Carnage - Getting Dad's Ute Ready to Race = More Dyno Mayhem!

If building cars was easy, everyone would do it!, We get Dad's Ute ready to race but in true Carnage fashion nothing goes smoothly.
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[@1993kawasaki]

11:00 has to be the realest words from any car enthusiast.

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Crikey Scotty.. Shes fighting ya all the way. Keep at it . You will get there..... Do the Dyno Guys go Ahhhh here comes Scotty again.? LOL. Go Dude. Like you said.. old cars. Looking forward to more.

[@Brock_Landers]

I've never heard of a 361 or of one being a big block. The smallest Mopar big block I've ever heard of is a 383 and I had a 1970 Roadrunner with a 383 that had Hooker headers, a dual tunnel ram with two Holley 650 double pumpers, and an A833 4 speed trans and a 9 3/4" Dana 60 rear end with a Sure Grip and a 3.54. The same rear axle and gearing that was in my 1984 Dodge Ramcharger with a 360 LA, A727, and a NP205 transfer case. Back in the early 70s my mom bought a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner with a 425HP (which was an underestimate) 426 Hemi, an A833 4 speed manual, and it was Plum Krazy, the Holy Grail of Mopars here in the US. That car would go for close to $500,000 nowadays in mint condition. I LOVE this build and I'd be willing to do some fairly sketchy things to own a car like this. I built my grandfather's last car into a monster, but I sold it sadly and last I heard about it, they had torn it apart and swapped the original engine back into it for a daily for his son. It took me 4 years to build that car into something that my grandfather would've loved, and he took it all back apart to return it to stock...

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep, smallest big block is 361ci, same physical dimensions as the 383, just a smaller bore.

[@darrenbyrne4622]

Hay Scotty dont cars just make ya real happy well done mate lets go racing and have some fun

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Shit happens mate! You sorted it tho 👊🏻

[@ChristopherHallett]

Dad's ute heard you give it the ol' Cleeter "Let's get to the live action" and thought to itself "Oh, you want live action? I'll give you live action!"

[@peopleshit5661]

The honesty and pain in your reaction very relatable ive said those exact words many times

[@BrickNewton]

Yip, been there too many times, neighbours know when it goes wrong too

[@peopleshit5661]

@@BrickNewton hahaha true

[@gmr1234gmr1234]

Ditto 100%

[@bvward]

Scott, electric gauge time? Great results!

[@MafiaboysWorld]

At this rate, Zane's gonna give you a lifetime ban from his dyno Scotty. 🤣👍

[@someyoungguy6990]

No ban but a beer fund for every car that shits on the floor. I have seen guys make a drip tray on wheels and fill it with cat litter and use it on every car. Worked very well and even caught most chunky bits.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@someyoungguy6990 Breadcrumbs > Kitty litter. More effective and cheaper. 😉👍

[@Devastator0]

Great video as always Scotty, love your work! Pity about that oil mishap but glad it turned out fine. It’s one of the things I love about what you do in that you show the good AND bad that happens with cars. You don’t throw the film bullshit over it to cover it and only show the good. Really respect that. Keep up the good work mate!

[@maxxperformance1613]

Great video! Looking forward to the next one!

[@nathanpeachs2704]

Love this 🇭🇲 ute 😄 Great call mate, tail shift letting go is no fun😅 Love the content Scotty, One of the most chill Aussie channels 😄

[@TheRockallen]

Mate I pissed myself laughing when that oil line broke. Not in a funny way but it looked like me last week as I had a few bulls$&t problems and you sounded exactly like I did when you’ve had enough. Good luck with it but no matter what for 37 years now I have no regrets and love working on cars 🚗

[@honestpat7789]

I like how everyone gets the hell out of your way when that line snapped 😂 I just bought an old Holden Ute with a 186 on a powerglide trans. Makes about 1/4 the power of the valiant 😂 Would love to do a engine swap, but it’s highly possible that it’s a genuine X2, and I think you can go to jail for it 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

LOL, the purists would lynch you

[@teamvs_9970]

I actually remember driving one of them, back in the day. actually a few of them, there was only glides up till the trimatic, which I think first came out in the HQ.

[@cme2cau]

@@teamvs_9970 My dad had a HR special 186 powerglide. Holdens had the Hydramatic (EK-EJ-EH) Powerglide (HD-HR-HK-HG (some)) The Trimatic came out in some HGs, then HQ and on.

[@w2moparpaul419]

Great work Scotty! All that hard work & pain has paid off. Btw I have experienced the same with oil pressure line letting go inside the cabin.... Mopar or no car

[@tobehunt2573]

I personally always use and recommend a Teflon braided line. More than one firey lesson learned with both copper and nylon gauge lines over the years to use anything else.

[@peabow1031]

You sure it's not a Holden Scotty 🤣🤣👍🤬

[@gemracing]

I've never come across someone as dedicated as you Scotty!!!!!

[@anomamos9095]

Copper work hardens. That’s why it’s illegal to used as brake line. It will usually give up near places that are held firm and kept from flexing as it concentrates the fatigue in one spot.

[@bobroberts2371]

Something with the copper line. Copper work hardens and will crack with vibration. It is a good idea to support the line near the fitting / have a couple of loops in the line to allow for the engine to move around. Have a look at brake lines on a vehicle that is body on frame, there will always be a loop to take up movement between the body and frame. While we are on the subject of brakes, the header is pretty close to the master cylinder. Some sort of heat shield would be a good idea.

[@boingkster]

Yep the copper lines harden over time. Many newer kits come with nylon line. I've used it to good effect... moved my oil leak to a catch can which decided to unscrew and grenade itself in the engine bay instead, haha!

[@bobroberts2371]

@@boingkster Nylon lines have their issues too, the nylon softens and blows out of the ferrule ( Olive for those in some countries ). Mid 70's Chevy trucks used copper lines however from what I recall the ferrule was triangular ( flat on the nut side, tapered on the fitting side) . This pushed the transition further down the nut so the nut offers more tubing support. Also, if you look at " refrigeration " flare nuts if you are working with flareable tubing. These have a long body offering tubing support over the standard short nuts. When working with slightly larger than oil gauge plastic tubing requires thin metal inserts in the tubing to prevent the tubing from crushing and the ferrule from losing grip.

[@howardgoold5774]

It was the Dad's ute series that got me into your videos (my Era of vehicle) so I was rapt to see a new video, looking forward to the race video, the small badging on the front guards now need an update after the latest dyno session.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Have SOOO been there when something goes wrong when there is NO reason it should. LOL. Understandable Scotty!! I've said worse lol.. Great numbers on the dyno. Well done sir!!

[@ethanwhiteley1504]

At least Zane’s dyno is well lubricated over the years a bit of rust preventive coating every now and again Scotty 🤣🤣🤣

[@jenibond]

OMG ! beaten by the porn bots !!!! love dad UTE !!! Even if you have day when you want scrap it !!!! But love you honest reaction and it not just You tube drama !!!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The problem being that I assured Zane the car would be trouble free and it does that

[@gemini3558]

Nice Scotty !!! 😜👍🇦🇺

[@ziggassedup]

Just when ya think it's all good and the old man says "Not yet son"...Imagine that at 100mph.!!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Glad it didn't happen at 100+mph

[@andrewtreloar7389]

268 rwhp....I reckon you have hit the limit of that cam and carb combination Scotty??

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Possibly but still happy with the result. The car drives really nice.

[@andrewtreloar7389]

@@STREETMACHINETV and that's all that matters!!

[@dougycarter9399]

I "Whepted" in laughter, not at you but for you, Oh those so so very famous words, "Fuck, Fuck, Fuck!! Funcken Cars!! Dad's ute has Kicked you in the balls a few times Bro, !!

[@geneva760]

HA - not too happy with that F-CKING oil line - HA. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@shanenorwell8580]

Great video as always guys. Considering the shit luck you’ve had from time to time don’t think I’ve actually seen Scotty that pissed off in a video. 😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@kennethsmith3260]

F.A.R.K!!! I felt your heart break. what a mess.. it's a Hemi all right....

[@MRMOPARMAN0426]

Spewin bout the oil line. You have just experienced the reason copper lines were phased out of LPG cars ages ago. The vibrations from the engine cause the copper to work harden and then crack. Im suprised it didnt do it years ago considerinv you have been moving it from car to car. Electric gauges from now on! 😅

[@manuelstarr3602]

I see you were 1st in your English class.. I reckon you want to leave Murphy at home in future. As for the broken pipe.. well I guess that's why they have new ones. You have a great ute there and the 318 wont let you down.. I think it was better than the 360.. cheers mate good luck at the track. 🍺🍺

[@stevenmitchell6347]

And that is why I quit using mechanical gauges. They either leak, break or will leak or break. You have a mess under the bonnet or in the cabin. Much more difficult to clean oil or coolant from behind the dash and off of the floor and carpet.

[@markjones7741]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Scotty so pissed off on Carnage. Don’t blame him though, cars hate me too!

[@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide]

You should Look at using "shaft catchers" the best tail shaft loops out there... Look him up on facebook

[@backyardbangers1012]

Best it all happen before taking her out. Would been alot worst if you weren't basically at your workshop instead of on side of road etc. . Ya oldman just wanted to make sure everything was done properly so she never fails. Bet she never fails again now.

[@craigritchie1933]

Copper work hardens then goes brittle with all the vibrations, its remarkable they work for as long as they do, if it happened at the track it would have oiled the track and potentially damaged the engine and you wouldn't have been the only one swearing.Just suck it up and buy a new line before it happens again

[@JonarusDraconius]

Oh man! You were there on the Saturday? I was there on the Saturday! I was just working in the Canteen the whole time!

[@JossRickard]

Just remember mate, very little that's easy is good, and very little that's good, is easy.

[@dirtymuleracing5321]

Love the Ute mate, glad to see a few curse words, cleaning up no fun. Enjoy the videos.

[@halayeous]

Definitely feel that frustration, is it even a project car if you haven't sworn at the fucking thing?

[@benpaganoni1849]

Its good that you show the good and bad days its often way harder than people would believe. Honestly love your work it makes us all feel better !!! keep it up

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

You sound like my brother working on his car. While I occasionally say fuck, I very rarely say it about the car. Hey on the plus side you didn't break the tailshaft. But yeah that is a weird ass problem to have it snap at the ferrel like that, you can't even predict that kind of shit.

[@TheTruckdriver999]

Ah we all feel your pain and share your frustration when things F@@@ up 👍

[@67wogval]

Another great video mate, was great to meet u on the w/end and the ute sounded and performed well on the track. Good stuff 👍

[@LRogan520]

That's me everyday never ever goes right, nothing short of stressful, tho, you got there in the end..good result.

[@kennethsweedman4573]

Hey matey dad's just making sure that it goes well in the long run 😁😁😁

[@SteveN-gh2us]

Heaps better to oil down a dyno then your back wheels on a track mate! Keep up the good work!

[@mg74xbgt]

Ya didn't use a big enough shifter to tighten it !!!!! There's your problem :)

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Scotty. Keeping shit real just like in Street Commodores days.

[@shanehurenkamp50]

Don't worry about the guage line , Just put a plug in the block

[@xbgtfella]

F BOMB SCOTT!! Poor bro, couple VB tallies will ease the oil line blues.

[@gerardoconnor1261]

Big shout out to Max Performance for their patience !

[@owenstotts8771]

Think everyone of us that watch this channel have said those words 🤔

[@gogetem188]

HI Sottie settle dad lol nice touch its awesome he will be smiling down proud of his son your awesome dude good stuff

[@WaxedMerkin]

Scotty what about some water/meth injection on VN

[@TaunusMicha]

Here it is still sunday evening :D Murphy hits you very often at this build or should i say your Dad may not be amused? I had a broken oil line in one of my cars, since then i prefer electric gauges. cleaning the inside of my car was no fun at all. I also had a broken tailshaft, luckily while start driving after red light turns green. In my case there was no unijoint, i had a rubber connection (don't know how these things are named in english) and the rubber broke. The tailshaft hit under the floor and deformed it. Also the exhaust was hit and deformed. So a loop might be a good investment for your own health. I also had one of these rubber connections broken on the german highway while i was driving nearly 200Km/h. A little piece fell off and the shaft get unbalanced. I will never forget those vibrations.

[@Low760]

Guibo

[@pauliusgruodis137]

I'm starting to think the Ute doesn't like Zayne 🥴

[@bluroket]

Aww Scotty mate, I feel for you brother. Heart breaker.

[@BOSPWR]

nice work scotty, got there in the end, can't wait to see the mopar event.

[@MichealAEdwards]

Zane must be getting real pissed with this car....

[@terrytsagatzones3132]

Hey Scotty love the old mans Val mate Awesome keep up the good work

[@albundy6976]

Your dad is letting you know he is still with you

[@49server]

Love the Val, such a great job on this car Bro..

[@ToplessStudios]

First proper dummy spit I've seen 😂

[@NZMOPAR]

Mechanical gauges great things when they let go

[@boogymanjohnson921]

Where did ya get the rear quarters for the vg wagon from ?

[@stevezurek7281]

Ya dads Ute has fought you to the end .But a healthy 200kw ya got to be happy with that.Just do lean on it too much on the launch or those axles will snap like carrots .🇦🇺👍👍👍👍

[@STREETMACHINETV]

At the track it did 9 passes like it was nothing. Glad it got it out of its system

[@gazza116]

go electric oil gauge.or at least poly line.

[@johanveer8201]

Can't beat the sound of the old V8's!

[@fostersradio3513]

Send it Scotty Send it, good luck bud

[@geordiegibson1210]

Scotty, I also lost my Dad to cancer a couple of years ago. I know you loved him, I know you love the ute. But for the love of god, would you please degrease the underside of the bonnet 🤣🤣. Do that and leave the ute running and driving as a tribute, something for you son to enjoy. Glad to see you finally had success, it sounds great, just leave it reliable. As a legacy.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I plan to but there's never time. It's not grease, it's something weird. The only thing that will remove it is oven cleaner

[@prex345]

Who hasn't been there? Hang in there.

[@Russeljfinch]

Anyone see the Myth Busters episode on the tail shaft letting go and no matter what they did (even dug a pit in the road to catch it ) there was no expected damage when it dropped at the front 🤷‍♂️. Nada

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Mythbusters have busted lots of "myths" that have their basis in reality. In the next episode of Carnage you will see that Dad's Ute goes faster with the tailgate down.

[@martyandbrookeobryan4942]

Matteeeee, I feel for ya Scotty!!!

[@knight2425]

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

I admire your perseverance in the face of constant shit going wrong.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Got to keep moving forward

[@stinkfinger1942]

Sounds so damn good!

[@nathanfarrell1116]

Best build on carnage!!!

[@tony66au]

I know electronic aftermarket oil gauges are expensive but............ And hey, I said exactly what you said when the Val smoked out the cell lol A while ago I went electronic on both Oil and Boost compliments of Rockauto and sure Id had a few bourbons when I ordered but zero regrets after 2 years of use.

[@dizzyborden3618]

Whats a bit of oil between friends.......Zane should remember....where ever Scotty goes....There's "Carnage" I feel for you Zane and cheers for what you both do.... Scotty.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Clean up in isle 2 😫😫😫

[@xbrod7827]

Was mr dodgei there too

[@otter2183]

Zane’s like David Wallace from the office Scotty! (The most patient man in the world) Great to see it running!

[@Legotruck82]

That oil press gauge line is why I've run an electronic type sender/gauge. Also means you don't fill the cab/cover your legs in burning hot oil if the line fails.

[@nicholashiggins1645]

Just a quick question. Why not run nut inserts with the tail shaft hoop ?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Because they won't hold

[@frankmcgorman962]

I was going to suggest, take a few large bags of oil-dry (or kitty litter, whichever you prefer) with you on you next visit to the dyno. You know, just as a goodwill offering. And maybe a couple of flats of lemon squash too. Dad's Ute is looking and sounding excellent. Looking forward to see how it did at the track.

[@brettwatson-will3388]

Chin up Scotty... You know what they say mate... "If it has tits or wheels you are going to have issues with it!" It will be worth it in the end... Soldier on big fella.

[@theoriginalwallace]

Yep Scotty, it's a bugger when things go tits up! She's possessed I tell ya! You should see me when shit goes wrong... all the toys get thrown outta the pram!!!! Cheers. Leigh.

[@lukeclarke8054]

Cars are one of those things that’ll make you smile but given the chance they’ll make you cry harder. But for some reason we keep doing what we do.

[@GerardBendotti]

and Zane just nods.

[@seanhume6160]

It happens to everyone build small painful problems. But it the end you got there and it's 200kw of healthy power. Btw I love to look of it too. It looks mint 👌.

[@HazeyAuto]

No truer words have been spoken regarding what universal tail shaft loop kits fit. Even if you had dead flat and symmetrical floor pans I bet they still wouldn’t just bolt in!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Just an average day there in Melbourne hey Scotty ⛈⛈ Sunny and 32 over in the west today 👍☀️☀️ Seat out is there one easy job on the old Ute

[@johnrebelos2221]

Scottie SMASH!!!

[@Twenty_Six_Hundred]

Sounds brilliant and 200rwkw is nothing to sneeze at especially with older technology

[@wesgates5632]

At least you didn't use the plastic hose that comes with most gauges, I always use a -3 braided hose with proper fittings on mechanical oil pressure.

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

Scotty I've been waiting for you to snap like that for months hahaha. We feel your pain

[@davidmackieson4609]

Sounds like dad's haunting you it's like son your not flogging the fuck out of my ute this will keep happening till you get it that it's for cruising not racing lol