I’d love to see Doug and Derek from Vise Grip Garage, get together on a build. You guys are the only folks I know, that are from the Mid West, but put on a great showing down in Bradenton Fla. You two have such great personalities, that it would just be cool, even if it was just over the phone! That Blazer is Awesome, I can’t wait for more videos!! Love your work!
I really love this truck and always wanted to own one,as I worked on the Railroad and used to haul these out of Pontiac Motors and had plenty of time to oogle at them. Really regret that I didn't buy one as it would have been cheaper at that time as opposed to how hard and expensive it would cost to find and purchase one today.😎
I couldn't have said that any better! I too love the Xtreme line-up and I've also noticed how rare their getting. When you do find them they are either completely trashed or extremely nice and expensive!
When building headers it's a good idea to get a large sheet (at least 8"*10" but 11"*14") is better of 220 or 320 sandpaper and stick it to something very flat. I have a old table from a table saw that is very flat but before that I used a piece of float plate glass which I use to sharpen my knives and chisels with different grades of wet dry paper. Back to the sand paper that your header flange before you start and slide them across the sandpaper across the paper on a diagonal then north south and east west to ensure your flange is flat. If they are pretty close a little time dragging them across the sandpaper and or with a file can straighten them out and the once you are done building your headers you do the same thing so you get a nice tight fit and that will prevent blown header gaskets. it also helps if you start with thick flanges. Personally I think header flanges and collectors are two place that makes sense to buy better quality ones than the cheapest recycled pieces and parts of a wok if you know what I mean but it's your wallet and your build do as you see fit.
Being a union pipefitter welder for the last 23 years I have found that back purging does not make the weld any stronger because if you have a good penetration that shouldn’t matter with that being said the weld will sugar and exactly like Doug said will end up in your turbo also to quarter SS you should really do four tacks unless your gonna start then start it where your fourth tack would be also you don’t need to run your purge after the weld is complete at that point all your O2 will be have been dissipated and when you tack your flange tack both sides and like Doug said Definitely weld the inside of that flange not only for a smoother transition but will also be stronger as well as take your time don’t try to weld it all at once otherwise you will warp take your time and let cool thanks for sharing Doug
Terrific video!!! I am always very impressed with your knowledge and explanation of everything your doing on each video. I wish I had the money to shop at your place but I am not there yet. Thank you!!!
The cooling weld metal between the header tube the outside of the header flange contracts causing the drawing the backside of the flange outward. When you weld the tube to the flange on the inside the weld metal is usually much flatter through the center of the weld. The result is less contraction across the face of the weld.
We used them on the Nova all year. Because we are trying to balance driving and racing we switched from their standard #85 compound pad to a #1 pad. The #1 pad stops extremely well and has pad life that doesn’t require changing often.
On the brakes: Just for reference much of that technology comes from aviation too. Much of the resistance I believe, is the "big brakes" methodology that comes from some brake manufactures and old school hot rodding (caddy brakes because they where bigger rotors).
could you show how you weld in the 4th tube in the collector? :p i've always wonderd how you get the 4th one all the way around?. love the video's ;) grtzz
What year S10 and what mtr mounts and headers did you use ? Does stock hood clear the intake ? What intake are you running ? The truck and van intakes are really tall compared to a corvette or Camaro intake or most any aftermarket upper plenum . The trail blazer SS intake flows really well and is also low if you are budget building ! It shouldn’t set any higher then a TPI Standard SBC . Just curious I’m sure you did yours correctly but you got me thinking about two LS swaps I’m starting and I need the 5.3 I’m swapping into a small all wheel drive sports car to sit as low in the frame as possible! There are no kits available for this 1 swap aside from a manual transmission bell housing adapter and clutch adapter to retain the all wheel drive with a stock set up but my car is a auto so I’m going to stick swap it but not with the OEM trans . I’m planning to use a T6 with a transfer case from a AWD Astro or trailblazer or a older bravado so I can electronically disengage the front wheel drive or lock in the awd !
@@jasonsparshott7208 mine is a 95 s10, it has the same tsp intake as the yellow blazer, im not sure what mount kit it is because i bought the truck already swapped.
Looks like you're welding the header solid but the # 7 tube looks like it wraps around the steering shaft. Are my eyes deceiving me? Do you disconnect the steering shaft to remove the header?
I just built a set of headers using his kit on my channel, he's talking about a 4 sided star that gets welded in the center of where the four primary tubes come together. If you didn't have that piece in there you'd have a huge exhaust leak once the collector is welded on since there's no access to the middle section of the collector. 👍
Doug i can see the welding of the headers in my mind...and its beautiful..🤣🤣...love this blazer
Those brakes are ridiculous! Best option for sure.
Finally! Been waiting forever for the next episode of this build!!!
Even if I don't have a race car, I know what I'm looking at and can appreciate it thanks to you
Race week is going to be fun.
Banana Hammock is back baby!
I wish more guys would use the mirror image turbos. The build always looks so much cleaner.
Looking forward to following the build and seeing it finish race week.
I’d love to see Doug and Derek from Vise Grip Garage, get together on a build. You guys are the only folks I know, that are from the Mid West, but put on a great showing down in Bradenton Fla. You two have such great personalities, that it would just be cool, even if it was just over the phone! That Blazer is Awesome, I can’t wait for more videos!! Love your work!
Hi guys awesome work! Can you tell me what K member you are using?
Thats gonna be a bad unit! love it
Thanks for these tech tips! What size back rim and offset?
It's amazing how many other channels call out the Motion Raceworks parts that they are using in their high performance builds. Well done guys!!
I really love this truck and always wanted to own one,as I worked on the Railroad and used to haul these out of Pontiac Motors and had plenty of time to oogle at them. Really regret that I didn't buy one as it would have been cheaper at that time as opposed to how hard and expensive it would cost to find and purchase one today.😎
I couldn't have said that any better! I too love the Xtreme line-up and I've also noticed how rare their getting. When you do find them they are either completely trashed or extremely nice and expensive!
Any idea when that alternator kit cleetus is testing will be out for us?!
You had me at twin turbos
Definitely recap welding headers
What caltracs and springs and shocks are you running on the extreme?
Any chance you know the part number for the front brake kit you got
What part of Iowa are you from
What springs you running on this one? Need to ditch the ones on my Xtreme since it was lowered using blocks and I'm not a fan of that at. LOL
Love it! I want to build a blazer/s10 extreme some day.
Every video i learn something new. Excellent content and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
What's your guys take on building log manifolds?
They work! Definitely to a certain point, where that cutoff point is I’m not sure, but I’ve seen a lot of success with them.
When are we getting another update on this?
Can’t wait to see the blazer and nova in Noble on RMRW 2.0! Thanks for the tips on tig welding
when you do race weeks do you run those brake , if you do how do the pads and rotors hold up to "normal" driving
Are you going to be offering these turbo headers on your website, or just one off?
When are you guys moving to florida?
Hope to get a reply: What gearing are you guys using? Running a 275 tire?
Always a learning I appreciate it never to old to learn more I've applied some to my 94 s10 ss build gonna be an angry lq4 6.0l
When building headers it's a good idea to get a large sheet (at least 8"*10" but 11"*14") is better of 220 or 320 sandpaper and stick it to something very flat. I have a old table from a table saw that is very flat but before that I used a piece of float plate glass which I use to sharpen my knives and chisels with different grades of wet dry paper. Back to the sand paper that your header flange before you start and slide them across the sandpaper across the paper on a diagonal then north south and east west to ensure your flange is flat. If they are pretty close a little time dragging them across the sandpaper and or with a file can straighten them out and the once you are done building your headers you do the same thing so you get a nice tight fit and that will prevent blown header gaskets. it also helps if you start with thick flanges. Personally I think header flanges and collectors are two place that makes sense to buy better quality ones than the cheapest recycled pieces and parts of a wok if you know what I mean but it's your wallet and your build do as you see fit.
Hell yea! I've owned 2 s-10s and a blazer! Good little trucks! Plus make sick drag cars!
Are those brakes good for running on the street too? I always thought a vented rotor was preferred for street driving.
Being a union pipefitter welder for the last 23 years I have found that back purging does not make the weld any stronger because if you have a good penetration that shouldn’t matter with that being said the weld will sugar and exactly like Doug said will end up in your turbo also to quarter SS you should really do four tacks unless your gonna start then start it where your fourth tack would be also you don’t need to run your purge after the weld is complete at that point all your O2 will be have been dissipated and when you tack your flange tack both sides and like Doug said Definitely weld the inside of that flange not only for a smoother transition but will also be stronger as well as take your time don’t try to weld it all at once otherwise you will warp take your time and let cool thanks for sharing Doug
Terrific video!!! I am always very impressed with your knowledge and explanation of everything your doing on each video. I wish I had the money to shop at your place but I am not there yet. Thank you!!!
The cooling weld metal between the header tube the outside of the header flange contracts causing the drawing the backside of the flange outward. When you weld the tube to the flange on the inside the weld metal is usually much flatter through the center of the weld. The result is less contraction across the face of the weld.
Great content thanks for sharing, very informative
You guys need to put the El Toro setup in Wally and not tell anyone lol.... let him finally put some numbers down next race week
Thanks that was a bunch of info
What happened to this project?? Ive got a similar unit almost completed - identical to Rocky .. Carbed modded 6.0.. Are you getting back on it?
So when we gonna see the conclusion?
How are the tbm for street driving?
We used them on the Nova all year. Because we are trying to balance driving and racing we switched from their standard #85 compound pad to a #1 pad. The #1 pad stops extremely well and has pad life that doesn’t require changing often.
Would those work on a 2000 S10? If so y’all should sale them. Hard to find those.
On the brakes: Just for reference much of that technology comes from aviation too. Much of the resistance I believe, is the "big brakes" methodology that comes from some brake manufactures and old school hot rodding (caddy brakes because they where bigger rotors).
could you show how you weld in the 4th tube in the collector? :p i've always wonderd how you get the 4th one all the way around?.
love the video's ;) grtzz
You guys should show more on how low the engine sets! My s10 6.0 swap looks like it sets 8-10in higher.
What year S10 and what mtr mounts and headers did you use ? Does stock hood clear the intake ? What intake are you running ? The truck and van intakes are really tall compared to a corvette or Camaro intake or most any aftermarket upper plenum . The trail blazer SS intake flows really well and is also low if you are budget building ! It shouldn’t set any higher then a TPI Standard SBC . Just curious I’m sure you did yours correctly but you got me thinking about two LS swaps I’m starting and I need the 5.3 I’m swapping into a small all wheel drive sports car to sit as low in the frame as possible! There are no kits available for this 1 swap aside from a manual transmission bell housing adapter and clutch adapter to retain the all wheel drive with a stock set up but my car is a auto so I’m going to stick swap it but not with the OEM trans . I’m planning to use a T6 with a transfer case from a AWD Astro or trailblazer or a older bravado so I can electronically disengage the front wheel drive or lock in the awd !
We set this up with a 12.5-13 inch crank centerline. So yes it is lower.
@@jasonsparshott7208 mine is a 95 s10, it has the same tsp intake as the yellow blazer, im not sure what mount kit it is because i bought the truck already swapped.
"Well not the only reason.. its kinda gangster" 😂
Cold is right!! Love the build!
Looks like you're welding the header solid but the # 7 tube looks like it wraps around the steering shaft. Are my eyes deceiving me? Do you disconnect the steering shaft to remove the header?
Yes sir, with our lightweight steering column it is very easy to unbolt the shaft
I love it and I have one just like it in white I’m ls swapping
Vs racing has cheap 60mm mirror turbos, but if you have 3k in brakes I’m sure finding the scratch for precision turbos wasn’t hard.
We need a next episode
Update?
@19:44 every time your hand let off the turbo.......its bc i am clumsy af.
Gotta love IOWA.
more please
Heller fellow iowan!
I have no idea what a turbo star is, so I'm kinda bummed about the tease.
I just built a set of headers using his kit on my channel, he's talking about a 4 sided star that gets welded in the center of where the four primary tubes come together. If you didn't have that piece in there you'd have a huge exhaust leak once the collector is welded on since there's no access to the middle section of the collector. 👍
TBM brakes are expensive as hell! Definetly not for a budget build lol
Killer
Need the turbo's above the hood. Call Kevin he knows how to build turbo cars.
Look at dirt late model race cars! 98% of them use brake rotor if that design! Thats a 2200lbs car with 350hp- 1000hp na motors!!
Should have used 69 amps for the meme
Im sorry did u say it scientiflly? Lmao!
Wtf is scientiflly? I really hope u ment to say scientifically cause scientifically is an actual word. 🤣😂
This entire video was 2 tech Tuesday videos rolled into 1. Less talking more working. Can't stand people explaining shit to me, its common sense. 👎🏻👎🏻