the MONSTER BIG BLOCK gets some MASSIVE MOTOR MOUNTS

[@atomic178]

Glad I could help and glad the mounts worked out for you! Also happy to see you using the sparky gun more lol. You should be getting some more parts any day now so dont put it away yet! :)

[@speeddemon9876]

Awesome products and awesome partnership can’t wait to put my shocks on I ordered from you Richard and cool thing lives in the same state as me so neighbor helping neighbor type deal would love to send some pics over once my rear shocks are in my 02 Yukon

[@juanguerrero2282]

Make him a creator code !!

[@atomic178]

@@juanguerrero2282 Thats a good idea

[@bri-manhunter2654]

You are the man sir!

[@lowboostgarage8925]

@atomic178 i got a cateye that I’m going to ls swap with an lq4 I’m going to be using y’all’s engine mounts and hopefully seat brackets I’m going to tag y’all for sure

[@jamescopley6473]

No Sunday upload.... I hope all is well, and cannot wait for the next installment!

[@walkersmith8865]

I love the attention to detail! This channel is so underrated and has a super bright future ahead!

[@koolpapiadam]

Nothing better than an LT video on my lunch break

[@actualogy]

you said it🔥

[@teaguegearhart9851]

Feels good to get some nice rotary and brakes without having to do much to access everything you need. Nicely done LT.

[@jaredhuang2225]

Just some tips for MIG, you get better penetration and shielding pushing the weld rather than pulling. Also the arc didn't sound quite right, you may have needed more amps on that thick stuff

[@markswaine2200]

One thing to consider with lowering the engine is the type of fan you are going to be using. My 8.1 had motor mounts with the rubber being crushed, and this caused the clutch fan to hit the bottom interior of the fan shroud. Love that you became to go to person for just about everything 8.1 related. Keep up the great work.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Great point! Luckily for me, I’m running electric fans so no worries for me

[@Wickedjc2119]

You're right. I found an 8.1 in my local junk yard for $250. I'm collecting parts to put it in my old 93 Silverado

[@Modified1]

Lucky for you, all that stuff won't rust overnight like it would in south east Louisiana!! It's coming along great, keep up the good work!!

[@bdugle1]

Very nice work, thanks LT!

[@dispatchesfromtheroad9715]

Great news to hear that LT is finally at least considering a new/different body for this build, rather than just dismantling his perfectly running 10-second ugly truck that he could sell to help offset cost to complete this build.

[@krnwhitlow]

This channel is amazing you never know what LT will come up with to solve a problem,..great job LT

[@erichildreth7562]

That is one solid motor mount that you created and it is cool to see you wearing ear/eye protection and I hope the camera operator is doing the same! Not sure who us doing the camera work but they are doing a great job with it!! Thanks LT for sharing and I look forward to seeing this come together!!

[@timothycarey3883]

Eric Hildreth i think its all tripod no camera person.

[@PEDR0SKI]

Sweet Patina frame paint

[@joethepirate1]

You're definitely making me want to get my LS swap underway. The contagion is real.

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

Before you go ant further you might want to rethink using conventual motor mounts. A mid-plate would be the better way to go with the power and especially the torque that thing is going to put out. With over a thousand ft lbs of torque on tap combined with 4 wheels of traction , instead of lifting the front end that engine is going to want to twist off of those mounts! Cast iron does flex and distort, so much so in certain cases I have seen regular motor mounts cause the block to distort so much it caused the nearest cylinder to the driver's side mount to melt down that piston. One engine was a turbo charged small block Buick 350 on the chassis dyno melted down the number 2 piston from the block distorting @ around 800 HP. Another incidence was a turbo charged LS, same deal, melted down number 2 from block distortion because of the motor mount pulling on the block. Something you might want to consider after spending all those $$ and all the time you have invested in this project. Don't get me wrong, it would be very cool to see that kind of engine carnage but I don't think you want to see that from YOUR engine?

[@prettyred409]

I painted my utility trailer with steel it. I love it! Expensive but worth it especially since you can weld on it

[@Danno74Z]

Hi LT, There is definitely something not correct with the MIG. Probably just a small adjustment needed. You should get a nice continuous sizzle from the bead you are laying down. From the audio it sounds to me like your wire feed is not correct for the amperage. I would take some of that flat steel you used to make the engine mounts and practice on it. My two cents.

[@sixoaksfarm1556]

Youll bend that frame into a banana before that engine goes anywhere..haha Greetings from the farm in S Carolina!!

[@bluecollarfox913]

Bad ass mounts ha. Just picked up a 99 z71 that needs some attention. Not shooting for building a race car but still fun

[@xozindustries7451]

Look at you, fancy camera man with the walking angle, moving up in the production game

[@bobqzzi]

Excellent work.

[@2000blackstang]

Weldy weldy! Looking pretty dang good!

[@davidvonanderseck8649]

Man you gotta get this running and driving

[@mikeycornwell0138]

Seeing that your using an HB parts washer, buy a cheap aquarium water heater to put in there. The water based cleaner works way better when its heated up.

[@derekwilson9215]

Absolutely awesome man!!! Can’t wait to see the end product!

[@LawrenceTolman]

You and me both!

[@kevinkirk4285]

Overkill is just right. Box and triangulate everything!

[@markswaine2200]

I used to work for Steel It coating up here in Lancaster, Massachusetts. That stuff is amazing.

[@jordanwaughtal7649]

Very cool.

[@rosswheatley1577]

You jokingly said that due to having excess motor mounts that it is a sign you need a new truck. It's funny how something so small can lead to an entirely new project haha. Happens to me as well

[@joeethereal2968]

Installed these mounts on my Escalade, MF'N Love them!

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

I dont even drag race, but when I went with a Moser 12 Bolt rear-end for my 97 Comp T/A I also purchased a C-Clip Eliminator kit. Just from a service standpoint alone they are 100x better then c-clips axles. I also like Road Course and Mountain Carving and loosing an axle and wheel going around a curve in the Rockies dose not sound like a fun time...lol

[@derekwilson9215]

Yo yo yo LT are you doing okay I know you were under the weather but haven’t seen you in a bit!!! Hope all is good man keep up the sweet builds

[@theperson7718]

I too was wondering if he was OK. Not like him to go this long without an upload. HEY LAWRENCE! YOU OK MAN!!!!

[@joshuaelizabethfoster6276]

I've been wondering the same LT did you get lost in the new chassis rabbit hole? Fabrication can be tunnel vision when it goes smoothly, but with no uploads recently I think we are all hoping your still counting to ten fingers! Hope your safe and it's just trying to find a donor cab or such...

[@jeremysharp5436]

Love all the progress you're making, but I do got to jump in and say you should technically use your parking brake on every vehicle all the time. That way the brake is holding the weight of the vehicle instead of any of the weight being held in place by your transmission. Helps cut down on a little wear and tear on the transmission.

[@6.6redmaxdiesel93]

I work on trucks that have 300 k miles and they never have used the parking brake and the trans is original

[@ronfollrod9893]

It would be super nice if you could find a nice cab and bed for that frame.. possibly a flood truck.

[@brianschwartz6185]

I see you have a new camera person. Nice

[@PANTYEATR1]

If it's worth building, it's worth overbuilding! I'm sure some auto engineer could tell you how much material thickness is enough or if boxing-in is required. For us diy guys, engineering school takes too long😏

[@prevost8686]

Engineers are worth their weight in gold. Unfortunately, the bean counters run the show. I think that’s the major reason why the Big Three’s engineers swap employers so often.

[@PANTYEATR1]

@@prevost8686 i agree with you and i don't think our comments conflict here. Are you by any chance connected with the Prevost motorcoach company? They make some nice stuff

[@prevost8686]

@@PANTYEATR1 I own an H3-45. They’re nice but I I think an addiction to cocaine, hookers, and gambling would be less expensive 😆

[@PANTYEATR1]

@@prevost8686 😆 man, i hear you! I was a dealership technician for Motor Coach industries for 4 years. I've worked on most of the coaches out there. Prevost and Vanhools were easier to work on. The engineers make things easy to access on those coaches

[@prevost8686]

@@PANTYEATR1 I started driving H3-45 motorcoaches part time after I sold my business back in 2011. Six months before COVID Martial Law was introduced in N.C. I started a small charter business. It decimated the charter business in N.C. I’ve driven Prevost, MCI , and Volvo motorcoaches and without a doubt a H3-45 is the pinnacle of the bus industry. I don’t care for the Volvo. They’re designed for the European market and they don’t hold up well compared to Prevost or MCI. The bus business gets in your blood. Long hours, heavy traffic, and customers with unrealistic expectations. I left Atlanta at 9:15 last night, drove all the way to Boone, NC and then three more hours to get home. Got in my bed at 5 this morning. Gotta love it. Semper Fi my friend.

[@1234567890CAB]

You might want to put one more gusset/triangle for the front overhang on the passenger lower engine mount. It could fit between the two nuts if not in the front or back.

[@LawrenceTolman]

I had thought of that, as well as another on the inboard side of the upper area

[@Smokeroux]

Great Progress!!! Your thoughts on a Mid mount Engine plate?

[@LawrenceTolman]

I probably should run one at this point, but I like the idea of a little vibration dampening from the poly mounts

[@refugio9539]

🔥🔥🔥🔥vid!!!

[@HondaRue]

I see a "We build to OVERKILL!" shirt coming... just saying 🤣

[@richardcoleman9645]

Might want to put the headers on to see if those motor mounts are gonna fit that way. And just some advice from a man with many scars, use a face shield when grinding that close. Those things explode and eyes ain't the only thing you want to protect.

[@LawrenceTolman]

They should be close, but if not they’re gonna get redesigned anyhow before I meet my max power goals

[@Randomgearhead]

Can't wait for the launch of this truck! Just listening to that mig gun try turning the wire speed up some?

[@LawrenceTolman]

Yeah, it probably does. I freely admit I don’t get nearly enough practice with the mig as I should

[@CTemple82]

Yes get a different body and leave the Ugly Truck as is. Hell since your already doing so much chassis work, just shorten the frame and get a RCSB body! Smaller, shorter, lighter = faster!

[@goodxrvn2053]

Interested your thoughts on using a front engine mounting plate rather than using "stock" motor mounts?

[@idriwzrd]

You could find a good used Miller or Lincoln welder for less than a new HF welder.

[@joecameron3406]

Frankenstein builds always involves the death wheel and the metal glue gun LOL

[@vettesrule3170]

Love your content and I'm subscribed. Just 1 question. How many smart watches do you go through in a year?? Lol! Never seen a mechanic/fabricator/welder wear them before while doing what they do!! 😆Keep up the great vids and I'll keep watching.

[@TheMotoracer838]

In a previous vid, you mentioned a crossmenber for the 4L80e swap, I'd like to know more about it. I'm getting ready to put an 80 in my 01 1500 Silverado.

[@LawrenceTolman]

They’re made by Tyler Scruggs/DTR Fab. You can find him on Facebook

[@TheMotoracer838]

Thanks, that makes life a bit easier.

[@jeromeirving4770]

Turn your heat up a touch on your mig. It sounded a little cold

[@sociallyaggravatedgarage397]

It would be cool the keep the ugly truck as is and put a cat eye or obs body on the new chassis

[@IDRIVEOLDCARS]

Exactly my thoughts make it a cateye

[@neilziesmer6109]

nice!

[@tristanoliva]

Get yourself a set of ratcheting wrenches LT!

[@mcfero1]

He used some in this video

[@LSandL31]

Plate it all!! No such thing as over doing when you’re pushing 1600+ horse torques!

[@taylortankersley6325]

Somebody get this man an electric ratchet

[@scotthultin7769]

39👍's up LT thank you for sharing

[@johnnywood8082]

Who the heck is filming? LT, you got a film crew now? 😂

[@Bryan-FAA-certified]

LT are you going with twin turbo or single? That 4l60 trans is different than the 4l80 as far as length

[@sb0mb]

8.1 swapping your half ton, if it is 2wd the lower crossmember is different and the bolt in crossmember will have to be modified.

[@LawrenceTolman]

Yea, on my 2wd I just removed it altogether

[@sb0mb]

@@LawrenceTolman Yeah debatable if it helps strengthen the frame, i notched mine and kept it

[@sb0mb]

And i think 1500 with steering box you can use the factory mounts. the 2wd steering rack is the problem child. I havent done any 4wd 1500's yet. I can send you some factory mounts to test fit if you like

[@Derekgt15]

Is the frame mounts for the engine different on a 2500? I'm actually really considering swapping my 6.0 for an 8.1 after watching this build.

[@IDRIVEOLDCARS]

I sure hope u do Lt. But the fact that the extra motor mounts are being the deciding factor is hilarious 😂 😂😂😂 #savetheuglytruck

[@nonsequitur807]

Are you gonna grind down those booger welds lol

[@Haze8923]

Man I really wish this was a RCSB😅

[@CanadianParamedic]

Stop Telling me how many times I should measure before I cut!! 😂

[@raystevens687]

Hay LT I was checking out what you are doing and I was wondering if you have enough room for your starter and the headers for clearance for all the things I mentioned. I hope you do.

[@IDRIVEOLDCARS]

Or Sunday hope u make good progress in the next few 🙏🏾

[@gordon4295]

I 100% despise lug studs I just had to do brakes on a dodge dart , dodge ( and anyone else has them) can keep them

[@djdiheheidifhdhdje261]

Does your parts washer make you light headed?

[@landon390]

🔥🔥

[@beetlebuilder5882]

After seeing what happened on Autoutopia, I would not want to run a vehicle without a parking brake.

[@WrenchRepairsAndProspecting]

Powerstop calipers suck. Just be aware. Have not had any good luck with them. Did 2 sets on my bosses truck then went oem instead no problems since.

[@LawrenceTolman]

These have been on my other truck for several thousand miles and so far they are great

[@WrenchRepairsAndProspecting]

@Lawrence LT Tolman just figured I'd share my experiences. And can't wait to see more updates. Awesome work.

[@martymcfly9598]

LT, Do you only work on your projects 1 or 2 days a week ?

[@wills4187]

What gauge and type of steel did you use for the mounts?

[@LawrenceTolman]

1/4" thick mild steel

[@elektrospecjalista]

Are you sure that your welder have good setings?

[@LawrenceTolman]

nope, not sure about that at all. I hardly ever use the MIG, so I am very out of practice

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

Spray them with bulldog first and any paint wheel stick to it

[@eclipse9810]

Hey would you tell us more about the ugly truck… I would like to know what your OS number is and would you share your transmission tune.. I also have a 2000 Silverado but I have a cammed 6.0 ls with a 4l80e swap I like the tune you have for your transmission I also have HP tune

[@KanakaMaoli1]

1500 HP wouldn't a mid-plate work for you

[@LawrenceTolman]

that would probably be a good option in the long run for sure

[@torind2000]

is your kiddo the cameraman now? heh

[@bryanbrunk1186]

Has your OCD informed you that you forgot to number the passenger side cylinders?

[@IDRIVEOLDCARS]

No Thursday upload this week lt

[@irvinlewis5022]

I have been wanting to suggest you using a different cab. I held back thought your mind was made up. Different cab would be so much easier to build race truck , custom dash panel, ease of roll-cage just makes sense. Keep it ugly.

[@davekulman8195]

Hey bud love the content but I had to ask why use a flapdisc instead of a grinding wheel just no sense burning up a flapdisc on heavier grinding you know just trying to save you a couple bucks

[@nimblybimbly4002]

Maybe it was the microphone but your MIG wasn’t sounding quite right.

[@LawrenceTolman]

no, I am sure it was not correct at all.

[@ProModsPerformance]

Your overwhelming use of hand tools stresses me out sometimes 😂I see two wrenches to tighten a motor mount bolt and just cant help but think of the time saved using the impact to run bolts up. LOL

[@LawrenceTolman]

lol... I could for sure save a little time with the impact

[@jasonpace9260]

I see you got yourself a camera person, moving on up LT

[@6.6redmaxdiesel93]

My dad had his axel shaft and tire pass him at the strip

[@LawrenceTolman]

That’s not a good feeling!

[@bearmt5287]

Whos on the camera?

[@olspanner]

No point showing the welding arc;can't see a thing. Nice to see finished welds though.

[@theautoanswerman8063]

Notification gang!

[@bigfootgarage2201]

What do you mean maybe the ugly truck maybe something else?? I thought this was for the ugly truck if you don’t put it in that then the ugly truck has no purpose

[@ellisonflores2161]

9.5" 14 bolt? solid thumbs down