XC Ep 10 || First Time Out Of The Shed

Built Not Bought

22 Jan 202418:56

Summary

TLDRThe video chronicles work being done on an off-road vehicle called the XC. It starts by showing the XC being pulled by another vehicle to test its suspension flex. Additional work includes coating the underside for protection, installing brake lines, getting the engine running properly with upgraded parts, and fabricating custom mounts for the shock reservoirs and turbos. The video concludes with the turbos and welded intake manifold arriving, ready to be mounted in a future episode.

Takeaways

😀 They pull the flex test vehicle out of the shed to test the suspension flex
🚗 They spray coat the underside of the vehicle to protect it
🔧 They install hard brake lines and calipers on the vehicle
⚙️ The front and rear diffs on the vehicle are different models
🔋 They rebuild the intake and ignition system on the engine stand
🔧 They check the engine camshaft and bearings
🛠 They design custom reservoir mounts for the shocks
👷 They practice TIG welding skills making reservoir mounts
🚚 The turbos and manifold are arriving soon
✅ Next they will mount the supercharger and turbos on the engine

Q & A

What is the plan for getting the XC vehicle running?
-The plan is to run in the big block 454 engine on a stand with a standard intake, carburetor, distributor, radiator, fuel system etc before installing it into the XC. This will allow properly breaking in the camshaft without all the blower and other components installed.
What components are being installed to allow vehicle articulation and flex?
-Remote reservoir shock absorbers are being installed to allow more suspension flex. Hard brake lines and braided hoses are being used rather than solid lines for the same reason.
What coating is being applied to the underside of the vehicle?
-A textured protective coating called "txt coating" from Car Builders is being applied to the underside of the XC vehicle and wheel wells. It can be sprayed in different textures and is very durable.
What fuel delivery components are being installed?
-A rebuilt Rochester 4 barrel carburetor and electronic distributor have been acquired to provide fuel delivery while breaking in the engine.
What exhaust system is being fabricated initially?
-Some simple mufflers angled together are being fabricated to allow the engine to be run loud during the break-in period in order to monitor operation.
What transmission will the vehicle use?
-The transmission is not specified, so it is likely the stock GQ Patrol transmission.
What horsepower is the engine expected to produce?
-The expected horsepower is not provided, but the 454 big block engine with a supercharger and twin turbos will likely exceed 500 horsepower.
What is the purpose of degreeing the camshaft?
-Degreeing the camshaft ensures it is properly aligned with the crankshaft and valves for maximum performance.
What upgrades are being done to improve braking performance?
-New brake calipers, brake lines, fittings, and brake fluid testing/bleeding equipment have been acquired to improve braking.
When will the first test drive of the completed vehicle occur?
-A timeline is not provided, but test driving will likely occur after final assembly of the engine and running gear is complete.