Hot Rod Garage S7 Ep 80 FULL EPISODE - 600HP AWD 2006 Chevy Impala SS! The Twinpala Is Here!

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  • On this episode of Hot Rod Garage, Tony & Lucky take the shop to Tony's home shop in Philly to transform this 2006 FWD Chevy Impala SS into a mean machine! By adding a second engine from a Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, the gang aims to double the horsepower and convert it to AWD with 16 cylinders!
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  • @dumbdeer9871
    @dumbdeer9871 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    They should have been rwd it looks so good sliding

  • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
    @ILOVEBACONBOY2018 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I miss Sundays when automotive channels used to be on.

    • @samhaines8228
      @samhaines8228 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know what you mean.

    • @Hanzyscure
      @Hanzyscure ปีที่แล้ว

      No way yall can remember that far back.

    • @jonmurraymurray5512
      @jonmurraymurray5512 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hanzyscure '06? I was in my 30s then.

    • @SRT92
      @SRT92 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Horsepower tv? What a time to be alive

  • @g4do
    @g4do ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Finally someone did what general motors should have done with the Camaro, Corvette and ss impala...

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat ปีที่แล้ว +30

      tear the interior out?

    • @thatmaverickguy859
      @thatmaverickguy859 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@WhuDhat probably better quality then stock

    • @Hanzyscure
      @Hanzyscure ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WhuDhat More fireproof

    • @epiccowboymemes2042
      @epiccowboymemes2042 ปีที่แล้ว

      than*

    • @thatmaverickguy859
      @thatmaverickguy859 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@epiccowboymemes2042 I don't think anyone cares asked or wants your opinion in this situation

  • @ihateracin
    @ihateracin ปีที่แล้ว +37

    When I realized what was going to happen I told myself “I’ve seen it done and done wrong so many times” but y’all really pulled it off well!

  • @SuperOperator4
    @SuperOperator4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I still have a 06 Monte SS 5.3 w/110k miles. Probably the most problem free car I've ever owned. It's parked next to my 05 Corvette.....Chevy baby!

    • @manfail7469
      @manfail7469 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no transmission issues? I heard the w bodies didnt have a trans that could handle the torque

    • @SuperOperator4
      @SuperOperator4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@manfail7469 I put a Jasper in it 9 years ago.

    • @Somanybeats
      @Somanybeats ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey that's the same car I have

    • @Missouriman99
      @Missouriman99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still die a little bit inside when I think about how I had to sell mine…😢

    • @mattcronin3237
      @mattcronin3237 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats the exact situation im in. 06 Monte SS just hit 111k miles on it. Have you done anything to it?

  • @kindbud
    @kindbud ปีที่แล้ว +26

    imagine if you made a custom exhaust for this to go 8-4-2 headers on both engines! it would sound crazy with independent engines

  • @theilest33
    @theilest33 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That’s awesome, a Impala SS was my first car and I always dreamed of making it AWD

  • @ViewThis.
    @ViewThis. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Welcome back to Hot Rod Garage? I never left. I've been trapped in that garage since filming of the last episode. Thank You for opening the door and letting me out.

  • @josephdunkle1152
    @josephdunkle1152 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So cool! Had a 2006 Grand Prix GXP. Miss that car, it would smoke the front wheels easy. 4t65e transaxle was the weak link however.

  • @lakid042
    @lakid042 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Quite simply one of the greatest projects of all time!!!

  • @vicbrown7637
    @vicbrown7637 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved this. Truly modern "Hot Rodding" which most people have given up on for multiple reasons. Thanks for showing it can still be done. Would love to see a rear engine gen 4 Camaro (remove front motor) since they are plentiful and cheap but this was awesome. All this to boldly go...

  • @johnnyray34
    @johnnyray34 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I own a 2007 Chevy Impala LT and what you guys have done is beautiful to my eyes!

  • @dominicbrown6328
    @dominicbrown6328 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is like a dream! RWD 06 impala ss

  • @mattb2967
    @mattb2967 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Gonna miss Tony on HRG. Lucky and Tony made this show💯

    • @AdmissionGaming
      @AdmissionGaming ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened to Tony?

    • @daniesalex7073
      @daniesalex7073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AdmissionGaming he left Hotrod Garage

    • @twowheelterror2925
      @twowheelterror2925 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Show sucks now... Tony is the freakin man! Now they think I'm watching some little girl with painted fingernails work on cars for some reason? This show just got SUPER BORING.

    • @BUILTFORDTOUGH79
      @BUILTFORDTOUGH79 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeahhh….. you
      Need both of them to make it work. It’s just not the same anymore.

    • @mcdonaldm73
      @mcdonaldm73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@twowheelterror2925 Yep, I wonder who the genius is that decided who filled Tony's spot?
      Now it's just unwatchable.

  • @farmerpewpew
    @farmerpewpew ปีที่แล้ว +7

    just cammed my GXP, plenty quick for a daily!
    also a company called LS King should be coming out with a Eaton supercharger kit sooner than later.
    obviously everyone wants to talk about the trans etc, im aware.
    still a good car if you know what you're doing!

  • @Challyboy345
    @Challyboy345 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love my impala this brings a tear to my eye 🥲

    • @jimtom4878
      @jimtom4878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same lol I got a black SS too

  • @kenny87green72
    @kenny87green72 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    By far one of the best car y’all done wish it was more in-depth on this build ‼️‼️‼️

  • @wintonhudelson2252
    @wintonhudelson2252 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Saw the FWD slugbox and almost clicked off the video. Glad I stayed, you guys did an outstanding job, way cool. Enjoyed it all and yes, want to see it again!!!!

    • @Bird-nx5ef
      @Bird-nx5ef ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In a later episode they turbo both engines

    • @bored2323
      @bored2323 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fwd yes slugbox no .. it’s still an LS

    • @gordythecreator
      @gordythecreator ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too. Glad iLooked

  • @twoninecav
    @twoninecav ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to see you guys back together again!!

  • @mikegarcia3288
    @mikegarcia3288 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a 08 impala SS. Wish my car was like that

  • @kh40yr
    @kh40yr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Schumacher Cat Spin! . The Schumacher Cat XLS AWD/4WD of yesteryear could spin around in it's own wheelbase length. Super lightweight. Really fast 360° spins at full heat. Won ALOT of races with that car. Thank for the cool vid, , from my favorite crash test dummies!!. Now take a old classic Impala, and do the re-transplant,,, version 2.2, , on THAT version,,of Hot Rod Garage I challenge thee!!,, Lower thine Bridge and Accept, , 'O' sacker of City's!!!!!!. Slacker of City's??.

  • @calimesacox
    @calimesacox ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awsome... Great stuff from these guys

  • @NigelsModellingBench
    @NigelsModellingBench ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a awesome video guys!! Love it!!

  • @KensSmallEngineRepair
    @KensSmallEngineRepair ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1980s Pottsville Pa, Ed Quay Race Cars, Maple Grove, we had some good times!

  • @edwardchalmers7395
    @edwardchalmers7395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not trying to Bragg but MINZ pushing 650🌪️😈HP FWD ONLY 💯🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @robertedwards6438
    @robertedwards6438 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Was a great episode, going to miss Tony but glad Lucky is still there!!!! Good luck to Lucky and Alex this season!!!!

  • @leandrodias3851
    @leandrodias3851 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Hot Rod Garage!

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    " That's what my WIFE says". Can't stop LMFAO, Tony. Thanks

  • @CountyCorral
    @CountyCorral ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That things sick! Can’t wait to see the built trans and turbskis

  • @gabrielcontreras6620
    @gabrielcontreras6620 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Imagine using this in a drift/ long range race🤯 use rear motor to drift corners easy and on the straights use them both

  • @shaneshepherd7753
    @shaneshepherd7753 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video my friends! This is amazing!

  • @thehoule70
    @thehoule70 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome !!!! I love the impala SS I have that exact car minus the rear engine of course lol 😂

  • @robtomberg2393
    @robtomberg2393 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the TIG 😂. love it!!!

  • @BienAlto
    @BienAlto ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As someone who turbo charged the V6 version of the big Bertha I'm super glad to see what you guys have accomplished!!!

    • @asahamada6403
      @asahamada6403 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hows that going for you? I've got a V6 impala and I've been wondering if it would be a good idea to turbo or supercharge it but I haven't seen anyone do it yet

    • @hanzgrueber145
      @hanzgrueber145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m gonna throw an Eaton m90 on my 3.9

    • @BienAlto
      @BienAlto ปีที่แล้ว

      So far it's been alright, haven't given it the full beans since I'm learning how to tune myself but if properly tuned it can definitely work

  • @JombieMann
    @JombieMann ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back to YT guys! I've missed you!

  • @kevingarrett6280
    @kevingarrett6280 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Is there a way we can get this to the burnout competition at Cleetus and Cars?

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Motortrend is too franchised to get involved with anything that doesn’t include motortrend in the event name or have them as the moderators/ giving them their video shoot time and control... like everything I’ve ever seen their name be apart of they’re always “boss”, especially prime time shows.. and cleverer does a ppv thing so wouldn’t be acceptable by their “standards”..

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack ปีที่แล้ว

      **cleeter.. not cleverer.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE IT!!!! TWIN ICE PROJECT!!!!

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely incredible work 👍😲

  • @GeoTrashPanda
    @GeoTrashPanda ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This would be my ultimate dad car! LoL my coupe cobalt isn't cutting it any more! LoL

  • @Fixingeverthingwithaengine567
    @Fixingeverthingwithaengine567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up not to far from Philly. It's cold out there moved to Texas almost a decade ago.

  • @ae86nick72
    @ae86nick72 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I see lucky I know the video is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

  • @lasvegasotis6780
    @lasvegasotis6780 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have this exact car, same color and year, ya'll got me lookin at it different now.

  • @J-Loe
    @J-Loe ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky and Tony were a great team.

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Passed this up a few times myself. FWD+GPX+impala+LS... eventually SUNK IN

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I LOVE IT!!!! HOT RODDING INNOVATION!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME ENGINEERING!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!! YOU MADE MY DAY!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!! HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!!!

  • @mauricecooper176
    @mauricecooper176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back in the day either car and driver or motor trend had a article on a Cadillac that had 2 North Star engines in it was pretty cool

  • @joshuagarner6981
    @joshuagarner6981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done MotorTrend

  • @ElesicEcho
    @ElesicEcho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 2009 Impala SS, I love this car.

    • @ElesicEcho
      @ElesicEcho ปีที่แล้ว

      I do wish it was AWD though

    • @jimtom4878
      @jimtom4878 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a black 2006

  • @tylivinlife2238
    @tylivinlife2238 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool car to go out and have a blast

  • @jordang1332
    @jordang1332 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finally full episodes

  • @MisterTingles
    @MisterTingles ปีที่แล้ว +1

    should have this thing on Hoonigan's This vs That

  • @mylezzpurhourr
    @mylezzpurhourr 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Honestly I’d be okay with it AWD RWD isn’t always the move

  • @Challyboy345
    @Challyboy345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PA bound tony a real one 💯

  • @bmores0nly
    @bmores0nly ปีที่แล้ว

    "What a dumb good idea!"
    😆 😂 I love iT

  • @therealmaredadon3517
    @therealmaredadon3517 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this video 💯

  • @J-Loe
    @J-Loe ปีที่แล้ว

    That might be the craziest burnout on the MotorTrend channel

  • @ragdolltrucking
    @ragdolltrucking 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I almost did this once, I'm so glad it turned out to be as great as I thought it. Would

  • @CraigBrosRacing
    @CraigBrosRacing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last time you guys did this you started the whole vette cart fad!!!!!this is gonna be AWESOME!!!

    • @MJTAUTOMOTIVE
      @MJTAUTOMOTIVE ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have modified it with stronger transmissions and Turbo charging the engines. This was all done like 4 years ago.
      I think it run a 10.4 in the 1/4 mile.

  • @ltdees2362
    @ltdees2362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...I love watching you guys fab...and using Nesson parts...just call it a NeChev 🤣

  • @paultutko5376
    @paultutko5376 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you guys!

  • @keiththrasher2575
    @keiththrasher2575 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now that was the coolest thing ever you guys did amazing job🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @DjSmoothNY
    @DjSmoothNY ปีที่แล้ว

    That was amazing

  • @kemicala
    @kemicala ปีที่แล้ว

    "it was like who oo oo" lol
    Can't believe I watched a whole build in one video though👍🏾

  • @jakemiranda2469
    @jakemiranda2469 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ive always wanted to do this exact same chassis and awd setup on my 2017 chevy malibu. It'd be cool to have all the new luxuries with that nasty old v8

  • @georgedreikhajamale8581
    @georgedreikhajamale8581 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dudeeee is awesomeeeeee

  • @SamuelCroin
    @SamuelCroin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here we go MT !

  • @loutruckmd
    @loutruckmd ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this show

  • @edwardbrodie2190
    @edwardbrodie2190 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Need to run a 1/4 in it and see what difference it's made compared to stock.

    • @farvatron
      @farvatron ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This. I was HUGELY disappointed they didn't do an acceleration test. SMH

    • @klowenstein483
      @klowenstein483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just do the math Man 4,000 lb car 600 horsepower: High 11s quarter, mile gets to 60 in mid 4 seconds

  • @fgkey-mo4qy
    @fgkey-mo4qy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish I could drive it 💪🏽 super dope

  • @SonnOfSam9975
    @SonnOfSam9975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you got this to be a family car lol..... great job thought guys

  • @jeyweb4236
    @jeyweb4236 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hmmm...I was just thinking of dropping a fwd 5.3 with a awd system out of a Equinox into my son's 96 Bonneville but this 👌🏾

    • @camdennewcomer8147
      @camdennewcomer8147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Won’t work equinox until a regular forward facing engine

  • @jamiewalker1743
    @jamiewalker1743 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should put the front motor in reverse and the rear and drive and do a standing still four wheel drive burnout

  • @krisusracing
    @krisusracing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need one of those engine fixtures

  • @TheGearShiftGurus
    @TheGearShiftGurus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hahaha this is awesome! Just got myself a red mint 08 Impala SS

  • @michaelolinger1074
    @michaelolinger1074 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it!!!

  • @charlesfollette9692
    @charlesfollette9692 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probly the most extreme thing I’ve seen these two do

  • @dannycurtis1744
    @dannycurtis1744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wasn't sure about this idea, but i am now lol 😀👍👍

  • @hecktor5927
    @hecktor5927 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    like myself tony, i am sorta doing the same except im rwd swapping a g6 gtp coupe with a 4.8 ls

  • @dennistate9951
    @dennistate9951 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insane

  • @t0ny2trill
    @t0ny2trill 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine having the windows up& doing a burnout like that ; then going for A PERNAMMENT NAP GOODNIGHT 😮😂

  • @Shawncombat
    @Shawncombat ปีที่แล้ว

    I WANT THIS CAR!!

  • @harrysatin5110
    @harrysatin5110 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I probably rubbed elbows with Tony at the Mopar Nationals and even the swap meets, maybe the nights of fire!! Lol

  • @Z-Ack
    @Z-Ack ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea it’s always sunny is filmed a little in LA but mostly is filmed in philly and Dublin...

  • @jasonhull5712
    @jasonhull5712 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dam.. that was a nice car too.. wish I could have found one like that on the cheap.

    • @jimtom4878
      @jimtom4878 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got one just like that 98k with black and brown Interior for 4,500$ put it in the ditch and messed the doors up

  • @shemaijenkins9547
    @shemaijenkins9547 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now it's a REAL Super Sport.

  • @darrenhorne9332
    @darrenhorne9332 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you guys do with this MONSTER:? I NEED ONE like it! One of the BEST builds EVER!!!

  • @nicholasfoley7105
    @nicholasfoley7105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanted to see a drag run... but can wait. Better have a recap.

    • @MJTAUTOMOTIVE
      @MJTAUTOMOTIVE ปีที่แล้ว

      You should be able to find it. this was done about 4 years ago. They end up putting Turbos on it.

  • @meagain5994
    @meagain5994 ปีที่แล้ว

    Or just do a Rock Paper Scissors competition and winner takes it..that impala would make a great stocking stuffer for the holidays

  • @That_1_guy69
    @That_1_guy69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Australia might take a page out this book to make a badass burnout car

  • @tonyhudson9018
    @tonyhudson9018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick,,,👌🏾

  • @jesseprado6362
    @jesseprado6362 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More visuals of the set up in the future as a viewer id like to see more of the set up

  • @ImmarSE
    @ImmarSE ปีที่แล้ว

    The impala n Monte Carlo ss twins woulda been so cool rwd

  • @zioncook5151
    @zioncook5151 ปีที่แล้ว

    SS Malibu maxx is my fav recession GM

  • @JaredGti07
    @JaredGti07 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my local track motor trend please use it more we need it re paved

  • @nahvr
    @nahvr ปีที่แล้ว

    They actually shoot it’s always sunny in Philly my dude.

  • @RailFanRob
    @RailFanRob ปีที่แล้ว

    Insanity 😁👍👍

  • @Khun_Tim
    @Khun_Tim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bucks County!!!

  • @Govtmule420
    @Govtmule420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've owed my 2006 Impala SS since brand new. I'm ready for the 2nd engine and trans.😂

  • @tristianmason4730
    @tristianmason4730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I been looking for the rwd one

  • @jstdrv
    @jstdrv ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky Costa, everyone's favourite uncle