Not Another TURBO Ls Swap... Prepping Your Hot Rod Motor Doesn't Have To Be Expensive!

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

Ole Dan comes to the states a few times and he has been corrupted by a speedy crowd... So now he's running a blower and now he's jumping into the turbo scene... evolution before our eyes ✌

[@waynedavis7245]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol

[@jamesk5197]

I like it!!!

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

Lol. No more 350 with a cam. Lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

Just wait.... the next one is back to my roots.....

[@briscojones]

@@DDSpeedShop DD Speed shop, you have an awesome channel and I'll watch if you're building old school, new school, hell I'd watch if you were building a bicycle. My favorite KZbin channel bar none!

[@mikesonneson2824]

Bibs.....lotsa room....lotsa pockets....no need for belt....can't fall down....no crack when back to camera...ease of use....well done...farmers applaud.

[@americathebeautiful513]

Dan, definitely need to upgrade the oil pump. Will help keep the pressure up when you get her hot. Also the factory crank bolt is one time use. Keep up the great work. Should be an awesome unit! Boost is addicting! Definitely going to have to let the ole lady drive. Will be hard ti keep your foot out of it.

[@davidanderson2393]

Summer is definitely gone, Dan has retired the ventilated jeans and broken out the bibs, the twin turbo 56 taxi cab is starting to really take shape.

[@nicolasstanley1392]

I've always thought they looked like taxi's!

[@dansimmons1964]

You should go ahead and put a new oil pump in while you're there. This is a cool build!

[@survivormotorsports64]

Love watching this kind of content, as a new content creator in the same genre, it’s nice to see I’m not the only one just doing what I love weather it’s right, wrong, or otherwise! Keep up the good work Dan!

[@papilloncycles3463]

Dan, anytime a guy just rattles off on inspection all the header bolts they'll likely have to weld on to to get out.... and they don't skip a beat and say "no big deal" moving on... one knows the confidence level is high!

[@MIKEH.777]

Dan you need to turn your turbos, you put them on sideways, the orange part faces the front and the exhaust faces back. 👍😊👍💯👌

[@jagharingenyoutube]

Why?

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

Love the content man. Can’t wait to see this one finished too! The nova was a cool build to follow… turned out super cool.

[@thecommodoredecker]

36:14 you can relocate the coils wherever you want. I think they even sell extension cords that go inbetween the coils and the engine harness

[@glennnickerson8325]

Everyone keep doing the LS swaps--more vintage mills for me!😆

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

They had a fad going back in the early eighties too everybody was looking for double hump heads in Vega converters now if you see someone with double hump heads it's a vintage Hot Rod

[@DooDeeDew]

Yup' They called them Camel Hump Heads@@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

Agree

[@puddleduckist]

Old school rules!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

I'm with yall

[@hardball107]

LS motors premiered in the Corvette in 1997. The crank of some 6.0L engines have a flat flex plate because the rear face of the crank is .400" longer and when I grind out the flex plate for the earlier bolt pattern I upgrade to 10mm bolts. Not a bad idea with a pressurized 6.0L. You can move the coil packs down on the frame next to the inner fender, wiring loom extensions are cheap and available. Want badazz ? Bring those turbo dumps out IN FRONT of the front wheel wells right thru the fender. Looks like a great project, can't wait to see how long that T350 lasts with 700+hp in front of it.

[@jasonbose3507]

Hey Dan, don't forget that you can seperate the body of the turbo, take out the pins, and reclock the turbo. I had to do this a lot on the job for better turbo placements! Just a tip for ya! Thanks for the video 📸.

[@automotivechaos]

When you put the wastegates on, don’t forget the fire ring otherwise you’ll have no boost. I’d also think about bracing those turbos somehow if you can just to take some pressure off the headers. There are also kits to make longer wires to route around the headers unless you can remote mount them on the block somewhere.

[@Theunknowndevice]

Wipe down your headers with WD-40, before the first heat cycle on the exhaust. It will give them a nice bronze color and keep them from rusting. Repeat it a few times before first oil change

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿this 56 has given the channel traction 😂👍 thanks for sharing Dan👍 and congrats

[@davefriessen9897]

Oh buddy I ain’t gonna stop watching, I’m here for the long haul brother,can’t wait to see this thing ripping up tires.

[@jasonbose3507]

DAN, I have to say that you and Dani are an amazing couple! You both mesh so well together. Man, you both ARE PERFECT for each other! Plus, I love 💕 her fun & cute self participating in these cool videos! You both Rock!!! Thanks for the video 📸

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks so much!

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

OK Dan, turn your turbos 90° so the air intake faces front and exhaust back. Air output down and out towards the fenderwells if running an inter cooler in towards the air intake on manifold if not. You need a short section of pipe between the header and turbo mountpipe for the blow off valves to mount on.

[@t5montecarlo]

Dan, I wonder if the whole package would fit better if the headers were swapped to the other side, but still keep the upswing on the 90 degree adapter? It would be a shame if the turbos couldn't remain beneath a flat hood. And, yes, it looks like the V-band rings on the 90 degree adapters need to be swapped to the other gender so they seal properly to the headers. Keep up the good/hard/smart work!

[@mikepoint4717]

The new sound girl is a keeper Dan .

[@brianschmidt2747]

Dan make a list. I hate when I forget a part, I am 23 miles from town. Love your channel my over the border brother 😊

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy!

[@mikeburnett7028]

Don’t forget, your boost blowoff valves go on the cold air intake side of the turbos, not on the hot exhaust side or you’ll melt them

[@TriBgarage]

I would clock the turbos 90 degrees, for the air intake towards the front, an exhaust directly back.

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

When I started my channel I did the almost same setup in a foxbody, on3 turbo, 5.3, th350 with a small converter and just loved it. Still use a burnout clip in my intro 😂😂 you will have the time of your life in the taxi once it's done!!

[@PaulJFleischer]

I always knew you were a smart man, Dan. You do some really nice builds. I'm happy you're happy.

[@TomasJ.Brenes-bo4kh]

My 2 cents Driver side turbo turn it around (clocked and faces same as other turbo ) Keep it simple

[@ericbachmann8037]

The LS Platform has been around since model year ‘97. The first LS1’s were in the Corvette. Then the Camaro/Trans Am was available with the LS1 in model year ‘98. I guess the 5.3 has been around since ‘99

[@slickwill2623]

😮this build seems like a perfect boosted lifestyle dd speed shop colab🎉

[@TheKeymaster316]

Ford guy here. I bought a 2002 Escalade witht the 6.0 back in 2008 because my buddy had it at his used car lot for $9k and it had just over 100k miles on it, which I thought was a killer deal. And who wouldn't want an Escalade? 15 years later, I'm still driving it and its got 250k miles on it and still running strong. Just leaks oil, but I stay on top of it and just add less than a quart between oil changes. Should be a solid motor for you.

[@ChrisSchink]

I did this same set up in my 72 chevelle. I put in a relocation kit for the coils to get the wires away from the headers.

[@timmiller5746]

Rtv where the front and rear cover gaskets meet the oil pan gasket or she will leak. Coil relocation kit from ICT Billet and mount them down on the frame. The kits are specific to the type of coil. Weld the other piece with the step on the v-band, it'll seal better and get some vibrant clamps for them.

[@jasonseal2692]

I believe those are 1967 ford falcon seats. Over the years I have owned 20 plus of those third gen falcons.

[@harrysgarage1440]

Dan see if it works out to have the intakes of the turbos face forward. Exhaust to rear. Boosted air towards side to be routed towards the inter cooler. 👍

[@norego6237]

map gas bottle warm up the center of the balancer when a bit of smoke comes off and push her on by hand , the sloppy way , works every time

[@jeffreyevans8558]

BIG FAN of here. I know even less than you about , but pretty sure turbo air intake should face foward for fresh air

[@marlonbrown1461]

Dan, way to get out of your comfort zone and give this a shot. You can easilly convert it back if you don't like it and I'd still watch your vids. Thanks for the content!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah a little messing around never hurts

[@donaldlawton7384]

Hey Dan ,thanks again brother. Snidertron"s youtube has alot of content,on turbo installation. If you run into any snaggs. Thanks again👍👍

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Keep plugging away at and you'll getter done...good content.

[@kshsghahah5631]

"That's Irrelevant" new t shirt!!!!

[@RBR307]

I'm digging the Turbana Banana!

[@bensymington5550]

Love your videos, awesome con tent

[@bigbow62]

Nice work....Dan, you need a project board for the garage wall so you keep track of every project... and with a quick look, we can see what's going on.... The 56' looks like a challenge, but DD Speed Shop can handle it... thank you and Dani again for bringing all of those interesting projects on board for us.... We (chat) are also waiting for the Dani & Dan... Spring Match Race Challenge: Or the battle of the DD Speed Shop Gassers NomaDD vs. Chevy II Any race with you two behind the wheel will be well worth the wait ✌️🙂

[@DDSpeedShop]

Keeping track would just stress me out hahs

[@donaldlawton7384]

Wiggle and jiggle till your fingers get pinched,lol! I played with one for a half hour,seemed like. I stepped away,to check something in the house . Came back to it .2 seconds and it fell in,lol.

[@rodney1818]

48:52 better put a brace from the block up to those turbos

[@StevenAndrews]

So, the next time you go taking about a junkyard LS. Soak it with purple power and power spray it first. Way easier to clean up when it's all sealed up.

[@brettemerich3237]

Dan these will be some interesting videos for me. The turbo people will help you out and you will make some nice videos Thanks DD speed shop.

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Thanks for showing me what basic turbo set-up entails. Odds are I will stay with my old school carb but i want to understand turbos. Thanks again

[@garyb.4080]

Look at you joining the modern world, but I’m like you give me the old stuff SBC! I will say I ain’t pulled no wrenches since the 70s, that’s why I enjoy watching you guys play!😅

[@henrygibson1530]

It's going to be a fun ride when you finish it

[@G_Machine_Joe]

An El Camino... 3 generations of family... and Derek?! Epic. 💪

[@my31and37]

I'm behind the curve on LS swaps too...I've done one crate LS3 swap which somehow ran, but I know next to nothing about all the varieties and Gens, heads to use, interchangeablity...etc.

[@russellfuchs7903]

Looking mighty fly in those bibs yah der hey? Puddin would be proud.

[@loydhicks3413]

The red seats look like the ones in the Ford Fairlane

[@richyoung7927]

Coil relocation kit. Loves them down by motor mounts.

[@MIKEH.777]

The inner cooler you should put right behind the grill

[@leecronin4140]

I order one of them White box B&M converters for a derby car, and we went through 4 of them before giving up and getting our money back...

[@rbarker4426]

I got it 56 Chevy sedan/with truck bed and a removable vintage style home made foam overhead full size camper. Save lots of money on motel room's when traveling the US with the twin turbo setup.👍👍👍👍👍👍 DD's twin turbo RV.

[@blindguysgarage]

Not trying to be a pain but if I rember right the ls based engine star timed in the coevette in 1997

[@honaleahmarie6647]

Hey Dan and Dani!!! Wondering when y’all will be getting more hoodies in 3xl on the website? I’m trying to get the hubs some gear for Christmas. Love watching you two!!!!

[@rajcam80]

Keep that flexplate, mates to a 4L80E. Gen 3 engine for sure, incase you are curious about the Gen 4 rods, they were used in 04 and up.

[@trav.builds]

Little heat on the crank pulley and it’ll slide right on…some people hate it some people have no issues…doesn’t melt the seal, it doesn’t need to be hot

[@johnwindle6877]

Always enjoy your videos fun but informative

[@1926Herman]

LS swap for dummies. That's me. I Like these videos.

[@hendo337]

I would save a 6L for n/a work, the 317 heads are enough of a penalty compared to a 706/862 heads on a 5.3(especially with flat tops) that hp is gonna be pretty close, the limiting factors are the transmission, the fuel system, the fuel's detonation resistance, then ring gap and rods. More than 600-700whp is useless on the street. A 4.8 with boost is gonna make more power than you can ever use.

[@kimberzelinski5478]

bada$$ twin turbo EX - Tijuana Taxi build !! love it !!! nova gasser cool McCool tooo !!! you keep building em i,ll watch da vids learning curve for me also !!!

[@ryanhicks942]

Dude! This is going to be amazing!! Thank you thank you

[@sfinger]

Mortske called you a hack in his 3 hour marathon yesterday. I think he's sweet on you.

[@ryantonhauser672]

😂

[@DDSpeedShop]

I mean, can ya blame him?...

[@user-427.commodore]

You can hack a chev anytime for me..😊

[@brettfox6816]

MusTurd has come a long ways and with this new heart it mite feel like a hotdog (rod) :) again!

[@jeffturner9436]

Oh Dani, you really don't get enough credit for your sharp wit. I do however hope you alerted air traffic control to warn them of your " Only Dans" joke flying so far over his head. kudos, glitter queen.

[@johnnymack8442]

I feel the same way about the ls stuff dan. So it makes at least 2 of us.

[@25vrd48]

Gonna be a honkin' good running 56 Banana . Rock on Dan & dani .

[@ozcrane5984]

LOTS and LOTS of luck son!!! But hey have a great day!!!

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome turbo LS swap. It will be mean as ever too. Keep up the great work.

[@hellonwheelz3317]

I ha e a feeling that at least part of those turbos are gonna be poking through the hood Cleetus-style.... but thats not a bad thing. The exhaust would look great being 3" around and dumping out right behind the front wheels, like fenderwell headers.

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Got in that speed and horsepower train. Awesome 👍💯

[@bradleymckay365]

The screen side of the turbo is supposed to face forward. You should have bought a mirrored set of cheap turbos so you don't have to screw around with the piping so much, but it's your car and you Sr build it however the fuck you want to. Can't wait to see how she turns out because the nomad and the nova are absolutely awesome builds. Oh yeah I really like the black and white 57 too.

[@metalartcustomsLLC]

Just did a 5.3 4l80e in my 65 short step…. So much more power than a 305 4L 60 E. Problem is now I’m debating on a turbo this truck here. I planned on keeping just a driver but we all know how that goes. Don’t we Dan@ddspeedshop

[@chrisarmstrong3200]

if your not sure you can use a straight edge and measure your torque converter depth verses your ring gear protrusion if in doubt it will give peace of mind

[@Jesse_gc]

It will be fine Dan you are doing a good job Dani on the other hand made me think I had lost my hearing for a few minutes just kidding Dani is doing a fantastic job. Have a Great day

[@doncore513]

Cool video Dan.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video.

[@1944chevytruck]

AWESOME! CAN HARDLY WAIT!

[@robertcroker3122]

Sweet Dan, definitely looking forward for the next video.

[@puddleduckist]

I can picture the name painted across the quarters "The Ratty Ripper"!! Gonna be a tire fryer Dan...rock on!!!

[@rodneykiser823]

That was a steal for a two door seat, especially if it was a Bel Air seat.

[@seldom_understood]

I'm still getting used to them too Dan, and I have 3 "LS" trucks....haven't really had any problems with them so there's that😅

[@DDSpeedShop]

Still seems weird and new ha

[@donh8973]

Looks good can't wait to see what you do with it

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

My family grew up poor my brother and I had to eat these 5 dishes 7 days a week so we made a pact when we got a grown and got jobs we'd never eat macaroni and cheese, beef stroganoff, Rice-A-Roni, scalloped potatoes or potatoes au gratin ever again 😅 its been35 year's and were still holding to it.... PS I was 18 years old before I realize when i cooked my own food that hamburger helper had hamburger meat in it 😮

[@mpikas]

Corvettes got the LS in '97, Camaro/Firebird in '98...

[@davidcombs8458]

I have one of those split bench seats in my Handyman wagon. After hearing how much they’re worth, I’m never getting rid of it.

[@DDSpeedShop]

It's nuts!

[@brianhaw9398]

Maybe you can put the battery in the toolbox between the rad and the grill

[@DooDeeDew]

Those headers look so tight, but are really awesome. That engine looks so bitch-in, everything is coming together extremely well so far.

[@kalinagoedge2777]

Dani does a great job videoing.

[@jerryperdew9231]

The balancer bolt is a 1 time use bolt, they are cheap from the dealership

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

I like the fact that sense you built the chevy 2 you got the need for speed and put the super charger on the nomad I'm with you on the turbos I don't know anything about them other then on a ls they make crazy power. I'm sure if you would have got some a Lil bigger you would really be impressed I know alot of guys get the cheap ones off ebay and they are pretty good from what I seen guys do with them I know your buddy Kyle knows his stuff and he can answer any of your questions. Can't wait to see this car doing some serious burnouts

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah im just winging it haha

[@jeffsratsrodsrebuilds1535]

Looking forward to this build its gonna look cool dan

[@hanknipper3921]

Dan when are you and Danni moving across the border to the Great ole USA we definitely would welcome you here!

[@steveshultz7818]

Seats look like 68/69 Falcon, Torino, Fairlane. If they are, those buckets are worth big bucks.

[@mangski]

Fairlane falcon comet seats are worth a small fortune these days

[@wolfcommander6009]

Nope 94 carolla😂

[@Ziptiesandbalumwire]

Hey did you can that engine or anything? I’m asking because I been thinking about turboing a bone stock 5.3 with no work done and seeing exactly how much boost I can put to it before it explodes.