If you’ve been a long-time fan of Street Outlaws, then you probably remember the Crowmod—a car that made waves nearly a decade ago. After Big Chief’s infamous crash in late 2015, he introduced the Crowmod as his next big build. Now, nine years later, this iconic ride is back and ready to hit the track once again.
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A Look Back at the Crowmod’s Legacy
Back in 2016, the Crowmod debuted at Lights Out 7, immediately proving itself as a serious contender. Unlike the original Crow, which was a traditional street car, the Crowmod was built with an all-out race setup. Over the years, Big Chief pushed the car to its limits, running both radial and big tires, and even setting impressive times in the radial world. At its peak, the car was running in the three-second range on radials—an incredible feat for its time.
But after Chief transitioned to a new setup in 2017, the Crowmod was left behind. The Butler Pontiac 482 cubic-inch engine that once powered it was removed and placed into his next project. For years, the Crowmod sat dormant, only making brief appearances in the background of videos on the Midwest Street Cars YouTube channel. Eventually, Big Chief sold it, and the car faded from the spotlight—until now.
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The Crowmod Returns with a New Look
Recently, Forever Grudge shared photos of the Crowmod in its current state, and let’s just say—it looks different. The car is now painted blue and still carries the Crowmod name, but it sports a completely new front end. Some fans might find the new look a little rough around the edges, but what really matters is what’s under the hood.
While the exact engine details haven’t been confirmed, we do know the Crowmod is still powered by a twin-turbo setup. However, the car’s biggest change comes in the form of its tires. Instead of the big slicks or radials it previously ran, it’s now sitting on 275s—hinting at its intended competition in the highly competitive No Time 275 class.
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What’s Next for the Crowmod?
With the No Time 275 scene growing bigger than ever, the Crowmod is poised to make some serious noise at upcoming races. While Big Chief won’t be behind the wheel this time, it’ll be exciting to see what the new owner can do with this legendary ride. There’s a lot of potential here, and if the car performs anything like it did in its prime, we could be in for some thrilling action.
Though some fans might be disappointed that Big Chief never gave the Crowmod another shot in Pro Mod or other high-profile classes, one thing remains true—he's always been a street racer at heart. And with his continued focus on street racing, his presence in the Street Outlaws world is far from over.
So, will the Crowmod reclaim its former glory? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—this legendary car is back, and we can’t wait to see it in action once again!
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