Will The Stroked LS Give The C1500 The Power It Needs? - Chevy Race Truck Part 5 - Carcass S2, E22

We add the final touches to our OBS Pro Touring Chevy C1500 and take it to the C10 Nationals where we put it to the test at the Nashville Superspeedway.
Part 1: Tearing Down the Chevy C1500
• Tearing Down the Chevy...
Parts 2: Stock to Stroked: LS Makes C1500 A 500+ HP Pro Touring Powerhouse
• Stock to Stroked: LS M...
Part 3: Insane Cantilever Rear Suspension
• Insane Cantilever Rear...
Part 4: Making Room In The Bed For The Cantilever Suspension
• Making Room In The Bed...
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Speedway Motors: Procar Seats
The Industrial Depot: Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Movement of that rear axle around the 19:50 mark, probably due to brake application, really surprised me. I had to watch it multiple time before I saw the Heim joints in the setup. Really surprising to me; I just didn't expect that much movement.

[@Cuhh346]

This is the 1st carcass build that i can actually appreciate

[@Thelongmanable]

*_The Alphabet agencies highly influence the shows and what you're supposed to achieve in all their builds is to tear up good stuff and waste good money doing so... The Alphabet agencies don't like certain vehicle and believe everyone should be driven new car despite if they can afford it or not because they make 100k a year selling lies for cash.._*

[@samthelegoman3990]

These two remind me of Beavis and Butthead

[@beausmith3900]

Great job. I enjoyed the show. I enjoy that you plug your sponsors but it doesn't feel like a commercial. I enjoyed watching this build. Keep it up

[@edgardomeza2372]

I'd drive the hell out of this!!!! OBS ALL DAY

[@changosstrikefirst6921]

the setup on this truck is sweet. i like this one!

[@gregchatham3890]

Very nice truck build guy’s and love the way the truck came together! Very clean looking and plenty of power, congrats!

[@CanadaBud23]

See, that thing looks great. I'd drive that no problem! The only thing I'd do is close up the floor and throw some tint on there, clear glass on fishbowl pickups feel exposed lol.

[@jackperry9369]

Agreed about tint 🙌

[@gregberry3524]

I see you added the Gold Pin Strip - Perfect detail, really sets it off nicely!

[@lochnessfox3441]

Great build guys. I love that truck.

[@sgasdgdfsbgbha]

Absolutely love this colour. Great choice for the obs

[@fireman1294]

I love how it’s a race version of the Fall Guy colors

[@Mlo713]

Obs turned out awesome 😎 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@adamsonautobody]

Awesome work guys we love your channel, the boys from Aussie

[@djstizl]

That truck is awesome! I'd love to own one just like it, probably black and red for me though. I actually really liked the stock colorway.

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Tight! NICE build guys!

[@silver4silver]

In 97 I had a brand new onyx black 97 silverado 1/2 ton 2wd with a vortec 350 and a longbox reg cab setup...I loved that ride. It had a great interior and all the bells and whistles. Great all around trucks ofr thier time. I now have a similar white 14 silverado. I would love to see you guys slam and powernation a 2014-15 silverado and show me all I can do with my 14. I prefer the frontend on the 14-15 as the 16 and beyond looked a little overdone. Love the show!!

[@jessedameron3355]

Love the colors on that truck

[@SpicyMcHaggis]

Best looking Truck ever!

[@aronbennett4760]

Damn, I love these trucks!

[@JoseTorres-dl3kh]

Badass build guys really

[@NEWNATURE777]

Great OBS😀, got a new sub👍

[@christophermanley805]

Yall did. A. Great. Job .lots of. Power.

[@brandontatum6610]

Nice job fellas

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

You got the Fall Guy color scheme going on.

[@jerrdog5568]

That rear suspension looks crazy

[@VinceGuzman]

@carcass - that truck is dope

[@j.taylor660]

Did anybody else notice that Frankie now has all those pocket "pens" like Pat does?!?!?

[@beetlebuilder5882]

I noticed that too.

[@antoniohuertas8909]

I'd love to see you guys build a Dakota R/T. I've seen the Magnum build but I'd like to see that power in a built up R/T. Let's make it happen!

[@SKYENET-zy2cn]

Nice build

[@Rosario19580]

The motor goods cool, I thought it was Black & Good maybe down to the lighting on screen, either way it looks awesome, I had a MK1 Cortina back in the day which I had painted Black & Good it looked so cool.

[@quinton7854]

damn seeing this obs makes me want to buy one

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Beautiful stance. I would like you guys, for the next project, to find a gmt360 (or 370 long wheel base) 5.3 truck (non-SS Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender) and hop one up. I think these are underrepresented but make awesome sleepers.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!!!

[@chandlerlofton6536]

I need that black engine power shirt!

[@lawrencefoster2120]

Look like fun. Mid engine might be a improvement but maybe not much.

[@Techangler65]

That is an awesome truck

[@robertpickett6741]

Beautiful truck I want it👍🏻😎

[@speedwack]

Besides colour, the truck is sweet

[@1320Jason]

Jimmy doesn’t like Jeremy. Lol.

[@rickybobby2806]

So damn nice

[@Onethirtytwo]

Look at all the pens in Frankie's pocket! Oh lord, I almost died laughing!

[@adidasman12]

He's ready for anything!

[@Onethirtytwo]

@@garypic4083 He's in good hands!

[@Onethirtytwo]

@@adidasman12 Got that right!

[@joevergnetti767]

That OBS would look great with an old 73 squarebody grill, etc!! Has anyone ever done a retrofit? I was never a fan of the 4 square headlights…

[@Sergeantgrunt]

WOW! That's great. Makes me wanna follow your blueprints and have one of these for myself. Minus the brown paint of course! Sorry guys, but that's just not my color!

[@shawnbrownfield9857]

That rear axle has alot of warp....really noticeable when you hot on the breaks

[@CanadaBud23]

Looks like they have a snubber on there. It's not a huge amount of movement really but I think they could tighten that up a bit yet will help.

[@chrisbouchard4719]

That's a factor of the fancy 3 link they built

[@joegray6269]

That is a killer truck I wish I would have kept my truck

[@christopherdyer2046]

Super cool truck but that color combo is definitely a subjective choice

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yep, very cool!

[@2000blackstang]

I think the colors turned out nice with the matte clear coat

[@leocorral]

All black would’ve been better

[@mikewhite3123]

Reminds me of 80's Scottsdale..

[@leocorral]

@@mikewhite3123 Az for sure

[@theboss-be4er]

bad a$$ obs love it it sounds amazing i want to drive it

[@ErikTexas]

That obs handles pretty badass, I was sorta expecting north of 500hp

[@everettgrover9459]

i think straight motor it made close to 600 hp, with the parasitic power loss from the accessory drive, the trans, and drive line taking about 15 to 20% of the engine power, in theory the 485 hp it made at the rear wheels should be pretty accurate

[@KhepraPuHeru]

@@everettgrover9459 Yeeeah but, 585 motor and 485 at the tire. thats 100HP loss. Sheesh, a lot of loss power

[@everettgrover9459]

@@KhepraPuHeru very true tho

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

@@KhepraPuHeru its always been 80 to 100 on rear wheel drive vehicle.

[@RadDadisRad]

What’s funny is a stock 4.8 makes more power than the factory hp of everything but the big block 454 SS. I think a 6.0 and trans from a 2500 is the best daily driver swap for this package.

[@bepbep7418]

😂 yes because a 305 makes more power then a 350. That 6.0 you speak of is a 368 c.i. and that 454 is a 7.5L.

[@technicholy1299]

@@bepbep7418 A 4.8 is a LS engine. He was making the point that any LS swap motor will be better than the SB/BB lineup that was available when OBS trucks were new.

[@RadDadisRad]

@@bepbep7418 the 305ci is 5.0L and the 6.0L is a 364ci. The 454 makes more torque below 2000rpm vs the 6.0L but it sacrifices a lot more mpg and still can’t keep the same speed.

[@RadDadisRad]

@@technicholy1299 yep, the ease of maintenance is remarkable. Parking lot alternator replacement takes 30 minutes with an adjustable wrench and a leatherman multi tool. Every parts store has parts on hand for them. I’m not a diehard GM guy but GM really did a slam dunk with their parts bin engine configuration.

[@jaoojoao5361]

Big block can take 700 to 800 hp naturally aspirated without killing the street low rpm use , try that in a ls

[@drofdoctors7887]

LS this LS that... 350, 383, 400 these small blocks can create high horsepower and not have to go with individual coils, oil pump in the front gear train, and 2 bolt mains. LS is a good motor but no need to go LS if you already have a small block 350, 383 or 400 to build.

[@Mathias_Ruby]

I think those are the rocket attack wheels

[@tedpitts3201]

Now that is so beautiful Chevrolet truck that is the year of that truck just asking my friend

[@ivanmitchell3876]

wow.👍smooth....

[@robertpickett6741]

1988 and 89 1500 454 SS👍🏻😎🥇

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Watch Richard Holdener, the question is answered, all Iron Block LS and even Aluminum block LS (5.7, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2 etc) are great. Even the Atlas 4.2 (Vortec 4200) 4.3 (4300) all are very healthy engines

[@Saratogan]

No wheel wells? No waterproof on the shifter patch? Open bed floor? Fair weather only I guess.

[@technicholy1299]

This show builds garbage. The civic was an unfinished money dump that wouldn't be able to race anywhere competitively. The camaro was just... awful. In this case, they at least built something that looked reasonably nice, but then ruined it by half assing the final part of the build. They could have easily closed the bed in and still left the shocks visible. The inner fenders would have been trickier as low as the truck is, but they could have fixed that with sheet metal as well.

[@bradenkowal8117]

Its a race truck......not really a grocery getter or sunday cruiser. They built it for the track mostly

[@Saratogan]

@@bradenkowal8117 , Yeah, except they said that you could drive it to and from the track. I guess just not in the rain.

[@technicholy1299]

@@bradenkowal8117 Unless there is some weird street truck racing series that allows exotic suspension setups and unlimited engine development on 93 octane and DOT tires, they have no one to race against, even time trial. If a series did exist that allowed the type of mods they did, then their setup isn't high enough tier to compete against real race engines and the types of trucks people would really build for the track. Not to blog forever about it, but carpet on a race car is asking to be engulfed in flames. There is a reason racecars don't have carpet, and it isn't weight. This was just another money dump like the honda. I think the purpose of this show is to build all the junk that tailgate racers have been saying they would be driving all these years. To me, this is a slow motion crash I can't stop watching.

[@ccoates1064]

unbelievable numbers should help sell parts go or all the way to the bank.

[@johnvaughn8004]

Is there a link to the engine build episode?

[@artysmotorsports]

What was the engine and trans set up again ?

[@cmdrclassified]

You should have done a few runs with the tailgate installed. You'd be surprised how much more aerodynamic a truck is with the gate up! Could also try one of those 5th-wheel louvred gates too. Might add a bit of extra downforce, though I don't know, as I have not tested it myself. Love my GM/Chev trucks! My two daily drivers are an '87 K20 with a 350, SM465 4 speed (But let's be real here, it's a 3 speed, but with an ultra low bull low gear! Plus 2 PTO ports!), Dana front and rear. Almost fully rebuilt now, other than the interior and paint. Like my old Mechanics teacher always said, no sense having a nice looking car that smokes! Also, got a 4bbl TBI unit coming from FI Tech for it! She's a good solid truck, and has gotten me out of some really shit situations. And she can haul another truck or farm tractor on the flat deck trailer, no problem! The other Chev is my '89 K-2500. Basically the same engine/trans/transfer combo as the '87. Forgot to mention the NP208 T-Case they both have Both are good trucks, and worth their weight in gold! Wouldn't trade them for the world! Shit! Sorry for the novel here, folks! Just love my trucks is all! Have a great day, everyone! o7

[@ajbritton1569]

did it come stock with those wood pieces on the dash?

[@maxxmich]

check motor mounts... engine moved a good amount....

[@SpicyMcHaggis]

What I couldnt find is, what wheels are this? Thanks in advance! M.

[@zippythechicken]

well you're not bringing home a stack of plywood in that thing but it looks fun to drive

[@kenshinhimura9387]

plywood won't fit in the bed of any truck. Not even a duramax. Plywood is 8 feet long. Truck beds are only 6 feet long. Even the extended bed is still not long enough. Plywood will always stick out the end. That's why most of us use a trailer.

[@keenanboone]

What colors did u use to paint that truck

[@BerserkerVision]

Painted fenders wouldve been cooler

[@ricardoresendiz5534]

Do you guys sell the parts that you dont use?

[@marcelohernandez8929]

Where can I find these wheels and what size are they

[@edtorre771]

What’s kind of wheels are those?

[@OBSityproblems]

Whats the transmission set up?

[@albertorojaszayas9227]

What wheels are those ? Please share size what where to find them thanks

[@billydonnelly7378]

It says in video

[@albertorojaszayas9227]

Thanks I probably miss it

[@3ranZ_YT]

What seat bracket is that

[@martingatavaski1351]

The Flares SHOULDA BEEN BROWN!! (NOT BLACK!!)

[@danielfowler5940]

Anyone know what those wheels are?

[@davidlewis-dp2fh]

What rims are on this truck

[@juniemade9712]

Does anyone know the offset of the front and rear wheels?

[@rocketmanroy]

looks like your seat belts are installed on the wrong sides the way there twisted at the top and the stitching is facing out

[@rayfalcone6897]

can this truck be purchased ,if so how!

[@j.barrett9424]

Did any tuning actually happen at the dyno?

[@stevenhoitz9260]

The engine was already tuned when it was built

[@jedidethfreak]

Made me sad to hear that the Engine Power guys don't get to drive the stuff their engines get put in. Shame!

[@Grabthembypussycat]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to get a flush fitment on a 88-98 with a 4/6drop 4x4 fender flare and 20’s all the way around

[@anthonyscott385]

Depending on several factors: Sd vs Hd stock rotor thickness - sd 1" & hd 1.25", how said vehicle was lowered/components used, fender lips rolled/cut for clearance, wheel width desired, overall tire diameter, tire side profile, etc... etc... Now: Frnt: 20x8" _ 5" backspacing/4" front spacing, (20x8.5" _ 5.5 backspacing/4" frnt spacing. Rear: 20x10" _ 6" backspacing/5" frnt spacing. I prefer to avoid rubber band tires & keep weight down. On my studying, researching wheels/tires & previous wheel specs mentioned: 255/45 frnt & 295/40 rear tires. Keep in mind to measure what you desire as well since the flares add depth also. So maybe less backspacing to push combo out some. Still have to be mindful of fender edge/lip. Research til satisfied, enjoy the journey. Just some of my findings. I have a '90 std cab GMC C1500 Sierra Sle. Everyday wheels, 18x8" 5" bs/4" frnt sp(added billiet alum hub centric rings to fit perfectly balanced), stock height. 4"/6" kit yet to be installed. Only want to use 18" wheels to keep weight down & accommodate a bigger rotor size. Truly learning all I can on this one in hopes to applying knowledge on a 2dr Tahoe/blazer w/: 19s Front: (245/50, 245/45, or 255/45) Rear: 275/45 or 285/... 20s w/previous mentioned wheels/tires size)...

[@ChrisOnez718]

Totally skipped the fender flares....

[@huddy32]

Damn, is that axle wrap normal 18:35

[@chrisbouchard4719]

With that type of 3link, yes

[@armandomartinez2953]

I never heard once in this video what size motor Pistons anything about the engine

[@allanb3222]

It's in the other video series of powerblock.

[@stevenhoitz9260]

Here’s the video for the engine. It’s on a different show that’s a part of Powernation kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3vNkKOveNeEpKM

[@davidsinteggy]

Y'all forgot to put the tail gate down there goes all the aerodynamics

[@PEDR0SKI]

Tailgate up is better for downforce

[@T0tenkampf]

^^^ its true, there are videos on KZbin proving it along with a few aero books that I have

[@davidsinteggy]

@@PEDR0SKI wel sir I thank you for this I always love seeing the proof on these Conspiracies hahaha ha and gotta save as much as you can at the pumps right now

[@formerfarmer1718]

What the H is an OBS?

[@greggoett]

The plastic wheel well flairs should have been painted the same brown as the truck. The black makes it look cheesey, on a custom truck. I mean really you had paint in the gun...

[@greggoett]

And welded in tubs over the rear wheels.. had the welder out.. sheet metal ready to be welded to. Ugh.

[@andywagoner4869]

@@greggoett yeah the box looks really unfinished. They probably did that so they can say "look at our custom dumbass cantilever suspension."

[@roadrash6565]

💓Vee-hickle💓

[@johnmirbach2338]

😎👍✌👌🖖😁

[@Car_Cast]

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS OUR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10AM VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last weekend and this weekend all we got was a lame A$$ 10 min video of a top fuel drag car that just basically showed how much money the dude makes and how he going to make his own business.

[@peterclaassen5750]

Them "We just went to their website and..." Me: *"I need window felts for my 1989 Single cab. That sounds simple." *Goes to website, enters info, chokes on price*

[@allanb3222]

It's worth it, considering they are more expensive at lmc truck. $77 for the pair isn't bad.

[@donaldtrussell3803]

What is OBS

[@rustbucketgarage9136]

Old body style

[@AndyFromm]

Doubt it

[@benz6269]

What is the name of those wheels ??

[@csh000]

Look at 19:40

[@benz6269]

Yeah but he doesn’t mention the name of the rims

[@JB-zn1kx]

75 mph and the semi passes them....

[@ricksigurdson2016]

And yet another f'n bowtie. After decades of watching the variations of powernation. I'm gone and won't be back.

[@shayns321]

Couldn’t colour match the fender flares? Really?

[@SteveXNYC]

Turbo 4.1 stage engine is better.

[@T0tenkampf]

11,000hp top fuel engine is better than your turbo...

[@bobbyliendo7406]

Needs a bigger wheel or a tire with a taller side wall and the truck needs to be raised up like 2 inches

[@CanadaBud23]

You don't want a huge wheel and tire and raised on a build like this. You'll basically throw all the handling out the window again.

[@KhepraPuHeru]

you got to be joking! tall wheels and tires causes poor handling. This is a driver's truck. Not a Donk truck

[@bradenkowal8117]

Its a race truck....for the track. Not a sunday cruiser or grocery getter

[@bobbyliendo7406]

@@KhepraPuHeru I didn't mean 22s or anything bigger 20s max

[@bobbyliendo7406]

@@CanadaBud23 18s or 20s if they are 18s they just look small to me obviously things look different on camera