Carnage - We Bought A Ute! New Project!

[@1969Risky]

$4K & that's a bloody clean Holden VS Series II ute! Two things a man needs in his life, a shed & a Holden Ute! You looked at home in VS Ute Scotty. I reckon if the cameras weren't there, you would have stashed it in your shed! I'm lucky to own 2 VY Utes, a V6 & A V8 and they both get looks. I'm looking forward to this series. I did notice on the runs that the tonneau cover sagged in the back when you got some speed behind you which would have caused drag. I recommend if you can find a hard lid for it if possible.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It definitely sags a bit

[@jamesbaylis9438]

And now Scotty has all 3 of them, Sedan, Wagon and now a Ute. I think deep down he just loves the Mang 😂😂❤❤.

[@jamesmccarthy1662]

They are like Pokémon, you have to collect them all

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Don't worry, we also thought that, all in different colours too. Maybe we need a Statesman too.

[@daeyvidd]

​@@STREETMACHINETVdefinitely

[@honestpat7789]

@@STREETMACHINETV a 304 powered statesman with a harrop blower 🤙👏🔥

[@gogetem188]

im a bit confused wat about the gtr

[@bluecent]

My first “brand new” car was a 1998 VSII base model Ute with the V6 and Gretrag box. Optioned up with A/C, tacho dash !

[@Blackbirdrod81]

Mate, that Ute looks immaculate. Well priced at $4200. You got the best colour in Rubens Mica. Looking forward to this build mate.

[@HazeyAuto]

Liking this so far. Please, please, please dedicate some screen time throughout the build covering the process of getting it engineered. From consultation through to testing. It would be great to go through the experience to see how straightforward it is for anyone who might be considering doing an engine swap as wild as this.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Sorry, that's not really going to be a consideration for the time being

[@Iainkellyis]

engineering requirements vary from state to state, and engineer to engineer, so there's unfortunately not an easy way to make such a video

[@davidbailey1721]

A 427TT is going to eclipse the power to weight formula for this car in regards to engineering approval. An aspirated 427 is too big, let alone one with twin spooly bois.

[@BURKO90]

That paint though!

[@TorqHub]

@@Iainkellyis bingo! Very niche topic, and let's be honest... drag challenge contenders aren't worried about engineers lol

[@MrSamlyle]

That's a clean lookin ute for 4k 👌 Looking forward to this build...

[@dianawoods6985]

I did a single turbo ls1 conversion in my vs ute. All completed in my driveway at home. Thanks to tuff mounts it was a really simple process. You shouldn’t have too many headaches with this one scotty.

[@GlennLittleford]

I've had 2 VP's with the 5 speed, both had second gear crunch. Fixed both with a really qood quality synthetic gear oil.

[@designeddifference6907]

May the LS Force be with you Scotty, picked a viewers winner with a twin turbo Commodore Ute. Look forward to watching the Build. This is the way!

[@trevorcook3143]

Looks a tidy ute, can't wait for the build, a lot of Aussies can relate👍🏻

[@TorqHub]

Arguably the greatest ute The General ever produced! 😍 and looking shmick in Rubens Red. Great work team, cant wait to see her with a lower altitude, and a proper set of wheels 👌

[@ThatGuy_21]

Wonder if they'd do a similar flavour to the ute you've got and do a blown manual combo? 427, Harrop 2650, and built T56...

[@TorqHub]

@ThatGuy_21 that would be alot more cranky than the flavour of our VS ute! Haha. Not sure a 2650 blown 427 would quite have the mumbo for 7s, might need a big procharger or a 4L blower for that.

[@5thgearouttahere]

No airbox? Get down, Scotty's gone POWER CRAZY! Thought I misheard when you said $4k. I'm shocked how cheap that is. Can't wait

[@bobroberts2371]

Assuming that the 3800 V6 in rear drive configuration retains the small bell housing from the 60 * engines, the all aluminum LS4 ( 5.3 ) found in ( USA spec at least ) front drive cars has the same small bell housing. The only real issue with such a swap is the LS4 does not have a spot for a starter mount, the starter is bolted to the transmission. The channel LS4 King has info for front drive stuff and got together with Moroso to make a low mount starter / oil pan conversion.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Interesting to know

[@craigsampson3386]

Nice, so are you saying that the LS4 could theoretically just bolt straight upto the original manual gearbox in this ute? I have the original T5 manual from my 94 VR ute which came with the Buick 3800 and it bolted straight upto my L67 swap.

[@MkdMuzza]

Looks like this would have been a factory 3 seater Ute with a manual based on the hand break location off to the RHS of the driver’s seat. That’s a pretty rare combo. Someone has converted it to the standard centre console. Looking forward to the build series Scotty! 💪👌👌

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Correct

[@RANGRYSKID]

That's pretty cool I was wondering why it had that random cut out there

[@mattshelverton6195]

I had a vg commodore 3 seater manual setup the same😊

[@craigsampson3386]

I was about to comment this but you beat me to it haha

[@nowukkas2472]

Looks in great condition for $4k!

[@pablo_vs_paul4856]

A very tidy ute! Gotta love the Speedo, trip meter, "000000"!😉 An idea Scotty... Everything that comes off the ute, recycle it into repowering the Torana, while waiting on the okay for the Hemi!!

[@johno2019]

Will be following this one closely, currently building a twin turbo hz tonner with a Warspeed heart/ dart block 388. Hopefully see you on the track one day 👍🏻

[@TURBOTRISTO]

gosh i wish I was able to play with a dyno all the time so much fun content you can make, I love the colour of this ute, its going to be a beast when you are done

[@Dazza83]

Nice purchase. Looking forward to this one

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

unleaded $1.65 a litre, seems so long ago. Also, how excited is Lance at HPR watching the ute. Man I love his love of racing. How can ya not long a mang that does a 15.7 stock! extractors, exhaust, intake and tyres, and ya going 14's! MANG LOVE!

[@bobroberts2371]

That makes for $ 6.60 AU a " gallon " = $ 4.30 USD , and people in the US are still complaining about anything over $ 3.00 a G .

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

@@bobroberts2371 and that's what it WAS, now it's $2.00 a litre for standard 91RON

[@bobroberts2371]

@@DaveHiggoHiggins That would be $ 5.16 USD .. Fuel in the USA could be $ 2 USD a G and some would still complain refusing to accept how good they have it in the USA.

[@dillpickle7468]

Excellent!!!! Good viewing ahead

[@josephkelly4893]

Can’t wait to watch this build progress. Looks like a great starter that old VS, well done

[@ganatas9597]

@STREETMACHINETV. Scotty that colour is a VS Series 3/VT colour. Shitloads of Statesman/Caprice came in that colour as they continued producing VS utes/statesmans until 2000 if I'm not mistaken. With only the VT Sedan/wagon released in 1997. The long wheelbase ute/statesman wasn't released until the VU update. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Cant BF googling it

[@TorqHub]

Rubens Red 😍

[@kieranproven4874]

Looking forward to this build. I would have liked to see new straps for the dyno, 113 kW. Take it seriously.

[@kenlangbridge9907]

Did you get the weight rechecked. I thought if you paid that much for a weighbridge certificate it should be accurate. Caravan owners and truckers are relying on this to be a safe and reliable measurement. From memory the curb weight of those utes v6 and manual were about 1400.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We did, and you will see that next episode

[@kenlangbridge9907]

Episode 2?@@STREETMACHINETV

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@kenlangbridge9907 sorry, episode 3

[@donfinch862]

You can double clutch when changing up, clutch in and shift to neutral, let the clutch out and back in with the revs lower to slow the box, and then into the next gear. Takes longer, but works around the street. This'll be a cool project Scotty

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Works around the streets but no good at the strip

[@louiemoretti3533]

Ahh that clutch squeak takes me back

[@ptk4476]

I've had my VS Series 3 ute for nearly 15 years, pretty much stock mang auto, could've upgraded to something newer in that time but I've grown to love it too much.

[@chriss1905]

Colour looks to be either Reuben's Red or maybe Granada Mica ( I think Calais, Stato colour ), lovely colour whatever it is. Personally ( much like the Red VN Berlina you "did up" ) I would prefer to see a nice, clean looking vehicle being sympathetically kept in good original nick, but whatever floats ya boat mate, all the best. A real nice starter ute there.

[@rohanmarr6525]

This excited me cant wait to see you get into this one awesome project!

[@benglossop2603]

Looks like it was originally a 3 seater model that someone's converted to bucket 2 seater. Handbrake location gives that away. They've done not a bad job at it though, as they have put correct radio and A/C surrounds for a 2 seater centre console model. Paint looks good too. Whoever had it before went to a bit of work to customize it for themself

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's definitely not original. Even the engine number was different

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

Should be a beast of a build. Great work.

[@anthonywhelan8373]

That’s about right for weight I’ve got a Vs ute 2000 model With a fg turbo Barra in it and it comes in at 1250kg on a weigh bridge

[@equakecs8119]

My 94 VR ute came factory with a very very dark purple. In the shade it looks black but in bright sunlight you can see the purple. Looks so nice with a polish but planning on upping the purple bext re-spray

[@charlesgalea69]

Awesome thanks for the video.

[@AaronNicoli]

I am SOOO happy!!! Hell yes - awesome Scotty, I am SO looking forward to this!!!

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

finally one for the ute boys and girls! pretty good deal for 4k these days, looks pretty straight.

[@ChristopherHallett]

Absolute steal for $4k, probably because no roadworthy cert.

[@paulstanford3063]

Great choice Scotty , I've always liked the shape of that series ute , Rob Vickerys TT build was a ripper in the day .

[@jcspeedshop]

Thats a really clean example! Also the colour looks like my old Caprice colour. Alchemy

[@flamintasty]

I can’t wait to see this project develop. I love Aussie Utes, I wish we had them here in England. Good luck Scotty

[@XLesky]

You do have some, just need to know where to look

[@flamintasty]

⁠Oh ffs, obviously I should have been clearer. They were never produced here or officially imported as a car for the UK market. Yes there a few here, but they were never developed or intendend for European markets.

[@diablogt4899]

Had the pleasure of taking the photos of this car at grays.Immediately recognised the car from the thumbnail. I had to jump it 3 times tough,the engine would cut out after 100ms

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Interesting, Car ran drove fine for us

[@chuxshed587]

You guys have finally seen the light…..weight option. Should be 1340ish kg stock

[@stephenwalls3979]

I reckon it will be more than that close to 1400kgs I reckon VLs weigh about 1300-1350

[@andrewmurray6772]

Can't believe you got this for 4K Scotty !! It's really clean and tidy for that price, I really miss my VS/5 speed ute, had to sell it because I got re-trenched, very sad day :(

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Sorry to hear that mate, nobody should have to give up their car

[@johnrichards6349]

Love it can't wait to see this series

[@justingraham8478]

Soon to be Cleetus McFarlands el camino's "mullet" aussie cousin.😂

[@Israel-yd8jl]

Love the look on HOLDEN COMMODORE VS UTE looking good classic car ❤

[@rcwp8110]

Best 1 yet 🎉

[@jasonvg5598]

Good project Scotty, us LS guys have suffered enough barra bs, good to have something everyone will enjoy!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We decided to spread the love ❤️

[@jasonvg5598]

@@STREETMACHINETV and we love you even more for it

[@CliffB5A4]

Thats a tidy ute, im not a fan of LS but will still be watching because you're a top bloke and your video's are great. The ute didnt look centred on the weight bridge, i wonder if that affected the reading.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's possible that threw it out. It's out by 80kg

[@CliffB5A4]

@@STREETMACHINETV well it wasn't far off then.

[@graysaus]

What a weapon! Keen to see what you do with it!

[@paulburgermonster238]

Hey Scotty awesome project this is going to be can’t wait to see it unfold! Would definitely be interested in some parts out of the ute when you strip it down

[@terrytzones1215]

Hey Scotty another Awesome video cant wait to see this thing rip keep up the good work👍

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Cool looking forward to seeing the build and results

[@davidfinn5029]

looking at this ute. reminding me of my days on the assembly line at elizabeth. when this was built i was on the wheel aligner and headlight aim. (both done in the same station). honestly ls twin turbo nice. but i would want to go with the period holden V8 and turbo that up. anyway im gonna love this build.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Loy of love fir the iron lion but I don't think it'll do what we want

[@burntrubber5689]

Love a VS model. Always thought the VR had the orange side indicators and the VS were clear.

[@ehholden2376]

VR had square indicators VS s1 had oval orange and VS s2 had white oval indicators

[@benglossop2603]

VR had square orange indicators VS Series 1 had the same as VR square orange indicators VS Series 2 had orange oval ones VS Series 3 had the clear oval indicators

[@Low760]

​@@benglossop2603amazing how many people don't know what you've just said.

[@bvward]

@@Low760 What's a Ute? In Brooklyn English it means a child☺

[@ndh641]

Those sounds bring back memories. I brought a brand new one from Geoff Bradys back in 99👍

[@dizzyborden3618]

Bring it on Scotty, Looking forward to this. Let's get the VS To Street Machine Drag Challenge.

[@i976scirocco3]

It's big, it's purple and from the 90's. Project Barney

[@BOSPWR]

Can't wait to see this build. It must've felt like you could've walked faster on that quarter mile after running low 8's in the mx5 the other week 😂

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It does a bit

[@benni727]

@@STREETMACHINETV put the mx5 running gear into the ute haha

[@kiwidad5000]

Scottys 1 cool dude.. love the ute mate!

[@jimclarke1108]

Very light, might need to put something in the back, for the track👾About the same same as an XT GT, XR did 16+🏁

[@pgilb70]

That will become even more tail happy... excellent

[@alexfehlberg1065]

Yes yes yes. This is the content i come here for. Can't wait to see what comes of the new car.

[@supagreein]

Did the MX5 have a TTLS before the Barra? Did the Barra put out more power and was the setup better to run better times? Is the MX5 lighter than this ute? If yes to all of these questions, how can you expect to get 7’s out of this when MX5 said no???

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The MX5 was 5.7-litres, and this will be 7-litres with a lot more boost than the 5.7 could ever handle

[@Dave-Nz]

This ones going to be awesome just like the wagon🤘😎

[@matt_hayward]

I love the colour of that ute. Nicely picked

[@rodneybankier5312]

Love it I’m looking forward to this build

[@Devastator0]

Really excited for this one Scotty! I just know it's going to be both a headache and a joy hahaha, keep up the great work that you do mate!

[@mattrogers1902]

Hell yes! Just bought a vs Ute and have some plans for it.

[@nath84xx]

Awesome!!! Can't wait

[@angusmcfadzeanh2707]

4K that’s a steal!!

[@Israel-yd8jl]

I got a VS UTE Universal Holden Commodore 98 love it ❤️❤️😘 I'm gonna keep it for ever Thanks Scot

[@mahcooharper9577]

Haha wish I'd seen that at the auctions, she's a bloody nice old girl already and would have been great with the manual (if you didnt use second)... Looking forward to the next chapter! :)

[@MrToranaGuy]

That thing looks decent for the money Scotty! I'm not really a fan of commodores, but I'm keen to watch this build, see it unfold, and see if it can get into the 7's. I'm surprised with how light the weighbridge reckons it is!

[@LRogan520]

Great to see the ute keeping it aussie as ! There quite respectable figures std for the ute, considering its just the work ute.

[@slowlearner984]

I can't believe you got such a clean ute for $4k!

[@glynnjohnson9065]

So glad it's not a 6 this time :P Love your work scotty, can't wait!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Time for some grunt V8 goodness

[@thatsimracer666]

I really love this series can't wait for it and if it really weighs 1200ish kilos that's crazy

[@LockieNZ]

That's RX7 weight!

[@thatsimracer666]

@@LockieNZ yeah but my thought process went down the route of complety gut the tray make carbon fibre parts for every part of the car and then add a na 500hp v8 get it down to 1000ish kilos and add some custom areo parts make a fun time car using the tray to make a massive diffuser time attack car

[@LockieNZ]

@@thatsimracer666 I'm just giving a comparison to show how surprisingly light it is! 🙂

[@thatsimracer666]

@@LockieNZ yeah I was surprised by the weight because I'm pretty sure the vu was around the 1700 range 500 kilo difference is wild

[@LockieNZ]

@@thatsimracer666 💯!

[@benjohnson5354]

Purple haze came out on the "new" Monaro... its a strange greyish purple referencing Lenny Kravitz if i recall correctly from my Holden Paint Shop days.

[@bvward]

Close...Jimi Hendrix.

[@benjohnson5354]

​@@bvwardah that's right. It was not a common colour. Fun to spray though

[@deanharris9662]

9:59 that got 15 flat take muffler off better air intake 😂😂😂don't bog it ❤

[@markjones7045]

another amazing series about to happen. taking the quintessential aussie working ute and turning it into a party machine. can't wait scotty

[@blakamin]

Didn't know they made a 4wd version of a VS ute!! 😁 Seriously, it's the first one I've seen in 20 years that's not lowered.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's pretty high

[@craigsampson3386]

Actually would be cool to see with a lift kit, rally spec ute would be different to see lol

[@79series]

If you are going to bin the springs, I'll happily use them in my vs ute.

[@ShaunDavis-jl6fr]

Country pack or some name like that for those springs.

[@PJtomlinson38]

Nice time on the quarter for a glass getrag box, went 15.9@88 in a auto VY Devo its not twin g35s on the Eco but should be a good build series as always 😇😇

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The Supermang should tick the V6 itch. We'll be turboing that later in the year.

[@davidwindsor4632]

Poor old Aussie icon. That is about to get hammered 😂. In a different way. 🏎️💨

[@SkidSteerer]

Damn that thing is clean!

[@honestpat7789]

$4.5k … that’s a good bargain. Now the VH-K-L’s are starting to get out of everyone’s price range, the VR/S are the next to pop ❤

[@holyhecka7476]

Yeah buddy, that's why I watch this channel. The builds are awesome

[@miloroni7425]

Love the Ute and can’t wait to see what punishment you put it through Scotty.

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

I'm impressed with the stock performance (and your driving skills). Can't wait to see this come together with a much more angry powertrain.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Thanks mate

[@ShaunDavis-jl6fr]

Surprised by how light it is also...lsd was farked so had more it it too.

[@CHINGY1993]

Cant wait this gonna be awesome scotty

[@chiplinning3010]

I have a purple haze ss sedan. Only 10 were painted in this colour. 6 sedans and 4 monaros. It was a concept colour but wasnt received too well, hence why cosmo purple was introduced

[@peterorourke733]

You know what they say Scotty, “if you can’t find them grind them” 😂 In all seriousness really looking forward to this build, I’m not even mad about stripping the box from the mx5. Shout out to HPR and Maxx Performance for helping make these cool videos happen 👍👍👍

[@ClunieGarage]

Twin turbo LS build!!! Please go 427! 🎉

[@STREETMACHINETV]

427 Dart block

[@julianalderson3938]

Very strait for 4000. Nice

[@dougycarter9399]

All good Bro, 10/10, bring it on, "STUFF THE NOCKERS"

[@fillman86]

damn it, this is faster than my new 86!

[@dustyfarmer]

Can't wait, this should be good!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Why would anyone groan at a twin turbo LS in a classic Aussie ute with the aim of doing 8's? Looking forward to this build! Pretty decent vehicle for $4K given the current market too.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Because people love to hate on LS conversions these days

[@lukeberne428]

Because it's been done to death and nothing new 🤣 small block would of been the go

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@lukeberne428 But small blocks are a bit shit, compared to an LS. I mean, I'm sure you can make a 7 second small block... but how much more work and money would it cost?

[@lukeberne428]

Everything is a tad shit in its own way. At least it's a dart 👌

[@alexandersupertramp1293]

Prices are tanking now! Bargains everywhere. Don’t forget $4000 + RWC + Rego + Syncro is really $6k

[@mrellum7475]

Great content, keep up the great work

[@big35078]

Great build

[@julianalderson3938]

Great vid bro thanx'