6.0 Swapping my wife's Trans Am & First Test Drive!

I recently purchased an '02 Trans Am down in Texas, it was an absolute steal but it came with it's problems. We got to work swapping in a fresh 6.0L LQ4 and here's the result, enjoy!

[@jamiejenkins5643]

Love that house Dave..definitely come a long way from the first episode of street outlaws where you were living in a trailer with a carport beside of it with a truck in it. Damn right brother make that money!!!!

[@imrf]

That's a nice gift to the wife. I've always wanted a gen 4 WS6 and have been eyeballing them lately. They sure have skyrocketed in the last 2 years, hopefully I can find an 02 WS6 priced right to buy.

[@Sutliff01]

Just keep looking bro I’ve been seeing clean lower mileage trans ams for like 12-17k

[@Alex-pj8eu]

Just get a regular Trans Am V8 or a base and LS swap it.. can be done cheaper than getting a ws6. You can make it into a ws6 just change the hood lol

[@Bryanja81]

Those T/A’s are super nice cars. That was a good find Dave!

[@ericg8598]

Well done Dave, thanks for letting us see. Loving your content.

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Learnin' the easy way to work on something is always nice man Keeps the ole grey matter alive

[@kerryevans7413]

Nice ride. It looks like it was well taking care of. The interior is in excellent condition. Good purchase.

[@lewismocaby3646]

Super cool T/A,I’ve got 4 of the LT Trans Ams. They can get addictive.

[@michaelrichetta638]

Cool pick up on the LS Trans Am I have a 99 ss Camaro 6 speed with an LS motor. Only 50,000 miles on black and grey interior. I’m 2 nd owner, Fun car to burn around town and I had mine going 140 mph no problem

[@C-24-Brandan]

That Pontiac looks really good in white, all it needs is an exhaust with round tips! Super cool car , looks like a lot of fun to work on, drive ect. Keep Killin' It, the channel is awesome 👍😎

[@dixie5795]

That truck will flat fly, my son has one. That 6.7 is a beast when deleted an a programmer added.

[@brandonknight7240]

Doing that is as about as stupid as these 16 year olds driving trucks around front end jacked way up in the air and ass end slammed. Ford had it right from the jump. Idiots copy stupidity and here we are

[@centraltexasfoxbodies]

@@brandonknight7240 having a tuned and deleted truck is stupid? So more power and better fuel economy is stupid? Never heard that before.

[@stevenstrawn5009]

Had one just like it love those F Body’s. Had full bolt ons, pulleys ,throttle body, rockers, headers 3in Eldbrock exhaust which gave it a more old school sound. Had all that and still was like I’m missing something don’t want boost so just had the rear end built slapped in 4.10 gears called it a day drove it moderately hard never had transmission issues just kept breaking the mounts. Hopefully get another one but this world we live in now every car is overpriced.

[@midsouth2strokes185]

U can say that again. Some of these prices are crazy. Thankful I bought my 99WS6 A4 just before everything went sky high do to inflation from the most popular president in history 🧐

[@DanEBoyd]

@@midsouth2strokes185 LET'S GO, BRANDON!!!

[@amandamitchelfrye1603]

I have been dreaming of finding a transam like that to put a 6.0 in. Nice ride Dave!

[@DeusVult6527]

Happy wife happy life. Well played Dave. Blessings to you family and crew.

[@mrmoss149]

Dave- not all 4th gens crack the door panels; it's caused by 2 things- the staples used inside the door panel to attach pieces & users putting stress on the door panel ( staples) to get in & out.

[@tjgreen4417]

Love the content Dave!! Hands down my favorite Driver, Goodluck this weekend with Goalith!!!!

[@nastysince97]

Hell yeah! Love to see Mullet Dave working on a 4th gen🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kareemrichards8635]

Cool stuff, like the Trans Am. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmiemiller4327]

Lol I had a pain getting my 5.3 windage tray modified. Pan kept doing that same wobbling thing, that made me laugh because I thought I was the only one lol.

[@austinkerzisnik8750]

i got a 1998 ls1 trans am got it for a good deal 160k on the odometer when i bought it runs great many mods added stall/cam/gears/tune/exhaust runs strong now at 180,000 miles and its like brand new inside and out.

[@kmc468]

Clean Firebird hope your wife likes the car it's sweet I bet it runs a lot better with that 6.0 an cam then it ever did from the factory for sure💯👍

[@DM-qp7do]

That is a handy way to pull a engine. I like that, you can get to everything that way.

[@MrBReal-xc7qm]

That was positive crank case ventilation for sure. nice score

[@rangelminaya]

Keep the videos coming!!!!!

[@erikhadinger7655]

Just watched your race with Justin. You've got that car rolling I hope you keep progressing in the right direction want to see you in the winner's Circle

[@brianmassey5897]

Nice trans am, would love to have one exactly like it. Keep up the great contents.

[@nicholaslewis9338]

Lq9 swapped mine years ago. Love it

[@redhotredbirdramair7486]

I've been watching you since your very first appearance on street outlaws. You seem to be a good dude and are very knowledgeable in building and tuning. Which I am as well. I'm from the 505... the real wild west! Anyways, love your videos and love the car. I picked up a 2002 in Austin with 6300 on the clock. ...for 30000 I have had 23 trans am of all years and needed one to just drive with no worries so I could quit racking miles on the Z06. Found a perfect one for a price. Should have probably gone your route, since I have my old shop back... swapped a couple out the top for LT4 and 1 Ls7 swap... scary fast! Anyways, thanks for keeping us gear heads in the loop and do what you have to do to beat Ryan next NPK...

[@CarolinaPerformance]

Nice looking car I've always liked how these cars work on the track

[@392Cherokee]

Definitely stole it 😆 Turned out really nice! Your detail guy has a helluva setup😮

[@bsouza3401]

"Can't show this, but it was only 65" Dave: "135" Hahahah

[@DaddyDaveRacing]

Speed limits are extremely Important, always follow them!

[@muddybluntz29]

@@DaddyDaveRacing very wise words Dave you've shown over the yrs in Goliath lol it's still the best looking street car in the world with the color to the power plant

[@beachbum5296]

@@DaddyDaveRacing If you do decide to sell it I am very interested, my wife would love it. She has been looking for one that hasn't been beat to death.

[@firebird5288]

4th gen Trans Ams are my favorite. Such great looking cars.

[@brianlafollette7530]

Great job Dave, hope your wife likes the car! I know I do.

[@JustinMassey-m2g]

I got a pic of you washing this on a trailer in Gainesville tx was gonna say hello but i figured you get plenty of that… and it was a scorcher that day

[@chicagovasko]

Now everybody wants to sell DD a classic muscle car dirt cheap just to see the transformation. Beautiful car.

[@BenjySparky]

Dave you rock! Bet your wife might just give you some for that T/A! Love the channel and content keep up the great work! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace

[@johnmilner7603]

LOL, 4:11 reminds me of city workers. One person working and the rest of the crew watching.

[@DanEBoyd]

You got the engine out of the top of one of them cars? Well done!!! Sounds like my first brake job! First time I did brakes, ('84 X body Skylark) I didn't have a C-clamp, and my ignorant 22 year old ass sat there and compressed the caliper with my bare hands!!! Luckily my neighbors came home while I was doing the other side, and they had a C-clamp.

[@EvansWS6]

broooo!!!!! DAVES WIFE HAS A TRANS AM???? WTFFFFFF ???? didn't expect to see my favorite car on any Street outlaw youtube page, ever!!!

[@tuffram2165]

Should have put the 243 heads off the blown LS1 on the LQ4 and throwed those 317's in the scrap. The 243's would have made a huge difference.

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Yes I also believe that would have been a nice upgrade, raise the compression a bit

[@sethwoodward5515]

I’m gonna say there’s a reason Dave didn’t do it. Maybe he didn’t think it would of been worth the effort but he could of not thought about it

[@billycraig14]

fyi, you don't have to buy the full SLP air intake system (# 21047) but, dremel out the bottom of the air box & center of the plastic condenser divider piece. air flow increase from under the car is night/day. I installed the full SLP kit in my TA a few months ago, it breathes much better. it's a simple job too.

[@jondoe4667]

Yeah they are all second owner cars and stayed in the temp controlled garage except when grandma drove it to church on Sunday. I have a few of those 😂🇺🇲

[@tonykemper8896]

Ws6 are and will always be cool!

[@robertcgage]

Would have liked to see your wife's reaction, I guessing it was all smiles.

[@MarineX1124]

I have one almost identical but miles is a radial car I have a dart 427 with precision twin 88s on mine tkm done the machine work and engine build it runs pretty good I’ve been low 430s with it but I’m waiting on my crank to get back from Bryant and new rods I had a wrist pin let go and pet the block thru a little bit of shit lol but that’s a gorgeous car Dave.

[@veto8792]

Love those TA’s! Always thought they looked much better than the Camaros. How long before a set of rear mount turbos go in?

[@AceEverett]

These are great cars, and in my opinion really good lookin'. Definitely need to get rid of those tips though lol. My old man has one, but just lets it sit now. Even if the wife doesn't like it, I would've said let it sit and go up in price but (no hate) it's worth less now without an LS1.

[@calder_134]

Awesome vid, keep them coming 🤘

[@LSXDUNNY]

I'm trying to get mine to look that good... I have alot of work, I bought mine, and found out it was wrecked. When I get home from deployment next month I'm gonna try and put more work into it. I have to get my money up first hahaha

[@normalguy556]

Love the car. White WS6's are gorgeous 😍

[@anthonyreed6166]

just at glancing, it looks stock.. great find!!

[@thehellbird8946]

I hope to see you race street outlaws with one, they kick ass. Scott Taylor's runs pretty good. Kye, Lizzy, and Jerry bird signed the dash to my last firebird when they went to Cali's in Fostoria Ohio a couple years back. I feel dumb cause I traded the car for THE HELLBIRD 😕 it was still worth it though.

[@danielupchurch6024]

Yup dash pad and door panels are always cracked and broken. Usually the dash pad before the door panels. Hope u build a sweet and clean street car that u can drive to the track, run the number and drive past the guy towing his car home that u just drug at the track. Doesn't get much better.

[@brianmimbs1941]

Havnt figured out how to watch videos from finish t start! Bahahahaha keep up the good work guys. You will get it camera man!

[@TheBeastKane]

I got a 95 trans am i love it, rebuilding motor on it now.

[@dennisnorman1908]

That exact car is my dream car white WS6 love that car

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

Btw my brother bought a 2002 WS6 Ram Air 6 speed in black with the polished wheels brand new and it was alot of fun to drive. He sold it to a guy in Sweden with 5,000 miles on it for $38,000 and bought a 2007 Corvette Z06 also in black with polished wheels and a 6 speed for over $90k. Now he has a 2019 Camaro ZL1, a 2009 Corvette ZR1, a 2015 Silverado Black Widow edition, and a 1974 Camaro Z28 restomod. Yeah, he's a bowtie guy...

[@EdwardHixson]

I'll have my '98 WS6 for 20 years now (next month). Bought it in Jan 2005. I put in a stroker LQ9 as well, built by Erik Koenig. I'll probably die with that car, maybe they'll bury me in it.

[@Krishilbun]

Those trans in the ws6 tuned pull pretty hard.

[@tommoon2700]

You the man Dave 🤙

[@puffythefam4225]

That's wtf I'm talking about Certified banger right here

[@jerrdog5568]

I think i see a baby mullet starting to grow...lol for its age its real nice.

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Wow! That's a killer car now.

[@thehellbird8946]

Hope to see more of this car

[@neilrobertson1345]

Great Bid Dave

[@amyjelinek4819]

Nice love the year 2002 the year my youngest daughter was born in. The T A looks really nice Daddy Dave I would keep it to.

[@matthewvarnam4302]

Glad to see Goliath put back together and making fast passes again I love that car I hope it dominates on the shows.............. I want to see you build a street hot rod and go terrorize all the little hot rodder that out there on the streets that would be fun.....lol

[@florianreinhart6438]

Wow Trans Am looks good

[@songoode8086]

Great build. Loved yu "wifed" it like yu won't take it out 2 give it a go lol....

[@derrelldurden8683]

Dash looks good.

[@jamesmeehan5033]

Dave , is that new tattoo on your forearm a picture of reapers old Camaro that burnt up ? If so that pretty sweet of you to pay tribute to your long lost brothers car like that. I knew y'all love each other 😂

[@beachbum5296]

Glad to hear that $6300, now that helps me make an offer.

[@deniseg.3270]

The car looks nice

[@JurgenVonS]

Ugly exaust.

[@JustAGuy781]

That's funny, I saw this car for sale and nearly went to go buy it, but I gotta get my 2011 turbo Silverado going so the wife said no go. Lmao

[@jamiemullen8772]

Dang Dave,don't build it to kill her.lol She prolly drives as good as you so no worries.

[@adriannewman1322]

Those are badass I want one that's the best body style

[@danielhenderson6253]

I would very much suggest a 4l80e swap that trans won’t last long if it ever gets beat on

[@joecameron3406]

Spare time projects around you seem to go faster than stock did

[@mikeferland9185]

Dave just a heads up for the future lots of shady fucks out there cover your plates up on the cars

[@Chris-ux5nl]

Wow didn’t know he had a yt just came across on my recommended , badass

[@jnoodle2180]

You need to build a true sleeper . Would love to see it

[@edwardnevarez5323]

I got a 90 Cadillac deville all i want is an anvil for it Dave just needs a starter

[@C660N]

Caddy Dave

[@_cfoster9278]

Ditch the stock tips and put some nice quad tips on it.

[@vaughnhill3437]

I tried to buy a 89 T A with 32,000 original miles on back years ago but the owner just had too much attachment to it because they were trying to get more for than it cost new. Nice ass car but too expensive

[@crazyd1377]

Dave I have a set of the stock tips that come on that year. Also my mom has a 2000 with the auto ws6 ramair. It was quick for the lil 5.7 p motor. I hate that gm motor. I had a 95 ws6 with a vette motor in mine ran off the stock computer, this was long b4 we had stand alone ecu's like today. Hit me back if you want the tips.

[@jamesmeehan5033]

That looks like a clean TA. Didnt Monza just but 1 of them too ? Them trams am are nice cars but they came with a pretty weak drive train in them from the start so you know even if there was zero issues with it you wouldve been tearing it down anyways. Now you just have an excuse to. Its a shame that you did'nt get one with the 6 speed manual. I'm in the philly pa area so to find a car in that condition are here is like finding a unicorn. The winter kills them cars here.

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

That super duty sounded bad ass. Mfr making some hp"s

[@ronaldpearson58]

I have an 97 TA with the 5.7 LT1 stock motor with only 75k miles.. Really don't want too do an LS swap with the original motor that low in miles.... But I do want too add more HP too it... Its a 6 speed ... I would love too get in anywhere in the 400hp range putting it too the ground.. Any suggestions? Daddy Dave for answers please.... Thanks

[@Lt1is2slow4u23]

Daddy Dave…I want it!

[@Lt1is2slow4u23]

18500!

[@dakotajohnson4298]

Hahah i got those exhaust tips on my 98 obs coming out infront of my back tire lol

[@gracecws6]

I know this a bit late but i just bought a 6.0 swapped trans am and am looking to add ac back. Did you use stock compressor bracket and just bolt it onto the 6.0?

[@usmc3079]

More details on getting the 6.0 running. Tune info.

[@mikemcdaniel2570]

Dave I would get rid of those ugly exhaust tips and get twin tips on each side

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

So I understand that this is a very SLIGHT upgrade due to the difference in displacement, but the LS1 that was in that car originally made 325 HP (or 310 without Ram Air) and 340-345 lb ft of torque, and the LQ4 makes anywhere from 300-330 HP and 360-370 lb ft of torque (maybe more with the LS1 intake). Was this just an attempt to get it running due to the price of the LS1 compared to the LQ4? Or was it an attempt to gain power? I can understand why you would rather get a LQ4 over a LS1 due to price and availability because everyone probably wants an arm and a leg for a LS1. I'm not trying to be a douche, I'm just trying to understand the reasoning behind swapping to a LQ4.

[@ninaallen7849]

6.0 with cam and intake will make just as much if not more and way cheaper.

[@raywhittaker3426]

Keep videos coming doing a great job dave

[@dae_210]

I have a 1997 TA, and I have a 2009 LS2 6.0 from a G8 I wanna drop in. But I’m really confused of what I need. Swapping from a stock LT1 350 to LS2 6.0

[@totalyep]

So what was the dude problem in the white truck behind you?

[@jdm4569]

That thing is clean

[@kingjames9028]

Really got to work on the recording and editing but still love it and ya better by on a few extra parts to to run in the. Daily driver LoL

[@Malfypoolcreations]

How you feel bout this ceramic coating? Is it worth doin? If ur nit a rich ass street outlaw??

[@obs4life228]

Minttttt.. love the white trans am. Hate the automatic lmao