LS Swap Regrets
22:07
6 ай бұрын
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@george536
@george536 8 күн бұрын
So if i plan on only using the app, no need to hook up the orange wire and switch? I want to use the very least amount of wires, my build is already busy with wires 😅
@donaldharris1134
@donaldharris1134 8 күн бұрын
Nice video but unmm…what kit setup did you use?
@joconnell3473
@joconnell3473 11 күн бұрын
Stan, I hope you’re safe in the storm.
@cognac8297
@cognac8297 14 күн бұрын
Thank your for the video, is there a link to the fan kit i would like one for the zr2 s10 also
@RembranttheDJ
@RembranttheDJ 14 күн бұрын
Where did you get your wheels from? I'm restoring my 85 Z/28 and what size are they?
@tawajnmitchell5852
@tawajnmitchell5852 20 күн бұрын
How much did it all cost?
@KyleP133
@KyleP133 21 күн бұрын
is that Thunderhead289? I think that butile tape might be a good way to give the hinges some degree of flexibility to avoid the hatch glass shattering.
@JohnWilliams-i3n
@JohnWilliams-i3n 22 күн бұрын
How many modifications did you have to make to get that engine to fit
@PNWBLUEBARON
@PNWBLUEBARON 23 күн бұрын
Sexy as fuck!
@PNWBLUEBARON
@PNWBLUEBARON 23 күн бұрын
That was some good click bait from the photo of the video haha. I’m to scared to do this to mine
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 23 күн бұрын
Haha damn, I’m one of those KZbinrs now lol
@PNWBLUEBARON
@PNWBLUEBARON 23 күн бұрын
@@FireballMullet at least the video was great tho! Like always 😎
@anthonyperkins6375
@anthonyperkins6375 24 күн бұрын
Does your friend has magnaflow exhaust system
@quercus4346
@quercus4346 24 күн бұрын
Sweeet ride
@86753092quick
@86753092quick 24 күн бұрын
I really need to replace mine. Might be a good winter time upgrade. Good to see you back to making some videos.
@benjytheframer2781
@benjytheframer2781 24 күн бұрын
Your car is sweet, i am planning to do a camero project, and your videos really help, i dont have the car yet, am just getting the feeling for all the work that goes into it, but i feel optimistic already about ti, thank you so much for shearing your your thoughts and experiences with the car :)
@jasondambra196
@jasondambra196 24 күн бұрын
If you really wanna get your speedometer to work, just send out your T56 tail housing and you can slide the stock T5 speedo gear right on the output shaft of the T56. That’s what I did. forget that digital Dakota BS. Wiring it, and then finding a place for it when your cable can plug directly into it just like the stock T5. Because they use the 7/8” bullet unlike the automatics that have the 2” housing
@kmas8229
@kmas8229 25 күн бұрын
Awesome video Stan! Seems like an easier & more controlled method of getting it done by removing the rear hatch entirely like you did. One thing though, I reckon an adjustment of the hatch pulldown or latch would be in order after doing this? Been postponing this job for years because I hate glass-work more than anything. All these threads on TGO about hatch breakage makes it nerve-wrecking! I reckon a misaligned hatch makes it more prone to breaking too. *Sigh* There's no way out of this, I guess.😂
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 25 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏 yeah, you sounded like me before I did it. Just get a friend to watch over everything and I bet it will go smoothly! Remember, less is more in this case lol 😆
@wesleycator7682
@wesleycator7682 26 күн бұрын
New review and how to video! Looks like it's time to upgrade.
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Wes!
@bimmerbroM3
@bimmerbroM3 27 күн бұрын
great video hopefully I don't have to swap my out
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 26 күн бұрын
Fingers crossed!
@johndoe-zd9lb
@johndoe-zd9lb 27 күн бұрын
Good luck with those hawks billet hinges....my passenger side one snapped about 12 months after i installed it....and it did paint damage at the top and down at the spoiler....i was freakin pissed. I would suggest finding an oer set of steel ones and replace as soon as possible
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 26 күн бұрын
Wow, I haven’t heard anyone’s do that! Hopefully that set was an anomaly. Thanks for watching 😎
@davebarron5939
@davebarron5939 27 күн бұрын
You made a good point if nothing else, for peace of mind. I have the luxury of a pole barn for storage, and I always leave the rear hatch AND the hood up to take the load of the lifts and the hatch assembly / hinges, especially for the long winter storage . Great stuff, I will have to add those Hawks "Billet Hinges" to my summer 25 plans.
@notchbackgta
@notchbackgta 27 күн бұрын
That doesn't do anything since the struts are constant pressure
@martinmoore9873
@martinmoore9873 27 күн бұрын
Great video on how it's done. I went with the Hawk's hinges and they don't disappoint. Very well designed! I feel like they are a luxury upgrade. 😁
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching as always! Yeah, I was very impressed with the quality, now I need to do some good hinges next lol
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 27 күн бұрын
@@martinmoore9873 definitely! Thanks for watching!
@richardmiller6422
@richardmiller6422 27 күн бұрын
bad music and background noise kills this
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 27 күн бұрын
Yeah, I finally broke down and bought some nice lavaliere wireless mics after this event. Thanks for watching
@jerryreed9163
@jerryreed9163 27 күн бұрын
Still dreaming of this car
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 27 күн бұрын
Thanks! 🙏
@KingMechanics
@KingMechanics 27 күн бұрын
Keep doing what you’re doing i just found your channel and I’m using it to swap my 1989 trans am gta. Make whatever video you want, I’ll watch it!
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 27 күн бұрын
That sounds like a great project! Good luck and thanks for watching!!!
@KoltonCass
@KoltonCass Ай бұрын
Can’t wait to get my 83 firebird runnin
@LeviDurham-z4u
@LeviDurham-z4u Ай бұрын
Are u running long tubes with the 5 speed every website I was on said it’s not doable? And the kit you linked says it requires long tubes
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet 27 күн бұрын
You have to keep in mind, the duals are made for 4th gens. For 3rd gens you need a custom connection pipe from x pipe to headers. I have 6 speed Magnum f
@LeviDurham-z4u
@LeviDurham-z4u Ай бұрын
Are u running long tubes with the 5 speed every website I was on said it’s not doable? And the kit you linked says it requires long tubes
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
Long tube speed engineering headers and 6 speed magnum F. These are for 4th gen, you have to custom make the connection pipes to headers from the x pipe on forward
@briandiehl2846
@briandiehl2846 Ай бұрын
Car is ridiculous. Looks and sounds great!!
@b-rys8527
@b-rys8527 Ай бұрын
Bout the best video review I’ve found for doing a e-fan swap on a s10. I’ve replaced my clutch recently but I’d definitely invest in this product for sure to get a little more power and mpg in my 03 Sonoma zr2. I’ve done a cold air, dual super 10s after the cats, and a Hypertech max energy getting 19mpg highway and 16ish city with a 17mpg combined. Thank you for the details and look forward to future updates 👌👌
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment and hanging out on the channel! For that Hypertech, are those still an available? Yeah it’s been a couple weeks and the efan is working great so far! I love it!
@aaronclingan457
@aaronclingan457 Ай бұрын
Question on camaro, when you first did swap (N/A) did you do drive by wire or cable?
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
It was dbw, I used the GM performance controller kit came with pedal and bought pedal mount plate from Hawks (modified it heavily)
@emmapaterchak
@emmapaterchak Ай бұрын
I appreciated this video, I'm looking into getting a 3rd gen as my next car !
@EECEND225
@EECEND225 Ай бұрын
just ls swapped my 3rd gen. I didn't do such an aggressive cam because I'm about to procharge it with a Big Blow off valve
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
Nice! Sounds like a killer setup
@kevincrawford6936
@kevincrawford6936 Ай бұрын
That sounds awesome!!! I'm installing the exact same exhaust on my 1999 TA. I just installed a 640hp LS3. I can't wait to hear it. No on the turndowns 😊
@ghstpper180
@ghstpper180 Ай бұрын
It’s probably misaligned because the body had twisted due to the unibody.
@mikee2398
@mikee2398 Ай бұрын
How do you like the bags 2 years later? Would you have rather gone with weight jacks?
@TerryMcBride-c5q
@TerryMcBride-c5q Ай бұрын
Future reference Atlanta Ga Vinyl Pro mixes correct color codes and ships in aerosol cans Only requires paint code
@3z28-r7h
@3z28-r7h Ай бұрын
Stan,thank you for detailed tutorial. Quality fan.looks well build.plenty of blads.👍this is the solution to the factory double fan and relays I have currently on my 87 iroc and much better the 85,86 single factory electric fan.
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
Yeah I am running dual Spal fans on the Iroc. Interesting you are seeing better performance in cooling on the dual setup. That the way 4th gen were so it makes sense
@elpinchediablo6666
@elpinchediablo6666 Ай бұрын
Were did you get your rear bumper decal? "LS3 6.2 Supercharged"? I need to get one for my 85 iroc Thanks
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
On eBay, just search for 3rd gen custom badges
@elpinchediablo6666
@elpinchediablo6666 Ай бұрын
Just found your channel.. Great info brother... I'm doing exactly what you've done. Just build my Ls 6.0 w/ turbo and next purchase is this same transmission. Thanks for all the info. Great help for all of us.
@mistersecret88
@mistersecret88 Ай бұрын
A clutch fan should only work when motor cold. Afterwards it should disengage or free wheel.
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
Right, I think this was locking up more. But since I run AC all the time, this is definitely a better route
@DamonSmith-ui3lp
@DamonSmith-ui3lp Ай бұрын
I have a zr2 blazer with the 5 speed
@RipRoaringGarage
@RipRoaringGarage Ай бұрын
The hood thing must be from age. I had one back in the day, and I didnt have any hood issues. Mine was stock, just an auto 305. It was an 83 with an 87 body and ground effects. 30k miles. Great car, but the problem, was being overseas. No parts, and way too much attention sometimes. I still regret selling it when I joined the military. Should have brought it back home with me.
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
Yeah I may try some things to see if I can fix the hood, I think you are right that from factory they aren’t this bad
@RipRoaringGarage
@RipRoaringGarage Ай бұрын
@@FireballMullet Thats the name of the game. Rarely do I see aftermarket parts that are as good. But, its a livable probalem at least with the hood. Just eager to get another F body. Hopefully my deal goes through so next week Ill be rocking a Trans Am for 500 bucks lol. Hinges are the least of its issue, though the hood shocks work lol
@anthonyhart6723
@anthonyhart6723 Ай бұрын
Do you get alot of body roll in the turns with the bags?
@FireballMullet
@FireballMullet Ай бұрын
None at all, Ridetech used to auto cross this setup
@Mervyn001
@Mervyn001 Ай бұрын
Got a 83 Pontiac Transam, Recaro edition, still in original show room condition, love the car, which was built in Norwood, & im from South Africa, great video 👍
@limabravo6065
@limabravo6065 Ай бұрын
If the 5th gen seats arent for you, what i just did on my latest fbody's interior was a hawks upholstery kit that didnt come with headrest covers. So the 2000 firebird seats that i was re-covering were put in sans the headrest and what you get is a reasonably modern seat tha looks like a low back seat kinda like some 1st gens had and that companies like Corbeau sells. Anyway beautiful car man
@hathorndl
@hathorndl Ай бұрын
I have a 85 IROC that I am considering Swapping. Thanks for the input and I hear you loud and clear on your last regret..MO MONEY.!!
@NSTY_6.2
@NSTY_6.2 Ай бұрын
Where did you get the rear driver side decal LS3 6.2 supercharged? looks freakin sweet
@jayf4340
@jayf4340 Ай бұрын
Nice ride. My favorite body type
@shawnwhite2572
@shawnwhite2572 Ай бұрын
I don't know. This would kill the soul of the car for me. I like opening the hood and seeing a TPI SBC sitting under there.
@daryldecamp6295
@daryldecamp6295 2 ай бұрын
How do you get traction on launch? We have a 90 iroc z all original. Also did you use the 700r4? Anyone tune in on my past with Camaro knowledge. I’m a mechanic since 1979 thanks.
@shanemorris702
@shanemorris702 2 ай бұрын
Detroit dpeed offers a quick ratio steering box. Take a look at their catalog. They dont sell junk. As a matter of fact, the founders of the company are ex GM suspension engineers.