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C3 Corvette | Resto and LS Swap | S01E01
This is the first of what will be a regular monthly blog style video, covering progress on my 1978 C3 Corvette restoration, LS Swap, and other Grouse Garage shenanigans.
In this video, the Corvette finds its way to Grouse Garage and work begins, stripping out the interior and engine accessories, getting it ready for engine removal.
Follow the progress and see how much work is involved in a restoration AND LS Swap, all at once!
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1978 C3 Corvette Down Under - How Expensive Are These In Australia?
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Part 1 of the Rebuild Restoration series of my 1978 L82 C3 Corvette - 25th Anniversary model. This video covers the complete backstory from brand new in the US, to landed in Australia, at Grouse Garage. What are my plans for this build? MILD or WILD? L82 350 Chev or LS1 and 4L60E? Make sure you watch the whole video to find out!
Crow Cams 871249 - Holden LS1 5.7L Grind
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If you are researching different cam grinds for your 5.7L LS1 motor, this short video might help you out. This is a quick demo of the Crow Cams 871249 grind. Beautiful choppy idle, tons of performance, really brings the LS1 to life. Be sure to check out my 'Remote Tuning' video for more detail on how this cam performs.
VX SS Commodore - Full Mechanical Rebuild - Price Reveal
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After spending over 12 months completely rebuilding the LS1 5.7L engine and GM 4L60E transmission, along with all brakes, suspension and exhaust, my ex New South Wales Highway Patrol SS Commodore hit the streets. Thanks to everyone who followed me on this journey. I learned so much along the way, successfully rebuilt big ticket items that I have never looked at before, and had a heap of fun alo...
Remote Tuning a Cammed SS Commodore LS1 - Does it work?
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Full mechanical rebuild is now complete on my LS1 SS Commodore. With a big cam and other power mods, it's time to get it tuned. Should I run it on the dyno? Or should I do a remote tune using an Autocal V3? Why don't I just buy a mail order plug & play tune? Check out this video for different LS1 tuning options and see what a difference a tune makes! (Spoiler alert: it's amazing!) Music from #U...
First Drive of my Fully Rebuilt VX SS Holden Commodore
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After 2 years of ownership and 12 full months of mechanical restoration work in the Grouse Garage, everything was on the line with this first test drive. When ex-PoPo hit the road in this video, it had a full nut and bolt rebuilt engine and transmission, big cam and lots of supporting mods, with completely reconditioned brakes, all new suspension, new exhaust front to back, new tailshaft, etc. ...
Rebuilding a Holden VX SS Commodore 4L60E Transmission - SUCCESS STORY!
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My first time ever working on an automatic transmission. Completely stripped the 4L60E from my Holden my VX SS Commodore and followed The Transmission Bench tutorial on UA-cam to rebuild it. Can't believe how easy it was! Check out this video to see what you can expect if you try this at home yourself. #4l60e #holden #commodore #gm #transmissionbench
First Start After Rebuild - VX SS LS1 Commodore
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Firing up the Commodore LS1 in ex-PoPo for the first time. Nervous build up. Sounds amazing! Cam and exhaust are spot on. Huge reward for all the hard work in rebuilding this LS1.
How to fit Big Pipe Headers to a V8 VT VX VY VZ LS1 Commodore
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This video will help anyone who is unsure about fitting big pipe Pacemaker Proflow Xforce Hurricane headers to a VT VX VU VY VZ V8 LS1 Holden Commodore. The driver side can be a real pain to fit and this video shows everything that needs to be undone and moved to feed your headers up from underneath.
Summernats 36 | Friday Jan 5th, 2024 | Skid Row | Tuff Street | Exhibition | Burnouts!
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Here is my Grouse eye view of Summernats 36. All footage is mine, recorded on Friday January 5th, 2024. Check out the cruise routes, exhibition hall, Tuff Street, Skid row, and all the burnout action! Slushies were on-point. Skids were excellent. Smoke was thick. Chips on a stick were expensive. I'm heading back in 2025! Music creds are: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/mo...
VX SS COMMODORE LS1 Rebuild is Complete! ex-POPO Part 5
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The tear down of my 2001 VX SS Commodore LS1 motor continues. Block and crank gets cleaned up. Bores honed, new cam bearings fitted. Crow Cams choppy grind installed. New rings, bearings, LS7 lifters, modified rockers, Crow Cams pushrods, Melling hi-volume oil pump, double row timing chain, rebuilt injectors, new sensors, new water pump, Powerbond harmonic balancer, all new gaskets and seals! W...
How to Clean and Service Bosch LS1 VT VX VU VY VZ V8 Holden Commodore Fuel Injectors
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This video is for all the Aussie LS1 guys and gals out there, wanting to know how to clean and service Commodore VT VX VU VY LS1 5.7 V8 fuel injectors, without having to sit through hours and hours of US content, created for every LS motor under the sun, EXCEPT the Holden LS1. I made this video after struggling to find any Aussie content. I wanted to help local car builders out with the simple ...
How To Clean LS1 Cylinder Heads - The GROUSE GARAGE Way!
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How to clean aluminium cylinder heads off an Aussie Commodore LS1 using degreaser and paint stripper. Easy process! Intro music license code HNDCCKCPUBGCCETQ
VX SS Commodore - Engine or Transmission Rebuild? Flip a Coin to Decide!
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This is Part #3 of my 2001 VX SS Commodore rebuild series. In this episode I am ready to start tearing down the engine and transmission. At the time of filming this, I still hadn't decided which to do first, so I flipped a coin and the work began. If you are tearing down a Holden LS1 or 4L60E and want some reference points and tips, this video might help you out. Music credits (thanks Google Bo...
VX SS Commodore Rebuild Part 2 - How to Remove LS1 Engine and 4L60E Transmission
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Part #2 of this New South Wales ex Highway Patrol VX SS Commodore rebuild series. This video covers the LS1 and 4L60E engine removal. If you are planning on removing your own LS1 engine or 4L60E transmission, this video might offer some handy tips! Obligatory credits for those helpful people giving us copyright free music: Hard As Steel by Alex-Productions | onsound.eu/ Music promoted by www.fr...
VX SS Commodore Rebuild Series - Part 1
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VX SS Commodore Rebuild Series - Part 1
Torana Nationals 2023 - Road Trip & Display
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Torana Nationals 2023 - Road Trip & Display
Fixing a VX SS Commodore 4L60E Transmission
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Fixing a VX SS Commodore 4L60E Transmission
Holden VX SS Commodore - Ex-Highway Patrol - Decal Set
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Holden VX SS Commodore - Ex-Highway Patrol - Decal Set
Torana SL/R Exhaust Review and Special Road Trip
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Torana SL/R Exhaust Review and Special Road Trip
How to fit a GOLF R exhaust to a VW TIGUAN
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How to fit a GOLF R exhaust to a VW TIGUAN
Make Your Own Torana Exhaust. Is it worth it?
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Make Your Own Torana Exhaust. Is it worth it?
HOLDEN VE VF Commodore Remove Gear Knob and Replace Gear Boot
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HOLDEN VE VF Commodore Remove Gear Knob and Replace Gear Boot
Holden SL/R Torana - Aussie Muscle Reborn
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Holden SL/R Torana - Aussie Muscle Reborn
JK Jeep Wrangler CRD - Engine Swap - Time Lapse
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JK Jeep Wrangler CRD - Engine Swap - Time Lapse
1976 SL/R Torana Walk Around and Laps @ Muscle Car Masters
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1976 SL/R Torana Walk Around and Laps @ Muscle Car Masters
Mount Panorama Bathurst in a V8 Torana
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Mount Panorama Bathurst in a V8 Torana
1976 Holden SL/R Torana Restoration - FULL RESTO in 4 MINUTES!
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1976 Holden SL/R Torana Restoration - FULL RESTO in 4 MINUTES!
Holden Torana SL/R V8 First Start-Up
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Holden Torana SL/R V8 First Start-Up
A Tribute to the Australian Mini Clubman GT
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A Tribute to the Australian Mini Clubman GT

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  • @seaniemcp2887
    @seaniemcp2887 32 хвилини тому

    Great channel mate. I’m guessing you are on the same side of Melb as me…(Sth East). Just wondering where you got all your parts for the 4L60e build? I’m just pulling the auto out of my VY SS now

  • @bc1618
    @bc1618 День тому

    Awesome video mate, this is the only instruction vid I could find and I successfully changed my SS knob, boot and console trim to brand new ones.👍

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage День тому

      @@bc1618 awesome to hear! I originally made this video in 2010. Glad it helped.

  • @ianmccarthy4195
    @ianmccarthy4195 2 дні тому

    Can you help me please where did you get your tune from thank you for your help

  • @reecehavey8316
    @reecehavey8316 5 днів тому

    What was the Camcrow push rods part number used. I like the way your ex popo LS1 sounds, and drives So looking to replicate. 😉. Thanks for sharing the motor and transmission rebuilds very helpful.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 4 дні тому

      PR802 from Mace Engineering. www.maceengineering.com.au/16-X-CROW-CAMS-SUPER-DUTY-PUSHROD-TO-SUIT-HOLDEN-CALAIS-VT-VF-LS1-L76-L77-L98-LS3-57L-60L-62L-V8

    • @reecehavey8316
      @reecehavey8316 4 дні тому

      @@GrouseGarage thank you so much!

  • @hot308vb
    @hot308vb 18 днів тому

    Poor ex popo! 😢

  • @badstimpy
    @badstimpy 22 дні тому

    Grouse content.

  • @RK10155
    @RK10155 22 дні тому

    Great video

  • @SLB4523
    @SLB4523 23 дні тому

    My cluster face was red.

  • @gabrielarellano3493
    @gabrielarellano3493 Місяць тому

    I want to that the same thing but on my 2021 vw Passat R line.. do you think that possible for my car..

  • @markmatthews3688
    @markmatthews3688 Місяць тому

    Look at it

  • @BenThomas089
    @BenThomas089 Місяць тому

    Any issues with it melting the rear bar?

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      @@BenThomas089 Doesn't even come close to warming the rear bar. All good and safe.

  • @nealenewton4193
    @nealenewton4193 Місяць тому

    Magnificent...! Full credit for a great restoration. Even back in the day, LX SL/R's weren't exactly common. Thanks for not turning it into another SLR5000/A9X copy. Congratulations on superb work 😁👍

  • @pixaim69
    @pixaim69 Місяць тому

    Hi mate , great content. Are you in Sydney? Do you want to help me rebuild my vf2 ls3? 😂I want to do it myself but matbe i will end up sending to the shop due to the lack of buddies to tag allong making sure i don't kill myself trying to remove the engine.

  • @bronsonwalker9111
    @bronsonwalker9111 Місяць тому

    What piston ring gap did you run?

  • @samc784
    @samc784 Місяць тому

    Should have left 1 that was not cleaned to see the difference between the 2

  • @MichaelKelly-eg6jo
    @MichaelKelly-eg6jo Місяць тому

    In the States, these cars are a dime a dozen, at least up until around 20 years ago. But I can see why you folks Down Under would gravitate toward them. Much like many of us would love to have a clean Holden Ute. Good luck with the build.

  • @mikevanblommestein5726
    @mikevanblommestein5726 Місяць тому

    I think that is a great buy for the money, classic corvette . Enjoy the project

  • @petej20
    @petej20 Місяць тому

    wallah this is hectic!

  • @jwh475ezc
    @jwh475ezc Місяць тому

    Congrats on the acquisition, you have some work to do, lol. I did a restomod on a '77 a few years back ,it was a fun project.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      I've been reading lots of LS swap threads on Corvette forums. Have purchased most of the LS swap gear already, but yes A LOT of work. I've done several numbers matching original restorations in the past and can't bare to do another. Restomod all the way with this one :)

    • @jwh475ezc
      @jwh475ezc Місяць тому

      @@GrouseGarage The Borgeson steering and Vintage Air upgrades are worth looking into. Both worked great in my '77. Idk what the availability or cost is on your continent, though. A friend near me did a massive restomod on a '78 although I think he has forgotten everything by now but feel free to ping me if needed along the way. My interior came out looking almost as good as new.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      @@jwh475ezc already purchased the Borgeson box and bracket. $2500AUD down here. Pricey, but it gets rid of all that leaky crap 😀

  • @hoytkenneth09
    @hoytkenneth09 Місяць тому

    Hello Bradenton , fl USA here and i love this car so beautiful and sounds so awesome what is this car ??? ❤❤

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      Hi mate! This is a true blue Aussie muscle car. It's a Torana. Made by General Motors Holden. In the States you guys got the Chevy SS from 2013. Also made by GMH. Great cars they are.

  • @Schwaby69
    @Schwaby69 Місяць тому

    Hey there, grats on getting your C3! I have a 1979 C3 with an L82 and one thing that I wanted to point out about your carburetor is to see if it's a Rochester Quadrajet. If it is indeed the Quadrajet, that is the original carburetor. There are people and online threads saying to avoid this carburetor but I promise you once you learn how to rebuild and tune these things, they are phenomenal. They are rated at 750-800 cfm. Mechanical secondaries. They are highly regarded for their performance once they are set up correctly and they sound incredible when they are paired with an L82. They have a roar to them that sounds amazing when it fully opens up. Anyway, congrats again on the C3! It's awesome to see how this one started in Saint Louis, MO (where they were originally built before moving to Bowling Green, Kentucky) and ended up in Australia. I truly appreciate Australia's love for V8's and keeping them alive. 🤘

    • @jwh475ezc
      @jwh475ezc Місяць тому

      Right you are, but looks like he won't be going that route. Cliff Ruggles' book, Rebuilding and Modifying Rochester Carburetors is invaluable.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      Yeah it's a Quadrajet. The serial number dates it as 1980. I have a Quadrajet on my Torana (the orange car). I think they are a great carby. Super reliable.

  • @yeaahright6141
    @yeaahright6141 Місяць тому

    I see a red one riding around town, Oklahoma. They’re at a show yesterday riding through town, beautiful red same body car 🚘

  • @RK10155
    @RK10155 Місяць тому

    Sick car mate

  • @deanwharepapa8561
    @deanwharepapa8561 Місяць тому

    Awesome buy, Perfic engine transplant

  • @bigrockauto
    @bigrockauto Місяць тому

    Great base for an LS swap. How many miles/ kilometers on the car??

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      @@bigrockauto Speedo reads 67,000 miles. Seller said that was genuine and hadn't gone around once. Original owner I chatted with on Facebook confirms that. Definitely has not been garaged it's whole life though. It's tired.

  • @navaho5430
    @navaho5430 Місяць тому

    Where did you get that jack attachment, PS nice story cheers.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      I saw these in someone's video about 6 months ago and found them on eBay but could never find a local supplier. They have finally been listed by a local Aussie seller with free shipping. Cost $134. I think I will use it a lot!

  • @johnknudsen5467
    @johnknudsen5467 Місяць тому

    Great work looking forward to the rest of the build

  • @Deugzo1
    @Deugzo1 Місяць тому

    I agree with the others.. interesting build series will definitely watch. Why swap engines though??? Keep it original Pull the drive train out for sure but freshen it up & put it back in!! A nice clean 30 thou bore & hone, pistons, rings, shave the head, throw in a mild cam, & maybe injection over the carb! And you’ll have a sweet ass head turning cruiser!!

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      @@Deugzo1 Fair comment. The 350 definitely needs a freshen up. Previous owner mentioned head gasket. I haven't checked yet. If I retained it I would definitely run fuel injection. I'm very much over carbies.

  • @Tooters84
    @Tooters84 Місяць тому

    I’ll watch the build either way because it’s interesting but putting the vx ls in it doesn’t make much sense. It’s got a matching numbers 350 already in it. Then you’re left with a vx with no motor or trans. I don’t get it haha.

  • @mxfool1508
    @mxfool1508 Місяць тому

    I have to say I’m not a vette guy and this project really interests me but, Are you keeping the original motor as you said it’s matching numbers and I lean to originality, but like I said this will be good to watch and also now you have taken the heart from ex popo what are the plans for that?

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage Місяць тому

      Good questions. Before all the die hard Vett enthusiasts persecute me for bastardising a matching number car, I am very much into originality, and my Torana is testament to that. I will be tucking the original motor away in the corner of the garage to keep with the car. I can easily take it back to factory later on, if I want to. For now, I am going to have fun and build a car the way I want. Should be fun!

    • @jwh475ezc
      @jwh475ezc Місяць тому

      @@GrouseGarage As you found out, these cars are not really worth much, numbers matching or not. You can hardly give them away in the US. Do what you want with it, have some fun.

  • @Hhat168
    @Hhat168 2 місяці тому

    Hey mate, are the actuators required? Seen some mk7.5 exhausts for sale without it so wanted to know before getting it

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      They aren't required for a Tiguan.

    • @Hhat168
      @Hhat168 2 місяці тому

      @GrouseGarage thank you for the quick reply sir! 🙏

  • @JohnMcMaster-logcabin
    @JohnMcMaster-logcabin 2 місяці тому

    i have just watched this video. thank you for sharing. i love the way they you make and create something. on the Tiguan there is a weakness with the DAB signal in the UK, can you do a video of you making something new that will fix this issue?

  • @darkwolf6480
    @darkwolf6480 2 місяці тому

    just saying needs red coolent but using green wont hurt

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      I did wonder that, but thought the green I used was GM compliant.

  • @Troublesome91x
    @Troublesome91x 2 місяці тому

    Nice car, to bad you didn't give it a bit. Not a fan of the plates either 🤦‍♂️

  • @lowbornfabrication
    @lowbornfabrication 2 місяці тому

    Healthy!

  • @aerialmediagladstone9021
    @aerialmediagladstone9021 2 місяці тому

    Great vid. Where do you get all the eBay codes?

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Sign in to eBay on the web (not the mobile app) and go to My eBay. When available, they are listed at the top of that page. I get them constantly. Best saving I have had was $200 off when spending over $1000. I often get codes for 10% off or $20 off here and there. All adds up!

  • @sillywilly9183
    @sillywilly9183 2 місяці тому

    Power steering reservoir looks fresh as mate

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Brand new 😉 I hate how they go dirty brown.

  • @csrrr_7762
    @csrrr_7762 2 місяці тому

    This might be the stupidest question you get. But I’ll ask anyways what generation golf R exhaust? Does it matter which generation?

    • @csrrr_7762
      @csrrr_7762 2 місяці тому

      Also I have a 2018 Tiguan would this still be possible?

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Mk7 or 7.5 Golf R exhaust. Will definitely fit a 2018 Tig. That's what mine is. Your rear bar may be different though depending on model.

    • @csrrr_7762
      @csrrr_7762 2 місяці тому

      @@GrouseGaragehey sorry to bother again but I have been thinking and have another question. Do you think any after market golf R exhausts could fit on the Tiguan (with the same amount or more welding than you did)? I’m honestly not satisfied with any of the Tiguan exhausts on the market and airflow wise a golf R exhaust doesn’t look like much of an upgrade in the airflow department. Sorry for rambling I’m just thinking hard about this.

  • @user-vs2yt2dg4c
    @user-vs2yt2dg4c 2 місяці тому

    Great one

  • @rhinopowergames8264
    @rhinopowergames8264 2 місяці тому

    So good. Thanks for all the help mate.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Yeah no worries. Always happy to help :)

  • @RK10155
    @RK10155 2 місяці тому

    Sick cam bruh

  • @robirvine2922
    @robirvine2922 2 місяці тому

    Sounds awesome 👍

  • @dalelewis5835
    @dalelewis5835 2 місяці тому

    You're giving me hope and a little confidence to tackle my own engine build. Nice work!

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Go for it! Not as difficult as it seems.

  • @Chuckmeister200
    @Chuckmeister200 2 місяці тому

    Sounds awesome😁👍 Well done !! I had the next cam up...871251 (from memory) Needed a small stall (2800) Drove like a dream, tons of attention. Wish I still had it really.

    • @AndrewMitchell001
      @AndrewMitchell001 2 місяці тому

      Thats not the next cam up its a 235/243 much bigger

  • @VN-346
    @VN-346 2 місяці тому

    The 871212 is a great cam as well. Big lift.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Will have to search that and see if someone has done a vid 👍

    • @VN-346
      @VN-346 2 місяці тому

      @@GrouseGarage check out boost gumps. They have done a few cracking 400rwp with ported heads and 799 heads

  • @leeperkins84
    @leeperkins84 2 місяці тому

    Very similar to my recent build Although I went with a Crane cam based off c4b with a little tickle. Very lucky the end result was 274 rwkw through my tired old auto .

  • @AndrewMitchell001
    @AndrewMitchell001 2 місяці тому

    Its actually an 871249 I run the crow 871223 in my LS1 which is a 229/235 112 theres video on my channel if you also want to hear what that sounds like as its a touch bigger.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Good pick up. Thanks for that. Was literally reading the part number off the card that came with it, but you are right, it's 871249 everywhere else :D

    • @AndrewMitchell001
      @AndrewMitchell001 2 місяці тому

      @@GrouseGarage I researched cams non stop for 3 months before I chose mine and looked at yours at least 20 times that's how i knew the part number you posted wasn't correct.

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Watched your vid. Love the chop!

    • @AndrewMitchell001
      @AndrewMitchell001 2 місяці тому

      @@GrouseGarage thanks

  • @BoiWantsDoritos
    @BoiWantsDoritos 2 місяці тому

    Would it work on a volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi?

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 2 місяці тому

      Yeah most likely, but your rear bar might need modification to suit the quad tips. Or fit a Golf R bar.

    • @MauriceNL1
      @MauriceNL1 День тому

      No

  • @oranje1340
    @oranje1340 3 місяці тому

    Does your tiguan dsg?

  • @Falconxr8lad
    @Falconxr8lad 3 місяці тому

    How much for the exhaust? Awesome job too mate 🤙🏻

    • @GrouseGarage
      @GrouseGarage 3 місяці тому

      Catback $750 Cats $450 Headers $450