TV show personality, instructions and explanations, dude in his garage, no fancy shit. Love it LT.

@wiks101

4 жыл бұрын

Agree this this whole statement ! this is better than those shows on TV' ; Also get ready for the fuel bill for that 8.1

@ianwilson1986

4 жыл бұрын

Yep sounds like a guy from the show trucks

@Timmy6216

4 жыл бұрын

@@ianwilson1986 well ...yea... he is lol

@MegamanEXEv2

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Wilson I’m sure this is sarcasm, but for the passerby’s he is. Lol

@JoeHynes284

4 жыл бұрын

@@ianwilson1986 that show was ok back in 2003 or so

Exactly what you want after an engine swap like this...reach in and hit the key and she fires right up like you hoped it would. Nice job.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

rbarger71 thanks man! That was a huge sigh of relief when it popped off

@calholli

2 жыл бұрын

What about the other 37 tries that he didn't show

Everyone is right about the 5.3 except for one thing. Nothing beats the sound of a BIG BLOCK thumping away under the hood of your hot rod. I have just started taking my 05 Sierra apart with the 4.3 and im dropping in a Blue Print Engines 632 Big Block. my thinking is Go Big or Go Home and it come Dynoed at 815 HP. Your video series has helped me with some questions I had about the 4L80e. Thank you

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

sure thing! a 632 sounds badass!

Ahhhhh so nice to see a De-LS swap...finally someone who actually wants to do something different.

I have a 1986 c10 with a 1973 Cadillac 472 and love the torque of engine! One of the best engine swaps I've ever done.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

I wanna see some more in that! I wanna build another one, my 76 with the 472 was a ton of fun.

This build has 100% motivated me. I literally sent my daily driver (same truck) to get painted. Got it back ordered drop parts and the money pit has just begun

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

WayneswheelsATX ATX sorry about that (but not sorry lol). I fully endorse any money pit project.

@kylewood7052

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence LT Tolman question is, do you sponsor money pits? 🤪

Wow! The level of detail of your videos is awesome!

I put a 455 Pontiac in a 77 square body, so I totally understand wanting to build something unusual.

@romero.4089

4 жыл бұрын

Once I pick up a 4th gen trans am I want to make it Pontiac powered like a 455 😈

@jamessharp9790

4 жыл бұрын

Remember the heads on a Pontiac always limit rpm , as does the bore size . Yes , you can throw $ and rev it but a 455 built for max torque and redline of 5500 or so will surprise you . Build what you want to

That was freaking rad bud!!! Keep the content rollin!

I had no idea it was this simple. Awesome video!!!

Clean work man love how you take your time on things and comes aut right 🔥

This is a sweet build man I can’t wait till you upgrade it

Sounds healthy man keep up the good work bro!! 👍

Like a pro! Reached in an fired up first time, can’t wait to see it on a dyno!

I'm so pumped for this build!

This is much better than when you were on the fancy TV show. Glad to see we can still learn from you

Just came across a 2001 suburban with 5.3, been sitting for years, I plan to swap with 8.1 or 6.0. Thanks for the video!

Keep up the great work. It is sounding Great!

No way...dude makes this look too easy.

Keep the content coming LT.

I’m your 5,000th subscriber. Glad to find this channel.

Amazing job ugly truck is going to be one of a kind

Nice work, I'm enjoying the build.

What you are doing sir is called, classic hotroding. Keep it up 🤘🤘🤘

Bro you're crazy for this swap I'm all eyes 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Sounds like she's ready to party!! Kudos on the different combo LT. Big block for the win!

Such a beautiful engine!

Looks good man. I thought about doing this swap after popping my last 6.0. But I could only find one decent 8.1 and the guy wanted way more then I was willing to pay. Ended up just building another big 6.0.

Now that’s different I like it bro keep it up!!

Better than half the hosts on hotrod TV really enjoyed the video. I've started looking for a 8.1 locally in the junk yards. Twin t45s one day

Good to see you LT.

How is this guy not more YT Famous? Absolute pure Knowledge! Keep it up, Us weekend warriors love these Vids!!!

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that so much!

Holy Shit... dude from Engine Power is doing an engine power video from home. Did gon be good.

Doing good my man love it

Happy 4th the July man 💥

Hats off to you for an awesome build anyone who says why didn't you go with a 5.3 does not know what its like to have a torque monster sitting under the hood you have a new subscriber.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words, and I appreciate the subscription!

Awesome man! Can't wait to see it burning the tires off!

The Chevy big block has always been the go-to item when you want raw, N/A TQ and HP. The Corvair V8 Registry has some late model Corvairs w/ FWD Olds 455 engine/trans units grafted in the back seat area and they are quite the track monsters w/ their four-wheel independent suspension and excellent weight distribution due to the mid-mounting of the engine. They are also a favorite w/ the Corvair Ultra Van camper unit owners, as the standard boxer six was just a bit under-powered for the task of powering a motorcoach. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your modifications to the intake and exhaust, as there very few folk dealing w/ after market pieces for the 8.1.

Love the big block, anybody can have an LS. I like that you do things different! like the all wheel drive Silverado. Lowering a 4 wheel drive. Awesome

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

thanks man! Im glad someone else enjoys the out of the mainstream stuff as well

Laurence T, congratulations for daring to be different. I too am a fan of big block, low end torque, especially in the form of a Cadillac 500. My only “truck” cred is that my big block sits between the frame rails of a 1985, S10, 4WD pickup. Topside is a 1950 Studebaker Champion body. I swapped out the 4X4 transfer case in favor of a NVG 149 AWD unit. Like you, my transmission of choice was the 4L80E, which will be tested by twin Garrett 3782’s mid-mounted down low. Oh, the torsion bar suspension was exchanged for front coil-overs. I look forward to future installments of the “Ugly Truck.” Best, bro. d

Im glad you have a KZread channel LT, just subscribed

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

👍👍👍NICE JOB NOT MANY PEOPLE DOING THIS SWAP

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

for sure, its not a very popular swap, but thats what is appealing to me

Nice work

Nothing like the sound of a big block!

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

you got that right! you'll have to watch the dyno video to see how it sound with the new exhaust

I'm an LS guy, but props for doing your own thing!

Very cool swap..

great video

Yknow while you have the front end off you could do a cam swap and wake her up

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Very true. But I do wanna Dyno it bone stock first.

@williamsanders468

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence LT Tolman Just don’t blow air into a stock motor

@superduty4556

4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceTolman yay more content.

@Backyardmech1

4 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly when I saw the front end off the truck. Then again I get that OP wants a baseline run first. You gotta know where you’re coming from.

Damn dude, you're good!!

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Wow. Easier than I thought. 👍🏼

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

It is! not too bad, just tedious work. a little patience goes a long way for something like this

Looks cool, good job man! Now you just need to make it turbo AWD

@hendo337

4 жыл бұрын

AWD means no burnouts...trucks like this are for burnouts and ice cream.

Recently subscribed, now watching a 3rd video from you and thinking man this guy gives a good delivery.... wait a minute, I think he was on powernation!

Can't wait!!!😃

I have a similar plan for my scout, I have a 454 that I plan to run the p30 crank sensor, vortec intake, vortec dizzy for cam sensor, ls coils and a 0411 ecu to run it

Man I really feel like tool about my first sarcastic comment I made on the other video and told you about my big turbo forged rod and piston ls2 with a th400 2003 single cab Sierra(I did have gen4 4.8 rods and crank in my half filled ls2 block setup up until this past Wednesday my wife got me surprised me with a summit forged rods and a big boy LJMS cam and alot of arp hardware and clevite bearings and a few other things my engine builder/machinist/best friend was in on all this and basically picked everything I was going to myself lol we me and him balanced the rotating and decked, honed and gave the block a bath and painted black now it looks like a iron block but we slammed it all together in 2 days got everything together to drop it In Thursday had it back in the truck turbo kit on and running on Friday) but after we talked a little bit I understood what your doing and respect the hell out of it and from what I can tell you seem like a cool dude and got to thinking aboutmlm your project I have a buddy who has a Gen1 precision 118mm g trim with a 1.50 exhaust housing its pretty old but has been recently rebuilt and seen it at his shop yesterday and thought it would be badass on your build I looked around and found a shop named Raylar that focus on the 8100's, all you need is one of their mildish boost cam and valve spring kit and this 118mm turbo I have no idea how it will run but I'm thinking with a the boost cam they offer for stock pistons has a 1800-5800rpm power band so I wouldn't be afraid to rev it to around 6200 or 6300rpm so it should spool that turbo and be a little easier on that stock bottom end with that big ass 1.50 exhaust housing

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, I've been drooling over Raylar's stuff for a long time now, and hopefully will wind up with some of their parts on this engine, and what you described is exactly what I want to do. Big 'ol turbo and lots of pwer.

@woodgrain18

4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceTolman that cam from them is pricey but that and some springs is all you need if you will use that 118 il do my best to get it to cheap ASF

Love the NON LS swap, being creative and going against the normal. I’m doing the same on my 65 F100, its getting an 04 aviator Dohc 4.6 and 6R80 until the Aussie Barra/6R60 shows up later this year. That 8.1 and a turbo will be a tire shredder and a kick ass tow rig

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

I would also love to get my hands on a Barra!

@young11984

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence LT Tolman i can set you up with somebody, think he has some in stock. If he doesnt i do know another source that likely does and if not he can have you one within a few months👍🏻

Very cool

Kool swap 👍. I'm wanting to do a vortec v6 to LS3 swap

Making his own 496SS

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

yessir

Sweet

LT, you seem to go with the off the wall stuff. '76 C10 with a 472 caddy, awesome. Or I should say non-traditional. I can't wait to see it run, and your opinion of it's power.

So much better than the “projects” on Truck Tech

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (I think)

@wesleyrolls1550

3 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceTolman you and Austin are awesome, this just feels more raw and real, like things people can and actually will do at home.

@mbm460ns9

3 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceTolman hey lt just curious how long you guys take to shot a season on powerblock

Sounds like my motorhome, but 15000,00 lb. less weight.

The EDGE aftermarket controllers are a great way to add power to the factory 8.1L

Lawrence, you are way more enjoyable then the power block! Loving your 8.1 build, I’m curious about what it’s going to feel like with all that bottom end torque! I’m having my blown 5.7 Hemi converters into a forged & arp 6.4 stroker motor with ring gap, 11:0:1 compression, and comp torque cam for my 13 Ram 1500, boost ready! It’s always fun to do a bigger motor, especially a big block!! I’ve been waiting a while for someone to do a build like yours.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words, and I'll be sure to drop a video letting everyone know exactly how the thing drives once its put together!

@bri-manhunter2654

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence LT Tolman. Awesome bro, looking forward to it! I’ll let you know how my build goes to. Be fun to meet up person sometime at a Cars & Coffee, I’m in Tn often visiting friends in Chattanooga.

Back in 2003 I came so close to buying a 2500 Avalanche with the 8.1. But I decided that I need a little better mpg so got the 1500 Silverado with the 5.3. Salesman said they hit well over 120 mph with that big motor. Not sure I believe them since I'm guessing the computer would not let it go over 100. Every think of putting some insulation in your shop and installing a mini split? I bet you could cool that down to at least 68 degrees and great heat in the winter. You and Tommy are my favorite on the Power Nation Team. So you two get a 10 the others get a 9.99999999.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vote of confidence! I have considered many times putting a system out there to cool it off, but we'll get there!

Love the truck 8.1 my favorite dont care how much more it cost what part of tn you in iam in clarksville currently 6.0 4l80e swapping my 95 yukon gt

i Like the Unique build Just like every dodge guy swaps the 488 V10 8.0l doge with a CDT i personally like the v10

I would make little adapters so you don't have to chop or reinvent the factory harness. In case you go back to an LS engine.

No it's time for the vinyl man to make you an SS 496 badge. :)

Can you expect tremendous low end response with streetable duals? I used dual exhaust out the rear on LS.

Subscribed.

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

5.3 is great. I prefer the 6.0

Properly turbo charged this beast will get busier than a one legged cat burying a turd on a frozen lake!

Who says a 5.3 will make more power than a 496? 😐 a very mild cam in this beast will make tremendous power! I found one... The yard pulled it before i could and now they want three times the price for it so i got the 454...still a monster!

Funny, my bosses dad has an old shop truck just sitting. 80's Chevy with a 500 Cadillac.

Hi. Some people may want to see other parts of your life unless u want to keep personal stuff personal. Take care.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! I think I’ll start to introduce a little bit of that in and see how it goes.

Nice work How much do I have to change doing a hummer 6.0 swap to a 8.1L ?

I'm in the middle of swapping a 6.0 to a 8.1. I have had to figure it all out as I went to.

Like your videos on ugly.i have a truck I did a 8.1 swap that had a ls 6.0l.done the complete swap.but haven't been able to get it to run.no fuel or spark.did the wire swap.got 12v at both and signal on both. but no start.any suggestions .

I realized today that the 5.7L Vortec was the older setup with the spider fuel injectors and distributor. I think I'm out of luck unless you've got some ideas.

Dude, sick! I wonder how easy a procharger kit for a 2500 would bolt up with the 8100 in the 1500 truck?

@countryjoe3551

4 жыл бұрын

It would be essentially the same. The under hood width is the same between the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton. There might be slightly less height under the hood.

@TheBPHero

4 жыл бұрын

Country Joe that’s what I was thinking too. A Procharger on that setup would awesome!

@joshshelby7322

4 жыл бұрын

There is a company that builds only these 8.1 and the have a twin screw for it badass stump pulling low end torque

That thing sounds healthy, good work. Quick question. I have a 5.3 that's been outside under a tarp for a year. Everything was closed off accept the headers. Would I need to worry about stuck rings, or cylinder rust on first startup? It spins freely when I turn the crank pulley.

@jradish

4 жыл бұрын

take the spark plugs out, shoot a little wd40 in there, crank it over some and light it off, it'll be fine. Realistically it's 5.3, it'll run underwater

Being a big block sport truck are you gonna do any custom badging similar to the 454 SS sport truck?

Glad i found ya! If you get a chance check out my crazy upside down KX125,

Did you keep the DBC What did you do for oil filler tube from hitting the throttle butterfly cam ?

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

yes, it is drive by cable, and for the oil fill tube, I just welded an elbow on it to move it out far enough so the cable wouldn't hit

I have a 98 2500 5.7 can you give me a little insight on what may need to be done if I swap to the 8.1

I really like that you’re going your own route. In my look at the Vortec 8100 it didn’t sound robust enough for forced induction, but maybe that’s without supporting mods. My wife’s 55 has a 5.3L and I like it, but I have a DOHC LT5 for my 57 and may someday squeeze a SOHC Ford 6.2L in my Town Car. LS and Coyote are easier, but where’s the fun in that?

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

Comment for the algorithm 👍

Hey bud. Mind if I ask where you got your 8.1 engine? I have a 8.1 chevy that has a pretty good knock. And wanna replace it. Thanks for any info

Digging the ugly truck! Especially since the swap. So maybe I missed it, but what software were you using for the tune changes?

@LawrenceTolman

3 жыл бұрын

using HP Tuners to reflash the ECM

How did you start it without the oil cooler lines?

Hi I have a 2005 Chevy 2500hd took out 6.0 and put a 8.1, transmission was rebuilt 4L80 2wd will the computer from the 6.0 work or a computer from a 2006 2500 with with 4+4

Hey Lawrence, great video. I have probably watched it 3 times trying to get as much info out of it as possible. I have had some issues and questions about my 2001 suburban 8.1 that nobody seems to know how to answer. My 2001 seems to the last year chevy made its throttle body with a straight 6-pin connection. Recently I have had trouble with the TB and nobody, dealer or online, seems to sell this particular TB anymore. If it goes out, dealer says car WILL stop running. If you chose to put on a TB that is newer year, 2004 or so, it will bolt up, but the connections are different. Newer style also has a 8-pin rectangular connector. Do you have any advice on this? Eventually I will rebuild engine, maybe with some upgrades. Do you know if it possible to just turn engine into 2004 or so with some mods so it will be easier to get parts in future. Thanks

@LawrenceTolman

Жыл бұрын

that's an area that is outside anything I've done personally, but look into a product called X-Link, I believe they have adapters to convert between different electronic throttle bodies. not sure if the 8.1 version is covered, but worth a look.

Just curious, if you have the 8.1 engine harness available, How not just swap it in? Anywhere you have to solder or butt connect, leaves a weaker link Than the factory harness.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t have been a direct swap, since it’s from an Allison transmission and drive by wire

Actually, all those people are wrong in a sense about the engine power gains comparisons.. 1st of all please look at the specs across the board from factory between the 2 engines. 2nd, take the estimated amount money you'd need to sink in the stock 5.3 in aftermarket parts and labor to amount to the factory specs of the 8.1. 3rd, take that same amount of money and parts and do the exact same to the 8.1 and compare output again. Point is, the 8.1 is going to have the most hp and tq easily available for the lowest amount of paper than it's little brother. Remember, these engines back in the day became an instant game changer with just a set of headers added. You'd have to invest internal and external accessories to the 5.3 beyond 5 grand to amount to the 8.1 with a simple tune, headers, cold air intake, tbs, exhaust and a mild cam. Now, I'm not throwing small blocks under the buss by any means, I'm just saying for the money you'll get more power across the board for a lower budget and that's not even mentioning the 8.1 was tested full throttle for 300 hours by gm with no issues given!

Hey LT, did you use the donor ECU, or did you use the 5.3 ECU with the re-wired harness. I wanted to do this same swap in a truck with a 4.8L LS with a 4L80 trans, just don't know where to start. Thanks.

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Used the stock 5.3 computer, no problems at all.

How difficult would you consider it to swap the 8.1 in place of the L29 vortec in a 97 k3500? I know thousands do ls swaps but this is so similar.

How did you swap out the electric throttle for the cable driven I have a 2000 suburban 2500 6.0 cable throttle thinking about doing the same

@LawrenceTolman

2 жыл бұрын

since it was a swap, I used the stock 5.3 wiring harness and computer that was drive by cable

So does it bolt right up to the 4l80e? Did he have to change the ecu or get it flashed?

@LawrenceTolman

4 жыл бұрын

Bolts right up to the 4l80 no problem. This startup was on the stock 5.3 tune, but I will flash in a 8.1 tune