AGearHead4Life Update 24 April 2016 - LSx Test Stand, C10 LEDs & More

[@gdtengine3935]

I am a touring artist out of Nashville originally from Tuscaloosa AL and perform a lot in San Antonio TXI jam a subscriber and picked up 2 GEN IV LS engines one is a 2007 4.8L from a Silverado and the other is a 6.2L from a 2010 Escalade that are planned to go in my 88 Silverado and my 92 Sierra... I've been consumed by all the information you've provided. Thank you for all the attention to detail in the information that is so helpful. More than anything Thank you for your Service... God Bless All you Men and Women for all you do..🏁🇺🇸🏁. GT

[@AGearHead4Life]

ATTENTION To everyone that placed a special order for a Gearhead t-shirt in uncommon sizes or colors, other than what I keep in stock. They finally came in today! The shop sent their apologies for taking so long. They had a large event going on that put them behind schedule. I thank you for your patience. I'm separating and packaging them right now. I'll get them in the mail tomorrow or Saturday and you'll receive your shirt in 6-10 days.

[@mariosspena5921]

You are the only daily Chevy guy that I watch in KZbin

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Mario! More reason why I need to get a new video up! It's been way too long man.

[@Torched_TransAm]

Congrats on the upcoming events. I think taking the youtube channel into a full shop business will work out for you especially having those tuning classes under your belt.You have alot of support from many outlets.Keep on wrenching!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Torched T/A Entertainment Thanks brotha! I hope that all helps out. I've still got a lot more to learn on tuning. That class only applied to the Holley system and was mainly just familiarization with it's abilities. I now need to find an actual tuning class or at least time to sit down and figure it out. lol But it should all work out. Keep on Wrenchin brotha!

[@jackbennett9586]

@@AGearHead4Life Hey Bro I drove behind you for over 100 miles Monday evening. Noticed the rear window decided to check out the site.

[@jackbennett9586]

That truck runs dam good

[@AGearHead4Life]

@@jackbennett9586 Thanks brotha! Man I was on it hard all the way from San Antonio to North of Dallas. Lol I noticed a couple vehicles stick with me for a while, but one for the longest was a white Chevy truck. Was that you? I think I lost that truck when I exited to get fuel.

[@EarpArt]

Definitely looking forward to the blazer tank update! Been thinking about the same thing for mine.

[@RamSkirata]

thanks for all the effort, Mark.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Ram Skirata Thanks Ram!

[@markmedrano4109]

You use that truck for work... :OOO Good God.. Your truck is PERFECT man.. Phenomenal Job!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+The Grasshopper lol Thank you Grasshoer! Yea, I cant have anything just for looks. Its gotta function! lol I do too much work moving things to not actually use it. I grew u seeing these truck everywhere, so they've never been rare in my head, but it does seem like they're getting less common now. I might have to get a newer truck to use for work, not too much longer.

[@finlay230]

love what you ve done man !!! you were one of the OG YT posters, all power to ya !!

[@Supercrewchief]

Good luck with the move man! Thanks for your service.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Charles Layne Thank you Charles!

[@keeb381]

Great video, enjoyed going with you to the Holley EFI Training class!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Davie Lawrence Thanks Davie! Yeeaaa man! Good times for sure.

[@vodoochilie38]

awesome that your coming to sa tx. im also a from the heart of Texas. Just enjoyed time w/family yesterday at fiesta. don't usually do that but was time. well sorry to take your time just happy to hear that you are also from sa. well take care brother and the pic of burn out was effen awesome cant wait to start on my project just getting motivated, and alright take it easy.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+vodoochilie38 Awesome man! Gotta have that family time. It's very important. Sounds like I'll see you at a local car meet next year, once I get home then. Good luck on your project!

[@tonymaldonado2653]

hey man that truck keeps looking better and better nice update and cool looking shirts!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Tony Maldonado Thank you Tony!

[@vodoochilie38]

thanks brother. new to comments. have an 81 c10 still a project but you know how it is when you ets and trying to make ends meet. keep up the good work.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+vodoochilie38 Oh yea, I feel your pain. this will be my second time getting out of the military. The first time was by choice though. Good luck on the C10 project man.

[@SavageMedic]

Hell yeah man, I'm getting out the Army here in a couple months. Kinda sucks because I had to push my turbo plans to the side. I have everything now, just no time, and I WANT to make sure I have a job ready even I get out

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yep! I know exactly how you feel brotha. Time is the most valuable thing that I don't have right now. lol I wish the best to you man.

[@86allaboutcars]

thanks for the update and thank you for your service. i have a 88 chevy r20 with a 6.2l . looking to swap out the turbo 400 for a 700r4. your videos give me motivation to get it done. thank you

[@AGearHead4Life]

+86allaboutcars Awesome man! Get at it! One thing though, have you considered using a 4L80E? Its the same as a th400, but it has over drive. It'd be a strong trans to have behind the diesel in a heavy truck. The 700r4s aren't known to handle much power put through them, unless they've been upgraded internally, which usually runs about $1200. the only catch on the 80e is that you may have to find a way to adapt either its computer to allow it to shift or convert it to a manual valve body some how. Just something that I thought I'd throw out there for you to consider.

[@86allaboutcars]

+AGearHead4Life I have a brand new 6l80 transmission out of a 2014 Savana 3500 complete with harness and computer how difficult would it be to put in and make it work

[@AGearHead4Life]

+86allaboutcars The 4l80e would bolt right up, but the 6l80e will take some modification since I'd bet the convert spacing will be a little different. But the big thing is that the 6l80e will likely need a more complex way to control the trans vs the 4l80e.

[@86allaboutcars]

+AGearHead4Life ok. well i will sell this trans and locate a 4l80e. can the pcm be stand alone in the truck since its a diesel no ecm and will only be controlling the trans?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+86allaboutcars Don't sell it yet. Do some more research and make sure of all of your options. I know that they do make a stand alone trans TCM, but I've not looked into them much. What I'd do is find out what they did in the early 90's when they started using the 80es. There's got to be a way around having a TCM. I believe they used 80es behind the diesels in the military HUMMERS. too. I don't think there's a trans controller there. As you see, I don't have the answer, but I know that you can make it happen.

[@hermyherm365]

Coming back to San Antonio !! Hell yeah I truly believe you can make it starting a business with your talent brother !

[@AGearHead4Life]

+hermen lomas Thanks brotha! I expect it to be rough, long hours and stressful for at least a year, but I believe that if I just decide that is what I am going to do and there's not another option, then that's what I'll do. lol I mean, I love doing this and all, but there's a lot more to it to making a living with it. Getting the word out to gain customers is one thing and YT may help me in that area, but I think my customer service is what'll really be the winner for me. I take care of people and put the customer first.

[@SD70ACE-]

Thanks looking forward to future video updates

[@EekaMau5]

awesome square body .. my dream truck for sure !!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Jimmy! I enjoy it for sure.

[@ivorton23]

Hey man Its good to see you. Im liking that engine stand...it looks pretty kool. Looking to relocate my tank and get new headlights for my truck as well...can hardly see at night with my current headlights. Looks like everything is going good with u. I wish u good luck in all your future endeavors homie...keep us posted

[@AGearHead4Life]

+ivorton23 Thanks brotha! I hope that LS powered C10 is treating you well.

[@idriwzrd]

Good to hear from you, it had been a little while. Sounds like you're having some fun with that stall converter. Consider an auxiliary trans cooler, if you don't already have one. The higher stall will generate more heat. Seats look great! Congrats on the EAS.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+idriwzrd Thanks brotha! Yes, good point about the cooler. I do have one. I also recommend one for every vehicle, but especially one with a stall from what I've heard.

[@jasonmushersee]

you can delay shifting by adjusting the tv cable. for example all the way forward it's in fail safe mode & shifts @ higher rpm if you don't mind to burn gas.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+jasonmushersee Are you referring to a cable like on a 700r4? My trans doesn't have a cable. It's an electronically controlled 4l80e behind a 5.3 LS motor. Thanks for looking out though!

[@abdulazizal-khaled5839]

Don't work for anybody be our own boss. Open your own performance garage. I hope for you the best of luck and keep up the good work. (From Kuwait)

[@AGearHead4Life]

+AbdulAziz AL-Khaled Thank you brotha! I appreciate the advise and I think that you're right. I need to do what I love. I don't care to be rich, I just want to make a living doing what I love.

[@VortecEmachine]

Nice truck man

[@NotTihs]

Good luck in your transition from the military. I got out of the Army a couple years ago. Just found your channel and realized you were local. I've seen your truck around in Huntsville/Madison area. I have a 73 c10. Looks like I have some videos to catch up on. Wouldn't mind doing an LS swap on my project at some point.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Albert and thank you for your service! You know that weird transition feeling then. Luckily I've transitioned out once before when I got out of the Marines to try out civilian life. lol But I'm sure, it'll still be an adventure once again, especially now that I have 3 children and a wife with me. But anyway, next time you see me, hit the horn, I'm a gearhead through and through. I love this stuff. Let me know if you have any questions or maybe I can point your towards a video that would be more what youre looking for. One thing that I can say is that all of the videos here on my channel are organized into playlists. So if you click on my name it'll take you to my channel. Then from there, it'll give you an option to view video playlists. Good luck!

[@AGearHead4Life]

oh, also, check out my Facebook blog page, "AGearHead4Life". I take photos of everything that I do and post them there as I'm doing them. There are organized photo albums there as well.

[@NotTihs]

+AGearHead4Life will do man. Yeah, the transition is definitely weird. You never know how you should act around civilians, lol. It does get better though as I'm sure you know from the first time around. I'll go check out your Facebook page now. Im sure I'll have plenty of things that I could use some advice on with this truck. Working on an old school v8 was a big change from working on imports. I keep trying to make things harder than they should be with this thing, lol. I'll get there though.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yea man, that's the common problem, IMO. It seems to be natural and very common for guys to "make things harder than they should be" or at least look at it that way. This is one thing that I try to break in my videos. We often overthink it. Just jump on it and make it happen, is the approach that I go for. It'll get done some how. lol

[@1kings1918]

Seats look good. Can't wait to hear the in-depth report on the 3000 stall converter. My truck is a dog off the line, but I am worried about side effects and having fuel mileage plummet if I go the loose converter route. My truck is a daily driver.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+1kings1918 My truck is a daily driver also, but I think that I could have gone a little smaller for the purpose of this truck. It's not horrible, but I try to dial things in perfectly. I'm also not sure how this stall will pull a trailer. We'll soon see though. Also an important thing to know is that this stall is a "Tight" design and not loose like you'd have in a racing stall. This means that under normal easy driving you can barely tell that the stall is even there, if any at all. BUT once you actually put a load on it or punch it, it'll then stall up to RPM like designed. I haven't been able to track mileage like I'd like to, but I haven't really notice a change, I'm sure there may be some.

[@1kings1918]

+AGearHead4Life Thank you.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+AGearHead4Life I went 3-3200k on the stall because many people said that should be the smallest one should get. It's not bad at all, but I'd like to see what a 2500 would have done compared to this one. I'm trying to keep this truck mild. People aiming for the purpose of only speed are doing great with 3600+ stalls.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+1kings1918 It's going to be interesting trying to find a way to capture how the stall is in my truck. You can kind of get an idea of how it drives in this video, when I was driving around showing how the lights looked. but a good daytime video with slow pulls and hard pulls while monitoring the RPM and speed may make for a good video.

[@1kings1918]

+AGearHead4Life 2500 is also what I was thinking. That combined with a swap from 3.23 to 3.73 should perk it up down low..

[@PHATDAN420x]

Been awhile but thanks for the update, always like your vids!!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+PHATDAN420x thanks Dan!

[@donnywhitedonny6221]

crows foot line wrench adapters, saves so much time/be on that old brake line

[@desmondjohnson3601]

Good luck brother

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Desmond Johnson Thank you Desmond!

[@n1ghtblur]

I'd still try out the LEDs. They MIGHT have a clean cutoff. Worth testing out one evening.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Samuel Thomas yea, I'm liking them so far.

[@rogerramjet5092]

Glad to hear your coming back to the Alamo city. The car guy community could you a man such as yourself. Been fallowing you for quite some time now. Came on board at about the start of the squirter project. Your down to earth DIY approach is vary inspiring motivating. Had no idea your family included 2 other rug rats. I remember the first time I saw Sky on camera she was sitting on stool by the dr side frt wheel Camaro and you asked her what she was doing and she replied like you didn't have good sense "cleaning the wheeels!". I just had to laugh . Her tone said (oh daddy you know exactly what I'm doing Silly". The fact that you get as much done as you do considering the demands on your time; makes feel even more lazy. Good luck on the new chapter in your life. I sub to over 100 channels but yous is 1 of only 4; I make it a point to check for new videos.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+roger depew wow, thank you Roger! That means a lot man. I'm blown away. Yea, until the Power Tour videos, I tried my best to keep personal things like where I live and my family out of the videos and just focus on the projects. I'm not sure why, but just to be safe I guess. I'm now considering bringing them into the picture. I can't think of a solid reason not to yet. Plus, I often find that I could use a camera man and I think that my oldest daughter, Skyy, might have the skills for it. Yea, I've got three girls; Skyy, Starr and Summer and I raise them like boys. Its funny that you mention getting stuff done. Last week, I finally learned what "overwhelmed" really is. My wife also has a permanent illness that requires me to take care of the kids often. That means I'm responsible for moving us back to TX and getting this house sold. I guess I had too much on my shoulders without even realizing it. So, I had a little melt down last week. I was fine once I figured out what was going on and got my to-do list prioritized. All I know is that life is short. Too short to waste any of it being mad or not chasing your dreams. So I stay away from negative people and spend all of my free time chasing dreams. I feel that the opportunity to do things that we love is a gift that we shouldn't take for granted. A day off of work is that opportunity to live out our passion. I wasted many years of weekends drunk before noticing that drinking had taken away my passion of working on cars. I was always too hung over to wrench. I quit drinking September of 2012 (LS Fest) and that is when I was given back my passion. I'm thankful for every minute that I get to wrench.You know, I've never gotten to tell that on the internet yet. I'm going to have to share this on my blog page. Thanks!

[@rockymtnredneck4888]

GearHead, good luck on the transition to civilian life! It's not easy leaving it all behind, but the new found freedom can be oh so worth it! Drive on with creating your own shop and business!

[@nmarq005]

You should look in to chemical or refinery operations work down here in Baytown, Tx. Pay is great.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Interesting Nick. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@urielsaenz6498]

aGearhead4life what year is your motor and what kind is it

[@AGearHead4Life]

It's a 5.3 LM7 out of a 2001 Suburban.

[@urielsaenz6498]

+AGearHead4Life ok thank you man im building my own c10 just wondering what you had

[@aguiloncanpresacanario7861]

Good luck with move back to San Antonio. If you get your shop set up in San Antonio let me know i have a couple of LS projects i want to get worked on. 1 L92 and 2 5.3.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks brotha! Will do!

[@richardarrieta86]

I put a 5.3 in my 78 c10 and have started it yet,I need to know how to flash the computer or what in need to do to start it up?? Please help,thank you

[@Juday1960]

Hi, I did watch all of yours, and others, luckily my mechanic will do it, but I wanted to know the issues with such swap so I can avoid it in my project. Thax

[@AGearHead4Life]

Great! Besides what I've posted here, I really dont know what else to tell you. If you have a more specific question, let me know. Good luck!

[@21gbp]

Good update! Where did you get the headlights?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+21gbp Thanks! I'll work on getting some links.

[@georgewarren8814]

Hey brother good update, you doing the Power Tour again this year?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+George Warren Thanks George! Man, I sure wish that I was able to attend the HRPT this year, but I don't see it being possible. Getting ready to move had tied me up no only with time, but also funds. Also, work is short handed and I don't think that I'll be able to get away in June.

[@biglon62]

Open up you business you are sharp and have a great attitude you will do well! I've been a auto tech for 35 years making someone else money!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you brotha. I just want to make a living doing what I love.

[@crossroadsproject850]

Lights are sweet. You called it on the euro lights lol. Have you seen the new LMC led tails?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Travis Heinemann Thanks Travis! lol Yea, I was referring to the clear tail lights. I cant dig those.. I don't think that Ive seen the LMC tail lights, but I know Chris Lucas from 73-87ChevyTruck.com sales an LED tail light that is pretty cool. Davie has them on his truck.

[@crossroadsproject850]

+AGearHead4Life thanks. And they are very interesting. There $229 bucks but super cool. Worth checking out.

[@realcyborgh]

you can probly also adjust the angle of the lights by screwing in the lower bolt in the bottom of the light to point it down a lil bit. put the links for the bulbs,

[@AGearHead4Life]

+regulator2 serino Yea, I just haven't had the opportunity to adjust them yet. I'll post the link to the bulbs in the description soon.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+regulator2 serino Link to the bulbs has been added to the video description.

[@arlandrister5578]

Hay are you doing the hot rod power tour this year

[@AGearHead4Life]

I really wish man. Its killing me that I can't, but I'm packing up my house and preparing to move back to Texas and start a new carrier, so I can't make the HRPT.

[@shawngonzales979]

Thoughts on doing a 6.0 4L80e in my 87 square body? Too much extra work and expense? Just go with a 5.3 and 4L60e? Thanks! Keep the videos coming 👍🏽

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Shawn! That decision all depends on you and your goals. I love the 5.3 and it does plenty for my goals. I also can't stand it when people decide that they only want a 6.0, but want it cheap. So they spend years hunting for one and never build their project. They could have just slapped a 5.3 in there and enjoyed it. It all depends on the project, budget and what's available.

[@BeDrifty]

Love the truck! Can you leave a link for the conversion housing that you're using for your headlights?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you! It looks like the link to the ones that I got doesn’t work anymore, but these in this link look like a better rout. They’re glass instead of plastic and look more factory. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575162067&toolid=10001&campid=5337841854&customid=&icep_item=282848814694&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

[@BeDrifty]

These are going to be perfect on my 86! Thank you so much.

[@AGearHead4Life]

No problem!

[@cw2lido]

I know how it goes trying to get out of the service and ask what next? Hopefully you are getting your resume prepared and or getting some certs!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+cw2lido Thanks man. Yea, I'm suppose to start the resume class in the TAP class in June and I'm lining up recertifying my ASE certs. I do appreciate the reminder, for sure.

[@cw2lido]

+AGearHead4Life they really mean well to help you out, and my advice is just don't write it like its an evaluation or an award. An NCO I worked with showed me his resume and I told him seriously you need to remove "Responsible for over 1.1 million dollars in equipment with no shortfalls or loss of equipment". Unless you are looking for work in a warehouse then scratch it and use that space for other things you have done! If you can get your certs you can always find work at any dealership till you can get your business off the ground. Not sure what you did in the Corps but that work will translate to other jobs in and throughout Texas. One of my Soldiers had to take up work as a rough neck, he loves it!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+cw2lido That makes sense! A resume shouldn't be the same as an NCOER. Noted and thank you. I do believe that it'll be a good idea to have a resume built for just in case, but from what I can imagine, I may never have to use it. Unless a resume is something that a bank would want to see with a business plan, should I need to request a lone. IDK I'm a NOOB to owning a small business, but I'm sure I'll figure it out learning the hard way, like I usually choose to do. lol I was master ASE certified at one point. I just need to take the tests again, so that should be an issue. I'm not sure how much those certs matter in a custom automotive shop, but like you said, the certs would be there for just in case I had to pursue employment for any reason. In the Marines, I was a field wireman in Communications, basic stuff. Right now, I'm seriously ready to live out of a cardboard box to launch this business. That would keep my over head low and help to make the business a success. The only issue is that my kids wouldn't fit well in that box. Luckily, we have living supportive parents that they should be able to stay with while I live in the cardboard box to launch the business. This is my mentality right now. lol

[@cw2lido]

+AGearHead4Life I know the issue is probably the same as mine, a family to support! When I got out my eyes were really open to a cut throat world I wasn't ready for. I wanted to go to a reputable tech school so I could use my hands but food, clothes, and mandatory health care makes me put those dreams on hold.

[@AGearHead4Life]

cw2lido I know what you mean by the surprise of the cut throat world vs what we know in the military. I felt that the first time that I got out from 03-07. It was an eye opener for sure.

[@DjCBlaq]

awesome as usual!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+craig jones Thanks Craig!

[@02168226]

have you moved yet? If not where at in Huntsville are you finding the ls engines

[@AGearHead4Life]

Nope, not completely. I'm here for two more months. I just go to any junk yard I can. Lately it was LKQ. Last weekend we pulled a 6.0 from there. There was also a 5.3 already pulled just sitting on the ground asking to be taken home.

[@Stangman-wg8iz]

post us some updates when you get to SA. I'm 2.5 hrs from there and if you open a shop I will hit you up. Working on several swaps and have plenty of issues. Lol

[@AGearHead4Life]

For sure brotha!

[@jerez.2133]

Nice welcome back bro good luck I know you will be successful you always keep it real I hate moving with a passion but good luck with that how much for a 3x tall grey

[@AGearHead4Life]

+JEREZ.213 Thank you brotha! A grey 3XL tall is $27 shipped. Since the "tall" will be made for you, you can pick any color you'd like. The "ash" grey looks good too and is a lighter shade. Up to you.

[@bigwillypacino711]

The intake is killer

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Big Willy!

[@hunterb137]

Have you figured out the best setup for increasing towing capacity? I've got a lowered '78, and it's probably a bit too low as sometimes my new control arms scrape on tall curbs, and my exhaust with a passenger. I've made the truck extremely stiff to handle like a dream around turns, but this causes a lot of "bouncing" in the rear and I occasionally hit the axle on the frame. You think helper bags and some traction bars would work? Can you use both? I'm 19 and my truck is turning out pretty killer, but being 19 I don't know everything. Also, if you could provide pictures as to how the inside hood release works, that'd be pretty cool as I want to do that conversion before paint.

[@AGearHead4Life]

I've noticed that the control arms hit a lot when you use more than a 2" drop spring. It puts the arm at a weird angle. Yea, helper bags would greatly help for towing, just like it would for any half ton truck. This is why I plan to add them soon. If you're that low, you may consider C-notching your frame to give more clearance.

[@hunterb137]

+AGearHead4Life I will probably replace the springs or spindles again. I went with the mcgaughys (probably spelled wrong) kit and it dropped me about 6" in the front instead of the 4"

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yep! I had that same problem with their springs. I dont use that brand anymore. I like Belltech's stuff.

[@fishnfreak18]

Were you able to use the stock R10 cluster gauges to work with the 5.3? If so how did you do it?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yes. All will work as factory except the speedo. You could get a "black box" that converts electric signal to cable, but I chose to use a '91 suburban cluster because it has an electric speedo.

[@fishnfreak18]

Thanks!

[@Ls3guy]

good update

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Randall Wyatt Thanks Randall!

[@norsk54472]

some great work and projects you are doing. I highly appreciate the stuff you have shared. Great motivation. I too have just 1 day a week to work on my mistresses (my wife's word) - sometimes an evening or two here and there. Things just take so long to do - maybe I am getting old. But your ideas really help pushing through. Got my low/high fixtures installed, with their standard lamps. Will do the LEDs in the future. Question: are there similar fixtures (with H4 replaceable lamps) for the high beam with the 2 prong connectors? I found a source for them but with the H1 lamp and a weird connection which I don't know how to handle yet. Thanks man

[@AGearHead4Life]

+norsk54472 Thanks man! Glad to hear your feedback and yea, I feel like things are taking too long lately and wondering if its my age. lol But it sucks! I think that it may have more to do with the responsibilities that I have these days. When I was young, I had no responsibilities, so I could just stay up all night to finish whatever project that I wanted to. lol On the high beam fixtures, I'd bet that there are. Now that I think of it, what is the difference in the housings? Could you just put the same ones that I used has low beams in the high beam spot also. Just aim them differently? I'd have to look into that more later on.

[@norsk54472]

+AGearHead4Life Now that is a great idea! use the same high/low assembly for the high only one, and then re-wire the connector if needed or some such. High goes on, then the high turns on, no low. Yeah, that's the ticket

[@JoseGarcia-kv6ef]

I just found your channel and love it can u please do a video at least once a week

[@joshbrake84]

Good video boss!!!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Josh Brake Thank you Josh!

[@ryanchapman423]

Hey been going through ur videos how did u do ur fuel systems on ur trucks when doing the ls swap I know 87 it's easier to do it to my understanding but what would u have to do to the older trucks like 85 and older

[@AGearHead4Life]

THere's always lots of options on how you could do it. On my first one, I put an in-line high pressure fuel pump version of the Walbro 255. Just spliced it in with rubber hose and doubled up high pressure hose clamps, not regular hose clamps. The best way on a C10, in my opinion, is to convert to a rear mounted fuel tank, like a K5 tank. This is on my list of things to do.

[@foodsatamp76]

Need to know were you picked up your torque converter part # an price

[@AGearHead4Life]

Hey Anthony! I ordered it from Circle D. I just called in and talked to Chris. Told him what I was looking to do, a street hot rod stall and he set me up. I think it was $5 or $600, cant remember exactly now.

[@trixieyoung3594]

Like the new shirt

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Trixie Young Thank you Trixie!

[@yassaftolentino6307]

Love your videos man! Keep it up also I'm from satx when your back in town I'd love to "kick it" haha need some square body friends haha

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Yassaf! Sounds good man!

[@arlandrister5578]

Ok ty

[@Bejo-rv3le]

Hey dude I have a 95 silverado 5.7 stick shift, I want to make it fast, I want to be able to just beat any pick up truck out there like a ss Chevy or a lighting or 2016 silverado lol please some information

[@cornerstation8657]

Hey great to hear from you and, if you run by dallas tx , hit me.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Greg Bolden Will do! SA isn't too far from there either. I've got a couple buddies in the Dallas area.

[@norsk54472]

Well I received my OTC Injector cleaner, but I failed to realize that I needed an adapter for the test spigot to the OTC hose. Do you remember which adapter was used for the OTC? it looks from the OTC reference book a 45 (OTC #549578) or 31 (otc #518542) adapter, schrader fitting, 7/16x20 but isn't it suppose to be metric?

[@AGearHead4Life]

I do not because I just snagged the hose off of my fuel pressure tester. Screwed it onto the OTC tool and been using it that way ever since. I do need to find that fitting still though. So if you find it, let me know! lol

[@norsk54472]

Ah I like that idea of the pressure tester. The OTC cleaner came with a reference book and the item number above (OTC part numbers ) were on their adapter page and I looked up in the book for chev silverado. Option One: $34 for the hose, Option two: $24 for the 90-degree adapter then $11 shipping from www.otcparts.com I am trying the 90 adapter, but will find a pressure tester (Harbor freight supposely has one for $20) and try your solution. I was going to fire my stand up today but discovered I needed that adapter - darn. it's close

[@AGearHead4Life]

I figured that you might be trying not start it up. That's why i got a reply to you asap. yea, that's a lot of money in adapters! I'll have to find a cheaper route also.

[@norsk54472]

buy a 2nd pressure gauge? oh, one picks ONE of the two adapters not both. I ordered the cheaper one to see

[@AGearHead4Life]

ah, I gotcha now. lol I was adding them all together. lol

[@cjadams2222]

im here in Huntsville. you wouldn't happen to know anyone with ls motors for a reasonable price locally?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+cj adams I do not at this time. I'd just check out the salvage yards.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+cj adams LKQ has half price on holidays and yes, that applies to engines too. You'll have to check out their site or call them to see when the next holiday that it applies to is.

[@Juday1960]

Hi, good vids, I own a 1986 GMC Sierra step-side with 305 engine and 3 speed manual gear, I'm planning to replace it with 3.5 and 4 speed automatic gear. Just bought a scrap 2007 Yukon with good running engine & gear and have everything, I'll take the 5.3 engine and gearbox, wires, computer, etc. What is your suggestion, since it's my 1st time? What to look for, Your thoughts It will be done in the workshop Thax

[@AGearHead4Life]

Hello Juday Hajri! It sounds like you've got a big project ahead of you. I'm not sure where to start on suggestions. The story of adapting a 5.3 to another vehicle is a long one. You could start by watching the engine swap video that I did on my 1984 Chevy truck. I'll get you a link. Also, take some time to figure out and plan what you'll be doing for the fuel system.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Here is the link to that video I was telling you about. There are a few other good videos for you here on my channel as well.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHW0k3x4htSEac0

[@tonymaldonado2653]

hey bro what type of fuel delivery do you recommend got a 82 c10 and have the 5.3 from 2004 Tahoe in and also I want a radiator with dual fans any advice? thanks

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Tony Maldonado I'd recommend mounting a fuel tank in the rear, under the bed near that bumper with an in-tank walbro 255 fuel pump. For the radiator, I'd just run a 454 style radiator, they're massive. Dual fans will depend on how pretty you want it to look. I usually just grab junk yard dual fans. they flow well and are dirt cheap. But if you want it to look pretty, you can hit up summit, LMCTruck, or another site and see what they have to offer.

[@lunamode3566]

I just got a brand new Gen III LS 5.3, going into a 91 silverado. what do you recommend on cam and heads other than stock?

[@AGearHead4Life]

well that'd depend on your goal for the vehicle. It's always hard to recommend something for someone else ride because only you know what you want the vehicle to do and the budget.

[@lunamode3566]

+AGearHead4Life i would want atleast a good step after being stock. Would ans ls2 cam be good?

[@AGearHead4Life]

an LS2 cam will wake it up some, but you there'll be no notice of an other than stock cam in it. Idle sounds stock, but you'll have a ~25hp bump in power. You'll also need a front cover with cam sensor in it and the right cam gear. Depending on how aggressive you want to go, I'd recommend either the TSP 220r like is in my truck or the 224r. You'll need the springs and pushrods to go with it.

[@matthobbs231]

man hope u don't move back to Texas. wish I could get some of your knowledge. But naw go for it I have learned a lot from your videos

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Matt Hobbs lol Thank you Matt!

[@jhawkins451]

did you epoxy the whole top of the intake?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Not yet, but it's on my list to do. Wait, I was talking about the intake on my truck. You must be talking about the one I did for a customer. yes, on his, I did epoxy the whole top with a thick coat.

[@jhawkins451]

Yes that was what I was asking....thanks buddy

[@hermyherm365]

Brother I know you've probably been asked a lot but what size of tires are you currently running???

[@AGearHead4Life]

lol yep! but that's ok. 275-60-15 on the rear and 255-60-15 on the front.

[@hermyherm365]

+AGearHead4Life bro I'm wanting to the same thing for my head lights did you get the housing unit from eBay as well ?? If so can you hook me up with that link .... I own a 1974 Chevy C10 SWB BUT ... The front end ( fenders hood Etc )?is from 1982 Chevy ... I'm pretty sure it's the same headlight set up like yours ...

[@AGearHead4Life]

Sure, I'll get a link to the ones that I got. I'm still liking them too.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Here's the link for the housings: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575162067&toolid=10001&campid=5337841854&customid=&icep_item=331711714783&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

[@AGearHead4Life]

Here's the link for the LED headlight bulbs: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575162067&toolid=10001&campid=5337841854&customid=&icep_item=261721317267&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

[@23oliver707]

What's the stance on your truck? You said flip in the rear can you tell me which one you used. Also what about the front? Also did you have to c notch it? And last what tires you running Thanks a lot

[@AGearHead4Life]

its a 4.5/6 drop. Don't know the brand of the flip kit, but its kinda hard to make them different. Theyre all the same as far as I know. It just relocates the axle to the top of the spring. 275/60/15 tires

[@23oliver707]

AGearHead4Life thanks a lot for replying. I'm trying to lower mine as well. And your stance looks perfect. Last question. Do your axles hit the frame? I think I heard you say you don't have a c notch?

[@AGearHead4Life]

You dont have to C notch on the 73-87 trucks. The only time that i've gotten it to tap axle to frame is when i was pulling a trailer and hit a bad bump or carrying a lot of weight like an engine and hit a bad bump.

[@23oliver707]

AGearHead4Life did you say 275/50/15 all around? Thanks for the info, and keep the vids coming

[@AGearHead4Life]

I had 255/60/15 on front with 15x7s and then 15x8 on rear

[@MrRyan6616]

What do you charge to modify a 5.3 intake ?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+MrRyan6616 I don't do it at this time. I may once I get this business kicked off next year though.

[@jonathanpalacio9246]

what kind of blue is that on the truck

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Jonathan Palacio I get asked this a lot, but I have no idea. Plus I'm half color blind.

[@damonkelehan2658]

I thought I saw a previous video where you mentioned running a btr stage 4 truck cam on the milled heads any updates

[@damonkelehan2658]

Have you milled .045 on the 862 heads I wanted to mill my 862 heads .045 and use BTR Chromoly One Piece Pushrods; 7.350" Long, 5/16" Diameter, .080" Wall

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yes, I am now running that cam. Ive been consumed by my move back to Texas. Im trying to get a video together on the truck today, but I'm on dad duty, so it may not happen.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yep, I've milled them that far a couple times.

[@damonkelehan2658]

Nice I been binge watching for a few days now and have learned a lot from you I appreciate your knowledge keep on wrenching on looking forward to that next update

[@damonkelehan2658]

I purchased those 7.35 length push rods over the factory length 7.4 since I was going to mill the heads .045 Brian Tooley recommend that I use the 7.35 I was unsure what length you used on your 5.3 TIA

[@gols1go1]

The idea of the portable harness/intake combo...GENIUS!!!!!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Ken C Thanks Ken! I'm pretty stoked about it.

[@victorsanchez9211]

hey man i have an 85 c10 with a 350 small block and i need a knew torque converter i was wondering if you could give me advice the engine has a comp cam 280 with 102 lobe seperation

[@AGearHead4Life]

The best thing to do is to contact the stall convert company of your choice and let them pick one for your needs. It's been a long time since I've built a SBC. But as you probably already know, a good stall can make a world of difference. Keep in mind that if your looking for a street/strip stall or a race stall. A loose race stall wont be as enjoyable on the street for most people.

[@victorsanchez9211]

AGearHead4Life alright thanks for the help man, like the videos too🖒

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Vic!

[@Rickf1989]

I have a 1990 1500 ext cab I want to do posi on diff how and is it worth it. Truck is completely stock

[@AGearHead4Life]

YEs, I believe that it is worth it, always. I believe that every truck should have posi. I've done a video on a posi install. I'll get the link.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2WrmX1rjN6FppY

[@Killerconceptz]

He's backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Ryan Schneider hahaha yeeaaa buddy!

[@nickolasfeliciano2013]

what color blue is your truck

[@AGearHead4Life]

I have no idea and I get asked it a lot.

[@OKRODDER]

If you were to ever look at schools that i think would compliment your skill set i would suggest S.A.M. (School for automotive machinists) I went to school to be an aircraft mechanic believing the hype from someone at the school. I have P.T.S.D. and cant handle living in a large city, where an aircraft mechanic can actually make good money. After my research I could have lived where ever i wanted and built and marketed my engines or what ever else i built from there. Later and good luck with your transition, Jack

[@AGearHead4Life]

+J.W. Hunt Thanks Jack! I'm trying to stay away from the city myself. I'm hoping to build a shop in the country near San Antonio. That's not a bad idea. I think that I just need to start a business. When I got out of the Marines in 2003, I went to an automotive school, but I found that I knew most of what they taught. So it was kinda pointless besides the paper try gave me. I wish you the best brotha! Good luck to you as well.

[@OKRODDER]

I felt about the same way you did when I went to school other than learning things that were aircraft specific. I'm on temp individual unemployablity so i cant even buy ma home with fear the rug will be pulled out from under my feet. I have rented a shop for a bit but my ability to work has been hit and miss. I have along the way bought a half dozen projects all square bodies from a 86 crew cab dually i would love to short bed to a few long beds i think i should chop to short beds for the resale value. and a 2 wheel drive 77 blazer that is my personal favorite. I have an all factory 82 lwb with 36k origonal miles i cant seem to part with 8k of those miles are from me enjoying it. do you think there is a market for swb converted trucks?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+J.W. Hunt Cool man. Yes, I definitely think that there's a market for cutting long bed frames down to be a short bed and it is on my list of things to do. People don't care that its been converted, as long has it's guaranteed to hold and it doesnt have a reputation for the frame failing. People just want to drive a short bed. People mainly care about looks. they don't care how it happened, as long as it's dependable and looks good. lol

[@blessede3587]

Love the truck. I've actually just been given an '87 GMC which is practically the same truck you have and I was thinking about doing this project but I want to know about how much does this project cost?

[@mean_sbc8653]

A whole lot

[@richardprice5978]

in to my 1986 long bed +5gs as of now good luck 2 u

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you! Cool deal man. The cost of doing a swap like this can vary a lot depending on what options you chose and how much you can do yourself. It usually costs as much as having your old engine and trans rebuilt though. I roughly guesstimate $2500 for everything, including the trans. I did my first one for under $2k. But there are a lot of optional parts that'll pull you in and greatly raise the cost of a swap.

[@richardprice5978]

thats my hole truck the body work is killing my bank $$ my charger I'm lsa ing the top of it rite now and thinking of just buying the whole power train pick it 4 what i need and selling the rest because my motors new ish /good 86 is sbc 350 1999 / 1969 bbc 383 ps. turbos on a muscle car good ? or get laugh at?

[@AGearHead4Life]

That was hard to make out what you're saying or asking there Richard.

[@edgarsosa6206]

Do you make stickers as well?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Edgar Sosa I have definitely requested some to be made. I am waiting on their response still, though.

[@edgarsosa6206]

+AGearHead4Life sweet hopefully you will be able to get them man I want one for my Silverado

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Edgar Sosa Yea, I hope they can get me a reply soon, because I'd really like to get some myself. A lot of people have been asking for them. I waited a long time for the last shop that I used to make some, but they fell through. So now I'm really anxious for this shop to make them. The good thing is that I know this shop will make a much better one, once they're able to. Cant wait myself.

[@kylemueller1626]

well when u get home ill have to meet you at biff buzzbyz

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Kyle Mueller Sounds good! its usually an enjoyable time to hang out there, look at rides and eat a burger on Fridays.

[@421ssrida]

say bro you mentioned you wanted to tow but your trans has a 3000 stall in it. You are going to trash your converter trying to tow anything over 700 pounds. FYI

[@AGearHead4Life]

Interesting. I knew that the stall wouldn't be the best move for hauling stuff, but I don't haul stuff too often. I'll double check with Chris at Circle D about this. Thanks for looking out.

[@bengiforte265]

Yea I deal with tci often and have a 3k stall in my c10. But I asked about towing. And the told me towing anything wasn't good with this high of a stall.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yea, I asked Circle D before purchasing about towing. They asked how often and what I'd be pulling. I answered once a year and towing my Camaro 15 hours. They said it should be fine, but you could tell that they were suggesting that towing wasnt the best idea. BTW I drove this truck 15 hours to TX a few months ago with a pretty heavy load in the bed. Its doing ok so far. I'm about to two my Camaro that same trip in 3 weeks. We'll see if I kill it I guess.. lol Luckily the weather is cool. maybe that'll help.

[@bradjesusortiz5902]

Mark if you do start a business I would love for you to build my engine and it will be better now that you're going to be moving back to SA much closer best of luck for you and you're family

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Braulio Ortiz Thank you Braulio! Make sure to hit me up when I post up about accepting work. It'll probably be at the beginning of 2017 though. It's very likely happening.

[@watahyahknow]

i was wondering wat happened with you , figured you where moving or at least been send out somewhere so you going to leave the militairy , theres an update , will be a chainge i bet , good thing is you dont have to move around anymore and arent in as mush danger springing leaks, when you in hostile territory , the wife prolly be happyer about that too might be able to start a small custom shop behind the new home working a few hours a week or so next to a regulair dayjob doing conversions or sell conversionkits i would start small and see if it hits before pumping more money in it .... i mean there a LOT of these shops around and going full on intoo a project like that is a good way to land in the poorhouse if the concept doesnt catch on quick enough you allready have a nice logo and i think a good name for the company : gearhead4life enterprices web based shops (ebay/ amazon) are interesting they dont cost a lot to start up and you can basicly work the hours youre free from where ever you are based you can even have the manufacturer ship directly to the customer and not have anything in stock and dont have to deal with the delivery guys think customer service will be an important part in making the company successfull (good legal backup prolly as whell.... we are talking court happy United States here ) for the rear helpersprings i seen something on semi trucks thats a second leafspringpackage sitting on top of the first on hanging freely under an extra set of bumpers on the frame , it only get harsher when you put a load in the bed , it might clunk a little too on deep dips on the suspension images4.hellotrade.com/data4/TI/TF/MY-7430114/truck-leaf-spring-250x250.jpg should have room for it in between the stock leafspring and the frame they just mount higher up on the frame then the original hangers if you want to go airbag i suggest to mount them in front of the rearaxle on the inside of the frame this company sells some nice parts and kits for that www.gulf-coast-customs.com/Rear-air-bag-brackets-Trucks_c_192.html www.gulf-coast-customs.com/Slam-Specialties_c_74.html www.gulf-coast-customs.com/SMC-_c_79.html www.gulf-coast-customs.com/Standard_c_183.html www.gulf-coast-customs.com/Viair_c_140.html some of this stuff some switches relays and some airline should make you totally selfleveling , like the intake ecu gauges combo seen another idea where they use two enginestands coupled together a while back www.tomyang.net/cars/enginestand11.jpg makes it a little stronger though harder to get the engine out of it , since im running the inline 6 i figured it would be safer then hanging it off one end , can test transmissions this way too , prolly even be able to hook up a waterbrake dynosetup

[@AGearHead4Life]

+watahyahknow lol Yea, it will be nice to be home and not moving anymore. The wife is excited and the kids miss their grandparents. That's basically what I'm planning. A shop behind the house, but actually going full force. I plan to learn and expand more by building a website as well.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+watahyahknow oh this PC is frustrating. I've had to redo my reply about 3 times now. I keep losing what I've written you.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+watahyahknow That extra set of leafs is interesting. Hadnt seen that before. Since I've relocated my axle to the top of the leaf springs it changes my options some.

[@chevellenut1968]

wish u you luck

[@AGearHead4Life]

+chevellenut1968 Thanks brotha!

[@kylemueller1626]

it would be so bitchin if you moved to san antonio tx living in round rock tx in austin area

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Kyle Mueller Yea, buddy! I cant wait to get back home. Austin is a nice area. I usually stay around the NE side of San Antonio and New Braunfels. Friday nights at Biff Buzzby's in San Antonio.

[@cynthiajohnson4960]

hey man do you have a email address? I'm having some problems with my start up. I'm getting a crankshaft sensor failure. but the motor sounds like its sick when trying to start it. HELP!!!!!!!

[@PHILLY214]

i had to change the fuel pump on my old r1500 and i just dropped the tank..no bed removal..but a bitch to do!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+hittin-low_150db+ Yea, it sucks. I've done it twice without moving the bed, but I messed up the fuel hoses both times. Wound up cutting and extending them. When you pull the bed, you don't have to do that. Either way, it sucks. It'll be much easier having the sending unit in a place that is easier to access.

[@PHILLY214]

+AGearHead4Life yep you said blazer ..like a k5?

[@AGearHead4Life]

+hittin-low_150db+ Yep! that's one option and the most common one done. I'll either do the K5 Blazer fuel tank or just find a plastic one like off of a Camaro and make it fit.

[@PHILLY214]

+AGearHead4Life oh nice! there a dime a dozen...I went ahead and put a fuel cell in the bed behind the cab(last summer)..after I had to take the tank out cause it clogged up the sock on the pump with rust...so I said screw it and mounted a 10 gallon fuel cell in the back👍

[@norsk54472]

+AGearHead4Life saw a video one guy did (it was a newer truck) to replace his fuel pump. Remove all the bolts on the tank side and then loosen the bolts on the other side. Then lift the tank side of the bed and place 2x4s as supports given him enough space to work on the tank.

[@jessiemanzo3643]

ha ha I'm not the only one

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Jessie Manzo lol What are you not the only one about Jessie?

[@jessiemanzo3643]

the update video

[@scottnei]

can you get me size t shirt 3x tall

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Scott Nei Yesssir! As long as you're not in a rush. I can add it to the next batch order to be made. Assuming that I'm shipping to a US address, it'd be $27 shipped. Just make sure to leave your address in the PayPal payment with the shirt size and color.

[@scottnei]

I need your pay pal information so I can due that or a link

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Scott Nei Sure! My PayPal is [e-mail] or it can also be found in the video description near the bottom.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Scott Nei Hey Scott. Did you get all you needed? Just asking because I didn't receive an order. Sometimes people miss the "1" in my email. Let me know if you need something.

[@Avatheskibidiaplphadog]

i thought this truck was stolen

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Nick Maresca Nah, my '84 C10 from my earlier videos with multicolor paint job was stolen a couple years ago. This Blue '87 Chevy truck is the replacement and my current daily driver.

[@Avatheskibidiaplphadog]

Ahh ok....

[@Bejo-rv3le]

Hey

[@jerrya27]

i get flashed non stop

[@AGearHead4Life]

Link for the H4 LED bulbs has been added to the video description.

[@nastyvert72]

AGearHead4Life I have a 72 caprice that I'm doing an ls swap in with an lq9. A heavy car 4280 is the weight. Do you have a cam recommendation for that application. I'm not trying to race it but want as much steerable torque as possible for that car. Thanks bro...

[@Bejo-rv3le]

Hey dude I have a 95 silverado 5.7 stick shift, I want to make it fast, I want to be able to just beat any pick up truck out there like a ss Chevy or a lighting or 2016 silverado lol please some info

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Victor Chavez Ok. My suggestions will depend on how much $$ you're planning to invest.

[@jessiemanzo3643]

good update

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Jessie Manzo Thanks Jessie!