We’re finally mounting the LS engine onto the GTO chassis we’ve been working on. With our frame side mounts already in place, we grab a cherry picker and use a cradle for easy maneuvering. Then the factory transmission crossmember gets a bit of a trim to fit, and before we know it, the LS and 5-speed are sitting pretty. A quick check on the driveline angle confirms we’re spot on and we couldn’t be happier to see this powerhouse in its new home.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE
Duralast
Fuel Filter
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23999_67238cbfdcf46
Holley
Hooker Blackheart Heavy Duty LS Clamshell Engine Mounts
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23993_6723827e70642
Original Parts Group
Factory Assembly Manual, 1969 GTO
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23998_67238ca6dd411
Summit Racing
Summit Racing AN to Tube Adapter Fittings
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23995_672388e7964c8
Summit Racing
SUmmit Racing Braided Nylon Hose
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23994_672388caa8417
Summit Racing
Summit Racing Tube Nuts
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23996_67238903c4327
Summit Racing
Summit Racing Tube Sleeves
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23997_6723891bb9a0a
Another LS?
Wow, how original. An LS swap. For God’s sake put that thing in the Nova or a Chevelle where it belongs.
What book is it? I’m building a 78 Trans Am trying to figure it out.
Real cool stuff 👍👍❤️❤️
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
You guys couldn't go with a 400 CID V8?? Everything has an LS in it nowadays, even my kid's tricycle!!
Love the show, guys. You always maintain a good mix of diverse vehicles.
Talking 95%
Work 5%
😮💨 I am boring
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
Its an ENGINE, not a motor.
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 👍
Go put a MOTOR in the heater!
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.
Stop Hiring all these new clowns.
2:25 – Ya got an audible "Dad joke" chuckle outta me, there. Well played.
It's tv they can do anything 😊😊😊
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.
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.
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.
stupid engine choice.
Sacrilege putting a cliche LS in a pontiac shame on you!
Cue all the practicality hating, LS haters lol.
Wow that's cool as hell yeah man that sounds great ❤❤❤❤
Mad scientist stuff to totally right….well plated remark!
You are the best high-tech masters. I respect you.
I don't understand how they chrome plate plastic parts, being non-conductive and a low temp melting point.
Wish I lived closer to a good finish plater. Purdy! Drool.
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…."
😂 another LS!
Love the videos/show la engines are great wish i had one, but boring used in everything, overdone .
That stuff would be a lot easier if they would work together, what’s the deal
Keep doing what you're doing. Love the builds!!