What Could Go Wrong? New Motor Going In FJ45 The Ultimate Rock Crawler.

[@mrtp1758]

Hi Paul. I remember the episode you collected the FJ from a farm. You promissed to make a return trip to see the guy. Would love to see his face when he sees your upgrades.

[@trubahhh]

i agree

[@chanleeloydpolbos1874]

Me too From: philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@arthurcarle9549]

That would be a fantastic episode,

[@Grant-H2O]

The guy won’t be surprised since he also watches the channel but yeah. Do a burnout in front of the guys house would make for a good clip

[@spudman6768]

Yes that would be a great thing to see you could also invite him to the jeep safari and take him for a little ride!

[@keithdempsey9794]

I’ve been binge watching Matt’s off road recovery, my wife said I need to stop, so now I’m binge watching Fab Rats, I love it!!

[@littlebang556akarob]

Winning..

[@MotoDeSoto]

The older I get the less I need a torque wrench. My wrist pops at 25 ft-lb, my elbow pops at 50, and my shoulder dislocates at 100.

[@hattersmadness4701]

I have to give props to Michelle on her editing skills, The various little cartoonish sounds that she adds to what is going on makes watching these videos all the more fun to watch.

[@jps99]

Yeah, blurring out 'butt cracks' is appreciated too!

[@dieseldave564]

Hey Paul here is a suggestion that will give you back a little space around the air compressor when you re-install it. Loose the air filter on the compressor and run a hose from the compressor intake to the intake on the engine just below the engine air filter. That way 1 filter does both jobs for you. SIDE NOTE: that is exactly how the compressors on heavy trucks are set up, so it will work for you too.

[@bensonthomas2339]

Hello how are you doing??

[@robertstephenson2945]

Paul makes it look so easy. It almost makes you think, "Hey I can do that". Then you remember you have just as hard of a time at "What's this part?" as Michelle. So I live vicariously through Paul.

[@BitBuhkit]

Well said!

[@tobyvision]

For every one minute Paul spends on a project, I would spend an hour consulting documentation.

[@terrytussey2546]

Love starting my days off by watching your channel makes my morning more enjoyable

[@dougalexander7204]

I can’t even keep up with the Fab Rat’s projects. They come fast and furious. Paul recently said he loves the rusty look. I get it. I worked for our DNR doing woodwork and blacksmithing. I dig weathered grey wood and rust.

[@COM70]

Hope we get to see a tear down of the old motor 👍

[@francesrice7898]

Paul and Chad work so well together. 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnlowry5834]

Everyone needs a “Chad” in their life for those special additions that make life work better. Glad to see the progress. Keep up the great work.

[@chadsfab]

My wife just laughed when she saw this. "Careful what you ask for" is what she said.

[@quentinkeller5174]

I find myself dropping everything when I look at my phone and i got 3 notifications from youtube. Thank you for sharing what you love. I never have followed someone as consistent like I do from y'all in Utah.

[@markohern7234]

That Chads a real life saver lol. It’s funny how I look so forward to each new video. Love you guys Michelle.

[@paulhall170]

Controlled chaos in the FabRats garage! Idiots on phones are a universal problem, for sure. Chad is awesome, such a patient man!

[@carstengrove6214]

I’m thrilled that you guys consistently put it vids couple times a week better than any tv show!!

[@bensonthomas2339]

Hello how are you doing

[@rightwingmanscott]

Another great one! Love it when the kids and Michelle show up!

[@JCPaintGuy]

The first thing I noticed when your fired her up was that it wasn’t whistling/whining either. Great job Paul and Chad, I can’t wait to hear it all buttoned up and you taking her for a good rip!!

[@larrycrouse]

Bring on the morvair. I bet the FJ will whip the morvairs but

[@yzinger9878]

@@larrycrouse i bet their equal in their own ways

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

Moving on UP 😜 Paul using parts new enough to require a Torque wrench lol…..I hope the Utub world catches small statements such as….going to Local Board meetings… those that Work in the Community need to be heard, respected and Steer the ones that Govern👊🇺🇸👊

[@seniorrider9337]

Paul, you just might want to watch PROJECT FARM's youtube channel when he did a test of filters. It may explain why you had so much dirt in your air intake! K&N was not very good at keeping particles out. It flows better, but allows a lot more particles thru.

[@JimYeats]

But if you use a K&N filter you can then put a K&N sticker on your vehicle, which in turn gives you 10 added horsies.

[@seniorrider9337]

@@JimYeats I shudder to think of the damage I was doing to my bikes back in the 70's. Although I used the oil to coat the filters and cleaned them often. I had to pull the head on my Kawasaki Z1 due to a broken exhaust stud and the cylinders still had the cross hatching at 22K miles and I rode that bike HARD, so I thought back then that they were great filters. Maybe all that cleaning and oiling were beneficial. All I use today are paper pleated ones.

[@JimYeats]

@@seniorrider9337 When I was 18 I put a "cold air intake" with a K&N filter on my little Mazda. Thought I was so cool.

[@Bradzuzu]

Oh the magic of video editing , I know that was a big job even if it was just an engine swap... I can't wait to hear it run out of the shop .... Tell your wife thanks for all the hard work she does and tell her boot's for walking made me chuckle lol , it's nice to see everyone in the shop hanging out during the project ( Papa Dar too) !! I wish I had time to make it down there and visit , we'll see ...

[@gayle4804]

Thank you Chad for being there for Paul and helping him

[@chadsfab]

It was good to get out of my shop and go help.

[@jasongedney4911]

Just an idea, how about making a shield under that air sucker? It can even work in conjunction with a louvered hood. Maybe a sheet metal box that surrounds it and is open on top to mate to the hood with the louvers when its closed. A couple simple brackets to secure it in place This will get rid of the hot air coming up from the header and allow the louvers to fill the box with cooler air, which equals more power and a happier 408!! Anyway, great job on the engine selection, the Trickflow heads are wicked nice and teamed up with that Holley system is gonna have loads of ponies and be great on the rocks. Thanks for the great entertainment! ✌

[@mikecarter3547]

You guys are killing it! Love the content and always ready for the next video drop. You guys and vice grip garage are neck and neck in my book. Always good to see Chad and I hope to see his channel grow.

[@evilbrat5376]

What is Chad's channel called?

[@chadsfab]

@@evilbrat5376 Thanks for the interest, it's Chad's Fab

[@johnpoister5631]

It's always awesome to see Chad. Thank You!

[@chadsfab]

Aaaaww shucks, thanks! I love going down and helping Paul, it's always good times mixed with a little work.

[@robertbarge3375]

I was a little skeptical when this build first started because the fj45 looked to be pretty good shape to be cut up but the build has turned out awesome! As long as you're having fun and enjoying it that's all that matters! Keep it up Fab Rats!

[@bensonthomas2339]

Hello how are you doing

[@redline870]

I’ve been out of town the last week for work so I got to binge watch 3 new episodes of Fab Rats in a row! Michelle’s little comment was hilarious! “I’d drill another hole just for all the FJ purists” 🤣 that was perfect!!

[@torinobob]

So with the LS in the Yota would that make it a Toyolet?

[@josiatokirina1788]

One positive way to look at bad luck, is that it can be a good learning experience! If you never have bad luck, then you are never trying anything new. Most great things come about from trial and error. Keep up the great work! I always enjoy your fun, creative, and interesting videos.

[@whosscruffylookin4883]

Now thats a good camera man! You start to go down holding the radiator and Randel doesn't even flinch. Thats dedication to his craft!!

[@SteveLaVoy]

Looking forward to meeting you at the Easter Jeep Safari.

[@paulquiroz4070]

What a good looking engine... and the heads look really Hi-Tech... MAN, and that Intake is GOOOOOORRRRGEOUS!!! Congrats....

[@lundtland]

All those new parts.... I hope the Valve to piston clearance is ok.

[@chadsfab]

There is a mile of valve to piston clearance.

[@NoDayz0ff]

Love the builds you do 🔥

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

No. 1

[@queefersutherland8495]

Chad drinking the nectar of life. 5:00 look at it, just look at it. Whoever gave that light to Paul, great pick , it's his most prized possession I think. It's in every shot it seems like.

[@chadsfab]

I love Pepsi, we go way back. I had to get one of those lights after using his.

[@queefersutherland8495]

@@chadsfab Pepsi all day. I'm going to have to pick one of those up. Good enough for you 2 geniuses, definitely will work for me. Take care buddy

[@chadsfab]

@@queefersutherland8495 Paul drinks the nectar of the gods (mountain dew) while I prefer the nectar of life.😂

[@queefersutherland8495]

@@chadsfab we'll let him think he does but we know the real deal. Nothing like a pepsi.

[@chadsfab]

@@queefersutherland8495 👍😁 I Agree

[@charlesalden9167]

Love Chad & his motor home reminds me of the Chevy Chase movie. By the way has the guy you got the FJ from seen it yet ? Love when Chad & Paul work together cracks me. Glad Papa Dar is back. Love your videos my favorite KZbin channel,

[@kevinberry7921]

its not just having the right tool for the right job its having the right people to do that special job really look forward to every video you all put out peace out

[@OriginalMomo]

Michelle - “what if they don’t work?” “You’re gonna wanna leave” …. Tru honest love right there… 🤣🤣🤣

[@09dave1952]

My wife has ran out of the garage a few times! Don't understand, I never throw anything big!

[@jimsmith-faith]

You have several awesome projects going on . How dare you drill another hole in my FJ, oh wait it’s not mine😂😂😂. Couldn’t resist , had to throw this comment in , since some people seem to have a problem with you doing what YOU want to YOUR Fj . It’s looking awesome. I’m very anxious to see the rest of the build on the FJ , the Coronet and now the 42 recovery truck . Enjoy everyone of your videos.

[@Doogle81]

Make sure you make a heat shield below the air intake filter... it will help your intake temp. Also, Trick Flow is my work neighbor! Love hearing them rippin their dyno!!!

[@bensonthomas2339]

Hello how are you doing

[@rshutterbug47]

WOW It's Good To Have A Friend Like Chad 👍👍👍

[@terryaustin1422]

Hey Paul I caught that Aussie quip we like our water crossings ok hence the snorkels. Loving the fj progress that motor sounds pretty beastly already cant wait to see it after you get her ran in and turning over in anger great job see you in the next one

[@4sl648]

The Golden Nugget already did one water crossing....i think it held its breath...and closed its eyes

[@alexbrown1995]

I've had water over my bonnet (hood where you are) a few times - a snorkel is pretty much mandatory down under.

[@terryaustin1422]

@4SL held its breath mate that sucker was going for a breath hold record. It certainly decided it wanted to pretend to be a submarine on that rescue

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Michell doing the editing process is top notch. The build is coming along great and for 30 seconds of listening to the new engine I believe y'all will have a great long lasting powerful experience. Love watching your shows.

[@moabwheeling1305]

Sounded really good Paul . Chad is just killing it with the tuning and wiring , he is an amazing person . I'm kinda weird too when it comes to wiring , I love doing it Ha Ha . Can't wait until its maiden voyage with the new engine. Take care Cox family and Chad and of course Papa Dar . Catch you on your next video.

[@bensonthomas2339]

Hello how you doing

[@Maritimer]

Love the channel ! I don't know much other than the basics for working on trucks/ATV's, so I really like to watch someone like yourself and others who can tear down and build up trucks and stuff from the ground up. FJ is looking good ! Thanks again !

[@markhoffarth4810]

Love your channel guys! Paul I have a suggestion that might help with your engine fluids on the floor. I got myself a drip pan that goes under a clothes washing machine. I use it under my vehicles to catch fluids and I also use it in the back seat on the floor of my F150 so I don’t mess up the carpeting when transporting anything that would leak. Go to Home Depot and get yourself a washing machine drip pan and save on cleanup time. The kids will love you for it!

[@timothydunn8981]

Chad looks just like Andy that rebuilt the C6 for my daughters T-Bird.

[@tobiastho9639]

I would shield the air intake from the bottom dirt and the hot motor while making a scoop on the hood. Good idea?

[@alexbrown1995]

Yep, spot on. It really needs to pick up cool air and that won't happen until a scoop goes on.

[@4sl648]

How about pulling air from inside the cab? May be the closet to AC one gets...a breeze.

[@tomgardner6294]

Looks great and Chad is a genius!

[@youroldfriendev]

Is that rectangular port intake sealing correctly on those cathedral port heads?

[@alderbottomoutdoors9794]

Seeing your vid before hitting the hay, night shifts gotta love em. Old motley crue over there just chillin.

[@MrPhatkatz]

Great job guys, I hope everything comes together for you. Looks like it's going to be awesome....... 👍♥️👍

[@tarbaby6571]

Good job Michelle…..stellar driving skills

[@richardcoffman2658]

Amazing to see a torque wrench in use. When was the wrench last calibrated to insure accuracy.

[@KJ-kw7gh]

Don’t think it’s ever been used to throw off factory calibration, lol.

[@richardcoffman2658]

@@KJ-kw7gh in my shop all the torque wrenches get checked annually from the 1-100 inch pounder to the 250 foot pounder. I must admit I have access to calibrated test equipment.

[@KJ-kw7gh]

@@richardcoffman2658 Yeah, I send mine off to get calibrated every so often. Meant to be a joke about Paul, he doesn’t use one hardly ever.

[@richardcoffman2658]

Yea, that’s the first time I’ve seen him use one, but I haven’t seen all his episodes. I work in the aviation world and understand that proper torques achieve the designed clamping forces for the design and keep things from falling off in flight

[@bobbyworthington367]

I love your Channel, it’s nice to have a friend like Chad for the wiring..

[@SpatialDragon]

"Are All TOYOTAS This Cursed, Paul?" 🤣 Yeah, every time you work on a Toyota I remember that. 😉 It is a cool rig, it has enough Chevy in it that it is a good rig. 😁

[@kellydockstader7118]

It's nice to see my car up on the rack in the back round.😉

[@helenhalchak1539]

Hey Paul, we really like your channel, so wear your safety glasses when operating grinders, lathe, and air tools. All it takes is one chip to hit your eyes and your life will change forever. You still we be cool with the safety's on.

[@VorpalGun]

You should totally go Aussie style with a snorkel. It looks cool and it is useful when going into deep water.

[@unimog404]

Im early! 1 view 1 minute ago :) Sweet way to spend my day sick at home watching paul working on the FJ :)

[@archieletsyouknow5508]

💯 I totally agree.. and I see you have a KZbin channel. From what I've seen you might have a new subscriber. 👊🏼👍🏼✌🏼

[@dacurlydac3042]

Just love the smile on Paul's face when he is talking about the heads on the table and Chad, priceless.

[@jameswasher3938]

I think I've seen all of your videos on the FJ. You've complained about how it was running (down a cylinder or two) in each video. However, I never saw any kind of diagnosis. So, what was wrong with it?

[@aarongeorge3989]

Chad!!! Love Chad! Helloooo Chad. Great to see you guys all make appearances on each other’s channels. Alway bounce back and fourth between channels. Matt’s Off Road Recovery, Trailmater, FabRats, Chad’sFab, Robby Layton! Keep up the great content. 🤜🏻

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

I’m very happy to see you got everything together and fired that puppy up. There is no doubt it’s going have some serious power and torque. I can’t wait to see how it performs now. BTW. The Mopar looks great in the background 😁😎. Thanks FabRats for another enjoyable video.

[@jeremyd.6060]

I'm a fj purist, but i can appreciate what he has done to this rig. i run a 73 fj40 all original, and an 87 toyota pickup sr5 slightly modified.

[@forreststrong797]

You really need an oiled foam filter or at least an oiled foam pre filter for your engine in dusty conditions. Filters like k&n are horrible for dusty conditions at least in my experience and the oil is really important even on your standard k&n, if they aren't oiled they won't catch dust. Edit: I figured I'd add a little bit, what I use on my dirt bikes is no toil filter oil and cleaner those get serviced then oiled for every ride. On jeeps and stuff that may not get serviced every use I use maxima air filter oil and their solvent cleaner. I use uni foam filters with a pre filter sock on the jeep in dusty stuff then a standard k&n style with a pre filter sock in non dusty conditions.

[@nickidewet7711]

Good advice. K&N must be oiled.

[@Greensprings1]

… oil just makes it clog up faster… and oil bath filters need to live level…

[@jessestevens8768]

AMEN sister. Dang people messing around on phones while driving. Drives me crazy

[@merlepatterson]

Since those throttle bodies are machined in batches to standard tolerances, do you think maybe the butterfly valve has a specific way it goes in and the factory put it in upside down?

[@jasoningraham2766]

or, could you have just taken the butterfly out and sanded down the outside edge of it instead of the inside of the body itself?

[@merlepatterson]

@@jasoningraham2766 yeah, that too

[@Bluedino6996]

I feel like he should’ve at least waited til it was running to see if it was actually a problem, since he spent good money on it… lol

[@rowdy4314]

Paul and Michelle really like your F-J Rock Crawler. It is awesome. 👍👍👍

[@lesnagy564]

The only downside to welding everything in place,made for a particular engine! And then changing the engine that is a total different set up!

[@dudleybaggerman9574]

Good thing there is a Smart person there to make it run ! Watching u paul is like going to the Circus and Watching the Circus Clown lol u just need Big Red Shoe's !! see Uall at Moab soon to see if it run's or Blow's up on the trail ! Soon Randall 👍

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Not a fan of the whole "torque to yield" concept. I was working on my Neon ACR, replacing the water pump, and head gasket (oil leak). Got the new head bolts (torque to yield) and ended up snapping a head bolt (new bolt). I was able to get the broken piece out without removing all of new head bolts. I ended up re-using one of the old bolt. I calculated an actual torque number and used that number. Never had a problem with that motor until I ran it out of oil ten years later. Totally my fault. God bless and stay well.

[@floogennnnnnn4699]

Surely I’m not the only one who stopped reading as soon as I saw ‘neon.’

[@skistrycharski6999]

So like watching relaxing yet exciting ! Anacortes, Wa.

[@davidbrooks4294]

Chad and Paul together with , no fortune in your fortune cookie Randall and Dar , should cause danger in the universe.

[@troybilt6752]

Thank you for your time.

[@timvanasen6711]

Sweet the FJ has a proper heartbeat now just a little fine tunning with computer stuff great video 😉👍

[@boshek9455]

You guys are awesome and watching your videos makes my day. Thank you for sharing your lives. Michelle is awesome!!

[@schweglerd]

I love the types of episodes(wrenchin on custom stuff)

[@darrenbeattie1298]

Cool. Will kind of miss old motor. Had a really neat , unique sound.

[@cheliospanama9786]

Paul you can see how much TLC you put on that baby…GREAT JOB! 👏👏😎🤟👍

[@suppresivefire]

paul is a beast when it comes to building a motor nice work brother

[@boatsbaitsandajeep5833]

I think you've done an outstanding job on the FJ. Not being critical at all but if it was me I would officially name it "YOTA" and paint it desert camo. It's such a good job and great character it would absolutely be over the top and out class so many. Probably even create it's own history.

[@jamesennis4446]

The LS looks good in the FJ. Thanks for the video!

[@rickmarquart3277]

FJ should be wicked! Can’t wait to see it rip. 👍🏼💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@geraldstephens7481]

Love you all. God Bless and keep you safe.

[@tonybailey6681]

I enjoy what you and your wife are doing. keep it up. dont gotta change a thang.

[@robinculkin2286]

Thank you guys love ur stuff . God bless us all .

[@warrenhassey1293]

Been following for a while keeps getting better good luck Paul and family n friends!

[@jamesweaver2811]

hay I see you had the coronet in the back ground in the air and then on the ground can't wait to here it and see it do burnouts. the motor in your FJ45 sounds good I really Enjoy watching y'all

[@XHollisWood]

Hi Paul & “Fabulous Dream Team” Dhamm the Fj is going to roast the rocks on them there climb’s 🇺🇸 thank you for sharing ✌️

[@acyunderwood4496]

What's really nice is you have friends that know enough to help GOD bless you guys still say you need to do a family hunting video

[@TheOldaz1]

Lots of potential with the new engine, shame about the computer. Great you and your bro get along so well.

[@KB-1976]

The FJ45, is beyond rad. But,... im real REAL pumped to see what Michelle and her jeepster bring

[@Raptormeatx]

Chad is the man!

[@coryburgon6069]

It’s nice to not hear that squeal from this new engine😉 I am also in a time crunch to get 2 jeeps ready for safari! Hey are you getting a booth at Easter Jeep safari???

[@imafarmboy2]

I agree with you. Rods, heads, intake,

[@steveaguinaga3821]

Dude... That opening clip scared the crap out of me... 😱

[@byronwhitney665]

Hey Paul, don’t feel bad. You are not alone. My car needs a new computer as well. It’s already been 3 weeks waiting on the part. Nice job on the new motor. Sounds sweet! Really looking forward to seeing it out on the trails.

[@crazyfoot490]

All the work and thought you put into the FJ. There's got to be a spot where you can put that air filter that's not right above the Hedders. Or where it's going to suck the most amount of dirty air. In its current location it is getting the worst possible air. There is got to be a spot where the air filter can get some cooler cleaner air. You could almost put it anywhere. My personal suggestion. I love the f j and it's an awesome build. Put some thought into that are cleaner find yourself some cool clean air. You can put it anywhere.✌❤🙂

[@offroad6309]

With the lack of space a snorkel becomes a good option. It's not just for water crossing. Cleaner air up there as well. Not a KN fan, like Paul found out, when you find the intake getting dusted the motor is as well.

[@crazyfoot490]

@@offroad6309 that's correct. He took the air intake off dump the dirt out. This new engine going to do the same thing if it doesn't find some clean air. In a month or two we will be hearing this engine got a dead cylinder valve seats and rings wore out.

[@chrisprattt]

This brought me joy to watch dude!👊💯🙏💓 I can’t build stuff no more and as a former Chevy tech from wayyyy back in the day watching a new school Ls swap in like a normal shop with friends n family is rad!

[@BurntTransGarage]

Took a break from work to watch this. Now I'm logged out, laptop closed, heading for the garage. Thanks for the motivation to ignore work and go play.