Slayer Camaro - Blown Head Gasket?

The Slayer Camaro (Danny’s 1969 Chevy Camaro) recently started pushing coolant and we had to find the source of the problem and fix it. Over 3 days, we completely torn down the car to the shortblock and had the cylinder heads re-surfaced, replaced the head gaskets and got it fired right back up again.
The Camaro is powered by a turbo LS with a 6-speed. It has a 78mm Turbonetics turbo feeding a mildly built 5.3L and backed by a Tremec Magnum transmission.
Excited to have this car back on the road again!
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[@davidparise4517]

Having a lady that loves cars and looks as good as Liv does is priceless! Dany, you are so blessed!

[@ajonnieq2002]

WHAT A CHANNEL. MY OLD MAN HAD A Z28 FIREBIRD RED, FULLY RESTORED IN DAYTON... YOUR STILL HAVING TOOO MUCH FUN😘🙂😀😁 CHEERS OZZIE JOHN...

[@Richard-jq6mq]

Liv, Watching you work on these cars/engines is a Zen-like experience…Like your audience out here, the video camera loves you. You are a natural KZbinr….

[@hogmanbaker9853]

that is good experience and DANNY is showing LIV the right way to do wrenching properly. very neat how they work and garage is neat.

[@Novaman66]

Perfect planning and design, makes for excellent results, very well thought out assembly! Especially letting a relative novice( Liz) develop her “ engine assembly chops” Great patient teacher!

[@57torg]

I'm impressed. Very nice. Good work young lady. Looking forward to seeing you drive it. Thanks for sharing your learning experience. And I've learned why you fall in love with the LS series engines.

[@garywilson12]

the slayer camaro sounds mean cant wait to see the little lady drive it, you both work so well together, great video

[@ajonnieq2002]

YOU GUY'S ARE GOOD. HEAD GASKET'S DON'T NEED ANY IMPERFECTION DRAMA'S. NO CRAP BETWEEN THE METALS... IS GREAT. SO LONG AS THE NEW H/G IS NEW !!! . G8 TENSIONING... REVIEW TENSIONING WITH A SECOND T/WRENCH LOVE THIS BUILD... OZZIE JOHN...

[@zman7953]

Such a cool car. Pulling heads always a adventure...Cheers

[@bobbysmith8120]

Greatest video yet thanks again for sharing with us 👍 from Alabama 🇺🇸 watching 👍

[@thebandit4393]

Nice work 👍 The combustion chambers, cylinder walls, and pistons looked really clean. Hope this solves your coolant issue.

[@shadetreeKennyT]

What did you find was the problem? Blown head gasket I assume? I was surprised how straightforward this process was! Nothing like a simple, clean and functional install! 👌

[@rixkafer56]

Great job Liz .. cool car !

[@user-wt9il2xl4g]

Yes indeed! Show her the best way to get it off! Goofy! Her choice of words always cracks me up! Luv 'ya Liv!

[@SpatialDragon]

Engine Masters did a comparison and the "truck" or "cathedral" heads make great torque but fall on their face as rpms increase. You have a turbo so you have tons of torque. You need to go back and watch this year's Engine Masters or talk to Dulcich, he was there. Btw Liv you are in perfect shape. :)

[@thunderstruck5484]

Enjoyed the video thanks, sounds great!

[@jamey4242]

I remember way back in the 70s and 80s , we always bought the Tuned Hooker Headers, and sometimes went with the Hedman Headers. I favored the Hookers .. And favorite Cams were CRANE

[@alkennedy1124]

Nice view , thank fir my first view in the morning nice thanks BigAl California.

[@kenshobby5191]

Nice! I've been thinking about swapping in a 454 I have and putting a turbo but have never messed with turbo before ( 671 supercharger yes) so I enjoyed see somewhat how a turbo would look in my 69 camaro.

[@johntirrell8553]

Don't know if she's your friend or wife, it's always nice to have someone who is truly interested in what they are doing, or helping to do Always a better agreement better atmosphere 🎉

[@davidowen888]

Looks Excellent from here in Ohio 👍☮️

[@blackcoffeegarage]

Next project is a Chevy with a fiberglass kit car body, might have to do a turbo rig like this to get a little extra smoke out of those tires. What a beast!

[@jamey4242]

We always used the copper coat on the Chevy big blocks with the .020 steel gaskets

[@Carl_Jr]

Torque spec = 1/8 turn before it snaps. 💪😎 I like the subtle Matt McConaughey reference you pulled. 😂

[@JADENDOUMANINCB]

I am very impressed with everything you can do. Thank you for being you. {LOYAL FAN 4 LIFE}.

[@toddclark332]

There you go another favorite of mine 69 Camaro you put a LS in it and turbos and then I Fall in Love well thanks gorgeous for the video

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

That is easily the cleanest simplest turbo install I have ever seen, most look like a plumbers nightmare.

[@paulgrimm]

Nice clean engine

[@Bombcityoverland]

I like the hardware on that car 😉

[@aaronsauer6628]

even as a turbo set up your head gasket replacement was easier than the head gasket replacment on my 6.0 LS2 in my holden SS (pontiac G8) i had all kinds of stuff in the way for example power brakes aircon compressor fire wall inner frame rails etc and welded exaust that could only be flopped aside i use the copper spray as its tacky and sorta sticks the gaskets

[@adamformanack318]

Retorqe heads cause aluminum just needs it, also a boosted engine will go though coolant it should always be check just like oil an trans before driving 😎💯✌an also she knows how to start the machine she is a keeper...

[@248kevman]

What front drive accessories is that on the 5.3? Looks better than factory truck setup…

[@minxbade]

I've used the copper spray on a 22R Toyota truck engine after the head gasket blew. It ran great for years after that. I can't speak for racing engines.

[@vettster89]

Also, did you gap the rings and how much boost does it make? HP too please. I really dig the car man!

[@johntirrell8553]

Cometic mls? Boost running? I run an amc 258, ross 7,5 blower pistons, blow thru 750 holly modified, crower cam lifters and spring from old 7000 plus line with custom grind. No intercooler at present and without water injection for now. 42 psi manifold pressure 100 ll fuel... Home built 904 with reverse pattern manual valve body. All in a customized 86 concrd 2 door. Pearl white with twin cherry mica racing stripes. Been asked many times what it is, as most nt familiar w amc. Times aren't great but 134mph shows some potential. Never had a problem with felpro comp gaskt and not a brken ring. I know lots say don't run av gas but 100ll has 4 times tel that sunoco 260 (102 octane) had back before leaded gases demise. Lead was decrease to make it 100ll, but the old nam was 100/130 octane referring to lean /rich mixture.

[@stevemayo1175]

Great Job Liv Talking Real Hands On Doing it ! Great Job and a Great Teacher He is Just So CHILL CCC Calm Cool and Collected you Kids are Rocking it I want to see a Turbo On That Maroon Bird Yeah BABY Yeah !!!!!

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Love part where he said just cross thread it so we don’t need locktite when Liv putting the nuts on the heads. I don’t think she heard you!

[@markcaroll363]

And the part when she said you just keep tightening it until it feels loose again

[@vettster89]

Do you think a turbo setup the same as that would work on a 4th generation f body? Where’s the computer mounted? Thanks!

[@KnivesSurvival]

So the truck intakes make more power then the vette ones?

[@MrKdr500]

black threebond never fails on metal gaskets.

[@The918OBS]

Such a cool car and gorgeous chick . 🤘

[@trentdawg2832]

This guy is wayyyyy cooler than the lil guy with long hair!!!

[@midnightgambler3718]

I wonder what happened to him....where did he get off too?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@midnightgambler3718 he started his own KZbin channel

[@gerhelwinters1967]

Love the outfit. Especially the Boots!

[@rickbailey189]

This adorable cutie pie young lady is the new "Daisy Duke!!" Liv is actually SPINNING WRENCHES and her hands have some grease on them. WOW! You're winning my heart sweetie. She deserves to drive a muscle car. What an inspiration you are to your generation. You GO girl!! 😀😃😄🤣🤣😉😉😊🥰😍

[@lltinyraggtime2459]

She's perfectly fine!!

[@joecameron3406]

LS and just one turbo. There's two in the future there. That will be a blast to drive. What cam, injectors, fuel and fuel pump????? Run E85 in it and hang on.

[@johntirrell8553]

She is not distracting but a nice addition . There is nothing more beautiful than youth.

[@alkennedy1124]

Liv ,,,,,, Jersey gloves work good from harbor fright nice thanks BigAl California.

[@electrix6751]

The induction systems on modern engines are an ABOMINATION in the looks dept. No subjectivity on my part either, just a FACT, and the fact _is_ ugly is UGLY. I still love ya, Liv. 🙂

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid.....................👍👍

[@ghostnotebeats]

Hey Danny what size is the turbo u have on the slayer and your cooling system is it a kit or u piece it together?

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Hey I'm running a 78mm turbonetics. It's pretty outdated, but I'm going to keep running it until it comes apart. The cooling system is completely custom. I recommend using a huge radiator with good fan CFM. 👍

[@armondoborjas4362]

Looks like U got this 👍🏻 work it 😎

[@ADR.Hi-Gain]

Awesome !!!

[@paulmiller5410]

Is the 56 wagon for sale thank you

[@tinstaaflh3042]

You need to tighten up that spark gap to 24 - 28. Once you start getting above 10 lbs of boost, you may start to experience spark blow out and it will break up really bad in the high rpm range. I speak from experience. Plus if you are still using the factory recommended plug, you need to pick a colder plug.

[@danielsullivan9865]

18 Thousandths

[@moshesuharianu8688]

So where did the coolant go?

[@craigbowley6783]

Copper seal gives you casket a much better seal than gaskets alone. There's a reason why even race car engine builders use it.

[@ajonnieq2002]

AAWWWWSSSSOOOMMMEEEE ! SWEET SOUND........😘😘😘😘

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Awesome job Liv you are 1 of the coolest girls I know of a real car girl have a great day.your friend from Louisiana Rick 427

[@vicsplace]

Very nice. What happened to Travis?

[@sabre-ub3op]

She kicked his ass to the curb when she seen his camera and barracuda

[@joeseczulaica3053]

She looks pretty 🔥

[@shawnl5634]

Question will a 350 turbo be strong enough for 400 SBC ??

[@joshlambrecht2357]

Maybe a very tired 400. But even a low compression 400 makes a lot of low end torque. The th350 is gonna want more revs to make plenty of line pressure. Id use a 400 trans unless you wanna spend big bucks building your th350

[@boostednova7120]

no copper spray ?

[@RyanPalmerRegeneratetreatment]

What are you average MPGs? Do you drive this often?

[@arturogonzalessr.6248]

Yes I would like to know too 😊

[@codywilliams103]

The copper spray has its place but, it's not on head gaskets.

[@maxmillion4216]

Miss Daisy Dukes in her cowboy boots......!!!!

[@donreinke5863]

I was going to say that in 50 years of automotive repair I have only once seen an old style Chevy V-8 blow a head gasket. (whoev er replaced it before didnt adequately scrape the old gasket and laid a new one over it) Then I saw this was a POS LS engine and it immediately became obvious why it blew.

[@daviddieffenbaugher5472]

Why aren't you using roller rockers?

[@kdog7617]

Nice camero

[@T0tenkampf]

*truck is the best stock manifold other than TBSS and close to LS3 according to Westech

[@shawnl5634]

I like Camero rims

[@josephshehan4969]

It probably needs some head and a new gasket??🤗☺️

[@PuJolsLol]

I thought one mouth breather was bad but two in the same room. 🙉

[@robertsmith987]

was there supposed to be a car in the video ?im sorry was visually distracted

[@wg4405]

Oh so you couldn't keep your eyes of those Cowboy/ Cowgirl - Western Boots 🤔🤠😉 She would fit in Real Good at one of our Dance Halls down here in Texas .

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

Ya he’s really cute… Simp.

[@rustybritches6747]

@@Cultofpersonality09129 hahahaha🤣

[@20alphabet]

Because she's a _HOOOOOOOOOAR !_

[@marsdenbalaska784]

Where was there a Car At? All I saw was A Levi's Video about wearing cowgirl boots with jean shorts but I swear if there was any cars in this vid I'm certain I'd have seen it though??)

[@MrDeepwatermarine]

Where’s the radiator?

[@my357mags]

👍👍

[@speedy1ne921]

raise that cam

[@johnmizell1842]

Where is the radiator. Is your methanol injector boost controlled?

[@danielcruz1168]

It's a rear mount radiator. The methanol come in at 4psi of boost

[@MRRANDOM1]

🎉🔥🔥👍

[@heathlewis8104]

Pull the oil dipstick first and see if oil is chocolate milk if it is that's a head gasket

[@THEY.ARE.DANGEROUS.ATTACK.CAR.]

i love you liv scaffidi 🌸💗😍

[@TravisCockerell]

- You need to get some lavalier clip on microphones for both of you so we can hear what you are saying. 🙂

[@rueridge7597]

Sacrilegious putting a filthy LS into classic muscle car like that.

[@NotAGarage]

What happen to Travis?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

He started his own KZbin channel

[@Gen01Lee]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@NotAGarage]

@@ClassicRideSociety I can always count on you! 💪 you're on all the channels I like lol

[@squidkid2]

The secret of the easy start up is fuel injection versus carbs. I know you love your Holleys but carburetors were always the weak link in the internal combustion engine design. Fuel flow to an engine is a very complex thing and carburetors are very simple devices that really can't do a very precise job of fuel metering. They are more of a one size tries to fit all solution. A Holley can be fine-tuned to fit a particular engine if you have a lot of knowledge but it's always going be a compromise between different engine parameters. If the carb is set up for max power it won't work at low rpm etc. It's just the nature of the beast I'm afraid.

[@sothernborn1]

If you continue to make videos could you pls up grade to a lapel mic ..

[@markmcintosh6968]

Where is mighty mouth,? miss him finishing sentences and interrupting while you try and say something

[@Dane_the_Pain]

she upgraded to a bloke with a bigger garage, better cars and more cash.

[@rudde67ssm62]

You noticed that too huh...i was like she musta left ole goldy lox lol

[@Chris38908]

One lucky man my friend to have a car girl that looks like her an work like she does yeah she’s a 9.9 on a scale of ten lol jk 10.0 in the boots lol. Nice rides to be the way .

[@vettster89]

She missed your joke, man! Keep trying. You don’t need any Loctite because it’s cross threaded?!

[@alkennedy1124]

There is nothing ugly in this vlog , it’s all woman 👩🏻, nice thanks tight nice and ,,,,,,, thanks BigAl California

[@samhamlin430]

That beautiful woman can work on my cars😍😍

[@marsdenbalaska784]

Dude looks like he really is loving being in love with ole girl!? Lol, hey whatever's clever

[@marsdenbalaska784]

Injecting meth is a bad thing like didn't anyone tell you guys THAT DRUGS ARE BAD NEWS? 😀

[@realemonful]

A female dressed in the clothes and with hair like that and all, looks as funny as Donald Duck hunting wabbits lol

[@Frank-rx6wm]

Omg !😁😛😛😛😛💕💕💕💕💕🥴

[@renownedfear187]

everytime someone says "clip" it trigger me. it's not called a clip. it's a magazine!

[@user-jv9gj7yz5r]

Печально смотреть как ты ложишься под разных мужиков! Хорошая девушка - это не про тебя!

[@young11984]

Ugly manifold?? The whole engine is one of the ugliest engines ever, i call them gorilla engines…..ugly but strong lol

[@jaydenpizza10]

Break up with boyfriend babe

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