THE SKID FACTORY - Small Block Chevy NOVA [EP7]

Today on The Skid Factory the Nova is on the dyno getting tuned, then returned back to the shed so Al can run through a few problems that happened during the build process.
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[@bfisk89]

“I learned from this car ...” Great for all to recognize that the reasons the masters are the masters is because they are always open to learning from each experience.

[@wobblysauce]

Just because you have done the same thing 10 times does not mean you have found the best way yet to do something.

[@BoogalooShrymp]

I like how he took the time to walk through what went wrong, and why. He could have just shown the engine bay looking sweet and move on to the next one.

[@arginite]

@@BoogalooShrymp agreed, great to see someone willing to say they got something wrong and what they can improve the next time

[@magnus.nasmark]

The way of the Yoda that is!

[@nitrofish94zed]

Props to Al for admitting that even though you’re a great shop/fabricator there is still a learning curve that goes along with every build. It’s not a matter of doing it right the first time, it’s a matter of a finished product that you took away a learning experience from and the customer is going to be happy with the the level of professionalism that went into the build.

[@Jjjj35228]

My favorite thing about this channels videos is the honesty. Being able to say "I made a mistake" is not all that common these days. Everyone makes mistakes, it's about how you deal with it after the fact that matters. Thank you for sharing your builds with us. I always learn something new!

[@andymcfly5260]

Everyone makes mistakes when working on cars, its how you recover that matters.

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Awesome honesty Allan "turbo yoda" admitting the little things done wrong wish I had a good budget to get a car built by you guy

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Reading between the lines, most of the "wrong" seems to be down to the owners decisions/budget limitations.

[@secretsquirrel9722]

Take note kids! This should be shown as a teaching video to anyone starting out in the industry and life in general! I used to train apprentices in the past and you are often not just training them technical skills but how to conduct themselves as people. A man as capable and knowledgeable as Al, willing to honestly assess his performance, admit where mistakes were made and learn the lessons. Well done for being you Al! As a fellow mechanic myself, It sucks that a lesson I've often repeated learning, is that you can't entrust others to lighten your load if you want a result you're happy with. Even people that specialise in the one area you have assigned seem to fail on a fundamental level causing a roll on effect as you found in this one. I've convinced myself many times, "it'll be fun working with other people", "they seem to be the industry standard in this area" etc etc. Despite 5 star reviews, great pictures of work, all the right things being said when the job is discussed, you pick it up and it looks beautiful but it's functionally junk! Love your content Al and Woody!

[@waynegveric2057]

Self critiquing is only way one gets better at their craft Meeting a customers expectations and industry standards is the minimum not the best you could have done. Im a sparky and rarely to I look back at a job and think that is the best I could of done despite the customer always being happy There is always somewhere where I could of saved time or done something better Over 30 years as a tradesman and I am still learning from myself and more importantly from colleagues. The day you think you know everything is the day become shit at what you do

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

“We have Dyno’s that read properly” •Brace yourself, people shall be butt hurt.

[@Adriansitos623]

Dyno is just a tuning tool. The numbers mean nothing to us unless they are track numbers.

[@cheif10thumbs]

Shots Fired!

[@eppyz]

I don't think anyone will get butt hurt but no Dyno anywhere is 300whp off unless it's totally out of calibration... I think he was just being sarcastic .. I mean there are variances in the type of Dyno if you're using a load-bearing Dyno or not .. Most are used just for tuning but if you want to see how much power your new parts are making it's nice to have the car dynoed before and after so you know if the parts are actually working as desired.... but to say that a car in the United States with the same mods make 600-horsepower supposedly vs. There in Australia makes 300 horsepower who said that?? cars in the United States with the same engine and modifications make 600 horsepower to begin with?? I think he was just being sarcastic and no one's going to take that seriously what he was saying.. I think most people that know these engines and know what they can make power-wise and can sense his frustration... not for what the engine is able to do but what people comment here on KZbin and elsewhere.

[@stoneshrink]

*snicker* arguing with dyno numbers "the dyno is different/wrong/miscalibrated" has been the swan song of the tuners since some chap hooked a computer to two barrels.

[@eppyz]

@@stoneshrink well I agree with you I mean over the years I've had my vehicles on the dyno of various types hundreds of times but people that are really using the dyno for what they're really for and say that they don't care what the numbers read are liars because everyone likes to see a high-horsepower number but to say that in America that they're throwing around numbers that are 300 horsepower off I think that's just being sarcastic.

[@Mongrel85]

Love the truth bombs, don’t let the comments stress you Al - your resume is enough they can STFU! Happy New Year lads!

[@davej9929]

Very much agree. Admired that Al owned some things he believed he didn't get right.

[@wobblysauce]

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[@ugenlimited8975]

Agree @Mongrel85 AL is very honesty and open etc. Love the show guys, looking forward to 2019. BTW, do a rotary build, LOL

[@BoogalooShrymp]

@@ugenlimited8975 Word. Maybe if we all just right ROTARY! in the comments MCM will get the hint!

[@rubisloan4118]

🌜 *I МАS!ТURВАТЕ Т0 VIDЕ0S 0N МY СHА!NNЕL! L00K!* ✅

[@beaucrocker]

Al dropping the truth bombs!

[@TheBrokenLife]

It's not as good as it could be, even if the goals of the project are met, so he's taking it as a partial failure. I don't really know if that's how he feels, but I would. Nothing wrong with holding yourself to a high standard, even if it's higher than what the customer wants.

[@martzink]

I appreciate your extensive explainations and your articulation, happy new year.

[@noname-sd5dt]

To convert Strayan to Murican dynoredoos, first you need to divide kw by 3 drop bears multiplied by a bald eagle then divided again by 7.6666. The size of the bald eagle and aggressiveness of the drop bears usually means a septic dyno reads higher than one bathed in the glow of the southern cross. It's a law of physics.

[@dootsmith8857]

Exact science.

[@cardesinr]

The Skid Factory: Cool builds with realistic expectations in regards to time and money.

[@r1ghty0th3n]

The last 5 Minutes of this video contain the most Humble, Honest and frank advice. This is why I like watching the skid factory because TY explains the reality rather than the myth.

[@johnsmltz217]

"We're gonna film the glory shot" "Like in the movies" *GAHDDAMMIT* *AL*

[@jdcarguy1242]

Great recap! Spoken like a true perfectionist. It's probably why dragweek went as well as it did. Al= hero status.

[@kevintibbetts5249]

I really admire Alan's honesty. He always takes responsibility and admits when he could have done something better. Thankyou NA Gen III small block Yoda

[@DaveCleasc]

Massive props to Al, your presence on camera has improved so much, keep up the great work!!!

[@rodpalmer4652]

Words of wisdom from the Yoda, humble yet so honest. Much respect for calling it how it truly is.

[@dangerranger5731]

God damn Al needs to be a shop teacher in high school .:.He’s a very good teacher an explains everything very thoroughly and is very knowledgable...Plus he looks like a bad ass and seems like a fella you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley late at night which makes him a B.A.M.F

[@ryannelson2211]

The key is he doesn't talk just to hear him self. That's what makes him good

[@amadafaka]

The best part is that he is unapologetic when he states his opinion. This generation is definitely too sensitive.

[@mclarenjohnf1]

@@amadafaka So true every word seems to offend someone then you are in court being sued.

[@jimmyd6819]

100 percent very knowledgable and I allways learn something from the videos

[@griffspeed]

That would be a waste of Al's Tallent mate... He can teach a far wider audience doing this youtube stuff.. I taught a term in a local colledge back in the naughties, out of 5 other lecturers only 2 of them knew their way around a vehicle! I had to change the both track control arms on the Head of Departments BMW E30 because he didn't have a clue!! They only knew what they had read in a book and only 1 of them had actualy worked in a garage as a mechanic! This is my 37th year in the trade and i learn something new off Alan everytime i watch his stuff.. Im sure many many more than me do too.. Cheers Alan... and a Happy New Year to everyone..

[@572hemi2]

No matter what the internet wizards say, I love your work. Do it the way you see fit, mate, you're the pro!!!

[@ruffasgutsgarage]

Your a legend al and making things work with the limited budgets you have for the builds honest straight forward no beating around the bush that’s why I love watching the show keep up the good work

[@thehouso]

regardless of the laws, it's your standards of workmanship and unshakable ethos to these builds is what makes this show the best on the net. Keep it up Al.

[@thegibbonisreal]

'We have dynos that read properly' 😂😂😂

[@sideshow45]

Meanwhile it says stock bottom end ls revs out to 12,500 rpm.

[@dragpix]

you know how wasted spark works right? guessing not going by your comment. 6200-6300rpm is spot on for a stock LS1.

[@sideshow45]

@@dragpix the dyno literally shows the engine revving to 12k. My reply was a smart ass remark to the. Saying we have dynos that read proper. But obviously the dyno tach doesnt.

[@dragpix]

dyno tach is reading 100% correct, it is simply counting ignition trigger events.. being the car is running wasted spark there is 2x the amount of spark activity per engine cycle. simple really

[@sideshow45]

@@dragpix I've never been around anything referred to as wasted spark but what you explained makes sense.

[@JayeOFarrell]

Al's got more knowledge and experience then the entire KZbin comment section combined. Your work and quality is mad, don't let the comment trolls get you down

[@clintonhume4197]

The best bit of this channel is its shows the good the great and explains the hurdles in a build, keep up the great work!!

[@julianbrecciaroli7577]

It takes a real tradesman of their field to admit where the mistakes are made. The car looks awesome boys, and it’s interesting to see in hindsight the changes that could have been made to make the build better. Keep up the good work fellas 👌🏽

[@GreavesEc]

They always worry about comments section, but I mostly see people celebrating Al's honesty and integrity. Weirdly, this channel seems to have the most sane comments section on the web!

[@MyBridgestone24]

The fun of building a modern engine to old school standard. Never easy. Good work. Don’t beat yourself up.

[@MyBridgestone24]

PS - happy new year! You guys crush it all day every day.

[@jesscneal]

I am always impressed by Al's ability to talk about a subject clearly and at length. Over 14 minutes with no cuts. Love this show more and more every episode. 👍👍👍👍

[@TeamGambleBMX]

I really do love this channel. Straight-up honest, and knowledgeable, no ego or contrived drama scripted in. More power to you guys, hope you have a great break over New Years

[@ThePoleLine]

See this video somes up why im such a big fan of allan. Great forward thinking mind, honesty, super talented, always pushing the norms. Thank you for everything you do and show

[@CautelousOne]

I stopped skipping ads. You're worth it.

[@fzswede9533]

Al's saying it like it is 👍 What would poor ol YT be without you guys 😄👌

[@dc2blair]

Fair play Al, it’s so easy in today’s world of KZbin for people to just edit the mistakes out, or make it look completed from the outside and the internet never sees it again. It takes a much bigger person to own to up saying ‘some things could be better, I won’t make the same decisions again, the custom will still get it perfect’ If only everyone could do business that way. Props to you brotha

[@xozindustries7451]

And thank you for keeping it real, everyone builds cars and you never see them again, and then sometimes you hear that that awesome build you watched never really ran or made as much useable power as it did when it was stock. So it gets put into a garage and forgotten about.

[@buckykattguitar]

This video has completely convinced me that Alan is a true car guy and is truly, brutally honest about his own mistakes. That’s not often seen these days.

[@brokenacoustic]

Bets on how long before that pan gets smacked?

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I bet it already has

[@joedesalvo3316]

first drive home

[@brettorocks8905]

especially on QLD roads....

[@danroche1]

first day.

[@KiwiKartel]

Out the driveway on pick up

[@andrewsteffee380]

Thanks for the reality check on how hard these projects can be. Keep doin what you’re doin Turbo Yoda!

[@boosted07rodeo14]

another reason why this is such a great show . complete lack of bullshit claims , realistic figures and dramas that come with modifying cars and dealing with someone elses budget. waiting for the next epp

[@dartology]

Thanks for all of your videos guys. I really enjoy each of them. I really appreciate the detail you go into, and how humble you were when talking about what you’d do differently next time and what you’ve learned. That’s pretty rare on car channels. Have a great New Years and thanks again.

[@HigorCandido]

I appreciate every second of your videos, so much knowledge and wisdom and advices, I freaking love it!

[@toeboe106]

Is this a Champagne Super Nova!!Of all the builds I have seen on Skid factory I love this one the most.What a sweet ride.Well done lads

[@opl500]

Naturally aspirated Yoda?

[@SuprSi]

Flex Induction

[@camdavies5530]

Hmm the force is weak with this one back to boosting thing's soon I hope

[@rodrickwade9414]

You turbo that and you'll RIP the rest of the drivetrain to pieces.

[@camdavies5530]

@@rodrickwade9414 lol yet another one of Henry's fine differential products required for bucket & shovel free 300hp skids

[@blackmanops3749]

Excellent. Doing a well articulated after-build review in detail and raising the bar for KZbin production value all at the same time!

[@stevetrepanier4351]

I really appreciate the wrap-up with lessons learned; things that worked and things that you would do differently. This is missing from 99% of build threads and videos out there on the internet and leads to to believe everything went perfectly, which does the whole enthusiast community a disservice. Keep it up!

[@tx5brent]

Just in the middle of a wiring job myself, got to the point where I thought I was finished, tested it and found that the factory fitted parts don't work how 99.9% of the same things in other cars work, so gotta go back and do it all again. It made me feel a lot better that someone as experienced as AL still faces similar issues.

[@mmazz30]

Great job Al....doing what you've leant has probably saved others thinking of doing the same conversion thousands of $$ in heart ache and pain. Happy new year to all your crew.

[@dank5432]

What makes this chanel so good is how honest you guys are

[@mackdaddie80]

Can I like this video twice? Experience is priceless! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@grahamjones2759]

Loved this video. Teething problems / issues are normal - great to see them being discussed rather than hidden away.

[@coles201]

Very well explained Al, very interesting to hear your reasoning behind the build. Cheers mate.

[@Bullorg]

Al and Woody you guys make the best internet fires. And also amazing content.

[@ratstriton]

Great comments AL I love the honesty of this channel love how you tell the truth about your builds.👍

[@themadhatter339]

Mad build video, by far the best Aussie car build series on you tube, keep em coming guys. I really enjoyed this one 👍🏻

[@markm0000]

I learned a lot from Al. I will cherish his wisdom and stoicism for as long as I live. He doesn't have a lot in his little garage with Woody but he is doing exactly what he loves. Happy new years and God bless you :-)

[@bwholz]

I really admire the honesty in this video. I could only imagine the mess a novice would have made. So let the novices keep on banging on about the HP of this car i bet they would still have the driveline on the workshop floor. Great video with an awesome explanation. Keep us updated.

[@timjohnun4297]

I know this is an old video now but I love that build. Plenty of power for what it is, it looks the part, and sounds sensational

[@Drew_peaballs_128]

Love turbo yodas honesty! There are no failures only lessons! Nice work fellas!

[@richardharris492]

Al you are the man, Men who beat their own drum run the world! Continue on, hats off to you sir.

[@thunderbirdizations]

Pumping out videos during Xmas season? Dedication. My sub button has been Smashed Err.. I mean CHOPPED

[@thunderbirdizations]

PS please check out my miata hood guys >:D I’d love some criticism in terms of aesthetics

[@liammcgrath6184]

You do the best you can with the resources, money and ideas at the time well done al and woody 👍

[@captainchaos3053]

Top notch, and yes we here in the UK also have dynos that read correctly. 300hp at the wheels through an auto sounds pretty good. A vehicle I built back in 1999 picked up nearly 120hp just by being shipped to Cyprus .

[@ooohry]

the retrospective/lessons learned format is mint. i'm sure theres things you'd have done differently on most builds and its really informative to hear.

[@GeezRvonFart]

that sound... is AMAZING

[@davidyates748]

Good on you Al - not many youtube creators are as honest as that. As for the peanut gallery, well it's easy to criticise from behind a computer screen, engine swaps are complicated and involved. Keep making the content, this is one of the best automotive channels around!

[@justjoe7313]

These videos are the best! It's not all fun in making such mods and it's great to know the way it's done to be done right. Thank you guys for great content this year and all the best in 2019!

[@Colt_10R80]

Lol I’m from the US but I got a chuckle out of the US cars make 600hp with these same mods, because in Australia we have dynos that read properly.... lmao everyone here does think an ls with a cam is the end all be all... with that said they are great I’ve had 3 LS engines but fanboys go over board

[@brandonburnett7603]

Thanks for the explanation on the tuning issues with the throttle body style injector system. Good info.

[@sato4kaiba]

Good job Al and Woody, and to all the others who worked on this project. 1000 thumbs up, and I look forward to the next build. Happy New Year and Season Blessings to you all.

[@ncs353a]

Nice build and cheers to sharing the lessons learned, I've been taking notes and appreciate the information.

[@charlesperry1580]

I like how you pick your work apart. That's some critical thinking, and that's how we build better next time. From a fellow car builder........big fan guys

[@joelubner3879]

Turbo Yoda is the Man!! Great job Al and Woody

[@page1of1]

Al, I fair dinkum appreciate your 100% no bull shit approach to your methodology, execution attention to detail and tellingit how it is. You're a rarity on the internet, not leaving you out either Woody. Bonza work boys 👍. Cheers from Maryborough.

[@revans4257]

Turbo Yoda is the GOAT and always right the end

[@BennyTheWoo]

Nice work fellas. Cam will be stoked. Massive improvement to what the car was when it rolled in. Have a great New Year!

[@johndelta00]

Top notch as usual. Great work to all involved.

[@jasonbarrett9065]

Love the the honesty - don't change

[@overr8ted2]

Awesome to see you guys go over the stuff that went wrong and admit some stuff you could have done better to often everyone thinks this shit is super easy and nothing goes wrong and that’s just not the case great build guys

[@simonelrick6265]

Yes great Sunday viewing.

[@ReubenSchoots]

Appreciate the outstanding knowledge and telling it straight and truthfully. Al is the Jordan Peterson of mechanics.

[@lsgemini7686]

Only the finest admit to mistakes. Yet another fantastic car built in that shed looking forward to the next! Happy new year!!!!!!!

[@jeremyrintoul8686]

Well done lads, great series. I have mad respect for Al and Woody both.

[@simontallboy209]

Love how it turned out, and I appreciate the honesty from a pro. I'm looking at going with a BBC or LS for my 68 Impala. Your show, and this series in particular have been great learning tools. Mind you, the more I watch your builds the more I think I need a turbo LS;)

[@peteburness944]

Great work, a pleasure to watch and the fact you "learned from this car" is great... and yeah, 300 hp is a realistic figure, true dyno numbers... not fake.. cheers for the channel... :)

[@DukeOfTwist]

It Goes, it Steers, it Stops & it Looks SH!T HOT!!! Well done boys...

[@p9raceway759]

Beautiful Car ! Your Mate has a nostalgic car him & Mrs can cruise in. 👏

[@cookb8419]

Al great good on another awesome build, I look forward to your videos every week, keep up the hard work.

[@MrGarycharters]

Love your work guys! All the best for the new year!!

[@edwardskaggs8746]

Would I own a Nova? Yes, I would! I especially love the 1964-65 models like that one...

[@BFHgarage]

As an American I was going to take offense to the dyno comment about your reading properly. But I do agree. Your modifications and what you made is respectable and realistic. I'm not taking offense because you are right and it is true. People have unrealistic expectations of power.

[@StumpyBuilt86]

Well. I will say it. Screw the people that have issues with what you did. You put out great work and make ways to do things that most people dont even think of. Keep up the great work amd keep going against the grain. Great job.

[@DiscoFang]

That paint colour is gorgeous outside.

[@s.ol.5511]

Love the channel and content! Appreciate the authenticity and knowledge that goes into it! If people don't like what you do, or wanna leave shit comments, screw em. Keep doing what you do. Much respect and Happy New Year!

[@One2fix1982]

You guys are awesome please keep sending these killer videos!

[@compted10]

That is a very beautiful build. Don't listen to all the haters, honestly you have given good info to what should be taken into consideration on an early Nova.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Yeah, that oil pan ain't going to last down there.... But what an awesome build!! Well done Skid Factory team.

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

Great video! Great series and and friggin fantastic info too!! Great to see the truth about things going wrong.

[@CriticoolHit]

Everyone makes mistakes. The care you took in repairing it is what matters. Many shops would just wrap it and restrain the leads.

[@TomySpeedy]

Maaad respect to you Al, keep up the awesome work.

[@davidwindsor2866]

Ever build is different. And all have their challenges. Good learning curve. 😉😉 👍👍👍

[@aah444]

Sweet build, happy new year!