LS engine build recipes on a budget
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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Quick overview of basic, budget minded builds you can do.
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2 years later this is the guide everyone is still using. Great video
Man this is the cheat code I've been looking for! excellent
It's not the end all be all, but I hope it at least points you in the right direction
Me too
Thank you sloppy mechanics for inspiring this fellow to make this
this is a great video man. thank you for taking the time out to make this. Everything is still priced similar to the video and it has helped me bring my cost down by thousands on my first swap.
Can’t believe how much information you shared , thank you for this .
for a non engine guy who needs to build his first LS this info is invaluable. Thank you for sharing. liked,subbed, bell rung, joining the fb page.
Thanks! I'm glad it helped out !
Dustin Apple same here ive never build anything and going to but a 5.3 and try and put it in my 350 thanks!
Same. This is my first LS build and the last thing I built was a SBC 350 in high school. Great videos
Dustin Apple yes, invaluable, I am not your average mechanic techie dude, but I am a diy’er and I’m gonna give this ago... I wanna get 500+ hp to the ground and my budget is $1000 installed $ dyno’d out the junkyard... wish me luck. Let’s see how much I go over, Lol... I’ve got a 2007 4.2L Trailblazer LT and I’m starting with 290hp... let’s see how much hp I can get outta my TRailblazer
@@TheDrivewayEngineer full build list for 650rwhp plz ?
Thanks for breaking it all down simply and quickly. Nice to see it laid out with some explanation to go with it. It's a big help for guys just starting out.
Great source for those of us who don't want to drop $5000 on a build. ty :)
I appreciate this video more than you could imagine
Dam I am so glad I came across this video. You made my day. I bought a 2000. Silverado with a 5.3 in it . with 106.000 on the clock. This gives me a push to get it into my 1968 Elcamino. Thanks for your time . o yeah I rang the bell housing. LOL
Real straight forward.
Good video mate.
Hi from Australia 👍
Love it, I’m waiting on the podcast! 😉 the information is invaluable. Thank you for your time
Thank you for watching!
Really enjoyed the tutorial ! Please continue the series, thanks!
Quick response, I'm using your baseline build for a '71 El Camino. What do you recommend for a stand-alone budget Computer or ignition system controller for older installs non-computer old dudes? Maybe chat about the wiring harness aspects as well. Thanks again for a great delivery of content!
I thank you sir. You are helping me with my ls swap so much.
Not all heroes wear capes, you are the man. Thank you thank you. I’ve always wondered how the heck I could make some cheap power but never new the resources. Another sub earned
Thanks for all that. You've taken all the guess work out of it for us & laid it out in plain & simple & idiot proof. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
Cheers
As a dodge guy looking at building an LS this is the best video I’ve watched, liked and subbed dude
Thanks for the video. I’m getting into building my first engine and this helped me out a bunch
I like how you did this video. I felt like you were talking to me. Great information for a 9 to 5 guy like me. I don't know much about cars but I'm about to built one.
Thank you for the compliment! And thanks for watching!
Very informative. Very detailed and explained thoroughly.
Thanks for watching!
Great video 📹 👍 👏 👌 very informative I've been watching these l.s videos every night
Love ur content is easy to understand how to put together a cheap and decent build
I didn't know about those CPP and Hooker manifolds back when I did the LQ4 swap into my Jerep Cherokee. Possibly they were not made then, but it's definitely valuable info. I truly appreciate this video.
Tons of great time saving info , thanks for all of it and I value your opinion
Great info. Thanks for sharing!!
I must say great video I have been playing with cars for 30 plus years I have built different cars throughout the years I've own my own shop and I must say young man you are direct to the answer no BS and you know your stuff keep up the good work great video
Do it cuz your uncle with a iroc z28 told you to 😂
I’m the uncle with the iroc z28
Hilarious
Very Helpful thanks a ton man we need more youtubers like you lol
This is like a shopping list lol the fact that my 69 Impala is going to make probably 600 Horse buy this spring makes me so happy
Great video for the LS folks.
These are probably some of the BEST vids I have seen to get the pertinent info across to us newbies!
Subscribed! So many others feel the need to drop f-bombs in their videos for some reason. It's possible to keep it clean, informative, and entertaining as you have shown, sir.
Another thumbs up . Thanks for sharing this great info for old school folks. I drag BBC Vega round tube Wagon. But I’m getting on the wagon for turbo power. Keep them coming my man.🤔🤔
Hey Ron I'm Building a ls turbo Vega czcams.com/video/YzmNIy-CmVs/video.html
I subbed and belled! You have awesome/relevant content and I love it. In at 6k waiting for the blow up!
This channel is the best
Finally some Mortal Kombat cheatcodes! #SALUTE
Fantastic video...very well done.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for great ideas your video really helped
Very good information! Thanks
Awesome video brotha!
Absolutely got my sub. Great content man.
Be sure to check out this year's version my friend
Great video man👍 I’ve got an ls1 5.7ltr here in Australia its in a commodore I wouldn’t mind trying out the 650rwhp package that would be heaps enough to have fun✌️
Great work keep up the awesome advice god bless sir
This helps a lot with my plans for my 82 Celica.
Hey JR love that u put a name to junk stuff . That prevents us from making the same mistakes that other people make.. I hate when people are scared to tell people what to stay away from n who makes it.. no BS with jr keep helping people get their projects done .. mad love🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
It annoys me as well when some youtubers like, "i'm not gonna name the company"...
Well why the eff not? It's not like they're a sponsor, probably, most of us are just paying out of pocket with no consideration, so why not let people know.
The Driveway Engineer hey I’ll be knocking on ur door quite a bit cause I’m just starting my 85 regal lq4 swap. So hey man I appreciate ya ... “a lot” 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Good presentation!
No look at me,i am a celeb. bs. Solid, delivery, info dense.
Greatjob!
Great series of videos! I have learned a lot. My plan and mind set has changed since watching your six videos. I plan on putting a complete 5.3 in my 65 Impala (cable). I am now searching for a good donor vehicle!
That's awesome! I'm glad they helped!
Definitely needed this thanks
Sweet just what I was looking for 👍
Swapping a k10 with a turbo and this guy is helping with everything!
Great info, thank you, liked and subbed, keep it up!
This is exactly what I've been looking for. All I see on other sites is why I shouldn't be swapping an LS because I'm not good enough. I now see a 6.0 in my future. Thanks for a straightforward opinion piece.
If you can swap a cam, you can swap an LS
Awesome video! Saving me a TON on my build. Its so impossible to sift through all the hype guys nonsense on forums.
It's easy to get carried away, and makes it difficult for reasonable people to wade through the BS when they just want to do burnouts, not light the world on fire.
Got a laugh from the fuel pump selection. I am looking to swap my 92 Volvo 240 station wagon. Looks very similar to the in-tank pump in the car currently (as it literally says it is for Volvo 240s). 240s have a low pressure in tank pre-pump, and a high pressure pump under the car. But yeah, being able to simplify the fuel system (1 pump) AND have it easily adaptable to my current tank and fuel pump assembly, huge win. Great channel, great content!
I believe that's the original application, and the Kemso was a aftermarket replacement
Thank you for this great video
Thank you for watching!
It’s great to know I got couple things off the first list already . Ima definitely follow your phase 2 list . Thanks for this list
Glad it helped!
The Driveway Engineer does the VSR $399 turbo fit with all the parts of phase 2 list? Injectors , wastegate ect
ProjectPhroRegal yes, it's really the only change to phase three
The Driveway Engineer good to know . I added it to cart , will submit order on payday ,
One more question , nothing else needs to be upgraded on my 5.3 to run phase 3?
Pac 1218s & ss2 is all I’ve done internally
What do you use for ecu wise I know Holley has the terminator and was looking at that but just getting an opinion on what you use
Thanks, I'm having a 928 Porsche given to me with blown motor and this is simply a perfect build. Budget build. Beater bomb specs. 😁
Sweet!
@@TheDrivewayEngineer I was building 27 roadster from frame-up through speedway motors but my pops died and I just couldn't look at the car. now I have a chance for a car dealership giving me this old Porsche that's been sitting in a barn but stripped interior blown motor. Who knows I may have a question or two for you thanks for the video brotha. Yes, 928 front-engine Porsche. Thanks again.
Great video
Thumbs up and subbed from here in Australia. I’ve been looking at what mods I can do to my Commodore to get more power and this provides a clear roadmap on how to do it. I like how you’ve cut through the crap of “just spend a shit ton of money” and shown us what to do on a budget to make power.
I might have to get a lot of parts from your neck of the woods as truck fuel rails etc don’t exist here in Australia as we never got any GM trucks here and the LS series of engines were only available in the Holden Commodore. I would love it if I could just pop down to a car wreckers and pick up LS parts for a dime a dozen but those parts are rare here and command premium prices.
Great content JR! This is gonna help me soooo much. Thanks for everything. Big fan.
I bought a one owner 07 classic 2500hd ECLB with a wicked knock. Paid dude $1200 body was flawless(the truck not the dude) Pulled the 6.0 motor it had 2 spun mains. Stripped it down and did new cam bearings, etc. Full rebuild. I ported the 317 heads myself(i had a junk set to practice), and got 50lb injectors, 216/220 elgin, flattops, CAI, and got it tuned by blackbear. Truck is a beast. I got alot of stuff used off ls1tech like the cam. I saved a shitload doing it myself and have less than $1000 in the motor. Doing a GT45 this winter..Im glad you told me about the Fahler weld it yourself kit. I have a extra set of truck manifolds but good to know i can get a cheap one if i screw up..
Great video. Thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir.
Thank you for watching!
great advice the help i need thank you
Thanks for spelling it out for an aspiring driveway mechanic!
Keep it simple, always, and you can get alot done. People overcomplicate things, then they're over budget, over time, and over their heads.
Man you are awesome and my first to subscribe too
Great Info , Thanks
Excellent job
Never done a ls turbo setup, but I've used a cx racing intercooler kit on my car and their intercoolers are solid. I'm pushing 22.5 psi. I have hit a coyote, a raccoon, and two deer even curbed it a few times and that beast of an intercooler hasn't sprung a leak at all despite being beat up and bent a little.
Ok buddy
@@johnfolsted3508 just sharing
Now I think my c3 vette needs a ls, feel like I have to now that you laid it out so easily
I really appreciate you.
hey great video on this!!! lol i kept trying to scroll up and down the damn screen as you were looking at google. but yes i am about to put an lm7 into something once i move back to the US (Texas)
Very good info. I have a 90 2wd suburban im getting ready to ls sswap
Sweet! You're lucky because you already have an efi tank and electronic dash, I had to swap that stuff in.
Makes me want to can my daily Silverado now!
Muy buenas opciones, buen canal gracias
Thank you for the detailed information and the in depth explanation of why.
I'm the Uncle with the old Camaro...haha. I'm seeing the light and learning about ls. Looking to upgrade the Camaro's combination from the heavy iron BBC to an ls combo.
Looking forward to learning more about the combinations from your videos and creating a new drivetrain. Again, great job.
Thanks for the cam suggestion, btr and texas speed are pricey when all I want to hear is that's lumpy idle on my Tahoe z71. You deserve way more subs with all the knowledge you are sharing
More lumpy idle = less reliability.
I like this video I am LS guy I build them I started off with LT1 years ago I only deal with magic stick 3 or 4 yes definitely uses 4000 stall or above I like how you said I can use the truck fuel rail I didn't never know that now that I know that because of your video thank you so much and the injectors as well because I have Deka 80lb
You should look into uncapping stock injectors
@@sylashullett428 I'm so sorry I'm just seeing this what is uncapping injectors?
I been using 2 of these turbos 2 years now on a 468 bbc they really are decent turbo. Using cx racing headers.
Very good info, very clearly stated, someone like me that's still learning definitely benefits greatly from this, I can apply this info to my bravada swap project as well as my 08 Tahoe, now if he were to get into some 4.2 inline stuff I'd be even more thrilled 😏
THe only Trailblazer I ever had had a 5.3 in it lol, it's in the super old videos on the channel actually lol.
@@TheDrivewayEngineer figures lol, love my 5.3s, but I'm actually wanting to swap my 4.2 into my Silverado that I bought as my ls donor, but now I'll have a complete truck with no engine, so thinking a boosted 4.2 would be great in it
@rbrooks hgm bro do it if you need help along the way you'll find it.
Document the build fir others to troll too that's the fun part
Dude you are flipping awesome. Your information has me jacked up big time thank you. I really need your help to build my 66 impala to beet my sons 98 Camaro I'm an older guy used to use all the old-school stuff you know 350 202 heads data data. Just can't do anything compared to what Ya see with these ls motors.I am really trying to get into it.also need information on what I can use for a transmission manual wise for my car thank you.
BIG help! Thx!
Great video! You made it simple to understand. Biggest concern for me is not knowing what will work and feeling like I have to buy really expensive parts just to get some more horses out of my ls. Can you make another list of maybe getting high hp without a turbo?
Thanks! I'm glad it helped you out!
You certainly can buy expensive parts, but I prefer simple proven ones lol.
N/A budget builds are a challenge, but I might just give that a whirl, there is a lot of interest in it
Glad I found your videos. Looking to get a toy and LS swap. I actually don’t live that far from you I live in northern Indiana.
That's awesome! Finding a donor should be fairly straightforward for you as well!
Hell yeah man! Thanks
Lol. Headers on an ls actually bring power up a lot. Mainly with long tubes. Shorty not so much. Anything to help it breath better helps. Love the vid
Actually don't, but I'm actually tired of posting the link, so you win.
Solid advice, set limits on your budget, save a ballpark number and buy all the shit you need at once. Piece it together and life is going to happen, it will never get done and all your stuff will be so old your could've just bought used.
Yeah, those EcoBoost trucks are starting to piss me off.... I'm thinking LS7 with the big turbo should make my bone stock GMC a nice sleeper
Your the best. Thanks for the info.Looking to get 350-400 hp got a stock 6.0 lq4 4l80. What’s best to go with as far as heads an cam. Looking for a lot of torque.
I would just twin turbo it on the cheap turbos great video
Good information
Awesome channel...i want the C4 Vette to have 650 to 900 HP.... I only paid 1500 for the C4 so I got a little left over....
Great list. I already followed the majority of Phase 1, but my list has a few more upgrades or obvious missing things.
Yeah you can get as wild with it as your budget allows lol
Catloco's Garage share your list with LS Beginners
Subscribed!
Warren Michigan checking in video #6
I really enjoyed the video, I hope you keep making them. This is the first one I've watched of yours, I'll be checking the others out. One thing you didn't mention were pushrods. Do you use the stock ones, or do you suggest hardened ones? Does the cam run on the stock base circle, or do you have to run custom length pushrods?
One of the benefits of the particular cam I spoke about, other than cost, is it's under the lift threshold for a reduced base circle, so the stock length pushrods can stay.
Engine masters did a video with different headers and those cast manifolds. The cast manifolds only knocked like 15hp off compared to long tube headers that cost a lot more and require more space.
Yeah, most people won't benefit from headers at all.
Looking to do my 5.3 in my trailblazer sleeper style the 180p cam would give it.away due to idle i was look at a TSP 220r cam
I should of seen all these before I ordered a turbo kit... would of saved a ton!