Finally, the boat I've wanted for years! LS swapped 81 Miller Jet Boat!!

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2023
  • This is my go to fun having machine.
    LS swapped 1981 Miller jet boat
    List of all the parts in the build
    5.3 , Stage 3 summit truck cam, 243 heads, .600 lift double valvesprings, Comp ultra pro magnum rockers, BTR pushrods, Melling 10296 oil pump, Champ 10 quart oil pan, ICT Billet front motor plate alternator bracket and water pump adapters
    Dominator jet drive, A impeller, Place Diverter machined with high velocity insert
    #autovation
    #lsswap
    #jetboat
    #fastboat
    #dominator
    #placediverter
    #ictbillet
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Komentáře • 62

  • @LivingOnCash
    @LivingOnCash Před měsícem +2

    Some people say the best two days of a boater's life is the day he buys and the day he sells. I say that's not a boater, that's just some guy that owned a boat. Some of the best days of my life have been on the water jumping ocean waves at 80 MPH or cruising at idle around a small lake or rafted up in a cove swimming and relaxing. So many great memories with family and friends. That's' what a true boater is.

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 29 dny

      I love mine and have no plans of getting rid of it no matter what problems it gives me.

  • @1fatlenny
    @1fatlenny Před rokem +1

    OMG I almost cried when you mentioned getting rear ended.

  • @Canoga_Knuckles
    @Canoga_Knuckles Před rokem +1

    Best therapy I know of going to the lake riding in the boat just cruising nothing like it. Now, Let’s talk flatbottom v drive with straight cut gears Water cool manifolds so You can walk around the motor without burning the skin off your shins

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Yup on the therapy. I would have gone water cooled headers/manifolds but absolutely nothing was available when I built the boat. Plandemic....
      Thanks for checking out my videos. Hope you enjoy the other o es as well

  • @JFJrsGarage
    @JFJrsGarage Před 11 měsíci

    Pretty similar to what I did pulling the LS out of my street car and dropping it into my boat: nice job!

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 11 měsíci

      Just checked yours out on your channel. Nice job on yours as well.
      Thanks for subscribing!

  • @dcs4555
    @dcs4555 Před měsícem

    that is def a good looking boat, i'll give u that. i felt pretty excited when i first got a project fish-n-ski going w a 'new' motor.
    just don't forget - this is a v8 open headers. i guess the neighbors and anyone trying to enjoy nature can suck it, while u do ur thing tho. smh. please understand just what u are doing - noise must not be a consideration. and don't excuse the design. kinda like a harley owner immed going away from stock exhaust. its fkd up. imho "but they sold it this way". one day i dam well hope - we will get hearing damage under control. don't mind me, i have hearing loss already. lol
    yeah it is permanent

  • @ronaldnielson8591
    @ronaldnielson8591 Před rokem

    Miller is a VERY NICE boat!

  • @davidkasko
    @davidkasko Před rokem

    I am so happy for you. What a fun project!

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Thanks David!!
      Maybe you'll have to meet me at the lake someday for a ride.....

  • @BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo
    @BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo Před 11 měsíci

    We have a boat!!!! I love it!

  • @cameronjuzda7246
    @cameronjuzda7246 Před rokem

    Great video great story

  • @MrTurnone
    @MrTurnone Před rokem

    Great job, love Miller's! Little cut and buff on that boat and that gel would be looking showroom.

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem +1

      Thank you. We Already did it, my youngest son did a phenomenal job buffing and waxing it. Stay tuned more footage of it coming along with a new build soon

  • @leonperkins6555
    @leonperkins6555 Před rokem

    Bro what an amazing video 📹 💯

  • @Jballzx
    @Jballzx Před rokem

    cool video, good editing

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Thank you. My son does the editing on some of my videos. You can yell which ones he does and the ones I do.
      He has a channel @gabenatorfilms

  • @markjohnson3616
    @markjohnson3616 Před rokem

    Lucky you been looking for a boat like that

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Keep looking they're out there. Some are turn key ready for the water

  • @danielvanmeter3396
    @danielvanmeter3396 Před 11 měsíci

    Best of luck with the rash.

  • @mikemjw4533
    @mikemjw4533 Před 9 měsíci

    Subscribed!

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I've git a couple of Vida that should drop soon. Hope you enjoy

  • @user-vb1lh2ws7d
    @user-vb1lh2ws7d Před rokem

    멋지네요
    very nice video

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Thank you. I give all the credit to my videographer @Gabenatorfilms. He's good at making my work look good

  • @phonypony5.0
    @phonypony5.0 Před rokem

    Nice I have a 73 miller

  • @nicjohn648
    @nicjohn648 Před 11 měsíci

    Someone just dumped a miller off out in my almond orchard today. Looks like it was white and gold at one point in time

  • @MidwestMotor
    @MidwestMotor Před rokem

    This is cool as ever!!!!! But, this is one reason I would never get a small or shallow powerboat. I want to rip it ALL the time including semi-rough seas. I don't know too many places where it's not windy and there's swells.

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      I would agree on being careful and staying off the rough water. I bought this one for the cool factor and it's pretty calm most of the time here in TX.
      Thanks for watching, give us a like and subscribe

  • @hvacboater
    @hvacboater Před rokem

    Love a good boat story, especially about a miller! So you had the knock sensors in the valley pan still ?

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it. I did originally have the knock sensors in the valley, but they're gone now.

  • @jalopyjordan89
    @jalopyjordan89 Před rokem

    Way cool! I’d love some detail on the through hull exhaust and how you have that setup.

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching. The exhaust is a set of stainless turbo headers with 3 inch stainless pipe out, attached with flexible marine rubber szhaust pipe. I use the steam port outlets off the engine to spray water into the pipe as it exits to keep the pipes cool. . The flanges were already on the hull when I bought the boat. Hope that gives you some details.

    • @jalopyjordan89
      @jalopyjordan89 Před rokem

      @@autovationFtWorth very cool and very helpful! Thank you for taking time to explain what you did. Was thinking of doing something similar on my big block…

  • @stephendennis5969
    @stephendennis5969 Před rokem +1

    How fast is it? I have an old formula with twin small blocks. Thinking about a repower. What RPM are you at just cruising vs wot?

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem +3

      It runs 60 wide open before the pump cavitation. I need to do some jet work and get it sorted out, but it will get to 60 in a snap.
      RPM cruising 35 to 40 is about 3000 3200
      At 60 it runs right about 5000
      Thanks for watching.
      Share with your friends and subscribe

  • @Zionslayer1
    @Zionslayer1 Před 8 měsíci

    Real nice. How fast is it?

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 8 měsíci

      I've had it to about 62. It needs some jet work to do any more because the pump cavitation after that.
      Thanks for watching

  • @disolejunk
    @disolejunk Před rokem

    I like everything about it except that you took the engine out of a running vehicle..lol. I use my LS swapped s10 to pull my boat to the levee..we could have donated you an engine. I want a boat to do that with too

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      Subscribe and stay tuned for a super cool engine going in that Blazer

  • @Kamwi_003
    @Kamwi_003 Před rokem

    What part of DFW are you in? I have a boat shop that specializes in classic jets like this, over by Eagle Mountain Lake.

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

      I'm just South of Burleson. Can I contact you somehow? I've got a few small issues and some parts that I need.

  • @tyler-rr6dy
    @tyler-rr6dy Před 2 měsíci

    i am looking at buying a boat, the engine froze and cracked the block, it has a 5.7 merc in it. it is a 1992. will the bell housing on it fit any year 350 /305 or a 4.3,, or a 5.3,, hard to find that information

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 2 měsíci +1

      All chevy v8 bell housings will bolt up to an LS. The only difference is th bolt at the 2 o'clock position is missing and one is added at 12 o'clock. So basically you use 5 bolts instead of 6. Good luck with your build and have fun on the water!!

    • @tyler-rr6dy
      @tyler-rr6dy Před 2 měsíci

      @@autovationFtWorth that great now will make it easier to find another engine for it,,i was only looking for gm 350s from the 90s..
      thank you

  • @rsmith3033
    @rsmith3033 Před 9 měsíci

    first time sub. on your channel would u help me with info. on engine mount plates,oil pans etc. for a flat v-drive i just bought ? i would love your thoughts on early small blk. chevy vs LS i’m not computer savey 😎

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing!
      First off im a car guy that built a boat, so im no expert To mount the engine I used a Hardin rear bell housing with the mounts to bolt it to the stringer.
      For the front of the engine an ICT billet motor plate and angle metal to mount to the stringers.
      The pan I used is made by champ oil pans.
      There are lots of ways to run the LS fuel injected or carbureted. Just gotta figure out what you want
      If you need any other advice or pics of what I did email me
      brian@autovation.biz

    • @rsmith3033
      @rsmith3033 Před 9 měsíci

      thanks for tha reply an i’ll git n touch soon 😎

  • @trentonbriones2381
    @trentonbriones2381 Před 2 měsíci

    What you run for fuel
    Pump?

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I ran a Carter low pressure pump to a surge tank that has a Walbro GSL 392( same as a Bosch 044) and it fees pressure to the engine

  • @autovationFtWorth
    @autovationFtWorth  Před rokem

    Summer is almost here, time to get this beauty ready for the water again!
    Enjoy the journey on this build.
    Mike Finnegan, if you're ever cruising through Texas again, let's go boating!
    I'd love to get some pointers from you.
    @finnegansgarage

  • @kellyballard1773
    @kellyballard1773 Před 11 měsíci

    I also have a BBC Centurion jet boat. You may know now but you're not supposed to run the pump dry and rev it like you did. It's hell on the wear ring in the pump. So I've been told. Nice boat.

    • @autovationFtWorth
      @autovationFtWorth  Před 11 měsíci

      I've learned that after having the jet apart. And the rear bushing on a Dominator is supported by water only. It's all new now.
      Thanks for the advice, I'm always open to learn from someone who knows.
      Thanks for watching, subscribe and share it with your peep.