By Robert Emslie
Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer.
Call me a cab. Okay, you sir are a cab. Last week I asked you to find us taxis for sale, and just like the roll of the dice that is hailing a cab late night, the results were alternatively amazing and awful. We’ll of course find out which was the best (or worst) of them in just a moment, but first we want to detail this week’s search, which is for spurious claims.
For this week’s classified conquest we want you to find ads that do for engine output what fishermen holding their hands at chest level does for the ones that got away. That’s right we want ads with crazy dyno claims. Extra points for ads that lack any sort of evidence backing up those claims. What we want (and thanks to Mad Science for the idea) are the most outrageous horsepower and torque claims you can find. In this instance we really don’t want to hear about the ones that got away.
And, as usual, we want your finds to go down in infamy and not in the site’s spam filter. Follow any of the following advice and you’re crap will be known far and wide.
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- If you’re the Ted Kaczynski type and don’t want any kind of account, then try to place only a single link in a comment and just drop any outgoing link in via its raw URL and not as a text link
Honorable mention (and the other end of the spectrum) goes to acarr260 for finding this amazing ’61 Galaxie “Speedy Cab” which is about the coolest taxi you could hope to find.
Jeff Glucker
Woohoo! It was a way-late submission, but I couldn't not share that when I found it — it was just too good.
Also, as I try not to stray outside of my local CL listing, I think we should give it up for the Kansas City metro area. It's hoon central here.
Very well done.
I like how the ad states "it runs". Yeah, but not fast enough to escape the crazy, obviously.
Nicely done, sir. I really didn't think anything was going to top the Speedy Cab…
Well it MIGHT be legit I'm going to go with it being a pipedream. A 700hp Chrysler SRT8 but look it has a 2.8l Kenne Bell supercharger. That has to be worth three hundred horsepowers.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00L0L_5tnbz57Lpbm_600x450.jpg" width=500 />
<a href="http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/3998970289.html” target=”_blank”>http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/3998970289.html
Eh, the box stock bolt on kit at 8 lbs will make around 525 whp, so about 630 at the crank. Throw a 10 lb pulley on there and it amy be playing with fire, but it might be making 700ish.
But I do think it's more likely that they misinterpreted Kenne Bell saying the kit would support 700+ hp with proper supporting mods.
Next up is this 575hp Civic running 17PSI.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_amBJeuNoBnM_600x450.jpg" width=500 /> <a href="http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4006194845.html” target=”_blank”>http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4006194845.html
It might be my nearsightedness, but does that hood say "Sugar Butt"?
I like what you think it says better but I believe that's Singer Built.
Singer? The sewing machine company?
It is a small four cylinder engine that's kind of buzzy.
Let's not leap to conclusions.
<img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3523/3855400074_7d60ef2e71.jpg" width="300">
Alternatively
http://singervehicledesign.com/
<img src="http://www.wineawesomeness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/url.jpeg" width="600">
'Singer Built', I believe, but now I can't unsee 'Sugar Butt'.
You wouldn't believe the number of results you'll get searching for "700hp Del Sol."
Plenty of dyno claims, but I had a hard time finding one really outrageous. The most suspect one I found was this claimed 600rwhp LT1 Camaro, which if the image of the engine bay tells the truth, has been punched to 396 cubes.
But maybe I just don't know enough about the LT1 motor? I feel like everyone gravitates to the LSx for a reason.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_aabRzqyTlgF_600x450.jpg">
<a href="http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/3953377277.html” target=”_blank”>http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/3953377277.html
from what I remember (which may not be much) about the research I did for my brother's LT-1 Caprice, That number is just stretching believable a little bit….(not too much.. maybe at the crank?) with an upgraded fuel delivery system (everything from injectors back to the pump), and a new ECU, of course, and a new set of pistons, and a crank.. and well.. it's pretty much a full engine overhaul….
650wrhp Mustang
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_e19gb0h3AN6_600x450.jpg">
WITH! A conservative tune.
Mustang Gt twin turbo-650rwhp – $24000 http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4024152777.html
P.S. I would rather have that garage across the street.
Rex & Evo over stang and vette?
?
Yeah, I'm wid ya!
I wonder how many bees/moths/rocks/etc it sucks up(assuming it actually gets driven on the road)
Not local to me, which gives me disappoint, but while it looks like it could back up the numbers….
http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/3964347969.htm…
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00E0E_6yCDGegpVAO_600x450.jpg">
Of course, it's essential to post the alleged horsepower figures of your imported Hiace diesel. 135hp!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_1CNKMrqFu6j_600x450.jpg">
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/3969697…
However, here's one with a crazy number, but the papers to prove it. Possibly. 500 wheel hp.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01111_iV8E2tVnlmc_600x450.jpg">
<a href="http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/3966028392.html” target=”_blank”>http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/3966028392.html
500 claimed wheel horsepower. Mmmm… Torque steer donuts.
One-wheel burnout machine. Peglegs FTW.
This is actually accurate.
"Tuned and programed by LETHAL PERFORMANCE , San Antonio, Dyno pull 789 rwhp ( Real Numbers )"
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01010_3xbiHzHXlWT_600x450.jpg">
2011 MUSTANG 5.0 TWIN TURBO – $44000
<a href="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4030992221.html” target=”_blank”>http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4030992221.html
CL Crapshoot Top Tip: Search Twin Turbo for the most egregious examples. Also, supercharge yields some awesome results.
Texas is "local"!!!!
Go away, Shawn!
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4023324645.html
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_fBHLnW2RQIn_600x450.jpg" width="400">
800 HP. Streetable. Yeah.
Shiiiiiiiiit.
Award for most likely to a'splode:
"The truck made over 850 hp on Danville's dyno and since then I've upgraded the 480 to a s488."
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_b8OnoMLNMYL_600x450.jpg">
Twin Turbo Built Duramax – $52000
<a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4029134923.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4029134923.html
You should watch the Diesel Power Challenge on Youtube. I think they all made around that or more; one old Dodge with a Cummins literally made a ton of torque at all four wheels.
This is probably close to accurate, but I share this for the amount of Keywords used.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00707_95heXKoGuKl_600x450.jpg">
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Twin Turbo – $4500
<a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4025722152.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4025722152.html
Those VR-4s are insane.
Only $4500 for a Mitsu time bomb. What could go wrong?
My skepticism meter just broke.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3968671740.html
477 HP. Really.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_bIyZFez9oYa_600x450.jpg">
clearly you haven't seen this:
[youtube Lpuy4PAfUts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpuy4PAfUts youtube]
The Saab B series I4 can make some stupid horsepower with basically stock internals.
Oh, I'm certain it can. However, it'd likely be worth more than $3K.
Not necessarily. Looks like he followed the same big power methods of the Volvo nut balls.
Step 1) Find Holset.
Step 2) Bolt Holset behind headlight.
Step C) Replace front bumper with intercooler.
Step 4) 400+hp.
BARGAIN!!!
The part where the ad says "needs oil pump" is craigslist speak .
Translates to I blew this bastard up.
<img src="http://www.tanshanomi.com/temp/dynosheet.jpg">
My very recently rebuilt skepticism meter just pegged out.
Now, I know these engines can do this, but it's usually in a marine environment where the cooling capacity is unlimited.
http://nd.craigslist.org/cto/4026514306.html
1,653 lb. ft. of torque, eh?
I didn't notice the world's rotation rate changing…
Plus, it's a "Bog Horn."
Somehow, I'm not sure who "Fleece Performance Boost Fooler" is referring to. It's it the guy who is selling the truck, or the guy he's hoping to sell it to?
Totally believable. Leaderboard is at 19:05;
[youtube aoEQGai3KMw&list=PLGvTvFzdMg_Oi2i0DzeMYXgyAckzQcPYZ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoEQGai3KMw&list=PLGvTvFzdMg_Oi2i0DzeMYXgyAckzQcPYZ youtube]
Hah, I should have scrolled down.
Most amazing part of the video to me: everyone's non-reaction to the entire room going black every time they make a pull.
"I have receipts for over $20,000 in work and dyno sheets. 762 RWHP and 619 ftlbs
This car is a beast and flat scares the shit out of me."
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_chRtw27z90C_600x450.jpg">
Also, what is this?
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00c0c_6cl8Drtd0eI_600x450.jpg">
2007 CORVETTE C6 SUPERCHARGED – $35995
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3940028474.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3940028474.html
Some kinda methanol injection thing. Mostly, it's a box that magically produces $20K of asking price.
I'll take two of those boxes.
Mmm, menthol injections.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/tvwQC.gif">
I saw one listing that called it a meth injection, which wound up creating an image which was, in fact, entirely keeping with the ad in question.
He didn't list the horsepower, however, so I didn't post it.
Automatic price increase if you indicate that the car you're selling "scares you"…
Must be a trailer brake controller.
How about an outrageously expensive Miata with dyno claims?
"Car made 358 whp and 306 ft/tq at 23 psi. Car is capable of much more, however, the turbo is not.
It ran a 12.60 E/T and trapped at 119mph. This is not a drag car, so I wasn't expecting it to be that good off the line."
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_aMxJKWWLCe4_600x450.jpg" width="500"> <a href="http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3969498482.html” target=”_blank”>http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3969498482.html
"It's not a drag car"
Dafuq are the Hoosiers for then?
Stance?
Loooooong list of mods, but no proof to back up the claim of, "built auto, e-85, 791 rwhp. fully built."
Look how built it is:
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00000_gjQQI1PO2rq_600x450.jpg" width="500">
<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4028989264.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4028989264.html
Almost posted this same one.
2built4u?
Y U HAVE AUTO TRANS!!!!11!!? LOLL
Because drag car.
For laffs
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_2l1pAVyFK43_600x450.jpg">
~Go-Cart~NICE CONDITION~5.0 hp – $250
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3961793614.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3961793614.html
No actual power figures provided. Just parts' capability with four digits.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_3G9M43uAvXJ_600x450.jpg" width="600">
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4027014522….
Because when I think sleeper I definitely think 4" cowl hood.
Not really an "outrageous" claim with "303 wheel horsepower @ 13psi," but it's a 71 Vega…. with the 13B from an FD!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_fpcuDcrM2i1_600x450.jpg" width="500">
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01111_h1Grlcq3hWE_600x450.jpg" width="500">
<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4010546027.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4010546027.html
Okay, so I will post this Vega that I found.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00101_azVDLPOseN5_600x450.jpg">
1973 VEGA PRO STREET 690 hp – $25000
<a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3981010158.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3981010158.html
That's a '70 Camaro. Look at the front end.
"Bike is completely driveable and reliable. It only needs the charge piping to complete the turbo setup. It would only need the motor built (with the supplied engine parts) to achieve 400+ whp."
That! Is crazy.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00N0N_aoXYu68hCS4_600x450.jpg">
2008 Turbo Suzuki Hayabusa – $9999
<a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4029957679.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4029957679.html
Said the man that needs a wheel dolly to carry his coolers.
I like how he casually drops an "estimated 600 hp" on this.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$T2eC16NHJGQFFh)!MIUWBSF4q2F8z!~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
I estimate it has all the horsepowers!
Dokken on the stereo adds 1 HP per dB with an extra 35 HP boost during George Lynch guitar solos.
[In case you don't understand the kind of awesome we're dealing with here]
<img src="http://defleppardforever.weebly.com/uploads/9/3/2/5/9325845/8220068_orig.jpg" width="300">
Plus an estimated 50hp from the bitchin' wheels.
Adds to the sleeper factor.
<img src="http://i.qkme.me/3vmiym.jpg" WIDTH="450">
"2006 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SE, FRESH 1300WHP STAGE 2+ DP TWIN TURBO!"
Excuse me while I call bullshit on your completely unsupported, oddly non-precise hp number. I have no doubt it's powerful, but I'm going to need more to go on than that before dropping a quarter mil on your Lambo, bro.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/I4S0cyI.jpg" width="500">
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-LAMBORGHINI-GALLARDO-SE-FRESH-1300WHP-STAGE-2-DP-TWIN-TURBO-WE-FINANCE-/331003823426?ViewItem=&item=331003823426&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true#v4-39” target=”_blank”>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-LAMBORGHINI-GALLARDO-SE-FRESH-1300WHP-STAGE-2-DP-TWIN-TURBO-WE-FINANCE-/331003823426?ViewItem=&item=331003823426&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true#v4-39
OH MAN! Since we are posting supercars…
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_8qARJzpg5TC_600x450.jpg">
2001 acura nsx rare super charged comtec car mint 2 owner sell trade – $59000
"2001 Acura NSX, factory comptech super charged 450 HP"
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/ctd/3999016767….
… What 'Flick said.
I like how the first two pics aren't even of the NSX, (the 3rd one barely) but rather just a "look at all our awesome shit!"
A bit pricey, but if true, that is a damn nice car… Nonetheless, I want some proof.
About a month ago there was a red supercharged NSX in Louisiana for about half this, if I remember correctly. I should have sold my kidneys then. You can live without them, right?
1964 SS Chevelle, 750hp, built for additional 400hp nitrous system, not plumbed.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3947397786.html
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01010_2aOra5gmyCs_600x450.jpg"width="500"/>
Why is it they're always built, but never plumbed…
I wondered the same.
Sorry, again, because all I have is crazy.
<img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/8/vertical-3/28/0/436/449/50_532845005_xl.jpg" width="600">
<img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/8/vertical-3/28/0/436/449/50_1471947399_xl.jpg" width="600">
Dafuq izzat ?
A molested Amazon. According to the seller:
"Easily fixed car, only a little outside rust, no welding necessary, has been parked for a long time".
All capital letters and no commas, obviously, but you can't translate stupid.
I've never seen a chopped Amazon before. I knew they reminded me of 49-50 Fords. If I kinda squint it actually looks pretty good.
You only get the dyno numbers and times if you're serious. And have $32000 for a 1986 Mustang!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_jog95YxM7LF_600x450.jpg">
If you have to ask…
Least he got rid of those two pound door panels.
A real weight saver.
Interesting sidenote. Anthony Bourdain went to Vassar. And I had my wife ask him at a book signing what his favorite car of all time was. It was a Checker Marathon.
2009 Built Raptor–Sale or Trade -PRICE REDUCED!!! – $3800
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01616_9pcLshV9F75_600x450.jpg" width="450">
Let's just say I was a tad bit skeptical when the Jopin, MO CL ad claimed it dyno'd at 84 HP. But two days later when he wrote the ad for Fayetteville, AR, it suddenly went up six HP to 90!
http://joplin.craigslist.org/mcy/4021727369.html
http://fayar.craigslist.org/mcy/4025059997.html
The horses are breeding.
Altitude changes? 🙂
When I got the email notification, I saw "raptor" and thought "Ford". then I saw 84hp, and I thought "typo". Then I saw $3800 and I thought, "7 burnt cylinders, no wonder it's only making 84HP, and he only wants a song for it"
The picture puts it all together but it's much more disappointing than what I envisioned.
And rear tires from a 1985 ATC250R. Those should be with a collector.
No. Words.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00404_gQVorjvhd5o_600x450.jpg">
1997 Acura NSX 3.2L 6 speed twin turbo targa – $49500
"480HP! ON C16 RACE GAS! YES WITH DYNO CHART.. Have one of the FASTEST NSX in the USA.
Currently detuned and running at 380HP on 91 octane."
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3935822662…
Claims a 350 HP rating & 370-390 potential. Actual rating was 325 as far as I can tell. http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/4014198324.html
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00606_6QlyTuQeANr_600x450.jpg" width=500/>
How about a 1100 HP, 926 rwhp, Silverado?
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3r43Fe3L45Nc5s55q3d6f9197582a677b19e2.jpg"width=500> http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/3872318260….
Only, $21,900.
The revenge of the Nitrous floormats!
Maybe a QUAD turbo 6.4L F-250 with 1,284 RWHP and over 2,000 ft. lbs. of torque?
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00000_kf54oNpsL1T_600x450.jpg"width=500>
I guess this is a diesel? <a href="http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4030609709.html” target=”_blank”>http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4030609709.html
The crazy trucks that I found like this all have the dorky exhaust out the bed going on. Dislike!
Blame the original Li'l Red Express trucks…
All the better to burn your cargo!
2000 Camaro making 331 RWHP for $7,500
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_8bPAZIA6wMX_600x450.jpg" width="600"> http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/3987646527….
1986 Monte Carlo 577hp $6,000 OBO
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_loHixFDEGYb_600x450.jpg" width="600"> http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4026353705….
1994 Mustang Cobra – 600HP for $12,500, or a little over $20 per horse. If its real then maybe its not so bad.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E93rb3Hd5Eb5r65qad6o101399ad37bf1bf0.jpg" width="600"> http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/3891878478….
500hp and no engine! http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/3976373788.ht…
Imagine how much power it'll have if he puts an engine in it!
(I hope this wins.)
I'm prepared to believe the sentence "You wont [sic] find a beautiful Genuine 300ZX."
I quite like this part:
"Engine needs rod bearings. this z has been taken care of so much."
Wait so you took the engine to get it to make 750 and dynoed it at 500? Sounds like you failed son.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01010_fbSaXR2bx0D_600x450.jpg" width=500 />
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4015824426.html
2010 camaro 11500 miles, intake,headers, exhaust, camshaft upgrade,transmission upgrades, 373 gears, procharger. can not build for this price. 1036 hp dyno tuned. Making sacrifice. Please call 314-974-9969. Leave a message. Serious inquiries only.
Pushing it at $73 per hp!
Location: St Clair, Mo
I thought i'd have a few contestants this week… but most of the sellers around Indianapolis are not making statements about HP….
"car dynoed 580 rwhp on 24 pounds,alot more in it" hmmmmmmm subject to disbelief.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_4XtmVtjHdwo_600x450.jpg" width="600">
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4031636140…
so we'll go with this T-type, for now. I might have more to add later
I'm sharing this just for the photography. "Runs and drives and has power", but the license decals are either 4 or 8 years old. http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/4030546957.html
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_ezEcGKpGQW5_600x450.jpg" width="500">
Shouldn't the picture be the other direction so that it looks like it's speeding down a hill?
He's just showing off the awesome holding power of the parking brake.
Dodge Dart MUSCLE CAR Hot Rod 425 HP – $5250 (Richmond Hill Ga)
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3re3Lf3qa5Nb5q75Hcd6t02b24ec8e10a1d25.jpg"> <a href="http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3903921873.html” target=”_blank”>http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3903921873.html
Wonderful post however I was wondering if you could write a litte more on this subject?
I’d be very grateful if you could elaborate a little bit more.
Thank you!
Good services and such a nice design,
i really appreciate it.
awesome car, i like it.
it is so wonderful ………!!!