Hot Rod Garage Season 6 Episode 4 Chevy S-10 Total Transformation! Low-Budget High School Hot Rod
- TVPG
- February 7, 2020
- 20 min
Chevy S-10 Total Transformation! Low-Budget High School Hot Rod is the fourth episode of the sixth season of Hot Rod Garage. In this episode, the hosts, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa, take on a challenging project of transforming a 1996 Chevy S-10 into a low-budget high school hot rod.
The hosts start the project by stripping the truck down to its bare essentials. They remove the interior, the bed, and the engine. Then, they clean up the chassis and repaint it white. The next step is to install a roll cage for safety, as this truck is going to be used for racing.
For the engine, they decide to use a 5.3-liter LS V8 engine, but on a tight budget. They find an affordable LS engine and rebuild it with some high-performance parts. They also install a new transmission, a custom exhaust, and a new fuel system. With all the upgrades, the engine is now producing around 400 horsepower.
To make the truck handle like a race car, the hosts install a new suspension system with coil-overs and a four-link rear end. They also add disc brakes all around.
The hosts then turn their attention to the interior. They build new racing seats, a custom dash, and a new steering wheel. They also install a fire extinguisher and a switch panel for all the electrical components.
With the interior complete, the hosts add some final touches to the exterior. They install a new front grille, a cowl hood, and a set of drag slicks. They also paint some racing stripes on the truck to give it a more aggressive look.
After weeks of hard work, the transformation is complete. The hosts take the truck to a drag strip to test its performance. The Chevy S-10 hits the quarter-mile in just over 12 seconds, an impressive time for a budget build.
Overall, Chevy S-10 Total Transformation! Low-Budget High School Hot Rod is an enjoyable episode that showcases the hosts' skills and creativity in building a fast race truck on a tight budget. The hosts provide helpful tips and insights on how to build a high-performance car without breaking the bank, making it a must-watch for any car enthusiast.
