We Went a Little Too Hard.. Tearing Down LSXcalade's 427 To Find The Problem (Cutting it Close)

[@Stapleton42]

Should I shoot for 8s before the year is over or do a full refresh and try after New Years?

[@krisjones2265]

Get your 60fts down this year. Refresh this winter. Deep 8s next year.

[@andrewkelly3702]

@@krisjones2265 that makes the most sense

[@curth9879]

Protect your equipment and do the refresh before you push hard

[@superconscious.]

Are you fuckin kidding now??? This is the worlds fastest Escalade and the people are waiting for it at the next event. You already too far inn dude just get it fixed.

[@danielkanawyer2273]

8’s then Refresh/repaint be turbos and intake and have Adrian take some cool shots of it all clean.

[@SDSBBQs]

The line was... "Sit Ubu, Sit... Good Dog!" Some of us who are a little older than you will never forget that from TV. Made me chuckle 😆 though brings back memories. Thanks man, great job.

[@TheDivergentDrummer]

Yup. Ingrained into my brain, along with "SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM" and "I Am Astar, A robot, I can put my arm back on, you can't"

[@renderedpixels4300]

21:01 cleet when he sends 50 lbs of boost to ruby and the rods take off like rockets

[@hotrods4x4s18]

I watched the whole thing as I always do

[@andrewkelly3702]

Same I actually like Whatch the vids I just don’t comment that much

[@raythebutcher]

Same!

[@jimlao86]

Yeah, same.

[@jasonsparshott7208]

Same

[@paulcrocker4553]

I missed the steam out of the exhaust (turbo steam cleaning) but saw the water pouring out of the vband clamp. I know the head gasket and lifting head struggles, as I owned an 05 f350 6 leaker. Heads off of it twice, which meant lifting the cab.

[@crazylarryjr]

I watched it to the end, was just more impressed with you walking that Porsche. I didn't comment on it, because it was obvious it was hurt. I never joke about engine problems

[@08carbonslvr]

Too much freedom..... must rebuild...... ALL THE FREEDOM!!!

[@thebigtoonz8313]

I was born in 73 and my mama didn't raise no quiter n taught me finish what ya start son. Even Lima beans .

[@jasonsparshott7208]

@@thebigtoonz8313 true talk 74 for me but raised the same ... either finish your dinner or sit there as long as it takes you to finish period or no food the next day ... tuff but built us strong and honest !

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Stop joking cleetus sayings

[@russclewley6945]

Nice to see a real person without an unlimited budget working on his project/race car_escalade!

[@tonymanchester9898]

Never have I once skipped any part of your videos I even watch every add !!!! You got my 1000% support man keep it up bro !!! You got this accomplish your goals!!!!!!!

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome man I really appreciate it

[@tonymanchester9898]

@@Stapleton42 no problem man !!! Ever since I've found your channel I've been hooked since day one !!! Keep pushing for them 8s you got this man also thanks for the replie !!!! Means alot to have a KZbinr actually respond !! GOD BLESS !!!

[@timlindgren8264]

Love your solo work man, seems more in-depth, more in your head, how you think and are wired. Great stuff my friend! Lately (IMHO) a little too much silliness for my taste but hey if your happy then all is right.

[@stern12akachris32]

Confession..... I enjoy this style, basically just you videos the best . Your sense of humor comes across better . Watch all your content love seeing this channel grow , but you are the reason I watch . Keep the content coming !!!!!

[@chriskuester7490]

been a fan for few months now, always watch til the end! keep up the content! enjoy watching the big gurl get down

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@gregsimon9061]

I watched it to the end and knew it wasn’t good, but love your attitude about tearing it up and man you thrash that motor and it’s been good to you.

[@TheOGrivrrat]

I always watch the full videos...and they’re great. Very insightful and entertaining at the same time.

[@davidkacs6933]

Love the content! I live in Ireland, we're currently on lockdown. Your videos have been a lifesaver! Keep it up!

[@andrewj4241]

What an unreal real dude straight up top guy its is awsome to see you tackle this beast on your own says alot about a person ,really do hope somebody can help you to get back on the road true ledgend keep on keeping on brother . Not that you need to be helped just helps take care

[@rollerdragon]

well,... i watched that HUGE run that ended in your demise... you were actually excited to do this work at the end... don't panic

[@Stapleton42]

At the time I wasn’t aware how little time I had to prepare for cleetus and cars. It’s missed opportunity if I don’t bring the Escalade with me for that

[@crippledsteve7724]

@@Stapleton42 throw a bunch of nos into Uncle Rob and do a full send at cleetus and cars, then you'll have all winter for a proper rebuild on the LSX

[@jasonsparshott7208]

@@Stapleton42 then do what you do fix it and send it .. but diagnose the reason for failure or it will just lift again !!

[@rollerdragon]

@@Stapleton42 tempus fugit ... man i hate deadlines... visibility is KEY at this point in the channel... but.. don't panic... just kick it down and motor through the work.. even if its voice over time lapse... when you gotta, you gotta!

[@Bliggida]

You picked it up, and you torched it... in broad daylight. Oh Mylanta!

[@larryhall6416]

I always watch to the end. Even if I don't like what it's about. I like your channel and I learn things that you are going through step by step. Keep up the great channel

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

I feel you man, the handle fell off my leaf blower today.

[@Stapleton42]

😂😂😂 rip

[@otsigo]

I'm imagining a hand cranked blower like a big air raid siren.

[@jimlao86]

For real, in the process of replacing the fuel line on my leaf blower. The struggle IS real! 😄

[@jasong712]

Lol

[@TheTuttleCrew]

I watch the whole videos and have been a following since you were at PFI! Bummer about the engine issues! I have been following Alex also and was excited about the videos together but it was a bit slow and too goofy for me but I did watch until the end(many endings on her one video... The motor home videos are Awesome as are your racing videos! Keep up the good/hard work and have thick skin I'm sure a negative comment hurts terribly when you are pouring yourself into the videos! But you guys are doing something real special here so keep your head up!!!!!

[@markweaver5887]

Great explanation of the tear down process, not a whole lot of people would take the time to do that. Take care and have a good weekend. Side note: I always watch to the end, I've always heard the longer you watch the more it helps the creator.

[@SlightAddictions]

When head gaskets let coolant/water in the combustion chamber it basically steam cleans any carbon out so the piston that’s shiny is where your leak was. My teacher told us his backyard way to “sea foam” your engine with a garden hose and a little bit of rpm to keep it from hydro locking.

[@v4yt126]

I watch every second and was looking forward to you repairing it bigger and better, plus you seemed ok with it rather than bemoaning your luck

[@adamlarson5976]

The fact this motor has made that much power and the number of passes and the countless miles with out being torn down is amazing.

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

Stoked after the pulls even though it's a headgasket because when it's all back together you know it's ready for more!!! Cannot wait till it's back and beating on cars again, best motivation for my envoy!

[@Stapleton42]

It’s gonna riiiiip 💪🏻

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

@@Stapleton42 I can't imagine yours because on a sbe 5.3 with only a 83/75 mine feels like a missile 😂 Yours must be like time travel

[@mr.j4347]

Great video, love how you keep 💯 truthful. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@pawpawsgarage4641]

Understand the attitude with not getting the callback, cool you are using the MS3, I have the MS3 for my project.... Roots supercharged LS going into either my '84 C10, or the funny car chassied 23T I have.

[@jordansrc8483]

I always watch the whole video man. Keep the great content rolling.

[@crazzed4]

I watched your videos till the end all the time. I was going to leave the a comment on your last video. It was going to say . Your were making a lot of power because you were bouncing in your seat going down the track . Your Escalade flies down the track .

[@loso0416]

Just caught up on a bunch of your vids. Unfortunately i have a soft spot for Subies soooooo my headgasket graveyard has more than a few residents lol. At least now you get to tear it down and take a look!

[@trevorsmith9251]

Fire rings or “top fuel hoops” as people call them will stop you torching the heads as you feed in more boost, as long as you have enough head clamping capabilities, keep on ripping 🔥

[@wesjohnson360]

Don't rush it save it for good content for over the winter

[@guhfluh]

I didn't comment in the last video, but I figured there was a very high chance it torched at least the head, if not the block. I also cringed when you started it after having water pour out the exhaust, hoping it wouldn't bend a rod. I'd check piston to deck height at TDC while you're right there.

[@danielkanawyer2273]

I watched the last video a few times, I was focused on how badass your exhaust sounds and the excitement of the race. Looking forward to the tear down video. Btw keep the stache, if fits.

[@jaynap1970]

I watched the whole thing..... Keep up the good work. Stay positive and surround yourself with like minded people....

[@keefespencer1173]

You should hit up Texas Pride for a trailer to tow the Escalade and Tahoe behind the Motorhome

[@Stapleton42]

Two car trailer would be epic

[@skadelbai1]

@@Stapleton42 Boostedboi Kyle has a contest going on for one.

[@waynesligar5948]

I know how it has to be hard to film and work at the same time but i think you do a good job

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude

[@waynesligar5948]

@@Stapleton42 one of these days if your ever up around Oklahoma City I'd like to meet you, i like how honest you are

[@conchgarage]

I watched the whole thing seemed like you had a good handle on what needed to be done so figured let it ride and see what you find

[@jcnpresser]

At least the head is repairable, you may want to get the injectors cleaned and flowed. That cylinder may not getting enough fuel, it so the others will spray more to keep the afr’s in check, that’s if micro squirt has self correction. Sucks it happened, but I been looking forward to the tear down. You may want to knock out the other head gasket while your there also. Keep rocking dude!

[@krisjones2265]

At least you didn't launch a piston into orbit!

[@Stapleton42]

Truth lol

[@jimlao86]

Haha!

[@couch2]

I'm a 12 year fabricator and we use pie cuts to show off the welding skills and p.s. put a little more rod in your weld it will look and function better

[@jsigafoo]

Hey Texas speed has ls head gasket that has fire rings made into them. that would help keep that from happening again to your heads. you don't have to mill a groove into the block either. They are a direct replacement gaskets. the name of the gaskets are (SCE Athena Head Gasket w/ Stainless O-Rings) you will need the bore size too. Idk if that would help you in anyway but I just thought I would let you know about them. good luck, love the videos

[@Stapleton42]

Those are the ones I got 💪🏻

[@bradyallen7074]

I always watch the whole video love the content. Hope you do some Oklahoma stuff in the future again. would love to see this thing in person again!

[@anthonymason701]

Pull the injectors out and have them cleaned/flowed. Looks like maybe a lean condition torched, followed by coolant steam cleaning the cylinder. Ethanol fuels get gummy if they sit for very long and play havok on injectors

[@charlesdoe4572]

Don’t worry about us seeing the tear down just do it and we’ll be happy to see it rip when you’re done I watch because it’s you doing it..If I want to know how I can Google a repair..

[@kellyhays6425]

Great video! I just ordered a shirt thanks for making them! I enjoy your fabrication skills! Bad Ass!

[@wesjohnson360]

I had a life 2500hd on 175 shot and towards the head gasket also add water running out of the header on the driver side just like you had coming out of your V band clamp

[@danielkanawyer2273]

Damn... heartbreaking. Hope you come up with a plan and it all goes smoothly. It was still worth it for the badass videos!

[@dougclapsaddle65]

Best part about my 35x12.50 mud terrains is they make an excellent step stool when i need one😂

[@Bowtie_Mike7319]

Please make some “suck it cole” shirts 😂😂

[@cecilfrench2238]

If i was there i would help you get it done brother

[@MrHevyshevy]

I’m just a hack. I used pie cuts in my used tubing when I put a turbo on my 250 six cylinder. And welded em with a oxyacetylene torch. Rebar tie wire for filler rod. It was cheap though.

[@TheSteveo1374]

You should get a one way check valve that threads into the intake for the brake booster so it won't blow the hose off 💪

[@Stapleton42]

It has one. Just on the wrong end of the hose lol

[@rogerfleury9759]

Back to serious work. Not a Laugh-In episode. (OOPs! my age is showing)Very refreshing. Just one mans opinion.

[@The918OBS]

The head is repairable no problem but you didn't touch it like that at one time you can see its done it before Atleast once so she's been seeping for a bit never the less easy fix .keep up the great content man thanks

[@stuartstogdill2406]

Can't wait to get my shirt! Keep the content coming man!

[@HotRodDave]

I torched a head on my nitrous motor a few times from going to lean with to much timing. The head I torched was welded and milled flat but burned out again in the same spot probably cause I am ruff on stuff and kept beating on it.. The chamber is clean because the coolant that's normal on that. Those long runs have more time to tear shit up.

[@leeroy60]

In my completely unprofessional opinion, the clean combustion chamber was steam cleaned from burning all the coolant it pulled into the cylinder. Hopefully, you get it fixed and running soon. Trying to get motivated to fix broken stuff is difficult. Took me almost 2 years to get motivated to get my Fox body fixed up and running again. So I know your pain brother.

[@mickjojic1141]

Good luck whatever you decide to do next .

[@tripprogers4814]

I will admit, I thought your lid on your intercooler dumped out going up the hill to turn one??? I definitely watched til the end because you were at COTA!! I was there when Lewis Hamilton won his championship in 2019.. I catch a race whenever I visit my family in Seguin and Austin.

[@Bandit.Designs.Videos]

You are so right when you talk about do your own search. I actually have people that will text or phone me to ask stupid easy to find out questions. Like when are they open or when do they close. How do I get the calliper of my car....... it’s like they couldn’t care less about your time as long as their time is easier. Pisses me off.......

[@brianmeattey4151]

I watched the vid on Adrian's channel and didn't comment cause at first it was said it was tires then saying would have used the chute .then herd briefly about a head gasket .but I've been going thru alot but do wish I were there to help you ..but it will all come back to you as you do more just like riding a bike but anyways great vid godbless

[@UncleElroy21]

I watch to the end every time my dude! I say refresh and go for deep 8s after new years. Enjoy fucking round in the escalade for rest of year.

[@gafrers]

Sad to see the first engine problem. Hoping it can get fixed before Florida

[@weaverfromtha913]

might need to have the deck on the block checked after a torching like that. id pull it out and do a full refresh and wouldnt hurt to take a look at them bearings if youve been spinning it to 8k for two years.

[@MrMikeT89]

What you said about the pie cuts makes sense. Im no fabricator but I've bent some pipe. Measuring out and bending pipe seems like it would take a lot less time than a ton of welds. (Edit)Scotty method is best. Say it'll take 3 hours for a 1 hr job and then you can always impress. More welds would probably gain a few more hours, just my guess

[@johnmoniz2715]

Watched the whole thing was actually just excited to see u pull it out cause we get to see a peak into ur motor. Lol

[@garyharms276]

That clean combustion chamber is pretty normal when you push the gaskey and steam clean the cylinder

[@Music-pl8xf]

In the old days, they would poor water down the carb to steam clean the cylinders and head while it was running. The only risk is hydro-locking.

[@euba0149]

May be time to go up to 1/2 head studs if it happens again , also not a bad idea to keep an extra head or 2 around for anybody who is seriously racing .

[@trucksucc8490]

That head gasket job Escaladed quickly...

[@stormhunted]

Youre doin great bud

[@benausman8444]

Steam cleaned it as soon as the gasket left the building!

[@johnmoniz2715]

I always knew there was some stuff under the intake but god damn that’s ALOT of shit under there. Lol. Well done!!

[@Pyro_5151]

Dammit now I'm going to end up binging your content and Alexs content a lot

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

You need to get the head gaskets that Cletus is using on Ruby they have O-rings, and my understand he's getting them out of Texas somewhere

[@Stapleton42]

I have those

[@erickperez896]

Wow it is good build it lasted this long with high horse power. You'll have up and going soon the machine Shop could fix that might have to upgrade headstuds

[@marks8068]

you essentially steamcleaned that cylinder :)

[@Stapleton42]

Looks like it 😂

[@brettrevell1]

I always try to watch the whole video, but sometimes they get a little long. Love what you are doing though! Definitely gave me the motivation to stick to what I am doing

[@jasong712]

You mentioned in your log from the last video you hit 29 lbs. I don’t remember it going that high (maybe it did) but if it was a boost spike and timing wasn’t pulled enough, that could do it.

[@freedomwheelin431]

Hey man if you don't have fire rings for the head gasket you should get some it will help from keeping from torching the head again

[@donbruder6838]

Wow that sucks,hope it can be fixed with out buying a new head !

[@telecasteroil]

First things first. let it develop over time , like strength training for the motor. The motor is great , the refresh can wait.

[@darrenfielder1045]

Looks like when you pushed out the fire ring and that pushed out the rest of the gasket. Boost found its way out of the head and aluminum didn’t like that. Give her the old tig job and deck the head. Should hold 30psi no problem lol

[@patkitkat]

Bro, I watched. Just didnt comment. I don't need to rub salt into a wound. Keep up the good content. I wanna see this thing in Seattle. HINT HINT.

[@ProjectStreetCars]

I fully watched the track video!

[@dylananderson7183]

Your turbos, valve covers, and intake would look good color matched to the truck imo

[@adrianberryhill]

complimentary colors tho 🍑🗽

[@dylananderson7183]

@@adrianberryhill oh I know! I just think color matched parts look so clean

[@adrianberryhill]

@@dylananderson7183 how bout we make everything on uncle rob candy brandy wine and gold?!

[@dylananderson7183]

@@adrianberryhill I'm just excited to watch you guys build uncle rob

[@adrianberryhill]

@@dylananderson7183 me too!!!! I want a fender exit exhaust that shoots flames 😂

[@oliverstaley4783]

Stapleton, get those covers stripped and get them redone in House of Kolor, the choices are insane but Gold FX Pearl in one of their Orange bases would look mega!

[@CarlosMontalvoGhigliotty]

I did watch it till the end! It will be nice if TS stepped in with some help!

[@anthonymason701]

Pie cuts... i feel they are acceptable IF you are using stainless or titanium and want it pretty (like cold side piping)

[@chrisv4640]

You need a "topside creeper" brother.. life changing

[@n01z3]

i watch to the end. the madness nomrally in the end of your vids anyway, but after 2 years of running that motor its expected so not much can be said. it is what it is. the breakdown is the main focus now.

[@MadmanJnr]

I think your right. A welder will do pie cuts to show off their welds. A fabricator will aim for 1 piece headers. Personally I'm not a massive fan of massive amounts of pie cuts...

[@sdersham]

I watched it. I didn't comment. I always watch. I see you...

[@Scootermagoo]

I watched your entire video, and I always assume like small block fords if you get water in the exhaust you have dead headgaskets.. Ls's do 3 things, lift heads, destroy lifters, pull pistons apart without ring gap. The rest of the time is oilpumps then connecting rods on 3rd gens, and so on down the line.

[@jasonbirge9295]

you need the head gaskets from texas speed they have rings to prevent that from happening

[@Stapleton42]

Those are the ones I got

[@203Cree]

You need high heat powder or paint brah. The dulling is from heating a re curing. Good luck.

[@Carls_World]

I always watch the whole video. A few of the channels I watch always include a word at the end and then ask people to comment the word. But they don't announce it or anything just say it at the end of the video.

[@joeyparker4306]

Big block in the OBS Burb 👌🏻👌🏻

[@freedom7432]

Diffintlly go for the 8s shirt would be a great xmas prez too may take awhile to get to new zealand tho