My LTx/6L80e Swapped Trans am is Finally Ready to Drive!

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  • čas přidán 10. 02. 2024
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Komentáře • 116

  • @carfanfan
    @carfanfan Před 5 měsíci +76

    I remember your first video after you bought this car. Since then, I lost my dad, moved 1000 miles to another city, lost a pet, moved back home, lost my mom, lost a dear friend to cancer, and lost another pet just recently. And today, you made my day with this video. Man you are on another level. Not only swapping the engine and trans out, but keeping the ac/heater, windshield wash, and all the things others would have deleted. Well done and congrats on an excellent job. I'll be watching to see how the body comes along. I'm currently saving an old Audi A6 and you are an inspiration Matt 🤗.

  • @lukemarion2725
    @lukemarion2725 Před 5 měsíci +34

    This has got to be the best third gen build series on CZcams

    • @dpf1g2fw
      @dpf1g2fw Před 5 měsíci

      Agreed. Informative, entertaining and inspirational. Very satisfying seeing the TA on the road.

  • @Lex2.5L
    @Lex2.5L Před 5 měsíci +26

    1 hour long vid this is a win

    • @kurrentevent
      @kurrentevent Před 5 měsíci +2

      Facts!! I'm about to watch the WHOLE HR🔥🔥

  • @hughbrown496
    @hughbrown496 Před 5 měsíci +14

    You gotta record a new intro with the trans am!

  • @grantpalm6282
    @grantpalm6282 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I know this is far from your most popular car, but I'm glad you stuck with the series on it. Looking forward to more!

  • @RYTHMICRIOT
    @RYTHMICRIOT Před 5 měsíci +5

    I certainly commend you for always working in such a confined space. That would drive me nuts.

  • @jonathondavis2367
    @jonathondavis2367 Před 5 měsíci +3

    its been such a long journey, i started this series when looking in to starting my own trans am project (4th gen) but its so cool seeing how far its come with all the ups and downs

  • @erickliban2
    @erickliban2 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Those turn signals are money. Love seeing all the hardwork start to payoff on the T/A

  • @omarareas5645
    @omarareas5645 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We got a seat in there that’s good enough… love it

  • @BassChasers76
    @BassChasers76 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Holy shit the moment we have all been waiting for this is so cool

  • @gregkrueger331
    @gregkrueger331 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This channel is amazing, the knowledge and skills on display are rare and the way Matt just gets it done is impressive. My ONLY gripe with this channel is I wish there was more uploads per month, and a slightly bigger work space. It’s too bad creators like Matt weren’t paid enough to make this full time like all the other automotive nonsense on CZcams. Either way I can’t wait for more Tahoe and Escalade content, I love F-bodies but I’m more of a truck and suv guy.

  • @rockettfabolous
    @rockettfabolous Před 5 měsíci +2

    OMFG FINALLY 🎉🎉. Thank you for dedicating your time into these Videos Matt!!

  • @PatRMG
    @PatRMG Před 5 měsíci +1

    Congrats! My 4th gen y-pipe used to peck in the same place. Just meant that I was getting rowdy.

  • @danielalmendrales4667
    @danielalmendrales4667 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great job! My most anticipated video of this channel. I can’t wait after it gets tuned and looking forward to the gas economy drive. Congrats and I’m excited for more.

  • @berem459
    @berem459 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

  • @twistedprincess295
    @twistedprincess295 Před 4 měsíci

    If you haven’t checked this already, check to see that you have enough slack in the front brake hoses when steering is at full lock, if they are binding or pinched off, that could explain your loss of brake pedal when turning. Hope this helps or hope you have sorted this out by now.

  • @carlosmmoralesramos7394
    @carlosmmoralesramos7394 Před 5 měsíci

    Finally i see it running. Great Job

  • @juancabrera2525
    @juancabrera2525 Před 4 měsíci

    Lol I was counting all the "uggh the steering" 😂

  • @dominizzy9355
    @dominizzy9355 Před 5 měsíci +2

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 it's been a journey! But the initial feeling and driving the Trans AM must be a positive feeling 🤟🏼

  • @jakewade7388
    @jakewade7388 Před 5 měsíci

    Loving this build!

  • @realshidd3062
    @realshidd3062 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Been waiting for this video 👊🏾💪🏾💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jdpete200
    @jdpete200 Před 5 měsíci

    awesome video, its been a long time coming and worth the wait

  • @m1a1hm
    @m1a1hm Před 5 měsíci

    COOL!! I've been waiting to see the Trans Am back on the road and it's been worth the wait. Can wait to see what else you do to it..

  • @Aerozona23
    @Aerozona23 Před 4 měsíci

    it's inspirational seeing all the progress you make, it keeps me going with my 3rd gen

  • @mic599
    @mic599 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome! That keeps me motivated for my project!

  • @michaelpendergraft341
    @michaelpendergraft341 Před 5 měsíci

    Man I love the videos on this car! Thank you Matt!!!

  • @ladariusmastin
    @ladariusmastin Před 5 měsíci

    Hell ya bro glad to see her back on the 👌🏾✊🏽💪🏾 road

  • @Vaino_Hotti
    @Vaino_Hotti Před 4 měsíci

    It's just ALL the odds and ends left, I love that part!

  • @hellobitch1000
    @hellobitch1000 Před 5 měsíci

    Bro I just came back to this car last night!!! Glad she's back

  • @terrytsandilis9962
    @terrytsandilis9962 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice to see the T/A up and running. I’m really loving the third gen content. Keep it up!

  • @jayadams5529
    @jayadams5529 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Glad to see it on its maiden voyage. Anxious to see the replacement t-top seals video. I got a ls swapped 91 that I need to do a seal replacement on. Awesome video.

  • @CAR3Y4
    @CAR3Y4 Před 5 měsíci

    Yessss!! I've waited soooo long for this video. So glad it moves. Keep at it. Please

  • @james5274
    @james5274 Před 5 měsíci

    Matt you do some really cool stuff man. I like all of your videos I've seen. Thanks a lot for posting this stuff 👍

  • @scottytoohotty7979
    @scottytoohotty7979 Před 5 měsíci

    I think she sounds phenomenal!!

  • @theANGRIERone
    @theANGRIERone Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hylan Dairy and Bagels! I lived to your right there on Buel before leaving for IL 10 years ago. Nice job on the car dude!

  • @DavidGavinETC
    @DavidGavinETC Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love these videos Matt. Idk why but watching the time lapse of you working on the car and seeing how clean and how much pride you put into the car, motivates me to work on my ‘bird 🤘🏽

  • @james10739
    @james10739 Před 4 měsíci

    Those are pretty cool turn signals

  • @jwhittredge
    @jwhittredge Před 5 měsíci

    Best Super Bowl pre-game out there!! Thanks for more fantastic content, Matt!!! Love all your videos, especially third gen ones! Cant wait for the next one! 😊

  • @TorquilMcLeod
    @TorquilMcLeod Před 5 měsíci

    Those sequential turn signals have a Knight Rider vibe.

  • @petersingh4825
    @petersingh4825 Před 4 měsíci

    Dude the video was dope as always!
    Worth the wait.
    But you keep
    Us waiting to long!
    Keep
    Up the good work bro ski!!!

  • @Chopski64
    @Chopski64 Před 4 měsíci

    Great job Matt your channel should get more views as you always do quality work. 👍

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 Před 5 měsíci +1

    YES!!! AND LOTS OF IT! S W E E T! Bummer on the heater box, i cracked mine but didn't bust it. Great video! Love the TA!

  • @rockinrides
    @rockinrides Před 5 měsíci

    Great vid as always, Matt! Happy to see the screaming chicken finally together and under her own power. Look forward to the future vids of finishing things out.

  • @227chevyguy
    @227chevyguy Před 4 měsíci

    Caint wait to hear it open throttle 💪

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB Před 5 měsíci

    Congrats on getting it on the road. Looking forward to some Escalade/Tahoe content.

  • @D3AThCAl2DS
    @D3AThCAl2DS Před 5 měsíci +1

    shi ty marker for the win always leaving things out

  • @xravenhairsexgod
    @xravenhairsexgod Před 5 měsíci

    Your vented hood louvers remind me of the numerous Trans Ams I've owned especially my white '91 GTA. Congrats and excellent video content as always. I'm working on a '02 SS drivers side power window circuit. Won't go up yet. Probably its the notorious window motor itself but I'm troubleshooting it and avoiding the Superbowl because like you I love F-Bodies. Back to the garage 🛠️

  • @trevorduke653
    @trevorduke653 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome. I’ll watch this tonight 🥃

  • @gregkrueger331
    @gregkrueger331 Před 5 měsíci

    I always keep a bunch of cheap chip brushes from HF in my toolbox for when I need to lay fiberglass mat. It lays down so much easier on inside corners and complex spots.

  • @laiky71
    @laiky71 Před 5 měsíci

    So happy to see this car rolling down the road! I had to replace the gen1 SBC in my 84 this year, and all i kept thinking is I should LT swap it! I can't wait to see where this project goes.....
    on another note, i still have a spare hatch glass with the high mount light sitting in my garage in queens. it's yours if you want it. please get it out of my way!

  • @kevin122759
    @kevin122759 Před 5 měsíci

    I have been watching your build for a while now. Great work and you should be proud of your accomplishments on this. I always wanted to put a 6L80 in my LS2 gto, but it would be way to much work.

  • @steveedwards1072
    @steveedwards1072 Před 5 měsíci

    Super glad to see the TA moving under its own power. Peace

  • @Wolfman_3344
    @Wolfman_3344 Před 5 měsíci

    I hope you can get the 6l80 to a point you like how it drives. I’m currently in the works to swap mine out of my g8 gt and put in a tr6060. It’s cammed but the lunging at crawling speeds, how it shifts when I don’t want it too and how it doesn’t shift when I’d like it too, idk man. I just fight with it all the time. I’ve heard it’s one of the hardest transmissions to tune correctly. Awesome video. Can’t wait to see the final build. Been here for many years and looking forward to many more.

  • @omarjarad.8053
    @omarjarad.8053 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Number one my friend ❤

  • @bradleyjones8207
    @bradleyjones8207 Před 5 měsíci

    Ready for more content

  • @Shadowvini
    @Shadowvini Před 4 měsíci

    Good job 👍

  • @brynmcnemar1712
    @brynmcnemar1712 Před 5 měsíci

    I plan to do a similar setup to my Camaro with L83 or L84 with an 8 or 10 speed if I can get one for the right price. I have been really excited to see this project! Looking forward to the mpg test, performance, and t tops! I hope you get a good install on the t top seals that helps us all. My first attempt 20 years ago failed miserably as a teenager.

  • @ryanhall8159
    @ryanhall8159 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm curious to see what you discover about your gas tank venting issue. I'm having a similar issue with my LS swap. Your videos have been a big help.

  • @rafaLT193
    @rafaLT193 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice work brotha this is eventually what I Wana do to my 4gen fbody a lt1 swap with A10

  • @BadLuckGarage
    @BadLuckGarage Před 4 měsíci

    This is why I’ve been sitting on one of those Volvo pumps for 2 months and haven’t installed it. Every other CZcamsr I’ve seen install them ends up complaining about them a few videos later. Because of my twin turbo setup the only place I have to put it in under/behind a headlight since my twin turbo fender exits prevent me from mounting it where you did and that would require alot of cutting on the rad support directly behind the headlight. I think your negative feedback just finalized my decision to skip the power steering, sell all the parts I bought, and just goto a manual pinto rack.

  • @REDZ28won
    @REDZ28won Před 5 měsíci

    Cool!

  • @155michaelx
    @155michaelx Před 5 měsíci

    beautiful car

  • @florianreinhart6438
    @florianreinhart6438 Před 5 měsíci

    Had a 89 same colors kicking myself in the ass for getting rid of it after seeing this video and it only had 52,000 miles on it those LED turn signals are sweet

  • @Jae_in_the_88
    @Jae_in_the_88 Před 5 měsíci

    Finally i thought i was gonna die before that bird got sum more loving 🤣

  • @milan1969
    @milan1969 Před 5 měsíci

    Great work Matt! That passenger side fender is an eye sore.

  • @Paul_D_Lashley
    @Paul_D_Lashley Před 5 měsíci

    You need a vacuum reservoir for the brakes, or check the check valve.

  • @Chopski64
    @Chopski64 Před 4 měsíci

    That 4th gen master looks nicer but a new 3rd gen master looks good too. I thought about the swap but decided it isn't worth it.

  • @CajunReaper95
    @CajunReaper95 Před 4 měsíci

    Just my opinion but for the radio I’d definitely go aftermarket if you could you gain a lot of features as far media playback goes some have Bluetooth and a usb port for flash drives or for connecting your phone that way aswell has RCA outputs for subwoofers and some have 3 sets of rca outputs, 1 for the subwoofer, and the other 2 are for front and rear mids n highs.

  • @AV131082
    @AV131082 Před 5 měsíci

    One hour video wow let me get my pop corn

  • @oonwing
    @oonwing Před 4 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @twistit6307
    @twistit6307 Před 4 měsíci

    if they would have made it like that they would have been something awesome 😊

  • @alexmoreno3204
    @alexmoreno3204 Před 5 měsíci

    Yessir 🦾

  • @tkurpiers
    @tkurpiers Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great job. Can you tell me what adapter you have used for the power steering pump for 100% pump pressure!?

  • @BlueOceanFilms
    @BlueOceanFilms Před 4 měsíci

    Miss my 87 TA

  • @rockjay81
    @rockjay81 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video bro. Where did you get the gasket for the HVAC housing from? I need it

  • @J2A61
    @J2A61 Před 4 měsíci

    Even though I do have a cam in my car it was very strange when I first started driving it daily. I put another 1/2 quart of fluid in it and it changed immediately🤷🏾‍♂️ it’s also broken right now and being dropped off this week… but mines was completely stock so it was a matter of time from the start..

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      Apparently the tuning on these gen 5’s is a completely different animal. Everything is torque based so once you start modifying the engine the torque tables need to be changed. I went wot with it for the first time and the pedal is commanding 100% but the tps is only at 60%

    • @J2A61
      @J2A61 Před 4 měsíci

      @@lsXmatt well I can say that I know very little about tuning but I do know to pull #1 plug and examine it. All though my swap runs great my #1 look very dark but with DI I’m not sure if it’s a good worn or not. It only has a transmission issue that could be my fault from not changing the converter 🤷🏾‍♂️ we’ll know shortly I guess. And this was a $1000 tune

  • @greasyfingergarage
    @greasyfingergarage Před 4 měsíci

    My guess on the brakes is that the engine is dropping vacuum at low speed as it learns how to adjust the a/f/t for itself.

  • @rexultimus1422
    @rexultimus1422 Před 4 měsíci

    Got those tires on my ES300 😅 now ik i did right by myself

  • @Miggy0089
    @Miggy0089 Před 4 měsíci

    Dude how do you document everything and make sure all the parts go back how they came out? ITs so much info to remember haha Im still working on my iroc and i forgot how to put everything back because of blown head gasket, i got the old tpi tho lol

  • @michaelhanewich245
    @michaelhanewich245 Před 5 měsíci

    My side markers wouldn't flash after installing LED bulbs. I had to French in a tiny amber led flush mount light into the lens that feeds off front flasher. Did your sides work without modification?

  • @WhiteManXRP
    @WhiteManXRP Před 4 měsíci +1

    bad fuckin ass bro

  • @steve310t
    @steve310t Před 4 měsíci

    Common problem with the volvo power steering pumps, there is however stand alone controlers for them availiable these days. With the pump not getting its signal from the pcm it dosnt know what to do

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I ordered one. Hopefully it fixes the issue

  • @CajunReaper95
    @CajunReaper95 Před 4 měsíci

    “Ima be honest there’s probably one dude who’s watching this video punching the air and saying why did he put an ls engine into this car he should’ve kept the original engine in the car”, those people can’t see past their own ego to think hey maybe the original engine was blown, or maybe he wants a decently reliable engine that can make power and take boost without much issues the only time you’ll really have issues is when you start making more power than what the stock internals can take along with the transmission.

  • @doughtonantoine
    @doughtonantoine Před 3 měsíci

    Need a link to the hardware for the steering column if you could thanks.

  • @JamesStover-gr3hw
    @JamesStover-gr3hw Před 4 měsíci

    I bet the brake issues is normal for DI. It’s prolly why GM put vacuum pumps on their trickst

  • @PennyRockStomper
    @PennyRockStomper Před 5 měsíci

    What kind of foam did you use for the hvac?

  • @JamesStover-gr3hw
    @JamesStover-gr3hw Před 4 měsíci

    Matt, Any new updates on the Camaro?

  • @rodstrong01
    @rodstrong01 Před 5 měsíci

    I would set it to not lock up until 5 and 6th

  • @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything
    @FortyTwoAnswerToEverything Před 4 měsíci +1

    does it always idle that high? I'm just so accustomed to my 5.3 idling at 550rpm

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      With a cam they usually wanna idle around 750, 850

  • @thecommodoredecker
    @thecommodoredecker Před 4 měsíci

    Perhaps somehow when your turning its pulling on the calipers or the bearings could be loose enough to collapse your caliper pistons and when you have to pump it up its making contact with the rotor again? I noticed you have 4 gen brakes in the front. I want to do the same to my formula but ive never done it myself. Just a suggestion

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I think being the steering stops were cut off the caliper is hitting when the wheel is full lock. I need to make a steering stop up and that should fix it.

    • @thecommodoredecker
      @thecommodoredecker Před 4 měsíci

      @@lsXmatt yeah, the way you were explaining the symptoms thats what ot sounded like. Like caliper was being collapsed somehow

  • @allencobbs4047
    @allencobbs4047 Před 5 měsíci

    They make a controller for that pump to make run at 100 percent without controller it only will run at 75 percent and be slow

  • @Dot-Ee
    @Dot-Ee Před 4 měsíci +1

    Where is that intake from? I wanna put one on my 5.3 to clean up the look for my Impala. Not a fan of how the truck intake looks

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Its a c7 intake

    • @Dot-Ee
      @Dot-Ee Před 4 měsíci

      oh thanks! i knew it looked a little familiar. may have to try to source one! @@lsXmatt

  • @TransAmMazing
    @TransAmMazing Před 4 měsíci

    Did you push down and turn the radiator cap?

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      Yea I thought it would have more tension though

    • @TransAmMazing
      @TransAmMazing Před 4 měsíci

      @@lsXmatt I’m looking at my 92 camaro radiator and there is a little step on the outside that the cap has to be pushed down when turning. Maybe yours is different though.

  • @poke85
    @poke85 Před 5 měsíci

    are you gonna throw a hood scoop on it ?

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 5 měsíci +1

      No planning on keeping it looking stock

  • @lsingleton77
    @lsingleton77 Před 4 měsíci

    Are you still going to turbo it?

    • @lsXmatt
      @lsXmatt  Před 4 měsíci

      Yea just not sure when. Probably after paint

  • @thebigv8644
    @thebigv8644 Před 5 měsíci

    Something's clunking.....it's a 3rd gen, aren't they always clunking somewhere.😉

  • @LifeWithJay22
    @LifeWithJay22 Před 5 měsíci

    1st here😂😂

  • @NickMango
    @NickMango Před 4 měsíci

    Bro even a freaking fan controller uses Bluetooth and an app??? Come on.

  • @CplHicks-ob2hj
    @CplHicks-ob2hj Před 5 měsíci

    Bro crack is wack

  • @migmogg8087
    @migmogg8087 Před 4 měsíci

    Lame