Hey Dave, If you want to weld outside, use flux-core wire. I do my welding outside with flux-core and I don't have any problems with the wind. A lot of people don't like flux-core, but there's nothing wrong with it for casual use. I built my trailer with it and no issues.
@@johnsnow1355 I also do stick welding with thick material, but it's pretty hard to weld sheet metal with a stick welder, so that's where flux-core MIG welding comes in. It's just like stick welding, no gas to worry about. I built my shed frames with 1.2mm (0.0472") steel framing material with my small flux-core MIG welder also.
It’s that intake people buy the zzp and others it’s a simple setup to get more power mines stock gtp and I beat zzp’s but my intake is setup totally different
Definitely sounds good and is running amazing! As mentioned, the exhaust is going to help quite a bit. Not sure what the compression ratio is, but pretty sure that's why the numbers are kind of low. That will change soon I'm sure.
It dosent matter what noise it makes, it's gotta have air flow through the engine for it to run properly standard exhaust want let much through design to reduce power and noise, hope you get it sorted, all the best to you and your loved ones
Dave, not sure if anyone’s mentioned it before but one of camera mics always clips during speech. I thought it was my head phones and it’s volume at first but even after a change out from KZ Pros to Sony WF1000 XM4 I still hear it. Not a big deal though, love your content. Can’t wait to see that Green in the sunshine
Not sure mentioning Steve blowing up the turbo in your FD is going to help his business :) We know he is a good tuner and the turbo was bad to begin with, but it didn't come across that way. Lol.
Looking good. Best thing next to getting the car running perfectly is cleaning up the wire mess on the passenger side. With the Tesla motor going to the rear, will the exhaust have room to stay in stock location? Or are you rerouting under passenger rear doors like the Vipers/G-wagons?
This guy is actually a loon lol the fact that he still has the stock intake and TB on his GXP is insane, he’d be well over 300 wheel if he fixed that and you gotta get rid of the hot air intake. Stuff that filter down in the fender where it can actually suck cooler air.
I believe he is calling it and lsx because this project is a 3rd done... ls4 with northstar trans./then a turbo/ then he has a rear drive unit from a tesla x thats going under the rear. Will be a hybrid all wheel drive.
@@jacobphend6706 Ah Ok Makes Sense. Why Else Would He Have A LS4 Intake Manifold On A LSX haha I've Considered Swapping My 3.8 With A 4.8 Untill I Found Out The Only LS That Fits A 4T65 Or 4T80 (Northstar trans) Is The LS4. Besides I Like The 3.8. More Room In Engine Bay For Other Things haha
@@Junkyard_Dave that is “LSx” not “LSX”. I get what you mean, I do. But why call it an LSX when you can just say what the motor code ACTUALLY is, which is an LS4. Oh that’s right, cuz you wanna clickbait. Got it
@@Junkyard_Dave I apologize for my lack of knowledge if the car has been LS9 swapped, but the GXP came with the LS4 5.3L V8 and the trashy 4t65e(hd) trans. I’m not trying to be hateful and I apologize if it came off that way.
You are seriously expecting 400 horsepower out of the stock LS4 intake manifold? Literally, the worst flowing intake manifold available for an LS platform... You should probably look into a different hobby since this is obviously not for you....
Hey Dave, If you want to weld outside, use flux-core wire. I do my welding outside with flux-core and I don't have any problems with the wind. A lot of people don't like flux-core, but there's nothing wrong with it for casual use. I built my trailer with it and no issues.
Stick welding is how you weld in the outdoors. It's a lost art these days to weld with just 2 cables and no gas.
@@johnsnow1355 I also do stick welding with thick material, but it's pretty hard to weld sheet metal with a stick welder, so that's where flux-core MIG welding comes in. It's just like stick welding, no gas to worry about. I built my shed frames with 1.2mm (0.0472") steel framing material with my small flux-core MIG welder also.
Cool! Glad to see you got the GP tuned so it runs well now! That car will be a sleeper for sure.
Makes miss my GXP
Sounds like the exhaust set up could be part of the "choking up" culprit.
It’s that intake people buy the zzp and others it’s a simple setup to get more power mines stock gtp and I beat zzp’s but my intake is setup totally different
That stock intake and throttle body is definitely ur issue it is choking it!! Go with a ls6 or ssr intake and or ls2 ls3 throttle body for more power
can't wait fot that turbo it's gonna be nuts
Any updates? I been waiting on it
It’s the ls4 Intake. Do a dyno of the intake before the turbo. Just so we know
She is sounding good Dave, you have come a long ways with this one. A little more tinkering and some minor changes and you will have things dialed in!
I wouldn’t mind one of those holley windshield banners.
Yeah, I also hate putting stickers on my cars, but that sticker on the windshield made it look nice.
Definitely sounds good and is running amazing! As mentioned, the exhaust is going to help quite a bit. Not sure what the compression ratio is, but pretty sure that's why the numbers are kind of low. That will change soon I'm sure.
HEY! Hello Dave and thumbs UP!!
Been waiting for this video
It dosent matter what noise it makes, it's gotta have air flow through the engine for it to run properly standard exhaust want let much through design to reduce power and noise, hope you get it sorted, all the best to you and your loved ones
Dave, not sure if anyone’s mentioned it before but one of camera mics always clips during speech. I thought it was my head phones and it’s volume at first but even after a change out from KZ Pros to Sony WF1000 XM4 I still hear it. Not a big deal though, love your content. Can’t wait to see that Green in the sunshine
Yeah it needs to get fixed
if you add boost you could keep the stock intake
Lookin good man.. swap that intake, turbo, maybe an exhaust, you'll be in the mid 300s👍
Not sure mentioning Steve blowing up the turbo in your FD is going to help his business :)
We know he is a good tuner and the turbo was bad to begin with, but it didn't come across that way. Lol.
Rotarys are notorious for blowing up turbos
Dude, what mods have been done? Considering the LS4 is rated at 303 hp and your pushing 280+ at wheels?
I just sub to you I’m buying a gxp Grand Prix on Friday.
When u get the converter to lock it'll make more power
What's up Dave an I'd would say like 480hp
HEY! Hello Dave
Check out Richard holdeners video about those intakes
That's what I was thinking. LS4 intakes are super restrictive
ARE you using the OEM ls4 manifold? GOOD luck on making power....
9:45 he talks about that in this video if you listen.. Besides that, probably should take all the injectors out and get them flow tested
Yeah the LS4 intake is super restrictive
They are new injectors
@@Junkyard_Dave Maybe made in mehecico?
What's the end game with this? Glad to see another gxp on the terminator x
you should extend the intake pipe and send it into the bumper with a better filter
Is that a teal Honda n600 by the trailer at the beginning?
Stock Trans or 4l80e swap?
Stock ls4 makes 260 whp that thing definitely needs something
It's the intake should pick another 100 to 150 with the new holley
First from south Africa
Looking good. Best thing next to getting the car running perfectly is cleaning up the wire mess on the passenger side.
With the Tesla motor going to the rear, will the exhaust have room to stay in stock location? Or are you rerouting under passenger rear doors like the Vipers/G-wagons?
Im not sure yet want it to be sort of stock looking
@@Junkyard_Dave Ah gotcha. Hopefully it all works out. I'm excited for this one, very unique.
where’s the wagon
From a technical pov, great work Dave, but why a FWD v8 ?
So I can stick the 850hp Tesla drive unit I have in the rear
@@Junkyard_Dave now it makes perfect sense 👌
Any updates
What kind of dash do you have in there?
Holleys 12.3 pro dash
@@Junkyard_Dave thanks
casual observation, holy shit are stepper drill bits expensive... recently had to buy a new one for over $70
@@BIasterXD Some of HF cheaply made parts breaks easily. You'll end up spending more for spares.
Yeah IDK why the price increase they used to be like $10
@@BIasterXD probably made out of mild steel 😂
@@BIasterXD I think it was a Milwaukee or dewalt
What's goin on with the mini
The guy never got me the title
@@Junkyard_Dave What does that mean I'm from Australia we can just register a vehicle in our name in if we don't have a title
About what I was thinking power wise; people saying 400s are delusional
Need to throw away the intake manifold, throttle body, an air intake ASAP
This guy is actually a loon lol the fact that he still has the stock intake and TB on his GXP is insane, he’d be well over 300 wheel if he fixed that and you gotta get rid of the hot air intake. Stuff that filter down in the fender where it can actually suck cooler air.
Sorry Not Up With Chanel But What Transmission Is That To Fit An LSX Bell Housing Pattern?
that engine is factory
@@fiercepierce123 Factory Is LS4 5.3. It Says LSX In Title Which Is A 7.0. Those Have Different Bell Housing Bolt Patterns.
I believe he is calling it and lsx because this project is a 3rd done... ls4 with northstar trans./then a turbo/ then he has a rear drive unit from a tesla x thats going under the rear. Will be a hybrid all wheel drive.
@@jacobphend6706 Ah Ok Makes Sense. Why Else Would He Have A LS4 Intake Manifold On A LSX haha I've Considered Swapping My 3.8 With A 4.8 Untill I Found Out The Only LS That Fits A 4T65 Or 4T80 (Northstar trans) Is The LS4. Besides I Like The 3.8. More Room In Engine Bay For Other Things haha
ls9 is a 7.0 LSX refers to all ls engine or at least it used to
You did all work to make stock power lol...
What transmission are u using in this car
4t80e
@@Junkyard_Dave that's the one out of a caddy
👍👍👍👍👍👍😊👍👍👍👍👍
Literally the worst ls intake ever!
Sounds like it's running great though.
Is this cammed?
Yes
@@Junkyard_Dave I thought so what cam?
@Taylor Richter I can't remember it's s mild one the intake manifold really didn't do it justice though
That Grand Prix does NOT have an LSX. 😂 it’s an ls4. Bozo
The term lsx was made for all ls engines the x = whatever varient 1234679
@@Junkyard_Dave that is “LSx” not “LSX”. I get what you mean, I do. But why call it an LSX when you can just say what the motor code ACTUALLY is, which is an LS4. Oh that’s right, cuz you wanna clickbait. Got it
@@Junkyard_Dave the difference between LSx and LSX, LSx is to classify “LS1 thru LS7” but LSX is a 7.0L Race version of the LS7, not the LS4.
@@RoyalTokey you mean the ls9
@@Junkyard_Dave I apologize for my lack of knowledge if the car has been LS9 swapped, but the GXP came with the LS4 5.3L V8 and the trashy 4t65e(hd) trans. I’m not trying to be hateful and I apologize if it came off that way.
You are seriously expecting 400 horsepower out of the stock LS4 intake manifold? Literally, the worst flowing intake manifold available for an LS platform... You should probably look into a different hobby since this is obviously not for you....