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  • @bleepinjeep
    @bleepinjeep Před rokem +403

    I told my friend a joke about carbon monoxide poisoning…. He died laughing even though it was a tasteless joke.

    • @andrewgilbreath1331
      @andrewgilbreath1331 Před rokem +16

      Of course bleepin jeep would be in the comments with this kind of joke 🤣

    • @loosemoose9799
      @loosemoose9799 Před rokem +16

      That joke is deadly funny.

    • @MattBrownbill
      @MattBrownbill Před rokem +6

      Badum tish!

    • @stephenmooney1153
      @stephenmooney1153 Před rokem +9

      That’s silent butt deadly! Lol

    • @jbarnhill50
      @jbarnhill50 Před rokem +3

      You stole my joke lol my grandfather said that to me growing up it was funny as I did live but that gas had my confused at the time till that rat I thought was my grandfather stopped talking to me. Man what a day that was

  • @tacoma2175
    @tacoma2175 Před rokem +101

    “I will do 20 minutes worth of work to avoid 15 minutes worth of work”
    That one hit home with me 😂

    • @danbrooks8241
      @danbrooks8241 Před rokem +5

      Truth

    • @rayhandyman1572
      @rayhandyman1572 Před rokem +2

      It's on my to do list for tomorrow matter of fact 👌

    • @brapbrapmafucka
      @brapbrapmafucka Před rokem +1

      I spend a lot of time tryin to save a little time

    • @rayhandyman1572
      @rayhandyman1572 Před rokem

      @@brapbrapmafucka all the time

    • @TheScrumdown
      @TheScrumdown Před rokem +1

      OR you just finished a 3 hr job. then saw the way where it would have only been 1 hr.

  • @kevint1910
    @kevint1910 Před rokem +79

    4:20 that moment when you remember that you have always wanted to install an exhaust extractor in your shop.

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 Před rokem +20

      Or turn the beast around so the exhaust is facing out the roller door.

    • @paulaxford6754
      @paulaxford6754 Před rokem +1

      @@johnt.848 lol, it seemed an obvious solution ...!

  • @lanceleavitt7472
    @lanceleavitt7472 Před rokem +185

    Matt, take a 9/16" (15 mm) wrench, loosen the distributor, adjust by sound, then retighten distributor.
    Oh, wait..... wrong century. Never mind, keep doing what you're doing.

    • @moczikgabor
      @moczikgabor Před rokem +9

      Even in this century, many times you still have to adjust your crank/cam sensors to give signal when you are actually at position. So you are not tuning the system with it, just calibrating the sensor to give TDC reading when you are actually at TDC and you are done with it on the mechanics side.

    • @W94urndks9urneos
      @W94urndks9urneos Před rokem +2

      Hahaha! Love it!

    • @adamthomas4638
      @adamthomas4638 Před rokem +1

      You could go into the fuel table add or take away then add or regard timing kinda same as what you said but newer engine it seems like Matt always has to go through the hard way

    • @davesstillhere
      @davesstillhere Před rokem +4

      Lol I wish that was still the way. I think you mean 14mm by the way

    • @richardhobbs7107
      @richardhobbs7107 Před rokem +11

      Gap the points with a dime, advance timing until it just starts to 'ping' under load, back-off timing just enough to eliminate ping under load & your done ! ! !

  • @stunick1573
    @stunick1573 Před rokem +66

    I can see Matt driving down main street Dr. Pepper in hand without the cab, just a seat, steering column and a big smile, Mad Max ish. Winter is coming, it be time to show the Snow Cat some lovin. Never a days rest.

    • @marklar7551
      @marklar7551 Před rokem

      Little creepy doll head on his hat....

    • @TrevorDennis100
      @TrevorDennis100 Před rokem +1

      I once saw a rolling truck chassis being delivered to coach builders, which was being driven with no body parts. The driver was out in the open, wearing a motorcycle helmet. Thinking about the Heavy Wrecker, it can surely have room for no more than two, or three at a stretch, people, so they'll still have to take the Morvair or Jeep for the crew.

    • @johnme7049
      @johnme7049 Před rokem +1

      @Stu Nick I was thinking about the Snow Cat the other day as well. News last night was showing snow in Co. already. Sooo much to do, So little time. The Frankenana is Job One for now though.

  • @mikebrown7324
    @mikebrown7324 Před rokem +307

    Those thermal cameras have a hard time with shiny surfaces. Hit a spot on each header with some exhaust paint and you will get a more reliable look at what's going on.
    Loving the build! Keep it up!

    • @grantdavis5992
      @grantdavis5992 Před rokem +18

      It is all about "emissivity" which varies with the material and the surface. In the mid 80's I worked for RayTek building and calibrating IR temperature measuring systems.

    • @rickstorm4198
      @rickstorm4198 Před rokem +14

      Its a waste really when a laser point heat gun will tell you all you need to know. Though i do love FLIR cameras for finding shorted electrical issues

    • @servicetrucker5564
      @servicetrucker5564 Před rokem +8

      @Grant Davis I came here to mention emissivity but you beat me to it

    • @HHalcyon
      @HHalcyon Před rokem +16

      @@rickstorm4198 Laser points also have limitations with reflective surfaces. My laser point came with a reflective surface chart based on material if I recall correctly.

    • @kevinhibbard320
      @kevinhibbard320 Před rokem +9

      @@rickstorm4198true, but if you had a FLiR camera laying around you're NOT gonna use it??

  • @bakerrv
    @bakerrv Před rokem +1

    Most have heard of Rosy the riveter (WWII workers) but here we get to watch Lizzy the Welder!😁

  • @leighvrooman2824
    @leighvrooman2824 Před rokem +2

    Give me the old flat heads. Engine Computers can be a night mare to tune. Just like to have timing and points to set. I guess I am a little old. Great progress and will look forward when it wheels up the mountains on work.

  • @Mapdotnowhere
    @Mapdotnowhere Před rokem +244

    Your crew reminds me of growing up with my dad helping him with his logging business. It was always cool having people around the shop maintaining equipment

    • @Bryanja81
      @Bryanja81 Před rokem +8

      Is that those things that just poke up out of the ground? 😆

    • @robertwitcher5113
      @robertwitcher5113 Před rokem +1

      @@Bryanja81 no it’s the things that hang from the heaven

    • @hidel308
      @hidel308 Před rokem +12

      I appreciate that they’re using for all intents and purposes a junkyard engine. I can’t stand the shows that have $1 million budget ordering crate motors and thousands of dollars of merchandise from specific online retailers which turns the entire build into a commercial. I love the way Matt and the crew just make a deal. And transform regular cars and trucks with just stuff anybody could get.

    • @coachwendy5618
      @coachwendy5618 Před rokem +4

      @@hidel308 That's why I stopped watching one of the channels that does it. I couldn't take any more of the commercials.

    • @skimi64d.o.o.39
      @skimi64d.o.o.39 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@Bryanja81😢🎉😢

  • @Aleks_Mechanics
    @Aleks_Mechanics Před rokem +16

    notification squad, Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥

  • @thirzapeevey2395
    @thirzapeevey2395 Před rokem +1

    The only people who never make errors are those who never do anything. Problem solving is an amazingly valuable skill.

  • @JohnnychimpO907
    @JohnnychimpO907 Před rokem +11

    Lizzie is going to be a master welder one day. It’s cool to see her just tackle anything you set in front of her now without hesitation… She doesn’t even look remotely nervous anymore. Looks excited. Right on!

  • @thesullivans194
    @thesullivans194 Před rokem +6

    When the bell sound rang out, it should of cut to Matt and crew walking in Taco Bell

  • @thedave513
    @thedave513 Před rokem +51

    I'm on a bucket list vacation and I'm sitting in my hotel room watching Matt's. I may need therapy.
    Can't wait for the day the wrecker rolls on it's own power.
    Thanks MORR!

    • @alfandersson3593
      @alfandersson3593 Před rokem +4

      Two bucket list goals achieved in one vacation. Not bad

    • @faerieSAALE
      @faerieSAALE Před rokem +1

      A Custom Built Fury Road BEAST by Matt's Off-Road Recovery! Basically, it's a Rock Crawling Tow Rescue Vehicle like no other. Remember - this thing is going to have 54" tires on it - six inches shy of FIVE FEET!

    • @derekisthematrix
      @derekisthematrix Před rokem +1

      Where are you on your bucket list vacation The Dave?

    • @dancarter482
      @dancarter482 Před rokem

      @@MrEvanNoyes Better tell NASA !!

    • @thedave513
      @thedave513 Před rokem +1

      @@derekisthematrix New Orleans.

  • @MarkWilliams-lf5tc
    @MarkWilliams-lf5tc Před rokem +2

    Lizzie’s weld are some of the best I’ve ever seen. She is a real asset to your company

  • @wg4405
    @wg4405 Před rokem +1

    Good to see you brought the REAL welder on the job , and she didn't even burn you one time 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sakratic
    @Sakratic Před rokem +34

    Didn't realize that there could be so much drama and fun when zeros and ones get together with air, fuel, and spark for the 1st time! 😂 Awesome to see this and thanks for sharing with us guys!!!

  • @GregoryVeizades
    @GregoryVeizades Před rokem +11

    Hey Matt, you need to swap the flow path in the radiators. The rear radiator, which is receiving the hottest air, should also get the hottest coolant. Then pass the once cooled coolant, to the front radiator which is receiving the coolest air.
    Its all a game of temperature differentials between coolant and air. And you want to keep that differential as high as possible.
    The way you have it plumbed will only end up passing the hottest air through the coldest coolant.

    • @buellb0y
      @buellb0y Před rokem

      Okay, but wouldn’t the highest temperature differential exist between the hottest coolant and coldest air??

    • @Skinflaps_Meatslapper
      @Skinflaps_Meatslapper Před rokem +1

      @@buellb0y ​ Sure, that's how a single radiator works too, and that's basically what you'd have in this configuration because the rear radiator won't have enough of a delta (temperature difference, or thermal gradient) to dissipate much heat. If you're feeding 170F air into the rear radiator from the front one, and then you pump 170F coolant through the rear one, you're going to end up with 170F coolant coming out, meaning your rear radiator did absolutely nothing for you. It's not quite that drastic, but when your cooling air and coolant are close together, dissipating heat requires an exponential increase in surface area dependent on the thermal gradient. In layman's terms, that means if your coolant and cooling air are nearly the same for the rear radiator, dissipating the same heat as that front radiator with an ideal delta would require 4x the surface area for the rear radiator. So why bother with two if you're getting virtually all of your cooling from one?
      Ideally, a simple baffle separating the two radiators would give even better cooling than having the coolant lines properly routed, since you could give the front radiator ambient air directly from the grill and pass it up and over the rear radiator to the engine bay, while the rear radiator is pulling ambient air from underneath the chassis and pushing it directly into the engine bay. Then it wouldn't matter which radiator gets the coolant first because they're both getting the best delta possible from air at ambient temps. There's enough room between them that it won't affect the volume of airflow going into either. It would be a simple matter of dropping in a flat sheet of aluminum diagonally between the bottom of the front radiator and top of the rear radiator, boxing in the sides between the rear radiator and baffle with two triangular sheets, then securing them all in place. Air leaving the front radiator will be able to go over the baffle and around the sides, while the air going into the rear radiator is coming entirely from the bottom. It doesn't need to seal perfectly, but it wouldn't hurt to minimize gaps either. It would also have the additional benefit of having some airflow in the vicinity of the other coolers located in that area, since it'll be moving air in that vicinity any time the engine is idling, rather than letting it sit and hope the wind is blowing over them. Make everything work to your advantage by having everything work together.

  • @Susquethanpharbeotor
    @Susquethanpharbeotor Před rokem +2

    how about a couple of up close shots of Lizzies welding so we can see how well she has progressed

  • @johnmoran8174
    @johnmoran8174 Před rokem +1

    In the old days we rebuilt a lot of engines and never had these types of problems BUT then everything was mechanical, no electronics and a lot more simple. Also had an old Diamond-T truck, looked like crap but just kept running, had a huge radiator and barely got warm. My current Ram 1500 had a new radiator put in a few months ago and it runs really cool, every out here in the desert when temps are above 110. Glad to see all the work you guys are doing and that things are looking up on the wrecker.

  • @AttwoodsGarage
    @AttwoodsGarage Před rokem +67

    Ya "bricked" the computer.. Dropping power during a read/write is total havoc to the PCM. Got lucky they could get it fixed remotely. Can't wait to see this monster on the trails.

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Před rokem +5

      I think that is the power of the tech they called in for help as he knew what to do. I think I once bricked a PC a good number of years ago by trying to upgrade the BIOS and it all went sideways but at that time, I think the answer was, you were done for. Now, not certain if you can fix it or not but anyway, I do not bother with the BIOS. I have updated all the drivers however for the motherboard on several occasions successfully.

    • @JGuraan
      @JGuraan Před rokem +6

      @@johnhpalmer6098 In the old days, a failed BIOS install could really only be fixed by replacing the BIOS memory (like literally removing and soldering a new one in). Nowadays, they have a redundant chip that they'll reload from, sometimes if you switch a jumper and sometimes just automatically if the BIOS fails to initialize.

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Před rokem +2

      @@JGuraan That's true, but most of us likely didn't know that we could just unsolder and replace the chip, let alone thought to do it, at least it never occurred to me in the past. I know more about computers now than I did back in the day.

    • @JGuraan
      @JGuraan Před rokem +1

      @@johnhpalmer6098 Yeah, I don't know how easy it ever would have been to get ahold of one of those chips anyway. It'd probably be something you'd have to send the board to the manufacturer for, and who knows if they'd even be willing to do it. For all intents and purposes, prior to the redundant setup, a failed BIOS flash was a bricked mobo.

    • @johnhpalmer6098
      @johnhpalmer6098 Před rokem

      @@JGuraan That too, however, there are often markings on the top of the chip and a quick Google search these days can reveal the info on it, then you can likely find it's a common type of chip that can be had at places like Mouser and then replace, reflash with the correct BIOS info. Harder to do on older gear that's not been made in years or decades though, unless you can find an archive of older bios' from various manufacturers somewhere.
      Mind you it's all conjecture now since as you say, more modern computers have redundancies onboard the motherboards.

  • @craigluhr3034
    @craigluhr3034 Před rokem +189

    Its great to see the progression of this build.

    • @Robdutton91
      @Robdutton91 Před rokem +4

      I was like this with the Morrvair and now even more so with the wrecker, can’t wait to see it on the trails

    • @trentneville2273
      @trentneville2273 Před rokem +1

      Who

  • @wYatt121509
    @wYatt121509 Před rokem +1

    Tom Tom is the man. God bless him and his.

  • @BlazerRox
    @BlazerRox Před rokem +1

    I love how Lizzy looks exactly the same in every video. She's like a superhero in costume :)

    • @keithscudder7136
      @keithscudder7136 Před rokem +1

      She don't wear make-up like her younger twin sisters.

  • @pbberger2002
    @pbberger2002 Před rokem +5

    Looks like an automotive emergency room there. And the patient was flatlining for a while. Very interesting.

  • @nancymcneill872
    @nancymcneill872 Před rokem +8

    Just want to thank you guys. When I started my journey with MORR, the only things I knew about car engines were battery and windshield fluid. After watching your videos, I know what l those parts do. My mechanic no longer sounds like he's speaking Chinese when he's explaining what just broke. Thanjs guys

  • @AlexR_44
    @AlexR_44 Před rokem +1

    I dunno guys... Looks like fuel map might have a nasty hole in it, better lengthen the injector pulse another millisecond and if need be, adjust the NOS timing.
    😁
    Rig's coming along nicely, thanks for sharing the progress!

  • @keefgtp
    @keefgtp Před rokem +2

    Not gonna lie, stacks are a bit tasteless anyway so I'm glad to see you going with a reasonable exhaust design lol.

  • @rjrj4539
    @rjrj4539 Před rokem +16

    LT is the man!!! He also helped me ,when I was building the top end of my Viper Truck with the 8.3 V10. He is extremely smart,and his wisdom is priceless!! Cheers from Canada!!!

    • @roninkraut6873
      @roninkraut6873 Před rokem +1

      I was just taking to my son about this engine! It seems like a forgotten gem…

    • @rjrj4539
      @rjrj4539 Před rokem +1

      @@roninkraut6873 definitely! Cheers!

  • @Fix_It_Again_Tony
    @Fix_It_Again_Tony Před rokem +8

    Tom Tom with the CO humor.
    Bare metal is deceiving on an IR camera. The problem is the emissivity is low. The camera is probably expecting 0.95 or so. Bare steel is varies quite a bit based on how polished it is, but the shinier it is the lower the emissivity. In some cases when looking at metal the IR camera can actually pick up reflections of something else.
    You can try painting them with header paint to get a consistent value that is closer to what the camera expects.

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 Před rokem

      That camera looked like the one I have, you can adjust them for varying emissivity if you know roughly what it should be.

    • @Fix_It_Again_Tony
      @Fix_It_Again_Tony Před rokem

      @@marvindebot3264 Sure, if you know, but even if you polish the metal some level of oxidation will form on it especially once its hot and then what does the emissivity become? A painted surface should be pretty close to 0.9 or 0.95.
      It's not uncommon to paint something you are going to look at with an IR camera just to make sure the emissivity is consistent.
      It appears they are mainly doing comparative tests, so maybe it isn't critical to make sure the reading is accurate, but I just wanted to point out the common issue when looking at metals with a thermal camera.

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 Před rokem +2

    Lizzy laid nice looking welds on those "stop-gap" exhaust pipes. My guess is Matt will run them as-is for the next couple of years!

  • @IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel

    I would watch if you just put a live camera in the shop, to just watch the process! Great video as always guys 🙂

  • @Featherburner
    @Featherburner Před rokem +26

    LT is the man! It's nice to have someone like him in your circle of friends! He seems like a genuinely nice guy!

  • @duckyjp17
    @duckyjp17 Před rokem +3

    Tom Tom is a natural on camera. Always explains the situation and keeps us in the loop.

  • @petgranny194
    @petgranny194 Před rokem

    Hahaha, singing ooooo o'reily triggered an o'reily ad! Matt straps swing was AWESOME!

  • @anton-pd5qt
    @anton-pd5qt Před rokem

    So good to see more of Tom Tom.m, just gives anything a go and keeps troubleshooting till he finds an answer

  • @theburtseoni
    @theburtseoni Před rokem +11

    I continue to be amazed at all the work involved in the Big Banana build! The fabrication, the mechanical and engine work, etc. Trevor and Tom Tom are worth their weight in gold! And Lizzy is quickly becoming a senior level fabricator, while it appears the crew behind the scenes doing the filming and editing are par excellence! And then there is 'old' Matt, keeping it all headed in the right direction! I can hardly wait for each new episode!!👍

    • @billycolwell4263
      @billycolwell4263 Před rokem +2

      There's a huge difference between welder and fabricator. She is becoming a very good welder. No doubt about that. Every time you weld it's practice.

  • @kenandjensumler8067
    @kenandjensumler8067 Před rokem +72

    For me, Best Episode Seen To Date! Loved the troubleshooting, calibration, problem solving and especially the editing which showed everyone contributing. Authentic teamwork. Thanks For Showing.

    • @edbenson98
      @edbenson98 Před rokem

      I didn't see Lizzy doing anything... what's up with dat?

    • @master_X_72
      @master_X_72 Před rokem +6

      @@edbenson98 then who was the blonde welding the exhaust?

    • @nix4644
      @nix4644 Před rokem

      @@edbenson98 It appears you weren't paying very close attention to the video.

  • @JT-SE-OHIO
    @JT-SE-OHIO Před rokem

    Remember last century when you could drop an engine in, hook up 3 wires and it would fire right up. I'm still hooked on the old 400/406/421 small blocks. I only have 2 left, a built 421 ci/500+ hp circle track engine and a complete untouched stock 400. I'm not smart enough nor are my pockets deep enough for these new gen engines. Glad you're sharing the build with us, Thanks

  • @loosemoose9799
    @loosemoose9799 Před rokem

    Matt's mind is filled with notes, sketches, diagrams and blueprints. He is a walking computer.

  • @taylorbusche6415
    @taylorbusche6415 Před rokem +35

    Can’t wait to see this beast in action

  • @overloadOverland
    @overloadOverland Před rokem +6

    I look forward to these wrecker build videos all week. Trevor, Lizzy, TomTom, Skeeder, and Tucker add happiness to my day. Thanks for the great content.

  • @Mtlmshr
    @Mtlmshr Před rokem +1

    Trust me as a header builder for decades 2-1/2” tubing will do fine for 500hp! As always it all depends on the engine and what it likes, the engine builder is the one that typically drives the the design and type of header that goes with the application. And trust when I say there is a absolute SCIENCE to that stuff!

  • @friedaspyder8485
    @friedaspyder8485 Před rokem

    You bricked it. Spoke too soon. You ressurrected it. Way to go!

  • @xxUncleBuckxx
    @xxUncleBuckxx Před rokem +9

    5:06 Legend says Matt is still trying to screw that pop top back onto the glass bottle. 😅🤣😂😅🤣😂.

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 Před rokem +5

    Wow what a job this was tuning this 8.1 V8. Tom is a valuable asset to have around for these problems and many more! I love Jamie sitting there with her phone not paying attention to what's going on she's seen so much of it already! Trevor is another good one to have around. This whole team came together and made progress today. I can't wait to see it in action!

  • @nanachick05
    @nanachick05 Před rokem

    A lot of royalty in that garage…Lizzie is the welding queen, Trevor is the wire king, TomTom is the tuning king and apparently Matt is the error king. 🤣😆

  • @hoytdutton4926
    @hoytdutton4926 Před rokem +1

    I’m so glad the coolest truck on YT will NOT be getting stacks.
    Good on ya, Matt and crew!
    Can’t wait to see it on the trail and doing work🔥

  • @carlzirk
    @carlzirk Před rokem +48

    At least Trevor has sense enough to wear ear protection.

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 Před rokem +9

      And Matt was almost yelling towards the end of the video with the engine off which tells you it was doing damage.

    • @zekeabercrombie3583
      @zekeabercrombie3583 Před rokem +6

      Unsafe working conditions are their shtick.

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 Před rokem

      @@zekeabercrombie3583 Bloody dangerous, IMO.

  • @luhmebebe
    @luhmebebe Před rokem +3

    Happy Sunday yall

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman Před rokem +1

    please more of this build ASAP!!!!

  • @ITGuyOhio
    @ITGuyOhio Před rokem

    The off road wrecker is coming along nicely. Can't wait for the drive.

  • @karlschwaber9568
    @karlschwaber9568 Před rokem +73

    Great troubleshooting gentlemen. This beast is going to be fun to watch. I bet with A/C on and idling in 110 degree weather you will need all that cooling.

    • @marklar7551
      @marklar7551 Před rokem +6

      Pulling a tour bus out of the sand...

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 Před rokem +1

      It's going to overheat under load. Electric fans are for Camry's. NOTE: This engine does not come with electric fans... for a reason. Mechanical fans use 4 hp for a reason. They move more air.

    • @mrpasciak92
      @mrpasciak92 Před rokem

      @@TheBandit7613 racing teams use electric fans all the time. Why wouldn't it work in this situation?

    • @WhatsIncluded
      @WhatsIncluded Před rokem +1

      @@mrpasciak92 probaly because when race cars are under heavy load it's not that long. Also they have methanol etc to help cool aswell. But I'm not saying you're wrong. Watching race week might makes sense.

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 Před rokem +1

      @@mrpasciak92 Not enough CFM.
      Don't see them on any trucks do ya? Nope.
      There's no magic to moving air. All it takes is energy. The stock belt driven fan can be what, 3 to 5 horsepower? There's a reason. Imagine the electrical system it would take to turn two, 2 hp fans. That's a LOT of juice.
      Fans are a frequent discussion on our Jeep forums. Matt's Jeeps (and Rory's) are usually running hot all summer. XJ's are at a disadvantage. Stock, they came with a smallish belt driven fan and a med size electric fan. They automatically run hot here. (I live 30 min from Death Valley)
      My Jeep can handle any heat on Earth because I had a radiator custom made by a shop in Henderson Nevada. ($$$$) It's huge, takes up the whole front of my Jeep with a custom shroud. YES, the fan robs a lot of power when it's hot but it doesn't ever overheat.
      Matt will eventually get it worked out, that I'm sure of.
      Cooling systems are my specialty.

  • @LawrenceTolman
    @LawrenceTolman Před rokem +7

    Awesome to see the 8.1 up and running good! I am excited to see how it drives in that big wrecker too...

  • @redwrangler7985
    @redwrangler7985 Před rokem +2

    Matt, I have an 8.1L Suburban and love it! Unsolicited advice: keep an eye on the oil level when you put the wrecker into service. 8.1L are documented oil burners. I go through 1 qt. semi-synthetic every 3K miles of regular driving, 1 qt. every 1K towing, and 1 qt. full synthetic every 1K regular driving and 800 towing. I bought it with 120K miles, have put on 50K, and tested different oils and conditions with same results but my experience may be mine alone.

  • @javabeanz8549
    @javabeanz8549 Před rokem

    I am really enjoying the Matt's Straps bits, Skeeter and the swing was great.

    • @javabeanz8549
      @javabeanz8549 Před rokem

      careful folks, the reply to my comment is a fake account using Matt's logo to scam!

  • @martyniner8893
    @martyniner8893 Před rokem +3

    I love how you guys work through your problems and show us how you did it, awesome job! 👍
    I was watching an episode of “Dirt everyday”, where they had an 80’s something Chevy Army pickup truck with a 6.2 Detroit diesel in it. They brought it into the shop to sort some things out. Fred left it to his mechanics while he showed his viewers how to make a cup holder out of a bean bag! 🤪 He came back to the shop and the truck had been LS swapped!?!? Never watched another episode

  • @davehancock8080
    @davehancock8080 Před rokem +19

    It’s possible that you’ll be better served with the 2 1/2” pipes over 3”, Improved low end torque. Also, maybe consider adding a crossover pipe to stabilize flow and improve the odd fire sound.

    • @chuckschob107
      @chuckschob107 Před rokem +2

      I have 3 inch on my 454 sounds so good

    • @tomparker9966
      @tomparker9966 Před rokem +3

      @Dave Hancock Excellent observation. Back pressure increases low end torque. Less restrictive 3" pipes allow more top end power at the expense of low end torque. Torque equals pulling power. RPMs equals speed.

    • @RedmistAU
      @RedmistAU Před rokem +3

      @@tomparker9966 that is an old wives tale. the gas velocity through the collector is the only thing that matters, having too large a collector will limit the scavenging effect leading to worse VE and less peak cylinder pressure.

    • @austindoud273
      @austindoud273 Před rokem +1

      That's not how it works

    • @RedmistAU
      @RedmistAU Před rokem +1

      @@austindoud273 well not on a 2 stroke with an expansion chamber, but if we are talking about a 4 stroke.... yes it bloody well is.

  • @20truck
    @20truck Před rokem

    I'm not trying to tell you what to do but while you're working on this vehicle and you're starting and stopping the engine and using the computer and things like that you may want to have a shutdown checklist so you shut down things in a certain order so that someone doesn't inadvertently disconnect the battery while you're still working on the computer so this problem doesn't happen. This way you put one person in charge when you stop the engine for whatever reason then that person can say stop this stop that and then you know what's going on that might be beneficial. I really do enjoy watching you guys work and the fact that you're making things run from what you have that's the important thing as you said you don't have brand new stuff that has everything's perfectly tuned, you got to make it work and that's an art that's being lost these days, just having to figure it out, but also that's the fun part.

  • @angelandres08
    @angelandres08 Před rokem

    I am all exited watching you tinker with that engine, used to have a concrete block factory some years ago, and enjoyed designing parts of the plant. Then today I just remembered that back in the late 60's (when I was a kid) my dad loved to tinker in his cars, unfortunately he also yelled at his children while we were helping. I just realized that I have a heart for mechanics, but thought I hated that, it was all dormant in my childhood. Thank you again Matt, you do a lot more than you realize.

  • @RoniShawn
    @RoniShawn Před rokem +15

    It’s going to be a whole new channel when The Sand Beast makes its debut! Can’t wait! 😍🥰😘

  • @hhazelhoff1363
    @hhazelhoff1363 Před rokem +18

    I think there could be a Mountain Dew stuck in the fuel injector

  • @throttlebottle5906
    @throttlebottle5906 Před rokem

    that's a nice 5 cylinder you have there, my ears fully agreed with the cool tubes. 🤣

  • @scottpeterson9398
    @scottpeterson9398 Před rokem +2

    The motto i came up with way back when I worked for a certain remodeling company in Medfield Massachusetts was
    " We know it's right because we've done it twice!".
    We seemed to always have to go back and pull things apart because we were moving to fast and we would always forget things.

  • @oldboater
    @oldboater Před rokem +5

    Matt I love how you appear to remain so cool & calm when things aren’t going so good.

  • @RidinChevySolo
    @RidinChevySolo Před rokem +12

    Matt, you should consider doing a V-bands on the final exhaust. As much as you work on and as much as you remove parts to facilitate maintenance or repairs, a V-band is going to be much appreciated and make your life alot easier on removing the exhaust.
    Dont forget to call LT TOLMAN to tune her man, hes right down the street.

  • @thomas1699
    @thomas1699 Před rokem

    Love those over-sized "glass packs!" What a hard working gaggle!
    Keep after it . . . 😂

  • @lostsoul660
    @lostsoul660 Před rokem

    Great video Matt and crew.
    Remiinds me when I took my 76 half ton 2 whl drive and made a 4x4 out of it and swapped out the old 350 eng. And installed a 95 LT one. Hung my head in silence many times but was worth it name it bits and pieces that was 25 years ago. Truck still running great not so much for my old body ( lol )be safe and enjoy life.

  • @CPB111
    @CPB111 Před rokem +11

    would love to learn more about the mechanical backgrounds and experience of this awesome crew

  • @burpengaryjosh5614
    @burpengaryjosh5614 Před rokem +7

    Loving this build👍🇦🇺

  • @not-fishing4730
    @not-fishing4730 Před rokem

    Thanks for showing us the phone IR camera mode. I can really use on my old Italian Motorcycle and Car upgrades/rehabs.

  • @jaimereyes2703
    @jaimereyes2703 Před rokem +2

    I agree with no stacks. Also away from the wheels. I'm a Road Ranger and those are always an issue with helping someone stuck on the highway.

  • @nukenuked5749
    @nukenuked5749 Před rokem +4

    woooot wooot woooot wrecker VIDEO

  • @allenclydesales6125
    @allenclydesales6125 Před rokem +4

    probably my most favorite series!

  • @chaleowin7732
    @chaleowin7732 Před rokem

    I really enjoyed this. Remind me of being 16 again with my first project project truck, a 79 F150. Trial and error, new parts, phone a friend and crossed wires.

  • @Nebraska60
    @Nebraska60 Před rokem

    One of the things I love about this channel is that you're not afraid to show and own mistakes.

  • @2CabrasLocas
    @2CabrasLocas Před rokem +19

    I could watch this kinda stuff all day! Great seeing things coming together on this beast!

  • @marvindebot3264
    @marvindebot3264 Před rokem +6

    Someone needs to throw Dr Tune em All on a redeye flight to CO.
    Oh, and Texas Speed need to build this beast a beastly torque monster of an engine.

  • @FILIPFROMSALMO
    @FILIPFROMSALMO Před rokem

    This is ssssooooooooooooooooo much fun that we need to keep going !!!!!!!!!!!!! How about rebuilding an army tank next????

  • @chadh1721
    @chadh1721 Před rokem

    What a great crew here with no coat tail riders. Everyone puller their own weight.

  • @jamierushing8811
    @jamierushing8811 Před rokem +3

    Hi Matt from west Alabama

  • @UncleGo67
    @UncleGo67 Před rokem +4

    When it comes to Matt’s Crew
    It’s nice to see Lizzy doing A lot if not Most of the Welding on your Rig. Glad to see a Woman taking on the Roll.

  • @bradrawlinson4173
    @bradrawlinson4173 Před rokem

    Uh oh, good to see Matt represent North Carolina by drinking the Cheerwine! Best soda ever!

  • @SamJG99
    @SamJG99 Před rokem +1

    5:12 Cheerwine is DELICIOUS. My favorite soda, kinda hard to find in Indiana but the closer you get to North Carolina where they’ve been based about as long as cokes been around it’s a lot easier to find

  • @alexhonig4998
    @alexhonig4998 Před rokem +18

    It’s kinda cool seeing you use those long cherry bombs on there. I did two long cherry bombs to a 3” in my Silverado and I was able to make a good cheap exhaust that didn’t have the terrible rasp most chevys have with the more expensive exhaust kits.

  • @thedojo9782
    @thedojo9782 Před rokem +15

    My first job was in a factory assembling pipe clamps like the one you're using on the exhaust. Assemble thousands of those in a day. Not too much fun.

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 Před rokem +1

      Once you've had a very stressful, complex job that's always changing, and thousands of people depend on you, a job assembling something starts to sound pretty appealing. Lol

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce Před rokem

    I think it’s so cool that company like Holley didn’t get stuck in the past with carburetors and is providing cutting edge technology to enable customizers to do what they want with modern fuel injection systems.

  • @JeremyL007
    @JeremyL007 Před rokem

    This wrecker is a BEAST.

  • @barbarrosa503
    @barbarrosa503 Před rokem +3

    Lets hear a story from Trevor on how he learned all his skills!!!

  • @dougbunn5018
    @dougbunn5018 Před rokem +5

    It’s good to see you and your crew sticking to it. Brings back memories for work I have done with my dad and by myself later.

  • @jigmonster101
    @jigmonster101 Před rokem +2

    Shop days are the best days! I Love seeing all the teamwork and accomplishments on the builds and repairs! Best Crew Ever! 🙌

  • @jameslee9107
    @jameslee9107 Před rokem +1

    A nice set of Engines would work well, balance the weight and double the juice! I'm all play you guys!!!

  • @antjeeismann4684
    @antjeeismann4684 Před rokem +9

    I am Happy to see Matt use his welding gloves, cancer is no Fun.

  • @motorvatorv888
    @motorvatorv888 Před rokem +6

    I love V12s, I6s, flat 4s & 6s, but there’s a part of me that says every IC engine should be a poorly silenced V8.
    Great video guys. Love your work!!

    • @jasonbirch1182
      @jasonbirch1182 Před rokem

      Yeah for real. I did just buy a 6.0ltr 400hp m120 v12 for a vintage Mercedes restomod project and I can't wait to see what it sounds like with minimal muffling. It's real hard to beat the sound of a V8 at idle or 6000rpm + though. My little 200ish hp 4.5 V8 sounds so good screaming 6500rpm.

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge Před rokem

    I could watch an hour of this each Sunday.

  • @lanacollier1247
    @lanacollier1247 Před rokem +2

    Love Rudy's channel, but miss seeing him on here doing recoveries. The recoveries you do are so great. Love watching this channel, been watching some we joined around 150,000 subscribers

  • @livingforJesus2120
    @livingforJesus2120 Před rokem +10

    It's so damn awesome seeing Lizzy weld. I'm OSHA certified in tig, mig and flux core. It's one of my proudest and biggest accomplishments. The industry needs more women welders. In my opinion women are better at it because we have a steadier hand but also the patience to do it. Having a dad or grandfather to teach you and have faith in you when the majority doesn't is everything. She's very blessed to have you Matt. You should be very proud.

  • @royalwulff1
    @royalwulff1 Před rokem +4

    Nice, love it when a plan comes together!! and it sounds good too.

  • @gingerfurrdjedi6211
    @gingerfurrdjedi6211 Před rokem +1

    Lol an O'Reilly's auto parts add played right after Trevor said the jingle.

  • @lonniet.2816
    @lonniet.2816 Před rokem

    THIS IS AWESOME, WE ARE THAT MUCH CLOSER TO SEEING THAT BEAST ON THE JOB!!