Upgrading the Turbo LS street truck. It’s so much faster now

[@ryanzhang4897]

Got this notification right as I sat down on the toilet 🙏🙏

[@natesantana7783]

Hell yeah man have a great shit!!!

[@scottschneider4144]

Me too bro me too!😂💩

[@matthewsumrall4625]

Same😂

[@2lpwr]

Same brother 🤣🤣

[@jeffcooley2389]

Damn we’re shity

[@jamesshirley5875]

I guess you’re right, that’s exactly how me and my wife fabricated our kids! In and out,in and out! Never thought about it like that

[@kennethporst1738]

Hey, wait a second

[@Sun-ut9gr]

The ol' in-out in-out! Right right?!

[@JWbrasser]

bro your wife fabricated the kids, all you did was provide half the blue print

[@Wyfiman]

Your dad was like "aint nothing to it but to get to it"

[@morgandixon5073]

Hey Taylor, the reason those harness plugs on the transmission are so “melty” as you say in the video is because they come from the factory with hot melt wax in those connectors. Use a heat gun on them and wedge them in while they cool.

[@954ethan3]

Exactly

[@brodiemcpherson6467]

you almost need to heat them to seat properly sometimes

[@wobblysauce]

Keeps the crud out

[@newfiedude]

I had an old man teach me this and i've mentioned it to other techs before and they look at me like i have two heads.

[@morgandixon5073]

@@brodiemcpherson6467 you always need to heat them each and every time you connect or disconnect them.

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

I think that bend piece needs gusset

[@crocketmannn8271]

your channel is one of a very very very select few that i dont kinda skip around through the videos. everything is so informative and satisfying to watch bc i am exactly the same away about most of the things you do

[@pieterv6984]

I love how you switch back and forth with timelapse and regular speed on the edit. Makes it very smooth to watch. Great truck.

[@alexfigy5355]

The transmission connectors have an adhesive glue from the factory on them that usually you heat them up with a heat gun or mini torch to get them to go back in all the way. Good work!

[@BradleyPeterson202]

Watched this video about 15 minutes after you, I just commented the same thing before scrolling into comments haha

[@ghostdog662]

You should make a cover for your surge tank.

[@wotfandom9360]

My thoughts exactly. Good idea to protect it even if you never use the bed for carrying anything but still good to protect it from outside interference.

[@Woodie-xq1ew]

Yeah make sure there is no way any water can get into the tank because that would be a pain in the arse

[@richardfarmer6570]

I lived in Florida for 15 years and I remember that February was usually really nice, enjoy it before the heat comes back.

[@nicevans6827]

I hate to be an armchair fabricator, but surely that bent plate that the transmission mounts to needs some gussets?

[@406RamsFan]

My thoughts exactly. I am not a fabricator but I would add gussets for sure

[@Silverhaze78]

Especially for a truck that's going to get drag raced. It shouldn't deflect at all.

[@Andrewlang90]

Being that it’s basically a support for something that already has multiple attachments on the vehicle, and it’s bolted to the frame, gussets aren’t necessary.

[@wrexz]

Yea, if the transmission rocks or twists especially on hard launches it might break a weld at some point

[@richardt3744]

Yup... that's a weak point for sure.

[@davidcrawford872]

That black surge tank in the bed is going to collect alot of heat in sun. I'm sure you have a creative solution to sheild it from the elements. 😊

[@Dabagel100]

i really want a sleeper toolbox cover

[@Woodie-xq1ew]

And the Florida rainstorms. All it takes is a pinched o-ring and there is water in that tank

[@beratsbuilds]

The transmission mount was the second most anticipated project after the Loft. Still waiting on it 😀

[@dannmohr5721]

The “Green Machine” is moving right up in performance…….Kudos Taylor……👍🇺🇸🏁👍🇺🇸🏁👍🇺🇸🏁👍🇺🇸🏁

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

I put a headlamp onto my welding mask (I used a steamlight because I had it and it's slim) Makes welding under a car so much better! I also have a mirror I glued magnets to that I stick above exhaust to see the top seam. Just a couple ideas/tips to share!

[@koolkar55]

Maybe a truck for Sick Week next time it's on? This would be perfect for Drag & Drive events. Great work Taylor. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

[@ThatTurboZoh]

Love that Taylor takes extra steps to make things work as well as possible while looking just as good. Love it!

[@dank7376]

This is one of my favorite builds on yt! I love how you go above and beyond on your builds and how you show us every step of the way! I learn so much watching this Chanel

[@jonathanjackson1962]

Love this build. Can't go wrong with Xs Power. 7 years on the one in my '02 Silverado.

[@alankowalski8781]

I enjoyed this build but mostly because I have really like the Vette build. I like the shop build stuff and the bus upgrades as well. I keep hoping that the next video is going to be the start of Grandmas car build.

[@ryken03]

This is one of my favorite builds on the internet now.

[@goochygoochoutdoors.1913]

Where’s Jose..

[@richardt3744]

I was thinking the same thing......

[@Dalton2v]

I think he said in one of the last videos that he was going to Puerto Rico for a trip ?

[@goochygoochoutdoors.1913]

@Dalton2v thanks buddy,I was wondering if gone on vacation.

[@squeak350]

“Pumping E, at the pump…” 😂 bro is so stoked 38:22

[@ryanlee6881]

just wanted to say keep doing what you’re doing taylor. i’m currently trying to ls swap a 77 c10 im about to order a 408 stroker kit. i just wanted to say the videos of the truck make me want to get mine going!

[@JohnMcMahon-yf5ks]

little fab tip. A little sheet of .040 bolted between one of the plates before tacking would have kept it from being too tight; saw it coming as I watched the vid LOL

[@Lukeod]

Great stuff. Bit of constructive feedback. If it were me I would box in or brace the flat bar piece of your mount you made. Wouldn't want that flexing.

[@J.Steele7]

Really just tuned in. Heard of you before. You seem like a genuinely nice guy. And I’m happy for you bro that truck is on 75% of the countries to do list. I totaled my step side before a turbo could go on but it’s dope to see as it gives really good ideas on how to go about routing stuff. I’m an electrician by trade and automotive wiring while simple at its core is intimidating but you’ve got a masterful understanding it seems.

[@gwbuilder5779]

Taylor, I always appreciate the extra attention to detail.👌 So many future headaches can be avoided or at least reduced by taking those extra few minutes.🤙

[@Mattvardaman]

I am running a stock ecu and running a flex os with that same sensor. It’s great to have the tune automatically adjusted for ethanol content. I’ve had the turbo for about 20,000 miles. Working on the 4l80E swap now. Finally broke the 4l60e after 272,000 miles.

[@joshg8458]

You could always put a go pro under the truck looking at the new trans mount, and do a street hit, just for the added proof it’s solid!

[@Phil60084]

Definitely! See if that plate without gussets deflects

[@josiahbuer6251]

Not sure if you’ve used it but the weld through paint is a good thing to have on hand. Not that rust is a major issue in florida but protects those few parts that u can’t get to once it’s on the vehicle

[@JackTruitt]

rust is definitely an issue in Florida lol

[@josiahbuer6251]

@@JackTruitt I’m in Michigan so most cars from florida I see have nothing compared to ours😂

[@supersportjames9452]

I came here to say the trans connectors require heat to be removed and installed because of a factory adhesive but it seems the team has taken care of it. Carry on! Can’t wait to get my channel up to par with yours. 🙌🏾

[@GMCJay_lly]

❤ the GMT800 content. Keep em comin! Commenting for support!!!

[@mjc8248]

I know the pain of that low crossmember. Thirty years ago I had one on 20's static dropped on the ground. I got high centered on the trans crossmember twice pulling out of a drive thru onto the street. Both times it had to be drug out onto the street. I had a custom crossmember built and then it just kinda slid over stuff instead of hanging up.

[@jordansrc8483]

Take a heat gun and warm up the connector sockets then push them together. They have a gel type electrical lube that is like a glue when cold.

[@mcneilb]

kills me to see you make that out of square stock!! haha cross members should be tubing!! (unspoken rule of chassis building?) lol

[@brentspence3379]

tech tip. Make a backup to your tune file and name it test. set pump 2 to activate at 50% tps so you can test it engine off in the driveway. just to validate your wiring/pump. you can do this for fans/mac valve/pumps/whatever.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I love fab videos! Glad you now have E85 close, I’m the guy that travels for it. Florida Turnpike Plaza I’ve been testing E85 for a year there and over 78% Ethanol every time. It’s the most consistent E85 Station I’ve found in Florida.

[@spyrule]

The only thing I'd add to that mount is a trangle vertical place in the middle of that mount to the transmission itself. Under load, that will flex, and will eventually fatigue the bend in that plate, and snap it. Esp. from hard launching.

[@hydrocarbon82]

That tightness of the x-member is why trans x-members rarely have bolts that are perpindicular to the frame rails. They always have the bolts up/down or front/back. Live & learn.

[@RSA50502]

the neutral safety switch plugs have glue on them from factory, easiest way to get them off or back installed is to heat it up with a heat gun to loosen up the glue and push/pull the plug during, otherwise youll never get them to properly seat in and they will constantly push them selves back out

[@hydrocarbon82]

Last post I swear: the 2 transmission plugs are hot glued from the factory, so they need to be replaced or heated to fully seat. Also looks like your alternator isn't charging over 4500. Might need a better regulator and/or an oversized pulley. If I'm reading your cluster right, you also don't have the fuel regulator set for boost reference.

[@chrisbmx68]

So glad yo see you enjoying the drill press after not having one for all this time!

[@Grimme_st]

i wish i was your neighbor just being able to watch you fab stuff up and learn would be a dream

[@slowMk4]

so hyped for this build!

[@nocoasthero1204]

I gotta say it. From a structural standpoint point the mount could drop down. You gave the trans a lot of leverage on that small tubing.

[@AlazarAnbesaw]

What brand is that Sawzall blade?

[@kavancooney214]

So glad you ended up with a jzx90 in the End... the first one looked perfect for export but the one you ended up with looked like a mint daily

[@1slow.grandsport628]

Definitely my favorite build on your channel

[@Tech_Master006]

the wires to the trans were glued in from the factory, if its been apart or removed when you got it, its because they had to get heated to remove.

[@JeffSlover]

Glad for the Sunday after 5 TR upload! The build is looking good, can't wait to see how well it can put down the power! I'm sure you noticed it in the edit, but the RT headlight was out, probably a wire or ground since you put those in pretty recently.

[@quebolahoe]

I love the truck content! Awesome street build!

[@Spendishy]

I love the difference in opinion on an line's from tayor and Alex from legit street cars lol

[@WHITTLE74]

Can’t wait to see the drag and drive videos of this

[@cheslacustoms5643]

Those plugs have like a factory glue in them on the trans side that make it a pain. Being cautious with a heat gun for removal makes a big difference

[@billmadison2032]

I really enjoy watching your videos because you remind me of my 25 year old son. Can we please have some more Sandi content now the shop is done

[@hydrocarbon82]

About the ethanol percentage: it has nearly the same effective octane (for port fuel + turbo) at 30% as it does at 80%. 40% will still make more power than C16. So don't pull timing out linearly, just slightly down to 30% and then drastically down to 0%. Fuel obviously is a linear change.

[@bubah5723]

Cool build, I guess I like it because I have a twin turbo Silverado that same color and all, keep on keeping on,

[@benrozema8007]

Hey Taylor you should get yourself a sand blast cabnet for fab jobs really helps to get your steel clean foe a nice weld and painting surface

[@dannykirby7023]

So from the factory gm glues the neutral safety switch so heat it up and push it in really hard and the should fix the issue but I'd replace the switch also when you do that.. they are 40

[@clnfreakone8486]

Living in the north east I’m always jealous of the lack of rust crap falling in your face when working on these trucks lmao 🤣

[@jdias51]

I currently have an avalanche in my home shop with a destoryed frame, lol Southcoast Mass rust for days

[@clnfreakone8486]

@@jdias51 been there with 90 2500 Chevy … ye lucky my 95 Dakota was garage kept since new I got it from 2nd owner… the factory frame coating was gone I blew the whole truck apart and painted the frame … its oldest vehicle I own with lowest mileage 104k

[@jdias51]

@@clnfreakone8486 niiiiice, this one power everything 103k learher sun roof super nice inside

[@1967Twotone]

This running gag is great! You will do anything to avoid being seen running an actual drill press!

[@CountyCorral]

I like the mount I was curious how you were going to do it. Only thing I’d add is more gussets to where it mounts to the frame rails and where it mounts to the transmission. But thats hot rodding! Love the vids!

[@kev90sc]

The pn switch has this goo inside and it melts out into the connectors. The trick is to warm them up with a heat gun and they'll go in all the way.

[@misterd3979]

Miss your helper ---

[@drakechandler2630]

would personally like to see another brace from where the trans mounts to the main bar. seems like a lot of unnecessary stress on the weld on the top plate that mounts to the trans. adding another triangle would help with strength. but other than that no complaints great job!

[@laskalives]

Blue stakes have to go through the connectors after you clip them on the NSS of the trans which is why you couldn't start some times.

[@matdude4]

Those transmission harness connectors are typically glued in.

[@agentcrm]

Well, we know what you're doing in the next video. 😂 Time to sort those transmission plugs. As others have said, I would have added some gussets to that trans cross member. They're heavy frames at the factory for a reason.

[@CraaaigV302]

Dude the truck looks so dam good i had to snap a screenshot of the outside shot wen u pulled up to the gas pump it just looks so sick you are killing it as always you should do a before and after before wen and it was on stock wheels not lowered and now after

[@vangilanteryan713]

Badass. Nice work, per usual.

[@aarikphelps8466]

Some times there glue in there need to heat up with a heat gun at least that what I have to do the housing where the plugs go into

[@bryanmoskowitz8976]

Check lights. Front for sure. Running and headlights.

[@Mr_Chipp]

Always a good day when the ray of the taylor uploads

[@bobjones8853]

The plug you’re having problems with are glued in by the GM. Lots on mechanics just use a flame to heat them up to brake down the glue to get them unplugged. Most likely the truck had a trans replace/rebuild before you got it.

[@KeepCruzin]

Have you looked into ss cladding for single cabs? They give the body a couple inches lower to match the front bumper. I think it makes it look better and flows really well, especially with a color matched front bumper. At least imo

[@stumpyprice23]

Usually those transmission plugs you have to heat them a heat gun to get them apart and back together all the way.

[@savagerb28]

Not sure if anyone said this but the trans connectors aren’t melted they have a glue inside you have to heat to remove the plug. It looks like it’s melted but it’s not and extremely hard to remove if you don’t heat it with heat gun. You probably for some glue in the pins when it went bakc together.

[@SrgBlackburn]

All racetracks are converting their e15 they offered to e85 but lots of people have been reporting the e85 being below 60 Percent. I don't think they pumped out the old fuel before converting them all to e85 but that flex sensor sure helps.

[@xozindustries7451]

If you build the mounts at a slight angle it will come in and out much easier

[@Nealio6s]

Have you considered installing a bed toolbox and stashing the fuel surge tank, transmission cooler, and battery in it?

[@jacobburd5838]

With your fabrication skills you should definitely cut that floor out of that bed and replace is with some cherry wood and some polyurethane like that dope table you made it would classy it up it up and the tool box idea with the bigger tank would make it easier for track to street conversions he’ll probably hide a couple nos bottles as well

[@biomacx]

Use a heat gun on the trans plugs to get them to sit in some more

[@coleklein9754]

I say you should build your own little aluminium tool box to cover everything you put in the back. It’ll also give you an excuse to get a spool gun. Just saying

[@coastalyeti3762]

Makes me miss my ‘02. Cool build, she’s gonna be sporty. Sounds good too, the open header /stupid loud exhaust scene is bunk

[@georgboone6086]

Nice truck. I've got a 2001 single cab with a 4.3 v6. I'm fixing to buy a totaled 2001 Tahoe to do a LS swap on it.

[@dirtybikescleancars7601]

they recently built a sheetz with E, 2 minutes from my house and it was the best thing that ever happened, I've actually been very lucky as there is 4 stations all within 20 minutes that have E and I actually live in the middle of no where xD

[@JadenBishop22]

Those plugs are always stuck together, it’s like they glue them from factory. Helps if you take the rubber off them for time being

[@Lurkin2one8]

Hey Taylor, the plugs on the trans range sensor are glued from the factory. Super weird, but i've replaced a handful of them and they are all like that.

[@kev90sc]

They're not glued. The switch is a potted pcb and the heat from the trans melts the goo out into the connectors. Common gm thing

[@Lurkin2one8]

Going to have to agree to disagree on that one. Its a form of silicone sealant.

[@dugangant]

*********Those two plugs that go into the neutral safety switch come glued together from factory for some reason. But I know you have to heat them up with a heat gun to get them to come apart usually. I had same problem and just ended up getting a new neutral safety switch and two new plugs and just rewired the plugs. Hope this helps ya out.

[@lunchbox517]

I love your channel mainly because you actually build you're stuff I hate the videos of look I had this cool car built give me credit 😂 just saying built not bought earns all the respect.

[@Cody450sx]

My 95 k1500 350tbi does the same exact thing when not starting I thought it was starter.. but if I click it off and back on really fast it starts 🤷🏻‍♂️ glad I’m not the only one with this issue lol

[@jasonlouis5498]

Dude that green fuel pump power wire in the tap has caused more people problems - I rewired it and just left that one out. It’s cool most of the race trac stations have e85. Once you get on that corn there’s no going back lol 🌽

[@NoLyinEvry1sDyin]

So glad you finally got a vice on your makeshift drill press

[@BmoreFox]

Loving the LS truck content

[@crashtestninja2508]

those chevy trans plugs have some sort of glue in them from the factory. you need to hit them with a heat gun to soften it up

[@dfro7159]

take the plugs back out and fill ports with dielectric grease. this will help with failed connections.

[@drewisjesus1]

20 seconds before the weather check I thought to myself we need more " its a beautiful day in Florida " clips

[@knottypine7935]

This truck is going to be so much fun when everything is done! ♥️🇺🇲

[@erichall9438]

Gotta have a jack to fuel up, lol! Exciting progress on the turbo “street” truck

[@kaseyjones4143]

take a heat gun and heat the plugs they slide right in and out the have some kinda glue on them that helps keep water out. but thats the best way.