Turbo LS street truck build. finish up and "first drive"

We finish up the last few projects needed to drive this thing, then take it for a little putt putt around to see how everything works! A1
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[@treystone1993]

You might be a backyard garage mechanic by your own claim but there's something you should know. It's awesome watching you so often take the time to get things done well. The trial and error you have to push through just helps regular Joe's like me to remember that mistakes will be made but they don't have to be final result. Thanks for filming so much of what you do. It's informative, inspiring, and fun to watch. Thanks Taylor 👍

[@iansage3865]

Man I can’t agree with this more. My car has come along way, a lot of my motivation comes from Taylor.

[@jasonsparshott7208]

Couldn’t have said it better ! It’s amazing what can be accomplished with some go for it !!!

[@Calvin_NL]

True words🤟

[@williamandrews4775]

Thanks to taylors videos and other automotive youtubers. If it wasnt for content creators like you. I wouldnt of been inspired to leave my landscaping job which was one of my passions for another passion automotive and If it wasnt for your in detail and descriptive videos. I wouldnt have most of my automotive knowledge which is helping me excel in a new job.

[@TheTigremen]

Hey @TaylorRay don't forget to buy more welding gas. Great build. Loving it so far

[@corex72]

I just want to say, how good is the KZbin car community right now.

[@jonsquatch]

If you haven't figured out fans yet it looks like you have room for the oem 2005-2007 dual e fan setup. You can pick up the factory style connectors pretty easy and wire your own relay setup to the terminator so you don't need the whole harness. Since your thinking daily and maybe drag and drive having fans that you can pick up at any parts store or junkyard or same day from Amazon comes in clutch.

[@codya8684]

Thats exactly why i try to use all factory stuff

[@BBsAuto]

So awesome seeing somebody else record you. Don't know why it's nice but it just makes a difference

[@1993cobras]

Should put a campershell on and grandpa style the truck be unsuspecting

[@panchitorodriguez8994]

Man i just began washing KZbin videos and i admire you congrats and blessings 👍

[@joshfrank4485]

Dude yes! This is by far my favorite build on the channel, love that you keep your standards high and always strive to further build quality

[@nimj1234]

I've really enjoyed this build i'm dreaming of having a streetable LS car of my own someday and watching this makes it seem super attainable. Overall entertaining and informational as always.

[@Taylordrifts]

It’s not even that expensive. You could easily run a stock bottom end at this power or more. Turbos $500. Huron speed makes a full kit for $2500. Decapped injectors. DW pump. And you’re off to the races. Watch Matt Happel’s “don’t bs me” series. It’s a little dated so would probably recommend doing a Holley now vs stock ecu but still. Super budget.

[@mjc8248]

We bought a wrecked Escalade from the auction and used everything drivetrain related. We sold everything else and the swap was basically free. It'll cost a bit to turbo it but if you can get a donor for the swap it'll make it easier/cheaper. Of course the s10 thinks it's an Escalade now but it works.

[@zachthorp5267]

Can't tell you how many times I catch myself about to say "Done and dusted" every day.

[@anthonyestevez118]

I'd put a full exhaust system on it. Other than that, fun truck. Thanks for sharing!

[@ottmotorsports4539]

He could easily adapt a 4” prebent diesel tailpipe to it.

[@reileymaiers9270]

I vote for a cutout

[@LeviGarrett_]

I don’t know about mufflers and all that but I’d at least run it all the way out the back. Keeps it way quieter in the cab and it doesn’t drone so bad

[@BBsAuto]

I always get full strength coolant. You get two gallons by mixing it up, it's a dollar more.

[@otix3253]

nothing like the sound of a LS engine.

[@boomerpaschall]

literally some of my fav content, always keep it humble and straight up. Have loved the LS street truck build when it was just the idea. Kudos bud, be safe. Salute

[@seanoneil6054]

Yess sirrrrr! My truck build is a similar engine set up for a Chevy Colorado. Most certainly will be revisiting this build series for ideas when I am able to get started on it

[@hepdog17]

Hey Taylor, just finished watching the episode and I really hope you see this comment because here is your reminder to refill your argon bottle! 😂😂 keep it up dude and can’t wait for the next shop video!

[@driftroyal]

Waited patiently for this one, so hype 🔥

[@HDKoolKilla]

You can never go wrong with a new Taylor ray video

[@Luckieoutdoors]

I’ve waited impatiently

[@DAPerform]

That’s a pretty damn successful first drive, when’s the burnout coming!

[@jltmedia3461]

Add a muffler with a electronic cut out to make it super sleeper

[@Crispy1320]

Hell yeah good to see this truck up and running I can't wait for version 3 or 4

[@awstondotson6567]

Just some good info to have is, try to stay away from aftermarket fans. Buy e fans out of a 05-11 Silverado Tahoe Yukon etc and they will bolt right into the core support. Buy the connectors and wire factory fans in yourself. They cool great and at the right play they cost around 60-80 bucks. Just wanted to be helpful but I’m sure your gonna go with mishi fans or something. Mishi also makes a radiator and e fans for 99-06 trucks as well so. Yeah love the video man keep on keepin on

[@deadinsidegarage]

This is my favorite build u have done. I just love my street trucks an this is making me want to hurry up an build my little 94 Sonoma

[@SingleCabCrew]

You should do a reaction video with your lady since she’s driven it before

[@clnfreakone8486]

Love the truck someone needs to sponsor you with a bag kit for it 😊

[@donalddarbonne779]

Drill a tiny hole in the thermostat and it makes a huge difference in ease of bleeding the system.

[@nickolascunningham8039]

Would love to do something like this to my grandpas truck and have an extremely fast sleeper with chrome and all

[@ralmslb]

For a "street truck", is way too loud to be honest. I wouldn't be able to drive that more then 30 to 40 mins before starting to go insane.

[@maldenfoster]

Dead ass driving everywhere with hearing protection in just to help with the sound

[@hondacota4rt]

Yeah, I hope he builds a longer, more muffled exhaust. He could keep the short one for drag racing etc.

[@51BATTY]

Sounds like shit too

[@DiehardDawgs]

I love following this build and cant wait to see it tuned and on the street!!

[@brandonMrLove]

Hey brother it might be the video sound quality, but she kinda sounds like shes misfiring when you were driving her up the street. Loved watching the build (as always) and i cant wait to see it when its 100% done.

[@jacobw992]

FYI, 1 bar is 14.5 psi. Which is atmospheric pressure. So the factory MAP sensor would be fine up until that point.

[@AmfP_89]

I'm stoked for you man. Such a cool build

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

The excitement is real on this one

[@danimal865]

You gotta get this thing ready to race an air conditioned marauder. Lol

[@savageguy25]

Definitely needs 15” wheels with some sidewall on the back and lowered

[@daboenterprize8265]

Awesome job congratulations

[@BocaChevy]

Man you are giving me major motivation to finish my turbo Silverado. It's been on stands since October and work on it every chance I can. I have the cold side done and I'm working on the downpipe and exhaust, and I can't wait to drive again! Also I don't know how you get anything done while trying to film everything, I constantly do things and forget to film lol

[@davidjohnson8474]

You might think about wrapping the intake tube with DEI wrap so it doesn't get heat soaked. Just an idea

[@maldenfoster]

Taylor they have a coil over rear conversion kit with a 3 link for 1200 it changes the entire truck tbh

[@TheSHOTTA61]

its alive !!!

[@SylasG]

It’s not coolant, it’s Antifreeze. Anti-freeze keeps the cooling system from freezing. It’s also worse at cooling than water, it’s the opposite of coolant.

[@vanlifeislife5318]

Cant wait till you put a muffler or a silencer on this 😂

[@MrSethHikari]

Sounds great you two!

[@filosoldier2455]

So yeah the truck needs a muffler

[@not2intoutube]

I'd never gauge my ears, however the shell casing gauges are pretty sick

[@not2intoutube]

@@atomicforcegaming2867 I worked with a guy who had his ears gauged to about the size of a nickel and after he decided to take them out the hole in his ear lobe got caught on something and ripped the bottom of the lobe in half. Ended up looking like his ear was dripping

[@miles2008301]

It's called stretching 😂

[@Matty.Hill_87]

@@miles2008301 different countries call it different things, I'm from the UK and I'm with you it's called stretching

[@not2intoutube]

@@miles2008301 I'm using the only term I've heard it referred to and even then, its probably been 15 years since I've heard it used lol

[@christiangirolimetti7081]

@@Matty.Hill_87 In Canada we call it Spacing. or the earring itself a Spacer

[@tomhike4444]

Go over what you like and dislikes about the fumins

[@germanfamily5838]

I aware your the only car guy on KZbin that has a legit belt grinder instead of a harbor freight one glad to see you have a nice 2x72

[@garrettbinley7349]

Those welds though 🤣😂. I get it though, function over form. You’ll get better every time you pick up the torch.

[@ericnichols8242]

Couldn’t wait so glad to see it

[@uyuck]

sleeper exhaust would be sick, keep the side pipes for the on boost dump pipe and put a boost controled dump so you can run an full exhaust with muffler tucked up where you cant see it

[@loudnotfast6063]

Taylor if you want an oem radio for your truck, I’ve got two that are totally fine that I can send you. You can just have one or both.

[@mr.niceguy4134]

I'm A Licensed automotive technician that works for GM dealership for the past 13 years. When ever I under go a large job on the (engine) powertrain, I always use straight water in the cooling system first check for leaks. Cannot tell you how many times I avoid a big coolant mess. Very good, Nice job on the build. Tuning it going to be fun, all best to you.

[@jonathanmedina16]

Need an update and see her rip

[@ARTICLE7ENT]

Killing it

[@ethanyearta]

The next episode will be titled, “turning my street truck into an FD”

[@lanehittle7359]

Get a cooling system pressure tester that will never happen again 👍

[@db1988]

No way it's going to freeze with it being 28 over night I live in north east and it takes a while at 28 for water to freeze especially in a motor and especially for it to freeze enough to expand and damage anything

[@adam0bt]

If you leave at water bottle in your car you can see how much you can get away with. Surprising sometimes.

[@Taylordrifts]

I figured but would feel like an idiot if I did nothing and cracked a block on something.

[@willypete5506]

get dr tune em all to help out with the tuning!!

[@Dr_Owen]

You probably already know this but antifreeze is super toxic to pets (renal failure) so be careful with your pups. Just a reminder from a vet that watches and enjoys your vids

[@rh2racing]

You probably know this but make sure to clean up the coolant so the puppers don't get in to it.

[@jaydanmcqueen7]

This thing needs a full exhaust, but otherwise it’s soooooo badass

[@Rodgarc32]

Just bought a Vs racing turbo kit with a 88mm turbo. Thanks for the input can't wait for the install in my 6.0ls

[@jameslastname9171]

Maybe a couple 45s to get up to the throttle body?

[@JL-hw6lo]

I have the exact same truck but gold with black trail blazer SS wheels and I’m finishing up my turbo build basically the same time this is definitely my favorite content like this shit gets me excited to watch lmao we are basically running the exact same setup except the transmission.

[@MichaelS537]

That messing with Josue was just foreshadowing, I heard you asking if he messed up and I was like "Taylor forgot to do something" and then I heard liquid hitting concrete. Also don't forget to get argon

[@chevyhd-dy2mx]

It’s a Chevy slap some rtv on the thermostat housing and call it a day

[@davidkaye8712]

How long before T-Ray is sat on his drive head in hands and tears, as Jose and his girl walk into the sunset 🤣 Its obnoxiously loud for a "street" truck.

[@TheMajestyD]

not a big fan of all the different color wires and them being all over the place.. haha but finally working and sounds great

[@Vesa549]

Gm coolant, te Dex cool sh*t? Many people have told me not to run that stuff as it eats away at all the seals and gaskets from the inside... has been the cause of many problems, but look into it yourself broski 👍 Peace and love 🇨🇦

[@J-RocksCustoms]

I really feel like that exhaust is going to be choked up with reducing to that y. Going to be too much backpressure on that turbo.

[@deadwaterblacksmithing]

I check for updates a few times a day and whenever you have an update show up, it is a good day. Happy to see this one up and running, sort of, keep it up broseph, we are all on pins and needles here!

[@shaneWARs1]

I'm pretty sure the Holly will tell what gear your in

[@Tac_3403]

this is one of my favorite builds. awesome truck to start with and im super excited to see it lowered on some nice (and not ridiculous) wheels. these street trucks are my favorite, but people always put way too big of wheel on them lol. keep up the great work Taylor

[@bryanm3433]

Not many youtubers who take on the projects you do, at the level of quality that you build them...and THEN the quality to take us along step by step. You're a gem, and we love the content. With the new garage, you're just getting started!

[@martinvillarreal1817]

Do an 06 front end conversion and thrown some 22" snowflakes

[@martinvillarreal1817]

Or 20" honeycombs

[@chadb.6165]

Do you think the seats in that truck could replace the bench seat in a 1997 1500? If so what year truck is that in the video? Wife got her dad's truck after he passed away and she hates the bench seat so I've been looking for a way to swap it out and if that bolts up that would be perfect. Thanks for the videos

[@clayyng]

this may sound crazy but i think it needs to be more quiet, sleeper!

[@offroadspecialties7383]

For sure. What's the point of having a nice luxury interior if it's going to the obnoxiously noisy.

[@clayyng]

@@offroadspecialties7383 i think a vacuum controlled cutout would be perfect, cruising it would be quiet until you open it up.

[@tylerevilman]

hell yeah

[@masonthibodeaux4060]

You have to run the exhaust out the back. Its not going to be much of a sleeper sounding like that.

[@corymcaughey7024]

I kinda wish you had a helper with a video friendly personality. I know good help is hard to find but maybe get him in the camera more and see if he comes out of his shell a bit?

[@bamaboyzoutdoors7593]

The vette didn't come with a 3 bar? Could borrow it if it did. Edit: should've watched whole video before I commented lol

[@Taylordrifts]

Good point. But it didn’t come with any map. Lol

[@MrFoulksy]

lets go

[@jacobcard5604]

Random question, did the amber running light on the passenger side burn the plastic trim on the front bumper? i saw it and was like nooooooo lol

[@djstizl]

The truck is coming together, looking great. That exhaust is way too loud for a street vehicle, IMO.

[@mikescherrer4923]

🐱

[@Blain5700]

Add the other 6 quarts of transmission fluid yet? The fluid you were supposed to add immediately after starting it?

[@Taylordrifts]

I added it then. I just didn’t film it. Since it was the same thing I just did. Lol

[@jtamsett]

You should do sick week right off the rip.

[@jefffowlerr]

Get water wetter it's a good product helps keeping the water from junkin up the motor and water keeps your motor colder then coolant does and your in the south so that's good

[@Danbuilt426]

He does use it in all his track cars.

[@maxcarlisle135]

Really think a boom tube would be a nice touch. Sounds great now but that would be pretty sick and more ground clearance with that C-notch

[@jaydub8576]

Great build Taylor, love all the fab work. I'd add a 15* turndown to those exhaust tips.

[@andrewmitchell2189]

I want to see wheels on this unit

[@rjm7168]

That's so funny. Just rebuilt my Suburban 6.0 and I did nearly the same thing. I swapped right and left heads when reassembling and had to pull that plug and install on the "right" head. Doubly funny - after installing the engine, I pulled it out again (another story), pulled the heads, and then inadvertantly swapped them again - so I had to swap that plug a second time.

[@parkerbethke]

I can see him so quickly getting addicted to the truck and turning it up and putting a bigger turbo on

[@Taylordrifts]

May have already looked at bigger turbos. Lol mainly need more fuel system. Must. Enjoy. For. A. Little. Bit. Before. Changing 😅

[@hobotechMASTER]

i like that i see this posted 1 min ago and theres over 100 likes on it already. lol

[@honzastrnad]

The cool vacuum block is not the best idea, the blow off may leak tiny bit, so it may give you a different pressure reading at map sensor and fuel pressure regulator.

[@bloodydeath1222]

love to see this truck do sick week but i know i dont think you will be ready in time for that would of been cool tho

[@cjdavis247]

lmaooo poor josue @10:18

[@quickdeuce]

Question. Perhaps you covered this in a previous video BUT, what sort of stall speed does that convertor have? As you left your house is sounds like a fairly high stall,, are my ears deceiving me? Thanks bud. [edit] I posted this comment too soon, you did say the convertor is a high stall @19:34. Question answered.

[@daveellis5100]

Recorded horizontally:)

[@andrewfleming5531]

On this episode of Taylor rays garage, how many times does Taylor say “jibber jabber”? Aside from the jokes. Love the content! Keep it up brother.

[@Ivan-jp2ei]

what oil do u use after break in

[@quickdeuce]

Good job on that white board list. It's always a good habit,, as we age and have more and more stuff on our minds our memories tend to get stretched nd items we need to remember are easily overlooked. A list on a white board is ALWAYS GOOD.