Beautiful Impala, can’t wait to see it all done. Wow, there are people who like me truly love the 96, Impala.
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!!
@Josh-hr5mc7 ай бұрын
I just found this video as I used to own 2 Caprice LT1 cars that had the 9C1 package. What's sad is my car was near perfect and sold it for I think $5K in 2003, anyway love the content
@stokerboiler3 жыл бұрын
I went about the same route as you. LS2. Conservative street cam. Long tube headers. 4L80E. 3.73s. Stock wheels and stock size rubber (Nitto 555s). Camaro FEAD. 399 HP on the dyno. An absolute joy to drive, but the seats aren't comfortable to me. When you go to tune it upgrade the fuel pump and lines. The stock fuel pump won't support a LS2 and will burn out. I gotta address the stereo, but I do intend to keep it simple. You got a great car. Drive it.
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watch. We have pretty much the same swap.. lol.. The fuel system is upgraded as well.. all is good, just have to figure out this vibration at 50 mph.
@stokerboiler3 жыл бұрын
Check your drive shaft, dude.
@mikejohnson9118 Жыл бұрын
@@stokerboiler Yep...you HAVE TO put the U-Joints symmetrical(phased) or you will get vibration.
@randallwellborn10463 жыл бұрын
Dude I’m so inspired by your car. I have a 94 impala ss, of course it’s not a 96 but it’s still my baby. I want to do some work on it just I know nothing about cars lol nor do I have a garage lol.
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it man..
@regsmith76043 жыл бұрын
That’s a nice swap. You did the correct transmission, the first time. I did an LS2 swap some years ago to my 2000 S10 Extreme Extended Cab. I used the wrong transmission, 3 times(3strikes). The 4L60e doesn’t last, no matter who builds it, and with whatever parts. I put a built 4L80e in it last year. You did a beautiful job on that Impala, however, you need to do a rust abatement program on that underside. I was born and raised in Detroit and hadn’t seen rust like that, since I left home in ‘74. I flashed when I seen that rust. I went to the military, and when I discharged, I stayed in California. No rust there. I’m in Colombia 🇨🇴 South America now, no rust down here either. I’m bringing my S10 down here next.
@byanymeans2144 жыл бұрын
Swap lookin & soundin good. Either ones sandman or billets, cant go wrong.
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
James A facts
@salemjalal58452 жыл бұрын
!!!!why I found this sick content now I missed a lot😅
@MrGhostBusa4 жыл бұрын
Its about time you dropped that video LOL. She looking good. I placed the order on my front accessory drive thanks for the help💯💪🏾
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Lol.. I know finally.. I will update the parts used for my accessory drive in a few I had to get some items from different vehicles.
@moneyron684 жыл бұрын
Carolina Mike Garage how much did you pay for the suspension work
@marcoarreola90583 жыл бұрын
I did 20 inch ridler 695s on my 96. It looks simple, but nice.
@micayiah13 жыл бұрын
My dream car!! Love it bro
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
One of mine too!!
@MillerGarage2693 жыл бұрын
Such a cool car. I love those cars slammed to the ground.
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out man!
@Princefrancis2 Жыл бұрын
You're going to have to take care of that rust my guy other than that she's clean
@CarolinaMikeGarage Жыл бұрын
It’s all surface. I’m going to wire wheel everything and then coat it.
@jamesbyrd13583 жыл бұрын
I think the sandman reps will look clean!!
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
James Byrd I love the look of them!
@7amudi_042 жыл бұрын
Man I just gave a like cuz only the title hyped me up yo
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@monsi69754 жыл бұрын
Everything is looking good man! Btw anyone say you sound like Scottie pippen?
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Leflame 69 thanks bro.. and naw that’s a first. Lol.
@ericramirez18413 жыл бұрын
Beautiful home you got I really hope I get one like yours
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@EVERYTHANGDIESEL3 жыл бұрын
You got a dope build going on man. I'm bout to start vlogging on my 95 SS. Starting with some 24s and I got all new steering I gotta install
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I’ll be watching your build.
@swappedoutZ713 жыл бұрын
No cam? You did good by leaving it stock lol. I swapped my truck, and it has became a money pit. Nice car though, love the all black look
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro.. more to come but yea just wanted to get it up and running for now.. looking at doing the T56 swap.. not in it for racing just having fun!!
@swappedoutZ713 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage would love to manual swap my truck but weight and high tq are a bad combo lol would have to dump alot in a manual to keep it happy in a crew cab but that SS should be lots of fun with a t56 and small cam
@marquism29202 жыл бұрын
Nice collection.
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. Just picked up another toy.. video dropping soon
@darrellhughes67732 жыл бұрын
Dats d look I want like it came n there! Really nice Brother 👌
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@lifewithlonno49954 жыл бұрын
Thats a good looking Swap ✊🏾
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Life With Lonno thanks bro.. can’t wait to see yours complete!
@lifewithlonno49954 жыл бұрын
Carolina Mike Garage yeah me too, in due time bro 🤞🏾
@MrEyad19903 жыл бұрын
sweet black on black with a black driver in it.
@kenpointerII4 жыл бұрын
96 Impala brought me here with a like. Sub for the Grand National.
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Olu Art GN video coming next week.
@breakyoself44233 жыл бұрын
Car looks sick good job
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@AirJones3134 жыл бұрын
That shit clean bro bro!
@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS3 жыл бұрын
Nice for real.you garage just like mine.74 69 95 impalas.3 for me too.
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@57juniors Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@CarolinaMikeGarage Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. Sub to the channel. I’m about to remix it!
@jbr2899 Жыл бұрын
😎
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
Yes sir!!
@615JOHNLEE5 ай бұрын
LOVE you build!! Did you reuse factory Impala AC lines to the compressor?
@scotthymas64823 жыл бұрын
good video. awesome stable.
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scotthymas64823 жыл бұрын
and the kid's bikes in the garage where the car should be. i feel it. haha
@ipxd89023 жыл бұрын
We got a 94 ss yours looks sick tho
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@terencebigt38253 жыл бұрын
Nice brother!
@user-ej4gq7rq1x11 ай бұрын
She is beautiful bro! Go with replicas in the 22". 22s don't take it from its original integrity of a big body muscle car. Goin larger looks like you wanna go donk style.
@jl55043 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@roadrunnadreak7542 Жыл бұрын
Great vid brother!! Did you have to modify the transmission tunnel forthe 4l80 transmission
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
No modifications to fit the Trans.
@BigAlmightySS3 жыл бұрын
Nice looking car I just subscribed to your channel. I’ll be picking up a 96 this week.
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Nice.. you are going to love it!
@BigAlmightySS3 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage I hope so I have a 02 camaro SS I’m putting a LS2 in as we speak. I’m going to take the ls1 out of it and put it in the impala when I pick it up
@Lambo-fe6bf3 жыл бұрын
I'll buy that radio bezel
@19cruella823 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@larrystevenson11554 жыл бұрын
Man she look good....the install is top notch..was there a special bracket for the AC?
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Larry Stevenson thanks man.. its the AC bracket from a 01 Camaro.
@larrystevenson11554 жыл бұрын
Thanks....again she sitting right LS Swap da world...lol
@williegibson31803 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@radmanrob3 жыл бұрын
My experience is 373 gear is not really faster in the quarter, hope you'll update your experience.. Thinking about LSing mine,,, looking for a good source of reliable info... Did you have the frame sewn up? Keep the information coming..
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
I probably will never see the track. Just building my cars to have fun. I love the power of the LS2.
@crypsis53573 жыл бұрын
those impalas are sexy as hell man, im loving all of this, BTW get rid of them wheels everything looks top notch but the wheels bring them down.. also did anyone ever comment on how much you have a radio voice?
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Crypsis Thanks for checking out my videos.. I like the blacked out look but I am ready for some new wheels.
@darnellwoodard32743 жыл бұрын
Nice bro
@miamimagicians3 жыл бұрын
So did you swap the entire engine for a Corvette engine? Completely? Or just added some new Corvette parts to make the car faster? I don’t quite understand
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s a LS2 out of a C6 corvette.
@Princefrancis2 Жыл бұрын
22 inches for sure
@CarolinaMikeGarage Жыл бұрын
Yes that’s what I will go with.
@Mojoe7134 жыл бұрын
Please do a video of everything you do on the impala ss I’m redoing mine to
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
timthomas407 that’s the plan. More content on the way.
@jamariowalker96884 жыл бұрын
Nice build. Do you have a part number for the throttle cable
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Jamario Walkee 15040848 from a 01 Tahoe.
@marvinwalker14233 жыл бұрын
Hey my dude the car and swap looks great. I see you still have your cruise control box under the hood. Do you still have it hooked up?
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Marvin Walker yes it still has cruise control!
@marvinwalker14233 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage thank you for replying. It sucks when you're doing this for the first time and nobody wants to help. I swear I won't have a thousand question as I ask another one. Did you use your factory harness modified or purchased an aftermarket to be able to us AC and cruise control?
@Eatgoodfishheavy4 жыл бұрын
What kind of front light and back light setup? I love it and cons to it honestly? They dark asf but if you can see you can see
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Chop the back is ok. The LEDs shine bright. I have LEDs in the front as well but honestly it’s too dark. I have another set that has been painted and cleared that isn’t so dark.
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Chop the rear and the front were painted with car paint and cleared.
@slick50492 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, nice ride 4 real!!! Where did you get your steering shaft from?
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
What up bro..Summit racing.
@slick50492 жыл бұрын
Ok cool sounds Damn good to me!!! OH SHITS YEEEAH!!!😁👍👍
@zeek11332 жыл бұрын
Great impala! What CAI did you use?
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
It’s a CAI for a 03 tahoe off Amazon!
@mrwhodat19604 жыл бұрын
Funny I just reached out to Mr impala about some door panels and he said i have to contact him in october because he's booked. So I guess you getting yours in September you are lucky. How much is he charging? His website says $1200. Is that accurate? Minus the shipping I'm in cali so I know my shipping will be around 300.
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Mrwhodat1 yea man.. I think I got in at the right time.. he was hesitant at first but yea I’m excited. Then I’m going to order some seat covers from Rick Deez.... My total was around 1400 with shipping. Then I
@raed-_-29443 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍 👉🏾💎
@banga80804 жыл бұрын
A👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾I'm subb'n
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you for rocking with me!
@mrfritz96692 жыл бұрын
Did you have any problems with your header scraping?
@CarolinaMikeGarage Жыл бұрын
Only on speed bumps!
@therrinchisley76002 жыл бұрын
Hello bro my question is when you redid the engine did u buy stock 6.0 stuff or upgraded some things
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the channel I didn’t do anything to the engine other than replacing accessories to make it fit correctly. The motor only has about 50K miles so its still brand new
@miamimagicians3 жыл бұрын
OK so why not just get a new IMPALA Engine? What are the advantages of the Corvette engine? What’s the difference is a better mpg is it faster is it louder? Is it more reliable
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
New Impala engines a front wheel drive. 94-96 impala are the last rear wheel drive car.. plus the corvette engine makes double the power..
@miamimagicians3 жыл бұрын
Does a double the power and then you only get half the gas mileage?
@tk-jp8ym Жыл бұрын
I did the exact same swap except the 4l80 I’m having trouble with my dash no speed or rpm signal with current performance harness did you have this issue?
@CarolinaMikeGarage Жыл бұрын
On the 4L80E you have to make sure the main trans plug is not upside down. That’s what my problem was. I spent months trying to figure it out then boom. Check it out.
@darrellhughes67732 жыл бұрын
Hey man wat kinda brackets did U use to mount yo A/C & Alternator dwn low, wat yr car its frm?
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
The ac bracket is from a 01 camaro with LS1. And the alternator and power steering pump brackets are both from ICT billet!
@Ghostacc9562 жыл бұрын
Did you purchase the engine off eBay or an auction? Or do you have a trusted website
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
I found it on ebay but then hit the guy up and drove 4 hours to pick it up with cash
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
It was a corvette shop in PA. They specialize in rebuilding wrecked corvettes.
@Ghostacc9562 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage thanks for the reply big dog, I am currently searching for an LS2 6.0/4l80e. I just wasn’t sure if I could trust eBay. I have never personally known anyone who has ordered a complete pullout engine from eBay. Normally we would go to local pick and pulls.
@daboostedtahoe Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for longtube headers you used or what kind did you use thanks
@CarolinaMikeGarage Жыл бұрын
www.brphotrods.com
@flixpink3 жыл бұрын
on the exhaust did you do H or Y pipe. Just got my car 96 impala with LS3 swap this past friday.
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Straight back right now.. but I may be doing some exhaust upgrades soon with the X pipe.
@flixpink3 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage I just had the x pipe done
@miamimagicians3 жыл бұрын
If you put a Camaro V8 engine in there? Would you get better gas mileage and be able to use regular gas because I think the Corvette engine is only premium right
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
What year camaro are you talking about. LS1 or LS3. I run premium gas because that how my car is tuned. Like I said in the other post. It’s just so many different variations you can go with. Reliability and good gas mileage get you a 5.3/4L60e and ride.. I wanted more horsepower. Cam coming soon for my SS..
@miamimagicians3 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between the 5.3/4L 60 E, versus the standard package that comes with the 95? Also what car is the 5.3 engine from thank you. Is that a Camaro engine or a Corvette engine 5.3
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
@@miamimagicians there a lot of videos on KZfaq breaking down the different LS platforms.. the LS1 is a 5.7 and the LS3 is a 6.2.. all depends on what year the camaro is.
@Dustykeybkards Жыл бұрын
What Optima battery is that ? I’ve been wanting to upgrade
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
Yellow top.
@marvinwalker1423 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike what cold air intake system do you use?
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
The K&N intake from my LT1.
@Cneal834 жыл бұрын
Not being an asshole bro cover those holes for the a/c lines 2 much money for a compressor to get dirt in it and then mess up the whole a/c system once you get it hooked up clean swap though
@JazonCardenas_Friday13th Жыл бұрын
22in billets
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
Yes that’s what I’m going to order!
@darrelladams254 жыл бұрын
What was your measurements on your drive shaft?
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Darrell Adams I think it was a 57 1/2.. but you know it all depends on the motor mounts and trans.
@jesusjuarez55872 жыл бұрын
How did u do it drive by cable? Can u tell me what U use, what ecm and harness,
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
It was a stock cable for a 01 tahoe. I used a 01 tahoe ECM drive by able.. and my harness is my stock 96 SS harness that i sent to current performance to have them rework it to my engine and trans connections.
@demarcuslett33183 жыл бұрын
How did you get ac to clear ? What motor mounts and what ac compressor is it if you don’t mind
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
01 Camaro ls1 AC Bracket and Compressor
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Motor mounts were from BRP Hotrods
@juiceman57254 жыл бұрын
Info on Double Din bracket?
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
The detail SS or Etchus.com
@larrystevenson11554 жыл бұрын
Carolina....are you running stock fans?
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Larry Stevenson yes stock fans.
@impalascholar4 жыл бұрын
Did you you have to replace the shift cable?
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
L Brown no.
@Chitownshawn7910 Жыл бұрын
So how much did they charge u for your harness
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
Close to 1K
@SJonesvisuals4 жыл бұрын
How much a engine swap like that cost
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Check out part 1. It gives the price break down. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLyCoblip9ibXZ8.html
@mfamus22723 жыл бұрын
How much he charge to swap? Can he convert a FWD to a RWD?
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Hit him up! But I doubt that!
@SuperQuadtv2 жыл бұрын
Sandman
@CarolinaMikeGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yea I think that’s what I’ll go with
@chevyboichuck_812 жыл бұрын
Hey bro what is the part number for the steering shaft
@405View4 жыл бұрын
DD audio or sundown
@dieselmechanic83 жыл бұрын
What headers did you use?
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Got them from BRP HOTRODS..
@chevyboichuck_812 жыл бұрын
And also bro how does she ride?
@juanaranda79633 жыл бұрын
Do u got the part number for the bottom and upper radiator hose
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
It’s on my parts list video!
@juanaranda79633 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ll take a look at it bud
@PlayWitIt Жыл бұрын
By any chance do you have part number for the lower Radiator hose you use? I watch the Parts List Video about 15 times and you don't mention anything about the Radiator hose ...
@byronjones5573 Жыл бұрын
How much everything hit you for
@CarolinaMikeGarage11 ай бұрын
This was a few years ago so it was not that bad. I did a price breakdown video!!
@sosocali702 жыл бұрын
What headers you use?
@yesyesshaun3 жыл бұрын
What radiator did you use & driveshaft
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Stock radiator is perfect.. and I had a drive shaft made.
@yesyesshaun3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info clean car
@yesyesshaun3 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage the person who did your swap where are they located?
@larrystevenson11554 жыл бұрын
I apologize for so many questions but are you running one stock fan or two
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Larry Stevenson I’m running 2 stock fans..
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Larry Stevenson you good man.. I’ll answer anything that I can..
@larrystevenson11554 жыл бұрын
Are you from Carolina? We might be family...lol
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Larry Stevenson lol.. I am from nc
@frankm80304 жыл бұрын
How long the build take
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
Frank M a few months but now it’s in the shop getting the gears done.. still more to go..
@frankm80304 жыл бұрын
Carolina Mike Garage ok it sounds good 👌🏾 bro , I would go with billet wheels . I went with speed tech suspension on my SS and Viking Coil overs and 3.73 gears ⚙️
@banga80804 жыл бұрын
22"sandman
@CarolinaMikeGarage4 жыл бұрын
banga8080 I love both.. it’s a hard decision..
@jtkendrick33 жыл бұрын
Impalas are horrible to swap. I have a swapped one but I wouldn't do it again...Here's mine! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpuRi7l-uNK3nmw.html
@CarolinaMikeGarage3 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it bruh. I’m getting everything to knock out my square body and it’s way cheaper and easier to do.
@GORILLA_PIMP2 жыл бұрын
Damn really?? Why exactly?
@GORILLA_PIMP2 жыл бұрын
@@CarolinaMikeGarage You mean the carlo in your garage?