Installing a Drop Kit on a Chevy 454 SS MuscleTrux Wars Part 5

Installing a Drop Kit on a Chevy 454 SS MuscleTrux Wars Part 5 - Trucks! S10, E13

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Ryan returns fire as his 1990 Chevy 454 SS also gets dropped down into the weeds with its very own lowering kit, new brakes, wheels and tires. Matching stance for stance with Kevin's Lightning, Ryan's getting his big block Chevy ready to go head to head with the Ford in our MuscleTrux series. Also, we'll show you how to breathe new life into your worn out GMC or Chevrolet truck by doing a simple, hand tools only engine swap and it's easier than you think!
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
ADDCO Manufacturing,Inc.: Performance upgrade front and rear sway bars.
American Racing: 18X8 Polished Torq-Thrust II, 18X10 Polished Torq-Thrust II, 5x5 b.c. 4.5" B.S.
Calvert Racing Products: CalTracs Traction bars, modified spring hangers, u-bolts.
Edelbrock: Pro-Flo EFI setup with manifold and calibration chip upgraded to Pro-Flo 2, hydraulic roller lifters, hydraulic roller camshaft, exhaust headers, gasket kit set, timing set, head bolts, intake bolts, heat treated pushrods, aluminum cylinder heads.
Goodmark Industries: Steel cowl induction hood.
KW Automotive North America Inc. Belltech: 3"F/4"R drop kit complete with Street Performance shocks, front sway bar upgrade and alignment kit.
Lightning Force Performance: LFP True 58" Torque Arm Traction Bar Kit.
LMC Truck: Smooth style front bumper replacement.
Mickey Thompson: 28x11.50-15 M/T E/T Street tires, 15x10 M/T Racing wheels, 5x5/5x5.5 b.c. 4.5" B.S.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: EBC Green Stuff performance brake pads.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Stock replacement brake rotors.
Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center: GMPP HT383E, also supplied gaskets, hoses, oil filter adapter, belts, valve covers, CIS fuel injection harness. A major distributor of Whaba photo-instruction manuals.
Summit Racing: GM Performance tall aluminum valve covers.
Summit Racing: Street Scene roll pan fits 88-98 Chevrolet fleetside, smooth with license plate recess.
WD-40: Penetrating lubricant.
Yokohama Tire: 255/55R18 Yokohama ADVAN S.T., 285/50R18 ADVAN S.T.

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@justinbeamon6624 4 жыл бұрын

"This is a suburban with many hard miles used as a work truck" - shows probably the cleanest 97 suburban to exist.

@blainemeyer 4 жыл бұрын

justin beamon that's literally the same thought I had.

@contentlocked99 4 жыл бұрын

The guys job was at an office 15 miles away lol.

@dre04mach 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but keep in mind, it gained 21hp and 53 torques... to a blisterin 214hp and 308tq out of a 383... lol.

@stevenanthony7134 4 жыл бұрын

This episode aired in 2005

@RyanBenbow 2 ай бұрын

@dre04mach the383 made more then what you said my 383. Makes 456 hp you fool

@randomperson8695 4 жыл бұрын

I had a friend who had the SS back in the day and the one thing he said about it that made me laugh and I always remembered was when he said- that thing could pass anything on the road except a gas station.

@supfoo9221 4 жыл бұрын

Oh look a shell gas station there lol

@SGTJDerek 2 жыл бұрын

3 things hurt that 454. Induction, low compression and the 400th. Well, maybe 4 things if you add in the exhaust. All relatively easy fixes. You've still got a 454.

@aldocruz7636 4 жыл бұрын

No quema cuhh😂

@derakbell8143 4 жыл бұрын

I see on his face at the end of the vid when they started it the 2nd time, he was like yea we did something wrong lol

@missingremote4388 4 жыл бұрын

More of a look like; *'its new - Don't rev it man!"*

@dtotheponcharo 4 жыл бұрын

Pause it at 17:50 check out the dyno sheet something was def wrong if thats really a stroked 350

@matthewmajcher7180 4 жыл бұрын

@@dtotheponcharo For all that time and money, this is a fucking scam for another 20 hp and a shitty looking dyno sheet.

@matos_x_ 4 жыл бұрын

I think they dynoed the stock 350 in second gear and then dynoed the 383 in third. If you look at the bottom of the dyno sheet you can see the difference in max speed. Dynoing in a higher gear can make it seem like theres more power when in reality it has something to due with the ratio of that gear and load on the engine/dyno. So it just makes the 383 swap look more amazing than it really is.

@stevenallen6245 4 жыл бұрын

They didn't even prime the oil pump before starting it either lol!!!!

@Rich77UK 4 жыл бұрын

God Damn that 454 is nice. I want One! Plus a second gen F150 Lightning... Plus a GMC Syclone. Probably need to rob a bank too... 😊

@dado8117 4 жыл бұрын

What was the name of that manual from scoggin Dickey?

@philtripe 4 жыл бұрын

great idea! we just need a fast truck to rob the bank with...which neither of us have so only the rich get richer

@DUNEATV 4 жыл бұрын

Ford and Chevy will never out due these beautiful body styles...

@chrishansen7004 4 жыл бұрын

You can't due to safety, and mileage reasons sadly

@DUNEATV 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Hansen Very true

@neooverby3750 4 жыл бұрын

that's why I'm holding on to my 96 bronco, no new truck can give me the smile this truck gives me

@Sdpartscenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out! Great job covering the whole removal/install process.

@kluna1000 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to wear safety glasses on when under a vehicle. Don't want dirt, metal or a piece of rust getting in your eyes.

@cuhyotepowered1201 4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Hammer ok boomer

@c.siikz_ 4 жыл бұрын

Erick Highland nah just let his dumbass learn

@Sluna773 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! I was just changing my o2 sensors (simple right?)and the debri that kept falling into my eyes was a MFer. Def using them next time.

@eb972 4 жыл бұрын

The Bilstein shocks although super old were probably still better than the drop shocks.

@bobfalfa76 4 жыл бұрын

Drop shocks actually ride quite well

@bobbybeyer2127 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobfalfa76 It's almost always better to use a stock length shock and shock extenders. More travel that way.

@bobfalfa76 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbybeyer2127 The best way is by simply measuring and finding a factory shock that fits your needs, without extensions. Extensions generally aren't used, especially if it's low enough where they still bind a factory shock, plus they snag speed bumps hard. On a baby drop like this you wouldn't need them anyway.

@hudsonauto13 4 жыл бұрын

Im a big fan of nitro drop 2. They ride exelent

@josephvasquez3976 4 жыл бұрын

E B no way those shock are legit I have them on my new ram work good

@azzanalshamsi3001 4 жыл бұрын

this chevy ss looks beatiful

@bilbobaggins4710 4 жыл бұрын

I want one

@jstdrv 4 жыл бұрын

It stood the test of time very well! Rubbish interior though

@BigEightiesNewWave 4 жыл бұрын

The Lightning looks better than modern trucks😍

@BigEightiesNewWave 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigboreracing356 The new Chevy front end looks like a retard designed it.

@-insanity3631 4 жыл бұрын

They should've put the newer lighting wheels on it 🤦‍♂️

@GySgt_USMC_Ret. 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Reminds me of my super clean black 89 Silverado. Edlebrock Jet Hot ceramic tri-y headers, 2"/2" drop, American Racing Torq Thrust I I, stainless cat-back. Another one that I should have kept.

@idontlikecops1 4 жыл бұрын

They swapped a 160k mile 350? That thing was barely getting broken in

@nateperreira275 4 жыл бұрын

Donalddump literally. Dude said worn out. I’ve got 244k. I’ll take 165k all day

@williswhatchutalkinbout4367 4 жыл бұрын

Did you seriously need an excuse to install a 383??

@davidkepley9634 Жыл бұрын

Test drove a SS at Woodall Chevrolet in Danville, VA, thought it was very lazy for a BB engine, got a SB Sport in black with similar red trim, was as strong and better economy, still have the Sport today

@kenjohnson9498 3 жыл бұрын

Another good choice for wheels are 90s Corvette directional 17'' wheels. add to them ZR1 rectangular tail lights in the rollpan and weld up the vertical lights

@956TRUKZ 4 жыл бұрын

That super sport is beautiful!!!

@ninobrown5524 4 жыл бұрын

Let's beat the freshly powder coated parts on with a steel hammer lol nice

@AKGirthQuake 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigboreracing356 What's your deal ? I see you telling people to stfu all over the place lol

@joshturner5904 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigboreracing356 oh you're so fucking tough, probably drive a Prius ya keyboard warrior bitch.

@eizzle78 4 жыл бұрын

STREET RACER so beating somebody with a bat is positive? I bet you’re just a treat to hang out with...

@bobfalfa76 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigboreracing356 Riding your Power Wheels Jeep around the neighborhood doesn't make you a "street racer" ok princess

@Ddffgghhjj 4 жыл бұрын

Well they’re suspension components and nobody is gonna see than AND they’re gonna get dirty af bc they’re under your car. So get it over it mkay *still liked your comment tho*

@johnbehneman1546 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT!!!! OBS RENNISANCE!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH!!!!

@chriztopferpearson2960 4 жыл бұрын

Hands down one of the most beautiful trucks (both) ever created.!! But that 454, pay top dollar for that.

@samschoby9255 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I’m just ready to see the ford and Chevy finished!!!

@lim1946 4 жыл бұрын

In 1972 I drove a Chev 454 ram air up to 160 mph on a wet pavement road, there was more there but it was twitching a bit so I carefull backed off.

@benp9158 4 жыл бұрын

Dang, uploaded 12 minutes ago, I’m early.

@JaredR1996 4 жыл бұрын

It’s always amazing to see what makes a car or truck run 👍

@DaddytechEnt 4 жыл бұрын

*I can't believe you're replacing a 350 with only 165,000 miles on it! that truck aint hurt. they aren't even ready for major service until they get up around the 200,000 mile mark. and that intake on the suburban motor would be clean enough to eat off of if they only used Seafoam to keep the intake running clean. 1 full can in the gas with every 3rd tank and twice a year running a can through the power brake booster vacuum line and letting it blow out all of the carbon and varnish and you wouldn't even need to wipe off the internals of that motor. that's what i use along with Mobil 1 engine oil and synthetic transmission fluid and i've never had a problem out of Any of my vehicles all 3 of my Escalades run like a top and i even use Mobil 1 for turbo diesels in my 06 dodge mega cab 2500 as well as seafoam in it for fuel system treatment and keeping the injectors and intake clean on it as well and so far they all still look brandnew inside when i run the bore scope through them* Could you guys PLEASE do an episode on the importance of using the correct coolant in vehicles also? i am tired of arguing with people about why it's important to use Dexcool in your GM motor when you change everything out for the seasons. everyone swears that it doesn't matter coolant is coolant and it's ABSOLUTELY NOT! i've experienced the hazzards of using the wrong stuff first hand as the green stuff in my 99 tahoe actually ate the intake gasket seals in a little over 3 months causing an expensive and time sucking replacement of the intake gaskets. i've had that truck for 14 years now running Dexcool and never had another issue with it. so proper coolant DOES make a difference!

@eddiedelacruz9321 3 жыл бұрын

Best episode series was maybe this one!

@velasco1100 4 жыл бұрын

Great work and sweet ass good looking trucks!

@jcortes3930 4 жыл бұрын

Takuache roll call

@SchnelleKat 4 жыл бұрын

The Green chevy looks badass

@FernandezCycles 4 жыл бұрын

OBS or GTFO! 88-98 is king, make it a 454 with some knowledge dropped on it and you have yourself what I call, streetable perfection! 🍻

@sidneibueno8647 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Show! Rock On The Rock's V-8

@willmcmillan2047 4 жыл бұрын

They said just using hand tools. There was an impact used on the exhaust. Just saying.

@PhenomProductions23 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they meant you use your hand to hold it. LOL

@willmcmillan2047 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigboreracing356 ask your girl

@willmcmillan2047 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah and STFU. Clown

@Cheezeball99999 4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, bolts/studs tend to shear off if you *don't* use an impact on exhaust. You can do it with hand tools, but it takes hours on a 20+ year old vehicle. My '85 F250 is rust free on the frame and body, but the exhaust took about sixteen hours to move out of the way for some long tubes.

@toms5oh 4 жыл бұрын

love both trucks

@rondamon1345 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Chevy is looking good, but I also like the Ford

@OverDaFenceGarage 4 жыл бұрын

My high school buddy's dad gave him a 1990 454 ss he bought new from the dealership. My buddy kept a year and during senior year he traded it in at a shady car lot for a 99 Dodge Durango. I loved that truck and it wasn't even mine.

@aarongray7861 4 жыл бұрын

4:39 "messaged into place"... gently persuaded with a hammer...

@aarongray7861 4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Hammer wow. Amazing reply. Did you think that poetic retort up all by yourself, or did you need help? By the way, the kids table is over there. Go join the other children. Adults are talking...

@MrDaryz1 4 жыл бұрын

this is the exact stance and wheels that my dad has on his 454 ss

@TickledFunnyBone 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the 454SS!!, i had a SPORT version of the 454SS and i had air ride on it. I loved that truck and unfortunately i miss that truck and i miss driving trucks for that matter. I love muscle sport trucks, its not a muscle car its a muscle truck!

@nothsim 4 жыл бұрын

Would have went with airbags so,I could still haul loads between joy rides.

@Hamza-or7jm 4 жыл бұрын

That's b.s. Those connectors are available anywhere you can even buy them from the junkyard. Also a LS based engine could probably out perform everything and still end up being cheaper to own,fix etc

@user-fy8fu4dg2b 5 ай бұрын

Have to say those rims that got took off are one of my favorite rim designs.

@RyanBenbow 2 ай бұрын

I think the chip foose rims are nice. But They ain't cheap either

@ElLuigyboy 4 жыл бұрын

we'll show you how to swap an engine with just hand tools... then 13:45

@danieltorres7003 4 жыл бұрын

Lo que pasa es que me voy a molestar no quiero motos Quiero carros no quiero modificar no quiero si yo no quiero no se puede quiero que me traes el coche quiero que vean mis huevos culeros Quiero saber cómo va estar lo duda Rangers me gusta madre no se fue

@f1rstclass596 4 жыл бұрын

Win Chevy, win. I’m feeling the 454 SS.

@ricardobbblanco 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty Amazing

@adilsonlegalyt9647 4 жыл бұрын

had to pause and comment that Waba manual is an awesome idea

@theroadnottaken9378 4 жыл бұрын

I miss my 97 gmc sierra reg short box, even though it went through fuel pumps like crazy...lol

@guardrail2897 4 жыл бұрын

The last engine swap I did was in a barn with no heat. It was 15 degrees that night. It was probably about 25 or 30 degrees inside the barn. That was in 1991. I've never done one since. And never will. Brakes and oil changes is as far as I go.

@jetblackknight4638 4 жыл бұрын

Can do video on removing exhaust bolts connecting to the exhaust manifold?

@Pjmperez01 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Bricklinsv1970 4 жыл бұрын

Background music always kicks Ass!

@someguymb123 4 жыл бұрын

When yall gonna line the ss and the lightning up?

@justinjones5288 4 жыл бұрын

The intake on the chevy 😂😂😂

@user-zs5ey8xs9n 4 жыл бұрын

Omg finish already

@pennywisetheclown9090 4 жыл бұрын

Great build, i would never use wd40, pb blaster please and thankyou!

@caboose012 4 жыл бұрын

GAWD I miss being able to watch your show.. I have an '87 G-20, rwd Sport Van I'm plannin to make 4x4, when y'all gonna do somethin crazy like THAT?!?! If y'all want a ginea pig, Id be MORE than happy to lend ya this beast, provided i can keep everything y'all attach!!😁 MIND you, I'm not MADE of money, but I'd definitely welcome the help!!🤙

@randybryant9936 4 жыл бұрын

The ss 454 is my favorite obs

@ronaldarchibald2506 4 жыл бұрын

Should have at least went with slotted rotors. Braking was a weak point on the 454ss. On mine i swapped in extended cab spindles and the thicker rotors they came with. Well aftermarket slotted cross drilled extended cab rotors that is. Worked really well.

@gradoisx2348 4 жыл бұрын

That cart had alot more than $1000 in tools 😂

@npastran90 Жыл бұрын

Yalll are the beast

@npastran90 Жыл бұрын

Where can I take my truck to have the same work done ?

@bakfixx 4 жыл бұрын

So no fuel system or computer "upgrades" needed with the 383 swap?

@hawser27 4 жыл бұрын

Both trucks look very nice but I would have put wheels on the lighting too.

@tactickleshtooper1753 4 жыл бұрын

PowerNation >>> while I understand that swapping the 'Burban's original engine for a 383 allows for re-using some of the used parts, I think I'd much rather have swapped out the original engine for a large block, like a 454. Excellent video in either case though! ;-)

@juanc5149 4 жыл бұрын

We’re going to show you how to do an engine swap with hand tools only!! 13:56 And air impact wrench is removing a bell housing. It’s ok tho, in 2020 cordless impacts are cheap and awesome substitute for air.

@PorkBarrel. 4 жыл бұрын

Underneath the truck without safety glasses is just asking for it.

@kingspanky2794 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigboreracing356 Now you are just being a asshole troll.

@dtotheponcharo 4 жыл бұрын

Especially any car or truck where im from here in Syracuse NY... Only takes 5-6 years of winter driving and everything starts rusting right the fuck out shit sucks working under anything on a lift just looking at the stuff and it ends up in your eyes... Cant have anything nice up here if you're gonna drive it in the winter at all.

@philtripe 4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Hammer sure aint Johnny Grammer ...can we get a translation here? we need a gangsta translator here

@wkjeeping9053 4 жыл бұрын

Basic tools is no air tools

@CraftsmanQuad19 4 жыл бұрын

I like the old aluminum wheels better than these new ones tbh. They just suit the truck better

@3nigma379 4 жыл бұрын

My 96 sierra is that same shortbed single cab body style, to bad i ended up with a 4.3 ☹️

@sgottoboni 4 жыл бұрын

Careful what you say about that pile. I own a pile too.

@aleskyfinis1025 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy from Aleskyfinis

@alexanderrucker1507 4 жыл бұрын

I wish that they would Dyno the old engine (the 350) and see how it compares to a built engine

@gilbertososa9164 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, i have the same engine 350 vortec on my 2001 400SS pick up truck (mexican model) this video really help, now im goin to make my truck 383, Where did yuo get that engine ?

@jeffjankiewicz5100 4 жыл бұрын

Question, if I may. Who makes a good rebuild kit for a complete rebuild of a 700/R4 for a 91 Silverado longbed. Mine just gave up the ghost @300,000 miles...slipped a little at first...till it died with the converter. Got a used one for now, but want to rebuild dead one to put back in for my own piece of mind. Love the trucks guys, but I`m a Bowtie guy. Amazing what can be done IF you have the budget.

@miguelgarduno1786 4 жыл бұрын

Trokiando Cuh

@bawitibaw 3 жыл бұрын

Should’ve went with the satin wheels with grey centers

@dancharron7098 4 жыл бұрын

I got the cup holder in your color for your truck. it bolts to the dash

@renescocina9199 4 жыл бұрын

boy they make these projects look easy, to refresh that chevy probably cost 10 to 15 grand in parts and labor. I wish they would disclose a parts list and prices.

@willmcmillan2047 4 жыл бұрын

Also they need to show the cam crank correlation relearn.

@TheTerribleGamer 4 жыл бұрын

454SS looking good, even id not a fan of the wheels. Replacing a motor with 165k seems crazy, doesnt seem like that many miles for an old V8.

@jamesm568 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 GMC Z71 where the heads cracked on my 350 and the dealership put a 383 in from GM performance parts and was only a few hundred dollars more. That is one pulling motor.

@christopherhuffman3857 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get a new tune on the computer ?

@jamesm568 4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherhuffman3857 The 383 came with a tuner as a complete kit.

@brainwashingdetergent4128 4 жыл бұрын

Dont take the bed off for shackles and hangers. Dont even take it off to flip the rearend. Only time you need the bed off is to install a C notch and adjustable suspension.

@NeedForSpeed.2004 4 жыл бұрын

Torq Thrust rims are so amazing

@npp3559 3 жыл бұрын

I god with the nice clean engine and bay on the ss it is such and eye sore to not have the intake fresh air tubing

@thebluntedcarguy7163 4 жыл бұрын

Why in the heck would you replace a whole wire harness for one broke plug? Just cut off old one and solder heat wrap new one on and done, 5 min job.

@SgtJoeSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. All the plugs are available aftermarket or at dealer.

@SgtJoeSmith 4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Hammer you would know

@cwb9318 4 жыл бұрын

I could use those bullet hole rims for my chevy silverado lol

@tonyasbury1101 4 жыл бұрын

Wish they would have said something about the tire size

@everettgrover9459 4 жыл бұрын

i think they said it was an 18 inch rim and tires were 10 inch wide for the back and 8 for the front

@mopar4life458 4 жыл бұрын

Both truck are damn good looking but the headlights look bad on ss good job on trucks

@torcher78 4 жыл бұрын

That start up on the engine swap sounded like shit!

@larryw5429 4 жыл бұрын

Last of the simple affordable ford Pickups I would own one.. But the SS looks way better imo!! Black is where its at..

@R1j0hn 4 жыл бұрын

----------------------------------------------> @ 17:45 - Did they really just swap in a 195 HP "stroker" ? Jeez, even 215 HP is pathetic from a 383 SBC.

@Ryl33hz 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts, exactly.

@xInline6 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s cus it’s the stock trans and it’s such a big heavy vehicle. My guess tho

@TheGabesable 4 жыл бұрын

Okay but did you see the torque curve it's much nicer especially for a work truck

@xInline6 4 жыл бұрын

firstname gabe yeah I was gonna mention that too

@bobbybowers4065 4 жыл бұрын

Thats wheel hp i do believe the flywheel hp will b much higher probley around 265- 275 which is still low but better then 215

@MegaGsizzle 4 жыл бұрын

What was the name of the magazine for service?

@tommykimbro87 3 жыл бұрын

So the stock trans can handle the 383?

@coleswanginshenanigans867 4 жыл бұрын

To be honest guys it looked so much better with those American racing Tim's that were on it. I wish yall kept them and just changed the tires for a more grippy and wider tire

@esfitnesspro2455 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect truck. Only color scheme better that *black* *w/red* *interior* is *white* *w/red interior* ... Not to mention a loud rumble from that 454 (& whatever exhaust they have, maybe some series 70 Flowmasters)... & Put an 8in sealed sub under the passengers seat. *Think I'd rather see it *raised* up a few (or 6) inches, rather than lowering it a few inches. ... Just too bad it's a single cab, since I'm 6-6'1" w/long legs and the seats are always uncomfortable for me ☹️