John, it is an absolute joy and a privilege to watch you work. The thought processes you go through are nothing more than total enlightenment for a guy like me. That jig you made to put that 5th bolt in was awesome. I suspect this Corvair is going to be a work of art just as the SuperSleeper Bug was!
This kind of stuff gives me ambition to do things I can do with patience. I like watching a person work that I can learn from. You are one smart dude and seem to have a good handle on the hole picture. Looking forward to watching it come together. Ps. Seeing your VW I know you'll be successful. Thanks
I cant believe I havent seen Brandon say anything about this, i like it way better than his little billet clamo solution, this is gorgeous and almost looks factory, ive got a stage 2 4T65E in my GXP at the moment that i dont plan to put enough power out to blow the ass out of but if i do abd the decide to do an 80e swap then i will 100% be reaching out for both the guide and a dowel plate
@JohnReynolds661 that's fair, and he has definitely made some amazing products, I appreciate people like him and Martin Carillo, Martin's been making custom Polyurethane engine mounts for the LS4 cars for years and also offers his own belt tensioner which tbh I prefer the more stock look of over Brandon's, really I'm just happy there are guys out there still doing everything they can to keep the LS4 and the W Body platform alive
I really like the fixture and the home made high speed spot facing end mill! I always smile when I see a Moroso oil pan. As a former Moroso employee it is like seeing an old friend. The folks who designed, fabricated, and welded that pan are true craftsmen and great people!
That's not the first hole you've taped. Where did you get your experience with hand and machine tools? I'm impressed! The drill guide is brilliant problem solving, as was the gap filler! I know professionally, you're an accomplished french horn player.
I didn't because Brandon Furches does a good job describing the process. He has a couple videos, check them out. ua-cam.com/video/JhCmSQfpy9M/v-deo.html
Years ago I knew a guy who made a series of home brew tools for specialty jobs like this. He would rent them for what seemed to be too cheap. The clincher was the rental was deducted form a VERY steep deposit. IOW, the tool you have here would be mailed out for a one time use at say $200. When it was returned in good condition and within a week you got $180 back. (he also charged a late fee if you were too slow) Basically a cheap rental when all was said and done.... and your tail was covered if the guy lost it because you already had his deposit money.
@@JohnReynolds661 yes, alsways my point with the toro 330 pound transaxle... it weights the same as a turbo 400 plus a 12 bolt rear...do some t480 s come stock with limited slip.. how to id?
What are you going to do about the starter? The 4T80 does not support the starter mount for the LS4, I’m sure you’re aware. It almost looks like that oil pan has a boss for the starter to mount to but there does not appear to be enough clearance behind it to allow the starter to sit there.
Can I ask why you don't just use a LS to Subaru transmission adapter and turn the engine 90 degrees they use those adapters all the time in rear engine kit cars. You would have more room to access all maintenance items.
Sure you can ask. If I wanted a North/ South engine orientation, I would skip the Subaru and go directly to a Mendeola which would handle 700 whp easier. But I don't want a N/S orientation, I want a East/ West orientation because it occupies less room behind the occupants. The whole point of this exercise is to mount a transverse, mid-engine V8 because it's more challenging. There are literally hundreds of N/S V8 transplants in Corvairs. But clean, transverse conversions are few and far between.
@@JohnReynolds661 sounds reasonable, maybe you can spin the set up to where the transmission is closest to the driver using Humvee geared hubs. Only a suggestion because you mentioned rear passenger space.
What year is this Chevy motor, ?? I’m getting a 2007 or 8 Chevy pick up motor, automatic, I’m not getting the transmission, will any transmission fit on it , kool thanks happy new year 20211111 thanks BigAl California.
The LS4 has it’s own unique bellhousing bolt pattern that is based on the standard metric GM FWD bellhousing bolt pattern. The main thing that makes it unique is the starter location. The engine you are getting out of a pick up truck is going to have the standard Chevrolet V8 bellhousing bolt pattern that has been in use since 1955. That engine will not work in this application with a FWD transmission.
Brilliant, as in everything. Your background is what I am interested in now. Is an educational/work CV compiled on you? I would love to understand more of the path that yielded such an impressive person. I know you have a wealth of brain cells functioning at a very high level, but your path to where you are now would be more interesting. Anyway, awesome content on supersleeper and now this project. Cheers Sir.
Well, now my head is too big to fit through the door! My profession was a classical studio musician but I've been tinkering my whole life in mechanical things. Before starting down a path on some fabrication project, it's important to analyze all the different ways it can be done. That's where some people get stuck. They take off, full speed down the wrong path. When the right path has been chosen, then it's a matter of using the systems acquired through past experience to follow the particular part of the project through. Having a mental image of how the finished project ( I'm not talking about the whole project, just a little portion of it) well look and perform helps. Having experience in off-road fabrication really helps. There are some very gifted people in that field. Parts have to endure violent terrain at speed and still look elegant.
@@JohnReynolds661 well... I guess this confirms my empirical belief that musicians have the most creative, intellectual minds. I thought you were retired from NASA... a shade tree rocket surgeon! Thanks for the reply.
He's mounting a 4T80E to an LS4 which GM never did (hence the missing bolt hole), it originally came with a 4T65E-HD transmission. That engine will destroy the 4T65 in short order, even with the stock engine and this one appears to be modified. The 4T80 was standard for V8 Cadillacs for many years. It's what should have come on this combo in the first place.
It's a pleasure to watch someone who takes the necessary time to do a job properly.
John, it is an absolute joy and a privilege to watch you work. The thought processes you go through are nothing more than total enlightenment for a guy like me. That jig you made to put that 5th bolt in was awesome. I suspect this Corvair is going to be a work of art just as the SuperSleeper Bug was!
This kind of stuff gives me ambition to do things I can do with patience. I like watching a person work that I can learn from. You are one smart dude and seem to have a good handle on the hole picture. Looking forward to watching it come together. Ps. Seeing your VW I know you'll be successful. Thanks
I cant believe I havent seen Brandon say anything about this, i like it way better than his little billet clamo solution, this is gorgeous and almost looks factory, ive got a stage 2 4T65E in my GXP at the moment that i dont plan to put enough power out to blow the ass out of but if i do abd the decide to do an 80e swap then i will 100% be reaching out for both the guide and a dowel plate
Brandon is doing his own thing.
@JohnReynolds661 that's fair, and he has definitely made some amazing products, I appreciate people like him and Martin Carillo, Martin's been making custom Polyurethane engine mounts for the LS4 cars for years and also offers his own belt tensioner which tbh I prefer the more stock look of over Brandon's, really I'm just happy there are guys out there still doing everything they can to keep the LS4 and the W Body platform alive
I really like the fixture and the home made high speed spot facing end mill! I always smile when I see a Moroso oil pan. As a former Moroso employee it is like seeing an old friend. The folks who designed, fabricated, and welded that pan are true craftsmen and great people!
The Moroso pan a beautiful piece.
Can’t believe I missed this episode. Super nice John. 👍👍😎👍👍
Genius! New favorite channel.
Really like the "do it right" attitude and attention to detail!!!!! nice work!!!
Dude a high resolution photo (smartphone and good lighting) of the fixture over some grid ruled paper would be monumental for the peeps online
Amazing job. Very well thought out and you covered all the bases.
You could make the drill fixture with a drill guide insert and then a tap insert so you can align both when you send it.
I like that your having fun and problem solving.
What a great fixture. Very well done.
Great ingenuity and workmanship. Well thought out.
Nice work. Cleanliness counts! Wondering if that would fit into my 200k Acadia Denali...
Space x needs you , love the improvising
Solid solution - Nice work!
I learn a lot from your videos! Thank you!
Thank You for the added info .... I am an old mechanic and was thinking about doing in my 2003 caddy... hehe
Where did you get that fixture to drill that hole?
Very nice fabricator’s tip!
Finally Now I can get a clean cheap caddy and ls4 swap it and enjoy it without the Northstar non sense
That's not the first hole you've taped.
Where did you get your experience with hand and machine tools? I'm impressed! The drill guide is brilliant problem solving, as was the gap filler!
I know professionally, you're an accomplished french horn player.
Did you video the clearancing of the transmission for the engine to fit like you talked about in the one where you unwrapped the engine/transmission?
I didn't because Brandon Furches does a good job describing the process. He has a couple videos, check them out.
ua-cam.com/video/JhCmSQfpy9M/v-deo.html
Enjoy watching your work. Thanks.
So can I rent that fixture or buy it even if you can make another by chance.
Years ago I knew a guy who made a series of home brew tools for specialty jobs like this. He would rent them for what seemed to be too cheap. The clincher was the rental was deducted form a VERY steep deposit. IOW, the tool you have here would be mailed out for a one time use at say $200. When it was returned in good condition and within a week you got $180 back. (he also charged a late fee if you were too slow) Basically a cheap rental when all was said and done.... and your tail was covered if the guy lost it because you already had his deposit money.
Good advice, I don't mind helping people out, but I'd want the tool back.
John you should sell that jig for drilling the bellhousing one of these days
Hey John, excellent DIY fix on that problem. I had some questions about the LS 4T80 combo that I'm hoping you can answer.
This worked for me but the guy who pioneered the swap is Brandon Furches at LS4king
John, is it possible to buy this tap from someone?
If you mean the fixture (not the tap), probably not. But I showed you how to make one.
Amazing skills! very good video BTW.
Nicely executed!
You DO, Nice Work!!
Have you started selling this invention yet? I'm about to start this journey soon in a 2006 Grand Prix GXP.
Does the transmission work? Needs a pigtail and a computer! There is a 125 th turbo transmission that works without electricity and a computer
is there anything I can do to beef up 4t65e without doing a swap so it won't cook my trans...
There are mods for that trans. You’ll have to do a search.
@@JohnReynolds661 thanks one more question i get a 4t80e how much would u charge i have a 2007 impala ss
Definitely makes me want to build one...
Starter ls4 engine, where is it located?
It mounts to the bottom of the oil pan.
is the 4t80 strong enough for a 500 horse turbocharged ls4, for drg racingin a 2700 pound car?
Yes, it is.
@@JohnReynolds661 what does 4t80 weigh?
@@stanallport6746 Google search says 245 with converter. But you have to remember, it's a transaxle with a third member.
@@JohnReynolds661 yes, alsways my point with the toro 330 pound transaxle... it weights the same as a turbo 400 plus a 12 bolt rear...do some t480 s come stock with limited slip.. how to id?
@@stanallport6746 Not sure, but I don't believe it ever came with a factory LS
Can you help me to get the Moroso oil pan
You can them direct. I got mine from Brandon @LS4king
Nice job.
can you mate a 4t80 to an ls 6.0 engine?
No, the ls4 has a unique bell housing. But you can bore and stroke a ls4 to 6 L
@@JohnReynolds661 in the video the ls4 has to be adapted to 4t80..sso the ls 6.0 must be adaptable also, altho not as shown here?
@@stanallport6746 the ls4 is the only ls with the metric bell housing configuration. See ls4 king videos for more info
What are you going to do about the starter? The 4T80 does not support the starter mount for the LS4, I’m sure you’re aware. It almost looks like that oil pan has a boss for the starter to mount to but there does not appear to be enough clearance behind it to allow the starter to sit there.
Moroso makes a limited addition LS4 oil pan that accepts the starter.
Can I ask why you don't just use a LS to Subaru transmission adapter and turn the engine 90 degrees they use those adapters all the time in rear engine kit cars. You would have more room to access all maintenance items.
Sure you can ask. If I wanted a North/ South engine orientation, I would skip the Subaru and go directly to a Mendeola which would handle 700 whp easier. But I don't want a N/S orientation, I want a East/ West orientation because it occupies less room behind the occupants. The whole point of this exercise is to mount a transverse, mid-engine V8 because it's more challenging. There are literally hundreds of N/S V8 transplants in Corvairs. But clean, transverse conversions are few and far between.
@@JohnReynolds661 sounds reasonable, maybe you can spin the set up to where the transmission is closest to the driver using Humvee geared hubs. Only a suggestion because you mentioned rear passenger space.
@@JohnReynolds661 Amen John I have seen N/S versions as early as 1972 with SBC,s and the Corsair Transax
Great tooling
No fooling
Sweet little drill jig
Where is the clearance video. On the grinding of the transmission
Brandon at LS4 King has videos on that.
@@JohnReynolds661 ok bet👍🏼
You're amazing
I need those 2 parts made for me would you sell me them ?
What year is this Chevy motor, ?? I’m getting a 2007 or 8 Chevy pick up motor, automatic, I’m not getting the transmission, will any transmission fit on it , kool thanks happy new year 20211111 thanks BigAl California.
Mmm, I don't think this video pertains to you as this is for a transverse engine.
The LS4 has it’s own unique bellhousing bolt pattern that is based on the standard metric GM FWD bellhousing bolt pattern. The main thing that makes it unique is the starter location. The engine you are getting out of a pick up truck is going to have the standard Chevrolet V8 bellhousing bolt pattern that has been in use since 1955. That engine will not work in this application with a FWD transmission.
Brilliant, as in everything. Your background is what I am interested in now. Is an educational/work CV compiled on you? I would love to understand more of the path that yielded such an impressive person. I know you have a wealth of brain cells functioning at a very high level, but your path to where you are now would be more interesting. Anyway, awesome content on supersleeper and now this project. Cheers Sir.
Well, now my head is too big to fit through the door! My profession was a classical studio musician but I've been tinkering my whole life in mechanical things. Before starting down a path on some fabrication project, it's important to analyze all the different ways it can be done. That's where some people get stuck. They take off, full speed down the wrong path. When the right path has been chosen, then it's a matter of using the systems acquired through past experience to follow the particular part of the project through. Having a mental image of how the finished project ( I'm not talking about the whole project, just a little portion of it) well look and perform helps. Having experience in off-road fabrication really helps. There are some very gifted people in that field. Parts have to endure violent terrain at speed and still look elegant.
@@JohnReynolds661 well... I guess this confirms my empirical belief that musicians have the most creative, intellectual minds. I thought you were retired from NASA... a shade tree rocket surgeon! Thanks for the reply.
That is a good idea
Good stuff
if you sold that fixture id buy it 😁
Does anyone know ànyone who knows how to race prep one of these things. Blocking accumulators ,drilling valve bodies ect
If the transmission the same internal why change it
He's mounting a 4T80E to an LS4 which GM never did (hence the missing bolt hole), it originally came with a 4T65E-HD transmission. That engine will destroy the 4T65 in short order, even with the stock engine and this one appears to be modified. The 4T80 was standard for V8 Cadillacs for many years. It's what should have come on this combo in the first place.
I couldn't have said it better.
👍👍👍. ✌️😎
u best patent that
Engineer ?
DON'T send your fixture to anyone before you apply for a patent!!!!
You didn't want to use the billet clamp like the rest of us?
No comment. Ok, I'm sure the billet piece works fine too.
@@JohnReynolds661 apologies if they came off rude, was asking more than making a statement.
Am I the only one with screwed up audio timing? Otherwise -cool!
send the fixture to someone who can scan and 3d print it
Dud make that 2 parts you made and sell them you can retire after that!!!!!!!! I guarantee it
If 4 won't hold it 5 never woulda
Sell me one
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I could've done that with a 2 inch self tapper and 4 washers. Why engineer it when you can rig it 😂.