1000hp '55 Chevy

[clofgtjc]

What size of engine is this brother? I Was wanting to find out how big of engines you could put in these things.

[sanmateo05]

@clofgtjc Blown 540.

[clofgtjc]

@sanmateo05 Right on man. Thx a lot for the help. Long live the 55 baby. Love the color. Enjoy and be safe out there. 

[superbeemaniac]

Sick Bel air, what motor do you have, and what blower?

[SkimShades117]

Great Chevy, and I love your comebacks xD

[jimdesbiens]

Can this car turn corners!!!

[0210mick]

@jimdesbiens look begin of video ;P

[LanceCampeau]

I love how EVERYBODY here is an "expert" .... am I the only amateur?

[MrAlexLussier]

nice nice 55 hot rod

[th3m8ngtree]

0:16 VTEC KICKED IN YO!

hahaha

[moi579]

1000hp my fucking asshole

[sanmateo05]

@moi579 Thank you for qualifying your intelligence.

[th3m8ngtree]

@moi579 you know the car is practically completely made of steel? a 1000hp 55 chevy isn't gonna spin as much as a 2000 or newer corvette will.. lol

[noveltygoat]

@th3m8ngtree a 55 Chevy was not a particularly heavy car. Low to mid 3000 pound range. A new Vette weighs about the same or maybe 1 or 200 pounds less at most.

[junior5710]

Nice

[klashgdhsaeg]

You know how you can add about another 100hp or so just put a big ass fin on it then it will be fast.

[kenfo0]

my car is 1001hp but I can't do a burnout or a wheelie. maybe the radio is draining ohms from the carb or something...

[sanmateo05]

@kenfo0 Perhaps you need a Chevy Volt parked next to it to help overcome the resistance.

[kenfo0]

@sanmateo05 thanks. I'll try that and a prius in front...to draft?

[DntHteSK8]

AWESOME!

[sanmateo05]

@z06forme Sorry, it's not in HD. You can't see the other 400 horses because of the resolution. At least the 1000 horses came through on the audio portion.

[fuxbox]

looks like dearborn

[sanmateo05]

@fuxbox Lake Zurich, Illinois. BTW, if anything, it would be Warren, as it is a Chevy! :)

[pilot20066]

badass

[cantow57]

1000hp or not, it still has more then my car. Sounds wicked

[motocrossowy]

o jebany

[laurence265]

 (brand deleted due to the fact that I don't work there and they don't pay me) ... why bother? it's not like they will...might as well show it.

[karateslaginnek]

In The Netherlands we call this asociaal!;-)

[jdkeating1]

1000 hp my fucking ass

[sanmateo05]

@jdkeating1 I'm glad that part of your anatomy performs that action for you.

[hammerhead300]

@sanmateo05 God dammit, now everybody at work is wondering what the hell I just busted out laughing at!

[imjustpassinthru]

The tire shops must love these guys.

[Immaplaya32]

im in love... :)

[GayBoyRunning]

try & beat a Aussie & he's 3000hp Chevy. check it out Merlin V12 Powered 55 Chevy

[NaomiChanX]

@GayBoyRunning

You said "Aussie", your comment is now irrelevant.

[svennivw]

@GayBoyRunning why? v12 has a fugly sound..

[fartsmellsfunny96]

awsome chevy!!!!

[Gearhead2008Yeehaw]

I run 1000+ hp cars, in fact my NHRA Dragster is in the shop getting ready for the season. I have to agree, this without a doubt, is NOT 1'000 hp car. I too would like to see the Dyno slips. This is a nice car, but honestly, I don't think this guy even knows what 1'000 hp feels like, or what it can do. Again, NICE car, but not 1'000 hp. I came across this video looking for paint schemes for my car, I didn't come here to slam it.

[sanmateo05]

@Gearhead2008Yeehaw I need to track the guy down and get a timeslip or dyno sheet, whatever the number is. . . Regardless, it's nice to look at, a kick to ride in, and a riot to drive. Appreciate the sentiment. Cheers.

[countthunder]

@Gearhead2008Yeehaw Im pretty sure that anyone who owns a Dragster that is NHRA rated would do the work themselves, or have thier crew do it. So its safe to assume that you are another keyboard warrior that is in pretend land. Everyone uses the "well my 1500hp ... is in the shop right now" .... BS. Post avideo showing your NHRA dragster if you have one.

[vicmason25]

@Gearhead2008Yeehaw lol you didnt come her to slam it...but you did. who cares what it is, ppl put alot of specs an false videos on here. i do appreciate you giving him props on it tho, because it is an awsome ride, and any blow belair that pretty an nice sounding deserves a lil youtube love.

Peace to all my chevy ol' school fanatics

[pyro8818ak47]

@Gearhead2008Yeehaw O Yea ur NHRA dragster eh??? Weres the quarter mile videos of it??? O yea the cameras in the shopp too eh

[chevypower406]

@Gearhead2008 your dumb as hell that was just a fast idol so of course it wasnt hittin all 1000 ponys yet

[omega3160]

as if this has as many horses as the veyron.......

[sanmateo05]

@omega3160 Well, it's like this; Figure the 8.0L Veyron hits 1001 *metric* (987 bhp) for 123 hp/liter, factory, with a warranty. A ZR-1 (LS9) 6.2L hits 620 hp for (i'll help with the math) 100 hp/liter, factory, with a warranty. This motor is 8.8 liters. Is 113 hp/liter for a fun sunday driver with no emissions or warranty so hard to believe? Educate thyself.

[Bull3t95]

@omega3160 <=== If you've got the Bugatti shoved up you're ass, look up, (Shelby Super Car.) It break's loose at 150 MPH, and start's smoking the back tire's, on a V8 engine, without all the fancy shit. It'll suck you're bitch Bugatti up the fucking tail pipe.

[Chevelles4ever]

Damn this car is the perfect 55 love the paint job and sound

[whattolookfor]

yeh thats no 1000 hp car if was u would of blew the tyres and ended up thru that building on the right . show us a dyno shet

[sanmateo05]

@whattolookfor - Not my car, would love to post slips. What HP would not cause the tires to blow? Could this be achieved through throttle modulation? Thank you for your insight? I'll tell the guy next time I see him. . .

[ProfitOfDoom420]

Picture perfect, if they ever made a video for the national anthem this video clip should be in it. This screams American!

[beluga420]

Those car have some awesome value on the market. One of my neighboor has a 55 exactly like that one, he rebuilt it all from a to z with a vette block all the inside is new with hydraulics suspension exhaust kit and everything he even finished second in old car contest in USA from about 2500 cars that where there. Some dude offered him 110 000$US and he refused its his baby lots of work on it it is really awesome.

[supergun101]

the '55 chevy didnt sound 1000hpish at all but i would buy it cuz its a nice ride

[Chevypower265]

@supergun101 You must remember, this car has a built and blown 540 Big block in it. with dual 4BBL carbs on it too. I'd say its every bit of 1000HP.

[sanmateo05]

@supergun101 So, How does 1000 hp sound? Maybe it's your soundcard. . .

[Cokeguy81]

very sweet car.... 

[dryicekid]

now that's a legit 1000 hp!

[germaniajim]

cherry

[PilotPilot2889]

Yeah, but how many cup holders does it have?

[boost43534]

i like old school cars

[woodzo40]

1000 hp lol dont make me lol. More like maybe 350 hp.

[chughes44]

not 1000 hp, sorry

[Nitroheadfool]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1kick ass

[Civic1eater]

My dream car , I love the 55 Chevys but with 1000 hp , I love this thing even more!

[dewrazz]

1100???

[zythepsarian]

my buddy has a '55 he would love this little vid hehe

[psychoninja911]

Original metal body?

Bet that car is mad heavy.

What's the over top speed you've held it at?

[hplar1]

Sweet!

[grampaben]

MY KINDA SHOE BOX!!!!

[CosmikDebrisFZ]

Excellent!! Love the sound and year. My favorite is the 57 though.

[demon12792]

damn 2nd shift rolling burn out nice

[v8guvnor]

beautiful car and sound dude

[KendrickMcMurphy]

A Burn out with the American flag flying in the background... How fitting...thumbs up from me and i'm Canadian.

[10secondharley]

Real nice...thanks!

[bockydo]

just why , why would u put that much money into a old car like that ........

[guitarphillip]

@bockydo Why wouldnt you?

[mrl390]

@bockydo because he will actually have a car that will hold its value when its finished. Take a $10,000 classic car and put $15,000 dollars into it and you will probably have a car worth $50,000. Take a $10,000 newer car and put $15,000 into it and you will probably be lucky to get your $10,000 back when you sell it.

[zjbeast]

@mrl390 Wrong. most people want a car to DRIVE not blown out the hood and everything..

[nooki1102]

@mrl390 omg how true,,trust me i just found out the hard way too ,,,

[zeppelin67637]

@bockydo what would you do with it? crush it?

[theRDRman]

HOLY CRAP

[miksirikoitsen]

maybe 200-250hp. Not more.

[iedhunter05]

Dyno slips???

[sanmateo05]

@iedhunter05 Only verbal history of a 10 second run with tire smoke through the 1/8th. not my car, but a blast to drive.

[iedhunter05]

@sanmateo05 AWESOME!!! Very cool man...

[1DieselFuelOnly1]

So BAD!! American Muscle!

[filipek72]

Sweet sound, sweetest than anything :)))

[xk5blazerx]

1st to 2nd gear shift was so nice!what does she have for gears?

[sanmateo05]

4 speed Jericho with a ratchet shifter.

[bacongl]

the sound, oh the sound. ya nasty chirp from 1st to second, nice!

[carrerat911]

coś pięknego :D

[iUrbanForester]

With the american flag in the background =D

[nova65350]

Awsome car!!!

[jdfinkbeiner]

The sound that beast makes when he gets off the throttle is AWSOME!!!

[reydawgs08]

wow my last name is townsend too :)

[ZGILBERT93]

that boat is movin lol

[m22rockbox]

Global warming!! we don't need no stink'in global warming!!

[TJvigilante]

@m22rockbox yeah we do...it's cold out there. Bring it awn!!! :D

[ronnywhitebear]

A KILLER-Love those cars.American cars ruls,.

[paultgt89]

what a sweet car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chriscbr600rr77]

TUFF!!

[VladBlok28]

there are no corners in america

[csgtfaught]

@VladBlok28 look in the rockys and in west and east Texas :)

[insatiableTy]

@VladBlok28 true fact also as an american citizen i would like to say its a bitch getting around when you can only go straight....it was a left turn to the hospital my mom was in and because of that i missed her final moments...true story

[lowsten]

@VladBlok28 Nope none.

[RicerEater1978]

@VladBlok28 which is why drag racing is so popular in america. :p

[takemefishing]

@VladBlok28 idk what your talking about when u like in a small town its hard to go anywhere with out traveling a road with tons of corners

[matthewrockslol22]

@VladBlok28 i counted about 6 in this video

[airsoftsargent]

i think it does have 1000 hp cause i was watching this one show on speed and this looks just like the car on that hp show i seen so im pretty sure its 1000 hp nice car though, im not a chevy guy but ive always liked the bell-air it has that old school look :)

[SuperInline6]

fuckin fast and witha a manual trans!

[junkduma]

God bless America and her cars!

[olds1978]

Yeahh nice car!!!

[sanmateo05]

Check the latest figures on petroleum consumption. The Saudis consume more per person that the US. Oh, btw, everyone uses cars. . .

[haslotakiesame]

American Muscle Cars Never Die!

[hypertruejedi]

lol @ bluegreypride

[99697395]

gotta love it the flag waving in the background is really pro america

[Dustin91]

Chevy power!!!

[buckybeaver01]

i have a motorcycle with 5000 hp, it beats everything, even my wife!!!!!

[odmcarp]

that's nice

[jerdog4]

LMAO decibels = hp

[kevinsag123]

plus its recorded audio so in person its gonna sound mean as hell

[96318dakotaify]

i had a 55 four door bel air with a 454 but it was nothing like that shit lol thats some beasty power hahaha nice@!

[redghost105]

Bluegreypride...obviously you don't have one because u don't know what ur talking about

And the reason why some engines are louder is because of how there made or how long the exhaust is...if u trim them down to about a foot then it will be really loud

If you have them go all the way to the back

Then it won't be as loud

Dumbass

[DRAGON244818]

my dream car

[Gromper69]

Damn if you ot that thing to hook up with some drag tires no street car could even touch that. Thats pure speed and muscle. I applaud you.

[tokenchoke311]

my god..

[legodude11000]

who owns the pink slips the devil

[Chevypower265]

Sounds and looks amazing, just amazing!!!! any ideas what it'll run on the track? (If its not spinning the tires all the way down the track. LOL)

[99GPSE]

omfg excuse me while i change my shorts that thing is a monster

[01raptorjeep]

sounds mean awesome car

[punisher1865]

thats a bel air, right?

[mazda6tuner99]

is that all motor.

[sanmateo05]

It has a fairly large blower.

[mazda6tuner99]

it would be impressive if it was making 1000 all motor.

[Timothayyy]

Its alot easier to make a street or street/strip motor have power with boost, allows for much more mild cams to be used.

[RacerDude96]

its still impressive

[hansen1821]

That sure is the devil of 55'

[Bound4War]

tense

[phonix032]

awesome!! lol challenge a ricer and win, its be hilarious.

[kilowatt047]

That may be the coolest thing I have ever seen.Nice car.

[entenfickenodersowas]

this is really bad ass!!!

thxxxxx for video!!

[isaiah213]

that 1100 horsepower bel air is a monster i would love a chevy like that

[Mr97stangGT]

FUCKING SICK

[Downedworker]

The only thing missing in that ride--is me.

[candle2k]

nice, what kinda mufflers?

[rocketman468]

mufflers?

[sanmateo05]

not so much. . .

[puttrainguy]

I bet could spin em in any gear... thats a dream car if ever one was made !!! BRAVO !!!

[dex793]

my dad had one but then he traded it for a 67 nova

[ramirezpech]

sweet sound!

[maxnanabas09]

nice 1000BHP!! FTW!!

but you need more talent in shifting hehe :)

[fatchrome]

Man I never heard 1100 HP sound so shit. Nice looking car though. 55 is a nice ride.

[sanmateo05]

But, for 1000 hp, it sounds ***AWESOME***, though.

Thanks for reading.

[InfamousIsBack]

do u have a a turbo charger leading into a super? j/w and when u say 1100 hp is that at the wheels or at the trans and is it a v8?

[sanmateo05]

Just a blower with dual quads. I assume it's flywheel horsepower, but even with drivetrain losses, you're still in the 800-900 range. . . And yeah, it's a BB V8.

[jdubcbr600]

@fatchrome So what, it doesnt have 1,000+?

[eddybuddz]

thats awesome

[aea3030]

Bad Ass '55 five stars

[interkoold]

0.17...Tires start spinning again! Makes it even cooler.

[sanmateo05]

That's second gear. . .

[DodgeEpa]

That cal looks like one in a "Bilsport classic" magasine

[Park0ur4life]

I don't like it :/ Sounds beautiful thou :]

[darkguyver82]

God I love a shoebox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[88Carlyle88]

I want one of those!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[led0zeppelin1977]

beautiful!!

[fxwgmike]

That is one badass looking and sounding 55. Awesome car 55 thru 57 chevys rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chevypower265]

I agree! TriFives are the best! I myself own a '56 Chevy BelAir.

[fxwgmike]

That is one sweet !!!!!!! looking and sounding !!!!!!! 55.  I always have loved the 55 thru 57's they are so awesome!!!!!!

[fxwgmike]

Thats a badass 55 . A true american muscle car.

[nascarulz01]

1000HP with those small tires in the back..... i bet its like driving on ice in the rear.

[BlazeChronicGreen420]

i highly doubt a 1000 horse power but a very nice car though.

[TheSandmaN240]

thats a beauty

[shoprat17]

thats not no frnt wheel drive u retard, that i know of they didnt even have front wheel drive in 55'

[P0sitiveG]

Who's the "retard"? Go search for that, it was out in '54 and earlier. LOL.

[b1cow]

Makes me want to get mine out. It's been sleeping for 23 years

[ludwigvontri]

...with the American Flag waving ever so proud!

[1compNoginsk]

omg i love this car

[silentsmokey]

pause it at 0:14 ....classic american kodak moment..

[Maraud3r43]

Do you know what the setup on that engine is?

[daltonator92]

it sounded like he chirped the wheels in 4th gear you a dumass if you think its a front wheel drive

[thetruenumber3]

he never got to fourth....

[curtismurdoch]

awesome