The NEW ENGINE For My $3,500 Corvette Is WAY BETTER Than I Thought

Tech Throwback: / @techthrowback
Now we're talking power. My 2000 Chevy Corvette I bought for $3,500 has a new heart. A much better heart, an LS6 block with a Patriot heads and a cam. I just came out of another C5 where I got to hear it run before it came out and I can't wait to get it running again in mine. Today we're separating the old engine from the cradle and getting ready to install the new engine. Plus we have TONS of great new parts to build the car, it's going to make more power, sound better, and be far easier to work on when I'm done.
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[@fredrikdanielsson3605]

I cannot understand why you're not pushing one million subscribers already. Your content is the best! Good job man!

[@kerrylewis2581]

I agree. WJRG is my first check every morning.

[@Raindrops4891]

i usually get burnt out on youtubers after a year or 2 when they just start getting rich and flexing all the time but JR is still in heavy rotation

[@gregdiiamond3899]

It must have been a blast growing up with your dad JR. I was thinking about the forklift. Just because you can wrench on cars doesn’t mean you can pull apart a forklift lift and know what you’re doing. Your dad taught you well man.

[@BlankBillions]

must of been a blast growing up with a dad

[@bearing_aficionado]

@@BlankBillions 🤣 sorry made me laugh!

[@BlankBillions]

@@bearing_aficionado 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@keithbroh5730]

@@BlankBillions one day you’ll know what all he missed out on brother 🙏

[@aabidamn]

@@keithbroh5730 One day his Dad will come home from the cigarette shop he went to decades ago. Fingers crossed his Dad will come home tomorrow if he found out that Hundo1000 just won a $100million lottery prize.

[@nbrowser]

Yes of course! When someone ships you something secured with perfectly good ratchet straps...you damn well take them off carefully and keep them! Those things are incredibly useful and you can never have enough.

[@justindarkcloud]

What?!? I bought ratchet straps at the store. All I needed to do was buy a used engine and I could have gotten them for free! I’ve been doing it wrong. Lol

[@keithbroh5730]

@@justindarkcloud just another reason to buy a used engine instead of a fancy new one held in a “structured box”

[@scooterwoodley195]

Your new video guy makes your channel so much better. Not gonna lie...the one-handed struggles with the selfie stick kinda made me crazy sometimes. Nice to watch you work two-handed.

[@vspencer9764]

Morning John It’s 05.46 in Blighty and what can’t start the day better than some Watch JRGo

[@JWB671]

8pm the night before here in Hawaii…

[@B0xlife1]

G-D Blighty!

[@Bigpinktowtruck]

Been watching you since the days you were in your garage and you never disappoint. I always end up learning something new…. And often I’m able to use that knowledge in my work.

[@bbls1490]

Man glad to see you doing a full rebuild series... keep it up bro and bring pops arounds every now and then

[@GendoPrime]

As a former forklift operator, you really need to grease the for track and inspect the locking pins on those forks.

[@vadim7590]

Why former? Did you forget to do those things?

[@GendoPrime]

I got a better job not driving a forklift.

[@davemetcalfe3388]

PLEASE JR, splurge on some workbenches! It's exhausting to see squatting on the floor working on the pallette.

[@tkskagen]

Just glad you're back & healthy!

[@WatchJRGo]

Today was touch and go, but I think I'm back on track, just be careful with 🍕

[@taelorwatson9822]

@@WatchJRGo I had some 7-Eleven Pizza they had a deal for Friday through Sunday for a dollar. It kind of reminded me of old elementary school Pizza. Except that stuff was square. I'm planning to do it again. Didn't make me sick like it did to you

[@ChrisCollins-Oakland]

@@WatchJRGo I caught a bad brussel sprout salad and was out for four days. My advice, if that first bite was bad don't second guess yourself and take a second (or in my case a third) before you chuck it.

[@ChrisCollins-Oakland]

@@WatchJRGo Gives a whole new meaning to title WatchJRGo 💩

[@kerrylewis2581]

Sorry to hear you experienced the BG flush experience at the salad bar.

[@yodasbff3395]

Good to see you and Dorrell survived the food poisoning 👍. Looks like a really sweet engine.

[@rpavlik1]

Nice to see Jake in front of the camera instead of just behind it. Maybe let him wrench in warmth on one of his projects one of these days 😉

[@WatchJRGo]

He knows he’s always welcome in the shop 🍻

[@tedharveyiii5194]

@@WatchJRGo Well, now that you've made room...LOL!!

[@lukewalker1051]

Me personally, I would have taken the heads off and put new head gaskets on...unless you had compression certs which you likely don't. That way you can inspect all the cylinder walls without dropping the pistons out and also mic the bore diameters by rotating the crank. You can determine if the block was every bored out and if the pistons are oversize...condition of the cylinder walls etc. More work but goes fast. This is the time to do it with the motor on the stand. You by contrast are taking a leap of faith that the bottom end is sound. What I like about you is...you are thoughtful about how you go about your wrenching. Many that do this are hacks. This automotive engineer's perspective. I worked where the Corvette was designed at the Chevy tech center in Warren, Mi.

[@keithbroh5730]

Honestly you say it goes quick but it sounds like a lot of work. Granted I don’t even know how to change a timing belt or chain but maybe that’s why it seems like a lot of work. If you have the right setup And direction I’m sure it can be completed in mere hours. I think if I tried that in my carport I would be there longer than my lease is lol

[@AZBEEMR]

So you worked at the Warren plant. Building maintenance?

[@josephbusby4625]

Time is money. His knowledge of the history of the engine probably outweighs his time he would use to certificate the engine. I look at my time like a hourly job 50$ an hour. 6 -8 hours of work. That's a big bill.

[@misterclean12]

He'll likely examine them with his borescope. That should give him enough info to move forward with the install. And if the pistons are aftermarket, there will be a part number on it to give him bore and compression numbers.

[@shysgarage2405]

Any plans to add any workbenches around the shop? Sure would be easier to work on some things instead of squatting down all the time. After a while, those knees are going to not work correctly especially since working and walking around on concrete all the time... Just a suggestion

[@floodx4947]

If you want to do an LS rear main the "easy" way, Part GM 12639250 is the OEM cover, with the main seal pre installed. Just a bolt on job.

[@WatchJRGo]

Yeah but it costs more 😛

[@rajivsingh1999]

@@WatchJRGo how much was the rear main housing gasket and rear main seal?

[@kylemcweeny878]

@@WatchJRGo interesting you don’t want to learn how to build engines. Yet you get so excited for a built engine. With the money and time that you have on your hands you can be banging out out some sick builds

[@Falskdk]

JR.. you should do way more content with Jake. That guy is awesome.

[@finn.hermansen]

So glad to have You back and feel better John👍 Another exciting and entertaining video. Thanks All the best to you man

[@akabiga123]

Yeah for two days it was Watch JRGo shit himself 😂

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

That engine was in front of a manual transmission. You’ll need to remove that pilot bearing in the back of the crankshaft since I believe yours is an automatic. It doesn’t have an oil pan gasket because someone threw that truck oil pan on there just to send you a whole engine. Seems a little suspect to me. Also I would definitely change out the valley cover gasket and knock sensor seals.

[@gregoryfletcher6198]

Just a heads up you need an alignment tool for the rear main cover when you install this as there are no alignment dowels on this"GM Stuff" . if you don't use the tool you may end up with the seal off centre to the crank and you will have a bad oil leak . given you have already installed check to make sure the main seal is centre. heaps of vids on this about have a watch. Can't wait to see this motor fire up, it will be a beast. Just had my c5 apart for a clutch, not a hard job just takes time with not car lift lol.

[@phenomanII]

I enjoyed the quick look at a dog near the store entrance. It's the old "you simply must say 'horsey' while driving past a horse".

[@drewping2002]

I buy all my engine and performance parts from Petco! Good to see that you and Darrell are recovering from the food poisoning. Where did you go, Sal Manella's Room Temperature Pizza Buffet?

[@steveluken3180]

I finally got a rolling shop stool with tool drawers underneath for my garage, so my main tools are always where I'm working. I think you need a similar setup, but on a Rascal.

[@b52murph]

Great to see @100percentjake in front of the camera! Are we about the see an LS-swapped PT cruiser? 🤔

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could help Watch JR Goes install the new engine in the Corvette I would drink the shot of whiskey and the cold Bartle Skeets and pack up the Hash Pipe with Rocky and get all schmoked up

[@houseofno]

I love how that company ships headers and a fuel system in a Petco box. LMAO at that.

[@Dave-in-MD]

I was unaware that PetCo had expanded its sales line to include items for the car enthusiast pet owner.

[@strangemagic2914]

Probably purchased on eBay

[@greathornedowl3644]

Glad to see you are back and feeling better. World of Wheels looks almost like a real garage. Today's sponsor is Pizza Buffet, the place to go for weight loss.

[@cdizzle99z]

Epsom salts work faster

[@gilnorton1]

Looking forward to seeing the engine clean up and install. I know you have a great shop and tool set up already, but a small steam genie would be a nice addition. Really enjoying all your videos, thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Peace

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

What a score on this engine. Sweet.

[@masterhwoarang5]

Just finished changing the rear main seal on my 6.0L Sierra, when I saw fel-pro had a replacement seal I knew I was picking that over a new plate. Of course you have to take the guide out of the seal to pound the seal in the cover, but you can put the guide back in the middle of the seal to line up easier with the crank.

[@michaelreynolds1904]

Aren't you supposed to have the oil pan loose and dropped down to install that cover "properly" to center the seal?

[@masterhwoarang5]

@@michaelreynolds1904 the plate fit right up against oil pan, even with the guide it still went right on over the oil pan. So I guess I'll find out after I drive it, but I did run it a few minutes with the flexplate exposed and didn't see any leaks

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Really enjoy your vids, great audio and video;!! It's been years since I've done this sort of stuff, and I miss it alot, can't wait to next vid, Staysafe, Liked

[@VanisleNSX]

You need a workbench JR! Crouching down and using a pallet is ghetto! LOL

[@alansmith4734]

10:09 As a joke, you should write Snap-On & a fake Part Number, onto that piece of wood! =P

[@B0xlife1]

JR! You gotta start eating more from home! You said it b4 u eat out breakfast,lunch and dinner every day. That’s not good for anyone! Start making dinners and having good left overs or something similar. Or maybe a service like hello fresh or similar. Just a thought because I’ve lived that eating out life and I’m telling you. If gets you no where,fast. Plus u save a ton of cash! It’s way healthier AND u know exactly where everything came from and what the Ingredients are!

[@zachsackers6302]

JR's O'reillys: They have everything in stock! My O'Reillys: "We don't carry anything like that, you'll have to go to the dealership."

[@WatchJRGo]

Wichita goes hard, the hub is huge and they’ll deliver to any store in basically an hour. This time they had every part in the store already 🍻

[@glassvial]

Me, who doesn't even have an O'Reilly's around here... 😅

[@MrMattDat]

Very cool project! Looking forward to the next video!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I am not a GM or Corvette fan but this one is making me excited! If the bump stick is REALLY nasty I may need to drive over to Wichita and check it out in person to contemplate a purchase.

[@31dknight]

Great video from JR.

[@harismic]

Now Gabe needs to do the full Opel GT conversion! It would looks so much nicer in its Euro dress.

[@stevemarquez9628]

Do you have plans to add work benches to your shop?

[@matiasfernandes]

I can already hear that V8 rumble! Greetings from Paysandu, Uruguay!

[@philcurtis865]

Oh those buffets... Keep getting better.

[@sydecarnutz972]

Next episode..... JR builds an indoor pressure washing booth with custom lighting! Its fun watching you work dude. Thanks!

[@brianpaules3798]

Glad you are recovered from the pizza buffet. Thanks for all you do...appreciated!

[@proudvirginian]

A Jake cameo for the win!

[@paulnielsen8528]

11:10 - immediately i think - The zip tie trick. So easy and a penny each. Or 5 for a nickel (we don't have pennies in Canada anymore).

[@jc13781]

i would be surprised to see aftermarket heads without springs/retainers/hardened pushrods, i would bet big money that there is a nice fat cam in there as well

[@mcseforsale]

Man, I own a VW CCTA with a 6 speed. I can only wish that they did that well designing the rear main. UGH. WHY do I love these cars?

[@gingabread2690]

JR your forklift operation makes me nervous. It looked like something out of a certification safety video lmao. Jokes aside I'm glad i found your content. Recently I've taken an interest in cars and trucks and learning the ins and outs of them. Love learning from your projects!

[@DaPenceman]

Maybe time to add a steam pressure cleaner to the wish list of equipment to buy

[@rpavlik1]

That or dry ice!

[@frostyflake1128.]

That last clip is awesome😂

[@scottc78]

I'm pumped about your Petco intake

[@danielmckenzie6858]

I wish it was not cold and 6 inches of snow, first chance I get I going to get a Oreilies battery for it and go for a drive! 95 C4 corvette convertible

[@wurlyone4685]

There was me thinking you were going to side shift the engine into the engine stand while Josh was holding it 😁

[@gutterratjp]

I have always used permatex ultra gray on that rear plate seal. They almost always leak when you don’t. I hope this one doesn’t because it’s a real pain to get to once it’s in the car.

[@janmartens7954]

Glad you are better

[@horsemonkeybusiness]

Hey, there he is! 100percentbedhead

[@michaelparker5814]

My work makes those block 5.3 6.0 just not the 4.8 we also make all the heads and the rear main covers most of that gm engine family uses the same 3 threads for everything

[@timtimtimmay4654]

I've heard multiple times to use the special tool on the LS to line up the seal to the crank or you are asking for leaks. Not trying to second guess, but it would be good to know before you put it back in.

[@nofear1999]

The pizza place is giving a new meaning to Watch JRGo.

[@BuildTheSandbox]

Love a Jake crossover

[@davidenorth]

Love, love Vette videos.

[@crushthequarter6863]

The heads are a budget ported heads as well from years ago.

[@Coltyyyyyyyy]

beautiful engine. You should paint it with white heat paint to match the car.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

That engine is going to rock

[@justinparnell2379]

My dream car right now is Black 1990 Firebird TA full restored and modernized with a 6.2 Ls corvette V8 engine with a 6 speed auto with a loud sound system with 2 10 inch subs in custom vented sub box!!😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗😁😁😁😎😎😎

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Just my opinion, but it would be awesome if Jon Ross tackled ECUs and ratcheting up hybrids on his tech channel!

[@tincansailor9437]

6:53 an exercise in trust!

[@TheBarberShopScott]

Yes!!

[@WatchJRGo]

🥉 gonna run soon!

[@TheBarberShopScott]

@@WatchJRGo can't wait to hear this thing run in person. Sounded rowdy in the videos.

[@esiebert7625]

Gambino’s revenge 😱 KS isn’t really known for its pizza, go get some BBQ 😎I guess I’m spoiled from growing up on Chi-town 🍕, good to see Jake in your video

[@handyhusband113]

No such thing as bad pizza, just weak stomachs. On a serious note, I still think you'd be served well with a few work carts, so you won't have to bend down to the floor for parts/tools and they may even help keep your floor cleaner, because parts will bleed oil/fluid onto the carts instead of the floor.

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

Had a bad chicken pizza years ago, took me out for a week and had to inform the health authorities. During an episode i was coming back home from the doctors and had to run every red light to make it home, not a pretty site. Still cant eat chicken pizza 25 years later.

[@AndrewAMartin]

The shop definitely needs some carts and/or work tables and/or work benches. Working on the floor looks amateurish, especially when sitting next to professional lifts.

[@mlrable]

Did you ever hear of that sophisticated device called a workbench

[@supman8166]

That exact stomach bug is going around. I had it for 6 days and a few others I know have had it to.

[@pops55650]

I had the stomach bug a week ago, a couple days later a friend several state away got it too. Spreads fast

[@jskidpatrol]

The opening shot looks like you’re at J&J Auto Wrecking 😂

[@Hotrod1965]

Yes sir! Never cut a good ratchet strap!👍

[@ng-ht1vx]

I didn't realize that Petco made intakes. I've been shopping for car parts all wrong all these years.

[@crushthequarter6863]

Oh man I haven't seen Patriot heads in a long long time.

[@nicholasrhoden9828]

Next video, Corvette makes a trip to "Mexico" for some test rips. Love the LS swaps no matter the vehicle or reason. Glad to see that you didn't let pizza be your last meal. I could see the headline now 'KZbinr auto genius dies by pizza poisoning". Not the legacy to leave JR!

[@shadyonej]

I think you need the adapter if you go from manual to auto ? Keeps the alignment correct ? Or is that only from auto to manual ?

[@michaelreynolds1904]

Don't you have a MSD intake you never put on the Procharged Corvette? You needed to put dropped engine mounts on it......now would be the time to do it!

[@Ls_corvette]

I remembered changing the oil sensor in my 04 vette just for it just last 4 days

[@russells509]

You could have easily looked at the marking at the back of the cam while the rear cover was off. Most aftermarket cam manufacturers print the details right there.

[@WatchJRGo]

It only said Crowe… no R though so super weird 🤔

[@taelorwatson9822]

@@WatchJRGo probably the Chinese version. I believe they have problems with their r's

[@robertbeirne9813]

@@taelorwatson9822 😂

[@mikebelcher5111]

@@taelorwatson9822 lmao

[@christopherhamilton5557]

Been waiting for this!!! 👍

[@sneakerfanatic39]

sick b5 back there

[@tomfurie2996]

Intake from PetCo!

[@kylen9952]

Like Jake said, "I need one of these." And so do I. So which Milwaukee tool were you using to tear down that engine?

[@mailman1020]

New drinking game: take a shot every time JR says “10’s”

[@SSJ2and13man]

Sounds like you had Cicis pizza 😂 so good but it's murdered me the last 3 times.

[@br549rdr]

Hey I watch every video by JR but did I miss something? The new guy that’s been around past few episodes but has he been introduced? Is he part of detail crew? Great video. Enjoy this content.

[@within_cells]

Pretty sure he's part of the detail crew that is making himself useful for JR. Could turn out pretty good for him if he continues doing a great job...nice to see JR working with both hands instead of the hand tripod.

[@br549rdr]

Oh okay. Thanks. I did hear JR mention his name at end of video. Yes I agree JR gets more accomplished with two hands free.

[@Dakiraun]

Too bad you can't put that in Gabe's Saturn - would certainly resolve any future 'turbo' issues. :P

[@rupertsheldon7081]

You don't use the seal to align the rear plate. Theres a special tool for that. The tool is also used as an installer to seat the seal properly.

[@danielmurphy9140]

Where did the dump truck go? I was stunned when you said you sold it. Hope you made a few bucks.

[@timothyballinger6280]

You need some cleatus valve cover or motion race works. Reach out for a sponsorship.

[@weird1600]

You really need a bench with A vise

[@frostyflake1128.]

YES, lego engine! I have always said putting together gm v8s are like Legos!

[@TheJensenInterceptor]

I really missed you..................................

[@snowyowl7042]

Glad to see are feeling better. Tell your guy from The Government to inspect the pizza buffet

[@roderashe]

Did Dorrel get the creeping crud, too?

[@griffinoneal1856]

I figured you guys would do the timing chain for safe keeping….

[@JonBlondell]

Sorry you were ill. Bad food is one of the Worst!