Josh Van Veld's Racing Mind
Josh Van Veld's Racing Mind
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Fixing everything that's wrong with my rebuilt Z06
Goldie is back, but she's got issues...
Here's the Otofix D1 scan tool I picked up: amzn.to/3W33SDO
And here's an amazingly good quality set of earbuds that I've been using and they are DIRT CHEAP: amzn.to/4cJHAfR
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It Took Me a YEAR to Rebuild My Z06
Просмотров 20 тыс.14 дней назад
Last spring I took a risk I shouldn't have and ended up with a dropped exhaust valve that destroyed my LS7. A year and a lot of days, nights, and weekends in the garage later, I'm going to fire it back up for the first time. The whiteboard I bought: amzn.to/45BArf0
PUT TO THE TEST! - Project Goldie Engine Install Trilogy Pt. 2
Просмотров 25 тыс.Месяц назад
I built a 700 HP-capable LS7 starting with a Katech short block and it's finally time to see if I'm ready for the biggest test yet of my (limited) mechanical ability. I really like these shop towels and you can help support the channel by picking up a roll: amzn.to/4dT55En
This Became a FIGHT! - Project Goldie Engine Install Trilogy Pt. 1
Просмотров 27 тыс.Месяц назад
I'm racing a deadline to get Goldie, my C6 Z06 back on the road before the anniversary of losing her original LS7 due to a dropped exhaust valve (I should have gotten the heads fixed). I built the new LS7 myself starting with a Katech short block and now it's time for a new clutch and some fancy motor mounts.
It Took Me a YEAR to Build This Engine
Просмотров 117 тыс.2 месяца назад
Goldie, my C6 Z06, has been down and out for yearly a year and it's taken me that long to finally build her replacement engine: A monster 700-horsepower Katech LS7. If you're planning to build an LS-Series Engine I highly recommend the book I used to guide me: amzn.to/3wfsyi3
Protecting my $20000 investment
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
My C6 Z06 is getting a fresh LS7, but I want it to be bullet-proof before I go back to the race track.
Starting My First Engine Build! (No Pressure)
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 месяца назад
I finally have the parts I need to begin assembling the Katech LS7 for my GT3-Killer C6 Z06, but do I have everything I need?
While I'm in there...
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Exactly how much is it going to cost me to replace my LS7, even after I've bought a new motor?
My first engine build is INTIMIDATING!
Просмотров 11 тыс.5 месяцев назад
There is a very large box sitting in my garage that I've been afraid to open for the last three months.
It's taking FOREVER to replace my blown engine.
Просмотров 8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
It's been a long time since I posted about Goldie the GT3-Killer and a lot of you have been asking for an update.
Pulling My Blown Engine
Просмотров 31 тыс.11 месяцев назад
It's time to pull the blown LS7 engine out of Goldie, my GT3-Killer C6 Z06 Corvette. The only problem is, I've never pulled a motor before. Help us get Ruth the foster dog adopted (in the Atlanta area): angelsrescue.org/pets/?id=60525036
Making the Best of a $20000 Mistake
Просмотров 29 тыс.Год назад
Making the Best of a $20000 Mistake
“Get your heads fixed!” The internet was RIGHT?
Просмотров 88 тыс.Год назад
“Get your heads fixed!” The internet was RIGHT?
I Bought My First BMW! (And drove it 1000 miles home)
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
I Bought My First BMW! (And drove it 1000 miles home)
Top Gear's OG Stig Reveals His Secrets of Speed
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.Год назад
Top Gear's OG Stig Reveals His Secrets of Speed
I Blew the Motor in my Z06 Project Car
Просмотров 23 тыс.Год назад
I Blew the Motor in my Z06 Project Car
“Don’t risk that $20K motor!” Is my LS7 in danger?
Просмотров 66 тыс.Год назад
“Don’t risk that $20K motor!” Is my LS7 in danger?
Big Brake Scam... RESOLVED?!
Просмотров 116 тыс.Год назад
Big Brake Scam... RESOLVED?!
Chasing a 1:30 on STREET TIRES at AMP (minimal mods)
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
Chasing a 1:30 on STREET TIRES at AMP (minimal mods)
Doing a track day alignment in my home garage
Просмотров 48 тыс.Год назад
Doing a track day alignment in my home garage
Fixing the Z06's biggest problem makes the car worse?
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Год назад
Fixing the Z06's biggest problem makes the car worse?
This project is going sideways (literally!)
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
This project is going sideways (literally!)
I learned about wheel bearings the HARD way.
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
I learned about wheel bearings the HARD way.
I can't believe how WIDE these wheels are.
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
I can't believe how WIDE these wheels are.
Vengeance Stage 4 vs. Bone Stock
Просмотров 20 тыс.Год назад
Vengeance Stage 4 vs. Bone Stock
I fell for a $4K big brake kit scam.
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
I fell for a $4K big brake kit scam.
Did I get scammed on used parts? (Probably)
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Did I get scammed on used parts? (Probably)
Meet Atlanta Motorsport Park’s most dangerous corner.
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Год назад
Meet Atlanta Motorsport Park’s most dangerous corner.
Perpetuating the oldest car myth on the internet.
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Perpetuating the oldest car myth on the internet.
What does it take to build a budget GT3-killer?
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
What does it take to build a budget GT3-killer?

Комментарии

  • @dantegt923
    @dantegt923 20 часов назад

    Going forward you should just check the first response on all the tech forums because you seem to have all the most common problems. Good to see Goldie back on the road!

  • @liamk5130
    @liamk5130 20 часов назад

    thats a joke right ??. Bleed order is. Right rear to left rear. right front to left front.

  • @liamk5130
    @liamk5130 20 часов назад

    what bmw is that red bmw

  • @liamk5130
    @liamk5130 21 час назад

    WHAT bmw is that from the start ?

  • @AtlantaCzar
    @AtlantaCzar День назад

    ADD and pervert is a wild combination.

  • @cas5247
    @cas5247 2 дня назад

    That cheap engine blowing up is why a plastic C6 corvette is not a GT3 killer.😂😂😂

  • @casey31242
    @casey31242 2 дня назад

    What happened?!

  • @Chris6068
    @Chris6068 2 дня назад

    Not sure if anyone else has commented this, but for future if you're in there again, those trans cooler line clips can be installed in the female side prior to installing the male connection, then the male just clips in past the clip and you're done.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld День назад

      Oh man that would have made it a lot easier!

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 3 дня назад

    i saved for 3 years to have a car, started when i was 12 years old, when i heard that engines fire up for the first time, my face hurt the next day from smiling so hard and long.

  • @patrickthedoublebassist5505
    @patrickthedoublebassist5505 4 дня назад

    man i loved the series so far! can't wait to see the next one

  • @Jpilgrim30
    @Jpilgrim30 4 дня назад

    Any place that programs or tunes ECU’s should know that the first thing you do is put the car on a stable power supply before doing anything. That was an unnecessary headache. I program tons of new modules, used modules, and do updates on modules to fix issues for things in service bulletins. You’ll hardly ever have an issue if you take precautions and follow the proper procedures.

  • @Jpilgrim30
    @Jpilgrim30 4 дня назад

    That little scan tool will suite a DIY’er well. It’s Autel software with a different name on the tablet. It will be comparable to an OE scan tool on most GM vehicles.

  • @Jpilgrim30
    @Jpilgrim30 4 дня назад

    Soldering doesn’t suck. It’s quick, easy, and reliable. Those solder seal connectors are trash. I’ve cut into some of the ones I’ve found on wires that have been repaired with them and I wouldn’t trust those things on any wire. Either solder them or use some non insulated butt connectors with heat shrink.

  • @fyfoxx
    @fyfoxx 4 дня назад

    Man I will say your right, washing my car can be super therapeutic and makes me so giddy inside like a kid, seeing it super clean. Definitely makes me fall in love again. Then driving it after working on it with no destination in mind, is what I live life for 😝

  • @juansaladzar
    @juansaladzar 4 дня назад

    They’re half the price cause they eat lifters brah

  • @newengland9thgen372
    @newengland9thgen372 5 дней назад

    “When I rev this ***** to 7,000rpm” you’re damn right brother

  • @rocketmail125
    @rocketmail125 5 дней назад

    Motul 660 brake fluid please. You will thank me later.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      Is it really 100 better than the 660?

    • @rocketmail125
      @rocketmail125 5 дней назад

      @@JoshVanVeld Yep…GTR brakes improved so much with the 660. You just have to change it every 6-months or after every track day. Tested it on my Land Cruiser and I could not believe how much better the brakes felt.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      @@rocketmail125 Oh haha I thought there was a 760 I hadn’t heard about! The Amsoil racing fluid might not be quite as good as the Motul (I haven’t compared the specs in a while) but it’s definitely capable compared to street fluid.

    • @rocketmail125
      @rocketmail125 4 дня назад

      @@JoshVanVeld I use the Amsoil signature oil and used Amsoil for my trans and diff service. That signature oil has really excellent reviews. No I made an index finger typing error. LOL

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 4 дня назад

      @@rocketmail125 🤣

  • @rocketmail125
    @rocketmail125 5 дней назад

    Antigravity battery please. <10lbs

  • @ClaytonYatescarenthusiast
    @ClaytonYatescarenthusiast 5 дней назад

    Go nankang crs v2 over ar1

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      I have been hearing that. What’s the story with the crs v2?

  • @governmentcalamari9785
    @governmentcalamari9785 5 дней назад

    Little late to the party. But the poor drivability can be dialed with a better tuner and lots of street tuning. You’re not going to get perfect. If I remember correctly you went with a twin disc and I’d imagine you don’t want to step to a taller rear gear or have your first gear ratio swapped to a gto 2.97. Doing the ladder would perfect low end drivability. At the cost of basically a second k tec ls7.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      The tuner watches the channel now (said the first start video randomly popped up in his feed) so hopefully Goldie gets the love she deserves when ready for the final tune.

  • @rjfleischmann2059
    @rjfleischmann2059 5 дней назад

    Congrats, another great (and well edited) video. I can't wait for the exhaust leak reveal. The knocking you're hearing may likely be the floating AP Racing rotors. Mine do same.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      Thanks! I think you're right about the clunk although I did begin to suspect my delrin bushings.

  • @TheGearheadLounge
    @TheGearheadLounge 6 дней назад

    Love your series here on Goldie! I could have sworn I saw your wife's Durango on Scrap Life Garage! It was at Copart. All together, and he mentioned that it was a theft recovery. Sorry to hear about that. New subscriber--we're actually pretty close numbers-wise with subs! Good luck with your channel! You're going to do well!

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 6 дней назад

      Thanks brother! Always cool to run into a fellow RUclipsr, I wish you the best success! I haven’t been following Scrap Life Garage closely but that would be cool if our car showed up on that channel. He blew up fast and for good reason!

    • @TheGearheadLounge
      @TheGearheadLounge 5 дней назад

      @@JoshVanVeld Thanks! Yeah, great projects on that channel! I’ll be following you. You’re a great storyteller with great content-everything you need! Take care! Happy 4th!

  • @savory4359
    @savory4359 6 дней назад

    idk if you’ll see this or answer, but what model jack are you using? i’m about to pull the motor on my c6 and want a jack like that

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 6 дней назад

      I’ve got a set of QuickJacks but I have an older model, the new ones lift higher I believe. Good luck!

  • @NAEDTA
    @NAEDTA 6 дней назад

    Man, I just found your channel watching this video, almost spit out my drink at the "RTV" bit....I just had a project and my tube of RTV exploded out the back end all over me HAHAH.... All men go through this!

  • @MrSmokin04
    @MrSmokin04 7 дней назад

    Dude...what pushrod length is in there? Did you even measure? You're cammed...the OEM pushrod won't likely work, although your lift is .590 IIRC which is stock lift numbers. You should at least check wipe pattern on the valve tips. Stock PRs suck man, as do the rockers (and lifters/trays) and are in dire need of an upgrade. Couple of hundreds bucks for piece of mind is worth it IMO.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 7 дней назад

      The pushrods are aftermarket, provided by Katech with part of the “diy kit” they put together for me since this was my first time assembling a motor. They also measured them for me. 👍

  • @user-zj5ml3yq7k
    @user-zj5ml3yq7k 7 дней назад

    that’s a good friend

  • @christophercarbonell963
    @christophercarbonell963 7 дней назад

    Can someone explain how to get that kind of a deal on tires????

  • @CodeBlueNurburgringAtom
    @CodeBlueNurburgringAtom 7 дней назад

    Great videos! No doubt I too have had all the same frustrations, let downs, and mistakes being a hobby/DIY/self-taught mechanic. Having that final end result where it just comes together and things finally work is the best though. Your videos are inspiring so keep 'em coming bud! I also really miss my old Code Blue and remember some of those same tribulations like replacing the battery...mine also didn't have a handle and it took me a solid 30 minutes and bloody knuckles to get it out.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 7 дней назад

      Hey dude! Glad you could feel my battery pain 🤣

  • @juansaladzar
    @juansaladzar 7 дней назад

    These guys blow up LS7’s just to post up vids for views. That trips me out brah 😑

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      Maybe that's why those other guys did it but I blew mine up out of sheer stupidity and laziness. Also, it may be the shrooms that are tripping you out and not the RUclipsrs.

  • @edwardosborne4467
    @edwardosborne4467 7 дней назад

    Project Z06...my dream phrase...here i am with a honda 😅

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 7 дней назад

      I bet your Honda is running just fine 😅

  • @jvictormp
    @jvictormp 7 дней назад

    awesome!!! congrats

  • @fyfoxx
    @fyfoxx 7 дней назад

    This is my first time seeing your channel and watching your videos, I'm very glad youtube recommended this video to me! You definitely deserve more subscribers and viewership as the quality is really good. I can tell some good time definitely has to be taken to do a lot of camera work, different shots/angles during the assembly process and also the voice narration is very good. I personally really enjoy how its a little bit of a mix between ASMR as sometimes you let the narration lift off or pause for a second to let the viewer hear the raw audio at times. I will definitely be watching more in the future!

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 7 дней назад

      Thank you! The hope is that most people aren’t conscious of any of the production elements but when somebody does notice and enjoys that aspect of it I take it as a big compliment!

    • @fyfoxx
      @fyfoxx 7 дней назад

      @@JoshVanVeld Well it wasnt my first thought watching the video, I didnt really have much thoughts I was just very focused on the video and enjoyed it a lot. Then thought about why I enjoyed the video haha.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      @@fyfoxx Haha that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to write me a comment, it’s like getting a post card would have felt in the old days. Totally makes my day!

    • @fyfoxx
      @fyfoxx 5 дней назад

      @@JoshVanVeld lol np, just a viewer letting you know I like the vid

  • @jvictormp
    @jvictormp 7 дней назад

    the coolant spill could have been avoided if you turned the bottle with its mouth upwards. that way you prevent the air from being trapped inside the bottle.

  • @jvictormp
    @jvictormp 7 дней назад

    get a head band flash light, will ease all jobs for you in car services. I can't live without mine now. Actually have two for when one gets discharged I can use the other while it charges.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      Gabe the trained tech uses one all the time. Have you found one that doesn't generate a lot of heat? Gabe is very heat-sensitive being from the Midwest.

    • @jvictormp
      @jvictormp 5 дней назад

      @@JoshVanVeld actually, no. I accepted the heat as a friend 😁. And I'm in Brazil, a lot of heat around here. Unfortunately there's no moment I use it and don't sweat the forehead.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      @@jvictormp Brazilians: “you merely adopted the heat and humidity, I was born in it” 🤣 Thanks for the tip brother!

    • @jvictormp
      @jvictormp 5 дней назад

      @@JoshVanVeld yes 😆. Congrats again on the journey. Having a z06 and being able to take care of it home is surely a dream come true. I'll be there some day. Now I do it with an e92 m3.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      @@jvictormp I want to own one of those some day. What color?

  • @sn95_mustang_garage
    @sn95_mustang_garage 7 дней назад

    They love to keep biting us in the ass.

  • @Crodgers88
    @Crodgers88 8 дней назад

    You don't have to shim the oil pump?

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 7 дней назад

      It wasn’t in my book so I’m not worried about. It appears there is some debate about whether it actually does anything. I think the strong argument against it is that none of the service manuals even mention it, but if I had it to do over again I’d at least consider it 😅

  • @hdblooms5376
    @hdblooms5376 8 дней назад

    break in is NOT 500 miles. factories only say that so they"re not responsible for damage. true engine break in is 3-5 wide open throttle pulls and an oil change immediately after. always use a zinc additive when breaking in parts

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 7 дней назад

      The clutch also calls for a break in period. I’m definitely skeptical that the 500 miles does anything.

  • @VitoF111
    @VitoF111 8 дней назад

    Great job so far. I've had good luck with the Chevy OEM LS7 exhaust manifold gaskets. Almost anything else I've used leaks.

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      Curious to hear your reaction when the outcome is revealed.

  • @dannodee6916
    @dannodee6916 8 дней назад

    Love the videos. They are so relatable. I've just finished a crivette rebuild and had similar but different struggles along the way. All worth it in the end. Will subscribe

  • @robvia2127
    @robvia2127 8 дней назад

    The Cliff Hanger!!!!!! I can't take it! I have to know! I've been pulling for you to get this done and have enjoyed it sooo much. If something really bad come from an exhaust leak, I will be heartbroken for you. You have to get this done and back to the track and defeat it. There can't be an unhappy ending to this!

    • @JoshVanVeld
      @JoshVanVeld 5 дней назад

      I don't want to spoil anything but have no fear, even if it's something really bad I won't rest until it's taken care of.

  • @YungCwalk
    @YungCwalk 8 дней назад

    19:23 I'm so weak hahah