Finnegan's Garage Ep.23: C10 Supercharged LT4 and T56 Trans Swap

[@sherriemoon703]

This is the type of video that should be shown on motor trend. I don't feel like I'm being sold something I'm just witnessing a guy and his love for his ride.

[@Maghau6]

This is the kind of car build videos I really enjoy watching. I'm a ''fan'' you could call it, I watch you for entertainment, chill out after work and forget about shit for 20 minutes. But this is just a good informative video, I atleast learn alot from watching your videos. Fab work, what can be done, different ways to do stuff. There is no stress, no trying to be extremly funny or anything like that, it's just as if I sat in the garage with you and you explain things to me. You talk about the history of the car, even though you've already made one, but you take the time to tell it again because there is no rush with these videos, and thats what I love about them. I my self have a VW Caddy mk1 minitruck you could call it I'm just doing some stuff to to make myself happy with it. Keep posting video's like this! and please tell more minitruck stories, or car stories. Make a weekly video of a carstory you've had. But only when you have the time to chill out, have a beer and talk to a random camera in your garage. Have fun and stay dirty!

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for watching! i appreciate the feedback. i do like telling stories. have to do more of that.

[@Maghau6]

Finnegan's Garage Cool, after work on Friday I hope you have one ready.

[@georgecarter8295]

I'd completely ignore the comments about needing to hurry up. You can tell you really do adore this truck and want to do it right. I'm so jealous of the cars and availability of parts in the US.

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks!

[@harrynewton5823]

Finnegan's Garage man this is a sick ride!!! gotta fix up that paint tho

[@stevefletcher3864]

Mike, the fact you left the clip at the end shows your human side & how real life home projects are. The family always seems to get you ether right at the start or right in the heat of battle. Keep the videos coming!

[@Daniel0in0here]

YEAH BUDDY so excited about this build.

[@ikillz25]

Daniel Reimer you and me both man !

[@TheCanadianBubba]

... yep ...

[@jackclark5220]

one of the few car channels that is someone very knowledgeable and calm. I love it.

[@ThatOneGuy077]

really love the show Finnegan, inspired me to start my own channel. Roadkill inspired me to work on vehicles with my best buds. Hopefully once I return home I can hit the ground running on upgrading my 3 trucks and all my buds' rides.

[@FinnegansGarage]

glad to hear it. good luck with the channel!

[@ThatOneGuy077]

Thanks. Can't wait to see the C-10 finished.

[@alcobra88]

I respect a man that takes the time to do things properly and carefully, nothing if half-assed. While doing that, the video element is great also. Good editing, good sound, cool rock riffs in the sped-up portions; I'm a huge fan of the build and the channel.

[@jacobweeks2510]

can't wait to see this truck done and moving on its own power

[@iangriffith3940]

You're awesome man. I really hope you're as happy as you seem on camera, you seem like the kind of human the world needs a few more of. Thanks for the entertainment and I can't wait to see what's next!

[@ChristianN-]

Looks like the production quality of your videos have improved a lot, they where never bad but it really is getting great. Keep it up!

[@jjdriver55]

Cant beat the ending on the video, Glad you left it in. Kids running around upstairs, noises you can identify from the garage. Your wife walking downstairs to check on you . These are very familiar everyday things for most all of us Hot Rodders . I would bet most all who watch were smiling like myself when this happens,, It happens to me a lot also...... Real life is entertaining..........

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Badass...I would have thought this engine would be more than$15,000.. Nice!

[@rcairforceone]

Craig Cundiff Street price is under $13,000 from Jegs. That's less the harness package however.

[@mattyb120]

Craig Cundiff and that gearbox must set you back another few Gs.....

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Matt Bryant yeah a good t56 is about$5000-$6000. With necessary adaptive parts for the engine it's going to mate with...

[@mattyb120]

Craig Cundiff I'll stick with trying to squeeze to much power through an equivalent of $400 transmission see where it gets me...

[@CoolStuffGuysLike]

I love the stance on that thing. Short bed is where it's at! Sick use of two jacks to turn a four man job into a one man job into a one man. I always learn some cool trick when I watch these videos.

[@ThaMythbuster]

Really liking these episodes Mike! I learn a ton from them :)

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jakewelder6413]

Thanks finn. You get to do stuff most can only dream of. Getting to watch is the best.

[@willdog3]

When I saw LT4 in the title, I thought this was gonna be the mid 90's LT4. I hate the GM reused the name, but damn, they did give it to a badass engine so I may have to let it slide. This is gonna be awesome, good luck with the build.

[@FinnegansGarage]

ya the name is confusing. wish they came up with another one.

[@willdog3]

Same! Especially since the original LT4 was so good for it's time. I have an LT1 Firebird that I am fixing up, may eventually convert it to an LT4 just to be unique haha. Good luck on the truck, can't wait to see it do a sick burn out!

[@GorhamWorks]

This project is just proof that powerful engines are beautiful things.... It is going to make a great racket when it's done. So looking forward to watching it progress.

[@stoneshrink]

love it.... just a question, could you please make the music and your voice at the same relative volume? thx

[@FinnegansGarage]

ill work on that.

[@stereolababy]

i'll translate- mike doesn't give a shit

[@stoneshrink]

when you're trying to sneak a view at work - loud/soft creates a bit of chaos.

[@stereolababy]

a71landcruiser now nobody gives a shit

[@BelowAmbient]

Yep, also when its late and you don't want to start a party while everyone is sleeping lol..Love the build!

[@scoobsmcdoobs5701]

I'd take one of your videos over any other automotive channel on KZbin right now, you make it feel like we're buddies hanging out in the garage. The way you explain things straight up, instead of trying too hard to be funny is top notch. Plus, it's great to see a truck I was in love with years ago get a resurrection instead of dying out like most of the other minis of it's day.

[@endiabladotuningvlogs2517]

anyone else just smiling at Finnegan when he said 650ft pounds of torque and 650hp and body drop

[@Unitesninja]

Really like the quality of these builds Mr Finnegan. Great work and thanks for showing us.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Great video Mike,that's a killer engine. Been working on a crazy new idea and wonder what you think. Basically it is always tricky to get the steering column in and clear on a hot rod because of suspension,chassis and engine mods. The headers always seem to be fighting with the steering for space. The new Infinity has drive by wire power steering and that got me thinking, what if you could fit this to a hot rod project? An ECU with programmable steering feel and force could control the steering rack by wire and so leave lots of space for the engine and headers?. No steering column to stab you in the chest in a crash and a weight saving. We have been flying by wire for years and has not been a problem. Might be the start of a next new big thing?

[@tedweb2526]

I've got to say I appreciate the legitimate real to world guys u r all the guys from hot rod I've become a hardcore viewer to the point of see most of the videos aleast 4 or more times please stay true to yourself and kthe others that r connected to all of u thanks for being you

[@MuadDib1402]

So dumb question time. With those bolts that puke oil, could you not have tilted the motor back since it was already on a hoist?

[@Portuguese-linguica]

Brig. Gen. Jack D. Ripper you could but then you risk of dropping it . most straps made today are not for long term holding and tilting.

[@Portuguese-linguica]

Brig. Gen. Jack D. Ripper you could but then you risk of dropping it . most straps made today are not for long term holding and tilting.

[@jeremiahrobinson1582]

I was thinking drain the oil first.

[@rcmachine234]

Jeremiah Robinson I was thinking the same thing

[@Portuguese-linguica]

Jeremiah Robinson you could do that but i dont think he had the clearance on the wood rack.

[@AcidsMark]

I love watching the episodes on this build! I am excited to see it progress.

[@luisalvarado3527]

when this truck is done it needs to be in a drag race with the muscle truck

[@cwsspot]

+1

[@Spudderr]

I'd say this will destroy the muscle truck. I like that truck but I don't think it will ever hook as good as this when its done

[@cwsspot]

Your probably right but both trucks seem to have been built with the sole intention of being flogged so... lets see it... other than being probably 1800ish miles apart what would be the downside to a Finnegan vs Friburger race?

[@sentinel6507]

Dude I'm so pumped for this build. That motor is freaking sweet! Can't wait to see what magic you sprinkle on this huge pile of awesomeness!

[@totsdaniel8695]

good video as usual Finnigan.

[@totsdaniel8695]

SORRY I spelt your name wrong, it's Finnegan

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks!

[@totsdaniel8695]

Finnegan's Garage Keep up the good work. Always look forward to the next episodes.

[@scottkaiser5612]

Very cool. A 1967 C8 truck 😁This era of Chevy/GMC trucks are my favorite, best ones imo.

[@Obeyboss22]

U should upload more frequently

[@domesticgarage3785]

Pranay Tulsidas he's running a buisness, filming roadkill, father and husband. Try to keep to a normal upload rate. He's pushing premium car nut videos out when he can

[@simonbusby7817]

he cant because of roadkill and work

[@FinnegansGarage]

i wish i could. :)

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks.

[@pmodd]

+Pranay Tulsidas Quality over quantity. Binge-watch episodes of Project Binky whilst you're waiting for FG's next episode, although once you've caught up with the latest episode of their show, you'll be asking Bad Obsession Motorsport for more regular episodes too haha.

[@Taylow]

I enjoy watching you guys run into problems..... Because it reminds me how this is real life and that i'm not the only one.... haha. Giving the people what they want! So stoked you're showing us your roots!

[@gokarting1018]

Dood u got to do a shootout with David's muscle truck when u get that truck done

[@FinnegansGarage]

that would be fun!

[@Mrstorm1969]

Go karting101 that would be freakin awesome

[@123vaw123]

Go karting101 but Fins build is 426× better than the muscle truck... Don't get me wrong its cool. This rolling frame probably has more labor/hrs than the Muscles entirety.

[@robsshop8704]

you're a genius

[@bmoreben6802]

I can't wait to see more of this truck. I've dreamed for years of doing everything you're doing to the exact same truck. hell yeah!

[@lwkleijn]

I like it a lot

[@elesjuan]

Like a sir!

[@rodwheeler5638]

boom

[@SamWilliams78]

Bad ass mike. This will piss off the whole internet. A truck capable of laying right on the damn ground, and then can turn around and probably run in the 11s? yes please!

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

got a $15.000 motor but still no mic

[@billhill7330]

priorities

[@raymond8875]

And his are correct, as his truck is for him and his show is for us and is for free.

[@mr.actiongal1017]

RlCK SANSHEZ ikr I couldn't hear what he was saying lol

[@jakebewely6519]

RlCK SANSHEZ priorities

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

He has one. that's why we can here every little cling amd clanks everytime he moves thr jack handle and moves stuff on the floor. His mic is probably a amplified camera mounted mic. He doesn't use a wireless body mounted. We can here him fine when he's talking directly at the camera.

[@jasonpatterson947]

Awesome seeing could of guys doing this at home. Not some false movie set that feels so disconnected from reality.

[@billhill7330]

You should get Bruce Jenner to help you with that trans mount.

[@JKremi]

I'm kind of surprised you're not making a set of headers for it! Not disappointed, I just love watching your creative process of making them.

[@logancrow5762]

That crate motor cost more than I paid for my entire car...

[@projectinlinesix]

LT4 hotness!! This truck will be pure insanity when it's finished.

[@nickclee8089]

you need an on air sign for your garage doors to get some peace and quiet while filming

[@FinnegansGarage]

totally. lol

[@nickclee8089]

bloody hell a reply. keep up the good work from an uk viewer

[@FREDDY258963]

I live in Oxnard lol

[@FREDDY258963]

I live in Oxnard lol

[@crazycalloway]

From one mini trucker to another I'm happy you got one!

[@OtisENGINEuity]

am I the only one missing the Hornet videos? I like seeing something different with that 6 cylinder build.

[@timcombes9054]

You are definitely in love: with your truck and engine but more importantly your wife. Looks like you are on the right track. Look forward to the next iteration.

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks, Tim!

[@Max23653]

did the chassis roll back on its own or was there someone there moving it?

[@bucksmkr12ga]

Please keep the videos of this build coming. Very nice.

[@Ba11leFieldAce]

Was using fail army's theme music intentional? Would be more appropriate for roadkill.

[@FloppydriveMaestro]

Its just a royalty free song.

[@OmnimousPotato]

Its the free youtube music.

[@FinnegansGarage]

this.

[@achillesbiker6534]

Loved watching you on Roadkill. you literally inspire me to work on my own car. loving these videos from the UK

[@Grayswandiir]

The only thing I'd love to see from the videos is some sort of audio normalization. Your speaking is really quiet while the music is deafeningly loud. There are very simple and free programs out there that will normalize the levels of the audio before you upload.

[@stevebaker6432]

I can hardly wait for that to be running, thanks for sharing

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

we should put that motor in my 83 wagoneer?

[@rhysbutterfield4657]

The Open Air Garage ls1

[@garyschlagheck603]

I enjoy watching and even re-watching your videos, I got hooked by road kill. I have a set of Suzuki samurais. one daily driver and one for poking around in the hills of Colorado, as a former mini trucker the project is never done, roll cages and stingers suspension mounts and an exhaust system that has become synonymous with the f word in my house. Having a welder would allow me to fab what I need without checking on every ones schedule. Keep up the awesome videos. Thanks

[@MatHelm]

I think I'd mod the firewall before I'd move the engine forward for handling reasons, so you can make better use of that dry sump. But more importantly, I'd carpet those basement stairs, unless of course that's where you watch your porn...

[@tomjackson1045]

Mat Helm It just gives it epic turn in grip. It could be a body dropped, airbagged, LT, 6 speed drift truck. :')

[@MatHelm]

Tom Jackson You could use a 200hp 4 banger if all you wanted to do is simulate speed (drifting)...

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

Mat Helm, The motor needs moved forward to be in the factory position because the mounting points on the LT4 are further back on the block. that being said, there won't be any more wait forward than before plus the LT4 is way lighter. Also said he doesn't want to redo the already new firewall. I do agree that it would be more beneficial to the handling to redo the firewall though.

[@MatHelm]

Jeepsterdaddy 37 Are you under the impression that mounting points on a block are somehow scientifically balanced? And not the result of convince, and/or the car they were to fit in...

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

No. My explanation was shity. I was trying to say, do to the mounting point on the new engine, the mounts need moved forward and that after they're moved, the LT4 will sit in the same place as the stock or previous engine. So he's really not effecting the handling especially sense the LT4 is so much lighter. I also was agreeing because if he did redo the firewall and set the engine further back, he'd have better weight distribution. Sorry if I'm not explaining it correctly. I'm tired and I just suck at explaining things through writing.

[@GSAUS]

Love this project. Looking forward to the rest of the build!

[@slep5039]

Episode 2? Maybe episode 23?

[@FinnegansGarage]

lol. yeah. got me.

[@Sebastianbartledoo]

i'm waiting on the day you test drive that sending unit of a boat.

[@dannyo1966]

Hi Mike, Yep, I did see that the front tires were on backwards and after you rolled the frame out from under the cab, you did put them back on facing the right direction. Kudos.

[@festol1]

12:58... Fail Army. Yeah!!!

[@wiliambanquiter8039]

ok not the only one...

[@mr.actiongal1017]

it's alive!!!!!!!

[@fisixlabs409]

haha said the same thing.

[@blanchae]

One of my favorite episodes so far. Well done and liked the family touch at the end.

[@crankshaft007]

is that a made in canada sticker? now we are talking

[@docolds5017]

Yep, that's the good stuff.

[@benhadden7038]

Doc Olds but the Canadian stuff is made with Aussie parts so it's doubly awesome

[@geluix69]

All he needs now is some Canadian beer and everything will be perfect.

[@wallacehowellii9682]

You have a lot more patience than I good sir. That's gonna be a beautiful beast when you're done. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Were those manifolds made in Canada?

[@gmg921]

in nova scotia by a scottish with a hammer and chisel

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Sounds aboot right. Didnt know we had any major exhaust manufactures here. The whole auto industry is here now. We build Camaro, Hellcat and Ford GT.

[@luckyskitchen4472]

awesome motor choice for the C10... can't wait to hear that rumble.. thanks!

[@zacht9447]

also what happened to the green hornet

[@FinnegansGarage]

its back together. waiting on jake to get some free time so we can install the new ignition and nitrous system.

[@zacht9447]

oh nice that should be interesting

[@Bercier68]

uploads needed please. really wanna see this build. huge fan of your work

[@Odins-Dad]

12:48 BSF recovery team anyone?

[@kaderupp4114]

KILLARKITTENS Yep. I was trying to remember what that was from. Thanks.

[@AaronsAutomotive]

KILLARKITTENS i know ericthecarguy has used it befor in some of his older (2014 and earlier) video intros... man i been watching him a long time.

[@kaderupp4114]

Oh yeah. I forgot about that.

[@Andy-we9fc]

Also failarmy

[@Mike-xt2ot]

insane attention to detail. glad to know I'm not alone!

[@RellTheDriver]

What did your wife said when you bought the LT4?

[@mr.actiongal1017]

Trill Texas she stopped taking to him she was speechless* lol

[@RellTheDriver]

pop eye he will be sleeping in him garage for the next 4 months.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

Trill Texas, She tells him not to bitch when she wants something. He's already said that when she wants something, he doesn't gripe because he spends so much on vehicle's, parts, and boat stuff.

[@stigmsr1]

He'll also get to write off a lot on his taxes too ;-)

[@FinnegansGarage]

haven't told her yet. lol

[@christianaugustin7047]

Upload when you are able to my friend. Whatever you do, do not stop uploading.

[@rooster59p]

Mike your shows rock I really learn a lot watching your shows I'm glad you went on from road kill

[@rubbersideup]

Thank you for sharing. Cant wait to see the truck run!

[@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

I had no idea that you were this knowledgeable in cars. I found your channel from roadkill and I am super impressed with your skills.

[@OWNSS1999]

Finnegan, Tip for the future. Pull the blocks out from the front of the oil pan and let the engine lean forward before removing the flexplate bolts. It helps prevent the mess.

[@user-pwfus]

Now that is the sickest lowered truck with the sickest motor.

[@Dig163]

love the fact that you build some awesome cars with a manual box, its great mate #savethestick done right

[@bingoberra18]

Great project, looking forward to seeing the results

[@autumnlamphere7111]

awesome motor choice. can't wait to see it completed. keep em coming mike

[@stricherESG]

Great cameo from your wife!! She nailed it!

[@_chewwyy]

Gonna be a sick truck, pumped to watch the build, and I just got my shirt in the mail today, convenient timing! ha ha... Thanks again!

[@alienfac32]

Was waiting for this build. altho diffently not as much as u. as gueit the novice when it comes to cars its really nice that u explain everything so well and clear. Thank u ^.^

[@lyndonmclellan153]

Awesome episode. I just read all the comments and boy so many people talk crap I don't get it. I'm pretty sure it's his build and he can do what he wants. Keep on keeping on mike love the show

[@j93messam62]

Finnegan, the coolest dude on KZbin right now

[@DiSoRdErLy0604]

intro.......1:14 of puuuuure passion! love it!

[@backyardbasher]

didnt want this epi to end, and you should have given your mrs a hug

[@TylerGotAYTAccount]

Haven't started the video yet, but I know I'm about to love it.

[@Twfish13]

your such a bad ass man. hate lowered trucks but this one may win my heart

[@michaelsidhu4079]

Yes, progress on the C10! Keep the updates coming. ;-)

[@Mart77]

Can't wait to see this thing running and painted!

[@britneyshaw8191]

I stumbled across this channel when he got his truck back and showers what he did with in irs, tube frame,ect and I subbed this just popped up on my recommended and now I'm excited to follow lol so notifications are now active 👍🔥💯 keep updates of the build coming bro maybe 2017 sema is in your future now (considering all the other KZbin channels project builds that been getting in the last two years) good luck!!!

[@britneyshaw8191]

showed*

[@cobravello453]

he had his boat in sema 2016 as well

[@CamaroRick]

Christmas came early at Finnegan's Garage. I bet your really happy man. Nice choice, 15k goes quick even if your building a standard LS with good parts. That is a hell of a deal. Might have to get one some day

[@forsuretina]

Finnegan, you're living the dream.

[@FinnegansGarage]

indeed!

[@kristjankukk5661]

what a better way to start the morning then with Finnegan!

[@glennshotrodgarage5509]

Always enjoy watching your stuff ! Keep up the good work !

[@Zecrid.]

I love how it has a expedition IRS.

[@Mongos_Garage]

I love you too Finn! This is going to be one sweet ride!

[@blackhawk4614]

Can't wait for this build to be done

[@matejbilek921]

Also, Finn, great work. Im glad you doing this. Roadkill is fun as hell, but here you can see all the work that goes into it. And its even more impresive as it is one man job. I like it. Im not huge muscle car guy, but i like how you can share all those informations :) Thx

[@ericharmer]

Awesome video Finn. This might be the first LT4 swap I have seen on the webs. Galactic premiere!

[@SLYASF_NZ]

Hey whats up from New Zealand, I am a mazda rotary engine enthusiast but i love pistons too, i have a mazda 323 rear wheel drive rotary project I am working on rite now. I also have a e46 bmw with a body drop on air suspension with a 1uzfe lexus v8 engine conversion and i just wanna say I really enjoy watching your show and I find you inspiring cheers.