Building a Luxury V8 Baja Trophy Truck Part 1

I gamble on a 5.3 LS from a subscriber and start chassis fabrication on my turbo 600hp+ Luxury V8 Baja Trophy Truck.
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[@georgeau2523]

From a $200 Chinese buggy to a custom V8 trophy truck in a year, great progress, can't wait to watch this build

[@UKBUILT]

I am excited for this one 🙂

[@martyn5799]

​@@UKBUILTme to mate good to see another UK vasily fan 💯🇬🇧👍😎

[@tylerseabook9423]

A year? Try 3 years.

[@christophershanz498]

More than acyearcbutvhell yea

[@la_plata3588]

Math is hard

[@FangOfTruth]

The you have impressed people enough to make custom rear bumpers on a Lamborghini. Now you are stepping up into a street legal trophy truck project. On top of it all is your channel is a two person team. Props to not so little sister for the camera work and more.

[@Rockhead75]

Don't listen to people who say it isn't what you think it will be !! It will be what it seems to you . I'm glad to see you do something bigger !!

[@scottgroves1010]

I like watching your progression. I started watching you when you built your sister’s little goat kart! the breaking arms to building kill buggies!❤ young man rock it until the wheels fall off!

[@DirtRoadBoyz2]

Not gonna miss an episode of this one

[@mr.anonymous3978]

Why you not watching all them to start with 🤺😂

[@Boostedlifestyle]

ouuuu im looking forward to this one :D

[@MrNiceguy-z1w]

Hi 👋 Kyle

[@budddove6480]

The only critique I would have told you is start with the body panels of an actual truck. I built my first trail hopper using just the sheet metal of an S10 pickup. Regardless, you are stepping it up, and I'm excited to see what you come up with bro. It'll be awesome, and unlike the nay sayers, you are actually doing it.

[@Indoor_Man]

Nice start man! I'm really digging the jazz. Nice to hear something different on KZbin

[@keithmikolich908]

A big build. Excited for sure.

[@UKBUILT]

Me too 👍 I just finished my chassis for my V12 build. I am impressed by the tube fabrication skills this guy has 😍

[@bryduhbikeguy]

A Corvette Transaxle would set you up well, especially since it's independent suspension. The frame looks tough, and a bit mean just as is so far.

[@joeyheider9468]

I can’t wait to see this thing complete, now to get Rather B Welding to build one with a v8

[@MLAuto69]

My boi Василий got some nasty welding skills. Well done brotha 👏

[@justinabts9569]

honored to be one of the first to sit and watch this amazing process for free! God's work my man

[@BlakeEM]

I know you said you didn't want front engine, but why not just go front mid engine and save yourself the money? Mount the engine low and right between the seats. Similar weight distribution and a lot cheaper. You can then get the shorter wheelbase. You can get a CD009 or something for under $1000 and it can hold over 1000hp 6 speed manual, and apparently has a very short first gear if you do rock crawling. Just relocate the shifter forward. Personally I'd love to see something super unique and go with an Atlas 4.2 inline 6 by working with Nivlac57, but I can dream. Plenty of torque and would give more room on the sides than the LS. Can put out 800hp turbo with stock parts and they are like $200-600.

[@UKBUILT]

Wow 😍 I am using a Mercedes M120 V12 for my project 👍

[@BlakeEM]

@@UKBUILT Cool! You may like Wesley Kagan, he's a genius building a 1960's style F1 car out of one. The dude created home made freevalve tech.

[@UKBUILT]

@@BlakeEM Yeah, I follow Wesley. He's doing a great job with his build 💪

[@maxdragon15]

This is gonna be EPIC

[@dustinhodgkinson6377]

Cant wait for this build! thank you for not bending a few tubes and calling it episode 1 like most other content creators. Great Job!

[@Bu5H84]

Damn i wish there was an episode everyday, this is going to be a beast of a build , cant wait to see more.

[@ToddS662]

Man you have come a long way, keep going.

[@bradleysmith9285]

Excited for the build this is gonna be awesome! Can’t wait to see the end result!

[@UKBUILT]

😎👍

[@tgsubie]

This is gonna be a fantastic build, youre absolutely killing it. You make it look easy man, keep it up.

[@UKBUILT]

Yeah it's awesome 😍 mad skills I just started my v12 build 👍

[@Room1sixtyfive]

I see that your sister is more present on the channel, you should teach her your ways... I have been teaching my daughter how to fabricate and now I can't get her out of the garage, she's extremely helpful. Now I'm waiting for my other daughter to grow up a little bit to get her into fabrication, my daughter asked me a couple months ago for a lifan engine and she turned an electric golf cart into a 5 speed with reverse gas golf cart, I'm very proud of her.

[@cadecarp11]

The rolled tubes look real good. Kind of like a Rock bouncer Trophy Truck mix

[@UKBUILT]

Yeah, he's done a great job of it 👍 Some skillfull work, making them bends ain't easy. I am building my dream V12 supercar with the OG zonda engine 😎

[@tylerg4450]

I would recommend suspenions seats for this build. PRP are solid seats, comfortable and you can find them used in good shape for decent prices.

[@tylerg4450]

I would recommend a 4 link set up as well.

[@adamr9215]

@@tylerg4450He is going independent suspension front and rear, so it’s not going to have a 4 link in the rear.

[@benmiller5015]

Definitely been stoked for you to do a ground up build since seeing you rip chris from ratherbwelding's cbr 1000 build n telling him you hope to one day build something from scratch. You might have 1 or 2 more hp than him though with an ls lol

[@Jevans3141]

Dude! Best new custom build on YT!! Very excited to see this progress.👍

[@SteezusONsmokE]

Gearbox option..BMW 8hp transmission kit with independent module 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@jamesmikesell5458]

This is going to be your best build yet.

[@caution1100]

my two cents: I've seen a few buggies that run a complete truck powertrain mounted backwards with the trans/transfer case forward, (you just have to flip your differentials upside down so the wheels turn the right direction) that will give you the option to run the LS with any trans/transfer case option you want. Looking forward to see what you make of this build.

[@jonnylyds233]

I've never clicked on a video faster than this. Hyped to see the build.

[@dereklancaster2303]

Gonna be sick!

[@xpndblhero5170]

2:11 - His good science is an Eyecrometer.... 😂😂👍

[@Crazydandybuilds]

Ikecrometer… if yk yk 😂

[@xpndblhero5170]

@@Crazydandybuilds - It'll be fine.... 😉

[@TrevorDennis100]

Even with all your experience, I am still impressed with how ambitious this build is. Especially when we consider the cost. I really think you are going to nail it, and I like that you are open to advice from your followers. I just hope you can filter out the wheat from the chaff when it comes to comments. What happens regards the engine oil capacity if you keep the LS with that reduced sump? Do you use an external oil tank? Where will the radiators go? I am guessing high and at the back. Note I know feck all about this sort of build, but I did work as a design engineer at Ford Product Development UK (test instrumentation, not car design) and I can't help thinking about how stuff fits together. BTW those are some lovely welds. The whole thing looks super impressive, and I have a feeling your views and subscribers will grow heaps as this build progresses.

[@UKBUILT]

It's a cool project 😍 I have just discovered him 👍 I am building my dream V12 supercar 😎

[@TrevorDennis100]

@@UKBUILT I just checked your channel, and that's an interesting build. Let's hope you can get past that thousand subscriber starting point from your comment.

[@UKBUILT]

@@TrevorDennis100 Thanks for your support 👍 yeah that would be awesome, It would realy encourage the filming process if I hit 1K 🙂 I was going to build it anyway, my mind was changed at last minute to record the build, I have been working on cool projects for years. Enough people wanted to see this one so I thought I'd give it a shot 🤞 I am 99% petrol head, 1% youtuber 🤣 I already have my next build lined up. My dream is to have a collection of epic cars 😍 I am putting alot of effort into the next video to hopefully up the production quality so hopefully it hits well 💪 Thanks 😎

[@adamr9215]

@@UKBUILTI thought about doing a scratch built supercar, but decided against it. Instead, I got a Superformance GT40 replica, and just built a 1200hp LS for it. Then, I started working on a low buck, cheap and easy to build track car.

[@UKBUILT]

@@adamr9215 Hey, that sounds awesome 👍 I almost brought a gt40 kit 😆 I would love to build a track car aswell 🤣 to many ideas, not enough funds 😂 what did you pick as the cheep tack car? Mx5? 😎 Thanks for your comment 👍

[@walkerfablab]

K24 and or a Toyota 5vzfe/3.4L supercharged. Both solid combos. Gear ratio is everything. They will push a tire easy.

[@leeberry3155]

Oooww mama 😲,it’s going to be insane ,bro I was thinking ,the dip in the roof at the front would be a great place for an air scoop,top build ,shout out to sis for the help 😎can’t wait for the next episode,you do get a lot a work in to the video,it makes it look easy,but obviously it’s not that easy ,it’s easier for you that most of us because of your experience,your work is top notch as well not rushed in the slightest 😎

[@bubbawelninski1885]

The front rolled bars are 🔥 keep it up bro

[@Rockhead75]

Build a 392 windsor c 6 trans ! Watch some videos on stroker windsors they aren't far off a LS !!

[@ut90J]

Love this channel. It's one of my top favorites for sure. Cool that you just go for it and don't hold back or slow up on anything.

[@zacharyhudson5095]

Have you thought about using a corvette transaxle

[@kylebarns]

Come along way since the motorized bicycles young man. Can’t wait to see this truck in action

[@tedefinley4780]

Dude, you blow my mind. You got this.

[@michaelblacktree]

I agree about the fender bars. They look great! Have you considered curving the front roof bar, to match? Side note: If you're OK with using an automatic, the GM TH425 might fit the bill. But it only has 3 speeds.

[@santaclause2875]

Awesome transmission! Owned several classic Toronado's with that trannie. Tough as hell, GM used them in their large motor homes for years.

[@ChanseMartin222]

Awesome! LS with a whipple. I love these videos where you get quite a bit accomplished! Looking forward to it! And definitely would plan to add 4x4. For tight situations.

[@joshwillingham1300]

Need to build 4l80e with a boat v drive MANUEL Valve body it would be pretty bulletproof.

[@assaultlick2169]

Stoked to see where this one goes!

[@marcusmarrreozolins986]

This build gonna be sick!! Keep up the good work man!

[@Albertosalat]

About the transmission, you can look for a porsche g50. Those are almost bulletproof and will be much affordable than the mendeola one. Also a lot of aftermarket support for the g50

[@jnavara3033]

Good for you man, stepping it up!

[@SDRacing88]

NOW we are talkin!

[@haruto3483]

This is my first time watching your chanel, you got one new subscriber

[@UKBUILT]

My first time too👍 I am building my dream V12 supercar 😎

[@GuyWithCrossbuggy]

This would win Build of the Year already is that prize existed!

[@ianellithorpe5918]

Good luck kid

[@tiobolha]

Your sister is your greatest supporter :) nice to see siblings working together. Nice build!

[@wladpad]

Thats going to be sick! You are getting real good at building stuff like this.

[@binlaggin0000]

A diesel trophy truck would be really cool. Depending on how you build the engine you can have better mileage too. I would love to see a DIY baja truck rolling coal through the desert, but In the end its your Truck bro!

[@UKBUILT]

Awesome project 😆 Baja and luxury in the same build 👍 I am building my dream V12 supercar 😎

[@jameswarren423]

Can’t wait this thing is gonna be sick looking good my friend. Keep up the great work!👍🏼🤩🫡❤️

[@Goatee_yay]

Maybe rear mount the engine with the Trans facing forward between the seats. Into a transfer case use what would be the fwd output to actually drive the rear wheels with a shaft running back under or beside the oil pan. Find a gear drive t case and flip the diffs 180 to correct the drive direction.

[@benmudn]

That non drive-by-wire throttle body could be worth some money. Enjoy watching a garage build trophy truck! How many TTs are built in million dollar shops..almost all?

[@nater6604]

😎👍 heck yeah bud. I'm definitely going to follow this build. I did comment a couple years ago that you should be building stuff like this.

[@ryanbrunson777]

Hey Vasily, it's Ryan, check out the transmission from a 70s Toronado, and Eldorado. It's basically a turbo 400 for front wheel drive, which could be real interesting and affordable for a rear engine setup. I think it's called a th425.

[@siemcaelers791]

so cool to see you, your channel, and your projects grow. good job man!

[@UKBUILT]

💪

[@Lachlan_Rhys]

super keen to see this build!!

[@jameslyons1978]

Love the curve arches like the shreddie bug, so cool

[@driftinglegend2149]

Vasily!!!! Wicked build bro, I’m not sure how old you are but I like looking up to you man, I’ve actually been wanting to do this exact build for a MINUTE!! ,and seeing you do it makes me want to do it even more .my last cage I built was a couple months ago for a 800 hp 72 Chevelle and seeing this fills me with gratitude as far as where I can go personally

[@martyn5799]

Vasily my g this build is next level not that all your previous builds are by any way no good as they are absolutely nutty insane machine's this trophy truck is going bad ass sick as F. Looking forward to seeing you this latest project together. Keep it up brudda. Huge respect my guy 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎🙏

[@caseybinion806]

Cool can’t wait to see next video awesome

[@billnilsson]

My man, you're killing it

[@Bu5H84]

even before you started scratching the motor options off the board I want either LS or the Cummings , would be awesome to see this beast at like 2000hp burning coal

[@keithmikolich908]

I agree with the straight curve.

[@esxguru]

I suggest a LS and trans from a FWD Chevy. Just drop the thing in the back. They make upgraded trans parts/posi for them and you can utilize the CV setup.

[@juscozcustoms]

I have heard that the fwd LS has the same bell housing bolt pattern as a saab 6 speed manual AWD gearbox. although might be difficult to get the tailshaft to point out the front.

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

Great content, love the creativity of doing it in your garage. Keep up the great work.

[@ZedOlrac]

Dang man can't wait to see this running on it's power keep it up dude...💪💪💪

[@ipoopmuffins]

this will be a badass project. definitely want to see it awd.

[@fredericrike5974]

It's alright, Vasily! When you get uncomfortable, we get amazed!

[@teddysmith457]

You know you could smooth the inside of that oil pan out so it ain’t so rough. Everything will flow, nicer and cleaner whatever.Lol😊

[@BlackAndBlueGarage]

I recommend the 1.25" enduro joints from Barnes. Greaseable, rebuildable and I'm told they are quieter than hiems.

[@NineteenEighty8]

I remember when you had like 200 subscribers and fixing up kiddy gokarts. Now you're building big-boy stuff from the ground-up! You could open your own shop and do custom jobs easily now. Start buying machines/tools my guy.

[@UKBUILT]

It's my first time watching 😍 I just started my v12 build 😎

[@wyattguttery9614]

Gonna be awesome to see man

[@one4stevo]

That looks mint amazing workmanship

[@7795Dakota]

Maybe look into STI 6 speed drive train. I know stock sti tranns can handle up to 700 ft lbs of Torque. Ive seen guys push them even further. You can get a Sequential set up as well. You can pick up a new trans for a little 2k and get full drive train(front axels, drive shafts, hubs) for right around 5k. Im not sure if it would even work for a rear engine truck but it definitely would for a front engine. I know a guy that is currently in the process of LS swapping his righhand drive swapped WRX. A company in Australia makes an adaptor plate for the LS to bolt right up to sti 6 speed. Im sure whatever you pick is going to be awesome. A little input with the 5.9 cummins. You definitely can make them fast but you could make double the hp in LS platform for half of what it would cost with any Diesel platform. Happy building

[@UKBUILT]

😮 I am using a Mercedes M120 V12 for my project

[@chickenbob7567]

Sweet dude! Love it! Keep up the killer work! God bless!

[@rcbodyshopfr]

Wow such progress in years ☝🏼☝🏼

[@patrickr7001]

This is definitely gonna be an awesome build

[@andrerossi5010]

Excelent!

[@greenstrippe7709]

I recommend an older Subaru STI 6 speed transmission. They can handle decent power and are easily converted to 2wd. I’m using one in a project of mine

[@KaseysYouTubeChannel]

Absolutely love your videos, that elevator music drove me nuts though❤😂

[@vahroom]

bro i think you should go with the ls v8 and Mandela s4 cause i think you can make enough power with ls v8 and it's gonna be reliable and for transmission you really don't wanna go cheap cause it's high end build

[@the.glorious.potato9910]

I think you should take a look at the transmission they used in the 1980s Porsche 944 I don’t know how much power they can hold but they are the right setup for what you are looking for

[@JodieFreeman-k4l]

Ford also has a 8.8 independent rear suspension under some SUV’s you could use for your rear driveline.

[@kennynelson2269]

If you are considering a cummins why not a big block chevorlet still lighter than a cummins and all the torque and horsepower you could ever want.. awesome build brother im watching every episode..

[@benhoffman6606]

4L60E with flapper paddles and a shift kit. All the budget and all the fun.

[@benjamindavidson632]

A built 4l60? If not he'll lose second gear the second RIP hahaha.

[@UKBUILT]

😮 I am using the OG zonda engine for my V12 build 👍

[@ratedredneck96]

I will say you can make a cummins go stupid fast...and reliably at that. They are great engines for power adders as they respond well to smaller power adders. They are super durable engines and there are a massive amount of aftermarket parts for them. Youd need very grabby tires because the torque will be off the charts with a cummins. They are extremely simple mechanical engines so wiring would be a breeze and tuck away beautifully. One simple dowel pin cover you could build yourself and its bulletproofed. If you go crazy big turbo you may want to throw a billet crank in it but the connecting rods are the beefiest rods of any diesel so you should be good there, maybe pistons to fine tune your compression ratio.

[@davethedog007]

This is great. A very exciting new project, I am looking forward to it. I have recently unsubscribed to most of the other channels that do similar things as they are very similar and boring, but I really like your build/videos so I wont be doing that. Keep up the good work.

[@botterboysypher9569]

Excited for this one!

[@tripod6406]

I don't know if this will help or not, but have you thought about Quafe racing components when it comes to differentials and what not, now they are tried and tested on racing cars, anyway its just a thought for you. Keep up the great work, 🇬🇧

[@CourtJ_ml9to]

Old Cadillacs had front wheel drive! I believe it was a big block in a El Dorado

[@TheHertzWeb]

That's sick dude. Love it

[@SIenderSIayer]

Sick! 🔥🔥🔥

[@SkiStruction]

I saw that, a 5.9 Cummins, yes “diesel power”

[@nater6604]

Definitely check out Tim Cameron's new rock racer for some awesome ideas.