Carnage Plus EP86 - Supermang Goes Full Manual!

To get Supermang ready for the dyno, and Summernats Slam, we do a full manual conversion to the Turbo 700 transmission. It's a complicated process, this should be viewed as a guide only - not a step-by-step how too.
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[@HazeyAuto]

Ah, the mythical witchcraft that is automatic transmissions... Had a little chuckle at Scotty applying power driving past the Ford dealership. Keeping traditions alive!

[@zenovich1]

That is so lame. Ive got both Ford and Holden, and by far Holden drivers let you know their exhaust system is louder than yours. Lol 😂

[@zenovich1]

I like the "shift kit conversion, that was too complicated "etc. But you did it in driveway. !! So true.

[@GODEES77]

What the mechanic was really saying to Scotty is “don’t show them how easy it is, we won’t be able to charge $2k to manualise TH400 and TH700’s anymore”

[@zenovich1]

@@GODEES77 Yeah, I didn't word that right. I'm aware of what he was saying. Just like the $50 tailshaft centre bearing replacement I did in my driveway, that couldn't be done.!!! I forget the obscene price I got quoted.

[@GODEES77]

@@zenovich1 nah man you said it how Scotty said it, but like me, you and everyone knew exactly what the mechanic was really saying 😂

[@zenovich1]

@@GODEES77 Yeah Nah. I actually knew what Scotty was saying, of what the mechanic said before he even said it....

[@zenovich1]

If you know what I'm saying.

[@scottiheadsa1709]

Too good Scotty, the man of the hour, I think you deserve the aussie man of the year award

[@Jake_Hamlin]

Here I was thinking full manual meant clutch/gearbox, this is still a good upgrade though

[@ehholden2376]

Ha ha that's funny

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

You can get a clutched auto... but that is mostly a drag racing type auto.

[@justin3131ify]

Would just say "manual conversion" not full manual if it were.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@justin3131ify understand your point, but I guess anyone who was ever modified a transmission would instantly know that full manual meant a valve body mod / swap. It is just one of those industry terms that has been around forever.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@justin3131ify I think the term came about because there is an intermediate step where you can massively increase the crispness of the shifts (partially making it more like a manual gearbox shift, and allowing manual shifting) without making it into a full manual. So the term "full manual" was adopted to imply that you need to shift it otherwise it is going to stay in that gear.

[@bvward]

As we say in the IT world, RTFM (read the F**king manual). Oh, and "Google it". Good work, Scot. Can't wait to see a dyno and 1/4 mile sessions.

[@madtlrmat]

Great stuff. Really liking this build. Thanks again guys.

[@Ben-vd2nu]

Precision Trasmissions KZbin channel Scotty. For all your 4L60, 4L60E etc. Needs. Really informative videos!!

[@martyburgess341]

Sounds sweet and goes hard. Love the little screechy you did! 😂

[@RFBOOM]

Makes me miss my shift kitted auto vn v6 wagon. For such inexpensive cars (back 15 years ago) they can provide so much enjoyment.

[@JuStDaNsViDs]

And that's why you have an awesome drain trolley Scotty (around 7m mark).... hehe

[@n1njaweedman]

the helping hand by cameraman filming the spill hahahaha

[@MrDOHC1JZ]

Pro tip. You can pull the old servo out in pieces if you take out the snap ring while still in the box. And the new assembly is much smaller so it can go back into the car in 1 piece. Well it did in my VP V8

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Oh man, that sounds like a recipe for disaster but thanks for the tip

[@davidwindsor3601]

Well now tranys vaso. And it's got a bit of poke. Right O. This is street Machine. Right. 🤔😁😅✌👍

[@petereyeswideopen3717]

Love the vids and commentary and love your work!

[@leroybrown6946]

Another quality video boys,

[@paulcost6446]

that manualized conversion sweet as, now i know where abouts in Dandenong you guys are located LOL

[@MafiaboysWorld]

So you finally discovered where I first went to for engine parts when you went to Goleby's for the Trolvo fuel rail! 😂 Summit are absolutely freaking awesome, if not for the prices but the part number information. 😎👍 FedEx FTW with shipping too for ANYTHING from the good old USA. 🤘

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Been a fan of Summit for years. If you willing to pay a bit of freight. GST does suck though

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@STREETMACHINETV Even with freight attached, still saving hundreds compared to local pricing. For the price of getting head/main studs locally, you can get head/main studs AND full set of bearings AND pay for shipping! 🤷 Plus the exchange rate being a lot more favorable now compared to lockdown times means big savings now. 😎👍

[@danielforster7797]

Good to see you back in shop again love ur videos and u should try doing live video stream sometime

[@7071t6]

Now i know approx where you guys are, right near dandenong, there's a ford dealership on the left when you turn after that bridge, lol :)

[@glennman5619]

Love the chirpies

[@jrbuch]

Sure makes an interesting noise now. Curious to see how it goes on the dyno.

[@TomBudin]

super mangual

[@cornevanrooyen4717]

Thanks buddy

[@tony66au]

Both Summit and Rockauto are WAY way quicker on freight than almost anything Aussie for general auto parts and then its up to local freight. I recently bought a small electronic doodah for a distributor from the UK, DHL Express unfortunately distributes via Startrack (AusPost) in Rural Vic and added 8 days from when it cleared customs in Melb. Summit I think use Fedex which is TNT in rural areas and I get 6 to 10 days max on some YUGE parcels so its a no brainer.

[@matgee8892]

I know I've been watching Scotty for too long when i knew the floor was going to get beaten to get the piston out as soon as he tried it the first time.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

I was thinking I hope he doesn't bash that pristine floor before he even tried to take it out. Must have been a premonition that it was about to cop a lump hammer.

[@chappo4845]

Don't often hear strong, decent sounding Commodore V6s - this is an exception. How does the 4th gear operate with the manualised box and shifter?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Totally fine. I'm still sorting the lock up converter properly but 4th gear is fine - 2000rpm at 115kph on freeway

[@chappo4845]

@@STREETMACHINETV Not bad revs at all.

[@LRogan520]

It's got some poke lol... awesome.

[@KSSilenceAU]

Hey Scotty! Ya know that Haltech actually CAN Control Auto's Now right? You might wanna have a chat to Ol Mate Al (Turbo Yoda) from The Skid Factory, as he used the Auto Control function of the Haltech on a recent build.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

That's the elite seroes ECU. We're using the older style Platinum series plug in ECU

[@69MazdaR100]

Watch out for that speed camera at the lights up ahead 🤣🤣🤣

[@davemilligan9709]

Bring on the mang. That reverse shift pattern is screaming "money shift".

[@STREETMACHINETV]

How so?

[@austindoud273]

What lol reverse is way better vs regular

[@CodPlaya68]

Id imagine because the gates on the shifter will allow you to push forward knocking it into 1st gear without needing to hold the button. Sick car but. Wish i had that motor in my hilux. Standard l67 will do for now.

[@danielbrown7077]

the filters are different for deep pan. they have a stand off on the back

[@BrainztormProductions]

Seems to go pretty good, Im assuming thats before a propper dyno tune as well

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Actually after initial tune but still some work to do

[@doomslayermax]

Good car "its got some poke" lol

[@hawkboy4]

how would you go about putting the kickdown cable on a standard ecotec in a vn commodore? does a custom bracket need to be made or is there an easier way

[@danieladdamo9132]

Can't believe you put the bonnet back on

[@JonarusDraconius]

Ahh yes, good ol' "V6 Vengeance" - Good memories... Pity STREET COMMODORES magazine seems to have gone the way of the dodo... Which is especially sad when I remember them bragging about being one of the top 10 (or was it 5?) selling magazines of ANY KIND in Australia... ^^; I was still on my first VL back then... ^^;

[@dirtymuleracing5321]

Enjoy your video’s Scotty

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Thanks mate

[@jimclarke1108]

Well done, look after the old VN, profit machine

[@User78347]

Yes boys let's see her mang!!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Funny you should say that Scotty, I was just thinking you might need to change the channel names to Scotty's Transmissions.

[@grahambate3384]

If U put a vs or better tannie in, simple cutting 4 wires and adding a diode

[@fullnoyz]

Has old mate done any more to the harrop supercharged lc torana? I was hoping to see more of that car!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

There's a liitle more done to it. Hopefully we can do an update soon

[@fullnoyz]

@@STREETMACHINETV awesome ! Thanks for the reply

[@mrmagoo916]

I hated my vn wagon, the power windows were shit but it did great one wheelers, I wish I still had it.

[@joshkeil8270]

Where’s the clutch my l67 manual is sick it’s stage 2 cam 12 psi can u please tell me where to get it tuned between Adelaide and mildura

[@anomamos9095]

That new pan looks deeper I hope the filter is not for a standard pan.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It is but doesn't matter. However down tge track we will probably go for a filter extension

[@codey2912]

Is there a part number available for 4l60e vs/vy gearbox seriously considering doing this with my project is there a difference with us an aus 4l60e gearboxes

[@TeamTCKRacing]

Scotty, I call you out when my Project 9’s VL is done 🤣 let’s race... one day hahah 😎😎

[@allancarson5708]

Try not to use Vaseline for hydraulic type oils! It doesn't break down and can cause problems (I'm an Ex Aircraft tech who worked on hydraulics).You can use oring grease.

[@babarnett1987]

I was looking for this comment! I've always used silicone lube on o-rings

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I appreciate the comment and to be honest I had the same thought but the TCI instructions said petroleum jelly was fine so I went with it.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@STREETMACHINETV when I worked at Superformance it was used to assemble autos, so you aren't the only one to use it. Maybe the oil is meant to be flushed after a while?

[@danielbathman7157]

So is the box a MD8 or are they different

[@jmyd83]

Scotty aka the panel beating transmission Specialist 🤣

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I'm an all-rounder :)

[@smithy2]

Just a thought, the valiant ute as a parts runner 🤔 I feel the pain, Try putting a car back together using a Max Ellery manual, thank god for youtube and google

[@A.R.C.77]

Sweet 🤘👍

[@D_J_G88]

You could say you did a mangual conversion 🤔

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Took me a moment but LOL

[@7071t6]

Next thing is VT brake upgrade with new Bendix rotors and ultimate pads for the VN?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I think it's had some kind of brake upgrade already. Stop pretty good

[@deanrobert8674]

Valve body needs lighting and big upgrade, for abuse at the track and no pushing. Sounds the go A

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

Really want 2 c the tail end of exhaust want same built x2 mufflers?

[@DunxyBB]

Scotty, "Any kid who can read, can do this shift kit in their driveway.. " Also Scotty, "These fucken' instructions are totally FUCKED!!"

[@matthewcrimmins991]

You should put a B&M quicksilver reverse pattern shifter in it. Or a shifter that suits the style of that car.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We will down the track, just making sure everything works first

[@matthewcrimmins991]

@@STREETMACHINETV that’s cool. How are things going with your dads Ute?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@matthewcrimmins991 haven't done anything with it lately but might put aside some time to do something with it soon

[@matthewcrimmins991]

@@STREETMACHINETV is there much on the planning list for it?

[@manitoublack]

So close to putting in a stick shift :)

[@JTECH7766]

Yeah, read the not very clear instructions! That inspires confidence 😒

[@STREETMACHINETV]

They certainly help but yeah they could be a lot better

[@wobblysauce]

@@STREETMACHINETV Sometimes it is a fine line, between hand-holding and telling you what you need to know, this kit would be for builders.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@wobblysauce my argument would be... I did the very unblokey thing to do and read the instructions, you could at least make them understandable.

[@wobblysauce]

@@DodgyBrothersEngineering Easy now... if you do that anybody could do it and you will put people out of a job.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@wobblysauce I've done it before, which proves anyone can do it, but keep it on the down low we don't want anyone losing their job.

[@stoneshrink]

why did you choose the engine braking kit?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I felt it was more suitable for a streetcar. I feel the no engine braking kit is more for full drag cars or crazy off road machines (mud boggers, sand trucks, etc)

[@Dustinielson]

Mint

[@stephinepaul7483]

Bitchin' li'l Buick ya got there,Kid!! Lol. Kinda like a SUPERCHARGED Gran-National. Lol!

[@grumpyoldman-21]

what gasket sealant did you use, the aviation black goo or peretex gray/blue

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The grey stuff, it seems to be the go these days. 20 years ago it was black silicon all round, but these days the grey Permatex-style stuff seems to be the go and we've had to reason to argue with that :)

[@joe2097]

Hey Scotty do you still have the MX5 diff

[@STREETMACHINETV]

No

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Time now to get out the magic marker and turn the D into a 1 and the 1 into a 3.

[@cornfedboost]

Hmmm maby I should change my guess from the revised 280 to near 300hp...🤔

[@backyardprojects639]

Can these valve bodies be “slapped” in a standard th700?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

That's basically what I did

[@GODEES77]

Unleashing mangs next week? Awesome vid mate

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Definitely, all the dyno mangs next Friday.

[@GODEES77]

@@STREETMACHINETV Mang the puppy to the moon

[@jonohadley1629]

What knife do you use Scotty?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

That one is a liitle Kershaw I bought in the US. It was only $20US and its great. I call it my tactical box cutter. I'll find the proper name for it

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's called the Kershaw Shuffle 2 And has a built in bottle opener and flat bladed screwdriver

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

Where did ya get the exhaust fella?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We'll talk about that in the new video out Friday

[@WEESTEST]

Mang it! Scottie

[@darrenrust8778]

What happens if you forget to downshift does it stall?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

No

[@wesgates5632]

I'm just about to rebuild my powerglide, #Monaro2021

[@V6turbo]

Much punishment in the future will you see. I'd have used a 3in peice of tube and made a long adapter to bring the throttle away from the wall.

[@PtcjNoble]

Where's Turbo Taxi gone from in the back ground?

[@matgee8892]

Probably just parked outside to make some space. Looks like to back burner projects have been moved to the back of the shop.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Down at Maxx Performance getting it's new engine

[@brittenv1000]

But was it worth it?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The full manual conversion? Definitely. The L67 conversion, well that remains to be seen but it'll be interesting to see how it all goes.

[@brittenv1000]

@@STREETMACHINETV let's hope its not bang!

[@matthewclarke3184]

Like EVERY vid I watch when you work on a Car. I find myself shaking my head. Dude! just get someone else to do the work and you film! These v6 Commodores don't really float my boat at all but I watch in hope because you have the "Street machine" logo behind you and HOPE that there is something interesting to a performance Car enthusiast like myself. But no, Street Machine are showing how Ice dealers can "Mang" there way out of trouble. average

[@brentkaplanez1360]

Got some poke🤭

[@robcreighton7705]

I literally live near there hahahah

[@gogetem188]

BUTTONS GOSH WE USE ZIP-TIE'S LOL BLOODY STRANGE AUSSIE Dont let benny in there it will have a 2 jz before you could blink lol

[@unicornmoot1361]

Test skid test skid test skid

[@PaddyBoy644]

How long before someone drives the VN and valve bounces it with that reverse pattern box 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's not a pool vehicle. Only Kian and I get to drive it and I've been educating the young lad but yeah it's going to be fun with some vehicles one way and this one the other.

[@joelfrancis5391]

Ryobi flat mate? Goin old school with the ratchet.

[@JesusisJesus]

Always nitrous purge under the car to the sides, for shits & giggles.

[@honestpat7789]

You can’t be showing kids that stuff 😂

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

U do know u ment 2 install cover without o ring check 4 clearance then proceed.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

What can I say, the instructions made no mention of that

[@markhalden3922]

Oh how this whining mang brings back memories.

[@chewybong1013]

Why didnt you just turbo the buick

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Because the L67 can handle alot more boost in stock configuration

[@chewybong1013]

@@STREETMACHINETV fair call. All that money you could of still kept the original motor and chucked some head work and turbo on, 3.9s and you'll get more bang for your buck then this nugget plus it wont sound like your missus

[@Macca_vee]

👍🏾

[@123chrispapa]

stick it in the box hey

[@ByakaAnkka]

Trolvo. Pls.

[@iporcupinetree]

ahh ok so you're just off Dandy Valley Hwy

[@lsgemini7686]

Name for that one? DONT YOU KNOW WHO I AM!

[@John-ok6sq]

The difference between 'Straya and 'Murica is you blokes read the instructions. We toss them in the trash, throw it together and hope for the best. That's why the instructions are vague, noone will read them anyway.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

With what stuff costs for us versus you guys, we need it to work first time :)

[@austindoud273]

That's dumb

[@yeahnahyeah7872]

FULLY MANUALIZED... not full manual scotty, c'mon now dont start clickbaiting us

[@spiritlevelstudios]

Came here expecting an actual manual with a clutch, not this fools manual. Quite a difference between a full manual valvebody and a full manual transmission. Interesting witchcraft anyway, should be heaps better.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Next you'll try and tell us manuals are quicker

[@helixworld]

Full manual means you use a clutch pedal.

[@yeahnahyeah7872]

No gold spring.... booooo 🤣

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The shift is quite firm, chirps gears. So pretty glad we didn't go for the gold spring.

[@yeahnahyeah7872]

@@STREETMACHINETV i had heavy spring in my old VS 😏

[@jase666ify]

Lol you struggled with this and you have been working on cars for how long, maybe those people are right, do some planing didnt you have box out allready, love ya work but this was painful