Huge respect to you, Sir, from across the pond. I cant imagine the amount of alcohol consumed when came up with the idea to mate a big block still on a cross plane, then direct inject it and mate it to that DCT , and to do all of that to a new 100 grand car😂You really are the spirit of modern hot rodding and i have so much respect for you.
@@jpschargedare you being funny? Or did you just mix up cross plane and flat plane V8s? The cross plane is in all the base Corvettes and all recent Corvettes till the Z06 and ZR1 came out. Those use the flat plane crank but this one came factory with a cross plane crank in it like nearly every other American V8 in existence.
Cant forget big blocks didnt have vatiable valve timing either which means its and updated big block like if the factory was allowed to do it if the epa wasnt in the picture except sorted out already. And yes the guy above me is right this is a cross plain cranked vet from the factory its a stingray. The only cets to vome flat plain are the zo6 and zr1 c8 versions.
@@user-bt6hh9yu1n I like DCT cars but unfortunately looks like GM has a lot of headaches with the one on the C-8s with lots of failures and issues. They just issued an owner advisory to keep a close watch on the trans and do maintenance early. If I had one of these I would make sure I kept up the warranty to avoid a very expensive repair on the owners dime.
This would absolutely ruin this build, I have a feeling you’ve never been in a C8 the button bridge would not allow for a 6 speed conversion. You would literally have to redesign the whole interior.
Larry - that thing is absolutely amazing. The work that you’ve done, and the attention to detail is second to none. A C8 with a big block? Man, that’s a dream come true. Can’t wait to see it all tuned and the smile on your face when you light up those tires. Thanks for the video, guys.
Huge respect for executing this incredibly complex swap! This swap is a perfect example of the definition of "Hot Rodding". A throw back to what the boys were doing 70 years ago when engine swaps were a common thing. Thank you Greg for covering the out-of-the-box innovators of the industry!
Adding power of a big block, Larry was discussing the torque of the big block subtracting timing...but the DCT really complicates things...getting the trans to work with the change in power aka the trans computer working with the engine computer. Not only is the DCT the weak link with all C8's but figuring out the programming with encrypted ECM and TCM is a real challenge. If Larry can get everything to play nice together, he is truly a mastermind or...a master at getting masterminds that hack the C8's computers o create a driveable car that won't fry the clutches. He may need to tear into the trans and beef up the clutches like others who have added turbos. What Larry is doing is much easier on a manual transmission car with separate custom ECM. The DCT makes modifying the Corvette powertrain a real nightmare.
Why not just put a rear transaxle from a C7 in there and bolt up the engine directly without the torque tube, T-6070, 6L80e, 8L90e...all should work fine.
Time 650 Torque management HP Tuners has an article that goes over modern GM torque management. Basically, a lot of the vehicles systems have a say in how much torque the engine will make when the driver requests torque.
I really hope you guys documented all of the modifications required and the dimensions of the parts required for later fabrication. The goal of the whole process should be to develop and kit and modification procedure. A good tune with torque management deleted will help alot. Modern cars have WAY too many tables governing the engine operation. I'd love to a see an aluminum block stack injected version of this. Love it! Keep it up!
I really like the exhaust note, not too loud. The intake sound is amazing, a real big block alright! Can't wait to see more, so very nice of Larry to take us all along Greg, cheers 👍💪✌
I've been waiting for this...! Although, I'm not a fan of the C8, but I'm a huge Big Block Chevy fan...! I've really wanted to see this one come back to life...!!! Thanks for sharing... Keep up y'alls awesomeness...!!! #driverforlife
Absolutely fantastic to see this monster moving under it's own power. I recall watching the the initial video and looking forward to this day! Great job to all involved!!!
Goodness wat a honor fer u to film larry & ademo gang and there 12 cylinder truly ur blessed to b around such Passionante men going about theyre lives wilst in reality theyre Giants ur walking amonst truly living legends BRAVO BRAVO Gregg to u fer sharing some of theyre journey with us THANK YOU
Great work, Larry! You should be proud of all of the hard work put into this project. If there were a Balls of Steel award, then you would be the winner in my opinion.
Well done. Love seeing the spirit of car crafting live on. Takes me back to the Real Street Eliminator days of Car Craft magazine, brought the best out of enthusiasts. Now all that C8 BBC needs is AWD….
Any car guy or mechanic knows if you were to just replace an OEM replacement engine from GM…. You’d expect some problems first time out. I’m COMPLETELY IMPRESSED it ran so well on the first drive!!
Thanks for giving us a video! I enjoy this kind of work...That's been a long project ! It's good to see it moving on it's own. Be good to see it tuned & ready to go!
THIS is Unreal.... The average person solves the 8.1L problems with a cam, intake manifold and cylinder heads. This goes about 50 steps further adding Direct Injection, VVT and OEM Integration into a brand new platform.
Amazing amount of wotk - hats off. Having plyed a bit with Gen 5 engine management the torque control stuff is incredibly involved & not all that intuitive. I'm sure you'll get it sorted.
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Huge respect to you, Sir, from across the pond. I cant imagine the amount of alcohol consumed when came up with the idea to mate a big block still on a cross plane, then direct inject it and mate it to that DCT , and to do all of that to a new 100 grand car😂You really are the spirit of modern hot rodding and i have so much respect for you.
That's not a cross plane crank. It's donor car is a stingray base C8.
If it’s not a cross plane crank, what is it? A flat plane crank? Some exotic crank?
@@jpschargedare you being funny? Or did you just mix up cross plane and flat plane V8s? The cross plane is in all the base Corvettes and all recent Corvettes till the Z06 and ZR1 came out. Those use the flat plane crank but this one came factory with a cross plane crank in it like nearly every other American V8 in existence.
Cant forget big blocks didnt have vatiable valve timing either which means its and updated big block like if the factory was allowed to do it if the epa wasnt in the picture except sorted out already. And yes the guy above me is right this is a cross plain cranked vet from the factory its a stingray. The only cets to vome flat plain are the zo6 and zr1 c8 versions.
@@jpscharged😂😂 you bumd
One can only wish to have this kind of time and money to truly express yourself and live out your dreams…. What a feeling it must be
Thats what i was thinking
You r so right 😢😅
The only thing that could make that build cooler is a 6 speed manual. Awesome build!
If they can make that work with the dct ,it'll be easy to make it work with a manual. 😊
@@user-bt6hh9yu1n I like DCT cars but unfortunately looks like GM has a lot of headaches with the one on the C-8s with lots of failures and issues. They just issued an owner advisory to keep a close watch on the trans and do maintenance early. If I had one of these I would make sure I kept up the warranty to avoid a very expensive repair on the owners dime.
A manual would make the build worse.
This would absolutely ruin this build, I have a feeling you’ve never been in a C8 the button bridge would not allow for a 6 speed conversion. You would literally have to redesign the whole interior.
@@gblikesnikes that would be a bonus.
Cant wait to see what kind of power can be achieved with such huge displacement with modern engine tech. Wow.
I'd wager 600ft lbs of torque very easily from it
@@bluemutt9964try closer to 1000 with the right boost
Been watching this build from the beginning. Really impressed how your challenges were solved.
Thank you David!
100% badass
Now that sounds like a real Corvette
Larry - that thing is absolutely amazing. The work that you’ve done, and the attention to detail is second to none. A C8 with a big block? Man, that’s a dream come true. Can’t wait to see it all tuned and the smile on your face when you light up those tires. Thanks for the video, guys.
Thank you Greg. Without your channel I would never have seen the exquisite work of Larry, Pete and Kevin. Unbelievably talented craftsmen.
Huge respect for executing this incredibly complex swap! This swap is a perfect example of the definition of "Hot Rodding". A throw back to what the boys were doing 70 years ago when engine swaps were a common thing. Thank you Greg for covering the out-of-the-box innovators of the industry!
Adding power of a big block, Larry was discussing the torque of the big block subtracting timing...but the DCT really complicates things...getting the trans to work with the change in power aka the trans computer working with the engine computer. Not only is the DCT the weak link with all C8's but figuring out the programming with encrypted ECM and TCM is a real challenge.
If Larry can get everything to play nice together, he is truly a mastermind or...a master at getting masterminds that hack the C8's computers o create a driveable car that won't fry the clutches. He may need to tear into the trans and beef up the clutches like others who have added turbos. What Larry is doing is much easier on a manual transmission car with separate custom ECM.
The DCT makes modifying the Corvette powertrain a real nightmare.
Tcm box does exist. Cicio performance has one I believe. They did it with Dodson clutches.
It will just take time to figure it out like other Dct’s and everything else these days
The encryption was cracked on the base C8 a long time ago. HP tuners already has the stuff to reprogram all of it....
Why not just put a rear transaxle from a C7 in there and bolt up the engine directly without the torque tube, T-6070, 6L80e, 8L90e...all should work fine.
@@hendo337 no need. Besides the dct is way better.
I love the engineering that went into this seemingly simple idea. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds mean!!! Listen to the air rush in the engine! Beautiful.
4:30 in the morning and got my coffee... Great timing
Perfect way to start the day !
@@GregQuirinyour filming is horrendous, and you should not be around cars whatsoever. I’m willing to bet you drive that red Prius too.
Time 650 Torque management
HP Tuners has an article that goes over modern GM torque management. Basically, a lot of the vehicles systems have a say in how much torque the engine will make when the driver requests torque.
Yep
I really hope you guys documented all of the modifications required and the dimensions of the parts required for later fabrication. The goal of the whole process should be to develop and kit and modification procedure.
A good tune with torque management deleted will help alot. Modern cars have WAY too many tables governing the engine operation.
I'd love to a see an aluminum block stack injected version of this. Love it! Keep it up!
holy i need it this is what the c8 should've sounded like
A great update & leap forward getting it around the block! Well done Larry! 👍
Brilliant milestone, no major issues first run - inspiring work
Coming along well, some sleepless nights trying to work out things I'll bet. Many thanks to Larry and you Greg for bringing us along
What an absolute masterpiece. I would give anything to hang out in the shop with you guys. So much to learn.
Congratulation!! It is a work of Love and Art.
I really like the exhaust note, not too loud. The intake sound is amazing, a real big block alright!
Can't wait to see more, so very nice of Larry to take us all along Greg, cheers 👍💪✌
I've been waiting for this...! Although, I'm not a fan of the C8, but I'm a huge Big Block Chevy fan...! I've really wanted to see this one come back to life...!!! Thanks for sharing... Keep up y'alls awesomeness...!!! #driverforlife
Been patiently waiting on this. It’s literally the only RUclips project that has me hooked
what a build
A direct injected Big Block. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Wow this is so badass!!! Glad I stumbled upon this channel!!
Thank you for checking out the channel!
Absolutely fantastic to see this monster moving under it's own power. I recall watching the the initial video and looking forward to this day! Great job to all involved!!!
Now that is a success for the history books.
you guys are wizards, pioneers, amazing job and very very well done
Goodness wat a honor fer u to film larry & ademo gang and there 12 cylinder truly ur blessed to b around such Passionante men going about theyre lives wilst in reality theyre Giants ur walking amonst truly living legends BRAVO BRAVO Gregg to u fer sharing some of theyre journey with us THANK YOU
Engine sounds like it’s getting in its own way right now but once tuned this thing is gonna be nasty.
Naturally, those computers are the fun police.
Huge milestone! One step closer, can't wait until she is tuned and road worthy
This thing is absolutely insane!!! Love to see it alive!
I want to see dyno when this sorted. Very interesting
Yeah I like this
Congratulations Larry. 🎉🎉🎉
I am so darn happy for you. A true labor of love my friend.
Great job Larry, can't wait to see 👀 the finished product 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I have loved watching this beauty from the start. Just gorgeous 😍, more, more please. When he updates his 8.1 book, I'll have to get the new one too.
Great work, Larry! You should be proud of all of the hard work put into this project. If there were a Balls of Steel award, then you would be the winner in my opinion.
this is one of the most insane build I've ever seen
I'm not even a Corvette or GM fan but this is an impressive build. Congrats on the culmination of a lot of hard work.
My boss ,his truck had the 8.1 in it and it was impressive
I love this guy wow
What an awesome build been watching it since day one I'm glad to see that thing moving you did a hell of a job
Well done. Love seeing the spirit of car crafting live on. Takes me back to the Real Street Eliminator days of Car Craft magazine, brought the best out of enthusiasts. Now all that C8 BBC needs is AWD….
Really great feat of accomplishments.
Congratulations!
Absolutely amazing work guys!
A test drive around the block???? You have my full attention 🤣
Great job Larry!
Thank you for staying with these projects! Cannot wait to see this thing on a dyno!
INSTEAD OF STINGRAY,,,,,,,CALL IT ,," BIG RAY"!!!!
C8 "Manta Ray "
C8.1
@@point2viewbig ray sounds better
No
I like that!
hell yeah! this is a real stingray!
Awesome job guys!
omg that sounds absolutely beautiful, i completely forgot about this project since it started.
The real beast
What an awesome build!!
Sounds incredible!
That sounds absolutely incredible! Well done! Thank you for sharing
Can't wait to see this thing properly tuned and stufff. What a wicked machine!
I’m definitely going to subscribe to this project. A C8 with some balls to swing around.
It sounds absolutely amazing
Exhaust note is fantastic, cannot wait to see this do some pulls.
Impressive engineering indeed, thank you for sharing an insight into the build.
Great job to all involved
I’ve been waiting for this!!!
FINALLY! So happy to see this upload, just awesome
That's going to be a monster!
So much to be proud of. Great achievement. Hats off. Thumbs up Larry. Magnificent Renegade American👍 🏁🎩
What an amazing and impressive build!!
Any car guy or mechanic knows if you were to just replace an OEM replacement engine from GM…. You’d expect some problems first time out. I’m COMPLETELY IMPRESSED it ran so well on the first drive!!
Congratulations Larry, great video G! I see BoBs Orange Vett in the background. Hope to see you guys soon
I had no doubt that Larry would figure it out. Imagine how hard this thing will pull off of a corner. It's gonna be a beast when he gets it tuned.
A genius at work. Thats awesome.
Love the video ❤❤❤and thank you Larry
Thanks for giving us a video! I enjoy this kind of work...That's been a long project ! It's good to see it moving on it's own. Be good to see it tuned & ready to go!
Sounds really good, I haven't followed the build until now, congratulations on getting the first ever big block C8 built😊
The engine said it wants to breath more!😂 boost it!
This is awesome!! Congrats on the build
Unbelievable that this works :) amazing!!!!!!
Great job gentlemen!
THIS is Unreal....
The average person solves the 8.1L problems with a cam, intake manifold and cylinder heads. This goes about 50 steps further adding Direct Injection, VVT and OEM Integration into a brand new platform.
I need more of this car !!!!
Thanks for another great video!
What a great build
You see Chevy, we don't want Ferrari, we want CORVETTE!!!!!!
Awesome!
Just awesome
Awesome build, y'all rock! Peace
Beautiful!!
that will be a dream vett
Amazing! Love to see the numbers. New sub
Awesome job!
Amazing buildn
That big block sounds like a pissed off dragon! WOW!
Boy, to work amongst such ambitions backed by such resources combined with Chevies; if I lived near enough I know where Id be earning a living!!
Very cool and amazing stuff, oi oi oi✌
Now that 🔊s like a Super 🚗❗
Love the question, wheels all tight!
Amazing amount of wotk - hats off. Having plyed a bit with Gen 5 engine management the torque control stuff is incredibly involved & not all that intuitive. I'm sure you'll get it sorted.