We Finished Supercharging My SLEEPER LS Work Van & It’s RIDICULOUS! Insane Exhaust System!
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In this video, we finish supercharging my sleeper LS Work van! We also complete the fuel and exhaust system and start tuning! This van is completely ridiculous now and has a silent to violent mode that's hilarious. Enjoy the show!
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I really enjoyed this video! Thanks. It was jam packed with good information.
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So when are you gonna make a van mid-engine??! I've got a 2006 Nissan Quest that needs lots of work, but would be great for a project vehicle, and I'd love to see it with some ridiculous twin-turbo engine in the mid/rear lol
Who else loves vans?
Me
Love vans
Just the Mysterymachine 😂
I love vans, I was going to live in one but I bought a carravan instead, was lucky to buy it because I would of been homeless otherwise. Watching your videos from Australia, your the best
I always have my we had one growing up as a family hauler. We had a 75 beauville van with a 350 small block and a upgraded 700r4 at the time and was the family hauler for a long time
Completely absurd, but love it and the work they did with the fuel line routing, welds and everything look incredible from Indiana Muscle.
Top notch shop for sure!
That exhaust system is a work of art. That's skill and expertise right there. I am very jealous of that.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 I am already going to hell I am a furry
It could only be made better if that cutout was also vacuum-actuated, that way it automatically wakes up when you romp on it and gets its power back now that its free-flowing, or otherwise stays open when you hit the button if you want the impressive idle rumble.
Uh, got to disagree with you there - especially for what they probably charged for it.
If any exhaust builder wants to impress me, it will be by building a QUIET exhaust that's also low restriction - that van would have been a great platform as there's a lot of space underneath.
@@gordowg1wg145 Thanks for sharing
I’ve gotta say, one of the major reasons why I love watching your channel, my friend, over a vast majority of others I enjoy is the fact that you are a perpetual screwball during your narrations in exactly the same way I am. But in that whole jovial descriptive narrative content, you provide intensely specific, relevant, and interesting detail unlike most other channel operators. It’s honestly no wonder why your subscriber base continues to grow simply by watching and listening to such an enjoyable presentation of pretty much every subject you cover regardless of what other characters come in and out of the channel. There is no doubt that if I had any sort of product I was selling/pitching to consumers that was relevant to your audience, I would no doubt have your channel on the top of my list as an advertising venue. Nice work my friend. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Vehicle engineering always amazes me. If you think about how much abuse every part of a vehicle takes over its lifetime - from the engine and transmission to the little clips holding on the trim, the parts are engineered to basically last forever with minimal upkeep. Seriously blows my mind.Things generally only fail when abused or neglected. Great video!
I wish they still made stuff to last like they usta , now it's all mass production, horrible quality control and just weaker materials ... my grandfather was a machinists with his own shop so I have a genuine love for hand made and custom or just old school solid made parts ... 💪🏽🤙🏽✌🏽🤘🏼peace and love brotha
If only that were true with all cars. My window trim has deteriorated and interior door handles melted. Not to mention all of the non maintenance issues, like the water pump potentially randomly failing leaving me stranded. Some designs just didn't work
723,000 on 2012 Hyundai Elantra
And it shocks me sometimes how things break down after a few years.... Still great video.....
@totallybonkers I have to disagree, somethings on cars and trucks have gotten much better. However while some things are better the more stuff made of plastic that should be made of metal break and in some cases can cause engine or transmission failure. He'll my 2015 Camaro SS is a Green Flash edition the plastic that hold on the lip spoiler has disintegrated and they don't make any replacements. The LS engine though was built to last at least 500,000 miles I've seen 4 that have all work trucks. Ford on the other hand builds their engines to fail after warranty runs out if they make it that long.
I really appreciate the cleanliness of the shops in this video. Orderliness (of any skill level tech) > Chaotic work environment (with only high skilled techs)
The fill the van event was great. Thanks for standing out in the hot sun all day to meet everyone that came out. As a fan we really appreciate you, your wife, and Max being so friendly from the first person, to the last. You guys are a the best.
Thanks for coming and for watching all the videos. I had such a great time meeting everyone and can't wait to do it again.
If you don't already have a posi in your van you are going to need one. I have an older Dodge van with a 5.9 gas motor and traction was always a problem. Not heavy on the gas at all and loaded with work tools it was a problem in the rain and snow was a disaster. Installed a Detroit locker don't have problems in the rain but waiting for snow to see how it works. Good luck with your build.
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Build and swap.. also needs airbags to get into race mode... LOL
Come on Alex, I know you need sponsorships, but over 2 minutes?
Especially conversion van. Captains chairs and vcr:)😂
Not funny bro! Where is peter? We want answers!
Its actually cool that you add the bloopers. It shows us how much time you really put in making these video's. The Van is turning out awesome!!
THESE MECHANICS ARE TOP NOTCH HIGHLY SKILLED DO IT THE RIGHT WAY MEN! And that was no DIY job at all!! BRAVO FELLAS!!
The amount of work going into this van is insane! The customization and engineering is top-notch. Thanks as always for the content Alex.
Your killing it with the content every weekend. Your channel truely has filled the void of Powerblock on Saturday mornings for many of us. Its a wonder you havnt crossed a million subs yet.....oh but you will. You should really be a 5 million subs if you ask us! Keep up the hard work!
Thanks John, means a lot
I am so glad that you thought of everything when modifying your van. Everything that I was saying to myself that you should take care of while you're in there, you did, but you're definitely in the company of professionals, so that helps.
This channel is basically a college course on engine building, and general mechanics! Learning so much stuff from you man, makes me want to wrench on stuff!!
Definitely define this van as a sleeper! Will surprise a lo of people. Sounds awesome! That shop in Indiana is incredible seen like such nice guys! This van is gonna fly! Alex the bloopers at the end are so funny!
It’s novel but in reality not likely very impressive. Given its girth I’d imagine most modern cars would still be faster stoplight to stoplight.
You haven't seen Japanese owners of full-sized American vans... they race those vans over there!
I use my fantic powered pump every weekend before I go cycling. Absolutely love it thank you for the recommendation. Love the channel 🥰😍
Thank you for showing the actual process and assembly of everything it’s so nice to see the actual build process especially when I’m entering a mechanic class this year!!
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G'day Alex, I stayed up late in order to watch the video mate. The incredible quality, attention to detail, and stunning craftsmanship of Indiana Muscle Car are absolutely EPIC ~ Engineering Perfection! What an amazing job they did customizing the complete blower install and fuel sytem ~ It looks almost factory. The complete upgraded fuel system looks incredible. Good luck with your food/can collection, car show, and have fun getting to meet a lot of your subscribers. I wish I was on holiday in the States this weekend! Cheers Alex & LSC from Western Australia 🇦🇺.
this is what i love! thanks for keeping the old classics in the channel and not just new sportcars!
Wow, it's a pleasure seeing you working with professionals who are fanatical at what they do. Looking forward to the follow up. Thanks!
Dude, now, you’re just tugging on the old heart strings! I drove a Chevy van, everything from a 90 G 20 to a 06 2500 , I’ve always wanted to do this! Great series, dude!👍
Workmanship on that exhaust is NICE.
You have to experiment with the motor. It would be awesome to see just what a stock LS can actually do.
GM has had the same LS platform in these vans stock for 23 ish years. This wasnt an LS swap. The van came stock with an LS. What more do you want to see the stock LS do?
@flipfloptanlines926 wow, you just randomly go full dick all the time or just when you are off your meds? Please feel free to go away.
@@flipfloptanlines926hold boost
@rosegold-beats dowel pin the mains and open up the ring gaps and your solid till 1000 with a safe tune and enough fuel system
This is a joy! I have a truck engine in my LS swap Camaro, and you are giving me ideas to bring up the performance on mine and probably do it biggest "BANG" for the buck. Thanks! LS, the one and only.
This was *great* ! I learned so much in this video. Very professional work in both support shops. Never knew you could test the springs. Really great Alex !
Honestly no joke this is my favorite project on TH-cam right now.
That exhaust oh my God. And the work of those Indiana guys is really amazing. Can't wait to see this van going fast
Wow is this ridiculous and fun! You guys make it look so easy. That fuel/cooling systems are works of art. They have so much experience with all this that it looks effortless to them. I think people like that tend to shrug off praise for their skills, so it was great to hear you give it where its due!
That exhaust is far too sexy for an old van. I love it. Them hoosiers got it figured out vanwise. Mad respect too all involved. I love the vision.
Fun tip for drilling plastic with hole saws: once the pilot bit breaks through, reverse the drill and run the teeth backwards through the cut. Cleaner cut and wont grab and kick toward the end of the cut
So happy for you and all your successes, Alex. 8k shy of 1mil subs. This van build is incredible, I look forward to Saturday mornings to see what you're getting into each week. Gets me pumped to work on my SBC swapped mini truck. Love it!
I have all the faith in the world you guys will tackle the setbacks and make it happen and I'm eager to see it done keep up the awesome work guys
Not much on vans but I love watching your excitement when working on stuff and one of these days I want to meet you even if it's just for a few minutes.
Amazing video and amazing work by the guys. It’s really cool to see all the attention to detail
I love the build. You’re always taking on the quirky weird stuff Alex and I love it
I drove a Chevy Express van for work as a Medical Transportation driver. This one is an amazing build. Great job!!!!
Looks like some really high quality work from the IMC guys. Can’t wait to see what else they did next week. Seems like a super talented crew.
We are creeping up on a million subs. You deserve it. Come on people let's get him over a million.
I have been waiting patiently for this video! And this van is my top favorite project of yours. Thank you for quality content and work! You rock Alex!
I worked up at Minot ND some years back and my coworker and I were in a bar in town after work one day and this guy came in saying they hit oil on his property and bought drinks for everyone in the bar at that time. That boom was awesome to see.
Alex.......you do the same things my dad used to do when fixing vehicles. You are so informative when explaining and I'm so appreciative of that! That's why you are the king of car videos! You are now my second father! 😂😂😂😂
Love my work van, it’s a 2008 shorty diesel duramax 3500. Great mpg and power compared to the gassers. Considering converting it to 4x4 for an adventure rig . I feel like I need 3 of these now. The worker,a low rider version and a jacked up adventure rig:)
Once you drive a diesel w/boost. No desire to drive gas powered!
Always enjoy watching a new LS3 episode! Space van was interesting, but this is the van content for me!
LS yes, mostly. LS3, no. LS3s are an all aluminum version of a 6.2, available in cars only, not vans or trucks. This, and all vans and trucks, are called the LQ platform. Very similar, and yes an LS platform with interchangeable parts, but with a cast iron cylinder block, and 6.0 liter maximum. LS1- start of new platform about 1999, cathedral ports. LS2, similar but transversely mounted for use in front wheel drive cars. LS3 about 2004 introduced new heads with rectangular ports and an increase to 6.2 liters. LS4 basically an LS2 with at 5.3 with the rectangular ports, for sideways mounted engines. LS5 was a big block from the 70s so they didnt use the code again. LS6 actually came in 2001 right after the LS1, high performance LS1 fir corvette use. LS7 was a the largest LS available at 427 cubes, about 06. LS8, not used. LSA, supercharged LS3 version for vettes and camaros and fast cadillacs. Ls9, is an even more premium supercharged version for top end corvettes. Titanium rods and stronger parts. There are many other differences in these. The blanket term LS is technically a GM Small Block Gen 3, which is called an LQ engine engine in truck, with a cast iron block. Very few special versions of trucks were shortly available with an all aluminum engine. Its very confusing, especially since GM is reusing many of the same codes they used in the 70s. A 1970 454 big block chevy is also called an LS6 for example
Thanks Alex ! I got a ticking sound on m'y c5 and i was in the quest to get advice for a rocker arms upgrade and boom the supercharged van project answer all of m'y question ! I learn so mutch with your channel ! Thanks again
Tech tip: Install the clips onto the injectors first, then install the injectors with a little lube on the orings. It makes it easier and ensures the injectors go in at the correct depth when they snap into place.
How much power do you think this stock 6.0 LS can handle and what do you think it will make on the dyno in the next video? Dynojet dyno.
300 rwhp!!
550-600
I’m gonna say 600-650 then start having issues
Add ring gap and head studs, take it up to 1khp.
Stock ring gap will limit safe power to 500 rwhp. That is my guess. Wider gap, 700. Forged pistons 1k hp
There's only one problem with finding a high quality shop like FMU... Be prepared to wait. I used to book people 3 months out for things like GTR Alpha builds. I know you're going for the patina look, but I'd recommend upgrading those headlights. At the speeds that van's going to be capable of, you need better headlights.
I have driven them without cloudy headlights and even then they are pretty terrible headlights for a modern vehicle. I would put some projectors in there with HID's or perhaps some self contained LED projectors. Retrofit Source has some good stuff.
"We're gonna end this here.." aaahhhh, nooo! 😂 loving the van series! Love it all, but this is different 😄
My daughter and I took her Fiero to Fluid Motor Union yesterday and got exhaust put on. I was looking for a place like that. I need to get my 79 Camaro exhaust fixed and didn't know where to go. Thanks to you I know where to take my cars for stuff like that and it's only 2 hrs away.
350 small block is the best most reliable engine ever built.
Definitely a lot of work going into this van. I can't wait to see what kind of horsepower numbers this thing brings. Great video Alex can't wait till your next one. By the way where has Peter been
He was up to some illicit shenanigans and got shown the door. Too bad.
@davereiland9921 wow that sucks I actually enjoyed watching them work together
Damn, thats sad
Best vid yet!. I'm a vanaholic.... Back in the early 90's I put a Lingenfelter big small block in an Astrovan. Passed emissions for the 4.3v6 yet with a bit of spray went 11's at GLD. It was a panel And I had slicks and a jack with me at all times. Set up the race on 215 tires with 5 minutes "for adjustments" lol. Kinda psyched out the competition seeing my GF slide the jack under the pumpkin and lift the tires while I rolled out the slicks... PS.. it would go 13's with my ZX-11 in the back!
Alex I LOVE the Church van! Can’t wait to see how it performs. My vote goes for you to continue playing with the existing engine until she can’t eat anymore. Ultimately a built 6L would be a nice way to finish it off. Oh and pls find yourself a nicer OEM steering wheel…love your content…can’t wait for the next LSC video to drop.
LSC, fantastic video. Just curious but will you be upgrading the brake hardware to handle the increase power? (i.e. rotors, calipers or just heavy duty brake pads?)
Made it to the fill the van with cans event and brought my IROC. My son and I had a great time. That grand national paint correction looked amazing in person.
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Love it !!!! I scored a 08 LY6 6.0L today in the junkyard from a Express 15 passenger bad boy!
As someone who did this himself, at home on a 383 Vortech SC 1988 IROC in the early 1990s with a stand-alone DFI box replacing the stock ECU, and having to tweak it myself over a serial cable connection using a Toshiba T1000 (circa 1987) laptop to get it to run right, the era before self-tuning existed, and converting it from MAF to MAP (speed density), I really appreciate this.
As somebody who also has a small fleet and a e150 being one of them, you have no idea how much I love this series
This van is amazing. Got to see it in person at the Fill the Van event. What you could do with the engine is, tune it and mess around with it by adding parts and such. If it blows up.... put a new one in and restart the process
Love this build and the fill the vans with cans event. I have been wondering where Peter has been. Miss seeing him on the channel.
Keep up the great work.
Not sure why you came up as a suggestion for me on TH-cam but I'm glad you did. I love the LS. And I've been thinking about buying a van for my family. You got my head spinning with ideas. Great video and you keep everything so interesting. If you haven't already, you should make a ton of how to videos for LS engines. I like the easy to understand way you explain things. Subscribed!
Thanks brother! Check out the next video in this series. We get it on the dyno and have fun with it on a totally closed road
I learned so much on the the valve springs replacements. Always wanted to learn how to replace those inner parts which can be tricky 😅. Loving the van!!
Here's the a video Fluid MotorUnion made on the exhaust! th-cam.com/video/tDLnPkDpZo8/w-d-xo.html
This is awesome! Makes me want to do upgrades to my 6.2 3rd Gen Escalade. It’s got 252k Miles still running like new!
The detail in the valvetrain re-do was SO satisfying. The whole video is great.
You dirty bastard, I was torn about goin supercharge on my o5 savana conversion 5.3L van but after watching this video. I’m sold 😅
I subscribed. Can’t wait to see how this comes out. I’m in the process of doing a cam and injectors, valves springs and push rods on my chevy 2500. I was going to charge it but the cost was so high so I decided to go camshaft and all motor and see what she can do with a good tune. I’m figuring around 500hl at the wheels will be perfect. I already did a jasper transmission with larger torque converter so I am ready to dive into the motor.
So this channel is right up my alley. Also appreciate the tip on fuel injector connection company. Since I basically have an LS platform I am able to get decent injector options. Great content.
Awesome video. Thanks for explaining stuff. You’re a stand up dude.
You find the most amazing shops to work with on your projects! The van is going to be amazing. Reminds me of a daycare van lol
Thank the guys and garage for the PRO CONTENT YOU ARE FILMING
I’ve befriended a guy over the past couple of months from my church. Really great guy. Just found out a couple of weeks ago he’s one of the Manton sons and is their engineer and does design on rods and rocker arms. Never knew 😊
In French sparkplugs are called bougies, which means candle :)
I've read that the rods are good to 750 bhp (fatigue limit). An LS9 cam and 1-3/4" headers, you should reach 750 bhp at 13-14 psig. You can go higher, but it will be on borrowed time.
Wow, spent many summer vacations in that part of the "State of Surprises," notably Webster Lake and Warsaw. Somehow I don't miss any of them, but there were some good times.
Here in Europe, E95 is 2 out of 3 pumps at every gas station. It's a little cheaper than normal petrol, but you use more of it per km driven, so it balances out price wise
This is awesome for me to watch cause I drive the same van but a 2020 with no back windows. The 6.0 makes it a blast to drive.
The van work is incredible, just the way I like it: ratty patina on the outside, cool new and uprated parts underneath. Much happier seeing that the insulating covers for the new dual fuel pump's wiring connections both exist & have been installed. Was Really not happy seeing no covers on them in the last video (horrible place for sparking or an electrical fire ...).
I have a 1983 Chevy G30 Bonaventure with a 350 engine and th400. Motor has a nice beefy cam it's piped and very fun
Oh, deff experiment with what this mighty engibe can take!! We all can learn from that!! Great video Alex! As usual! 😊
Great video!!! Really liked the work together! Kept up with everything really well!!! Thanx Alex! J
I absolutely love it! That design language is epic. Well done design team!
Buying a lottery ticket right away 😃
I also like to rotate the engine until the particular cylinder being worked on is at TDC. On most engines this means even if the valve falls, it will stop before it cannot be retrieved. Also, most of the time the valve seal will keep the valve from falling, so that's your last safety item if something goes wrong. This more applies to the originals, if you've changed them with fresh lubed ones they don't have as much grip.
Those Indiana muscle car guys do some awesome work. Good group of people to accommodate you and your project in their shop.
Loving the Terry Manton pushrods, great guy, his shop is near me here in SoCal, bought 2 sets of LS pushrods from him over the years.
Definitely build this engine, its been so well looked after all its life, it would be sad to see it go bang. Definitely a Big Build Sleeper, go nuts.
Justin and his crew are the absolute best around
My truck is awesome after they got done with it
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A lot of people complained that there's not a lot of room to work under the hood of these Vans, but once you get the airbox out of the way, you have lots of room.
The nice thing with the LS Engines, you can get a kit to put them in pretty much anything.
Someone should make a kit, to make an LS work in a, Land Rover/Range Rover.
Cool reminds me of my 66 bronco build back in my late 20's with a 351 Winsor build, top loader 4 speed and an all night getting it fitted and fired - great experience for my first build car, had other like mid 55-57 ford with 383 turn pike mercury 310 HP if I remember correctly, raced a 66 chevel top speed and I walked away in my 55 and or like 390 police interceptor 3 speed full synchro in the 57 fair lane 300 - boy was that car a dream drive.
1 MILLION SUBS is around the corner, time to celebrate Alex! Amazing progress, love the content keep it up!
Heck yeah!!! Awesome to see this at Indiana Muscle Car. Justin is awesome and does amazing work!!
Hey man. Tip for when you putting retainers on use a bit of grease on em so that they stay where you put them and if you drop it they stick to the head and don't fall down the oil galleries
Nice work. We had an old 15 passenger Ford Diesel van that, with some minor mods, was burning coal and rubber even with oversized tires... The dirty sleeper
Okay me finding out you and the Hamilton collection are right by where I live is so tight. I was talking to my wife today while driving and said “I’m telling you we are gonna see the Steve driving his urus. It’s green and it has no front plate” like fifteen minutes later he drove past us going the opposite way in traffic. 😂 I just had a good feeling 😂
Cleetus has already proven time and time again that a high mileage LS is capable of crazy stuff! I’d only build an engine for it if you wanted to go into quadruple digits
Only Alex would build the ultimate sleeper van!! I love it❤ Good luck with the food drive.
I really like your work and I really like your channel guy. Thanks very much for being here.