Whips By Wade : Don't Cheap Out on Your LS Swap!! Regal Arrives in Cali for Full rebuild

[@smokeeazyatl]

Goodness bro....20K a lot. If I spend 20K I don't want no problems. You gotta great attitude about it though. Building a car is tough. You really need the knowledge to go with the bag. I would've never knew if you didn't point it out. The whip looks amazing!

[@Whipsbywade]

They never tell you to get in the door at that $7-8-9-10k is just the start. No warranties come with that. I got $3-4k in just being left on the side of the highway tow cost 😂 Everybody that say they can do it cheap never show how much they really work on the car. All the social media stuff is highlights only.

[@ajchevyway8361]

Maaaan I really appreciate this video.I've been building on old school cars a long time,been to plenty of shops and mechanics.20K really isn't bad for how it is currently.I have a box & Cutlass I've lost way more than 20k & still not as far as you.Cali is the truth on the whips I know the finished product will be epic.💯✊

[@Whipsbywade]

Exactly! I know plenty who have lost double or triple. It’s cool, live and learn. I’ll never do it again 😂

[@PrimeG2]

Man, someone definitely did some garbage work on such a beautiful car. I am still working on mine. Me and my mechanic talk about everything and before he does anything major we go over it before and after he completes it. So many corners were cut, unreal. Glad you got it to someone who's gonna do it right.

[@choppas]

Bruh my swap was @$2500 with brand new drivetrain its who ya know not what ya know

[@Whipsbywade]

😂😂 Good to see someone win 🤟🏽

[@choppas]

@@Whipsbywade thats just the labor but I feel ya tho shit is expensive tho to get it done right. We’ll link someday I got yo wheels in 6’s so my Donk will be outside soon!

[@Whipsbywade]

@@choppas Yea everybody get sucked into the low labor price some advertise & think it’s sweet. It’s everything else that comes with it to make it happen that dictates the price. Good shit though! Tag me in it when you post it up 🤟🏽

[@CaddyDaddy1986]

You kept it all the way solid, bruh...finished product gon be epic!

[@Whipsbywade]

Yesssir! Can’t wait

[@2dr_twain718]

It’s good that you did this for yourself and your car. Love this content. I’m getting ready to do a swap on my g body as well good learning tool.

[@Whipsbywade]

Good luck on it!!! Knock it out 🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@executiveautogroup6497]

Honestly, after swapping a vehicle recently I realized how much these shops try to make the work seems so daunting and hard. If you spend the money for the Holley setup everything is literally plug and play. To each is own keep doing you but just know it’s not as hard to perform a swap correctly as they would have you think.

[@Whipsbywade]

Lmao Sounds great 👍🏽

[@executiveautogroup6497]

@@Whipsbywade no disrespect homie but if you really know you know.

[@Whipsbywade]

@@executiveautogroup6497 None taken. It’s a million shops around the country with the same mantra. It’s always easy until it ain’t Lol. 80% of the car world relies on them for their knowledge, craftsmanship, etcetc . Most of these guys do 2-3 jobs and all of a sudden it’s “Drop your car off at LS Ricks” 😂. Some ppl are okay with just getting by and running, some want more. There’s a lane for everyone.

[@noneofficial305]

I’m not going to ly bro u right it’s levels to this shit hell I appreciate u for knowing the difference frfr and theses shops will make u hurt them lol I will say the price is alittle rich but not to much off u pay for what u get and it’s no price for happiness long as it’s right! Very Nice build enjoy!

[@Whipsbywade]

💯💯 Man I rather spend it once & be satisfied at the end of the process than save a little && be at the show or with the homies like “Well, at least I ain’t pay ____” when talking about the flaws 😂

[@yeethers]

I stay not that far from this speed shop. Just bout a 80 z-28 gonna swap down the road. Might have to use them.

[@day2xs208]

Can’t wait to see this rebuild. You taking the g body game to the next level

[@Whipsbywade]

That’s the goal! Represent for the big wheel culture. It ain’t just about being decent or just to get by for everyone 🤟🏽

[@MrTJMac707]

Sac Speed Shop definitely be on point.

[@cbutler4645]

Bro I'm glad you posted this video! I'm sick of these guys on these forums and KZbin talking about you can do an LS swap for under 10k. I tell em " you can't even get a junkyard pullout for under 14k with the transmission". Keep up the good content 💪🏽

[@Whipsbywade]

🫡🫡💯💯 Appreciate you checking it out

[@cbutler4645]

@Whips By Wade Most definitely going to be following your build. I'm doin LS3 , Magnuson swap on a 69 Camaro...Spending $14k just on the Speedtech front end. Like you said earlier, these guys don't even know the start of these costs 🙄

[@Whipsbywade]

@@cbutler4645 I’m here to expose them to some new ideals for 2023 && beyond. Everyone usually wants to sell dreams. That’s why we as a genre don’t really know how much quality cost. I’m going to start featuring some of the higher dollars cars from pro touring and street rod side of things in hopes things translate

[@gbodytoys]

It's not always money, it's people having knowledge and taking pride in their work. Some people are "cheap", they just are very particular about stuff, and there are "expensive" shops that....yikes. Either way, I see you're moving ahead with your vision and hopefully you've found the right shop to bring it to life. I'm learning with y'all.

[@Whipsbywade]

Definitely agree! I just say cheap because most shops use that as the first excuse in why they don’t take pride in their work or stand behind it. First line “Well we only charged you…” 😂

[@nelsontrujillo6277]

That’z crazy I am happy you went there…

[@NoChillChad]

Whew! 😅 Like I always say “do it right or pay for it twice”. Them F-Body’s are too clean! I’m tryna be lined up with the greats! 💪🏾

[@Whipsbywade]

Yessir! 1000+ 💪🏽💨😤

[@aintboutme]

Ridin' witcha as you document this journey.

[@Whipsbywade]

Appreciate you!! 🤟🏽

[@J2A61]

That donk is sitting right!!!! I love the way it’s sitting not a big fan of the squat anyways 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Whipsbywade]

Ain’t nothing wrong with personal preference

[@bigbodychevy]

One thing I've noticed when it comes to the ls swaps the car spends more time in the ship than being on the road. Especially when it comes to big horsepower.

[@Whipsbywade]

Gotta go to the ppl that have a proven resume. Even some big shops have half assed installs. Gotta do ya homework!

[@bigbodychevy]

@@Whipsbywade its stressful 😫

[@Whipsbywade]

@@bigbodychevy It’s life, can’t cry over spilled milk. Wipe that shit up and keep it pushing

[@bigbodychevy]

@Whips By Wade fo sho. I'm still waiting on my motor to get installed. It's been 6 years

[@tripl3d10]

@@bigbodychevy 6 years? that’s a long time, I got my LS swap project/motor ready but I don’t want my baby kept hostage at a shop for too long so i’ve been putting it off

[@popeye089]

always showin love for a homie from the chi

[@Whipsbywade]

💯💯 Much appreciated!

[@moulds71]

Bad boy clean!!!!

[@Whipsbywade]

🤝🏽🤝🏽

[@MarklandDesignsOfAtlanta]

I love it bro, can’t wait to see what’s next for her.

[@Whipsbywade]

Yessir! We shooting for SEMA next 😎

[@Summserious]

sheesh show me the way bruh, show me the way. Clean

[@toyotadude6771]

I don't think I've ever seen a car leave the south to get done. This is quite interesting!

[@noneofficial305]

West coast is on a different level

[@lees5953]

@@noneofficial305😂hell nah the fastest g body’s and donks are in the south

[@Fbodyrider89]

Just bring me the whole rear end back with the coilovers🤣😂

[@Whipsbywade]

I ain’t bringing nothing back 😂😂 put it on a pallet

[@Fbodyrider89]

@@Whipsbywade tell em strap it down I'll pay shipping🤣😂😂😂🤣

[@cashsigns17]

If you ask me, his swap is decent well worth the money every shop will down play Someone Else work to make there’s look better. Just for they can tax the sh!t 💩out of him.

[@Whipsbywade]

It be sounding good until you on a tow truck every time you pull out. I’ll pay whatever for reliability vs decent.

[@realtmoe]

Let's get it Wade 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Whipsbywade]

Yesssir!! Only way is 🆙

[@pjprice4379]

Appreciate you sharing my guy!! Sorry for your troubles…we live and we learn! Regal is fire and I’m sure it’ll be even better once you get it right!

[@Whipsbywade]

It’s all love!! I didn’t really get to do the build series the first go round so I’m trying to make sure I show the process more this go round. So it sucks but at the same time I get to do the car how I wanted to in the first place

[@hookhousebeatz]

yeeee!!!!!! im here 4 it cuzz!!

[@Whipsbywade]

💯💯

[@DaInfamous0ne]

Vlogs by Wade 🤣🤝🏽💯

[@Whipsbywade]

yessir! KZbin star in the making 😂

[@biglattv]

Good footage bro

[@Whipsbywade]

Preciate you checking it out

[@Breezfullyspoken]

Step lip 🔥🔥🔥 beautiful regal 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Whipsbywade]

Appreciate you! 🫡

[@genesispoole526]

Where you get your front grill from need one for my 81

[@Whipsbywade]

It’s just the chrome 87 grille. Won’t fit on the 81-83 models

[@Jeefrorss]

Maaaaaan that whip is sweeeeeeet

[@Whipsbywade]

Appreciate it!

[@Milkman1988]

Keep the info coming fam it's a learning process ✨️

[@Whipsbywade]

💯💯

[@herblaws9108]

It'll never rust tho 😅. Cant wait to see it when they are done bro🔥

[@Whipsbywade]

It was a fact though 😂😂

[@dadon2544]

The donk is the shop owners car , he in the video

[@WoodLox]

Rosé done to perfection

[@pablosbuickgarage]

Who put sac on the map?! Sac speed! Out here we doin it right!

[@balance_it_all_out3688]

Love this regal 🙌🏾

[@Whipsbywade]

💯💯

[@FloridamadeJay81]

That regal hard lil bro. Great job💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Whipsbywade]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@JustusGramby]

Dang Mane, I didn't know it was that bad Bro. Again, KARMA is a mug so no where but up from here Brodie!

[@Whipsbywade]

Yessir! Folks thought a I was just tripping 😂 Scrapping everything

[@louphi34]

That's why I do my own shit 20k just to put a motor in ok whatever dam the game done change put hey it is what it is

[@Whipsbywade]

It ain’t $20k labor.. 😂

[@dubproductionsla]

Loving tge content bro keep going!!

[@Whipsbywade]

💯💯 I’m trying to bring it all year

[@dubproductionsla]

@@Whipsbywade straight up! Hopefully we can link up and co-create one day! Until rgen im tuned in!

[@datsmoothbrotha]

At 12:15 he says it's not bad for 20k. Is that just the swap, the entire project, or just what you have into the drivetrain?

[@Whipsbywade]

Thats about where I’m tied into the powertrain, drivetrain, suspension stuff, As well as fixing stuff on the back end, Tows, etcetc. Shit just keep draining you. They don’t tell you that part when they say they can do it for $_____. Ain’t no warranties and just fixing off Gp 😂

[@zachauri22]

20k?? Does that come with a new motor??

[@Whipsbywade]

😂😂 No, you’d be getting a “rebuilt” motor which is re-machining the heads and rebuilding the top end. Maybe a rebuilt trans if they feel like it’ll need service but most just putting the pull out in there with a new pan and some spray paint.

[@diylifehacksbyty309]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥build

[@marcocolis9905]

What muffles are those? . Sound good.

[@309dude]

says the name on them

[@Whipsbywade]

Borla Pro-xs

[@vaboy_]

My boy 💯💯🏆🏆

[@Whipsbywade]

Yesssir! Gone be a cold summer!

[@brandanrucker3843]

20k just for the swap? Man the car game is totally changed.

[@Whipsbywade]

Lmaoooo definitely No wheels. you might squeeze suspension and rear end if they cheap on labor but not all in one. Wheels and tires going yo eat up $8k alone. Suspension going to eat up $4-5k. Then you still gotta plan for hiccups along the swap way. If anybody promise you that expect the hassles to come with it too on the back end 😂

[@brandanrucker3843]

@@Whipsbywade I was thinking 20k just to put your LS in. Suspension, wheels, the motor swap makes more sense to me for 20k…or am i still off lol.

[@Whipsbywade]

@@brandanrucker3843 You not getting all that for 20 unless everything used and shop showing love.

[@day2xs208]

What you doing with the ls that you taking out?

[@Whipsbywade]

Everything about sold already

[@cliffharris322]

Are you going with 3inch pipe

[@Whipsbywade]

More than likely

[@SteveDavisCarGuy]

Damn I know who did this swap

[@darancasey5965]

That's nice

[@bigbrandon9501]

I thought vonnie fixed you up… he puts out nice swaps.. can’t satisfy everyone I guess

[@Whipsbywade]

Y’all gone wreck y’all brains trying to figure out who did it while putting out wrong info. He helped me with heater core and some hoses 😂. That’s my guy

[@Swaptober314]

No sir just helped him fix a small leak at the heat core I don’t know who swapped it he wouldn’t tell me 😂😂😂

[@randywatson4870]

Expose these Janky Shops so people will know not to do business with them! That shop you at now tho they work speak for themselves by looking at this video!

[@diylifehacksbyty309]

I’d leave the color scheme and wheels alone and I woul make the frame a beast and have it painted the interior color

[@antbangaa]

Looks ok. But man that car is gonna need 60k-100k , upgrade easy but do it right once so it won’t be lesson the second time

[@KingJT80]

man this shit make me never wanna LS swap LOL just dart 400+ inch SBC tried and true. its all good though. car is in good hands! but yeah an old school from the 80s is gonna cost about what they told it wouldn't and its gets more expensive every decade you go back

[@Whipsbywade]

I tell everybody now build what your mechanic can maintain. All that hype is dead if you ain’t committed to spending what it cost 😂

[@KingJT80]

@@Whipsbywade yep. Don't jump in the deep in with a little floaty this the ocean 😂

[@Whipsbywade]

@@KingJT80 💀💀

[@KingJT80]

@@Whipsbywade 👀 🦈

[@deebrown3334]

So what shop done this build

[@KingJT80]

like he said not trying to bash people and shops publicly.

[@deebrown3334]

@@KingJT80 well the video say different

[@KingJT80]

@@deebrown3334 no it's doesn't they literally said it was for educational purposes. They could have said a bunch of stuff but chose not to.

[@caribetaylordt]

What's the name of this shop please

[@BLKWDW0056]

SacSpeed Shop

[@elcoslimm]

You selling your old stuff?

[@Whipsbywade]

Most of it already spoken for

[@SWB_mike]

Idk sound like a money grab to me those z28s got 10000+ hp and 10 inch tires lol not gonna hook and cars sitting in shop 3 years not finished still 😢and gotta redo it 20k before even having an engine is wild to me

[@Whipsbywade]

😂

[@lees5953]

What’s the ticket on it?

[@keonnewilliams9511]

🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@cartierfranklin2082]

If they can't make it cali smog legal and fast ..I'm not paying more then 4geez

[@cooterbrown7681]

🤔🤔🤔

[@accuratetowing8607]

😭🤣😂😭🤣😂😭🤣😂

[@spyderlyf3]

Swaps don't have to cost thst much..$20k doing myself mine looks better and no leaks. Some people just do janky ass work. Give that shop $100k and they gone give you the same janky $hit..sandwiching the trans cooler, rtv on the trans pan..cheap wiring..that's just an ignorant mind at work..

[@Whipsbywade]

You’re the 10% - maybe 20% of car guys that actually work on their own. The rest of the guys have to rely on others to do the work. Most guys that invest time into their craft aren’t going to be the same price as guys that don’t. Thats mainly the concept behind price point discussions

[@spyderlyf3]

@@Whipsbywade i guess so. I just know if I'm doing it myself I go all out on parts. Gonna be nice to see this one cleaned up so underneath matches the outside.

[@Whipsbywade]

@@spyderlyf3 Definitely! Appreciate you checking it out

[@spyderlyf3]

@@Whipsbywade no doubt.. subbed!

[@executiveautogroup6497]

I agree. Buddy in the back talking about $20k not that bad for what you got 😂

[@Blackboy76able]

😓😓😓

[@Whipsbywade]

It’s all good! Time to laugh about it and move on

[@309dude]

Well well well looka hereeeeee

[@Whipsbywade]

😂😂😂

[@dntBdum81]

This what I’ve been waiting on TUNED in for the journey!!!!!!!!!! 🤔 I can see it now PROCHARGED 🫢🫡

[@Whipsbywade]

We gone keep it N/a. Replacing everything took boost out the budget. I don’t want a $100k g-body. Save that money for the next build 😂

[@dntBdum81]

@@Whipsbywade understandable still going to be nice though can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve for your next build 🫡

[@Whipsbywade]

@@dntBdum81 69 Charger the next goal 😎