Anything worth building takes time. The LS platform is the new sbc, but for those willing to take the time and spend the money, the Buick, Olds and Pontiac platforms are all good competitors. I personally prefer the purest platform, and would have went pure Pontiac power
Tommy, you are soOOoo right about the book not going dark or running our of battery. It also is a great place to make quick notes for when actual reassembly happens. "Don't forget...."
Tommy is the master ! He makes this stuff look easy. A GTO should have a proper Pontiac engine, I agree with the comments posted. Probably hard to find a decent 389 block anymore. Nice build though 👍
Interesting they didn’t choose to box and reinforce the frame. It’s a pretty common upgrade when you have the body off. Might just be overkill for the build I guess.
First orders, I amLS’D out. Why not a Pontiac motor. Readily available. Don’t care if it’s numbers matching stay, Pontiac Second of all, no one puts thread locker on motor mounts. Well, except you.
it should go in the trash.....why why why would you ever put a boat anchor LS in a poncho......a good ole D port 400 would walk that ls and keep that poncho poncho power.....waste of a great car
Tuff thing about the engine choice is that a properly built Pontiac is so expensive you can basically do most of the LS swap for just the cost of the Pontiac engine. If you have a good Pontiac drivetrain you should keep it but if you don’t the LS is cheaper more reliable power.
How about you buy the thing and put in a crappy old iron block. It's very easy for you to dictate how others spend their money. Away with you boomhauer
Are you really crying about putting a GM engine in a GM car? I guess we’re all lucky it’s NOT YOURS. Y’all are ridiculous and need a friend or something. These guys are some of the last gearhead shows on tv. Let them be
If it wasn't a real GTO the LS would be a good choice. Even though the numbers matching driveline was gone a Pontiac engine would have been more interesting.
You Pontiac guys are weirdos. The gto was alright. At best. But an “icon”? Way overrated. Besides, Pontiac motors were anemic and underpowered. They kinda sucked. You have to throw a mountain of cash at them in machine work and aftermarket parts just to get them to make decent power. Pass.
Anything worth building takes time. The LS platform is the new sbc, but for those willing to take the time and spend the money, the Buick, Olds and Pontiac platforms are all good competitors. I personally prefer the purest platform, and would have went pure Pontiac power
Love the show, guys. You always maintain a good mix of diverse vehicles.
You guys couldn't go with a 400 CID V8?? Everything has an LS in it nowadays, even my kid's tricycle!!
Another LS?
Tommy, you are soOOoo right about the book not going dark or running our of battery. It also is a great place to make quick notes for when actual reassembly happens. "Don't forget...."
What is the book name
Tommy is the master ! He makes this stuff look easy. A GTO should have a proper Pontiac engine, I agree with the comments posted. Probably hard to find a decent 389 block anymore. Nice build though 👍
Awesome Work as always Guys. 😊😊😊
2:25 - Ya got an audible "Dad joke" chuckle outta me, there. Well played.
Mad scientist stuff to totally right....well plated remark!
Wish I lived closer to a good finish plater. Purdy! Drool.
Interesting they didn’t choose to box and reinforce the frame. It’s a pretty common upgrade when you have the body off. Might just be overkill for the build I guess.
Wow, how original. An LS swap. For God’s sake put that thing in the Nova or a Chevelle where it belongs.
Wow that's cool as hell yeah man that sounds great ❤❤❤❤
You are the best high-tech masters. I respect you.
Real cool stuff 👍👍❤️❤️
You guys should do a fully built Ford Y block video
Sad you didn't take the time to track down a pontiac motor for it . A LS is cool and all,but they're like buttholes , Everyone has one
First orders, I amLS’D out.
Why not a Pontiac motor. Readily available.
Don’t care if it’s numbers matching stay, Pontiac
Second of all, no one puts thread locker on motor mounts. Well, except you.
It's tv they can do anything 😊😊😊
What book is it? I’m building a 78 Trans Am trying to figure it out.
That stuff would be a lot easier if they would work together, what’s the deal
Can anyone explain to me what an "LS" engine is?
it should go in the trash.....why why why would you ever put a boat anchor LS in a poncho......a good ole D port 400 would walk that ls and keep that poncho poncho power.....waste of a great car
Love the videos/show la engines are great wish i had one, but boring used in everything, overdone .
😂 another LS!
I don't understand how they chrome plate plastic parts, being non-conductive and a low temp melting point.
Talking 95%
Work 5%
😮💨 I am boring
Tuff thing about the engine choice is that a properly built Pontiac is so expensive you can basically do most of the LS swap for just the cost of the Pontiac engine. If you have a good Pontiac drivetrain you should keep it but if you don’t the LS is cheaper more reliable power.
Go put a MOTOR in the heater!
Stop Hiring all these new clowns.
Its an ENGINE, not a motor.
Keep doing what you're doing. Love the builds!!
stupid engine choice.
Sacrilege putting a cliche LS in a pontiac shame on you!
How about you buy the thing and put in a crappy old iron block. It's very easy for you to dictate how others spend their money. Away with you boomhauer
Both are GM products
Lol😂
I agree . Why not go with a Butler Performance *Pontiac* engine for a *GTO* ?
NO NO NO NO NO! NOT IN A PONTIAC! SHAMEFULL. LOST MY FOLLOWING. Every one that screws up the icon is not a real car guy in my book.
If you wanna make it fast pit a ls in it
Are you really crying about putting a GM engine in a GM car? I guess we’re all lucky it’s NOT YOURS. Y’all are ridiculous and need a friend or something. These guys are some of the last gearhead shows on tv. Let them be
If it wasn't a real GTO the LS would be a good choice. Even though the numbers matching driveline was gone a Pontiac engine would have been more interesting.
You Pontiac guys are weirdos. The gto was alright. At best. But an “icon”? Way overrated. Besides, Pontiac motors were anemic and underpowered. They kinda sucked. You have to throw a mountain of cash at them in machine work and aftermarket parts just to get them to make decent power. Pass.
That LS they’re putting in there will cost more and make 100 ft/lb less than any decent home built 455. Plus it’s ugly as sin.
Cue all the practicality hating, LS haters lol.