Rat10 FINAL DRIVE! Big Turbo 3.0L Boat Engine, 6 Speed IRS Swapped S10

[@jeremiahjohnson3018]

Just found your channel from the shifter boot short. Love the project! As many others have said, way more interesting than just throwing an LS in it.

[@GreatLakesLogger]

Same

[@Carnutzjoe]

Nice to see something that’s not a v8.👍

[@apancher]

You had me at 3 liter Mercruiser turbo. The rear suspension blew me away! Super cool build.

[@zackrogers9334]

Final drive sounded like something bad happened 😂 glad you just meant for the winter lol, growing up in Florida and Georgia I forget about having to park vehicles for the winter

[@ak_strem7010]

Yep, if I could live somewhere where I could drive vehicles year round that would be awesome

[@tyyoung9968]

Oh dude this is so cool. It’s been a blast watching the progress over the last couple years 👍🏼

[@ak_strem7010]

Thanks man! Glad you’ve enjoyed it, wish I didn’t take THIS long but it’s done for now

[@ItsDaJax]

I like it. Really like that it's a 4banger and not some typical v8 swap.

[@CrazyAlien295]

You give me the inspiration to work on my truck (I'm 16) and u have given me so many ideas for it and I can't wait to see every other build you do hard to belive its been 2 years lol love Rat 10 keep up the great work

[@bcjjones0404]

I can’t believe this doesn’t have 200k views

[@jasonf800contourcam]

This is coolest KZbin page I’ve found in a while. I’ve throughly enjoyed watching your build. Albertain to boot 🍻

[@biglew52]

I've watched most of this series. I am by no means a mechanic. I would never be able to accomplish what you did with rat 10. I think it's really cool that you got it together and it's running as good as it is. Hopefully they'll be more content come springtime.

[@herbferguson]

Really cool. I replaced the 153 Chevy II engine in our family CJ5 a few years ago with a 120hp Mercruiser. I'm a Mopar guy but I have an addiction to the 4 cylinder Chevys! I'd like to try a simple turbo setup on it in the future... more for altitude compensation than hp.

[@hugomartel6651]

153 to 183 ??

[@AMV12S]

It's the same engine with a different crankshaft...

[@802Garage]

Goddayum this truck is so cool. 😭 Bummer it has to be put away for now, but nice to see it haulin'! Def get on that wastegate though because IDK how long that turbo will live at max speed. 😜 Excited for your next project!

[@ak_strem7010]

Hey it sounds pretty rad full speed though 😂 that will be first on the list for spring time haha

[@GarageCast-Joe]

3 different S10s, transmission and IRS from a corvette powered by a Turbo charged boat motor... this is awesome on so many levels

[@therealboofighter]

Hope to see you around next summer.

[@CaptTetanus]

I have a 3.0 in my boat, it’s a tq monster! Then again, it is a HUGE industrial grade 4cyl!

[@TheSlimtweek]

DUDE!!! that's fantastic that you got it running and road worthy!

[@overlybuilt5110]

We’re HUGE advocates of propane powered engines and their extreme simplicity and benefits…….110 octane and lack a wiring needed to make it all work. 🦾😎

[@trentdawg2832]

That thing is bad ass!!! Definetly something diffrent!! Kudos to you for making it all work and look cool

[@DJPenguino51]

I wonder if you used Holley's Sniper EFI (2bbl) and its modern ECU would improve the drivability of your RAT 10? That shuttering around 2000 rpm would drive me nuts!

[@iDrive4fun93]

Or EBL Flash II from dynamic EFI and a 2 bar map sensor. The Rochester 220 isn’t a bad EFI system.

[@ClintsStreetMachines]

Such a cool project, subbed.

[@olivierroy1301]

It sounds like a boat!

[@meat_drapes4887]

Hell yeah brother. Rat10 sounds amazing

[@ak_strem7010]

It’s got a way different sound than I was expecting but it’s not bad!

[@member57]

A microsquirt would do wonders for your setup.

[@zezoner]

Killer! Glad to it ripping again.

[@JB-ro3sz]

the dash is phenomenal, what a great idea.

[@walkingfreak]

at 15:37 when it gets REALLY loaded down is when that misfire starts to shine through and almost sound like it is drowning itself in fuel.

[@ak_strem7010]

Yea, it does get a little rich off throttle, we are pretty sure my awful intake design is just flooding cylinder 4

[@derekreilly1039]

Now that is something cool and different man hats off great build

[@dougsmaintenanceshop5868]

Awesome video---I'm a bit new here. Didnt realoze rat10 and farmy were 2 different s10s, lol. Im catching up. Cool rig!

[@mrwhite1957]

Are u in Ontario buddy? Truck is awesome love the rear end beautifully done

[@winstonpratt604]

One of the coolest swaps I've seen bro 😎 👌

[@jordanfalkowski6924]

I new a guy with a Cameo. It was quick and a old set of Centerline mags. He changed it with Luxors and hydraulics. I cant remember if he had 8" or 10" cylinders on front, 15"s in the rear. The three wheel was up there standing.

[@elijahcortez965]

So stoked to see this thing moving, and you know what to say it’s way more fun to drive a slow car fast then drive a fast car slow

[@ak_strem7010]

So much more fun driving slow things fast hhaha

[@greg-wr1vw]

I love the build man your channel made want to build a street truck my self and never got a truck that was right for that build because I have a lifted truck and I walked upon a Mazda b3000 and swapped the motor and needed a lot of work and as of right know still building it but I was able to get it on the road to test some things out before winter hit

[@KevinBein]

I love this project so much. Makes me want to do ridiculous things with my 88 s10

[@twistidclowns]

Sweet!

[@ephenj]

This truck if F'n awesome the amount of different parts you used to make it all work dude mad props. What are the specs on the cam always curious if one in the boat would help haha.

[@blixxy1320]

It sounds so good

[@ryanpetree6475]

For my 90 Sonoma project I looked up aftermarket IRS swaps and was very disappointed when they are costing $5k and up. So I looked up cheap used IRS and saw plenty of late model mustang gt irs rear ends for only $2k with nice disc brakes etc but they will all need to be shortened quit a lot. So no I'm wondering how much work that would involve. Oh well time for traction bars and lowering blocks for now haha. But your living my dream brother! Although I went the tried and true easy route and swapped in a cheap 4.8l LS of course. Definitely looking to turbo it as well!

[@ak_strem7010]

I’ve heard mustang ones are available but again require loads of modifications. I’ve seen tons of guys use old Jaguar rear subframes as well, supposedly they work great

[@trentdawg2832]

Yes the good ol’ car shuffle…….thats exactly why i made sure my house has a half acre lot in a cul de sac……i wanted to move to the stix but my wife likes having nieghbors i guess!!!!

[@amandachanley9582]

I’d get rid of that tbi and go with a Holley sniper

[@Officialflacolow]

Waited a while for this vid man can’t wait to watch it🔥🔥🔥

[@Skidtire]

Make more videos on this. it is far more unique and interesting than a 400 SBC will ever be as great as they are.

[@ak_strem7010]

2 and a half years of videos wasn’t enough? I needed a break. I’ll post more in the spring time

[@a.benaway_racing]

The only two things that match are your boat engine and boat steering wheel. 🤣. I love the build!

[@ak_strem7010]

Actually that’s just the original truck where missing the cover hahaha

[@xani9133]

You baby it.

[@HamptonBallance]

Love it!!!!!

[@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884]

Those 3.0 used to come in the old skylarks and such. Been around forever solid platform boat or otherwise. Only problem is they not best for boost as they top out at 3800rpm. Anything over 4k you'll be picking pieces of your engine up. Love the Corvette stuff would like to see it lay down a time. Hopefully next year u can dial it in.

[@ak_strem7010]

I mean this thing seems happy at 5500+ rpm. They’re built rather stout. The Marine decal from this one rated them at 4400-4800. I really hope so but 13’s in the 1/4 at least, we will see how that goes lol

[@shawnsatterlee6035]

Gm never ran a 3.0 I4 in anything! So fake news on your end.

[@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884]

The marine decal clearly states 3800 rpm. I've had about 15 of them. That's recommend top crusing speed. Of course u can smash on it won't it won't last. I've got a 2007 bayliner 185 with Merc 3.0 never had 1 issue and I torture the thing. I do know tons and tons of ppl had had bad experiences with them. But mine has been amazing. Paid only 15000 Canadian pesos in 2007 and been torturing it ever since. Even cracked the block from racing other boats at 4500 rpm this is why the manual says 3800. JB welded that water jacket 7 years ago. Hasn't leaked or had 1 issue. Alpha 2 leg . Service every spring and antifreeze in winter and that's it. Not even a belt or filter change must be well over 1000 hours by now. It's just not a turbo candidate.

[@needmoreboost6369]

Top out at 3800rpm?? I think your one might have needed a bit of a tune lol I’ve only worked on one in a boat and it cruises at 4-4500 and it’ll do 5000+ all day with only mild top end work

[@ak_strem7010]

@@shawnsatterlee6035 I believe what he was trying to refer to was the early 153 in the export novas and such. Exact same engine platform but built in the 60’s

[@yayohvac1929]

Hey boss love your build I was wondering if you give me some pointers I got a mercruiser 140 in my boat not a big boat little 16-footer but I would like to boost it

[@TheCovertOperation90]

How do you like the vette rear leaf spring? Does it ride pretty smooth or is it jumpy? I'm working on a similar project

[@michaelscobee6754]

Even without turbo etc something making boost...in your opinion is it worth it going from the 2.5 to the 3.0

[@danieljames5875]

Cool truck dude. Love the custom s***. I would put a lil blow thru carb on that thing. If the ring gap is .028 or 30 put 20psi to her and let her rip. An LL8 Ameraberra 4200 would be amazing dude. They hold 500 600 hundred all day stock. Actually with a properly ported and decked head with the thinist head gasket and cams they outperform the LS with 2 less cylinders. I know u have seen the Nivlac 57 channel on Yt. Check them out. They are dirt cheap and plentiful.

[@ami2evil]

Why'd you S*** your pants, boy?

[@iDrive4fun93]

Are you using EBL Flash II for OBD1 tuning for the 350 TBI? I am building a 350 TBI but with a cam’d L31 and a custom built tbi. I had a chip burned from Harris Tuning to begin with but I am manual swapping it currently and no longer need transmission control for the 4l60e. Also, what 2 bar MAP are you using?

[@trentdawg2832]

Its basically half of a lq9……bore and stroke wise!!!

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

New sub and boy did this video inspire me

[@ak_strem7010]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy!

[@riddikulousgamingchannel4884]

Gap your plugs closer and get colder ones

[@ak_strem7010]

They are already cold and gapped tight

[@BeaverCreekAuto]

We want more rat 10

[@shanewhite4227]

So what mini truck project is next🤔

[@ThatOneGuySometime]

Wait, I thought the C4 had a rear transaxle, not a separated diff and transmission.

[@barryismygod]

You could just put a Holley Sniper Kit on this and it would probably run way better

[@iDrive4fun93]

Short term, yes. The Rochester 220 is a reliable unit and with proper tuning it’s great. Just gotta know how to tune them.

[@mattdavis8727]

It actually sounds like a boat lol

[@overlybuilt5110]

Maybe a little late to the party, but we’re big fans of “other guy” engine builds. Did you ever get it running correctly?

[@davidhakes3884]

Cool, I am building a 3liter for my 864x4 S10 extended cab, Have two boats that came with the 120/140hp engines (spares are nice to have) Anybody need a boat hull or trailer, lol

[@seanbragg1696]

Like to see it race stock syclone on 1/4 mile run

[@FlamingTightyWhiteis]

Do an anti lag system. Go full rally truck

[@ak_strem7010]

That sounds dangerous to my horrible welds lol

[@FlamingTightyWhiteis]

@@ak_strem7010 bigger the gob better the job, i believe in you

[@swiftxrapid919]

Why not go blow through carb?

[@m8ter062]

This was filmed a few days ago wasn’t. Because know we got a few inches of snow

[@ak_strem7010]

Literally Halloween evening is when I recorded this haha

[@richardsanchez4435]

Turboner 😂

[@andre4bars325]

Honestly no deck suits it well

[@BBradford1825]

🏎👍🏾

[@LawzyDog]

Practice on that powerbreaking lol

[@ak_strem7010]

I’m too used to using that line lock button hahaha. I’m not familiar with the brakes yet either, 4 wheel disc with a factory manual brake master cylinder is hard to get used to

[@driveitbreakitfixit7496]

Frick does that want to make me get a 3.0L

[@AMV12S]

This is a stroker Chevy 153...

[@tatankawhiteplume6038]

How much u think it's top speed is jw its like something you'd build under sanctions 😅😅😅 fr tho