THE SKID FACTORY - RB30E+T Holden VL Commodore [EP2]

[@siknis21]

Just commenting to boost youtube algorithm stuffs

[@wobblysauce]

Engagement.

[@hamstar85]

Haha you got this siknis21

[@MaXimus666789]

+1 Let's help them get to 1 million subs quicker!

[@misterthegeoff9767]

Hello KZbin I am also engaging with the #Brand

[@Junhung90]

+1

[@4399daniel]

‘It’s not the usual salty liquid he gets’ 😂

[@colinstu]

lol my mind went straight into the gutter too

[@LMSILVIA]

savagery!!

[@blackcorp0001]

Salty Seamen

[@vongdong10]

You guys really should make a video on mcmtv2 saying you've got your own channel now. I didn't even know until I saw a video on my recommendations. Should also bring all your previous build videos to the new channel.

[@hamstar85]

Unicorn circuit has made multiple comments and links the channel 🤤

[@neong]

@@hamstar85 But I don't watch that show. To ADHD. Just a 30 second drop would really help.

[@Anonymouspock]

I think they did a community post or something, but wouldn't blame you for not seeing it, KZbin being KZbin.

[@foureye7058]

@@Anonymouspock I've never seen a community post on PC only ever gotten them on my phone. Again, youtube being youtube.

[@hamstar85]

@@neong oh lawd you are missing a full eyeball feast my friend, they have unicorns, cats wearing tin hats and even a shitty car lmao. These VW lover's are great!

[@Cardamander]

Y'all need to put your trailer on MCM2 so people know you have a new channel. The algorithm fed me part one of the VL but I didn't know I wasn't watching MCM2 until I was trying to share it with my brother and I couldn't find it. Give it a couple weeks though. You will be fine. People like me are still playing catch-up.

[@TheMeta6]

Yeah i struggled to find it too, not realising it was on a new channel

[@mrzon9344]

Moog and Marty have mentioned it a couple of times. but a bit more plugging won't hurt

[@eliandlovedelaney8031]

I think the reason we like the skid factory so much isn't just the high quality builds or amazing knowledge that Al shares each episode, I think its because of how "pure" their builds feel, not in the keeping a build all to one manufacturer or country, but how whole the car still is, I can go find builds of just about any car I can think of on youtube, but they usually involve cutting all sorts of stuff out of the way and crazy expensive parts and equipment for getting the job done, I think thats what makes the skid factory amazing, the fact that everything they do seems like I could go do it myself probably with allot more effort, but without spending 10s of thousands on specialist equipment, and the end results are still special.

[@wobblysauce]

+

[@misterthegeoff9767]

I love how often they go "This is just a standard factory part off of X. The manufacturer knew what they were doing so why wast my time trying to fabricate something myself that won't be as good"

[@tombob34]

Am I the only one who noticed the flat six on the workbench at 9:31? Can't wait to see the related project! You guys are legends keep it up with your great work! I wouldn't mind seeing more add during the videos.

[@802Garage]

50K subs is about 950K too few.

[@andrewc6602]

I imagine it will go up quite a bit when they finally do the deboss collaboration and reach a broader audience.

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

50k subs in a week is pretty tasty

[@ianslow1234]

A heap of persons missed the changeover, they should be along shortly

[@802Garage]

@ChrisHallett83 Hey, gotta start with one goal! :P

[@raveracer77]

Al said "we want you to sub" so I checked and realized I had been UNSUBBED! WTF KZbin! I resubbed again and gave the usual thumbs up, but I suspect some of us have been involuntarily unsubbed.

[@asgoodasitlooks]

Let the adds run their full length people, ya don't have to watch em but don't skip them. We need to make sure The Skid Factory makes some coin so they can bring us the content we love. Good luck boys lets hope we can get ya to the million mark as well!

[@miqdaadi5594]

Put more ads we don't mind watching em to support you blokes

[@WilliamMoser]

I don't think this channel is monetized yet, but yeah, bring on the ads!

[@miqdaadi5594]

@@WilliamMoser it is, you can't put on ads if it's not monetised

[@Pspgamer789]

@@miqdaadi5594 YT will put an ad at the start but give no moneys

[@shannanholihan3278]

@@miqdaadi5594 thats why they need subscribers..

[@wtfwtfwtf7477]

Add ad boys If it helps support ya

[@Ahorjus93]

Great edit. Don't know if it's intentional but at 11:55 I swear Al hammers the intake manifold to the beat of the music. Epic. Lol

[@crizzle3545]

There is very few channels i hit the bell, but you know i hit the bell for The Skid Factory

[@thegingerpowerranger]

It's actually the only channel I've hit it for. After your comment!

[@jaymckean3274]

Excellent camera work Woody. I really enjoy hearing Al speak plainly about cars and engine management. If it isn't necessary, y'all don't use it. Beautiful.

[@johngriffin9547]

I can just tell this build will be epic... and VL's all around australia have just gone up a little more in value...

[@rachaelstevens196]

as if people dont already ask drug money for 500XXX k na auto base models lol

[@aussieguy1012]

Overpriced for what they are. Ill stick to my 31s. Which are also going up thanks to all the p platers

[@jonny_s14]

When I have some spare money I'd like to contribute to the patron page as the amount of hours of watching you guys have supplied is really good. It's quality entertainment too as even after 10 years as a mechanic I still pick up tips from Alan. Keep up the good work

[@Synthetic-Chicken]

I remember seeing a dyno day over in the sunshine coast years ago, there was your typical V8 holdens, n Fords, and a select few Supras etc but a dirty old RB30ET won the dyno day with a whopping 1080HP, this was going back about 10-14 years, was a mongrel looking matt black VL with painted red steelies for rims and it punched out 1080HP, needless to say, majority of peoples jaws dropped.

[@feenyx6394]

For some reason I keep reading *R31*, and then am slightly disappointed you're not building one of those boxy wonders. Love this build though, and all the history lessons that come with it!

[@evteach]

First time you've mentioned that you had a Patreon! I Immediately went over and sponsored you. Would have done it earlier too if I knew! Love your work guys, I'm so glad I can do my (small) bit to show my appreciation by donating on there. Thanks for the consistent, quality, entertaining and informative videos. Keep it up.

[@alanbutler2579]

Thankyou mate.

[@jayruka1977]

I had actually asked on the MCM channel about having a patreon, thinking I'd sign up right away. Just like you, after seeing Al & Woody have a patreon, I immediately went over there and signed up.

[@shanegrangrad8559]

Good to see you cover the cars with vinyl to keep the metal dust eating into the paint and chrome over time .

[@Dale_D589]

This has got to be the most interesting (to me) channel on KZbin Love the top notch work that you guys do

[@frankiem749]

The skid factory was the only reason why I subscribed to mcmtv2. I could careless about the unicorn circus. So needless to say I'm already subscribed. Yay for that!

[@23wrks39]

As a owner of a 240 and a z31 I can confirm that nissan went nuts adding hoses that can not be reached to everywhere in the enging bay. Absolutly nuts.

[@nicksnicknet]

More knowledge than any MOTOR enthusiast TRENDing right now whether or not they are ON DEMAND. Keep it up boyz!

[@ClownFace1511]

Instead of calling up Cherryl for parts, maybe you should call moey from bankstown. He can hook you up with all the VL gear, and probably gear on the side aswell :)

[@SoloVagant]

Only found this channel a week ago and I've been binge watching for days ........ More please lads.

[@eformance]

Is that how he got his nickname Woody?

[@DanNorth42]

You guys + MCM make it so I don't even miss Roadkill any more, and you do a great job filling the gap between Project Binky episodes.

[@TheMadSlavik]

Ok, you got me with this surfer joke)

[@eugeneoneill2093]

Best channel on KZbin, stopped skipping the ads after you mentioned it got you revenue..... worth it!

[@craigdavies69]

My VL brings all the boys to the yard, they ask 'is it turbocharged?‘

[@misterthegeoff9767]

I could tell you, if you like and subscribe

[@signlsirchir2156]

are those Oldsmobile wheels?

[@freikinpoptarts]

Damn right, it goes GWAAAH VRBRBRBRBRB

[@senatorkang]

Taking that transmission out brings back so many memories of my VL, which lost all but 1st and 2nd gear. I had to get a poor Maccas employee to help push me backwards after parking in a waiting bay. I ended up picking up a gearbox from a wrecker, chucking it in the boot and taking it home and getting my girlfriend to help get it out. Nearly squished my head while putting it in by myself in the driveway. Good times!

[@jbounds2023]

If you had skid factory stickers I would help support by buying them .

[@dreamitbuildit1380]

Joe Bounds 2nd that. 😁

[@upgradeNEVER]

I know there's a Jet Tag on the MCM store. But definitely need stickers...

[@Aussie_Damo]

I would deffinatly LOVE a skid factory lemon squash cooler

[@therealpote]

Agreed

[@MrGeebs84]

Decals lads Decals, stickers are for teenagers doors :P

[@Nateatethegreat]

Love this channel! Who else would enjoy a twitch of them doing stuff live? Either way love the channel and really hope to see it keep going!!

[@felixthecat1672]

Oi Al, Bunnings want their basket back, brah

[@jakebmw]

That last joke proper had me man, also same with the pipes and the dig at the the 300zx

[@somegi9]

excited to see what happens with that EZ36 (?) block you have on the bench

[@straysupplyco]

Haha didn't even notice the change. Thanks for the notice and thank goodness! Not the biggest fan of MCM but huge fan of skid factory. Been loosely following Al's builds for a long time ie. Twin turbo v12 liberty or al's 2J crown.

[@colta51]

Pulling the old ford awd tx3 turbo out after 8 years in storage thinking a haltec could be a wise upgrade with some gfb bits like ebc etc. 👌🏼

[@Mardy72]

Yeah...but it's not a classic TX3....hmm? He could buy an MPS, or a Rexie, or an Evo, or even a V70r Volvo.....but none of them are an integral part of performance 4 cylinder history like the TX3. Go hard Seano, bring the little beast out of moth balls, spool her up again, smile and enjoy. Don't need a new car to have fun. 👍

[@colta51]

@@Mardy72 that's it mate sometimes it's just about the character of the car and keeping it how it was meant to be just slightly refining electronics is never bad. This one has never seen a single mod apart from exhaust and head unit haha

[@Mardy72]

@@colta51 , a more modern ECU like a Haltec would be a massive benifit. Would take some fiddling to tune with some of the older style triggers and sensors, but the pluses definitely outweigh the minuses. E85 and boost that little bitch hard 🤘

[@1974mazdarx3sedan]

the last two extras at the end were gold.

[@damien8957]

Stick with the Suzuki mate you know what they say KTM Sunday ATM Monday

[@schmuppetify]

KTM = Keep Throwing Money

[@mackayla0]

Kentucky Trash Masher

[@steveo5174]

Ass to mouth?

[@LemartesLogistics]

Ass to mouth Monday?

[@MindBlowerWTF]

@@steveo5174 whatever pays

[@syntonicpaul]

No idea how I came across this channel but I’m loving it. Always wanted to restore a car

[@baph205]

I always get a little giddy when Al mentions a 300zx. Still holding onto the hope they do one at some point.

[@andrewc6602]

Did you see the 300zx with no engine in it at the end of the christmas special? I couldn't help but notice.

[@michaelvermunt5211]

I hope they LS Swap one like @JimmyOakes did

[@EarrGasmm]

One of the worst cars to work on. There's no room anywhere.

[@acousticpsychosis]

Might be a mechanical nightmare, but I love them.

[@baph205]

androidrc I didn’t! I’ll have to go back and watch.

[@dieselwrencher8841]

Alright future note to self, do not take a sip of your drink towards the end of videos from now on. Damn near choked trying not to make a mess of myself. Quality entertainment and top notch builds. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@andrewstewart01]

Commenting to bring your KZbin score up.

[@hodl2082]

Watched all you post and had to start again. Your putting on weight yoda. Understandable bloke. Keep on posting and I'm sure everyone will watch. Gray fox woody!

[@richo13]

Textbook lifting technique woody

[@Victorsadventures2774]

Yeah and no PPE using an angle grinder.... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@davidorama6690]

Nice one boys, I wish I could go back in time and become a mechanic. VL is my all time fave Commodore after the VB.

[@paulwilberforce9659]

I'll be very sad if I didn't see a few good plugs from the MCM boys for this new chanel .

[@vapor4179]

First car I owned was an 88 VL wagon then bought a Calais Sedan. I wanted my brothers VL Berlina Turbo wags and loved them ever since.. Great car and good engine in my opinion.

[@trentdrummond3147]

turbocharge one of them dirt squirters! just not al's his seems to have plenty of power to send him into the bush 9 times out of 10

[@hyattbusbey3563]

Turbo 2 smoker?

[@tz6865]

They can be found factory made on snowmobiles

[@hyattbusbey3563]

@@tz6865 How does that work? Won't it blow the intake charge straight out the exhaust?

[@GorKraon]

Sort of, but that is great to help evacuate the exhaust. Big marine 2 stroke diesels are turbocharged too, making absurd power, and yet being really darn efficient (considering the cargo they can move).

[@hyattbusbey3563]

@@GorKraon The diesels have exhaust valves and direct injection though.

[@thegingerpowerranger]

Fuck yeah - best channel on KZbin. I hope you guys have a lot of success with this

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

4 valve reliefs in a 2 valve engine ... its almost like nissan was planning for people to stuff an rb20/25/26 head on them lol

[@abc-bm8pl]

The valves are diagonally spaced in the single cam head, and the pattern reverses in the middle. If they didn't do 4 valve reliefs, they would have had to make 2 different pistons. one for 1, 2 and 3. The other for 4, 5 and 6.

[@gjmob]

Its because they used the same pistons and rods in the 3.0Lt V6 VG engine.

[@jeffheineken6709]

Probably more forward planning & cost consideration I agree

[@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx]

Vg30's and Rb30's dont use the same rods.

[@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx]

Or pistons.

[@otacon4065]

it's well deserved you have your own channel and earn the revenue from it to help builds/buy tools etc. I will like every video and I'm already subscribed!

[@Muffin_Masher]

4 valve pistons ready to slap an RB26 head on and build a 3 litre Godzilla :P Sadly the last decent six Holden ever used and they had to borrow them from Nissan, they must have been too expensive for them to end up using Buick boat anchors instead after the VL :D A Toyota Lexcen with a Nissan 3 litre would have been priceless xD

[@Mardy72]

25 heads are cheaper, flow just as well and are easier to set up as they don't have the over complicated individual throttle body inlet manifold....

[@mmazz30]

Tapper21 Actually yes,they were too expensive as the Japanese yen crapped itself midway through the VN c/dore proto build and had to search the Buick parts bin...that being the fwd Buick V6.

[@aussieguy1012]

@@mmazz30 There was a rumour that vn were to recieve the 30s but as you said holden couldnt afford em.

[@chrisbell3224]

Would love to see more big turbo diesel pick up stuff like AL’s 4x4 build and any ute content would be class as we don’t get anything like that in the U.K. Love the channel, glad you’s have gone out on your own. Good luck!

[@HarrodsGarage]

Alright Hot Dog

[@chrisbudde2979]

How good is it haha

[@HarrodsGarage]

Love it

[@jsonlangton8682]

Have just cracked a lemon squash in celebrating such a monumental day! Good luck guys.

[@s15jason]

this is a comment

[@thisguy1890]

This is a reaction to your comment.

[@Mardy72]

This is a zebra 🦓

[@BrendonKinsey]

So glad you have your own channel now! Suzuki for life!

[@karoscgot]

I always wondered why I didn't get any more Skid factory and just now realized you've got your own channel. Subbed in an instant.

[@willynebula6193]

Quickest channel to hit 100k subs. Its been what a week and you guys are already halfway there 👍

[@cranixten2620]

I've watched all your shows at least twice. Good to see you guys again on this project.

[@anything_automotive]

It's hard to watch you guys in shorts and sandals when we are freezing our butts here in North America. Keep up the good work.

[@yaabaa]

83,000 subscribers already. Not surprising, Skidders. Keep up the great work.

[@smallenginedude71]

as soon as you blokes said you had patreon i jumped straight onto it, happy to pay 5 bucks a month to get the best content out there!!

[@_.Bill._]

I am sad that I just found out about your new channel. But also m effin excited. Way to go boys, all the likes, and the subs, keep it up! You help us regular auto techs doing door latch recalls remember that wrenching on cars is awesome.

[@talbz001]

I sincerely hope this new step works out for you guys. You were the only reason I subscribed to MCMTV2 and I'm pleased that you're now venturing out on your own

[@shanebep3135]

Great show, glad to see it's grown into it's own channel now! Wish we had these cars over here in Canada

[@tjsean0308]

Are you kidding? I subscribed before you even posted a full video. Best stuff on YT.

[@bostedtap8399]

Interesting to see the transitional stage, ref injection equipment newness. Great channel guys.

[@65Coasty]

Brings back a lot of memories. Pulled quite a few VLs apart.

[@dupanoodle]

You guys have come a hell of a long way from your awkward first days in front of a camera, you deserve all the success. I've loved all your content and common sense approach to everything you tackle and you're a proper laugh to boot. I watch simply becasue I don't have the means to build speedy machines myself (yet), but I learn something new every time. Great work :)

[@floorit001]

300zx was exactly what i was thinking when you were talking nissans al, another top notch vid guys!

[@GetWRXT]

Quality stuff, glad to see you all taking the chance on your own channel.

[@robertwells6454]

Bin a sub right from the get go. Even back when Al was on the MCM I've been a fan. Al looks and acts just like a mate of Mine that passed. So it's kinda like seeing an old friend. Keep doing all the cool stuff and I'll be watching. 🤟😎🇺🇸

[@Chicane62]

Glad you've got your own channel now guys, All the best and good luck. Love your content, A true joy to watch.

[@StaffyDaShizzNit]

Absolutely awesome guys! Maad props on ya own channel! So happy you are doing an RB30, they are my favourite engine, 31 Skybox fan myself but still got love for the VL

[@mikstrixful]

I could listen to your voice for a very long time, keep it up brothers!

[@volvogt21]

Disassembled.... woodrigeuz spellled it wrongly in the description. Just subscribed. Didnt know you had gone it alone. Congrats!

[@lschoene352]

BEST show on the KZbins by faaaar! I love it. But you really should make an announcement that you (finally) got your own channel now. Greetings from germany!

[@ZAMMY7]

Mate any real enthusiasts respect and love al , gotta love his knowledge

[@jonokuspira]

that Kramer portrait is amazing

[@kerrykoskinen4038]

Al and Woody, Keep it technical and cussy! MCM is also a favorite of mine, but they do the silly business. I love your show for the inspiring fabrication and dead pan Allen commentary. I love MCM's show for some fab and legit funny antics. Y'all compliment each other. Please don't water your show down with the fame you're due to achieve. I'm super happy you guys are upping the game in terms of quality and hopefully bank accounts.

[@TrampusWingo]

11:56 when Al’s hammer synchs to the backtrack. Nice, Woodson.

[@Tom-mb7cf]

Awesome to see you guys having your own channel

[@davidstephens1092]

You mentioned in your 1st episode about the VL's having radiator problems. That was from a baffle coming loose and blocking the flow to the water pump. Also something to remember is that the thermostat housing is higher than the radiator so they get an air pocket at the thermostat, so jack the front of the car up till the radiator is higher when filling the cooling system. When they 1st came out most suffered a drive-line vibration due to incorrect phasing of the tail shaft in the C.V. joint. While most were done under a service recall a lot weren't. They were a bit of a bugger to fix, probably because the same num-nuts who messed up the phasing also put the cir-clip on back-wards ( they are the type without holes and are actually tapered and the long end needs to be away from the bearing ) . Do yourself a favor, get a new clip and center punch the opposite side a few times and it will come off easily.

[@mattesmaschmeier]

You can do ads and sponsorings, as long as you specify what is sponsored, I don't mind. Makes this nice content possible and keeps it free :)

[@ZF.racing]

I'm never a subscriber kind of guy. But you lads are brilliant to watch. I hope to have my builds as high quality as yours!

[@HubNut]

Exciting times guys. Enjoying your output in here in Wales, GB.

[@MBLVII]

I love the retro motor management upgrades.

[@NeighborJosh]

Commenting for youtube visibility ... don't think i've ever left a comment on a video before, but you guys are awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@simoncoli2314]

Magic stuff as per usual, and yes, Al pulled that final line out the bag! Legends.

[@michaelmatthews8171]

weekend is complete now after watching al and woody!!!! Stickers/decals what ever you call them posted to the uk!!!!

[@TheMojomoto]

you guys got a great channel going, really enjoying these builds and the passive agressive style of Al :D love it how you describe old complicated parts exactly as what they are: old junk. In the Porsche world, they would call it original and it'd be very valuable. Even though it doesn't work at all, and probably never really worked very well to begin with. :) Been junking old CIS k-jetronic parts for the last 2 years, feels great. Thanks for the great show guys!

[@7734jgg03]

It's great you guys now have your own channel, looking forward to incredible and informative content on The Skid Factory! :-D

[@mikewright8255]

Sat through all the ad's for you guys. Vids just get better and better, keep it up. Cheers boys!

[@Robbie_Wozzlegummich]

Great to see real blokes work with their hands - no rubber gloves!!!

[@PresidentMcAwesomesauce]

I even let the ads play. I never do that. Wishing you guys the best from frozen Pennsylvania here in the USA.

[@AussieDaz87]

Keep doing what you're doing boys, this is the best content on KZbin! My first car was a R31, two of my mates had VL turbos and another with a R31 turbo conversion...we have serious love for the RB30!

[@nismotigerwvu]

Keep up the great work guys. Nice to see your little empire expanding out!

[@SHLUDDA]

2 honest legends who deserve the support ✌️