LSX V8 Turbo Tacoma - Project Firebolt Part 9

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for coming along with me on this journey everyone, y'all make it way more fun! 😁👍🏻

[@MrRyumaru]

Thank you for bringing us along. Love your videos and you man, thanks for all you do.

[@rednecktech9485]

Welds are looking so much better Tom!

[@markcummings737]

I like when show step by step and problem solving on your projects

[@michaelbishop242]

Are you going to use caltracs or something similar on rear axle?

[@EeeDee1]

12:37 what's the drill you're using there?

[@williamfoster4268]

Hands down the BEST channel for professional OEM looking swaps.

[@SanMartianRover]

I usually watch with my hands up because it's such a roller coaster of HYPE!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for saying that sir!

[@WeAreTwoDoorsDown]

Tom is an amazing guy! I emailed him just to let him know there was an episode missing from the playlist for this series, and he actually responded to me and added the missing video! It really made my day just to know that he cares about his viewers!

[@ColonCrusher]

WeAreTwoDoorsDown yeah he seems like a guy who is really good with his Channel

[@terrancebarrett727]

Hes responded to a few of my comments. Great dude..!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks again sir, I appreciate you looking out for me man!

[@BarnStangz]

Good you tubers are like that! I know that Tom has a WAYYYYY bigger channel than mine, but I think it's a nice touch when you try to respond to your viewers.

[@madjanx]

Feels like you've been watching the guys at Bad Obsession Motorsports with all these custom brackets! Great work!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

BOM has inspired mechanical engineers worldwide.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Oh yeah, been watching Binky since episode 1 first came out!

[@MrRoberoni117]

Tom's Turbo Garage I knew I liked you for some reason or another! Seriously though your vids make it feel like I’m watching the automotive shows on Sunday afternoons! Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Did anybody else pause the video to read the explanation of 'performance looking'?

[@Avetho]

Yep. Its now in my vocabulary.

[@feargalmulvany3273]

No I performance watched it ha ha

[@TomsTurboGarage]

👀

[@pyrobocaj08]

This is the first time I've watched an exhaust video and not heard it screaming right afterwards. This entire build has been fantastic, informative, and entertaining. I look forward to hearing this run after finishing this series!

[@ProjectSupercar]

Wow, can't believe that axle is virtually a direct swap. I love it when parts from other brands can be interchanged, it makes building your own unique project much easier. Great exhaust job BTW, keep up the great work. ;)

[@aserta]

The Taco is a pretty accepting body. Quite a few different bits and bobs can find under and still look OEMish. My theory is that Toyota did some market play and knew that the average Joe would eventually do some twiddling with their truck and made it possible to swap in existing parts off other cars. Would not be a first, Honda certainly played nice with the locals.

[@ProjectSupercar]

​@@aserta You might be right about Toyota, or is it possible they "copied" the Ford unit? Talking about OEM, I like the way Tom does his builds, they always look OEM and factory, gives the finish project a very clean look.

[@derekhansen6652]

The explorer 8.8 fits under a d21 hardbody as well.... I'm doing a similar build, only 5 spd manual.

[@ProjectSupercar]

@@derekhansen6652 Really? It's like Toyota and Ford are "pick n mix" lol.

[@painmagnet1]

Ford 8.8 is certainly the best choice for this build. They have been used for decades on Jeeps and have broad aftermarket coverage. Bonus for an easy fit on Tacomas!

[@NCTL05]

I like watching what you do turbo Tom. Someone who does it right

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Jonathan!

[@tjstacy8364]

I always enjoy watching these videos, you manage to have the right amount of goofy and seriousness to balance it out.

[@yeliab67]

Tom you are the "Bob Ross" of automotive rebuilds.

[@richardhilton4601]

Hey, Mitch/Karl/Tom, thanks for yet another detail-rich clip! I'm addicted to your videos, so keep them up!

[@chrislizon7483]

If only Summit racing sold coverall name patches.

[@andrewstudholme3169]

Tom's freshened up diff , my freshen up is a power wash whiles its on the vehicle, he rebuilt the whole thing, that's awesome.

[@conwayfiddy4908]

Glad to see you wrapped that exhaust all the way back to the turbo.

[@ThePentosin]

"Its s little shiny for my taste" Cuts directly to even shinier exhaust pipe. "Dang this thing is so nice" XD

[@danielbrown7077]

love the factory look. im in the middle of fitting a turbo to my LS1 commodore and you give me the motivation to take my time and do it properly the first time. cheers

[@DoRC]

That r&p setup looks pretty spot-on. I don't think I've ever gotten one looking that good. Close but not quite.

[@Savage1351]

Man I love how you put so much attention and details in all the things you do on your builds. Looking forward to the next episode, thank you Tom, very entertaining!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for the very kind words sir, I appreciate it!

[@jronayne88]

killing it as always, attention to detail we should all strive for.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thanks man, I appreciate you saying that!

[@morotetsuke]

Yessss!!! Cant wait to see what you come up with for the impending wheel hop.

[@benjaminday1470]

i was hoping to see a custom 4-link setup tbh...

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Hearing protection for quick paint work ? I kid, i kid.. really enjoy the content ! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Those stock/Toyota wheels are great. Glad you kept with them.. Cheers !

[@vividvulpe9842]

You videos are like a metaphor for keeping a positive perspective on life, no matter the challenges and set backs. Thank you, Turbo Tom, and can’t wait for the finale on this Turbo’ Tacoma. Beautiful work as always, and meticulous engineering. -Chris, fine artist and Orthodontic Appliance Fabricator

[@Brock_Landers]

Damn son, your work is second to none. Your attention to detail and your patience blows my mind. This truck's going to be jaw dropping, like the LS3 Miata is.

[@bryantgarcia4517]

Tom is the type of guy to use hand Tools over Power tools! I remember him saying his hands are more precise than snap-ons torque wrench!💪🏼 +or- Zero!

[@chrislizon7483]

Seeing how you had your axle shafts turned down to fit the hub centric Toyota wheels really shows your attention to detail on this build. There's tons of examples but that one really sticks with me.

[@edwardbaker5373]

You know as I watch this, I realize I could do this work. But you are so much more meticulous than I ever would be. Great attention to detail man. Nice work

[@jeffwooton7138]

I know it's a little late now, but SWAG Offroad makes a neat table adapter that you can bolt your portaband into. It makes doing those pie cuts real easy. I love mine. And, to make fabbing up easier, you can purchase some wide 2 bolt exhaust clamps, cut windows in them, and use them to hold your exhaust tubing while you get everything in the perfect location. Tack em up on the truck, remove clamp, and weld out. (The clamp idea is not mine. Seen it on KZbin somewhere

[@cliffwill]

you're right about that chassis paint. i love that stuff.

[@benc.1197]

Pie cuts with a MIG welder. You're a beast, Tom.

[@mpboi21]

Your work and attention to detail is truly amazing!

[@fritzbrause6332]

Ohh! Brackets! And CAD templates! Nice :-)

[@AT_motors]

Keep up the great work, Tom! I don't know why, but building exhausts is my favorite thing to do. It's just so satisfying.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Anthony, I agree man! 👍🏻

[@miketurner1834]

You my friend, are a fabrication/build wizard. Very clean. Hurry up and start that beast up for us!

[@austinsears1637]

The intro suspense.... I knew that it was carbon fiber something but didnt guess it was a driveline/driveshaft. Project fire bolt is coming along quite splendidly I must say here mate great job!!!!

[@chickmagpunk]

Love it Tom! Who needs TV when you have something this amazing

[@jwallace2913]

I have an '03 Tacoma and have been wanting to do this swap for years now. Mine also has been cursed with the dog of a 4 cylinder. Your videos are awesome, so in depth. After watching the series to date I feel like I've got a good grasp as to what I am getting myself into. Thanks for the great videos.

[@camo13310]

Open dump pipe is the way to go, it's sooo satisfying once your wastegate opens up!

[@nbrowser]

Awesome work "Karl"! Can't wait to see this one drive under it's own power!

[@Gutowski424]

Tom, you’re awesome! One of the best channels on KZbin.

[@SloppyMechanics]

Dang out of all the other issues must be refreshing to do that rear install and exhaust work, I can’t wait to see what you come up with, I’m learning more terminator x tricks by the day

[@srvdean3024]

Been watching since the yellow Miata Tom. Glad to see you're always holding yourself up to high standards in your workmanship. The video production must take forever now, they look so professional.

[@kshea4231]

incredible workmanship as always

[@spoogie35]

Tom, I've said it before, you're an inspiration to many, myself included, to do better. We may not all have your tools or work area at our disposal, but you, without a doubt, provide the example of how to do things in a quality manner. Thanks for that. I have one of those Driveshaft Shop carbon fiber shafts on my 87 Supra. I'd recommend making some sort of shield for it, to protect it from road debris. Nothing quite like an expensive street sweeper spinning under your truck... Also, putting stock wheels / tires back on, with a turbo LS under the hood? You must have a lot of faith in that differential! =)

[@Stock4209]

Love your videos Tom! Your attention to detail is a pleasure to watch. For instance the trans dipstick bracket, awesome!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for the kind words sir, glad you enjoy the videos!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Awesome! Love this series Tom. Appreciate all the work it takes to make these video's.

[@theflyingdutchman22]

Most underrated channel ever, you deserve so much more subs. And please paint the exhaust matte black. Love from the Netherlands!

[@iNFECTED_pIE]

Always a pleasure watching your vids, thanks for taking us along :)

[@brandonbman5921]

Tom you have a great channel with interesting and educational content. I’d never build a mini/mid size Japanese truck with a turbo LS1 but I LOVE watching you do it. Lol.

[@aserta]

Oh, that flexible probe is really cool, didn't know there was such a thing. Man this build is getting neater and neater.

[@nomadben]

Awesome vid Tom, loving it! You're whipping this thing together real quick.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you sir, glad you're enjoying the vids!

[@blackbuick1987]

You are putting together one hell of a Toyordolet! Great work!

[@martyhandley4456]

Love the super clean stock look you get with your builds, and mad performance.....love this truck project

[@mimo5383]

Certainly a fan of Driveshaft shop product. I was updating the FD ratio in my Subaru BRZ and went for their Aluminium product myself. Its an NA build so have no worries over durability. Its still a lot lighter than the stock one also. Loving the build!

[@joannaatkins822]

Yet more gorgeous work, thank you for sharing all of your hard graft!

[@TwistedMetalsOfTexas]

Tom I have to say what an amazing job thus far I'm alway looking forward to your next update. Thank you for inspiring me to work out of my comfort zone and to try new things. Stay well and have a wonderful day.

[@carlkwasnjuk9518]

Excited to see the completed vehicle! Thank you for excellent content!

[@Ethan-ur7qi]

I wish I had your patience projects at home. I get close and then need to speed to the end to go for a spin and test it out. Keep up the great videos. Looking forward to the final videos in this series.

[@derjoh1986]

Tom, your talent is amazing!! Thank you for sharing your skills to the masses!!

[@BPBomber]

I spend 2 weeks looking forward to these episodes.

[@daaneel]

I thought this was going to be a work truck. With all this work put into it, I would baby that thing!

[@levicochran4306]

Tom, youre a genius. Awesome build, awesome show. See you next week

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you Levi, glad you enjoy the videos sir!

[@billyb8703]

Looks like you may want some longer wheel studs for that rear. The wheel bolts didnt look like they had too much thread engagement. Always run three thread out in safety for aviation so maybe I'm just being over cautious. Great video as always though, always jealous of your shop setup!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you sir, that is a good tip, I'll definitely need some longer ones if I want to run slicks.

[@billyb8703]

Maybe some ARP extended ones? Trustworthy and track tested. Some may say ugly as they can protrude through the nut........... but not as ugly as a motor on the side of the track missing a wheel!!

[@jeffman3]

It is worth noting that this style of lug nut does not seat on a taper in the wheel, they are designed to pass clean through the hole. The washer is the contact point. While extended studs may be necessary if he wants to run different wheels/racing slicks, they fit very similarly to the stock arrangement as they are now.

[@DoRC]

Given the lug nut style it looks fine to me.

[@billyb8703]

Don't get me wrong for a daily driver they are more than enough especially when you consider the design having probably twice as many threads compared to a stock nut. My thought was for track use and potential wheel changes or use of spacers you suddenly eat up any benefit the better design gives, with the increased stress of the track or strip And for the sake of £34/$42 a side when you have spent thousands in parts and your own time, seems worth it in my opinion for the peace of mind when you rip down the strip for the first time. Probably me being over cautious and coming from a trade where it's laid down that the threads of the bolt must protrude 1.5-3 threads from the top of the locking device. But I figured I'd mention it. At the end of the day it's up to Tom to check and decide for himself we are here just to watch and suggest ideas and things he might have missed by accident. Best part of a public build on a forum or on KZbin, the community has always got your back Tom has the benefit of having 181,000 people QA'ing everything he does........it must be a benefit and a curse!

[@joefaracevideos]

This series continues to amaze me

[@NikBorton]

Muffler too shiny? Wrap it! It'll help stop you melting your spare as well :)

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Hi Nik, I've considered wrapping it or chucking one of those muffler blankets on it.

[@michaeldenton8610]

I was thinking a coat of ceramic high heat paint would be great compared to a blanket. I'm not certain but that being in the undercarriage it may just collect debris and water.

[@billyb8703]

I feel a Binky style "CAD" designed heat-shield is required. Flex those fabrication skills. And of course painted in the habitual enamel black

[@DirceuCorsetti]

For sure! Also, regular paint doesn't last on stainless. Ask me how I know.

[@jared5021]

@@TomsTurboGarage I put a Vibrant resonator on the back of my GMC (solution to a way too loud cat back system). in a similar location your muffler is in. If you plan on using your truck in all weather conditions, the high shine will dull out over time. On other note, Awesome build!

[@TheBeerBox80]

It is like that ford rear was made for the Tacoma. This exhaust is going to sound amazing.

[@prax3956]

I can't wait to hear this thing come to life!

[@hunternelson5001]

pleaseee post more often! eager to see the finished project

[@CrazedSymptoms]

Man I look forward to these Tuesdays because of your videos

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Glad to hear it sir! 👍🏻

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

I love watching your builds. Its been cool watching your channel grow!

[@signdeals4972]

Tom, you make me want to torque more often. It’s like I’m aspiring to be a better man. Keep the vids coming!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Haha, glad I can help man!

[@Genevagirls-h2x]

This is gonna be badass once it's up and running!!

[@derekhansen6652]

Heck yeah man, almost ready to drive now!!!

[@overzealousmaverik]

I'm so excited to hear that thing fire up

[@GarielMotorsports]

I feel in love about this build!!! That's my favorite truck

[@JoeWrenches]

Tom doing Tom things. Good work, as usual. When I grow up, I want to be Tom.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Haha! Thanks a ton Joe, always great to hear from ya! 😀👍🏻

[@turksandwich7538]

lots of work was done for this video. Awesome.

[@joshwilson4168]

It may be worth it to look into reinforcing the frame with some steel plate where the cab meets the bed. If the frame fails because too much power, that's the point it will fail. Every Tacoma that had rust that i have seen, the frame where the cab meets the bed is always the first to go. Also it'd be awesome if you found a way to install an exhaust cutout switch that dumps exhaust right out of the turbo. Flip a switch and go from quiet to crazy open exhaust. Great for the track. Great progress so far! Everything is looking pristine! Cant wait to see this thing come to life! Keep up the great work!

[@lelandp5859]

im gonna say it. i am more excited about seeing this up and running than any further news or sighting on the C8

[@hanskinslo326]

The LSX Turbo and a Ford 8.8 with 3.73 gears, in a Toyota Tacoma. I like this too much!

[@joshp.2237]

Just recently found this channel and it is great. Watched all of the firebolt videos that are out so far and all of the thunderbolt too. Going to keep watching all of your other videos as i get time. Great channel with great content. Definitely earmed my subscription and notifications. Cheers.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you for the kind words Josh! Welcome to my out of control car hobby, glad you are enjoying the videos, I’ll be posting a new Firebolt video on Tuesday. See ya then! 😀👍🏻

[@elitemachineworks1037]

Love your channel and production quality! Much respect for your attention to detail.

[@welz2002]

Amazing. After all these years, they just keep getting better 👍🏻

[@Metalution]

Awesome! I love making custom exhausts. It isn’t worth it when you calculate time and parts cost but it sure is awesome seeing the finished product. For things like this you just don’t have another option. Well done!

[@AlexD-fq5zm]

I'm from the northeast and can say you are very lucky with no rust

[@pFbSpecV]

This build is coming out great!! So close!! Open wastegate is gonna sound good!!

[@mrjockey87]

Oh yes! Another episode another 26:43 beautiful editing and building to enjoy!

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it!

[@projectgattago]

Good call on the CF driveshaft from The Driveshaft Shop! I have one in my Cougar with dual CV joints.

[@weeksMZ]

Awesome getting closer to that day

[@ahu747]

Wow, the anticipation to the finished result is killing me! I would love a collab video with bad obsession Motorsports!

[@motopolak]

Boggles my mind how you find time to advance this project, research parts & fitment, trial and error/mockups, "performance looking", keep your shop looking like a dentist's office, setup/teardown for filming segments, video editing, and keep in contact with your viewers. Amazing! Hope you bring this creation out to this year's last C&C (if it's completed by then).

[@warriormonx]

Fabulous build Tom - the best format out there!

[@rotor13]

It's a no brainer. You see a Tom video, you click like and share it with your friends and talk about it at the local car meet.

[@d.mat.zero6525]

Performance looking sounds a lot like an ocular pat-down!

[@toyotrustPR]

Lol

[@genisis53]

love your videos! Not too technical, but very informative and entertaining!

[@littlediablo]

Love your work Tom. Thanks for sharing.

[@gimmethecarkeys]

Loving the series so far Tom! I would definitely route that wastegate back into the exhaust, keep the sorda sleeper theme going. When that gate opens up under the bed of the truck I am not sure it will sound very good. But to each there own! Cant wait for the next upload!

[@StormyPyro]

I gotta say it yet again Tom ALWAYS THE CLEANEST BUILDS Keep up the good work! I can only hope my rx7 will come out as good as one of your cars

[@damiendoisher7812]

Been watching since the dsm stuff. Keep the videos coming Tom.

[@jrebuilds]

I gotta say, man that exhaust looks soooo good. I love how the build is coming out, can't wait for the next video. Love the work!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

Woo hoo, a rainy day video drop! Well done sir. Now I get to join TTG for a while. It's a good day.

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Glad I can help man, enjoy the rest of your day sir!

[@Wns2n_t]

Awesome job again man! Getting closer