LT is the one guy that I’m certain wouldn’t “rush” or “cut corners”. As a builder/fabricator he is very meticulous in every step. If he has a wire he doesn’t like the looks of, he will take the time to do what it takes to reroute, loom, or whatever his eye thinks it needs to satisfy his standards. LT is top notch in my book! Appreciate the content LT!!
My dad always said, "If you're going to do it, do it right the first time".. I still hear that all the time and Im often glad I do. You'll be glad as well when you get out there and it all goes right. No worries, plenty time to race so just enjoy the build... Greetings from the farm in S.C.!
If you've never gone to a Drag and Drive event, GO with the COPO truck for Road Weeki! You'll learn so much you can apply to the ugly truck effort next year. I had to take "plan B" to Drag Week my first time, and I'm so glad I did.
I think you are doing the right thing. Doing race week 2.0 would be a financial waste at this point since it was for the ugly truck. Now that money and time can go into the truck and not cut corners like you said. Looking forward to what's to come.
Best to do it right first time for sure. I imagine you are going with Jesels for shaft rockers, if so I think they have a gauge for setting up the height for pushrods so likely won’t need to use checking springs. Think they prescribe to a different formula than midlift theory. I’m keen to see the build!
Just found your channel, subbed for Ugly truck! Awsome build, don't see alot of extended cabs and definitely don't see alot of built gen 7 big blocks. Very unique 👌
Things will happen when they are ready to happen is the best advice. Seriously. Stinks we are all waiting on parts. Totally worth the wait and still so much fun watching every step of your journey.
I was able to do RMRW this year from the wait list and it was awesome! Had a lot of doubts about going in a car that runs high 13s. Ran in the 14.0 class and I'm super happy that's what I did. Placed 10th out of 34 in the class with untuned 2010 Camaro SS on hard tires. Met a lot of cool folks and gained a lot of experience. Could I have waited to do a cam, heads, long tubes and tune? Sure. Might have broken into the low 12s high 11s but realistically I'd be happy with high 12s. If I would have waited until the car was "done", it could be more than a year. I think drag and drives are about the experience, the journey, the comradery, and the competition. My suggestion is go do it, don't wait and miss out!
Bummer. Definitely feel your pain, I work on an automotive machine shop, and the last couple of years has been the same story, Parts!! Just can't get them. Hang in there and do it right. There will be more races. And when it is done, looks like it will be a fun ride. Thanks for the update and videos.
I'd have put the raylar setup on the stock block and cam. On a white board in a vacuum your base hp of 308@17psi made 657hp the extra 60hp from his heads make a base hp of 368 making 785@17psi boost, from a base of 368 as compared to the 308 horsepower boosted to 657. You can have 785, for a head swap. And you will put down better numbers, just be gentle putting the pedal down and DON'T DRIVE IT ON THE STREET! As that's piston popping zone, weather it's ring gapping or casting. But it should be safe for closed course if your gentle though. And do have the new block so the stock stuff is just spare parts. Just my input.
I very much agree with your dad. Honestly I've been trying to rebuild my little 1.8T for a big turbo for a year now. You not making race week is probably for the best. It's never good to rush a build and go to an event completely untested! It sort of irritates me that a lot of TH-camrs will be like "2 week until the event let's start the build!" it just doesn't make sense to me...
I see so many people who rush and try to take an untested vehicle to a race and it never works out. I'd rather have it all sorted out personally and avoid the surprise
I recommend Smith Brothers for the pushrods. After waiting for nearly 6 months with 2 other vendors, I called Smith Brothers and had them within a week. (Mind you I live in Florida and they are located in the Paciffic Northwest)
The COPO truck would have been perfect for race week as a last minute replacement. And to be honest my favorite thing about race week isn’t even the racing, it’s just the atmosphere and the comradery that you just don’t get anywhere else. The experience of race week IS the content.
Hey ross racing pistons do take awhile I had a buddy that built a 86 pontiac fiero gt with a set of .30 over pistons for a 3.4 turbo build and it took 7 months and 2k later to get the pistons after the fact the car was a beast and this was back in 08 so keep up the work Lt I love the content
I would have loved to see the COPO truck do it, but can't wait to see the Ugly truck next year. It is also nice to see you allowed someone else to take your spot since you weren't going. I can't wait each week to see the content you produce because you have the moto of doing it right the first time.
Glad to see you do this right and not do a rush job on it. As you know it is best to build it right the first time a day take your time with it and you know it will be right plus there will always be other events that you can do later. Great video looking forward to seeing the big block build!! :)
honestly, youll put together a better truck by giving yourself the time. when you get the UGT dialed and running raceweek 1 and 2, you can run the COPO at sickweek.
LT, I'm back logged because I'm OCD and very particular about the work I do. Albeit on a smaller scale with single and twin cylinder engines (ok, the notable 4 cylinder motorcycle engines can play along too). So I get it. More than that, I appreciate it and you for not rushing into anything and doing it right the first time on your terms without outside influence or temptation. We're here in full support for you and your craft. Zip~
for the 8.1 its either stock iron heads, PSI 8.8 heads (which requires a new intake/fuel rail) or the Raylar aluminum ones which work directly with the 8.1 stuff
I can respect and understand the wanting to do it "right", but i feel you missed an opportunity to do a baseline trip. Pre and post 535. I personally think the 8.1 could have held its own as is with maybe a dump to get exhaust out quicker. And maybe another pound of boost who knows. . BUT based on the safety stuff you made the right call. Safety above all else. Definitely driveshaft hoops and a good cage. If you were only shooting for 12s id say skip them, but 11.00 no need to risk YOUR safety. A truck can be rebuilt you cant.
LT I have been racing boosted cars since 1988 and can tell you. Don't get in a hurry just because you want to compete in an event. Do it right or don't do it at all there's always tomorrow and another event down the road. The true gear heads here stand with you! No hurry brother just keep it right and keep it safe.
What happen to the new video you posted today? I started watching 4-5 kin after you post it but got busy at work so paused it for later now I’m trying to watch it and says video is private.! 🤷🏼♂️
I'd like to see Ugly Truck with current engine and some weight reduction. Single race bucket seat, fiberglass hood, bumpers , tailgate, etc. Then upgrade the engine when the time is right. I feel it is self-torture to compete against racecars while keeping your truck too nice and civilized.
Listen to the wise man that said patience. I’ll still be watching when you get there and by then you will have sorted out the truck and it’ll be built exactly like you want it! Best of everything LT😉👍
You can go as low as 10:00's before you have to have a roll cage but I understand the safety point some fast car could Ram you in the rear and wipe you out.
I have kinda kept my eyes open for a 6.0, but I wanna get a different 8-rib accessory drive and better supercharger cooling before I stuff in a larger engine
I don't think that doing your very best means when things don't go your way to not even try at all. The end goal may have changed but if its' still there, it's still a goal to aim for. I can understand your withdrawal though since even with parts there isn't enough good testing time at the very least even if you only entered for 11 second times.
I think the COPA truck would have gotten you the exposure. But that's a big investment if you don't get the exposure you want. I think there are still a lot of people that would be very impressed with the COPA truck.
This happens, so it gives you more time to do it right the 1st time. Gathere up parts / funds. Like my self I have funds to get what I want but stuff ahead of that must come 1st so yup I understand. Just be safe & keep looking forward & family 1st ! Just a bump that's all.
Tough break LT but I totaly get where your coming from. You have got to balance everything in life better you take the time to do it the way you want to then just shotgun parts you can get on the old credit card.
Yeah, I just meant I couldn’t permanently install them thinking about using my spring compressor, but you do have a good point about swapping the springs using compressed air that would save some time.
If you really want to do drag n drive you really should build a combo with readily available parts, sell your 8.1 stuff and build a conventional 540 big block. You're gonna be super bummed when you spend all this time and money for a more bespoke engine package and a small part breaks mid week that has a 20 week lead time.
Your dad's right. I agree with your motto. Look forward to watching the engine build and hearing it fire up for first time (video time). I think that's what your viewers/ me are anxious about most of all...the rest will come in time. So..... build It and I will subscribe! ( challenge to all that haven't yet subscribed. )
This may already have been done, but I would love to see a GMT 800 drivetrain swapped into a K2XX or LS drivetrain with a t56 or if you want to go slush box we can It can even be a power glide. It can be a 4L80... I p prefer manually shifting but to each their own. I just think that'd be a badass build. I mean I get it. You could just build the LT engine in the 6L80 but I'm not into the six speeds. There's just way too many gears and a direct injection and other things about those LT engines that are unreliable. Cuz reliability is a huge thing. I would consider when building something. If I had the money and tools and time to do it. I'd want to be able to rip the thing all the time, not just once in a while. You only live once... PS even a stock for real 80 in stock LM7 in a K2 XX would be better than what comes in the thing from factory that includes the next model 4th gen silvy 5th gen sierra
Bro bro say it isn’t so awe man sorry to hear that your not going to make it sad to hear it 😞 ,but cheer up another time bro keep up the awesome work !!!
In the immortal words of frieberger. Don't get it right get it running. At the end of the day the event and the memories matter more than content for the TH-cam channel. Copo will run good! I believe it
Sorry to hear the bad news buddy I can relate last LS Fest my truck was supposed to be turboed but got pushed back just like you a whole year but I got everything I need now just going to start bolting it up I was going to ask a hand for me because I live in Las Vegas and no place to wrench on it anymore
No worries, what you're doing has to be costing a small fortune plus all the things you did to your other truck! Your wife must make some good $$ for you to do what you got to do so far, it's ok that it's going to take a little longer, times are tuff right now. Maybe by next year you'll be up to 150K subs and $$ won't be so hard to come by to do these very expensive high end cool builds?
Like so many of the previous T.V. personalities your projects and presentation lack the "it" factor that popular modern TH-cam channels create without effort.
Disappointed for all the right reasons........... I've heard very successful racers say that the race is won in the shop i.e. good preparation wins. You're right, I think if you'd forced yourself to participate in race week this year it would have become a version of Road Kill...... constantly fixing something. which IMO is not what your channel is about. Might consider Sick Week in early 2023, not at all close to you but its much earlier in the year.
Things are gonna happen buddy fine wine isn't made in 3 months u will get that baby perfect LT just be patient I can see the disappointment but u gotta be patient buddy but ifeel your pain do it right do it once
Well, wait and “do it right” or run the orange truck, secure your spot for next year. Then, get the black truck built at a good pace, no stress of wondering IF you will even get a spot for next year, and would have made better content. Hard to keep hearing about 1,500 HP this and that, yet we get 5 videos about remaking the same exhaust system over and over. Please, if going this route, stay away from talking updates and any more exhaust videos or repetitious “filler” . Run what you have now, learn what is realistic to try and achieve during these events and go for it big on the next one. Tons of TH-camrs these days, patience only buries you in the algorithm to keep you trending. I get your montra, but it’s TH-cam. You are fighting for views from folks that have the attention span of a gnat.
It’s not your speed or times in drag n drives it’s the group of people and experience. Your orange truck is fine. Do it.
Honorable to give your spot up. I would be interested in seeing the COPO run so you can gain the knowledge and experience to go full out next year.
LT is the one guy that I’m certain wouldn’t “rush” or “cut corners”. As a builder/fabricator he is very meticulous in every step. If he has a wire he doesn’t like the looks of, he will take the time to do what it takes to reroute, loom, or whatever his eye thinks it needs to satisfy his standards. LT is top notch in my book! Appreciate the content LT!!
Thanks for noticing! I def. try and make stuff as good as possible, and yeah, the OCD makes me fix a ton of stuff I don’t like lol
@@LawrenceTolman What rockers R U after?
My dad always said, "If you're going to do it, do it right the first time".. I still hear that all the time and Im often glad I do. You'll be glad as well when you get out there and it all goes right. No worries, plenty time to race so just enjoy the build...
Greetings from the farm in S.C.!
yup... wise words often come from those who have learned before us.
@@LawrenceTolman Amen!
I feel your pain man. Project delays hurt. Hope you get the parts and the funds you need in order to get going again. Keep your head up!
Don't feel too bad. All good things done right will be worth it.
If you've never gone to a Drag and Drive event, GO with the COPO truck for Road Weeki! You'll learn so much you can apply to the ugly truck effort next year. I had to take "plan B" to Drag Week my first time, and I'm so glad I did.
I think you are doing the right thing. Doing race week 2.0 would be a financial waste at this point since it was for the ugly truck. Now that money and time can go into the truck and not cut corners like you said. Looking forward to what's to come.
Best to do it right first time for sure. I imagine you are going with Jesels for shaft rockers, if so I think they have a gauge for setting up the height for pushrods so likely won’t need to use checking springs. Think they prescribe to a different formula than midlift theory. I’m keen to see the build!
Just found your channel, subbed for Ugly truck! Awsome build, don't see alot of extended cabs and definitely don't see alot of built gen 7 big blocks. Very unique 👌
hey thanks! I love doing stuff that's out of the ordinary, and the Gen VII big block is def. in that category!
Sucks to be bummed out about the event. I know you'll make it next year and get it done right, and get it done safely. Looking forward to what's next.
Quite the lead time there on the pistons. Can't wait to hear all those cubic inches!
_FMG_
Things will happen when they are ready to happen is the best advice. Seriously. Stinks we are all waiting on parts. Totally worth the wait and still so much fun watching every step of your journey.
I was able to do RMRW this year from the wait list and it was awesome! Had a lot of doubts about going in a car that runs high 13s. Ran in the 14.0 class and I'm super happy that's what I did. Placed 10th out of 34 in the class with untuned 2010 Camaro SS on hard tires. Met a lot of cool folks and gained a lot of experience. Could I have waited to do a cam, heads, long tubes and tune? Sure. Might have broken into the low 12s high 11s but realistically I'd be happy with high 12s. If I would have waited until the car was "done", it could be more than a year. I think drag and drives are about the experience, the journey, the comradery, and the competition. My suggestion is go do it, don't wait and miss out!
Bummer. Definitely feel your pain, I work on an automotive machine shop, and the last couple of years has been the same story, Parts!! Just can't get them. Hang in there and do it right. There will be more races. And when it is done, looks like it will be a fun ride. Thanks for the update and videos.
Take your time and do it right. I know I’ll still be here watching every video you put out.
I think you could make a ton of power on a hydraulic roller, is it camshaft ramp and rpm that’s going to necessitate going to a solid roller setup?
20 weeks is a bummer, but it’s going to be worth it! Can’t wait to see the UT all finished. Going to be a hell of a truck
yeah, but at the end of the day even if I did get the rocker arms in time, it would've still been a rush with an all-new combo
Patience is virtue. You’re doing great LT, keep up that great content I see your videos in the garage with my little man.
I'd have put the raylar setup on the stock block and cam. On a white board in a vacuum your base hp of 308@17psi made 657hp the extra 60hp from his heads make a base hp of 368 making 785@17psi boost, from a base of 368 as compared to the 308 horsepower boosted to 657. You can have 785, for a head swap. And you will put down better numbers, just be gentle putting the pedal down and DON'T DRIVE IT ON THE STREET! As that's piston popping zone, weather it's ring gapping or casting. But it should be safe for closed course if your gentle though. And do have the new block so the stock stuff is just spare parts. Just my input.
You are doing a great job lt.
Truth this been one of your best videos yet. Keep at it.
There’s always next year. I love the videos. I’m sorry it didn’t work out.
I could see the pain. But I think it's the right decision. If it ain't worth doing right, then it ain't worth doing.
Well there’s always next year.. I can’t wait to see the ugly truck complete
Totally understandable. Keep it up. You'll get there and we'll be there to watch you dominate!
I appreciate it!
You ever think about adding nitrous to the blown 4.8?
I very much agree with your dad. Honestly I've been trying to rebuild my little 1.8T for a big turbo for a year now. You not making race week is probably for the best. It's never good to rush a build and go to an event completely untested! It sort of irritates me that a lot of TH-camrs will be like "2 week until the event let's start the build!" it just doesn't make sense to me...
I see so many people who rush and try to take an untested vehicle to a race and it never works out. I'd rather have it all sorted out personally and avoid the surprise
It's a sign. You have plenty of time to do it right, and rewards are going to be phenomenal!
Good things take time... best to be a perfectionist with this it's your life on the line..
I recommend Smith Brothers for the pushrods. After waiting for nearly 6 months with 2 other vendors, I called Smith Brothers and had them within a week. (Mind you I live in Florida and they are located in the Paciffic Northwest)
I’ve had another person also recommend smith brothers, I’ll def. Give them a call
The COPO truck would have been perfect for race week as a last minute replacement. And to be honest my favorite thing about race week isn’t even the racing, it’s just the atmosphere and the comradery that you just don’t get anywhere else. The experience of race week IS the content.
Hey ross racing pistons do take awhile I had a buddy that built a 86 pontiac fiero gt with a set of .30 over pistons for a 3.4 turbo build and it took 7 months and 2k later to get the pistons after the fact the car was a beast and this was back in 08 so keep up the work Lt I love the content
I would have loved to see the COPO truck do it, but can't wait to see the Ugly truck next year. It is also nice to see you allowed someone else to take your spot since you weren't going. I can't wait each week to see the content you produce because you have the moto of doing it right the first time.
Glad to see you do this right and not do a rush job on it. As you know it is best to build it right the first time a day take your time with it and you know it will be right plus there will always be other events that you can do later. Great video looking forward to seeing the big block build!! :)
Don’t worry LT it will all be worth it in the end I have faith in you.
These videos are so much better than the powernation show LT was on. Much fewer hand motions
lol... I had to tie my hands down to break the habit
@@LawrenceTolman haha....glad it worked:):)
GREAT BUILD MAN !!!!! LOVIN THIS BUILD....Who makes the rocker arm system you described ?
I ordered my shaft mount rockers from T&D
Keep at it LT..... The RIGHT way!!
Don't sweat it, do it the way you want it and you won't have regrets.
honestly, youll put together a better truck by giving yourself the time. when you get the UGT dialed and running raceweek 1 and 2, you can run the COPO at sickweek.
I'd love to do all the drag 'n' drives in one year. that would be a blast I think
@@LawrenceTolman that absolutely would be a blast.
We will see you next summer at RMRW
Chin up LT! You’ll get there and it will be correct and awesome! Anything good is worth waiting for.
Fingers crossed!
LT, I'm back logged because I'm OCD and very particular about the work I do. Albeit on a smaller scale with single and twin cylinder engines (ok, the notable 4 cylinder motorcycle engines can play along too). So I get it. More than that, I appreciate it and you for not rushing into anything and doing it right the first time on your terms without outside influence or temptation. We're here in full support for you and your craft. Zip~
appreciated!
Should of went mild hydraulic roller cam with low boost to work all the bugs out. Turbos make this relatively easy to do.
Do you have to go with the heads you have? Was there alternatives?
for the 8.1 its either stock iron heads, PSI 8.8 heads (which requires a new intake/fuel rail) or the Raylar aluminum ones which work directly with the 8.1 stuff
I can respect and understand the wanting to do it "right", but i feel you missed an opportunity to do a baseline trip. Pre and post 535.
I personally think the 8.1 could have held its own as is with maybe a dump to get exhaust out quicker. And maybe another pound of boost who knows. .
BUT based on the safety stuff you made the right call. Safety above all else. Definitely driveshaft hoops and a good cage. If you were only shooting for 12s id say skip them, but 11.00 no need to risk YOUR safety. A truck can be rebuilt you cant.
Man, take your time do it right there will always be a bigger better race later.
LT I have been racing boosted cars since 1988 and can tell you. Don't get in a hurry just because you want to compete in an event. Do it right or don't do it at all there's always tomorrow and another event down the road. The true gear heads here stand with you! No hurry brother just keep it right and keep it safe.
You’re right tighten your belt we’re coming in for a rough ride. Going to be a lot of racers hurting. Don’t spend money you haven’t got.
Swap in a GM 4.2 Inline 6 with a turbo in your Tacoma.
What happen to the new video you posted today? I started watching 4-5 kin after you post it but got busy at work so paused it for later now I’m trying to watch it and says video is private.! 🤷🏼♂️
sorry, there was a copyright issue with the music I had to wait for epidemic sound to clear, it'll be back up this afternoon
@@LawrenceTolman cool.. I’ll be waiting for it.. it was a good video showing all the work you have done to the truck since day 1. 👍🏻
I'd like to see Ugly Truck with current engine and some weight reduction. Single race bucket seat, fiberglass hood, bumpers , tailgate, etc. Then upgrade the engine when the time is right.
I feel it is self-torture to compete against racecars while keeping your truck too nice and civilized.
Listen to the wise man that said patience.
I’ll still be watching when you get there and by then you will have sorted out the truck and it’ll be built exactly like you want it!
Best of everything LT😉👍
You can go as low as 10:00's before you have to have a roll cage but I understand the safety point some fast car could Ram you in the rear and wipe you out.
Well as you know life is a compromise sometimes, Can't Always Get What You Want
6.0 copo truck with a LSA ?
I have kinda kept my eyes open for a 6.0, but I wanna get a different 8-rib accessory drive and better supercharger cooling before I stuff in a larger engine
@@LawrenceTolman Please, get the 6.0 👏👏 wanna see the difference in power !!!
I don't think that doing your very best means when things don't go your way to not even try at all. The end goal may have changed but if its' still there, it's still a goal to aim for. I can understand your withdrawal though since even with parts there isn't enough good testing time at the very least even if you only entered for 11 second times.
At least you are trying your best man, I am still rotting for the 8.1 man lol
we'll get there, its just gonna take a little longer than planned
I think the COPA truck would have gotten you the exposure. But that's a big investment if you don't get the exposure you want. I think there are still a lot of people that would be very impressed with the COPA truck.
This happens, so it gives you more time to do it right the 1st time. Gathere up parts / funds. Like my self I have funds to get what I want but stuff ahead of that must come 1st so yup I understand. Just be safe & keep looking forward & family 1st ! Just a bump that's all.
appreciate it!
Tough break LT but I totaly get where your coming from. You have got to balance everything in life better you take the time to do it the way you want to then just shotgun parts you can get on the old credit card.
I think I would have built a Gen 5 based BBC. Much cheaper and better parts availability.
you're correct there, parts are much more available for those
You want the heads on to do the pushrods. Use an air fitting to hold the valves up when changing valve seals, springs, locks and keepers.
Yeah, I just meant I couldn’t permanently install them thinking about using my spring compressor, but you do have a good point about swapping the springs using compressed air that would save some time.
There will be more events
Hang in there. Love your channel.
You'd have been rushed to get finished in time, that's when things go wrong.
Take the needed time to finish and tune it to perfection... 😎
You look so disappointed but like you said don’t rush the build now everything can be perfect for next time
LT, I love ya man, But less talking more building, LOL. We all knew what was going on. So chin up BRAH ! Let's build..
If you really want to do drag n drive you really should build a combo with readily available parts, sell your 8.1 stuff and build a conventional 540 big block. You're gonna be super bummed when you spend all this time and money for a more bespoke engine package and a small part breaks mid week that has a 20 week lead time.
Why use the stuff you have for the 1k hp and then rebuild it when you get everything for the 1500 hp?
Your dad's right. I agree with your motto. Look forward to watching the engine build and hearing it fire up for first time (video time). I think that's what your viewers/ me are anxious about most of all...the rest will come in time. So..... build It and I will subscribe! ( challenge to all that haven't yet subscribed. )
What's gonna happen with the motor you pull out of the ugly truck.
hopefully it'll still be in one piece and I can stick it into another project. I've got a ton of spare parts now
THE TRUCK WILL BE THAT MUCH BETTER NEXT YEAR,,,,LIKE,,, 9.80?? OR LESS?!!!!!!
I think that's what most of us like about you you don't cut corners..don't rush the chicken in the egg ..
This may already have been done, but I would love to see a GMT 800 drivetrain swapped into a K2XX or LS drivetrain with a t56 or if you want to go slush box we can It can even be a power glide. It can be a 4L80... I p prefer manually shifting but to each their own. I just think that'd be a badass build. I mean I get it. You could just build the LT engine in the 6L80 but I'm not into the six speeds. There's just way too many gears and a direct injection and other things about those LT engines that are unreliable. Cuz reliability is a huge thing. I would consider when building something. If I had the money and tools and time to do it. I'd want to be able to rip the thing all the time, not just once in a while. You only live once... PS even a stock for real 80 in stock LM7 in a K2 XX would be better than what comes in the thing from factory that includes the next model 4th gen silvy 5th gen sierra
Take the Ugly truck or the Copo install a 100 shot nitrous and you are set for the 11.0 class
that would probably do it nicely
Bro bro say it isn’t so awe man sorry to hear that your not going to make it sad to hear it 😞 ,but cheer up another time bro keep up the awesome work !!!
We'll make it to the next one hopefully, and we'll be 100% ready
I know that you are disappointed but it will be a lot better to be able to take your time and do it right rather than rush to get it done.
In the immortal words of frieberger. Don't get it right get it running. At the end of the day the event and the memories matter more than content for the TH-cam channel. Copo will run good! I believe it
Sorry to hear the bad news buddy I can relate last LS Fest my truck was supposed to be turboed but got pushed back just like you a whole year but I got everything I need now just going to start bolting it up I was going to ask a hand for me because I live in Las Vegas and no place to wrench on it anymore
It's a phase we are always gonna be there
All the added expense and oddities of the 8.1 platform, just doesn't make sense, for such an extreme build.
1500 can be ran out of a 4.8 SBE
At least you'll know that you did it right the first time.
I think you made a wise decision. 👍🏻
Dude, let it go. It's about the journey that matters. Live the dream.
yup, agreed!
That sucks, but everything happens for a reason.
If you were really committed you would whittle the valve train parts out of a chunk of aluminum using a butter knife.
now that's a level of commitment I don't have lol
Aluminum production is still way behind
itll give you the time to put that 1500hp motor in the little toyota instead.
No worries, what you're doing has to be costing a small fortune plus all the things you did to your other truck! Your wife must make some good $$ for you to do what you got to do so far, it's ok that it's going to take a little longer, times are tuff right now.
Maybe by next year you'll be up to 150K subs and $$ won't be so hard to come by to do these very expensive high end cool builds?
That kinda of engine means back half the ugly truck
yeah, it probably needs it
Keep your chin up buddy don't get down u inspire thousands of people in rock LT NORTH MAINE STEVE
hey we'll still get there, it'll just take a little longer than we hoped
Like so many of the previous T.V. personalities your projects and presentation lack the "it" factor that popular modern TH-cam channels create without effort.
Diaper/bellypan?
yup, I'll probably need to do one of those as well
@@LawrenceTolman good dood. important, and often overlooked.
No worries bro
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Disappointed for all the right reasons........... I've heard very successful racers say that the race is won in the shop i.e. good preparation wins. You're right, I think if you'd forced yourself to participate in race week this year it would have become a version of Road Kill...... constantly fixing something. which IMO is not what your channel is about. Might consider Sick Week in early 2023, not at all close to you but its much earlier in the year.
Things are gonna happen buddy fine wine isn't made in 3 months u will get that baby perfect LT just be patient I can see the disappointment but u gotta be patient buddy but ifeel your pain do it right do it once
Well, wait and “do it right” or run the orange truck, secure your spot for next year. Then, get the black truck built at a good pace, no stress of wondering IF you will even get a spot for next year, and would have made better content. Hard to keep hearing about 1,500 HP this and that, yet we get 5 videos about remaking the same exhaust system over and over.
Please, if going this route, stay away from talking updates and any more exhaust videos or repetitious “filler” . Run what you have now, learn what is realistic to try and achieve during these events and go for it big on the next one.
Tons of TH-camrs these days, patience only buries you in the algorithm to keep you trending. I get your montra, but it’s TH-cam. You are fighting for views from folks that have the attention span of a gnat.