Aston Martin Vantage LT4 swap project - Pt 4 - wiring & shifter
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- As always; Craig has been busy! The LT4 engine is back out again to complete some wiring loom modifications & the torque tube is modified to include a centralised Corvette shifter that integrates perfectly into the Aston Martin Vantage.
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Hi Craig's mum you should be be proud of your son he's a genius
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Got to be one of the best car builders around
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In a few years… Will be the man bankrolling this project and finding some way to bless this man.
Nice update. Craig is a perfectionist. I'm sure his mum knows now how clever her boy is. Hi Craig's mum. So really looking forward to the 'gotta get the wiring done next'. Again this is the biggest hurdle for engine swaps. Please ask Craig if he can go into detail about what he is looking for and how he mates one system to the other, especially traction control. Looking forward to the next installment! 👌
Thanks. I'll mention it to Starkey so he can completely misunderstand & ask the wrong questions.
You know the way that Olympians make all sorts of sports look so easy, Craig does the same with engine swaps.
Love it!!
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I've been eyeing building an LS DB9 for a while, so I'm watching this with a lot of interest... Great work gents!
That would be pretty cool as long as it's not a basic lazy LS.
If it will fit, I’d like to do one of the Edelbrock twin throttle body intakes, I figure that’s not too basic.
This guy is amazing, kind of like a mad scientist except everything he is creating is good for the world.
Haha, good for the world may be stretching it a little! 😄
Go on full boost and they use different parts through out a dyno session same engine and main parts but you see the difference between each part e.g porting, throttle body, lid spacers,
Thanks! I'll see if Craig has seen that.
its such a good build really. a much more modern engine into a lovely looking chassis done properly. its the hot rodding formula from from the 20's done 100 years in the future.
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Whats happening with the Sierra?
It's a super low mileage XR4Ti that's in for some service stuff & paint before it goes up for sale.
The complexity in a project like this is mind boggling. Love the AM body style but hate the cost of maintaining it. Kuddos to you for taking this on. Do you sell a kit that would allow for this project to be undertaken on the other side of the pond? Thank you.
Hi, thanks!. Unfortunately all the fabrication is one off stuff.
Insane builds. I love them all. Mostly the BMW E92 & E89. Wish you'd sell a kit of the custom parts and a detailed manual. Geniuses like you are far and few between. I'm tuned in...
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Possibly engraved on the engine bay centre plate... LoL!
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Craig you genius !!
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No diff cooler: do you have a temp sensor there, though?
Hi just no need for a road car ,
You clearly don't know me, @@craigtaylor5075 😏
We know our friend Bon though. The only man to have set a differential on fire. 😆
@@driftworks A great chap, without a doubt!
@@driftworks Whilst parked at a set of traffic lights.
I really like how fast it's all coming along and the quality of the workmanship is on point as usual. What happened to the BMW that the engine used to live in
He sold the car and he’s fitting/fitted an LS3 for the new owner 👍
As above, it's having a LS3, possibly supercharged, fitted.
Rich, your voice sounds like a synthesized drug dealer being interviewed on a doctor ..? Audio/mic issue ? You're vehicle technician is freakishly clever BTW
The mic is directional, but yeah it's just Starkeys voice.
What are you doing to the Sierra in the background?🤔 I had a US Merkur back in 1986,loved the car.
It's very low mileage & has stood for a while, so is having some service stuff done, then paint before it goes up for sale.
You can save a lot of weight by removing or changing that OE exhaust and remember that the valve are vacuum control not electrical on these Aston Martin with a pump on the right side rear fender. You were talking about new suspension, maybe have a look at these www.bcracing-na.com/product/br-series-coilover-aston-martin-v8-vantage-2005-2017 great work looking forward to the next video
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Insane car. Thanks
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Could you put the watertank for chargecooler at the back? Or use air to air?
EE DESIGN I’ve fitted a charge cooler header tank and a big charge cooler , there is loads of space at the front so that’s been easy really . Air to air is not really practical with a PD type blower , ( well not when it’s already charge cooler ) , 👍
& weight / balance wise It's not going to make a huge difference.
What's the story on the black Sierra in the background? Bi-Wing? Actually, it looks like the American version, the Merkur XR4Ti...
dan noyes correct 7400 miles from new !!! Want to buy it ? It’s my Friends just going got a paint job as sun has got to it
@@craigtaylor5075 Great, Great Cars.... and I would love to have this one, but I already have a 1986, blue bi-wing, set up to horrify all the Porsche aficionados at autocross - but I must ask, "How Much?"
I don’t know I could ask him if you are interested ? I think £10,000 ish ??
@@craigtaylor5075 Thank you. I'm merely curious but not really in the market for another one... Thanks again!
I hadn't realised how low mileage it was. That's nuts.
That Aston would have been worthy of side exhausts...
They are such a liability unfortunately. A very good way to set your car on fire.
@@driftworks I don't know if that makes it safer but I was thinking front-side exhaust:
bit.ly/2MMUe43
mad scientist
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whats up with the XR4x4 in the back ground?
It's an XR4Ti with 7400miles. It's in for service items before it goes for some paint.
What's happening with the black xr4i?
It's a rare XR4Ti from the U.S. It's being serviced & painted before it goes up for sale.
Are you going to run heat wrap on the headers GM coil packs hate heat love the Aston that engine at least gives the car balls to back up the body
I'd imagine he is, but I'm sure Craig will be along shortly to confirm.
No I hate exhaust wrap !! I’ve never had any issues with heat in coil packs , plug leads are a bigger issue but they are well clear of the headers , most have covers over the coils which can hold heat in, I don’t have any but will try to get some as looker neater 👍👍
@@craigtaylor5075 I've always hated where the coils are mounted on top of the cover I've seen some where they relocated the coils to the chassis rails better presentation in the bay after all it is an Aston 💯💯💯 loving the build progress
I have moved them on a few cars but more for looks etc rather than heat , I didn’t want to move these as meant altering the loom plug plug leads etc ,
@@craigtaylor5075 fair play what's the goal to make it look like it came with the LT 4 or just a first for everything ?
I'd like to see someone redesign the rear of one of these Astons. Those tail lights look terrible. Custom fit a modern ass onto this car!
I quite like the. I think modern 911's possibly took a bit of inspiration from them.
Hi Craig's mum 😁
Ps.. It needs zoomies straight out the side 🤷♂️🤣
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This is going to be one hell of a car. What a project, and lighter than the 4.4 Vantage by a good bit.
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Could we get a weekly/monthly videos in a 'Sit down with Craig' where he goes into all sorts of technical depths about his builds and or key factorys when building vehicles?
You're kind of getting as close to that as possible at the moment in these videos.
Trying to keep factory functions and components is something I always thought everyone skipped upon. Props to you sir.
Yeah, it's usually the most complex bit, but for a road car is super important.
Craig we love you not just the cars! Your a absolute legend. I wish I lived in UK you would have a new son lol
Haha, thanks!
Thanks for making content like this 👍🏽
Just a bit of feedback, the guy who is actually filming really does not pay attention and seems as about as interested as Boris is in building toy buses (google it). Can we have someone who doesn’t sound stoned & has half an idea what he’s looking at. Has the opportunity to ask some really insightful questions but sounds like 3/4 of his brain is thinking about lunch or smoking a zoobie.
dude knows volvo stuff, cool 😎💪🏻
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Decided not to wait till this evening and watch this now (whilst eating some Cheesecake :) ). Have to ask, is that a Sierra XR4i in the background and what's happening with it? Always had a soft spot for them 👍
Me too , got a hatelove the sierras😁
It's a rare XR4Ti import. I can't remember what he said it was in for. Craig will chime in shortly I'm sure.
@Dean Gibbons th-cam.com/video/JXmQJtUQoC4/w-d-xo.html
Coolest car in the video is in the back 6:29
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So when the Nissan cube in background getting ls swapped 😂
Soon but not LS 😁
@@Blair357ci ah so staying Nissan RB time 😂
less cylinders.
@@driftworks I know I'm right now a briggs stratton engine all 5.5 fury of horse power.
Your builds are the finest! Only Phil Morrison does better builds.
Oh but you make them too 😅
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Is that Nissan cube in for an LS swap too? That's something I'd like to see lol
a cube getting cubes
Quest it’s getting VW 1.8t hopefully with full 4x4 system
Haha, mental
Even better than an LS
300hp AWD cube would be spicy
That will be pretty mad!
You done it yet! 😜
Cracking on! These vids are still about 3 weeks behind the actual work that's going on.
Traction control and cruise control is a must
Cruise would be nice yes, Traction you can take or leave.
Shit fuck around Craig can build you a home made rocket given the sufficient time frame 🤣😂🤣🙌🏼🙌🏼
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Driftworks, do you know if the Manual if the transmission he uses is the Tremec you get in Corvettes?
Hi, it is the T56.
Kong performance blower snout porting on that will be best bang for the buck.
I think there's hand porting on the horizon.
As nice as the Aston is, any chance of a video of the 2dr xr4i in the background? Hahaha
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It’s not an XR4i 😁
It's actually an XR4Ti 👍
@@driftworks even better and looks in perfect condition. Is it an import or has it got the turbo technics kit that they used to do back in the day.
@@Ryan_endless_tea_mug American import - 2.3 Lima Turbo.
Certainly cracked on with the process although I bet the snaggings will now eat up time. Looking forward to seeing and hearing the end result of the time and labour put in.
Yeah a lot of people would think that this is the car nearly done. Now comes the fiddly stuff that takes forever.
What is your hourly rate and lead time?
You'd be best to give DynoTorque a ring to discuss.
We want a feature of that Nissan Cube
2j swap it!!! 🤣
Nobody wants that...
Can you not put the wiring on some bulkhead air craft plugs and loving the build
I'm sure he could, but it's best not to create breaks / connections unless completely necessary.
@@driftworks good thinking just a thought
" Apart from my lack of knowledge" " which is legendary"...can't stop LMAO. Tbe best. Can't wait for what the new year brings. Cheers
😄 Good ole Starkey!
To Craig
I've really enjoyed seeing your work over the years. Cant wait to see more on this and what you'll do in the future. I'm not sure if you'd be interested in it but there is a cooling system for the supercharger that works with you ac system too cool the fluid that run through the superchargers intercooler bricks. Here a link if you're interested. fiinterchillers.com/products/
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I really like Astons, fantastic interiors, and this engine will be a worthy swap. Bit noisey in the background while you were recording, not even work going on. Chargecooler install will be interesting, good videos Rich!
It's a busy shop & a busy industrial estate, so there's no way around the background noise unfortunately.
Such an interesting shop. A Cube, Merkur (uh Sierra) XR4i, trials bike, and this Aston project all under one roof.
Yeah, Dynotorque is the definition of eclectic.
Is there anything car related craig can't or won't do? Man's such a fountain of knowledge, i love it. This is my kind of ASMR.
He wouldn't claim to be an expert in everything, but we're all passionate problem solvers.
the idea of stealthy nos install just get me drooling
It really doesn't need it, but yeah why not throw a 200 shot at it 😎
I’ve used the same sound deadening in my ute and it works really well 👍
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Yes a quality project ..... Love every update - I'm sure with Craig's "Know how" it'll be a vast improvement than the standard engines characteristics & with the right wheels - she should still look stunning..... All we need now is a name for her?
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Driftworks I’m An Aston Martin converted
Well thought out. Wow. Brilliant. Cheers
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Beautiful design and power, what's not to love :D
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awsome !!!
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What’s occurring with the XR4i
James T hi it’s a xr4ti from USA , 2.3 turbo pinto , 7400 miles from new !!!! Mates selling it , I’ve just done a few bits on it for mot
Cool car!
have you ever built a car like this but not like the feel of it after?
Oliver Dodic not really , that much extra power can take a bit of controlling , but we normally go through the car and do what’s needed as part of the conversion
The key usually is to start with a car that works very well already, then just simply double the power. Haha
Might want to consider replacing the rubber bushings on the Corvette prop shaft. They have a history of shredding them self's over time
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They perfect and low miles , I’ve seen pics of them destroyed like you say , 👍