Niko The Virgo
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Update on my Impala SS LS Swap | Build plans
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just giving you guys an update on the SS. My email is thevirgoniko@gmail.com update: PCM is sold!
Here's Why Exhaust Headers For The Impala SS Are So Expensive | The Best Headers for an LT1 B-Body
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In this video I go over the headers options SPECIFICALLY for 94-96 LT1 B-Body cars.
Why I'm LS Swapping My Impala SS | The LS is More Superior Than The LT
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Why I'm LS Swapping My Impala SS | The LS is More Superior Than The LT
How To Fix A Factory Defect In The Impala SS Brake System | Stealth Bolt Mod Tips
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In this video I discuss the Stealth Bolt Mod which fixes a GM factory defect in the Impala SS and Caprice 9C1. If you have drum brakes this does not pertain to you. This is probably the one and only mod for the B-Body that is model specific.
Why The Impala SS is Overrated (2023)
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yesterday's price ain't today's.... but let's be honest here.....
The Impala SS is Not A Real Sleeper Car | The First Modern 4 Door Muscle Car
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The Impala SS is Not A Real Sleeper Car | The First Modern 4 Door Muscle Car
Corvette Starter Upgrade For The LT1 Impala SS
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Corvette Starter Upgrade For The LT1 Impala SS
Check Out This 96 Impala SS Build🔥| QA1 Suspension Coilovers Interior Restoration etc etc
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Got to help work on this 96 Impala SS today it's a project but yall can see how he's already coming 🔥 QA1 Suspension Coilovers Borgeson steering shaft and gear box Lee's Power Steering pump K&N Cold Air Intake etc etc not my car to give ALL the specs lol
Here's One Fatal Flaw of the Impala SS and Most Older GM vehicles
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Here's One Fatal Flaw of the Impala SS and Most Older GM vehicles
Doing a Chrome Delete For Only $5 On My Impala SS | Cheap Appearance Mod
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Doing a Chrome Delete For Only $5 On My Impala SS | Cheap Appearance Mod
Cheap $20 Suspension Mod for Impala SS & other GM cars! ZQ8 Bump Stops
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Cheap $20 Suspension Mod for Impala SS & other GM cars! ZQ8 Bump Stops
Heads and Cam Options for the LT1 to make 400+ Wheel Horsepower!
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Heads and Cam Options for the LT1 to make 400 Wheel Horsepower!
The Sad Truth About Building A Fast Impala SS!
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The Sad Truth About Building A Fast Impala SS!
Check Out This Hellcat Killer Impala SS! ALL NATURAL!
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Check Out This Hellcat Killer Impala SS! ALL NATURAL!
LT1 LT4 Smog/Air pump delete tips
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LT1 LT4 Smog/Air pump delete tips
How to wire up an electric water pump.The right way! (94-96 Impala SS) could work for other cars too
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How to wire up an electric water pump.The right way! (94-96 Impala SS) could work for other cars too
The Caprice SS did exist. Just not available to average Americans...
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The Caprice SS did exist. Just not available to average Americans...
The REAL way to identify a REAL Impala SS (94-96)
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The REAL way to identify a REAL Impala SS (94-96)
How to make your LT1 the best Small Block Chevy ever made!
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How to make your LT1 the best Small Block Chevy ever made!
Best model year Impala SS? Find out here!
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Best model year Impala SS? Find out here!
The Impalas SS is the best daily driver muscle car (94-96)
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The Impalas SS is the best daily driver muscle car (94-96)
How to wire up an RPM Tachometer in a 94 or 95 Impala SS and other 94-95 B/D cars
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How to wire up an RPM Tachometer in a 94 or 95 Impala SS and other 94-95 B/D cars
The LT1/LT4 engine is not for dummies.
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The LT1/LT4 engine is not for dummies.
The REAL way to build/mod an Impala SS!
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The REAL way to build/mod an Impala SS!
Why you don't "NEED" an LS to do 13s OR BETTER in an Impala SS! (LT1 B-Bodies) stop the hating!
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Why you don't "NEED" an LS to do 13s OR BETTER in an Impala SS! (LT1 B-Bodies) stop the hating!
Why your B-Body Impala SS needs 3.73s and a higher stall converter!!
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Why your B-Body Impala SS needs 3.73s and a higher stall converter!!
Top 10 Mods for the 94-96 Impalas SS (including all LT1 B-Bodies) explained
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Top 10 Mods for the 94-96 Impalas SS (including all LT1 B-Bodies) explained
Why the 94-96 Impala SS is a high potential fast car and underrated as such (and other LT1 B-Bodies)
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Why the 94-96 Impala SS is a high potential fast car and underrated as such (and other LT1 B-Bodies)
if you have an LT1 go do this mod NOW (purge valve line boot)
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if you have an LT1 go do this mod NOW (purge valve line boot)

Komentáře

  • @inverted311
    @inverted311 Před 18 dny

    LT1 "Like." Not a 4 bolt main. The 9C1 however had a real LT1 in it.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 16 dny

      I've owned a 9C1..... Same engine......

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 16 dny

      The Camaro never had an LT1 then ...... I've no clue what you're saying here? The manufacturer begs to differ. They all share the same LT1 RPO codes and same numbers on the blocks. Gen 2 LT1 is nothing special.... A gen 2 LT1 is just that. A couple main bolts and differential cylinder head material does not make an engine a whole new engine. Or "real" Again... GM begs to differ with your logic here. The B/D body cars (including the precious 9C1) got the 2 bolt iron head LT the Y body cars got the 4 bolt aluminum head LT and the F body cars have 2 bolt and aluminum. It's an LT1......

  • @brianf8621
    @brianf8621 Před 24 dny

    Caution on tuners. Bryan H is no longer tuning. He was good.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 23 dny

      He was at the time I recorded this. He's on Facebook.

  • @PetenarYT
    @PetenarYT Před 25 dny

    Any information on that intake mod? I was looking at CAI kits for my 95 LT1 in my firebird and I cant find anything similar to what you've got going on, just intakes that go down to the stock position

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 16 dny

      It's some Chinese intake I found on eBay I just never got around to making a shroud for it. Not the best but I couldn't wrap my head around paying 400 for a similar set up.

    • @PetenarYT
      @PetenarYT Před 16 dny

      @@nikothevirgo ah okay gotcha. Im also not wanting to pay 400 for something like that haha

  • @alirezashirazifard8990

    Thank you for everything. You said “Shut off Switch “ Is this for water pump ? Where do u install it ? Thank

  • @SSReese
    @SSReese Před měsícem

    lt1 heads flow better the lt4 heads dude just talking 😂😂

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 27 dny

      Are you gonna provide actual data or are YOU just talking

    • @SSReese
      @SSReese Před 27 dny

      Listen to the video you said it but ok i have one now built and aluminum lt1 heads flow better and lighter i have a set of LE2 with the intake ported but carry on you right 😂😂

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 27 dny

      You're just nitpicking bud.... In the video I said the "LT4 head flows better than cast heads". Factual. Use the device you're typing on to look it up.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 27 dny

      You clearly care about my content more than me. You should seriously make your own. Way better use of your energy.... Plus there's no new cool shit coming out about modded Impalas. Go for it

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 27 dny

      Telling me to carry on under my channel is insane. I already feel like my videos are too long explaining things now here you come. I was referring to *stock* heads.... In STOCK conditions yes the cast iron heads flow better than the aluminum head and the LT4 heads flow better than them both... As they should..... Now when you port them? 643s and 374s shine...... Feel better? I have 2 others videos talking about this. You're beating a dead horse and preaching to the choir at once. No need to be so damn condescending. Simply ask me what I meant ..... I'm not these bots.... You can ask me questions....

  • @SSReese
    @SSReese Před měsícem

    just spend the money and get the AFR 210

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 27 dny

      Have fun with that

    • @SSReese
      @SSReese Před 27 dny

      ​@@nikothevirgo i did on my 98 camaro SS and LE2 on my 1995 impala SS

  • @alirezashirazifard8990
    @alirezashirazifard8990 Před měsícem

    Thank you for great advice

  • @ToQuestionIsToLearn
    @ToQuestionIsToLearn Před měsícem

    Tom knows his shit for sure! If he says it, it's basically from the mouths of the GM engineers themselves as far as I'm concerned.

  • @studebricker2845
    @studebricker2845 Před měsícem

    Looking forward to seeing your progress on it. My trans has started having issues so I'm doing a manual 6 speed swap. Keeping the LT1 for now.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před měsícem

      What kit are you running for the swap??

    • @studebricker2845
      @studebricker2845 Před měsícem

      @@nikothevirgo I have a friend who can install a T56 magnum for me using the kit from 3 Pedals. My auto has already been rebuilt once , so I'm ready for the change...

  • @tranquility7692
    @tranquility7692 Před měsícem

    Anyone know why my 96 Trans Am tops out at 98mph? 5th to 6th shift just bogs. Full bolt on LT1 with Lt4 heads, hot cam, ported intake, bbk throttle body and headers, MSD ignition with NGK plugs, and SLP Loudmouth exhaust. It has an off the shelf OBD 2 port tuner.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 27 dny

      Did you recall removing the speed Governor?

    • @tranquility7692
      @tranquility7692 Před 27 dny

      @@nikothevirgo no. I don't have any tuning equipment aside for a scan tool. Would the 159mph limiter affect it at 100?

  • @kashmoney1350
    @kashmoney1350 Před 2 měsíci

    I want the pcm

  • @JohnCantu-yt9mt
    @JohnCantu-yt9mt Před 2 měsíci

    Ammo picky? I’ve seen some people say they’re picky

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      I've had good luck with blazer 124 grain fmj rounds. I'd bet it's the new ejector that helped over the stock one.

  • @Blade-hp9mn
    @Blade-hp9mn Před 2 měsíci

    10 sec 1994 Impala ss check the build sheet on that motor. If you have a 10 sec car you can believe it's not your local auto parts , parts that's in the build. No build is cheap, I own a 1994 with a Lt1 making 425 and a 1994 with a ls making 525 and it was cheaper in parts for the ls. It's your car just do your home work before you start spending $$$. Great video/ knowledgeable...

  • @355LT1
    @355LT1 Před 2 měsíci

    How's it coming? Can't wait to see the progress. I want to put an LSA or centrifugal blower on mine too 🔥

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      Waiting on the harness now. And hell yea I'm kinda swaying more toward the centri they seem to make much more power and can be had cheaper. And people have lost their minds with some of these prices on LSA stuff 😬🤣

    • @355LT1
      @355LT1 Před 2 měsíci

      @@nikothevirgo Yeah, exactly... I've got my eyes on Torqstorm or used Vortech kits. Torqstorm just came out with an 80mm that can support 1000whp 😈

  • @syntaxerorr
    @syntaxerorr Před 2 měsíci

    Bull shit. lol

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      Have you bothered researching or experimenting with anything I mentioned in the video? If not carry on with your "Bull shit"

  • @raz_nick4048
    @raz_nick4048 Před 2 měsíci

    Were you running 1.6 rr's with this build?

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před měsícem

      This is Jason Lee from ECIRS. He was running 1.6RR stock internals 3600 yank SS 3.73s M/T Drag radials. Weld 15" wheels in the back

  • @anthonypesqueira7540
    @anthonypesqueira7540 Před 2 měsíci

    4.11 gears with a locker and full exhaust with x pipe. That'll wake that car tf up!

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      It was upgraded with 3.73s years ago. The only thing that wasn't modded in this video was the engine internals pretty much. IMO the gearing saves this heavy car dramatically lol.

  • @anthonypesqueira7540
    @anthonypesqueira7540 Před 2 měsíci

    The LT1 is a beast of an engine. I've always said it, an LS engine is a waste of time.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před měsícem

      Fair enough. I have a love/hate relationship with both engines. Nothing beats that SBC sound and they don't look like crap like the LS no plastic

  • @phxlt1994
    @phxlt1994 Před 2 měsíci

    I have lloyds heads and cam package and hope to make 400 rwhp. Even if I get close, I'll be happy. I'm rebuilding my 94 camaro and hope to be having it back on the streets soon.

  • @aaronhuskey8581
    @aaronhuskey8581 Před 2 měsíci

    Find a good LS motor yet? I picked up a LQ4

  • @nikothevirgo
    @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

    ECIRS

  • @LesabreSuper
    @LesabreSuper Před 3 měsíci

    5:01 this is my biggest gripe with this car. People ask so much more for the impala than the caprice or roadmaster that it makes the impala feel like an overpriced attention whore. Idgaf if it's a 'real impala ss', the other cars are nearly identical mechanically anyway. It's like you're paying extra thousands for the name and status

  • @poohgraham1839
    @poohgraham1839 Před 3 měsíci

    So I need a little advice.I got the ninety four buick row master with the l t one I was talking to this guy I and I was told what I could get a chip put in it and get a bigger throttle body and I do want a cold Airtake flow what you think

  • @danteturner1090
    @danteturner1090 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you put lt1 in old school malibu 79 and have it still fuel Injection

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      Yes that's a common swap there's info lt1swap.com and there's an LT swap group on Facebook for the gen 2 with a lot of posts about that. You might be surprised what cars you see lol

  • @kyledanger45
    @kyledanger45 Před 3 měsíci

    is that an HK handguard? or a US made one? and is there any play or wobble in it?

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 2 měsíci

      I bought it used on GunBroker so I'm unsure exactly but I'd assume it's US it was only 22 bucks. Fit like a glove.

  • @SamReynolds-pe9ww
    @SamReynolds-pe9ww Před 3 měsíci

    Great info thank you 💪

  • @cesarr2031
    @cesarr2031 Před 3 měsíci

    Your missed bro, more vids!

  • @jamesmackenzie3502
    @jamesmackenzie3502 Před 4 měsíci

    Great review! Thanks

  • @kingdolladp369
    @kingdolladp369 Před 4 měsíci

    Keep going

  • @Brianz1981
    @Brianz1981 Před 4 měsíci

    Good tips! I'm doing all the same stuff myself, but with a 385 stroker.

  • @koraykumru1295
    @koraykumru1295 Před 4 měsíci

    I think relocating the ignition coil helped me quite a bit!

  • @kevinscott4189
    @kevinscott4189 Před 4 měsíci

    The rating was because of compression laws. Thats why that car came with a lt1 same with vetts and camaros and mustangs the cobras in the 90s were 4.6 supercharge. They drop that in the 2000s. Also chevy did brong back the lt1 in 2016 camaro but its 6.2 not a 5.7.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      I know...Not the same engine. LT1 is just a code

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      They had another in the 70s. Still a different engine.

  • @josiahisrael2740
    @josiahisrael2740 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the absolute best header for b body, even the 3in exhaust is easy to install and fits perfect, I even upgraded drive shaft to 3.5 alum, an still fits perfect

  • @axemana
    @axemana Před 4 měsíci

    You are very correct in this video. I've had my 95 Z28 with Lloyd Elliott heading cams plus since the early 2000s. Back when he was just starting and uMI was still being made in their garage. It is amazing the misinformation that I see here on CZcams from a bunch of young kids that have no idea. Good job! Trying to dispel a lot of these rumors

  • @mrdato116
    @mrdato116 Před 4 měsíci

    How is break in period going?

  • @Younggun775
    @Younggun775 Před 4 měsíci

    I have a y body lt1 in a 88c1500 2wd I’m looking for 400+ at the wheels

  • @lovensdamas1040
    @lovensdamas1040 Před 4 měsíci

    I was just thinking about you the other day wherever you buy your engine, can you let us know because I’m trying to do an LS swap I can’t put too much money into the else you want anymore. It’s getting harder and harder to find these parts. Basically I’m I’m just doing my money at it and it’s not going nowhere, no one ever told me about the transmission so that’s a good tip. Is there a way we could email you if I got more questions? I love my caprice

  • @lawtondevil
    @lawtondevil Před 4 měsíci

    I'm so all set going with a LS Ive had a 2002 SS CARMAO SLP. I got a 1996 SS SLP Right now with 33k on it. I will take this car over that any day/ Both the same with 6 speed 3;42 rear. This 1996 is so much more responsive yeah i'ts a 96 SS SLP A lot of people say don't do mods to it. Why not I'm making it mine how I want it I don't understand some buy a car and sit on it for 10 years hoping to make a few grand or even what you paid for it. yeah you got most of your money back.. But you didn't drive the car you just let it sit. And now its going to benefit the next buyer more than it is the person that let it sit. Like me I got this 1996 SS SLP 1919 with 33k on it.. and it is Mint Mint Mint// It was all original I got stainless works and the Torque Head Kit on it this winter. All else heads and cam want like 400 to 450 at the wheels some 3;73 gears and it will last 10 years whoever bought it they took real extra special care of it. thank you/ Im not going crazy with it enough to have some fun when I feel the need. other than that I will dive it normal enjoy it I know foe a fact there is nothing close to this out there in this shape. I looked at a lot of them from 1978s to 1996 Camaros firebirds all asking 20k thinking I was going to get a good car at that price.. YEAH NOT// This was a 1 owner the poor woman got sick so she was selling. a lot of junk out there your better off doing it that way you know what you have.. you cant get the truth out of anyone to save your life.. o yeah it mint get there after driving for 2 hours and the doors are falling off.. lol vented a bit lol all the cars I looked at foe that kinda money and o yeah mint and all rotted in half. lol kinda off topic a little but build it yourself your going to do it anyway LOL We all say no where going to leave it.. yeah ok NOT// LOL

  • @chaseallen4734
    @chaseallen4734 Před 4 měsíci

    Man my LT1 dropped a valve in January because I straight piped it smh. I’m in the process of figuring out what to do myself. Top end rebuilding gone cost me about 3-4K. I got a 6.0 out a Yukon Denali I was about to drop in my box Chevy but now it’s going in my impala! Got to do what we have to do man. I’m going to rebuild my LT1 and drop it in something else myself! I’ll be watching man and taking notes!

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      Damn that sucks 😬😬 Thanks for your support man!

  • @user-xk1ds3nj8v
    @user-xk1ds3nj8v Před 4 měsíci

    Highly underrated engine a lot of power just in a retune

  • @user-xk1ds3nj8v
    @user-xk1ds3nj8v Před 4 měsíci

    I coated the top of my 93 with silicone when I REO water pump I never had any issues I had a 93,95,96 all 6spd cars

  • @jodybelmonte3830
    @jodybelmonte3830 Před 4 měsíci

    You still got the computer ?

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      Hey it sold shortly after I made this video. Sorry

  • @ashaaib
    @ashaaib Před 4 měsíci

    isnt the 4l80 a little bigger than the 4l60 ? will it fit without any issues ?

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      Just have to massage the transmission tunnel a bit and change the crossmember out for a custom one from Clear Image Automotive

    • @ashaaib
      @ashaaib Před 4 měsíci

      @@nikothevirgo is it worth it though ? i mean by "massage" you mean cutting and welding ? wouldn't it be better to get a more modern version of the 4l60e and rebuild it with better parts. it would probably handle over 500 hp easily.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      @@ashaaib hammering no cutting I got the adjustable mounts so that also helps along with the custom crossmember. The 80e sucks up power but from what I've been reading it's that it's more durable than the 60e and seems more "forgiving"

  • @raz_nick4048
    @raz_nick4048 Před 4 měsíci

    Good Luck on your Build! Thank you for contributing to the LT1 community and leading us to the right guys. What’s your Goal for this Build?

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      I eventually want to install an LSA to the 6.0 and just have a simple daily drive-able set up. Won't be a race car or anything crazy like that. Budget and simplicity is what I'm trying to aim for. And for the LT1 Im gonna keep it around forever I still love the engine a lot the old school sound and the reverse flow cooling iron block it has so much going for it I just feel it'd be better in a lighter car and carb swapped and put into a more old school configuration

  • @aaronhuskey8581
    @aaronhuskey8581 Před 4 měsíci

    Going for it. Express van would have most of what you need. LQ9 or LQ4 with a 4L80E.

  • @danielr.johnson7966
    @danielr.johnson7966 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you Sir!🎊

  • @mrwnking
    @mrwnking Před 5 měsíci

    I got a 9th gen impala LT, and I'm thinking of swapping for an LS. Right now, I'm doing my research on LS swapping. And I wanna do it on a budget, I don't wanna spend a lot of money.

    • @nikothevirgo
      @nikothevirgo Před 4 měsíci

      Can't go wrong with a 5.3 there's a guy with a white one I think it's AWD if I remember correctly. It looks like an extensive project but very worth it. GM should have put an LS in all of them I really love the body style I just don't get why they didn't put more engine options out there for it. It looks way better than any Mopar out there

  • @user-iz4sr7vr9p
    @user-iz4sr7vr9p Před 6 měsíci

    Love your SS I drive a 95 SS I'm totally interested in any video i see with the 94-96 SS