I think mentioning the difference in sound from online to real life is worth talking about. When you drove it into SEMA it shook the ground, it sounded like a proper full tilt racecar. In these videos it sounds a little like a lawnmower, which is a shame. Awesome work man! Keep it up!
I was going to mention this. I kept thinking it really sounds like a nice lawn mower but I know how these engines sound and I know his much sound even more insane.
It sounds rowdy! Probably just too loud for a regular camera mic to handle. I can't say I've ever recorded a racecar, but had similar problems filming live metal bands. The audio comes out all thin and distorted.
Came over from DEBOSS GARAGE and have just finished watching every 244 GTK Episode. LOVE the amount of detail you put into each vid . Now I'm going to start on the rest of the Builds / Playlists . Looking forward the the updates. Keep up the GREAT Work !!!
Your 'end of vid' talking-head segment is very relateable. I have, for much of my life, accused myself of procrastination. My midwestern work ethic has always made me to self-critical. However, in the last couple decades I have realized that putting things on hold and stepping away for a bit is a gift, as it allows you to get new perspective and usually avoid multiple 're-does', as rolling things around in your head can solve problems you didn't know you were going to face while rushing to some self-appointed finish line. Happy accidents need to be embraced and taken to heart.
Always appreciate the relatability, even if other's aren't as much of a fan of the talking head segments. I definitely know how badly stalled momentum can completely derail my projects and they're nowhere near as complicated as this. Either way, I'm glad you were able to push through that slog and get everything buttoned up. I know you went through headache after headache to get it done this week (clutch issues, OOO getting screwed up, other oily mishaps) but now it's back to the fun stuff. Dyno time, baby!
Don't forget you can pour the oil with the spout at the top and it'll avoid glugging. Oil jugs and quart bottles are all designed to be poured with the spout at the top, even though they look like they should be poured at the bottom like every other jug around.
I will admit to having many doubts about this project when you started the journey.....but you sir have created an absolute monster and i can honestly say there isnt a single thing that i dont like and would go as far as saying i absolutely love this monster and without a doubt it is my all time favourite build. Congratulations on your epic achievement and the joy that it brings to you just adds to the smiles that it brings to me....well done sir,well done
Respect for the honesty, there are always times in life that we have to plow through and get done that are not enjoyable. But the reward of completion is very satisfying.
I appreciate the close out talk , knowing a man with such an exciting project gets bummed with the monotony of repetitive tasks and struggles with motivation just like everyone else on not so exciting projects is a good to know .
This dude is the real deal. I know because I just finished full refurbishment of neglected E60 M5 and it was a challenge to say the least. There are way too many people out there not even knowing which end of the wrench to hold but want to become famous youtubers overnight. It doesn't work that way. You got to put the work in and lot of it.
Great to see the Ferronda back together. Those steam ports should work a treat 😊 And thanks for the words at the end. Projects really can de-motivate you at times, especially when you're looking at a couple of grand to get a few mods engineered so the vehicle is road legal. Kills the mood big time!!!!
The pep talk on the end was so great buddy. I am 12 years into my project car. Learning by doing. I am so more motivated now and yes its a Honda. I imported a Honda s2000 from Florida to Norway 14 years ago. I build and build, always something new to learn and modify
I hear you on the challenges faced when having to rebuild, and again, something you thought you had done right. It certainly can be tough mentally. I have struggled with my own projects, so far I have managed to continue on, but in a lull myself at the moment. However, there are many things that go into that. I will return. Look forward to seeing the Ferrari and Audi work continue.
The message at the end is exactly what I’m going they rn , I haven’t touched my car in months , took me two years to finish the body work and paint and now it’s on to mechanical and suspension and I’ve just been unmotivated to continue on . But I know eventually I’ll catch the bug again and get to work soon . Great progress on the hondarari
Awesome, I hope it solves the burping issue, the burp bottle is the best way to monitor tour coolant system. Once the air is removed of several heat cooling cycles you monitor to burp bottle level, if it changes, somethings up with your coolant system. For it to work properly, everything must be sealed. No seal burp bottle level will change. Good Luck, can't wait to see it rip 😁
with a cooling system that complicated I would highly recommend vacuum filling it, its what we do at Porsche dealerships and works like a charm, as long as the cooling system was already completely empty and blown out with compressed air. Vacuum filling is a serious game changer IMO
I totally relate to you about the slog of putting stuff together. It can feel like that at my shop sometimes too, especially since I do a lot of the same jobs over and over again (timing chain replacement, head gaskets, suspension, etc). Yes, there's a bit more motivation since I get paid for each job, but that doesn't stop it from feeling like a grind. I just have to remind myself that I'm getting to do what I want for a living, and that some monotony/slogging is just a necessary byproduct of "living the dream."
Great work . All this effort is a showcase of your expertise. The future for Stance Works is bright. You're laying down the foundation of a highly respected custom car building business. Consider advertising not just in America but in Dubai. Those guys love custom builds and chasing money from customers isn't an issue .
The grind of doing everything can definitely get to you, the hrs it takes to make a 15 minute video is unreal for the people that do see that side of it. Something you think should take a couple of hours turns into days or even weeks catches a lot of people out and stays motivated can be a challenge in its self. But the grind is always worth it in the end
Love the message at the end. People see the videos and maybe an instagram post, but never know the whole story. Sometimes it IS tough to just get the motivation to put some work on. Appreciate that and can very much relate.
Keep going bro! I look at your channel and get motivated. You might don't know how many people are getting inspired by what you do. When I look at your episodes I pay attention to everything, how you edit, the shots that you make, how the intro keeps the sound and changes the images, it is truly a work of art, not even mentioning the high level of creativity, engineering and passion you put into the actual build. learn to rest but never quit!, ok bye I am getting myself into the garage
Man, your consistency and hard work really shines through. People see that and I'm one of those people. Also know that your projects are inspiring people around the world. I'm in Sydney Australia and I know a few guys subscribed to you. Keep it up man. We appreciate it 🤙
Started a project and life ended it almost immediatly... Mike... you are a legend and man do we all enjoy these so much! I dont have any of the skills you do, but watching these videos gives those of us with no clue, some idea of what it takes and we learn so much. Thank you. Please never stop.
Thanks, Mike, for the ending pep-talk. It’s working on my house that feels like working on putting your engine bay back together. Looks good, can’t wait to hear some lap times.
I hope you can relax now and just enjoy the Ferrari. I can't wait to see this car on a track! Keep up the great work! Love that you are using Fusion 360 for building parts. I was just talking to my daughter about it last night. It is inspiring to see people using CAD to create. Love this chanel.
Such an awesome and exciting project. You make some of the best car content on RUclips. Thank you so much for posting all this content via your excellent channel. Good luck getting to and at the dyno.
I’ve been watching/following/subscribed to the channel since your first Ferrari video. It’s my favorite RUclips channel, in fact, it’s my favorite thing to watch on TV. Your dedication to the build, the fabrication process, educating the viewers, and video production is unparalleled. Keep up the great work!
Excited to see the dyno results! I was in a similar situation over the holiday with my wife and I and the Datsun. It's a total reality of this, the longer things sit, and the longer you go without chipping away at it, it gets way, way tougher to start moving the needle again. It's great seeing you back on the Ferrari
Appreciate the honesty at the end. I’ve been putting off laying on my cold ass garage floor to see if my engine is effed. This may be the kick in the butt I needed to go out and just address it.
I have been in suspense for weeks waiting for this video to drop. This has become my favourite build series and always gives me the urge to get on the tools and do something. I Unfortunately I don't have a suitable space for a project like this, but seeing this helps scratch the itch. Thanks for letting us be a part of the process.
Look at making an air scoop. They are used on hot water heaters used in homes. It will remove any bubbles that are in the system. This might help if you could figure it out.
Absolutely stunning car,eyegasum. .stunning build + perfect colour scheme. I would not change a single thing. Respect and props ..miles per smiles must be endless
Take it back apart and try to find a shorter piston for the release bearing you will absolutely have an issue. Keep in mind that once the new disc break in that air gap will close up. I have a sequential and a 7.25” Tilton setup. I spent a year battling this and it was terrible. When we install a new clutch now we shoot for .170 to .180 and mid season we pull it apart to clean, check, and reset the gap.
Mike, I enjoy your personal insight and thoughts at the end of the videos just as much as the regular wrenching content. It definitely helps to see builders go through the same trials and tribulations as everyone else and not have it omitted from the video as if it never happens.
I’ve got a 500hp awd crx in the garage begging to be finished. And like you’ve said before, the last 10% takes 90% of your time. Thanks for the boost in motivation 💪
I think I like Mike's content so much is because he has the same taste as me, and I am living through his builds. Add some early water cooled VW to the 2002 (1600), e30, Quattro and 308, and add a Hakosuka, it would be my ideal garage.
Everyone has felt like this at many points on their projects but you push through and then one thing can turn it all around! Super excited to see this on the dyno. I bet at some points you really just get tired of placing the camera, adjusting the lighting and then the dreaded post production editing! I bet sometimes you feel unmotivated to even start that let alone actually work on the car. Thanks again as always for providing amazing content. Seriously i think that if you can pull this off, I can swap engines and make my little Alfa spider a beast! Keep it up and looking forward to watching your stiff in 2023!
So in my Lotus Elise the radiator hoses go in the top of the radiator. The passenger side radiator hose has a bleed port. This makes it fairly simple to get the air out I will jack the passenger side up and fill the system from the engine and bleed the air out. Takes only a few times of this after its warm to get all the air out.
I really needed to hear that at the end. Thanks! Personally my car is mostly done, but the turbo is at the back against the firewall and the nuts keep shaking loose no matter what I do, so I need to remove everything and have it changed for v-bands which will prevent that from ever happening again. I'm not too stoked about doing it just like you weren't about doing all that work. It's uncomfortable, it's a hassle and it's something I've done many times before trying different solutions to end up in the same problem. But it's as you say, if I don't do it, nobody will for me and when the car is working, it's a joy to drive and that's the best part 🙏🏽 Keep your heads up kings!
So happy to see it up again! Think about an "X pipe" using the wastegate exit and actual exhaust. Could split the flow a bit and make flames nicer and maybe even sound Different/"better"
OMG, your postscript was spot on! My buddies and I have built several race cars out of street cars, and watching this episode brought me right back to those builds. I love what you have done, you are meticulous! I love the 244GTK badge…. My only wish would be more GTO body components.. amazing work!
4 Weeks to watch from start to now. I found your channel thanks Deboss. That is one awesome car you have and that is coming from someone that hates yellow!
Yes the carbide hole cutters work way better than hole saws, there is a big difference, I used the Milwaukee ones because they are readily available any hardware store,.
For the air gap on your clutch, you are missing the mid/backing plate between your block and transmission case. It goes behind the flywheel covering the "inspection hole" @ the lower part of your bell housing. The plate gets sandwitched between the mating surfaces of the block and bell housing, allowing you to tune your thrust bearing gap. For the coolant expansion tank, it bleeds the air out, but doesn't feed fluid back in due to the tank fittings being too high up on the tank. Expansion tank works pressing the expanding fluid against an air cushion. When the fluid cools down and contracts expansion tank feeds the system with fluid to keep cavitation bubbles away. So, the feed line into the tank needs to be @ the bottom of the tank. Your system works as a puke tank, bleeding the air out, but not feeding fluid back in. Constant bubbles in the system, not enough pressure, overheating, burnt headgaskets etc.
Appreciate the honesty at the end. It's nice to know that we all struggle with getting momentum and getting things rolling. It's particularly tough with multiple projects and it always seems easier to pick off the "low hanging fruit" and avoid the hard stuff. I enjoy your content, and your editing and video quality is inspirational. Thanks
You have gone the best route installing the air / steam vents on your system. There will always be entrained air in the coolant that would inevitably come out of solution and cause problems in the high points. With the vents the system will self bleed all the time.
Love the purge tank.. every racecar I've ever worked on is done just like you did. I do the same thing on any car that the radiator cap is not the highest point. Any other way seems to be susceptible to air pockets.
Dude, love the honesty! Keep at it man, and don’t get too discouraged. I love seeing your progress! I live my dream of having a garage with a lift to work on cars vicariously through you. Keep the high standard, that’s what has kept me watching your videos. You got this! 👊🏻
Great to see the Ferrari up and running again! I would have been interested to see how the bleed went. I find it quite satisfying to chase the bubbles out. As for the slog, I think many of have been there. I’m in the process of moving home and having to temporarily put cars together just to move them. It’s killing me!! That said, it’s also an opportunity to purge some stuff that never gets used.
I appreciate your due diligence and perseverance on the Ferrari. I do enjoy the series. I from time to time struggle with moving forward on some of my car project especially when I'm trying to fix odd issues and there's a far bit of work with an uncertain outcome.
Reaching out via FB and a previous video to try and save you the hassle with the dyno, if the gearbox can take the load try dropping down a gear or two, this reduces the effects of the error the dyno has trying to react to the torque changing so quickly. We went through all this with our build some time ago, extremely frustrating, time consuming and expensive.
Bro…..I love your car and your channel. Your content, film work, and delivery is top notch! The car doesn’t sound like your viewers expected because it’s not a Ferrari engine. I’m sure that it is gonna scream under load and I can’t wait to see that. I love the car in white and I hope you decide to stick with it. I have one opinion otherwise and that is the wheels. I absolutely love the Rotiforms and really don’t like the 3 spokes at all but hey…..it is your car 😂. Keep up the good work!!!
I think it sounds great man. You did such a good job on this project, I’ve been following this since the beginning. Great work, Great sound, Great Car and Great content. Keep it up!!!
I don't think it's selfish to ask for a like and sub considering you're the one doing all the hard work and making the videos! It's the least people can do if they're enjoying the content, which I'm sure they are!
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I think mentioning the difference in sound from online to real life is worth talking about. When you drove it into SEMA it shook the ground, it sounded like a proper full tilt racecar. In these videos it sounds a little like a lawnmower, which is a shame. Awesome work man! Keep it up!
Hah! Win some, lose some. It’s a LOT deeper in person huh? I’m glad you got to hear it!
I was going to mention this. I kept thinking it really sounds like a nice lawn mower but I know how these engines sound and I know his much sound even more insane.
What are you recording your audio with? Might be worth it to record the car with a nice microphone
It sounds rowdy! Probably just too loud for a regular camera mic to handle. I can't say I've ever recorded a racecar, but had similar problems filming live metal bands. The audio comes out all thin and distorted.
Honderrari sounds broken. Like it has rod knock. Better take it apart again.
Always appreciate some end of the episode wisdom. Also, that billet starter motor is so cool!
13:56 Turn the bottle over. When the spout is on top it lets air in and the oil won't glug when you pour it.
The honesty section at the end is heart warming, you're a good guy.
Came over from DEBOSS GARAGE and have just finished watching every 244 GTK Episode. LOVE the amount of detail you put into each vid . Now I'm going to start on the rest of the Builds / Playlists . Looking forward the the updates. Keep up the GREAT Work !!!
"Bolt it together and send it". I love it. The car is beautiful, and the build is inspirational.
Your 'end of vid' talking-head segment is very relateable. I have, for much of my life, accused myself of procrastination. My midwestern work ethic has always made me to self-critical. However, in the last couple decades I have realized that putting things on hold and stepping away for a bit is a gift, as it allows you to get new perspective and usually avoid multiple 're-does', as rolling things around in your head can solve problems you didn't know you were going to face while rushing to some self-appointed finish line. Happy accidents need to be embraced and taken to heart.
I'd love to see this thing in Gran Turismo or Forza
I can only wish
Yeah seriously I can see Polyphony Digital wanting to scan this man it’s fucking cool❤❤
I built a 308 in GT7 in white with the same wheels and wing in tribute of this.
I'm praying for a Assetto Corsa mod, a official game release with this on it would be crazy 🤞
@@Pericles777 I can more see the Forza devs wanting it, they always add custom cars to the game, not so much from Gran Turismo.
Always appreciate the relatability, even if other's aren't as much of a fan of the talking head segments. I definitely know how badly stalled momentum can completely derail my projects and they're nowhere near as complicated as this.
Either way, I'm glad you were able to push through that slog and get everything buttoned up. I know you went through headache after headache to get it done this week (clutch issues, OOO getting screwed up, other oily mishaps) but now it's back to the fun stuff. Dyno time, baby!
Perfect way to start the day! A new stance works video!
Don't forget you can pour the oil with the spout at the top and it'll avoid glugging. Oil jugs and quart bottles are all designed to be poured with the spout at the top, even though they look like they should be poured at the bottom like every other jug around.
I will admit to having many doubts about this project when you started the journey.....but you sir have created an absolute monster and i can honestly say there isnt a single thing that i dont like and would go as far as saying i absolutely love this monster and without a doubt it is my all time favourite build.
Congratulations on your epic achievement and the joy that it brings to you just adds to the smiles that it brings to me....well done sir,well done
Respect for the honesty, there are always times in life that we have to plow through and get done that are not enjoyable. But the reward of completion is very satisfying.
Mike - The guys on the Haltech channel had mentioned your car in one of their most recent videos about good mods/bad mods/and sacrilicious mods!
I appreciate the close out talk , knowing a man with such an exciting project gets bummed with the monotony of repetitive tasks and struggles with motivation just like everyone else on not so exciting projects is a good to know .
This dude is the real deal. I know because I just finished full refurbishment of neglected E60 M5 and it was a challenge to say the least. There are way too many people out there not even knowing which end of the wrench to hold but want to become famous youtubers overnight. It doesn't work that way. You got to put the work in and lot of it.
Those last two minutes of this video sum up why we love your videos so much. Thanks for that honesty.
Great to see the Ferronda back together. Those steam ports should work a treat 😊 And thanks for the words at the end. Projects really can de-motivate you at times, especially when you're looking at a couple of grand to get a few mods engineered so the vehicle is road legal. Kills the mood big time!!!!
The pep talk on the end was so great buddy. I am 12 years into my project car. Learning by doing. I am so more motivated now and yes its a Honda. I imported a Honda s2000 from Florida to Norway 14 years ago. I build and build, always something new to learn and modify
I hear you on the challenges faced when having to rebuild, and again, something you thought you had done right. It certainly can be tough mentally.
I have struggled with my own projects, so far I have managed to continue on, but in a lull myself at the moment. However, there are many things that go into that. I will return.
Look forward to seeing the Ferrari and Audi work continue.
The message at the end is exactly what I’m going they rn , I haven’t touched my car in months , took me two years to finish the body work and paint and now it’s on to mechanical and suspension and I’ve just been unmotivated to continue on . But I know eventually I’ll catch the bug again and get to work soon . Great progress on the hondarari
All this coolant bleed port stuff is relevant to my interest due to a high mount air to water intercooler. This was nice to see, thanks for this one.
I appreciate those words at the end. Need to get my momentum back on a few things! Car looks awesome, BTW.
Awesome, I hope it solves the burping issue, the burp bottle is the best way to monitor tour coolant system. Once the air is removed of several heat cooling cycles you monitor to burp bottle level, if it changes, somethings up with your coolant system. For it to work properly, everything must be sealed. No seal burp bottle level will change.
Good Luck, can't wait to see it rip 😁
Your honesty is appreciated man. Great job on this car. She is beautiful. Most people don’t realize just how difficult this can be.
with a cooling system that complicated I would highly recommend vacuum filling it, its what we do at Porsche dealerships and works like a charm, as long as the cooling system was already completely empty and blown out with compressed air. Vacuum filling is a serious game changer IMO
I totally relate to you about the slog of putting stuff together. It can feel like that at my shop sometimes too, especially since I do a lot of the same jobs over and over again (timing chain replacement, head gaskets, suspension, etc). Yes, there's a bit more motivation since I get paid for each job, but that doesn't stop it from feeling like a grind. I just have to remind myself that I'm getting to do what I want for a living, and that some monotony/slogging is just a necessary byproduct of "living the dream."
Great work . All this effort is a showcase of your expertise. The future for Stance Works is bright. You're laying down the foundation of a highly respected custom car building business. Consider advertising not just in America but in Dubai. Those guys love custom builds and chasing money from customers isn't an issue .
The grind of doing everything can definitely get to you, the hrs it takes to make a 15 minute video is unreal for the people that do see that side of it. Something you think should take a couple of hours turns into days or even weeks catches a lot of people out and stays motivated can be a challenge in its self. But the grind is always worth it in the end
Love the message at the end. People see the videos and maybe an instagram post, but never know the whole story. Sometimes it IS tough to just get the motivation to put some work on. Appreciate that and can very much relate.
Really appreciate your honesty. I have 3 projects at the moment and some times I´m frustrated. wish you a great 2023.
Keep going bro! I look at your channel and get motivated. You might don't know how many people are getting inspired by what you do. When I look at your episodes I pay attention to everything, how you edit, the shots that you make, how the intro keeps the sound and changes the images, it is truly a work of art, not even mentioning the high level of creativity, engineering and passion you put into the actual build. learn to rest but never quit!, ok bye I am getting myself into the garage
Man, your consistency and hard work really shines through. People see that and I'm one of those people. Also know that your projects are inspiring people around the world. I'm in Sydney Australia and I know a few guys subscribed to you. Keep it up man. We appreciate it 🤙
Started a project and life ended it almost immediatly... Mike... you are a legend and man do we all enjoy these so much! I dont have any of the skills you do, but watching these videos gives those of us with no clue, some idea of what it takes and we learn so much. Thank you. Please never stop.
Thanks, Mike, for the ending pep-talk. It’s working on my house that feels like working on putting your engine bay back together. Looks good, can’t wait to hear some lap times.
Best Restomod / race car on RUclips, i cant understand why your subs haven’t gone exponential, and loving the Audi too.
I hope you can relax now and just enjoy the Ferrari. I can't wait to see this car on a track! Keep up the great work! Love that you are using Fusion 360 for building parts. I was just talking to my daughter about it last night. It is inspiring to see people using CAD to create. Love this chanel.
Such an awesome and exciting project. You make some of the best car content on RUclips. Thank you so much for posting all this content via your excellent channel. Good luck getting to and at the dyno.
Thanks a ton!
I’ve been watching/following/subscribed to the channel since your first Ferrari video. It’s my favorite RUclips channel, in fact, it’s my favorite thing to watch on TV. Your dedication to the build, the fabrication process, educating the viewers, and video production is unparalleled. Keep up the great work!
Excited to see the dyno results! I was in a similar situation over the holiday with my wife and I and the Datsun. It's a total reality of this, the longer things sit, and the longer you go without chipping away at it, it gets way, way tougher to start moving the needle again. It's great seeing you back on the Ferrari
Thanks for the motivation, again.... back to the shop to work on the Jeep. Nice to hear it breath fire again!
Monotonous for you, Mike. The reinstall, for me, was like a mini recap of the whole build. Very satisfying episode right to the engine start.
Appreciate the honesty at the end. I’ve been putting off laying on my cold ass garage floor to see if my engine is effed. This may be the kick in the butt I needed to go out and just address it.
I think it sounds great. Can’t wait to see it on the dyno.
I have been in suspense for weeks waiting for this video to drop. This has become my favourite build series and always gives me the urge to get on the tools and do something.
I Unfortunately I don't have a suitable space for a project like this, but seeing this helps scratch the itch. Thanks for letting us be a part of the process.
Look at making an air scoop. They are used on hot water heaters used in homes. It will remove any bubbles that are in the system. This might help if you could figure it out.
I'm wet sanding and buffing my new paint job on a 68 firebird and it is really mentally challenging. Thanks for the note at the end.
Thanks for that last part. Restoring my Ducati and running into all kinds of problems that lead to new problems. Thanks for motivating me again.
the last bit of this video, those thoughts helped me so so much, you can't imagine..I needed to hear it.
thank you so much!
Absolutely stunning car,eyegasum. .stunning build + perfect colour scheme. I would not change a single thing. Respect and props ..miles per smiles must be endless
Take it back apart and try to find a shorter piston for the release bearing you will absolutely have an issue. Keep in mind that once the new disc break in that air gap will close up. I have a sequential and a 7.25” Tilton setup. I spent a year battling this and it was terrible. When we install a new clutch now we shoot for .170 to .180 and mid season we pull it apart to clean, check, and reset the gap.
Mike, I enjoy your personal insight and thoughts at the end of the videos just as much as the regular wrenching content. It definitely helps to see builders go through the same trials and tribulations as everyone else and not have it omitted from the video as if it never happens.
I’ve got a 500hp awd crx in the garage begging to be finished. And like you’ve said before, the last 10% takes 90% of your time. Thanks for the boost in motivation 💪
I think I like Mike's content so much is because he has the same taste as me, and I am living through his builds. Add some early water cooled VW to the 2002 (1600), e30, Quattro and 308, and add a Hakosuka, it would be my ideal garage.
Everyone has felt like this at many points on their projects but you push through and then one thing can turn it all around! Super excited to see this on the dyno. I bet at some points you really just get tired of placing the camera, adjusting the lighting and then the dreaded post production editing! I bet sometimes you feel unmotivated to even start that let alone actually work on the car. Thanks again as always for providing amazing content. Seriously i think that if you can pull this off, I can swap engines and make my little Alfa spider a beast! Keep it up and looking forward to watching your stiff in 2023!
I absolutely appreciate the honesty at the end! I have been there many times with my projects
So in my Lotus Elise the radiator hoses go in the top of the radiator. The passenger side radiator hose has a bleed port. This makes it fairly simple to get the air out I will jack the passenger side up and fill the system from the engine and bleed the air out. Takes only a few times of this after its warm to get all the air out.
I really needed to hear that at the end. Thanks!
Personally my car is mostly done, but the turbo is at the back against the firewall and the nuts keep shaking loose no matter what I do, so I need to remove everything and have it changed for v-bands which will prevent that from ever happening again. I'm not too stoked about doing it just like you weren't about doing all that work. It's uncomfortable, it's a hassle and it's something I've done many times before trying different solutions to end up in the same problem. But it's as you say, if I don't do it, nobody will for me and when the car is working, it's a joy to drive and that's the best part 🙏🏽
Keep your heads up kings!
Rotabroaches are a God-send! Love how clean the holes are!
Yay my favorite Purist Piss-Off car is back!
So happy to see it up again! Think about an "X pipe" using the wastegate exit and actual exhaust. Could split the flow a bit and make flames nicer and maybe even sound Different/"better"
Nice looking in white and always the best colour when you are using a lot of flexible body panels.
OMG, your postscript was spot on! My buddies and I have built several race cars out of street cars, and watching this episode brought me right back to those builds. I love what you have done, you are meticulous! I love the 244GTK badge…. My only wish would be more GTO body components.. amazing work!
I don’t think I’ve ever loved a build as much as this. This car is so damn amazing.
4 Weeks to watch from start to now. I found your channel thanks Deboss. That is one awesome car you have and that is coming from someone that hates yellow!
Your transparency is very humbling - thank you!
Yes the carbide hole cutters work way better than hole saws, there is a big difference, I used the Milwaukee ones because they are readily available any hardware store,.
Pretty awesome you did this. Love the shape of this old school Ferrari. This video seems like it took a while for you. Love the content man!
For the air gap on your clutch, you are missing the mid/backing plate between your block and transmission case. It goes behind the flywheel covering the "inspection hole" @ the lower part of your bell housing. The plate gets sandwitched between the mating surfaces of the block and bell housing, allowing you to tune your thrust bearing gap.
For the coolant expansion tank, it bleeds the air out, but doesn't feed fluid back in due to the tank fittings being too high up on the tank. Expansion tank works pressing the expanding fluid against an air cushion. When the fluid cools down and contracts expansion tank feeds the system with fluid to keep cavitation bubbles away. So, the feed line into the tank needs to be @ the bottom of the tank. Your system works as a puke tank, bleeding the air out, but not feeding fluid back in. Constant bubbles in the system, not enough pressure, overheating, burnt headgaskets etc.
Great job Mike!! That build is AMAZING! I can't wait to see how this performs on the track.
it's been YEARS and I drove my project 944 turbo for the first time today. This was the perfect video for the occasion.
0:05 Sounds EXACTLY like my lawnmower!
Thank you brother for sharing emotions and “human” sensations. You make all the difference. Bless you.
Your attention to detail on this build is amazing. Such a cool build!
Appreciate the honesty at the end. It's nice to know that we all struggle with getting momentum and getting things rolling. It's particularly tough with multiple projects and it always seems easier to pick off the "low hanging fruit" and avoid the hard stuff. I enjoy your content, and your editing and video quality is inspirational. Thanks
11:00 Remember, a job worth doing is worth doing twice.
This car is ridiculously cool.
You have gone the best route installing the air / steam vents on your system.
There will always be entrained air in the coolant that would inevitably come out of solution and cause problems in the high points. With the vents the system will self bleed all the time.
Love the purge tank.. every racecar I've ever worked on is done just like you did. I do the same thing on any car that the radiator cap is not the highest point. Any other way seems to be susceptible to air pockets.
The car looks great. White looks amazing on it. It’s a storm trooper.
All k series have that unique sound while cranking, brings back memories. I bet it sounds amazing idling in person.
You've done well and the welding is so hard to do as had a go myself. So it's got some of you in that.
The Group B 037 Rallye vibes from the sound of the tick over is awesome. I freakin love it! ❤
Slowly but surely this channel has become my favorite car content. Keep up the good work!
Dude, love the honesty! Keep at it man, and don’t get too discouraged. I love seeing your progress! I live my dream of having a garage with a lift to work on cars vicariously through you. Keep the high standard, that’s what has kept me watching your videos. You got this! 👊🏻
Great to see the Ferrari up and running again! I would have been interested to see how the bleed went. I find it quite satisfying to chase the bubbles out. As for the slog, I think many of have been there. I’m in the process of moving home and having to temporarily put cars together just to move them. It’s killing me!! That said, it’s also an opportunity to purge some stuff that never gets used.
The smile after the fire-up says it all! Great Job Mike!
I also love how u feature your favorite tools while working, a few of your recommendations has found its way to my toolboxes :)
I appreciate your due diligence and perseverance on the Ferrari. I do enjoy the series. I from time to time struggle with moving forward on some of my car project especially when I'm trying to fix odd issues and there's a far bit of work with an uncertain outcome.
Sweet! Happy to see it back together so quickly.
Should free up some time for the model A
Reaching out via FB and a previous video to try and save you the hassle with the dyno, if the gearbox can take the load try dropping down a gear or two, this reduces the effects of the error the dyno has trying to react to the torque changing so quickly.
We went through all this with our build some time ago, extremely frustrating, time consuming and expensive.
Your dedication and skill shines through everything you do. Thank you for sharing this wonderful build with the rest of us.
Cooling system mods turned out great. Car sounds fantastic.
Bro…..I love your car and your channel. Your content, film work, and delivery is top notch! The car doesn’t sound like your viewers expected because it’s not a Ferrari engine. I’m sure that it is gonna scream under load and I can’t wait to see that. I love the car in white and I hope you decide to stick with it. I have one opinion otherwise and that is the wheels. I absolutely love the Rotiforms and really don’t like the 3 spokes at all but hey…..it is your car 😂. Keep up the good work!!!
It's such a joy watching this channel. Thank you Mike.
Great stuff bro!!! You do a killer job on these machines! Nothing good comes easy or without sacrifice.
Use UHU stick to mount template to sheet metal, saves even more time during fab.
I appreciate the little talking session at the end I am in that rut I needed that thank you
I think it sounds great man. You did such a good job on this project, I’ve been following this since the beginning.
Great work, Great sound, Great Car and Great content. Keep it up!!!
A hole saw trick for clean edges - clamp some sheet wood either side of your metal part and bore through the lot
I don't think it's selfish to ask for a like and sub considering you're the one doing all the hard work and making the videos! It's the least people can do if they're enjoying the content, which I'm sure they are!
So glad to hear you’re feeling better and so happy to hear the Ferrari start up again! Can’t wait to see those dyno numbers!