I Fit a 6L80e Into My 3rd Gen Firebird WITHOUT Raising the Tunnel

[@michaelhanewich245]

That's crazy man. I wouldn't predict the firebird views being low.

[@wisedevolver2741]

The problem is, while gm made a ton of thirdgen F-bodies. The thirdgen, (and to a lesser extent, fourthgen) cars are getting rare. A lot of people don't care for their styling, the mullet-mobile stereotype, and their anemic engines. As the proud owner of 4 thirdgen, and one Fourthgen, I disagree with those people. But take heart, eventually they will truly reach collector car status. I've noticed the prices on thirdgens appears to be going up, so we may not have to wait very long.

[@michaelhanewich245]

I have had mine for 26 years and now having done it right, it never gets old. I can pop the garage lights on and look everyday.

[@Charusel]

@@wisedevolver2741 I agree. Selfishly, I've been keeping my mouth shut about 3rd gen f-bodies until I get my hands on one. Watching other cars that used to get laughed at like the 3rd gen Supra jump in value has taught me a lesson about sleeping on getting unpopular platforms.

[@the_cosmic_cowboy12]

I've had mine for 11 years and I let it go sort of since it was my first car. But the money pit has started and I'm doing a nut and bolt restoration on it, learning as I go.

[@alexgunger335]

Third gen content on your page is my main go to especially when I’m about to start a swap on my own 87 Camaro. Love the Tahoe as well but I’ll drop what Im doing when your third gen content comes out. Really interested to see the fuel system and exactly how you’re going to run it. Good work as always!

[@ipdjbt]

Thumbs up for being a Queensryche fan!

[@lsquest263]

Pffft the Tahoe. More 3rd Gen content... please! Thought: Maybe you could open the shop doors and have the tahoe sitting outside; that might keep the tahoe crowd around during the 3rd gen vids. lol

[@wtdonovan]

This gives motivation to get a third gen, I appreciate the fact you always hold things to that high level of fit and finish. I've learned a lot watching the simplest steps you've completed. Stuff that applies well to any swap. Keep it going! Seems like it's hard to find a 3rd gen TA with actual fender vents of all things1!!1!

[@jameshall4385]

The trans am rules. I would have liked to see some performance hop ups on the 350 that was in there. The ls swap is still cool

[@TVfunhouseGAMES]

Keep the thirdgen videos coming, please. You are my favorite 'thirdgen KZbinr'. Love your content. Your hard work shows.

[@ajg1889]

I usually watch the Tahiti videos more to get inspiration for my Avalanche. 3rd gen content is still awesome and the reason I found your channel. Keep at it!

[@fdgarageoutdoors7869]

I’ve been watching your channel for years, because I’ve always wanted a 3rd gen! Now I have one and I also have a LT that I’m trying to swap in, so don’t get discouraged because plenty of us NEED and LOVE your content.

[@robertappleyard7053]

Great respect for the production of the Trans Am videos. I love the 80s touches. Literally I check for your TA videos every time I login to KZbin.

[@devinosborne3396]

No man. Never ever ever stop with 3rd gen. this changed my life.

[@nabob14]

Love this content!!! Remember to switch your leads (+/-) on the welder when switching to Flux core... you won't get as much slag/spatter. There should be a label in your welder showing where to attach the ground when using Flux core.

[@lsxmatt]

I completely forgot about that. It’s been years since I ran flux spool on this welder.

[@wisedevolver2741]

@@lsxmatt I often use flux core wire with shielding gas (CO2/Argon). I learned this trick from a pipe fitter, when I worked for a fire protection (sprinkler) fabrication shop. Switching leads is a great idea, and one I have done.

[@stevehaulsforyou1286]

This transam stuff is my favorite of all time

[@TransAmMazing]

I tend to watch all of the videos, but I am here for the third gen stuff.

[@mattm5786]

Known rustproofing is awesome I’d recommend them if they are near you..

[@pigrond]

i personally only watch the 3rd gen content so needless to say i dont visit your channel often. but when i do i enjoy the content and thank you for it.

[@gagt3400]

As a 3rd gen Trans Am owner I really appreciate the time and effort you've put into this car..Great job! 😎

[@michaelvoigt724]

I have a Tahoe 👍, but I'll watch every one of your videos! Keep putting em out there good friend!

[@edwardautrey3671]

I’m here for your skills .

[@jeromeirving4770]

I'm actually interested in the trans am. I have a 5.3 LT engine that I was wanting to put into a 3rd Gen. Keep it up

[@NotAGarage]

I didn't think about the views. I just want to say how much I appreciate the 3rd gen content! I wish they did more. This channel is so underrated. I hope you blow up soon! The editing, music, explanations, info, man and did I say editing? Awesome work!

[@Wolfman_3344]

The unfortunate thing for the camaro/TA videos is, when you work on the Tahoe, it’s easy to relate them to Silverado’s, avalanches, etc. they are also more popular. But I’m here for all the videos. Not just the camaro vids and not just for the Tahoe vids. I enjoy your videos. And I plan to keep supporting you as you progress.

[@trippledee351]

I'm here for all the cool 3rd gen stuff. One day I might get a 3rd gen Trans Am and do an LS conversion for myself. Your videos are a great help, showing what to do, what to get and what expectations I should realistically aim for if/when I plan a build. Many thanks for your efforts, they are appreciated here.

[@gaspeddler839]

We are replacing my aftermarket TA this week and going back to the factory TA after 3 years for the same reason. The Aftermarket TA is way to noisy to the point that driving the car is not enjoyable. Keep the 3rd Gen videos coming!

[@McGruff2008]

I'm going to watch you no matter what you're working on.

[@Superduty_59]

Just now getting caught up on the TA project but I'm loving it so far!

[@justinkickbusch2702]

I can't wait to see more third gen content. I'm going to start working on my third gen this winter and your videos are a big help in helping me figure out the direction I'm going with my car.

[@OldDude04]

I really appreciate that you shared this build the way you did. I am following your lead and so far so good on a swap. Building a 84 TA. Thank you and salute!

[@miguelrichiekarservicecolo6180]

I'm glad that you are building this Trans Am. I am building one myself, the same year. I appreciate everything that you can share with us, and me and my son Miguel. We started a channel but he wants nothing to do with it. But we are building a twin turbo LS 5.3 engine. The engine at a machine shop. But I will send you pictures of it. We are going to start ripping everything out in the spring. Thank you again for sharing your build.

[@Christ-1]

Loving the 3rd gen TA vids. Hoping to do similar to my 1990. Great video production. Hope to see more.

[@ELNEODINA]

C'MON Matt I hope you can pump out the next videos to finish off the FireChicken . . I'm in the middle of swapping an ls2 into my third gen f body and your videos have helped me out tremendously. Keep up the good work and I hope you make time to getter dun. Your a big inspiration.

[@Toast355]

The 3rd gen content is what brought me to you. Specifically the camaro. The TA is also of interest to me. With the LT swap on the TA I dont know if its the most popular yet.... Ill bet the popularity will go up over the years as more people get into the LT stuff. I could be wrong. I like all of the 3rd gen content. By the way i used the same cross member on my 86 Camaro with a 96 LT1 camaro T56 swap/ 350 Chevy it is a really good cross member!

[@j.f.e.productions4098]

I found your channel because of the Tahoe, but the third gen builds are really cool. Your production quality makes the videos so enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@jesseison-bowman3964]

Please keep em coming. Your skillset is ridiculous bro! The dancing singing mullet wig is hilarious too

[@jeffcampbell3392]

came here for tahoe content, found this project and LOVE IT! keep doing man, there are just waaaay more people that own tahoes than own 3rd gens so you will always get more there.

[@albertomichaus8401]

I’m here for all the videos tbh I enjoy all the content👌🏽👌🏽

[@jaredthompson6007]

We love the TA! Keep them coming please!!

[@trainingtobeatsaitama5991]

Keep up the good work I found this channel when I was looking at an 86 trans am myself and you had just released your first episode and I ended up getting a different car I got a 98 corvette for 8500 as a project car which was an absolute steal but I still watch your videos they're entertaining and give me motivation to work on my own car.

[@mikeeaton9822]

I love the the T/A videos , engine swaps are the bomb bro!!!!

[@rockinrides]

Montages on point as always, Matt! Appreciate all the content you put out. Keep up the great work.

[@1kpajaro767]

I’m here for 3rd content. You inspire you me go 5.3 swap my Firebird when your camaro was 5.3, now I’m interested how your lt swap is going to turn out. Turning out nice 👍🏻

[@kevinnesbit7934]

I like both I have a 04 ESV and a 86 TA Can't wait for the T-top and rear disc brake episodes

[@danielcampbell129]

I have watched all these videos multiple times! Please continue! I'm about to tackle a 2018 Camaro drop out engine with a 8L80e mated to it. It's got most everything just need the conversion parts. I'm installing in an '83 Trans Am.

[@jwhittredge]

I am here for 3rd gen content. The Camaro and Trans Am are both freaking sweet, Matt! But, your content is always great. And, dont get me wrong, I do enjoy Tahiti content too. But, I am swapping an LQ4 into my 1986 IROC-Z. So, your content keeps me motivated and I learn a lot from you! Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next video!

[@gora053]

I am doing the same 6.2L swap on a 90 Camaro, I was waiting this video! Thanks

[@KoaGuy]

I love both projects don't loose that momentum

[@dudebro313]

Looks great Matt, enjoyed your thirdgen update. Pinion angle: Lengthening the lower arms will only lengthen the wheelbase, it will not change the pinion angle. The torque arm is a triangle: 2 mounting points on the axle & 1 on the transmission. If you dont' change the length of one of it's chords it will not ALLOW a change in pinion angle - (by design - discounting bushing deflection).

[@HaRLeYDvDsN1215]

Videos are great no matter what you're working on brother. Keep it up!

[@lsx-86camaro58]

Matt! Appreciate all the contents but I'm really interested in the Trans Am.. I'm in the process on doing a ls3 swap on my 86 Camaro and your video's has help me so much. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@ledbased1589]

I have the same model and color Trans Am so i love seeing these videos.

[@geremychubbuck3730]

I must be an outlier because I watch your excellent videos for Third Gen content, not Tahoe content. Keep up the great work.

[@garytoth8152]

Love the third gen content, it keeps me motivated to work on my own 86, not a lot of trans ams around my area in Australia

[@pocketdimes1048]

I’ll watch and like no matter what vehicle you make a video on. 🤘🏻

[@sheremencherewka8442]

Keep going with the 3rds matt

[@linkaster2873]

The Trans Am is the best. The Tahoe and Camaro are really cool too.

[@nabob14]

I looked at the video again, and I think that label at the top left that shows the spool gun is also showing how to set the polarity of the welder for Flux core... either way, you need to change the polarity to run Flux core from solid MIG wire.

[@docshotrodnhobbies9019]

A suggestion, when you drill those extra crossmember holes and fish the plates in...drill a couple extra holes and plug weld them in. Keep from having to fight fishing them in and out.

[@yanez_cutz2397]

What!!! I been waiting and waiting on that firebird, let’s go Matt lol the Camaro and firebird videos are the ones that I like watching. Very interesting to me because I have an 1988 iroc z

[@Natejoel334]

Found chanel by the trans am stayed for the amazing content, keep up the good work my guy

[@hazywood6005]

Nice watching these videos got another cheap 5 gen roller been thinking about ltx swapping it

[@BigIsleJ]

I really want to see Trans Am and other 3rd Gen content! And I also really like Tahiti videos too!

[@davidwiley652]

Oh hell no brother!!! Build the Trans Am. Why not? You bought it. Build it and film it. I’m all 3rd GEN. I own a 91 and a 92 and just sold the third one I had. I went straight to the like button on this. Next my going to our group NTTGA and tell the guys to go to your channel and hit that like button because I want MORE….

[@mjlsx376]

Dying to see an injector upgrade

[@scott8x82]

I'm here for all of the content......I own a '87 Camaro that's my bracket race car, and a '06 Sierra VortecMax that I tow it with and drive semi daily.

[@ianmarkey9434]

Also I had somebody else to do this and he's bleeding me dry. Not getting anything accomplished. So now I am determined to do it myself since I rented a 3 bay shop now.

[@ernestpower2202]

I love 3rd gen Trans Am!

[@J2A61]

One issue with the 6l80 in a third gen is the transmission cooler lines, I have my LT swap completed and there is very little space in between my lines and the header clearance. I used Speedengineering shorty headers and 4th gen exhaust kit.. But other then that it fits pretty nicely no need to raise the tunnel… look on my channel to see the short update I posted. If you watch the live stream ffw to 3:30

[@JohnathonGxx]

My guy rocking a Queensryche The Warning shirt! Badass! #takehold

[@bloodhound62586]

I’m here for the 3rd Gens

[@richardparker294]

I watch your video due to putting an LQ9 into an '88 GTA and it helps. If you want to work on mine, feel free to.

[@irocsofli8925]

I want to see more firebird content!

[@RR7ist]

Watching these and subbed to learn for a future project. The sleeper element being crucial. It’s an awesome series, saddened to hear it’s not bringing the motivation. Still a chance to finish it before Binky though! Amirite?

[@RR7ist]

maybe i'm not right but let me elaborate on what i was hoping to learn as i have a feeling this series will end once that trans-am trundles out the garage :) i was hoping to see if you can fit a positive displacement supercharger under a stock hood, preferably alongside an LS swap (these parts are not in abundance in the UK), and i can see that's now unlikely to be where this is headed but that doesn't matter, it's why i came, but i stayed anyway because this series has been massively informative and entertaining!

[@69castellano]

more T/A content please. really over the Tahoe stuff.

[@ryanwilliams3369]

Super charged Camaro Turbo charged firebird that's cool!

[@richardkindred279]

I love the firebird!!

[@aaronzawadski4496]

I'm here for the thirdgen, trans am content. I watch the tahoe stuff but really just to support you.

[@donaldgavigan9376]

I like all your videos. But mostly the f Bodies. I have a 2000 Z28 and a 2004 Suburban. So all fit in.

[@styles2980]

Third Gen thumbs up!

[@johndoe-tv2cm]

How much of the trans tunnel did you modify? Thinking about buying a wrecked ppv caprice and drop it in my Camaro. You give me hope lol

[@jayinmi3706]

Strangely, I came here for LS content originally and really like this car, and the Camaro as well...the Tahoe, not as much. lol Also, nice shirt.

[@phillipbelcher3371]

I guess you’re right, there’s only ten thousand views in four months. I came specifically for third gen content but I get it.

[@keithal1478]

How about a transmission upgrade for the Tahoe? I have a 2000 5.3 4wd LS, leather with the barn door style rear doors. Going to install the dual electric fans and brake size upgrade. Will sometjing like 6L80 fit? How about gear changes for the front and rear differentials? Something like a change from 3.70:1 to 3.43:1 to get mild increase in fuel mileage? What about a Torrent rear differential? Have fully rebuilt the front suspension, Bilsteins all around, 18" Silverdo take offs, 7" DVD unit installed and will add Hellwig front and rear sway bars.

[@lsxmatt]

I’ve considered a 6l80e but I don’t think it will be the best option for the power I want. I’m considering a 4l80e.

[@keithal1478]

@@lsxmatt Thanks for your channel. Not seeking more power at this time. Dealing with gas prices well above $3 is a prime interest. I have 310,000 on my Tahoe with remamufsctured tyranny at 224k and motor at 264k. Never going to let it go.

[@seando87]

Theres wayyyyy more tahoe, yukon, suburban owners on here than 3rd gen owners. I for one am here for the the 3rd gen camaro because im currently working on my 87 iroc ive owned since 2002. The tahoe is bonus lol

[@seando87]

Il add tho for such an expensive part, the welds on that blackheart mount are ugly lol

[@newyork4198]

Hey man. Any update on this? I want to throw a 6 speed auto on my 90 iroc, bolted up to my sbc though. I def did not want to hack up the trans tunnel, so this video is giving me life lol

[@sendybenny]

love the sweatshirt

[@ernestomejia110]

the tahoe appeals to more people because the work you do on it is something a lot of people an relate to. Nobody is interested in the trans am because very few people are trying to do that LT and 6l80 combo yet. It's still too costly and the LS engines are still more popular. People want to follow along for tips on their projects and not many people are doing this combo. I bet that your trans am view would skyrocket if you change your mind and do an LS with an AR5 manual.

[@jon8336]

5 people didint like the weld on the top side which you ground off. LOL, Did you forget to turn the argon on?

[@thedailyz8716]

The lack of third gen content is real across KZbin. But maybe I can keep up at this pace with my LT swap🤣

[@isaacgreen1599]

Hey buddy I like your work I was wondering how did you do the transmission shift linkage to go to the 4l 60 E transmission with a Third GEN Firebird

[@claypaul2012]

I have a Tahoe and 3rd gens I'm fine with either 😁.

[@juanluna6256]

More please... more....

[@vflrockytop]

It really surprised me when you said the Tahoe gets more views.

[@caseystiger5012]

I completely understand what you mean, but I hate it as I’m a 3rd gen guy. Can’t wait for the next trans am video!

[@steveedwards1072]

Keep going! Peace

[@mattm5786]

For the brake upgrade can you upgrade the rear caliber and rear rotors to the new body style rears?

[@kumakaroshi117]

I have a third gen with the factory v6. I want a 5.3 and 6l80.

[@mikeeaton9822]

Also I try to watch all of your vids

[@GRAYSON960]

I like both damnit!

[@grantpalm6282]

I personally can't wait to see this finished. Would be super disappointed if you ended up losing interest

[@RatdogDRB]

Tahiti... Tahiti... Tahiti... love that rig.