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Post-Drive Engine Inspection and Discussion

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Jeff Lutz Jr Rides in LSXcalade For The First Time! Visiting Triple Seven & Stories From The Build

What happens here

The vehicle pulls over, and the driver and passengers exit, inspecting the engine bay again. They discuss the ongoing performance and maintenance aspects of the turbocharged engine. One speaker mentions the challenges of fabricating parts, specifically exhaust headers, for the custom setup and how skills have improved over time. They also point out a small oil leak from the valve cover and discuss the vehicle's long development period—approximately two years since its first fire-up. The discussion touches upon the reliability of the battery and other components, expressing satisfaction with how the customized system is performing.

Goal: Evaluate the engine's condition and discuss performance after the drive

Tools and materials

  • Cadillac Escalade Cadillac — The vehicle being inspected

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Yes. No, we definitely don't die. That was incredible. After playing around for so long, I finally got to ride this. Yes I know. Only a couple of years have passed . about 3 years later. Yes. I remember when you went to order the turbos and you were on the phone with Precision and they said, "Are you sure you want these turbos? They're the same ones my car has." And I said, "Yes, yes." I don't remember. It was incredible. It's great to see that everything is still together and working. So, the collectors that got lost in the mail. I remember that. You were still angry. Yes. It took me two months to do those things. I didn't know what I was doing . Now I can make collectors in about two days. Even if I ever remove these collectors, they'll just be on the wall somewhere. Yes. That's what I have. That's what I did with the manifolds on my Civic. I finally made a new set and they're hanging on the wall. Are these the same ones I drilled a hole in with the plasma cutter trying to remove that bolt? Yes. Yes, they are. No, that was definitely awesome, man. It's great to finally be able to take a walk, I mean , how long has this been built? Almost 3 years , or almost two full years, because the first ignition was in September of '18. Okay. Yes. So, two years. Oh, it's definitely awesome, man. And the same acceleration body that we cut on the lathe. Yes, I remember that. Yes. We welded and milled it. So, in that way everything is the same. Absolutely great. It's crazy, bro. Good heavens. He has never driven anything with more than 300 horsepower. Yes, I drove his dad's car through the garage parking lot. That's all . There was a time when Ian beat me to this thing. It will never happen again. 300 horsepower. But it happened. And you weren't even driving. Well, not that, the time we did a flying race. Yes. Big Bob driving your car. Yes it 's true. That was the day it exploded, wasn't it? Pretty close. Yes. The day he exploded and never saw the street again. And 5 years later, it still doesn't work. Oh, what's up, man? You see what I mean? There's like a small puddle of oil here. Ah, yes. Each time I do a pass, I just clean it and that's it. But I'm pretty sure it's leaking out there. Do you see that? Or, man, it could be coming out of the sight cover and dripping. I suppose it's possible. I haven't removed the valve cover in a long time either. Yes, it could be. This could just be a small leak here. Let me help you with racing car stuff . What was that? Doing things…

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