I remember seeing one for the first time, I was doing finishing drywall at a new construction site and the guy across the street pulled this monster wa6 out of his driveway.. It was love at first site, and the exhaust was sick.. I was about 25 years old, and I promised myself one day if have a kick as ls1.. needless to say , I just purchased a 2006 c6 Vette with ls2.. I have bad anxiety and driving it calms me down...nice car man!! Don't sell it, EVER
Great story i appreciate you sharing! A c6 is next on my list of cars i absolutely love them! I don’t plan on ever selling this car but if i do it will be for a c6. I feel you on the anxiety it definitely helps a ton getting behind the wheel
@@walkerhaules man I’m blessed but also cursed with my rides I love them both to much to get rid of. My 86 k10 which was my first truck I just can’t get rid of that. I had a dream one time where I did and man I was so sad when I woke up. And my 2000 ws6/6 speed. I would love a 77 trans am but I just can’t get rid of this thing unfortunately I’ve developed a bond with it also😂
Sounds delicious. I'm glad you young bloods are keeping it going, makes me smile and remember. I'll keep my 02 stock, but love watching you. Keep it up
Congratulations! I randomly stumbled onto one of your videos a while ago, happened to be the one where you'd just got the engine together and the stock rocker arm gave out. There were needle bearing pieces everywhere in the motor. I was so disheartened for you, but you took it like a champ and kept on trucking. So happy to see you get your car together and driving it. Black 2000 Ws6 here, bone stock. Birds of a feather; I love the T/A community. Edit: Love the idle on it. What are your cam specs? Sounds like a 112 lsa, with a little more than 224/224. Maybe like a 228/232?
Thanks man! Car is doing great now definitely feels good after this whole journey! Not exactly sure on specs off hand. It’s a BTR N/A stage 3 cam! Tune needs a little work to get my full capability from the car but i am happy! Thanks for the comment
Best last gen t/a video ever!! Trailer park, mullett, trucker hat... it sounds like my old 78 t/a with 455 swap....'murica.... let the neigh ors enjoy the sound of v8 freedom
I've tested the 160F thermostat and it doesn't affect the watertemps if you drive longer than the quartermile where the engine can cool down after the runs. I'm driving a 180F thermostat and did my software with hp tuners. The fan settings can and will help to maintain the watertemps down. on hotter days, which we had for a few weeks ago in germany, I could keep the temperatures max 212-214F. The fans ran a lot 'cause of the hot temps of about 95F outside temps. Next step would be a bigger full aluminum radiator, I would recommend and I will propably do on my ride ;-) 6.0 heads are LS2 heads? Then there are almost the same with 243s! Good upgrade.
Thanks for the advice! I have the fans tuned to run at lower temps as well and that helps a little but not too much. Will definitely be looking into a bigger radiator. These heads are great just didn’t have the time to port and polish.
brother, i just got my car back!!!!! this was the greatest decision iever made!!!!!! i now know exactly how you feel. the idle, the chop, loud exhaust!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!! i stay in a subdivision and i wont be going anywhere in the morning before 8am. (i am sure my neighbors cant stand me). 😂. i saved for three yrs and it was worth all of the wait!!!!!!!!! 386wrhp 463crank. 362tq. heads, cam, shorty hedders and rebuilt top end. stock fuel system!!🎉🎉🎉
Glad to see someone show the drivability of a built WS six. My girlfriend and I were thinking about buying one just to use it as a weekend driver or a road trip car. Definitely going up in value in the next few years. You don’t see a lot of them anymore. Nice car.
The cold start and take off sounded like the tune could use alil more work. It can be pretty tricky dialing in big cam cold start/drivability, otherwise sounds great. I just got done with my heads/valve job, just doing some final checks on the engine and turbo kit getting ready for install. I been slacking on the filming also but recorded a good bit of the build process. Can't wait for my first drive as well.
@@walkerhaules I have 3 different setups I put together myself. 1 is basically a copy of the Huron Speed kit with truck manifolds turned around into a merge in front of the crank pulley. I also have Fbody turbo headers but the setup I put together now is a modified truck log manifold and crossover pipe. Using on3 7875 for now.
What's up brother!! Enjoyed the video. Your TA is coming along awesome!! It brings joy seeing how happy & excited you get over your car after all the hard work you have put into it!! Mentioning heads, if your looking for something a bit better then ported 243, you should strongly consider some PRC 227 heads, they flow amazingly with an NA setup as well as bumping up your compression. I'm running 241s on my BTR 3 ls1 setup sadly.. however I'm stumped on building a 6.0 swap or just going all out & keep beefing up the ls1... Ls1 is an awesome motor however like you.. I want more out of her 😂 so I'm more so leaning towards the 6.0 winter build, congrats & mad props with your car. Very happy to see you out cruising here around finally, it's all been worth the wait.
Thank you man! I’m with you on that same decision lol. I have too much money in it to start something else tho. Got some big plans for this winter! Got a few kinks to work out but at least i can drive it and not worry about disaster lol.
You mentioned the brake upgrade, I used Rock Autos premium four-wheel disc upgrade for my WS6. It has slotted and drilled rotors and it will absolutely stop on a dime and give you change.
What Kind of Nittos you running that hook on the street? I have 28" tall Mickey Thompson ET Streets and burn them all the way through 1at and most of the way through 2nd if I don't feather it. Maybe the technology is better today?
Car was down on power with the tune not right it spins them right off in first and second now. Gonna have to upgrade to a “radial” now. They were Nitto NT555 G2’s
Hey man I haven’t followed your build, I have a few simple questions being a 4th gen owner ls1..I installed a btr stage 3 n/a cam kit..trunions..pushrods..etc. Installed a double roller timing chain and melling oil pump..here’s my first question..are you using a melling? If so what did you go with high flow or high pressure? I went with the middle spring I think it was high volume(the chop on the cam is heavy and the oil pressure runs while idling 30/40 it goes with the chop of the cam. So my question is high volume or high pressure did you run? Question 2/ I noticed your car runs hot as well..I changed the thermostat but she still runs around 200/220..running stock fans which seem to throw awesome cfms..but what did you end up doing to cool her down? The thermostat didn’t help much being from Florida.. When your car gets up to full temp on idle what’s your oil pressure? If you can reply cool if not I’ll try and find the answer in your channel. Either way nice ride man..I still have to get my car tuned so I’m not really stressing the heat right now..I also may wire my fans to a switch and override the ECM..I got a nice 3 core rad for her but for some odd reason she didn’t like it I ended using a stock radiator…next on my list is s trans cooler and oil cooler. Thanks man. Happy wrenching! Btw subscribed 🤙🏻 check out my maro’ on my Channel if you get a chance bro.
I have a high flow melling in this car. I haven’t done anything to really combat the heat. After my most recent tune the car started to run normal temps around 180-190 so maybe something in the tune helped it out. At idle at operating temp my car has around 45-50 psi and while driving it’s around 60. Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’ll definitely try to help in anyway i can i see pretty much every comment and i try to be quick with replying!
@@walkerhaules thank for the reply man, I seen your headers were wrapped im probably going to wrap mine in the near future I take a laser temp gauge and those suckers get hot 400+ degrees..also I think I’m going to switch out my spring in my melling for the higher flow..I went with the middle spring I think it was green..idles at temp at the chop of the cam around 30-40 and when driving or getting on it it’s thru 75+..I just don’t like to see her get anywhere near 30..anyways man keep thanks for the reply good luck and keep us posted if you make any changes as far as cooling goes. 🤙🏻
dang. 130k miles. 500 ponies. and an automatic 4? I know it's uncouth to admit this when you're around CAR GUYS, but I don't actually miss the manual 6 when the car has this much power. the drive ability, the cruise ability, and the longevity of the transmission itself all greatly benefit from this simplicity. so often you'll get a big, beefy, cammy LS that just sort of humps along the road any time you're stuck under 3rd gear which is MOST OF THE TIME unless you're strictly going to and from the race track... but with this particular beast you can just hop in the drivers seat and enjoy the drive without fighting the clutch
It makes low 400 wheel but definitely enjoy not having to fight a big heavy clutch in traffic and in town. I drive the car a lot and enjoy the simplicity
Mannnnnnnnnnnn, I am so happy to see you back on the road!!!!! It's been quite the journey with some pitfalls along the way! The car looks and sounds menacing!!! I can't wait to finish mine!! TEAR THE STREETS UP!!!!! how much difference is there in the gas mileage?? Is it really horrible? Or ok?
What cam and torque converter did you go with my cam is the 585/585 Lyft and my torque converter is a 2700 stall I upped the injection to 34bms with forged, Molly, pistons gap 24 all the way around I don’t know what kind of horsepower gonna get because I haven’t gotten back yet
BTR stage 3 cam i can’t think of the specs off the top of my head. FTI 3600 converter. I definitely need injectors next at WOT my duty cycle is at 98% so almost maxed out. I did pistons as well and make mid 400’s on a good day. Tune needs some work hoping to bring the number up a bit after all kinks are worked out
Look like you pound coors light and take bong rips but it could just be the mullet. Car does sound good tho real choppy can't wait til I finish mine or should I say start the new setup
Beautiful car and I'm glad you young kids are out keeping gasoline engines alive because one day we will not have them or at least not have total control over them like we do now. To get to my point I really don't think you have anywhere near 500 horsepower. My guess is somewhere in the 300s. To be honest it looked very slow and the fact that the tires won't even break loose wouldn't make sense if you had 500 horsepower. Even 500 to the crank you're spinning 99% of tires . Like I said though it's a beautiful car and it does sound amazing add idle.
Thanks a ton! Definitely not 500 hp it realistically is right at 380 but the tune was terrible i had in this video so it was really underpowered. Tune is straight now and it will sling the tires off no brakes required! Thanks for watching
I have the door panel lol figuring out a wiring issue to the window is the reason it’s out. But thank you man! I plan on keeping it for a very long time and definitely plan on keeping it clean.
@@walkerhaules Good deal. What's the issue your having with the wiring? Maybe I can help you, and or ether call the guys&gals at Hawk motorsports. They EAT, SLEEP, and bleed 3rd and 4th gen. They are OUTSTANDING! I go too them for all my stuff. I have a 2000 Trans am. If your on Twitter you may have see it. It's painted like a jet fighter.
@@jamesdelong6401 I’ve replaced the motor and switch and the driver window will not roll down at all. Have tried bypassing the auto down module and everything. My instagram is wrogier2366! I don’t have twitter but if you don’t mind shooting me a message that would be great!
@@walkerhaules have you check your fuses and relays witches? And always look down from your connections to your window motor and your window motor witch on your door panel. You could just have where the wire itself as rub in outer insulation off, and it's grounding itself somewhere on the body of the door or car
BTR stage 3 cam. LS7 lifters. Forged flat top standard size pistons. Malhi rings. Billet timing chain. Port and polished 799 heads. 3600 FTI converter shift kit etc. Lowered on BMR springs. Engine is fully built besides crank. Still N/A at the moment tho. No cats on the car. Speed engineering long tube headers with their catless straight pipe
I don't want to be a Debbie downer but no way it's making 490rwhp... I don't think even 450rwhp like said in video. Maybe you meant crank? Looks like you're just full exhaust and a cam that's it. Also you put 6.0 heads? So 317 castings I'm assuming. It probably dropped your compression down to around 9.5-1... under 10.1 for sure. If I had to guess you're probably like 380-400 at the wheels. You still have a factory lid. Not sure what your plans on with the car if looking at staying NA or boost but lmk if you need any suggestions. I've been in the 4th gen fbody game since 1999 I've probably owned 20 plus fbodys and 20 plus c5/c6 corvettes. Good luck keep building.
When i say 500 HP i’m learning more towards crank hp for clickbait! Realistic this set up should put down 400-430 wheel. Whole motor is built, rods,new flat top pistons, cam, ported heads, all supporting mods as well as big converter and shift kit. Just missing the boost! Car hasn’t ran good enough for me to justify that just yet. Want a great running N/A car before i go down that road! Thanks a ton for watching would definitely love more suggestions!
@@walkerhaules I definitely saw a stock intake lid when u had hood open? I'd get an aftermarket lid. At the very least like an slp lid. Or if you're trying to do a max effort NA setup do a fast 102/102 combo, don't pay attention to the guys who say fast 102 too big etc..id skip the 92 fast. Mill the heads down to 60-62cc.... But those 6.0 heads u can't mill that far down. Maybe to 64-66 but still it will bump up your compression. Can you list your complete mod list for me? Cam specs too and your heads.
@@farhanfarooqi7190A bit old coversation already but out of curiosity: isn’t 102 a lot harder to tune and do you really need that much flow if you are not adding turbos? But since you have had so many 4th gen birds what cam would you recommend to a daily cruiser ws6 ls1 trans am? Thanks.
Start with a cam and supporting mods. Don’t cheap out on a single thing you will regret it. Take your time getting parts. Heads are the next step. Ported 799’s work great with a cam on this motor.
I don’t know what rear end gear you are running but my 02’WS6 was running 100mph at 2100rpm Your was doing like 60!of course I had the 6speed, but still…. You don’t have 450-500hp either. Probably no better than 420 at the wheels if it’s still an LS1…. For N/A LS engines you need a 4inch bore block or bigger that will take the higher flowing heads to get more than low 400hp. I had these cars for 10 years and studied everything about them. Even with the best heads, magic stick4 or whatever cam, headers, intake….these cars never made much more than 420-450 rwhp without power adder. However, with a turbo or pro charger and a big shot of the giggle juice, these These cars can get into the 700-800 hp range pretty easy. And even though that’s not as much as today’s factory killers, the T/A would still beat them in a street race, if there is a driver mod added to the mix. As I’m typing I hear you say 6.0 heads? Do you have a 4in bore block? If so, based on how it sounds I’d say a good tune is all it needs to make big power. But anyway, good to see young guys keeping the LS flame burning. Now go research tee tree oil and get some for that upper lip. You can thank me later
stock gear read end. It’s not 500hp i know that lol just a little clickbait but pretty close. Pistons rods port polished heads big cam comp ultra gold rockers, all supporting mods. 3600 FTI converter built 4l60. Plan is nitrous after i get these bugs worked out. Thanks for the educated comment and watching the video! Got big plans for everything this winter
@@walkerhaules yeah i did everything but heads and pistons i need that 500 hp before i throw some boost at it keep it up bro i been watching u to see progress 💯
Same here...no cats, egr delete, air pump delete, tune. Had speed engineering long tubes on for 2 years now (i did entire job myself) still VERY happy with them....
@JPeterProductions99 I got lucky when i bought this car 3 years ago! It was bone stock in really solid condition for 9k value has went up almost double with these cars.
Dude, that’s a dope car, but I don’t think it’s 500hp. I have an 01 firehawk with just bolt ons and I get better acceleration times. Beautiful car tho.
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Sounds absolutely horrible bro. Sounds just like a new charger or mustang, they have those same sounding mufflers😠Please don't be that guy that wakes everybody up with that annoying sound. Just use traditional Flowmaster or better yet Spintech mufflers
@@shaun9156 If you have a built engine Shaun, try some Spintech mufflers.. you won't be sorry. It's how a race engine is supposed to sound. Not like someone has used a drill on various places on the muffler. Go to your local drag races and listen to the engines, then and only then will you hear the sound of mechanical music son...
BTR stage 3 cam. LS7 lifters. Forged flat top standard size pistons. Malhi rings. Billet timing chain. Port and polished 799 heads. 3600 FTI converter shift kit etc. Lowered on BMR springs. Engine is fully built besides crank. Still N/A at the moment tho. No cats on the car. Speed engineering long tube headers with their catless straight pipe
I remember seeing one for the first time, I was doing finishing drywall at a new construction site and the guy across the street pulled this monster wa6 out of his driveway.. It was love at first site, and the exhaust was sick.. I was about 25 years old, and I promised myself one day if have a kick as ls1.. needless to say , I just purchased a 2006 c6 Vette with ls2.. I have bad anxiety and driving it calms me down...nice car man!! Don't sell it, EVER
Great story i appreciate you sharing! A c6 is next on my list of cars i absolutely love them! I don’t plan on ever selling this car but if i do it will be for a c6. I feel you on the anxiety it definitely helps a ton getting behind the wheel
@@walkerhaules man I’m blessed but also cursed with my rides I love them both to much to get rid of. My 86 k10 which was my first truck I just can’t get rid of that. I had a dream one time where I did and man I was so sad when I woke up. And my 2000 ws6/6 speed. I would love a 77 trans am but I just can’t get rid of this thing unfortunately I’ve developed a bond with it also😂
"dont sell it ever" exactly what we did a year ago, ws6 convertible, pewter and 5 spoke chrome rims, manual transmission
@@mergat2970 bet you miss it✌️😁
@@tomomasta3254 yea well what can you do 🤷♂️
Sounds delicious. I'm glad you young bloods are keeping it going, makes me smile and remember. I'll keep my 02 stock, but love watching you. Keep it up
Thanks my man! It’s my passion and i don’t plan on stopping till i’m 6 foot under. Someone’s gotta continue what y’all started💪
This is what being an American is right here. May the light shine for you brother
Appreciate it man! Same for you!
Congratulations! I randomly stumbled onto one of your videos a while ago, happened to be the one where you'd just got the engine together and the stock rocker arm gave out. There were needle bearing pieces everywhere in the motor. I was so disheartened for you, but you took it like a champ and kept on trucking.
So happy to see you get your car together and driving it. Black 2000 Ws6 here, bone stock. Birds of a feather; I love the T/A community.
Edit: Love the idle on it. What are your cam specs? Sounds like a 112 lsa, with a little more than 224/224. Maybe like a 228/232?
Thanks man! Car is doing great now definitely feels good after this whole journey! Not exactly sure on specs off hand. It’s a BTR N/A stage 3 cam! Tune needs a little work to get my full capability from the car but i am happy! Thanks for the comment
Best last gen t/a video ever!! Trailer park, mullett, trucker hat... it sounds like my old 78 t/a with 455 swap....'murica.... let the neigh ors enjoy the sound of v8 freedom
Your the best lol! I wish i had a 78 but hopefully someday!
I've tested the 160F thermostat and it doesn't affect the watertemps if you drive longer than the quartermile where the engine can cool down after the runs. I'm driving a 180F thermostat and did my software with hp tuners. The fan settings can and will help to maintain the watertemps down. on hotter days, which we had for a few weeks ago in germany, I could keep the temperatures max 212-214F. The fans ran a lot 'cause of the hot temps of about 95F outside temps. Next step would be a bigger full aluminum radiator, I would recommend and I will propably do on my ride ;-)
6.0 heads are LS2 heads? Then there are almost the same with 243s! Good upgrade.
Thanks for the advice! I have the fans tuned to run at lower temps as well and that helps a little but not too much. Will definitely be looking into a bigger radiator. These heads are great just didn’t have the time to port and polish.
brother, i just got my car back!!!!! this was the greatest decision iever made!!!!!! i now know exactly how you feel. the idle, the chop, loud exhaust!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!! i stay in a subdivision and i wont be going anywhere in the morning before 8am. (i am sure my neighbors cant stand me). 😂. i saved for three yrs and it was worth all of the wait!!!!!!!!! 386wrhp 463crank. 362tq. heads, cam, shorty hedders and rebuilt top end. stock fuel system!!🎉🎉🎉
LETS GO!!!!! that’s amazing dude i’m so glad to hear that! Go tear up the street and have some fun!
beautiful.....I have a 97 LT1 WS6 with cold air and a muffler delete and wakes people up everyday.....V8 is the way to go!
Thank you! You are definitely right!
Glad to see someone show the drivability of a built WS six. My girlfriend and I were thinking about buying one just to use it as a weekend driver or a road trip car. Definitely going up in value in the next few years. You don’t see a lot of them anymore. Nice car.
Thanks man! Definitely worth the money!
"my gf and I" bro it's not rescuing a cat. YOU buy it. she's lucky enough to ride in it. don't get it twisted lol
lmfao🤣😂
The cold start and take off sounded like the tune could use alil more work. It can be pretty tricky dialing in big cam cold start/drivability, otherwise sounds great. I just got done with my heads/valve job, just doing some final checks on the engine and turbo kit getting ready for install. I been slacking on the filming also but recorded a good bit of the build process. Can't wait for my first drive as well.
Tune definitely needs a little work! What turbo kit are you running? It’s gonna be well worth the wait man
@@walkerhaules I have 3 different setups I put together myself. 1 is basically a copy of the Huron Speed kit with truck manifolds turned around into a merge in front of the crank pulley. I also have Fbody turbo headers but the setup I put together now is a modified truck log manifold and crossover pipe. Using on3 7875 for now.
@@BDauto86 Big cam, cold start is usually on the MAP sensor chart.
You're not into closed loop until at least 30 seconds, up to 90s of runtime.
What's up brother!! Enjoyed the video. Your TA is coming along awesome!! It brings joy seeing how happy & excited you get over your car after all the hard work you have put into it!! Mentioning heads, if your looking for something a bit better then ported 243, you should strongly consider some PRC 227 heads, they flow amazingly with an NA setup as well as bumping up your compression. I'm running 241s on my BTR 3 ls1 setup sadly.. however I'm stumped on building a 6.0 swap or just going all out & keep beefing up the ls1... Ls1 is an awesome motor however like you.. I want more out of her 😂 so I'm more so leaning towards the 6.0 winter build, congrats & mad props with your car. Very happy to see you out cruising here around finally, it's all been worth the wait.
Thank you man! I’m with you on that same decision lol. I have too much money in it to start something else tho. Got some big plans for this winter! Got a few kinks to work out but at least i can drive it and not worry about disaster lol.
You mentioned the brake upgrade, I used Rock Autos premium four-wheel disc upgrade for my WS6. It has slotted and drilled rotors and it will absolutely stop on a dime and give you change.
I’ll have to look into that thank you!
What Kind of Nittos you running that hook on the street? I have 28" tall Mickey Thompson ET Streets and burn them all the way through 1at and most of the way through 2nd if I don't feather it. Maybe the technology is better today?
Car was down on power with the tune not right it spins them right off in first and second now. Gonna have to upgrade to a “radial” now. They were Nitto NT555 G2’s
@@walkerhaules Sounds about right!
Are you running the stock 28# injectors?
Yeah!
Hey I’ve been watching all your videos just wondering when you will post more updates on the TA 🦅 any more runs
Not much action recently. Planning to meet up with a few friends once everyone can get free. Thank you for watching ill try to pump more out soon
This is absolutely wicked I freaking love it! I can't wait to find one and do the same!
Thank you!! Hope you find one soon
I just lucked out and got one last week. It's never too late.
Great looking car man, sounds vicous and healthy. I have a 2000 6spd myself.
Thanks man!
I love how if you have CC on, it says [Music] while the camera is filming the cam chop from the back, lol, it ain't wrong.
Wonderful video. Great job on the enhancements to a great car.
Thanks sir!
Real clean man. I'm about to purchase one this week 799 heads with a ms3 cam with a built transmission
Thanks man hope you love yours!
Hell yeah I am indiana as well! Sounds good
Your trans am is so clean and I’m jealous of that lol. Can’t wait to save up and get one to match my 02 camaro
Thank you man! Greatly appreciated! Car has been repainted once about 5 years ago but i definitely take care of it
Hey man I haven’t followed your build, I have a few simple questions being a 4th gen owner ls1..I installed a btr stage 3 n/a cam kit..trunions..pushrods..etc. Installed a double roller timing chain and melling oil pump..here’s my first question..are you using a melling? If so what did you go with high flow or high pressure? I went with the middle spring I think it was high volume(the chop on the cam is heavy and the oil pressure runs while idling 30/40 it goes with the chop of the cam. So my question is high volume or high pressure did you run? Question 2/ I noticed your car runs hot as well..I changed the thermostat but she still runs around 200/220..running stock fans which seem to throw awesome cfms..but what did you end up doing to cool her down? The thermostat didn’t help much being from Florida..
When your car gets up to full temp on idle what’s your oil pressure?
If you can reply cool if not I’ll try and find the answer in your channel. Either way nice ride man..I still have to get my car tuned so I’m not really stressing the heat right now..I also may wire my fans to a switch and override the ECM..I got a nice 3 core rad for her but for some odd reason she didn’t like it I ended using a stock radiator…next on my list is s trans cooler and oil cooler. Thanks man. Happy wrenching!
Btw subscribed 🤙🏻 check out my maro’ on my Channel if you get a chance bro.
I have a high flow melling in this car. I haven’t done anything to really combat the heat. After my most recent tune the car started to run normal temps around 180-190 so maybe something in the tune helped it out.
At idle at operating temp my car has around 45-50 psi and while driving it’s around 60.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’ll definitely try to help in anyway i can i see pretty much every comment and i try to be quick with replying!
@@walkerhaules thank for the reply man, I seen your headers were wrapped im probably going to wrap mine in the near future I take a laser temp gauge and those suckers get hot 400+ degrees..also I think I’m going to switch out my spring in my melling for the higher flow..I went with the middle spring I think it was green..idles at temp at the chop of the cam around 30-40 and when driving or getting on it it’s thru 75+..I just don’t like to see her get anywhere near 30..anyways man keep thanks for the reply good luck and keep us posted if you make any changes as far as cooling goes. 🤙🏻
Damn that sounds good
dang. 130k miles. 500 ponies. and an automatic 4? I know it's uncouth to admit this when you're around CAR GUYS, but I don't actually miss the manual 6 when the car has this much power. the drive ability, the cruise ability, and the longevity of the transmission itself all greatly benefit from this simplicity. so often you'll get a big, beefy, cammy LS that just sort of humps along the road any time you're stuck under 3rd gear which is MOST OF THE TIME unless you're strictly going to and from the race track... but with this particular beast you can just hop in the drivers seat and enjoy the drive without fighting the clutch
It makes low 400 wheel but definitely enjoy not having to fight a big heavy clutch in traffic and in town. I drive the car a lot and enjoy the simplicity
Mannnnnnnnnnnn, I am so happy to see you back on the road!!!!! It's been quite the journey with some pitfalls along the way! The car looks and sounds menacing!!! I can't wait to finish mine!! TEAR THE STREETS UP!!!!!
how much difference is there in the gas mileage?? Is it really horrible? Or ok?
Thank you man! I’ve been tearing them up. Gas milage i’m estimating around 10-12 mpg on the stock injectors.
@@walkerhaules cool no doubt brother!! Enjoy the summer and keep that content coming!
couldn't help myself. I had to watch it again. I love what you did!! mine should be done by july
She looking good my guy 👍🏾
Thanks dude! I appreciate it
What cam and torque converter did you go with my cam is the 585/585 Lyft and my torque converter is a 2700 stall I upped the injection to 34bms with forged, Molly, pistons gap 24 all the way around I don’t know what kind of horsepower gonna get because I haven’t gotten back yet
BTR stage 3 cam i can’t think of the specs off the top of my head. FTI 3600 converter. I definitely need injectors next at WOT my duty cycle is at 98% so almost maxed out. I did pistons as well and make mid 400’s on a good day. Tune needs some work hoping to bring the number up a bit after all kinks are worked out
Did you have to gap your rings for your pistons or anything like that should add me to Facebook
@@dustinwest931 I didn’t have to gap them or anything! Facebook name is Walker Rogier!
What a nice unit, get that transmission a manual valve body
What size cam are you running
BTR stage 3
I like to have the ram Air hood for my trans am tell me where to get it thanks you
My car came with it from factory but i’m sure you can find ones on amazon
How you fix the firing problem on the car
I have a 95 with the lt1
I'm very happy that I'm not the only one that hasn't put their door panel back on yet lol
I thought i was the only one heck yeah lol
Wooo weee man that thang breathing good😍😍😍
Thanks brother!
Yes suurr,no problem man
Look like you pound coors light and take bong rips but it could just be the mullet. Car does sound good tho real choppy can't wait til I finish mine or should I say start the new setup
Favorite comment ever lol. I can’t confirm or deny that statement on youtube sadly thanks for watching!
This is America god damn it of course he pounds brew and rips bong 😂
Beautiful car and I'm glad you young kids are out keeping gasoline engines alive because one day we will not have them or at least not have total control over them like we do now. To get to my point I really don't think you have anywhere near 500 horsepower. My guess is somewhere in the 300s. To be honest it looked very slow and the fact that the tires won't even break loose wouldn't make sense if you had 500 horsepower. Even 500 to the crank you're spinning 99% of tires . Like I said though it's a beautiful car and it does sound amazing add idle.
Thanks a ton! Definitely not 500 hp it realistically is right at 380 but the tune was terrible i had in this video so it was really underpowered. Tune is straight now and it will sling the tires off no brakes required! Thanks for watching
Nice Trans am. But! Please respect the fact that you have one and a WS6 at that. That said. Please keep it clean. and get a door panel.
I have the door panel lol figuring out a wiring issue to the window is the reason it’s out. But thank you man! I plan on keeping it for a very long time and definitely plan on keeping it clean.
@@walkerhaules Good deal. What's the issue your having with the wiring? Maybe I can help you, and or ether call the guys&gals at Hawk motorsports. They EAT, SLEEP, and bleed 3rd and 4th gen. They are OUTSTANDING! I go too them for all my stuff. I have a 2000 Trans am. If your on Twitter you may have see it. It's painted like a jet fighter.
@@jamesdelong6401 I’ve replaced the motor and switch and the driver window will not roll down at all. Have tried bypassing the auto down module and everything. My instagram is wrogier2366! I don’t have twitter but if you don’t mind shooting me a message that would be great!
@@walkerhaules have you check your fuses and relays witches? And always look down from your connections to your window motor and your window motor witch on your door panel. You could just have where the wire itself as rub in outer insulation off, and it's grounding itself somewhere on the body of the door or car
What transmission is you running
4L60
I can't wait til I can cam my ss and do true duals holy shit that sounds mean !
Beautiful car! Sounds really good also I’m not a fan of those tunes people get that make it surge if you know what i mean
What CAM, mods in general and does it have CATS or NO cats?
BTR stage 3 cam. LS7 lifters. Forged flat top standard size pistons. Malhi rings. Billet timing chain. Port and polished 799 heads. 3600 FTI converter shift kit etc. Lowered on BMR springs. Engine is fully built besides crank. Still N/A at the moment tho. No cats on the car. Speed engineering long tube headers with their catless straight pipe
What cam?
BTR stage 3 N/A
You should get a License Plate that reads... "WS6 8U"
One more
Why not.
Bad ass
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Its funny to see i commented on this 10 months ago in that time i brought a 84 firebird 3rd gen Next on the list is what you have
Heck yeah congrats man! Keep pushing your almost there!
I don't want to be a Debbie downer but no way it's making 490rwhp... I don't think even 450rwhp like said in video. Maybe you meant crank? Looks like you're just full exhaust and a cam that's it. Also you put 6.0 heads? So 317 castings I'm assuming. It probably dropped your compression down to around 9.5-1... under 10.1 for sure. If I had to guess you're probably like 380-400 at the wheels. You still have a factory lid.
Not sure what your plans on with the car if looking at staying NA or boost but lmk if you need any suggestions. I've been in the 4th gen fbody game since 1999 I've probably owned 20 plus fbodys and 20 plus c5/c6 corvettes. Good luck keep building.
When i say 500 HP i’m learning more towards crank hp for clickbait! Realistic this set up should put down 400-430 wheel. Whole motor is built, rods,new flat top pistons, cam, ported heads, all supporting mods as well as big converter and shift kit. Just missing the boost! Car hasn’t ran good enough for me to justify that just yet. Want a great running N/A car before i go down that road! Thanks a ton for watching would definitely love more suggestions!
@@walkerhaules I definitely saw a stock intake lid when u had hood open? I'd get an aftermarket lid. At the very least like an slp lid. Or if you're trying to do a max effort NA setup do a fast 102/102 combo, don't pay attention to the guys who say fast 102 too big etc..id skip the 92 fast. Mill the heads down to 60-62cc.... But those 6.0 heads u can't mill that far down. Maybe to 64-66 but still it will bump up your compression.
Can you list your complete mod list for me? Cam specs too and your heads.
@@farhanfarooqi7190A bit old coversation already but out of curiosity: isn’t 102 a lot harder to tune and do you really need that much flow if you are not adding turbos? But since you have had so many 4th gen birds what cam would you recommend to a daily cruiser ws6 ls1 trans am? Thanks.
What’s the exhaust setup?
Speed Engineering long tube headers with their car less exhaus
If you still have this car. It's beautiful but you need to change it to a much larger Radiator, dual fans.
I’ve still got it! This car ain’t goin nowhere! But yes i definitely agree with you there
Any recommendation on mods for this car I have a air intake that’s it
Start with a cam and supporting mods. Don’t cheap out on a single thing you will regret it. Take your time getting parts. Heads are the next step. Ported 799’s work great with a cam on this motor.
converter, trans cooler, longtubes, tune. Get some decent rear tires and you will run 12s or high 11s
I don’t know what rear end gear you are running but my 02’WS6 was running 100mph at 2100rpm
Your was doing like 60!of course I had the 6speed, but still…. You don’t have 450-500hp either. Probably no better than 420 at the wheels if it’s still an LS1…. For N/A LS engines you need a 4inch bore block or bigger that will take the higher flowing heads to get more than low 400hp. I had these cars for 10 years and studied everything about them. Even with the best heads, magic stick4 or whatever cam, headers, intake….these cars never made much more than 420-450 rwhp without power adder. However, with a turbo or pro charger and a big shot of the giggle juice, these These cars can get into the 700-800 hp range pretty easy. And even though that’s not as much as today’s factory killers, the T/A would still beat them in a street race, if there is a driver mod added to the mix. As I’m typing I hear you say 6.0 heads? Do you have a 4in bore block? If so, based on how it sounds I’d say a good tune is all it needs to make big power. But anyway, good to see young guys keeping the LS flame burning. Now go research tee tree oil and get some for that upper lip. You can thank me later
stock gear read end. It’s not 500hp i know that lol just a little clickbait but pretty close. Pistons rods port polished heads big cam comp ultra gold rockers, all supporting mods. 3600 FTI converter built 4l60. Plan is nitrous after i get these bugs worked out. Thanks for the educated comment and watching the video! Got big plans for everything this winter
I died once I seen the automatic transmission
i got a 5.3 in mine what u do to get 500hp! i also hear an exhaust leak
It’s got pistons, stage 3 cam, lifters, heads. Basically everything besides crank. Yeah it does have a little exhaust leak at the clamp hood catch lol
@@walkerhaules yeah i did everything but heads and pistons i need that 500 hp before i throw some boost at it keep it up bro i been watching u to see progress 💯
Bro keep these vidoes coming
Cold🔥
where did you get your exhaust?
Speed Engineering. I have their long tube headers paired with their catless full exhaust. Fits perfectly sounds great and one of the cheaper options!
Same here...no cats, egr delete, air pump delete, tune. Had speed engineering long tubes on for 2 years now (i did entire job myself) still VERY happy with them....
Sweet ride
Thank you!
Nice I’m never a fan of the old school sounding exhausts tho
It’s speed engineering long tube headers with their catless straight pipe exhaust. I don’t love the rasp but for the money i paid i can’t complain!
@@walkerhaules word I feel you.
@@walkerhaules get their x pipe over the axle system. Sounds great and loud but not straight pipe loud. Sounds much better than the y pipe too
Sounds strong .
Thank you!
Nice car! It think it needs a driver side door panel lol.
It has one i just have it off driver window has been giving me some grief😂
I got a 99 T/A built lq 408 stroker. 575 whp N/A.
I need to clean the injectors, and a tune up. She been sitting for a year. Smh.
Wake her up and get her going sounds like a fun ride!
@@walkerhaules
I know. Taking the injectors out this Saturday.
Sounds good
Thank you!
SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT MY BONE STOCK 320HP 347TQ 1998 ACCELERATE FASTER THAN THAT YOU NEED TO PLACE IT ON THE DYNO🔥🔥🔥👌🏾‼️
Let’s catch a lane and throw some cash on it?
235?!? My cammed TA I can beat on it. In Arkansas heat. I’ve never had heat issues. 3200 stall on mine.
That's my dream car
Was mine too! I’ll never sell it
@@walkerhaules Yea i hope to convince my parents to buy me it. Or I could buy a used one that's cheap
@JPeterProductions99 I got lucky when i bought this car 3 years ago! It was bone stock in really solid condition for 9k value has went up almost double with these cars.
Bro I just picked up a 1995 Trans that had an extra LT1 motor! I wanna go LS! Any recommendations? I’m in the Atlanta, GA area
If your gonna stay N/A i greatly recommend going LS1! If your wanting to experiment with boost i recommend going different route. 4.8 5.3 etc!
Nice! New sub.
Thank you! i appreciate it!
Very nice.
Thank you!!
Little too much crackel for me. Would sound better with a more hollow sound
El sonido del escape es fatal. Parece camión chimeco( así decimos en México) pero hermoso ejemplar. Nunca pasa de moda su línea
muchas gracias por comentar
@@walkerhaules gracias a ti por compartir esas imágenes de belleza de vehículo. Es como estar ahí. ( Sobre todo verlo en rojo, parece Ferrari)
@@gerryandresgalicia6909 es el americano ferrari :)
🔥🔥 boy
Time to turn the truck up now i need some competition
@@walkerhaules 😂🤣😂 don't want to hurt any feelings
#dontsellit
Looks like mine lol. i just hit 61k miles in mine..
500 at Flex plate,,not tire.
Nice HSV-1 on your upper lip!!😂😂😂
Thank you i appreciate it🤣🤣
You sure that’s 500? Maybe at the crank?
Yeah it’s low 4’s but i get more views with the “clickbait” title😂
its always needs gas dont lie
Nice car but a definitely no where close to 500whp. maybe 400 lol sounds niceee
Funny I was thinking def not 500 if was 500 that shit would take off! I say 350 tops
got a ghost turbo on it i lied it’s 5000 hp
Do not go so fast, respect the speed limits, repent and believe in the gospel of Jesus the Son of God, the Savior of the world.
Dude, that’s a dope car, but I don’t think it’s 500hp. I have an 01 firehawk with just bolt ons and I get better acceleration times. Beautiful car tho.
Thanks man! It’s low 4’s right now but i spiced the title up to get more views lol. Thanks for watching
dont sell it for a c6 bro, trans am ws6 that clean like yours and mine are rare.
I can’t sell it lol. Too much into it
get a real tune on it
It has been tuned using HP tuner and a dyno jet..
0-60 in three miles.....lolololol
5:07 Do not do it, You could cause an accident, do not stop in the middle of the way, get out or accelerate. Repent and believe in the gospel of Jesus the Son of God, the Savior of the world.
Don’t worry i was at the track tonight not street
it’s not a big deal bro
It has power but the shift timing is slow man
Tune needs some work!
Sounds nasty
Thanks baby
Americans will use any measurment of power except hp.
American and european meet:
-- How much horsepower?
-- How much torque?
-- ...
-- ...
We use freedom to measure both…🤷♂️
Sounds mean but it's slow......
Definitely agree. Previous tuner had this thing hurting on the power department
Sounds absolutely horrible bro. Sounds just like a new charger or mustang, they have those same sounding mufflers😠Please don't be that guy that wakes everybody up with that annoying sound. Just use traditional Flowmaster or better yet Spintech mufflers
Everyone else seems to love it including me :)
mufflers are for boomers.
@@shaun9156 If you have a built engine Shaun, try some Spintech mufflers.. you won't be sorry. It's how a race engine is supposed to sound. Not like someone has used a drill on various places on the muffler. Go to your local drag races and listen to the engines, then and only then will you hear the sound of mechanical music son...
@kevins5833 😂😂😂😂😂
Respectfully Fuck Your traditional flowmasters 🤷🏽♂️🥺
What’s the set up?
I listed in the comments of this video everything that has been done!
What's on your lip
Fever blister i got from your sister
@@walkerhaules I don't have a sister, but you definitely have herpes.
Big old herp. Eating that dirty fishhhhh
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would you mind telling me your mods?
BTR stage 3 cam. LS7 lifters. Forged flat top standard size pistons. Malhi rings. Billet timing chain. Port and polished 799 heads. 3600 FTI converter shift kit etc. Lowered on BMR springs. Engine is fully built besides crank. Still N/A at the moment tho. No cats on the car. Speed engineering long tube headers with their catless straight pipe