You need to get airlift system. Attaches to air compressor. Takes all air out of system hoses will collapse Close the valve attach the hose that's in bucket of coolant. Open valve and it sucks right in. Boom done so easy. Best tool you'll every buy.
7th or casually late . Did some research on lifts . My garage ceiling is 9’ which limits my selection unless I want to spend some big money and raise my roof . 4 post lifts require 10’ roof minimum .
Only if you're trying to park underneath them. Look into mid-rise scissor lifts. Lots of options. Look for the ones where you can still access the transmission etc.
@@superduty4556 the only 2 cars I can take up and still be able to walk under(I'm 6ft) are the vette and trans am. Most of the time I wheel around on my chair for trucks and other cars.
Do you know if the water pump matches that tab that the old style housing has? Because I just checked mine and the housing has the tab but the pump doesn’t have a tab
I dont buy it. Carbon build up happens on all cars not matter the temp. I run seafoam in the intake every couple of years. Never had an issue with excessive build up. 👍
@@superduty4556 This is true, but salvage yards also buy from actions just like any small dealer, they just have a smaller budget because they part them out. The car is complet it's not in the yard, it's in the back the my dad saw it and we asked about it, we where looking for a lq9 to swap into our 79 trans am.
when you pictured the thermostats, what was the thermostat on the far left? bc i think theres two different ls2 style thermostats, one for the gto and one for the ls1. bc one has 4 bumps on the bottom of the thermo and one has 4 holes on the bottom of the thermo? and i think they have very minute internal diameters where it contacts the bypass valve so im damn confused. u can see the different thermos on ws.6 stores website.
thank you for the quick reply, just replaced it and noticed the serpentine belts looked bad. I have replaced one belt on the wife's SUV. "did I see 2 belts?" Is the process the same and I take it that the outside belt comes off first ? again thank you.
I'm about to buy a new radiator and a new thermostat the 160 one do I need to use the hp tuner to change the setting on the thermostat or can I just install it with out any tuning
What’s up man I been trying to do a coolant flush on my t/a that already as a 160 thermostat. The problem I’m having is that I’m trying to flush out all the coolant out(i change out all the fluids with new fluids) with distilled water/drain it like 5-7x and it keeps coming out coolant instead of clear water! Is there a a way to completely drain all the coolant in the cooling system(block,heater core, radiator and water pump) without unscrew the engine plugs? I have like 5-7 gallons of coolant from which I keep trying drained so I can put new coolant back in!
If I recall correctly on my last Trans Am, if you’re actually able to get to it, you can unbolt one of the coolant caps, can’t think of the exact name, on the side of the block to help flush out even more coolant. Regardless you’re gonna need a lot of distilled water. I’m sure somebody will correct me if I’m wrong but I found that tip to be helpful when doing mine a few years back and I want to say I found it on LS1 tech.
Your videos are awesome, I’m literally doing all these mods to my 00 ss and it’s great knowing all the little steps. Thanks much !!!
Thank you. Hopefully it helps you get through these projects 👍
I always noticed my 01 NBM WS.6 M6 always gets SOO hot under the hood so i will definitely be doing this. Loved the vid once again, thx for sharing!
Thank you. Stock thermostat is just to warm in my opinion. Others would argue but it works for me.
Thank you! Used your video to change out my 98 Z28 old style thermostat. Did as you did and it went great, total cost about $50, thank you again!
Awesome. Thanks for the positive comments. Glad it helped.
Solid video brotha.. I'm an LS1 newbie so all this info helps.. tomorrow I'll go check n see what style water pump I have on my 2000 WS6. Thk u
@Trans Am 455 thank you. Hope I can keep making videos to help you.
You need to get airlift system. Attaches to air compressor. Takes all air out of system hoses will collapse Close the valve attach the hose that's in bucket of coolant. Open valve and it sucks right in. Boom done so easy. Best tool you'll every buy.
I have a mighty vac which is similar but your right that would be good to have.
Very useful and easy to understand video, big thank you! Greetings from Finland! 👍
Thank you. Glad I could help
7th or casually late . Did some research on lifts . My garage ceiling is 9’ which limits my selection unless I want to spend some big money and raise my roof . 4 post lifts require 10’ roof minimum .
You can do 9 ft depending on what car is going on it and under it.
Only if you're trying to park underneath them. Look into mid-rise scissor lifts. Lots of options. Look for the ones where you can still access the transmission etc.
@@superduty4556 the only 2 cars I can take up and still be able to walk under(I'm 6ft) are the vette and trans am. Most of the time I wheel around on my chair for trucks and other cars.
Saw the truck on CL.... good luck on the sale, you really cleaned that thing up!
Thank you. Just testing the waters. Always looking for another project. 😁
Great videos! You don´t happen to have a video showing a complete coolant flush of a LS1 F-body?
Thank you. No sorry I don't
"Do NOT use your wife's pitcher...ask me how I know"... Classic...
Thanks for the tips, getting ready to go do this job right now...Ol Sarge...
Lol
Do you have any tips on removing gaskets for the water pump I can’t figure anything out and scraping it with a plastic putty knife sucks
Use a razor blade is what I have always used. Be careful and don't gouge the block.
I gotta figure out all my issues. Mine keeps overheating constantly. Cant drive it right now.
Check fans, water pump, head gaskets, etc
Im pretty sure its fans and airflow issues . It starts to boil out my system cause no air flow
@@chuckpatrick9926 yeah that sucks. Hopefully it's an easy fix for you
The fans are always barely running. Like really slow and im overheating bad within like 20 minutes going somewhere
That's probably it
So next video heads and cam install ?
Not for a little bit. 😃
Do you know if the water pump matches that tab that the old style housing has? Because I just checked mine and the housing has the tab but the pump doesn’t have a tab
No. It will require a different thermostat housing
just currious ...what do u think about some guys sayin that u gotta let the engine get hot enough to burn off the carbon build up?
I dont buy it. Carbon build up happens on all cars not matter the temp. I run seafoam in the intake every couple of years. Never had an issue with excessive build up. 👍
I just found a 98 ws6 trans am at my local junk yard, they want 2500 for it not sure if it runs but all complete do you think it's worth it
Doesn't seem like a great deal but if it's in good shape maybe
There's a reason it's at the junkyard
@@superduty4556 this could be true. Sometimes people just sell stuff to the junk yard when it had a fuel pump go out too LOL
@@superduty4556 This is true, but salvage yards also buy from actions just like any small dealer, they just have a smaller budget because they part them out. The car is complet it's not in the yard, it's in the back the my dad saw it and we asked about it, we where looking for a lq9 to swap into our 79 trans am.
The cheapest ws6 ta around me is 6k
Nice garage 👌
Thank you
Those headers are nice. which brand are they?
Thank you. Speed engineering
How much coolant did you put in the radiator? My manual says 11.8qts. Im doing a camshaft kit on my ls1
Probably about 10
@@TWAMotorsports okay & keep mixing water with it?
I do
when you pictured the thermostats, what was the thermostat on the far left? bc i think theres two different ls2 style thermostats, one for the gto and one for the ls1. bc one has 4 bumps on the bottom of the thermo and one has 4 holes on the bottom of the thermo? and i think they have very minute internal diameters where it contacts the bypass valve so im damn confused. u can see the different thermos on ws.6 stores website.
In the video I said that. 2 different water pumps. If your water pump has been replaced chances are you have the ls2 style thermostat
thank you for the quick reply, just replaced it and noticed the serpentine belts looked bad. I have replaced one belt on the wife's SUV. "did I see 2 belts?" Is the process the same and I take it that the outside belt comes off first ? again thank you.
You're welcome. Yes 2 belt's. A/c belt 2nd.
How did you come to those numbers for setting the fan turn ons?
The settings I used were from hypertech back in the day. I have used these over the years and have always worked great.
Sweetness. Thank you sir!
@@EddieJET you are welcome
Do u have to have your Heater on while you’re running it up to temp
No I didn't. All HVAC was turned off.
Thanks for replying back great video also
@@johnraymomd3004 thank you John
On the old housing . Would you be able to take out the thermostat ? Or you’ll have to replace the housing that comes with the thermostat already on
You can take it out
I'm about to buy a new radiator and a new thermostat the 160 one do I need to use the hp tuner to change the setting on the thermostat or can I just install it with out any tuning
It can be done without tuning
What if you have bought a new water pump for your 1998 camaro will the upgrade go for the new style water pump or just LS2
It should work on that too
did you only use gasket selaer for thermostat or a felpro gasket or both????
Just gaskets
What are the best spark plugs you recommend for the trans am . I want to do it to my ws6.
I like ngk plugs or stock ac delco
@@TWAMotorsports my ws6 i due to some spark plugs. Thanks man .
I know 1 plug is a nightmare to replace. I got the ride from my son in law.
@@TWAMotorsports btw i follow you on Instagram. as well i subscrived to your TH-cam channel.....
@@aag6499 back passenger is tricky with stock manifolds. If you remove the coils packs and air injection lines it's not bad.
@@aag6499 thank you for your support.
Would you happen to know when the fans normally come on at what temperature they do? Thx
I think 195 and off at 185
TWA Motorsports thanks! :)
@@colingarder1603 you're welcome
What’s up man I been trying to do a coolant flush on my t/a that already as a 160 thermostat. The problem I’m having is that I’m trying to flush out all the coolant out(i change out all the fluids with new fluids) with distilled water/drain it like 5-7x and it keeps coming out coolant instead of clear water! Is there a a way to completely drain all the coolant in the cooling system(block,heater core, radiator and water pump) without unscrew the engine plugs? I have like 5-7 gallons of coolant from which I keep trying drained so I can put new coolant back in!
Unhook on side of the heater core and flush from there
If I recall correctly on my last Trans Am, if you’re actually able to get to it, you can unbolt one of the coolant caps, can’t think of the exact name, on the side of the block to help flush out even more coolant. Regardless you’re gonna need a lot of distilled water. I’m sure somebody will correct me if I’m wrong but I found that tip to be helpful when doing mine a few years back and I want to say I found it on LS1 tech.
I have a 98 trans am, how much coolant does it hold? and can you filter and reuse old coolant? thank you.
It holds 15 quarts. You can but unless it was pretty new I wouldn't.
hey bud my OEM water pump (2000 Trans Am LS1) is on the way out, and want to upgrade to the new style pump, would I order an LS2 water pump? Thanks
Can't get the old one anymore. Part number is upgraded to newest version automatically
Do you have a particular model number for the hp tuner? The link doesn't work anymore.
Its the pro suite. They have changed to wireless only.
I just bought a new water pump from gm 12681185 will that take the newer style thermostat housing
If its the new design which they generally are
during winter, my heater doesnt work hott with 160 t stat
It does affect how hot your heater will get.
TWA Motorsports will a 180 thermostat still keep the heater pretty warm.
Yes it will. I never had issues with a 160 either though. I don't drive mine a lot in the winter though
Good One Man!
Thank you
Does that water additive work
Seems to work well
@@TWAMotorsports thanks for the reply.
You're welcome
"Cool" video!
Lol. 😎 thank you
89 INCH/pound... not ft/lb 🤦🏼♂️. Shit... now I need a new water pump.
Second!
Cant beat @junior Carter he is like lightning lol
@@TWAMotorsports lmao, challenge accepted. Btw, great channel man. Great content.
@@BlackLS1Pontiac lol. Thank you
I'm here first bro
Like always 👍😃