I had many requests for a poster of this video, it is now available, perfect for garage or shop: teespring.com/ls-engine-history. Head over to Auto-Guild.com for a free LS Swap Survival Guide eBook, and other free eBooks, as well as posters too. Auto Guild fans have discovered a few corrections: 1) Trailblazer SS debuted for the 2006 model year, not 2005. 2) The Chevy SS sedan, aka Holden Commodore down under, has a LS3, it was offered from 2014-2017 (don't know how I miss this, one of the best sedans GM has ever made). 3) LY6, L9H, and L96 do not have AFM. 4) Its correct on the page but I verbally refer to the TR6060 as the "TR660", oops : ) 5) L96 is still being produce but only in Express van 6) The 6.0L iron block LY6 also had LS3 style rectangle port heads. 7) SS Camaro came out in 2000, not 2001 like shown. So far thats it, please let me know if you find any others and Ill post em here. Thank you for your support, please also check out my other video: *Best LS Engine for Any Budget*. ruclips.net/video/keGi7nC5hT8/видео.html
There was a 5.3 option for the Trailblazer with the LT trim level, I’m not sure if the model years though. The TBSS had LS2 only for 2006-2009. (I think someone mentioned that already in another comment). Also, I understand this is a LSx video, but all 4 model years of the TBSS had a 4L70 behind it. The video graphics showed 4L65 at some points when TBSS was lumped in with the car. Great video! This probably took a substantial amount of time to put together all the information. And even more to keep it straight. Thank you for the one stop shop. For those that don’t know: LSX = aftermarket block LSx = referring to the LS family with no specifics. LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 etc... (Sorry, it’s a personal pet peeve lol)
I would only build a iron blocks 455 454 305 small blocks and there all iron . Here’s Inside the 455 Cubic Inch Big Block from General Motors There's no comparison in question that 455 with a quad barrel carburetor huge displacement equal a big motor and a easy 8 second build . Nevertheless, this giant engine from the General is a little mysterious. In the beginning, you would find them in Oldsmobile Motor Division products. As time went on you started seeing this exact displacement under the hood of Buicks and performance models from the Pontiac Motor Division. Here we'll dig into the history of the record torque producing big block. We will also uncover the difference between a 455 SD (Super Duty) and a 455 HO (High Output). Discover if the Buick, Pontiac or Oldsmobile engine has an advantage over the other. Finally, learn how the 455 benefited during a time when GM's divisions took great pride in making their own engines. The Oldsmobile 455 Version Olds beat the other GM divisions to market with the first 455 Cubic Inch motor. In 1968 the engine found its way into Oldsmobile's premium luxury muscle car, the 442. They called it the Rocket 455 which became an excellent marketing tool. They based the engine off of the 425 CID found in the 1967 Toronado. The company actually retained the same size bore yet increased the stroke by altering the crankshaft. The side effects of a longer stroke include a healthy increase in torque. The downside is the engine finds itself a little slower at gathering RPMs. Horsepower ratings from 1968 through 1970 remained in the 375 to 400 HP range. At first, the engines remained exclusive to the Toronado, Cutlass and 442's. After 1970 you'll also find them in the Olds Vista Cruiser Station Wagons, Delta 88's and even GMC motorhomes. Stage I Buick 455 Performance Engine The Buick version of the 455 is actually quite different from the Oldsmobile version. Instead of altering the stroke, Buick honed out the cylinders on the 430 CID Buick Wildcat engine. For this reason, GM considered it a thin-walled big block. The advantage of this casting design is a significant drop in weight over the other 455 versions. In fact, the engine actually weighed close to 150 pounds less than the legendary 454 big block that Chevy used. This weight reduction compensated for slightly lower horsepower output from the Buick version. They rated the standard issue 455 at 350 HP and the high-performance stage I version at 360 HP. This engine had a short run starting in 1970. In 1975 General Motors started using the same engines across the different divisions and platforms. This gave them better compliance control for the increased power and fuel miles they buckled it into the ground. At the end I put that engine in my 1995 suburban and it was a muscle car bully that ran 10 seconds on a good day on a lumpectomy day she ran 11 seconds and for a suburban that’s quick thrown down . Edit if I fallowed my insane friends build I could have had a 9 second suburban . To tell you the truth I would love to own a cutlass 442 my mom had one when she was growing up . To be honest with you tony they don’t make any thing past the 80’s I would want to own and there’s no way in hell I would ever buy a electric vehicle that needs Nuku’alofa power or coal to charge your disposable Dixie . My wife said go find something at a dealership or something and I tell her every time 99 percent to a 100 dealership unless you’re in America you cannot buy anything but a new disposable Dixie nothing compare to the older vehicles.
I bet you are happy 😃.I work at a Chevy dealer in LA.I know how awesome those cars are.When customers try to complain about parts for SS. I remind them they have a special car
That's a good idea, I also want to make it as a pdf file and have it available on my website soon. For now though I'm working on a few more videos. Stay tuned!
My 2017 Chevy Express van has the L96. It runs exceptionally well. Moves the loaded down van around with ease. So glad it has the G80 or it would have no traction. I hope to buy this van from my company some day so I can harvest the L96 and 6 speed auto for a swap!
I love my 2014 CTS-V coupe. LSA is a great powerhouse but when you combine it with Cadillac's magnetic suspension and ride control system it really handles well. Had mine up to 165 with plenty of room to redline... it was actually still pulling pretty hard but I was running out of road so I backed off. Still adding mods as I can afford them. Headers are next followed by a cam. Great video BTW. Really smooths out the bewildering array of engines in this family, thanks for that!
You listed the L86 on earlier Sierras but not for 2015. I know there isn’t an “S” after the L but it’s the 6.2, all aluminum, high compression, 420 horse animal. Love it!!
Impressed with all your knowledge on all these engine. Plus your one of the few that calls it an engine. It blows my mind when people call then motors.
I have a 5th gen Z/28 with the LS7. I really love that motor. Great video and glad you mentioned the Z/28. There were not that many produced and is mostly overlooked
I'm a happy LS4 owner, the fact that the ls4 can make alot of power just by swapping in a bigger tranny the 4t80e and hold up alot of power I can't wait to make at least 500hp in mine soon💯🤞
My 2nd engine in my Z06 was an LSX block. The weight difference was noticeable. Back to aluminum with engine three. An 8.2L/502ci "LS7" built into an RHS block.
The GTO is an Australian car, it was made here in Australia as the Holden Monaro. The Monaro being a 2 door version of the 4 door Holden Commodore SS and Calais.
The Pontiac G8, Chev SS (same car pre and post GM bankruptcy) and the Chev Caprice PPV (police only) were also Australian built for the North American market.
OMG! Perfect! You have answered all my questions, and prayers with this amazing video! I’ve been trying to collect LS engine info too but just notes, and then you KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK with amazing graphics listing (and most importantly) SHOWING all this info by year, listing model numbers, production numbers, aluminum/iron blocks, bore/stroke, visual head port style, etc. LS4 info from Impala SS still would’ve been nice, as someone commented that this short crankshaft FWD transaxle mounted engine is good for RWD transaxle install in Pontiac Fieros, or possibly maybe even V-8 engine swap upgrades from FWD N/A or Supercharged 3800 Series V-6 engines in Pontiacs (Grand Prix) & Buicks (Regal). THANK YOU so much for this AMAZING video!!!
Really glad you liked it, I have many more videos coming. Im going to make super detailed lists of all the stuff you need for an LS swap too. This video is also available as a poster if you are interested: teespring.com/ls-engine-history
Then you have the LSX, which was basically an LS7 but cast iron and increased size to 454ci (or 7.4L for you weird metric people). You might say why cast iron and bigger displacement, doesn't that defeat the purpose of the LS? And you are right, but that is not the purpose of the new big block. See the problem with the LS7 was that in reality, it was the question of how much can we bore out a small block and still make it run? The problem being with that is if you run any kind of forced induction, you would blow your head gasket as there is no more space for the extra air to go. LSX solved that problem so that you can get up over 2,000 HP with them when they are properly blown or turboed. Good vid though. Enjoyed it. Edit: I guess people these days don't understand a joke
Wow, thanks for the informative videos on the LS! I grew up with the 350 chevys in the 70's and then got married and my priorities changed. I picked up a 2003 Suburban with the LS and thought it was basically the same SBC. Boy am I surprised how Chevy improved the SBC. Your 29 reasons the LS is better than an SBC is great and shows how the SBC has evolved. I have a 2007 Acadia V6 with dual overhead cams and the timing chain replacement was $2,000! With Chevy staying with one cam has simplified the service and made it easier to mod the LS. Thanks again, I learned a lot from your videos.
Just found out I have L76 in my 08 Avalanche with the upgraded transmission. This video helped explain what I actually have because all the paper work says 5.3l but the sticker codes read L76. So thank you sir.
Great video. A few minor things though. The L99 for the Camaro wasn't so much detuned as it was just spec'd differently for the use of VVT and AFM. Since it was the VVT/AFM version of the LS3 it had valve relief pistons, lowering the compression ratio to 10.3, instead of the 10.7 the LS3 (flat top pistons) has. Also, it has a lower lift camshaft compared to the LS3. The L99 also uses solid stem intake valves compared to the LS3's hollow stem intake valves. Contrary to frequent internet confusion, the LS3 did NOT come with sodium filled exhaust valves, which was reserved for the LS9/LS7. All of these changes are why the L99 was rated at a slightly lower 400 hp compared to the LS3's 426hp, but the VVT of the L99 made up for quite a bit with its ability to produce a rather flat torque curve. Also, the LS3 was still produced after the 2015 model year, being installed in the Chevy SS sedan until it's final year of production in 2017. But this is understandable seeing as it was really a rebadged Holden Commodore from Australia. Either way, awesome video that taught me a few things I didn't know about the Gen III and Gen IV engines.
I've had a ton of LM7s can't say enough good about them and now I've got an L92 in my wife's Denali and it is absolutely awesome deleted the AFM with a cam and tuned it's amazing
The 4.8L is the one nobody wants, and yet it still has the 1,000-HP bottom half, etc...stock is 255-280 HP, so it is the perfect turbo engine. This is the best video listing LS engines. Great graphics, and short. No wasted chat...all meat, no bone.
I have a 08 Sierra Denali with a L92 that came from the factory without DoD or VVT which apparently is pretty uncommon because when ordering a stage 2 Cam shaft, cam gear and timing chain caused a little confusion but I have the cam, LS7 lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, valve springs and with a little CNC work to the 823 heads it made a huge difference from the stick configuration. I bought the truck brand new or basically new it had 1700 miles on it and it was the truck the owner of the dealership ordered for himself but after well over 200k it runs perfect the 6L80E has a little delay from 1-2 but if you know how to time it you can’t even feel it. I’d rather drive me 08 Denali over my 2017 Denali any day
My grandpa got a new truck a few years ago so I bought his old 91 Chevy Cheyenne 4.3L v6. I've recently swapped the engine to a supercharged LS7 from a 2015 Camaro. It's pretty freakin rad now!
Those truck engines are interesting. I imagine that 5.3 iron block with low compression can get into 1200 hp range for pretty cheap with a huge single turbo.
I swapped an LM7 with an LS327 crate. Pretty nice upgrade for towing boats on weekends. Not really a performance engine, but sort of what the 5.3 always should have been leading up to the 2014 and newer engines, but with the added benefit of all 8 cylinders firing 100% of the time.
You really should have detailed the LS4. There are a lot of FWD car owners that would love the power and reliability of a fwd LS engine. Then there are all the Fiero owners that are swapping LS4 engines in them.
Glad u liked it. In researching this video I never saw the LS info laid out this way, I expect many people will reference this. Im still deciding the best engine for my 68 Camaro so I will likely use it too although I'm leaning towards the L92 (7:25).
WHAT ? ? ? The best engine for EVERYTHING is the LT(anything). The LT is just the latest and greatest LS. The next iteration of the LS. The "new-&-improved" LS. Direct injection is the Holy Grail of modernity
(Head down in shame) I went with the 4L60e because of price. Manual was part of the plan, but the auto made it so easy. You can check out the build thread here: ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1627723-bmw-e34-touring-ls1-swap-bmw-5-series-wagon.html And some videos: ruclips.net/p/PLD8XyncdkYYTZllaqHQVIPYXUVlVh2g_j
You are a mad scientist! Just watched your RUclips recap video. 2 questions: what was the hardest part? What's the next project? BTW, love how you did that intake!
@@AutoGuild Thank you. The hardest part was the wiring. I didn't want any electrical problems, so I used the BMW stock wiring -- splicing in the GM wiring. This allowed me to avoid running any new wiring. The next project is a mid-engine Volvo 240 wagon. I have 98% of what I need, now it's a matter of finding the time to get it done. Here's a rough idea of the design instagram.com/p/B7vcqHjHoi1/
@@vazfx16 Dude that is an awesome swap! Back in the 1970s when I was doing mad engine swaps it was always my dream to convert a Vega wagon to a mid engine out of an Olds Tornado. I figured you could lock up the steering and put the entire assembly in the back. That would have given 4 wheel independent suspension and disk brakes on the rear! Wish I could have swung it but in those days money was tight so i never managed to do it. The FWD Tornado was still pretty new back then and they were not cheap.
Great vid. The LM4 was not in the Trailblazer SS, SS and later SSR's got the LS2 6.0 with slightly different truck intake. They put the LM4 5.3 in the Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL (both long wheelbase) as relatively rare option above the 4.2 I6. I believe it was also an option on the short-wheelbase only Buick Raineer. I have a loaded '03 Envoy XL with the doubly rare 5.3 LM4 and 4.10 axle ratio, with lots of bolt-on performance parts. Quite snappy for a granny-wagon and sounds fantastic with catless Magnaflow system. Runs perfect and gets 20+ MPG with 4.10s @ over 240k miles.
V8 sounds great and I am not as knowledgeable as many of you here but it seem that for 3 to 6 cylinders is all that's needed. Less cylinders=less friction, more torque for the size, more efficient.... More cylinders=more power but more power stroke overlapping, more friction so more heat, more fuel, more weight, less reliability. Best engine sound comes from V10's (Porsche GT, Lexus LFA) but Ford got it right with the 6 cylinder GT and 3 cylinder ecoboost. That's what I think, I love efficiency. Great video, just subscribed.
Im just adding info that might be rare to some people, from 2009-12. The Colorado/Canyon came with a optional Aluminum 5.3. It was only Crew cab. If anyone sees a Colorado/Canyon with a V8, it might not be a swap and just a super rare truck
Interesting, I need to look into that. I know the 5.3 was a rare option on Hummer H3 and H3T but don't remember it being available on Colorado or Canyon.
@@G8GTJav There was a facebook click bait article about the Last Muscle pick up truck, the Dodge Dakota R/T. Someone in the comments mentioned the Colorado came with a 5.3
I bought a 2009 1500 Silverado Z71 brand new back in 09 with the 5.3 315hp still driving her 183K and some change , Just keep the oil changed with Mobil 1 full syn. 5w30 or some other full syn. maybe Castrol or Valvoline and a good filter other than some small things it's been pretty reliable can't really complain , Oh and every fall I have her spray oiled for rust control , Thanks.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND "ALL" OF HIS LS SERIES VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. just sayin
Great information. Thank you. My 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has a turbo diesel...Great powerful power plant for towing. My 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Has an LSA, 556 HP, 550 torque. Very fun car even today. I'm looking forward to a C8 Corvette Z06. If you haven't already, I'm new to your channel, you might want to talk about the C4 ZR1 LT5. I owned one. What a great power plant. 350CID designed by Lotus built on the line by Mercury Marine.
OMG my old roommate swapped one of those into an old Toyota Tacoma truck, it was wicked. Ive got a few other videos coming soon, Ill add that to the list.
Great info! But whole video I was like “I can’t wait until he gets to 2014!” To be fair, he did say no Australian cars. I find it easier to tell people I drive a Holden Commodore SSV, rather than having to constantly explain what the hell a Chevy SS is to people. Clicking on your LS3 vid next.
The Royal Crowned Tiger I recommend strengthening the frame. I had a built LS2 in my 2000 s10 and the torque literally twisted the frame a tad when I launched
al fresco that’s the only failure point on these V8’s. Has to do with collapsing the valves. Same issue with thenhemi’s . No real appreciable fuel economy gain.
2017 Chevy SS sedan.. Last car sold in America with the LS3.. Proud owner 😁.. Also tired owner of a 95 Z28 with a frustratingly difficult engine to work on, the LT1 gen 2
I know I missed the SS sedan, it may be the best sedan GM ever made too. Ive made a poster of this video and added it to the poster: teespring.com/ls-engine-history. Ive also made a note in the comments that I forgot that car. Im in the same position with my 68 camaro, it has a tired old Gen 1 small black that will be replaced by an LS soon. : )
Hi, thanks for sharing! Can you believe why I kick myself all the time? I once owned a 97 Corvette package 30th anniversary Camaro complete with my favorite- the six speed manual. Anyway I wish I could of at least kept some parts from that vehicle. Awesome videos by the way and really enjoying 🙂👍
Wow! My head is spinning from information overload... I guess I'll just keep my old stovebolt six cylinder in my 1960 Biscayne. It's darn near bulletproof.
Great video, I'm building a 1968 GMC swb soon and I am just starting to figure out what LS I want to shop for. This is a great guide to understanding the LS world. I'm really liking the LS3...
Excellent video. Clear voice. Very good info. I only have one correction: please don't call the 2013 427 "basically a Z06 convertible"! It's actually a GS convertible with an LS7. Steel frame, no carbon fiber front fenders, no magnesium engine cradle, etc, etc.... Still a fine choice for collectors, just not a topless Z06!
Just found your channel. This video made me subscribe. It's so well organized and I LOVE the graphics. Seeing the engine codes laid out makes it so easy, and I love the included models the engines came in.
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I had many requests for a poster of this video, it is now available, perfect for garage or shop: teespring.com/ls-engine-history. Head over to Auto-Guild.com for a free LS Swap Survival Guide eBook, and other free eBooks, as well as posters too.
Auto Guild fans have discovered a few corrections:
1) Trailblazer SS debuted for the 2006 model year, not 2005.
2) The Chevy SS sedan, aka Holden Commodore down under, has a LS3, it was offered from 2014-2017 (don't know how I miss this, one of the best sedans GM has ever made).
3) LY6, L9H, and L96 do not have AFM.
4) Its correct on the page but I verbally refer to the TR6060 as the "TR660", oops : )
5) L96 is still being produce but only in Express van
6) The 6.0L iron block LY6 also had LS3 style rectangle port heads.
7) SS Camaro came out in 2000, not 2001 like shown.
So far thats it, please let me know if you find any others and Ill post em here. Thank you for your support, please also check out my other video: *Best LS Engine for Any Budget*. ruclips.net/video/keGi7nC5hT8/видео.html
There was a 5.3 option for the Trailblazer with the LT trim level, I’m not sure if the model years though. The TBSS had LS2 only for 2006-2009. (I think someone mentioned that already in another comment). Also, I understand this is a LSx video, but all 4 model years of the TBSS had a 4L70 behind it. The video graphics showed 4L65 at some points when TBSS was lumped in with the car.
Great video! This probably took a substantial amount of time to put together all the information. And even more to keep it straight. Thank you for the one stop shop.
For those that don’t know:
LSX = aftermarket block
LSx = referring to the LS family with no specifics. LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 etc...
(Sorry, it’s a personal pet peeve lol)
As an SS owner I was able to to complain.
Yea every body to every chevy ss or commos was made around the corner from me in Adelaide here
Also, the Saab 9-7x Aero had an LS2 for 08 and 09. It, the TBSS and SSR were the only truck applications for the LS2
I would only build a iron blocks 455 454 305 small blocks and there all iron . Here’s Inside the 455 Cubic Inch Big Block from General Motors There's no comparison in question that 455 with a quad barrel carburetor huge displacement equal a big motor and a easy 8 second build . Nevertheless, this giant engine from the General is a little mysterious. In the beginning, you would find them in Oldsmobile Motor Division products. As time went on you started seeing this exact displacement under the hood of Buicks and performance models from the Pontiac Motor Division.
Here we'll dig into the history of the record torque producing big block. We will also uncover the difference between a 455 SD (Super Duty) and a 455 HO (High Output). Discover if the Buick, Pontiac or Oldsmobile engine has an advantage over the other. Finally, learn how the 455 benefited during a time when GM's divisions took great pride in making their own engines.
The Oldsmobile 455 Version
Olds beat the other GM divisions to market with the first 455 Cubic Inch motor. In 1968 the engine found its way into Oldsmobile's premium luxury muscle car, the 442. They called it the Rocket 455 which became an excellent marketing tool. They based the engine off of the 425 CID found in the 1967 Toronado. The company actually retained the same size bore yet increased the stroke by altering the crankshaft.
The side effects of a longer stroke include a healthy increase in torque. The downside is the engine finds itself a little slower at gathering RPMs. Horsepower ratings from 1968 through 1970 remained in the 375 to 400 HP range. At first, the engines remained exclusive to the Toronado, Cutlass and 442's. After 1970 you'll also find them in the Olds Vista Cruiser Station Wagons, Delta 88's and even GMC motorhomes.
Stage I Buick 455 Performance Engine
The Buick version of the 455 is actually quite different from the Oldsmobile version. Instead of altering the stroke, Buick honed out the cylinders on the 430 CID Buick Wildcat engine. For this reason, GM considered it a thin-walled big block. The advantage of this casting design is a significant drop in weight over the other 455 versions.
In fact, the engine actually weighed close to 150 pounds less than the legendary 454 big block that Chevy used. This weight reduction compensated for slightly lower horsepower output from the Buick version. They rated the standard issue 455 at 350 HP and the high-performance stage I version at 360 HP.
This engine had a short run starting in 1970. In 1975 General Motors started using the same engines across the different divisions and platforms. This gave them better compliance control for the increased power and fuel miles they buckled it into the ground. At the end I put that engine in my 1995 suburban and it was a muscle car bully that ran 10 seconds on a good day on a lumpectomy day she ran 11 seconds and for a suburban that’s quick thrown down . Edit if I fallowed my insane friends build I could have had a 9 second suburban . To tell you the truth I would love to own a cutlass 442 my mom had one when she was growing up . To be honest with you tony they don’t make any thing past the 80’s I would want to own and there’s no way in hell I would ever buy a electric vehicle that needs Nuku’alofa power or coal to charge your disposable Dixie . My wife said go find something at a dealership or something and I tell her every time 99 percent to a 100 dealership unless you’re in America you cannot buy anything but a new disposable Dixie nothing compare to the older vehicles.
The LS4 is actually a fantastic engine for a fiero swap.
I'm searching that on google right now, very cool.
Or a rear engine buggy
I was thinking would or could it possibly work in my 2011 HHR?
It's a good engine in general. Just held back by the transmission.
Wow, never thought about that in the fiero 🤔everyone always just swaps the 3800 Super charged
So happy that I bought a 2017 Chevy SS with the LS3 an TR6060 6-speed manual. Perfect 4-door sedan.
Best car Australia ever made
I bet you are happy 😃.I work at a Chevy dealer in LA.I know how awesome those cars are.When customers try to complain about parts for SS. I remind them they have a special car
It’s really was that those cars are not bing made anymore, that car is so underrated and could’ve been the chargers rival
You could Get them with an LS9 in Aus and NZ. Worth big Bucks now , Some models reach 6 - 7 Figures price wise
@@mista2621 so jealous that’s car is awesome, & looks just as amazing!!
Please make a poster version of this info, would be great to have in the garage!
That's a good idea, I also want to make it as a pdf file and have it available on my website soon. For now though I'm working on a few more videos. Stay tuned!
@@AutoGuild I second what Ian said. Please make this into a big poster!
I’d 100% buy one
I vote yeeeeeessss!
Poster is a great idea.
This is EXCELLENT work I love how it’s clear cut straight to the point. None of that “what’s up guys it’s ya boy etc” great job!!!!
I have the 2013 corvette 427 with the ls7. Love it, plenty of power, no turbo to deal with, and when just cruising, very good gas mileage.
I'd keep thag sucker forever especially if it's a stick.
chrism3784 did you have valve issues with your LS7?
My 2017 Chevy Express van has the L96. It runs exceptionally well. Moves the loaded down van around with ease. So glad it has the G80 or it would have no traction. I hope to buy this van from my company some day so I can harvest the L96 and 6 speed auto for a swap!
I love my 2014 CTS-V coupe. LSA is a great powerhouse but when you combine it with Cadillac's magnetic suspension and ride control system it really handles well. Had mine up to 165 with plenty of room to redline... it was actually still pulling pretty hard but I was running out of road so I backed off. Still adding mods as I can afford them. Headers are next followed by a cam.
Great video BTW. Really smooths out the bewildering array of engines in this family, thanks for that!
I have not driven one but from what I've read that chassis is pretty amazing too.
You listed the L86 on earlier Sierras but not for 2015. I know there isn’t an “S” after the L but it’s the 6.2, all aluminum, high compression, 420 horse animal. Love it!!
Looking forward to this. I just bought a C5 Corvette! LS1!
Impressed with all your knowledge on all these engine.
Plus your one of the few that calls it an engine. It blows my mind when people call then motors.
I have a 5th gen Z/28 with the LS7. I really love that motor. Great video and glad you mentioned the Z/28. There were not that many produced and is mostly overlooked
Nice man. Still have your Z/28?
I have a 2014 Z/28. #368. Amazing car.
That car is so bad ass!!! it’s the closest car to a 911 GT3 GM has built
I got the LM7 / L59 in my 06" Suburban and it's amazing , 279,000 miles and it runs like new !
I'm a Ford guy, but this was an excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. And yes, a PDF version would be great. Thanks for posting.
Fords amazing, but these engines are hard to compete with money wise.
I'm a happy LS4 owner, the fact that the ls4 can make alot of power just by swapping in a bigger tranny the 4t80e and hold up alot of power I can't wait to make at least 500hp in mine soon💯🤞
I keep my ISS pretty much stock just a muffler delete and the dod delete...sounds very nice and pulls good
Great video sir.....I like how you put this together and explained everything very well.
Excellent video. I have researched this myself. You broke down weeks of reading and comparisons into 12 minutes.
I agree.... my LS3 "Hot Cam" is a great engine, and a lot of fun.... I highly recommend it!
Always interested in it. Tried to convince a customer to get one as I believe don't need to change out springs on the Ls3. More info be good on it
My 2nd engine in my Z06 was an LSX block. The weight difference was noticeable.
Back to aluminum with engine three. An 8.2L/502ci "LS7" built into an RHS block.
The GTO is an Australian car, it was made here in Australia as the Holden Monaro.
The Monaro being a 2 door version of the 4 door Holden Commodore SS and Calais.
The Pontiac G8, Chev SS (same car pre and post GM bankruptcy) and the Chev Caprice PPV (police only) were also Australian built for the North American market.
No it isn’t 😂 the engines and transmissions are American built in GM plants then shipped to Australia for assembly.
@@USandGlobal
The V8 engines were built in Canada and gearboxes in Mexico, the V6's and the rest of the car were all built in Australia.
@@USandGlobal So your saying that it isn't an Australian built car because it uses foreign parts? 🤣🤣 Wake up man
They don't talk about th me 6.0 in the commodore that's referred as a ls2 when it is not - the L98
OMG! Perfect! You have answered all my questions, and prayers with this amazing video! I’ve been trying to collect LS engine info too but just notes, and then you KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK with amazing graphics listing (and most importantly) SHOWING all this info by year, listing model numbers, production numbers, aluminum/iron blocks, bore/stroke, visual head port style, etc. LS4 info from Impala SS still would’ve been nice, as someone commented that this short crankshaft FWD transaxle mounted engine is good for RWD transaxle install in Pontiac Fieros, or possibly maybe even V-8 engine swap upgrades from FWD N/A or Supercharged 3800 Series V-6 engines in Pontiacs (Grand Prix) & Buicks (Regal). THANK YOU so much for this AMAZING video!!!
Really glad you liked it, I have many more videos coming. Im going to make super detailed lists of all the stuff you need for an LS swap too. This video is also available as a poster if you are interested: teespring.com/ls-engine-history
We want the LT Overview video.
I want an "LT7" to put in my truck.
And boat.
And airplane.
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And blender.
Yes lt
Plz do
Fred Schwartz, wtf is an LT7??
@@milojanis4901 -- Dood.
It's a 7-liter engine. A 427.
I think the blender might be possible. Scaled micro LS1.
I was sent here by the Building Badazz channel, and I'm now the proud owner of a poster.
Then you have the LSX, which was basically an LS7 but cast iron and increased size to 454ci (or 7.4L for you weird metric people). You might say why cast iron and bigger displacement, doesn't that defeat the purpose of the LS? And you are right, but that is not the purpose of the new big block. See the problem with the LS7 was that in reality, it was the question of how much can we bore out a small block and still make it run? The problem being with that is if you run any kind of forced induction, you would blow your head gasket as there is no more space for the extra air to go. LSX solved that problem so that you can get up over 2,000 HP with them when they are properly blown or turboed.
Good vid though. Enjoyed it.
Edit: I guess people these days don't understand a joke
Meh metric is better in every possible way.
Where not weird we just use a different way of sorting stuff out but we still say cubic inch
The whole world uses metric. Guess who is the idiot that uses imperial and yards? You right.
When I'm blown, I can probably produce 2000hp as well.
Wow, thanks for the informative videos on the LS! I grew up with the 350 chevys in the 70's and then got married and my priorities changed. I picked up a 2003 Suburban with the LS and thought it was basically the same SBC. Boy am I surprised how Chevy improved the SBC. Your 29 reasons the LS is better than an SBC is great and shows how the SBC has evolved. I have a 2007 Acadia V6 with dual overhead cams and the timing chain replacement was $2,000! With Chevy staying with one cam has simplified the service and made it easier to mod the LS. Thanks again, I learned a lot from your videos.
Dude I love you. You have really made this shit way easier. I appreciate it a lot Brotha good luck with all your future endeavors.
Just found out I have L76 in my 08 Avalanche with the upgraded transmission. This video helped explain what I actually have because all the paper work says 5.3l but the sticker codes read L76. So thank you sir.
Great video. A few minor things though. The L99 for the Camaro wasn't so much detuned as it was just spec'd differently for the use of VVT and AFM. Since it was the VVT/AFM version of the LS3 it had valve relief pistons, lowering the compression ratio to 10.3, instead of the 10.7 the LS3 (flat top pistons) has. Also, it has a lower lift camshaft compared to the LS3. The L99 also uses solid stem intake valves compared to the LS3's hollow stem intake valves. Contrary to frequent internet confusion, the LS3 did NOT come with sodium filled exhaust valves, which was reserved for the LS9/LS7. All of these changes are why the L99 was rated at a slightly lower 400 hp compared to the LS3's 426hp, but the VVT of the L99 made up for quite a bit with its ability to produce a rather flat torque curve.
Also, the LS3 was still produced after the 2015 model year, being installed in the Chevy SS sedan until it's final year of production in 2017. But this is understandable seeing as it was really a rebadged Holden Commodore from Australia. Either way, awesome video that taught me a few things I didn't know about the Gen III and Gen IV engines.
Best video I've ever seen regarding the LS variants and their overall differences!
I have a 15 with the L96, she runs so damn good.
I got a 07 yukon slt with the LM7 5.3 and 799 heads 197,754 miles still runs strong fun to drive its shorter wheel base makes it awesome to me ✌💚
Finally, the video we have all waited for. Thank you!!
Great video! I recently finished swapping an LS2/4L70E out of an Trailblazer SS into a friends Iroc Z28 ! Awesome feeling after four years
The lq9 was also available in the Silverado with the vortec max package.
I got one it's an amazing pickup
I've had a ton of LM7s can't say enough good about them and now I've got an L92 in my wife's Denali and it is absolutely awesome deleted the AFM with a cam and tuned it's amazing
On the seventh day God created the LS V-8 and saw that it was good. -Bible
Yeah ok!
Haha i love it!!
Then Ford created Godzilla.
@ the truck engine
@@musclebone7875 Yeah, the new 7.3 liter pushrod mill. Forged crank, tall valve springs, 6 bolt mains. Fairly compact for a 445 cid engine.
The 4.8L is the one nobody wants, and yet it still has the 1,000-HP bottom half, etc...stock is 255-280 HP, so it is the perfect turbo engine. This is the best video listing LS engines. Great graphics, and short. No wasted chat...all meat, no bone.
My 98 LS1 in my FIREBIRD FORMULA is the best motor I have ever owned
This is one of the best sites for LS info. Glad I found it.
I have a 08 Sierra Denali with a L92 that came from the factory without DoD or VVT which apparently is pretty uncommon because when ordering a stage 2 Cam shaft, cam gear and timing chain caused a little confusion but I have the cam, LS7 lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, valve springs and with a little CNC work to the 823 heads it made a huge difference from the stick configuration. I bought the truck brand new or basically new it had 1700 miles on it and it was the truck the owner of the dealership ordered for himself but after well over 200k it runs perfect the 6L80E has a little delay from 1-2 but if you know how to time it you can’t even feel it. I’d rather drive me 08 Denali over my 2017 Denali any day
Finally, someone put everything together in one GREAT video!!! Thanks for making this!
Definitely going to order a poster!)
Nice job, I'll be referencing this for sometime to come. Going into my favorites folder.
Glad you enjoyed. What is your project?
My grandpa got a new truck a few years ago so I bought his old 91 Chevy Cheyenne 4.3L v6. I've recently swapped the engine to a supercharged LS7 from a 2015 Camaro. It's pretty freakin rad now!
Thats really cool, Im really looking forward on the swap for my Camaro. What transmission are you running?
@@AutoGuild the transmission is a Tremec TR6060
Those truck engines are interesting. I imagine that 5.3 iron block with low compression can get into 1200 hp range for pretty cheap with a huge single turbo.
I swapped an LM7 with an LS327 crate. Pretty nice upgrade for towing boats on weekends. Not really a performance engine, but sort of what the 5.3 always should have been leading up to the 2014 and newer engines, but with the added benefit of all 8 cylinders firing 100% of the time.
Looking forward to a video covering the Aussie models 👍
No such thing as Aussie models mate😂
Great video man and you kept this video not too long for the amount of info in there. Much appreciated.
Excellent video , complete and clear. Love to see a lt video
You really should have detailed the LS4. There are a lot of FWD car owners that would love the power and reliability of a fwd LS engine. Then there are all the Fiero owners that are swapping LS4 engines in them.
Trailblazer SS never came with the 6 speed trans nor the 5.3. Just fyi
I know, I messed that one up. : ( I added a correction in the comments.
But the regular Trailblazer did come with a 5.3...
The GMC Envoy came with the V-8 5.3 also the Saab truck came with the V-8 5.3 not the trailblazer SS.👌 Chicago Westside check-in!🌎
And the 2015 trucks came with a 6.2 not a 6.0
Did my homework, landed with an LY6, bolted corvette stuff to it, gone with the wind..
Great info!
Would love for you to make one on the LT engines.
Great information in your Videos. I have watched both twice and will probably watch both a few more times. I am looking forward to the LT1 video.
Glad u liked it. In researching this video I never saw the LS info laid out this way, I expect many people will reference this. Im still deciding the best engine for my 68 Camaro so I will likely use it too although I'm leaning towards the L92 (7:25).
WHAT ? ? ?
The best engine for EVERYTHING is the LT(anything).
The LT is just the latest and greatest LS. The next iteration of the LS. The "new-&-improved" LS.
Direct injection is the Holy Grail of modernity
Well done! Great graphics and information. I wish I had this when I did my BMW Wagon LS1 swap years ago!!!
Please tell me it is a manual trans unicorn BMW wagon? Love the wagon.
(Head down in shame) I went with the 4L60e because of price. Manual was part of the plan, but the auto made it so easy. You can check out the build thread here:
ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1627723-bmw-e34-touring-ls1-swap-bmw-5-series-wagon.html
And some videos:
ruclips.net/p/PLD8XyncdkYYTZllaqHQVIPYXUVlVh2g_j
You are a mad scientist! Just watched your RUclips recap video. 2 questions: what was the hardest part? What's the next project? BTW, love how you did that intake!
@@AutoGuild Thank you. The hardest part was the wiring. I didn't want any electrical problems, so I used the BMW stock wiring -- splicing in the GM wiring. This allowed me to avoid running any new wiring. The next project is a mid-engine Volvo 240 wagon. I have 98% of what I need, now it's a matter of finding the time to get it done. Here's a rough idea of the design instagram.com/p/B7vcqHjHoi1/
@@vazfx16 Dude that is an awesome swap! Back in the 1970s when I was doing mad engine swaps it was always my dream to convert a Vega wagon to a mid engine out of an Olds Tornado. I figured you could lock up the steering and put the entire assembly in the back. That would have given 4 wheel independent suspension and disk brakes on the rear! Wish I could have swung it but in those days money was tight so i never managed to do it. The FWD Tornado was still pretty new back then and they were not cheap.
Great vid. The LM4 was not in the Trailblazer SS, SS and later SSR's got the LS2 6.0 with slightly different truck intake. They put the LM4 5.3 in the Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL (both long wheelbase) as relatively rare option above the 4.2 I6. I believe it was also an option on the short-wheelbase only Buick Raineer. I have a loaded '03 Envoy XL with the doubly rare 5.3 LM4 and 4.10 axle ratio, with lots of bolt-on performance parts. Quite snappy for a granny-wagon and sounds fantastic with catless Magnaflow system. Runs perfect and gets 20+ MPG with 4.10s @ over 240k miles.
Well im more then happy with my ls1 99 camaro ss 🤗
Same here! The thing is a beast in the 4th gen.
Once upon a time I had an LS1 99 Camaro SS myself, and it was a blast to drive.
V8 sounds great and I am not as knowledgeable as many of you here but it seem that for 3 to 6 cylinders is all that's needed. Less cylinders=less friction, more torque for the size, more efficient.... More cylinders=more power but more power stroke overlapping, more friction so more heat, more fuel, more weight, less reliability. Best engine sound comes from V10's (Porsche GT, Lexus LFA) but Ford got it right with the 6 cylinder GT and 3 cylinder ecoboost. That's what I think, I love efficiency. Great video, just subscribed.
All good points, it all depends on the type of car and what kind of power delivery you prefer. : )
Im just adding info that might be rare to some people, from 2009-12. The Colorado/Canyon came with a optional Aluminum 5.3. It was only Crew cab. If anyone sees a Colorado/Canyon with a V8, it might not be a swap and just a super rare truck
Oh that sounds like it'd be too much fun. I miss the sport truck segment.
The alum 5.3 is really nice if you can find one. Too bad GM didn't make more of those.
@@moonboost8199 Dodge is crazy as hell and the durrango is suppose to built off of the Gladiator. Fingers Crossed.
Interesting, I need to look into that. I know the 5.3 was a rare option on Hummer H3 and H3T but don't remember it being available on Colorado or Canyon.
@@G8GTJav There was a facebook click bait article about the Last Muscle pick up truck, the Dodge Dakota R/T. Someone in the comments mentioned the Colorado came with a 5.3
I bought a 2009 1500 Silverado Z71 brand new back in 09 with the 5.3 315hp still driving her 183K and some change , Just keep the oil changed with Mobil 1 full syn. 5w30 or some other full syn. maybe Castrol or Valvoline and a good filter other than some small things it's been pretty reliable can't really complain , Oh and every fall I have her spray oiled for rust control , Thanks.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND "ALL" OF HIS LS SERIES VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. just sayin
I lov the Lt4 engines they cost a good penny but they sound very good with the right exhaust setup..
I'll keep my indestructible lm7 with a single turbo .
I built a LM7 for my Trans am when my LS1 took a poop, ported 862's 216/220 .560 114 cam LR4 flat top pistons 10.20:1 compression it kicks ass!
My 67 Dodge d200 Sweptline is powered by an lm7/ 4l60e 😁
Great information. Thank you. My 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has a turbo diesel...Great powerful power plant for towing. My 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Has an LSA, 556 HP, 550 torque. Very fun car even today. I'm looking forward to a C8 Corvette Z06. If you haven't already, I'm new to your channel, you might want to talk about the C4 ZR1 LT5. I owned one. What a great power plant. 350CID designed by Lotus built on the line by Mercury Marine.
LS1 was not detuned for camaros and firebirds. The published HP numbers were farce
I'm a BowTie till i die! And i learn something new. Always be open to new knowledge.
I swapped an LS1 for Vortec cast iron V6 and lost ~150lbs. and gained the same in HP. Best upgrade you can make - dump the cast iron lump.
The L96 production lives on, my 2019 Express 3500 has one, and I believe the 2020 model year has it as well.
Got one. Love it
b T for the trucks, yes, but I understand the vans are keeping the L96
Cab and chassis trucks and Van's are still the L96. It will continue on for resale outside GM for years
L96 owner here, 130K and i trust it to drive across country, id love to swap it into my 78 c10 lol
2019 express 3500 with the L96 and 6L90, wish it had more power, looks like the truck versions had more power. What gives?
Awesome video. I'd love to see a video on the 3800 Series V6 engines
OMG my old roommate swapped one of those into an old Toyota Tacoma truck, it was wicked. Ive got a few other videos coming soon, Ill add that to the list.
That would be a long story starting way back with buick.
Great info. Even for the seasoned LS swapper. Thanks, I learned a few things , I didn't know about.
Thanks so much for the kind words. Keeps me going! : )
The 2014-2017 Chevrolet SS Sedan was equipped with the LS3. Update your visual aid
Definitely forgot to put those in there and its 2014-2017
I know, I added it to the comments. Great car too!
Great info! But whole video I was like “I can’t wait until he gets to 2014!” To be fair, he did say no Australian cars. I find it easier to tell people I drive a Holden Commodore SSV, rather than having to constantly explain what the hell a Chevy SS is to people. Clicking on your LS3 vid next.
snaker02 he said he wasn’t going to add the Australian cars.
It was sold in USA at Chevy dealers, it should count
@AutoGuild Great Video! Love the info and the clear visual aides and low key audio with no annoying hype music.
Great tell all DIY Build Sheet Video! Selling the poster, Genius
Make the LT video
Noted. : ) Ive got a few others already coming next but its on my short list!
With this quality info, you now have a new subscriber, Thanks a lot.
I will be looking to put V8 into a S10 / S15.
The Royal Crowned Tiger I recommend strengthening the frame. I had a built LS2 in my 2000 s10 and the torque literally twisted the frame a tad when I launched
@@PiggyDetector : Thank you 👍😀👍
Fantastic video! Finally explained what all of the engines are!
Chevys version of the Ford YBlock
It's really a motor ford first design for the mustang they didnt use it and had a perfectly good motor so the sold the plans to chevy
😂
Some people claim that but no one can seem to provide proof of it other than they are similar in construction.
@@Steve_I if you drill the bolt holes on a 351 head a little bigger you can use them on a ls1 car
Best video on RUclips for LS information
Do Lt engines please
Plz like👍
I got a L77 in my holden commodore. Great engine.
I thought LS v8 was a Lexus V8
Now i know
Nah the car is called LS the engine is a 1UZ I believe
Please do a breakdown on the LT engines. Great job on going through all the fantastic LS engines. You earned a LIKE & my subscription !
What engine is in GMC Savanna 2018 THREE QUARTER TON U HAUL VAN
Don’t get anything with DoD! Why the LS3 remains king
Why?
al fresco that’s the only failure point on these V8’s. Has to do with collapsing the valves. Same issue with thenhemi’s . No real appreciable fuel economy gain.
2017 Chevy SS sedan.. Last car sold in America with the LS3.. Proud owner 😁.. Also tired owner of a 95 Z28 with a frustratingly difficult engine to work on, the LT1 gen 2
I know I missed the SS sedan, it may be the best sedan GM ever made too. Ive made a poster of this video and added it to the poster: teespring.com/ls-engine-history. Ive also made a note in the comments that I forgot that car. Im in the same position with my 68 camaro, it has a tired old Gen 1 small black that will be replaced by an LS soon. : )
Dont forget the fact that the LS engines were designed by a Ford engineer that came to work for GM, sorry to burst yer bubbles
prove it !!!! sorry to bust your bubble !!!!
Thanks for the crash course brotha
Hi, thanks for sharing! Can you believe why I kick myself all the time? I once owned a 97 Corvette package 30th anniversary Camaro complete with my favorite- the six speed manual. Anyway I wish I could of at least kept some parts from that vehicle. Awesome videos by the way and really enjoying 🙂👍
Wow! My head is spinning from information overload...
I guess I'll just keep my old stovebolt six cylinder in my 1960 Biscayne. It's darn near bulletproof.
Excellent job explaining, breaking it down in such an easy format.
I had an L76 in my 2008 VortecMax Silverado. Great engine without the AFM. Smoked a few mustang GT's that were stunned by the truck.
This is an amazing channel ive found ! Very interesting clear and concise facts. Binge & subbed !
Your videos are brilliantly put together, very enjoyable content. So much valuable comparative information 😮
Yes please do the LT1 information video and posters. Thanks.
Great video, I'm building a 1968 GMC swb soon and I am just starting to figure out what LS I want to shop for. This is a great guide to understanding the LS world. I'm really liking the LS3...
Great video with awesome info, I thought I knew alot about LS engines until I watched this video.
Great to hear!
Excellent video. Clear voice. Very good info. I only have one correction: please don't call the 2013 427 "basically a Z06 convertible"! It's actually a GS convertible with an LS7. Steel frame, no carbon fiber front fenders, no magnesium engine cradle, etc, etc.... Still a fine choice for collectors, just not a topless Z06!
my 99 lm7 5,3 is hands down the best engine I have owned in 50+ cars
Just found your channel. This video made me subscribe. It's so well organized and I LOVE the graphics. Seeing the engine codes laid out makes it so easy, and I love the included models the engines came in.
My uncle has a Colorado with the All aluminum 5.3 in a sporty 4 door mid sized truck. Super rare
This is pretty great man. Simple and laid out very well. This information is out there but generally not all in one place a long with visual aids.