I Spent 100 Hours Building A 180 Degree Header System And I Love It! - Must Hear

Today we finish the break in on the TKX 5 Speed and go Wide Open for the first time with the 180 degree headers in my 1963 Studebaker Lark.
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[@johnlewis8156]

That car sounds so majestic!!!! Three pedals+180° exhaust ftw!!!!

[@Hydrazine1000]

Majestic? _Majestic???_ Sir, a Bentley 6¾ liter V8 twin turbo sounds majestic! You know, with a driver up front, you in the back, little in ways of revving but enough torque to ripple the asphalt, wafting along the countryside in splendor... This car? It sounds _feverish!_ like it wants to climb mount Revs and devour something. It's amazing, it sounds absolutely wonderful. But majestic it aint 😊

[@quartzcyanis]

@@Hydrazine1000 least bri'ish man ever recorded:

[@sategllib2191]

​@@Hydrazine1000that just sounds lame

[@fordinpossession]

Calvin, I 100% understand the desire to quit after your Dad’s accident. I smiled ear to ear when I heard you laugh in the car. I’m glad you got your groove back and can’t wait to see all that’s in the works!

[@-Mike-69]

That exhaust note was well worth the time and effort. There are so many LS based cars out there and they all sound the same. You guys do some fantastic work. Keep doing what your doing.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks! I agree

[@dxd48c]

Listen. Your family is beautiful. we Love you. If at all possible don't stop. For some of us the fact that you'll care for each other deeply, ...to see it is a need.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks for saying that! Glad we can bring a little ray of sunshine your way.

[@monroPA]

You laughing by yourself was extremely heartfelt, glad I’ve been along for the builds.

[@TheOneJPtv]

looking for people who build dope classics brought me here. WOW!

[@ryans6280]

This sounds mean AF I love it. I love that pure baritone sound and 0 raspiness.

[@AlejandroRamirez-vl8mr]

Heart dropped when you said "it started making some noises" 😮😮 I thought something went wrong! Then my mouth dropped when the gloriously souding 180 degree headers sang their magic got me there 😅

[@christophercraig289]

The exhaust was worth the work. Sounds great!

[@MOESPEED2002]

That 63 Lark is checking all the right boxes. 😍 Sits and Sounds amazing!!!! Even at 60 mph on the freeway, all smiles. Looking like it will make a great daily grocery getter. @2:45 I get, thanks for sharing that special moment. It is truly gonna be one special milestone once your fathers is done also, and you both can chase the stripe together in them. Your family is so Blessed.

[@impalamicke]

Sounds Great love 180 degrees headers. First time a heard 180 was in a engine dyno ford 351 clevland for a de tomaso pantera. It was a amazing sound i was 20 year now 55 year Keep up the building 👍

[@needmoreboost6369]

Completely understand your frame of mind with that laugh! It’s awesome that you still got it!. For a break I’ve been fishing heaps lately just because my car needs a new exhaust fabbed up and fishing is easier! for now. I’m definitely missing the ability to put a blur on space/time with my right foot!It’s something everyone needs at some point!

[@KevinJones-qr2jh]

That Hot Rod RIPS! Thank you for bringing me along.

[@frankensteincreations4740]

Pure uncontrollable laughter is a gift from god! He knows when you need it most! When what you’re doing makes you laugh like that, you know what you’re doing is right! PTSD is a real thing brother. I struggle with it myself. Though with his help you will get through it. More reasons for uncontrollable laughter will get you there! By the way, the exhaust is hair raising lol! 👍🤘👏

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks! We'll get through it. Thanks for words of wisdom.

[@frankensteincreations4740]

@@Calvin-Nelson you got it brother! Tire smoke, gasoline and an 8 cylinder symphony always makes thing better! Lol

[@YaBoiDan]

Its great to hear you are finding some peace and joy in cars again. Keep at it bud!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Nice tank install. Looks like a lot of fun during the break-in period. Might wanna blur the speedometer readings though in those 35mph areas 😛 Hope all's well with the family!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Yeah. I thought about doing that. Lol.

[@-Mike-69]

I would think the speedometer needs calibration at the moment. That's why he wasn't concerned with bluring it out. When you blur it out, that just says you know what you are doing is illegal. If the speedo isn't functioning properly. ,, Hell, who knows what the real speed was ?? wink, wink.

[@AH-lw2bj]

​@@-Mike-69😊😊

[@_the_Chad_]

It just sounds pissed off! Nicely done as always. I enjoyed the giggling and understood even before you explained 👍

[@Calvin-Nelson]

We will get along well then!

[@martinfahrni5677]

Subscribed, newby here, i reckon that exhaust has transformed this car into another dimension, 👀 , imagine hearing this sound behind you then breaking your neck to turn about just to stare at a Studebaker...😍

[@hondatech5000]

0:05 holeup! Smart cast ✅ surround sound ✅ let’s go!!

[@chadthunderstroke]

2:50 pure hard work payoff joy. I understand the moment completely.

[@danieljames5875]

Wow man you brought me to tears seeing you take that ride and getting tickled. It reminded me of those times when all your work comes together and you get that feeling of accomplishment, elation, Pure joy, being surprised, & realizing what you have been through that it means so much to you. Im glad you and your family are all ok & hope your around forever.... God-Bless...

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks. I'll admit, I shed a few tears while editing it.

[@jp2246]

Mercy, that sounds good!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!!

[@texsikwitit]

You inspire me so much, so much so that I started to save up In the hopes that I could one day learn and start doing stuffs like this.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Heck yeah. That's one of the things I love the most about making these videos. Get after it.

[@WoodLox]

Good morning to my favorite grease monkey family. Loved the intro and the sounds that things is doing! Since last I heard of dads recovery haven’t heard much but glad you came and touched basis. Trauma takes the drive out of your passion as you question the journey, then everything starts to regain its meaning and you realize you are on the right path and why he is still here. Destiny. You are a great fabricator and builder but you are a better son than anything else. As a son and a father I admire and appreciate that. Thanks and hope all are in great spirits.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Appreciate that. Thanks!

[@Ogsonofgroo]

I am so glad your pops survived that horrible wreck, and that he is still upright and mending, a terrible thing for everyone to go through (especially dad, iya-moley!), blessings to you all. The Lark building has been nothing short of phenomenal, it is a fine machine and sounds frikken incredible, can't wait to see you on the strip. I've always been fond of the overall body of these cars, the closest I ever got was a '62 Rambler Ambassador, think it had a 232 six, big heavy tank with Pullman seats that made near a double bed when folded down, never let me down and like yer Studi had the side-by-side headlights, love 'em., but I digress, my friends and me have been enjoying this project, we want to see it move man!!!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

It's coming soon! Thanks for watching!

[@vtwinaddicted5852]

Calvin, that thing sounds awesome!!!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!

[@Mike-xt2ot]

You explained why I have loved building hot Rods my entire life. Amazing video. Praise God your dad is ok!!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks 👍

[@damiansmith5294]

Managed to get that super clean sounding exhaust but with that rich high displacement sound. God damn.

[@TurboDog73TX]

Often, especially when I'm struggling with something in a build, I've got to remind Myself of those smile / grinning LMAO generating times that fun cars or bikes can make!

[@DrArtshotrodrehab]

Sounds great Dyno just blows stuff up Run it

[@Calvin-Nelson]

That's the way I'm leaning at the moment.

[@supercuda1950]

Tanks (lol) for the latest update on the Stude. This car is the most understated baddest Stude in the world! Those 180 headers almost have a 6 cylinder sound down low but really get rowdy as the rpm goes up.Also, I admire anyone using 3 pedals as anyone can drive (or race) an auto. I hope your Dad is doing a lot better. Us elder gentlemen admire what he is doing. You are a genius and a credit to your generation. Good luck in the future and hopefully I can eventually put one of those 4.2's in my Altered.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Lol! Tanks for watching!

[@assaultlick2169]

Questioning, fear, anger, regret ... These have all crossed my mind many times since a near death accident i just had. Getting back on 2 wheels took a while and it took me quite a while to enjoy it. But like you, i got reminded "why I do this" at some point. Glad to see you enjoying yourself, Calvin, and im glad your dad is healing up.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has been through something like this.

[@64Pete]

Your car sounds SICK brother, you have to be happy with the results so far. Cannot wait to see it hit the strip. ✌🇦🇺

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!!

[@timwhite7798]

I always love driving across the Susquehanna on rt 30.

[@MrBigR928]

She sounds sweet Calvin 🥰 Glad you can giggle again 😁🤗👍🏿

[@rickybunch6990]

Cool great work keep it up 😊you rock oh super nice burn out THANKS!☄

[@christopherbeeman5197]

Sounds amazing man!!🤘🏻Nothing beats that feeling of happiness glad to see things are looking up!

[@Jbomb-ep4jr]

Calvin thanks for sharing the personal element in this one.. Appreciate you (and your pop) bud.

[@bvward]

Utility worker at start of takeoff: "What the...? Oh, it's that Calvin guy with his Stude-Nivlac..." Excellent result!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Lol!

[@TheRealCCSmith]

Just found your channel.... three pedals and eight cylinders in a homebuilt Stude just demands a sub 👍... now excuse me while I binge watch the rest of your videos.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks bud!!

[@user-xk4vw3cz4n]

Man, love the sound, and the manual ratio makes it music. Thanks for sharing. Best to your Dad.

[@joeyjojojr.shabadoo915]

I LOVE this project.

[@richb.4374]

The Studly Studebaker rips!

[@25centsapop]

Just RIPPIN those tires xD so American 👌🏼 😍

[@anotherbluenova6358]

We do this because it challenges our mind body and spirit. That day your dad was in the accident I heard almost as it happened from a friend. I was at work and was glued to my phone waiting to hear the ood news that he survived. Those headers sound amazing. Now do 8 into 1.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks man. It was a long wait for them to announce if he was ok. That was really hard. We'll have to see on that 8 into 1! Lol

[@davidanderson2393]

Sweet music while rowing thru the gears, that should keep you smiling for quite awhile, great work.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

DAMN that sounds good. It still has a lot of cross-plane character to it on camera. I wonder if a larger crossover section or just a dual 3 into single 4 (or dual 2.5 to single 3.5) would change much.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Yeah. Hard to say. I'm happy with the exhaust note, so I'm not going to touch it for now.

[@paulwaite8019]

As someone who also turned 60 this year, yeah, sometimes we leak! Love the progress you’re making on the car - sounds awesome. Cheers, Paul

[@mikebell9166]

"I gotta go mow my brother's lawn, so here we go!" Anything for the miles, right??!

[@jasonfikes9514]

Sounds great.Great video as always. ✌😁

[@philbetthauser9547]

Great idea on setting up the fuel level sensor

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Glad you liked it!

[@CrazyQbin]

Dude hell yeah thank you and keep the videos coming.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!!! Will do!

[@strangersgt5632]

Love the stude! Nice work!

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

Calvin is just way to damn smart for the rest of us car guys. You build some really wild stuff. Those 180 degree exhaust systems are downright incredible. You certainly have my attention and respect for that matter.

[@bradleypark1936]

Hooley dooley! Built yourself a BEAST there Cal. I love it. Glad it made you happy after all the wrenching mate.👍

[@jord9308]

What a fun ride- glad to see you enjoying the fruits of your labor.

[@J-Whit]

That's what im talking about! It sounds great! And its so much cooler with the man pedal!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Heck yeah dude!

[@chopper1168]

Sounds so good. Looks like it goes well also.

[@dannyskaggs6587]

I hope your daddy is getting better God bless him and y'all too

[@idahokevin]

Amazing work man keep it up

[@mikecrice3646]

That car puts a smile on my face just hearing it going through the gears.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Me too!

[@gabrielfeliciano6620]

Sounds amazing love it.

[@MJPilote]

Sounds amazing! Really love the style of that build!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks a ton!

[@jameshatton4405]

Aussies guy back here to tell you this thing is the most amazing drivers car! You could never put a stereo in this car lol

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Truth!!

[@michaelblacktree]

That sounds so good! Can't wait to see it on the track. 😎

[@chrisw5837]

Car sounds awesome. Love the 5 speed. Enjoy the ride. I know we enjoy watching you enjoying it!

[@jasonzitt6408]

I am someone that very often does things the hard way. I love how you backed her up to the wall to add the fuel. No need to roll the car forward three feet so you could have space to work. 😂

[@Calvin-Nelson]

It was on jack stands and blazing hot outside. Didn't feel like opening the door and didn't feel like dropping it, pushing it forward, and jacking it back up. Lol. Sometimes the hard way is the easy way.

[@patpayson]

Good job on the build! That thing sounds incredible.

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!

[@nathanrobbs4954]

Work well done and your hot rod sounds awesome!! I’m looking forward to whatever your choice is, dyno pulls or passes down the strip! 👍

[@joesutherland225]

Always loved Studebaker love to find a hawk

[@ClintsStreetMachines]

Mexico sure is green this time of year. Sweet build Calvin.

[@PeckerwoodKustoms]

sounds awesome man!!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks bud!

[@paullatour7012]

Loving the Studebaker!

[@instantninja1]

Calvin, That 100hrs was well worth it, the stude sounds amazing!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

That's awesome Man! The engine sounds great! What a fun car to drive! Love it!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks! 👍

[@calvin1104]

Car is so badass! love the build :) Nice username by the way, I've had a similar one in the past!

[@kennybiggs3944]

Awesome good job 👏 love it

[@d.collier_8280]

This is such a sweet build!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!

[@volksnut]

Sounds really good, love the 3 pedal move.....I went that route too but 5.3 dual quad and tko 600.

[@timcanizares5240]

Sounds awsome im so happy for you brotha... im glad you were able to overcome that close call with ur pops man

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks!

[@DMiles-ug1xq]

Sounds Killer Calvin... Love that car, the 4 headlights do it for me. The Wrights Ferry bridge always freaked me out!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

I like that bridge. You can see the old bridge the burnt down in the revolutionary war off to the side. It's cool stuff.

[@jonathangehman4005]

DAYUM! That sounds fantastic! Everything should sound that good. Hell, even Harleys could be cool if they sounded like that.

[@edugj23]

The joy behind the wheel is back. An overexcited person could be in the verge of improvising a touge with a drag car 😂

[@brandonrohrer7914]

Looks and sounds so good

[@ryanstew798]

Good job man!

[@xozindustries7451]

That car sounds great!

[@edmundnlemadim8480]

Glad to see you making content again! Hope your pops is doing well 🫡 And yeah those Tremecs aren’t cheap. Had a 2003 cobra that I locked up the OEM t56 on, then got a T56 magnum, SFI bellhousing, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, and McLeod RXT and a driveshaft shop DS because the Magnum is 1.5” longer than the oem 56. Cost me silly money to get all of that lined up and installed lol. That was 10 years ago, and I could probably go another 10 years without spending money like that on a trans 🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@StreetCarChronicles]

Man that sounds great!

[@kattywampass]

It sounds so sick!

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

Looking good! I can't wait to be able to drive my 31! There's just something about driving an old car that makes you feel better!

[@vrm86gt]

Such a cool build Calvin! That Studebaker front end looks cool lowered down some like it is!

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Thanks! I think so too

[@tptrsn]

Sounds excellent!!!

[@thman6453]

Sounds great 👍 👌

[@victortavano1611]

Sorry for your family’s loss be safe you seem like a good driver

[@Calvin-Nelson]

My Dad is still here. The car can be replaced.

[@murraymadness4674]

Sounds great, good job!

[@davian157]

LOOK GREAT!..👍👍👍👍

[@quicksilverguy21]

Beautiful music sir!

[@mikemcmillan5482]

It sounds ferocious

[@TurboLSRanger]

Sounds great. Definitely a great feeling when you finally can drive a project car

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lunkydog]

Sounds awesome 👍

[@jmoore9806]

Yeah sounds really really nice....and I don't like alot of v8s