I Fit a 6L80e Into My 3rd Gen Firebird WITHOUT Raising the Tunnel
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
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Parts and Links:
Crossmember:
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G8 6l80e pan:
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Chapters:
0:00 Just Hear Me Out..
1:33 The Plan
4:08 Holley Crossmember Modification
6:37 Recap
9:20 Checking the Fitment
11:07 Making it Look Pretty
12:41 The Final Fitment
17:05 Next Time.. - Авто та транспорт
That's crazy man. I wouldn't predict the firebird views being low.
The problem is, while gm made a ton of thirdgen F-bodies. The thirdgen, (and to a lesser extent, fourthgen) cars are getting rare. A lot of people don't care for their styling, the mullet-mobile stereotype, and their anemic engines. As the proud owner of 4 thirdgen, and one Fourthgen, I disagree with those people. But take heart, eventually they will truly reach collector car status. I've noticed the prices on thirdgens appears to be going up, so we may not have to wait very long.
I have had mine for 26 years and now having done it right, it never gets old. I can pop the garage lights on and look everyday.
@@wisedevolver2741 I agree. Selfishly, I've been keeping my mouth shut about 3rd gen f-bodies until I get my hands on one. Watching other cars that used to get laughed at like the 3rd gen Supra jump in value has taught me a lesson about sleeping on getting unpopular platforms.
I've had mine for 11 years and I let it go sort of since it was my first car. But the money pit has started and I'm doing a nut and bolt restoration on it, learning as I go.
Third gen content on your page is my main go to especially when I’m about to start a swap on my own 87 Camaro. Love the Tahoe as well but I’ll drop what Im doing when your third gen content comes out. Really interested to see the fuel system and exactly how you’re going to run it. Good work as always!
This gives motivation to get a third gen, I appreciate the fact you always hold things to that high level of fit and finish. I've learned a lot watching the simplest steps you've completed. Stuff that applies well to any swap. Keep it going! Seems like it's hard to find a 3rd gen TA with actual fender vents of all things1!!1!
The trans am rules. I would have liked to see some performance hop ups on the 350 that was in there. The ls swap is still cool
I usually watch the Tahiti videos more to get inspiration for my Avalanche. 3rd gen content is still awesome and the reason I found your channel. Keep at it!
No man. Never ever ever stop with 3rd gen. this changed my life.
Keep the thirdgen videos coming, please. You are my favorite 'thirdgen UA-camr'. Love your content. Your hard work shows.
Great respect for the production of the Trans Am videos. I love the 80s touches. Literally I check for your TA videos every time I login to UA-cam.
Love this content!!!
Remember to switch your leads (+/-) on the welder when switching to Flux core... you won't get as much slag/spatter. There should be a label in your welder showing where to attach the ground when using Flux core.
I completely forgot about that. It’s been years since I ran flux spool on this welder.
@@lsXmatt I often use flux core wire with shielding gas (CO2/Argon). I learned this trick from a pipe fitter, when I worked for a fire protection (sprinkler) fabrication shop. Switching leads is a great idea, and one I have done.
O.G camaro content for sure . Little confused why dudes get pumped up about a Tahoe 🥱but what ever keep up the build on the T.A 👏🏼👏🏼🏁
Definitely here for the third gen content the most. Love seeing the build!
As a 3rd gen Trans Am owner I really appreciate the time and effort you've put into this car..Great job! 😎
I tend to watch all of the videos, but I am here for the third gen stuff.
I can't wait to see more third gen content. I'm going to start working on my third gen this winter and your videos are a big help in helping me figure out the direction I'm going with my car.
I'm here for all the cool 3rd gen stuff. One day I might get a 3rd gen Trans Am and do an LS conversion for myself.
Your videos are a great help, showing what to do, what to get and what expectations I should realistically aim for if/when I plan a build.
Many thanks for your efforts, they are appreciated here.
This transam stuff is my favorite of all time
I'm actually interested in the trans am. I have a 5.3 LT engine that I was wanting to put into a 3rd Gen. Keep it up
I found your channel because of the Tahoe, but the third gen builds are really cool. Your production quality makes the videos so enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work!
I have a Tahoe 👍, but I'll watch every one of your videos! Keep putting em out there good friend!
i personally only watch the 3rd gen content so needless to say i dont visit your channel often. but when i do i enjoy the content and thank you for it.
Montages on point as always, Matt! Appreciate all the content you put out. Keep up the great work.
The unfortunate thing for the camaro/TA videos is, when you work on the Tahoe, it’s easy to relate them to Silverado’s, avalanches, etc. they are also more popular. But I’m here for all the videos. Not just the camaro vids and not just for the Tahoe vids. I enjoy your videos. And I plan to keep supporting you as you progress.
I didn't think about the views. I just want to say how much I appreciate the 3rd gen content! I wish they did more. This channel is so underrated. I hope you blow up soon! The editing, music, explanations, info, man and did I say editing? Awesome work!
We love the TA! Keep them coming please!!
I’m here for all the videos tbh I enjoy all the content👌🏽👌🏽
I’ve been watching your channel for years, because I’ve always wanted a 3rd gen! Now I have one and I also have a LT that I’m trying to swap in, so don’t get discouraged because plenty of us NEED and LOVE your content.
The 3rd gen content is what brought me to you. Specifically the camaro.
The TA is also of interest to me.
With the LT swap on the TA I dont know if its the most popular yet.... Ill bet the popularity will go up over the years as more people get into the LT stuff.
I could be wrong.
I like all of the 3rd gen content.
By the way i used the same cross member on my 86 Camaro with a 96 LT1 camaro T56 swap/ 350 Chevy it is a really good cross member!
I really appreciate that you shared this build the way you did. I am following your lead and so far so good on a swap. Building a 84 TA. Thank you and salute!
All your stuff is great. I do enjoy and look forward to the 3rd Gen videos more.
Love the video. Keep them coming!
Love the TA content. Also love the Tahoe content. Keep up the good work.
I'm glad that you are building this Trans Am. I am building one myself, the same year. I appreciate everything that you can share with us, and me and my son Miguel. We started a channel but he wants nothing to do with it. But we are building a twin turbo LS 5.3 engine. The engine at a machine shop. But I will send you pictures of it. We are going to start ripping everything out in the spring. Thank you again for sharing your build.
Just now getting caught up on the TA project but I'm loving it so far!
The reason have been a follower for so long is because of the third gen content. You get into big, in depth projects on the F-Bodies. It's a great opportunity to learn the high end stuff. I "like" the Tahoe stuff, but it's maintenance and repair (Fluff). I can see where it appeals to a broader audience but its for guys looking for simpler DIY repair stuff. Either way i enjoy your videos, so keep them coming.
I'm here for the third gen content! U always do a great well described video! Good work man. 🤘
Please keep em coming. Your skillset is ridiculous bro! The dancing singing mullet wig is hilarious too
Videos are great no matter what you're working on brother. Keep it up!
I always prioritize watching LSXMatt videos. I like all of your projects. I'd like to get updates on your Camaro and how it does at the drag strip. I'm an old hot rodder so I like watching your solutions to challenges as they develop during engine swaps like what you've done with the Firebird and Camaro. Many of the Tahoe videos are like product reviews with installation tips and tricks. Nothing wrong with that. I like the Tahoe. I also like seeing how you upgrade your Tahoe using newer model year parts. So here's what I'd like to see in your upcoming videos. All the content you're currently showing with the Tahoe but throw in a couple minutes of Camaro content. I'd personally like a whole video of the Camaro again but would settle for a few Camaro updates once in a while. The Camaro is what brought me to your channel. I would like more Firebird content as well for reasons previously stated. I've built a few sleepers in the past myself.😀
Love all your videos!! Third gen is my jam!! Being a parent big suvs are a must.
Matt! Appreciate all the contents but I'm really interested in the Trans Am.. I'm in the process on doing a ls3 swap on my 86 Camaro and your video's has help me so much. Keep up the great work! 👍
C'MON Matt I hope you can pump out the next videos to finish off the FireChicken . . I'm in the middle of swapping an ls2 into my third gen f body and your videos have helped me out tremendously. Keep up the good work and I hope you make time to getter dun. Your a big inspiration.
All LSXMatt content post is a must watch
Love the third gen content, it keeps me motivated to work on my own 86, not a lot of trans ams around my area in Australia
I enjoy both the firebird and Tahoe content, please keep it coming. Thanks
Loving the 3rd gen TA vids. Hoping to do similar to my 1990. Great video production. Hope to see more.
I love the the T/A videos , engine swaps are the bomb bro!!!!
Love ALL your videos!!!!!
came here for tahoe content, found this project and LOVE IT! keep doing man, there are just waaaay more people that own tahoes than own 3rd gens so you will always get more there.
I'm going to watch you no matter what you're working on.
I like both I have a 04 ESV and a 86 TA Can't wait for the T-top and rear disc brake episodes
Glad to see some love for the 3rd Gen platform... Need to see more technology being introduced into an older car !
I’m here for 3rd content. You inspire you me go 5.3 swap my Firebird when your camaro was 5.3, now I’m interested how your lt swap is going to turn out. Turning out nice 👍🏻
I am doing the same 6.2L swap on a 90 Camaro, I was waiting this video! Thanks
✊🏾I'm a GM Fan..In high school everyone had either a fox body Ford or a third gen GM. The Trans Am has always been my Favorite ( Honeycomb Rims😉) 🤘🏽😝🤘🏽 Keep the content flowing Homie
I’m here for your skills .
Keep up the good work I found this channel when I was looking at an 86 trans am myself and you had just released your first episode and I ended up getting a different car I got a 98 corvette for 8500 as a project car which was an absolute steal but I still watch your videos they're entertaining and give me motivation to work on my own car.
I’ll watch and like no matter what vehicle you make a video on. 🤘🏻
I am here for 3rd gen content. The Camaro and Trans Am are both freaking sweet, Matt! But, your content is always great. And, dont get me wrong, I do enjoy Tahiti content too. But, I am swapping an LQ4 into my 1986 IROC-Z. So, your content keeps me motivated and I learn a lot from you!
Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next video!
We are replacing my aftermarket TA this week and going back to the factory TA after 3 years for the same reason. The Aftermarket TA is way to noisy to the point that driving the car is not enjoyable. Keep the 3rd Gen videos coming!
What!!! I been waiting and waiting on that firebird, let’s go Matt lol the Camaro and firebird videos are the ones that I like watching. Very interesting to me because I have an 1988 iroc z
I have watched all these videos multiple times! Please continue! I'm about to tackle a 2018 Camaro drop out engine with a 8L80e mated to it. It's got most everything just need the conversion parts. I'm installing in an '83 Trans Am.
I have the same model and color Trans Am so i love seeing these videos.
I’m a fan of your videos period I like them all
Looks great Matt, enjoyed your thirdgen update. Pinion angle: Lengthening the lower arms will only lengthen the wheelbase, it will not change the pinion angle. The torque arm is a triangle: 2 mounting points on the axle & 1 on the transmission. If you dont' change the length of one of it's chords it will not ALLOW a change in pinion angle - (by design - discounting bushing deflection).
In the middle of LS swapping my IROC so I definitely enjoy the Trans Am vids and still watch the Camaro series when I need to do something.
I love the firebird!!
Keep up the 3rd gen content!
Nice watching these videos got another cheap 5 gen roller been thinking about ltx swapping it
I like watching the Tahoe videos but the Camaro and third gen content is what brought me here a few years ago. You have a lot of good info on fixing these cars and ls swapping them, so please keep the Fire chicken content coming.
I also want to see how you do the bolt plates in the frame, I've heard that they changed something in mid 83 or 84 to where they added an extra hole that my car may not have, and it needs for a t56 swap mount.
Keep going with the 3rds matt
I looked at the video again, and I think that label at the top left that shows the spool gun is also showing how to set the polarity of the welder for Flux core... either way, you need to change the polarity to run Flux core from solid MIG wire.
Glad to see this video! Views maybe more with the Tahoe but I have been waiting for this ...maybe you'll do a 95 Trans am ls swap on the next car purchase.
I must be an outlier because I watch your excellent videos for Third Gen content, not Tahoe content. Keep up the great work.
Love the 3rd Gens.
A suggestion, when you drill those extra crossmember holes and fish the plates in...drill a couple extra holes and plug weld them in. Keep from having to fight fishing them in and out.
I love both projects don't loose that momentum
I used the same LSX conversion trans mount however, I found that the torque arm would not mount directly into the cross-member bracket (the bracket is way to far to the left, drivers side) I ended up making a 3/4 inch square tubing "shim" with longer bolts to get it to fit properly. I am using a built 4L65Trans. Love your TA content, and the Tahoe as well, it just so happens I am in the same spot on my 83 Camaro. Thanks for the years of education / entertainment.
Personally I'm a fan of both, I have a 04 Escalade and a 82 trans am project so I can relate and learn from both your projects. 👍
Found chanel by the trans am stayed for the amazing content, keep up the good work my guy
Keep going! Peace
The Trans Am is the best. The Tahoe and Camaro are really cool too.
Dying to see an injector upgrade
Thumbs up for being a Queensryche fan!
Love the 3rd gen
One issue with the 6l80 in a third gen is the transmission cooler lines, I have my LT swap completed and there is very little space in between my lines and the header clearance. I used Speedengineering shorty headers and 4th gen exhaust kit.. But other then that it fits pretty nicely no need to raise the tunnel… look on my channel to see the short update I posted. If you watch the live stream ffw to 3:30
I'm here for all of the content......I own a '87 Camaro that's my bracket race car, and a '06 Sierra VortecMax that I tow it with and drive semi daily.
Third gen before Tahoe for me, but all the knowledge is appreciated....
I really want to see Trans Am and other 3rd Gen content! And I also really like Tahiti videos too!
Oh hell no brother!!! Build the Trans Am. Why not? You bought it. Build it and film it. I’m all 3rd GEN. I own a 91 and a 92 and just sold the third one I had. I went straight to the like button on this. Next my going to our group NTTGA and tell the guys to go to your channel and hit that like button because I want MORE….
love the sweatshirt
cool project
I love the t/a project the same as I love Tahiti…
@lsxmatt have you considered doing a vintage air setup for the A/C? Quite a few people have done it with the truck kits but nothin on YT to my knowledge, I want to attempt it this winter myself. Would love to see it actually done before I start lol..
I want to see more firebird content!
I love 3rd gen Trans Am!
Also I had somebody else to do this and he's bleeding me dry. Not getting anything accomplished. So now I am determined to do it myself since I rented a 3 bay shop now.
I love Trans Am content!!! But in all fairness, all of your content is good and very watchable. Keep up the great work! 👍🏼
My guy rocking a Queensryche The Warning shirt! Badass! #takehold
Bro I have a adapter that would've worked for the trans mount so you wouldn't have had to cut and modify it but I like the way you did it, gonna be strong
I’m here for the 3rd Gens