What a Weekend for the WAGON!!!

[@danielneumann6683]

The guy with the Supra is my customer. He was ready to sell that car less than 6 months ago because he couldn't get it to 100ft without it making stupid moves to the wall so he brought it to me for a complete 4 link plotting and set up. So i'm stoked for him but good to see you getting the wagon figured out too as we have an old mutual customer with Will Stevenson. So I follow you also to see how you're program and Tom Bailey's is coming along.

[@xprettylightsx]

Question for you Sir. How did you gain the knowledge in order to tune (I’m guessing) a variety suspension geometry’s? Would love to know :) God Bless you and your family.

[@danielneumann6683]

@@xprettylightsx over 35 years working in the industry. I made it a point to learn about suspension tuning back when I first got started in drag racing.

[@bcbloc02]

Might be best to switch your trans fittings to steel from aluminum. That 500 deg rapid temp swing might be what caused it to get loose. Aluminum grows way faster than steel so it would be more prone to issues.

[@stevet647]

Another option is draw a paint line on these fittings and a matching line on the trans then check to see if it moved.

[@AB-80X]

If possible, titanium is an even better choice. We use that on my GT3 car where ever we can as not only is it light, it moves a lot less than both steel and aluminium. When we check everything from exhaust header bolts to high temp hose fittings, to wheel center lock nuts, titanium is always super consistent. For this reason AF Corse also assembles our transmissions using Ti fasteners whenever possible.

[@KTMrida4life]

That might actually be what’s happening is some crazy metallurgy stuffs. Good catch

[@y2000air]

swivel fittings

[@kevin_nagle]

@@stevet647first thing I thought of, i have paint mark lines on a bunch of stuff

[@mongreluc1588]

Driving home after a event and being able to just park it for next time is the best feeling

[@AwestruckMy1]

Yeah I would get pretty irritated if I had to pull my motor that many times regardless of what caused the issue

[@GRANITEMONUMENT]

@@AwestruckMy1well, I advise you first, don’t race, second if you decide to race, don’t add turbo, or nitrous., last option peel your wallet open and hire a crew chief to do it.. but with “motor sports” in general half of the hobby is turning wrenches..

[@andrewbloniarz286]

@@GRANITEMONUMENT amen... I can vouch for this. Doesn't matter what you do... drag racing or rock crawling. Solid advice 👌

[@MattSarafin]

That’s the real win

[@rogersteal5100]

Winning is the best feeling by a large margin.

[@j.sarnak1391]

Could not happen at a better time for the team. You needed a good weekend without all the stress. great to see everyone there

[@Nick210]

The Starlet is quick and the way this thing reels it back in and passes by like it’s standing still is INSANE.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

Nick do You realize which engine and the power level each of those 'Import' vehicles have; Starlet, Mazda PU, 6, RX-7, etc. ? => They use a Mazda 13B, twin rotor, 1.3 L, ~79 c.i. [65 cc,~39.5 c.i. /rotor] turbocharged reaching 1800wHP -> 1800-200 lbs. -> 6.5 -> 6.2-.3 sec ET, 210-25 MPH 1/4 mile !! -> the quickest 4 cylinder at World Cup 2022 also achieves 6.4-.5 sec ET 1/4 mile ! ->the Red Supra from Ryan Sammut Racing, achieves 2200 wHP, obviously with a 2JZ engine, 3.0 L, 2.36 sec, ET, 223 MPH 1/4 at that Import vs Domestic event at US 131. The key is power/weight -> also lower weight means less torque, forces, thus components are more durable too. Sincerely

[@tomsmithie3917]

@@newtonfirefly3584 This is the sort of crap that morons who have never turned a wrench let alone gone drag racing post online. ANY car can be made to be damn quick, and power is easy to make the trick is getting it to hook up because we don't race dynos. Also, Wankel engines are claimed to be smaller in displacement than they are for one reason: Japanese Taxes. The Mazda 12B was actually a 3.4 liter if you calculated the total air it would pump at 100% VE in two engine revolutions, like you would for a standard piston engine. Their "1.3" is actually a 3.9.

[@jasonstormoen]

​@@tomsmithie3917 You nailed that one perfect.

[@jaybee8128]

Lucky the oil line came off at the start of the race or it could of been wall time your wife was rite call it a day and go home

[@craigfox2949]

@@OPFOR109 It's super cool to see how many different ways there are to go fast. Love it.

[@RyanSammutRacing]

Was a pleasure meeting you and the team Steve. One day we will get to line them up, you got one badass ride.

[@Jnichols77]

Man your Supra look CLEAN!!!!

[@lordcommander3224]

Great job dude!

[@mikesmith2383]

As soon as I saw the Supra in the video, I thought, “Man, I’d like to see Steve line up with that car!” Beautiful car man!

[@gberinger55]

I know no one is perfect but knowing even Steve can cross thread a plug makes me feel better about my novice skills. If it can happen to Steve I don't feel as frustrated when it happens to me.

[@rockkhound943]

Everyone starts knowing nothing.

[@rider547]

Smart decision! It was still a good day at the track. Glad to see the Wagon’s working as it should. 🙏🏻 Prayers for you and your team (family)!

[@kellyclasen1667]

Steve Morrison you’re the best kick ass and dominate everybody… I watch every one of your videos and you’re incredibly intelligent and so is your son keep up the great content I learn a lot

[@rvmonkey1669]

I agree very smart decision. Successful night nonetheless doesn’t take much fluid leakage to cause devastating results!

[@ericbaker3256]

Clark is awesome always there to help out when needed

[@bobroberts2371]

He is working off his engine bill . ..

[@chief3378]

@@bobroberts2371 well he'll be working there for quite a few years

[@kmack747]

Steve that is definitely the kind of weekend at the track that you needed. Even if you didn't win to have a good time getting down track without breaking anything was needed. That win was icing on the cake great job in getting the car down track.

[@miceinoz1181]

Did Clark and Kyle not run this event? This is a real interesting journey you are on here. In small aircraft, there is a lot of engine vibration, so important fittings are wirelocked. Have you considered doing something like that? And remember, those little things you were up against are half the weight of the wagon, so they may have a higher power to weight ratio than the wagon.

[@AB-80X]

Well, looks like Clark was assisting Steve. And, uh, Kyle is running a Ford so that's slow junk anyway😀

[@Ole_CornPop]

​@AB-80X go tell that to Snot Rocket and the Real St guys. 😂

[@steveharper9964]

I'm glad to see the wagon doing good. Steve deserves it.

[@michaelhattingh285]

Respect for you for listening to your wife. That is a real man right there. Racing next time again.

[@b-rad3423]

That “Macho Man Steve Morris” look😎…lol. Love it. Great racing Steve👍👍🎉

[@tabbott429]

Glad to see the wagon performing!! Dialing it in slowly but surely. Thanks for sharing everything.

[@AIM54A]

You can buy hydraulic lines where the nuts are drilled to let you use safety wire.

[@freedomfox8183]

Those are the days at the track that makes us keep doing it 😂.. 25% of the time everything works out perfectly .. sometimes I just want to take my streetcar to the track run 10s and go back to when things were easy

[@jsaludes1]

I've been with your channel for about a year now, and I think that's the first time I've seen the wagon do what it's capable of. That was cool!

[@randallmason9687]

I am a domestic car guy, but You have to respect those little starlet cars! They move out!!

[@nickm6494]

Hey buddy love the content. I drive a 10 second 81 Malibu wagon bracket car. Just a quick suggestion we all forget about. I was an f-16 mechanic and we used mechanics wire all twisted up so if one piece tried to loosen up, the other piece would have to tighten up. It’s fail proof.

[@CLCIII]

You EARNED that one Brother! You certainly deserved it as well. Your Commitment and Confidence along with Persistence, Perseverance and Endurance finally paid off. I Pray for those things daily. Hope it stays that way for a while! I like you all the time. I REALLY like you when things are going well and you're winning!!! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@parsonsenergy]

Professor, I love seeing Kyle by your side, brings tears to my eyes. You guys are awesome. Nice seeing Clarke there, too.

[@TobyCatVA]

Not pulling up to take the last light in case dude red lighted or broke when you are good to go, but dripping was a classy move. I use your demeanor as a teachable moment with my sons, you are always a man of dignity.

[@darylwayne5307]

Safety wire tying on critical bolts and fittings is standard operating procedure in aviation applications. I'm looking for the Dewey shirt, congrats on a great weekend.

[@gillboardman8998]

Dewey shirt! Yes!!!😎👍

[@brianalbrecht4423]

"once again I have a car that will never rust".....LOL...LOL....great SM quote....!...happy 4 ya Steve....car sounds tight....you will get'm next time...!....I bet that Starlet weights a 1/3 of what the wagon weights...!..?...

[@leanhard1987]

You should consider safety wiring many of those fittings. I know it's a pain in many locations, but it could save your bacon.

[@briansage7552]

Also like other racers use a marker to mark fittings and matching adapters. Then visually can tell if it’s moved and loosened!

[@justinmurphy7173]

Goto love when it all comes together. People think you just slap a car together and go but this is the process.

[@monroefive-o40]

It really is a crap shoot most days, But when the stars align it all comes together.

[@stephen_crumley]

And don’t forget the $500K needed to get to that point, and a couple hundred more thousand for a tow rig and tools and crew and their cars and hotels campers etc

[@recoilrob324]

The run against the little white Toyota (?) was like David and Goliath. That is a FAST LITTLE SOMBITCH!!!

[@CarsCatAliens]

Some really quick cars there eh ? When Steve said "got to do better" i couldnt help but think of the scene when Gilbert leaves Arnie in the tub and gets yelled at by Mom, and Arnie repeats her saying " Yeah Gilbert, you got to do better, i could have drownded" great movie, amazing acting

[@timothybier4504]

If you use Aviation AN fittings and safety wire them, nothing will vibrate loose, just pain in the arse to work on things when you got to cut safety wire and rewire when your done fixing things.

[@taylorj9920]

Steve you finally got a real sombrero that was the problem with the wagon all along

[@Sainted1973]

Renewed subscription didn't realize it had been removed anyway a Big Hell Ya!!!!!! I was so freaking Happy you did so good that car weighs twice what them rice rockets weigh you did so awesome Steve. Mad respect for the miss's no point taking risk you are an amazing man with an amazing Family and wife/Freinds "Clarke" son "Kyle' many more great people Great to watch so much love. From my Family to yours Steve God Bless be safe and keep on truckin!!!!!

[@atlasintegrations4114]

Good to see you always acknowledge the Good Lord... None of what you do is possible without Him! Perhaps an Aviation maintenance requirement should be used on the Wagon?! Safety wire on all fittings that are handled frequently.

[@Slugg-O]

The Beast Machine got it done. That the coolest wagon on the planet. Awesome! Great video, Steve. Thanks.

[@matthewray5093]

You can see it in Steves eyes that he wants to make the pass…. But the wise words of “I need to trust my wife’s judgement” That toxic masculinity will have you make that pass, but thankfully he listen to the people around him and make the right call. A great example for us to see that it is OK to say no. Great job Steve

[@ImpHalla66]

Always saying a prayer for you brother. Great weekend. Lessons learned.

[@richwood8650]

You want prayers?!?! I will pray for you brother!

[@jeffreymorris4827]

Be the first racer on your block to build a trans cover. Seen to many videos of trans lines loose even a crack in a trans. Spraying fluid and or hot mist. Every one of them would have saved the driver from a spray job. It could be 10 inches above the trans so not to induce heat. No it is a big deal.

[@Blownxw351]

Awesome Steve it's absolutely great to see this car doing well. Melbourne Australia

[@briansage7552]

Steve possibly tap and thread a set screw on the side of your transmission fittings so once tight . Tighten set screw preventing the line coming loose.👍

[@micahbuchheit1283]

So happy for you Steve !! I feel like all the crap that has happened in the past 18 months this is something you needed !! Awesome Video !!

[@2CabrasLocas]

Incredibly cool seeing that big'ol wagon at speed!

[@TheRowdyRudy]

1.10 60' is fucking insane by itself for a drag & drive stationwagon, holy hell haha! good stuff steve!

[@TravisAndrew1]

should be 1.0 or better with the drive-train thats there fat ass car

[@riccocool]

Couldn't have said it better myself! Insane

[@brianboys9015]

What I like about your videos is the personalities, emotional rollercoasters and sheer fun when it all goes good. Many rganks..

[@alkyiroc]

WooHoo! I've been waiting for this video all weekend. Any weekend you can put the car away after a weekend of racing without anything breaking is a good weekend. Coming home with a trophy is just a bonus.

[@markseaman4750]

What is the flashpoint of the trans fluid? The temperatures you are seeing in that trans are crazy hot. A trans fluid fireball in the cockpit would be disastrous. That’s the one thing I see in all these big power door slammer drag cars that gives me pause. Many years ago I drove an AEA 32 Bantam with the trans right between my feet. Was at the track one day and saw a guy blow up an auto trans in a wheel stander car and it made a big fireball. Hmmmmmm.

[@daleolson3506]

And he runs with his face shield up.

[@lostones7335]

Good job to everyone! I have always wondered why you have no ballistics blanket or trans tunnel in the wagon? Such a cool car though!

[@bradyoas8746]

Heavy duty Rossler transmission case with ultra bell

[@GOMEZJ76]

The more I watch his videos the more I fall in love with that wagon!!! Keep up the great work Steve!!!

[@PeaceMarauder]

What about doing your lines like they do on airplane engines? Wiring them down.

[@PetchFarms]

I love and appreciate how genuine and detailed you are Steve. I hope you hit 1 million plus subscribers.. you deserve it 💯🤙

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

I've always like the way those wagons look. Since I was a kid I always wanted one slammed on the ground and kinda pro street style with a killer sound system. Painted black and completely smoothed out with frenched door handles and all that. Tinted windows and a few touches of chrome. I might be in the market for one soon if I can find one lol.

[@gillboardman8998]

Got my 1994 Buick Roadmaster wagon (same as Steve's Caprice except has a back seat sun roof)6 years ago and they were getting hard to find then. Can't imagine now. Good luck, you'll enjoy it. 😁👍

[@MsRandiCook]

So. So. So good to see you smiling! 😊😊😊

[@RDLouks]

Two sounds I absolutely love are; 1. Diesel Exhaust (Jake) Brakes 2. The sound of the Turbo Waste-gate/Blow-off valve on deceleration.

[@cmetuning]

Love that wisdom! All things considered time to fold and regroup. Keep preaching brother

[@burgpath7777]

Nice to see you smiling, and the wagon running well! Those little imports were trucking!

[@joshuahamilton6217]

You have had the worst luck for the last year and to see you smile and get to enjoy the racing for once was awesome couldn't be happier for yha

[@timjackson5555]

So how is this converter different from other converters?? To allow it to slip? You would think the friction and steels would be the culprit. My takeaway from college (converter class) was rpm allows fluid to build pressure which spin the stator, the sprag clutch only allows for movement in one direction.

[@johnfischer2034]

Don’t wish me luck…pray for me. Love it! Happy to see somebody willing to put their faith out there.

[@royduenas1192]

Hell yeah, that's what I'm talking about! The Wagon rips and sounds damn good doing it! It's only a matter of time before it's dipping into the 5s.🙏🏼👍🏼💯🇬🇺

[@RustyWells2]

Steve is having a ball racing those little starlet this is fun as hell to watch!

[@MManeval]

SO happy for you!!!!! Well deserved!!!! Steve, I'm curious... would your car stay hooked on the big end IF you used a lock up torque converter... or would it bust the tires loose?

[@dtw322]

Relieved that the wagon is working like it should. Congratulations and great video, thanks

[@denniss5512]

Smart move listening to the wife. She has good intution and just wants you safe. It's a good racer who listens to those around him instead of pushing something and crashing needlessly.

[@zombiereagan4813]

You had that guy in the little white car so nervous, he left a week early. Congrats on the good showing.

[@slfrules1]

Glad it's all coming together!! Running a combo that's never been done before lends to a long learning curve. It's crazy how well you've run til now with the converter & trans having been optimized for 1000lbs lighter car. I wonder what that Rabbit was running cause they were consistently flying too!

[@zowiefenderblast4602]

Man, I love seeing the wagon race against those tiny cars and win!

[@williamanderson4706]

Glad to see smiles and the car becoming what you want and it’s cooperating. Keep up the good content.

[@mr_mongo7228]

I spotted a mid 90’s Caprice Woody Wagon in front of a local business on the way home from work and it made me think.

[@McNunkyNutz]

I love the shop videos, however I really do LOVE seeing you race. Amazing machine you built sir.

[@cyane1577]

Start using safety wire to prevent lines that you don't normally need to disconnect often.

[@NicholasDickson-o6u]

As commented below, the fittings are very likely to come loose at those temps. Just the rapid heating of the aluminum fitting could cause it to come loose. Also I would look into the temp ratings on the hose you are using. I’m not aware of any common hose rated for temps of 600 let alone 900. It would be catastrophic to have a hose fail at the big end, could be a BIG fire let alone oiling the tires.

[@scottcorbin4605]

Steve wondering if that’s something that could possibly be safety wired, seems like Tom B had the same issue. Nice runs and always nice to drive it in the trailer. Those imports are pesky little things eh😊

[@michiganracer1181]

It was a great day at the track, my grandson’s first drag race, he thought it was awesome and loves the Wagon!

[@turssiahtaja]

Got to love the down to earth - approach to the unbelievable stuff You guys do. Shout out to whoever left the screwdriver in the cockpit @20:56.

[@donanything6816]

Glad you had an almost perfect weekend. Nothing broke, Yehaaa!! Could not believe the first race with the little white car out front on you, sure did smile when you reeled him in. Thanks for the video.

[@geniferteal4178]

I still get the same warm feeling inside every time I see this station wagon especially that it is a station wagon as a race car and that wood trim painted. On the side it hasn't lost its luster Or uniqueness one bit? I think it works especially well for the dragon drive cause it's a family car.

[@jerrypennell544]

Hey Steve, The SUPER 9 1/2 lock-up converter will allow U to leave in the 1.10 range, keep parts from breaking, And the SMX CAN PUT THE POWER TO THE GROUND INSTEAD OF HAVING A SLIPPING CONVERTER!!! Anyone can get a lightweight car to 60ft but when U have A 3900LB ANVIL TO MOVE THEN THATS WHEN IT GETS SERIOUS!!!!! I FOLLOW NO ONE BUT STEVE MORRIS!!!! I wish I had a PTC CONVERTER FOR U TO TRY!!! Don't get me wrong I really like Neil Chance converters!!! Keep the Great Content coming Steve! I have the upmost RESPECT for U Steve Morris and family!

[@mikemathis3936]

Since it is the third time you lost a transmission line...are the AN fittings on the lines drilled for safety wire? Maybe its time to think about getting some safety wire pliers and adding wire to the fittings you dont expect to wrench on for awhile and any bolts that seem to get loose on the regular?

[@wallbawden5511]

well done Steve you finally deserve a couple of passes with minimal problems well done i just love the fact you never give up you blame no one fore things that go wrong but your self and for pushing that big wagon at speeds Hurd of for such a big car goes to show you are a master engine builder and any one would be proud to have one all maid in house plus all the wile pushing out engines for others cars just short of amazing and the horse power if just insane thanks for your down to earth expectations of the how it works your not afraid to sheer 99% pf this with us thanks BIG Thanks from me Cheers

[@borgonianevolution]

A trick I learned back in the late 70's when education was still REAL is to take anything with a thread and turn it backwards until you hear or feel the lead thread fall into the groove where threads start. I have NEVER cross threaded another bolt, spark plug or fitting since.

[@young11984]

Love seeing you racing against that little import soda can, that was a close race…..regardless of ET i love seeing close, door to door racing…..is the wagon still in street trim, radiator and all?

[@danmyers9372]

Do you know what the caused shudder on the last pass when you released the trans brake? Did it shake the tires? The marks on the track does look like it paddled the tires.

[@MrMattofsweden]

I was thinking in the beginning of the video "Didn't Steve say something about a transmission cover a while ago? If a hose with hot oil comes loose in there, it could turn to disaster quickly.." And.... Please, fab something up. Otherwise, great driving. Nothing broken. Upgrades paid off.

[@briananderson5284]

Awesome to see the wagon going Fast again And staying together. Congratulations to you and the Crew !!!!!

[@jdinnis]

A lot of those AN fittings are drilled for safety wire. You might want to think about safety wiring those transmission lines. I know it is a pain to swap in the cooler if you do, but if it saves you from an "exciting" oil down, might be worth it.

[@donaldsteere645]

Love with what you do remember the “ slight weight difference “ doing great things. Thank you for the videos.

[@jayceecombs6887]

Tough break Steve... you're taking away a good day of racing, fun, not breaking a single thing, some bucks/trophy & most importantly: a happy wife! Thanx, J

[@NovaRedHead]

11:27 that gopro was all confused 😂

[@directorwiechern1474]

Very good and congratulations Mr SM, I am glad to see you, finally having some fun and a huge grin on your face, love your work, keep up the videos, cheers from NZ.

[@caineespinoza160]

Is Steve Morris said you got a fast car, dammit you got a fast car lol

[@d.mcdave8880]

Discretion being the better part of valor, and such, probably the right decision to pass on the final. Also, heeding the spousal input is a wise move. Gotta say tho, the wagon was loaded for bear! Excellent night of racing. And excellent video work. Very, very well done, Sir.

[@glenscheible9467]

A Man has to know His Limitations and you certainly do. Awesome Job on the Wagon. Thanks for the ride.

[@CJ5EVOLUTION]

Hardwork always pays off, but back to the oil temp, what will be the bad thing of opening up more that plug you drilled, let's say two more sizes, will it cool more but have other negative effect because it is bleeding oil to fast out of the converter?

[@stevelong6213]

Nobody gets a free pass in racing...... Your success stems not only from your innovation but from hard work and determination. Congratulations. Well deserved.

[@stevebeavers3754]

Positive video Steve! Awesome to see your plans come together!

[@timbuckingham6734]

Would lock- tight help with vibration loosing fittings? Or does it get to hot to help

[@bobroberts2371]

Pressure lines try to straighten themselves out as pressure rises, this can loosen fittings. Also, if there is a bunch of weight hanging off a fitting , it can unscrew it. Also, I've long pushed for having a cover over the transmission for this very reason. 600* oil is going to result on come pretty bad burns.

[@rodneyk8838]

Awesome man..I lot of these youngsters would have tried their luck but when we get older we get wiser and live to fight another day...Good job.👍

[@michaelimholte]

When you torque the fittings on hoses paint marking provides a visual way to see if a fitting is self-loosening.