassis as well, supposedly the 4G63 bolts to the factory trans with no modifications. They make mounts and all for the swap.

@sigvision4189 Год назад

OMG, the baddest car you have built to date 😊

@LeeC Год назад

Well I don't know about all that..