WHICH IS THE BEST (LOW BUCK) JUNKYARD TURBO COMBO (5.3L vs 6.0L) WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR BOOST?
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- IS THE 5.3L LS BETTER THAN THE 6.0L? DOES SIZE MATTER? Which LS is Better For Boost? 5.3L VS 6.0? DOES ONE MAKE MORE? Which JUNKYARD displacement is your go-to motor? Can the smaller 5.3L ACTUALLY compete with the larger 6.0L? Is the big motor too fragile OR WILL THE HEAD GASKETS FAIL? Is turbo sizing critical FOR POWER? What about FOR an NA build? HOW DOES THE JUNKYARD 5.3L COMPARE TO THE LARGER JUNKYARD 6.0L WHEN IT COMES TIME FOR BOOST AND WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
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Richard i feel like i have to start paying you tuition. Great videos dude.
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Lol yup...fire up the Coffee pot and just start watching videos..dudes got answers for everything!!!
Definitely
Set up a patreon account so we can pay to see you throw a rod on a 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 would be curious to see how much boost each could take before it blows. And see which comes out on top HP wise!
there is video for the 4.8 twin turbo on 26psi makes around 1200hp
Check out sloppymechanics he's went through the hole ls learning curve and has some good videos documenting all of it
Garret was running 8.4-8.3s on a 5.3 stock bottom end in a c6 vette with a powerglide
@@AlloutATVing TRUTH!
Ruby, is a damn mighty red chariot!!!
AlloutATVing he had pistons and rods in it. Not a stock bottom end
I’d go with the 6.0 simply because I have one and it was free. Just gotta wait for my wife’s 2008 conversion van to rust off of it. LOL.
Lol sandpaper, acid and saltwater
I’ve always been a JDM guy but I’m trying to learn about the LS platform. Is the the 6.0L the LS2 engine just in a truck? I’m pretty confused lol
@@Tain950 the ls2 is aluminum block and the 6.0 vortec is cast iron
@@1badfxdwg thats why the vortecs are better for boost
I’m looking to add one to the conversion van!
As much as I like the 6.0, I definitely agree with you that the 5.3, in the daily driven application, would really be the best. Great video thank you for creating it!
This is by far the best testing and trying different combinations I’ve seen.This is for guys that really understand how to make power and torque from an Ls.and great for beginners.I have watch them all!!5.3 street turbo set ups are my favorites 700 hp on 13 psi is crazy !!!keep the tests coming!!!!!!
It’s not a 5.3 vs 6.0 question (I think) for most people. It’s a 4L60 vs 4L80 question. It’s almost easier to pick up a 6.0, boost it, and not worry about blowing up the trans.
4l90e
Almost
Th400 and be done
6.0 still came with a 4l60 In some models Cadillacs I believe not sure .. but the old suburbans with a 350 small block came with 4l80s lol just get a old 80s suburban and throw 6.0 in that and lift it lol
@@jason3211 Yeah 11,000 lbs ain't that hard on a 4l80e
i rewatch these videos weekly thank you Richard i learn so much from these. God bless
I've never found a channel so informative with real world testing. You got a sub and a like and I'll share your channel to everyone I know
The best caricature of the internet ever. Good job man, and very entertaining, and I've learned a lot. I owe you some beers.
Pretty sure I owe rich a carton or 2 😂😂
I love the argument with yourself. That was awesome!
I look forward to your videos Richard! So very detailed and informative, keep up the great work Sir
Thank you ! you start to change my mind because I was stick on 6.0 ! I like all of your test!
With 600+hp most ppl will put it the ditch.
Justin Collins at least it won't be a crowd killing mustang 🤣
What size turbo is best for the 6.0?
Why not compound turbos?
@@bowtiebuilding how much you wanna make?
Patrick M. Blanchard 600 would be nice. I’m at 350 now and I’m fixing to do the 4l80 swap
Thanks!, great info. Many variables to consider depending on your goals. I went with a 5.3L ~10psi im happy, wasn't going for record breaking power levels. Just a reliable fun car.
How much was your build?
Did you do anything besides the turbo .
@@blackmacgyver9965 BTR stage 2 cam kit, gapped rings.
@@landac1080 lost track lol I collected parts for almost 2yrs before it ran. I did a LS swap on my 72 Nova
@@iramirez95020 I'm not really a motor builder. Do you have to gap the rings ? Can they be stock and just upgrade the cam ?
Enjoyed the opening skit. Love watching your stuff. Very informative content.
I have learned so much from this guy by just watching 3 videos. So glad I found this guys channel before hoping into a project
Love your videos man your truly amazing and all your knowledge helps millions for sure...
5.3 cam springs and Rods stock ring gap how much boost before bad news
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Yes I understand. Just thought I'd mention it coz it was overlooked and definitely a deciding factor for somebody deciding which engine to choose. Keep up the good work👍
Thanks for the education brother. I really enjoyed the show.
My plan is still the 6.0 with boost. I believe the higher power number is going to give me a better end number with less boost. Hopefully it will be a little more reliable because of it. I want the ability to turn it all the way and not have to worry about having it come apart on me.
Absolutely love the videos and amount of information you share.
One question I have(and I don't think you've really covered it) is engine management.
I'm building a TT 5.3/4L80E daily and I'm looking heavily at using the Holley Terminator X Max setup. Do you have any thoughts on it?
Man... i have watched you vids for a few mnths now, and it just hit me that i have never soaked up so much info on the topics! Good stuff boss!!!! Just liked,sub'd and...hit the bell!🔔
I want to thank u. I just subscribe to your Channel. After watching 3 videos and everyone of them with dyno test . Leaving out any questions . I'm an old motor head. Because of my son. Getting me back into it. Now It's all about the LS . We are building a 5.3 & 6.0 . Thank u for making this easy . With less trial and error like the old school ways
welcome aboard
Ruby's 5.3 finally gave up the ghost but only because of the heads. Swap out the head studs and I'd put money she wouldn't have needed Leroy's old 427.
If you're confused, you obviously don't Do it for Dale. Hell yeah Brother!
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Did it pull studs or do you mean they weren't 1/2"?
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I've seen you say in multiple videos.... "well if I rerun the big bang I'd do...." with all the info you've gathered I think it's time to do it again. I'd love to watch some more 4.8l stuff too.
Same that 4.8 was nice let’s see it with a better cam or the common btr cam and parts
We had one, the original LS1 cam bolts sheared and instead of fixing it bought a 150k+ mile 4.8 to replace. Performed the regular upgrades cam, springs, etc and it was a blast!! The way it was set up had nothing below 3k and then when boost came on like getting hit in the asz with a dump truck. That was one of the funnest cars I’ve driven. Hurt a lot of feelings with that baby LS...never blew the engine and always ran good, still sitting in the shop.
Another great video, I have a 98mm for my 6.0 and again I’m a novice on these LS engine but I’m learning as I go 🤘🏽 thanks for the video Uncle Richard 💪🏽
One of my favorite youtubers learned alot from you greetings from dubai 👋
I have a modified Mitsubishi Starion and I’m leaning towards the 6.0 because I’m going to hold on to the car for a longer time, and is lower and lighter from what I’ve been told.
As I go towards boost and I think making more power at less boost will lead to me not having to worry about breaking stuff right off the bat and therefore losing money replacing stuff because I’m trying to roll with the higher boost levels.
Very informative. Im building a drag car and been kicking around the idea of LS turbo. This has helped a lot. If you have any build specs for a 6.0 that makes 1200+hp it would be greatly appreciated thank you
Dag man....new to your channel, but a ton of awesome info here, great work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and work....
Lmao ! I am hooked on this videos thanks Richard your videos are really informative keep them going! Stay safe
To replacement for displacement, but I'd be happy with a 4.8 or 5.3, I'm looking for power and mileage, a stock 4.8 with 10 psi, maybe a cam, would be fine, the little engine that CAN!
I have a 6.0 in a gbody with a gt45 wrapping up the build now. I’ll be happy with 600hp Thanks for sharing. 👍
Did you run a t-6 hot side and 75mm ? I'm considering a 98mm T-6 on a 6.0 ..holla!
@@camday2043 I have a t6 75mm on a 5.3
@@camday2043 T-4 Hot side
Thanks for the comparison! like someone said earlier the 6.0 graphs are missing, still great info!!
I say let's do it.. ive learned so much from this channel so glad you do this ... keep up great work.
As someone who actually owns a turbo LS in a street truck, you need a lot of chassis/tire for 600hp. I have a 5.3 and 7875 and have considered the 6.0 but I think the extra power down low will just make my non-existent traction worse. I run my setup at 10psi most days because it's easy on my high mileage 5.3 and the truck is still insanely fast.
How fast will 7-10 pounds blow my brand new 4l60
@@imaboss1998 POWER doesn't kill transmissions........TRACTION does.
How do I you control how much boost you run other than your foot lol
@@DJsConstrictors control pressure to the Wastegate. There are many methods of doing so.
Well, you're familiar with my thoughts.
I have 6.0's because I'm paying the same price for them, but otherwise, if it spins, it wins.
For power levels that will make the average person poop on the street, it really doesn't matter. Get a complete one that spins and roll.
I do agree equal or greater power with less boost is always better.
I would rather see a guy doing burnouts with the 5.3 he can get today than saving up for a 6.0 tomorrow, then wind up punting the whole thing on marketplace and never doing a burnout.
Cool to see you here 👍🏽
☝️ hes right you know
The Driveway Engineer yeah for sure save up for a 6.0
What they said.
@@chadgardee1496 that's literally the opposite of what he said. Most people don't have a lot of money, so its better to spend less on the five 3 and be driving around now then to have to save up for a sick so that's likely going to be on the Facebook Marketplace because you dont have the money to finish it.
Someday, a max effort LSA shortblock (steel crank, beefy rods, and hypereutectic pistons) would be very interesting. Thank you for your efforts......Mad Respect
Keep em coming lad !!! Don’t sell out like others have when their Chanel gets sponsorship
Like o-ringing on steroids. This is the current system used in Top Fuel. One piece SS hoops that press into machined grooves in the heads approximately .065" deep with receiver groove in the block that the copper gasket gets swedged into. Cylinder pressure has to make it thru four 90* turns to.
If cost is not the issue I would go for the 6.0. My friend held numerous NHRA world records and his motto was ( There is no replacement for cubic displacement ) His records were with N/A BBC’s.
Really appreciate the videos. Informative and catchy. Lol. Thanks brotha
Love this guys videos man good stuff 👍🏽
I have a GEN 46 L 823 heads and plan on running it with low boost for engine longevity but a higher horsepower rating. Your videos have been so informational to me and have really directed me on where to go with what I want on a budget
Richard here in Australia we dont have 4.8 or 5.3s so I used a 6.0 as they're readily available but i wanted a physicaly small turbo so used a 7875. We need to be wary of high backpressure now so in this case smaller cubes would probably be a better choice
I really like your new platform. Keep it up, and you will hit 100k subs real quick.
I am really stuck between a prc headed iron ls1 build with a summit stage 2 or 3 cam, 8607 or the next largest or just a VS denmah kit. I want a fun truck, but really don't need a bagillion hp. 1000 for VS kit is cheaper than the prc heads, but still will require more fab and cost.
You deserve more love brotha 💯 hope your channel continues to grow and never stop!
thnx
I agree with choosing the 5.3 for most applications. But if you’re going max effort, just having the bigger bore on the 6L opens up options for head selections not available to the 5.3.
Looks like the graphs where missing from the second half of the video right when you were talking about the 6.0. But once again great video! Appreciate the theory in action that you explain. Keep up the great work. I look forward to the daily videos. One thing I am curious about, mind you I haven't spent any time researching this on my own, is the effects of larger max out put single turbos vs drivability. Ie running s480 or s485 vs smaller turbos will drivability suffer? Will power only come in after 4000 Rpm or can that all be adjusted using proper boost controller and tune? Pretty open ended but it is something I have been curious about. Thank you.
There are 6.0’s all over the yards here in Maryland! Not as plentiful as 5.3’s, but they’re definitely available. Every once in a while you’ll find a gen 4 motor, but people normally snatch them up as soon as the truck gets to the yard. I’m ALL GOOD with the Gen iii baby! They’re rock solid motors
Awesome video. I'm looking to do a swap fairly soon and this definitely helped me out!
For all out power the old saying always rings true. There's no replacement for displacement
You wouldn't believe how many people don't get that. They think boost is the end all be all for displacement. They think stuffing 30 psi in a smaller engine is better than 10psi on a bigger one making the same power. Less boost same power is better
Unless you have a blown100k 540 against a 3,000 dollar 4.8 turbo lol
I get it, displacement is good and reliable. That said 8 psi on a 4.8 is always gonna be faster than a cam only early 90s 454 with a stock head. And it's hard to justify that extra 1000$ for the extra 50 ci when I could do the entire turbo setup on the 5.3 for the cost of using a 6.0 Instead
Depends on end goal. Once you have that then everything else is just a calculation based on research. Decide hp target then you can size turbo, engine, and upgrades to maximize the power band. Of course Budget is the other co-limiting/deciding factor. Bigger is not always better, if you care about handling at all.
Hence why the big block is still king.
would really love to see you push a gen4 5.3 or 6.0 with the vs racing 94mm and methanol or twin 7875s to it's limits
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I chose the 5.3 on my build because pick n pull didn't have anything else the day I went there. Definitely happy with it
im happy with mine also.
I was really looking forward to this video when I saw the title. I would’ve liked to seen the Dyno numbers side-by-side ...
If you go down the road of cam,springs etc on 5.3 to get NA power up to 6.0 you probably wouldn't have much more dollars in it to start with 6.0L but have a better foundation for future upgrades as no one is ever happy with what hp they have for long, right ?
Hey Richard- you forgot to put up the dyno charts in the 2nd half of the video. You're killing us smalls! You have the data, but this time you left us hanging...
:)
I CANNOT WAIT to see the m90 video!!! Needs two m90s or a m112 but I've been dreaming of slapping them on an LS for some time now
yes! same here
Love the channel, very informative
Honestly, if I were looking at a budget build, there is more to consider then just the engine.
If you run a turbo 4.8 you will get tons of power but less low end torque so you don't have to run a $3000 transmission and your modified stock suspension might survive.
I think the biggest mistake people make is trying to go fast in a heavy car, a 3500 pound car will get it's butt handed to it by a 2500 pound car. A light car saves money everywhere.
John Parrish add lightness and go fast 👍
On the money.. Light=Might.
4.8 with a turbo for the win in my F-Body..I’m cool with not having as much torque hopefully I can save the 10bolt
Last thing any turbo LS needs is more low end torque! A 6.0 looks great on a dyno sheet, sure. But by the time u add 20+lbs to a 4.8 or 5.3, youll be running all kinds of traction control and power management that will pull timing and boost. I pull tons of power from my 4.8 and 5.3 setups. So a 6.0 would just require more power to be pulled to make a useable power for something on the street... and thats with a BIG drag radial or slick. Forget about it with a standard tire.
@@AdamOpheim go to the track you scumbag before you kill some old lady on the way to bingo...
I'd chose the 6.0, I like more power with less boost. Better for a daily application
Josh Ribeiro. Agreed
What about a 5.3l on low boost 500whp? Good daily?
What turbo what you recommend for 2016 model 6.2 ?
Kiing Quincy borgwarner or precision turbo even garret would do
Thinking of trying the BTR stage 2 or 3 cam kit...just wondering would the s480 be too much or not enough. Now the back pressure idea has me wondering twins or single 🤣
Love watching your Videos Richard. I think I am going to go ahead and build a L83 twin turbo for my airboat. I'm going to blame it all on you:)
I am familiar
I always think no replacement for displacement.
I agree with you Richard.
Now what if I put a better rod in the rotating assembly only ?
Then how much boost could she take and what would break next?
That would be another story!😎👍
All things being equal relatively speaking, the 6.0 will always flow more air and thus will always have higher peak potential.
The Richard vs. Richard argument was hilarious.
For My money, the engine I choose would be based on the big picture of the build, the vehicle's mass AND it's intended use..
In a true street car that's heavy, the area under the curve is where it's at.
For a light weight drag car with tons of turbo and converter, I think it matters less.
And ultimately, the bigger engine is gonna make more power everywhere.
Old school engine builders:
"There's no replacement for displacement."
The replacement for displacement:
"SSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTT TUTUTUTUTUTUTTUTU"
(Angry turbo noises)
I’m glad I found your show, as my dad and my brother are both having issues with both of their trucks. One is a 2011 5.3, the other is a 2002 6.0. Have you considered doing something with mopar’s 383 vs 360?
Love this content. Numbers don’t lie!
The 6.0 also with having the 4.00" bore, you are open to utilize rectangle port heads (LS3/L92/LY6). Bigger valves are nice to have that option on the table.
799/243 heads have same valve size, smaller chamber= higher compression
@@diduck6878 the LS3/L92/LY6 heads have a 2.165" intake valve as opposed to the 2.00" intake valve on the 243/799. They are significantly larger and flow much more. You are correct with chamber size and compression, however that can be changed with milling of the heads and/or thinner head gaskets.
Oh my goodness I was actually laughing quite good at "one of the bros told us." This took the words right out of my mouth. "bro your engine is rusty"
I have a 2007 Suburban with a 5.3 LC9 with 200k. Still going strong. Eventually it will be swapped into a 2008 GMC Canyon. My personal daily is a 2006 GMC Sierra Denali AWD with 6.0 LQ9. When I get my next daily I’m planning to boost this truck. It sounds like I can just slap boost into stock engine and do good! Thanks for your knowledge and opinion!
Wow I really like your videos u def make it understandable.
I appreciate that!
Very informative video! I think I prefer a 6.0
I think the problem is there’s a lot of builds that aren’t built correctly and the engines are catastrophically failing and people are hypothesizing that the cylinder walls distorted and running with that narrative.
Pretty much. In the world of automotive in general people blame what they don't understand. They think they understand that aspect of the engine because it makes sense in their head and because they've heard it/read it somewhere so that must be it.
Haha, it’s like Richard states in one of his other videos: “Hey, if you blew yours up at ~8psi, I don’t know what to tell ya’. That’s on you.”
I think the three biggest things are 1.) daily means daily driven which means daily repair so parts available and cost 2.) gas mileage 3.)can it blow the tires off at any point if I’m just cruising to work if all three of these are checked then run with it I currently am doing sbe 5.3l with a Garrett turbo off my 02 7.3l diesel in my 94 ext. cab step side
I'm currently running a Gen 3, 5.3 in a '68 C10 with a 700r4. I used a few durability parts like a new oil pump, LS2 timing chain and bushed the rocker arms with new one piece pushrods. Go fast parts, BTR Stage 3 cam, Fitech Ultimate LS Induction w/ 95mm throttle body and long tubes. The long block is stock down to the 706 heads and it's quite lively in that truck running very low 12's. I got the motor for $500 and sold the harness, water pump and misc. parts for $300. The motor had 41,000 miles on it, there are plenty of them around for that price. I've only seen 1 6.0L for sale in 3 years around here out of a wreck with 131,000 mi. and the yard wanted $1500 for it. The choice is simple and if you want to pressurize it who's going to know the difference between 1200 and 1500 hp on the street and could you really put it down on the track with a street vehicle ? The engine in my little truck most likely makes just shy of 440hp and on full tilt can be a handful. I might turbo it in the future, keep it mild at or just under 2 atmospheres and enjoy the sound and occasional kick in the butt into the 11's but for the extra cost of the 6.0L I don't think it's worth it besides, I bought a Gen 4 5.7 rotating assembly for penny's from a local machine shop, I just might have to get the boring bar out.
I can tell you from a heavy truck point of view it’s hard to beat the 6.0 and 6.2. I was a 5.3 guy for years and years and one day my timing gear broke which took out the motor. I got a 6l at a really good deal and wow what a difference. It was so much nicer to drive out of boost. I was on leave in arkansas when it happened and I had towed my toy behind the tahoe. On the way back home with the 6l I didn’t spoil the turbo near as much just because the 6l had so much more torque to pull hills I didn’t need the boost like the 5.3 did. If all you are doing is racing then MAYBE it doesn’t mater as much. But for daily driving in a heavy 6000lb truck the 6 and 6.2 is WAY better. It has a 6.2 now and a much bigger turbo cause the single tc78 was a tad small on the hot side for the 6.2.
It would be neat to see a test with a 4.8 vs a 6.0, with a 7875 turbo or similar. And see where the turbo caps out for each motor. If that makes sense. I know the bigger motor will cap out sooner all else the same
That cameo argument is the reason I subscribe. Please more of that shit lol.
Love the video Brother, I'll vote for a stock 6.0 Gen 4 800hp daily, I will like to see what a stock 5.3 gen do with a single turbo do, thank you again.
Can you do a forced induction comparison? Same engine at the same boost levels. Turbo, centrifugal, screw and positive displacement. I think a lot of people would be interested to see the overall power levels and what the actual curves looked like.
The engine does not know where the air pressure is coming from, the problem would be getting them to all make the same boost at the same rpm..
@@ryanhogan6509 LP
6.0 is the end all be all for me ! Because that’s what I got !
He's was definetly drinking when he put that intro together lol
Great video!! I have a 08 5.3, torqstorm, all stock block, upgraded aeromotive 340 fuel pump and 80lb injectors. At times I'd have to bled my fuel rail to start my truck. Idk what's causing this.
Split screen scene had me thinking I was watching a multimillion dollar budgeted, Hollywood cast, Grammy nominated movie.
i want to see the eaton v6 supercharger make some boost on that V8 ! that looks like something i'm willing to do on my 5.3 !
I bought a Gen IV 6.0. Rec port 823 heads which I ported and polished. VVT cam which adds a little down low and up top but sized for a good combo of torque and HP (218/230). We will see how it runs.
I chose an na 6.0, I rebuilt it and put forged steel rods in it. I was only shooting for 500hp but something that can be beat on day in and out and it will love.
Great video very informative
Would like to see lsx 427 vs.454 vs 468 n/a and turbo.
Love the videos
I am going for a 4th gen 6.0 drivetrain, specifically the L96, and it's for 4 reasons:
1. The transmission options if you are staying automatic. Since the 6.0 goes into heavier duty options than the 5.3, you're more likely to see corresponding HD trans options, like the 6L90. And if you pick the whole assembly up then you can save on having to get a trans controller or special PCM option, as you can retain and thus tune/mod the factory harness and PCM setup. This is important because the 6L series of transmissions have their TCM components in the valve body.
2. The cylinder heads. The L96 has rectangle ports like it's LS3 brethren, so the only real bump on head improvement I'd need to do is to valve train. I'm also making a different induction choice; more on that in #3.
3. I'm going with a supercharger setup, complete with corresponding cam setup. It does have the benefit of simplicity, yes, as well as no real lag (helps with #4) compared to a turbo setup; but the real reason is that I just want a blower because I've never owned a car with one. So yea, to butcher the boomer meme, "ha ha supercharger go WEEEEEEEEE"!
4. My car . . . is big. Legit big. 4700 LBS big. 3RD GEN GM B BODY WAGON BIG. Thicc doesn't even come close, like it needs a couple more Cs to get there! And since I'm driving the automotive version of a granite foundation slab, I'll need all the low-end grunt I can get, air pump or no. I know i'm going to be pressed to find a corresponding axle to take the punishment, but with all that torque it'll be an absolute battleship.
Are you saying Chevrolet has altered the transmission bellhousing bolt pattern ?
unless the setup is going into a sportscar, turbo lag is almost a moot point imo. and even then its an exaggerated issue
What supercharger? I'm dropping a 6.0 in my 92 camaro and leaning to supercharger as opposed to turbo. But idk
Richard I love your videos. Brother you are such a great help. If I don't have a wiring harness what do you suggest. Thanks
I'm definitely going for the extra cubes every time,
I like the 6.0 that is what I am putting in the GS. Sounds better and more power at less boost
LunarOutlaw’s Garage gonna do the same to my 68 GS
Looks like the 6.0 part lacks some footage?
You are having a lot of fun with this aren’t you 🤘
Great stuff as usual
Would love to see a big bang test on an aluminum 5.3 like an lm4 or l33.
Done it, one cheap 200# an hour injector at 500whp sticking open hydrolocking one cylinder and breaking a rod in half 🤣🤣🤣 realistically it's gonna be the same as any gen 3 5.3
@@nicholashall7233
A stuck wide open injector can destroy any motor even with forged rods.
@@jasonyoung9559 I agree, the aluminum block motors are going to be as strong as any of there iron counterparts
I got 05 L33 35k miles I'm putting in my C10
@@badocat82
Nice. I'm debating putting an L33 in my 3rd gen TA.
Before the 5.3 was ran @10psi were the rings gapped or is it good to go as long as your fuel system will keep up. Cause if I could get 600 without tearing apart the bottom end I'm completely content.
Most guys I know just throw the engine in and go at that power level. I like to have plenty of wiggle room just in case so I usually go ahead and put them at .028-.030. Stock ring gap can very greatly on these engines, Ive seen as close as .016 and as much as .025. If it’s on the tight side I would open them up, if it’s on the loose side then it should be fine at 600hp.
Here in nebraska you can get an LQ4 for $600-$800 complete with ecm and harness, maybe its because we have alot of work trucks and construction, but bigger cubes always equal bigger power, like richard said more power less boost, i dont think back pressure would ever be a problem on either if you size ur turbo correctly, id like to see the new VS racing gen 2 7875 on a stock bottom, ported 317 head 6.0L
Awesome vids thanks for information