Great video Jim, this really helped me put things into perspective. Maybe the people with all lot of LS experience, already knew, "OR THINK THEY KNOW" everything you touched on in this video, but i am new to the LS scene, and I've been searching for 2-3 weeks now, and have not found anything this informative to a newby. I was looking at the FAST intake, and aftermarket heads, and throttle bodies, and cams, excetera excetera. Not only is this information overwhelming, but some of these parts are very expensive as you pointed out.Most of the information out there are advertisements! OR shootouts about peak power. This video is very well said, and well put. I know its gonna take money to build a strong and solid engine, but after watching this video, I have a better understanding of where to spend that money.Thank you. I am now a subscriber, and looking forward to your other videos.

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Glad to help.

@nessar2378

4 жыл бұрын

Watch the driveway engineer and sloppy mechanics

@dukedixon3192

4 жыл бұрын

I am planning an ls swap for my 66 Nova. I found many detailed builds online in hotrod magazine I think. They have probably 10+ different 5.3 builds completely detailed and dynoed every step of the way as with just 1 motor they test many different configurations and also bore and stroke some to 383. They also have 4.8, 6.0, and 6.2 builds. Tons of info for a noob like you and I. Good Luck

If youre new to LS engines, its all about getting them to breathe. A decent set of headers and a few other bolt on upgrades you can put down 375-400hp no problem. Once you start getting into the bigger cams and heads, they really wake up. A good heads cam exhaust combo can get you 500 or more NA. Also theyre really strong and you can boost fairly high on the stock bottom end without a rebuild. The best thing is theyre cheap and many companies make swap parts for basically any vehicle. My 88 s10 has a stock 6.0 in it and its pretty damn quick for a stock truck motor

HELL YEAH!! You are a straight shooter. Love it. I have seen so many of these youtubers do exactly what you described. They pump up the 5.3 and 4.8 liters saying that they can hold more adders but never talk about the real value of them. RIGHT ON MAN! I am a new sub for sure!

You are correct. I watched a video on LS intakes and unless you are making 600 to 800 horsepower the LS 3,6 or trailblazer intake is just fine.

@tommys2979

4 жыл бұрын

Ls3 intake is for square port heads. The ls6 and tbss are cathederal port and the tbss is actually better than the ls6 but its not as good looking. Stock intakes would support 800hp just fine. Unless youre planning on spending most of your time at high rpm making peak horsepower or you need to show off to the world you have a thousand dollars to blow on a F.A.S.T. intake and need to make 10 more horsepower at peak rpm then go for it. They did their homework on this series engines a lot of the stock stuff doesnt even need to be upgraded

@sethh8892

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommys2979 finally someone else can point out the obvious. The stock intakes are more than capable, that's why they never get changed on a lot of the junkyard turbo LS builds. The reason they're getting pulled from the junkyard is cuz they're cheap, they're definitely not spending a grand on an intake manifold that isn't going to make a horsepower difference. 😂

Very thorough, well said. I did however click on this to see a specific parts list for a good LS build . Good points were made here. Would like to add the weight of an oil cooler / turbo piping / intercooler / is also more weight than a good N/A build or most supercharger setups .

These reasons alone are why I binge watch everything from Richard Holdner. Real world testing using relatable builds.

@privatedata665

11 ай бұрын

^ this^ I based my last cam purchase on Holdner videos

@larryayres7412

6 ай бұрын

He is awesome!!!!!

Very informative and straight forward. Thank you.

GREAT INFORMATION!! Thanks for posting this!!

Cylinders, CYLINDERS, NOT CHAMBERS. Chambers are are the combustion chambers in the head.

@Broadpaw_Fox

4 жыл бұрын

This. I want to go nuts in the comments correcting all the misinformation in this video, but thankfully it's been done by others already. :)

@CRUSHFACTORPC

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@tnfloose9023

3 жыл бұрын

YOU KNOW DAMN RRRRRIGHT!!

@tonym6854

3 жыл бұрын

It's like watching a train wreck. I can't not watch

Great video lots of info to think about thanks

Very informative and interesting video. Very well explained.

I was thinking of this exact video when watching a PowerNation 4.8 LS build. They got a 4.8 junkyard engine that had internal damage, then they added $1500 in parts to it. They would have been money ahead, just finding a good 6.0 (even if they had to pay $1000 for it), and done a cam and rockers. And the 6.0 would have much more potential for additional power with more modification. It helped show off fancy aftermarket parts, which I think was the goal all along.

@movementonwheels

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t consider a 4.8 it would be the slowest one out of the bunch.

Good video. The truck engine/intake is definitely the best for low to mid range street driving and will definitely support power. If anything just port the truck intake and heads in a way to increase port velocity not opening them up so much that you loose low end and now need more mods to make power through in a decent cam nothing too crazy tune it and it will have you pretty happy especially if put in something smaller.

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

A most excellent video mister! Thank you for using such simple and easily understood examples!! 5 stars!

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Wow great video. Thanks for making it

Let's not fail to mention that the ls intake is one of the best stock intakes ever built

@sikrandall83

4 жыл бұрын

Depends which ls intake you're talking about

@rs7xsketch336

4 жыл бұрын

Do they replicate the intake and exhaust holes on pro drag engines

@ericdolby1622

4 жыл бұрын

The truck intake from the LQ4 and LY6 really can't be beaten

@waymorewaylon9844

4 жыл бұрын

TBSS for the win!!

@deeaikens9843

3 жыл бұрын

Only ls6 ls3 & tbss

Good information Thanks

Thanks for posting this. I tell people this ALL THE TIME!

Great info Jim, your video was very helpful and truth at the same time. Have a 5.7 LS1 from an 02 Z28. Going to build soon. Appreciate the info bro!

@StreetRodJim

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

That’s the info these car shows on tv & KZread fail to mention. Great video

Very logical info. Appreciate it.

This is all great when talking about 2 valves and when talking about 2 valve against 2 valve there is no replacment for displacement other than boost or nitrous but hes right on fair fields but everyone knows 4 valves on small motors do very well on turbo apps through rpm which accually works better for street racing at a better power band and not blowing the tires off plus not all engines are the same some are aluminium some are iron and iron weighs more but can take a better pounding.

Very insightful! Thanks!

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good way to put it well said .

I like this video a lot. It’s nice to hear you dispense valuable information like this. I feel like I already knew most of this, however; Having wisdom is not the same as putting it into practice! Thank you for the insight and a great video! You’ve got a new Subscriber in me!

@StreetRodJim

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Exactly. People need to understand engines are about the combination of parts you put together to accomplish how you will use the vehicle. You also need to take into account the existing transmission, rear gears, converter, clutch....

Great to hear some comon sense for a change, rather than performance parts manufacturer hype and misinformation. Getting the best gains per dollar should be the goal, and to understand the hows and whys of that gain.

Good info💪🏿

Richard holdener has great videos on LS Motors I suggest you go there. He has plenty of videos showing differences in motors, intakes, cams and heads. He also provides the charts that you can see the gains from low range RPM and high range RPMs. Common sense when watching like you noticed. You’ll be able to see the RPM band where you usually see yourself driving and you can determine okay which one has the best HP gain in my usual driving

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Very informative. Makes sense. Save your money, use it wisely.

Thank u for this video

Great video! 👍✌

Good video bro bro keep up the good work

Awesome wisdom sir thank u for sharing

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great information..thank u sir👍🏽

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

Thank you for the information

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Thank you sooooooo much for this... You have earned yourself a subscriber.

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@calongoodlie1647

3 жыл бұрын

@@StreetRodJim after some consideration I'm going to go with a 706 head, twin turbo, and possibly mild cam setup since I'm hoping to have it out of the truck anyway...

No replacement for displacement. Love this

Awesome video thank you

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

What did I just watch lol

Your thumbnail was misleading, but the information in the video was on point. The average person assumes the same gains you get on a 6.2 or 6.0, you will get on a 5.3 or 4.8 Plus like you pointed out, most horsepower numbers are highlighted at 5k rpms or higher. Unless the engine is being used for a strip or road race application, those numbers are not relevant for regular street applications.

The flow numbers on that truck intake are likely more impressive than the pretty one you are eyeballing.

awesome advice thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😃 im thinking on do ls swap a 300zx

Rather than combustion chamber size, think swept volume (displacement)

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Good point!

very good video so Im going to go the 6L truck engine with a cam and intake over a new LS3

@user-lp3bn4jz6j

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about doing the same thing. Why truck motor over the LS3?

Thx for the info

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

U R Welcome.

Guys tell your opinion. I have a 5.3 with a full exhaust system and a stock air intake filter. Before I tune my truck, do you think it’s better to install an aftermarket air filter or is it ok ?

THANK YOU.

Good video my boi

Not sure where your getting the boosted 4.8 vs 6.0 numbers. Stock 4.8 makes 288hp vs 325 on a 6.0 if you add one atmosphere 14.7 psi you would essentially double the horsepower at this rate you have only lost under 100hp from 6.0 to 4.8. Also a 4.8 can be spun to 8k and on turbo application makes it very favourable. Also usually less than 1/2 the price of a 6.0

@billmann4818

4 жыл бұрын

I have an ls 4.8 and it makes 305 I want to put a whipple on it to just have fun lol

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

These numbers are correct for the engines that were tested with other mods. I am just holding all things equal and using this as a baseline to compare just the boost across multiple engines. However, I can see how you might have thought it was stock with boost.

Had to sub, this dude answered all my question in one video

Great video...if someone's on a budget..try building a 6.0 with some small chamber 5.3 heads..invest in a cam and spring kit and have some fun..if it blows..get another engine at the boneyard .

@r3d1911

3 жыл бұрын

on a budget would be a 5.3 or 4.8 the 6 liter is usually much more expensive and hard to find. the 5.3 or 4.8 might be smaller but they also have thicker cylinder walls to hold more pressure..aka more boost. also their better as they can spin more rmps as well😜😉😉😉😁😁😁😂🤣🤣 I'm as budget as you'll find. when i swap in my ls/vortec 5.3 I'll get it up and running good stock then later swap in a tbss, tsp stage 3 Cam larger injectors and flash a new tune. and much much later a single 66 turbo. if your looking to spend and have more money and don't plan on a ton of boost the 6.0 use great.. if you want to eventually boost it alot do the 5.3 or 4.8 you'll also get way more rpm as well from those two... again they are cheaper to buy as well

As a ford man I have to say the L77 with a L98 cam and a DOD delete is a solid little block, I must admit.

@spinna6996

4 жыл бұрын

I have the L77 but no L98 cam.....I have a VCM 3 cam, Manley Dual valve springs, ARP cam bolt set, ARP balancer bolt, VCM pushrods, solid flywheel with DOD delete, twin 3 inch Harrop exhaust with massive custom headers and a heap of other stuff lol, I want a bigger cam but i'm going to be putting a Turbo on it so i can't go too big with the cam.....But at the moment it's pushing 322RWKW with 700nm torque, they definitely are a very solid engine....angry as hell when your right foot gets heavy lol

Usually don't go for the all talk no action videos, but I really enjoyed this one. Just bought an LQ9 to drop in my 350Z so this was good.

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that will be a beast. You will have to replace tires every week. ;)

@cgray5559

3 жыл бұрын

@@StreetRodJim going to try not to lol

@NathanNismo

7 ай бұрын

hey bro did you ever do it? i’m throwing a LQ9 in my g35

@cgray5559

7 ай бұрын

@@NathanNismo yea I finished it

@NathanNismo

7 ай бұрын

@@cgray5559 you have insta or socials?

Most people think adding parts give big gains. Also many do not understand that while you may not see gains in one part of the torque or power curve with one mod but may change it somewhere else. Example the truck vs car intake….. the truck intake gains more low end torque because of the long runners and more air sitting in the intake when you begin accelerating but the car intake gains more power in the top end and lose some low end torque. The difference being around 5-10hp/torque but only shifted in the curve. No replacement for displacement. Weight of the vehicle is one thing but unsprung rotational mass is even more significant.

Great video bro

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

The Driveway Engineer has covered stock engine parts in depth. Check his videos from a couple of years ago.

Great video Jim, I think you are absolutely on the mark with your break down. Well done.

@StreetRodJim

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Why are you not 1 million sub ? Great information thanx

It's also worth pointing out most gen 3 truck blocks the 4.8/5.3 is one block, the 6.0 is a different block. A 4.8 5.3 can't be bored out to a 4 inch bore to be a 6.0 since the 6.0 and 5.3 are the same crankshaft. There is some stupid rare 4.8 5.3 6.0 blocks that are typically 99-00 blocks that can be bored out to a 6.0 but they are wicked rare. Where I live you can pull a 5.3 out of the junkyard yourself for a little less than 400 but the 6.0s are just hoarded by the vultures and flipped on fb marketplace for about 2k. I went to the yard at opening for 2 weeks trying to find me a new 6.0 for my truck and they would always be picked by the time I found a car that had it. I got lucky and found out my old 6.0 seized up due to rods and the mains had survived so I'm building it into a 408 stroker. For those who do buy a 6.0 gen 3 motor. a quick tip on how to make some cheap power out of it is to buy a set of 706 or 862 heads from the junkyard which are readily available, the smaller chamber will bump the compression up a nice bit and make power. I took the liberty of porting mine as well cause I got mine for 60 bucks and if I ruin them oh well I'll go get another set and try again and get better at it.

Well Done thinks💪

I’m a 6.0 guy I own one but that 5.3 turbo top end is hard to come around

Dropping an LQ4 into my 72 C10 with a 4L80E.

@MrTerdherder

3 жыл бұрын

Great ! I hate to see people put a th350 400 in old cars/trucks ! Love the overdrive and drivability that comes with it

@alanbrossett4744

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrTerdherder depends on application. For a ls race car th400 is the way to go. But street driven 4l80e or T56 all the way.

@MrTerdherder

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanbrossett4744 yep ! I was thinking “street” and the daily drivability. If I had me a 57 Chevy or a 32 Ford I’d want the drivability. A drag car yes I would consider a th400 . ❤️👍👍

Have a blue 1984 Monte Carlo SS it got a Scoggin Dickey parts center new custom 6.0 LS2 crate engine in 2008 with CNC ported LS3 heads with a GM single plane intake a holley HP 850 carburetor a cam with 236 duration with 600 lift 112 intake centerline and LS7 hydraulic lifters 1 7/8 longtube headers on a engine dyno minus accessories with a 15 percent underdrive pulley made 542 horsepower at 6900rpm and 470 foot pounds of torque at 5200rpm at the crankshaft it runs off a LS MSD box pulls very very hard from 3000rpm to the 7200rpm redline idles decent with a slight chop at 800rpm cruises well from idle to 3000rpm with good maintenance oil changes and so on its still in the car runs as good or better than when put in 2008 I'd have to say I've been more than happy the last 12 years with it still enjoying it in 2020 it has other transmission mods 700r4 a 3000 lockup stall converter a buick GN 8.5 rearend with 4.10 gears suspension has rear lift bars and moroso drag springs front and back that is simple and works very well the car has embarrassed most very expensive supercars in the quarter mile in the last 12 years from ZL1s ,ZR1s, Hellcats, GT500s, modded 5.0 coyote mustangs and modded LT1 and LS3 camaros challenger 392 Scatpack to name a few but it has lost to some that have been modded with suspension and race prepped with drag radials

Thanks for the info bro

excellent

What ls engine is good for 1160kg car for daily driving around 600hp

Hey how’s it going getting greasy to start my car for a tube can you give me a estimated guess on what numbers I can expect Stock 04 LQ9 with ls6 intake and long tubes no cats married to a t56

@tommys2979

4 жыл бұрын

Stock lq4 makes 300 horse. With a car intake youll make more top end power over the truck intake. As for long tubes and going catless youll need a tune. If you really want to bump up your numbers either deck your 317 heads .030" or get a set of 243/799s and a cam upgrade. You can acheive 4-450 hp out of a cammed 6.0 easy. If you really want big power swap some square port heads onto it with an ls3 style intake, a fat cam and long tubes can get you 500 hp pretty easily

Loved the video. Have you done a video on putting a turbo on a stock LS and what's all involved and what the realistic cost would be?

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

I have not since I am personally sticking to naturally aspirated. Due to the lag, if I needed more HP, I would probably go for a super charger myself However, I did see about a year ago that someone was making a "lag-less" turbo. Not sure if it is out yet, but I might have seen it demoed or discussed on PowerNation.

@Suspect002

2 жыл бұрын

@@StreetRodJim lag less turbos have been around for a while, just rare. I think audi or something in rally driving first designed it

@Street Rod Jim Nail on the head!

Nice video

Very Informative Video....Im Currently Looking At Buying A 2003-06 GMC DENALI SUV Or Truck With The 6.0L V8 That I Want To Modify But Only With Simple Mods Like Headers Y Pipe LS6 Intake Exhaust A Tune & Shift Kit etc I Was Going To Get A FAST Intake But I Changed My Mind After Seeing This Video I Don't Want Or Need Too Much Power Just A Little Something When I Hit The Gas Are There Any Benefits From Changing The Truck Intake To A LS Intake?

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Just looks for the most part.

Your thoughts 2010 6.0l truck L96 for a 1970 chevelle or would an lq4 or lq9 be less of a hassle on install and programming

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

Off the top, I think it would be all about the same. Most of the LS engines have small differences. Other should chime in.

Good video. I laugh when people talk about the huge cam they put in and how it sounds. but it runs worse. But it sounds badass. lol

You can easily make 600whp with a sbe 4.8 and 5.3 cam and springs go along way with a couple wootang spinnny bois

@jean-phillipegagnon2120

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed but still no replacement for displacement

jim i have 2010 sierra 5.3L i would like to swap it with 6.0L engine from 07 Escalade can I do this swap without going through major rewiring? in other words can the newer ECM handle older engine?? appreciate your inout

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

If you are saying they are both LS engines, it would work if it is the same generation. i.e. both using a Blue green computer for instance. However, unless your 5.3L is dead you might just want to spruce it up instead of swapping since you are already in the LS family. Cam/turbo/springs will go a long way.

Is it worth building a 5.3 4x4?

I'm thinking of 6.0 chevy engine for my 85 crewcab flatbed. Currently has 454 and I get about 8 mpg. I will be hauling my welder and weld gear on-board..... What do you think about horse power and it not being sluggish... Is it worth it for for advantages of gas a pulling power.

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

LS will be way more gas efficient. Go for one that has the most torque if you are pulling.

Opinions on ls3 with 4.8 crank, makes like 600hp on 7500-8000rpms

I know this video is 2 years old but I am planning on making a truck from scratch. I need a lot of power for hauling metal and trailers. Definitely need a ton axle and 4 links because streets here are like the moon surface. What block will be ideal for lots of power and to haul the weight of the truck plus another 8k pounds? Is going to be a working truck basically but needs to look good for the business

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

You need torque and reliability. I would start with a stock 6.0 or 6.2L and keep the stock truck intake since it has more torque than the aftermarket intakes. Any specifics from there, we will have to have the community chime in since I am more familiar with light street cars.

Great video. Im a New subscriber. What application would you do for a 97regular cab truck?

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone has different needs and expectations. You need to take the info given and apply it to your application... the way you want it to be.

hello how are you plz i have hummer h3 motor v5 2006 i wanna change the motor to v8 wich engine and ecm better to use 5.3 or 6.0 or 6.2

@StreetRodJim

3 жыл бұрын

That is a huge questions with multiple way to go. I suggest you buy some of the books (Swap and HP) I have listed in the description above to get started on your journey. Everyone has different needs and therefore the engine has to fit that need.

Just watch sloppy mechanics. He gives all the ls info you need and then some.

@smiller225

4 жыл бұрын

Truth

@nessar2378

4 жыл бұрын

Or the driveway engineer

@mastertek383

4 жыл бұрын

@DrgnFlys Yeah. "Sponsored" Dyno results that many find to be unrepeatable

I will add make sure you watch Richard Holdner's channel and you need specific power at a speciifc rpm range for you application.

Could you recommend a LS engine for a Suburban 1988 4WD manual, I want to get the connect & cruise but there are so many options that I got lost, my budget is no more than 17K for the combo.

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

It is a personal preference. Start with what functionality you need to have. 4 Wheeling, towing etc or just street driving? Then think about how it should sound if that matters to you and then price. This link has good descriptions of what each package is and what it can connect too. www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/connect-cruise-powertrain-systems Some like the LS376/525 are not a good fit unless you are racing. The LS376/480 has a hot cam for that low rumble idle everyone likes. Again, your preference. Hope this helps.

Thank you for the help! What engine would be good for a drifting/ daily setup? On a Mercedes 190d?

@1dariansdad

4 жыл бұрын

Nobody with a 190d has any money for an engine. Just stop.

@jacobgonzalez7797

4 жыл бұрын

Arnold92 Morales Sell it and get something better. Mercedes sucks

@omarsaleh4160

3 жыл бұрын

Om606 big turbo and bigger diesel pomp

As the old saying goes, "there's no replacement for displacement."

That's why I am building a 6.0 iron block with aluminum heads and turbo.

@austinrhodes9581

4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@kabookiejoe5534

4 жыл бұрын

same! lol

@wblandscraping

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the way to go. I put a 6.0 LY6 in my truck Iron block with the 823 heads and a 78mm Turbo. Bad ass.

@juliancontreras6502

3 жыл бұрын

My parents have a Yukon Xl Denali with a Lq9 and i’m already a gear head at 16 but i don’t want to do anything to the engine because it’s in a 5,000lbs Suv lol

@jamieK111

3 жыл бұрын

Same - lq4, 823 heads, summit stage 2 turbo cam (though every cam is a turbo cam :)

You turbo sa ls put a turbo cam in and run close to 15 psi and you will be really close tonthe 6 to 700 mark with ease.

Thinking of restrictions rather than multipliers may help. Splicing a section of 8" wide pipe into a 2" hose isn't going to help much. Replacing the intake (or whatever) is going to have little impact if your old intake was flowing enough air, more if your intake was choking your heads and cam.

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Really good point. Thanks for sharing.

Yes lq4/lq9/ls2 are awesone if you dropped them in but, the 5.3 loves boost way more then the 6.0, and if you're adding performance your probably tagging the rev limiter often

@greenespirit4973

2 жыл бұрын

Why would a 5.3 like boost more if the block is the same design?

@colinw7205

Жыл бұрын

@@greenespirit4973 The cylinder walls on the 5.3 are 1/4 inch thicker than the 6.0. 3.78 inch to 4.0 inch. More clamping strength with more area between the cylinder. So you can boost the hell out of it like 10 psi all day long and not hurt it even if you have an aluminum block. For added insurance get s thick deck head with ARP fasteners.

Thank you so much for your thoughts. I just subbed you so I can watch all and learn more. I have a 93' S10 pickup and I'm wanting to deliver a Z06 7.0 to it. I just don't know the type of tranny to use my thoughts are a turbo400 with a 4,000 stall. Any and all advice is welcome. I plan on doing a start to finish build on my utube channel. I just don't want to be the slow guy or known as the gate keeper anymore. Wish me luck on my first build

@justincooper5189

4 жыл бұрын

Turbo400 is old school tech. If you're looking for an automatic transmission for that motor,look at the 4l60 to 4l85e. Those are found in trucks with the 6.0 motor.And they are easy to install, because they are already behind that kind of motor.

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

I concur.

Fyi... Richard Holdener does comparison test on any engine u can dream. Stock LS junkyard engines & bolt on horsepower made him famous. Before and after dyno runs on every engine and part. Mazda , Honda, GM, Ford , Mopar etc .. You couldn't have looked to hard he is also on Motor Trend shows too

You make since but ,chamber size in your heads and flow numbers don't always add up. If you're running naturally aspirated, dished pistons and a decent cam work great with 706 heads that people love to junk. If you want a 400 hp street rod, a lot of aftermarket stuff you don't need. Chevy designed those intakes pretty well. If you are running forced induction and want 700 hp it's not that reliable for fun on the street. The only thing I would do is eliminate vats , add a proper cam and springs longtubes if you have the room. The Trailblazer ss intake is nearly as good as any Holley on the market for under 500hp. A good tuner is a must. Nitrous is a lot cheaper for added hp, but rough on the motor. I could see using an after market fast or holley terminator or something if swapping into an older car, just to avoid the hole harness deal. Turbos are great and so are blowers but that's for much added power and larger chambers, flat tops etc. Just do your research about what works together well for a street machine before you decide on a bunch of crap that don't do right for your needs.

For the most part people are adding a turbo to these junk yard motors because the stock blocks and internals can handle the extra horsepower. These motors are capable of 800-1000 with that clunky truck intake and a turbo.

Hello Jim, I purchased an 6.0 LQ9 crate motor for $500 for 911 conversion project 8 years ago. I am thinking about starting the project now but had 2 quesstions : 1) I am concerned the engine may have seized - what is the best way to lubricate before I turn the crank 2) Can a corvette oil pan, engine mounts and intake work on the LQ9. Thanks

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

I would take it apart and go through it before doing anything. Take the heads and oil pan off and then you can directly oil anything for the price of gaskets. If you are going to leave it stock, you will at least want to change the oil pickup tube o-ring, (and tube if changing pans), oil pump, and timing chain. I do not see any conflicts between oil pans. However a good low profile alternative might be the holly 302. They make two versions 1 & 2. I don't remember the difference between them off hand. You will have to look at the side profile diagrams of each to best fit your situation. Try the high performance and swap book at this link to answer compatibility questions and the rebuild for doing the work. kit.co/StreetRodJim/how-to-rebuild-an-ls-engine-books

@tngtacticalmiata1219

2 жыл бұрын

8 friggin YEARS ago?!?! No. You aren't "thinking about starting" that project. Be honest with yourself. That junk is going to sit there for another 8 years. Unless you sell it to someone with some actual motivation..... FFS...

In the end the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 all react differently depending on certain mods. Each engine is special in it's own way, even though 90 percent of everything is shared between each other. It's like a Lego set, millions of choices. But they will always be unique no matter how you build them.

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%.

The stock 6.0 fuel rails intake with springs, cam, same injectors can get new ones or decap old ones or run stock and get close to 500 and thats na .. so if you plan on buying all new sure its expensive. Adding a turbo your talking about more upgraded springs rods injectors fuel pump now you're almost doubling the amount you spent on the 500hp set up to gain about 600 650 hp.. a 500 hp set is a very good application if you're building a meet vehicle and cruising around with your buddies alot of people don't realize just how much 500hp really is. It's pretty damn quick

@JohnnyRebKy

4 жыл бұрын

James Winchester yea I can never understand how people act like even 400hp is nothing lol. 400hp in a old truck for example is enough to get you thrown in jail! 500 will get you thrown in a little quicker LOL 😂. People aren’t real impressed with 350hp in stock trucks but they are super heavy and 4x4. When you drop 350-400hp in a old C10 2wd street truck it will rip!!

@thewinchester3759

4 жыл бұрын

Yessir I think it's just hard for people to grasp the concept of power to weight to the vehicle in turn

@estebahnrandolph8724

4 жыл бұрын

400 hp is alot of power ! Get into 500 Hp you better have rebuilt the stock transmission and get ready to replace the rear end / bearings / clutches

Have a 4.8 would like to put ls in take manifold witch ve a good one thks

@StreetRodJim

4 жыл бұрын

Fast, Holley, and Edelbrock are solid manifolds. Get the biggest air opening you can afford (including new TB) and make sure that it will physically fit under your hood.

@PeterHatch-mx7zc

4 жыл бұрын

@@StreetRodJim thks

@PeterHatch-mx7zc

4 жыл бұрын

@@StreetRodJim what about other ones like stock car ones

Best bang for the buck is probably a 4.8l and you throw a 4inch crank in it and bumps it to 383 maybe a little more if they bore it out at the machine shop

@derrickmeadows6012

4 жыл бұрын

Got 4.8 that's my daily driver that I want to get little more hp out of. Where should I start.

@jamieK111

3 жыл бұрын

@@derrickmeadows6012 watch holdener's channel for actua dyno test with all sorts of mods