For those of you wondering if I met my deadline for getting Goldie back on the road, the answer to that question has been filmed and there is a big story to tell. I want to do the story justice, so I'll have to break it into a few videos. I'll try to get them out as fast as I can but it's going to take a while. Thanks for watching!
Hey, this is supposed to be a car channel, not a channel where I cry on a Saturday morning! Glad you had that moment with your daughter, they really do make it the best. hope you make your deadline!
I have 4 sons from age 8 - 14. Just upgraded from c5z to c6z, just like Josh. So many similarities, highs, lows and frustrations. However, it's all worth it when my boys come to the garage and help or watch - even if it's only for a few minutes. The payoff comes on weekends when without fail, one of them will ask me to drive them to a game or practice or to their friend's house in the corvette. Bonus is that my wife says it's too loud and too smelly and too bumpy - which means I must be doing something right. Also, the amazon/fedex/ups man now shows up with random car parts for me every day vs the typical women's shoes and makeup deliveries. Keep up the great work.
That ending with the message to your daughter may be my favorite automotive TH-cam moment of all time. As she was turning the torque wrench all I could think was “even if the engine blows up on startup it was all worth it for that moment right there.”
Dr. Bobby has finally made it 😂. Let’s just say Josh and I take this deadline as serious as you could. We have long days and late nights still ahead of us that’s for sure. I really appreciate you letting the audience know it is eighth grade humor such a big difference compared to fourth grade.😂 Btw Josh I’m so very impressed with your hard work and dedication on this build. You could have taken the easy way out but you didn’t. You have challenged your self at every turn with the Goldie build. That shows the kind of person you are and that’s the kind of person TH-cam needs. So keep up the hard work and everyone just wait for the next video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤
Don’t be stressed. Whatever happens will be meant to be. I’m getting ready to take my turbo LS swapped 350z on its maiden voyage in a couple of hours. I built the motor in 2016, and just started it last year. The car hasn’t been on a public street since 2012. I should probably be stressed but it’s not going to change a thing, it’s either going to go or blow.
@@JoshVanVeld using the right fuel rail mounts. Years ago I ordered ls1/6 style rails from FAST but I’ve got ls2 style injectors. The mounts on the ls1 style rail are too tall to accommodate the shorter ls2 injectors. I cut them down and redrilled to compensate. Which worked fine for almost 2 years of idling, but chose today of all days to spring a leak. I’m not even mad about it, I think this was divine intervention telling me to sack up & use the right parts. $255 later now & I’m just waiting for the ls2 rail kit to arrive next week.
Well you succeeded in getting me choked up there at the end with you and Charlotte. Got me to thinkin about my little Charli and Dakota. Well done sir. Can't wait to work with my girls on my zo6 one day.
The exhaust valve isn’t gonna just drop immediately 😂. But I agree you must fix the initial problem from the factory especially when you’re asking more power from the motor than stock. Means you’re gonna get the problem faster than last time but not that much faster I mean it’s not like you’re going for 700. Bet it’s still alive and I’m a new subscriber and this is my first video. Well done brother nice car much respect for grinding it out yourself like a man and not just sending it to a shop to have them do it from the go like everybody else or have a shop this is your garage. Respect I’ll be doing it myself here soon. Although the heads were aftermarket which means the valve probably won’t drop like last time especially because they’re usually paired with the cam so you are probably fine.
@@JoshVanVeld right on brother 👍🏻. Love the channel. And the end actually did Brighten my day, thanks for that. I also have a daughter and plan on building a motor with her when she’s older so I understand how valuable that is.
Hi sir! I really had fun feeling out on your video. You’ve made this silly stranger happy! Awesome motor and fun to watch you build it. Thank you for making it. I hope it all works out awesome for you.
Love you humbleness throughout all this. I broke a lifter in the LSA in my CTS-V a few years back and had never dug into a motor of this caliber before. So many of your learning opportunities and resolved unknowns are so familiar to me having gone though most of this myself. Hats off to you and your hard work. Can’t wait to hear it!
Ugggh! That ending hit home as a dad. 🥺😫 You did a great job with this build, and I’m sure the video editing for a year’s worth of work was a small nightmare. No corners cut on your parts selection = 👏 🍻 I wish I had known about the LS Engine book when I was competing back in the day (2009-2017). I had torque specs and basic assembly techniques, and had to figure the rest out for myself. 🥵 🤦♂️ High attention to detail and the parts selection netted us 640bhp and 580lb/ft from a 6.6L 402ci LS2 that runs on 93 octane every day of the year. Car was heavily lightened, and the chassis calibrated to be competitive at HPDEs. The folks who helped with the build and the trial periods are now lifelong friends whom I deeply respect. ❤️ Happy hot rodding, Josh.
I’m loving the content. As a formal grease monkey (I hope someone gets offended 😂) the difference between you working and building your engine and taking it to the dealer is you’re doing it with actual care and love. At the dealer, it’s how fast I can get this done. Keep wrenching away!
Broooooooo break clean will dry our ur valve steam seals lol, great video, didn't expect to watch the whole this but this is how all videos should be, the quality is amazing and u go step by step the way most people need to see
Man I can’t believe it’s already been a year! Can’t wait to see this thing back on the track! I also absolutely love how these video are edited, no music, great commentary and really satisfying cuts.
AGAIN! This is by far my favorite channel on TH-cam. When I see the bell notification that you've posted a new video, I grab a glass of whiskey and my vape and head straight for my office and engage the 46 locks on my door to enjoy the entirety of your video. Brother not only do you produce great content, your story telling makes me feel like I am hanging out with you. I love the ASMR parts of your videos too, they are almost therapeutic. Don't be discouraged about your subscribership, it will come. If I can offer any advice from personal experience, run some shorts for your viewers and watch how many new subscribers you gain. When this beast Vette is up and running, I fully expect an invite for a ride along collaboration video. God Bless you Brother!
I’ve watched lots of car channels over the years, but this is some of the best and most relatable content I’ve seen. I applaud your honesty, humor, and willingness to learn. As someone who strives to have a track z06 in the future I have watched this series with anticipation. Keep up the great work and being a great dad.
Josh!! Loved this video man :) Keep up the amazing work buddy! The older I get the more I realize that time is the most precious thing we have and time spent with the ones we love is what makes everything worth it. I can't wait to hear this beast come alive!!!
We don’t know each other, but it doesn’t feel like that, to me. I’m cheering you on, like I would any of my track buddies. Thanks for another amazing video! Nobody is talking about proper nut torque, but we knew we could count on you to bring this issue to light. 😂😂😂😂 And the part with Charlotte gave me goosebumps. I don’t have kids, but I believe it’s important for us to pass things on to the next generation. I’ll guess she remembers that for the rest of her life. I’m not crying, you are. 😢😢
Aww thanks dude, I appreciate that. And I know the feeling of connecting with somebody’s stories and feeling like you’ve met. It’s a powerful part of TH-cam that I think is really amazing.
Man, I just found your channel watching this video, almost spit out my drink at the "RTV" bit....I just had a project and my tube of RTV exploded out the back end all over me HAHAH.... All men go through this!
Ah fk man I can't watch stuff like this. Thank you for making a grown man cry after I watched your entire video. Haaa now I'm missing my kid even more now. You seem genuine
Great video bud. Very well done. Welcome to the world of LS building! Our newest member and now experienced builder of short blocks for the Mighty LS7, Mr. Josh Van Veld! Congratulations on bud on your first. It was bound to happen sooner or later, just sad that yours had to happen due to a dropped valve. I've done many 5.3, 5.7, 6.0, and even a 6.2 here and there but never a 7.0 LS7 engine, you have me up on that one. Every engine is a learning experience, and you gain more knowledge the more you build on them as they are not all is the same, nor built the same. I think I can speak for everyone here when I say that we're all looking forward to hearing Goldie's first fire in her brand new Katech LS7, built by Josh. You need a builder's plate now bud. 😅 You built a 7.0L LS7 and nearly have 7k subscribers, the rev limit to the LS7 and liter size of the block. Coincidence perhaps?
Awesome video. I know what it feels like when you finish building your first engine amazing. Can't wait to see it back on the track going around GT3 LOL
I have 3 kids, 3, 7 and 11. That point with Charlotte IS INDEED THE HIGHEST POINT. Even brings tears to my eyes, in 30 I'll be 90. You really do exilant video work, of course, it's what you do.
I went through a lot of these struggles with my Z06 two years ago after I cracked my stock LS7. Although I went a different route on mine (LS3 block, bored out to a 427 and resleeved, forged rotating assembly for boost), I still remember having my dad walk me through all the proper steps of putting the engine together and it was certainly a little nerve racking. Looking back, although I hate I had to build a new motor for my car and spend all the money, I am glad I had the experience of putting it together myself. Can't wait to see you car back on the road!
Thanks man! It’s been a real pleasure to get to the point where I feel like I can use the videos to express what I’m feeling and thinking about as I work on projects.
Thank you. I put a lot of time into them, maybe more than is reasonable, but I’ve really grown to love it and hearing that folks get something valuable from it is really gratifying.
Great Video! Love Your Courage to tackle this on Your own! For future reference tighten and torque all components in a sequence Starting from the center and working your way out.
Watching this brings me back to earlier this year building my LS6 for my C5. Personally, bolting the heads on and installing the valvetrain was my favorite part. Solid video!
Great video series. Building a shed today for my sister in law. My 5 year old daughter came out to "help" for half an hour or so. Definitely the best part of the day! Totally understand your feelings there!
This popped up on my feed today. I was WFH so I watched and you got me at the end there with the message to your daughter. I work on my subaru (constantly) with my Son and getting his help is the best part of the process. And yes, you made this stranger's day a little bit better.
18:15 to 18:25 may well be missed by most, but in my opinion shows the humility of Josh and also his humor. Creative humble hilarious mind. I am jealous.
I appreciate it. I think it’s so important to show mistakes, otherwise it’s easy to set unrealistic expectations and then people get discouraged when they try it themselves. We have to challenge ourselves if we want to get better and if you don’t make any mistakes you’re probably not being challenged.
A lot of heart in this video… and time is precious. I think more good things are just around the corner. Thank you for bringing us in & taking us along.
You’ve got a permanent subscriber and what you said at the end even as a 25 year old. Makes me think of my father (who is still around) but made me so emotional. I have two younger siblings and in a way in like a second dad because of the age gap and sometimes even before I have kids I want them to know the exact same thing. God bless you.
When I got my 2011 C6 Z06 last year with 37k miles, I didn't rev it above 5000 RPM until after I rebuilt the heads. I added Manley solid stem inconel ex valves, BTR platinum springs/ti retainers, one piece 3/8 pushrods, V2 trunnion bearings, ARP head bolt kit while I was in there. Never heard of an intake valve breaking on an LS7. Cheap insurance as Josh can attest to.
Josh, typically I enjoy the soundtrack you have that accompanies your videos because you always choose a fitting few tracks that match the energy. This video didn’t have any music and had I not stayed till the very last seconds I wouldn’t have understood why. Man, your content is about so much more than just the cars and I appreciate that. Happy 4/27 to you and Charlotte and I am looking forward to hearing Goldie tick over with the new heart.
Awesome job! I literally have been doing this myself since last May as well, with my WS6. Tore down everything to bare block and started fresh. Good luck!
Greetings from Norway. You are for sure an extraordinary guy! A superb storyteller, funny, humble and very inspiring. These videos are so well made and relaxing to watch. I drive a 2006 Z06 (with the valve issue taken care of) and to follow your project is so much fun. All the best, cheers!
Been loving this build, can't believe you've been working on this rebuild for a year now and now it's almost done. Can't wait for you to get Goldie back on the road and I loved that little moment you shared with your daughter at the end it was so heart warming
Hang in there Josh. Proper progress, and looking great! You've given all us LS7 owners an avenue to follow, when and if ours ever expire. I'm enjoying the content. This engine build is not easy, but it's very doable. Nice :-)
I truly hope you understand the sheer quality of your videos and yourself as a person. Very few people on this platform have the personality and “taste” you do, which makes me all the more happy to have come across your channel about a year ago, especially being a young corvette owner myself. Cant wait to see the crazy and exiting things the future holds for you man. Me & seemingly everyone else in this wholesome comment section will be supporting & cheering you on every step of the way no matter the outcome. God bless 🫱🏻🫲🏼
If you go back two years, my videos were objectively pretty bad. About a year ago I was starting to get my recipe dialed in and the channel was showing signs of taking off... and then a bunch of stuff happened including the short block build getting delayed. So I decided to put TH-cam on the backburner for a while. Which I now regret because just like getting Goldie back on track and hunting GT3's, I won't be satisfied that I've gotten good at the TH-cam side until I've gotten some solid metrics under my belt. A lot of times results are just a matter of putting the work in. And work takes time, which can be hard to come by. Wholesome comments for the win! Thanks!!
I got my heads by Katech ask for Dan $3200 plus shipping got the Chevy shop installed another 3 grand !!!! Car. Running great now no worries now good luck !!!!
@8:40 you take off oil pan bolts but then at 15 minutes in we see you having to cannibalize from the old motor. Different bolts? Just trying to learn. This video series is awesome and I truly appreciate you allowing us to join you in the process.
Good eye! Katech DID send oil pan bolts but by that point I must have been a little fried. Also, it had been over a week since we put the pan on and I spaced out 🤣
You're lucky it's an LS. Has to be one of the most fool proof/easiest places to start with fiddling. I mean, you didn't have to build the short motor, but camshaft install/timing is not easy, so you're doing great. Hydraulic roller another nice, easy way to get into engines. Speaking of which, you should have checked the pushrod length (maybe you did, and I missed it), as the heads/block have been machined, and you don't know by how much. You could have also opted for an adjustable timing chain to get the most out of that camshaft. LOL watch you open the packet of bolts for the crank pulley and one go flying, away from you, on the floor somewhere, this sums up working on cars so well. Nothing is easy, not even opening a packet of bolts hahaha. I just found this channel, I'll follow along. Good luck! Cute with your daughter.
Love the vids and the fact that you're local to me. Kudos on the self build. I don't have the confidence for that. I just dropped my 08 Z at LSXperts for some work (Perry Mason and the case of the disappearing coolant). Oh, take your Bugout to Olde Towne Cutlery and they'll get it sorted while you wait. They're great over there, cool store too.
You are a real brave corvette soldier bro! Also yea after 700+ hp you will not have fun tracking it lol. I ended up with a twin turbo setup on my C6 and after year I ended up saving up and getting the C7Z ....then I turbo charged that also.... no I dont have a problem.... 🤣 now I have the C8 Z06 which.... im positive i was robbed on. Dont go down the boost addictive life is all I will say. The N/A on the C8 is sooooooooo nice made me remember how fun tracking car life was. Also awesome color choice brother and way to hang in there!
Hey Josh, great 4/27 posting. I’ve been watching your entire z06 adventure. The original trigger was researching an issue with what likely is a blown head gasket but grew up into a concern with the Z06 valve guides. I’m no professional mechanic but your adventure, postings, magnificent storytelling and editing convinced me to not only do the work but also wiggle test and if necessary, call Katech for a DIY head replacement project. Thank you sooooooo much for letting us all learn from your journey and reminding us all about the most important things in life. Yeap, stranger’s day made better.
Been watching your channel since the beginning; fantastic new follow up video! Not gonna lie, I was always hoping for this video to come along. Great job, keep it up!
Believe me, it's been really hard for me to make video after video that's basically about cleaning up the mess of blowing the motor. I know people want to see progress, and so do I. So this is a really proud moment because it's a huge step towards the goal.
Its been now a year and a half since I fully stripped down and rebuilt the engine in my 01 ws6. It took me a year to put everything together so I definitely understand your struggle! Keep up the great work! PS: If you think removing and installing the harmonic balancer is bullshit, you should try removing the oil gear that sits behind the harmonic balancer!
Great video! I just came across your channel/video. The production quality is amazing. I have been doing video's on TH-cam and including my c6z06 for quite a while also. I'm hoping to get into road course racing with it one day. My daughter is only 2 and I hope one day soon we will share moments in the garage together.
Consider this strangers day made better! This vid had it all for me! Technically bits, highs n lows of car mechanic projects and the emotional ending and connection with your daughter! What a great video! It was entertaining and funny and suspenseful! I’m hooked (and been subscribed awhile) and can’t wait see Goldie running again!
Excellent man, I'm so happy to see some substantial progress on Goldie. You're doing an excellent job. I would change only one or two things, but it's all a matter of preference. You're doing great, and the sense of accomplishment You're going to have on that first pull is indescribable. Keep it going. Also, that last second heart string pull with your daughter was a mean trick. LoL I'm building my son's first engine for his GTO, so I felt that one.
This video took SO LONG to edit, by the time I was done I was worn out and feeling very sentimental. I’ve noticed that’s a pattern haha! How cool that you’re doing that for your son. Appreciate the kind words!
This is my first time seeing your channel and watching your videos, I'm very glad youtube recommended this video to me! You definitely deserve more subscribers and viewership as the quality is really good. I can tell some good time definitely has to be taken to do a lot of camera work, different shots/angles during the assembly process and also the voice narration is very good. I personally really enjoy how its a little bit of a mix between ASMR as sometimes you let the narration lift off or pause for a second to let the viewer hear the raw audio at times. I will definitely be watching more in the future!
Thank you! The hope is that most people aren’t conscious of any of the production elements but when somebody does notice and enjoys that aspect of it I take it as a big compliment!
@@JoshVanVeld Well it wasnt my first thought watching the video, I didnt really have much thoughts I was just very focused on the video and enjoyed it a lot. Then thought about why I enjoyed the video haha.
@@fyfoxx Haha that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to write me a comment, it’s like getting a post card would have felt in the old days. Totally makes my day!
Love your perseverance and dedication to getting your motor rebuilt. Slow and steady wins the race. I bet you are learning a ton about LS motors. Well done.
For those of you wondering if I met my deadline for getting Goldie back on the road, the answer to that question has been filmed and there is a big story to tell. I want to do the story justice, so I'll have to break it into a few videos. I'll try to get them out as fast as I can but it's going to take a while. Thanks for watching!
I'm excited to see it! Thank you for taking the time to record and tell the story!
Hi Josh, Looking forward to them... and seeing Goldie back on the track! Take care.
A dart 427 LS block rated at 1000hp is 9k at smedingperformance.
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It's deeeeez nuts not these nuts
Hey, this is supposed to be a car channel, not a channel where I cry on a Saturday morning! Glad you had that moment with your daughter, they really do make it the best. hope you make your deadline!
I second that. Getting teary eyed over here damnit. Love to see that moment. Can't wait to see the startup!
The channel sounds a commercial advertisement. TX Speed if you are name dropping.
Why am I crying at the end of an engine build video?
Because you’ve got a heart, that’s why!
@@JoshVanVeld we have three kids. But my middle is my only boy who’s eight years old. I hope to have experiences like this with him soon.
@@jwb4bb Three girls here! I’ve given up on getting them to take on my hobbies but that’s ok 🤜🤛
I have 4 sons from age 8 - 14. Just upgraded from c5z to c6z, just like Josh. So many similarities, highs, lows and frustrations. However, it's all worth it when my boys come to the garage and help or watch - even if it's only for a few minutes. The payoff comes on weekends when without fail, one of them will ask me to drive them to a game or practice or to their friend's house in the corvette. Bonus is that my wife says it's too loud and too smelly and too bumpy - which means I must be doing something right. Also, the amazon/fedex/ups man now shows up with random car parts for me every day vs the typical women's shoes and makeup deliveries. Keep up the great work.
Hey man they if ain’t grown time will tell ya I bet they will end up bragging about their dads car is faster lol
4/27. I see what you did there 😊
Holy shit I didn’t even notice that! It was meant to be!!
@@JoshVanVeld hell yeah brother
I only just " Got It " thank the Gods I drive quicker than I got that ! 🙏 Mr Slow 🐌 here :)
The finale was one of the most wholesome things I’ve ever seen in my life
That ending with the message to your daughter may be my favorite automotive TH-cam moment of all time. As she was turning the torque wrench all I could think was “even if the engine blows up on startup it was all worth it for that moment right there.”
Dr. Bobby has finally made it 😂. Let’s just say Josh and I take this deadline as serious as you could. We have long days and late nights still ahead of us that’s for sure. I really appreciate you letting the audience know it is eighth grade humor such a big difference compared to fourth grade.😂
Btw Josh I’m so very impressed with your hard work and dedication on this build. You could have taken the easy way out but you didn’t. You have challenged your self at every turn with the Goldie build. That shows the kind of person you are and that’s the kind of person TH-cam needs. So keep up the hard work and everyone just wait for the next video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤
What a way to end the video. Those moments are precious.
I’m glad I was going slow and paying attention (and had the garage doors open) otherwise it would have been easy to miss the opportunity.
Don’t be stressed. Whatever happens will be meant to be. I’m getting ready to take my turbo LS swapped 350z on its maiden voyage in a couple of hours. I built the motor in 2016, and just started it last year. The car hasn’t been on a public street since 2012. I should probably be stressed but it’s not going to change a thing, it’s either going to go or blow.
Holy crap! What a journey! Come back and report how it went!!
Ha! Sprang an injector leak before I even made it out of the garage.
@@hairymoobs My worst nightmare! Any thoughts on how that could have been prevented?
@@JoshVanVeld using the right fuel rail mounts. Years ago I ordered ls1/6 style rails from FAST but I’ve got ls2 style injectors. The mounts on the ls1 style rail are too tall to accommodate the shorter ls2 injectors. I cut them down and redrilled to compensate. Which worked fine for almost 2 years of idling, but chose today of all days to spring a leak. I’m not even mad about it, I think this was divine intervention telling me to sack up & use the right parts. $255 later now & I’m just waiting for the ls2 rail kit to arrive next week.
@@hairymoobs Wow, some lessons are learned the hard way, others by reading TH-cam comments 😬😅
Happy 4/27, everyone!
Your videoes are so nice to watch. Not like other automotive youtubers who screams into the camera.
Well you succeeded in getting me choked up there at the end with you and Charlotte. Got me to thinkin about my little Charli and Dakota. Well done sir. Can't wait to work with my girls on my zo6 one day.
You were a brave man taking the car to the track without addressing the valve issue beforehand. Thats a hella expensive gamble!
"The fine line between bravery and recklessness can only be clearly discerned through the lens of hindsight." - Josh Van Veld, 2024
The exhaust valve isn’t gonna just drop immediately 😂. But I agree you must fix the initial problem from the factory especially when you’re asking more power from the motor than stock. Means you’re gonna get the problem faster than last time but not that much faster I mean it’s not like you’re going for 700. Bet it’s still alive and I’m a new subscriber and this is my first video. Well done brother nice car much respect for grinding it out yourself like a man and not just sending it to a shop to have them do it from the go like everybody else or have a shop this is your garage. Respect I’ll be doing it myself here soon. Although the heads were aftermarket which means the valve probably won’t drop like last time especially because they’re usually paired with the cam so you are probably fine.
@@joshreynolds729 Thanks fellow Josh!
@@JoshVanVeld right on brother 👍🏻. Love the channel. And the end actually did Brighten my day, thanks for that. I also have a daughter and plan on building a motor with her when she’s older so I understand how valuable that is.
Hi sir! I really had fun feeling out on your video. You’ve made this silly stranger happy! Awesome motor and fun to watch you build it. Thank you for making it. I hope it all works out awesome for you.
Love you humbleness throughout all this. I broke a lifter in the LSA in my CTS-V a few years back and had never dug into a motor of this caliber before. So many of your learning opportunities and resolved unknowns are so familiar to me having gone though most of this myself. Hats off to you and your hard work. Can’t wait to hear it!
Very nice, glad you didn’t edit out the “problems “. Makes it real!
Josh - you are a good guy and a good dad.
Ugggh! That ending hit home as a dad. 🥺😫
You did a great job with this build, and I’m sure the video editing for a year’s worth of work was a small nightmare. No corners cut on your parts selection = 👏 🍻
I wish I had known about the LS Engine book when I was competing back in the day (2009-2017). I had torque specs and basic assembly techniques, and had to figure the rest out for myself. 🥵 🤦♂️
High attention to detail and the parts selection netted us 640bhp and 580lb/ft from a 6.6L 402ci LS2 that runs on 93 octane every day of the year. Car was heavily lightened, and the chassis calibrated to be competitive at HPDEs.
The folks who helped with the build and the trial periods are now lifelong friends whom I deeply respect. ❤️
Happy hot rodding, Josh.
I’m loving the content. As a formal grease monkey (I hope someone gets offended 😂) the difference between you working and building your engine and taking it to the dealer is you’re doing it with actual care and love. At the dealer, it’s how fast I can get this done. Keep wrenching away!
Wow what a great video! Especially that end dude, drew a tear from my eye! Love it!
Broooooooo break clean will dry our ur valve steam seals lol, great video, didn't expect to watch the whole this but this is how all videos should be, the quality is amazing and u go step by step the way most people need to see
Definitely Made a strangers day a little bit better. I look forward to every single one of these, Good Work!
Man I can’t believe it’s already been a year! Can’t wait to see this thing back on the track! I also absolutely love how these video are edited, no music, great commentary and really satisfying cuts.
Thanks man! I LOVE writing and editing. Makes me wish I had gotten an earlier start, but better late than never 😁
AGAIN! This is by far my favorite channel on TH-cam. When I see the bell notification that you've posted a new video, I grab a glass of whiskey and my vape and head straight for my office and engage the 46 locks on my door to enjoy the entirety of your video. Brother not only do you produce great content, your story telling makes me feel like I am hanging out with you. I love the ASMR parts of your videos too, they are almost therapeutic. Don't be discouraged about your subscribership, it will come. If I can offer any advice from personal experience, run some shorts for your viewers and watch how many new subscribers you gain. When this beast Vette is up and running, I fully expect an invite for a ride along collaboration video. God Bless you Brother!
I appreciate this so much Nate, thanks!! As soon as I have a Tuesday that isn’t hectic I’m going to drop by your shop and learn some Shorts magic 🤜🤛
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Made a young man cry at the end ♥️
I’ve watched lots of car channels over the years, but this is some of the best and most relatable content I’ve seen. I applaud your honesty, humor, and willingness to learn. As someone who strives to have a track z06 in the future I have watched this series with anticipation. Keep up the great work and being a great dad.
Josh!! Loved this video man :) Keep up the amazing work buddy! The older I get the more I realize that time is the most precious thing we have and time spent with the ones we love is what makes everything worth it. I can't wait to hear this beast come alive!!!
Josh this strung the heart strings, I can’t wait to see an update, keep your head up!
My daughter is 3 months old. I want her to help me in the garage someday too. Thanks man. Godspeed.
I know everybody says it but try to take as much time as you can to stop and enjoy those younger years. It feels like you blink and they're grown up.
We don’t know each other, but it doesn’t feel like that, to me. I’m cheering you on, like I would any of my track buddies.
Thanks for another amazing video! Nobody is talking about proper nut torque, but we knew we could count on you to bring this issue to light. 😂😂😂😂
And the part with Charlotte gave me goosebumps. I don’t have kids, but I believe it’s important for us to pass things on to the next generation. I’ll guess she remembers that for the rest of her life. I’m not crying, you are. 😢😢
Aww thanks dude, I appreciate that. And I know the feeling of connecting with somebody’s stories and feeling like you’ve met. It’s a powerful part of TH-cam that I think is really amazing.
Man, I just found your channel watching this video, almost spit out my drink at the "RTV" bit....I just had a project and my tube of RTV exploded out the back end all over me HAHAH.... All men go through this!
🤣🤣🤣
13:20 thats why you keep a pipe in your shop to extend your leverage. I swear I use that everytime I work on a vehicle.
Ah fk man I can't watch stuff like this. Thank you for making a grown man cry after I watched your entire video. Haaa now I'm missing my kid even more now. You seem genuine
Aww man sorry about that. Didn’t plan for the video to end that way, it’s just how life happens sometimes. 🤝Handshake from an internet stranger.
Great video bud. Very well done. Welcome to the world of LS building! Our newest member and now experienced builder of short blocks for the Mighty LS7, Mr. Josh Van Veld! Congratulations on bud on your first. It was bound to happen sooner or later, just sad that yours had to happen due to a dropped valve. I've done many 5.3, 5.7, 6.0, and even a 6.2 here and there but never a 7.0 LS7 engine, you have me up on that one. Every engine is a learning experience, and you gain more knowledge the more you build on them as they are not all is the same, nor built the same.
I think I can speak for everyone here when I say that we're all looking forward to hearing Goldie's first fire in her brand new Katech LS7, built by Josh. You need a builder's plate now bud. 😅
You built a 7.0L LS7 and nearly have 7k subscribers, the rev limit to the LS7 and liter size of the block. Coincidence perhaps?
Haha thanks Matt! 7k subs and 7k rpm
here we come!
I saw you oil the bore where you put the crank seals, but did not see you oil the seal itself
This is the most hilarious 'calm' engine build video i've ever seen and probably through whole youtube video. Thanks for nice vid.
Josh that's awesome man! Glad to see you uploading again!
Awesome video. I know what it feels like when you finish building your first engine amazing. Can't wait to see it back on the track going around GT3 LOL
Looks like fun too bad i could not make it down to watch you work!
You made a cameo appearance at least! Hope to see you soon.
I have 3 kids, 3, 7 and 11. That point with Charlotte IS INDEED THE HIGHEST POINT. Even brings tears to my eyes, in 30 I'll be 90.
You really do exilant video work, of course, it's what you do.
I went through a lot of these struggles with my Z06 two years ago after I cracked my stock LS7. Although I went a different route on mine (LS3 block, bored out to a 427 and resleeved, forged rotating assembly for boost), I still remember having my dad walk me through all the proper steps of putting the engine together and it was certainly a little nerve racking. Looking back, although I hate I had to build a new motor for my car and spend all the money, I am glad I had the experience of putting it together myself. Can't wait to see you car back on the road!
Your video editing skills are on point! Also made me all emotional 😢. I have daugters too and that hit home brotha!
Thanks man! It’s been a real pleasure to get to the point where I feel like I can use the videos to express what I’m feeling and thinking about as I work on projects.
Just wanna let you know, your videos are a work of art. portrayed beautifully. I enjoy them very much!
Thank you. I put a lot of time into them, maybe more than is reasonable, but I’ve really grown to love it and hearing that folks get something valuable from it is really gratifying.
Great Video! Love Your Courage to tackle this on Your own! For future reference tighten and torque all components in a sequence Starting from the center and working your way out.
Watching this brings me back to earlier this year building my LS6 for my C5. Personally, bolting the heads on and installing the valvetrain was my favorite part. Solid video!
Great video series.
Building a shed today for my sister in law. My 5 year old daughter came out to "help" for half an hour or so. Definitely the best part of the day! Totally understand your feelings there!
Man you made me tear up at the End. Love my kids and cherish every moment, goes by so so fast
It sure does.
FYI, use the heaviest impact socket you can find it will give your impact gun a lot more ass.
This popped up on my feed today. I was WFH so I watched and you got me at the end there with the message to your daughter. I work on my subaru (constantly) with my Son and getting his help is the best part of the process.
And yes, you made this stranger's day a little bit better.
That’s great to hear man. Thanks for dropping me a message.
18:15 to 18:25 may well be missed by most, but in my opinion shows the humility of Josh and also his humor. Creative humble hilarious mind. I am jealous.
27:25, as a father of a daughter, wow.
I appreciate it. I think it’s so important to show mistakes, otherwise it’s easy to set unrealistic expectations and then people get discouraged when they try it themselves. We have to challenge ourselves if we want to get better and if you don’t make any mistakes you’re probably not being challenged.
A lot of heart in this video… and time is precious. I think more good things are just around the corner. Thank you for bringing us in & taking us along.
I just found this channel and love it even though I'm a Ford guy. I like your tone and demeanor, etc. Cool channel, my brother. Rock on, brother
Nice detailed vid, the joke cracked me up but the dedication time capsule got my sub. Nice work in the voice overs.
Beautiful outro, and excellent story telling as usual. That 27mins went by incredibly fast.
I hope the seals came with enough grease on them. I always oil them
You’ve got a permanent subscriber and what you said at the end even as a 25 year old. Makes me think of my father (who is still around) but made me so emotional. I have two younger siblings and in a way in like a second dad because of the age gap and sometimes even before I have kids I want them to know the exact same thing. God bless you.
When I got my 2011 C6 Z06 last year with 37k miles, I didn't rev it above 5000 RPM until after I rebuilt the heads. I added Manley solid stem inconel ex valves, BTR platinum springs/ti retainers, one piece 3/8 pushrods, V2 trunnion bearings, ARP head bolt kit while I was in there. Never heard of an intake valve breaking on an LS7. Cheap insurance as Josh can attest to.
Thanks for the ride
Thanks Josh. I, too am a Josh, and I hope to be a great Josh like you one day.
Love to hear feedback from a fellow Josh. Long live the Joshes!
Josh, typically I enjoy the soundtrack you have that accompanies your videos because you always choose a fitting few tracks that match the energy. This video didn’t have any music and had I not stayed till the very last seconds I wouldn’t have understood why. Man, your content is about so much more than just the cars and I appreciate that. Happy 4/27 to you and Charlotte and I am looking forward to hearing Goldie tick over with the new heart.
Thanks for noticing that detail!
Awesome job! I literally have been doing this myself since last May as well, with my WS6. Tore down everything to bare block and started fresh. Good luck!
Definitely made my day better! Great video. I’ll be following along for the next one!! Keep it up
This video reminds me of my first LS cam and heads build. Great job 👍🏼
Thanks man!!
that subscribe sales pitch was creative n caught me off guard lol. subbed
Greetings from Norway. You are for sure an extraordinary guy! A superb storyteller, funny, humble and very inspiring. These videos are so well made and relaxing to watch. I drive a 2006 Z06 (with the valve issue taken care of) and to follow your project is so much fun. All the best, cheers!
Hi Bjorn, thanks for the kind words. For some reason it makes me so happy to know people are watching from all over the world!!
2 of my most enjoyable things to decompress with, videogames, and cars! 👏 Champ. Good luck with the car!
I love my 2011 GS, but oh, the grandchildren are my sunshine.
And just like that... a gear head is born!!
Awesome time for someone who is watching from Germany 👍🏻👍🏻
Been loving this build, can't believe you've been working on this rebuild for a year now and now it's almost done. Can't wait for you to get Goldie back on the road and I loved that little moment you shared with your daughter at the end it was so heart warming
Hang in there Josh. Proper progress, and looking great! You've given all us LS7 owners an avenue to follow, when and if ours ever expire. I'm enjoying the content. This engine build is not easy, but it's very doable. Nice :-)
Thanks Bill!
Good stuff, felt like a documentary
I truly hope you understand the sheer quality of your videos and yourself as a person. Very few people on this platform have the personality and “taste” you do, which makes me all the more happy to have come across your channel about a year ago, especially being a young corvette owner myself. Cant wait to see the crazy and exiting things the future holds for you man. Me & seemingly everyone else in this wholesome comment section will be supporting & cheering you on every step of the way no matter the outcome. God bless 🫱🏻🫲🏼
If you go back two years, my videos were objectively pretty bad. About a year ago I was starting to get my recipe dialed in and the channel was showing signs of taking off... and then a bunch of stuff happened including the short block build getting delayed.
So I decided to put TH-cam on the backburner for a while. Which I now regret because just like getting Goldie back on track and hunting GT3's, I won't be satisfied that I've gotten good at the TH-cam side until I've gotten some solid metrics under my belt.
A lot of times results are just a matter of putting the work in. And work takes time, which can be hard to come by.
Wholesome comments for the win! Thanks!!
I got my heads by Katech ask for Dan $3200 plus shipping got the Chevy shop installed another 3 grand !!!! Car. Running great now no worries now good luck !!!!
so worth the wait man
I race an LMP3 and Katech services our Nissan VK50 V8s, pretty cool! Shoutout to Erik.
Whoa!!
@8:40 you take off oil pan bolts but then at 15 minutes in we see you having to cannibalize from the old motor. Different bolts? Just trying to learn. This video series is awesome and I truly appreciate you allowing us to join you in the process.
Good eye! Katech DID send oil pan bolts but by that point I must have been a little fried. Also, it had been over a week since we put the pan on and I spaced out 🤣
Great channel. Not obnoxious or shouty like a lot of them. God speed sir may your LS always remain lubed.
You're lucky it's an LS. Has to be one of the most fool proof/easiest places to start with fiddling. I mean, you didn't have to build the short motor, but camshaft install/timing is not easy, so you're doing great. Hydraulic roller another nice, easy way to get into engines.
Speaking of which, you should have checked the pushrod length (maybe you did, and I missed it), as the heads/block have been machined, and you don't know by how much. You could have also opted for an adjustable timing chain to get the most out of that camshaft.
LOL watch you open the packet of bolts for the crank pulley and one go flying, away from you, on the floor somewhere, this sums up working on cars so well. Nothing is easy, not even opening a packet of bolts hahaha.
I just found this channel, I'll follow along. Good luck!
Cute with your daughter.
Thanks man! Katech checked pushrod length for me as part of the “diy kit” they put together.
LETSSSS FRIGGGIN GOOOOOO. Glad to see DOZE nuts tightened down to spec.
😂😂😂
Love the vids and the fact that you're local to me. Kudos on the self build. I don't have the confidence for that. I just dropped my 08 Z at LSXperts for some work (Perry Mason and the case of the disappearing coolant). Oh, take your Bugout to Olde Towne Cutlery and they'll get it sorted while you wait. They're great over there, cool store too.
I’ve been to Olde Towne Cutlery, nice folks! I hope your mystery is solved soon.
You are a real brave corvette soldier bro! Also yea after 700+ hp you will not have fun tracking it lol. I ended up with a twin turbo setup on my C6 and after year I ended up saving up and getting the C7Z ....then I turbo charged that also.... no I dont have a problem.... 🤣 now I have the C8 Z06 which.... im positive i was robbed on. Dont go down the boost addictive life is all I will say. The N/A on the C8 is sooooooooo nice made me remember how fun tracking car life was. Also awesome color choice brother and way to hang in there!
Thanks man! Got a ride in a C8Z… it was like getting a free baggie of cocaine lol
@@JoshVanVeld hahahahahaha!
Hey Josh, great 4/27 posting. I’ve been watching your entire z06 adventure. The original trigger was researching an issue with what likely is a blown head gasket but grew up into a concern with the Z06 valve guides. I’m no professional mechanic but your adventure, postings, magnificent storytelling and editing convinced me to not only do the work but also wiggle test and if necessary, call Katech for a DIY head replacement project. Thank you sooooooo much for letting us all learn from your journey and reminding us all about the most important things in life.
Yeap, stranger’s day made better.
This comment made my day. Thank you!
love seeing these updates coming in!! KEEP IT UP!! It motivates me to do the same thing in my 2017 Camaro SS 1LE!
Been watching your channel since the beginning; fantastic new follow up video! Not gonna lie, I was always hoping for this video to come along. Great job, keep it up!
Believe me, it's been really hard for me to make video after video that's basically about cleaning up the mess of blowing the motor. I know people want to see progress, and so do I. So this is a really proud moment because it's a huge step towards the goal.
@@JoshVanVeld That's great to hear! I agree, it really is a huge step. Like I said before, keep it up, I have a good feeling about what you're doing 👍
It sucks that you had to do this in the first place, but I have enjoyed watching every step of your journey with this!
No use crying over spilt milk and I’m learning 10X as much as I would have otherwise. Glad you’re enjoying it, thanks dude!
Its been now a year and a half since I fully stripped down and rebuilt the engine in my 01 ws6. It took me a year to put everything together so I definitely understand your struggle! Keep up the great work!
PS: If you think removing and installing the harmonic balancer is bullshit, you should try removing the oil gear that sits behind the harmonic balancer!
Why does GM hate us? We just want to love these cars! 🤣
Great video! I just came across your channel/video. The production quality is amazing. I have been doing video's on TH-cam and including my c6z06 for quite a while also. I'm hoping to get into road course racing with it one day. My daughter is only 2 and I hope one day soon we will share moments in the garage together.
Rookie move not fixing the head issue before it happened. Especially when you’re tracking jt lol
Super stoked, cheers from Las Vegas!
Thanks! Considering the time zone you get a pass in terms of viewing the premiere when it goes live 🤝
@@JoshVanVeld appreciate it Boss 🫡
Consider this strangers day made better! This vid had it all for me! Technically bits, highs n lows of car mechanic projects and the emotional ending and connection with your daughter! What a great video! It was entertaining and funny and suspenseful!
I’m hooked (and been subscribed awhile) and can’t wait see Goldie running again!
I appreciate the feedback. Really glad you enjoyed it!
You Did! Thx for youre Content.
Greets from Switzerland
Great Video! i get my son involved any time i can when working on my car and it absolutely makes it so much more fun!
I’m loving this series 🫶🏽
Excellent man, I'm so happy to see some substantial progress on Goldie. You're doing an excellent job. I would change only one or two things, but it's all a matter of preference. You're doing great, and the sense of accomplishment You're going to have on that first pull is indescribable. Keep it going.
Also, that last second heart string pull with your daughter was a mean trick. LoL I'm building my son's first engine for his GTO, so I felt that one.
This video took SO LONG to edit, by the time I was done I was worn out and feeling very sentimental. I’ve noticed that’s a pattern haha! How cool that you’re doing that for your son.
Appreciate the kind words!
That was very therapeautic thanks ❤
This is my first time seeing your channel and watching your videos, I'm very glad youtube recommended this video to me! You definitely deserve more subscribers and viewership as the quality is really good. I can tell some good time definitely has to be taken to do a lot of camera work, different shots/angles during the assembly process and also the voice narration is very good. I personally really enjoy how its a little bit of a mix between ASMR as sometimes you let the narration lift off or pause for a second to let the viewer hear the raw audio at times. I will definitely be watching more in the future!
Thank you! The hope is that most people aren’t conscious of any of the production elements but when somebody does notice and enjoys that aspect of it I take it as a big compliment!
@@JoshVanVeld Well it wasnt my first thought watching the video, I didnt really have much thoughts I was just very focused on the video and enjoyed it a lot. Then thought about why I enjoyed the video haha.
@@fyfoxx Haha that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to write me a comment, it’s like getting a post card would have felt in the old days. Totally makes my day!
@@JoshVanVeld lol np, just a viewer letting you know I like the vid
Sorry for your loss.
Love your perseverance and dedication to getting your motor rebuilt. Slow and steady wins the race. I bet you are learning a ton about LS motors. Well done.
Good shit bro.