Repairing Problem After Problem On Our RIPSAW Tank... Now To Test Its TOP SPEED!!!

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  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  3 роки тому +1662

    Hope you guys are ready to see this thing bog deep. Took it to a mud park and it performed amazing. Have some normal car vids coming before that though! Blazer returns this week 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @crowdsurfpp2192
      @crowdsurfpp2192 3 роки тому +4

      TBM The tank!!!

    • @bartleskeet1623
      @bartleskeet1623 3 роки тому +8

      Pond crossing coming soon?

    • @CHARacing381
      @CHARacing381 3 роки тому +6

      I'm super excited for the Blazer. I a fellow Florida man have been watching it for the inspiration of my S15 Jimmy.

    • @alpetro9506
      @alpetro9506 3 роки тому +1

      WaZz uP blazer too kol need a wheely car competition between you guys

    • @jackgodsey8447
      @jackgodsey8447 3 роки тому +1

      Looking forward to them!!

  • @jacobjohnson5460
    @jacobjohnson5460 3 роки тому +1304

    Huge props to Zach, man is putting in serious work on all the builds. Keep it up dude! You’re killing it!!

    • @MrBadazz255
      @MrBadazz255 3 роки тому +11

      foreal he is putting in work solo💯

    • @ggss1176
      @ggss1176 3 роки тому +19

      Yep zach very competent mechanic and team member.

    • @davidfitzgeraldva
      @davidfitzgeraldva 3 роки тому +18

      Looks like the video was in fast motion when Zach was working on everything, but that must just be his regular work speed. Dude is a mechanical Beast!

    • @zachaliles
      @zachaliles 3 роки тому +30

      It's what I'm here for.

    • @michaelmcdonald1196
      @michaelmcdonald1196 3 роки тому +10

      I was lucky enough to talk to Zach for a minute or 2 at Cleetus and Cars Houston last year. Such a cool and humble guy. Love seeing him more and more on the channel. He deserves it

  • @chriskennedy5504
    @chriskennedy5504 3 роки тому +234

    Garrett this is info you need. I worked on and maintained a Rip Chair 3.0 for a number of years, (its a wheelchair tank) Howe and Howe came down for the delivery and initial set up. Great bunch of guys! Their stuff is very well built, but very specialty and unique in setup, mill spec switch gear and unique one off computer controller hardware and software controllers. You need to call and talk to Daniel Rowe from H&H about possible software/programing upgrades. The speed limiter is a probably a controller limitation set in the accelerator switch programming limits, like line voltage #'s being sent from the pedal potentiometer. These can be changed. I had to reprogram a Hall effect sensor for a joystick repair on the Rip Chair. Daniel sent me the controller program (HGConfig-V1001-Executable) on a jump drive and a usb dongle to connect my mac to the RipChair. You NEED to have this stuff to run a H&H vehicle long term, and for future maintenance!

    • @marcjorgensen
      @marcjorgensen 3 роки тому +2

      I checked that chair out, so cool!

    • @jerodTSI
      @jerodTSI 3 роки тому +4

      Yessir spread the knowledge

    • @countryracer69
      @countryracer69 3 роки тому +1

      I worked on one of those chairs! Very cool machines.

    • @ctdieselnut
      @ctdieselnut 3 роки тому +3

      Bump for more views, ole cleeter may need this, and zach probably already does. Howe & howe technologies.

    • @krotchlickmeugh627
      @krotchlickmeugh627 3 роки тому

      I have a chairyaht from the 70's.
      Look those up

  • @5kwattson
    @5kwattson 3 роки тому +22

    The whole crew is so dialed for the shop and this channel, everyone handles their jobs beautifully. Great job to everyone and Garrett for building this crew 👏

  • @danielkustra9071
    @danielkustra9071 3 роки тому +10

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. BEST crew in all of motorsports. These guys really make the channel that much more fun to watch. I'd hate to see anyone go anywhere. Props to George, Sam, Ty, Zach, Jackstand, Nate and of course Cleet for making 3 million+ people smile and laugh on a daily basis. Love everything you guys do!

    • @johncuervo3019
      @johncuervo3019 3 роки тому

      The videos don't get that many views lol but he does make entertaining content

    • @danielkustra9071
      @danielkustra9071 3 роки тому

      @@johncuervo3019 I was going based on the amount of subscribers he has

  • @FrankLSD38
    @FrankLSD38 3 роки тому +306

    I'm only 10 min into the vid but had to pause it to give props to Zach
    Man he's killing it
    You've built quite a power team my friend

    • @VinKohl
      @VinKohl 3 роки тому +2

      Everytime ol' Cleeter does a shakedown run on Ripsaw or any other car in the fleet to expose their weak points, Zach, Ty, George, Jimmy, Sam and crew come to resolve the issue. That's true mechanical engineering! What a fantastic team this has become!

  • @carterandrews1275
    @carterandrews1275 3 роки тому +216

    Garret suncoast makes a 6 speed kit for your tank, it’s a strong engagement with the C2 and C4 clutches, the C3 is the weak one. So you will get an extra 350 rpm or maybe 10-15mph or so

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 роки тому +7

      Hopefully cleetus see's this

    • @carterandrews1275
      @carterandrews1275 3 роки тому +5

      @@Matty.Hill_87 I figured they would know or suncoast would chime in and say something

    • @natec599
      @natec599 3 роки тому +12

      Hey! this guy knows the deal!

    • @baddriversoflittlerock8359
      @baddriversoflittlerock8359 3 роки тому +2

      The allison is already a 6speed. But yes, plenty of upgrades available for it.

    • @carterandrews1275
      @carterandrews1275 3 роки тому +4

      @@baddriversoflittlerock8359 his is a 5 speed from an LLY duramax, he would need a valve body and TCM to make it 6 speed

  • @1slow01Z71a
    @1slow01Z71a 3 роки тому +80

    I dont comment much but just wanted to say how good a job Zack does at videoing and explaining things. Tye did awesome with the marauder video too. Good videos from all the crew.

  • @oneknight55
    @oneknight55 3 роки тому +12

    Cleetus has assembled a winning team. They all have their moments to shine, and they all deliver. Nicely done.

  • @mafia631
    @mafia631 3 роки тому +7

    zack has been in the background being a master mechanic... and today was his time to shine!!! The spotlight did not disappoint!! Chad of mechanics!!

  • @syco133
    @syco133 3 роки тому +101

    I love how George is really part of the crew and doesn’t get butt hurt easy. It just adds to the shenanigans and it’s what everyone wants to see. Thanks George and cleetus and crew.

    • @Nick210
      @Nick210 3 роки тому

      What would he be butt hurt about, doesn’t the Cobalt belong to Cleetus

    • @Dealete420
      @Dealete420 3 роки тому

      George never works on anything...... his hands are never dirty.

    • @jonnie2bad
      @jonnie2bad 3 роки тому +2

      @@Dealete420 he does the merch and a lot of camera work at the track. Also did a lot of the work on the blazer.

    • @gearbanginentertainment7476
      @gearbanginentertainment7476 3 роки тому +1

      @@Dealete420 he replaced cooper

    • @mw2filmmaker
      @mw2filmmaker 3 роки тому +3

      @@Dealete420 What are you smoking he works on most the cars and did most the work on the blazer...

  • @drichcymru
    @drichcymru 3 роки тому +111

    Man's earned his money tearing down Mullet and the Ripsaw. Good job Zach!

  • @gorillatrail
    @gorillatrail 3 роки тому +48

    I was just talking with the wife about the evolution of his mechanic helpers. Its really a top notch team you got now man.

  • @yuGtahT
    @yuGtahT 3 роки тому +109

    I'm calling it now... Cleet is going to surprise George with a new daily after they finish destroying the Cobalt.

    • @blacaaro
      @blacaaro 3 роки тому +6

      I’m calling it now… tomorrow will be the 23rd of February, 2022.

    • @countryracer69
      @countryracer69 3 роки тому +1

      I thought he already got a truck?

  • @douggrenard91
    @douggrenard91 3 роки тому

    It is great that you have Zach, attention to detail and perfection.

  • @BUNKERJR53
    @BUNKERJR53 3 роки тому +90

    Zack is definitely one hell of a mechanic. Between the Tank and Mullet what can't he do. The "Man" knows his stuff!!!!!!

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 3 роки тому

      You know what that means: Time to acquire a fighter jet

    • @User78347
      @User78347 3 роки тому

      Ok so added some washers and retorqued, calm down

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 3 роки тому +1

      @@User78347 You would've poured gasoline into the oil reservoir

    • @christianmathew6668
      @christianmathew6668 3 роки тому

      @@pistonburner6448 losers probably jealous he doesn't get to do what these guys do 😂

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 3 роки тому

      @@User78347 You couldn't retorque your own nuts

  • @joshmontgomery9488
    @joshmontgomery9488 3 роки тому +120

    Zach is a champ. We will just leave that alone. Nope definitely not. The tank is going to produce some great content.

  • @Whoro
    @Whoro 3 роки тому +13

    hey cleet , Armoured crewman here on Leopard 2a4 and 2a6's. The engines are made in a way to be easily removed, a group of skilled mechanics can easily pull the engine out of the tank in under 20 minutes !

  • @mdvener
    @mdvener 3 роки тому

    Big boys with big toys. You nail it every video. As much fun as we see you having, I can only imagine the laughs n good times you have behind the scenes. Don't ever change. It is the best.

  • @unathandavis
    @unathandavis 3 роки тому

    I appreciate Cleet for putting the sponsor ad in the beginning of the video. This man knows how to youtube. I hate when thwy cut the content to show that stuff

  • @infantry9903
    @infantry9903 3 роки тому +9

    I was a Bradley driver and gunner in the army and I loved every second of it. Spent alot of time in the maintenance bay with the mechanics learning everything I could. Military vehicles are alot easier to work on then you think though.

  • @justlooking3572
    @justlooking3572 3 роки тому +66

    Without a doubt, the best channel on UA-cam, keep doin' what you're doin' guys.

    • @Tonyclifton-q4f
      @Tonyclifton-q4f 3 роки тому +1

      is this sarcasm ? otherwise you really need to look a bit further on you tube,bunch of rich kids braking toys

    • @danmacmillan88
      @danmacmillan88 3 роки тому +9

      @@Tonyclifton-q4f you must be new here, most definitely not a bunch of rich kids "braking" toys

    • @justlooking3572
      @justlooking3572 3 роки тому +3

      @@Tonyclifton-q4f enlighten us then Peter, I've looked at your subs and theres quite a few I subscribe to also, but theres also a lot of crap there as well, so which ones are better or more entertaining?

    • @ukaryotik
      @ukaryotik 3 роки тому +1

      i 110% agree my friend

    • @VinKohl
      @VinKohl 3 роки тому +3

      This is the only channel that I'll drop pretty much whatever I'm doing to watch new content when I get that notification alert. I get an endorphin rush every time!

  • @mclark2330
    @mclark2330 3 роки тому +36

    Omg when Cleet told George that the light didn’t break until he backed up was hilarious!!! LS George is a trooper beating the brakes off his POV like that!!

  • @jerplane400
    @jerplane400 3 роки тому

    Zach is the MAN here!!! Great job Zach for getting the Ripsaw running! Great mechanic!

  • @sam0wings
    @sam0wings 3 роки тому +19

    A dirt field, a tank, and a chevy cobalt.
    That’s the recipe for an epic time with the fellas. The tank content has been legendary, and it’s only just begun.

  • @smallgaragebigdreams1085
    @smallgaragebigdreams1085 3 роки тому +21

    Can we take a moment to appreciate how far the channel has come with Zach he’s really the under sung hero of this channel. So much stuff that use to be sent out to be done now done In house. And his camera skills are really starting to stand out. Perhaps the second channel could become more of a intune look into the day to day of the shop. 🤟🏻

  • @captainclavicle
    @captainclavicle 3 роки тому +7

    This was sensational! The footage of the Ripsaw rolling past BMP with the flags flying was top shelf! And holy cow George! I was expecting the Cobalt to begin some pogo action before a graceful transition into barrel rolling through the FF front field 🤣🤣 Great content guys, thanks 🤟

  • @mdavidson101
    @mdavidson101 3 роки тому +25

    Man. I'm impressed with how hard James smacked that raycon case! Embedded aluminum into it but not a problem for the Raycons! That's good advertising!

  • @anesthetized7053
    @anesthetized7053 3 роки тому

    you guys are so lucky to have dudes like ty and zack working on your builds. such an awesome team and everybody has the best attitude

  • @Multigraindad
    @Multigraindad 3 роки тому +1

    Cleetus you have surrounded yourself with some amazing people! It's been inspiring watching you grow! You have an awesome attitude and personality along with being humble. You are truly unique. Keep being you and I wish you much happiness and success!!!

  • @michaelramsey1491
    @michaelramsey1491 3 роки тому +18

    Ole Cleetus really has built himself an empire! I love that everyone gets the glory! You can see everyone enjoys the job even when Cleetus or James breaks it for the thousandth time!

  • @sisyphus9252
    @sisyphus9252 3 роки тому +32

    You need to use safety wire bolts and on all of the caps too.

    • @ParadigmUnkn0wn
      @ParadigmUnkn0wn 3 роки тому +1

      Ain't nobody got time for that

    • @ChevTecGroup
      @ChevTecGroup 3 роки тому +3

      Not a bad idea at all. Drill them out and find an old aircraft mechanic to show you how to do them up right

    • @Skwisgar2322
      @Skwisgar2322 3 роки тому +2

      @@ChevTecGroup iirc they know how, I think there are some wired bolts on mullet.

  • @TheeAdventuresOfMatt
    @TheeAdventuresOfMatt 3 роки тому +29

    Zac is killing it on all projects way to go brother what a work ethic. Who makes the aluminum rods that are in mullet?

  • @painedizzle7375
    @painedizzle7375 3 роки тому

    Dude everyone needs a friend like George! 👍 Dude is a riot

  • @ericwiningar8410
    @ericwiningar8410 3 роки тому

    My goodness to have the shop full of good willing to work and capable men! It’s unbelievable!! So happy to see it though! America

  • @340duster8
    @340duster8 3 роки тому +14

    I think George getting unemployed from where he was working before is the best thing that happened to him. He fits in real good with all the shenanigans that goes on there. I know I say hard work and all business goes on behind the scenes, but I say is worth it.

    • @chrishamilton2559
      @chrishamilton2559 3 роки тому

      Fasterproms committed suicide.
      Sad really

    • @340duster8
      @340duster8 3 роки тому

      @@chrishamilton2559 I did not say where George left from to be courteous to them. We all know where he got fired from. The fun and games pretty much left when the other person moved out of that shop area.

    • @charlesprimeau3245
      @charlesprimeau3245 3 роки тому

      @@chrishamilton2559 they are still in business and have a lot of work but they quit youtube ... jeremy made a video explaining this a while back .... but yeah george fits really well with cleetus team !! always making me smile haha !!

  • @dakodamorgan2681
    @dakodamorgan2681 3 роки тому +51

    High key miss Leroy hoping for an update soon

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 роки тому +1

      Kevin has mentioned that he might be getting his hands on Leroy In the comments

    • @dakodamorgan2681
      @dakodamorgan2681 3 роки тому

      @@Matty.Hill_87 to work on or buy?

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 роки тому +5

      @@dakodamorgan2681 to work on and give it a massive update

    • @dakodamorgan2681
      @dakodamorgan2681 3 роки тому +2

      @@Matty.Hill_87 good was about to have a heart attack lol

  • @badcompany227
    @badcompany227 3 роки тому +157

    Was wondering about the progress of LeRoy and his new trans location. Any update with that?

    • @andrewforbes146
      @andrewforbes146 3 роки тому +3

      Wade i was just thinking that as well mate waves hi from Australia

    • @wadebrewer7212
      @wadebrewer7212 3 роки тому +4

      @@andrewforbes146 lmao....I was like....wait....is this dude talking to me!? Then I read the original posters name.
      I said something about this a couple weeks ago and got ripped apart for it. Everyone is so butt hurt anymore and divided...I just come to this channel to escape all of that crap.

    • @andrewforbes146
      @andrewforbes146 3 роки тому

      @@wadebrewer7212 why did they get butt hurt for

    • @andrewforbes146
      @andrewforbes146 3 роки тому +1

      @@wadebrewer7212 its a great channel not much crap happens here .....but for some keyboard heroes every now and then bud

    • @LuisGomez-ut9zb
      @LuisGomez-ut9zb 3 роки тому +7

      @@wadebrewer7212 unfortunately we can’t have an opinion on UA-cam anymore. Everyone has to be right and ridicule others

  • @ATrainGames
    @ATrainGames 3 роки тому +7

    Why don't you guys use safety wire on the bolt on the brakes and other places where things might vibrate loose? That's what we had on our C-130s... Awesome content as always, thanks!

  • @PathosBedlam
    @PathosBedlam 3 роки тому +2

    So cool doing dirt drags with a tank. You really need to set up that field as a dirt drag track, so you can do tractor, 4x4, Tank, and other types of dirt drag racing on it. It would be so cool to get people excited about different types of dirt racing again. Maybe even a dirt oval for sprint cars and dirt bikes. Even as Pay per View only, it would be cool.

  • @markthegunplumber8376
    @markthegunplumber8376 3 роки тому +8

    Can't believe Cleeter is part owner of a High Perf. brake company and they put Wilwood Calipers back on there. I see an upgrade coming.

    • @Shiftheads
      @Shiftheads 3 роки тому +3

      Do they make calipers for road racing too? You need something that can sustain the constant high Temps. Not saying tbm can't just genuinely curious if they offer road racing. Drag brakes are light but you need those heavy iron rotors for sustained high heat applications

    • @The_Osprey
      @The_Osprey 3 роки тому +1

      Aren't the TBM brakes manual as in not boost assisted? That would be a MFer on a tank I would imagine.

    • @54raceman
      @54raceman 3 роки тому

      As much as tbm cost they’d bankrupt the company putting them on lol

  • @fellowship_of_the_goat
    @fellowship_of_the_goat 3 роки тому +37

    I hope the Ripsaw gets fixed and stays fixed so you can throw spanners on Leroy, the people's champ

  • @Mikecom32
    @Mikecom32 3 роки тому +16

    Excited to take the ripsaw for a rip at a future Freedom Factory event!

  • @auroraRealms
    @auroraRealms 2 роки тому

    Military Tank engine repair is super easy, aside from using a 1" drive socket set. There are quick disconnects for the electrical and pluming, and then just the mounting bolts. The engine and trans get pulled with a crane, and is brought to the engine shop for repair. It is replaced as a unit. One engine, one tank. The entire tank is super thick steel. The most important thing on a military tank is track maintenance. Again, with a 1" drive socket set, a sledge hammer and a tank bar. All the track bolts need to be checked every day. If one is loose it could throw the track. Putting the track back on can take 3 to 7 days.

  • @CAT-ow8oh
    @CAT-ow8oh 3 роки тому

    I love all the crew having a part in the channel where they film videos and do their commentary

  • @koolkar55
    @koolkar55 3 роки тому +44

    The weekly cost of running this shop would be astronomical.

    • @CleetusM
      @CleetusM  3 роки тому +110

      We’re certainly not stockpiling cash anywhere 😂 reinvesting in the content 🇺🇸

    • @whoknows3347
      @whoknows3347 3 роки тому +23

      @@CleetusM and we thank u sir....

    • @danhammond8406
      @danhammond8406 3 роки тому +10

      @@CleetusM thanks for the content brother

    • @jaytibby
      @jaytibby 3 роки тому +11

      @@CleetusM and that's what makes this channel the absolute best...

    • @esk8warlord506
      @esk8warlord506 3 роки тому +4

      @@CleetusM we love you

  • @eddominates
    @eddominates 3 роки тому +5

    I identify pretty hard with zach. quietly in the background solving problems, tinkering and finding ways to improve. Cleet tries to put him on camera and he's like "The shims are the real heroes" lol

  • @nicolaswasup262
    @nicolaswasup262 3 роки тому +5

    This is a Zach appreciation comment. Dude works hard on all builds aswell!

  • @JosephJonesboy88
    @JosephJonesboy88 3 роки тому +2

    I just love that you guys are doing so many different builds and so many fun videos but at the end of the day you have a top notch team that is awesome getting your race cars ready to race, from experience these guys are great and deserve a BIG HECK YEAH BROTHERS!!

  • @f.chrisliuzzo7889
    @f.chrisliuzzo7889 3 роки тому +1

    That liberty intercooler is a really nice piece👍👍👍👍

  • @fernyarzate894
    @fernyarzate894 3 роки тому +23

    A dirt/mud track at the freedom factory is what needs to be in the works. What’s the hold up?

    • @spaghettibeans
      @spaghettibeans 3 роки тому

      They had a dirt track out back when they bought it

    • @williamlouis4981
      @williamlouis4981 3 роки тому +2

      Insurance company probably said no way lol

    • @Jake_Hamlin
      @Jake_Hamlin 3 роки тому +2

      Jet boat course would be better tbh. NZ style

    • @ChevTecGroup
      @ChevTecGroup 3 роки тому +1

      @@Jake_Hamlin that would be cool but it's Florida, so so there's already tons of great boating areas to set up a race.

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 3 роки тому +3

      The whole property is probably an overcrowded crown vic graveyard.

  • @ChevyRob313
    @ChevyRob313 3 роки тому +7

    Zach is killing it what a good dude

  • @jessegriffin8457
    @jessegriffin8457 3 роки тому +4

    Can’t express how awesome that looks going down the highway with those 2 flags of freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸 blowing in the wind !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💪🏼💪🏼🦅🦅

  • @Noneyurbusiness
    @Noneyurbusiness 3 роки тому

    *Zach is a great mechanic. Cleetus you have a great group of guys on your team brother*

  • @mr.mueller7704
    @mr.mueller7704 3 роки тому

    George has become my favorite persona on the channel. Dude just brings positive vibes and a smile to everything he does.

  • @deegan727
    @deegan727 3 роки тому +34

    The Ripsaw would be a very good promotional tool for TBM Brakes. Imagine seeing 10 TBM calipers and 4 TBM rotors under there.

    • @chrissmith3378
      @chrissmith3378 3 роки тому +4

      Yea if they can stop a tank they can certainly stop your race car

  • @willcope4542
    @willcope4542 3 роки тому +4

    This might be the most Florida Man flex you guys have ever done, I love it!!!

  • @tduffdesign
    @tduffdesign 3 роки тому +17

    If there ever was a Cleetus vehicle that was the definition of BOG DEEP, it's the Ripsaw.

  • @S.park.y
    @S.park.y 3 роки тому

    What an incredible team! Work isn’t work when you love what you do and it truely shows with the craftsmanship the McFarland family produces.

  • @triplehfarmsllc7348
    @triplehfarmsllc7348 3 роки тому

    Make sure you keep an eye on the EGT’s at full wot I’d say you’re monitoring them being jh is around for advice with diesels.. but the Team is dialed it’s awesome watching everyone work and the knowledge everyone has as a team… boy has this channel grown into something special.

  • @a7x351
    @a7x351 3 роки тому +13

    The test on the earbuds lol. One more well, one more okay okay well one more. The boys always giving us crazy good content lol.

    • @tdwz1652
      @tdwz1652 3 роки тому +3

      James looked genuinely impressed lol

    • @rynelson85
      @rynelson85 3 роки тому

      Promise my galaxy buds plastic case would have been toast lol. Might need to look into some raycons

  • @MRC_Garage
    @MRC_Garage 3 роки тому +124

    I think all the hate George gets for the cobalt. They need to buy him a cobalt ss, either supercharger or turbo. I think that would be funny and they are rippers for what they are.

    • @GTsGarageTech
      @GTsGarageTech 3 роки тому +3

      I agree! I was thinking the same thing

    • @notyouraveragegoldenpotato
      @notyouraveragegoldenpotato 3 роки тому +4

      No.. no they aren't lol

    • @johnbean2596
      @johnbean2596 3 роки тому +3

      Hell yes they are you can get 300+hp out of them lol

    • @notyouraveragegoldenpotato
      @notyouraveragegoldenpotato 3 роки тому +1

      @@johnbean2596 I get it. But for an equal amount of money you can get a factory turbocharged solid iron block heated leather seat all wheel drive fancy looking car.. and a tune on tiny oem turbo will get you to 300 hp... as the bottom. Super cheap builds will net you 400+ reliable. Little more money for rods/bottom end and a bigger spooly Boi and you can easily pass that x2 if you wanted to dump coin. The cobalt. (No hate) is a cheaply manufactured cheaply engineered platform that will shit itself into 2 separate pieces when you pass that 300 crank mark lol. For this show. It's a perfect car and I love it. For anyone looking to break into cheap and worthwhile car modifications.. a cobalt ss is uh... not where you should start lol

    • @anesthetized7053
      @anesthetized7053 3 роки тому

      SS would be a cool upgrade, but id vote for a cheap dodge neon, or an SRT 4 if he can find one. i have raced against a couple of those guys on the highway and they gapped the fuck out of the mustang i used to drive, you can make a nutty sleeper. even a toyota celica would be fun. those things are also insane if you build them right. put some big brakes, some suspension parts and a turbo and your in buisness.

  • @jeffreycaves2756
    @jeffreycaves2756 3 роки тому +38

    You should consider safety wiring the bolts for the brakes

    • @nymetsfan912
      @nymetsfan912 3 роки тому +7

      Shit safety wire everything. I have to safety wire bolts on my motorcycle before going on the track so why not with something that bangs around like that.

  • @waynetaylor2231
    @waynetaylor2231 3 роки тому +1

    Must say that’s the best light he’s using. As a tech I give it up to snap on for making such a valuable tool. Keep it up fellas loving the content!!

  • @thyartiswaffles758
    @thyartiswaffles758 3 роки тому

    Loving the Ripsaw content so far, I was able to be a driver for the Abrams tank when I served in the Army in 2013, and it’s really interesting seeing the contrast of the mechanics of the Ripsaw to the Abrams, and watching you guys have a blast tearing it up reminded me of how I felt driving the Abrams, it’s the most badass feeling ever and I’m so stoked to see what else you can get into with the Ripsaw! 🤘🤘

  • @recoilrob324
    @recoilrob324 3 роки тому +56

    Guys.....running a solid lifter cam in an all aluminum engine is always going to be needing you to adjust the valves because the pushrods are steel and they don't expand as much as the block and heads. So if you set lash cold...as you should...it'll increase a LOT when the motor warms up and things will start to get pretty noisy. Adjusting them hot like Dr Bend-em-all was doing is really kind of dumb...because when the motor cools back down the valves will be held open...as you discovered. Hard to believe that you didn't talk to Steve Morris about how he runs the solids on his motors.
    Why you are even messing with solid lifters on this motor is beyond me. There are hydraulics that will do what you need just fine. Set them hot with '0' preload then when the motor cools down the lifters will accommodate the contraction and it'll run like normal. I know you guys are young and still learning...please take this as a learning experience and think about what I just typed...it'll help you. Or ignore it and continue to thrash and be frustrated...makes for more entertaining video seeing you fail than succeed I guess.

    • @Slizzo82
      @Slizzo82 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah, not sure why they switched it up on this. Know plenty of guys over 2kHP with hydraulics.

    • @dcskate1022
      @dcskate1022 3 роки тому +6

      Things that happen when you listen to Texas speed.

    • @Rockymountain11
      @Rockymountain11 3 роки тому

      Wouldn't the valves get looser when cold if you set them hot?

    • @jeremymann8930
      @jeremymann8930 3 роки тому

      @@Rockymountain11 no because as the engine cools everything contracts and since aluminum (the block and heads) expands and contracts more and more quickly than steel (the lifters and push rods) it will make the problem worse.

    • @Rockymountain11
      @Rockymountain11 3 роки тому

      @@jeremymann8930 could a solution be to get aluminum lifter/pushrods?

  • @josephcitizen4195
    @josephcitizen4195 3 роки тому +8

    Pro Tip to sound smart to you bosses. When you're using a washer to space something out don't call it a washer. It's a shim or shim pack if you use more than one. Good luck boys!

    • @kiwidiesel
      @kiwidiesel 3 роки тому +1

      Lol It's all in the delivery, if it sounds professional, then it can only be.

  • @ModzCity
    @ModzCity 3 роки тому +7

    seeing cleeter just driving around with his head sticking out of the tank is so funny

  • @Kingbuzz92
    @Kingbuzz92 3 роки тому

    I love that all the crew are valuable in there own way. It’s hard to get that many guys to mesh!! Good job!!

  • @nicoponthier4682
    @nicoponthier4682 3 роки тому

    Between Zack and Ty , you got yourself some badass team mates !

  • @joshnobles280
    @joshnobles280 3 роки тому +24

    The only thing to say about everyone on this channel is....living the dream

    • @mikeh.748
      @mikeh.748 3 роки тому +5

      Aren't they though. Non stop fun and get paid while doing it. Cleeter is boss of the year for sure.

  • @jennchristianson4824
    @jennchristianson4824 3 роки тому +9

    The radiator is from my company, it’s for a Volvo truck, commonly mounted on the wrong application that almost always causes fan damage 🤪
    If you need another - reach out! 😂

    • @bwadventures2742
      @bwadventures2742 3 роки тому +1

      Somehow I'm friends with u on FB.. I'm guessing from college.. I work over on 2nd ave

  • @livinthedream92109
    @livinthedream92109 3 роки тому +27

    16:15 I'm telling you, the front left wheel of that Cobalt is about to come off with the lower control arm. If you're lined up with a tank on your left side and that lets go at 70mph, that little Cobalt will swerve hard into the path of that tank and squish right under it with Georgie trapped inside. I get that the dangerous stuff is great content, but there are hidden dangers happening here that I think you guys might not be seeing. Not to be a buzzkill bro, just line that little cobalt up on the left side of the tank so we don't squish a Georgie.

    • @BBROPHOTO
      @BBROPHOTO 3 роки тому +5

      This 👆
      It’s all fun and games until it isn’t.

    • @jeremymann8930
      @jeremymann8930 3 роки тому +1

      nah no damage other than the taillight remember lol

  • @jonv92
    @jonv92 3 роки тому +1

    Cleet is building a serious crew.. I love when Tye films what he’s working on.

  • @918Kustomz
    @918Kustomz 3 роки тому

    I use those same 4 inch fans for my amps for my system and they push out some crazy amounts of air! No surprise they kept your brakes cool

  • @Chris-qf9qm
    @Chris-qf9qm 3 роки тому +12

    This is a great episode. Friends out in a field and shenanigans.

  • @madrew2003
    @madrew2003 3 роки тому +5

    Maybe you can shim the rotor on the hat to move away from your clearance issue and then shim the caliper as needed.

  • @JacksonPearson1997
    @JacksonPearson1997 3 роки тому +13

    whatever you're paying Zach it ain't enough, damn he's putting in work

  • @shred_zed1
    @shred_zed1 3 роки тому

    George catching air at 17:15 !!! That's awesome.

  • @GTO7005
    @GTO7005 3 роки тому

    Cleet I'm so happy that George is part of your crew Hell all of the crew are a joy to watch

  • @RustyRaine1
    @RustyRaine1 3 роки тому +10

    You know how to get a sick second pass, Steve Morris engine, bigger tires!

    • @douglasm3310
      @douglasm3310 3 роки тому +4

      At lest spell his name right. It’s Steve Morris.

    • @RustyRaine1
      @RustyRaine1 3 роки тому +1

      @@douglasm3310 there you go, apologies

    • @Loki_Trickster
      @Loki_Trickster 3 роки тому +1

      Doesn't need a Steve Morrison engine to get into the 6s or bigger tires. Sure they would help to get into the 5's but what he has is more then capable of getting a 6 already.

    • @RustyRaine1
      @RustyRaine1 3 роки тому

      @@Loki_Trickster why would Cleet fuck around. He has the budget to go faster.

    • @Loki_Trickster
      @Loki_Trickster 3 роки тому +1

      @@RustyRaine1 Because he is not using what he has to its full potential yet. That engine is capable of running mid 6's. And radial cars are more then capable of that. Throwing the whole current build out the window to get a timeslip that the car is already capable of doing is stupid from both a financial and Content standpoint.
      Sure at some point a Steve Morris or proline hemi with big tire would be nice to see in mullet. But at this point cleetus has no where near the knowledge to make that competitive.

  • @jakesmall3454
    @jakesmall3454 3 роки тому +14

    Poor Zack. Looks like he’s the tank mechanic now lmao

    • @kevinfunk83
      @kevinfunk83 3 роки тому

      Poor Zack? Seriously? That would be the thing I’d be stoked to work on.

    • @brians48now
      @brians48now 3 роки тому +1

      @@kevinfunk83 Hell yeah. Imagine the conversations he has with his friends away from work.

    • @LextechLighting
      @LextechLighting 3 роки тому +1

      poor Zach makes a poor fat check

  • @turdmuffins100
    @turdmuffins100 3 роки тому +8

    Keep ‘em coming clete, 2022 off to a hell’ve a year, always keeping me coming back for more 💯🔥

  • @dannyboomhead7739
    @dannyboomhead7739 3 роки тому

    so many more freedoms in the factory since the new arrival. love it.

  • @chrisw46360
    @chrisw46360 3 роки тому +2

    It would be awesome to see how the driveline works. I understand that the calipers apply friction to turn, but how they are plumbed to make it all work.

  • @philiptraylor2182
    @philiptraylor2182 3 роки тому +10

    Watching how broken this machine was kind of has me scratching my head about the diesel brothers

    • @paulcopeland9035
      @paulcopeland9035 3 роки тому +1

      Why are you worrying about it? There are bunches of these junk yard videos out there anymore. They build or buy something, run the death out of it, get a bunch of views and sell some merch. It's the American way!

    • @johnfroelich2066
      @johnfroelich2066 3 роки тому +1

      Pretty sure its howe & howe not diesel bros

    • @Karpiel73
      @Karpiel73 3 роки тому +3

      @@johnfroelich2066 Dave Sparks posted on his ig that he sold his ripsaw to cleetus. Unless I'm missing something else.

    • @54raceman
      @54raceman 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah they’re not exactly known for their build quality over at sparks motors so why would you expect there maintenance to be any better

  • @CCDzine
    @CCDzine 3 роки тому +6

    You mentioned that this is the first generation of Ripsaw. Have some of these issue been improved in Gen 2 and can you take parts/ideas from later models?

  • @redsox63
    @redsox63 3 роки тому +7

    Curious about Mullets engine…obviously zero expense spared when it was built but the comment “probably just needs better valves” was made. Can someone elaborate? It would make sense that the motor was built for high power and the cheap valves weren’t used. Thanks! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @TurtlDrip
      @TurtlDrip 3 роки тому

      "See if we can get some better valvetrain in there" probably just means not broken ones.

    • @redsox63
      @redsox63 3 роки тому

      @@TurtlDrip could be for sure! My knowledge with anything like that is about zero beyond the basic fundamentals of what things do lol

    • @aSinisterKiid
      @aSinisterKiid 3 роки тому +3

      It's not that "cheap" valves were used per say but they were likely matched with the original build of the engine. Since then Cleetus has upgraded the Con-rods to aluminum and put new Frankenstein heads on it, but used the old valve train from the original build. So the valves and pushrods-rockers/springs were all focused around the original setup. Now that the heads are flowing better air and they can shove more than 35 PSI of boost in it, they need a more heavy duty valve train to match those needs. There is all kinds of wizardy involved with valves like sodium filled and titanium metal with thermal-nitride coatings and other exotic stuff. Certain exhaust valves do better in certain RPM range and all kinds of technical beep boop science stuff associated with specific uses and trying to match them up with your needs.

    • @Shiftheads
      @Shiftheads 3 роки тому +3

      @@aSinisterKiid I would have figured the Frankenstein heads came with valves. Those things are not cheap and you'd figure they want to do their own lapping/seating etc

    • @redsox63
      @redsox63 3 роки тому

      @@aSinisterKiid I’m certain nothing on that thing is cheap. Just caught me off guard when he said “better valves”. I figured they would have top of the line already in there.

  • @Illbusa815
    @Illbusa815 3 роки тому +1

    He did his thing on them brakes! Great work my man

  • @rayrussell6064
    @rayrussell6064 3 роки тому

    Big expensive toys comes with expensive bills but I sure do love that ripsaw you guys kill me I'm having a blast watching you guys even though your finding the weak points or improper manufacturer keep it up you all are a hoot. God bless you guys and as always be safe 👍

  • @JawshMann
    @JawshMann 3 роки тому +5

    Be safe on that top speed run Team Freedom

  • @BCaldwell
    @BCaldwell 3 роки тому +6

    Shout out to the guys who do this and can't just reach in the drawer and bust out some "better" valves...... Florida Man, Let's go 🇺🇸

  • @MThompsonjr115
    @MThompsonjr115 3 роки тому +6

    Bummer to see you guys having so many engine issues. I wouldn't be very happy considering the operation you seemingly are trying to run and the caliber of people involved.

    • @DeatGaming
      @DeatGaming 3 роки тому +2

      They have explained a few times with Leroy's transmission, when they are pushing things as hard as they are, stuff happens. Even with them having become more mechanically sympathetic recently.

    • @MThompsonjr115
      @MThompsonjr115 3 роки тому +3

      @@DeatGaming I understand that. There is a difference between abused parts/poor maintenance and incorrectly spec'd components for the purpose. There are other examples of LS engines, making more power on methanol with trouble free power for a year or better. Of course those are certain examples and every operation is different, but then there is going to the people who know, especially when the information is very public and used by others in the same communities. It's like someone spec'ing components for a PC build that will not survive the scenarios you put them in. I commented on their video when they put the powerglide in, along with others, that it would never last. It's the wrong transmission for the application. I'm not hating on anyone... I just hate seeing people go through all the work and money only to have failures when there are other prominent examples of equipment that works in the same or very similar conditions.

    • @paulcopeland9035
      @paulcopeland9035 3 роки тому +1

      @@MThompsonjr115 ...So, what do you propose? If you have all of the answers, then I would think they need you in the operation.

    • @54raceman
      @54raceman 3 роки тому +1

      The engine issues have been so frequent because they keep repeatedly building stuff that meets the job at hand instead of building stuff to 15 steps past the job at hand and then some

    • @pieflies
      @pieflies 3 роки тому

      @@54raceman but didn’t they just get a brand new bigger better motor for Mullet that should easily be able to handle runs in the 6s? Why did they not get valves that were a good match for the engine at that time, if they were going all out?
      They have a decent amount of experience with this stuff, and they have some very knowledgeable friends in the racing scene and are buying engines from pro engine builders. Unless they told the engine builder to use specific parts in the heads I’d be annoyed the builder didn’t spec it better.

  • @RC3rdparanormal
    @RC3rdparanormal 3 роки тому

    I bought RAYCONs about a year ago. PERFECT! Everything there saying and more. The best earbuds out there for the price!

  • @anthony5227
    @anthony5227 3 роки тому

    That was the best raycon ad for sure.
    Damn. That hammer test was beast

  • @PredMatic
    @PredMatic 3 роки тому +6

    I wonder what MPH the boys at RipSaw figure those treads are good up to.. It would be catastrophic to have one come apart at 70mph

    • @54raceman
      @54raceman 3 роки тому

      In situations like that the less you know the better

  • @cmawhz
    @cmawhz 3 роки тому +9

    Should probably give that cobalt a shakedown on a lift, looks like the whole wheel is shifting forward when George floors it. Noticed it in another video too.

    • @Sabrinahuskydog
      @Sabrinahuskydog 3 роки тому +2

      I don't think anyone really cares. It's their piece of shit cheap nothing car they gave george to beat on as a daily to and from the garage. No one cares how it works as long as it gets him there.

    • @54raceman
      @54raceman 3 роки тому +1

      That cobalt is literally the definition of a disposable car

  • @n00bk1ng6
    @n00bk1ng6 3 роки тому +11

    Next project: Convert the cobalt to a track drive system.

    • @ariesdane5876
      @ariesdane5876 3 роки тому

      Pretty sure a single new ripsaw track costs more than that cobalt.

  • @bartman3608
    @bartman3608 3 роки тому

    Cleeter, Man its time to give you some love. You are so damn good to your boys and you can tell you are enjoying doing so. Keep up the sweet content. Spectator drags are exciting to watch and I like the off the cuff like Sam ripping the marauder and jack stand in his Fairmont. Hell I like them all. Peace, brother you da man, its good to see you doing well. You are NOT done!

  • @VintageCraftsmanTools
    @VintageCraftsmanTools 2 роки тому

    What a beast. I wish California had easier laws, so I could get one. Cool Tank. Thanks for sharing.