Will our CLAPPED OUT Impala DRIVE HOME on Junkyard V8 Power??
Summary
TLDRIn this episode of junkyard digs, the team embarks on a challenging adventure to transform a car bought in Texas. Despite facing numerous obstacles including engine failures and a stubborn head gasket, they manage to swap out the faulty 3.8L engine for a more powerful 305 V8. Through a series of humorous and sometimes cringe-worthy moments, they work on the car's exhaust, wiring, and other essential components. The journey is fraught with mechanical issues, but the team perseveres, showcasing their ingenuity and resilience. The video culminates in a triumphant, albeit smoky, arrival in Iowa, covering a total of 666 miles and marking the end of a memorable road trip.
Takeaways
- ๐ The episode involves a journey with an Impala from Texas to Missouri, facing numerous car-related challenges and repairs.
- ๐ง The initial engine of the Impala, a 3.8, gives out halfway through the trip, necessitating a replacement.
- ๐๏ธ A 5.0 small block Chevy engine is used as a replacement, significantly upgrading the car's performance from 65 to 82 horsepower.
- ๐ ๏ธ The team conducts extensive repairs including pressure washing, replacing the transmission, and installing new engine mounts.
- ๐ก The script reveals several DIY repair strategies and improvisations, such as using a power steering bracket to fit the new engine.
- ๐ซ The car continues to experience issues, including a faulty head gasket and overheating problems.
- ๐ Despite the problems, the Impala manages to travel 666 miles, symbolizing the team's determination and resilience.
- ๐ฅ The video is a documentary-style narrative of the car's journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of the road trip.
- ๐จโ๐ง The characters in the script, Dalton and Angus, display camaraderie and humor throughout the process, adding a light-hearted tone to the episode.
- ๐ The episode concludes with the Impala reaching its destination in Iowa, despite the need for yet another engine replacement.
- ๐ The script teases future projects, including a 250-mile drive with a rusted GTO against harsh weather conditions.
Q & A
What was the initial condition of the car when the video started?
-The car initially had a problematic 3.8 engine that gave up halfway during the journey from Texas, necessitating the replacement with a 350 engine from the trunk.
Where did the characters acquire the small block Chevy engine?
-The small block Chevy engine was already with the car when they bought it in Texas.
What was the issue with the original engine that forced the characters to replace it?
-The original 3.8 engine had issues with excessive fluids and a lack of pressure in the cooling system, leading to its failure during the trip.
What was the plan for the small block Chevy engine?
-The plan was to swap the original engine with the small block Chevy engine and drive the car the rest of the way home, hoping for better performance than the 65 horsepower it previously had.
What did the characters find when they opened the valve cover of the original engine?
-Upon opening the valve cover, they discovered a severely damaged piston with a corner missing and a heavily pitted surface, indicating a blown engine.
How did the characters source the new engine and transmission for the car?
-They had brought the new engine (a 305) and transmission with them in the trunk of the car, intending to replace the failed engine.
What was the unexpected discovery regarding the transmission?
-The unexpected discovery was that the transmission was a turbo 350, which has a lock-up converter and uses engine vacuum to determine line pressure, instead of the expected 200 R4.
What was the final outcome of the car after the engine swap?
-After the engine swap, the car was able to run and the characters managed to drive it home, despite some issues with the heater core and the engine blowing coolant out of the exhaust.
What were the characters' plans for the car once they reached their destination?
-The plans included possibly adding a headliner, skulls as decorations, and other aesthetic modifications to personalize the car and make it look "badass".
What was the final issue encountered with the car before it reached its final destination?
-The final issue encountered was a bad head gasket causing coolant to leak into the exhaust, which resulted in white smoke and coolant overflow.
Outlines
๐ Junkyard Digs Episode Kickoff
The video begins with the host's excitement over revisiting a previous junkyard digs episode in Missouri. The team has acquired a used Impala from Texas, which initially had a 3.8-liter engine that failed halfway home. They replaced it with a 350 from the trunk and are now attempting to drive it all the way home. The host, Dalton, interacts with his team members, discussing their experiences and plans for the journey. They also discuss the car's issues, including fluid leaks and the need for a new battery.
๐ ๏ธ Overcoming Obstacles and Engine Swap
The team faces various challenges with the Impala, including a burning smell and the need to dual wield with cleaning supplies. They power wash the car and discuss the engine's condition, revealing plans to replace it with a small block Chevy. The team works on removing the old V6 engine, cleaning the engine bay, and preparing the new engine for installation. They also discuss the importance ofๆฃ็ญๅจ and the discovery of a plugged radiator, leading to the engine's previous failure.
๐๏ธ Engine Rebuild and Installation
The team successfully rebuilds the 305 engine with new valves, rings, and pistons. They clean up the engine bay and prepare for the engine swap. The video details the process of removing the old mounts and installing the new engine with the help of Dalton's son. They also discuss the various engine options for the car and the challenges of fitting the new engine into the existing space.
๐จ Customization and Final Preparations
The team works on customizing the Impala, including painting and installing new parts. They discuss the importance of proper engine mounts and the challenges of adapting the V6 shroud for the new engine. The video also covers the installation of a new starter, headers, and other accessories. The team encounters a humorous moment with Dalton's jokes and the addition of Harley decals to the car.
๐ Test Run and Exhaust Setup
The team conducts a test run of the Impala with the new engine, discussing the need for exhaust and the process of selecting and installing a suitable system. They also address the fan's noise and potential interference with the shroud. The video highlights the team's ingenuity in adapting parts and their excitement over the car's improved performance.
๐ฃ๏ธ Road Trip to Iowa
The team embarks on their journey to Iowa, facing challenges such as a dead battery and the need for maintenance. They discuss the car's performance, the heater core's functionality, and the importance of a proper seal. The video also covers the team's encounter with law enforcement and their strategy for dealing with the car's issues, including a bad head gasket and coolant leaks.
๐ The Final Leg and Reflections
The team reflects on their journey as they approach the end of their road trip. They discuss the car's performance, the challenges faced, and their plans for future projects. The video concludes with the team's arrival in Iowa and their gratitude for the support from their audience and the community. They also tease upcoming projects and encourage viewers to check out their merchandise and support their channel.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กJunkyard Digs
๐กImpala
๐กEngine Swap
๐กTransmission
๐กRadiator
๐กBlower Motor
๐กHead Gasket
๐กExhaust System
๐กValve Train
๐กBlowby
๐กSkulls
Highlights
The episode begins with the team in Missouri, continuing their journey from Texas with a car they had previously bought and driven across the country.
The car's 3.8L engine had given up halfway, forcing the team to push it to its limits to make it all the way home.
Upon arriving in Missouri, the team discovers two strange men in the car they left in their yard, adding an unexpected twist to the situation.
The team plans to swap the car's engine with a 350 from the trunk, aiming to make it all the way home with this new engine.
Despite the initial challenges, the team successfully installs the new engine and prepares to test its performance.
The car's performance improves significantly with the new engine, going from 65 horsepower to potentially 82.
The team encounters a variety of issues throughout the episode, including a lack of oil pressure and a faulty cooling system.
The team's resourcefulness is showcased as they use a pressure washer and degreaser to clean the car and prepare it for the new engine.
The team's camaraderie and humor shine through as they navigate the challenges and make light of their situation.
The team's determination is evident as they push through obstacles, demonstrating their commitment to completing the journey.
The episode highlights the importance of teamwork and problem-solving, as the team works together to overcome the car's issues.
The team's ingenuity is on display as they devise creative solutions to the problems they encounter, such as using a small block Chevy engine.
The episode showcases the team's adaptability, as they adjust their plans and strategies based on the challenges they face.
The team's journey is not only a physical one but also a metaphorical one, representing the resilience and determination to overcome obstacles.
The episode concludes with the team successfully reaching their destination, marking a triumphant end to their challenging journey.
Throughout the episode, the team's passion for cars and their love for adventure are evident, inspiring viewers to pursue their own passions.
Transcripts
I really thought we'd never have to see
this car again get the hell out of my
yard hey squad's rights we paid for a
bus to sleep in we get to be here ladies
and gentlemen welcome to another episode
of junkyard digs today you join myself
Dalton Angus and Angus is Impala from a
recent previous video of junkyard digs
right where we left it in Missouri and
today we're going to take the 350 in the
trunk put it under the hood and try to
make it all the way home
dalon hello how are you today d p bar
garage if you somehow didn't know I'm
well uh you know I woke up to this
yellow bus in my yard with two strange
men in it but the only part that changed
is now there's two strange men in
it you're right andus hi are you ready
for this again not especially but I
guess I have nothing else going on if
you guys don't recognize this car this
is a car that we bought in Texas for a
few hundred bucks Angus drove it all the
way from Texas with the intent to make
it home and it did not the little 3.8
inside pretty much gave up on life
halfway here but we uh forced it to not
have a choice
anymore and made it all the way to
here you know sometimes when you buy a
car and there's like a lot of fluids in
it you could tell there might be a
problem did I hear he wants to buy the
car I mean I don't I don't know I I just
think I I might have remembered
something I didn't think we'd have to
come back here I'm so
sorry how was the cool one still green I
would imagine there would be oil in it
at least well no it didn't have enough
pressure to push it into the cooling
system
true I suppose we start off with a
battery uh we laid this on the floor
until it popped last time I remember
it's seizing I think there's a twice
there's a good chance we throw this in
it spins again probably it'll either
drive into the shop right now or not
spin at all and it's done forever it's
probably cool P off in the last 3 months
all right Angus let's see if she's
stucks that works
fine oh I can hear it Knocking now it's
knocking at cranking
spe hold up I think youed up a little
gas
why I think
it's that's
genuinely I'll be fixed exactly the we
all right grab it home now all
right 250 Mi home it's knocking pretty
good neutral dropped that son of a [ย __ย ]
I did
oh is that wide
open come on come on
[Applause]
come what was
that was it a rock I don't know it shook
the
car yeah yeah the
push it's doing it I think he's still
wide open I believe he
is you can do
it oh
no
um well we can power wash it now I'm
having flashbacks
here's the plan that right there is a
small block Chevy that came with the
carve got a set of headers for probably
a truck I don't know valve covers tire
iron and an old distributor without the
top half of it we're going to take that
and put it on the other end of the car
and drive this the rest of the way home
and complete that Adventure from Texas
just do the little swaero should be a
lot better now instead of 65 horsepower
you might have 82 exactly it's rebuilt
it's got the blue stuff on it
did they say it was a 350 or a 305 I
don't remember I'm going to bet that oh
it says 5.0 I'm going to go with a it's
a 305 oh where do we start pressure wash
it and then cry or do we cry first and
then pressure wash I think the crying
was finished in the last episode oh it
wasn't I'm going to continue crying let
me just go ahead and spot one of my
sponsors on your channel here oh yeah
they don't they don't send us anything
oh
it's best to dual wield you see oh you
just let her in yeah and it burns real
bad but just keep going you can get over
the burning F to the F it's good stuff
man I would only suggest dual wielding
if you have a sponsored element that is
giving you clean supplies I pay for mine
I like to go one jug at a time itless
supply of super clean yes I will use it
as down wind I'm sorry I'm just spraying
this in your eyes
did you get some down in the in the carb
I think there's some oil in there I want
to get rid of oh yeah sure you get it
good let your carb run us over fresh
carb rebild after letting the Degreaser
sit for a while we busted out the
pressure washer and battled our way
through the intensely thick Texas gree
once that was done we winched it inside
Dalton shop took the hood off and got
ready to rip the motor out as is
tradition we've started by draining the
coolant which as is tradition we forgot
to do outside and and as is tradition
being a southern car if you'll notice
the heater core is not hooked up the
drain plug is completely out the
radiator is still half full and there is
fluid merely trickling out the bottom so
I'm going to go on a limb and say the
radiator is probably completely plugged
how close is the nearest Summit Racing
well you don't need Summit Racing you
have Dalton's backyard he's probably got
three radiators for this how close is
the nearest Dalton's backyard from
here there's a bunch of grass in this
radiator so this is a small block Chevy
with the two middle cylinders cut out
right y I wonder if the engine location
is the same which would explain the
really long shroud right yeah add two
cylinders maybe they just every engine's
located in the same spot hopefully that
small block just sits in shaft works
that's what I would design if I was a
Chevy engineer back in the day had to do
it on paper in 1984 yeah so you're doing
a lot of
coke no that
intake that engine's really speaking its
feelings right now it looks like
most of the time we were
driving all right everything up here is
done Angus is down there taking our
mounts and stuff off for the trans we're
going to pull the whole thing as one
Kebab just throw those in the old
bolster I am very excited to see you
have those as well oh bolsters are great
these are fantastic check them out
bolster decom they're silicone mat that
is chemical resistant warranteed and
heat resistant you can tell I used the
hell out of that oh yeah what goddamn
size is this
I was about to say hey Angus how are
things pretty good dude I love this car
you want me to get your bear blanket for
you
yes
yay oh you know what I forgot I bet the
trans is dumping everywhere I can hear
yes it is ah let's get the pan panic
panic yep there it is sorry D I'm
not with that taking care of we worked
on ripping the drive line all the way
out of the car I think we just learned
something these two spark PL wires were
completely chewed
through these two cylinders were never
firing there's just like 3 Ines of it
that's gone Angus there we have it we
did it the V6 is out of the car now we
will take this back outside pressure
wash the engine bay again pull the 305
out of the trunk and prep it to go into
the car with that transmission after
another hour with the pressure washer
and the Degreaser we a clean engine bay
and a mostly clean transmission hey
question what the hell is that we
thought it would be a 200 R4 this is a
turbo
350c it's a lock up yeah so it has a
modulator valve which is the giveaway
for a turbo 350 correct cuz it uses
engine vacuum to determine the line
pressure instead of a TV cable uh but it
has a lockup converter so it uses like a
little speed sensor I think right and
that that goes off the rooster comb so
it'll lock up and drive so you kind of
have an overdrive but it's a it's just a
mhm like 80 81 think first year for that
they didn't run them very long before we
hauled the V6 off to scrap we wanted to
pop the heads off and see what was going
on inside this engine and what was
causing all the
blowby I got hit over
here now that's more what I was
anticipating that probably used to be
what the inside the valve cover looked
like but then it all blow out hey
there's a rock in
there give me the head give it
got
it oh that oh no we figured it out we of
the world's greatest detectives look at
that piston where's the rest of the
Piston the whole corner of the Piston is
gone no that's all right oh yeah super
pitted she's seen some action it
exploded it's got a hell of a ring Ridge
for some reason just right there yeah
you can see where the ring Ridge is a
different shape right there this guy
sold is a bad motor I can't believe it
you believe that I mean she got the
popup pistons in her uh 3/4 Cam and uh
3/4 of a cam 3/4 of a cam pop cup cam
insane I can't believe that still ran
that's where all the compression was
coming from that's that's literally why
all the blowby yeah [ย __ย ] yep yeah so my
brother had a 40 Jeep in high school and
it had a hole in a piston just like that
and it would just blow I mean it's crazy
Blow by he also had an oil can rigged up
on to catch same exact scenario pretty
much just an inline version I've never
I'd never run into that before yeah with
that much blowby so now I guess we know
that's broken piston territory
yeah oh these ones look great yeah this
thing just had a dead hole that looks
better than I would have ever guessed oh
my God okay I'm thinking that's mostly
carbon but there's the biggest ring
Ridge I've ever felt in my life feel
this it's like get the measure out oh
jeez that's that's that's like seven or
eight thou on each side so that's 14
thou oversized holy [ย __ย ] if you don't
know what that means that's this a 4 L
crazy crazy head gaskets were actually
just fine oh by the way if you ever have
a motor that you do everything you can
and it still runs hot these right here
can rush through like that one and they
get really big like that big what these
are supposed to do is force the coolant
all the way to the back of the block
where it then can come through and flow
back to the front if these rust through
up here the coolant can return just
right here and the back of the block
does not get enough flow and the motor
is going to run warm let's get that
other motor in here and get her cleaned
up ready to go in tomorrow morning oh
yeah I forgot that's why we were doing
this after some wellth thought out
shuffling we were able to get the engine
out of the back of the car and into
swanie the occasional farm truck big
block Chevy which by the way if you
never noticed on Dalton's channel is an
acronym we then snuck the truck in front
of the car and unloaded the engine where
we could install it the next morning
[Music]
okay there we go the
motor all right there we go the motor is
inside let's get her painted up and
ready to go in tomorrow
morning morning is it I didn't say good
I just said morning oh thank God we have
our own house here yeah sure is nice
well good floor Great Floor we started
our morning off with a bit of cleaning
and painting to get things going as is
Tradition at the pole barn full
restoration it's not it worth doing if
you're not overdoing it right so full
restoration that's right I don't half
ass anything once we got the motor
cleaned up we took advantage of Dalton's
indentured servant or I mean his son
either way we gave JD a can of paint and
turned him loose towards the engine D I
got to say you boys is pretty good at
rebuilding Motors yeah what's he got
about 10 minutes in that one yeah new
valves Rings Pistons all of it board 30
over fastest this side of the
Mississippi right there hottest 305 you
ever seen my uncle Daddy had one and
Nova pop Coke can double hump double
hump heads flat top P popups 850 double
pumers 3/4 R can with the rattle can
rebuild done we cleaned up all the
threads and decided to do an oil change
before sticking everything back together
there was an audible thud
P this motor's going to be great oh boy
you pick them oh well no it's going now
it's oh my God it keeps giving birth the
trunk 305 is just it completes the story
you know we carried it all the way up
here we got to use it had to use it to
make some beer cans with the oil change
done we mated the engine to the
transmission and winched the car back
inside go ahead and pick that up throw
it on in there boys all right you
grabbed the back end so in the uh mid
80s that was this car Jim had a bunch of
engine options as you can see there's a
ton of holes you could get the 231 V6
Buick the 229 V6 Chevy which is what
this had a 305 a 350 a 57 diesel
probably a 307 olds in the oldmobile
version of this car a ton of different
engines that all had different mounting
options so say the least looks like
someone went at this with a drill bit
and a whole bunch of enthusiasm with
that being said we have our old mounts
off and as you can see they sat way back
there and our new mounts which we just
went down to O'Reilly and got a set of
305 engine mounts for the an 84 Impala
this car they should go on those forward
holes right there because the engine
needs to move forward about 5 in yeah
right there so there's your about 5 in
so yeah two bolts on top one one down
there where the hole lines up in the
corner and this will be converted ready
to accept a 350 as far as we know or a
305 without hopefully changing anything
else in the whole car it took a little
bit due to the weird geometry but we
were able to get the bolts in the engine
mounds and we're ready to drop the motor
in Bring It On
in we're want to go
down one go one go go one go
yeah we got to pull the tail shaft thing
out but like there it is I don't even
have to edit around that that's awesome
F oh my God uh he needs a pan notice
here's the extra full pan from the
government I'm here to help no that's
terrifying no down one go one go no no
no no no
no stop okay we're on the motor I'm in
danger
[Applause]
I
back I
have I have perished well ladies and
gentlemen I'm sorry but that is the end
of Dalton Summit if you would like to
replace him on the Channel shoot us an
email at I am betterand Dalton Summit
junkyard
ds.com all right we're in the trans
let's drop her onto the motor mount so
font I'm getting out of here drop
it did that do it hey hey there it is oh
jeez landed right in the spot almost
like you tried it 17 times first try
first try super size extra priz all
right anyway there we go she's in now
all we have to do is hook up everything
else oh that's
all good morning sir yes it is it is
morning today is hopefully the final day
of working on the apolla down here in
Missouri and then we can hit the road
and head north this afternoon and then
we'll work on it there
yeah where do you want to start well I
think the most important thing is that
we have each
other great thanks I was going to say
exhaust oh we don't have V8 manifolds
right d doesn't have any either these
came with the car when we bought it