The Greatest Trans Am Ever Built? 7 foot wide, 700hp, 10,000rpm Track Ripper
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2019
- This is our entire crew's favorite car of SEMA 2018: Riley Stair's WIDE and LOW (yeah, all caps) 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. But what's even better about the ridiculously good looking bodywork and batshit N/A motor, is the fact that Riley built and fabricated this thing himself in his parent's outdoor garage bay. Major props.
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You’ve got an hour with this Trans Am, where do you take it and what do you do?
TheHoonigans grab my wife, go rob a bank, head for the hills.
Chop shop
Isle of Man
a track or a winding country road this thing looks super grippy, so low & wide
take ferry from Dover drive to Geneva and take it through the alps to italy (BTW I know it wouldn't take an hour)
If you watched this video in its entirety it is a perfect example as to why high schools need to bring back metal shop and woodshop. Humans were created to build stuff. Whether you are into cars or not the metal work is pure poetry here. We should all have such a skill to build, to improve, to create.
I will, very appropriately, say Amen to that! We were, indeed, created to create!
You couldn't be more right. Very very important for the future of raceing engineering, and racing itself.
Exactly. God gave us two hands to create and his son was a carpenter. You don't have to be religious to appreciate the metaphor.
No doubt. I only had wood shop with a low budget. 👍
Very true, my school used to have those but they say that there’s “no teachers” willing to teach those classes
I swear to god if somebody doesn't hire this man. I'm gonna start a riot. This guy did better work by himself under a damn car port then most professional shops do.
He also sold his truck and trailer to fund the finishing of it, which is the part most people are not willing to do. If you want this type of work done you pay for it, and that's why pro shops don't put out cars like this. You don't get the $100,000 job if your budget is $400.
pizza with pineapple crust He can easily open his own shop and put most other shops to shame. He doesn’t need to work for anyone.
@@denismacfarlane255 if he charged shop rates to build this car for someone else. They would have 250,000.00 dollars in it. Maybe more. Plus, it's not completely finished yet. There is much more to do. Is the cage approved by any sanctioned organization?? Road race, drag race? Any???
I wish I could track the dude down to open a shop with him 😂
@@ltsgarage7780 pretty sure that cage meets atleast a 2302 spec, probably more along lines of a funny car certs.
a gifted young man that shows grace and humility. this is a role model for everyone. top shelf all the way.
A true artist.
I love how he says "Thank you" repeatedly throughout the video because he truly appreciates that observers are recognizing his work and his passion.
This, there is nothing better than watching genius unfold in front of you, and the person being humble as well.
Enters the shop with car alarms blaring. Awesome!
Best entrance ever.
Goals
...it cleared out the office. Everyone wanted to know, "What the HELL was THAT???" That is seriously impressive... and he seems like a nice guy as well. With that "Business Card" I hope he does well. I did my business card in Photoshop. Now it seems inadequate!! ;^)
Best thing is, Riley is so humble💯
This young man is absolutely genius .a degree in manufacturing bespoke engineering, good luck to this young man . Not many of them about .
We totally agree Davinder, so much time and energy put into this Trans Am, to build his ultimate dream car.
Hoonigan
Yeah, just love it (NOT) when the haters crawl out from under their rocks and Sh!# all over his masterpiece, prolly because they’re just a jealous bunch of no-talent heels and have no dreams worth pursuing. 😬😲🙄
Just saying. 😎
@@glenholmgren1218 This, the car is incredible to begin with, then you add in being primarily built in a carport........ He has a great future, the next Smokey Yunick, or zora arkus duntov. Nothing better than an engineers brain and a gear heads make it happen attitude.
That's the word that came to my mind about 3 minutes into the video - "Genius". Stunning.
@@glenholmgren1218 jelly much
Gets complimented on his fabrication and says thank you. Need more young people like him in this world, most of them just want everything handed to them.
First BuildBio of the year and HOLY SH*T! What a way to start the year with this awesome machine!
Hell of a way to kick off the year!
@@TheHoonigans You started the year with the bar too high now.
@@jefferymckinney1 I agree. I love seeing what people build, but I don't know if anything can come close to how beautiful this Trans Am is. I'm sure one day someone will build something on a level past this, but I doubt it will be anytime soon. That LS Next is an amazing engine build. It sounded so good on the dyno. I don't even want to speak on the things I would do to own a N/A 700 WHP LS that revs to 10k RPM. I don't plan on having a child at this age with 10 solid years left of being able to and that's all I'll say.
@@wackomanx The most incredible part is it was done by one man in a car port.
@@wackomanx the fact he did it himself with just a few tools and learned everything he did as he did it.... what a future this young man has in car building... wow!
The day Riley unanimously earned the respect of every car person. Absolutely incredible. So humble yet so knowledgeable. Awesome.
Right? I can't believe how humble he is about this masterpiece.
Sorry but you don't speak for every car person. There are MANY who don't like it. So dont try to speak for the entirety.
It's a cool car, no doubt. Lots of hard work. But is it as badass as everybody says? Not really. It's another hoonigan-style car. Seen 1, ya seen em all. He gets props for the work and dedication. Just not my style. Nor is is a lot of other people's, either.
JC no one said anything about everyone liking it...? It’s just about respecting the unbelievable amount of work he put into it
👍
JC how can you not like it?!
Wow,, this guy is the real deal 'NO FEAR' builder. Start with an idea, not knowing how to get there, just dig in and take it on. Awesome.
I'm a 60 yr old auto, truck and motorcycle restorer, customizer, designer and painter pretty much since I was 14 yrs old that when I started pinstripping in shopping mall parking lots but this little bird of paradise is an absolute thing of beauty and amazement. There is just so much to see that it would take you a couple of days to properly see everything that this young man has done which is design and build a custom car and use a trans am skin to hide alittle of this massive beast. Absolutely amazing. Beautiful jod brother man
This is truly the perfect example of unmatched craftsmanship, dedication and passion with an amazingly humble builder. Well done is an understatement
@David Sanchez was thinking the same thing,but hey at lest its fast right,o and not riced.
still ugly as F tho
Don't forget he didn't blueprint anything just shot from the hip.
someone hire this dude
This is one of the most impressive builds I have ever seen! Kudos to the guy who built it! 👍🏻
Handmade is the best made
Amen
So i take it this is your first custom built view of a car? Okay.
Man calling you a master fabricator would be an understatement
By far the cleanest car ever to grace this channel! Mostly because it was done by hand and in the elements.
This is the most insane build I have ever seen!!!! This guy is incredibly talented at what he does. MUCH RESPECT!!!
He's so humble. Awesome.
Same here dude. What a perfection!
Genius, next!
Make a panzer tank
One of the most insane builds ever. Built in a carport. Mind. Blown.
This guy deserve all attention from Porshe..Kenigsegs or any...so humble and polite and full of knowledge...huge good luck from Europe
So humble, so talented and dedicated, what an inspiration.
Holy Headers 🤤
Holly Hookers dang
Lmao!!
The sounds is even better
@@xmo552 b
probably the most impressive build ive seen and what makes it so much better is how humble he is about it.. hes not smug hes not cocky. Genuinely respectful and humble.. awesome
Unbelievable talent. This dudes dreams are going to come true from this type of exposure and talent.
That is the most insane build I have ever seen in my life... i love it
I love how people who pay for their custom body work are cocky af then people who know how too put in real labor work on a car are never cocky
For sure
@JB GTO - Now we need to see a wide bodied GTO judge
@@drewdaskievige754 as long as they use a Pontiac engine
Very talented and even more humble. An extremely rare combination...
So truuu
16.25 : 1 compression almost made me spit out my drink! I mean I know alcohol and no boost open up that ceiling a bit but 16.25 on a 400 ci V8 is blowing my mind. This thing is one of the coolest builds I've ever seen.
Joseph Novak I know that’s the same as a diesel but a lot of race v8s have high compression like that
It's basically a NASCAR style engine with EFI......crispy👍
Right? My little 2.0 diesel Tempo runs 16.5:1, but it's a freakin' diesel!
@@nickwebb9937 I don't think that high. This is very different.
coldest plugs they could find i bet.
Add this one to the list for “This Vs That”
the amount of chills just from the intro alone... I'm in love
"This cage work is also insane"😝
"Thank you"🙂
.... So humble
Someone needs to count how many times he said "thank you" ... cause it was a lot. Made me like the dude even more
This was the comment I was about to write. So humble.
He did.... THIS GORGEOUS WORK OUTSIDE ! Every UA-camr I watch is sleeping... this guy needs a channel.
Riley Stair, you my young brother are a humble genius. My buddy's dad worked in the design department for Pontiac. He designed the Rear View and taillights for the 1970-'73 Trans Am. He owned a Lucy Blue '72 455 H.O 4 Speed. They took me for a ride one Saturday in the '74 Pontiac Banshee III as a kid. I eventually owned a Black on Black '78 W-72. Outstanding Job!
I don't think you scratched the surface of how good this build is. I think history will look back at this crazy assed car and foam at the mouth in awe now that we enter the electrification age. Young man I salute you, now will someone give this guy a job!
Absolutely one of the sickest and wellbuilt thing you ever had at the shop, much cred to Riley. What a fucking beast !!
Haha you're going to offend bisimoto
That 280 they had on here a couple months ago was rowdy too though......
@@Bunn4Funn I agree, that thing was top notch. Pretty level playing field between these two builds.
Really? The land speed car was in a class of it's own regarding engineering.
Also, all the hoses on this Pontiac really need some rethought.
I’ll give you ONE of the sickest and well built cars..there is some tough competition for that title man
that is a thing of beauty.... if he doesn't land himself a job. after building something like this I would be shocked.
I would assume he has a job already...
@@Conan13666 probably after having the car at Sema it wouldn't have gone unnoticed.
landy kid, Probably landed his own business by now...
He’s got a Job with Batman at this stage
Every now and then I have to come back here or to Riley’s IG too appreciate probably my favorite build... everything about this is absolutely incredible
Absolute Art! And made with heart, sweat and sacrifice. Good job! Top to bottom, inside and out, front to back, an absolute one of a kind piece of art. Beautiful.
*It's cool to see you guys feature a backyard builder! Riley, I can wait to see what you build next dude.*
Miss the days of Hoonigan where it was small, home garage, grass root guys.
I can't believe this guy made this on the side of his parents house. I dug a hole on the side of my parents house once! 🤷🏼♂️
I built a bike ramp when I was 16 lol
@Violent & Defiant oh yeah, and I broke my bike jumping off it, too. It was like shoulder high and built from old barn wood
As did I. If I ever got in trouble, my dad would lay out a plastic bed liner from his GMC Sierra he had around after he had a liner sprayed in and I would have to fill the liner up with dirt. After I was finished, I would have to fill the hole in. I had to do that all before I went to school, so there were plenty of extremely early mornings. I didn't like disappointing my parents but I didn't mind the work because it made my arms strong which helped since I raced BMX. Could be one of the reasons I beat everyone in my age class at the 2004 Grand Nationals. I was the only person in my class that could carry enough speed to jump the massive double that brought you into the first turn. Having enough upper body strength to pull for a jump that large was the reason I shut down and rolled the last straight's rhythm section in the main and still stayed out in front. Almost everyone's front rim had cross laced spokes for extra strength but I was one of a small group who ran straight laced spokes on the front rim. Running titanium spokes instead of the normal stainless steel helped keep the strength and helped keep the rim true. I also ran carbon fiber forks and it would have been a nasty sight had I ever front nose cased anything which I watched happen plenty of times.
@@wackomanx wow that's a really interesting parenting technique 😂 I may steal that haha Go Dig a Hole!
@@HUMMUHSMIFF What can I say, I have a smart Dad. He knew what he was doing when I was younger. He knew the right way to discipline me. Especially with words. Hearing that he wasn't mad but disappointed would make me feel so small. He also did so much for me that I don't think I could show him how much I appreciated it all or pay him back in this lifetime. A couple of years ago he had to have open heart surgery and I only visited him in the hospital once. I couldn't bring myself to see someone I think of as indestructible in the state he was in after surgery. If something like that was to ever happen again, I'd visit him as much as I could even if it broke me down into tears. I don't think Father's realize how important they are in their child's eye even if they had a Father present in their life when they were younger. They are half of the world to their children.
This is the fourth time this year I've watched this video completely. Such an amazing car and builder.
OMFG! Serious props to Riley. You not only built a masterpiece, but one bad ass ride! I can't imagine the amount of time spent on those tubes, and the perfect lines on the body. Seriously unique ride. Bravo!
Who can dislike this? This dude builds a freakin masterpiece in a carport and displays more humility than I’ve ever seen from someone with such an asset.. me thinks he won’t be out of work for too long after this video.. great work from everyone involved!!
Jealous ppl thats who
goosebumps from that dyno run.
amazing car.
I had to go back and see this again..this car is just insane..the talent this guy has is just on a whole different level than some of the best builders in the world..also the 16.25 compression level is just crazy!! Diesels are like 18:1!!!.. they say there is no replacement for displacement but compression level plays a HUGE part in making power and torque..
Sick! I love how everything that’s needed is there and everything not needed isn’t!
What incredible talent and vision!! Very inspiring!
Tom's Turbo Garage turbo Tom!
@@dooder126 Wassup Alex!?
You know you have an "everything done to perfection" build when Tom is giving you props!
@@PHXDEMON Thank you for saying that sir! Man, the work Riley did here is just stunning. I've watched this video 5 times now and keep seeing new stuff each time.
@@TomsTurboGarage the attention to detail on builds like this and everything on your channel is nothing short of amazing. It's good to see gearheads being meticulous about every fine detail instead of just slapping together what "works for now". Even more incredible that this is a "side yard car port build".
How did you guys even get that thing on the lift? 😂
Imagine getting it up the dock!
Very carefully...
Exactly what I was going to comment lol.
How does he get it anywhere with that static stance though
@@fukkyoutube dude if I had that cars with the amount of blood sweat and tears he put into it I would be so scared to drive it anywhere 😅
How can anybody not like it ?? The skill and effort, alone in my book , are worth deep respect!!
I was part of some pretty serious builds back in the 80's (cars from the late 60's to early 70's) but they were child's play compared to this !!! SICK BUILD !! Riley Stair is a true fabricating/design/engineering/build prodigy.
TONS of respect !!!!
The engine bay looks like it has a sentinel from the matrix in it.
Sean Cunningham underneath the chassis looked like it’s goddamn tentacles of doom
Thanks for alerting them, copper top.
There is no spoon
Insane one man show. Please update When he shakes the car out on the Track.
A motivated kid with a very wealthy mommy and daddy.
I agree with Doug it's mostly show. That engine with a 10k redline on the track wont last much more than a few heat ups and cool off before the block is warped from the crazy piston speeds. A real track car would have moved oil scavenging tanks inside the wheelbase
Way more show than go. The other comments are correct. It'll tear itself apart or warp in no time. There is a reason all the other cars on the track are not built like this. It's because it's not a good design for function. Oh well the engine bay looks interesting.
In the video around 10:10 he says it's a Dart LS next block, those will only support a bore of 4.220 iron, he also said it displaced 400ci, so we know more or less what the stroke is 3.56" more if it's aluminum block. That is not a short stroke.
At 10k that's a piston speed ~6000fpm, that is way too fast for anything besides being a dyno queen. Every NASCAR team running about 5100fpm piston speed, ruins a block every race from piston wall warping due to heat.
The max piston speed to retain respectable reliability is around 4700fpm or a stroke of no more than 2.85" at 10k. @Keith Peterson
I don't need to know the stroke length, he said the engine displaced 400 ci in the video, I know the max bore size the block will take so it's not hard to figure out what the shortest stroke he could have used to achieve 400ci, math yo. Rod length which can also be determined easily isn't relevant to the piston speed issue I pointed out. There is no metallic cylinder sleeve material that can handle that kind of heat for any length of time. Even F1 when they revved to 18k only had piston speeds around 5000fpm.
Also nearly all those engine shops build dyno queen engines, many of those build legit race engines as well. This engine would be fine at those revs for drag racing but not for track use where it would it would stay between 8-10k most of the time.
Absolutely amazing my guy, this is by far one of the baddest cars I’ve ever seen. Truly amazing work.
Breath taking from someone who sincerely loves what they do. This is TRUE RACING ART !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good lord. So much beautiful fab work. And the guy was so fucking humble and soft spoken about it. So likable. He has to be a serial killer or something.
Cereal killer
Serial roadcourse killer!
That engine sound on the dyno was SWEET !!!!!!
Can't believe that's the only clip of it running that they gabe us
"this is a couple years of disregarding health and finance management" HAHAHAHA
Yeah this guy seems very humble. His build epitomizes the essence of self taught 💯🤙🏽
'This part here had me throwing the most stuff.' He's a true builder 👍
@KRISPIRACY That's just you man.
@@LycheeMonstaMedia also me
That's how the 10mm goes missing. 😂
That's the kind of guy that needs to be on the Discovery channel.
not some schmuck building a motorcycle that looks like a hot dog
🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
heck yeah
I agree .like that show unique rides sucks ass
Lol... 😁👍💯
ahhhhhh ha ha! For sure. Just dont take off Naked and afraid ;)
That car is the most insanely beautiful work of angry aggressive art I've ever seen. Well done
This dude is an absolute wizard. Its one thing having a radical concept and to build your dream car, but to do so off your own back its something entirely different. Kudos to you!
so much more respect for this guy than a simply wealthy "buyer". RESPECT !
It's a yes from me. 👏 👍
Simon says to himself he won't work.
Sick! after I saw this thing in the SEMA vid I was really hoping we would get a Build Bio. So Stoked!
9:15 The subtle off white colouring, the tasteful thickness of it. My god, it even has a watermark.
Thanks for sharing this gorgeous car guys, awesome content as always!
Props on this build Riley! I love 70s GM Cars and this bird is the sickest home grown T-A I've ever seen. You are an inspiration for the little guy working in unfavorable conditions with limited tools.
Holy crap insanely built that complex brain blasting car that's I ever seen. Amazed of its 10k rpm nd 1k HP.can't believe its a pure naturally aspirated.Oil cooling is great work.Hats off to the builder who done this much at his home garage.
This guy is a freaking GENIUS !
What a work. My deepest respect!
This dude is deep in ethics and quality!! Along with his humbleness too! Rare to see anymore... And that car is OMG!!!!!! Amazing!
Huge respect for your vision and execution of this build.
There's more plumbing under that car than there is in my house, holy jesus.
Ikr like Holyshit batman
Honestly makes my head hurt thinking about all the work and planning that went into this car
Brett Haynes can you imagine the stress and pressure? Having to start that body work knowing you have to get it done in 4 days, all by yourself, outside!
@@ishotjustin i know man that's ridiculous, I respect these guys immensely who learn this stuff all by themselves and put in the work.
Brett Haynes same here! And like you said, it makes my head hurt thinking of all the detailed work that went into it.
WOW !!!! That Trans Am was always a beauty to me , but right now i am impressed with not just the car itself , but also the skill set of this guy ... Super capable , super creative and super perfectionist , otherwise this would look like just another old car that was "updated" but this ...looks like it was designed this way !!!! Just WOW ! Riley you are the man for this job , you are talented bro ! well done !
You actually started the car for us all. Thanks!
That exhaust makes me feel things..........
Like what? Nausea? It's everywhere, could have at least been somewhat symmetrical to match the rest of the car.
Hopefully he at least made it equal length for all of the trouble.
@@BeardMan01 an 8 to 1 on a pushed back engine. Do you have any fab knowledge to understand how difficult this would be to accomplish. Or do you send your car to the mechanic to do everything for you .
If you don't get it maby your just too old. Don't watch channels you don't like in future. Have a shit day
Coming from someone who more than likely had no clue what an 8 to 1 exhaust was prior to this UA-cam video 😂🤣
You better stop, or you risk blindness. :D
Holy shit somebody hire this guy, and pay him well
Why hire? He better open up his own shop ASAP!!!
@@Jinix64 Running a business is more than just doing the fun stuff. Might be better to get paid to just work, and let somebody else worry about that for a decade or so. No point in taking on all the extra stress unless there's somebody to partner with to handle all the paperwork and related BS. Time enough to start a shop up later, with some experience in what that's all about (totally different set of skills than welding and fabricating and designing and such). A good employer might even pay to go to school to learn that CAD stuff he was talking about.
@@jimvanm your points are valid, but maybe he can get a group of like minded individuals and work up from there as a team... Cause the more you wait to go on your own, the harder it becomes...
This kid is a metallurgical genius!
Dude should make his own business, he's got crazy fab skills. Being a boilermaker/welder i can truly admire his talent in metal fabrication. Hats off to you mate, hats off. Much love and respect from down under.
How long til they hire this guy?
I feel like he's far too professional 😂
Yeah, this is serious motorsport work and design. If Ken didn't have a rad factory team working with him this dude would be at the top of the list.
Lol when he pulled in all the alarms were already going off
This young man is a true genius! Very humble for his level of craftsmanship, which is at the highest point of fabrication. This young man ties old world craftmanship with new technologies! Individuals like him; the very few, are the future of fabrications edge! Thank you!
One of the best parts about this kids?? Everything thing he says about any part on this car. Not only does he know Theory he knows fax to. I’m an engine builder from way back. This kid knows what when where & why on this motor. Really 16 to one.. with 10,000 RPM and it stays together. He knows what he put in the motor. Why he put it in the motor & why he put it in the motor. And the bit part. What it does to the motor.
Very smart young man!!!
This is why I love build biology
7:16 “Mario Paint!” Bad Daddy Brad rubbing off on Dan
Wow what a humble, talented guy! Absolutely incredible build!❤️
Love this car! My pops had a 79 firebird..wish they came out with a firebird the last couple of yrs!GM needs to hire this man.
All hale the cleanest most sickest builds ever made... props dude
You guys should know all work in our shop has stopped to watch this video. Amazing build.
TimsAFK it will either inspire or make you want to just give up
Jake Browne - inspires me to fix that shit suspension
This young man is a mechanical genius to build this legendary car right out of mind without use of a factory. Brilliant and very cool! 😎
What an absolute masterpiece! I'm in awe
Good luck to any future Build Biology features, it'll be tough to top this one! Maybe we're biased, though. Thanks for sharing this beast, @The Hoonigans.
Mike, you bringing in the Model A soon?
Riley Stair built this with a little help from Ground Control Suspension Systems! It's where I work and we make the best custom suspension available.
This thing is mind boggling. You guys really know what your doing. I have to say that this car has blown my mind on what is possible. Someone has some good knowledge where you guys work.
VERY cool Trans Am. Insane skill at fabricating! Maybe the greatest T/A ever built FOR THE TRACK. I would love to see this guy make something that would actually work on the street as a high end T/A that can be daily driven and also look like one. Not taking ANYTHING away from this amazing build. Riley is a beast!
So glad I saw this before starting my build...this dude is insane 🐐
Talent + Dedication
This guy has a bright future ahead of him I would love to see what he can do in a full blown custom shop
I got a 67 bird
What a talented guy. Can't wait to see his future projects.
That Car is unreal. Congratulations Riley . Outstanding.
This guy is a straight up genius, holy shit
I would hang a nicely framed photo of this engine compartment in my living room.
Holy mother of natural aspiration...
Amen
Wow, incredible work for people 4x his age, pay attention everyone, gearheads are not dead yet, just getting smarter and faster. Props to you young man, I wish I had the money to build things like this.