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  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  Před rokem +5362

    We investigated the entire engine and found nothing… Steve is meeting us in Texas, cross your fingers we don’t have any major issues!!!

    • @ethanandres5838
      @ethanandres5838 Před rokem +51

      Hell yeah brother!

    • @claptang
      @claptang Před rokem +32

      HELL YA BROTHER

    • @mattlandorf1595
      @mattlandorf1595 Před rokem +306

      Could just be something from all the new braided lines etc

    • @caidensracingchannel
      @caidensracingchannel Před rokem +1

      @@DeezNutzzs ussssss

    • @jolee51282
      @jolee51282 Před rokem +59

      Yeeyee. Dude!!! we gotta Track Guys shirt we need a Shop Guys shirt. Zac, Tye, Sam. McFarland Racing 🤘🤘

  • @StinkyPete69
    @StinkyPete69 Před rokem +373

    Can we all just stop and appreciate the shine coming off of mullet. Sam's out here putting in some work.

    • @russellridge8623
      @russellridge8623 Před rokem +4

      Sams most competent guy on team.

    • @jonnywilson9117
      @jonnywilson9117 Před rokem +2

      @@russellridge8623 What does that even mean?

    • @DMAN5970
      @DMAN5970 Před rokem +1

      I love sam reminds me of my grandad who passed

  • @martinsolheim7660
    @martinsolheim7660 Před rokem +16

    Love how Sam always doing the finishing touch as the car is backing out of the garage, that is real class 😀

  • @Ree33ee
    @Ree33ee Před rokem +1125

    Cleet could push a hot wheels down a track and George would be right there hyping him up like it’s never been done before. Never change George.

    • @extec101
      @extec101 Před rokem +15

      that would be fun to watch those guy do 60` hot wheels race burnout and all, trying to sound like their own cars 😂 WROOOM WROOOM.

    • @Car_Cast
      @Car_Cast Před rokem +20

      Yea gorge is a great personality. Fasterproms should have never gotten ride of him. But actually glad they did, their loss and gorge is having a way better life now.

    • @_JamesBrown
      @_JamesBrown Před rokem +10

      @corey21 I couldn't imagine being stuck in that tiny shop with holy roller conspiracy theorist Jeremy barking orders at me

    • @justinblanton6882
      @justinblanton6882 Před rokem +1

      @@_JamesBrown I started out watching Jeremy before cleetus only cuz the AWD S10. But then I found cleetus and George and it's been the best ride ever...

    • @dankoneon
      @dankoneon Před rokem +1

      He is one of the worlds best hype man.

  • @shred_zed1
    @shred_zed1 Před rokem +574

    Man this is a full circle project. It's not just Steve, lets remember KSR as well!! Mullet always goes straight and thats as big of a challenge as anything. This whole crew who got this unit where it is, from Cleet to Steve to KSR and Pete. Ty Zac Sam, and James being the rock of the gang. This whole bunch that Cleet has got together is just an awesome thing to watch.
    AND OF COURSE BUENOS DIAS!!!!!
    Didn't expect all this ... settle down in the comments. Lots of people contributed geez.

    • @kevfaherty123
      @kevfaherty123 Před rokem +6

      TRUTH!!

    • @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm
      @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm Před rokem +1

      💯

    • @adamr9215
      @adamr9215 Před rokem +40

      Kevin hasn’t been around since the problem with the SXS guys started drama at the Crown Vic race. Hopefully Cleetus didn’t side with the SXS guys and run him off.

    • @crazyfrank3866
      @crazyfrank3866 Před rokem +3

      Right it amazes me how stable mullet is consistently outstanding fabrication and work from the team 🎉

    • @locoo300883
      @locoo300883 Před rokem +2

      Can’t believe you didn’t give George any love

  • @NotOnYourLife
    @NotOnYourLife Před rokem +712

    Tye, Zach and James are the men of the week for pulling this off. Astounding work Gentlemen!

  • @jamesb.nonofyourbusiness1550

    Steve Morris is an absolute legend. I followed him long before Cleetus years ago when Cleet made his first videos. Regardless of the outcome you guys are on par for low 6's or high 5's.

  • @SmokeeBearDrifts
    @SmokeeBearDrifts Před rokem +139

    Pete just went from real good at doing stuff to the master of doing stuff. Pete's a legend. With him by your side mullets definitely going to the winner circle

    • @aussiek2000
      @aussiek2000 Před rokem +4

      @Top Shelf Shorts hes the builder of several drag and drive engines. the swedes red vette is HED powered.

    • @jaypisme2343
      @jaypisme2343 Před rokem

      The new Steve Petty

    • @davidh6818
      @davidh6818 Před rokem

      ​@@jaypisme2343 The new Steve Petty,huh?😂😂😂😂 Now that is funny.....

  • @mattssn
    @mattssn Před rokem +430

    Nice to see Pete around, that guy just seems to get the job done within a few passes, even on a fresh build, what a tuning machine!

    • @Spike-sk7ql
      @Spike-sk7ql Před rokem +57

      Yeah. He's real good at doin that kinda stuff.

    • @mwall787
      @mwall787 Před rokem +12

      @@Spike-sk7ql I came here for this comment and wasn’t disappointed 😂

    • @tylerhill-li2uq
      @tylerhill-li2uq Před rokem +5

      ​@@Spike-sk7ql I see what ya did there!
      P.s. I did the math......
      It adds up!!!

    • @amclips2995
      @amclips2995 Před rokem +2

      @@mwall787As did I. 😂

    • @mfaulks206
      @mfaulks206 Před rokem

      @@bigduphusaj162 why embarrassed, not his engine build, and wandering timing isn't going to be a function of the map?

  • @kdowz934
    @kdowz934 Před rokem +316

    Mr. Sam shining to the last second as you're pulling the car out. That showed his true character wanting to do a great job. What a good man.

    • @shmick4203
      @shmick4203 Před rokem +3

      Yeah but the dash was covered in dust

    • @RoySterHill
      @RoySterHill Před rokem +1

      yo i literally thought the same thing.

    • @aztommy1687
      @aztommy1687 Před rokem +8

      Interior is the drivers responsibility.

    • @WildcatWarrior15
      @WildcatWarrior15 Před rokem +3

      Cleanliness is literally the difference between a bunch of grease monkeys making a ton of power, and a professional operation. I would pay Sam my last dollar.

    • @crappie2048
      @crappie2048 Před rokem +2

      Lol yeah I love it any time the cars just sitting and you will see in the back round he is just shining everything up

  • @DSMITH-cz7xi
    @DSMITH-cz7xi Před rokem +199

    I whole heartedly want these beautiful human beings to have the best results possible for Mullet and the rest of the hotrods at TX2K!!!

  • @sharonnicholson3393
    @sharonnicholson3393 Před rokem +86

    I don't give Pete enough credit holy crap is that man a great tuner🎉 Cletus called him a loose cannon that just means he's perfect❤

    • @mrh3085
      @mrh3085 Před rokem +5

      @@bigduphusaj162salty. 😮
      Then again you are a big duphus AJ so….

    • @bennyammons
      @bennyammons Před rokem +3

      @@bigduphusaj162Can’t ever find a single thing the man with a million dollar race operation does right yet you’re still consistently in his comment section and watching his videos😭😭

    • @sharonnicholson3393
      @sharonnicholson3393 Před rokem

      @@bigduphusaj162 hey look we found an A hole even God likes people like 🙏♥️🤣

    • @sharonnicholson3393
      @sharonnicholson3393 Před rokem

      @@bennyammons don't do drugs

    • @sharonnicholson3393
      @sharonnicholson3393 Před rokem

      @@mrh3085 roid rage

  • @bradjohnson2693
    @bradjohnson2693 Před rokem +772

    You can tell Sam truly loves hotrods, he still taking care of them shining em down while they are being backed out 👌

    • @Bacongrease00
      @Bacongrease00 Před rokem +56

      He would be on top of the roof trying to polish at 220mph if someone didn’t pull him off

    • @bradjohnson2693
      @bradjohnson2693 Před rokem +22

      @@Bacongrease00 Sam is what they mean when they say "good old boy" 😎

    • @michaelroman2174
      @michaelroman2174 Před rokem +12

      ​@@Bacongrease00 I truly believe he would do that too lol he's such a good hearted person glad James introduced Cleetus to him

    • @Don_Rodrigo44
      @Don_Rodrigo44 Před rokem +12

      you can tell hes been a worker his whole life you'll never catch him just standing around or holding up a wall

    • @Squatch34
      @Squatch34 Před rokem +2

      Just watching Sam
      Makes my dad

  • @burpengaryjosh5614
    @burpengaryjosh5614 Před rokem +577

    Please, please, nobody leave this channel to start their own... Y'all are one of the best teams on YT.👍🇦🇺🇺🇸

  • @BradThat1ArmGuy
    @BradThat1ArmGuy Před rokem +34

    I love Sam. He truly cares about the cars always looking clean at all times. Sam is a gem.

  • @theaterlightman89
    @theaterlightman89 Před rokem +4

    Hitting refresh on my cleatus channel waiting for the next upload. Hope his weekend goes well

  • @FadeToBlackRacing
    @FadeToBlackRacing Před rokem +347

    Keep in mind, if you ever open that filter system up, you’ll need to re prime the dry sump as there’s a giant air pocket in the system

    • @Maroco918
      @Maroco918 Před rokem +98

      You need to re post this comment every video. You know they are gonna forget eventually

    • @Jimbo0341usmc
      @Jimbo0341usmc Před rokem +17

      Good thing you’re here to tell them this vital information!!!! They would be lost without you!!!

    • @Patrick-zr8tv
      @Patrick-zr8tv Před rokem +171

      ​@@Jimbo0341usmc dude he's just trying to help. Comments like this have helped in the past. Don't need to be a smartass about it.

    • @jeffro5180
      @jeffro5180 Před rokem +6

      They say there are no stupid questions but what about comments 🤷 wait.......was this a stupid question and comment? 🤔

    • @mytmousemalibu
      @mytmousemalibu Před rokem +30

      One of the dry sump companies, Peterson, Moroso, CV Products, or Barnes had a dry sump pump pulley that had a one-way roller clutch in it that allowed you to spin the pump over with a drill to prime and prelube the engine without having to mess with the belt. It was a pretty cool idea. I think fairly recently someone came up with a remote oil filter housing with its own priming pump built in that used a ball-end hex in a drill, also pretty cool. I ran oil pressure accumulators on a couple drag cars in the past, that works too. With a solenoid, soon as the ignition is turned on it opens and prelubes the engine, the oil pump when running recharges it. It will also save you with a loss of oil pressure. Had a high 9 sec Nova that had an alky injected 383 SBC, bearings and everything looked brand new after 5 seasons on it.

  • @juddphillips
    @juddphillips Před rokem +404

    I love that Steve cares so much about his customers that he’ll fly to Texas and put new bearings in the engine to be sure it’s right!

    • @THEVROD64
      @THEVROD64 Před rokem +4

      That wasn't Steve ...

    • @juddphillips
      @juddphillips Před rokem +96

      @@THEVROD64 he said Steve Moris was going to meet them in Texas and slide some bearings in it. You must not have been paying attention 🤷‍♂️

    • @juddphillips
      @juddphillips Před rokem +15

      @@THEVROD64 look at cleetus’s top comment 🤣

    • @nzhillnet
      @nzhillnet Před rokem +18

      Steve is the real deal...not many around like that gentleman.....except maybe his son 🙂

    • @wrifraff
      @wrifraff Před rokem +27

      If I spend that kind of money on top level stuff, that's honestly the level of care I'd expect to get! That being said, Steve is a great guy, and goes above and beyond for his customers.

  • @matty6343
    @matty6343 Před rokem +27

    Can’t wait to see Steve’s response of what the cause is. He deff knows his stuff. We’re all learning as you guys work through the pains of building one badass ride so keep it coming!

    • @freedomfox8183
      @freedomfox8183 Před rokem

      I think everyone was hoping there was just a little bit of trash stuck somewhere from when Steve was trying a new company for rods and blew all eight of them apart 😂 and that's what it was in the filter , hopefully caught it and did its job the fact that it was in the pan but not the top of the engine or anywhere but the filter maybe something was stuck in a crack in the pan my theory is it's the oil pump he's using those are very known to fail even brand-new I watched it happen with Rob dahm on 2 brand new oil pump

    • @vapinbachelor289
      @vapinbachelor289 Před rokem

      ​@Freedom Fox he must have a flooky cleaning parts?

  • @joshuasalvage4717
    @joshuasalvage4717 Před rokem +4

    I really got to say is, George you are a true friend and partner/employee and your reaction is so honest and real. I really hope you are going to be around for a long time, everyone at McFarland racing is the dream team!

  • @Doogie_Causey
    @Doogie_Causey Před rokem +209

    With Steve Morris Horsepower and Peter Harrel Toonin on the keyboard, Mullet will be a rocket. Good Luck at TX2K

    • @no_lft_shft
      @no_lft_shft Před rokem +11

      That's exactly what I'm thinking. Lol a fucking freight train

    • @Doogie_Causey
      @Doogie_Causey Před rokem +5

      @@no_lft_shft yep, that too

    • @ozzycommander
      @ozzycommander Před rokem +7

      Kevin Smith Bodywork, Ty Fabrication, Steve Morris Horsepower , Peter Harrel Toonin.
      Mullet will crack 5's or warp drive.... will be fun to watch

    • @Lotek117
      @Lotek117 Před rokem +12

      ​@@ozzycommander Kevin also did the entire chassis/cage. Good thing he over built it for its certification...

    • @dillinheater
      @dillinheater Před rokem +3

      Don’t forget ol cleeter behind the wheel

  • @cobyb.8029
    @cobyb.8029 Před rokem +78

    LS George: "this is possibly the biggest moment of your entire life"
    Maddie & Little Ripper: What did he just say?!

    • @alexiegomez1691
      @alexiegomez1691 Před rokem +1

      What does that have to do with achievements on racing vs his family.

    • @nalley6815
      @nalley6815 Před rokem +3

      🤣🤣

    • @cobyb.8029
      @cobyb.8029 Před rokem +9

      ​​@@alexiegomez1691 Hey! Relax

    • @berkstien1289
      @berkstien1289 Před rokem +3

      @Alexie Gomez because George said "of your entire life" ,not "Mullets life" or "your career". Implying to Cleetus drag racing means more than his Family or any other investment he is into.

    • @Trialnerror
      @Trialnerror Před rokem +2

      @@berkstien1289 My god, Chill TF out.

  • @quadzilla7572
    @quadzilla7572 Před rokem +2

    12:55 hearing those turbos spool as he does a burnout. You gotta love it.

  • @richrdlewis6278
    @richrdlewis6278 Před rokem +3

    Mullet must be half the weight of the wagon, keep posting them videos up guys, never got drag racing as a brit but am hooked now.

  • @TheAussie_Battler
    @TheAussie_Battler Před rokem +39

    Yep whole crew works tirelessly and to the best standards we have all grown to love but a huge Shout out to good ol LS GEORGE for always giving us the lighter side of things, that contagious laugh and his skills behind the camera. Cheers Brother for all you do 🤙🍻❤️🇦🇺🇺🇸

  • @wowguy3562
    @wowguy3562 Před rokem +293

    Cleetus: I am an expert oil pourer
    Steve: I just use a funnel

    • @theown32
      @theown32 Před rokem +17

      Sam: Please use a funnel.

    • @siskamore11
      @siskamore11 Před rokem

      Question : does adding cold oil to warm oil potentially cause problems?

    • @adamr9215
      @adamr9215 Před rokem +1

      @@siskamore11 No. It’s not a big deal.

    • @darionanderson5943
      @darionanderson5943 Před rokem +1

      Cleetus: pppssshhh what are those bud

  • @kred3208
    @kred3208 Před rokem +9

    You have built an amazing team. I hope everyone is happy with their situations and you guys continue to create some of the most amazing automotive content on all of CZcams. Hell Yeah brother

  • @brettwhitmire3101
    @brettwhitmire3101 Před rokem

    Just go send er Bud. Steve is hell of an engine builder. What a man to shop up in Texas just to help ya with the engine he built. Customer service is on point . Run it CLEET

  • @strykerentllc
    @strykerentllc Před rokem +60

    If Steve gave you the green light to run it, then run it. If he had any concerns, he would tell you NOT to run it and he'd have some rod and main bearings next day air on the way to you. He's that kind of guy. Good luck and be safe.

  • @DrummertheCody
    @DrummertheCody Před rokem +357

    George’s energy in this one is infectious. Such a fun dude!

    • @EXZACHTPERFORMANCE
      @EXZACHTPERFORMANCE Před rokem +12

      ​@@lyricbread he is professionally unprofessional, stupid funny without being actually stupid, there's a reason he gets so much camera time. He has a lot of character.

    • @BleedingWhiteKnuckles
      @BleedingWhiteKnuckles Před rokem +1

      He's enthusiastic even if he's not sure what happening or matching the vibe of the situation as he's done numerous times 😂

    • @no_lft_shft
      @no_lft_shft Před rokem +2

      George is the absolute best.

    • @thomasward4505
      @thomasward4505 Před rokem +4

      He does have a very small set of words that he uses however

    • @jeffro5180
      @jeffro5180 Před rokem +4

      Leaving fasterproms was the best choice he could have made.

  • @mitchcooke8145
    @mitchcooke8145 Před rokem

    Good ole Shine it up Sam still polishing Mullet as he backs out the door!

  • @khoop009
    @khoop009 Před rokem

    This is the best comment section I've seen on CZcams period. It's awesome to see. Every video I go to the comments and it's full of people excited and encouraging. Awesome stuff.

  • @ALR74
    @ALR74 Před rokem +32

    I absolutely love seeing Pete tuning and can’t wait for the Texas videos. I hope you make it down the track and get new PB’s with Mullet.

  • @brockroe5084
    @brockroe5084 Před rokem +52

    I’m just starting the video but I watch Steve’s videos as well and I know he won’t allow the engine to be hurt. I’m sure he will be in Texas ready to do a full rebuild in needed. Steve seems like a damn good dude to buy engines from.

    • @irav4u
      @irav4u Před rokem +8

      somehow I knew he'd be on a plane

    • @2005StangMan
      @2005StangMan Před rokem +7

      Steve is the man, but this is also huge for his business. If that motor goes blammo first rip for a new customer, it's not going to look good, and Cleet gives an absolute ton of publicity; that can be great, it can be awful depending on results.

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 Před rokem +2

      He is yes, but remember one of those SMXs is more than some folk pay for their house. Not a lot but some and certainly more than most pay for their entire car with enough change left over for a cheap boat to tow behind it. You kinda expect that level of service and the fact that it is the exception rather than the rule is a sad commentary on some other builders.

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 Před rokem +3

      @@2005StangMan yes and no on the blammo really. We all know Cleeter can tear up an anvil with a rubber hammer but we also know this motor has been blowed up before too. This was Steves motor so he saved it and repaired it to go back in the wagon, im not sure he would have fixed it like he did if it was a customers block.

    • @BrickNewton
      @BrickNewton Před rokem +1

      ​@@2005StangMan Steve has repeatedly stated in his video that the Engine was pulled straight from his car, intake and valve covers changed back and is a second hand motor that has already done the last sick week. Not a new engine at all

  • @michaelreynolds1904
    @michaelreynolds1904 Před rokem +2

    Rumor has it, Pete is real good at doin' stuff.

  • @BUILTFORDTOUGH79
    @BUILTFORDTOUGH79 Před rokem +7

    Excited to see what mullet will do at tx2k with that new SMX properly tuned and turned up! Pete is an animal at the tuning aspect of things.

  • @eltomas3634
    @eltomas3634 Před rokem +117

    No problem! Just bring a boatload of oil and filters. You can do an oil change between each run and find out real quick if your metal flake source is increasing or diminishing. Bad bearings only get badder, so if it was leftover trash, it will clear up real quick. Change the oil and send it!

    • @Cultofpersonality09129
      @Cultofpersonality09129 Před rokem +9

      There’s already damage to the new bearings. Theirs a lot more to it than changing filters and oil.

    • @JayAR_YT
      @JayAR_YT Před rokem +1

      What about the engine before it?

    • @stevennott6139
      @stevennott6139 Před rokem +1

      Only get bladder,try only get worse🤣,I suppose we can forgive that mistake, seeing as your only 5 years old 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Spike-sk7ql
      @Spike-sk7ql Před rokem +3

      Those bearings are already damaged. Besides that, I would assume that oil isn't that cheap.

    • @leftyeh6495
      @leftyeh6495 Před rokem +1

      The filter is reusable. It's just a stainless mesh that you clean.
      And at 4-5 gallons of oil, they can run a pretty good time before it'll actually need changed.

  • @JayAR_YT
    @JayAR_YT Před rokem +84

    Daily uploads let's go Cleetus :) yall are killing the uploads and always great to watch the team. Man's a success boss and has a beautiful family. What a thing to watch happen from my phone and support with a couple hats

    • @TrumpsEarBandage
      @TrumpsEarBandage Před rokem

      He’s gotta make as much money as he can before his track gets shut down

    • @cres7795
      @cres7795 Před rokem

      @@TrumpsEarBandage CZcams pays him good but not as good as we think. Guaranteed his big source of income is his merch rather than his videos.

  • @ryanlong4021
    @ryanlong4021 Před rokem +1

    Kevin, Pete, Steve, all the guys at the shop, thank you guys for helping Cleeter build one hell of a hot rod. And Cleet, thanks for showing us all the goods and the bads. 👍🇺🇸🦅

  • @watchmaker45030
    @watchmaker45030 Před rokem

    My daughter got married on St Patrick's Day, and as father of the bride, I get to give the first toast to the newlyweds. I suggested numerous versions of "Cheers!" from various languages to our guests, and included one very special version as well. Totally true that I did indeed suggest that our guests could enthusiastically say "Hell Yea Brother!" instead of "Cheers!". It was VERY well received by our guests and the wedding party, and the best man changed his speech to include it as well!!

  • @mertonallowicious
    @mertonallowicious Před rokem +157

    Tye should just weld a funnel on top the catch can to save Sam some work 😬

    • @precisiondiesel225
      @precisiondiesel225 Před rokem +34

      Just an fyi, you don’t fill a catch can, you drain it. They’re filling the dry sump oil tank. Catch cans are for catching oil from crankcase pressure. Dry sump tanks feed oil to the crankcase.

    • @Maroco918
      @Maroco918 Před rokem +19

      @@precisiondiesel225 so rare to see such informative comments that aren't condescending or just straight mean. Hats off to you my friend. Great bit of knowledge 👍

    • @mertonallowicious
      @mertonallowicious Před rokem +1

      @@precisiondiesel225 does it not serve as a catch “can” for the oil though lol edit- I believe it does both? it’s just a larger catch can w a feed tube, or is there a separate can for blow by on Mullet I missed?

    • @Zem4ro
      @Zem4ro Před rokem +4

      He could weld a funnel onto the same type of cap it uses so it screws on for filling and then weld the same threads it uses to the inside of the car behind the passenger seat for storage when not in use so it isn’t rolling around like a funnel would lol

    • @joshdafoe6483
      @joshdafoe6483 Před rokem +27

      Or hear me out maybe they could just use a normal fuckin funnel lmao

  • @michaelfallen1564
    @michaelfallen1564 Před rokem +58

    Yeah, I'm with Tye that the metal is old debris from the 'mass exodus' as Steve called it. It's amazing how difficult it is to get all the metal shavings out of a block after a catastrophic failure, even with a parts washer. One of my buddies rebuilt a 400 SBC that had spun 3 rod bearings, and even after having the block honed and professionally cleaned, he had to put another set of bearings in it because a bunch of trash from the previous failure went through everything. It sucks but considering the other possibilities, it certainly isn't the worst outcome.

    • @mattsmith4053
      @mattsmith4053 Před rokem

      Its not difficult it's just shit workmanship.

    • @naberville3305
      @naberville3305 Před rokem +9

      Yeah. Especially considering this engines probably the only engine in existence to throw all 8 rods and be put back together

    • @MrJayo73
      @MrJayo73 Před rokem +1

      And also drove Sick Week after the rebuild.

    • @garymckinziejr7194
      @garymckinziejr7194 Před rokem +3

      Old debris? McFarland is the jankiest high dollar operation I’ve seen since the Super Chevy days.

    • @MrJayo73
      @MrJayo73 Před rokem

      @Gary McKinzie, Jr Question do you even know what is going on before you make a "janky" comment?

  • @rickeeporter5952
    @rickeeporter5952 Před rokem +2

    6 numbers off your best 330 on 27lbs......crazy brother. This thing is a monster and can't wait to see you guys win tx2k

  • @kilessard8936
    @kilessard8936 Před rokem +3

    George is just awesome behind a camera, let’sss go brothers !!!!

  • @anthonychristopher3744
    @anthonychristopher3744 Před rokem +20

    i love that mullet backing out and sam still shining it

  • @Baltzy24
    @Baltzy24 Před rokem +48

    Definitely look forward to seeing you guys enjoying life. Just was one of those days where everything was fighting me and everyone getting in my way... nice to relax with a Cleetus video

    • @xprettylightsx
      @xprettylightsx Před rokem +3

      I had the same day brother, I’m a caretaker for my Father , days sometimes do nothing but beat the living piss out of you. Stay strong!

    • @georgiaviking6131
      @georgiaviking6131 Před rokem +2

      I feel ya buddy. Today was a bitch.

    • @yoyoman331
      @yoyoman331 Před rokem

      Amen brother. Stay strong 💪💪

  • @larryjohnson1966
    @larryjohnson1966 Před rokem

    I am so happy that this time, you tore some of it down and checked instead of just going around and running again. After seeing Steve's video on the tear down of that engine, what you are seeing is not surprising to me. You should be fine, "What could possibly go wrong?"

  • @Stout-yw5xh
    @Stout-yw5xh Před rokem +4

    Wow the sound of that SMX is awesome. You can tell the difference in the sound between the SM and the SMX🔥🇺🇸 You got to keep that beast in the ELCO 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @robertmcdevitt7873
    @robertmcdevitt7873 Před rokem +67

    the way y'all turn around your racecars from damaged to operable is amazing compare to when you first started! Props to everybody for making this happen!

    • @kevinmccubbin2385
      @kevinmccubbin2385 Před rokem +10

      Almost a real race team, not just a youtube channel. Big improvements.

    • @michealfaulk5149
      @michealfaulk5149 Před rokem

      Practice makes perfect.

    • @ToddSaw
      @ToddSaw Před rokem +2

      seems more like way too often pushing operable race cars to tore up is the norm.

    • @SnackaJax
      @SnackaJax Před rokem

      @@ToddSaw They're pushing the limits so stuff is bound to break

    • @CoconutMigrating
      @CoconutMigrating Před rokem

      What money will do

  • @marvindebot3264
    @marvindebot3264 Před rokem +20

    17:28 can we take a moment to appreciate the sheer size of that main bearing cap?

    • @jamiecoburn1231
      @jamiecoburn1231 Před rokem

      I saw that too! If you look at the cap compared to his hand the size it shockingly big!

  • @CGIAIMO3
    @CGIAIMO3 Před rokem +2

    Everyone around you is Real good at doing stuff now, loving the channel cross overs

  • @mattyoconnor3784
    @mattyoconnor3784 Před rokem +5

    Just personally with our brad hemis running dry sump through a screen, we often find shavings in our oil, its never too concerning and for us just one of those race car things, if you start seeing chunks that'd be more concerning. Cant wait to see it at tx2k

    • @mfaulks206
      @mfaulks206 Před rokem +1

      True, debris they have though is likely through the whole engine?

    • @mattyoconnor3784
      @mattyoconnor3784 Před rokem

      @M Faulks most likely, as long as it had a good clean to begin with, the small shavings shouldn't block any oil passages

  • @CupolaDaze
    @CupolaDaze Před rokem +8

    9:02 that transition was slick

  • @SergeyPupkoMusic
    @SergeyPupkoMusic Před rokem +30

    Damn, that 3rd hit dropped my jaw... Y'all built a hell of a race car and Pete is a freakin' wizard on the tune.

  • @michaelbabisky596
    @michaelbabisky596 Před rokem +4

    So proud of you boys you have come along ways from old Ruby ! Keeep on keeping on!!!

  • @cpcassone
    @cpcassone Před rokem

    Also keep in mind when Steve disassembled, cleaned, remachined, and rebuilt his own engine, it was for his own use and his own pleasure to be run at sick week and he didn’t even get much use on the new rebuild of that engine because he had transmission and u joint problems during sick week. He rebuilt that thing with all new parts and even posted the video of the build process to avoid ignorant comments like we are seeing. Steve built this engine with the intent of using it to win sick week! The idea of giving it to cleetus didn’t even come to fruition until after sick week was over and mullets Engine was headed to Steve to either be rebuilt or traded in. So that whole idea of people thinking Steve reused old bearings or just slapped this engine back together to get rid of it to cleetus is insane and needs to be squashed immediately. If anyone actually watched Steve’s videos they would know that there is a complete up close in depth full length video series of his blown up engine being disassembled, diagnosed, cleaned, repaired, machined, and rebuilt with brand new top shelf parts! Steve designed that engine from scratch and he is meticulous! And anyone who follows him knows that he videos everything mostly so people can learn and enjoy the content, but also to weed out ignorant questions, ignorant comments, and people who think they know everything.

  • @MrPuckchaser
    @MrPuckchaser Před rokem +284

    For god sakes, Mullet needs his own funnel.

    • @Bradof77
      @Bradof77 Před rokem +32

      I’m sure that by the time that happens, that car will deserve a state funeral…

    • @eddean6663
      @eddean6663 Před rokem +20

      Official Freedom Factory Funnel...

    • @abitavenger
      @abitavenger Před rokem +17

      A cleetus branded funnel would be legit murch 👌🏻

    • @CrashRacknShoot
      @CrashRacknShoot Před rokem +6

      ​@@abitavenger which likely will just be empty clamshell packaging for a normal funnel lol

    • @azurefog
      @azurefog Před rokem +4

      They’ll just start cutting the bottoms of all their empty containers and selling them as funnels. That’s what most of mine are….

  • @levytheunisz
    @levytheunisz Před rokem +39

    George “i think its safe to say we have never been this prepared.” I agree on that one 🤣

  • @dallynsr
    @dallynsr Před rokem

    SMX Pro Mod life!!!
    Means also things break says Steve.
    But that’s one of the best built V8s in the world, so if it breaks…them the breaks, and Steve will fix it and off you guys go. Half Top-Fuel power doesn’t come without challenges.
    This is so awesome guys!!!

  • @FOXCRF450RIDER
    @FOXCRF450RIDER Před rokem

    Soooo many advantages to dry sump. Priming, circulation, pumping old oil out, flushing the system, being able to easily monitor engine health by checking the scavenge filter.

  • @colbyjohnson1225
    @colbyjohnson1225 Před rokem +21

    Pray you guys are able to finish out TX2K, worked your butts off to be able to get there.

  • @SKSVIDZ
    @SKSVIDZ Před rokem +11

    I duno about anyone else but I get so happy when I get my notifications about these videos ❤
    Love what you guys and girls do it's so cool seeing how far you have come

  • @Steveoyayo
    @Steveoyayo Před 3 měsíci +1

    2,000 plus hp engine and it all started with some corvette whistles in some exhaust! Talk about a come up ! I’m from Florida I wanna come play

  • @PlodTRDMotorsports
    @PlodTRDMotorsports Před rokem

    Flush that engine and all the very best for TX2K from the UK

  • @EquitySolutionRayRaz
    @EquitySolutionRayRaz Před rokem +45

    Need to start prepping that driveway for test hits to the 330

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 Před rokem +1

      BMP is a 1/4 mile down the road.

    • @berkstien1289
      @berkstien1289 Před rokem

      @Phil B yeah but why go there for hits just to make sure you're suspension can take a hit just to find you wasted a day at the track and need to go back to the Garage.

    • @Crazeejay
      @Crazeejay Před rokem +1

      330' concrete driveway would fix that 😁

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 Před rokem +2

      @@berkstien1289 Because they don't have to do any prep work, and it's not realistic for them to actually do dragstrip quality prep on their driveway.
      If they need to go back to the shop they can. They can just come right back. It takes only a minute. Dragstrip level prep takes hours.

    • @kevinmenard6792
      @kevinmenard6792 Před rokem

      Nah someone’s gonna get hurt doing that. The blazer is one thing but mullet is going over 200 miles an hour in
      6 seconds.

  • @1up-ET
    @1up-ET Před rokem +15

    Hang in there, bro! I got faith that you guys are going to do great and that motor is going to hold together just fine don't even think about it.

  • @sethchapdelaine7616
    @sethchapdelaine7616 Před rokem +3

    Am I the only one that’s constantly checking cleet’s CZcams page for the new video

  • @PhilG999
    @PhilG999 Před rokem +1

    Glad you got the "rock stopper" on that other turbski! I'd still be nervous about making passes with a fresh engine without a few more heat cycles, but you guys know more about it than *I* do! 😁

  • @Doubie.
    @Doubie. Před rokem +6

    It good to see you finally have a clear view to see if the motor is on its way out prior to it actually going

  • @jesseshort8
    @jesseshort8 Před rokem +13

    Been patiently waiting for this all day. Ready to see this thing rip!!

  • @samwell9540
    @samwell9540 Před 11 měsíci

    The shoutout to Maddie did it for me, Cleeter knows what’s important in life.

  • @seanmcclish-bp9jb
    @seanmcclish-bp9jb Před rokem +3

    this race team is amazing. Everyone on this team does great work. Keep it up guys.

  • @markshearer1831
    @markshearer1831 Před rokem +16

    That's some dedicated crew right there. Those guys have worked some good awe full hours and still have some semblance of a smile on their faces. Gotta love the whole crew even ever upbeat George

  • @TjTaylor4706
    @TjTaylor4706 Před rokem +9

    The smx sounds great at idle, such a deep sound

  • @DavidRoadworthyish
    @DavidRoadworthyish Před rokem

    Gauuliii thoose caps are THICK!!!!
    Seeing Cleetus get big eyed when he did that first pull says it all... CAN´T wait to see that thing hit some man boost!!!! LET´S GOOO!!!!

  • @franknester2186
    @franknester2186 Před rokem +1

    Cleetus, the steering column is moving back toward you about 1/4 inch under acceleration. Check the steering column shaft and universal joints.

  • @stevegirard817
    @stevegirard817 Před rokem +4

    Your team is awesome!!! Steve Morris is awesome!!! Mullet is awesome!!! Things will work themselves out, you guys got this!!!!!

  • @tatersalad6872
    @tatersalad6872 Před rokem +7

    Dang... To think that Mullet was originally built to be a jetcar! lol Now look at her, so fast, so amazing! But I haven't givin up hope that cleetus will indeed someday be piloting a jet powered vehicle down the track. I love that I have been able to watch this mans progression from spooling up keychain turbos and installing 20 turbo whistles to being an amazing racing team in almost all categories. So amazing! Can't wait to see what Mullet can put down with an SMX!

  • @steventreaster3457
    @steventreaster3457 Před rokem +4

    Can’t wait to hear the times Mullet puts out! Nice job to all your guys for pulling this off!

  • @jimmiehuffmanjr3985
    @jimmiehuffmanjr3985 Před rokem +31

    I can’t wait to see what mullet can do this year

  • @mikezasadny1190
    @mikezasadny1190 Před rokem +7

    Pumped to see what Mullet will do! Good Luck in Texas Guys!

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper2 Před rokem

    All the shinning is lowering the air drag and helping it go faster you going to need three parachutes and bigger brakes. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Robertschannel-1
    @Robertschannel-1 Před rokem +1

    It's just crazy they want to build homes so so close to your racetrack. I live exactly 6.5 miles (12 minutes) from East Bay Race Way and love hearing those bald eagle v8s screaming! But i can hear them clearly, why those folk what to try and build homes next to the track is crazy.

    • @SpocksBro
      @SpocksBro Před rokem

      Because they are confident they will get the track removed anyway.

  • @robertkeime4907
    @robertkeime4907 Před rokem +16

    Great to see Pete working with you …… top notch tuner

  • @anthonyjunies8221
    @anthonyjunies8221 Před rokem +3

    The transparency and honesty🤝
    Please keep that, and the team🔥🔥

  • @mauricepaes1439
    @mauricepaes1439 Před rokem

    Hi, Please look at 13:33 till 13:37 in the video. The steeringweel has allot of play, up and down! Please Check this for your safty!!!
    Great new motor, a beast 👌

  • @robertmajesty15
    @robertmajesty15 Před rokem +1

    I hope George never leaves. It wouldn’t be the same. His commentary kills me.😂😂

  • @danieltaylor1623
    @danieltaylor1623 Před rokem +19

    Hope Tye is right! As per all the comments you guys are honestly the best crew on CZcams. They way you all work as a team is an inspiration

    • @Cultofpersonality09129
      @Cultofpersonality09129 Před rokem

      It doesn’t matter it he’s right or not. All those bearing are marked up in a $100,000 engine. If they didn’t have that sight glass the engine would’ve already been toast.

    • @garrettchapman8170
      @garrettchapman8170 Před rokem

      Agreed

    • @garrettchapman8170
      @garrettchapman8170 Před rokem

      ​​@@Cultofpersonality09129 100,000 custom engines have that for a reason..
      Steve is. Stand up man..
      Also 100k is a bit off.a used SMX is around 65k..
      Either way steve isnt gonna let them fail otherwise its a failure on himself..
      Relax.. Send it.. Its racing😅

  • @Kodi5204
    @Kodi5204 Před rokem +37

    Compared to the radiator Steve and Tom ran I’m going to say bigger is needed 😂

    • @mytmousemalibu
      @mytmousemalibu Před rokem +14

      For actual drag n drive, there's no way the current one is enough on pump gas! The 4-port return hose they did was a nice trick idea instead of a 4-1 manifold but that little wedge it has to flow through is too small anyway.

    • @Kodi5204
      @Kodi5204 Před rokem +5

      @@mytmousemalibu I was think the same thing you got a allot of fluid going to a small spot.

    • @leftyeh6495
      @leftyeh6495 Před rokem

      ​@@Kodi5204 I think the 50gpm pump will keep the water moving.

  • @mike.7813
    @mike.7813 Před rokem +1

    Crushing it with these builds! Don' t stop doing what you guys do best!

  • @billgaudette5524
    @billgaudette5524 Před rokem

    Of course I'm in Bradenton this weekend! Hope you guys have an awesome time in Texas though...good luck!

  • @pezomatic1
    @pezomatic1 Před rokem +4

    Georges energy in this is amazing. Love the commentary

  • @truthseeking3818
    @truthseeking3818 Před rokem +2

    I just wanted to throw a shoutout to my man Sam. Watching him still wiping Mullet while it was backing out of the garage for the first time looking absolutely PERFECT.
    I mean the shine on the thing. That’s a guy who knows his stuff.

  • @jefferywells2288
    @jefferywells2288 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Pete foreseeing the future! Guy know how to do stuff for sure 😁

  • @extec101
    @extec101 Před rokem

    know the feeling cleet got when driving mullet with more power then before, it feels like the god of speed reach down with his hand and give a good extra push.

  • @lepermessiyah5823
    @lepermessiyah5823 Před rokem +15

    Zachs face when he said "okay" lol. Poor guy is feeling the pressure. Loving the vibe of the team at the moment, hoping it stays together

  • @michaelhenderson5098
    @michaelhenderson5098 Před rokem +4

    Good luck fellas. Today was a rainout, so hope the best for Sat and Sunday. The cold front blew in last night. It's been in the 50's all day. No idea what the track will be like.

  • @freedomfox8183
    @freedomfox8183 Před rokem +2

    It's those junk as oil pumps your using.. Rob dahm had two brand new ones fail as well as countless complaints online.. I'm surprised they didn't fix it yet but with all the failures still happening they obviously didn't .. almost guaranteed thats your problem if Steve says the bearings are fine after dropping the pan...

  • @andrewbeach9479
    @andrewbeach9479 Před rokem

    Good to see Shine Supply products being used from your local detailer you had at the shop!

  • @Tits_Money
    @Tits_Money Před rokem +4

    Rooting for you Cleetus. I can tell you're really nervous which I can't blame you with a engine like that. But you have some incredible guys & knowledge in your corner. Mullet is gonna kick some ahh 👍