Engine swaps can suck! Great SHORTCUTS for my Chevy Truck Diesel swap

Duramax Diesel Engine Swap Series #4: I'm figuring out how I'm going to get that Duramax engine into my 2005 Chevy Silverado Single Cab Short Bed. There are so many things to consider BEFORE bolting it in. I've found some great items that will make this swap SOOOO much easier! 🛍️ Don't forget to check out ‪@MrsWizardsWays‬ art: www.ebay.com/u... (auction ends 11/1/2023).
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[@PieterBreda]

The best about this channel is just a decent mechanic talking in a quiet way about his trade. No screamy show offs or pretenders Quite refreshing .

[@Flyinghook]

MY TIRES ARE BALD AND I'M PISSED!!!!!!!!

[@10RRASK]

WERE GONNA LOSE THE SHOP

[@10RRASK]

@Seth-uf8sg truth. One of the few car channels I’ve had to tell KZbin “don’t recommend this channel”

[@wmpx34]

And he knows his shit

[@AnonymousDisparity]

REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!! And put in your earplugs unless you want to screamed at about engine oil for 20 mins!

[@bigbill709]

If engine swaps were easy everyone would be doing it.😊

[@erwinrommel1963]

I've done many, never a problem.

[@MistaHoffinata]

Quit being soft bill

[@aeroboozt9455]

@@MistaHoffinatait’s not about being soft. It’s about dumbasses like you assuming that an entire swap is something anyone with no experience or schooling and basic hand tools could do. What’s soft is being that simple minded and arrogant

[@kurtbarrett6785]

Rrrrrrř😮😮😮

[@wesfields9322]

​@@erwinrommel1963meanwhile the 7 bardfinds sits in your yard

[@jayjaynella4539]

The sounds made by the fast forward after Mrs. stated jacking up not off. 🤣🤣

[@henripapineau1610]

I love that you can still have your cruise control. That's the kind of stuff I'd hate to lose

[@Starship007]

You really did your homework especially on the tranny software/hardware and engine hardware/software. Like you said it’s not just a simple bolt in. Lots of things to consider to make it work the minute you first turn on the ignition for first start: troubleshooting would even be more difficult if you do not prepare everything just right. Great build

[@gtanation9427]

I got my 4L80E for my 06 Supercharged Regency Tahoe, from Mad Dog Transmissions in Alpharetta GA. I couldn't believe they shipped it to me, unlimited miles 2 years warranty rated at 1000 hp, 3200 stall, all for around 2500 bucks!!. They will also let me extend the warranty NO questions asked, for 300 bucks per year for as long as I own the Tahoe. Pretty crazy, I'm stoked!

[@jonbrowning6839]

That green Jeep is very sweet

[@r.l.strange1897]

If it was a standard, you could be the controller and throw away lots of wires! 😂 awesome video, can’t wait to see it on the road

[@johngreene920]

Absolutely love the new opening to the show. I have to believe Mrs. Wizard had something to do with that. Love your content, keep up the fantastic work.

[@mattbrown5511]

I am patiently waiting to hear that great little truck fire and run. That is a great upgrade.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

Nothing like doing your homework on a project like this! Thanks for detailing how and why you're doing it the way you are doing it.

[@marshallmcfarland7555]

You are the man, Mr. wizard, honest, hard-working, and I think you might even know how to work on a car or a truck

[@RobsNeighbor]

I agree with the tittle, we have a Ravanomaly, A Ravolet, A LS swapped Rav4. It's a project and so much fun. We hope to reveal it soon! Great videos Wizard.

[@12yearssober]

That's definitely going to be one of a kind when you are finished.

[@miller4057]

You are the king of integrity!!!

[@mikeboone4425]

I can since your excitement that is the way it should be in life . Happy Trails

[@rahulkalra8989]

I ❤ the new intro! Very chill and exciting :)

[@mustafakhasawneh4713]

I think this is the coolest project I've seen here so far, can't wait to see it run and drive

[@HeavyChevy]

Can’t wait to see some more videos on the swap. Also looking forward to seeing the 4.8 swap into the Chevelle.

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

Yes, can’t wait for the Chevelle videos

[@ChristSavesUs]

Exactly, the beautiful, turbo diesel music! I love it also. ✊️

[@ralph_m31]

The new opening music is better than the last... Thanks, Mrs Wizard!!!

[@inspoadventures3086]

Best swap video I've watched thank you

[@briananderson5284]

Great job wizard it's coming long nicely can't wait to see the progress 😊 keep up the great work you and Mrs wizard are awesome!!!!

[@alexgoldstein7997]

I am here for this...going to be awesome when time for test driving!

[@asbuster2191]

I`m building up a K24 engine out of a `08 Honda Accord. It`ll be going into my `00 Honda Prelude. I already know i need to make some modifications. Never done an engine swap before, so this`ll be a great experience. I`m guessing its gonna be a bit more work than the swap you`re doing. Love your videos! Very informative!

[@briandstephmoore4910]

You got this! Be patient and if it isn't running Vtech it ain't a Honda 😆jk.

[@asbuster2191]

@@briandstephmoore4910 Haha yeah gotta have that "VTEC Yo!". Im having someone who has done engine swaps before, help me out when im ready though. So im sure it`ll turn out great!

[@tristanpage6805]

Love this as always. Even small camping soooo expensive.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Good tips on what to do yourself and what to outsource to prevent/resolve problems.

[@steelwheels327]

I love the more in depth stuff you're are doing now!!

[@elmarko9051]

Even an old to newer 3800 series II required a few changes. I put a 3800 from an 04 Bonneville in a 98 Olds Regency with bad motor. I wanted a structural oil pan which earlier 3800's didn't have. EGR, Oil pressure sender, ground out a casting feature for the PS pump, oil filter housing was different, had to save old injector rail due to connector differences. And that was supposedly the "same" motor. Year-to-year differences can make a swap not go flawlessly.

[@cerial0411]

I find your often ahead on time and cash just making the "bolt in" stuff from scratch. Something that I do is I will have 2 motor mounts and 2 transmission mounts. I use bolt through biscuit mounts. Grade 8. They do wear out faster. But changing them is extremely easy as they lay on top of the frame or frame mounted bracket. This lets you not only adjust your forward and backward pinion angle but also your engine/transmission/transfer case angle to fine tune pinion angle. You can slide in washers/slugs to adjust the angle easily. I would seriously consider a plate style remote oil filer to just make changing the filter so much easier by having the filter on the inner fender or on a engine mounted bracket.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I love the new intro to your videos cause it's nice to change things once in a while

[@DaBaltimoron]

Happy anniversary Wizard!

[@yramid6770]

I loved the correction from Mrs. Wizard. I lol'd

[@WitchDrBob]

I hope he can drop that update on the website he used for all his wiring. I enjoyed the way he is breaking it down.

[@colbyeads7895]

Mrs wizard a real one for that save

[@MrBillrookard]

I finished up my own swap in June. Took a 2.5L automatic Ford Ranger, and put together a 5.0L V8 with a 5spd manual and dropped it in after resealing the entire engine and putting on pretty much all new accessories. She rumbles now for sure.

[@Tow_Guy_Tv]

Love the swap content from the master him self keep makein great video one day i would love to make such great video i lovein this build

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

Fun fun fun ! Cant wait till its done and hear it run !

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks Mr & Mrs Wizard 🙏🙏🙏👍 Shoe🇺🇸

[@86NAVYVET91]

I absolutely love your channel. I’m; especially, excited to see the progress of this project. I own a low mileage 06 GMC Sierra. 5.3 with a 4L60E. Second owner. Got it in February 2012. Not a lick of major issues. Just routine maintenance and upkeep. 153K miles. Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Wizard.

[@lloydyoung8628]

Looking forward to the finished product.

[@Zzus321]

Can't wait for you truck to be finished 👍👍

[@JeanPernicia]

Great video! By the way, I could not keep my eyes out of the green Jeep J-truck on the background. I'd like a video of that Jeep.

[@risinbison1106]

Sweet Jeep pickup in the background.

[@byrondaniel4410]

These are going to be a great engine swap not the basic ls switch but a diesel done the wizard way

[@brucesheehe6305]

Should be epic when you are finished. Restoring a 2007 Chevy Silverado crew 2500HD Duramax - max power package now. It is a work in progress.

[@ralphiewyowyo]

Learned a lot from this video. Thank you for teaching us!

[@plumcrazyswede]

I can't WAIT to see the first FAT Burnout in this thing!

[@mattw785]

Another great vid Car Wizard. Always enjoy them and learning too

[@kblinn68]

new intro is wayyy better than previous intro.nice!

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Years ago I had an 81 Olds Cutlass coupe with the anemic 4.4L 267 Chev small block V-8 with the smog TH350 lockup trans. Drove it for a few years as a daily, got tired of it's poor performance, then decided to "Grand Nationalize" it. I pulled the motor and trans and swapped in an oval-port 454 on stock exhaust manifolds, and a TH350 non-lock up trans with a slip stall and shift kit. It literally just bolted in, right on the same motor and trans mounts! I did need to notch the rear cross member for exhaust, and I needed short valve covers to clear the AC evaporator housing. I only needed to pull the engine once for measurements and fitment issues. It stayed there on the 2nd installation, luckily not the 15x-20x like Wizard alluded to. The best thing about the swap? When I showed it to my friends they thought it was factory. Nothing sketchy stuck out about it. It fit under the stock hood. Still had cruise control and AC. The factory air filter housing was in place, as well as the radiator fan shroud. The only thing different was the chrome valve covers. Otherwise it looked like it came from the factory that way. Lord, that car was fast - it would break the rear wheels loose at 40 mph if you stomped on it! Sold it a few years later to pay off some debts. I miss that car sometimes. I did have two problems with it. One - it ran hot. All big block Chevys do, even with the high volume water pump and 4 core rad. Two - it could pass everything...except the gas station! Dang did it drain the gas tank! Definitely don't miss the fuel costs - It would be nearly undriveable with today's gas prices, especially with a heavy right foot! On a closing note: like Wizard said, a little bit of research and planning goes a long way. I built that car back in my 20s with NO internet. Just the will to learn, adapt and persevere. That said, today's swaps are definitely harder, considering all the technical issues with computers and emissions, But with the Internet and KZbin, you have great sources of info to get the job done! Don't be scared- get on a car project today! Cheers!

[@Tempsho]

This will such a cool, desirable truck when it’s done. You will 100% get your money back out of it when it comes time to sell it

[@jeffdickens7019]

Wizard that will be a beast when you get done that will be a tire shredder

[@CR500R]

Much better intro! Quick, fun, and better tune. 🎉

[@Carcrafter7165]

This is going to be nice truck. The fuel economy is what’s going to be interesting. My cousin has early 2000’s Chevy 2500 Silverado with a duramax and 5 speed manual and getting 21 mpg. Your truck should be lighter and I’m just guessing you should be able to get 23-24 mpg. Depending on the gear ⚙️ ratio. I know you are going to leave the D-Max stock but just in case you may want to consider factory locker for the diff.

[@Arthur-hg7ny]

2:19 good save Mrs W.

[@Mickdoodle1]

did a great job yanking that engine out 😂 great work

[@TheLegendaryt2]

I like the new intro music on this video

[@bigbill709]

That's some wireing goodness's right there.

[@gregedmand9939]

The last time I did an engine swap, things were just a little less complicated. I stuck an Olds aluminum 215 V8, into my 73 Vega GT. Adapted the Vega 4 speed transmission and bell housing and the whole works weighed 20 pounds more than the clapped out 4 cylinder... There might have been a half dozen wires involved!

[@Hurlburton]

Interesting Stuff like this is what I love

[@markrandall4944]

You're going to have fun with that truck, once done.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Can't wait to see you get your Dirtymax up an running. It will be sweet.

[@davidhamilton9902]

Tip the express 3500 duramax vans come a 4l80/85e and has everything for this swap

[@geoffhurley8103]

This is awesome! I'm shipping you my BMW 540i to finish the LS swap!

[@brian88xx]

Hey like the new intro and music, well done

[@fatbackjacob5738]

Sit down with the Wizard and let’s talk transmissions. So nice. Almost like campfire stories.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

Wizard is really good at Jackin it

[@Darisiabgal7573]

Yes but you have to consider all the added weight of those bullets rattling around in the frame😎

[@Duraputer]

it'll be really fun getting it to meet emissions.

[@nate649]

No emissions in Kansas lol

[@knoester7714]

Thank you for sharing some good to know information

[@cvcsyt]

True Wizardry!!😊

[@JT-LV]

Love this series. I have a rcsb of my own begging to be restored.

[@mikeboone4425]

Wizard are you sure you won't need 4 wheel in the winter might be handy .Happy trails

[@HiggsBJ]

I had a 4L60 in my 04 half ton crew cab. Not one issue over 210k miles. Probably sold it before it got bad.

[@dalejones3862]

Wizard you know the best for the truck will be nice once done

[@kevinanderson9461]

I see a green Jeep truck behind you Wizard! Tell us about that. My first care was a 1984 CJ-7. AMC Jeeps are cool.

[@lothar52]

We need some more Jaaaag videos. And LR’s too. I have a 12 XKR that’s gonna need a ZF fluid change. Some new bushings, and maybe even some new timing chains. It’s also got a VVT tick. Thinking of driving this thing to Kansas from Ohio!!!

[@clintonstubbs2319]

You remind me of Deboss Garage on KZbin. Rich has done a Duramax swap a few years ago. That’s cool to do different jobs and projects on cars and trucks.

[@kgthatsme]

I'm thinking I like that intro the best so far👍

[@jameshenry3530]

I spotted the Citroen in your intro and wondered what happened to it. Did you ever get it on the road? I watch the Wizard faithfully and did not see any resolution on its restoration.

[@davebishop8683]

Awesome!

[@derrickodyes1934]

I have a 98 k2500 with a 454 and 4L80e been worked hard towing but serviced now at 200k miles never been opened up so yeah id say 4L80 is a great reliable choice.

[@MrParks2321]

Love the new intro!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

What a royal pain in the ass! LS swap, anyone?😂 Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Wizard!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@RichieRouge206]

This is amazing Wizard

[@marty0715yt]

Hope Wizard replaces the HBalance before the crank snaps in half.

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

Yeah 4L80e! I have one in my XJR. They come in NPR's too. As far as I can tell mine has never been serviced but its somehow still working. I'm slowly changing out the fluid to see if it takes.

[@memertmemes2586]

People hate on em but most of them do 220k miles easily.

[@BA-xj9ew]

I thought for sure that Wizzy was going to give up on this project, like he has on so many others. Mrs. Wizzy must be running a tight ship now that she's managing the channel and shop.

[@unstablebobgable]

The Fat Car Wizards has the coolest walk on KZbin! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Aerosmith's WALK THIS WAY as the background music!

[@CrazyUncleChris]

Lol he walks that way because of his massive chrome nads 😂

[@oudmantu]

I love this swap! You should do a colab with DeBoss garage from Canada!

[@mxss115]

I currently have a 06 GMC Yukon Denali. If the 6.0 ever goes (knock on wood) I’ll be very tempted to do one of these swaps. Few years ago I had a 99 F250 with the 7.3 power stroke, and it left me with a diesel itch

[@bcdieselsofficial]

Is it a half ton or three-quarter ton?

[@oldfordman68]

I feel your pain on waiting for parts we had one of our fleet vehicles get hit in the side by someone who apparently doesn't understand the concept of a stop sign and its a two month wait just to get the parts to repair the vehicle.

[@lancenutter1067]

I put a dodge 383 RB engine into a 1964 Dodge Dart one time… that was a pain. Ended up having to swap the exhaust manifolds around and running the exhaust out the front and then back. Was a heck of an interestingly fast car tho.

[@larsmanson9577]

please keep the cat eye front end I think it looks amazing .

[@andyperth1000]

I hope you do a video on the green jeep in the back ground we don't get many of those in Australia.

[@prawnstar9213]

Have you seen the Mercedes e class with the Honda civic engine in it? I think it’s infamously called the hondomatic.. they also put a manual transmission into it.. and it’s actually an awesome car.. once the clutch was fixed..

[@dougjones9493]

Just had to replace the starter in my f150 1 available in a 50 mile radius.

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

Video request, I'd like to see a video on which dodge trucks to buy, and also see whatever happened to the 98 Dodge ram you bought. Thanks😊

[@Tyler-vv2vp]

Some 6-lug PY0's would look killer on this truck!

[@Trashencash]

The jack up joke was funny bro