Time to get it running!! 1978 Firebird gets new life

On this episode we get an unexpected power plant back together with new flat tappet cam, Build an engine run stand and attempt to break in the new engine with plenty of pain!

[@richardgabel33]

WTF...a radiator you freaking found in a field ? Too much BS ! I have never had so many problems on engines I have built over the years. Good point for you is this is my first and last time watching your videos. Have a great day.

[@JCSProjects]

Just like to inform you that this is not an airport so there is no need to announce your departure. Have a lovely day

[@richardgabel33]

Yes there is a point in announcing a departure. Just the fact you put out content does not make your information informative nor educational. Just the thought of a wing it picking up and freaking using an old radiator makes me wonder why people want to show their ignorance, but you certainly did that today. Nice shop, correct tools, and a freaking mud filled radiator. Get a new radiator and bolt it in place after you clean the muddy water out of the block. When you think you have enough lube on the parts, put on some more !

[@jasonsparshott7208]

@@JCSProjectsread my recent comment please .

[@kurtkoler3582]

​​@@richardgabel33 I just watched this whole video, and I think I must have missed the part where he asked for your approval.....

[@timeforacrusade9116]

@@richardgabel33 Who shat in your cereal and why do you think your approval matters?

[@swtbobdean]

Honestly, it's pretty refreshing to see a "fail" video once in a while. Not everything goes to plan every time, and being a mechanic myself..... I've fallen on my face due to cutting corners to meet a deadline. Great first video. Keep them coming bud.

[@KPaul7]

It take a real humble person to show there mistakes out there. Welcome to KZbin

[@HarderNotSmarter]

Your shop is WAY better than Dalton's.

[@JCSProjects]

This is what happens when you’re bored and think you have good ideas. Plus you don’t care if you can actually pay for all your bills.

[@joshnelson3164]

Damn Dalton will need to step his game up or just fix his leaky roof lolll

[@thatdudeinorange5269]

​@@JCSProjects Not paying your Bills? You're gonna loose your shop! 😅

[@shawnsatterlee6035]

@@thatdudeinorange5269 no, uncle Joe Biden won't let all that happen! Lol

[@brennanstanford1216]

Better shop than I got. 2car door, don’t work. Too much fam stuff in it to fit a project.

[@Generic_Eric_1977]

I said it once when Dalton asked us to support you and I'll say it again. Watching you just makes me happy. I love your sense of humor and you are quite knowledgeable. Can't wait to see where you go with the channel. I like the first build too.

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you!! I’m excited to make more it’s gonna be a good time!

[@SamdoesCarsandCoffee]

Cody! Congratulations man, always love seeing you over on Polebarn. You've got a great sense of humour and top tier car knowledge - the perfect KZbin recipe!

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you!! Greatly appreciated. I just break things until it works!!

[@richardbailes5578]

That's how stuff get made right it's all just trail and error just glad that some KZbinrs show the ups and downs keep it going

[@kevincaron3298]

I have a 78 firebird formula, original 350, changed the 4 speed to a 5 speed. Love my car, such a fun ride.

[@bigbill709]

It will be fine famous last words😊

[@dogyorky]

Some of us don't have a clue what you're doing. Some of us don't care. Some of us just watch for the fun of it. Keep up the good work. You'll have plenty of people willing you on. It's very entertaining. Thank you 👍🏼

[@DeadwagonGarage]

I had 2 cams wipe out on break in on my all new rebuilt 454. Comp Cam and lifters each time. This last time I used Comp Mutha Thumper cam, but Isky lifters. **Important to check each lifter!!** to be sure they have slight dome in center and chamfers on the edge. Lifter set#3 from Comp did not! Isky did. Now, no problems. Looking forward to more content from ya

[@greg_canada7391]

Why do you sound like the nicest person to ever exist on earth

[@deancloninger2801]

Bonus point great show

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you!! Much appreciated!!

[@pilgrimsgarage]

Your brother had a live feed tonight and he was promoting you quite a bit. Good to see you on here Cody.

[@JCSProjects]

Oh really! Hell Yeah! Welcome to the other side. Its just as dark just a different location!

[@brothermanbryce2592]

Oh hell yeah, proud member of the 1000 club!

[@bryandraughn9830]

Alright!! Man, such a nerve wracking process. When I think about all the parts moving in there im amazed that they ever run at all. Looking forward to all your videos!

[@darrinakins4981]

No one is perfect brother. Enjoy your passions and ignore the haters.

[@hadjiic]

Cody you RE THE EXACT OPPOSITE of Dalton good job bro

[@tildenharper]

Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.

[@JCSProjects]

I’m excited to make more. Thank you for watching.

[@tcanthony2]

I hear from EVERYONE that flat tappets are just a bad idea anymore. Local guys, internet guys, doesn’t matter. Everyone is having issues.

[@JCSProjects]

There is definitely something different. Not saying I did everything even remotely correct but I’m the past what I did was good and worked. Anymore they are insanely sensitive. Looks like I get to play with a retrofit roller set up at some point. That will be the first retrofit set up for me.

[@jasonsparshott7208]

@@JCSProjectsno there isn’t .. a lifter not spinning isn’t the cams fault .,. Read my comment

[@MrTonyBrooklyn]

You are Dalton's friend! And a big help to him. I am a retired Mechanic and love to watch you guys! Peace my brother! Keep em coming! Reply

[@harnettsgarage]

Man, that sucks! I went through this with two comp cams camshafts, ate lobes, ended up needing bearings the second time... I didn't touch that 350 for three years... finally have it ready to go again.

[@JCSProjects]

Yup I get it. I would definitely do light springs then switch in your heavy aftermarket springs if you’re going flat tappet. Dump in all the magic goo and fairy dust you can find.

[@72whoosh]

Really good first video👌🏼 Keep it going 🇬🇧👍🏼

[@pathvalleyrailroad9277]

"Poor decisions were made." Ain't that just the story of life though. :D And you are absolutely right, the real measure of a person is how they react to "sh!t happens" situations.

[@sothernborn1]

Get it big dog ! 4 fiddy 4.. by gawd !!

[@shootermcgavin2819]

People bich about the extra cost of a roller camshaft kit. Well if you add the cost of a roller camshaft kit plus a Summit flat tappet camshaft with lifters and comp flat tappet camshaft with lifters.....your really gonna get frustrated. Lesson learned, go roller. Cant wait to see the firebird do a burnout 👍🏻

[@JCSProjects]

Oh I don’t disagree in the slightest. My frustration is the fact that they can still sell a product (name brand) that has such a high failure rate. The cam manufacturers can blame it on the oil and procedure all they want. The fact is you used to be able to toss a cam and lifter set it. Throw a hand full of dirt into it and idle it to break it in. Now even if you don’t cut corners like me and do everything by the manufacturer recommendations it seems like you still have a 50-50 chance if it failing. Firebird is there. I’m finishing it this weekend.

[@BessieMorrison]

99% of car guys know the feeling of total fail. It is entertaining to watch a fellow car guy fail. We are all in the same boat ;) .thanks for posting.

[@user-wo9bk5jk4x]

At. Least you tried good show loved it

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you! And we will try again!!

[@abrdds]

If JD approves, I will watch your channel

[@DoubleExiled]

Great video Cody!

[@doloresgonzalez6988]

I love your videos Cody.No mater what negative. Nancy says.Great job.💪💪💪🩷

[@brennanstanford1216]

Love you love your show, pitter patter let’s get at her.

[@Oldfarmersgarage]

I absolutely love this channel so far! So glad you got your own channel because It’s going to take off so fast! As It should!

[@justhes]

I ran a comp cams 268h in my 302 I built over the summer and had good luck. Also ran their lifters with it. I rotated the engine to make sure all the lifters spun before putting the intake on.

[@jfarr5775]

Congratulations on the channel seeing you work in 10x speed made my year you show way more then your brother

[@WyoWellTester]

Keep making videos like this

[@JCSProjects]

Thanks! Im sure going to keep making them!!

[@michaeldytko1411]

WE ARE BLESSED. NOW WE HAVE BOTH BROTHERS. HAVEN'T BEEN THIS EXCITED IN AWHILE.. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW ADVENTURES!!!.💛💛🙏💚💚

[@Rustic-N-Rusty]

That’s the spirit buddy! Not enough people look at life like that! Really stoked to see this motor in that car! Definitely give it another shot and maybe have someone with you to catch something you might miss ! Have faith man 👍

[@stephenfitts7987]

My friend used to cut corners too and destroyed a nice pair of aluminum,large port, open chamber, L88 heads. He didn’t check deck height. Modding & building cars will be very expensive for you if you keep cutting corners. Always had blocks align honed,deck height checked & chase all threads with a tap. The rusty field salvage radiator was a classic slap sh*t together & pray lesson.

[@darrellcollins877]

Man, hate to see the project gone wrong, LOVE the honesty and the way your dealing with it. More teaching this way than most videos for sure. Keep it up ! Glad your making videos !

[@mattus1gig]

Subbed before watching the video 😁👍

[@JCSProjects]

Hell ya! Only way to ensure you’re not disappointed!!

[@jonathanz4987]

Nice first video, Cody! Thanks for keeping it real!

[@davidchenoweth5467]

God bless you Cody, Great to see you have Your own channel. I'll be watching man.

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you. It’s been a slow start with uploads but it will get much more aggressive and frequent after the first of the year

[@skillstacker]

This was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@BreakFixRepeat]

This channel is going to be EPIC.

[@NJRangerGeorge]

Holy hot spring!😂 🌋

[@JCSProjects]

Oddly enough this hot spring is not good for your skin.

[@NJRangerGeorge]

Yea man got to be careful

[@nenorb28]

I love the sound of a nice cam too!

[@RileyVanAlstyne]

It's about time you made a KZbin channel! Can't wait to see the content you pump out!

[@ChipW]

Finally made it over. Nice shop. Enjoyed the video, hope to see more in the future.

[@SmackDabz]

Woo another mechanic to follow 🎉🎉

[@JCSProjects]

Mechanic I don’t know but I do know the correct end of the wrench to hold at least 70% of the time.

[@roberturman6373]

Awesome video.

[@jamesmallinger9555]

Hey Cody I've been watching you on your brother's channel, LoveJim ❤J&R mobile service and God Bless Y'all and your critters

[@JCSProjects]

That's awesome, man! Thank you!

[@jpagrelius]

Heck yeah Cody!! Excited to see you got your own channel...now I got another awesome channel to watch!!

[@111000100101001]

Great effort on that 454. Don’t beat yourself up too bad, the market is flooded with junk flat tappets blanks and trash lifters. Most of us have had a cam or two go flat back in “the good ole’ days” but the past 10 yrs has been ridiculous with garbage being put in fancy boxes with high price tags. I went through a similar bought with my 454 and finally went with a Howard’s Roller. She runs so nice and I can run plain oil without additives:)

[@richhaytonNZ]

A great watch, bugger about the motor but hey hum...keep them coming look forward to watching the next instalment :).

[@walterrobbins4470]

A man after my own figure

[@roardog6451]

Right on Cody!!!

[@richfletcher4286]

Subscribed twice. Once on tv and once on my phone. I watch on tv, and leave smartass comments on my phone. Good luck man. You’re gonna do great. Peace.

[@koolaid53]

Congratulations Cody!

[@kirkbrown8389]

Awesome - self made engine stand.

[@JCSProjects]

I do to! I was pretty pleased how it turned out.

[@ShawnR718]

Congratulations on the channel Cody can’t wait to see where it goes

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you for watching. I’m excited to keep making videos and see what happens myself

[@ShawnR718]

@@JCSProjects absolutely I like watching the relatable guys like you and your brother, guys working full time and doing real budget builds that guys like me can do too

[@dandunlap8638]

The explosive diarrhea out of the radiator was awesome 😂😂😂

[@dylanpowers3629]

Let's go can't wait to see more from you

[@JCSProjects]

I can’t wait to make more!

[@dylanpowers3629]

I will be here for everyone you post

[@dylanpowers3629]

@@JCSProjects I will be here for every video you post as soon as it is posted you have a great evening and weekend

[@thecman26]

Dayum, those wheels!

[@MichaelJustice-ng7by]

Good first video

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you. Much appreciated

[@johncarella1836]

I am in!!! What a cool Car!!!

[@hateju]

Third time is the charm don't give up on that motor sir💪

[@JCSProjects]

I will not for sure. Not sure if it will be a roller or another attempt at a flat tappet but it will be worked again for sure.

[@geoffreyb3337]

Oh man, this is great another channel I plan on watching every week🎉

[@shawnmckinzie9481]

Great video. Looking forward to seeing more of them. 👍

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@That70sChannel]

Subscribed and added this nifty algorithmic enhancement to the existing commentariat.

[@coonlakebackwoods]

Excited to watch your channel!

[@jesse.jsmall0652]

Good way to stay humble fella

[@BUNZO443]

Last comp I put in my big block the lifters collapsed during break in. I’ve been running clay smith cams ever since with no issue. Also had Howard’s lifters do the same thing.

[@ericburns2421]

Welcome to KZbin

[@velcrohalo4085]

Subscribed..... your a natural and i love the humor.

[@georgeflurey8249]

Yes!!! So happy you got your own channel. Congrats man

[@jasoncroson8466]

Love the new Chanel, you an your brother are very skilled individuals. 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao at the Coolant Explosion Spraying out like a Water fall 36:08

[@JCSProjects]

SAVE the camera!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

​@@JCSProjectsI saw ya moving quick to save the camera

[@jesse.jsmall0652]

Just hope none ended up in the gas can

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Right ​@@jesse.jsmall0652

[@gregfielder1288]

Love the first solo video! Congratulations and can’t wait to see more. Especially the duct tape drags with the firebird and the goat!

[@JCSProjects]

We are currently traveling there as we speak.

[@Jdkitt1982]

Respect to you sir. Not everyone shows that even when you do all the correct steps, that sometimes it just fight's you and things do go wrong. Good luck with your channel and from what your involvement with PBG and your brother has shown, you have it made. Looking forward to a lot more content.

[@jeremyhelton984]

I was hoping you were going to start your own channel. You and your brother are great together. Cant wait to see where this takes you!!!

[@JCSProjects]

More to come!

[@1blindmarc]

I’m a fan of both channels..

[@mrjedistud]

I really like the fact that you have a different style and tone vs dalton. It gives your videos and channel a unique style. Best of luck.

[@sammygatoto1697]

cody.....thats what l have been waiting to see since i started watching your brothers channel Dalton.l love how u r real with him...waiting to see more videos..Great first videos for me.keep them coming bud.watching from KENYA

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you. That is much appreciated. I will certainly be making more. Thank you for watching

[@rexkean]

Well dang! I was really rooting for ya. It'll all work out in the end, doesn't matter why it failed... it failed. Like you said, just move on! It's a learning experience!

[@creatingcorey]

Way to keep ur shop organized more than Dalton's. 😂

[@erscustoms911]

Damn dalton should do videos in this shop, way less clutter and more space 😂

[@JCSProjects]

Nah I think he likes the challenge.

[@killerbgarage70]

You do what you have to do, kudos

[@geeschannelyt]

Awesome video man 👌

[@JCSProjects]

Thank you

[@bentonbrett123]

Very good 👍 thank you for the great content.

[@CodyShell]

Pretty cool!!

[@tonyt8805]

Congratulations Cody!!! 🎊 🎊 🎊 Dalton has the best channel, I'm sure your will be just as entertaining\educational. 😉 😎 😉

[@JCSProjects]

Dalton sure has a damn good one. I love making the videos with him. Hope I can even compare. Thank you for the view and I am excited to keep making them

[@mikebrown8065]

Yeah buddy!! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!! I enjoy the heck out of Dalton!! Totally awesome 👌 😊

[@lilblackyota]

Hell yeah about time brother

[@bradfordmoore5803]

Hell yeah Cody, Dalton sent us over to do a self tappers count in videos.

[@egodeathplease]

You almost need a time machine to get a good cam broken in in a BBC today. Hell. They went flat all the time back in the day. They oil the mains 1st. Makes them super tough high rpm friendly but they don't oil the cam well at low speeds. I've heard of guys adding a spray bar to the system. Right on top of the cam in the lifter galley. Bite the bullet. Order the roller😂

[@JCSProjects]

Roller is getting put in and the engine gone through once I get some funds. That is the way I’m going this time for sure

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That Comp thumper cam sounds so good oh yeah cody 35:30 @JCS Projects

[@JCSProjects]

love the sound that is all I wanted the cam for. It will go in for sure at some point.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@JCSProjects I'm working On installing after Building Air Locker offroad Diffs hoping to finish and make it to duct tape drags

[@Dubs1994]

Cody Your channel name should be QTR Ton Cody Quoting Dalton Glad you are here sir Love the content

[@antoniomancini4894]

This is cool I have a new channel to watch thumbs up.

[@piccolo4790]

Congratulations

[@erikhedin1454]

Sorry it didn't go the way you planned, but a really good video nonetheless! Like you said, 99% of what defines you is how you react to failure, and I think you set a great standard to that, not throwing a tantrum and breaking things, which i know many of us would do. Also, knowing that you got the Firebird together and got it out on that amazing roadtrip makes you the winner anyhow.

[@user-jo1wz9nn5b]

Awesome, like your style!!! Looking forward to seeing you finish that engine.

[@JCSProjects]

Oh I will fix it for sure. I think it may go back in the truck then get another BBC that I have together for the firebird