Carnage - We LS Swap Our Drag Challenge Ute

We working as fast as we can on our Drag Challenge ute, but will we actually get it done in time for Drag Challenge?
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[@funkychicken7207]

After years of watching Carnage you've always come across as a super humble guy Scotty, and finally getting to meet you at Dragway at the Bend for the final day of Drag Challenge, you did not disappoint. We shook hands upon meeting and you reaching out to shake my hand once more upon saying goodbye just proved how much of a legend you are. I really wish I had the chance to get my car sorted now and offer it to you to drive for Drag Challenge seeing as I couldn't compete due to work commitments and the ute wasn't complete in time. It ain't much, just a 400rwhp SS commodore but I would've been happy for you to send it for me. Keep up the awesome work and I hope to join you on Drag Challenge some time in the future.

[@MrSamcro1976]

Every time i watch a video. I learn something more thank you, Scotty have a blessed week

[@smithy2]

Good to see Matt getting his hand dirty, loving this build 👍

[@jimclarke1108]

Still getting over the shock of fitting a real engine 427💪😍, perfect choice Scotty

[@s0m3cunt91]

I can't help but shed a tear when someone removes a manual trans to replace it with an auto.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha, that gearbox would have melted behind an LS1

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Drag challenge car though, so would make no sense to put it back as a manual.

[@calvinchoe100]

Auto for the 1/4 mile and manual for to have a bit of fun. It be easy to see 1/4 race between a car that is auto and a manual . Auto would flog it all day long

[@christophermclean5620]

Less factory manual cars around so I get it but at the end of the day it's a vs v6 executive not a hsv

[@josephkelly4893]

Auto for the strip

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

Coming along nicely. Totally understand how DC wasn't possible, but bloody I'm excited for this build to hit the track. Wild to think it ran in the 15's stock, and it'll be literally TWICE as fast when you're done. Thanks for the vids as always

[@PaddyBoy644]

1:17 possible the best coolant drop ever didn’t look like you spilled a drop! 😂 Great work Scotty 👍🏻 Cheers Pat

[@mattangrave8478]

Was great to meet ya Scotty hope you guys are all enjoying a well deserved break and hope the lads on the mend mate 👍

[@terrytzones1215]

Hey Scotty another Awesome Video cant wait to see it on the Dyno then the Track keep up the good work Mate👍

[@7071t6]

Good on ya Scotty keep up the great work buddy, always looking forward to your uploads.👍👍👌👌✌✌🚗🚗😀😀

[@darrenbyrne4622]

Looking good keep the vids coming mate yer I love filling big holes too lol❤

[@boingkster]

Geez you guys give it a good bloody crack! Keep it up!

[@michaelb5330]

Great build

[@dangdang3970]

Well done scotty, makin it look easy 🤘🤠👍

[@joelhanlon720]

Good skid row rig Scotty

[@JossRickard]

So much relief when you stopped short of lowering the wheel into the puddle of coolant

[@xozindustries7451]

Good job Scotty

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

Would be helpful if you posted links in the description to some of the key parts in the videos, like that oil pan.... Great job on running DC BTW, and sorry you couldn't get the build done in time. I would love to make that race some day...

[@79series]

Great progress mate. It hurts a little watching all your grinding spark's melt to their new home on the new shiny parts. Grab a recip saw and quality Milwaukee little metal blades, (not cheap bendy ones) and you'd be well surprised what thick steel they cut and place's you fit the blades in where a grinder head wont.

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia Scotty,😉 As a man who has spent over 20yrs out of 43yrs trade life, suffering with a dominent hand dissability! I say this Scotty never doubt yourself, you just take bite sized chunks until it's done buddy. Never thinking for a moment how can I get it done in time. As my father said many times in his life, :-- " Never try son Just do it one step at a time." I Am living proof he was right😉🙂👍👍 Your passion is your key to just doing it till it's done. 🙂👍👍

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

" Never try son Just do it one step at a time." I like that a lot. Takes the worry out of the outcome. Whether it is true or not is another thing, but it has you focused on the right thing, the job in hand. In some ways it is a bit like the old saying... Look after the pennies, and the pounds will take care of themselves.

[@steveveness3829]

@@DodgyBrothersEngineering It's true coz as you knock off one challenge at a time, there is free rental space in the cranium for the next challenge that arrises from ( eg modifications and flow on effect) majour changes. Your saying as quoted is also cool I was 2 when a certain bank turned dad into a porper overnight by not letting him change over his small fortune. Watched him repair modify etc with less than a shoe string budget.😉🙂👍👍

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@steveveness3829 I put out a video a few days ago saying that exact thing. In my case it was preventing me from starting.

[@steveveness3829]

@@DodgyBrothersEngineering when you adopt an outlook on life like I have you know, "every day you wake up and get out of bed, with no help and eye's wide open, is the start of an awesome day! It's easy to start from that point regardless of what challenge presents it self. Only taken me 25yrs with my dissability to get my head around that simple concept😉👍👍

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@steveveness3829 I got cancer about six years ago (now gone, or as they like to say undetectable) but it was a similar life changing eperience for me. All of a sudden you don't sweat the small stuff, and you start to appreciate what you have rather than what you haven't.

[@tcandoo1506]

Drag challenge 2027 yessssss ❤

[@Trev-fl1oe]

A few late nights there scotty, sound like captain krik. have fun.peace

[@CliffB5A4]

You were correct about the oil pan, if you're running E85 it will be filled with 6 1/2 litres of fuel. 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha

[@Blanchy10]

If there was a big enough market for a certain sump it would be produced. Obviously just not a big enough demand.

[@peterbermingham1313]

I’m sure stock front sump from most commys fit and oil filter at the front bust need a vcm baffle system, prolly cut down half your fitting issues, also never get that pan in if you had the oil pickup in sorry scotty haha

[@MrSamlyle]

That crossmember's had a good wack... Glad you didn't rush it for DC, would have been a nightmare...

[@davidbarnsley8486]

There are some good parts you chucked on the floor there Scotty , better get them on market place to help fund the build Might even get enough for a new pair of kt 26 s 😂😂😂

[@TomBudin]

I know you probably don't like it but good to see you using protection Scotty x

[@1969Risky]

Lots of fiddling about but you got it in Scotty (That's what she said!) BTW, the power steering reservoir didn't need yanking out, you just lift it out.

[@trevorsmith9251]

That Shaun’s Custom alloy intake, er um Profow copy 😱

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Completely different if you put the side by side

[@someyoungguy6990]

Exhaust bolts they are proper shit c@#ts. A 5 inch wheel of death fixes the little buggers. I also say in a firm but unforgiving tone "just f@#ken die!" while I exorcised the deamons.....makes you feel better after too!! Is it me or do some of the younger generation seem soft.....? I want to build cars but if I can't get from a shop and just bolt it on I'm gonna cry about it. Come on kids, where is your sense of victory in simple bolt on bits. Get dirty, test your smarts and don't be scared of f#@king up. It's only bad when you can't weld it, use zip ties or buy a new one (even then you still have options)

[@crashdiet1518]

That poor bolt just wanted to come up next Tuesday.

[@HazeyAuto]

Jesus I need a hoist. But then the shed roof would need a lift…

[@ngmi5066]

I would have dropped the C word but that did give me quite a chuckle lol

[@blakamin]

One day someone will give Scotty one of those weird engine lift things that you use to balance an engine on a crane 🤣

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I've got one ... with all my other tools which has been locked in a shipping container for 10 years

[@blakamin]

@@STREETMACHINETV same... Still use a seat belt

[@ashleyumbers1860]

So much predator blood

[@rikturna]

I’ve been watching the drag challenge videos and swear I saw your twin with short back and sides haircut.

[@Sydney1985-p6r]

Good luck to make it on time for drags

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Bit late for that

[@Sydney1985-p6r]

I’m from New Zealand so a bit behind on time from Australia time

[@paule4204]

​@@Sydney1985-p6rI thought NZ was ahead of Australia on time

[@deankdx]

LS conversions aren't cheap anymore. but they sound better than a barra. (think i'd prefer a 1UZ to either, is why the lexen is so appealing.. as a street car anyway)

[@ndh641]

See you in the northern territory! LOL.

[@josephkelly4893]

That oil pan is a work of art

[@gogetem188]

HI SCOTTIE I have my Chrysler ? wtf lol Crystal BALLS LOL you will make drag-week and have an interesting drive to THE BEND ? lol great to see ya look tired scottie

[@rorirocks6663]

Would be cool if you manual swapped supermang

[@honestpat7789]

I’m looking for a mang motor and was just about to ask and … Scotty says NO 😂

[@danielsultana5615]

👌

[@michaelblair4744]

Wait, you had short hair last week at drag challenge. 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yeah I did, this was three weeks before Drag Challenge

[@mysticgreg]

@@STREETMACHINETV Mini Tub Time Machine

[@davidbailey1721]

It was the haircut and beard trim which delayed progress.

[@zacschmutter9466]

You can use a standard ls1 front sump out of Vt-vz I’ve Ls converted a Vh commodore with a vs v6 k frame Just food for thought

[@rixstaphotography9245]

What was the reason for not putting the 427ci in, you didn't go into depth much on that part? Just timing, and easier to swap?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's still in pieces on the stand

[@mahcooharper9577]

I'm another one who was sad to see one less manual but it's for a good cause and will be a kit for someone else. That motor looks great in there, and some of the stuff you've got is just gorgeous. Can't wait to see the next part. :)

[@johnzadkovich2990]

"It's being a proper C U in the NT." - Nice!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Was wondering how many non Australians would have picked up on that. Not living here they have probably never seen the sticker on cars to pick up the reference, and Scotty was careful to say Nothern Territory as to avoid any potential issues.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yeah, KZbin doesn't like that word

[@andrewmccoll2494]

Great build Scotty, are the mini tubs legal for the road in vic

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep

[@kenny1034]

Did you say three weeks? Seems like a mammoth effort, can't wait to see it making passes 👍

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The event happened a week ago, it didn't make it

[@kenny1034]

@@STREETMACHINETV sorry I didn't realise it was the drag and drive you guys just covered. Just means more time to get things sorted for the next event!

[@adamheazlett1179]

Tiger you need to indicate ie off the roundabout.Worst is corkheads who indicate right while going staight

[@STREETMACHINETV]

???

[@aussie-c10-68]

The VPW sumps is a good idea, but the stock LS1 sump would have fitted straight in and no oil relocate needed.. Just for those thinking of doing a conversion 👍

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Which stock LS sump fits?

[@damienhasleby8390]

@@STREETMACHINETV VT-VZ fit straight in. The later VZ sumps have a better baffle set up, or there are aftermarket baffle options avaiable

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Just watching this again because Friday won't come soon enough... Would a sawsall / recipricating saw be any easier for taking off the exhaust?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It can be, but the blade can damage other components if there isn't enough room

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@STREETMACHINETV I wasn't sure, hard to tell from the camera if there is room there or not. Sometimes the grinder doesn't look all that easy either. Was just thinking out loud...

[@warrenscarlett9302]

👍👍👍

[@zeropaloobatheuber1572]

There isn’t a single bolt or screw on my VS that hasn’t been undone. Great thing about them is they’re like Lego. Mine is more VX than VS.

[@chefcamsey1375]

❤😊

[@Mr.iceman83]

Hmm kinda sad to watch this knowing drag challenge is done and you were there as an official not a driver😢. I guess by now the ute is done so i guess we will see some passes at Heathcote on a future episode of Carnage! 👍

[@STREETMACHINETV]

100%

[@retsbewr]

How much for the pedal box?

[@KmonkeySkidsAndBikes]

Are you planning in using a waste gate or nah, and how much boost will the turbos make

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yep, two wastegates. Probably somewhere around 30psi

[@KmonkeySkidsAndBikes]

@@STREETMACHINETV wonder how that’s gonna pan out mate!!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@kallenharman3259 well, we'll find out one way or the other

[@tim.sorensen5862]

Is the 427 a taller block or is it just bigger cylinders??

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Bigger bores

[@mclovinnz]

Gonna be a 50 part series at this rate.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Hope not

[@adrianrocky123]

I like in depth series like this. Especially because I'm building a ls VS so it's great to get ideas off people who know a shit load more than you 🤙

[@1080sucks]

It called Hot Rodding right???

[@terrysowter4798]

So all these bits going on Facebook market place, as new hardly used. 😂😂😂😂

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

I know you are pushed for time and it isn't a huge issue, but if you were concerned about any strength loss you could always put a spaced down diagonal strap across the corners that goes under the sump corner.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We can always add that later

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@STREETMACHINETV yeah it's just one of those things when you have a spare moment sort of jobs. Doesn't need to hold up much needed progress.

[@RULE3O3]

I've done an injected 5L and 4L60e into a WB Tonner conversion myself. I have a 500hp LS and 4L6OE I'm putting into a VS ute too. What computer and wiring harness are you using? I farkin hate 12v electrics

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Nexus R5

[@RULE3O3]

@@STREETMACHINETV I had to Google that. It sounded like an episode of Star Trek

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Scotty before you start hacking into the pipes have you considered any difference in deck height between your donor engine and the engine going in?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Same deck height

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@STREETMACHINETV sure? I thought they were about .6" taller.

[@knight2425]

This was done a few weeks ago and the ute would be a bit further along than what we watched in the video so I think he would be pretty sure right now

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@knight2425 if we are viewing weeks behind, then good chance the whole turbo plumbing is done by now.

[@knight2425]

@@DodgyBrothersEngineering Don’t know but sounds like it didn’t make drag challenge so I guess we will find out what happened in future episodes but if Scotty says it’s the same deck height then he’s already tried it a found out

[@gemini3558]

😜👍🇦🇺

[@simonmclean5401]

What are you hiding behind the black sheets?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Just parts on racks

[@pavels470]

To good to modify? 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Alot of people said that when we bought it

[@pavels470]

@@STREETMACHINETV I had a funny thought if you actually said that type of thing at Street Machine HQ , they'd send you off the parts store to buy a "long weight" 😀

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

think you need to start the spam filtering, comments are getting more suss lately. another great video btw 👍🏻

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Bots need love too

[@7071t6]

Hang on a sec, wasn't drag challenge just over or is it a different challenge?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We've run 8 Drag Challenge events and 4 Drag Challenge Weekends

[@7071t6]

@@STREETMACHINETVok, i hope they are uploaded. 👍👍👌👌🚗🚗✌✌

[@bobroberts2371]

Time 224 The rusty water stains on the filler neck show that this car has lead a hard life.

[@dvorcemkrmotorsports8835]

looks like you need a haircut Scotty

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Looks like someone didn't watch the Drag Challenge videos

[@dvorcemkrmotorsports8835]

@@STREETMACHINETV not yet wanted to see the car finished first

[@rcwp8110]

Too gd to what make better all commo s should have 8cyl especially a ute ,only people who can't afford one would say that too good pffft😂🎉

[@rickfletcher8422]

Are you seriously gonna make us wait to see drag challenge footage until the end?!?!😖 Or did I see an 8.3 slipped into about day 3 or 4?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We didn't make it unfortunately

[@jordanneumann9467]

Clearly the car never made it as I never seen it in any video

[@shakstar]

Only 16mins Scotty.. Disappointed lol

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's been a busy month

[@W0rp3D]

3 weeks left of videos for an event that was a week ago, maybe hire an extra editor to these videos out before the event? Would be good to see the last video before the event then jump straight into the racing, or maybe even a test day before the event

[@STREETMACHINETV]

That was the plan but things got away from us, but no need to be a dick about it

[@W0rp3D]

@STREETMACHINETV into about 45 seconds ago I didn't realise you didn't make it, just thought you left the runs out of the coverage to put in it's own video, hard to tell with some KZbin channels if they really are rushed for time or just trying to create drama

[@ChristopherHallett]

Go right ahead and volunteer to pay the editor's salary out of your own pocket, champ. Street Machine is the best and most popular modified car magazine in Australia, but they have a tiny budget because it's Australia - their circulation numbers are tiny compared to some European and US car magazines.

[@W0rp3D]

@@ChristopherHallett lol, you're funny

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@W0rp3D there's alot going on behind the scenes that will become clear in the next few weeks

[@baddaddy8718]

No such thing as too good to mod but at least it wasn’t a sh#tter that had tradie body with accompanying rustiness…

[@351tgv]

Meh, boring content get back to the V8 Toyota Lexcen Scot.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Next week

[@knight2425]

@@STREETMACHINETVperhaps should build another Trolvo for them 😂😂

[@flamintasty]

16 minutes is over far too quick. The wife would be impressed though. Wait, what? 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha