LSA Monte Carlo: First Test Drive After 3 Years! (It Might Blow Up)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Well guys it felt really good to pull ole Ralph out back onto the road again. We take a cruise around DFW...err...I mean Mexico to see if the transmission will hold up to some sliding around. We also determine what issues the car does have in order to establish what the plan of attack is moving forward when it comes to the "finishing" of the 6.2L LSA 6L90e swap build!
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This thing is gonna get me in trouble. No question 😂
Plenty in the tank, just need more pump to keep up with demand.
That car sounds nasty i love it.!!! I just finished my swap but is an 4 cyl import
4g63t out of an evo 7 jdm to a lil mirage lol the awd convertion will be next
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Ticket s are $$$
Nothing wrong with that, fun makes up for it!
Of course you will because racecar lol
Such a badass 09 Silverado! Cool to se that the street signs in Mexico are in english.
I like the Escalade, a lot. The Uncles too. But seeing this Monte run and slide is motivating me to put the 5.3 I have laying around in my 66 impala finally.
Cleetus approved. *Definitely need the Dale Sr. Gargoyles sunglasses*
I already have several pairs of those lol. I just wear pit vipers regularly because I like them more
Scraping is just racecar. Thing is SICK. My favorite Monte.
Dude if you wore a leather jacket I’d swear you’d look like Nicolas Cage in Gone in sixty seconds 😂
I’ve gotten this before 😂😂
Ralph really likes to show his stuff.makes it look like your driving on that good old Penn snow.i love that adrenaline feeling too . when you know you shoudnt do it but let it rip anyway.reminds me of high school parking lot burn outs .hopefully no popo encounters.Have a great day big guy
I'm loving this daily content from my favorite fellow western pa native youtuber
Heck yeah thanks man
@@Stapleton42 most definitely brother keep up the hardwork man
Precision Transmission is another youtube channel I like to watch, they seem to be great guys and might be worth contacting if you want to rebuilt the monte carlo's transmission.
Trent and his dad are some cool dudes
This would 100% be an AMAZING thing to happen! I have so much respect for Precision Transmission from their work and work ethic to their family style business. This would make great content for both channels too, maybe make a few connections too.
I just found that channel about a month ago, I've now watched about 50 f*cked up transmissions being disassembled. 🤣
Steering: questionable. trans: falling out. Mirrors: falling off. But it sounds sick.
I'm more a malibu (73-77) guy, but that is a very sharp car. Much respect for hot rodding one of those
Word of advice, don't have too many irons in the fire at one time. Take your time and get these vehicles done right and you will never have any regrets. Oh, and definitely some hoodies at some point for us old geezers in the cold snowy north. Cheers Mitchell !!!
My cat was a 1983 Monte Carlo SS.destroked 400 with a small nitrous hit. N/A it ran low 12's in 1992. With the hit it plunged into the high tens and by 1995 it hit high 9's. This was a lot back then. No turbos but N/A. Race fuel and suspension mods were the key factor. That car just was set up to race from the factory. Any more than low 9's it would need much more done but you get me. It had a cage for the time. Now it's way more strict. Giving you props and hope you the best! Only being helpful I hope??
For $10 you can buy a Bluetooth dongle and cast a “dash “ onto any tablet or phone from your obdII. The one I have is an ELM327. You can customize to show any data you want. I used to use it to check the individual voltages across each oxygen sensors for troubleshooting and stuff. Best purchase a home mechanic can make.
The torque app is what I've used to get readings like that. Its worth the few dollars to buy the upgraded version of the app to get access to all the things it can read for you. Probably we even trans line pressure if thats something that indicates slip Idk. Some of the best money you can spend if you work on your car
@@wheeln24-79 torque was the app I used to use too. It’s been a while since I could turn a wrench so I wasn’t sure what softwares out there today. It’s awesome if you have analog gauges but also want a more specific number like waiting to see what temp a thermostat opens.
My car had no weight reduction and full interior like yours you said you want to keep like it is. It's cool you're not changing it!
I think this car is gonna make some really good content. Can't wait to follow the adventure.
Looks like a awesome fun party car. Doesn't have to be good at anything as long as it gets people's attention and makes whoever is in it laugh and smile.
This car for Drag Week, now that would be a challenge ,
remember, only do what gives you the most knowledge,I say
go back to 4 speed.
"It doesn't handle well.....steering wheel wise." Well said.
Man l love the first gens! That was the second car I ever had. If I ever find another I won’t let it get away. I remember my being useless in the rain and not much better on a dry road. Good times!
Hi there like the Monte Carlo I used to have a 72 back in high school I have a 84 SS now.
My first car was a 76 Monte Carlo primer black. I loved that car.
Hell yeah!!! I have been waiting for more videos of the Monte.
That Monte sounds rad!! Looks slick! Cant wait to see more of that ride. Keep it up!
Love the car. My first new car was a 1972 Monte Carlo with big block 400 and Turbohydramatic 350. Loved that car and love yours too.
I've always liked these Monte Carlos, can't wait to see what you do with it.
My buddy gotmilke1 has a 72. Has some suspension mods and a 454. Awesome car. Comfortable, kinda fast.
Amazing. I'm obsessed with first gen Monte Carlo. My dream is to own one. Your car is absolutely awesome!!
Thanks man!
This thing is so rowdy, it suits you perfectly 👌🤣
I freakin' love that thing. Been a dream car of mine for a long long time. Hope to be able to get one sometime down the line. Until that time it is great to see someone living the dream.
Thanks man I hope you find one too
You’re really cranking out the content. Keep it up 👍🏼. Ralph sounds so good 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 and seems really close to complete. 🚌 💨
You say you want to be a better TH-camr well this is where you start! Be better than the rest. I'm not a hater and I know you'll be thinking I am but do the best with what you have! You have the talent show it! Sorry for anything I said to offend you. I'm being bigger than my harshness. Do well ok!
Do a collab with precision transmission. They build a lot of transmissions and their channel is growing rapidly. I'm sure whatever they do for you will definitely be exactly what the Dr ordered.
Great idea. They definitely do great videos. Never thought a trans tear down would be so interesting.
@@joshwilliams9248 IKR! Definitely more interesting than I ever imagined as well.
I think it AWESOME love the colors..if your serious about a number......? what were you think also think a simple cage would give you be safety and stablilty.
Love it, maybe some suspension, and a few tweaks, it will be a beastly street machine!!! Awesome vehicle wanna see more, please!!!!
Looks fun as hell. Put a stick in it ASAP
I'm getting a serious Mad Max vibe from the in car camera as your riding around. Like a Mel Gibson Mad Max.
Something to look at is trans temp. My duramax has a warm up cycle where it will slip till it hits 130ish. Just something to consider.
I Never called a car sexy before in my life, lol but I have now. Dreamcar goals
Lmao thanks dude 🤟🏻
I’ve got to be honest and say I’ve never thought these cars looked good but dude I love this car and the black on black is the deal!
The sound of that car is amazing
It's a classic.. Daily drive and enjoy it... You've got a dragster in the Caddy
The loose mirrors had me laughing, good stuff😂. This is the perfect street car! Perfectly capable of doing everything, like you said its all around an enjoyable car. Also excited to be getting the new shirt design can't wait to be sporting it around. You know the deal!
Heck yeah 💪🏻
6:25 in the vid, "I still got it." 😎 LOL!
Badass looking car!
Yea pretty sure your going to get a couple encounters with the boy n blue..keep it up dale..use a bit of lock light mite help with a bit of black tape.send it dale..
That's cars look screams slidey boi .. just the facts. A wicked badass street machine that slides through like tom cruise in risky business .. .
Sweet lightning in the back ground
I know on our 15 duramax vans, they used the 6l90s are commercial pricing at autozone was like 2500, but I think you should probably get one built for it
That thing sounds rowdy already it’s going to be amazing with the boom tube
Have your boy cleetus hook you up with one rpm transmissions t56
I was going to say. A 56 or 6060 would be a dream in this.
Although finding a 4spd manny for it is very dale
@@dylanzrim3635 the more gears the better haha, I think a 6060 would probably be the best shot for it
@@spunk97100 also cost as much as the car from what I hear
@@dylanzrim3635 for a good one with solid gears and a good clutch, probably. Nothing is cheap anymore
@@spunk97100 I can’t even find a T5 here.
YES. That car would Not last Long in My hands...What a Machine
Liked your channel to begin with but that Monte and uncle Rob. Hell yeah brother.
Would be cool to see you try your hand a building a T56. From what ive seen it doesnt seem to hard as long as someone near by has done it before.
I dont know exactly where you are however take that beautiful piece of art to Precision Transmission in Amarillo and have Richard work his magic on that transmission.(or more) They also do more than just transmissions and have a very informative TH-cam Channel as well. 👍😁
Love the channel man. Good mix of things and how to 👌👌
The look on your face on that on ramp pull 😂 what a badass car dude. i can't wait to see more videos on this car.
Boy that Blower sounds so SICK
Those seats are awesome
Wow brother she is a ripper. Cant wait to see it get down once you have a new transmission. Penguins are an excellent team by the way, they would be my second choice of great NHL teams.
beautiful car sounds great really needs the last 10% (the hardest 10%) to make it perfect.
Badass man. Such an underrated channel
Thanks dude
Make sure the tie rods, end links, and shit like that are TIGHT and working right. Adds a Butt load of play in the wheel. Had a ‘74 Chevelle, did the same steering wobble. Once I put new stuff in, that was gone.
I am really diggin this MC, i cant wait to see this progress with the rest of your vehicles!
6l80 isn't terribly complicated, you'd be able to toss in a fresh set of clutch packs. 4-5-6 is the weak clutch pack, not physically but environmentally. Oil flow through it sucks so it can overheat 4-5-6 whenever it isn't engaged and you're jamming high rpm 1st-3rd gear.
I noticed a sort of otherwordly glow around your mullett as soon as you buckled into that Monte Carlo.
You need to get one of those filter spong mats that goes on the inside of bottom in your tank that hooks to your fuel pump it stay saturated with gas even if you down to 2 gallons of gas..
Man that car is super nice looking. It’s gonna be a fun ride.
Literally my dream car I freaking love this thing !!
Thanks dude 👍🏻
@@Stapleton42 of course man I have a 83 monte and want a 70 so freaking bad !
The baddest Monte Carlo,definitely my favorite!
Keep up the content!! Hope to see you at a track in flordia this year!
That car is my favorite Monte Carlo thanks for showing I would really like to have one just like it very nice car love them ed sound and it apparently has entry of power keep up the good work and your very honest about the car also thanks liking from ALABAMA roll tide
Thanks man
The driveline vibration sure could be the old hard flat spotted tires. The old tires is why it spins so easy too and won’t hook.
Looks great, always been a Monte fan, makes wanna find another one
Super nice ride! Beautiful car!
Wow you have some diverse toys its great this channel keeps getting better and better. Soo badasss
Thanks man
Hell yeah man! Shes a spicy unit! Love it
You'd be cool in a movie with your car 👍
Detroit Speed for the suspension and steering you'll appreciate
That looked like fun 😎🤙
That's a rad car would like to see more of it
I liked the comment at the end about the age of your subscriber. 55 years old here.
Great video brother, the car sounds sick as
def would wanna see a manual in that, would be so sick. or honestly a killduff shifter set up for the 6l90.
Stick for sure
@@Stapleton42 stick def fits the attitude of the car better than the auto.
If your tank isn’t baffled or have a fuel sock to always keep the pump wet it might push back fuel and suck air when your swinging it around
mate TRUST me to make that monte great it's an awesome car I would watch that any day
this thing is freakin awsome. Love it. Mitchell it looks like its time for good ole trimming of the head hair. Love the video love the car love the channel. Keep it coming buddy
Maybe the front 3/4 but not the back
Love that car hope to see more of it.
I can see that you will need a tire sponsor if you drive that fast ass monte
I already work with BFG 🤷🏻♂️
Leather does wonder for the old ball type mirrors.
I just heard you say that your running the trans outta the Escalade, and it's basically still set up for all wheel drive.
Light bulb moment just happened, and really surprised you haven't had the same thought come screaming through the gray matter.
Catch my thought waves yet, because I am fairly certain it's never been done, and it's got the extra long hood line that would be excellent to make it happen. Then your fleet would be all one an the same, well for all practical purposes would it not.
Plus you said it yourself, Ralph, doesn't handle for shit, and what handles like they're on rails like nothing else!?
I'll leave that to wonder round between those ears, and floating around behind your eyes.Plus Ralph is very nice ride, but time to put on the A game team jersey, like all the others.
I have thought about it but I don’t wanna cut the frame or hack the floor. This car is too nice for that. I’ll do an AWD four door Chevelle or something someday
Do you have the stock tank in it? If so you need one with baffling or a fuel cell. Sick car. I love it
Great car if I was you I would look into electric power steering then you can mount it anywhere and get rid of the pump and then you don't have to worry about bracket bolts
If you soak the mirror in gas, the glass should come out. Then you can whack the ball to tighten the mirror. Once it is tight enough use black silicone to re-glue the glass in place. Have done this on Corvette's with success.
That bolt your missing actually looks like it broken off in it mounting spot I could be wrong
Some of those old mirrors I think had a tension screw on them, not for sure though. May have been the sun visors, I can’t remember. Tasted blood, lol, definitely a bad machine!
Love the idle, 8.5/10 on the chop factor
Good afternoon, and happy new year!! Sorry to hear of the antics with your truck. That sucks!! Having viewed most of your videos (with the exception of the early stuff) I would respectfully like to offer some suggestions. 1st,,, the Monte. Because the fuel is questionable, drain the remaining fuel, and check all filters. I have been down that road before and it can be problematic. The upside is, it seems to be running ok given it has sat for an extended period. Ok, here are some random thoughts that I feel could help increase your overall viewership as a whole. As you are approaching a half dozen or so projects, try to do a little something to all of them a week. While I know full well it may work in theory, it may not work in practice. All of us have our particular favorites. Be it Elvis, Uncle Rob, or the Newell,we as an audience are drawn to you and what you do for various reasons. The Motorcoach guys are drawn to the Newell. For a grocery list of reasons. First someone of your age doesn't do "Motorcoach's!!!!!! HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!! 😊 One video a week would suit us just fine. Like,, fixing the bathroom, maintenance, oddball inexpensive stuf you can do that doesn't take a lot of time form the other projects. 2nd,, The Escalde. I know it has been on the back burner for over a month due to the issues with the heads. Further,, other that a significant upgrade,, it (at this point) is done! Summer is right around the corner and the Escalde is one of the premiere attractions to your channel. 3rd. Uncle Rob is awesome!!! I so enjoyed the effort to get it together and run it in Florida. (Suck it Cole!!) Uncle Rob is a true labor of love. 4th,, The Monte!! What a wonderful addition to the herd in Oklahoma!! As far as I can tell you have a few days worth of kinks to work out. Because it has a bit of a cobbled set up and you have some odd issues with the transmission, you have a guy close to you that is the 9th wonder of the world for those transmissions in Amarillo. Check out precision transmissions on TH-cam! He is amazing and has well over 100k in followers. He and his family are beautiful human beings and at very least it wouldn't hurt to check it out, or meet him. I watch his videos everyday. Absolutely delightful!!! In closing,, all of these projects require money,,, a lot of money. I get that,, truly I do. I want to see your viewership explode! I know some of the viewers are growing weary of the backstory. I for one am not. One day you could be the next Jeff Lutz, or pick whatever motorhead hero that comes to mind. I appreciate you taking the time to document the history. Moving forward I think you are on to something there. I apologize for being so wordy. I have been reluctant to share at risk of sounding like some old douche bag. I just thought I would offer some suggestions. I wish you well Mitchell. Bask in the glory of youth. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. 😊
Great advice big guy is going places.and I'm going to watch it happen and would like to help in any way
I read it and appreciate the insight. That’s pretty much what my plan is. Bounce around a little on each project to keep the stream fresh 👍🏻
" Everything in here is questionable". LMAO. Needs to be a bumper sticker...
Your shirts are amazing. You mentioned next level shirts. I had to see what brand the shirt I bought from you was and got another blank one 👍 what exact model number shirt do you use?
I honestly don’t know what the model number is
Thanks for producing content for us oldfolk
My pleasure!