Installing a Drop Kit on a Chevy 454 SS MuscleTrux Wars Part 5 - Trucks! S10, E13
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Ryan returns fire as his 1990 Chevy 454 SS also gets dropped down into the weeds with its very own lowering kit, new brakes, wheels and tires. Matching stance for stance with Kevin's Lightning, Ryan's getting his big block Chevy ready to go head to head with the Ford in our MuscleTrux series. Also, we'll show you how to breathe new life into your worn out GMC or Chevrolet truck by doing a simple, hand tools only engine swap and it's easier than you think!
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
ADDCO Manufacturing,Inc.: Performance upgrade front and rear sway bars.
American Racing: 18X8 Polished Torq-Thrust II, 18X10 Polished Torq-Thrust II, 5x5 b.c. 4.5" B.S.
Calvert Racing Products: CalTracs Traction bars, modified spring hangers, u-bolts.
Edelbrock: Pro-Flo EFI setup with manifold and calibration chip upgraded to Pro-Flo 2, hydraulic roller lifters, hydraulic roller camshaft, exhaust headers, gasket kit set, timing set, head bolts, intake bolts, heat treated pushrods, aluminum cylinder heads.
Goodmark Industries: Steel cowl induction hood.
KW Automotive North America Inc. Belltech: 3"F/4"R drop kit complete with Street Performance shocks, front sway bar upgrade and alignment kit.
Lightning Force Performance: LFP True 58" Torque Arm Traction Bar Kit.
LMC Truck: Smooth style front bumper replacement.
Mickey Thompson: 28x11.50-15 M/T E/T Street tires, 15x10 M/T Racing wheels, 5x5/5x5.5 b.c. 4.5" B.S.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: EBC Green Stuff performance brake pads.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Stock replacement brake rotors.
Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center: GMPP HT383E, also supplied gaskets, hoses, oil filter adapter, belts, valve covers, CIS fuel injection harness. A major distributor of Whaba photo-instruction manuals.
Summit Racing: GM Performance tall aluminum valve covers.
Summit Racing: Street Scene roll pan fits 88-98 Chevrolet fleetside, smooth with license plate recess.
WD-40: Penetrating lubricant.
Yokohama Tire: 255/55R18 Yokohama ADVAN S.T., 285/50R18 ADVAN S.T. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
"This is a suburban with many hard miles used as a work truck" - shows probably the cleanest 97 suburban to exist.
justin beamon that's literally the same thought I had.
The guys job was at an office 15 miles away lol.
Yes, but keep in mind, it gained 21hp and 53 torques... to a blisterin 214hp and 308tq out of a 383... lol.
This episode aired in 2005
@dre04mach the383 made more then what you said my 383. Makes
456 hp you fool
I had a friend who had the SS back in the day and the one thing he said about it that made me laugh and I always remembered was when he said- that thing could pass anything on the road except a gas station.
Oh look a shell gas station there lol
3 things hurt that 454. Induction, low compression and the 400th. Well, maybe 4 things if you add in the exhaust. All relatively easy fixes. You've still got a 454.
No quema cuhh😂
I see on his face at the end of the vid when they started it the 2nd time, he was like yea we did something wrong lol
More of a look like; *'its new - Don't rev it man!"*
Pause it at 17:50 check out the dyno sheet something was def wrong if thats really a stroked 350
@@dtotheponcharo For all that time and money, this is a fucking scam for another 20 hp and a shitty looking dyno sheet.
I think they dynoed the stock 350 in second gear and then dynoed the 383 in third. If you look at the bottom of the dyno sheet you can see the difference in max speed. Dynoing in a higher gear can make it seem like theres more power when in reality it has something to due with the ratio of that gear and load on the engine/dyno. So it just makes the 383 swap look more amazing than it really is.
They didn't even prime the oil pump before starting it either lol!!!!
God Damn that 454 is nice. I want One! Plus a second gen F150 Lightning... Plus a GMC Syclone. Probably need to rob a bank too... 😊
What was the name of that manual from scoggin Dickey?
great idea! we just need a fast truck to rob the bank with...which neither of us have so only the rich get richer
Thanks for the shout out! Great job covering the whole removal/install process.
The Bilstein shocks although super old were probably still better than the drop shocks.
Drop shocks actually ride quite well
@@bobfalfa76 It's almost always better to use a stock length shock and shock extenders. More travel that way.
@@bobbybeyer2127 The best way is by simply measuring and finding a factory shock that fits your needs, without extensions. Extensions generally aren't used, especially if it's low enough where they still bind a factory shock, plus they snag speed bumps hard. On a baby drop like this you wouldn't need them anyway.
Im a big fan of nitro drop 2. They ride exelent
E B no way those shock are legit I have them on my new ram work good
Don't forget to wear safety glasses on when under a vehicle. Don't want dirt, metal or a piece of rust getting in your eyes.
Johnny Hammer ok boomer
Erick Highland nah just let his dumbass learn
Yup! I was just changing my o2 sensors (simple right?)and the debri that kept falling into my eyes was a MFer. Def using them next time.
Ford and Chevy will never out due these beautiful body styles...
You can't due to safety, and mileage reasons sadly
Chris Hansen Very true
that's why I'm holding on to my 96 bronco, no new truck can give me the smile this truck gives me
this chevy ss looks beatiful
I want one
It stood the test of time very well! Rubbish interior though
The Lightning looks better than modern trucks😍
@@bigboreracing356 The new Chevy front end looks like a retard designed it.
They should've put the newer lighting wheels on it 🤦♂️
Test drove a SS at Woodall Chevrolet in Danville, VA, thought it was very lazy for a BB engine, got a SB Sport in black with similar red trim, was as strong and better economy, still have the Sport today
They swapped a 160k mile 350? That thing was barely getting broken in
Donalddump literally. Dude said worn out. I’ve got 244k. I’ll take 165k all day
Did you seriously need an excuse to install a 383??
Great video! Reminds me of my super clean black 89 Silverado. Edlebrock Jet Hot ceramic tri-y headers, 2"/2" drop, American Racing Torq Thrust I I, stainless cat-back. Another one that I should have kept.
That super sport is beautiful!!!
Let's beat the freshly powder coated parts on with a steel hammer lol nice
@@bigboreracing356 What's your deal ? I see you telling people to stfu all over the place lol
@@bigboreracing356 oh you're so fucking tough, probably drive a Prius ya keyboard warrior bitch.
STREET RACER so beating somebody with a bat is positive? I bet you’re just a treat to hang out with...
@@bigboreracing356 Riding your Power Wheels Jeep around the neighborhood doesn't make you a "street racer" ok princess
Well they’re suspension components and nobody is gonna see than AND they’re gonna get dirty af bc they’re under your car. So get it over it mkay *still liked your comment tho*
Another good choice for wheels are 90s Corvette directional 17'' wheels. add to them ZR1 rectangular tail lights in the rollpan and weld up the vertical lights
Hands down one of the most beautiful trucks (both) ever created.!! But that 454, pay top dollar for that.
Ahhh, I’m just ready to see the ford and Chevy finished!!!
*I can't believe you're replacing a 350 with only 165,000 miles on it! that truck aint hurt. they aren't even ready for major service until they get up around the 200,000 mile mark. and that intake on the suburban motor would be clean enough to eat off of if they only used Seafoam to keep the intake running clean. 1 full can in the gas with every 3rd tank and twice a year running a can through the power brake booster vacuum line and letting it blow out all of the carbon and varnish and you wouldn't even need to wipe off the internals of that motor. that's what i use along with Mobil 1 engine oil and synthetic transmission fluid and i've never had a problem out of Any of my vehicles all 3 of my Escalades run like a top and i even use Mobil 1 for turbo diesels in my 06 dodge mega cab 2500 as well as seafoam in it for fuel system treatment and keeping the injectors and intake clean on it as well and so far they all still look brandnew inside when i run the bore scope through them* Could you guys PLEASE do an episode on the importance of using the correct coolant in vehicles also? i am tired of arguing with people about why it's important to use Dexcool in your GM motor when you change everything out for the seasons. everyone swears that it doesn't matter coolant is coolant and it's ABSOLUTELY NOT! i've experienced the hazzards of using the wrong stuff first hand as the green stuff in my 99 tahoe actually ate the intake gasket seals in a little over 3 months causing an expensive and time sucking replacement of the intake gaskets. i've had that truck for 14 years now running Dexcool and never had another issue with it. so proper coolant DOES make a difference!
I LOVE IT!!!! OBS RENNISANCE!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH!!!!
Takuache roll call
OBS or GTFO! 88-98 is king, make it a 454 with some knowledge dropped on it and you have yourself what I call, streetable perfection! 🍻
They said just using hand tools. There was an impact used on the exhaust. Just saying.
Yeah, they meant you use your hand to hold it. LOL
@@bigboreracing356 ask your girl
Oh yeah and STFU. Clown
To be fair, bolts/studs tend to shear off if you *don't* use an impact on exhaust. You can do it with hand tools, but it takes hours on a 20+ year old vehicle. My '85 F250 is rust free on the frame and body, but the exhaust took about sixteen hours to move out of the way for some long tubes.
4:39 "messaged into place"... gently persuaded with a hammer...
@Johnny Hammer wow. Amazing reply. Did you think that poetic retort up all by yourself, or did you need help? By the way, the kids table is over there. Go join the other children. Adults are talking...
Dang, uploaded 12 minutes ago, I’m early.
In 1972 I drove a Chev 454 ram air up to 160 mph on a wet pavement road, there was more there but it was twitching a bit so I carefull backed off.
Fantastic! Show! Rock On The Rock's V-8
Great work and sweet ass good looking trucks!
The Green chevy looks badass
My high school buddy's dad gave him a 1990 454 ss he bought new from the dealership. My buddy kept a year and during senior year he traded it in at a shady car lot for a 99 Dodge Durango. I loved that truck and it wasn't even mine.
Have to say those rims that got took off are one of my favorite rim designs.
I think the chip foose rims are nice. But
They ain't cheap either
It’s always amazing to see what makes a car or truck run 👍
Thank you!! Chevy is looking good, but I also like the Ford
Best episode series was maybe this one!
The intake on the chevy 😂😂😂
love both trucks
I LOVE the 454SS!!, i had a SPORT version of the 454SS and i had air ride on it. I loved that truck and unfortunately i miss that truck and i miss driving trucks for that matter. I love muscle sport trucks, its not a muscle car its a muscle truck!
we'll show you how to swap an engine with just hand tools... then 13:45
Lo que pasa es que me voy a molestar no quiero motos Quiero carros no quiero modificar no quiero si yo no quiero no se puede quiero que me traes el coche quiero que vean mis huevos culeros Quiero saber cómo va estar lo duda Rangers me gusta madre no se fue
Win Chevy, win. I’m feeling the 454 SS.
Would have went with airbags so,I could still haul loads between joy rides.
That's b.s. Those connectors are available anywhere you can even buy them from the junkyard. Also a LS based engine could probably out perform everything and still end up being cheaper to own,fix etc
this is the exact stance and wheels that my dad has on his 454 ss
@5:59 “Well, the driver’s side leaf hanger is pretty much the same story as the passenger side, except the nuts are harder to get to with the fuel tank in the way, but the good news is that deez nutz are not at all hard to get to.”
had to pause and comment that Waba manual is an awesome idea
The last engine swap I did was in a barn with no heat. It was 15 degrees that night. It was probably about 25 or 30 degrees inside the barn. That was in 1991. I've never done one since. And never will. Brakes and oil changes is as far as I go.
That cart had alot more than $1000 in tools 😂
GAWD I miss being able to watch your show.. I have an '87 G-20, rwd Sport Van I'm plannin to make 4x4, when y'all gonna do somethin crazy like THAT?!?! If y'all want a ginea pig, Id be MORE than happy to lend ya this beast, provided i can keep everything y'all attach!!😁 MIND you, I'm not MADE of money, but I'd definitely welcome the help!!🤙
Nice!
Pretty Amazing
Background music always kicks Ass!
Last of the simple affordable ford Pickups I would own one.. But the SS looks way better imo!! Black is where its at..
The ss 454 is my favorite obs
Underneath the truck without safety glasses is just asking for it.
@@bigboreracing356 Now you are just being a asshole troll.
Especially any car or truck where im from here in Syracuse NY... Only takes 5-6 years of winter driving and everything starts rusting right the fuck out shit sucks working under anything on a lift just looking at the stuff and it ends up in your eyes... Cant have anything nice up here if you're gonna drive it in the winter at all.
@Johnny Hammer sure aint Johnny Grammer ...can we get a translation here? we need a gangsta translator here
Instead of the overpriced caltrack system and losing your overload spring.. go to a wrecking yard and get a set of leafs from a 3/4 ton or 1 ton single wheel. Direct bolt in. Did it on my 454SS. No more wheel hop, and doesn't bottom out over every dip in the road with the Belltech flip kit and C-notch that isn't deep enough if you put a more than a pillow in the bed. Chevy should have put better springs on the SS from the factory. For those wondering, the ride is the same.
Omg finish already
I miss my 97 gmc sierra reg short box, even though it went through fuel pumps like crazy...lol
Great build, i would never use wd40, pb blaster please and thankyou!
Can do video on removing exhaust bolts connecting to the exhaust manifold?
Basic tools is no air tools
Kevin Tetz "Spraying with zero rust spray". Was totally expecting him to say "Rust Encapsulator from Eastwood". Traitor. Lol
Yeah buddy from Aleskyfinis
PowerNation >>> while I understand that swapping the 'Burban's original engine for a 383 allows for re-using some of the used parts, I think I'd much rather have swapped out the original engine for a large block, like a 454. Excellent video in either case though! ;-)
Should have at least went with slotted rotors. Braking was a weak point on the 454ss. On mine i swapped in extended cab spindles and the thicker rotors they came with. Well aftermarket slotted cross drilled extended cab rotors that is. Worked really well.
How to turn a Stock Truck Build into an Expensive Overkill project just to "One Up the Other Guy"...LOL.
I would have left the Suspension mostly stock aside from fresh Bilstein shocks, convert rear drums to 4 wheel disc with slotted rotors, Nitto or Mickey Thompson Sticky Drag Radials, and get a 700R4, or just avoid the 1990 model year and get a '91 or '92 that came with the Overdrive. True Dual Flowmaster Exhaust and spend the rest on a Top End Kit for the 454 to wake it up.
Should’ve went with the satin wheels with grey centers
That start up on the engine swap sounded like shit!
----------------------------------------------> @ 17:45 - Did they really just swap in a 195 HP "stroker" ? Jeez, even 215 HP is pathetic from a 383 SBC.
My thoughts, exactly.
I think it’s cus it’s the stock trans and it’s such a big heavy vehicle. My guess tho
Okay but did you see the torque curve it's much nicer especially for a work truck
firstname gabe yeah I was gonna mention that too
Thats wheel hp i do believe the flywheel hp will b much higher probley around 265- 275 which is still low but better then 215
Both trucks look very nice but I would have put wheels on the lighting too.
Dont take the bed off for shackles and hangers. Dont even take it off to flip the rearend. Only time you need the bed off is to install a C notch and adjustable suspension.
Careful what you say about that pile. I own a pile too.
Perfect truck. Only color scheme better that *black* *w/red* *interior* is *white* *w/red interior* ... Not to mention a loud rumble from that 454 (& whatever exhaust they have, maybe some series 70 Flowmasters)... & Put an 8in sealed sub under the passengers seat.
*Think I'd rather see it *raised* up a few (or 6) inches, rather than lowering it a few inches.
... Just too bad it's a single cab, since I'm 6-6'1" w/long legs and the seats are always uncomfortable for me ☹️
Wish they would have said something about the tire size
i think they said it was an 18 inch rim and tires were 10 inch wide for the back and 8 for the front
So no fuel system or computer "upgrades" needed with the 383 swap?
I like the old aluminum wheels better than these new ones tbh. They just suit the truck better
Good looking very easy from Aleskyfinis
Torq Thrust rims are so amazing
When yall gonna line the ss and the lightning up?
Muscle nut November
Yalll are the beast
Where can I take my truck to have the same work done ?
Nope. All the plugs are available aftermarket or at dealer.
@Johnny Hammer you would know
We’re going to show you how to do an engine swap with hand tools only!!
13:56 And air impact wrench is removing a bell housing.
It’s ok tho, in 2020 cordless impacts are cheap and awesome substitute for air.
I wish that they would Dyno the old engine (the 350) and see how it compares to a built engine
454SS looking good, even id not a fan of the wheels. Replacing a motor with 165k seems crazy, doesnt seem like that many miles for an old V8.
My prediction: the 454 will take it down the 1/4 mile, the Lightning will wax the Chev on a road course.
Goddamn those fucking trucks are gorgeous.
I like the red truck
I guess when this was made 9-10 years ago the oversized Torque Thrusts weren't quite as played-out as they are now. He just needs some light-washed jeans, white New Balance, and a fanny pack to complete the set.
I could use those bullet hole rims for my chevy silverado lol
Trokiando Cuh
Why in the heck would you replace a whole wire harness for one broke plug? Just cut off old one and solder heat wrap new one on and done, 5 min job.
To be honest guys it looked so much better with those American racing Tim's that were on it. I wish yall kept them and just changed the tires for a more grippy and wider tire
I have a 97 GMC Z71 where the heads cracked on my 350 and the dealership put a 383 in from GM performance parts and was only a few hundred dollars more. That is one pulling motor.
Did you get a new tune on the computer ?
@@christopherhuffman3857 The 383 came with a tuner as a complete kit.
lets nail the screws!
Also they need to show the cam crank correlation relearn.
Hey guys where i can find the wahba manuals...!!!
By the way ...!!
Your channel it's so awesome...👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
there's this thing called the internet you lazy sob
I think the old aluminum wheels looked better. A set of American Racing Outlaws would be a great replacement and it wouldn't have boomer energy.
Stock wheels look way better than those ugly things they put on it
The new ones look straight outta the 70's
160,000 miles and tired?!?!?
I'm used to 220 to 290,000 miles on my GM's and they run great!!
I got 277k on my 95 and she runs mint
PhillLsx Ga. Yeah after 3 new engines, 5 transmissions and 18 recalls 😅
@@m4bolicious nope my truck has had no issues with the drivetrain all I've had is ac issues
@@x1slowsbcx737 my buddies 96 GMC Sierra has 560,000 miles on the factory original 5.7 and the four wheel drive still works!!
@@m4bolicious I'm not talking about Ford's..
Both truck are damn good looking but the headlights look bad on ss good job on trucks
That SS deserved an undercarrige restoration.