I Made a HUGE Mistake Trying to Revive the Burnout Car!!

[@Gogg13sLSFB]

Hey Kevin, it's always great to watch one of your videos to start off the morning. I just wanted to say that as a fellow dad, you driving back home on a race weekend for a fun run is awesome to see. Cars are for now, family is forever. Great job man.

[@CarsCatAliens]

1)Family and loved ones 2)your health 3)Time The 3 most precious things in life. Lose em, and you can never get them back.

[@jameseastwood4984]

10/10 for honesty, 10/10 for Sharing, 10/10 for having a great attitude. Keep going!!

[@justinpakarno4346]

Just sending some love your busy guys' way! Keep grinding away KSR!

[@HazelPlace89]

I appreciate your willingness to show us that you made a mistake. I think it goes to show that even masters of a craft still mess up, and that's encouraging! In some cases, they're opportunities to learn and grow, but this I feel like is an opportunity to teach. You're doing great work, Kevin!

[@Firebug2009]

Ksr for all the wins this weekend!!!! New helicopter owner, and 1st in rivals!

[@sirmonkey1985]

just make cleet or heavyD fly you to and from gainsville in your new helicopter you're going to win. ;)

[@ryantracy1531]

Perfect idea 🎉

[@chevy35c]

He lost and he's a sore loser. Ridiculous he needs to grow up and stop acting like a child

[@TurboChicken313]

Single dad of 3 here myself. And totally agree, no idea how i get done what i get done. I just do until good things happen. Seeing you pushing is motivation for many of us to push too.

[@shp_racing]

That's was my crew with the trans on Sick Week. The dip stick and trans shield wouldn't fit the car easily so we swapped the pump to get back in the game. Your generosity and help was very appreciative, he ended up 4th in class.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Heck yeah!!! Took me a while to finally put it back together, lol

[@justin_parks]

Matt also teaches us to heat the balancer up with a torch, and it will fall right on. I've done it on many many balancers now and it works mint

[@KyleB_RCR8]

@22:27 you have a ghost in the shop, that drawer opens up on its own!

[@AB-80X]

Casper is a car guy, haven't you heard?

[@Qballl]

The ghost knew Kevin was on a time crunch and was just trying to help

[@inmate666]

20:23. 21:01

[@rollerdragon]

Seriously, Kevin.. thanks for all the work this kind of presence on you tube takes!! don't burn out.. ask around for an editor... i know, i know... you know how it's supposed to go, but DELEGATE, damnit!!

[@robm.4512]

Right on, sound advice and I share your concern for the Kevin. There’s good hard work and there’s spreading yourself thin, it’s a fine line between the two. 👍

[@CarsCatAliens]

I wonder if a heavy application of WD would prevent tire mess on fenders . Nice spray down right before headin out. Heck, thin lexan with magnets glued to em. slap er right on there

[@70sAirForceBrat]

What I found works good on cleaning pistons. It's mixing simple green with Dawn 4x, putting it in a pot on the stove, bringing up just under a boiling letting then soak the pistons in the dawn X4/ simple Green pot for about 45 minutes and a lot of the carbon will just flake right off when you start cleaning. It's softens the carbon up nicely.

[@mordecai0815]

Thats the spirit Kevin! Keep your head up, rethink your attitude and keep on truckin!

[@MrChina200]

Breathe Man and stop beating yourself up. You're a good person and a highly skilled technician, a great driver and a great Dad too. I raised my daughter and she taught a man things no man or woman could. Sometimes in order to have it all we've got to leave it all in the ring in the last round. Keep up the great work man. ❤

[@markellis796]

Nothings ever easy, well done Kevin AND the super crew.

[@robertedwards6438]

Ah damn!!! The Ole impact will get ya everytime!

[@planesofpaper]

Kevin you did so well to not give up. We can hear your telling us as the audience that we are not to give up in tough times also. Your KZbin channel is at the top of my favourites list. Come visit in NZ Ill take care of you. Rex

[@skipper6567]

Im a member of the "just another 1/2 turn with a bigger bar on the wrench" either snap or threads pulled... Said 1 second before I shouldn't do this but....live and hopefully learn.

[@davidgough1161]

Good video, glad you have time to spend with your children. Take all of the time with them, they will be grown soon. love the videos.

[@jeffbell9305]

KSR FOR THE WIN !!!!!!! Good Luck Kevin !!!

[@wescoupland3985]

Hi Kevin with KSR, I just stumbled onto your episode today and noticed how hard you work and did a all nighter to keep business rolling. Your Daughter I bet is proud of her Dad for the effort he makes to ensure he'll be able to attend the fund drive. Kevin I wish all the best of luck this weekend you deserve a chance to win some fam and hopefully Fortune.

[@lanceboyett9034]

Don't you just love how hindsight is 20/20 & being blind in one eye & not seeing out of the other & at 52, I'm finding myself suffering from CRS.🤭🤭

[@CrazyQbin]

Great work Kevin and thank you for sharing and keep up the hard work it’s all going to pay off.

[@rskt8kr]

Kevin, It takes a real man to own up to mistakes, share frustrations and show that the battles we fight every day are not always external. Thank you for being real!

[@indianaslim4971]

Good luck Kevin in the most important race, the father/daughter race.

[@brandongreene3213]

Always great too see you in your element! Kick some butt Kevin!

[@drjeep1971]

Thank you for the video and dam looonnnnngggg week for you all

[@billpewterbaugh2982]

Sometimes those thrown together engines just plain WORK!!

[@slapdashgarage4110]

Thanks for your hard work, Kev. It takes a special breed🤙🏼

[@garya6647]

Love how the guys all take a step back when you’re gonna start the engine’

[@patrickfahring6086]

KSRA Kevin Smith Racing Around. Will be easier with the new helicopter 😮😮😅

[@billpotmesil]

Sometimes we do these things even though we know better. That makes us human. You still the man!

[@stephenriley9084]

Kevin, number one, a mistake is nothing. It's what you do with it that counts. Number two, you get out what you put in. Well you recovered and worked hard and made a success. I hope the car performs as well for you as the team did working to a conclusion. Regards, Stephen.

[@netburnr]

I took a pause to listen to Change your mind at the 15 minute mark just to get your full meaning. Great song, and a great positive influence

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

It is one of my favorites!!

[@hankhank3129]

Damn Kevin! What kind of racecar mechanic are you!? I would have just welded that balancer to the crank and threw some rtv in the front. Some people's kids!😂

[@johnnystanley4469]

Awsome have fun

[@toddclark332]

Kevin and guys have a amazing week Rock on🔥👍😁💪🏼

[@64Pete]

Best of luck in the F500 Champ! Lets Goooooo! ✌🇦🇺

[@ArnCital]

In the early 70s I auto crossed a '66 Sunbeam Alpine (2nd overall in the state of Colorado). The engine could rev over 7k rpm (yes, it was balanced) and was a daily driver. Every 500 miles or so I would replace the rod bearings because the 1725 cc and earlier engines would throw #3 rod. I cannot understand why so many of these professionally built engines blow up and the mechanics are NOT replacing the bearing inserts frequently. A year ago my Ford F-250 460 blew out a block heater and the engine got hot. I made repairs, changed the oil, opened up the filter to find NO metal, and sent the old oil out for analysis (came back OK).

[@mattgodreau3035]

Ouch Kevin! 😅 but hopefully we will see you doing some beautiful burnouts and listening to that little 5.3 sing 8000!!!

[@mrmongo6722]

Excellent work gentlemen and best of luck to you this weekend hopefully you will have a helicopter soon!

[@DavidTolbert-r1h]

I love how good that header are up sounds!! Gonna do a similar set up under my 350z with a 5.3 ls! Gonna be sick!! Have fun Kevin!!

[@chadvarnell1889]

If you have it still, take the 🏁 My son andI gave ya in Bristol! You could use some extra luck! ❤

[@nukedogger86]

"The risk of being a starter is being taken out by a rod." ... and my '06 Sonata I had agrees, chucked cylinder 4's rod ventilating the block, and took out the starter.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

lol

[@saddletramp6529]

OOOPPPSSS!! Hey, breaking a crank bolt stinks but if anybody can pull this off it is Kevin @ KSR Performance! Another thrash that shows what KSR can do!!! Great job team!! Also, the example you set being a dad is AWESOME!! Family first!! Great Video!!

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great video Kevin! Hey, we've all made bone-head mistakes, sleep deprivation, urgency, etc. all are contributing factors. She sounds awesome so stay safe and have fun this weekend!

[@Calvin-xp4qp]

Dang that thing sure sings! Looking forward to tonight's live stream, good luck man!

[@timothyhays1817]

Hope you have a comfy couch in the office. Power naps are important too.

[@turbhoeheflin1168]

Berrymans b12 works really good for a piston soak. Takes that crap off fast but you have to have real good gloves. I’ve also used baking soda in my sand blaster. That rips it fast as well, BUT lots of rinsing after

[@gafrers]

KSR FTW We all make mistakes. You never hide them, Kudos for that 👍👍👏👏

[@lsxnapier584]

Congrats on 300k Subs Kevin, well deserved. Ready to watch you guys rip on stream tonight.

[@johnkaswinkel7883]

Engine sounds great! Hope all goes well at the Freedom Factory!

[@mitchellsmith9289]

Dang it. Ouch. Keep going Kevin!

[@dalehannon4922]

It does sound real healthy good work with the crew too!!!

[@Timbo428CJ]

Problems ????? What problems Kev 😊 Nice work all !!!

[@scottz63]

Good luck Kevin!!!

[@MM-vl8ic]

it's amazing...... how conscientious people remember the weirdest things in the shower....... it's like pre-party for work.....

[@foreverendeavors6210]

Cool, I remember kimber from his rx7 days, haven't heard his name in a while, glad he had a spare crank.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

SoccerMom is his Camaro! Will and I are a part of the team with him on it! The ole girl has come a loooong way!!

[@foreverendeavors6210]

@KSRPerformanceFabrication I remember he had a camaro, didn't realize this was it, I have his old centerline rims on my cutlass lol. Greatness!

[@Sean-i4r]

When I make the wrong decision, and it cost me in any way to the negative, I own it,witch you did,and I learn from it,and you did too. We can't expect much more,so don't beat yourself up,and I love the fact that you make sure you don't forget your dad duties

[@TonyBaroni]

I'm glad I waited a while before commenting on the video. I had some negative stuff to say but now I don't have the heart to say them after the crank problem. Everybody makes mistakes and probably truth be told it usually involves their own stuff. Hang in there.

[@GreggeSB]

Don't beat yourself up for the broken crank bolt. Things happen, and they're unavoidable. It's great to see the burnout car back up and running. Hopefully, this go-around goes better than the last one, but that engine carnage was epic. Best of luck in the race. Here's to hoping you bring home the helicopter!

[@finscreenname]

Been there Kevin. Start off with a, I don't care project and before it's over you have done most of the work you would have on a much better motor and emptied out the shelves to do it. I may have not had all the rings but most are better than none. I am surprised you just didn't weld in a stud for the broken crank bolt. It only had to last a couple minutes. 😁😁

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

I reeeeaaaallly considered tapping the end of the crank with a larger bolt and running with it, sure would have saved me a ton of work for such a bleh result.

[@AL_EKs]

No worries man - Not listening to the little voice plainly stating, "you are committing a colossal whoopsie" - almost always ends in pain or a lightened wallet.

[@ricktroxell6448]

Dude I had to look up the band but realized that I knew them all along so glad you mentioned them I had to go listen to a lot of the songs but am now back to watching you it took me way back to like high school and around that time so glad you mentioned them and ya I've had to change my way of thinking here lately it's been a long hard road to get where I am now thanks for the memories

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Crazy how music can do that right??

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

KEVIN, THAT WAS BAD LUCK AT THE FREEDOM 500.....I SAW IT BEFORE I SAW THIS! GET THE ENGINE DONE, BURN OUT, BEAT UP THE COMPETITION, BE HAPPY!

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

ALSO, because of my savory past, I am a BIG BAD PIT BULL DADDY! THEY ARE AS GOOD OR BAD AS AN EIGHT YEAR OLD FOR THEIR WHOLE LIVES(8 TO 17 YEARS OLD) ..... I have since mended my nefariously notorious ways.....nothing like being loved by your doggie daughter , or kids.....happy father's day, EVERYDAY, KEVIN

[@thejo6331]

Way to power through Kevin. Stay safe driving to/from Bradenton with such little sleep! 😵‍💫

[@johndoherty34]

The old adage holds true, haste makes waste.

[@kevinhenry5202]

I’m sure most people love the longer content. I prefer the 30 min to an hour stuff way more than the sub 20 minute content. Granted we realize that sometimes short vids are necessary. Keep up the great work.

[@patrickbachman2184]

Go easy Kevin,if I only have 2 major screw ups before I’m done with my morning coffee it’s a good day!

[@mikemorgan4630]

Hell yeah busting ass all week👍🏻🏁👍🏻

[@Crusty9r]

At times like this with the crank, I just say "I'm not a hack but I do hack things."

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

I knew better!!

[@AxxcessDeclined69]

oh damn, hell we all all tried pulling the last little bit in with impact... have never broke a crank bolt, YET... shit happens!! it happens

[@coreybair9426]

I feel your pain on the sleepless nights. I hope this weekend makes it all worth it. Good luck 👍

[@tomscustomshop]

What a bummer, the rods hitting the starter comment made me laugh. You know you got issues when that’s happening!!

[@davidcarberry3547]

a two hr job is just one bolt away from being a two day job, might as well build it at this point, good work keven vary interesting

[@DM-eb7tu]

Hey Kev, great job. Kev you can really drive a race car. Thank you!!!

[@billbry]

This three in a row super late model NASCAR champion supports Kevin for the win this weekend. Kevin is a Racers racer. Edwin grindhard is racing this weekend and he and I live in the same town in Sandpoint but I still root for Kevin

[@davidgough1161]

Good luck, Kevin. I will be watching!

[@timtaylor6147]

Dang Don't need the Internet to bust your beans Doin a fine job ! Cut it out Kevin

[@timtaylor6147]

Stoic point of view

[@dksaevs]

Stuff happens Kevin... Now I know for sure that you LOVE your job so much you'll do it twice. I've purchase a few pre-race clearanced engines from my local parts recycler.

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥right on ksr, the dangers of been a starter lol I like that. Dam connecting rods eh. She’s alive 🔥👊🔥⚙️🏍⚠️🔨the dyno pulls are the best

[@TheAngryDasher]

A set of 180° headers with exhaust pointing at the back tires would be amazing on a burnout rig. I heard nivlac run his LS with them for the first time and 😮.

[@timmehnz]

congrats on 300k subs,keep up the good content as always

[@timtaylor6147]

Remember boosted boy - I forgot to tighten the rod bolts

[@metrickarma]

Good luck at the FF, hope you bring home the Choppa!

[@j.sarnak1391]

EeeeeWww!! Not on a Monday!! I think anyone who has ever struggled with deadlines and have your head filled with many different projects LOL is bound to have a mistake or two . Keep pushing I am sure it will all turn out. I do NOT think anyone will question your ability to do quality work Thanks for sharing all the work even the not so great stuff

[@skstibi]

I screwed up for the first time in a while, got in a hurry and bent one rail on my gapless ring set because I was in a hurry and couldn't find my good valve spring compressor and used the cheap one that sucked. Now I have to wait for shipping for a piston and rings. We all do dumb occasionally

[@Clausifix]

Man that 8-1 pipe sounds so awsome! Thank you for the great content, and good luck on the fd500!!! Greatings from Norway and Godspeed!

[@wadepreston5298]

I didn't see when you put a pick tube in it? The first time!

[@ianf2985]

We’ve all been there… Seeing you go through what we have all done makes us feel better… lol.

[@deefa_damo]

Hehe best sounding LS manifold. Pity about the bolt drama but only one night's worth of hours wasted to recover.

[@patt20b]

Hey kev. Hey when you think about it. Now you will show up with an engine that is good instead of an engine that was going to blow lots of smoke and not run right and most likely shit itself on the pad. That would not have looked good for your business. Every one knew that the last engine was a junker. And they would have known that this one was going to be too. But a god sent that you broke that bolt. Because now you have some kind of rebuilt engine. Still stock but some good bits that will help the poor old girl. Cain hard lad. Can’t wait to see you win. Patt from Outta Control Racing.

[@Juicejunkie409]

It’s OK Kev we all broke boats off in crank chefs you got this let’s get that dub so you get a helicopter let’s go and we’re real men we always gotta stay busy

[@ericbeeman8717]

Gotta love reaping the rewards of those um short cuts taken sometimes they ain't to good though

[@Sean-i4r]

Engine sounds amazing, good luck,have fun,be safe

[@tpetry1303]

Good luck Tonight. Hope you win

[@LonnySelf]

you can tell kevins been inside that transmission a few times and the LS lol good times will be had 😋😋😋. don't be to hard on yourself kevin we all have done it if we have done it in are sleep .

[@rogerminter3599]

Kick ass Kevin. Go win it.

[@Sean-i4r]

I'm not sure if you're looking at it this way but you're breaking off that bolt with an actual blessing in disguise