LSX V8 Turbo Tacoma - Project Firebolt Part 15

[@n8rivera74]

For the towing test, consider hooking up to a donkey instead of a cow. You know, just to confirm it hauls ass...

[@TomsTurboGarage]

😁👍🏻

[@Avetho]

_S M O O T H_

[@michaelhoffman9573]

Bruh 😂😭😭

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Tom you have to be one of the best mechanics on KZbin, and your projects are so interesting. Happy greetings from Ireland ☘️ ☘️

[@andersjjensen]

I can also highly recommend The Skid Factory and Bad Obsession Motorsport.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for the kind words and support all the way from Ireland! I hope to visit your beautiful country someday.

[@greenrolaids]

@@andersjjensen Toms garage, clickspring and bad obsession are absolute fav's. keep on keeping on Tom!

[@angeljnieves]

Tom deserves way more subs!

[@daves984]

He puts out quality not quantity, his OCD and attention to detail is his greatest asset. If you haven't watched his galant vr4 video series its amazing. I cried a little when tom said he sold it.

[@raM3.54]

I thought the coffee break was the beginning of a ad and was confused af lol.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

☕️

[@chrisstasinopoulos8895]

Me too! I was like "did i accidentally hit the forward button to the next youtube video?" 😂

[@Avetho]

It was good tho :)

[@aussiebloke609]

If your coffee tastes like dirt, you're not making it right. For me, what works is to always use whole bean and grind just before I brew...brew fast (no more than 4 minutes from switching on to finished), and use about double the coffee you think it needs. Sometimes, more. The absolute worst thing you can do is use too little coffee - that will make it bitter and tasting like dirt. Also, the lighter roasts have more caffeine and less bitterness, so a breakfast blend is smoother and mild tasting compared to a dark, oily roast like espresso, while packing a bigger punch. Here's mud in your eye! ☕️

[@Brock_Landers]

Legit, I did too...lmao

[@SloppyMechanics]

Someone showed me a spray anti seize can the other day, game changer

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Whoa, what?! I can't wait to get my hands on that and REALLY make a mess of things. 😁👍🏻

[@jsnyara]

For when you really want that crap all over the place!

[@o2boutdoors]

Not only will I look like the tin man from The Wizard from Oz, but my whole shop will too.

[@TheUberdude14]

The stuff is awesome, I have 3 flavors at work. Copper, aluminum and ceramic.

[@Avetho]

_I'll take your entire stock!_

[@TheMrbear186]

"I'm gonna soak all the fasteners in blaster to make removal easier" proceeds to remove a bunch of fasteners that look like they're 3 days old

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

I bet they were still easier.

[@desertfresh3740]

Looks like the front could go up another 1/2", at least. Still looks pretty low in the nose. But that's just my opinion.

[@jamesearlcash7725]

I’d lower the back

[@microbuilder]

Always a good day when Mitch uploads! Whoa, wait, who is this imposter 'Karl'???

[@AT_motors]

That stance is so much better. I'm glad you raised the front vs lowering the rear.

[@PuncakeLena]

Tom out here with the multiple grinders, yet no grinding scarecrow... I'm only slightly disappointed.

[@jordanlittle5391]

i feel for most people their old arms are probably worn out and would be better off ordering a new set so they can still drive the truck until its all ready and complete

[@VelocityLabs]

5:33 This is why I love this channel : D

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi Erik! Always great to hear from you sir! That part was strictly for your entertainment. 😁

[@Anderzander]

I love that bit too 😂

[@mrb2917]

🎵🎶 Nose down, tail up, that's not the way Tom likes his truck 🎵🎶

[@TomsTurboGarage]

😂👍🏻

[@Platypus_Warrior]

I never get enough of your videos. What you do is exactly what I dream doing too. Keep them stock looking, power without just throwing a huge turbo, no huge wing and all that crap. One of my favorite channels.

[@dovaugha]

Long time subscriber so don't get me wrong - I love the Miata but this truck takes the cake for top ten greatest sleepers of all time. Just immaculate! That turbo whistle...

[@azharsyarawi]

Am always amazed how clean and structured your builds are. Definitely looking forward to more from you 🙏🏽

[@evanwheeler7687]

Great video! Garage car stackers when? That way you can expand the collection!

[@MadCarTK]

3:25 is exactly why working on cars is a love/hate kind of thing.

[@microbuilder]

And why ratcheting wrenches are amazing lol

[@mrjockey87]

Each new episode from TTG is sort of sacred, best enjoyed in a calm enviroment with a hot beverage and full attention. Art mechanics.

[@manibor]

Is there any more build videos on the way? Miss your videos!

[@ozman1975]

Tom, you make it look easy buddy! Hey do you double use that grinding/working mask as your COVID-19 protection?

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you as always for checking out my videos Ozzie, I appreciate it so much man!

[@nomadben]

Tom, what do you think of dropping the straight-six engine from the BMW K1600 motorcycle into a Miata? That's pretty much my dream swap. And man, it's so great to see Firebolt riding level now! Nice work as always.

[@Jasonoid]

I have one grinder that I use with cut off wheels, grinding discs and flaps wheels, I might just have to buy me a couple $10 Harbor Freight grinders.....thanks!

[@BadLuckGarage]

I couldnt think of a much better place to try out some new adjustable coilovers than Norris Dam.😉

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Haha, Norris Motorsports Park 🤔

[@BadLuckGarage]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@KarlCarpenter]

Man, I passed by Chunky Monkey yesterday and didn't even realize they were open!

[@pkvillager]

@12:39 I Laughed way too much at this

[@fraxonthefurry21]

Torch is always a smug bastard isn't he.

[@JayLang7]

Oh yeah a turbo garage video!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@andreascattis]

Nice build but please, change Wheels...

[@blueducst4]

I love the “How it’s made” music!

[@idriwzrd]

The rake reduces the caster angle, reducing the self-centering effect, and changing steering effort. With the level ride height, the suspension regains it's proper caster angle.

[@blackmount1]

I needed a little motivation to get out into the garage today. Thanks Tom. Nothing Crazy, Just some Sandblasting and painting for some suspension parts on my 3000GT Restoration project. All new OEM shocks and springs going in. But I just wasn't feeling it after work initially

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Glad I could help sir! We all have moments like that and as I get older it’s hard to get going too after a long day or week. Good luck with your restoration 👍🏻

[@Burndown]

You gotta take this bad boy to the strip! Its gotta scoot pretty good. You really do a great job on these videos with all the editing and voice over stuff. Coffee Break!

[@hekt0r252]

This is so awesome was here since part 1 of the series :p love sleeper cars!

[@jamieweirdworld]

A lot of similarities here to what I went through on my LS swapped Jeep Cherokee XJ. I ended up making my own power steering lines. I used the Holley LS accessory drive brackets, and also got most everything form Summit Racing. I wish that Holley Terminator X ECU had been available, but I've been running the GM one for several years, and it's doing alright.

[@blackhavocjim]

Brake upgrade prediction. Tundra 4 piston calipers and rotors.

[@jakeweiser6589]

Do they fit on the 5 lug?

[@jamesearlcash7725]

Face down ass up is not the way we like to truck

[@jonboyd9186]

You’re taco didn’t have stock suspension, I’ve got the same lowering kit on my S-Runner.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Please elaborate, I have the window sticker and there's no mention of that. That said, the original owner got all of the s-runner appearance items custom ordered on this truck, so it wouldn't surprise me if that happened somehow. I just figured it was a stock 4cylinder 2wd front suspension?

[@jakeweiser6589]

@@TomsTurboGarage Naw Tom, I don't think bilstiens came stock. Looks like the ones you intalled were a huge upgrade anyway though.

[@bustopherjones2285]

Front coils were a stiffer spring rate with a 1" drop , Tokico gas shocks all around, bigger front sway bar, rear anti-sway bar

[@kocfkocf]

Tom may I make a suggestion for a future project? Dodge stealth turbo Eagle Talon Turbo Or J swap a crx since you have a knack for fabrication. Much love and respect from California

[@CaptainTonus]

He already has an entire Eagle Talon TSi AWD build series. Check it out on his channel

[@danieljennerman7549]

I'd enjoy seeing him torture himself with a British Layland product.

[@fcguy7]

3000 GT VR-4 all day every day. The stealth looks like x gathering of the juggalos mobile.

[@aussiebloke609]

21:25 "...and Marital Studies"...? I assume that's what you mean by "Advanced Handling." No? I'll show myself out. :-P

[@Brock_Landers]

Tom I still remember you posting as TurboTom20g on 4g61t.org and posting videos of your old 4g63t Mirage and me being SO jealous because that car was SO beautiful. My name was 89D15CRX. I had a 4g61t and 4g63t swapped 92 Colt, a 4g61 NA 89 Summit sedan, a 90 4g63 NA Colt, and a modded 90 Talon Tsi AWD. Now I have a 97 Civic coupe with a built LSVTEC turbo that makes 612 whp. I just love imports of all kinds.

[@chrisconley3579]

Man, I'm so happy I finally caught up on this series. I remember watching your videos back when you had

[@MrCaprinut]

Hurrah, another episode! Watching from Norway :-)

[@randy6350]

The QA1 spring part numbers listed “10HTSF 550” is a 10” x 2.5” straight spring! Per Summit & QA1 Website... Can you please double check the part number/s?

[@CageyJ0nnY]

Amazing work as always Tom!

[@GaJeepr]

Wait I must be getting things mixed up. So Firebolt is losing Cheetah mode and going to Panther? Wait, please call it Cougar. For obvious reasons, it's more fun and hey, I am a Southern guy also gotta keep it local you know. Great work as always. OH, and do you need a shipping label for the Bilsteins? They look brand new. Also, love the bolt-on ball joints. On my 94 Nissan Hardbody they bolt-on upper and lower and are the size of a 3/4 Chevrolet pickup. And Nobody was prepared for the "It's on my face isn't it?" part.

[@kelly00000111111]

Tom, any plans on disabling the DRLs? Quiet the build. Congrats on the progress you’ve made on Firebolt 🔥

[@HenryDarr]

Hi Tom, your channel is the best automotive build channel going. love your work and Stay blessed brother 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@nbrowser]

Tom...I just have to ask...how's the rear tire budget? With this thing and Thunderbolt both having big burly V8s...gotta be real easy to you know...have those momentary lapses in traction!

[@luffy858]

I find these videos incredibly frustrating to watch. Every time I go to work on my Canadian, winter driven, 30 year old Miata, the only thing I now picture is these spotless cars with perfect fasteners and factory paint markings. Every time I touch a bolt on my car, I'm covered in a shower of rust, undercoating and disappointment. Amazing channel and I'm incredibly envious of the quality of vehicles you find to work on.

[@Merkafide]

I love your videos. I’ve been watching for what feels like 10 years. I found you on the MightyCarMods forums ages ago.. crazy how time flies

[@brianross4057]

I like your work ethic Tom, are you military trained? aircraft engineer perhaps? G'day from Australia. 🦘🦘.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

It seems strange that I never realized how good looking the 2002 Tacoma's were until I watched this build... a little truck with great lines. Perfect color, too! Also, I always wondered what to do while the paint is drying, and now I know. Of course my place will never be as clean as Tom's - (no one else's is either). 😉

[@import702]

Tom i wouldn’t use antiseize on the threads of a coil over strut! Bad idea even if the manufacturer recommends it. Think of it this way just like antiseize sticks to EVERYTHING so will every bit of dust and dirt to it. So next time you go to adjust you’ll be there cleaning it off the threads before moving the collars or you will be dealing with it binding due to small rocks and road grime ... I highly recommend the pb blaster graphite dry lube. Never look back again with that stuff.

[@chrisrobinson7087]

I was going to make a comment about it sounding great for a turbo diesel but im not that sinister. Great work Tom. The spool sound great. im guessing that is because the turbo is in a different zip code to the exhaust manifold. Hope you and your family are safe and well. How about the next project being a British Caterham with a LS swap or my dream of build of a K20 Honda or BMW straight Six from a BMW M3?

[@gtp_vexd3507]

Good job Karl 👍🏽 Quick question, do the kids watch your videos? Can you see a budding home mechanic in the making? 😋

[@Bryanpaulallen1]

How are you liking the Milwaukee impact? I’ve got some of the other M12 Fuel stuff and was thinking that was next. Love the videos.

[@OSIS909]

Been subscribed since the DSM days I’m hooked and look fwd to all ur projects. Great content enjoy all ur videos. Can’t wait to see what the future build is. Coyote swap motor 🤧

[@alexands1261]

the videos are top notch. The editing. The music added in at the right moment. The voice overs. Just the video making process alone is so professional, and I haven't even scratched the surface on all the fabrication and mechanical skill!

[@eppyz]

1st thing, BEAUTIFUL area where you live. 2nd, Brake upgrade for sure, maybe even a rear disc conversion as well?? Lastly, great video and dang that Anti Seize, I feel better that I am not the only one that gets that dirty with that stuff haha 👍

[@truthseeker8483]

Excellent work and an immaculate workshop. I usually find that a shock should have more rebound damping than bounce..might be worth trying.

[@danieljennerman7549]

It's a sad day. Tom had to let Mitch go as his trusted helping hand. I don't know about this Karl guy.

[@gerekappo]

The ride heigt is on point! Love it! I'm sure you are going for bigger brakes in the future! (Hahahaha as im writing you said "next brakes") paint the ladder bars, you can see the logo and bolt on the side view! Of course, if you want!

[@VolV8]

Absolute gem! Great work, Tom. Once you've done brakes and braided lines it will be spot on :D This is how cars and utes should come as stock. Love it.

[@Garagetopics]

Happy the truck is performing how you envisioned, Tom! Mad respect for your build quality and video editing skills. Stay safe

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks Michael, great to hear from you sir!

[@dandel351]

I was about to comment about the brakes , but your on to that. Is the rear ride height set for hauling loads etc? If your not gunna load the truck down too much I think the rear could come down about an inch or 2 that might help the handling a little more. Overall the rig looks very nice. Since you seem to like big power in small packages , can I point you to something you might like. Check out Fasterproms channel and their turbo K-series swapped Smart car "Kater-tot" I think you might like it. Cheers , stay safe and happy truckin'.

[@datasailor8132]

Just finished binging the whole Firebolt series. You are total OCD compared to some of the other car shows on KZbin. I do have one nit and another which is a bigger thing. First you should swing over to Finnegan's garage where he recently has done some instruction on welding of exhaust pipes with a purge gas. It makes for better cleaner welds with fewer chances for leakage. My second thing goes all the way back to the start. As a minimum you should have stripped the short block down all the way. With boost you need to increase your ring gaps significantly from factory. At that time you could have easily replaced the rod bolts with ARP. Either Gen 4 rods or aftermarket ones would have been a big upgrade. The pistons too. I realize that you wanted to keep the cost reasonable for the DIYer, but the first thing you will have to do if you go for more power is to pull the engine apart as I described. I'd have sent the block out to be hot-tanked and magnafluxed. There's no telling what might be lurking in the oil and coolant passages in an engine that was home to the little beasties.

[@Avetho]

Quick question: Have you considered lining the bonnet with a fireproof sound deadening material? As you were pulling out of the garage, it sounded like the camera was picking up a lot of engine mechanical noise rather than the sweet exhaust note. Besides that though I love Firebolt as it is now, you did a beautiful job on it :D

[@tomtruesdale6901]

I am glad to see I am not the only one to get covered by Anti-Seize when using it. That stuff gets everywhere. Truck looks outstanding, job well done.

[@DStabs720]

I love how OCD you are Mitch. I will be like you someday without the KZbin channel. Really close to buying a house with a big garage!

[@Ianmundo]

hey Tom, have you considered getting the front grille resprayed in satin black? the body-colored grille really ages the truck. Keep up the great work 👍

[@PeterPociask]

Did you have any problems with weld contamination using the weld thru primer? I have a project coming up where I could use it, but the reviews are split between "this ruined everything it touched" and "I wouldn't weld without it!"

[@kaydog890]

It looks like your ground clearance is on par with my car with those rear suspension parts hanging out the bottom.... May aswell slam it. You can't take it off road as is, but you could still cart junk if its scrapping the ground. Your desire for a sleeper is far from reality; again, the rear suspension hanging out, branded, exhaust and a intercooler hanging out the front...?

[@bakeot]

Video is getting better tom

[@nicolashoyt5341]

To avoid the anti seize cancer, try using motorcycle chain lube on adjustable shocks. It also works great on garage door chains and tracks. But since it's designed to dry to a waxy lubricated surface and protect from the elements it's ideal for this application.

[@trefod]

It's so strange Tom, when I crawl under my car it doesn't look anything like this. What I see is an undistinguished Jackson Pollack in rust colors with no indication of where a swing arm ends and a bolt begins. Maybe your world is just higher definition than mine?

[@jelledevries2280]

Hi Tom, I wanted to let you know you put the washer on upside down on the shock shaft (before the rubber) it needs to be hollow side down, rubber, chassis, rubber , hollow side up. This washer is used this way so the rubber can’t be cut by the edge of the washer. So it should be something like this )0I0(

[@shanebep3135]

You're getting me jazzed up about working on my car. I'm waiting on some sti struts and springs to come in for my forester as I upgraded the sway bars and tires which gave it a very unbalanced feeling with the stock springs

[@notmynamef]

Bro we miss you where u at?

[@TheClintmeister]

I have watched all of these on this series. Is my eyes going bad or is there different name tags on your jumpsuit? Inquiring minds need to know!

[@greywulf73]

That turbo spooling, mixed with the V8 burble.....aaaaaahhhhh...

[@JesseGayvoronski]

Love the videos man! That background music reminded me so much of Popcorn by Hot Butter

[@dougschepp6015]

I know you love the stock look concept, but for the love of Pete please find some different wheels for this beautiful machine. The OEM wheels are hideous.

[@JackTheSkunk]

Not being mechanically inclined I found your series to be very interesting and informative. That seems like an awful lot of HP for a little Tacoma.

[@donaldcrites7504]

Gotta do something about those wheels. I don't know why but I have always found that they just don't look right for a truck. Truck wheels need to have a little negative offset.

[@applebitefool]

Nice but the whole time I’m thinking, do a burnout! Shift it over 4000rpm 😆

[@YouvBeenThumped]

Get multiple Angle grinders to "Save Time" Laughs in Plasma Cutter lol

[@yamondakawazuki8941]

Helpful tip everyone! Always leave your phone and other devices in your pockets or elsewhere when using an angle grinder or bench grinder, the metal dust in the air clings to speakers and microphones as they’re magnets, ultimately the dust destroys them.

[@mjbtaco]

Awesome man glad you're enjoying them! Let me know if you have any questions on that brake upgrade.😉

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks Michael, this is an excellent mod! You know I'm already plotting and scheming on that brake upgrade 😁

[@mjbtaco]

@@TomsTurboGarage haha thats what I like to hear! Definitely a huge upgrade!

[@matthewarmstrong7069]

Hey there Tom, it's nearly a year since you last uploaded a video, I hope you are still working on the next episode and all is well otherwise. Eager to see the latest developments down here in South Africa. Cheers

[@charlesparker8452]

I really like your firebolt truck. Bro That big intercooler stick out . maybe a coat of your summit black would help that. Keep up all the fun and good work you do and thank you so much for your show.

[@Felix311311]

you are so well organised, I'm from Croatia and been watching your videos for a few years now, great work, keep up!

[@stiofane3669]

love your content :) from a rusty country myself (Ireland) . next time try ACF50 anti-corrosion spray you'll absolutely love it

[@frdradio]

Pardon me if you catch me chuckling when you use the breaker bar. I live in Maine. I can't even tell you the number of breaker bars that I have shattered trying to free up suspension fasteners.

[@highvoltage12v]

This wasn't in my subscription box. It was on my recommend page.

[@PHUSII]

that turbo spool tho.

[@foil666]

Man, that stock front shock mounting design really is cunning. The overall access and ease of working on things is pretty good.

[@TheCmmdk]

I'm so jealous of how clean and rust free your cars are. All of the cars in the cold salty northern part of Denmark don't look that nose after 30.000km 😪

[@turksandwich7538]

looks like the front is still a little lower than the back. Also, I am amazed at how clean that truck is for its age. Almost no rust.

[@DEFCONPRODUCTIONSLLC]

Trucks are supposed to have a slight rake. If they dont, when you tow the nose will point up in the air impacting suspension/steering geometry, trailer tongue angle, brake performance, and headlight aiming.

[@turksandwich7538]

@@DEFCONPRODUCTIONSLLC Makes sense.

[@ramsaygames9256]

Excellent workmanship and very entertaining to watch 👍

[@ryanmiller9137]

What a great swap! I plan to do the same thing to my Nissan D21. I bet the rear end will fit under it like yours did. The suspension seems like it pretty much the same.