UNBELIEVABLE TUNING ISSUE RESOLVED! Plus we weigh the Malibu and I was SHOCKED!
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- I was surprised what the car weights but I was even more surprised to find out what was causing a MAJOR drivability/tuning issue seemingly OVERNIGHT. Plugs looked TERRIBLY RICH… but were they? You’ll want to watch this video.
I wonder what the number is on the bad gasket. Interface makes the material and also sells the material to gasket stampers. Nitrile is used as the binder for the n-8094. A year or so ago there was a major shortage of nitrile. I wonder if the major shortages of nitrile caused someone to start stamping out a different material that wasnt meant for that application. Interface publishes the data sheets online so easily comparable if you know the number of the gasket material.
I wonder what your valves look like
@@nelsonrogers2441 i was wondering what the back side of the valves and inside the ports look like after the gasket material went though it.
@@hemilover5315 I had a rag go thru mine an luckily out the header with nothing bent. Lol.
@@kearnsy3602
I had a brass nut fall through the carburetor I guess it came out of the exhaust cause it never hurt anything at all it was a Dodge with a slant 6-cylinder.
@@kearnsy3602 wow, u got lucky!
That burnout Jeremy did that launched dirt at you the INSTANT the engine turned over had me crackin up! Jeremy for the win on that one
I have a fun fact for you. The 4 door Malibu is actually the same wheelbase. I have a friend who purchased a 78 Malibu that had been wrecked in the front and bent the frame. He worked at a salvage yard and looked in the interchange manual to see what else he could find for a donor frame. And it said a 4 door was the same. Just so happens they had one. Used the frame and the front clip to get it back on the road. Love the videos . You are all doing a great job. Keep em coming. It’s my favorite thing to start my day
Cheers to Uncle Bucko living his best life.
Very informative and educational Bill. Not to mention hilarious watching Kenny and Jeremy cut loose. Great content. FJB.
Quickly has become my favorite UA-cam channel as of late. Great style. 🍻 💚
You are a true old school mechanic, hats off to you & team God bless 🙌🙏
Good thing I'm working nights. This is the highlight of it. Thank you Bill.
Same here buddy. I really like catching up on what’s going on in Bill’s world when I’m on break. Lol
Same here....I love taking my break between 12 midnight and about 2:00 am at work to watch Bill on "The Old Man's Garage" nightly......my favorite channel 😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🏁🏁🏁
Who would have thought that the carburetor gasket will give you all those symptoms in troubles, Can't can't wait to see how it responds with the carburetor gasket changed out in the proper intake for the setup you are running 👍🏿
My 2 cents Bill " a piston stop in the spark plug hole and a degree wheel is more than accurate enough to degree the factory harmonic balancer".
Those Team G intakes are good that's what we ran on our small block flat top 355 with camel hump heads Isky 525/525 lift hydraulic flat tapped cam & a 150 shot & ran 6.80s back in the early 90s.
The nova was full interior back then & was drove to the track & back.
Good video- and love your channel! But take it easy on the “lawnmower” 302 lol. My 91 GT foxbody 5 speed with a stock bottom end (125k mile) 302 ran 8.0’s on motor with mph for 7.70’s. 9:1 compression, fuel injection (factory computer with a chip to eliminate rev limiter), pro Topline steel heads, Isky solid roller, cheap intake, etc. It was my version of what your building. Built the car on a budget. And that’s with the factory T5, and a 4.56 gear with completely stock suspension minus rear control arms. Car weight with me in it was a little over 3300lbs and had full interior, AC, cruise, power windows, etc. Street car that was a blast. It fits your theme of budget and simplicity and some of your viewers aren’t GM only die hards. Had to mention that as foxbody mustangs were the epitome of the drag racing renaissance back in the 80’s. Cheap, durable, and fast for the day. I get the GM love- just mentioning you have Mopar and Ford fans that are learning from your channel. Your hot rodding tricks work across the board. I have a buddy building a budget Regal with a 96 LT1/ 4l60 swap. I put him onto your channel 👍
Those stock gaskets might not be made for race gas. I've heard of some rubber parts being adversely affected by race gas as well.
Yeah and alcohol will eat it up too.
👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽great video Bill.. really appreciate your willingness to share years of experience with anyone that wants to learn.. this series on the Malibu is a very budget friendly example of what can be done if you work at it
Absolutely love your videos mate, it’s great how you explain what and why you do things to achieve an end goal! And then adding the general day to day antics and humour is awesome 🤙🤙🇦🇺
Uncle Bucko is golden, must see tv..
He’s even dragging Kenny out to participate in sketchy activities…🤣
A fox body mustang has the springs on the lower control arms of the rear differential, a g body, the springs are on the differential housing, big difference in forward bite. Take care Bill.
Hey Mr. Bill and everyone on the channel! Glad you found the problem, and better intake, other etc.! Now it's gonna be the one you're looking for in track time. Have a great one 👍
Good to see people that appreciates the stuff that I do ! God bless America and your Family!
I can see that go kart ending up in trash pile if it keeps driving on your lawn 😂😂😂😂. This is definitely a highly valuable series your doing with so much great information can't wait to see what's next
Get off my lawn! Damn kids!
Wow,first time I've ever seen anything like that carb. gasket...It pays to become vigilant and note every single change to your cars AS YOU MAKE THEM! Bill was fortunate in this case and solved his problem,I wonder how many other people are having the same issue and not having a clue...Remember: note every little change kids!
Great work on the content Bill. That intake will light that small block up for sure. With the weight of the car and what you're trying to do with it, you may want to put a taller gear in it, like a 4.10 or 4.44, 4.56? It might like the upper side of the rpm range better with a single pane and spray. I had the same intake on my old 355 Camaro and had the same issues when it shifted. Ended up with 4.56 gear and 28's, it was like I added another 100 shot. 😁
Win Bill speaks on racing it blows my mind , from the minute he starts you know that you're listening to a legend that knows what and how it's all about and that's something that takes time and a lot of years to do but some people catch on faster than others so I shut up and listen.!! Correct me if I'm wrong plus I didnt know what FJB ment but after I sit and gave it my all it made my day I cant even began to tell ya 😂😂
Oh ya I’m so excited for the future of this channel bill!!! And I’m excited to see the progress on that beautiful Malibu. Have a blessed week sir.
Hey Bill the G body is really turning out to be a really cool build! Watch it's going to be as popular as Tommy's Falcon , and Billy's S10. I have been a fan of G bodies for a long time. I really like yours. The cowl hood looks killer. 👌
Bill keeps saying things like "it's just a twelve second car"...Bill,alot of people out there don't know just how quick a 12second street car really is,they've seen fast and furious too many times,and we are in the best American muscle car era ever so public perception is blown.
My starting goal is to make my old pickup run into the 9's (9.99 is fine with me) .... cause ya know, gotta be faster than them furious guys!
Seriously! When I used to go to the street races in the late 90's that was pretty much all everyone had, AND it was a LOT of fun!! If ya came with a 10 -11 second car, you were beating pretty much everything there. ...and anything faster raced at the track or came just to watch and hang out.. Just my humble opinion, but, I feel like the "fast" cars that are racing these no-prep/street events are really askin for trouble, running the way they do.
Back in the early 70's we spent 3 years getting a full boat 396 57 Bel Air to break into 12.95. 3 years. It ain't easy. And that's pretty quick for a HEAVY car. Would love to help do that again!
I have really enjoied the entire build on the Malibu. I say thanks for documenting the process and effort that goes into building a 11 sec car... You are almost there.. but are you ever?
I’d be curious on what those combustion chambers look like with all that gasket crud on those plugs.. keep up the great work, love watching the progress of that Malibu.
I took so much weight out of my 79 I had to order 4 springs to lower it.Between the bumper absorbers steel bumpers radiator support inner fender wells carpet back seat installed fiberglass hood trunk lid bumpers ect..You would be surprised at how heavy that stuff is.
I really like Jeremy's 2500. Always loved those trucks. Getting hard to find that aren't rusted out or beat all to crap.
This has been a great video Bill and a good learning experience!. I think I have a similar problem with engine in my 67 truck and I think it's the carburetor gasket I've never felt good about it!, so it's time to check it out!. Most importantly what you are doing should help a lot of people wanting to get started in drag racing!. Great job!.
You are correct, I've used the Wiand because of the wide RPM range of it.
I'm running a Super Victor
now and was thinking about getting another Wiand my self.
WOW that is crazy about the gasket, cant say I have seen anything like this. Good find , sometimes you have to go back to basic troubleshooting to find the issue. Thought for a minute you was gonna say there was an ignition issue that was causing the issue on the Malibu.
Told you to get some rest bud 😁 I can't help not to love ya brother ,kickin ass and takin names just make sure you take some time for Bill ,we love the videos but love and respect you more ,never the less thanks once again hotrod 💯
I know you want to spray it but with flat top pistons 110 octane is likely killing performance , unless it has REALLY small chambers. I'll bet it would pick up 3/10's on motor with a performer rpm intake and 93 octane fuel.
I had the same manifold on my 69 Chevell with a 427-L88 and man it made a big difference. i was going to get rid of the car because I could not get it to run . than my math teacher gave me a manifold and carb , after that it was the quickest car I ever owned. thanks for the videos brings back good times
G Body 2 doors, 4 doors and Wagons all have the same wheelbase. I love the Malibu keep up these awesome videos!!!
Great show as always Because of you and your UA-cam channel Going to get my S10 out of storage 3 years ago I lost interest in working on it And I put it in storage Because of you and your family I'm picking it up on Saturday and working on it Thank you In God Bless.
You should do a video on the differences between an LS, small block and big block.
He hates the LS engine and he really does not know a whole bunch on the big block, He is a walking encyclopedia on the small block! Smokey Unick would like him. I would love to see him get into a reverse ground cam set up with the gear drive systems! I believe that they are better than the timing chain set ups.
The Bill H school of drag racing?I honestly think you could start a drag racing school at your closer tracks.You could make money,and more importantly, be teaching the younger one's, and put drag racing where it belongs, on top ! You're good man Bill
Ur a great story teller!
Big decision, play or stand on the sidelines… I suspect if you prep yourself funds will follow… it’s up to you bud… go for it! :-)
Best to you, family & friends.
Btw- I’m on all your family’s channels & have a fan suggestion… t-shirts come in other colors than black & gray… how about a yellow or orange & I’m all over it! 👍
yes he is.. I've learned a lot to filming from watching his channel . I'm trying to kick off a channel now and watching him has helped a lot. hes got a trademark style that cant compare.
I think I have the same problem, my plugs look just like that and I've been doing the same thing.
Think I will check my gasket! Thanks for the tip !
So glad you found what was going on with the Malibu. Can’t wait to see it run again. Love that car.
Enjoyed your video tonight, an the kids video as well. Keep them coming, you all are by far my favorite. 😎
I had good luck with Soupy's Carb base gaskets. Nice and thick double sided with the metal center.
Glad you got it figured out I've been in a pinch back in the 70s made gasket out of corn flakes box did better than that it's crazy but I always tried to keep Mr gasket parts around when I needed them bought most of my stuff from stinger Sam's anyway never know anymore every one seems like has to mess with everything that's been fine for year's. I had a 80 Olds cutlass with stock hp 305 quad headers 411 posi with built 350 turbo I street raced very seldom got beat wish I still had it today was a lot of fun. But my 68 chevelle ss 427 4 gear 488s posi was the one hard to beat. Never had the money to have a real competitive race car but most of guy's I raced didn't either lol but we had a blast. Thanks for sharing love watchin ya'll. Uncle bucko got you good I knew he was gonna do that but still bout pissed myself laughin.
I had trouble like that once running lower compression engine on 110 octane it liked 93 better I would put a couple gallons of 110 in it when I sprayed it up to 175 shot it would go . I don’t know just saying . Looks like you found one major problem! Good luck OldMan …
Took the words right out of my .... keyboard. Most people think race gas burns FASTER, but it actually burns slower and is a little HARDER to ignite, to prevent pre-ignition or detonation. This engine on 93 octane with modern chambers in those AFR heads shouldn’t need more than *32-34 total and between *16-18 initial depending on the duration or the cam.
Old Man, Your knowledge on these carb,and racing experience,will lead,other racers that listen,and gain experience,to success,in their endeavors.This has been,a very informative lesson. Thank You!
Awesome video as always! I got a 87 Regal I'm racing at Cincy Street Nights in True Street but also getting my 86 Cutlass going for my 16 year old son to race the 13.00 index class there. It runs mid 13's at them moment with a basic sbc and a 2.2x rear gear. We aren't too far off. Your videos are great motivators. Would love to attend an index racing class if you decide to do that. Love the gbodies.
Using shielded wire for the control can also help. Filter the power for the control unit . The shield of the source ( plug wire ) is a fine first step .
Lotto great info !
Team G wow I remember using that back in the 80’s ordered through the mail and did a C.O.D lol
Good Vlog! Would have been great to see/read the Malibu plugs after the carb base gasket was replaced with a known "good" one.
Good morning big Billy that is a good diagnosis of the carburetor problem but also look at how the gaskets swelled up and block the passages off meaning your air bleeds weren't getting a proper signal that's also part of the problem I think
That Malibu is gonna be wicked. It's amazing that a little bit can add up to so much. Hopefully see ya'll at dragway 42
Kenny and Uncle Bucko, 2 peas in a pod 😂😂! Glad you found the issue with the Malibu, looking forward to the upgrades and next day at the track!
You would be surprised how good nitrous and a dp intake work together. We sprayed 200 on our 306 and ran 6.54 @ 105 like clockwork with dp intake. Now i know our car is about 300 lbs less than the Malibu but it ran well for what it was.
Glad malibu is closer to being lined out. Please make a video using a piston stop to verify TDC and get timing pointer to be correct. It would be a great learning vid for all of us younger guys and I'm sure we all would love to watch. This way we know what timing your combo actually has.
Ok..that's a first for me too! I've used the old style gaskets... Glad I seen this
So my question is whats the inside of the intake runners look like?? And what's the inside of the combustion chamber on the heads look like??? And if its on the plugs, you can bet its worked its way down the cylinder walls and into the oil. And you know as well as I do, thats probably got the oil filter full of that crap. And rings and bearings would be my next concern. Good find Sir.
Good deduction Dr.
You inspire me to stay focused and dedicated to what I may be doing thanks for the amazing content
I had a very similar issue with my car. I run a 351W and was using a Victor Jr. but the engine was setup to pull to 6500rpm. I swapped to a Torker intake and it was like a completely different enigne. The low end torque gain was incredible and still pulled very hard to the 6500rpm. Looking forward to getting it to the track to see just how much I gained.
Seeing what happened to your gasket I think I'm going to check my own out and freshen them up glad you found out what it was !
Your welcome on the 8.8 info 😀
Also pick up 1 air bag for the right rear spring
Rear seat cross brace aswell as a front frame support brace. All legal
Braces came stock on the
82-86 grang prix. Will improve your 60'
Helps the car leave straight
Old Man I'd like to say Thank you and your kids for everything you guys do. From the beginning on the streets and at the track to now there's no difference in you or Jr or Tommy I'm from Xenia so Kill-Kare is my home track and my uncle Chad owns the horse fram right there on the corner of Wakins and Refuge rd Big white house. Anyways my point is since I frist meet you guys back in 2018 or end of 2017. You've always been a family that I've work so hard to try and create in my own way. I always look forward to your guy's video's because I know I'm learning a life lesson one way or another. So Thank you for being a role model for me and so so so many others. God Bless you and everyone around you
Maybe Isky would have a cam in mind for your combo that would help it,good content for them and you,
Great job finding your problem
PERSEVERANCE! That is the key to figuring out and fixing issues. With these cars you can count on always running into some kind of issue that will require you to work through some kind of diagnostic approach. Eventually you will develop a method that works for you, but at the end of the day no matter what approach you take, you must stick with it.. work hard.. be diligent & in the end you will find yourself back at the track & doing what we all love most 🤘🏼
Great video. That’s a lot of good information, even if I can’t afford a single bit of it. But there are plenty that can and that’s what makes it cool for you to be doing it.
You can afford it . thiings like racing and competition have always pushed americans to do better and make more money so they can be competitive
Awesome video man! Uncle bucko has made the channel even funnier than it already was!
I ran a 355 similar set up to yours and I ran the old original Edelbrock Torker on it. Ran great for me. Even when I had to slow the car down for my quarter mile bracket with a stock Rochester 2 bbl. I turned it up to 6500.
Love these new videos. I ain’t commented in a long time but yes, definitely enjoying these new Malibu videos. Making me itch to try it more and more all the time. I love speed, racing and love to compete in anything and just recently got myself in a little better financial situation to be able to possibly start to do a car of my own. I watch these videos trying to soak it in and hopefully retain as much info as possible. I’m sure I’ll be going back to rewatch it and when I do start to build a ride! Thank u for your time and info!
Go for it. It's alot of fun and a american tradition
I had the same intake velocity problem with a Victor Jr. SBC until I put a 1 inch spacer under the carb. That cured all the problems.
Thank u I’ve been fighting the same issue on my Malibu with the same carb gasket took off the inline filter off an was full of gunk an took carb apart also full of gunk thanks sir it’s been driving me crazy for weeks now
Thanks bill I'm having the same problem I'm glad to see this video it really helped me out be blessed
Well I must say like always the content is great this is probably the only Channel that I can't just listen to I have to watch everything because the scenery and everything that goes on is so enjoyable
I ran the 11.50 class at 42 Saturday. Down side was they all had transbrakes on a pro tree. It was very difficult to complete on a foot brake.
Haha what are you doing Angus? June Pup is a good navigator. Angus Dung! That death cart looks like a blast! Some people's kids! Lol Good catch on the carburetor gasket. Hopefully the new intake will make a difference.
Thanks Bill. Start it racing my 02 mustang learning doing test and tune at quaker city. But listen to your channel. Just makes my itch to race in bracket or index. So much more.
POP!, you're doing a awesome thing
here with your how to ... young people
need guidance.. luckily for me I grew up in a gear head family and watched
my uncle's and father battle it out.
Sometimes light to on the streets of
NYC but, mostly at E-Town..
With you and your channel, they
will have a start.
Some of the G body stuff will cross over to S-10 stuff also. Great video.
Omg you and Jeremy crack me up. 🤣😜.. on a serious note watching your videos is helping me tune my car I also have a 79 Malibu. My car is not near as nice as yours but it's still fun at the track.
Killer video Bill, loving the Malibu content. Keep up the good work.
I think what you’re doing is great I am enjoying the ride giving me the itch to make a street strip car out of my 48 Ply
I learn something every time I watch your Channel Bill I guess it is true we're not to old to learn anything..that is so crazy about the carburetor gasket I would've never thought to even look at that..great content Brother
Nice find!! Something to keep in mind for future reference!
I’m watching to learn how to tune my BBF. Wish you guys would show a bit more of cjs car. He does extremely well with that nos bbf
Wouldn't a gasket that's porous also allow a vacuum leak as well? Doesn't make sense it can absorb fuel but not pass air.
Thanks for the video and thanks for helping everybody out I think that's a very good choice On a end takemanifold you could do some trickery to it but it takes way too much time I'd put as space for us if you can
I was waiting for the door slam in Tyler’s face from uncle Bucko. Jeremys a riot
Love your videos they're so insightful. Who would have ever guessed that the gasket was the reason your spark plugs were so black and had the engine running like it did. Thank you for sharing that with us! I also think it's a good idea to start out in bracket racing to learn good technic to get into drag racing.
Bill your doing a awesome job for the sport all the knowledge and experience that you have will make you a great teacher. That was so funny when you pulled the rip cord on Jeremy cart he must of had the accelerator stuck to the floor as you pulled the cord or there after what a hoot. Get some rest and do what makes you happy. God bless you all and as always be safe 👍
And yet again.... another great episode Bill...and the old man's garage gang,,👍👍😎
I was gonna say carb gasket getting air but your on it..I have had that problem with my mustang when I put the 3 inch high-rise extension on.i put different studs in to keep carb tight.and I don't use the block on the street.
thanks for another informative video! you better stop burning that candle at both ends the turd barrels looked wore out laying on the couch!😆
Love the direction you are taking your channel. !!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
This Channel I look forward to seeing the videos pop up on! Thanks for the Great content Bill and the rest at OMG!!!
You need to get Jeremy a school boy uniform and put a guitar 🎸 in his hands. Hahahaaa 🤣🤣🤣
@b1cow 😁👍
I ran a similar setup in my Ol first gen camaro and went with transco full manual valve body conversion and you will have the fastest shifts consistently every time
I stayed awake till about 1am west coast time waiting for my daily dose of shenanigans. Lol. Then I wake up at 5:45 and there it is.
Bill, if you twist all the wiring to the Nitrous comp, it will change drastically. My Edelbrock was bad. Twisted the harness, taped and zip ties. Worked perfectly after!
So close to 100K SUBS! keep up the great content and you will cruise past 100K very soon. Congrats!