Sounds awesome, really hard to find people actually going for na builds on 5.3s. So it’s really refreshing to see, also you can definitely get 600 out of it even on pump gas, you’re just probably going to need a serious solid roller cam, some high flow heads that are flowing around 300cfm, and prob some stronger rods and pistons and you could get to 600hp before 8000 rpm. If you would like any other suggestions I would love to help, I’m still stuck in school so I don’t have the time or money to build any more engine, which will hopefully change soon
Thank you, stay tuned as I’m working on that build. I’ve got a few out the box ideas on the cylinder heads, and a few key things on the camshaft. Should be a pretty cool combo.
@@artjomslivenskis429 will do! Working on some engine assembly videos that will go into depth on how to do everything from washing the block to installing cam bearings to checking bearing clearance.
Under 230 duration intake under 240 duration exhaust other than the Super Victor and Manley valves nothing really exotic good job a tick over 10.5 to 1 compression most 5.3 LSs are 460-475 horsepower so 502 is great on 91 octane
Nice numbers and that thing sounds super wicked! That tight LSA is doing its thang! Your cam is around 10 larger duration than the coveted Truck Norris cam which is actually 216/227 109 LSA.
Thank you, I’ve been working quite a while with the tighter lobe separation cam combos, in my opinion they seem to be better in most cases on the NA engines.
Seriously Dustin you gotta document more of whaat you do like this, much more often. CZcams is getting bigger than it already was. Just slap all videos in your phone on here.
I believe it I have a built 4.8 and it put out 430 hp and 400 hp to the wheel with a similar set up but with 4.88 and a 3800 stall and a truck that weighs 3650 with me in it so hella yah bro
For the DCR calculation should one use the degrees @ 0.050” or degrees where the valve touches the seat? It looks like some people use @0.050” numbers, but you don’t begin to build dynamic compression until that valve is seated!
Thank you, I’m going to do a video on that here shortly. It’s going to be called Project 7 Seconds, all of the info on the build will be in that series of videos.
600hp is definitely possible out of a 5.3. We just made 544whp out of my 5.7 on pump gas. Probably still has 20-30whp in it with some of my tricks.....don't want to giv'em all away😁😉
Glad you liked the video. I actually worked for Bill Maropulos years ago, he is a 3 time world champion in NHRA’s competition eliminator. Got a great schooling when I was just a teenager.
@dustinlee5566 I'm a hobbyist builder, professional mechanic but have the upmost respect for someone that has true talent. Keep up the videos. It's funny how the smallest most un-known builders are often the best. Is what it is I guess.
@@dustinlee5566 are you getting that 0.040” clearance by zero decking the block or with head gaskets or both? I am a firm believer in proper quench distance and to keep it under 0.045”....I run my 454 @0.039” and it performs great....
Depending on where I’m at, either decking the block or using the proper thickness head gasket I’ll try to be around .040” on a street/strip engine. On larger stroke engines I tend to add a few thousandths of deck clearance to make sure nothing touches, as well with pistons that call for more piston to wall clearance, that way as the piston rocks over it doesn’t contact the head.
Boost is bad is such a boomer ass mentality I swear. Tell me you don’t like cheap horsepower and driveability a different way why don’t you. I love POWER idgaf how it’s accomplished.
Boomers loved boost when they could get it lmao 🤣 it just wasn't as readily available then and neither was the availability of so much information and speed parts then either readily available a struggle young nowdays rodders will never understand those fuckers pioneered the hot rod world knowledge and parts suppliers we enjoy today and they is just something to be said about getting good HP numbers from NA as well it takes a little more thought planning and skill shit anyone can throw on a blower or turbo or nitrous man.
Go line your boosted stuff up against an NHRA ProStocker! It takes more brain cells to build good NA power, but I definitely understand that those lacking take the power added shortcut and then boast about their lack of knowledge! 😂. It’s ok to lack the skill set, just don’t boast about it on social media, jeez....😂
Badass SBC!! Shes running great!! And N/A horsepower is the way!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💪💪💪
Sounds awesome, really hard to find people actually going for na builds on 5.3s. So it’s really refreshing to see, also you can definitely get 600 out of it even on pump gas, you’re just probably going to need a serious solid roller cam, some high flow heads that are flowing around 300cfm, and prob some stronger rods and pistons and you could get to 600hp before 8000 rpm. If you would like any other suggestions I would love to help, I’m still stuck in school so I don’t have the time or money to build any more engine, which will hopefully change soon
Thank you, stay tuned as I’m working on that build. I’ve got a few out the box ideas on the cylinder heads, and a few key things on the camshaft. Should be a pretty cool combo.
I like that you let us hear it idle between pulls. Great job man,,, thanks.
Thank you!
That's a nice pissed off sounding 5.3. Looks like you got the CAM right for that combo. Nice job.
Thank you.
Ringing in the New Year with some Horsepower!!!
N/A is my favorite.Such A good feeling when you bust A power adder vehicle ass.Send them home thinking.
Maybe a low boost 4 cylinder lol but nobody with an NA 5.3 is busting any boosted LS ass
@@FredAllenBurge from A dig thing again.
GREAT VIDEO DUSTIN!!!! THE PERFECT ENGINE BUILD FOR S DAILY DRIVER. THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED SO MUCH.
Thank you!
Happy you posting again! Dreaming of having LS3 power eventually (and maybe LV3 initially) on a FED.
Thank you, I have more content coming here soon.
@@dustinlee5566 In your future videos could be (sometimes) explain how things work for novices.
@@artjomslivenskis429 will do! Working on some engine assembly videos that will go into depth on how to do everything from washing the block to installing cam bearings to checking bearing clearance.
@@dustinlee5566 wow exactly what im missing and thus afraid to even start. Subscribed, and also clicked bell icon.
Under 230 duration intake under 240 duration exhaust other than the Super Victor and Manley valves nothing really exotic good job a tick over 10.5 to 1 compression most 5.3 LSs are 460-475 horsepower so 502 is great on 91 octane
Thank you.
Nice numbers and that thing sounds super wicked! That tight LSA is doing its thang! Your cam is around 10 larger duration than the coveted Truck Norris cam which is actually 216/227 109 LSA.
Thank you, I’ve been working quite a while with the tighter lobe separation cam combos, in my opinion they seem to be better in most cases on the NA engines.
That’s so badass! 👏
Thank you Liv.
Great build Dustin I’m also building a NA 5.3
Thank you!
Got a na 5.3 stage 2 turbo cam build coming up in my ole school OBS long bed WT / model single cab can't wait
Awesome!
Cool Video! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Seriously Dustin you gotta document more of whaat you do like this, much more often. CZcams is getting bigger than it already was. Just slap all videos in your phone on here.
I had a similar 5.3 several years ago, mine made 486 hp and 425 ft lbs, 615 hp on a small shot…
That’s great power!
@@dustinlee5566
I had people tell me those numbers weren’t accurate, they didn’t believe a 5.3 could make that kind of power.
I’ve heard the same thing too!
@@dustinlee5566
Can I contact you somehow? I’d like to get your opinion on my current 6.0 combination and potential changes I’d like to make…
Let me figure out if I can send you a message somehow
I believe it I have a built 4.8 and it put out 430 hp and 400 hp to the wheel with a similar set up but with 4.88 and a 3800 stall and a truck that weighs 3650 with me in it so hella yah bro
That’s great power for a 4.8!
What ET’s were you getting with that setup? Sounds like a proper setup for the strip....
Is the 105.5 IC to get the intake valve closed as soon as possible for DCR?
Cam calculator says intake open 7° btdc, 39° abdc, 12° overlap
Yes I was closing the valve early to make as much dynamic compression as possible
For the DCR calculation should one use the degrees @ 0.050” or degrees where the valve touches the seat? It looks like some people use @0.050” numbers, but you don’t begin to build dynamic compression until that valve is seated!
Can't wait to see the attempt at 600 on a 5.3! Which heads are you going to start with?
Thank you, I’m going to do a video on that here shortly. It’s going to be called Project 7 Seconds, all of the info on the build will be in that series of videos.
@@dustinlee5566 Looking forward to it!
600hp is definitely possible out of a 5.3. We just made 544whp out of my 5.7 on pump gas. Probably still has 20-30whp in it with some of my tricks.....don't want to giv'em all away😁😉
How much timing ??? Sounds awesome 👌
Enjoyed this video. What kind of money are we talking if I wanted to buy?
With what parts are in the engine as well as labor probably look at around 6500.
Sounds good what type muffler’s you using
Is that a Howard’s rattler cam?
Finally someone who is doing something I'm interested in. Are you a DV student?
Glad you liked the video. I actually worked for Bill Maropulos years ago, he is a 3 time world champion in NHRA’s competition eliminator. Got a great schooling when I was just a teenager.
@dustinlee5566 I'm a hobbyist builder, professional mechanic but have the upmost respect for someone that has true talent. Keep up the videos. It's funny how the smallest most un-known builders are often the best. Is what it is I guess.
Afr , timing set?
Exact cam size?
Valve springs type?
Current head specs, ported?
What stall is recommended for this cam?
Nice sounds great I too I'm building a 5.3 with a Texas Speed sage 3 cam any pointer?
I’d try to make sure you have the engine close on piston to head clearance in the neighborhood of .040” and shoot for around 10.75:1 on compression.
@@dustinlee5566 are you getting that 0.040” clearance by zero decking the block or with head gaskets or both? I am a firm believer in proper quench distance and to keep it under 0.045”....I run my 454 @0.039” and it performs great....
Depending on where I’m at, either decking the block or using the proper thickness head gasket I’ll try to be around .040” on a street/strip engine. On larger stroke engines I tend to add a few thousandths of deck clearance to make sure nothing touches, as well with pistons that call for more piston to wall clearance, that way as the piston rocks over it doesn’t contact the head.
@@dustinlee5566 I’ve never messed with an LS engine, yet, but how far down in the hole are the pistons from the factory?
So the LS engines usually are between .005” - .012” out of the hole.
5.3 iron block
Stock heads
What’s the cam specs
Cam specs are 226/234 @ .050” on 109 lobe separation
How much timing?
what was the timing?
So you ported the heads
Yes I hand ported the heads.
What’s the lift on the cam
.629” intake / .620” exhaust
Im building
5.3 595 lift on both intake and exhaust
trying for 400hp
Do have a video with a 5.3 with a
238/242 duration and a 595 lift 92mm intake
What’s the cam duration?
Ok not bad
Thank you.
Boost is bad is such a boomer ass mentality I swear. Tell me you don’t like cheap horsepower and driveability a different way why don’t you. I love POWER idgaf how it’s accomplished.
I’m just a diehard NA guy, that’s all.. The LS is my engine of choice. Good reliable cheap horsepower.
Boomers loved boost when they could get it lmao 🤣 it just wasn't as readily available then and neither was the availability of so much information and speed parts then either readily available a struggle young nowdays rodders will never understand those fuckers pioneered the hot rod world knowledge and parts suppliers we enjoy today and they is just something to be said about getting good HP numbers from NA as well it takes a little more thought planning and skill shit anyone can throw on a blower or turbo or nitrous man.
Go line your boosted stuff up against an NHRA ProStocker! It takes more brain cells to build good NA power, but I definitely understand that those lacking take the power added shortcut and then boast about their lack of knowledge! 😂. It’s ok to lack the skill set, just don’t boast about it on social media, jeez....😂
That thing sounds nice! Question, I have an engine with numbers 12571048. What is it? Thanks
Thank you, from my notes you’re engine is a Gen 4 5.3 possibly a LC9
My N/A L83 5.3L makes 358whp and 409wtq, wish I knew how to convert that to bhp. Its a 2017 Silverado z71 4x4.