Check out Auto-Guild.com and pre-order our LS Swap Survival Guide eBook for Free. We have lots of other eBooks and Posters too. A few Auto Guild fans have made the following comments and I think they are very good so I will add them below: 1) The LS1 can be a great choice too even though its kinda old. They did make them in pretty high volume (way less than truck volume but there are many LS1’s out there). If you can find a good low mileage LS1 it is a great choice, especially if you want aluminum block on a low budget. 2) L33 is also a great choice, its a 310hp aluminum block 5.3 but was only available for 3 models years (2005-2007) on Silverado & Sierra 1500 extended cab 4WD models. 3) Another viewer mentioned the LY6, a iron block 6 liter that is also a solid choice. Factory rated at 364hp. On heavy duty models from 2007-2010. Falls in the MID budget category, $1500-$3000. Also, A Poster is now available for the LS Engine History video, its standard poster size (24x36 inch). Perfect for your garage or shop! teespring.com/ls-engine-history. And I fixed a few errors and added a few improvements.

@thatoneguywithtwothumbs

2 жыл бұрын

I need a video detailing an 01 mustang LS swap with manual tranny

@gabarabbatu3302

2 жыл бұрын

I need a swap in an Impala can you please help me

@emilycraven5191

2 жыл бұрын

Could we get a update video

@BrockGrimes

10 ай бұрын

L20 also makes the most power of those 4.8's listed

@shisemuchitsujo5661

3 ай бұрын

Quick Question: Is the L76 a LS engine or is it in another family of engines?

Not even looking for an LS engine but appreciated a video that was to the point with no fluff. Good job

@fogtown3027

3 жыл бұрын

“You like to watch?”

@maj.distraction626

3 жыл бұрын

Gas crisis about to hit, I'm trying to build a K20

@ronniecochran8366

3 жыл бұрын

My built k20 used just about the same amount of gas as my LS swapped Colorado 🤙

@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I really appreciated this vid... very direct end to the point... information-packed

@joefriesen5296

3 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate those videos

I picked up a LQ4 at the salvage yard for $135. Scoured that yard every time i went there till i found it..

@jesusvalentin9635

3 жыл бұрын

You usually find they are in good condition unless overheated / ran low on oil. Most are the oil there because, of bad transmission.

@oldschoololdsfool

3 жыл бұрын

@NomNom Monster Still acquiring parts. Buying other project parts currently.

@seancampbell9434

3 жыл бұрын

Same LQ4 with everything harness and pulley wise for $350 with only 88k I looked at the truck it came out of

@justsomefloridaman421

3 жыл бұрын

Got me a 5.3 ls1 for free

@oldschoololdsfool

3 жыл бұрын

Was just given another 6.0 last week. Still have yet to determine which of the 2 it is.

I snagged my LQ4 for $600 with all of the wiring and ECU. I ported, polished, and milled the heads .025 to bump compression from 9.4 to 10.2. pac 1218 valve springs, and sloppy stage 2 cam. should be 500hp na. for about $1200 total.

@Shawn_lsx

4 жыл бұрын

Damn that's a good price I can't find any around here for under 1200-1000 range

@BP-fx3qc

4 жыл бұрын

I envy you, about $10k on parts to run 500hp reliably from my car lol.

@AspectofFrost

4 жыл бұрын

@@BP-fx3qc I feel that. I'm building the LS for my '39 GMC pickup. custom frame, ford suspension, TR6060 manual trans yada yada. and I'm hoping to tow a couple of my Subarus 07 STI, and a rwd 2.5rs coupe with the hotrod. haha

@BP-fx3qc

4 жыл бұрын

@@AspectofFrost lol thats sick man! Best of luck.

@325hpls1

4 жыл бұрын

What car is this on?

L-33 is my favorite junk yard find. I've also made an iron block version as its just a 5.3 with the 799 heads and 4.8L pistons in a 5.3L. (plus alum. block) but if you just put a good used set of 4.8 L pistons in a 5.3L truck engine that has the 706 heads it instantly has 10.5 to 11 : 1 compression ratio, add a stage 2 or 3 truck cam and you got over a 450 HP engine that costs under $2k. I've even built an L-33 recently that I got from a junk yard late 2023 for $1000, put in a truck cam ( 224 dur @ .050, 110 LSA, 600 lift ) new beehive springs, 706 ported heads swapped in ( 11:1 comp w/ thin head gasket/ fel-pro) sold the 799 heads (stock L-33 heads) after I ported them for $500. (used that to get computer tuned) and added dual exhaust, full length headers on my 05 Suburban 4x4 that had the L-59 flex fuel 5.3L that gave up the ghost at 340K miles LOL. for a total spent of just under $ 3K I have a 461 RWHP (almost 500HP at the crank) and lost a few hundred pounds off the weight (alum vs iron block) but actually improved MPG and is VERY street friendly. Only downside is if towing on hill or hot rodding it needs premium gas to prevent knock.

I don't know why I am watching this, my corvette already has LS3

@nstg8

3 жыл бұрын

Same, but ls9

@ryanstanberry7470

3 жыл бұрын

Same my trans already has a built ls3. I should be looking at pro chargers

@kakimotoK20

3 жыл бұрын

Same, just rebuilt my LSA and I can’t do a swap myself so... I’m just jealous of project cars

@russthomas7862

3 жыл бұрын

you know why

@Anarchy-Is-Liberty

2 жыл бұрын

Because you're going to pull it out and sell it to me for $200!!!

Could you consider doing a video on where to find the numbers that identify these engines? This is some of the best content on the Tube! Thanks.

@StraightRazWhor

4 жыл бұрын

You can find the engine model on the RPO sticker found in the glovebox. Look for the 3 letter engine code. Example my rpo code in my 2012 tahoe says "LMG" telling me it's the LMG engine.

@krispykruzer

3 жыл бұрын

It's an engine, if you can't find the numbers, then go back to bed ..

@hornetbrown

3 жыл бұрын

There's stickers under the hood too, like the glovebox.

Looking at this made me feel great about my most recent purchase. Just bought a 02 Yukon denali awd with a 6.0 lq4 engine for 1k. Running and A/C.. hell ya..

@jmorris4374

3 жыл бұрын

How's that Denali working out?found one in Arkansas 03 thinking about buying

@tonyy33055

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmorris4374 my denali has been great.. b4 you buy any of these truck check for rust.. other then that.. they are nice good trucks.. and yes of course.. the normal things that go bad on them, but that is it.. good luck brother 🤘🏾✊🏾

The L33 Aluminum 5.3 from 2005-2007 is a very good score, because they had higher compression flat topped pistons & a camshaft closer too an LS1 or LS2.

Damn, did you just start this channel? Cuz wow, this is fantastic information. Working on an 88 GMC C1500 with my dad (was grandfather's DD), and we are looking at LS swapping the TBI V6 motor with 282k :P This is perfect. Thanks my dude. :)

@jimparker7778

4 жыл бұрын

My 88 S10 had the TBI V6 4.3 liter from factory and lived to almost 200k miles when the truck died in a wreck. Engine and trans were original and trouble free, and really strong.

@AutoGuild

4 жыл бұрын

I got started with my dad too, when I was 15, working on cars really brought us closer together, we had many good days. Enjoy the time with dad! And good luck with the swap.

@jrudis1

4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing my 96 C1500 right now, almost running just need to do wiring harness and cooling system. Did a LS3/T56 combo so it should be a fun driver...cant wait to get it on the dyno but hoping for 500WHP

@wyomingadventures

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 88 Chevy K1500. I really want to restore it. It has a 350 with 73 thousand. I bought it in 95 with 35 thousand on it. Been thinking of putting a different motor and transmission in. But I no ideas yet. LCM seems to carry alot of new body parts. My truck doesn't have any rust. Sun is our biggest enemy here.

@mrmidnight32

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, it’s just everything every google article and KZread LS video has. Not really anything new here.

Yes please make more videos! These are exactly what I’ve been looking for. They are incredibly informative and well organized.

Wow! Nice job with these videos! The huge amount of research you did is quite evident.

More Great info. I like the fact, that you do voice over & speak clearly, slowly & in an understandable manner. Keep up the great content. Stay Real.

Would be cool to do a junkyard Frankenstein motor even if it's just on paper. Best blocks, heads, intakes, exhaust manifolds that can be found on the cheap

@AutoGuild

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea. You could do one for a torquey truck engine, high revving race car build, drag car, big boost turbo engine, etc. Ill add it to my to-do list! : )

@daszieher

3 жыл бұрын

All using stock cranks, pistons and camshafts! ❤️

@shmoofgang

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoGuild exactly quit teasing us 😂

Amazing channel, I loved your idea about the full price of an engine swap. Keep on the good work

Dude, you're amazing, I am planning to do a swap and you this video greatly helped me. Keep up with these amazing videos and you will be popular in no time

I have been researching LS engines for over a year now and this was the best place that I have found comparisons of all the LS engines and it's variants. Thanks!

I watched this video and the other ls guide. FINALLY I understand these engines and have a CLEAR idea on them. Other channels seem to only confuse me more.

I’ve got an LQ4 and an LM7. This was really useful information, thanks for sharing.

Yes do a detail video on how to a full swap pls

Perfect video. Totally agree with you about the 5.3. It’s the only motor I put in my work trucks.

I have been looking for this info for months.. well done man. Subscribed.. pls do a vid about build requirements..

This channel rocks! Excellent work man! Keep it up! Rising ⭐️

Awesome list! I think one missing option would be the L96. Truck engine, iron block (if you want power adders), aluminum 823 heads (LS3 minus the sodium valves). The engine is a solid, worry-free workhorse that can be modified easily. I scored one from a wrecked 2011 GMC Sierra and it's been a perfect option for my truck swap.

I got a 2000 chevy Silverado with a 4.8 in it with aluminum heads on it. Got damm near 3000000 miles on it. Starts every time. Awesome motor.

@owenstaveley877

4 жыл бұрын

Me too 04 330000 miles runs amazing

@jacobking4106

3 жыл бұрын

How many transmissions lol

@daddyd6716

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobking4106 I have an 05 Silverado 4.8 with 200,000 on it and the transmission's fine, i always drive it hard, zero problems. Pull a loaded car hauler regularly also. There pretty reliable

@oraziohall2969

3 жыл бұрын

Just water locked my 04 1500 z71 Silverado at 235000 lol oops here I am now thinking about going from 4.8 to 6.0 or 5.3

@miguelcastro3744

3 жыл бұрын

I got a 2001 4.8 with 295,000 miles but mine is burning oil and miss firing now 🙃 either going to rebuild or buy a used 5.3 🤔

iv been looking for something like this for a while now. super helpful. thank you.

Dude killing it with the videos

@AutoGuild

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad u enjoyed. : )

I'm working on an LR4 swap in my 84 Camaro and I chose the LR4 just because I had it in a truck I wrecked. And the great thing about these swaps is the insane support there is to make them work. All the pieces are there you just gotta find them.

Great vid! I’m building a Honda and am a JDM guy. But looking at gettin a truck and this information was VERY HELPFUL. Keep up the good work! Definitely subscribing.

The lq4 is my 2nd v8 (I had a 400 small block i put in a camaro years ago) and I just freaking love it! It's so ballsy and powerful it makes driving around so much fun

Yeah I’m definitely going to look for an lq4/lq9 for my firebird. Thanks for the info👍🏽👍🏽

Excellent production, bud! Should be hitting big numbers soon!

Bought an 02' Chevy Silverado for $500 running from a buddy who couldn't take care of it. The engine has the LR4 and it has been fun to play as well as the budget it so much fun to play with!

Forgetting the ly6. Great for cheap replacement ls3 heads on iron truck block. Also 550 hp with cam and spring change. Bang for buck. Great videos

Awesome video for making a truck from scratch. Planning on using 3/16 or 1/4 tubing for the chassis

With all 2021+ GM/Chevrolet Cargo vans getting the L8T, the future is looking very bright for future LS builds! Cam, Turbo, tune on an L8T is 750hp all day!!!

Great information. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

I’m starting my first project truck these videos help me get a good idea of what engine I wanna buy thank you for the good content

I've been looking to LS swap a 1964 Thunderbird and an LQ9 was topping the list

You do a great job with your videos! Appreciate the content

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A MOTOR FOR ANY BUDGET. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER. GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING.

Great video dude, be looking forward to Future content. Def would enjoy a video for requirement for an engine swap.

This is some good stuff. I've kinda been through the ringer before finding this video but I wish I found it sooner. I've got a 6.0 fully forged,studded, and stroked out to the 408 with the LSA heads and then the titanium valves from the LS9 with trunion upgrades. Looking to make some big inch power with that setup

@henryewald9327

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

Well done with both of your videos sir!

I’m a fan. Keep them coming.

Great presentation as always, Very detailed.

Thank you for this video !!! Helped me tremendously

so that $600 2002 chevy truck that runs and drives is the best buy. Whole swap is right there waiting to go into you chassis.

Great video man period would definitely love one that has the details on a conversion with intake manifold and cam along with well mated automatic and stick transmissions. That actually sounds like three different videos to me, low buck medium and high dollar

Love the LS/Vortec content. Please note. Many of the early Gen 4 engines don't do flex fuel. Check you owners manual. I love the 4.8s. Easy to live with. No AFM or VVT.

@jimparker7778

4 жыл бұрын

@@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V For all the horsing around with a cam change you might consider swapping to a 6.0 and get a real boost in performance. The 4.8 will never deliver the kind of torque that a silverado owner wants if he's looking to spend the money for it. ditto for air intakes and expensive exhausts. If you're talking about cams, you have probably already reviewed the gains you can get with a chip or a tuner. Also, consider too that the 4L60E is by no means a very stout trans. If you found a 6.0 (and the trans it came with from the factory) that is the package for your Silverado. I just don't see a cam swap getting you the bang for the buck.

@jimparker7778

4 жыл бұрын

@@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V The displacement of the 4.8 is a poor match for the weight of the Silverado, even the reg cab short wheelbase truck like mine. That's why the 6.0 is the ticket. Some people swap the crank-pistons-rods in the 4.8 and bump the CI up to 5.3 but then the engine is a little bore-constrained. The 5.3 really doesn't make any more HP than the 4.8 but the upgrade adds torque for sure. At that point the 6.0 becomes the default choice and it is a great engine, but they are popular as hell. So expect to pay. Horsepower is never cheap

@jimparker7778

4 жыл бұрын

@@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V I'm heading to the airport. Gotta check out.

Doing an LS SWAP right now, 2004 LM7 into a 1997 Silverado. You hit on all the relevant cost items.

Just subbed. Subscriber number 993 here. This channel is fantastic. Thanks for giving great info!

Thanks buddy... grateful for this information.

keep it going! these videos are awesome

Usually don't subscribe to a lot...but I just did because this was very informative. Much appreciated! 🤙🏾

@AutoGuild

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Wow only 300+ subscribers! I feel like I am getting on the ground floor of a great channel!

@AutoGuild

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so. : ) Let me know what kind of other info you are hoping to see on the channel.

@thealien6900

4 жыл бұрын

@@AutoGuild harnesses/wiring

Awesome information. Thanks for putting this together. I couldn't find this online easily.

@AutoGuild

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! What are you building?

Awesome information love these videos

Hey thanks for this video it's really what I was looking for

super INFORMATIVE. Thank you for doing this.

Really loved the video !!! Very helpful

This really makes the $300 -- 150 HP shot NOS kit look REALLY attractive. !!

Great video man lots of good info

I always wanted someone to put this info out. The only thing I'd do differently is find an running Motor for like 100-200 bucks and get all the bugs worked out. Once everything else is figured out you can swap your more expensive motor.

Amazing video... keep them coming. Can you do a LS rebuild step by step please. Thank you.

FINALLY!!!!!!!! Thank you, sir!! My ability to remember all of this left me when I had a stroke!! I got REALLY lucky that that's all I lost!! Thank you again!! +, plus I originally got this info from you Google news" on my Android phone and now this on KZread! Thanx again!!! just sayin

@johnstephens7697

4 жыл бұрын

GLAD YOU FOUND INFORMATION YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. MY FATHER'S HAD STROKES AND A MAJOR HEART ATTACK AND IT'S AFFECTED HIS MEMORY BADLY. SOME DAYS HE'S SAME OLE DAD, OTHERS ITS JUST SAD. I WISH THERE WAS MORE I COULD DO. ANYWAYS, GLAD TO KNOW A FELLOW GEARHEAD IS STILL WITH US AND ENJOYING LIFE SIR! BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOURS. GODBLESS YOU! "PATRIOT NATION"

@dano4572

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnstephens7697 im lost for words.

One thing a lot of folks dont know is if your planning on using an ls intake on a truck L series base then it's best to go with an ls wiring harness so u dont have to cut and splice. :building an lr4

Something I've been considering for my '78 280z. Got it for $250, but the floor is in terrible shape, so much welding will be required and I figured it's a chance to go more modern (easier to find parts if needs to be fixed).

Very co video I'm happy to have found this channel and video ..i might look for the 17k engine for a overkill sleeper

Great info keep up the good work

Thanks for the video, I am putting a LS engine on my Datsun 82 280zx 2+2, and my friend is putting one on his 2005 bmw 3 series! so this gives us a good starting point on what cars to look for so we can get all the engine harness and different accessories. I appreciate the info, this made the job of swap lot easy hopefully when is done I can post it and show.

@AutoGuild

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Love those swaps

@RedJerk5

Жыл бұрын

Which did you end up going with?

Not even looking to swap but this was super interesting

This channel is gonna get big

Brilliant video! Thanks

Awesome work

I installed an LS4 5.3L engine with a GTO oil pan into my 1982 DeLorean. It has more compact accessories, a shorter crank shaft, and a GM V6 transmission bolt pattern, but uses all the same cams and bits that other LS engines use. I have an LS2 intake on it and a Texas Speed cam that is supposed to increase the engine output to 426 horsepower.

@pmotorsports8276

2 жыл бұрын

What are you going to do for the starter?

Thanks for the info... Great videos

A great way to do it is look for used work vans. I picked up an 08 Express van with a 4.8 and 4L80E for $700. It was high mileage, but, I can do a quick freshen up before my S10 swap.

@AutoGuild

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! And good luck.

LR4 and LM7 were in 2007 Silverado Classic. Be careful of the reluctor wheel being 24 or 58. Turn off AFM/DOD, replace the oil pickup tube o ring with 1 from melling/felpro, check for the blue spec or red spec. Get a felpro permadry gasket. May consider a high volume oil pump too. Aluminum block cannot handle high hp/boost and can't be bored out. Also acceleration, fuel savings depends on the differential gearing and transmission gearing.

Great information, thanks for making it

@AutoGuild

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great information 👍

Great video, going to do an LS swap in my ‘ 59 Buick it’s on my channel

I went wild and bought and LSx block, getting it bored to 4.125, 4-inch stroke forged crank, forged Alum. Pistons, forged Conn. Rods, CNC ported LS3 heads... basically building an Iron block LS7. Planning to add boost later. I'm deep into the "Extreme" category X'D

Huge help. Thanks.

This is really really great video!

@AutoGuild

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Great info. Cheers

Great info!

Very informative !

Wow thank you 🔥🔥🔥

Best toyota motors vid maybe? This was really good

I love building projects bases on the LS7 motor. But you can spend way more than $17K if you get crazy enough. My current build is 502 ci "LS7" (tall deck aluminum block by RHS and 4.6 inch billet crank)

Good video man

U can also take the front differential off of the TBSS, Silverado SS\ Sierra HO or any AWD drivetrain including AWD Astro Van and manufacturer a All Wheel Drivetrain. FYI but really great video TY

Very informative 👍

This goes hard 🔥

Thumbs up, great video!

Awesome info.

Great video!!!

LH9 also came in the V8 Colorados. I've got one. Doing a cam swap on it now.

So thankful bruh.