IT RUNS! Building My 2006 NASCAR Monte Carlo: Dodge R5P7 First Startup! (Oil Lines and Wiring)
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Have you ever wanted to see a former NASCAR race car be built for ACTUAL racing with professional guidance and not just someone doing it clickbait shenanigans? This is the place for you! I am building this car to go short track racing in Grand National Super Series! This car is a 2004 Ronnie Hopkins chassis used by Joe Gibbs Racing from 04-07. It was driven by Bobby Labonte, Aric Almirola, Joey Logano (who won Busch East title in 07 with it), and Jeff Anton.
In this video tackle the dry sump oil lines and other plumbing needed on the car. I also change the connectors on the Dodge R5P7 distributor to connect to the existing MSD ignition system in preparation for the very first startup of the engine in this car! (spoiler alert: IT RUNS!)
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Hey Mitchell I'm watching what I missed. There's some great videos on how to use paper and transfer the angles you need to cut on pipe.
The braiding on race car lines suck my man. I was always bleeding working on Barney McRaes car. 😅
Videos are already the best!!!
R07 :P
Been waiting for this one! Love it!
The look on Mitchell's face....... priceless
I thought he looked kind of waked and baked
@@artmccartan4911I don’t smoke and never have..so I’m not sure what that would actually look like 😂
the way he savors that moment. i feel that
Can’t wait to see this car drive soon.
Getting that engine started is special. sounds great. engine sounds starting. Heck ya
Can’t wait to hear it rip and your experience.
@Stapleton42 not implying that good sir. You just had the look, maybe 2 days and 0 sleep did that
It’s time to hear the glorious symphony of an x-piped, non restricted NASCAR engine. I’ve been looking forward to this.
Thanks as always Logan & Stapleton
Thank you Jared!!
@@Stapleton42 You certainly know well about appreciating those that assist, help, guide, instruct, teach thus for Your benefit, development too 🙂
Clearly Your parents raised You all with these basic proper attributes, along with Logan's family too.
Mitchell, within this video in which You mentioned about E-85, ethanol fuel and affects upon specific fuel system components, though not properly described, the selection of within every component, aspect are vital certainly. Thus, certainly the NASCAR engines were running already [true] E-85, 85% ethanol, along with Fuel Injection systems with electronic control.
Thus, afterwards when You began to attempt the first start of the engine, You mentioned fuel priming, which is also common for Fuel Injection with electric or mechanical fuel pumps.. Then You stated about fuel in the carbuerator, 'bowls' [fuel bowls]. Thus, it seemed that You were confused. However within the video at the ending sectioin just prior to and after starting, there seems to be a carbuerator on the op of the intake manifold, to my surprise.
Did You remove or disable the EFI system, replace it with a carbuerator, or did You receive the engine in this manner ?
If You replaced the EFI with a carbuerator why would any sensible person do this ? is this for racing use, temporary use ?
All The Best. Sincerely
There is nothing more satisfying than hearing your Dirty Old Detroit Gas Eater fire up for the first time.😁
You are spot on about building your own car and fabricating your own stuff! When you strap into that car, you will have a piece of mind knowing you did it, and that provides a level of comfort going fast fast!
Well said!
Man I loved the Ron Hornaday video I’m 36 and have always been a huge fan of his always wanted to meet him and know more about him. That video really puts into perspective how he seems to be the type of guy I always imagined him to be!
Ron is absolutely that guy. He is the working man car guy definition. I learned a lot seeing what he did for that week I was working on the car over there
Used to watch Ron Hornaday race at Saugus Speedway on Fri. & Sat. nights back in early-mid '80's. He could drive the wheels off of a race car!
Just think, You get to turn wrenches and spend time with a legend.
For angle cuts you can get a digital angle finder or a carpenters speed square or a framing square or a protractor
Man I can tell how proud you are of that car, I would be too. Great job and cant wait for the next one !!!
I appreciate it!
I understand what you mean when you say that when you build it, you have a deeper connection to it when you drive it! Makes perfect sense!
"Were you drinking when you drilled these holes?" Hilarious, can't wait to see the final part!!
Happy seeing tons of desire and the drive to put in the patience to get it top notch. I'm learning so many details the average race fan can never learn. Good luck with a worthy dream coming true!
Thank you Scott I’m glad to know you enjoy learning the details. Some people just want to hear noises and watch a time lapse 😂
When the car fired up for the first time you didn’t have to explain it, I know I felt it. Gave me goosebumps too just knowing how it feels for the first time after all that work. Can’t wait for part 3!
Greatest satisfaction comes from learning and doing. Bonding between man or woman and machine is real. Keep up the great work.
HOOOOHHHH SHIITTT THAT ENGINE SOUNDS GOOD! Way to go, Stapleton and your face tells it all! I'm proud of you dude!
Thank you Mike!
@@Stapleton42 You are very welcome and you got the legend Ron Horniday working with you as well and bro... I've been having some NASCAR luck thanks to you, it's been helping me through alot and I appriciate you, cheers :D
Great video. Ron seems to be a cool guy. I was a big fan of his during his racing days. I'm glad he's doing well. The 42 car is looking good!
Thank you!
"We were sponsored by Miller"
Guess I stayed till the end.😉
It's always a mint feeling hearing the engine fire up after all your work.🍻
Bruh, this is a proud AF moment as a viewer. These videos are truly awesome and sadly I can't think of a way to make them better really.
Keep it up!!! 🤯👌
🗿☝🏿 I acknowledge you!
Much appreciated man 💪🏻
It’s absolutely mind boggling all the intricate details that go into building a race car. No wonder the big teams have so many engineers working on all the systems of a car. Great video.
Thanks Doug!
You remind me so much of my father ! One of the best mechanics in Miami for years when he was younger. From a D8H Cat Bulldozer to a watch, he could fix anything. And of course, "Anything worth doing, is worth doing right"! He helped all the racers and motor guys in Miami at a place called H.C. Wilcox Machinee Shop on NW27 Ave and the Miami River. 😂He taught everyone. Dad, Banjo Mathews, Eddie, Bobby and Donnie and many more guys that would be famous. Again, you all have the good type of OCD. Like the old saying goes, Luck is where preperation meets oportunity. And oh yeah, a Mopar motor in a Chevrolet makes plenty of sense to me. Bobby used to set up all different makes of cars with a GM front suspension. He had his reasons, and they worked 85 times. Good stuff guys, sounds great. Good luck with you're racing.
Thank you George 💪🏻
You asked how to improve your videos. Your videos are top-notch it would be very hard for you to improve on what you're doing. I would like to see you run the front caliper brake duct coolers. I have enjoyed watching all your series and especially this one. Keep up the good work I always look forward to whenever you sign on and with a new video God bless stay safe. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Steve I appreciate it!
Dude, you're building a twisted sister with absolute legends. This is crazzzy! Using an Earnhardt welder, are you kidding me?
I admire you for this building.. Everything has to built overbuilt, for the power going to all parts of a top notch race car. Being patient and particular will be an advantage when you are on the track with the other racers. I wish you well and hoping you make a tremendous impact when you hit the track 👍🏁🙏❤️
Thank you Mac!
the oil tank shot, made me think of carl edwards winning vegas with the oil tank lid hanging off
The engine sounded good 👍 👌
Thank you!
It's awesome you are building your own NASCAR.
Thank you Austin!
Enjoyed every second of this. I can’t imagine the feeling you got when that hot ride fired up. Thanks for your transparency and allowing us to see what works and doesn’t work. A lot of us don’t have the means to do what you are doing so the excitement is shared between us and you. Can’t wait for the Hornaday video.
Thank you Mike. I happily represent the Everyman in my quest. I’m an outsider who found a way in and I will do the best I can with that opportunity
I love that Monte Carlo body and your paint scheme. I've been watching you since the beginning. You and the beautiful Logan are really intelligent. It's great watching you grow into fabricators and builders.I really want to see Logan building her Mustang. Both of you make me have hope in the younger generations, going forward. This wotld needs more people like y'all. I'm down here in S.E. Louisiana watching your awesome videos in 102F heat 🥵 🔥. I will be buying more merch to help you along. Everyone hit that like button to help them out. It's free.
Thank you very much 🫡 we will do our best to be positive influences on the younger kids
I am very happy for you and your crew. It is a lot to do when you are getting a car ready to start for the first time after a major repair. The time, money, physical labor and mental fatigue all combine to make your stomach churn. But the excitement hearing it fire off that first time is a special feeling. Those days are long since gone for me, I am very happy that you are taking us along for the ride so to speak.
Thank you Tony!!
Mitchell , your 100 percent correct ; that when you build out your own car , you “know” it and all its characteristics, quirks, strengths, and how to improve it .
Many of the younger drivers coming up today only know simulators and couldn’t tell you how to fabricate a race car , which leads to very poor car chief / driver communications and eventually failure .
We use to take all winter to build from the ground up our dirt and later asphalt modifieds. We even built 90 percent of our suspension parts , frame , cage ….. gussets, everything, and for sure we knew our cars and what they could do !
It’s almost a lost skill , keep it in your toolbox and you will always be one step ahead of those who don’t learn all the ins and outs of fabrication.
Really enjoying the videos , they are just fine the way they are !
I would absolutely love to do this kinda thing one of these days. The problem is I’d have no clue where to start! 😂 Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing this thing on track!
Thanks man! I didn’t have a clue either. Just gotta start asking and trust someone!
I definitely believe in the mental connection with your vehicle car , truck, bike whatever
going to the Pocono NASCAR race this weekend gonna have to wear my Stapleton race day shirt. one of the best shirts i own
Heck yeah!
Bro I love how you build up the excitement at the end. Like I can’t friggin wait to see the next Ron Hornaday video. Btw I’m a welder fabricator myself been doing that for about 18 years
Thank you Jared!!
That was a feel good moment 👍. Now excuse me for saying this, some like it and some don't, but I remember when DW said it the first time; BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY, LET'S GO RACING !!!!
Great Job Mitchell - as/or Better captivating as your OLD videos with Uncle Rob or the LSXcallade, (Missed Logan) you have an excellent teaching voice and leaning - once again - EXCELLENT Video
Thank you DM! Hope you’ve been well I haven’t seen you in the comments in a while!
No need for words Mitch! That expression on your face says it all. That "Eureka!" moment. So bask in all that glory and that sense of accomplishment of the long hours you have put into that racecar! Ya deserve it!
...and how fitting is for me to come across this video today after I just put in 2 days worth of work tearing down my restoration project (GTA Trans Am) that I'm working on right now. I'm about at the halfway point. I can relate to all what you have been going through: the hackery you see, the perfection that you want when you're building your car, and the "argh!" I gotta make this work somehow moments...
But in the end it's going to be sooo worth it once you are behind that wheel that only car guys like us, understand!
Keep up the great videos! I'll be catching up to them finally now that I got some down time from work.
Thanks man I hope your project goes well too 💪🏻
@@Stapleton42 thank you Mitch! Your vids are motivation & rejuvenated this ol soul to want to continue to work on cars!
How cool would it be if you'll be racing against Jeremy Mayfield,he races in the Grand National Super Series !!!
I will be! Jeremy is really cool and looking forward to learning from him
I have always been the type of person who rather build it and know how everything is working together. Every little detail shows your passion and pride in your work. Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you Jeffrey I will!
gonna make me shed a tear. bunch of hard work you’ve put into it.
Much appreciated sir 🫡
excited for you brother. anybody can go buy a car done. the dedication and persistence of building your own shit makes it so much better. and your right about taking the small victories when they come!.
You don't need words man, I felt that look, cuz I've had the same one! NOTHING compares! Nice work.
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The first startup! Can't wait to see it rip.
That silence from you after shutting the car off was deafening!!! We all felt that. To see it all come together after all the meticulous work is awesome man! You did it!! I shed a tear and had a beer for you man. Congrats!!
I know what that 45 seconds of footage after it hit on all 8 feels like. Hell of job young man!
Thank you!
You know I stayed till the end! That’s how it used to be, bud.
This adventure is freakin rad, dude. Thanks again for bringing us along.
Thanks man I’m glad you’re here for it and appreciate your membership too 🫡
This much time, work, money...I'd have to just make it a show car. I know my luck and soon as I hit the track it would be ruined. Hat's off to you for it.
Thanks man. That’s the risk you take. The same risk everyone takes when they build a racecar. It will get messed up at some point. That’s why I made a mold of the entire nose and fenders to make redoing it a less painful process 😂
Ur Meticulus concern about all things race car r a testment to the joy and fun actually working the car brings u its so cool to see this happen fer u and and ur Gal CONGRATES MAN TO U BOTH ur ferocity is intoxicating Mitch Peace my freind stay safe out there
Thanks man I appreciate it 💪🏻
What Hornaday too??? You have all of the legends hanging out!!!
Somehow 😂
@@Stapleton42 It means that you are doing something right!!!
Honestly, I think going with a Mopar powerplant is a smart decision since they are the most durable and reliable in my opinion. Chrysler's greatest strength was in their engine builds and it shows. It's unfortunate that R5P7 isn't a hemi configuration, but it sounds like a beast none the less. :)
I felt that moment of silence after the start up. That’s that humble pride a gift from God.
Good job Team looking at this takes me back to the up and downs of puting a race car together .All those people out there puting there dream together in there garage at home . There a saying i pick up from a go karter .Dreams dont work unless you do
So cheers to both of u enjoying your work
Well said 💪🏻
Good stuff man, love the attention to detail and explanation. This build is gonna be sick!
Also big ups for not acting like a typical car channel hypebeast. I appreciate the unforced, down-to-earth narration.
Thank you and well said. I’m not an actor and don’t try to be 😂
When you get this car together, I can’t wait to show up to see it race.
How did you not lose your mind when it fired? I was giddy for you, man! This series is priceless. I can’t wait to see it done!
Side note: I’ve seen pictures of a GNSS lineup and your car is going to be the nicest thing on site by a mile in comparison.
I enjoyed the moment internally 😂 yes I agree there isn’t much focus on the way the car looks in that series currently
When looks and functionality just come together it's just a good feeling, I've thought before I'm lucky i stubbled on figuring that out, people are gonna think I'm a genius
Great job on the build! Cool project, cool story. Glad you let us ride along!
Thanks man!
The look on your face....... priceless. Good job. Its all worth it.
Dude, I bet this baby was fun to build! And yes, when you build it yourself, you do develop a connection with the car. You also know the car better. So when you're driving it and feeling the car, you know every inch and can tell what it is that you're feeling.
Really nice demonstration of Tools and their uses, deburring tool, De pinning tool and Crimping tool. I suppose if I keep watching I’ll get to see some AN wrenches in action.
Thank you sir. You will!
My Dad had a 2 litre Can-Am car and the cell was behind and to the right of the driver. They were fun to remove, clean and replace. A real treat!
That sounds like a blast
Nothing more exciting and satisfying than firing up engine for 1st time. You have much more self control than me because I would have to rev up engine before turning it off. Great job. Thanks Logan and Mitchell
There’s a concept called mechanical sympathy. Basically, a driver who understands the vehicle and how it works and how it’s built, will understand how hard to push it. I believe Jackie Stewart coined it
when im on deutsch duty i will call my self the Deustch bag, the shop im in pronunces it closer to Dutch.
oohh math spacing things, but so goddamn worth it, so happy seeing you build shit again!
and no, you dont sound stupid, its insightful man.
Hell yeah brutha. Ain't nothing like trying to get something new to fire. Panicking a little bit, finding the problems and busting it off finally for the first time.
It can make a grin you can't take off your face, and your cheeks hurt from smiling so wide when the America coming out the pipes
Whoot Whoot!!! You are almost too chill about that start up. 😂 I was more excited when the Kevin Harvick #29 started up when I got to drive it at Texas Motor Speedway. I do get being rendered a bit speechless after a lot of work to get there though. Keep up the good work you 2!!!
Thank you Chad!
Dzus (zoos) If you are having al welding prob's remember.....clean,clean,clean. I used to clean all weld areas with a new, dry, scotchbrite pad. when I stated doing that, a lot of my al welding issues went away.
I have goosebumps too Mitchell. That is so awesome you worked so hard and overcame so much to make this project work. Can't wait to see Hornaday in the next one. Maybe we will get some more Dale Sr stories. Can't wait! 😂
Thank you Jason!
Brother I'm excited. It hits different when you bring it together from scratch.
It really does
This needs to be seen by more people ! Great job ! Love the videos. All the videos in fact
I agree! Hopefully they’ll find this video with time 😂
Gonna be so fun when she’s ready to rip! the attention to detail is the best bit 😎
Back when i was 16 or so I wrapped a header in shorts, a t shirt and no gloves. A week later i had the courage to wrap the 2nd header.... With 2 long sleeves, jeans and two pairs of rubber gloves 😂
I will NEVER wrap anything in fiberglass ever again
That was an awesome vid! I feel you, building the machine and then racing it gives you a certain connection to it.
I have two sets of boom tubes in the box if you are interested. Also great content in your videos . I enjoy the visits you do, because I go by to the 70's. In my interests of NASCAR. Keep them coming.
Yes send me an email mdstapleton42@gmail.com
Don't beat yourself up, welding aluminum can be difficult. You're doing a great job!
Always room for improvement I beat myself up every time to make the next one better 😂
First Fire is always SOOOOO good! Congratulations! Hard work and attention to detail paid off. Well done!
No words needed you did it brother ....congratulations
Thanks a ton
A driver who knows how their car actually works is most definitely a BETTER DRIVER vs the guy who doesn’t!!
FACTS 🏁
Looking forward to your latest video
Heck yeah!!
Mitchell, old body man here that occasionally did some Arca and Asa paint and body repair. The secret to the fiberglass itchies is to first coat your arms with baby powder or anywhere else the fiberglass may get before you start. Works tremendously well. Next if you do get itchy instantly clean itchy areas with cold water. Using hot water opens your pores and the fiberglass goes in deeper and will be there for 3 days like you say. Many many decades of me hating fiberglass probably more than you, lol. On a side note I used to help Bob Schact and AJ Hendrickson back in the 90s. Got some pics of the old ECC cars if you want I can send them to you somewhere
Dude, I had an Evernham Cup R5 in a street driven 69 Dart in 2012. Awesome engines
Mitch if you and Logan want to see something impressive, next time you go to California go to San Diego and visit Pete Aardema and Kevin Brauns shop. They build land speed cars for bonneville, and they also build engines literally from scratch handmade.
Looking forward to seeing you run it at the track. True pleasure to have met you both at MIS this year.
Thanks Eric!
So when do you plan to get it to a track ?
@@ericthurston1070 September 7th at Tri County is currently scheduled to be my first race with it
Awesome I'll def keep my eyes open for it. Hopefully Flowracing will carry the race. If not hopefully you and Logan will record it for here on your channel. Hammer down and get that WIN!!!
I will say I have a big Tim Allen from Tool Time grunt when that engine fired up
Loved it!! I'm so looking forward to seeing what you do at Ron's shop & whenever you make your 1st laps!! I've really enjoyed watching you build this car & the attention to detail you've put into each & every part of the car!! I'm a firm believer that the more you know about your car the better the car is going to perform!!
I can’t wait to see you on the track racing that thing
Congrats Mitchell!! Well earned and appreciate all the Automotive and Racing history you bring to us. Doing the Lord's work indeed
Great video! I got the chills when it cranked! Great job👍
Can’t wait to see your finished car. Really excited for you!
Thanks man!
The tinniest details make a big difference
Absolutely 🙌🏻
So for the stainless braided line i have to make them at my work for air compressor discharge lines on semi trucks and and the best thing I found is using 3/4" wide anti tamper tape which basically has strings inside it and when you cut it acutually holds the wire from fraying from the heat vs using electrical tape
Great idea!
I thought he was going to start crying after he fired it up! I would have cried if I were in that situation though, lol!!
😂
This is similar going from the v carburetor to the regular carb on an 83 Ltd with all them vacuum lines.i found some of the lines in wrong places and I wondered how it ran & didn't blow up.i figured it out looking at vacuum diagrams in books and got good acceleration and idle after all of that.finding a fuel tank was a challenge too.
You are doing fine. Continue making your videos. Having mentored several young aspiring racers. I would be proud to be able to call one of mine. You've been taught well. Keep up the passion and excellent workmanship .
Thank you Larry!
Pumped for you dude!
Great work! When it fired i felt that sense of pride and joy that you felt.i been there and its such a rewarding feeling.the videos are awesome but how do you get guys like doug and ron to come help you? Those are some serious sources to have.
Good question 😂 I do not know why Ron was willing to volunteer his time and shop for that. He put in a lot of work and donated a lot of bolts 😂. I think he’s just a solid dude who likes working on racecars and wants to see racing grow. Helping me helps the bigger picture. At least that’s how I can justify it
@@Stapleton42 well you have done an awesome jobs with not only the racecar but going back in time with all these guys.keep up the great work!
This is so awesome I love watching how they used to do things
You deserved a good pat on the back after the first start! congratulations!
Thank you!
Also for angles on tubing and pipe, the local dude that fabricates a lot of the cages made himself a jig and a hydraulic tubing notcher . Had a foot pump, to pump the hydraulic jack, while he held the tubes. He also made a bender similarly.
It cut the tubes at perfect angles and notched sides so the tubes would line up perfectly and hug each other, for clean, strong welds.
Those held up and saved lots of folks life and limb, mine and his included.
There are probably some for purchase, but this was back before amazon and ebay was much of a.thing.
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No better feeling than the first fire up of hot rod. Congrats!