$500 Malibu gets MAJOR engine upgrades for Cleetus and Cars Bradenton Florida!

[@Sleeperdude]

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[@stevemacdaddy9909]

Young man again you amazed me with your even tempered parenting and your master knowledge of automotive technology. You could easily teach at a college or vocational school. This is the best use of an hour and 28 minutes that I could use. This car will be a ripper. Can't wait to see her in the next video. Thank YOU AGAIN SIR!!

[@boomercrawford]

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[@randys2724]

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[@joyzinn3295]

Your family show is SO much better than one some network would put out! Watching all y'all together is priceless including having 3 generations working together.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

The Billy jean was priceless !!! … I bet the kids are the editors !!!! 👍🏻

[@trevorupton6904]

Agree 😊👍

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

@@lawncuttingplusdelta I concur!

[@JimsFastbackGarage]

There's nothing like breaking in a new cam and hearing the sound of long tube open headers. The whole family getting in on the process is the icing on the cake. Good times! Good luck at Bradenton!

[@patcohen2463]

I simply love that you get all the family involved and you're passing your knowledge onto WaWa and Ralphie. Josh doing some "kitten sittin" was over the top!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I am blessed

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Ralphie and Wah-wah are the engine break-in gauge monitors---classic! Very smart Dad and Mom! It's the the drivetrain and chassis that's important--not the body design. That appears to be a very strong engine built on a strict budget. Make sure your nitrous system is working correctly AND the fuel system, don't let it starve for fuel when on the nitrous. Good Luck at the event!!

[@danobrien3109]

Puppy Ellie was watching to make sure you were safe . What great dad and husband you are. You compliment your family when they pitch in and aren’t dismissive when they make a mistake. Your folks taught you well and your teaching those same lessons to your family. Love Tosh and her passion for all the animals. Wawa was getting herself ready for her close up lol, brushing her hair in the background. Sqeezie giggling is hilarious. Love the foolishness between you and your dad. Bless you all, thanks for all the entertainment and information.👍👍🇨🇦

[@mackpeteno]

82 year old retired diesel mechanic here.PULL that engine out and vat the block.We love this show.I had a truck shop and wife and all 3 kids worked in the shop.Keep doing what you are doing.

[@stevenanderson8212]

I was thinking about all the memories you’re creating with your family and the fact it’s documented and you can go back and watch these in 20 years will be priceless. Best channel on KZbin! I love watching your videos.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

This is beautiful both ralphie and josh will look back at these videos like this one day years from now and will prolly both have huge smiles. It’s beautiful what they have built doing this ralphie is learning so much he’s gonna be a good tech one day and best part is he will have footage of his father and their projects.

[@gregbauer9383]

Josh, when that motor fired up I could feel the elation you were feeling from the smile on your face!! What a great experience for Ralphie to help his dad build a motor that is going to burn the tires off that bad boy!!!

[@angrytrucker420]

Ralphie is a great "yes man". Even though he prob knows as much as you, he's content to let you do the talking and agreeing when required. My wife could learn a few things from Mr Ralphie. Yall are awesome. God bless.

[@Tatman1212]

When that Malibu with all the new parts came to life, the smiles back-and-forth between Josh and Ralphie were so heartwarming. This father-son bond is amazing. Ralphie is so proud of his pop that it’s just oozing out of his pores. And Wawa is right there with him. And a special hug for squeezy who isn’t into all the mechanical stuff but she makes the video special with her quirky sense of humor and her great one liners. My favorite from this video was from Squeeze… “how dare you underestimate the power of tape!” Another piece of Sleeperdude gold. I can’t get enough of your videos Josh and Tosh. Please keep it up because you all stand out from the crowd when it comes to YT car/will it run videos.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

The kitten is lovable and cute. That was great to see Dad babysitting the kitten-that kitten was very lucky to appear in your yard. You' all are very compassionate and caring of all types of animals, thank you very much for your kindness. At time stamp 1 hour 27 minutes -- the expression on Vienna the pigs face is so darn funny - if you watch at slow speed it's even funnier!!!

[@wolfgangricky]

Hope Dad gets to go to Fla with the family. After all the work he helped with. Your a good man Josh. Dad raised you right. Love to see what she'd do on the strip. Ty for taking us along

[@davidcolesr.8628]

So Thankful to have the Time to Watch Something that might put a Smile on my Face and an Hour from the Day to Myself. Just Good to See Y’all

[@carsknuckles7814]

If you're worried about heat you could raise the hood the back of the hood and allow the engine bay heat to exit by spacing the back hood hinges

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah we could do that

[@Amen.22]

There's nothing like being there. The sound just shakes your guts. I remember the first time I drove a 71 Torino with open headers.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I remember driving a 68 440 Charger R/T with exhaust headers rusted out at the point where the 4 into one meets the part that bolts to the collectors. Accidental open headers. I guess you could call them "Michigan open headers." I approached a hill and there was a young couple sitting on it. They got up , got excited, the waved at me like I'd just completed a race, they were so excited.

[@dcallan812]

If the cam's not wobbling in the bearing's she'll be fine 🤣 Nice to see Brad back in the shop.😁 great update 2x👍👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Graveyardsfromthepast]

​@@Sleeperdude lol

[@Amen.22]

@@Graveyardsfromthepast Lol- Lord of lords.

[@billhennie]

@16:43 Ralphie got it right with the pry bar idea!! Good Man, Ralphie!!

[@Docmiller4425]

Great improvements to the Malibu. I can't wait to see how it does in Bradenton! Keep it up and it is great to see you all involved in these videos. I have to say that I really like seeing your animals on each video as well. Have a blessed rest of the week.

[@kimkelly-kline3768]

Wow,I think that's the first time I've seen Ralphie with a shirt on..lol bless his little cuteness...just love the Family...hope the Malibu turns out the way your envisioning it..👍👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@eddiepatterson5025]

The Malibu sounds awesome counting those lobes off at idle. Love that sound ❤. If you do decide to drag race it the transmission and differential should handle it for awhile. You might want a 2500 stall converter for the bigger camshaft. I enjoyed watching this sbc build. Thank you for sharing this with us. Looking forward to seeing Y’all in Flo-Rida.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you, yes it really needs a stall.

[@808v1]

the opening montage was fantastic, esp liked kittie's contributions :) ....glad to see the cats still doing well.

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

The smile on Josh's face when listening to that engine lope said it all! Now I want me a big radical cam!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@terryeustice5399]

Since you got the whole family involved. I think. It’s improving your Channel. Hope it’s in one piece when you come back. Not blown up. Thanks for sharing!

[@robpeabo509]

This video was like a #1 box office feature length movie! It was the #1 program on my TV tonight. Thanks a lot Team Sleeperdude! The Malibu sounds great. It will do great at the Florida event. The trip down will be so comfortable and you will arrive less stressed in a reliable and comfortable vehicle pulling the Malibu on a well sorted and capable trailer.

[@ryancline1448]

The flinch when you were busting chops and shootin dozens with your Pop says it all...love it!

[@Stephen_A.]

That low rpm idle is incredible ! 😊

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

When I want to feel the love ❤️ and have some fun, I watch you and your family working on something, anything, everything. I feel so much joy just being privileged enough to watch you all. I may never be able to meet you guys in person though I'm sure it would be a great time.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much that’s so kind

[@rickylaporte6750]

I really like watching y'all working together. Another awesome video.

[@jaygee9249]

Electric cars are coming but boy are we going to miss that sweet V8 throb, it just oozes muscle, it sure brings a big smile, you go sleeperdude

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@danielhelbig1116]

It’s cool that your whole family loves cars and is genuinely interested in helping you. It’s a great bonding and learning experience which you’ll all will remember. each episode on your guys channel is unique and interesting. Thanks for the content! Much love from New Jersey.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@danswrld]

That thing sounds wicked with the new cam! instant throttle response! Love it......

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@papilloncycles3463]

I really appreciated watching how you guys lapped the valves on this old motor! Great work Guys!

[@Phiyedough]

I always thought you rotated the head rather than the stem. I have a wooden tool with a rubber sucker for valve lapping. I've never done a V8 though.

[@darylmorgan9887]

Sounds awesome now. Great job with help from all the family. Bring on the burnout competition.

[@troynewsome3710]

Now you're talking. You guys have really stepped up your game. Blessings and safety be upon you and your family.

[@oldcarnut3953]

As always... another awesome video Josh. Wicked nice upgrade. She definitely sounds alot healthier, that's for sure. Love the channel y'all. Keep up the awesome content! Keep On Motoring Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevenanderson8212]

Can’t wait to see you in Bradenton. Awesome build, sounds amazing.

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@ForsakenSteel]

This motor came back to life. I believe this will do well for a few minutes at least. There's nothing like holding a motor wide open. Can't wait to watch the smoke show in a couple weeks. Stay safe and have fun and Bradenton.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we are excited

[@johnmassoud5951]

Thank you for saving the Kitten, and Great Family... you should put 14 inch header Extensions it will make more Torque and BURN THE CASINGS BETTER...

[@fordfandiecast]

wow she sounds like a beast, this was a fun to watch build. a everyday engine turned into a nitrous burning monster. so happy to watch

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@donaldhalls2189]

I used some plastic coated electric wire loop down put cam through to the end through the loop and hold the back end of the cam up, as I put the last bearing in, then removed the wire, doing a great job, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@toddlasalle131]

Another sleeper dude special doesn't get any more special than have family and friends around to enjoy The Hobby RC Cola and Vienna sausages doesn't get any better and don't forget to pour one out for your homies

[@paulmeinke9461]

You will be about 1 hour from us here on Florida. We don't think we can walk around much and we have dog but we wish we could. GOOD LUCK ON FIRST PLACE with that great sounding RACE CAR.

[@j2kinflarc768]

Great to see you guys upgrading the Malibu. Can’t wait to see you all at the Freedom Factory

[@huntingphil4952]

How you have the patience to work with everyone messing with you. Goat eating your paperwork. Film it all and actually have an operational engine in the end. My mind is blown. Love how everyone seems to be having a great time. Keep it up. Yall are awesome.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@tracydiller9378]

Man Josh and family that Malibu sounds great ya''ll done an amazing job that cam and headers is a sound that you will never forget.Good luck at the burnout in Florida I will be watching for the video.Also can't wait to see what project ya''ll will tackle next.GOD BLESS!!!

[@reneprovencher8395]

You have a great Granddad Ralphie. Comes in and helps out chasing threads!!! Cool, when I rebuilt my sons Vega given to him by his Grannie, I said “you want to help me rebuild the head?” He said “I have a football game to watch!!” Many years later, he says “I wish I had watched and learned Dad”. Yeah, now you pay people in Florida to tell you that you have a bad tire..,,,,,,yeah!!!! Love your kids wanting to learn and doing! ❤all you need now is a tiny torque starter for the MOPAR SOUND!🤣😂👍👍

[@buddydunham9586]

The build is awesome! The car sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to see how it goes!! Look forward to seeing the car with new heads and upgraded trans and rear but it’s awesome to watch the car transform Truly amazing work God bless

[@pdrphil8159]

I had a 81 Malibu Coup. First "nice" car I owned. It had a 305 V8 & was pretty tame. When it hit about 70k miles I pulled the motor & put lots of go fast parts on it.. My dad was Mr Practical & thought I was insane to tear a perfectly good engine down . But when you're 19 yrs old sometimes the old folks are just plain wrong.. I put headers & cherry bombs on er' so she let my folks know I was home at 2 a.m. Honestly it was one of my favorites & I've had a few Firebirds, camaro's & mustangs.. I has a 71 Monte Carlo that I bought off an older couple at church that was really nice.. But I put shackles on it , rounded it off with some Cragers & nice "casings" as you call em... That car was def in my top 5 fav's. Good video.. That kitten looks like an Ethiopean with that fat belly..cute !

[@alansmollen]

…….”how dare Do you under estimate the power of Tape”…. Daughter is wise beyond her years

[@Sleeperdude]

Exy

[@Sleeperdude]

Exactly

[@quickdeuce]

Yeah!! Good on ya for installing that gear drive. I used them in every hotrod I had. We seldom hear them now a days but my generation (I'm 75) a gear drive was the OWTG. There's NO MISTAKING the unique sound (they only 'kinda' sound like a SC) PLUS there's NO stretched timing chain with a gear drive.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you glad you like it

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

I love this channel so great to see a auto repair show that includes family . I look forward to every episode !

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you we appreciate it

[@fredmahoney3427]

Good video 👍👍👍👍👍 Awesome New helper!!! 🐖 In the Shop. Kitten looking great and bigger. Take Care and Stay Safe 🙏♥️

[@Anders.W.]

Wa Wa and Ralphie should sing more often in the videos . The best part of this video, and the sound of the car .

[@fooman64]

They were so good , Totally unexpected

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I will tell them Ralphie is shy about it

[@hahomy]

Great video guys I'm pleased yr bringing this baby bk to life and it wasn't damaged that bad really!Can't wait to see u drive her again on the track and hear what she sounds like 👍sounds amazing just in yr yard let alone when yr letting her rip on the track,what a great video 💖 thanks for sharing guys, yr so clever josh, keep up the great work guys 👍 luv u all take care ps-yr face and the kids face said it all lol 🤣

[@willhall62406]

It doesn’t get much better than that. Sounds awesome!!!!You guys are awesome!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@rickblanchette]

Malibu is sounding good! A whole lot of work right there. I suggest naming the cat " Slinky" to honor " Squeezy".😊

[@trevin4197]

Lol, Squeezy dead pan delivery of line, "How dare you under estimate the power of tape."

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Trevin Squeezy does not say a whole lot, but when she does it Priceless.

[@Sleeperdude]

She lives in a different universe for sure

[@snakeboren4814]

COOL Rebuild Josh!!! NOTHIN..beats A HOOKER!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣

[@snakeboren4814]

@@Sleeperdude 👍 U knew wat I meant!!!

[@sphinxkamikaze8746]

So glad you're coming to Florida!! See you at the Freedom Factory!!

[@crewchief2842]

So you have a calibrated wrist too I see. I’m so glad I had mine Installed. Makes torquing things so much easier!

[@matt2244]

Car sounds so good!! can't wait to see the burnout it does.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Dazg-666]

Absolutely brilliant build and the kids face's when you did a burnout was classic.keep the up the good work stay safe 👍👍🤟🤟

[@xozindustries7451]

I think I would stick with a vortec style cast iron head for a burnout car, less chance of wrecking it by overheating

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah that would work

[@anthonyhayslip4347]

My cousin had an old Malibu kinda frankensteined together from a Pontiac, Malibu and a Buick and we called it the pontibu. Had a 350 golden rocket in it. So one summer day we were swapping head gaskets out in the barn and I scrubbed the head over the battery and sparked hole in the head so we ended up gettin her shaved and that started the build up of the old girl. a couple thousand and two years later the grey ghost was borne and I am sure that old car had wings. Prolly should be a greesy spot right now but man we had fun. Thanks for the upload. Had fun watching it.

[@damolin77]

Always good to see Brad 🤣

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Sounds awesome and looks great too! Can't wait to see it in action in Florida! Thanks Josh and family.

[@claudemcdaris6306]

It sounds awesome! Y'all done a fantastic job!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@claudemcdaris6306]

Thanks for your love, your videos are so inspiring!, Can do attitude keeps me going, your family is so helpful and good inspiration ☺️

[@bruceperron3796]

The family that wrenches together stays together. You folks are genuine thats for sure.

[@jamesworkman686]

Just what I needed keep up the great work

[@johnloretto1827]

Love the shot of the three generations working on this project!!! Thank you all.

[@kevintucker5364]

What a fantastic family show. You should all be very proud of your selves, amazing content. I, for one, will continue watching 👀 😅

[@tonystanton7892]

Love the Channel keep up the great work

[@mariusmcleod2487]

Oh my lord that engine sounds absolutely beautiful !! Nothing like the symphony of long tube headers and a thumper cam.

[@chakaula8642]

LOVE YOU GUYS! IT'S SO NICE TOO SEE THE WHOLE FAMILY (EVEN SQUEAZY :)) INVOLVED! ALOHA from Quartzsite AZ

[@dandunlap8638]

The absolute glee on yours and Ralphie’s faces when you heard the cam, was priceless

[@reneprovencher8395]

Now that sounds real guys! My 69 383 sounded like that with dude pipes!!!! That sound will turn heads!!!! Now you need an oil filler pipe? I love that sound!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@dbradford24]

IMPRESSIVE. Looks like a lot of family fun. Glad your father was able to participate too.

[@bmw19877]

Three generations working on the car. Ralphie learns sooo much from you all. I love that kitty that you all rescued.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@gmray7301]

Sounds great! We are sending you something and it will need to be opened before Christmas 🎄

[@Stephen_A.]

Kitten loves hanging out with Dad. 🥰

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it’s actually very sweet

[@Stephen_A.]

@@Sleeperdude It melted my heart to see that. 💙

[@juliamiller2299]

Watching all the work you did in this video, and knowing what happened at the Freedom Factory burnout, I think you should have completely pulled this engine out and put in new forged rods and pistons and new bearings on the crank, along with a new oil pump, but that's 20/20 hindsight.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah for sure

[@bobgrier3103]

Always happy to see a guest appearance by that famous hot rodder Brad Craig!

[@Sleeperdude]

Hahahahah thank you

[@wayneburks6906]

Remind me as a kid when I used to watch Andy Griffith how much I love that show and I love you guys just as much

[@donaldshelton6006]

Always watch the videos. It's good to see a family work together and get along. Love that cam! I remember doing a cam swap. Good times. I noticed after you broke in the cam you looked and said you might have a leak. That balancer was pretty grooved. You used to be able to get a sleeve that you could tap on the balancer that would give the timing cover seal a new surface to ride on. Alot cheaper than a new balancer. Anyway, good luck in Bradenton.

[@dazzfromaus4797]

Great update/rebuild. Sounds great a bit like when my late father had the 318 dodge up graded to a large 321 complete with newer larger cam shaft to handle the extra weight that the truck had to hall during wheat harvest back in the late eighties

[@patrickcanada5360]

It sounds so good buddy! She’s mean! I hope it does as good as I think it will on y’all’s trip. If you ever need anything just holler, I’m just up the road a piece from y’all. God bless

[@ryurc3033]

That episode of engine masters, called header bash! is insanely fun to watch. When 6 of 8 tubes were almost crushed flat it finally lost something....but yeah, they just went wild on that thing

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!!

[@darwinfoster7420]

Enginemasters is a joke . I did that same thing with a set of used headers every dent put in was a loss of horsepower .one tube almost totally smashed lost 15 horsepower . The more I smashed tubes the more horsepower loss . I continued smashing tubes like them and by the time I was done i was making less horsepower then factory 267 cubic inch engine .

[@vandadd4761]

Loved seeing the kids really involved in this upgrade. Even Squeezy was having fun! Love you all. Have fun in Florida!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jamesbarden2900]

Another great family project. Sounds good! Well done!

[@jamespepper2541]

That's exactly why, I'm a Chevy man!!! Back yard Hot rodding!!! 😎

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Hand signals are always good when you can't hear over the sound of the engine. Well that engine will sure wake up the chickens on the farm for sure and the neighbors. Always good to see a project completed and an engine going well after all of your hard work. Thanks for the video.

[@yanneman57]

I recommend that you use a bowl with magnetic foot and place on the fender or other nonlevel surfaces to collect your screwsn when you have to unscrew many screws around the engine. I use one all the tims, excellent when you can't afford to lose or drop them..

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes 👍

[@davidcantrell6237]

The look on WAWA and Ralphie faces says it all they had a blast on that burnout !!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah they really seemed to enjoy it

[@charliel7362]

Older oils had a high % Phos additive in the formulation which was an antiwear additive. Once Cats were installed for emissions it was noticed that the Phos poisoned the converter.

[@jameshall5784]

Wish I knew how to do what you do but this channel helps me to understand a little more!! As I've said before the look on WaWa's face is definitely priceless you can tell she's a gearhead like her dad and enjoys the ride like her mom.

[@stevenanderson8212]

Had a lot more slack on my 350sbc (85 c10), glad the guy at summit talked me into a new timing set.

[@KiwiStag74]

Mate - that sounds absolutely RIPPER! There's nothing like a performance camshaft to give you that gorgeous loping idle and a huge shot of grunt right where you need it through the middle revs. Talk about spin those wheels effortlessly! That engine sounds strong and with the mods made to the cooling system, she should hold her own under the hard throttle. Really looking forward to seeing the video of its shot at the title, eh! I won't be able to be there because it's a rather long swim for me from here in New Zealand, but I'll do the next best thing and wish you all the best for the trip and again for way more success in the ring than the last one. See ya on the next video!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

You guys rock, keep it up 👍🏻…. In 19777 my dad taught me to replace a water pump in our ford county squire wagon … never forget it … I went on to love ❤️ cars