Disco Tech

[@ChuckPackwood]

I am SO Happy to see Steve doing better. Americas Best Car Historian

[@mikebrown8065]

The best part with Steve Magnante is that you don't only have to be in a junkyard crawling around to learn about automobiles. Thank you Steve for your dedication to helping us learn more every day. 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@SteveBrecht]

I think Steve could wander my local grocery store parking lot and still tell me hours and hours of things I didn't know. Great to see you back, Steve!

[@googleusergp]

@@SteveBrecht The man could read the Manhattan Yellow Pages and make it interesting. LOL.

[@bradkay]

@@SteveBrecht It is great to see him back. Hopefully if he showed up at your grocery store parking lot there would be a fact checker present.

[@DownEastSaw]

So good to see you doing well Steve! You’re an automotive encyclopedia that cannot be lost. Feel better man!

[@sv357]

Love listening to your great information. I'm so happy to see you're doing much better.

[@ej2civicb736]

I think he is going through something he is selling alot of stuff

[@twoponchos]

I'm just thrilled to see you back Steve! Thanks to skilled medical staff!!!

[@b67442]

The real classic in this video is Steve!! Great to see you back!!

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Well said

[@larryharry7221]

Welcome back Steve.

[@jeremylittle1581]

So, so glad to see new videos from you, Steve! Your absence was felt.

[@DougE-ei4xs]

It's starting to feel like old times again! Finally a reason to wake up and want to check my phone! Thank you Steve, don't overdo it!

[@madmike2624]

Hair dryer bolted to the top of the 301....Great line Steve!!

[@diegohorton869]

I think the hairdryer had more power. 😂

[@madmike2624]

@@diegohorton869 You are correct....LOL Sure blows harder!!!

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Could you bump the boost up on these at all ? I’m assuming they were limited as they blew through the carburetor. We were spoiled in the 90’s/early 2000’s when you could take a turbo car and just a chip would net you another 75-100 horsepower or a new turbo would double your power

[@haljohnson5729]

Boom another video with Steve. Life is good.

[@timtompkins150]

You just made my day! Like seeing an old friend.

[@gregkellow4723]

Ahh, my coffee seems to just taste better in the morning, while I watch a fresh Steve Magnante video.

[@charlesjones2563]

Being in my mid twenties back in the late 70's was a blast stoplight racing Trans AMs, Fox body Mustangs, 280ZXs and 1st gen RX-7s with my brand new '79 Z28 T Top. Everything was down on power back then so you really had to wring them out light to light. Fond memories.

[@peterantonopoulos2572]

Morning Steve, good to see you back for my morning coffee ritual of mags for breakfast.

[@KevinSan88]

Steve back to doing his thing, all’s well with the world again

[@richardlbn1]

Steve says it got NO BALLS. What a legend. Still got it. We love you Steve.

[@Robert-hx3dd]

Keep the videos coming, Steve. Awesome.

[@tomtom6319]

Steves determination is inspiring. So happy to see Steve out in the sun doing his thing.

[@jmark7390]

Like everyone else, so glad to see you back. Hope you keep getting your strength back. Thanks!

[@scrappy7571]

So good to see and hear you Steve!

[@craigfaircloth313]

Glad your back and feeling better. I am a Trans Am guy, had a new 78 Formula and then a new 79 Trans Am and a couple of third gen T/As. I have a restored 79 T/A now. The shaker hood was still available in 80 and 81 if you got the 301 pontiac non turbo or 305 chevy engines. Great to see you back and look forward to many more episodes.

[@bradkay]

Not surprising there is a significant error in his presentation. Steve, since you've survived a near death experience and are reorganizing your life, how about the reorganization includes you editing corrections into your videos. Other content creators do it. You know so much there is no shame in occasionally being wrong. The shame is in acting as if you're never wrong.

[@mangroveman8269]

I'm not Pontiac guy, but I remember when the Firebird Formula and Trans/AM were really the only American performance cars available from '75 to '79 time period. When Ford and Chrysler were on the fence about performance vs. economy, and before the Fox body came out in '79. You showing us the different engine pkgs GM tried to keep the muscle car alive by trying turbos on smaller engs.during this brief period was very entertaining. Thanks Steve, I always find your videos educational and interesting. Glad to see you on the mend!!!

[@d.o.a.garage]

Whether in the junk yard, classic car lot, or anywhere in between, I always enjoy another history lesson from Professor Steve! Glad you are improving and praying for your continued recovery!

[@tomdibattista3899]

Welcome back Steve. You are appreciated. My boss HATED his "Screaming Chicken." Called her "Clucky."

[@thebigpicture2032]

I’m not sure a lucky is an improvement 😂😂

[@LouJustlou]

Big smile down in Florida. My whole family has been thinking of you. Great video! I don't miss the junk yard at all.

[@emperorkiser4393]

The man the unsung legend. Keeping car history alive!

[@chuckersw]

Oh Steve, it is so good to see you back my friend!!!! Sending hugs from your Florida folks.

[@Novaman66]

Steve!!! So glad to see and hear you on the job, doing what you do best, educating everyone on “ carpedia” keep keeping on!!!

[@lindamoser2532]

Very good content. Mr Steve rules!

[@madmike2624]

Cup of coffee on a Sunday morning with Steve Mags., Doesn't get any better than this! Congrats on beating that nasty illness my brother!! Continue to heal and come back stronger Steve!!!!!

[@skyrocketautomotive]

You're crushing it Steve! What a treat to not only have you back at it making new videos but so much of them so close together! Thank you for putting in the effort (though I'm sure you've been itching to get back into the fold!)

[@nickjervis8123]

Hi Steve you are the reason im still collecting and restoring old cars. Im 67 now and doing American stuff here in the UK 🇬🇧 is hard But i carry on

[@bgee461]

Im playing Steve's videos back to front, front to back, on repeat until his bills are paid for.

[@oscarwinner2034]

Same.

[@markmartin5765]

Great to see you Steve , we knew you would be back to carry on auto information excellence! As always well done.

[@cjonesufc]

My first car, at 16 in 1990, was a silver grey 301 turbo car with the same aluminum rims this car has. I worked at Diamond Chevrolet in Worcester, MA right next to Auburn and made weekly payments until I paid the $500 they sold it to me for over the course of maybe 10 weeks. I drove it up and down my driveway in for 4 months until I got my license and put it on the road. I’ve never forgotten that feeling of freedom and excitement. I drove that car through Auburn almost every day. Love this video and ABSOLUTELY love that you’re in my area because I’ve been a fan since I started seeing your name in my favorite magazines in my 20s and it feels personal. A lot of people, including me, are truly glad your okay.

[@willhorting5317]

Steve, so glad to see you back!!

[@charlesdalton985]

Well that made this morning brighter - thank you. If memory serves, 4 wheel disc became an option for the 79 model year with the WS6. I know I'm in the minority, but I like the Turbo Trans Am. No it wasn't a Super Duty or a W72, but for the time, it did alright. Again, many thanks for starting the day off right. Keep healing sir ~ Chuck

[@googleusergp]

Correct, 1979 was the first year for four wheel disc brakes as part of the WS6 package which debuted in 1978 and didn't have disc brakes. I too like the TTA, it was right for the times.

[@derektrieglaff9103]

Literally what I came here to the comments to see. I was hoping someone would mention that the disc brake option came on the '79 WS6 package. Also, the anniversary pace car package was my favorite paint scheme of them all. Loved the turbo wheels too. If you disconnected the waste gate you could get the turbo to pump out about 12 psi. But don't do that too often cuz that melted pistons and turbine wheels... basically the whole thing would get wasted. But you COULD have a good time melting it down.

[@googleusergp]

@@derektrieglaff9103 I have a non-WS6 and WS6 car. The difference is night and day.

[@derektrieglaff9103]

@@googleusergp ummm... ok? That's cool... I mean, aside from the brake package... I know the WS6 came with other items that made it ride firmer and handle better. But other than that making the performance driving experience better, what was night and day about it? I mean, if I'm not mistaken... you could get the T/A 6.6 on both WS6 and non-WS6 cars... because the only way you could get that was if you opted for a 4-spd trans. But it wasn't dedicated to the WS6 option ... but you could get the WS6 with the 6.6 litre which is the olds 403 and a TH400 3 spd auto trans. So, I'm not catching what the night and day difference you're talking about is.

[@googleusergp]

@@derektrieglaff9103 Bad info. The 403 Olds V8 is paired with the THM350, not the THM400. The WS6 package has nothing to do with the engine chosen, even a 301 non-turbo L37 could have WS6 (my friend has one). You have to drive a WS6 car versus a non-WS6 to know. I own both.

[@ccg1171]

I remember seeing & talking to you a few years back at a car show somewhere up northern mass there was alot of T/As there. Good to see you kicking man. Love from Massachusetts.

[@davelee3660]

GREAT to see you back at it Steve, we missed you!!!

[@GreatDataVideos]

Had the 1980 pace car, just like the one you showed. It had all the speed that I needed and the 4-wheel disk brakes saved me from crashing one time. A very fun car to drive!

[@googleusergp]

A very nice cruiser and 44+ years later, it still turns heads just like it did when it was new.

[@GreatDataVideos]

@@googleusergp Unfortunately, because of a tiny hose at the back, bottom of the carburetor which had a leak that neither I nor the dealer could find, it caused it to overheat and cracked the heads. Never ran the same after that. Miss it!

[@davidp2888]

My favorite car. I had a 1973 Firebird Esprit. Slow by today’s standards but fast enough for me when I was 22.

[@mikeadie7031]

Three strikes no balls indeed. Government ruins everything.

[@frankfurther3828]

oil is a finite substance.

[@jameslandi4688]

government improved the quality of the air you and your children breath, thank you.

[@poisedforduty]

@@frankfurther3828 Apparently Government not so finite?

[@poisedforduty]

@@jameslandi4688 And? how many have Govt killed? maimed? The Statist always finds a excuse for inFinite Government, their cult The Government

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ☕️👀😎👍. This come as a stock to you , our society is not perfect but if you have a better way put it out there, also so many have lost jobs with all the technology, yes new jobs with technology but not helping does who were in small businesses ! Please do not tell me about clean air, in 1976 I work for Oldsmobile I saw being of so clean act & the bring

[@mattnardoni5695]

Steve, thanks for all you do for the hobby and us fans!

[@kinoschmid]

I so look forward to you short informative videos. You are truly a wealth of knowledge. I pray you continue to heal and prosper.❤

[@swright5040]

God speed, Steve!

[@Mile-long-list]

Steve over the years you have taught us all so much. Thanks, man !!!!

[@lenscover5826]

So great to see you back Steve. Always in awe of your amazing knowledge of cars. Wishing you all the best from Australia and looking forward to seeing more of you in the future.

[@fomocotech]

Steve, we’re all glad to see you back. You and Marlan Davis were my automotive education as a kid.

[@Todd-w5p]

Great to learn something from you once again , THANKS STEVE !!!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Professor Steve on Sunday morning & coffee great way to start the day 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Morning Mags !

[@LongIslandMopars]

Mr B!!!🐝 Brewing my cup right now.

[@steveogee7458]

Enjoyable!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Right on brother ☕️👀😎👍

[@samholdsworth420]

Hey Mr B! Steve's back!

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Another awesome video great to see you back we really missed you. I am speaking for all the hot rod community.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Drinking my coffee ☕️ and watching the master of automotive history! Thanks 🙏 Mr. Magnante! Love watching you teach us a little more about them beautiful classics!👌😎👍

[@djefferson02]

Steve is on fire now!! 😆 Good to see you sir!!!

[@neonnoodle1169]

The information and the quick wit were flowing here! Soooo good to see you back Steve!!!

[@jergervasi3331]

Great to have you back, Steve!!!! And I LOVE that YOU almost said "Screaming Chicken" near the end. LOL... Those Disco Trans Ams may have been slow, but as a 10 year-old kid in 1981, I lusted after them anyway!

[@precisiond2236]

Good to see you Steve and doing better. Worked as a machinist on these engines. The 301 only had counter weights on the front and rear of the crank and hollowed out rod journals. When these turbo cars where driven fast the carb would lean out and melt the pistons out of it.

[@ceciljohnson3829]

It’s good to have you back Steve. Praying you continue to recover and regain your strength and health.

[@Funsho97]

It's so good to see you out again, Steve!!! Onward and Upward, Sir!!!

[@corradoferrari6191]

Nice to see you back, missed you.

[@PatDemitras]

Fantastic to see you back at it, thank you!!

[@dcformee123]

Hi Steve is sure good to see you back on the car scene I missed you so much your videos I never prayed so hard for somebody I never knew like I did for you. I'm the guy that I spoke to you a while back about the Thunderbird when you rebuilt the one with the no fender skirts several years ago when you rebuilt it and I was probably 20 years ago but I always remember that video and I always have liked watching you on these car channels before and I was so heartbroken to find out when you were sick and I wonder if it's all that mouse poop you go digging through that gave you this problem I don't know but I always worry about that you always never wore gloves and I always worry me so hopefully you're getting better I see you're moving like an old man now I'm 58 going to be 59 in a couple days and I know you start getting old at this age at least I feel LOL but you take care the car world can't afford to lose you!

[@stevehenderson2571]

Thanks Steve … you bring back so many memories.

[@fastlx]

Glad to see you back Steve. My first car at the age of 16 was a maroon 1981 Trans am with a shift kit and 8 inch centerlines the year was 1987. FUN CAR FUN TIMES...

[@ArnieTF]

Glad to see you back in action. YOU DA MAN! love learning from you......

[@zippityzbrake]

motortrend stopped being trendy when they dropped junkyard gold. I appreciate everything you do for us steve, as much as you already know it i gotta say it for myself- youve done more than make a huge impact on this community, youve made an impact on me. ill be talking about your articles and shows on my deathbed, in my world you are an ABSOLUTE legend and i hope and wish you many more good healthy and spry junkyard crawling years!

[@veryrancid3128]

"the screaming chicken" remark made me chuckel! Glad to see you getting better! You are a treasure

[@MrDvsuton]

Great to see you out there educating all of us on classic cars Steve!. Always enjoy and save your videos

[@CarlSwanson-e7f]

Thank you for providing the history of the emissions era muscle cars. We're glad to see you back Steve 🏁

[@dwaynesullivan-qo2iz]

Glad to see you doing good Steve

[@davidimrie6916]

Steve is so awesome! I have always learned much from him. I hope he is getting much better, as he still looks a little frail. This man is a treasure and must be protected.

[@tuxedomanor]

Glad to see u back Steve!

[@tensecondtwoii4182]

My gawd I'm so glad you're back Steve!!! The fill-ins were good considering the circumstances, but you are BY FAR the GOAT !!!!! TY Steve and god bless!

[@group9622]

The legend is back .... good to see the ORACLE of all things on wheels . Do your thing we the faithful follow.......

[@sombra6153]

Steve - you really knocked it out of the park with this video! Great to have you back. We’re from the same era and i especially liked your 200 mph comments. Not that we were learning about motoring in anything that would go that fast, but we could dream. Like Admiral Farragut said, “Full speed ahead!”

[@Steelrailbearing]

Good Sunday morning Steve, it's so good to see you again! As a child of the late 70's, I remember those cars when they were new. It's been decades since I've seen such clean examples up close. Interesting stuff about the rear disk brakes.

[@richardlundin1528]

Steve it’s good to see you back up and running. I had open heart surgery a few years ago and slowed down a lot post-op. It takes forever after a long recovery period but the stamina does come back. The key for me was consistent light exercise. Find a trainer competent in Cardiac Rehab for some individual coaching. Just keep it up and you’ll get it back. Best wishes and stay healthy.

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

Great stuff as always Steve! Coming back with a vengeance!

[@PPVCARGUY]

Thanks for more automotive history! Glad to have you back. Best wishes in your recovery.

[@dtglowienke]

Glad to see you up and out Steve. Prayers that you're having a full recovery. Thanks for the education of us lesser knowledge filled persons.

[@JonRiceBeard]

I have a 72 trans am with an ls7. Best of old and new!

[@toddperry9860]

Steve, brother glad to see you’re doing better! I consider you one of the most knowledgeable people in America regarding cars!

[@chrisnicholson3231]

Good to see you back in action Steve. Saw those turbo Trans Ams everywhere when I was a teenager. Knew they weren't fast, but they sure looked stylish cruising down the road.

[@markwheeler8462]

Another great video from the grande master.

[@lauackerman4801]

Today on HWY 70 in Salina, UT I saw an 80's Firebird with a Hilborn style air cleaner sticking through the hood. It was old school cool for sure. Keep at it Steve!

[@58raceguy]

Steve, every day that starts with one of your videos makes it a better day. We are all so very thankful for the info you bring us, and even more thankful for your own incredible and ongoing recovery. Continued blessings on you.

[@dennissmith8199]

Great to see you back Steve! Hope your recovery continues to do well. Great Firebird video.

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

Steve, Great to see you doing your thing, I made a Monogram model of the Turbo T/A when it was a current model going back some, later I went in the non Turbo Esprit, nice by my native UK standards, I worked in States spare parts and a customer brought one of these to our shop, he loved it and said he worked on the Rover turbine prototype this was in the early 80's so yes he'd be about the right age,well spoken knowledgeable chap, im sure that guy from Twisted Sister visited us with a Super Duty 455 the guy with him had drum sticks and they were looking for exhaust parts,the car sounded racey with a high lift cam. Best wishes to yourself,family and fellow viewers.

[@marklottero5345]

That turbo TA is really nice! Thanks for taking us along

[@rjdgreek]

Glad to see you out and about! Nothing like some sunshine to get you going!

[@cobra02411]

Love it! So glad to see you up and about Steve! Glad you're feeling better.

[@tallguyfl61]

Thanks Steve.

[@paulresca6681]

Glad you’re back Steve. Interesting and informative as usual. Good to see you improving. Thanks

[@stevecorey3399]

Glad to have you back young fella… Happy to see you up and around ❤

[@donallambdin1932]

I’m glad to see you up and moving around.. doing what we all love… listening to you expand everyone’s knowledge on all the cars we love.. I can’t wait til the next video and to hear your voice..

[@lonnyjaw]

God Bless you Steve and we Thank God also that you are doing well, looking good, and back in action!!

[@stevengamsby8376]

Great seeing you back for the last couple videos, Steven see you’re still moving a little slow, but we’re glad to have you still with us my friend prayers and well wishes. Go with you my good man.

[@grand73am]

Glad to see you back! And Trans Ams are always a favorite topic. Would like to mention that rear disc brakes were part of the WS6 package, starting in 1979. So, any 79 TA or Formula with the WS6 handling option had rear discs. And then of course, the WS6 option with rear discs carried over into the 80-81 years. In case it wasn't clear, it's true that the turbo cars had the turbo hood with no shaker. But even in 1980 and 1981, there were still shakers on TA's that had the regular 301 Pontiac or the 305 Chevy engines.

[@styrenerelics]

So good to see you back, Steve. Looking good, too. Cool TA's for sure.

[@Schmeefenheimer]

You are progressing quickly Steve! This video is a noticeable physical improvement over your first posted a couple of days ago! Very impressive and it's fantastic to have you back! Keep up the great videos and speedy recovery!

[@64Pete]

Hey Steve. My cousin, also a Steve, contracted encephalitis back in the mid-sixties. I think he was five or six. Unfortunately, he lost the ability to speak and also had a lot of issues with his legs. He's still kicking though, and is a mad gearhead (He was a skilled trike operator, as in ATC Hondas, and also the 4-wheeled Honda Odysseys. He was unable to get a driver's licence, but I tell you what, he could drive a dirt-track car like something else. I have a photo of him sitting on his slant 6 valiant speedway car with the biggest shit-eating grin on his face. It makes me happy to see that your communication skills are intact, stay positive and do your physio. Thanks for all you do brother! You are appreciated! ✌ 🇦🇺

[@jamespn]

I’m glad to see Steve back on you tube, great content, thanks.

[@Flordeh]

Keep doing it, buddy! You my friend, are great at what you do. My mom had 4 different generations of Pontiac trans am firebirds. It got me hooked on loving cars for life!