400hp 2JZ-swapped Mercedes 450SLC Wangan Sleeper

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  • Опубліковано 28 бер 2023
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  Рік тому +1

    Thank you guys for watching. If you guys want a signed print for your wall I print all of them myself from my large format Canon printer larrychenprints.com/

  • @htorres1stk
    @htorres1stk Рік тому +336

    As a owner of a 1975 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC in original condition and my everyday driving one at that. I am absolutely blown away by this conversion. It is brilliantly done! Sounds so AMAZING!!! I am 70 years old and work on my own, but I would love to own a second one like this too. There's a young lad in all of us... The photography and video are done in a truly Professional manner, what I love the most is that it was not scripted and came across with passion. Thank you for all the hard work that went into this!

    • @molutraper
      @molutraper Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ewlcvYMNxjY/v-deo.html MB;)

    • @duress8801
      @duress8801 Рік тому +2

      Thank you for your comment ❤️

    • @lukasprien4338
      @lukasprien4338 Рік тому +1

      Amazing

    • @YusufEbr
      @YusufEbr 2 місяці тому

      Do it. Swap the engine.

  • @nickfrechette19
    @nickfrechette19 Рік тому +34

    F40 brakes.. FLEX OVERLOAD.
    THANK YOU FOR THE CONTENT LARRY!!

    • @esteban_m_g8609
      @esteban_m_g8609 Рік тому +5

      This car is a flex car haha

    • @YaKiZoBa
      @YaKiZoBa Рік тому +1

      It's quite typical for us Asian. Junkyard brakes like these are pretty cheap. Many asian shops can machine the brackets, rotor hats to fit any car you want.

  • @K14E
    @K14E Рік тому +39

    This is one of the coolest builds I've seen in a while, super fucking clean.

  • @MultiTravellingman
    @MultiTravellingman Рік тому +24

    His breaks alone are worth more then some cars, let alone the one off custom wheels, tons of fab work, and electrical work and the insane engine swap, damn. When I see builds like this I can't help but think of need for speed. Taking a base model, upgrading each piece until you end up with max style, and power.

  • @chrisw554
    @chrisw554 Рік тому +53

    I LOVE this build. So low key and classic and still ripping the streets up!! Nicely done. Makes me want to get an R129..

    • @Toblex_YT
      @Toblex_YT 7 місяців тому +1

      Not a 129 it is a 107

    • @Toblex_YT
      @Toblex_YT 7 місяців тому

      Assuming your referring to wanting the same model as in the video

    • @chrisw554
      @chrisw554 7 місяців тому

      It's a great build. But I'd get the r129, it's more of my style.

  • @nexas2316
    @nexas2316 Рік тому +125

    Larry you've been hitting it out of the park with all of this Japan content.

  • @dude...are-you-sure
    @dude...are-you-sure Рік тому +19

    Super OG build. Gets squirrelly on a roll shows massive power . Awesome sleeper.

  • @correya.lettsome4702
    @correya.lettsome4702 Рік тому +33

    I love the build. A clean older chassis with tasteful mods that require a closer look. A true sleeper build....
    That chassis was also available with an inline 6. The custom offset AMG styled replica wheels set it off plus the AMG steering wheel.😮

  • @daviddowie828
    @daviddowie828 Рік тому +1

    My father had a 450SLC from new...Metallic Green, Even had sheepskin seats.
    As a young boy, that car was just an awesome experience to sit in....my dads had M3s and M5s since....but they never came close to the sheer build,power and class of the 450SLC.
    It barely fit in our double garage at an angle. Must have one of the longest bonnets in automotive history.
    Beauty and the beast.
    At the time...this was the flagship car in the Merc range.....love that these guys have taken the SLC to a different level.

  • @RimajFR
    @RimajFR Рік тому +7

    I want to see that 500SEL that he's going to build so much 🤩

  • @pking6021
    @pking6021 Рік тому +111

    Sick build. You have to have a vision to keep it that stock with everything functional.

    • @LY3355
      @LY3355 Рік тому +7

      These are the best mods at times tbh.

    • @pking6021
      @pking6021 Рік тому +2

      @@LY3355 absolutely, you can do more harm than good with an "all out" build.

    • @amandeepbaa6978
      @amandeepbaa6978 Рік тому

      @@pking6021 2jz the world

  • @jonathanmackin4130
    @jonathanmackin4130 Рік тому +3

    Love these builds…building a functional fun swap. Sure it may hurt the heart of a MB purist, but puts a smile on the face of the owner…and many of us treated to this video.

  • @zeus.edwards2662
    @zeus.edwards2662 Рік тому +43

    Masaki such a cool dude

  • @Skiridr22
    @Skiridr22 Рік тому +8

    I’m in love with this sleeper build, vary creative it’s a work of art.

  • @rikosway
    @rikosway Рік тому +4

    Real street kings. The crew I run with in Tokyo. Thank you Larry

  • @markrozzay7055
    @markrozzay7055 Рік тому +7

    i was thinking the engine swap was crazy but then he starts talking about the breaks ... ferrari breaks f40 up front and f430 in the rear . mind blown !

  • @carswithaaron
    @carswithaaron Рік тому +9

    The sound.. is absolutely fandamntasticly eargasmicaly amazing.

  • @thedreadedgman
    @thedreadedgman Рік тому +1

    even making those gauges work is a mammoth task... and the A/C... and the shifter!... this is amazing

  • @unexpectedboob7618
    @unexpectedboob7618 Рік тому +6

    Biggest smile on my face and even a tear in my eye. Love this. Love the madness. Love the culture.

  • @rockislandlife6383
    @rockislandlife6383 Рік тому +5

    I hit the like button before I even watched the video. Awesome build. Thanks, Larry, for featuring this car.

  • @Akestler
    @Akestler Рік тому +12

    What an awesome and unique build!

  • @6KHwy
    @6KHwy Рік тому +5

    I would like to watch that W126 build!. This guys mind is mind blowing to put that motor and Ferrari breaks 😮😮

  • @user-wm6bh4tl4m
    @user-wm6bh4tl4m Рік тому +2

    Love this entire build and had to get the wheels for my own 450SLC. No engine swap for me but the HWA Asteroid wheels made a big difference in the overall look that I am extremely pleased with for my 1979 450SLC. Search for "450SLC ryson" to see the big change from OEM bundt wheels to these HWA Asteroid wheels. Thanks Larry for highlighting this build!

  • @allanwenzke749
    @allanwenzke749 Рік тому +3

    Gotta love a good photo. You are the best Larry Chen!! This thing is off the chain

  • @bwest6275
    @bwest6275 Рік тому

    Japanese car enthusiasts are next level. We always see the most incredible builds in Japan, and this ImHO is a perfect example. I follow the owner on IG and am in total love with this build. The fact he kept everything as close to stock looking as possible, yet made custom parts to enhance the vehicle in an “AMG-esq” way is simply incredible. Those wheels are gorgeous. And so is the interior…he left perfection alone which I give high praise, right down to the stock tape deck. So happy to see this vehicle featured. 11/10 Build for me 👌I hope his S class wagon will be featured as well, it looks SO DAMN Gorgeous too!

  • @Lofi.z34
    @Lofi.z34 Рік тому

    I love how cleanly these guys speak, English Japanese just sounds good. Nice Mercedes! That thing looks and sounds amazing

  • @unclebenz563
    @unclebenz563 Рік тому +4

    I'm a Mercedes guy and not gonna lie, but this is neat af. I approve

  • @Chavez96PR
    @Chavez96PR Рік тому +6

    Loved this car Larry keep them coming.

  • @yazeednayel5507
    @yazeednayel5507 Рік тому +1

    This is iconic.

  • @Stl_717
    @Stl_717 Рік тому +5

    this is actually my dream built, or close to it at least. I'm working on a 1989 sec and swapping a 2jz in it as well! this build gave me a lot of insight and possible variations I can do. My car isn't as clean as this, but hopefully it will be one day! I'm in love with this build.

    • @mr.celica2288
      @mr.celica2288 9 місяців тому

      Hey man! I’m literally 2jz swapping my 560sec right now, how’s yours going?

  • @sanelesibeko4520
    @sanelesibeko4520 Рік тому

    Thanks for finding this guy, Larry. I read a blog on this car a year or two ago, but there was no video at all...big shoutout from South Africa

  • @jweatherly26
    @jweatherly26 Рік тому +1

    SOOO GOOOOOD, I have always wanted to do something like this, except i want mine a little more race car but omg thank you for featuring!

  • @jdiz3085
    @jdiz3085 Рік тому +1

    Larry + Masa = JDM gold 😎

  • @CP-db4rm
    @CP-db4rm Рік тому +2

    Lost for words! Love it!

  • @sadsquad8124
    @sadsquad8124 Рік тому +2

    I had a 79 450SL Diamond Jubilee edition with 12k original miles. Wanted to LS swap it so bad but my dad ended up selling it for $3k like an idiot. The guy that bought it turned around and sold it again for $35k to a collector…

  • @romulus_
    @romulus_ Рік тому

    I've been following the HWA Asteroids guy for a while, such clean builds. Love the 2JZ swap.

  • @zymmer4
    @zymmer4 Рік тому +2

    Nippon is Awesome..a 450 is NOT supposed to run like that !!!...but..I am glad there is one that does!!!

  • @uliz.3851
    @uliz.3851 Рік тому

    Insane build. Bless this man.

  • @TheBlaert
    @TheBlaert Рік тому

    Now that's really really nice. Understated but outrageous at the same time

  • @hooshangmaster
    @hooshangmaster Рік тому

    very nice build this is probably the most interesting creations ive seen in a while.

  • @derekouellette6551
    @derekouellette6551 Рік тому +1

    Larry should have a million subscribers with this content,always dropping the best videos

  • @jacknapier5.7
    @jacknapier5.7 Рік тому +2

    Masa is cool dude really
    I remember him and Albo test riding this car last year

  • @landcruisertoyota3980
    @landcruisertoyota3980 Рік тому +2

    It doesn't get much better than this 😊❤

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 8 місяців тому

    I LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH MY DRIFTING FAMILY!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!!

  • @tomsmith2209
    @tomsmith2209 Рік тому

    Insane levels of workmanship.

  • @Yeolde777
    @Yeolde777 Рік тому

    This is SICK, I love it!!!

  • @marks8068
    @marks8068 Рік тому +1

    One of my "if I ever run across a cheap rolling shell" plans ive got on the back burner is doing this swap to the convertible version of this car. JZ powered 280-500SL R107 :)

  • @V8bgt
    @V8bgt Рік тому

    And now I want one! Thx Larry

  • @ShawnGattis
    @ShawnGattis Рік тому

    PURE AWESOMENESS ! 🏆

  • @halifaxtommycfc
    @halifaxtommycfc Рік тому

    I absolutely love this Merc. Dream build.

  • @---l---
    @---l--- Рік тому +1

    Incredible build.

  • @MIKERU974
    @MIKERU974 Рік тому

    The better swap i ve ever seen and this guy is so cool ! Am gonna buy an old 450 or 500 slc and find somebody to to that kind of swap !

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor Рік тому +1

    This Mercedes Slc is very special

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 8 місяців тому

    GREAT VIDEO LARRY!!!!! A TOTALLY AWESOME BUILD AND A TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO!!!!! PLEASE CONTINUE TO SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!

  • @bodhisativaa
    @bodhisativaa Рік тому

    thats the coolest mercedes build ive ever seen. i want one so bad.

  • @kingdavid3066
    @kingdavid3066 Рік тому

    as somebody who converted from jdm to dtm this is easily one of my top 3 faves in existence

  • @morozowvlad6363
    @morozowvlad6363 Рік тому

    Maaaad respect…timeless classic

  • @groovyhippie1165
    @groovyhippie1165 Рік тому +2

    This is one awesome Merc.

  • @familytruckster2009
    @familytruckster2009 Рік тому +1

    Saw this car on Albo's channel. It's so cool. Nice to see a feature on it.

  • @christhe812
    @christhe812 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely loving all the Japan content! 🔥 Hope to go there later this year if I can make sense of it financially 😅

  • @R.J.1
    @R.J.1 Рік тому

    Really fun people and a great car. Thanks Larry.

  • @redrum707monkey
    @redrum707monkey Рік тому +1

    build quality is nuts

  • @mybloodtypeKRYLON
    @mybloodtypeKRYLON Рік тому +1

    One of my dream swaps !

  • @6pistons
    @6pistons Рік тому +2

    That's a cool sleeper no doubt. You hear a 2JZ pulling up behind you and expecting a Supra, only to see an old grandma Merc wagon flies past you!!!! Pretty cool.

    • @izzy031096
      @izzy031096 Рік тому +6

      Sl450 was no Grandma car lol. One of the quicker cars of it’s time.

    • @Keckegenkai
      @Keckegenkai Рік тому

      back in the 70s/80s the SLC was more of a pimp car than anything else, atleast here in Europe. Its also a 2 seater convertible/hardtop not a wagon

  • @davyd4355
    @davyd4355 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful build , F40 brakes omg such a refreshing video I’m so sick of Hell Cats, Lambos, C8 Vettes and Anything powered by a Ls motor please keep the fresh videos coming

  • @drivebabes8583
    @drivebabes8583 Рік тому

    Cool video guys, never would believe that Supra engine fits into this classic Mercedes. Great work

  • @yenkie64
    @yenkie64 5 місяців тому

    yall talking about all the mods he did but this guy is just happy he still got the old cassette deck

  • @goofofff
    @goofofff Рік тому +1

    dude made his own wheels to his liking, enough said lol. badass build

  • @TheSwedishCarGuy
    @TheSwedishCarGuy Рік тому

    So nice see Masa here :D
    Love this car :)

  • @daltonhanleyjr4142
    @daltonhanleyjr4142 Рік тому +1

    The car is a masterpiece

  • @IKKAIWINS
    @IKKAIWINS Рік тому +1

    Sick build

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator Рік тому

    Magnificent taste Sir... iWould've had similar combos. I've driven the 5.5L AMG 5spd, black w-black.

  • @rajaatiq9509
    @rajaatiq9509 Рік тому

    The sound.. wow

  • @ViceCityNightcrawler
    @ViceCityNightcrawler Рік тому +7

    This is making me wanna build a crazy German/JDM highway monster lol

    • @izzy031096
      @izzy031096 Рік тому +2

      Toyota Crown with a C36 Amg m104…?

    • @trackshun
      @trackshun Рік тому

      Bmw or mercedes with an f22c motor is what you want.

  • @davidshipside4211
    @davidshipside4211 Рік тому +1

    I want. Great looking car, awesome swap.

  • @scootypuffjr.
    @scootypuffjr. Рік тому +1

    Clean build.

  • @corev4lues
    @corev4lues Рік тому

    What an awesome car!

  • @armandtdupreez1026
    @armandtdupreez1026 Рік тому

    09:04 Ferrari brakes on front AND REAR on an old Mercedes
    16:58 he's converting a Mercedes 560SEL sedan to a wagon body "S126"
    Respect!

  • @eddyc4603
    @eddyc4603 Рік тому

    Superbe, merci pour la vidéo.

  • @CarsAndPablo
    @CarsAndPablo Рік тому +3

    Loving all the Japan content!

  • @joseemilio1136
    @joseemilio1136 Рік тому

    beautiful and classy interior

  • @Lowlif3Nova
    @Lowlif3Nova 6 місяців тому

    Amazing i own a very clean one and i applaud him and you for sharing

  • @DanielPerkins
    @DanielPerkins Рік тому +3

    Masa!

  • @carloborromeo5595
    @carloborromeo5595 Рік тому

    Excellent feature of the MB swapped with a Toyota 2JZ.

  • @SamuelMonteiro16
    @SamuelMonteiro16 Рік тому

    Love it !

  • @marclm8653
    @marclm8653 Рік тому +1

    This is a dream car.

  • @JeremiBulakowski
    @JeremiBulakowski Рік тому +1

    He seems to be really proud of this proper loud wastegate valve.

  • @molefimc
    @molefimc Рік тому

    Finally someone did it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @neverthar
    @neverthar Рік тому +1

    Those HWA Asteroid rims are the bomb man, shoulda checked out his 190E build

  • @ripF5C
    @ripF5C Рік тому +2

    What an incredible build

  • @MohammedZaman-nt8pk
    @MohammedZaman-nt8pk Рік тому

    Am very impressed. What a car

  • @gathel8574
    @gathel8574 Рік тому

    Man i love this guy modification style. All of this car parts was mixed from other parts. A mercy with supra engine, turbo from Mitsubishi, and brakes from different Ferrari. That was cool hybrid (i meant not hybrid car like Prius)

  • @ogbubba8407
    @ogbubba8407 Рік тому

    Pretty clean, love the build, got an mercedes 190e from 89, would love to do an engine swap when it blows but the original 4 cilinders are pretyy though

  • @ogbenzel
    @ogbenzel Рік тому +1

    That’s so clean seriously cool build.

  • @isrv
    @isrv Рік тому

    That dude goated 😭 💪

  • @samyu63
    @samyu63 Рік тому

    masa is on every single you tubers video. Now he conquers Larry Chen's channel lol

  • @danielsa990
    @danielsa990 Рік тому +1

    More videos with Masa!!!

  • @johncarella1836
    @johncarella1836 Рік тому

    What a Clean build….!!!

  • @markthatcher5056
    @markthatcher5056 Рік тому

    Lovely, I've been waiting to see a J-Swap on a Porsche 944. Seems like a great candidate for a swap like this.