Frogs Garage

Frogs Garage

General racing and tuning and car/truck builds and some tech tips.
Feel free to comment and ask questions and I will try my best to answer them


I was born and raised in South Carolina, Father was a used car dealer so I worked on cars since I was little. After high school I went to Wyotech to study automotive and high performance. Proceeded to work as a tech in dealerships for bout 5 years but currently am a chief engineer of a large tugboat in Charleston. I spend most my off time still working on cars and going racing. Looking forward to trying to get some more content out to you viewers and growing the channel so I can do more builds for yall to see

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  • @LifeOfRIQUE
    @LifeOfRIQUE2 күн бұрын

    What’s your Facebook? We meet at the track before. Needed some help with a build

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 күн бұрын

    @@LifeOfRIQUE yea I remember you boss and you can find me by searching Chris “Froggy” Thompson

  • @pnutneace1008
    @pnutneace10082 күн бұрын

    I know it’s a long shot but what size tire was on the rear if you remember

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 күн бұрын

    @@pnutneace1008 it was the Mickey Thompson ET street Ss the largest size they make 295/65/r15

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97816 күн бұрын

    Ditch the fog lights and brace, that'll drop 30lbs off of the nose. The front sway bar with end links is another 12-13lbs. Rear seats, spare and jack + a few other odds and ends should knock 100lbs off. He'll still be buying beer though. lol

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR6 күн бұрын

    I expected 10.50 but that poir engine has been whooped on for 30 plus years 😂 LS time

  • @stewiesfishingandracing8701
    @stewiesfishingandracing87016 күн бұрын

    Ohh shittt, I know you didn't get a Ford 🤣🤣

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage6 күн бұрын

    Not mine

  • @DWBmotorsports
    @DWBmotorsports8 күн бұрын

    Curious how the two step doesn’t reactivate when you slow down at the end of the run? I didn’t see you reach down and flip the switch?

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage8 күн бұрын

    It doesn’t allow it to reactivate once it releases unless the rpm falls below 2/3rds of the set point so if I have it set to 3600rpm it won’t be able to reactivate until it falls under 2400rpm and also since I’m decelerating and not on gas the rpm isn’t gonna climb to hit it again when it does release

  • @DWBmotorsports
    @DWBmotorsports6 күн бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage is that a function of the 2 step module or are you using a latching relay? My msd box has built in 2 step but I’m not sure if it includes that function

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage3 күн бұрын

    It is built into the 2 step

  • @Truth-Seeker777
    @Truth-Seeker7779 күн бұрын

    5/8" hole 12mm x 2mm O-ring or similar

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage9 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the size info I'm sure someone may want to know that

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods978112 күн бұрын

    Let the games begin, no more laying on a concrete floor. 👍

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage12 күн бұрын

    Damn right u won’t believe this but got a mustang coming in shop right now 🤣🤣🤣

  • @shadowopsairman1583
    @shadowopsairman158312 күн бұрын

    I've worked in a shop with an oil-pneumatic lift in the mid 90s as a kid

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods978112 күн бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage you have a trailer and a lift... you just became everyone's new bestie.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage11 күн бұрын

    Aint that the truth nah Sam is a good dude he comes and helps me and stuff. You dont see me work on alot of peoples cars because I dont hear from them at all unless they need something and Frog dont play that game

  • @joseaguirre2082
    @joseaguirre208212 күн бұрын

    Very nice man,ill have my shop hopefully in the next 2 years lol

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage12 күн бұрын

    Thanks bud just got to save up took me a long time Im 32 years old and have been living pretty frugal but managed finally get one

  • @gregoriobarrios784
    @gregoriobarrios78413 күн бұрын

    Nice truck what’s the set up

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage12 күн бұрын

    LQ4 with LS3 heads a big cam and 4l80 with a 4800 stall in it. 4.11 Gear with eaton true trac and 28" slicks

  • @MrSilvervw
    @MrSilvervw16 күн бұрын

    Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

  • @papijulio4714
    @papijulio471417 күн бұрын

    what size was the bed before?

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage16 күн бұрын

    Both are short bed same length the stepside is like a foot narrower on the inside the bed since it’s stepside though

  • @COBRO98
    @COBRO9819 күн бұрын

    You found out why we nicknamed them "Snap-Off".. I've seen more broken Snap-Off tools than any other brand. Especially their sockets and electric tools. Their air hammers are a joke.

  • @812racing
    @812racing19 күн бұрын

    Ever make a track run with this cam? How was ptv clearance?

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage19 күн бұрын

    Yea bunch of track day footage on the channel with the truck and I didn’t have a PTV issue raced it for 2 an half years before a rod broke

  • @812racing
    @812racing19 күн бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage 8.1’s? To the 1/8?

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage18 күн бұрын

    @@812racing that’s with the current stock engine with the Cammed engine went 7.38 to the 1/8th was best time

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage18 күн бұрын

    @@812racing kzread.infodfWLnQ_HCRM?si=xEgVCW7t6xnUSGan that’s a video with the Cammed engine doing a grudge run against a charger

  • @812racing
    @812racing18 күн бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage that’s rollin! I got a poor man’s ls2 setup I’m doing for a buddy cnc ported 243 heads factory flat tops lsxrt intake port matched with a comp 54-460-11 cam 235-243 I think it is. Hoping to see it run high 6’s in the 1/8 in a 3600 pound car thru an 80e with a 4000 some odd stall converter and a 4.11 gear set in the ass end. Shall see. Just hoping PTV clearance is good enough.

  • @empiesidbury1573
    @empiesidbury157321 күн бұрын

    The shallow broaching is actually a sign of a professional socket, thr bolt can still go up into the socket but doesn't let the nut go so deep that I wobbles and prevents a socket from making a square bite on the nut. Shallow broaching is considered faster to connect on the nut. My sk sockets, gear wrench are shallow broach

  • @caseykittel
    @caseykittel23 күн бұрын

    How do you keep from banging your face into the door when open?

  • @DragoMusivini
    @DragoMusivini24 күн бұрын

    Amazon is life, Amazon is happiness.

  • @chriscalderin6677
    @chriscalderin6677Ай бұрын

    TEKTON is the best all factors considered

  • @Truth-Seeker777
    @Truth-Seeker777Ай бұрын

    Appreciate your video as I'm new to tuning; I bought the sensor you linked but ordered a different connector (Ballenger Motorsports - Compatible with GM Delphi/Packard - 2-way un-shrouded GT 150 3.5mm Centerline Sealed Female Kit for IAT) from Amazon for a cleaner install with no butt connectors; of course if someone doesn't have pin crimp tool they might prefer the butts.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    I soldered and heatshrinked mine cause I’m not a fan of butt connectors either

  • @DJ_Jnunny
    @DJ_JnunnyАй бұрын

    the gas 18 to 20 ...good job first weld

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    Thanks bud I appreciate it

  • @e_thegod5303
    @e_thegod5303Ай бұрын

    think itll fit for chevy uplander 2005 ? excessive weight ?

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATORАй бұрын

    I approve of the red neck drone shot lol. Another tip for some of your viewers. Most communities have a spot where you can get gravel,mulch, things like that. Another way to get a good cheap driveway

  • @Fighter563
    @Fighter563Ай бұрын

    Lol dont make fun its my sons page but what did you do with the extra wires you didnt use??

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    Haha its all good and I just trimmed them back wrapped them and stuck then hid back inside the loom

  • @Fighter563
    @Fighter563Ай бұрын

    @FrogsGarage And as far as needing it tuned it will run but just with a check engine light correct??

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    Yea it will still run just has to set the code for the Maf sensor then it will run off just the MAP only

  • @jayteejohnson4409
    @jayteejohnson4409Ай бұрын

    Ok, i see the bigfer picture. My 2 cents: Snap on: Yes, they are very expensive. However, if you need a specialty tool or custom tools for a particular car, then that would be the best way to go. If snap on is too difficult to, then my suggestion is just called the corporation. Icon: If you are just doing simple jobs on the vehicle, then yeah, icon would be a better choice. Tekkton: It's a good brand. I think their best for median between icon and snapon. They will have all the tools you need and more.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    Yea that about hits it on the head

  • @colonelJ77
    @colonelJ77Ай бұрын

    Do less drugs

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    Not sure how any of this makes think I do drugs but thanks I’ll keep that in mind

  • @Robbiesracing
    @RobbiesracingАй бұрын

    @frogsgarage , do more drugs

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    heck yea Robbie lol dope it up

  • @Robbiesracing
    @RobbiesracingАй бұрын

    @@FrogsGarageyou still hitting them hard?

  • @romansandoval5399
    @romansandoval5399Ай бұрын

    Thanks man was kinda stuck but thanks to you I got it 🤘🏾

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    No problem glad could help

  • @stewiesfishingandracing8701
    @stewiesfishingandracing8701Ай бұрын

    Unless youre me, you gotta bring everything including a spare car 🤣

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarageАй бұрын

    Yea pretty much need to carry the shop with u

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR2 ай бұрын

    All good info. I agree with all of that and since im old i add just a bit. I like to have a pair of jack stands just for extra safety. I like to have a couple gallons of water just in case. Im a firm believer in a power inverter too for charging phones, laptop, maybe even a fan or corded power tool. Last time i so forgot my air compressor 😂🤦‍♂️

  • @Robbiesracing
    @Robbiesracing2 ай бұрын

    How about a sandwich so you can eat it on the starting line

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    I think u mean a pillow 🤣

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97812 ай бұрын

    Because racetruck

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Dang right

  • @mitchfarmer5117
    @mitchfarmer51172 ай бұрын

    I like the breakdown, especially the loww budget version,. I’ve stayed away from the ls for long as I could. But I mite just go for it,. Yu have a new subscriber my friend

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Thanks yea I appreciate it most all my content is around budget stuff and LS based stuff

  • @GrandPitoVic
    @GrandPitoVic2 ай бұрын

    I am doing my first Ls swap. Ls3/6al90E in a 03'Crown Vic Police Interceptor. Not my first engine tho. It's a project with my grandkids.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Only way to make a ford fast is put a chevy engine in it 🤣. But man thats awsome and nice hope it all goes good for you and its sweet that ur doing it with the grandkids and able to teach and spend quality time with them Im sure they will always look back on remember doing stuff like that with you growing up

  • @GrandPitoVic
    @GrandPitoVic2 ай бұрын

    @FrogsGarage Thank you. I appreciate it. Ford tough with Chevy stuff!!! Lol!!!!

  • @luiscarrasquillo9743
    @luiscarrasquillo97432 ай бұрын

    Great info, not sure if you mentioned the part number but can you put a link to it or part number? Thanks

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    yea the parts links are down in the description already

  • @luiscarrasquillo9743
    @luiscarrasquillo97432 ай бұрын

    My bad, thanks you much LS Brother !

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    no problem anytime boss

  • @Omardottcom
    @Omardottcom2 ай бұрын

    Tekton replaced my socket in 2 days. From Michigan to Florida FedEx free of charge.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Thats good to know from what Ive heard from others too they are pretty good with the warranty process

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97812 ай бұрын

    Yup, donor vehicle is the way to go. You can see it run, and move under its own power. Plus, it's complete. Much better than getting nickel and dimed to death on all the misc stuff.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Yea and if u work everything out right with parting out the rest u can almost do swap free. I think the black silverado I got almost 3000 dollars for parting it out and I paid 1800$ for it not to mention I got those 2000$ 37" nitto tires i was running and that 3500$ lift off of it that I have on my big white truck

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR2 ай бұрын

    Good info as always

  • @gerardomontoya433
    @gerardomontoya4332 ай бұрын

    Probably going to get this cam fro my LS2 With LS3 heads that i got, hope it works

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Yea cam was awsome I made 420whp in the truck and I was running LS3 heads on the LQ4

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR2 ай бұрын

    Good video as usual. Lots of info i didn't know. I do like the simplicity of my gen3 and it came with the truck lol. I see theres pros commenting on here so i have a question. I only have injector data for ls1 and ls2. Nothing for lm7. What is going to be closest ? My truck runs perfect for about a minute then i get po200 which is injector related. I clear the code and its perfect until the code comes back. Can't find anything mechanically wrong so i assume its my data. Any thoughts?

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    I’m confused on ur question the injector data is for the size and flow of the injector the type of engine it’s in doesn’t effect the injector data

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    P0200 has to do with high or low voltage or resistance drop sounds like a electrical issue to me If the PCM commands the fuel injector to turn off, it expects to see a high voltage on the driver ground circuit. On the other hand, if it commands the fuel injector to turn on, it expects to see a low voltage on the driver ground circuit. If the PCM is unable to detect these conditions on the driver circuit, it sets the trouble code P0200.

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR2 ай бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage exactly how i understood it. I just wasn't sure if voltage is the same across injector brands , sizes etc. I didn't know if bad data could cause it. Some say yes and others don't know. Not a whole lot of info out there. I do know it wasn't an issue before i upgraded

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR2 ай бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage im still using stock data except for scaling the flow table

  • @The0utmode
    @The0utmode2 ай бұрын

    Gen 1 sbc is the best.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    I gotta say cant beat the SBC on being the easiest and cheapest to work with and can make good power with them as well

  • @The0utmode
    @The0utmode2 ай бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage Ya people underestimate them another cool thing about them is if you buy one of the aftermarket all aluminum blocks they weigh less than an LS. There are also slightly smaller than the LS so you can fight them in smaller engine compartments.

  • @shadowopsairman1583
    @shadowopsairman15832 ай бұрын

    The best part between later gen3 and 4 is you can use either block, crank, pistons, heads, lifters, cams. Only thing about gen 3 block used in 2007-2014 is you would need to tap the knock sensors basically how the Gen 1 SBC is. The other con is there are no aftermarket cams compatible with the vvt. But honestly vvt is nothing but a pita on any engine. LS2 is basically a Unicorn like the early LS1 block with 4.8 5.3 6.0 stamped on it, you have greater chance of stroking a 4.8/5.3. I believe the L8T (Gen 5 6.6/400CID) is cast iron block with Al heads

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    @shadowopsairman1583 the interchangability between gen 3 and 4 is nice. The VVT yea like I said in the video Id just delete it and be done with it, yea there is so many variations it would become to long and drawn out of a video to cover them all so mainly stuck with the truck engines since they are easiest to find and fit most budgets better

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97812 ай бұрын

    Gen IV pro - the extra webbing in the block, makes them a little bit stronger for boost or squeeze. Gen V con - the heads have seat issues. You know how I roll, it's Gen III for me with some Gen IV parts sprinkled in.

  • @54inches
    @54inches2 ай бұрын

    In my experience, that is a terrible location. As far away from the engine the better. Closer to the air filter is better.

  • @ironclaw6969
    @ironclaw69692 ай бұрын

    You didn't mention it that I noticed, but buying off of Tekton's website is better than using Amazon. Not only do they do free shipping on orders over $25, they ship the same day if you place your order before 3pm Eastern . In most of the contiguous 48 States, that will get your tools to you in 1 to 4 business days depending on where you are compared to Grand Rapids, MI. In addition, they will give you 10% credit towards another purchase. That credit can be held or used as you see fit when you place an order, so you can use it immediately or save up credits toward a bigger purchase and they will hold it for up to two years.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Nice info did not know that

  • @natemiller448
    @natemiller4482 ай бұрын

    Maybe he heard you call a wheel a "rim" over and over and thought you were a dope.

  • @learysinsight9617
    @learysinsight96172 ай бұрын

    wow.. that's a serious newby mistake on your rims. Hold them to it!

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97812 ай бұрын

    Yours has that 99-early 2000 frame. My old 2000 was like my 2001. The transmission crossmembers in those years were different too. I kept looking at it and thinking - something looked off.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    What u mean different?

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97812 ай бұрын

    @@FrogsGarage if you look at my truck, it has pieces welded to the frame on each side, then the crossmember bolts in the center. Yours was actually easier to convert.

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    @@bluecollarhotrods9781 mine had that too I cut them off 🤣🤣

  • @bluecollarhotrods9781
    @bluecollarhotrods97812 ай бұрын

    Setting the bar real high. lol Truck + driver and fuel - I'm almost 800lbs heavier. I think unless I can make a trip north for some better air (DA) I am out of luck for getting a 12.9x pass. It's been around 90 degrees here lately. 👎

  • @Robbiesracing
    @Robbiesracing2 ай бұрын

    What you doing with a “ health o meter “

  • @FrogsGarage
    @FrogsGarage2 ай бұрын

    Checkin the health of the truck it’s on a diet 🤣🤣

  • @Robbiesracing
    @Robbiesracing2 ай бұрын

    Good thing it’s only the truck and not yours

  • @Ralf1NATOR
    @Ralf1NATOR2 ай бұрын

    The call out !! 😂😂😂 I ran a mono leaf with caltracs on my s10 with no issues. Even liked the stance better . 💪💪

  • @zachscott2604
    @zachscott26042 ай бұрын

    What some people post....