Cheapest way to put an LS in a Fox body. Factory K member*

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  • @stevekleinhenz8262
    @stevekleinhenz8262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My son is doing the 5.3 swap in a Fox and it’s dirty but not cheap! Cam is $500 Piston and ring combo $500 head work and springs $500 machine work $500 Gas tank and fuel pump $500 ect! $500 and it’s still on the engine stand!

  • @blixxy1320
    @blixxy1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Quick, dirty, easy, n cheap. I like ur style lol

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha gotta get to the thrashing ASAP every time!

  • @notsure7874
    @notsure7874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rainex does work really well, but the windshield washer fluid stuff "with rainex" doesnt do the trick. You have to get the stuff you apply, let haze over, then wipe off and do it perfect. Super clean, and do it perfect. I use newsprint with ammonia and alcohol glass cleaner before I apply it and get it to a perfect streak free super clean state before applying the stuff.
    I drove a daily driver in Tampa where you get torrential downpours every day. People would be slowing down, wipers going fast and furious and STILL couldn't see. I had no wipers and was just fine. Bonus points for doing the inside of the glass too so it doesn't fog up. I used more than a bottle to do a single cab pickup, so get 2 bottles. Worth every penny, and I still use it even though I can afford cars with wipers these days!

  • @gilm3853
    @gilm3853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder if an sn95 front sway bar would fit. They mount on the center line of both front rails so the mounts won’t intrude on the manifolds space.

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a good thought. If I decide to try it I will definitely be posting a video on it.

  • @JoseOrtiz-n1l
    @JoseOrtiz-n1l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What wires do I have to tap into with my stand alone harness im barely starting my swap

  • @mica9977
    @mica9977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The stock 2010 camaro exhaust manifold clear the steering shaft and stock k member fyi

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      $$$
      I have read in a forum that they are super nice to work with. Just not in the budget on this car.

    • @mica9977
      @mica9977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hesstons I suppose .. i bought a set for $60 and have seen many others listed in the same price range put good luck on build

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just quick glanced on eBay and they are $200. I would imagine they are way cheaper from a junkyard. I can’t find any local on market place

  • @bangerperformance3830
    @bangerperformance3830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well this cars gonna make a pretty sweet comeback to TH-cam, just traded for this exact car. The real question is turbo or nitrous?

  • @thehighlife1320
    @thehighlife1320 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in California, and I have never seen that disgusting exhaust manifold. But, I do remember many years back, it could have been a 1999-2000 pickup manifold. I couldn't find a CARB legal header for those unfortunate pickups.

  • @bryantracing3022
    @bryantracing3022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did a great job bud

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @jtunez355
    @jtunez355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im jux guna xpipe the exhuast in frnt of the crank pulley 😂😂😆😂 hell yea yeee yeeeeeee

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All worked out! Shorty muffles exiting the fenders. Wasn’t even that loud😎

  • @Rojo_2812
    @Rojo_2812 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great I don’t need a K member , do you have any videos of your motor mounts by any chance TIA

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Best I can do is a picture

    • @Rojo_2812
      @Rojo_2812 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hesstons thanx bro I appreciate it

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Rojo_2812 made a TH-cam post and tagged you

  • @daltonsonnenburg7847
    @daltonsonnenburg7847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How did you go about making the motor mounts

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use sbc lowers and some scrap 3/16” plate to build uprights and a plate that would bolt to the ls

  • @dirtfloorcustoms
    @dirtfloorcustoms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn our builds are almost identical

  • @geraldinetrimm9377
    @geraldinetrimm9377 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What did you use for the drive shaft

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had one made at a local shop

  • @randybonter404
    @randybonter404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have to change the drive shaft or can you use that one

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a new one made. It was about $300

  • @ThreeBoltBilly
    @ThreeBoltBilly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long is the 2inch pipe piece of your motor mount?

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t remember off the top of my head what it was but somewhere around 2.5-3”. I ended up changing it to a different set up.

  • @bradfoster1435
    @bradfoster1435 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will the factory kmember clear ls long tube headers

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure

  • @ChristianHernandez-vm2fk
    @ChristianHernandez-vm2fk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man where abouts could I find some 2in pipe like that ?? Looking for a setup like this to keep funds low 🤌🏽

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  ปีที่แล้ว

      I get all my steel at a local place and my exhaust tubing I order online by the boxes. Comes with bends and straights

  • @osoquanrunnit4372
    @osoquanrunnit4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yu located in TX

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      South Dakota for the time being my man. Considering moving back to the Corpus area though.

  • @todd197349
    @todd197349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can i use the A/C?

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I unfortunately do not have an a/c pump or plumbing.

  • @rickylafollette3680
    @rickylafollette3680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The cheapest way is dont

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To each their own but I’m starting to agree. Waiting on a tuner once again🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @rickylafollette3680
      @rickylafollette3680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hesstons to each their own man a build is a build but I couldn't put a Chevy motor in a ford just like I wouldn't want a ford motor in a Chevy

    • @brianstough5286
      @brianstough5286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickylafollette3680 If 40rd made a dependable and powerful engine (that would fit in the engine bay) I might agree with you. There are manufacturers making CAST IRON parts to DISGUISE the GM engines so that you could save a little pride...!?!

    • @romero.4089
      @romero.4089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If there were more pushrod sbf then maybe haha but ls is the king

  • @tedbundy2797
    @tedbundy2797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that some real afro engineering

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ain’t dumb if it works. New videos have been made and most of the car has been updated😎

  • @dond5103
    @dond5103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The cheapest way is to not bastardize it with an LS.

  • @ricktotz4078
    @ricktotz4078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another cross dresser

  • @MrLocomechanic
    @MrLocomechanic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You just dont do it because nobody wants a boat anchor for an engine.... swap a real engine in it like a coyote.

    • @garlicbreth3
      @garlicbreth3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coyotes are expensive but awesome

    • @tobymalott3506
      @tobymalott3506 ปีที่แล้ว

      Boat anchor?? Aluminum block, aluminum heads, plastic intake, like where's the anchor at. I'm not seeing it.

  • @teamnosleepracing101
    @teamnosleepracing101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s a difference between a crossmember and a k member. Not hating but before you do a video about using a stock crossmember but mean k member, it defeats the purpose.

    • @hesstons
      @hesstons  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it’s an honest mistake and I may call it something different than you might but as long as everyone can gather the concept I think it will help. Thank you for the feedback!