The Rat Rod Wrecker's New Super Charged Motor Gets Dyno Tested!

[@FabRats]

You asked for them, so we brought them back with another color choice!! Get your Rat Rod Wrecker shirts here: thefabrats.com

[@daveclark4103]

I think someone else is messaging people who comment on your post.

[@Bob-o-h4k]

Looks like you need one of those flex extensions for their welder

[@loraleecox2599]

@@daveclark4103just report them it’s a scam

[@claychamlee884]

Pull the Flowmasters and go with dual borla pro x's 19inch . Will tone it down without losing flow.

[@joshwelshman5751]

Try to put the resignators closer to the tail pipe it's how alot of newer trucks come an it makes them quite cuz when u take them off they are louder

[@giellekefietst3999]

Up there in heaven is a man with the biggest grin on his face. He must be so proud of what you did with this truck 👌

[@wesgraham9588]

Yes He Is

[@terrywells3955]

Old girl is sounding good

[@dakotamiller643]

Grandpa sherm is loving it for sure!!

[@ModernAdventures-w1u]

There's no such thing as up there in heaven. Since you are referring to religion, the bible, then it says we are already in both heaven and hell.

[@wiresmith2398]

@@ModernAdventures-w1u not the time, not the place.

[@sigmanoir]

345 HP / 397 Torque to the ground is amazing, that is huge power. How exciting for you guys, it has been such a pleasure to see the evolution of Grandpa Sherms truck, he's looking down with a big smile and proud of what you have achieved. Well done. Now go and have fun!!

[@RhinoRider2006]

Where did you see the torque< I was watching but they showed very little of the readings. I have had many motors dynoed

[@pilotdog68]

​@@RhinoRider2006it was on screen every time the horsepower was.

[@RhinoRider2006]

I went back and froze everytime the screen showed, thanks I finally found it. I was looking for the individual lists in green.@@pilotdog68

[@MikeBaxterABC]

I guessed it would not break 400

[@auldman]

It is good numbers compared the cars we drive in the UK. But I bought in to the expectations (maybe not Merlin's 550!).

[@alani2071]

I'm a local Havasu resident and I totally agree that the burnt ends benedict at Rusty's is amazing. Tim smokes the brisket perfectly.

[@vwclub3]

375 big tires

[@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch]

@@vwclub37 inch wang

[@justin_s.o.l.]

I honestly can't think of a better way you could've built a tribute to your dad. Sherm would've been beyond proud.

[@danharbert985]

We need to get Fabrats to 1 million by the end of the year they deserve it!!! Share their videos

[@funtyes1970]

yeah, ok 500k subscribers in a year sure. lol probably take Paul over 6 years get to 600k, and you want him Gain that much over a year lmfao yeah OK.

[@jimderrick846]

“Smokin the tires in a tow truck”. Now that is badass !!!! Keep it up FabRats…

[@scottgraham1153]

You have to love the the High expectations of the fab rats betting scale. They were all saying high numbers. 500 at the wheel made me chuckle. Did they learn nothing from the last time with the big block? Oddly enough Paul was the only one not in orbit. Even with that said this is my favorite channel on KZbin absolute lovable group of people.

[@RandomName100]

To be fair, it’s an inertia dyno. It will read low on most things with big wheels. I’m pretty sure the actual number is higher.

[@shivermetimbers9316]

@RandomName100 exactly even the guy"s guess was about 100 under what he said he thought it actually was

[@KyleC2OO7]

It’s not just their guessing. Most dynos these days will hurt your feelings.

[@rolandtb3]

Dialed in, 345 HP, starts easily, sounds great. Big smiles all around - Brian @ OSG, Merlin, Paul, Shawn, Landon, Hunter, Brad. Merlin's teaser on power (turbo, super charger) and fuel upgrades (gas 91%, alcohol, nitro). Pulley change, extra booster fuel pump, 80 A breaker for fan. Like Merlin said: "Gas power in diesel range".

[@edwardscott3262]

It's probably way more HP at the flywheel than that. It's probably way more HP at the tires than that. That looked like an inertial Dyno and they don't really do well with these kinds of builds. The big wheels, tires, and heavy duty drive train are their own unaccounted for inertia that needs to be overcome. To get an accurate measurement he'd need to find another type of Dyno. Inertial Dynos work well with like cars but not so well with something like this.

[@kb9oak749]

@@edwardscott3262 It's probably more like 450 hp and 600 ft/lbs tq. I sense that Paul wants this motor and drivetrain to live a long happy life. Otherwise he could get much more power.

[@rolandtb3]

1. Working tow truck. 2. Reliability. 3. Cost to get more power/speed/reliability. Maybe in time after other projects are completed.

[@agentcrm]

@@edwardscott3262 Yup, the big offroad tires and all the driveline losses will kill the power. Throw that in the firebird or the hot rod truck and it will be a world different.

[@agentcrm]

@@kb9oak749 Yes, in a 2wd street car. Even changing to a hub dyno would change those hp and tq number a lot.

[@detroitdiy]

Paul's smile says it all.

[@maxxmich]

now u need to build a bullet proof trans and u have a great wrecker

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

Can’t even seem to buy a trans that isn’t garbage. Hopefully he’s found a better source.

[@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch]

@@charlesjohnsjr.5809you can . Paul just doesn’t wanna spend 5 k on a unit

[@tylermallory2504]

Blowers absolutely make engines louder. It took 5 mufflers to keep my blown big block quiet. 2 glass packs, into a dual in dual out big body magnaflow, and then 2 hush powers at the tips out the back. I did do electronic exhaust cut outs for when I do what to make some noise though!!!

[@rightwingmanscott]

I got a Detroit 8 V 71 in a RV that was once a Greyhound bus. Put on a blower and a two stroke and it gets real loud!! LOL

[@DonAshcraft]

So nice to see Landon at the dino so wide-eyed so he can learn everything he can! I know Merlin is Paul's cousin but his mannerisms and blunt hilarious directness, it's as if he's from the Northeast. Personally as a former New Yorker and long time Coloradan, I love his direct attitude!

[@HazzyME]

Anytime you start a video with a dyno you know it is going to be good

[@Marty54GMC]

or really bad. With Paul's luck you never know.

[@CharlieMetcalf]

I was upset when you took out the big block, but hearing that whistle is BAD ASS! I am OK now.

[@Jsf445]

Drove by the shop the other day on my way from idaho to Phoenix area for some high school hockey with my boy. I feel lucky to have seen where the magic happens. What a beautiful area you are blessed to live in. And to make a living on You Tube! You all worrk hard to make your dreams reality. 🙏 respect!

[@jaredgreen502]

Love to see the tow truck up & going again. Hope it's more reliable for you. It's been pretty amazing to see you all build it to what it's become

[@waynemcintosh4869]

Had the exact same setup on my SB and couldn't enjoy driving it till I moved the exhaust termination out from under the truck. It moved a ton of the sound from the cab and could even have conversations again.

[@paulwiley9102]

I thought it would be around 400 but what you have isnt bad. It will do what you need it to. Once you build the bottom end then I'd expect around 450 to 500. But nice build. I think your dad would be happy see>ng that truck going like that.

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

Oh i am smiling and its not even mine. Your little grin while driving says so much.

[@rustyaxelrod]

“It’s done”… maybe the first time I’ve heard that on this channel. I’ll bet there’s some more tinkering gonna happen 😂 happy to see you guys win one, she sounds great! now if the trans holds up…

[@jimrobertson8357]

Nothing at Fab Rats is ever fully finished; Paul always had another plan in mind

[@davidgeiman2012]

Rat ROD WRECKER is BACK!!! GREAT JOB Paul. You y'all ROCK

[@jamessmith7691]

The truck sounds great. That would make a good back ground noise for ear buds . I was looking at the storage units across the way from the dyno. That's what Merlin needs to store his projects if it comes up for sale. Speaking of Merlin did he school or self teach engines ect. He really knows his stuff.

[@theburtseoni]

I like your thinking Paul, dial back the boost and the power in exchange for durability. But, it would be fun to know how much power you could make if you had the boost up to 15 lbs. But you would likely only get to experience it once! Keep up the good work!

[@MissionRestomod]

The drivetrain and big tire tax man came calling! That’s still a solid number at the tire and with the low gearing this rig has it’ll pull a house. Congrats

[@markbrowne2924]

Man I bet the welding supply store just loves you guys don't they

[@markbrowne2924]

Guys I've watched ya'll since the derby days. I try not to miss any shows .Besides ya'll do things the same way I do(by the seat of your pants)occasionally getting the directions out of the trash and looking at them. I've worked on and raced cars my whole life but my doctors said no more and I'm only 53.

[@charlesistheman]

Grandpa Sherman would be happy with those dyno numbers!

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Turbos have their place, but you can't beat the instantaneous power from a blower. That and the sound from a blower is premium

[@georgenelson3496]

Full on dad mode when Paul was welding the exhaust. Good stuff. Awesome tow truck

[@ryanharding4199]

Grampa Sherm done grinnin' up there boys! Love the dyno, Love our Fab Rats!!

[@andrewcooper8980]

It’s good to see Hunter being helpful in the shop. I like Landon. He’s in there like white on rice

[@truracer20]

If you go into camera settings and turn off wind noise reduction or whatever GoPro calls it the audio WILL improve. It's removing highs because that is what wind noise produces.

[@brettperkins4643]

Superchargers sound so cool, NEVER get tired of that whine

[@VileMisanthropy]

You kbow, when Paul was having big block problems with those lifters and said he might just LS swap it, i was a little disappointed... but i should have known better, this wasnt going to be another junk yard 5.3 swap. 👍 the Fab Rats did it right and did not disappoint.

[@botfoblhrp]

im so impressed with hunter. he always ready to hands on help if needed😊. and has become super camera man.😊

[@cedricbroussard8738]

That's awesome. I love the sound of the Ole tow truck, too!

[@BitBuhkit]

The dyno, most humbling piece of automobile test equipment!

[@freeidaho-videos]

The tech already said his dyno was reading low because of some equipment problem. Don't be let down by the hp number. It sounds like it is running great! ! ! Transfer cases with doubler and 1-ton diffs eat horsepower. The sign above the very first speed shop I went into in 1973 said "Faster is better, better costs more money, just how fast do you want to go?"

[@Mr-er6fg]

Our speed shop said- " If you think our prices are high, bring your wife in and we'll dicker".

[@tyronkaraitiana8938]

I’m still looking for this turbo lol love the build boys sounds tuff asf

[@cchvac4919]

Your pops would be very proud of you and what you did with his truck ❤️

[@oneshotpete6.591]

grandpa Sherm is super proud of you Paul 👍👍 good job guys bravo 👏🏼

[@mclarenscca]

Paul, Michelle and the rest of the Fab Rat, I genuinely love and appreciate the effort you do. I'm going thru a rough time, and you always put a smile on my face, and thats all I need to continue on to the next day! Thank you! ❤

[@crashedking1931]

Thats alot of power for those size tires and its going to be reliable. Man does that thing sound like so sweet. I wouldn't change anything except external needs as you go. I love that truck.

[@bradleymadosh911]

Paul you have to order a flexible wire feed end for welding muffler's. The make them I ordered one for mine. This way you can weld the top of the pipes earlier. Hope you read this. Just Google the make of your welder and they will pop up.

[@Trucktiger2468]

You need to put the light covers on the RatRod. Honoring Gpa Sherm with them is heart-touching and they should remain on as much as possible.

[@timvanasen9822]

RRW is hooked up dialed in with a big bag of onions you can assuredly feel your Dad's joy great job Paul & everyone that rebuilt this ole' girl thanks for sharing God bless ❤️😉👍

[@kaseyhyde6503]

The wrecker sounds awesome ! Can't wait to see you guys use it on recoveries ! 👍

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everyone and thumbs UP to Fab Rats! 👍

[@RecklesskrawlerRCdrewlandau]

Man I miss this channel I didn’t even realize my mom passed away when pop passed away and I didn’t have the strength to see pops truck cause it made me cry but I cried today cause seeing pops truck made me remember how awsome they were and feel horrible so much time has gone by miss you fab rats love you guys sorry I been away so long the truck looks amazing you did a great job guys and I’m still proud of Landen keep it up man and more power is allways better but as long as the Chevy is purring she will make it nicely 🎉

[@RecklesskrawlerRCdrewlandau]

And I got moms truck now to and her side arm that stays with it she’s a good black Chevy Silverado love her so much

[@joshcoffin4869]

What a fantastic job on the tow truck. Love it!! ❤️

[@alanm.4298]

That's got to feel great, having the Rat Rod Wrecker ready to put to work! Now for some fun with it! 😮

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Your Dad is up in Heaven with the biggest smile on his face! Always watching over you and the " whole family!" Thank you for sharing and taking us along with you! 😊

[@mrmongo6722]

If it’s to loud your to old! 😂 I’m running a set of Flow Master X cat backs on my Hemi and they will rattle the windows in my house when I hit the remote start at 5:30 am. I know my neighbors love me but at least I haven’t ridden my bike in a while but warmer weather is around the corner! It’s always a pleasure seeing Merlin on your channel he’s a kick in the ass.

[@scottcochran384]

y'all have built a Monster... just remember when you pull the pin on a Grenade there WILL be a Shrapnell Field.. now it's a Duration test to see what Explodes first.. I love it.

[@sessionroadstreetworx729]

Love the Rat rod Wrecker, some great numbers too....cool to see the Black Nissan S13 coupe in the back ground at the dyno shop!

[@skyepilotte11]

Great running truck...fun time with Merlin as always.

[@GrayMatterBBC]

This has always been such a cool build that your Dad would be amazed with👍🏻 Now that you've done the blown LS maybe try your hand with a set of twins on a LS??? Maybe the free Silverado can get a junkyard 5.3/6.0 with some evilbay twins!!!!!!! Would love to see the build series and of course seeing everyones reaction is always fun! Your boy's are so lucky and I hope they keep building cool projects for years to come🙏🏻 I'm 42 and some of my best memories are building my Nova with my Dad or even some of my older projects when it was my Grandpa, Dad and me🤘🏻Those memories in the garage are priceless!!! Keep up the hardwork and great content guys👍🏻 Fabrats and Merlin are such a great team. Hope to see more collabs👍🏻

[@garychelf9201]

Paul is happy, tell it by the grin 😊

[@mlynch001]

I nearly choked when Merlin said "550". I told my wife "not over 375, at best". When it comes to moving a "dead" load, low end torque (idle to 4000 rpm) is king! This is where the 427/454/500 BBC or a 472/500 Cadillac, properly built, will shine. It is all about "area under the curve".

[@red-doggracing5557]

Good power Paul for a blower motor reliable is the keyword

[@johnnyadams1755]

Power vs reliability is a fine line to walk. I hope you found the sweet spot.

[@abnpthfdr2934]

24:15 you can always go Turbo-Intercooler-Supercharger before you go to alternative fuels. Wrecker's looking good and sounds amazing!!!

[@donwilliams3626]

Paul couldn't be happier!

[@emtjc1986]

Man that fence at Rusty's is gnarly! you see those spikes. Would hate to grab ahold of that bad boy!

[@rickstafford5316]

Wow That sounds nice in high RPM’s. Can’t wait to see the competition.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

15:25 😋 Burnt ends Benedict sounds amazing.

[@cardiohirvi3838]

I can't believe the video ended without a full pull now that it's tuned and safe! 😁 Let's go!

[@Kickinpony66]

@14:15... the guy walking by your truck was sure checking out the Rat Rod Wrecker! @17:22... I love the look on Landon's face, when Paul said: "Landon is the best strapper I know"! 😐😐

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice job on the tow truck!! You've all done an amazing job getting it built!! It's never going to suffer due to a lack of power!!! LOL!!

[@boh348]

a balance tube in the exhaust will help a ton kill the noise but not lose the tone. helps mpg as well.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

I love the whine of a supercharger.

[@dougalexander7204]

It’s so cool that you took your father’s truck and made the wrecker you two dreamed of.

[@kryan318]

how cute, hunter has his blankie for the road hahahaha🤣

[@Gowherejeepsgo]

Awsome rig I bet she sounds like a champ in person, can't wait to see her doing work. Thanks for sharing

[@anthonylee2099]

Glad you got the Wrecker Dialed in Paul. Always fun to see Merlin. 🤙😎

[@DennisN1959]

Love that you are back to recoveries with the wrecker.

[@stevevanpatten1372]

I've always wanted to SuperbCharge my Monza Towne Coupe. Thank you for all of your Inspirations that I get from you Fab Rats.

[@mikemerlo4156]

Ya'll should put the stickers on the winter doors also.

[@vanhylton7192]

I think Grandpa Sherm would be smiling!! And, shaking his head! lol

[@defiant4698]

Grandpa Sherm burnouts for daayyss!🤘

[@XHollisWood]

Sounds sweet Paul , Sean and Hunter ✌🏻🫶🏻

[@Amisafeyet]

I keep wanting Paul to scream like Derek when using the sawzall!😂

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Wowzer that thing has some gritty up now!

[@danjones7142]

Thanks for the work you put in. You have inspired me to do a project of my own. I am restoring a 1969 Ford Campervan. Again, thank you. I've been watching since ezduzit.

[@UncleManuel]

350 horseponys through that transmission + transfer case + big ass tires. Not bad at all for this "little motor"... 😎🤟

[@brianb5086]

Exactly. How much power those tires sucking up?

[@DragonsFireMetalWorx]

wow...now i gotta catchup on the other channels i ignored since i started the build series from #1 great tribute...just raw awesome

[@MarkoMygun]

That is a badass tow truck, I'm sure Paul is gonna have fun with it. And yes I'm sure the man in heaven is truly smiling down on your whole operation Paul. You all have done well. Thanks for the video guy's can't wait for the next one.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Now putting a turbo feeding that supercharger now that's a motor!!

[@000622477]

Pro charging, nice

[@EryckWebbGraphics]

Shirt idea: 'Fix It N' Rip It' - cause pauls always fixing his rides then rippin his rides haha....great channel guys - keep on rockin

[@cottonroberts179]

7:34 Paul says, " This pulley will come back one day when we build the bottom end". What he meant was, I'm going hide this pulley from myself and order another one just like it when I build the bottom end, then I will find this one when the new one gets here.

[@drizski]

Very much enjoy your videos and your interaction with your family. Thanks for your channel.

[@boydwz66]

Awesome work, best wrecker on KZbin

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Holy smokes that guy tuned it up pretty good, even sounds at idle like its super charged now. 345hp and 400FT/lbs is no joke, Merlins joke about that cummins power is almost true. So happy for the fab rats team, and the mastermind Paul. KZbin money well spent. I have a 08 3500 dually diesel, turbo went a few years ago, put the biggest turbo you could do without replacing head bolts and injectors which was 70 horse increase from stock, added a south bend clutch, and then my after a few days my slave cylinder line burst from the HD clutch. So had to get a new one of them with braided steel lines. Anywho, the truck puts out over 400hp, and 900tf'lbs. Engine brake pretty well slams ya forward, and with 4 inch straight pipes she just whistles from the tips. Yes emissions crap was deleted back in 2008 haha, with the cheater chip.

[@chriskulpa4056]

LOVE that supercharger whine

[@easycamperdandog]

Man, that Rat rod Wrecker will be able to pass anything but a gas station!

[@davedennis6042]

It's amazing how the engine bay of a Rat Wrecker looks like the engine bay of a Lamborghini. You guys have really upgraded. Impressive.

[@redmondjp]

Oh boy! I can't wait to see how many automatic transmissions need to get changed out now. You thought it was a lot before, but here we go baby! Let's start a betting pool.

[@mlynch001]

A properly built TH400 will outlast that LS engine. That is a fact.

[@ColeDedhand]

Put a crossover on that exhaust. That mellows out the sound without restricting flow.

[@69soulseeker]

Your channel is the BEST! Sundays, Wednesdays. Fridays are my favorite days to watch KZbin. All because of you guys and your channel.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊