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Chevy Colorado LS Swap Build
Build diary of my 2004 Chevy Colorado 5.3L LS swap. My path to the perfect motorcycle hauling machine.
GM offered a 5.3L automatic version of the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon from 2009-2012, but they are extremely rare. Swapping a V8 into a 2009-2012 truck is relatively simple, but the 2004-2008 do not play very nice. For some silly reason, I spent the last year on this swap.
2004-2008 trucks have different engine mounts, different firewalls, different PCM's, different throttle pedals, etc. I highly suggest either buying a factory V8 or at least getting a 2009+ truck to start with for the swap. I also suggest you pay the extra money for a Gen IV motor if you want to integrate it with factory gauges and controls.
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Technical Notes:
Fuel: 2004-2008 trucks have return style fuel systems. You can convert to returnless for v8 compatability by running a corvette fuel filter/pressure regulator
Electronics: 58X reluctor engines are more expensive but will play nice with your electronics done right. Search for a gen IV LS if you want that. 04ColyZQ8 online is fantastic if he's still around for work. Current Performance also sells harnesses and programming.
Power Steering, Motor Mounts, Transmission Parts: Fabbot is expensive but amazing. Don't waste your time elsewhere.
Cooling: At a minimum, buy the OEM V8 radiator. It fits all GM355 chassis and drops right in. It's wider than the i4/i5 and offers more cooling. The mechanical fan is fine if it fits in your swap. That depends on your year, motor mounts, radiator chosen. If not, a puller E fan works well and many forum posts exist recommending different ones. Don't skimp out on cooling.
Exhaust: The OEM V8 cast manifolds are the only guaranteed fit and even then, they may require some notching of your chassis depending on year. Be mindful of nearby brake lines getting too hot.
Transmission/Driveshaft: The 4l60e automatic transmission can be mated to the v8 with some work to the input shaft area and a new TC. The AR5 manual transmission can be mated to the v8 with Fabbot's adapter plate. Either of these will play nice with a stock driveshaft.
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Відео

Triumph Street Triple R First Ride & Review
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Taking a ride on a 2014 Triumph Street Triple 675R
How to Total a Yamaha R3
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Rider is ok! Bike is not...
Yamaha R3 Ride and Review
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Recently I got to ride a friend's R3 for the weekend. Check out the top speed, highway performance, ergonomics, acceleration, and more in this video. This model was stock except for a custom exhaust and some disco lights.
Big Bend National Park - Old Ore & River Road
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Raw, straight footage from Big Bend National Park in Big Bend, Tx. We rode a WR250r, CRf300L and CRF250L through some of the dirt roads there. This is day one of a three day trip. If you like this style, let me know and I'll release the others. Thanks!
Honda CRF250L vs CRF300L vs WR250r Drag Race
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Little clip from a recent ride of mine. We had a Honda CRF300L Rally, CRF250L Rally, and my wr250r. All bikes have completely stock motors. Wanted to see which bike was the fastest and by how much. Just having fun. All three of these are great machines and gave no trouble, but clearly there was one winner.
2021 Honda CRF300L Rally Ride & Review
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Riding a 2021 Honda CRF300l Rally ABS with 1 mile on the odometer! Here's my first ride review of it, see what I think as I put the first miles on this bike.
Yamaha FZ6 Ride & Review
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In depth review on a 2006 Yamaha FZ6S motorcycle. Similar to the FZ6r and FZ6n, Yamaha made the FZ6 Fazer from 2004-2009 with minor changes. Does it make a good beginner bike? How fast is it? Can you race a 10,000 horsepower platypus with it? All these important questions answered in the video. This particular bike has a carbon fiber exhaust, Puig windscreen, and some offset bar mounts for comf...
Good Old Fashioned Backyard Racing!
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Witness our TTR230 time attack and battles. Just having some simple fun on a buddy's backyard track. Embrace your inner redneck and watch this video of raw fun and no fuss.
I Rode a Plated WR250F and WR250R. Here's What I Think
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Yesterday I took my WR250r out for a ride, and someone was nice enough to let me try out their street legal WR250F. Here are my thoughts on it.
Honda CRF300L and Rally Models in 2021 US Lineup!
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Honda just announced that their CRF300 models will be coming to the US and Canada for 2021. I cover the details, model info and more in this short update video.
WR250r Woods Trail Ride
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Riding my dual sport WR250r around BVORR trails in September! Crashes, fails, progression, this has it all. A few months back I posted a video of me crashing my wr, but never uploaded the whole day's ride - and I think it's pretty interesting. Here it is. I hope you enjoy watching me make a fool of myself trying to ride :) I progressed a ton from just this one ride, and I think that shows throu...
Yamaha WR250R Discontinued for 2021
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A few days ago, a press release confirmed suspicions that Yamaha's flagship dual sport motorcycle, the wr250r will be discontinued by the 2021 model year.
10 Hacks and Tips for Motorcycle Riders
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Here are 10 useful tips, tricks, and hacks for the motorcycle rider. Whether you ride a Harley or a moped, I think you'll find these useful. Let me know your hacks below! Useful Links: -Caribiners amzn.to/34y6UFo -Duct Tape amzn.to/35uU49S -Zip Ties amzn.to/3e0si9p -Portable Tooth Brush amzn.to/3jw5HCK *Full Disclosure, I earn a very small percentage of the revenue from the above links. It does...
New MTB Day! DiamondBack Release 2 29er - Is it Any Good?
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Well, I finally broke down and bought a 2019 Diamondback Release 2 mountain bike in 29" wheel size. In this video, I'll go through the specs and give a short first impressions review of it. Sold every bike I own for this thing, and I'm happy with my purchase. It's an all around trail bike capable of everything I throw at it. Get yourself some pink pedals for October! amzn.to/2Hae3SM Diamondback...
Looping out my WR250r
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Looping out my WR250r
Will This $500 Dirt Bike Survive Trails? | $500 Dirt Bike Challenge Pt. 3
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Will This $500 Dirt Bike Survive Trails? | $500 Dirt Bike Challenge Pt. 3
Can we Fix this XR200? | $500 Dirt Bike Challenge Pt 2
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Can we Fix this XR200? | $500 Dirt Bike Challenge Pt 2
Can You Buy a Motorcycle for $500? | $500 Dirt Bike Challenge Pt 1
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Can You Buy a Motorcycle for $500? | $500 Dirt Bike Challenge Pt 1
5 Things I Hate about the WR250r
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5 Things I Hate about the WR250r
How To: Honda Trail 90 Clutch Rebuild
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How To: Honda Trail 90 Clutch Rebuild
WR250r in Moab | Schafer Trail & CDR Ride Pt 1
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WR250r in Moab | Schafer Trail & CDR Ride Pt 1
Spider Mountain MTB RAW Downhill
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Spider Mountain MTB RAW Downhill
Everything You Need to Know: Suzuki V Strom 650
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Everything You Need to Know: Suzuki V Strom 650
I Bought Another Trail 90! Will it Run?
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I Bought Another Trail 90! Will it Run?
Royal Enfield Himalayan - First Ride
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Royal Enfield Himalayan - First Ride
WR250r vs XT250 Buyer’s Guide
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WR250r vs XT250 Buyer’s Guide
I Need YOUR Help! $500 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Project Part 3: Slippery Starter
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I Need YOUR Help! $500 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Project Part 3: Slippery Starter
Yamaha WR250r Oil + Filter Change How To
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Yamaha WR250r Oil Filter Change How To
Yamaha WR250r Top Speed Run - Is it a Good Highway Bike?
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Yamaha WR250r Top Speed Run - Is it a Good Highway Bike?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-dv7hb2sc9m
    @user-dv7hb2sc9m 2 дні тому

    The point about the clutch & starting...... so can you push start the bike if the battery is dead ? Might be a dumb question but I grew up kick-starting bikes or pushing them in some cases? I like the bike but would hate to pick it up! peace

  • @Cblizy
    @Cblizy 7 днів тому

    I’m about to do this with my 07 4x4 Colorado

  • @rahimwilson3795
    @rahimwilson3795 10 днів тому

    Glad it turned out for you..looking to do the same for my 05 Xtreme..might post some questions later on..

  • @patfrazer
    @patfrazer 11 днів тому

    On many other video, CRF300 win.(Same pilot comparing WR and CRF Rally) On this video it’s not the same pilot. Maybe he is a heavy guy or a bad pilot. I don’t think this video is representative.

  • @survivormary1126
    @survivormary1126 22 дні тому

    I almost replaced all of my door lock and window buttons that stopped working. Took them out and sanded up the contacts and worked perfectly. So many tines we don't need to just get new. Peeps need to give you more likes!!!! Thanks

  • @survivormary1126
    @survivormary1126 22 дні тому

    Thinking outside the box. I love it. I would have taken the damn thing out and tried to clean but that is SO much easier!

  • @liberals_destroy_everythin2497

    ABS is silly, and is EXTRA silly to be touted as a must-have. My sport-standard has only had its ABS activated once in the six years I've owned it, and that was when I was TRYING to activate it. Sheesh. The video QUALITY is nice on this, but the editing needs to be....edited by someone who is not TRYING to be a weenie.

  • @ASEWorldClassTech
    @ASEWorldClassTech 28 днів тому

    Guessing you got a F-body Flywheel and Clutch

  • @CJUSMC33
    @CJUSMC33 28 днів тому

    Where did you get your seat?

  • @matthewgilmore5307
    @matthewgilmore5307 Місяць тому

    where is a good place to get a sissy bar so my girlfriend will feel safe on it ?

  • @matthewgilmore5307
    @matthewgilmore5307 Місяць тому

    i just bye one and in exact same boat...and first owner lost the key after i puchased it, en500 2002

  • @PA96704
    @PA96704 Місяць тому

    XT feels like a mountain bike which I love with a 2.6 gal tank.

  • @aersrsae6567
    @aersrsae6567 Місяць тому

    no seporque descontinuaron la wr250r es una moto excelente en todo es la 250 mas potente de las 250 , lo que seria brutal es que salga una wr 450 r

  • @TXGrackle
    @TXGrackle Місяць тому

    Looked like target fixation and panicked at the last minute

  • @jabug_1144
    @jabug_1144 Місяць тому

    After job hunting for a year or so, I finally landed a good job just recently. I gotta balance priorities and all that, but a wr250r will certainly be in my garage hopefully within the year.

  • @didigoviralyet4069
    @didigoviralyet4069 Місяць тому

    *silently watches as the other guy also flies off his bike*

  • @goncaloazevedo8544
    @goncaloazevedo8544 Місяць тому

    Love this review! Getting my first bike soon and I’ve been catching an eye on this one for a long time, thanks for this!!

  • @coleroulston3084
    @coleroulston3084 Місяць тому

    Would you happen to have a contact info for Jaime? I am in the process of wiring my swap and have a few questions.

    • @Cblizy
      @Cblizy 7 днів тому

      Will you be doing a write up?

  • @venurayasas1263
    @venurayasas1263 Місяць тому

    Now im riding 40hp lanza will it leave me unsatisfied if i buy xt 250x

  • @jyotilimbulimbu2443
    @jyotilimbulimbu2443 Місяць тому

    Best bike ❤

  • @yellowblob2952
    @yellowblob2952 Місяць тому

    old video so a long shot, my 2003 vulcan rides beautifully with no leaks or real issues, but often cant start without a jump. it cranks very slow and sometimes stops and then the starter relay just continues clicking, im very new to bikes and this is my first real wall ive hit, looking for any insight or pointers on where to look

  • @abramabrego6700
    @abramabrego6700 Місяць тому

    😰

  • @MichaelSilvestri-yr7um
    @MichaelSilvestri-yr7um Місяць тому

    They are the best bang for the buck for an inline 4. But I can’t find them for $3k. More like $5k . It’s still a great buy.

  • @john-hd5ny
    @john-hd5ny Місяць тому

    i am fortunate to currently own a 2014 xt250 and a 2018 wr250r used primarily around so fl at 6'0 height WITH 33 inch inseam is where the difference is noticeable i feel very cramped in my knees on the xt that is with a 1.2' Higher seat so 33 inch sh the wr ergonomics are perfect for me in both flat footing the ground with susp lag to the EXTRA 1 inch plus more room between PEGS and SEAT over the xt i enjoy them both xt cigarette runner around town at 25-50mph is her sweet spot wr more highway or 50-70mph use

  • @shawnmclean7932
    @shawnmclean7932 Місяць тому

    Beginner bike? Works amazingly well in city or on highways. I have ridden her daily for 2 years, half the time in the rain. Beautiful aesthetics, least important, but I get compliments everywhere,

  • @sindrejakobsen
    @sindrejakobsen Місяць тому

    Very good review. Gave me lots of important information.

  • @user-nd5bx8fk6v
    @user-nd5bx8fk6v Місяць тому

    We have Carburetor Float Bowl Chamber Kits that may fit your equipment. We can provide it for free. Do you need?

  • @theprodigal7143
    @theprodigal7143 Місяць тому

    😢

  • @tylerholmes8547
    @tylerholmes8547 2 місяці тому

    True whats up with pump im guessing ya needed more pressure.

  • @tylerholmes8547
    @tylerholmes8547 2 місяці тому

    Just got i 05 canyon 4x4 for 5500 17500 i wabt to do exactly whst you did ........ or even go deisle

  • @chrispy1299
    @chrispy1299 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, exactly what I want in a video

  • @zanylyf
    @zanylyf 2 місяці тому

    NYC underglow

  • @robertvaughan6125
    @robertvaughan6125 2 місяці тому

    Did you get headers?

  • @KozKnowz
    @KozKnowz 2 місяці тому

    Which would you prefer for motocamping?

  • @Ravasco20
    @Ravasco20 2 місяці тому

    Bro thought he was an avenger😭😭

  • @AstroKG
    @AstroKG 2 місяці тому

    What kind of polish?

  • @connorking7785
    @connorking7785 2 місяці тому

    genius

  • @mr1bienvenu1
    @mr1bienvenu1 2 місяці тому

    I just got a 2015 V-Strom 650. Great bike !

  • @isaactheguitarist4918
    @isaactheguitarist4918 2 місяці тому

    I love that you were listening to gojira

  • @borislavmihajlovic5486
    @borislavmihajlovic5486 2 місяці тому

    Imam obe ali wr je daleko kvalitetniji i bolji motocikl,Honde su dobre ali im mnogo toga fali da bi parirali Jamahi od ogibljenja pa nadalje

  • @gpr2264
    @gpr2264 2 місяці тому

    I ride an XTZ250 Yamaha. It’s a dual sport with air cooled engine 20hp. I love the WR250R. Great video, saludos from Mexico!!!.

  • @joejoeready
    @joejoeready 2 місяці тому

    I have a 04 im just doing my timimg chain/pumps/head redo

  • @Aus_Crusder
    @Aus_Crusder 2 місяці тому

    gojira 😎

  • @aeroponicpelle7359
    @aeroponicpelle7359 3 місяці тому

    Good review! I've had my FZ6 2009 for 4 years now, and I'm still in love. OK, it lacks a bit of power especially for the steepest hills in Norway, 'cause you have to rev it to move, but, hey - its 600 ccm. The only ting you forgot to mention, I think, is the FZ6 timeless sexy and good looks. As a solo rider the bike is perfect.

  • @jessicalynn7229
    @jessicalynn7229 3 місяці тому

    Does Kawasaki have a model like this ?

    • @9u13t
      @9u13t 2 місяці тому

      probably the Kawasaki versys, doesn't compare to the Yamaha though

  • @jessicalynn7229
    @jessicalynn7229 3 місяці тому

    I drove a Suzuki bandit 600 2003 , same ergonomics , I drove the r6 and gsxr 600 didn’t like how it put my head forward, the bikes also weirdly felt slower lol how are the Honda cbrs ? Is it the same thing ?

  • @Gavin-tb9me
    @Gavin-tb9me 3 місяці тому

    Planning on buying this bike in a couple months. I'm so damn excited. Going to take the MSF next month.

  • @leegold6744
    @leegold6744 3 місяці тому

    I’m getting ready to do this swap on my 04 Colorado, as far as the transmission, automatic 4l60e what needs to be changed besides the bell housing to mate to the 5.3? I’ve seen some forums talking about the input shaft, does the whole input shaft have to be removed and replaced?

    • @Rebelx251
      @Rebelx251 2 місяці тому

      I could be mistaken, but you should be able to buy a new flex plate and make it work.

  • @enginatasoy9874
    @enginatasoy9874 3 місяці тому

    V strom gen 2 ile toplam 180 bin km sürdüm. Sadece konjektor arızası yaşadım. Mükemmel motor.

  • @wootsung4519
    @wootsung4519 3 місяці тому

    ไม่แปลกนิ ก็รถมึงตัวR