I Made My Supercharged Escalade Faster, Fixed The 8-Speed Transmission & Bought My Wife A New Daily!

[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@007teal]

CHRISTMASV8 didn't work either. Looks like the normal amazon listing shows 30% off so $55.99 so is your code supposed to be an additional 30 off?

[@jamesnrissa]

Just got started watching. As I was commenting and watching.. you were addressing the recirculation valve. lol

[@MichaelDavey18]

I tried ordering one when i added it to cart, but it said code not valid

[@MrLotrecht]

Nice to see that you also likes to wear your most loved t shirts during work! I had have that illness too!

[@gouldnj]

Alex, your “I bought it for my wife” comments are hilarious. I’m sure when you LS3 swap the Delorean it will all be for her comfort and ease of freeway merging.

[@surferdude4487]

An LS swap with some suspension and brake upgrades would make that a very sweet ride.

[@felonysounds]

She said it was ok to get a time machine version and have 2 Deloreans

[@dtma5348]

Yeah….let’s go with that🤣

[@vcall6121]

Don’t see him swapping the Dmc considering he’s such a big fan of the car he will more than likely keep it 100% stock. Not to mention that would destroy the resale value

[@mjra5121]

LOL. I "bought my wife" a 2023 Chrysler 300C because SHE liked the color. She hasn't sat behind the wheel yet. I, on the other hand, LOVE it!

[@aasifh1852]

Your wife's disapproval of lowering the Escalade is hilarious. "It's a car!" 😂 I kinda agree with her.

[@JBEZWAKEUPANDGETMONEY]

Lol Alex put it back to FACTORY

[@LeeQuesada-CoTGaming]

@@JBEZWAKEUPANDGETMONEY Some peoples taste just aren't up to par with everybody else's if it's not going to be an off-roader I lower my trucks as well.

[@firstlast2857]

Yeah, next time a bigfoot 😂

[@DoctorHemi]

Yeah, I know what she means. I like trucks/SUVs that sit up high.🙂

[@michael1294]

I want a truck to sit like a truck.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

Such a great channel... Alex is one of the best mechanics on the internet, along with having a talent for explaining what he is doing and why. His wife is a triple threat-- she is beautiful, she is funny, and she loves fast cars. What a great couple! Wishing everybody in the LSC family a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

[@JACB006]

Well said - Hear Hear - ❤

[@not2late2game53]

What he said !!

[@jrock13916]

I concur

[@ClipBallerr]

this man is the only youtuber i can watch for an hour, so informative and educative while also funny and interesting. also the editing and speed of the videos/talking is great! keep it up alex

[@tony_25or6to4]

Alex is the only KZbinr I can watch for an hour. It never seems like and hour. 20 minutes is enough for many KZbinrs.

[@colajunkie13]

The only other one for me is m539 restorations.

[@mjra5121]

I think what I like about Alex is everything he does, a regular person can do. No crazy exotics, all reasonably accessible automobiles.

[@stuartd9741]

​@@mjra5121Exactly. Sometimes exotic seem kinda way off for most people..

[@j.d.8593]

LSC, M539 Restorations and Vice Grip Garage are the ones for me, no matter how long the videos are, i always watch them with the same vibe.

[@SuzukiKid400]

Alex, you should title this video “service your GM 8-speed” and you’d get more views. 100s of thousands of people really need to watch this video to resolve these transmission issues, myself included. Thanks for the detail in this TSB and the procedure.

[@farangatang]

Alex, just a reminder that you are literally getting to do your dream job everyday and are making a good living doing it. Based on your average of 4-5 videos per month, and your sponsorship you are making a good living, paying Max, and building a car collection that most would be envious of! You are still the most down to earth automotive KZbinr, and an inspiration to many!

[@sloppycscustoms2725]

So true! He definitely knows. Such amazing people. 🤙🏻

[@TheSmokie55]

And your wife is a super good sport to be in these videos. I know its not what she really wants out of life. :D

[@TheTanyo]

Alex, you’re a great mechanic. Can you list the steps to supercharge the Escalade? I am trying to do same to a Yukon 2021. Where can i get the supercharge and all come with it bolt’s on. Happy new year. Frank

[@LeeQuesada-CoTGaming]

So lucky to have her bro, It's no wonder you married her, she's just supporting and antagonizing your obsession with restoring and buying cars all the time. lol love it.

[@AllSpeed]

The Plaid screen is supposed to be like going plaid (faster than warp speed) on the movie Spaceballs.

[@stuartfact8361]

I love your wife’s cameo! Great chemistry between you two and I think she is a natural in front of the camera. You are living the dream buddy. Keep those videos coming, great work!!

[@theINQBS]

Just simply the best automobile/mechanic/modification content on all of KZbin. You ALWAYS entertain me while teaching me things!

[@mstrt3749]

Watching Stacey David on trucks was like watching this old House on Saturday mornings! Now we have Legit Street Cars for our Saturday mornings! What an amazing job youre doing Alex! Keep it up bc we all look forward to every time you upload videos!

[@toddtravis2596]

You look front wheel drive/ four wheel drive to the videos? Jk. 👊🏾👍🏽

[@jangles1839]

​@@toddtravis2596that was exactly my first thought too when I saw FWD but I ain't arguing with his statement! 💯 Correct! 💙👊🏼

[@mstrt3749]

@@toddtravis2596 🤣🤣🤣

[@LSandL31]

I LOVE how you have gotten your wife involved and the love is clear between you two. I have done the Belltech lowering kit on my 2008 suburban. It really does make a big difference in handling. Been to LSFEST twice with it and it’s so much fun!!

[@chriscarnage90]

Absolutely loved your wife’s reaction to the take off. That was awesome!!!

[@davidluciemable3778]

I can’t say it enough; this is the most wholesome car channel on KZbin. Love the videos! You and your wife look absolutely wonderful together!

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Alex & his Wife choose each other well. Nice people, good fun & genuine.

[@trevorweeks3008]

She's so cute, and you two together is an example of what we all aspire to have with you significant other. The cars are amazing of course. You are a lucky man Alex

[@TheAfricanGist]

You guys are extremely genuine people. Wishing you all the success life has to offer.

[@perry861985]

Very cool! I love when you bring your wife into the videos and really love real life and real reactions without fake drama like most of reality TV… in other words, I love your channel, what you’re doing with it and the fact that you bring your wife and a touch of home life together with it here and there! You should do it more if it’s feasible with the kiddos and all. I hope you guys have a very merry and blessed Christmas! ❤

[@tomslupek3131]

I did the same lowering kit on my 18 Suburban and also put on Hellwig Sway bars and Energy Suspension 9.8125 front sway bar end links. It made even bigger difference in the handling department.

[@pbgv5590]

Your explanations on how to install may possibly be the best I have seen on you tube

[@kalebholt]

Loved watching Stacy on Saturday mornings. He and those shows are a big part of me getting into cars. Also, Ed China is the goat. Loved wheeler dealers.

[@TireSlayer55]

Word

[@jeremysmith876]

Loved Mrs. LSC’s reaction! You’re a lucky man to have her support and general car enthusiasm! Great vid as usual Alex!

[@patarmitage2250]

I really enjoyed you wife's reactions during the launches 😅 She is absolutely right that its wrong to lower a truck..

[@SyTySpeedShop]

The 19+ truck 4 piston front brakes and 13.5” rotor is a great upgrade for the cost, I just did it on my lowered 08 Avalanche and the increased stopping power is very noticeable.

[@johngallarini5422]

I love your wife's reactions. She hilarious. The lowering job looks good. I drive a Tahoe PPV and I'm looking at lowering it even more. Oh yeah, I'm a split cotter pin guy.

[@jeffshafer7269]

Love your wife’s reaction and comments. She’s seems to be loving the power.

[@DarrenCoull]

For those split pins, I like to either put one side each way on the nut, like you showed, but sometimes, I put one over the top of the thread, as well as one going around the nut! Yes, we call them split pins here in Australia (and the UK), as cotter pins are actually those wedge shaped pins you used to have holding your pedals onto the crank spindle of a bicycle 😉

[@dakotart1984]

Keeping the escalade at this point with its mileage and knowing everything thats been done to it just makes sense. Hey, if the valves decide to drop it would make a great video!

[@edwoll]

It is refreshing to see a woman that conducts herself with class on KZbin. She can express her feelings of joy and surprise without using a potty mouth laced vocabulary. Says a lot about your wife, Alex.

[@Korruptionen]

Alex... you are one lucky dude! Your wife is awesome. Happy for you both.

[@KeithKman]

11:27 - next time loosen the bolts on one side a bunch and lightly loosen the other side bolts. This will allow you to angle the pan to drain the fluid without making a huge mess. Still will be messy, just less messy.

[@smith6ar]

no if u do it that way then all the fluid get stuck up in the top

[@Rovinman]

Youve done it again Alex ! I didn't think that you could get your wife's Escalade ANY more modified than you did ! By the way I'm a Cotter Pin No. 1 guy ! Can't wait for the next session !

[@Notfiveo0]

Did he say it doesn’t smell? 😂

[@Json918]

Didn’t realize it was a Model X Plaid, rented 1 for a week and throughly enjoyed it. Godly fast, comfortable, and handled great for an suv.

[@TheTrombonism]

I love that you and your wife call the Escalade “the truck “. I have a ‘13 Suburban and my wife and I call it the truck. I get some push back from other people, but I stand by it. It’s a truck.

[@marksantos2276]

Love the stance of the Escalade and her getting the Plaid is awesome. Can't wait to see her face light up as i am writing this near the end of the video. As usual WELL worth seeing and hearing her accent as well.

[@Ray.H1564]

Alex love what the Escalade looks like now after the suspension mods but don't forget re-aiming the headlights

[@DiegoMartinez-sk5vc]

Hey Alex congrats on all your achievements. It’s very nice to see how you can share all those accomplishments with your wife and kids. She seems very happy, take good care of them and keep up your great work. We all enjoy your videos and I personally learn a lot from you thanks. 😊

[@MiddleChildRyan]

Alex - FWIW, I’d be happy with you doing a video on how to restore and paint a fence, repair snow chains or build a W212 motor from scratch (using only eBay-sourced parts). You’re a good guy, keep doing the videos you enjoy - most of us will enjoy them too!

[@keithbrumagin4234]

Truth!🤟

[@jeffreyhouse263]

The way your wife’s hair moved when she launched the Plaid That’s awesome.

[@3rdGenCoyota]

Your wife is so much like mine. She loved driving my lifted F-150 and has had nothing but cars with over 350hp and loves driving my 2018 mustang GT whenever she gets the chance.

[@davidt3563]

She has spoken, a lifted boosted truck and a new Corvette!! Also I always love seeing you two smile together, it is incredibly infectious! Also seeing her hair flyback on launch was hilarious.

[@LeeQuesada-CoTGaming]

Man, you and Chris Fix are probably the best automotive channels out. Very informative in general all around.

[@Chiefbadbruuuuuh]

Alex has him beat at this point, he actually puts out regular content, but Chrisfix is still valuable for all those step by step detail videos.

[@CarlosSanchez-kj3ke]

I love both Alex and Chris fix but a lesser known channel that is very informative is ratchets and wrenches.

[@tardeliesmagic]

Chris Fix Only posts every 2 months or so lol I've stopped subbing.

[@buellfan8854]

I lowered our esv with the same kit. Loved it. Helped body roll a ton. We cut the bump stop bracket off the frame. With you doing 4" drop you may want to do the same.

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

Nice job on the trans bypass thermostat !! Makes a huge difference on long drives especially towing !!

[@mickeywilliford6304]

Man I sure do love watching you work on vehicles. Your channel is very relaxing and motivates me to do more of my own servicing. I can’t count the amount of times I’ve gone back and referenced your videos for detailing and other maintenance procedures. It’s been my favorite channel for quite a while now and I’m always a fan. Thanks a lot for the quality and detail you put into the videos.

[@rickh1142]

Hey Alex! I really enjoy your videos and topics. I met you at the last food drive you organized, I am a retired Cadillac tech and loved working on those Escalades. You might check your front Mag ride struts, they literally sieze and become locked up solid at about 100k. Thanks for all you do!

[@PaulAmlin]

Always love the JOY with which you approach your videos, Alex! Mrs. LegitStreetCars is great, too. Love the driving around talking part.

[@jacobcashen1301]

I enjoy the lowered stance I think it definitely pairs well with the fact that it is boosted. That said - I do worry about the maneuverability of it during winter - especially since you'll be dailying it! Curious to see how it goes. Congrats on the mods and congrats to your wonderful wife on her new ride!

[@SojournerNX]

Oh my gosh, I love that your wife is into some of your car stuff! She's got you fooled and is living low-key vicariously through your car passion. Haha!

[@wayneweaver2341]

Love the blower screaming on the cluster Then cut to the shot of Alex planted in the seat and the Child’s car seat in the background.

[@stdyrn1237]

This could easily have been two or more episodes. I enjoyed the whole show

[@skitzo4215]

Your wife is definitely right Alex. Keep the trucks in the air 👍🏼

[@1Haloninja]

Always fun to see Mrs Legits reactions to cars. Not a tesla fan but gotta admit they are monsters.

[@davidbennett6084]

Alex, I bought my wife a lifted Silverado (2018/8in fabtech/22x12/35in toyos) she loves it and the comments from some guys at the gas station are priceless!

[@RandomGuyDan]

I always enjoy when Mrs. Alex is on the show. And what I got from this video is you have a green light to get a C8.

[@flipfinish]

A+ for the 5w30. I run 5-30 in my 5.7 Hemi which calls for 5-20 and is so similar to the LS. Almost 200k miles on it and no issues.

[@tardeliesmagic]

@flipfinish Can i have some advice? I'm from the UK, my 2015 Yaris 1.3L with 95,000 miles asks for 0w20 but i decided to use 5w20...is that ok? Higher the miles thicker the oil as such?? Thanks.

[@BSaunders3754]

Great video Alex! Your wife is adorable and really puts some class into your production.

[@glassvial]

I think it looks fine lowered and is still plenty high enough, the thing that blows my mind is the multiple TSB's for the transmission, going from 194 to 158 is a HUGE temp difference, it's no wonder those things cooked themselves!

[@stuartd9741]

Yeah was thinking the same. 194 is way too warm because that temp can only go up with a lot of use or long drive.. Probably maxing out the lubricity of the oil at that temp...

[@kylepowell4906]

You ought to see the amount of torque converters we put in these transmissions here in south Florida

[@glassvial]

@@kylepowell4906 probably because they cook themselves to death! 😂

[@kylepowell4906]

@@glassvial certainly doesn’t help

[@creoleiii]

I believe those cross bars are for a frontal impact, they start the fenders crumpling outwards to absorb energy, there are stamped reliefs in hood structure too that make the hood fold in half with middle going up. Seen this in multiple crashes

[@OfficialStaceyDavid]

Now I know why I've been getting so many calls! LOL! Thanks for the shoutout.

[@williamjonathanrentz6136]

Great Video, I like when they are longer and more active in the maintenance and actual mechanical processes! Thanks keep it up

[@Shiftheads]

The 8 speed is the gift that keeps on giving (the dealers more money) I feel like my LT1 ran better with a lower degree tsat but LS/new LT not soo much. Also the model x is still great for road trips if it's under 800 miles or so. Just having autosteer is worth an extra 30 min stop compared to the escalade. So much better for driver fatigue.

[@troopy7834]

Great job Alex. I always love your car mods and lowering the Escalade was the right thing to do. Also love your wife's reactions to all her (well your lol) vehicles too. Keep up the great content

[@steveriley8537]

it is so crazy you brought up Stacy David. I've always thought your channel had a "Trucks TV show" type of Vybe, with a lot of walk-throughs and installations. I used to love watching that show and going through the Jegs Catalog when I was a kid.

[@donaldphillips2648]

Alex, even your random thinking that’s verbalized and your thinking out loud has become very informative so even more testimonial to your ever growing knowledge base and unavoidable intellectual growth that is a constant occurrence with you because you are fearless when it comes to your quest for knowledge!! You are truly an inspiration to us all!

[@johnp.2267]

I love how Dragster Mode literally blew her hair back. The power of an EV is undeniable.

[@allanb1778]

Great stuff Alex, love the channel. Keep up the good work mate. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and your family from mine here in Western Australia. p.s. it's 37 degrees C here today

[@Dylanjeter123456789]

You're turning your wife more and more into a car enthusiast with every car you buy her 😂

[@ChaosFox]

you were talking about brakes and YES! GM has an accessory upgrade for the Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban/Escalade that has a big six piston brembo caliper for the fronts. They are sold as a complete kit, even the rear calipers but they are the same as the existing rear calipers only powdercoated whatever color to match the fronts. They usually come in red but I think you can get silver or black. Since you have the Escalade, there is an option to get them with the Cadillac logo on them as well.

[@roymccomb8749]

The blower whine with the baby seat in the background…….awesome!

[@SHI-el2er]

love your videos man, i found your channel about a year or two ago and i haven't been able to stop watchin since 😹 keep it up man im looking forward to more videos like this

[@Palestiano]

It goes from 70 to like 71 instantly😂😂😂💀💀

[@LegitStreetCars]

Take a guess on what I bought her! No Cheating!

[@KeremDH]

BMW M5 E60

[@Der_Ingenieur]

Tesla Plaid?

[@dachi.]

fiat cinquecento

[@stevenjones9565]

Track hawk

[@coloradoroughneck]

Tesla Model X Plaid

[@392Cherokee]

Had the shudder of my ‘16 Silverado…..did that fluid changing process and it drove like new! Lowered my Yukon Denali on the same 2/4 kit and loved it so I’m on your side. C6 ZR1 all day everyday.

[@TundeEszlari]

Impressive video, keep it up, LSC.

[@gabsmotors5428]

Cost of electricity = $18 a gallon

[@DonaldAJr]

He was so damn cool and I loved that show. The stabilization rods are typically for gravel roads or uneven surfaces so you don't make the truck literally rattle, squeak, and sound like it's falling apart.

[@rubyred93chev]

_Love it when your wife starts talking about a Corvette(other than your C4 Ruby). And yes, a C7 Z06, or a C6 ZR1 were some of GM's finest hours in my eyes. And yes, the fourth gens don't get enough love. (The white, with white trim, white leather seats, and white steering wheel aka the '35th Anniversary' is a prime example of this for sure)._

[@chaleboy60]

I I STILL WANNA KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO PETER DOES ANYONE ELSE'S WANT TO KNOW? LIKE THIS COMMENT SO WE CAN KNOW WHERE HE IS OR WHAT HAPPENED!!!!,

[@jmaxim80]

I agree with your wife on this one, the suburban is a truck in all reality

[@CarlosSanchez-kj3ke]

Love the Stacy David reference. He was the only legit car builder in the hot rod tv shows. A colab would be awesome!

[@boboso7238]

Your wife is cool AF. Congrats on the new car and getting the mods to the Escalade done, it looks good with the lowered stance.

[@AwesomeBuford]

I am cotter pin #3. The long tail gets bent up and over the ball joint stud and back down the other side toward the nut, The smaller tail gets bent down. Also, make sure to get an alignment..

[@rupertonewbill1417]

i am a number 3 cotterpin installer, insert cotterpin so that when you bend the long side it wraps over the top of the bolt and the short side bends down to conform to the nut. trim excess

[@teedoemoto1]

Alex--the shorter rear Magnaride stick that is provided will cause the rear to have a very quick rebound compared to the front. Since the front spindle simply raises the hub location, the front geometry is retained--the rear is not the same. Ask me how I know... I ended up going back with the factory Magnaride stick for the rear and modified the cam sensor mount up higher. It retains the smooth factory ride, but you have less suspension travel in the rear due to the shorter springs. The shorter bump stops help, but just be careful of carrying too much weight in the rear or towing a trailer with a heavy tongue weight.

[@maciasrick454]

We have never had any issues with my wife’s 2015 early 8 speed Escalade but my 2018 Sierra developed a bad shutter, the new fluid solved all issues and has completely gone away. It’s been over a year and still good. Doing the flush at home was straight forward and easy

[@mclarenjohnf1]

The smile on your wife's face when she Launched the new whip was massive, did you get the same thing from that, She want's to drag race it. I am sure she just said in wife words get a C7 Z06.

[@Synamint87]

That was so wholesome seeing you and your wife enjoying the tesla and talking cars.

[@jonathanfranklin4998]

You can put a big brake kit on it. I have the same vehicle, 2017 model and I am running StopTech big brakes on all 4 corners. Kit came with 6 piston calipers and slotted rotors, along with braided brake lines as well. They work great with Hawk ceramic pads. I'm also running a Whipple SC, truck is a beast and a super tow rig.

[@ranig2848]

Once you go Tesla you never go back(la) 🤣🤣🤣 Nice of you to give your fastest car to the wife! She deserves it!

[@TheNotimprezed]

I like the lowered Escalade. Reminds me of years (20) ago a friend had a gmt400 Suburban lowered, 15" dog dish, built 350, just a cool rig to cart a family around in.

[@gradyneal]

Alex I was a teenager in the 80's and had a 84 Corvette. And to this day the C4 is my favorite body style.

[@LQ9Z28]

Now that your Escalade is lowered you should maybe look in to DJM’s rear control arm and sway bar relocation kit for it. Made a big difference in my wifes Yukon.

[@2003cobramustang]

Really liking the caddy lowered and the whine sounds so cool. Wife’s new daily i like and insanely fast. Your wife’s reaction priceless.

[@mikesandi4871]

"You need that, you need that for a daily driver with kids" 😂😂 great answer men! I support you with that

[@Nind-yu4sz]

Alex I love the instant acceleration from 70 to 71 being described as instantly insane 😅😂. Absolutely love these videos. Can't wait for the new Corvette 😂😂

[@eduardocandeias7533]

Alex was really thinking forward by changing to 5w30. That was a good idea.

[@don_moody]

Hey Alex, the grease Zerk fitting on the tie rod ends are OEM factory. So they are most likely original.

[@Bwill-hn2pc]

Congrats on the Plaid amigo! You bought it right! … not even lying, first ride my wife did in my model S plaid she was in labor within 8 hours baby was here within 24 hours 😂😅