Wizard, you should buy the PPE cast iron cylinder heads for that LB7 to eliminate the injector cup failure that happens on the LB7s. It’d also drastically reduce the chance of head gasket failure since both the block and heads would be of the same material then.
It'll never be easier to detail that engine bay as when the old motor is out and before the new one it dropped in. I'd do it for you if I weren't 1800 miles west of you
Looking forward to seeing the rest of the truck go together and the Malibu! I have a gangster parts car from Detroit, it came with bullet holes, upgraded speakers, every wheel was bent, and it smelled like strong cologne. Only 129K miles. It’s a 2011 Mazda6. I already installed the shocks and struts and springs and the headlights onto my 2010 Mazda6. Oh, I still have the engine and trans, and a few of the doors are good and fenders. The 2010 Mazda6 currently has 374K miles and it still runs great.
But I thought you said LS swaps were boring and a dime a dozen? I get work got in the way but seeing that jag engine in the Malibu would have been real unique. But that’s ok. I’m still glad that you’re saving a good engine. You should always do what makes you happy 👍🏻
Wizard. I watch most of your videos, so I say this respect. I really wish your videos included much more of you and your team doing the work and much less talking about the work.
For a second I was convinced a 8.1 was going in it! There’s a guy on TH-cam who did the swap in a 1500, boosted it, and put down some insane numbers on the dyno on a stock junkyard block
I had a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche with the 5.3 that was super anemic. I regularly drove same year Silverados with the 4.8 and that engine felt amazingly stronger. Yes, there was a slight weight difference, but it was like going from an 80s Civic to a modern V6 sedan in terms of power difference. The 2001-2007 5.3 on GMT 800 was absolutely gutless.
Swapping that 4.8L in the Malibu is such a bad choice. Its just such an inferior motor compared to the LQ4/LQ9 and far inferior to the beefier IV Gen 5.3. Both can be found in most junkyards.
@@Dan-gj1hz it’s not a “bad” choice he’s not looking for a burnout car he wants a nice mild daily driver. It obviously powered that truck with no problems. Cleetus had a couple burnout trucks with the 4.8 and a turbo you would never know the difference.
I suppose I am among the few who can appreciate the 4.8 V8. My dad has an 08 that has never had a mechanical problem in its life. He only had to replace the transmission fluid post 150K. Its still running the original coolant as far as I know.
Wiazard I still have one T H 350, it’s in my 70 c10. I had others, they were all stolen. I also have a power glide in my 63 impala. Use the one you have, it will probably outlast the what ever is in that pickup. Also I need to straighten out my TH-cam, my phone was lost and I haven’t got everything back together yet
Just think an easy 5.3 or 6.0 LS Conversion for BMWs Land Rover Range Rover and Mercedes it would mostly be electronic and mounts. That would definitely be a moneymaker and save a lot of cars and SUVs.
Interesting swap. I think it would be more conversional to shorten a 2500 and put the 1500 bed on it. But i guess if you need to the take engine out to work on it(or have it sitting around) might as well go this way. Glad to hear the Malibu will be finished sooner though. You should enjoy it for some time though before selling it.
How about lb7 in the Malibu and v12 in the pickup.........no no no just kidding I love the no cat eye front end that's the ugliest front of a Chevy ever love the channel it was nice to see actual work
I was with you when you said you’d use the truck engine. I figured you’d sell the wheels off of it and take the body and transmission to the scrapyard. You surprised me that you are still salvaging the truck.
That truck is going ot be seriously nose heavy. LB7 weighs about 900 lbs - LS is about 450lbs. I would beef up that front end and maybe put some weight in the bed to help keep tires planted.
I’m fully on board with this project but the part I have to disagree about is not modifying the diesel motor. In my eyes I just can’t see putting that much under the hood and not taking advantage of the potential but then again we can’t talk about these things because of the EPA……
This would probably raise the value more than just doing maintenance on it the way you found it. The Malibu and the Silverado are both getting great upgrades. Low-key though Cummins would have been cool
With Russia's latest embargo of Diesel fuel to Europe I'm expecting Diesel prices to increase and shortages here in the US. The oil companies will sell the commodity to the highest bidder. How high will the US market go to match Europe's Diesel needs?
Hey wizard, with regard to your chevelle project. The price of success is over paying. So go ahead and hire someone to do the projects you aren't able to get to. I had a bunch of "some day" projects sitting around and one day I looked up and I was 62 years old. I just bit the bullet and paid other mechanics to do all of them for me because as a fair mechanic I can supervise way more than I can do myself. They all got done, sold, etc, and now I just have minor maintenance and fun jobs I have plenty of time to do. I'm a little poorer but a lot less stressed about all the stuff that was not getting done.
So you're adding an enormous amount of weight and complexity to make... 15 more horsepower than the 4.8? And it's still a 1/2 ton that can't tow in the way the duramax is suited for? Doesn't make any sense to me.
While I am upset the Mali-uar or the Jag-alibu won't be completed as dialed. It won't just be sitting up there forever. I say, you should make this in to like a Lil' Red Express. At least exhaust wise.
Damn I’ve waited since the first episode of the v12 chevelle to see it worked on again. That would’ve been a truly unique and amazing vehicle. To go from that to a 4.8 vortec swap is just….. really disappointing for the people who’ve waited so long for that project.
Its a slap in the face in a way because the 4.8L is the inferior motor of the line-up. Only reason people modify them is for boost because they are too lazy to swap in a 6.0.
Curious how the 1500 suspension will handle the added weight and I’ll also be interested in the fuel system modifications you’ll do. It’s gonna be a nice truck for sure!
The things one must go through to avoid spending $25,000 on a used pickup in this wonky market 🙃 no seriously though this will be an interesting transformation 😎
Mrs W is a patient person. I’d have been walked to a field and made to dig my own grave if I’d have shown up with this pickup, then announced the engine swap. Hope it goes well.
@@domingorodriguez3077 you must be single or your wife doesn't know your yt account, jokes aside anyone buying that truck like this without W's situation would be an idiot
The gas mileage argument with diesel always amuses me. Cause the damn fuel is expensive, $3.29 for 87 regular vs $4.39 for diesel at the RaceTrack by my exit. Assuming 19mpg highway with the 4.8, you are looking at 17 cents a mile for fuel. Assuming 27mpg with the duramax, 16 cents a mile for fuel. Not to mention how much more its going to cost to fix crap on a duramax, even a pre-emissions one like this. Go compare prices of stuff like fuel injectors and fuel pump vs the gas engine. Or the price of an intercooler, turbocharger, turbocharger oil lines, oh wait you don't even have those parts to break on a gas engine. Newer diesel engines with def systems, dpf's that clog up to the tune of $5000, running costs are a joke compared to a gas motor, even factoring in the bad fuel economy of a big gas v8 in a heavy duty truck.
As long as I have watched this channel. I have wondered about the 66 Chevelle. Being a Chevelle fan. I owned a 71 in high school. And after. Somebody will score whenever you finish that car. You're the best Wiz. Chevy LS. Or whatever goes in. Give a me a text sir. Can't wait for this one.❤❤
I would have gotten rid of those ghetto pimpmobile wheels before doing anything else. They are disgusting. I would have them crushed so they can never ruin another vehicle. I just love the proper 15" wheels and tires on Hoovies F250.
BOO!!!! I was so looking forward to you having that running with the V12. Shame on you. I walk so many of your videos waiting for this and now you're not going to do it. That sucks!
There's been times I pondered about the viability of swapping in a Duramax into one of these half ton trucks. I'm genuinely curious about this project, looking forward to seeing more! Definitely look into installing a limited slip rear diff for this truck, assuming it doesn't have one already. Due to the short wheelbase and most of the weight sitting over the front tires, these trucks will lose traction so easily. That's with a stock motor, too, an LB7 will be insane.
So, you chopped half of the Malibu firewall to fit that motor, now the motor is IN, the transmission too, and yet it's laying around from a couple of years. Meanwhile you are fixing a motorhome bus, and now you want to do TWO engine swaps and throw away the job already done in the Malibu? Speaking of bad decisions... 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂
I love these types of projects! And although you have not had the time to work on the Malibu, it's understandable that you could not touch it because you've been so busy, wich is amazing, but progress had to resume eventually and we were all here patiently waiting for it. These are going to turn out nicely.🏆
Such a great idea! I am looking forward to seeing more. I have a black '01 GMC w/ the 4.8, Canada built version,also fully loaded SLT. You have good taste 👌
Wizard, you should buy the PPE cast iron cylinder heads for that LB7 to eliminate the injector cup failure that happens on the LB7s. It’d also drastically reduce the chance of head gasket failure since both the block and heads would be of the same material then.
Claptrap! Wizard don't listen to this idiot
That's true. I seen that I think on Fab Rats channel.
He's selling it not his problem lol
@@agger838 Ha! I thought our top man had the take on this. But I like yours better! (I'ma like his anyway.)
It'll never be easier to detail that engine bay as when the old motor is out and before the new one it dropped in.
I'd do it for you if I weren't 1800 miles west of you
I really like when you actually show the work you are doing instead of just saying “we did an LS swap. So keep showing us your work. Thanks!
Ls swap and ls😗
The GMT800 will always be my all-time favorite truck
Looking forward to seeing the rest of the truck go together and the Malibu!
I have a gangster parts car from Detroit, it came with bullet holes, upgraded speakers, every wheel was bent, and it smelled like strong cologne. Only 129K miles. It’s a 2011 Mazda6. I already installed the shocks and struts and springs and the headlights onto my 2010 Mazda6. Oh, I still have the engine and trans, and a few of the doors are good and fenders. The 2010 Mazda6 currently has 374K miles and it still runs great.
Definitely gonna have to upgrade the front suspension when that diesel gets thrown in there. Looking forward to more videos!
Psh nah man. Free lowering kit 😎
@@Maurbel lol!
suspension, frame, brakes, steering...
But I thought you said LS swaps were boring and a dime a dozen? I get work got in the way but seeing that jag engine in the Malibu would have been real unique. But that’s ok. I’m still glad that you’re saving a good engine. You should always do what makes you happy 👍🏻
Wizard. I watch most of your videos, so I say this respect. I really wish your videos included much more of you and your team doing the work and much less talking about the work.
For a second I was convinced a 8.1 was going in it! There’s a guy on TH-cam who did the swap in a 1500, boosted it, and put down some insane numbers on the dyno on a stock junkyard block
The 4.8 is a good engine
I had a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche with the 5.3 that was super anemic. I regularly drove same year Silverados with the 4.8 and that engine felt amazingly stronger. Yes, there was a slight weight difference, but it was like going from an 80s Civic to a modern V6 sedan in terms of power difference. The 2001-2007 5.3 on GMT 800 was absolutely gutless.
@@Alex-xi2nz my buddy had a 4.8 in his work construction truck that thing had 350,000 and got the crap beat out of it and ran perfect and strong
Swapping that 4.8L in the Malibu is such a bad choice. Its just such an inferior motor compared to the LQ4/LQ9 and far inferior to the beefier IV Gen 5.3. Both can be found in most junkyards.
@@Dan-gj1hz it’s not a “bad” choice he’s not looking for a burnout car he wants a nice mild daily driver. It obviously powered that truck with no problems. Cleetus had a couple burnout trucks with the 4.8 and a turbo you would never know the difference.
I like this guy. He’s the Mr Rogers of auto repair. 💪🏾
I'm jealous. I would like to do the same to my silverado. 🙂 cant wait to see it done.
You're turning into tavarish, bunch of projects that never cross the finish line 100% done.
Car Wizard for president 2024 🙌🙌 “MAKE IT WORK AGAIN” 💪💪
Love the LB7 I have had 2 of them once you fix the injectors they are great motors my favorite is of course the LBZ but hey this will be a cool swap
I suppose I am among the few who can appreciate the 4.8 V8. My dad has an 08 that has never had a mechanical problem in its life. He only had to replace the transmission fluid post 150K. Its still running the original coolant as far as I know.
Really disappointed we won't get to see the Jaguar V12 Chevelle completed! But I completely understand your reasoning.
I wish the Malibu was still getting the Jag V12. That was such a cool idea. Now it's just another LS swapped Chevy from the 60's.
Wiazard I still have one T H 350, it’s in my 70 c10. I had others, they were all stolen. I also have a power glide in my 63 impala. Use the one you have, it will probably outlast the what ever is in that pickup. Also I need to straighten out my TH-cam, my phone was lost and I haven’t got everything back together yet
Just think an easy 5.3 or 6.0 LS Conversion for BMWs Land Rover Range Rover and Mercedes it would mostly be electronic and mounts.
That would definitely be a moneymaker and save a lot of cars and SUVs.
Interesting swap. I think it would be more conversional to shorten a 2500 and put the 1500 bed on it. But i guess if you need to the take engine out to work on it(or have it sitting around) might as well go this way. Glad to hear the Malibu will be finished sooner though. You should enjoy it for some time though before selling it.
THAT IS GOING TO BE AMAZING.....Thanks David 👍
Shoe🇺🇸
How about lb7 in the Malibu and v12 in the pickup.........no no no just kidding I love the no cat eye front end that's the ugliest front of a Chevy ever love the channel it was nice to see actual work
I was with you when you said you’d use the truck engine. I figured you’d sell the wheels off of it and take the body and transmission to the scrapyard. You surprised me that you are still salvaging the truck.
That truck is going ot be seriously nose heavy. LB7 weighs about 900 lbs - LS is about 450lbs. I would beef up that front end and maybe put some weight in the bed to help keep tires planted.
I’m fully on board with this project but the part I have to disagree about is not modifying the diesel motor. In my eyes I just can’t see putting that much under the hood and not taking advantage of the potential but then again we can’t talk about these things because of the EPA……
I'm genuinely surprised he's doing a Duramax swap. He always says: "We don't do diesels here!" So this was unexpected.
In Europe the v12 jag comes with the th-400 transmission
Looks like you have a nice project ahead of you , when it's all set and done how much do you think you're gonna ask for it ? The truck .
4.8l is just such a good reliable engine. Easy to work on. My favorite engine. Pity they're obsolete. The truck rusts around it.
I can see the wire harnesses for the headlights hanging low with cheap eBay oncoming-traffic blinder LEDs in them
Diesel? Sorry, I don't get too excited over a clanker unless it's going into a road/hauling vehicle. In my opinion, should have left the V-8 in it.
I'm still waiting for the Malibu Jag V 12 engine swap to get finished....apparently I shall be waiting for a long time.
That cat eye single cab will RIP with the duramax!!
been curious about the yellow beetle in the background
I started to watch this series way too soon i already want to see it finished
I thought he was changing the look of the front end also. Maybe to an Escalade nose.
Awesome swap, would love to do this to my 05 extended cab 1500.
This would probably raise the value more than just doing maintenance on it the way you found it. The Malibu and the Silverado are both getting great upgrades. Low-key though Cummins would have been cool
I never thought the Jaguar V12 in the Malibu was a good idea.
One of the best trucks ever made . #Cateye
As a cateye owner, I can confirm that sometimes, we do some rather dubious like things…
Edit: spike lugs are gross and make vehicles look worse.
omg the Malibu 😮😮😮
yes sir,gonna love this content
Step one: a couple of Hongkong exhaust blenders, step two MickeyThompson slicks on Weld beadlock. Done.
This type of video i like 🇧🇻
I'm really bummed about abandoning the V12 for an LS. :(
Can we get the Wizard to do a coyote swap on a foxbody...🙏
Don't leave that 10 bolt in there, Lmfao
Look, a Chevy Gangsterado
can u do a video on the best vans to buy?
With Russia's latest embargo of Diesel fuel to Europe I'm expecting Diesel prices to increase and shortages here in the US. The oil companies will sell the commodity to the highest bidder. How high will the US market go to match Europe's Diesel needs?
This car deserves a 350 small block.
At ''Cars and Coffee'' do they supply coffee, or do you have to bring your own?
Since it's going to be a hot rod diesel truck you should put a better trans in it and turn it up.
He saving the V12 for a future project; when he throws it in a dumpster
The Malibu is down! 😂
Truck to junkyard turned up diesel in Malibu. Much more fun..
I want a truck like that. Just not THAT one.
Did you find the lower control arm for the bus?
Oh jeez another diesel nightmare
Hey wizard, with regard to your chevelle project. The price of success is over paying. So go ahead and hire someone to do the projects you aren't able to get to. I had a bunch of "some day" projects sitting around and one day I looked up and I was 62 years old. I just bit the bullet and paid other mechanics to do all of them for me because as a fair mechanic I can supervise way more than I can do myself. They all got done, sold, etc, and now I just have minor maintenance and fun jobs I have plenty of time to do. I'm a little poorer but a lot less stressed about all the stuff that was not getting done.
Love it…
I dont get the hate on this truck. Definitely have to leave the bullet holes there. My Jeep has a bullet ricochet off the side of the hood lol
So you're adding an enormous amount of weight and complexity to make... 15 more horsepower than the 4.8? And it's still a 1/2 ton that can't tow in the way the duramax is suited for? Doesn't make any sense to me.
While I am upset the Mali-uar or the Jag-alibu won't be completed as dialed. It won't just be sitting up there forever.
I say, you should make this in to like a Lil' Red Express. At least exhaust wise.
"Why don't you LS swap it dude? No, I'm not going to LS swap it" - Car Wizard, a few years ago when he first showed us the Malibu lol
The swap will never happen. He’s the king of plans that never make it passed the talking about it stage
Won’t be able to call it the Jagibu. Missed opportunity 😢
@@jtuck6065 haha im no hater but that seems to be the deal. Just blabla no finnish 😂
@@marijnclaesen yep. I’m no hater either. He’s a nice enough guy and all that. Just stating a fact.
Business has a tendency to do that
Damn I’ve waited since the first episode of the v12 chevelle to see it worked on again. That would’ve been a truly unique and amazing vehicle. To go from that to a 4.8 vortec swap is just….. really disappointing for the people who’ve waited so long for that project.
Its a slap in the face in a way because the 4.8L is the inferior motor of the line-up. Only reason people modify them is for boost because they are too lazy to swap in a 6.0.
Curious how the 1500 suspension will handle the added weight and I’ll also be interested in the fuel system modifications you’ll do. It’s gonna be a nice truck for sure!
Be like having me a 300 lb guy in the passenger seat
The car wizard will have to upgrade the front springs and shocks, for sure. This Duramax probably weighs more than twice what the original engine did.
HUH? you do KNOW the chevy 1500 up to a 5.3 right?
LS weights about 450 lbs. Dmax is more like 900. Iron block with some beefing castings.@@bstory3196
520lbs vs 835lbs for the engines. 133lbs vs 185lbs for 4l60 vs 4l80, dry.
Congrats for no slow time! Shows the quality of your shop!
You can always tell a good mechanic. They have cars parked everywhere waiting for service
Sometimes it's because they don't do anything or know how lol @@WhittyPics
@@sickvic3909 not concerned that is The Wizard’s situation 😎
The things one must go through to avoid spending $25,000 on a used pickup in this wonky market 🙃
no seriously though this will be an interesting transformation 😎
I really like this truck, the diesel swap is a superb idea! I think it’s going to shine after you have sorted it all. Great video Wizard
Thanks, admittedly, I not diesel Fan any more.
I’m guessing the oldies front clip kit.
I absolutely love the old LB7s! I used to work on a plethora of these, including the injectors. Made me lots of money!
Mrs W is a patient person. I’d have been walked to a field and made to dig my own grave if I’d have shown up with this pickup, then announced the engine swap. Hope it goes well.
unless you are a youtuber, i still think thats a fair call
what is it with all these guys doing what their wife says like she's their mom? some serious simping on this channel, it's embarassing
@@domingorodriguez3077the wife is boss
@@domingorodriguez3077 you must be single or your wife doesn't know your yt account, jokes aside anyone buying that truck like this without W's situation would be an idiot
Mrs. Wizard gets any vehicle that she wants. There is nothing wrong with the Wizard having what he wants.
Mrs. WEEZARD will require two Ferrari's to make her happy
The gas mileage argument with diesel always amuses me. Cause the damn fuel is expensive, $3.29 for 87 regular vs $4.39 for diesel at the RaceTrack by my exit. Assuming 19mpg highway with the 4.8, you are looking at 17 cents a mile for fuel. Assuming 27mpg with the duramax, 16 cents a mile for fuel. Not to mention how much more its going to cost to fix crap on a duramax, even a pre-emissions one like this. Go compare prices of stuff like fuel injectors and fuel pump vs the gas engine. Or the price of an intercooler, turbocharger, turbocharger oil lines, oh wait you don't even have those parts to break on a gas engine. Newer diesel engines with def systems, dpf's that clog up to the tune of $5000, running costs are a joke compared to a gas motor, even factoring in the bad fuel economy of a big gas v8 in a heavy duty truck.
As long as I have watched this channel. I have wondered about the 66 Chevelle. Being a Chevelle fan. I owned a 71 in high school. And after. Somebody will score whenever you finish that car. You're the best Wiz. Chevy LS. Or whatever goes in. Give a me a text sir. Can't wait for this one.❤❤
Wizard can you and hoovie help Steve on wish channel. Junkyard crawl you and hoovie can help Steve with his medical. 🙌🙏🎯💪
I would have gotten rid of those ghetto pimpmobile wheels before doing anything else. They are disgusting. I would have them crushed so they can never ruin another vehicle. I just love the proper 15" wheels and tires on Hoovies F250.
BOO!!!!
I was so looking forward to you having that running with the V12. Shame on you. I walk so many of your videos waiting for this and now you're not going to do it. That sucks!
sad the jag is not getting done
Dude he sold that
I'm really looking forward to this series! I love everything GMT800!
There's been times I pondered about the viability of swapping in a Duramax into one of these half ton trucks. I'm genuinely curious about this project, looking forward to seeing more!
Definitely look into installing a limited slip rear diff for this truck, assuming it doesn't have one already. Due to the short wheelbase and most of the weight sitting over the front tires, these trucks will lose traction so easily. That's with a stock motor, too, an LB7 will be insane.
Mrs wizard beats wizard over the head and tells him don't do it again
If it was my job to swap the engine, I’d remove the core support radiator and wheels 🛞 to get access to the components and engine.
So, you chopped half of the Malibu firewall to fit that motor, now the motor is IN, the transmission too, and yet it's laying around from a couple of years. Meanwhile you are fixing a motorhome bus, and now you want to do TWO engine swaps and throw away the job already done in the Malibu?
Speaking of bad decisions... 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂
Some would even say, "Questionable" ...wait, wrong channel.
Chat and Wizard... could you supercharge that 4.8 engine that he's talking about...??? Would it be feasible..??
Rural Vermonter approves this truck
I love these types of projects! And although you have not had the time to work on the Malibu, it's understandable that you could not touch it because you've been so busy, wich is amazing, but progress had to resume eventually and we were all here patiently waiting for it. These are going to turn out nicely.🏆
Bullet lugs are the dooshbag flag for sure lol
Gotta trash those asap
Put an Escalade Front clip on it!! that would be super cool and different!!
Yes, it would be cool...but then a Northstar engine would need to be installed to match the Escalade front clip.
Cat eyes are my favorite modern chevy body.
Why do I suspect that Mr. Wizard had this swap in mind when he purchased this truck??? 😂
Great idea putting the diesel into the short bed, I can’t wait to see it running. The Malibu with the 4.8 should be nice too. 👍🏼
This is a great idea Wizard! I have wondered what would be the MPG on a single cab with that type of conversion.
Am I the only one who thinks a duramax in a old malibu sounds cool?
Such a great idea! I am looking forward to seeing more. I have a black '01 GMC w/ the 4.8, Canada built version,also fully loaded SLT. You have good taste 👌
Turbo on that 4.8 in the truck would be wayyyyy better
how exciting!. I cant wait for this series and see the finished result.
OK…. I’m up! Paying attention. Been wanting to Duramax swap an older Escalade or Denali for some time now.
It would be cool to throw a Escalade front end on it after the lb7 swap. They made a 1500HD that was 8 lug.