You DONT need an LS3 for your swap
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Im gonna explain why you dont need an LS3 for you LS swap. Obviously i know the LS3 is a great engine but i explain why it may not be worth it for your LS Swap.
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im here from oz to tell you you do need an ls3
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The LS3 sucks *as a budget swap motor*. It’s hard to beat an ls3 if you already have one 😂
Yeah, It sucks for the pocket to those who doesn't have deep ones doesn't make it negative for engine swap lol.
Your pocket doesn't dictate how much an engine may "suck" or not.
@@alekssbelskis3544 Yes, it does. I have no money to even tune or turbo my Genesis coupe, let a alone do an engine swap
@bikotheanimator6169 you need a horse and buggy 😂😂
@@SS_Gang777daaaamn why u do him like that 🤦🏿🤣🤣🤣☠️💀☠️
6.0 ls out of a work van: $250, rebuilt the heads and put an ls9 cam in it and boom my Camaro is just as fast as a new one 😃 total cost of my swap was $1400
What heads did you get?
Sultan Jackson /
Stock heads I just picked up ls3 valve springs, & valve guide seals
How can i get in touch with you? I want to get an ls and need some help. Thanks!
Any porting?
Lima Bravo that’s awesome
Now I feel better about my LQ9 purchase with all wiring, computer and trans for $1500
That's what I want to yank out to put in my CTS base. I have a 5.3L in the burb I'm tempted to swap in that too lol
These vids are great! Keep it up! Im soaking up all this knowledge to LS swap my 79 toyota Cressida 🤘🏽⚡️
Dope vid, I’m so glad I watched this one☝️
soo much info, thanks for the rambling,
i was definetly listening 👂
I got 4.8 fully forged going into my 62 impala for a turbo build.this engine is a beast
Engine model?
I put a 6 speed ls1 in my 62 ss impala its so much fun
Nice video - all good points made. Currently I have an LS3 in my 06' GTO (from an 08 Vette), but if I ever decide to build another boost motor, you know I'll be looking at the 4.8 or 5.3 truck blocks.
I just picked up an l92 with 80,000for my 2000 c5 corvette. Same exact motor as the ls3 only difference is it has solid valves, VVT, and different cam. Same block same heads. Picked it up for 3000$.
I don't call 100lbs of difference a "minimal amount" of weight when choosing between aluminum or iron blocks. That drastically changes the handling of pretty much any vehicle. Now if the original engine was iron block, sure the truck motor is the easy choice. When swapping into something like a light Japanese car, that can ruin the balance. This is very application and purpose specific.
Frupidity
Put a steel block in a vette and you will never be able to sell it!
Thank you so much man for this video. I been fighting with other RUclipsrs about this forever it seems.
Naw y’all are just haters
Two things not discussed were sound and looks. I went back and forth trying to decide on putting a used Vortec truck engine in my 72 Blazer or a new 350 crate SBC engine with FI putting out 475hp. Ultimately, I decided to go with the SBC because I wanted the old school look and the old school engine rumble. It also comes with a 3 year warranty.
jim cochran how much did you pay for the 350 engine and where did you buy it from? I can’t decide either
@@blist3274 I got mine on ebay from the hotrodcompany - it's a full turn key solution with a serpentine belt system, AC, chrome, air cleaner, engine part upgrades, etc for $5,100. If you don't want all that you can get base SBC engines from JEGS or Summit Racing for a lot less.
jim cochran thanks appreciate it.
you were afraid of the wiring ,fuel system and efi,dont worry i wont tell.im in the same boat!!
@@jimcochran3712 For a cast block th SB is the cheapest way to go for parts.
Great video! Enjoyed the content, I’m looking into a 5.3 vortex for a Porsche swap, my question is, if it’s from a salvage yard, should I rebuild it or run it as is, it has low miles and from a wrecked truck…wasn’t sure if the heads or cam or pistons needed to be replace for precaution.
If you know it runs no need to disassemble, once you open it up you let the magic out!
The best part or parts of the ls3 is the intake and large valve heads but you will need a 4" bore min to use them. The low dollar intake with a cable 92tb offsets the price of the heads to make them a high flowing steal for any 6.0 + block. My 418 n/a ls2 runs in the 10's. No turbos. daily driver.
Same here.
Thank you for the knowledge. Please drop an LS1 in my 64 on a budget.
I hv a LS3 swap in my restomod, I dont hv ANY regrets about it. It runs super fast,and very good. Im not a racer. Not saying anything is wrong with the 5.3,or 6.0( I destroyed my buddies that hv those) ,but a great engine without modifications , ita a great choice. I agree 5.3,and 6.0 are also great on a lower budget build, because we all hv budget builds. Haha
Luck lucky. Did u use the existing wire or change the wires ? If hou did which wire brand did you used ?
How difficult was it ?
Thank you enjoy your ride .
Thanks for the solid info G love your videos
I had a 5.3 In my silverado for years swap a ls3 in it. And not disappointed at all!!!
You sure know your ls/ truck motors man. I want to put a truck 6.0 in my 96 impala ss n/a with cam, long tube headers and a tune, what obstacles do you think I will run into and what all will I need to make that happen?
i got a 5.3 truck motor from a farmer for 200 cdn and another 80 if he finds ecu , manifolds and starter and besides the dirty oil in bottom of the pan this motor looks so clean in the undergirdle and under the valve covers that it almost looks pressure washed which im pretty sure it wasnt as theres no hint of water anywhere, just no varnishing and no sludge build up.
some guy said to always use the same non synthetic oil and you wont have sludge buildup or bad varnishing. i suspect this farmer bought his oil by the barrel and always used same stuff at regular intervals.
Ive got a 88 obs single cab silverado that i want to bring back to daily driver status.
What engine would be the best mix of fuel economy and power?
A stock ls3 6.2, or a 5.3 with a single turbo?
I figure both choices would get close to the same power in the end, but which one would use less gas to get there?
Keep in mind that, although you certainly CAN do something like drop a cam into a 5.3 to equal an LS3 power-wise, the end result is not going to be nearly the same thing. The LS3 will have a MUCH more favorable torque curve, both in terms of the amount of torque AND the availability of that torque throughout the RPM range. The LS3 will probably get better gas mileage as well. And it will be easier and more pleasant to deal with on a daily basis if you are using it for a daily driver.
Facts 100%. It all comes down to goals. Daily street machines need linear torque from 0 to 4000 ish RPM. Thats what I say.
The 6.0 is closer.
Ah... The LS3 block is just over 100 lbs lighter than a comperable iron block. That's actually huge. That's a 10th or a second off on a quarter mile run (as a general rule). To me, that's worth it alone! Add in the improved cooling, and that's a done deal...
That weight is up front so that's less traction, braking and handling especially on the street. Even worse with a couple of heavy cooled turbos up front.
At first you were loosing me,then you proved your case, you like me have a very analytical mind!
Awesome man! I appreciate it!
Adam Brooks *losing
Thanks for the info. You just got a subscriber.
Engine with most starting horsepower for around $600
I would like to add
Fuel Pump
Fuel Rail
Fuel Injectors
Exhaust Manifold Headers
Cam Shaft
ECU
2 very small turbos
Innercooler
Would it produce 500 horsepower at the wheel?
Difference between iron and aluminum block negligible at best???? What are you smoking guy?
It’s 100-80 pounds. Iron blocks are about 10 times stronger too so boost isn’t a problem
@@alexchristian5399 very true huge differences... then there's forged aluminum blocks.
@@OminousCamaroSS yea I wish that iron blocks weren’t so heavy because that would get rid of the weight distribution problem when swapping them
$7,546.72 LS3 Corvette engine from summit racing equipment
@@DATSUN72067 😱
What would you recommend for a 3rd gen camaro and would like a manual transmission which one fits for the engine you recommend.Thanks bro .
Great video
LS1 or 5.3 and t56
As I'm an old guy (grew up around first gen Sbc) slowly gathering parts for my Vega,,, so far have extra clean set of 823 casting heads w/rockers I picked up for $600,,,(back in 2018)this year I picked up a 6.2 truck short block (l98) in great shape,($750, according to my local engine builder ,,,just on fence about a efi or carburetor,, was looking at an e-Street or ez-efi idk,,,
With the money you'll spend on a good carb intake and ignition I would suggest you spend a little more on the Holley Terminator system. I don't think you'll regret it at all.
if you have an L98 you have an f-body (camaro,trans am,corvette)old school 350 and it isnt an ls engine.
are the headers/manifolds equally spaced or are the center two pipes on the head close together?
if you buy an ls buy the entire engine together with wiring harness
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 sorry typo, it,s a l92 6.2 truck heads,,,
Good video and I agree with you that for the money the 5.3 can make all the horse power you need compared to an LS3. Your right on the blocks but I would like to add I've been given 4.8's wearing the same heads and if you intend to go through the motor Gen 4 5.3 rotating assemblies bolt right in or you can over bore and use 5.7 pistons. The LM7 5.3 I'm currently building for a C10 truck project is using the stock long block and a TBSS intake with the reworked harness and computer from the stock truck. The most expansive part was the cam but it's good for 55 horse power over stock, add a bushed rocker kit, LS6 valve springs and new LS2 timing chain an uncorked 5.3 (no cats, High flow intake) will make 430 HP all day long and I've built more than a few of these and I have around $2000 in it. Check out Texas Speeds dyno runs on an otherwise a stock 5.3 on RUclips, I've had similar results and I'm always looking for used parts. Flat top 4.8 pistons in a 5.3 will bump compression just over a half point, cheap horse power. The set I'm using in my current build were given to me. Even the lowly 4.8 will put out plenty of power for any street ride, I put one in an S10 with a BW World Class T5, mid length headers and a used LS1 manifold and LS6 cam, throwaway parts and it was scary fast. You don't need big inches and fancy parts to make LS's run.
This is some solid information . Thank you for sharing
Ken Fischmann I’m running a 5.3 4L60 in my 66c10 rat rod/ street rod. 64,000 miles on it new headers and a few others things. I decided to buy a 2002 Tahoe running for $1500 and just pulled and placed it in my c10... with a few modifications just motor mounts really. But I’m around 360-380 hp and it flys, truck is bagged new frame off, but I believe an old build 4.8/5.3 is perfectly fine depending on if it’s your preference and $$. But if it’s a sema build or one your trying to sell them off course LS3/Ls7 will bring more $. Gotta pay to play. I just like my 5.3
Your a REAL hot rodder buddy,,that's what real rodders do,,not just throw money at it
I am LS swapping my LS. The possibilities are limitless. 5.3 to 6.0... btw 240k on my 5.3 and looked like new inside!
Great video very informative
Pulled a 6.2L from a 08 Denali at my local upull for $275 intake to oil pan with front accessories. In my 69 firebird now with Texas speed stage 3 cam, headers, head studs was $850 for cam and vvt delete cost 3 times more than the engine lol
First of all, thank you for everything you do.
Got a 66 ElCamino want to swap LS .
Which LS is easier to install. LS 3 electronic pedal and transmission should be easier. I’m not worried about power . Thank you
For a classic car often times its up to preference. Your existing pedal will work with a cable so if your looking to only have to worry about cable length then drive by cable would be good. If you aren't concerned about fabricating the right pedal mount or can find an adapter plate for the LS pedal for your car then drive by wire is good. Either one can be made to work with modification
@@JovaniDanteGriego thank you for responding I really appreciate it. We know there are so many different videos with different ideas. I saw a video that was explaining the difficulty of modifications if you are working from small garage with out the right tools can be difficult. Which is my situation. And Im able to get a complete LS 3 with all the hardware in very good price with only 34 k miles .
The existing wire has few problems and some rusty areas around dash instrument. Do u have any recommendations on wire set up . Thanks 🙏
I've been having pretty good luck with the cheap Amazon wiring but I know exactly what should go where and stuff, so if you want something that's going to be exactly what you need hit up lsxspecialties
Hello Javani, thank you for being honest. Love the video. I have a 2009 Colorado with a 2.9 with a 5 speed. I would like to know what is your opinion on what motor to install with my 5 speed transmission? Thank you in advance. Joe.
I have an 08 canyon, it's got an LS3 427 stroker, I've swapped several S10s, I've swapped 3 colorados and then my personal Canyon. I'd say the easiest motor to swap with it is the 5.3, the Colorados came with them from the factory, so it's just about no customization, and no need for a new or different tranny. The 6.0 will need minor fabrication and whether the application is a daily or for performance, the tranny will hold up to bolt on upgraded LS engines. If the engine is built for performance, you're gonna have to get a better tranny. The Colorados are very very easy to swap, easier than the S10s even tho I've done very many, the Colorados are just so open and very minor if needed fabrication and any part needed can be bought or even made. Best of luck with your swap!
Yes I do need an LS3! Build it from bottom up. Made 563 to the wheel all na stroked 415 too
LY6 is what I used on my last NA build.
How much horsepower does it make
Not enough 😂@@gerardojuarez6938
id love to hear your thoughts of the truck variants of these engines, which i believe is the same heads crank and rods, almost the same pistons, different cam manifolds accessories and oil pan. ive seen them go for muuch lower prices then the actual ls3
The truck crankshaft isn't gun drilled like the ls3 and the valves are solid stem other than that basically the same
No trucks came with LS3's They are very different 6.2 430HP. It's a corvette engine starting in 2008 and has high performance block, large intake valves, heads,Intake manifold, crank and more. Good step up from the ls2. N/A stock bottom end plus high compression pistons for racing(15:1)is capable of 800HP @ 8000+RPM.
You can make a lq4/lq9 into a LS3.
Intake , heads , water pump , ECT
Just takes a few little mods but very doable.
You actually need to bore it and maybe have to resleeve it.. converting a 6.0 to a 6.2 is pointless and even more expensive than to source a 6.2 at a junk yard or a pull out.. the Heads are $600 each just do that math. At that point just port the stock heads and stroke the 6.0 to something bigger paying all that money to get only 0.2 of a litter is rhe dumbest thing anyone can do
Yeah maybe if you do a l96 it has ls3 head already ........get it bored and use the ls3 internals then it’d be worth it but you got to do say to much .....Going from the cathedral port to square ......injectors are diff to an plugs whole harness name near .......well to go from lq4/lq9
Rodolfo Munoz yeah it’s more than just little mods. Needs cam, timing cover, valley cover valves, valves springs, all Intake sensors and convert the crank from 24 tooth to 58 tooth. 6.0 does not have the knock sensors at the bottoms so there is no way to convert a 6.0 to a legit ls3. It has to be the l96 like you said. He can probably get away with intake and heads only but still no ls3.
If you not running boost and you going n/a just get a 6.2 I did the math from 5.3 build to 5.7 6.0.. you gotta get heads $$ and all it just starts to go over your budget
Unless you know alchemy and can make iron turn into aluminum, they will never be the same.
I'm looking for a good LS engine to build for my 09 avalanche lt and I want to put a super charger on it instead of turbos
I have a 86 C10 with the original 305 still working but smoking. I want to a ls swap with a ls1 from a corvette. I have not been able to locate an engine with decent miles for a decent price. I am basically building for my enjoyment. I have owned a couple of vettes and I like the stock hp. I have a 700R4 transmission but I will install a 4L80.
Could I recommend a 5.3 or 6.0 truck engine? They have more torque and less top end but with a good cam and heads will perform just as much or better than an ls1
If RUclips allowed memes.... man I'd have a field day.
@Brett Collins haha haha haha
What inline fuel pumps do you suggest for cars that in -tank fuel pumps are not offered? Thinking mild build to stock, drive-ability being the factor. Being broke down on side of the road because of fuel pump is no bueno.
This is the walbro part number for the Chinese one I use amzn.to/2YAd45D
All makes sense but a lot to take in, trying to figure out whats best for my 54 chevy 3100 don't need HP just want to cruse a 70mph and be reliable help help, how do I get to see your vid on your truck
I’m rebuilding my 07’ 4.2L RWD Chevy trailblazer on a budget.., I need to kno wht truck engine, year, make and model I should be looking for @theJunkyard... I want 450hp and I need another trans cause my 4L60 has been changed twice already... I hear the 4L80 is wht I should be using... thoughts? Advice pls, anyone
We bore 6.0 blocks to 4.065 bore all the time. You get a 6.2 without the cost of the LS3 Block.
Of course you need a 6.2 crank.
I paid $3000 for my ls3 with 80k miles and cam swapped it, then i put it in place of my my stock aluminum block 5.3 in my Silverado, then sold the 5.3 for $1600 so for $1400 plus price of swap it was worth it. Did that 2 years ago and have been looking for a deal like that since
Damn nice! I can't find a complete ls3 for less than 5k..
If you remove the flywheel the crankshaft is marked 4.8 or 5.3. It is ink marked so it maybe gone. Most if the time it's still readable
I've never looked for that. Thanks for the tip!
Dont want to outrun the cops I just like to smoke the tires every now and then.
I AM !!
I have a 1981 Cadillac coupe deville with the 4.1 v6 with a bad transmission. It will coast around $3,300 to get trans rebuilt, along with the other engine problems, let's say around $5,500 to get it rolling again. What options do i have at this price point finding a reliable, or fully rebuilt complete setup? Thanks!
So the LS3 was my original go to but too expensive so my thinking is a L94 which is the truck equivalent with flex fuel, and putting different cams/heads to match the LS3? Am I missing anything?
2017 truck is gonna have lt based l83 or l86 engines
Great video Giovanni...dig this man .. how realistic would it be to build a 5.3 LS in the range of 500hp and to be reliable as a daily driver... I have plans for a 96 trans am
Super realistic! I think most of the 'stage 3' cams will get you close to 400hp and I'm sure with some porting and flow work and tuning you should be getting close
@@JovaniDanteGriego that sounds really great if you don't mind I'll be asking you advice from time to time in regards to aftermarket versus stock equipment and if it's worth spending extra monies on aftermarket equipment like intakes and heads
Should I swap a ls7 to my Hyundai Genesis coupe 2011?
Great vid
I got 615 h.p and 575 torque with my lq4 with a.f.r. heads and an aggressive cam , headers bigger injectors...
Brooo can you please make me a blue print?!?! I have a 2001 z71
I want 540 hp
I was gonna buy an ls3, but if i can save some money please lmk
I wanna know qhat engine. Heads and what cam and intake or should ingo turbo
The ls3 came out in 2008 lol my lsx came out of a Junkyard then I rebuilt it and my $200 4l80 maunlal valve body then put a turbo off a 7.3l superduty.... I have way less than $7000 in my whole GTO plus have no computer problems
Nice man!
@@JovaniDanteGriego thx great video I just love junkyard ls motors man. If it turns over it will runn haja
LS3 doesn't suck at all i just recently got a built one you have 3 options. Go carburetored or get a holley terminator for dbc or keep it dbw I definitely don't won't dbw it won't be cheap either way
7k for motor and gearbox, What gearbox tho? Not bad if its a very low mile engine & 6 Speed manual Tremac.
You really need to install a swivel hook on your harbor fright engine hoist, do you know how meany times you tried to straighten that engine?
I picked up a 6.0 out of a vortex Max for 100$ and that makes 420 horsepower right out of the truck so why would I spend 7000$ for the same power
Great video, very informative. One problem though is that we don't have the truck motors here in Australia. I, starting a build on a 76 C20 and was thinking of using an LS2, unless you have a better option?
Dang ! I didn't know you guys didn't have truck motors. Ls2 I feel is the best of all the car motors so yes. I can ship you a 5.3 😉
@@JovaniDanteGriego yeah, it's unfortunate. Was hoping to go for a 6.0, but what sort of price would I be looking at for one from you?
@@krisclements4983 I have no idea! I know there are people that are trying to set up logistics to get them there though
@@JovaniDanteGriego ok something to look into. What about a build price?
I'm just here to try and decide what to drop in a E46 M3 chassis... 😬😄
Or how do I add more horse power to my 5.3 vortec motor
I found an ls3 shortblock for $1500 I want to swap into my Silverado. Currently has a built 4.8 (cam fbo and built 4l80e with stall) will the 50lbs Delphi injectors I have swap over to the ls3 ?
I have a 2013 2wd chevy tahoe ls with 5.3L engine and 6l80 trans. I previously had a 1995 gmc pickup with 5.7L and 4-speed auto with overdrive. The 5.3L is gutless compared with the 5.7L, the engine seems to have little torque and struggles with hills unlike the 5.7L which had no trouble. Any suggestions to fix this problem, I don't really want to swap the engine to get more torque?
First check what rear end gears you have. That plays a major role in the "feel".
Next find yourself a local Dyno shop or tuner and have them lower or eliminate torque management and give it a tune.
Thank you from Australia ✌🏼
I want a iron .a truck.5.3.in my 2013 camaro..any suggestions. R.jones.
I've had and many of my friends have had great success with the ls3 is a GOAT of the engine world
Nice, messy garage; sure that you know where everything is-ha ha! Thanks for the LS explanations. I have a 1970 Chevelle and will be replacing the 307 (which ran like a champ in its day) with a more modern setup. Now that I've learned that an LS3 has an electric throttle body, I will avoid that because I want to retain as much stock performance as I can; is it correct to say that the LS1 and LS2 still use a conventional throttle cable?
Ls1 uses factory cable tb, all can be converted dependent on ecu
@@JovaniDanteGriego Thanks; still in the early, early planning stages with this one.
the problem with "lots of options" is the one you pick is always the wrong one (usually because of some obscure and "unknown" bullshit)
Iron vs aluminum block weight difference is about 100 lbs.
Hi Jovani, I ran across your vid while looking into LS engine topics. I have a 78 trans-am with an olds 403 that I'm working on getting to run again. I found out that the olds 403 is a pretty lack luster engine and have been thinking of doing an LS swap in the future. I thought that LS3 would be something to shoot for until I saw your vid. I would like to use the car as a daily driver but what to have the power if I need it. Any recommendations on which LS I should look to instead of the LS3?
It really depends on budget. Which is the key point I was trying to make here. Alot of people just getting into this will go ask a shop or builder what they should go with and many times they'll want you to spend 7 or 8k on an LS3 because it makes the power out of the box. But you have to factor in everything else needed for the swap, you'll end up spending 12k for 400hp. The ls1 is a damn good engine for the price and since your short on hood clearance will come with the shorter intake and accessories you need.
LS2/6 is also a good choice. If you go vortec route just know youll run into hood clearance issues but you can always buy a nice FAST intake to fix that
@@JovaniDanteGriego Thanks Jovani, this really helps. I'll look into the LS1 and 2 as options in stead of the LS3. Especially budget wise.
I don’t know if I agree with this. Depends on the situation and if buying complete with computer, wiring, etc. I bought a used 6.0 truck motor as a long block basically. Did come with coil packs. Paid $250 and that’s a steal in todays world. Friends dad went through the it for me for $500 labor. $200 to his friend at the machine shop for a hone, cam bearing install, and polished crank. $500 parts on his end. New bearings, new rings, new oil pump, timing chain etc. cam, lifters, springs, pushrods, swap oil pan, dip stick and I’m at roughly $2700 in a used iron block budget build. Double that and I can buy a brand new from GM all aluminum 6.2 with better heads and all. Yes $2700 is a lot of money but I’d get a brand new engine with better parts. Going to sell my current engine to a friend and order an ls3 for my swap. Fixing up junkyard stuff nickels and dimes you. If I paid $750-1000 for the donor and went with a comp or other name brand cam it would’ve looked even worse on paper.
I want to go with a 6.0 , I wAs wanting to add a pro charger just for the whining sound , what do you think over the procharger vs the turbo , this would be for a 72 cutlass
Procharger is basically bolt on, turbos are going to require more fabrication
Awesome video bro. Were are you located?
Where planning on putting a 480 HP LS3 into my mom's 2010 Camaro RS when her V6 goes out.
Good luck but chances are none of the modules are going to work well or not like stock after, I know many that have tried this and most of time you'll lose most of your interior module connectivity. I'd love to try it myself one day
It makes better sense financialy and save all the headaches to buy a Camaro with its original LS3 in it.
@@squidusn71 Exactly mate and it definitely makes wayyyyyyy more sense than buying a brand new 2020 Camaro ingeneral and not to mention that the 480 HP hot cammed LS3 will make more power than the factory LS3 and as well as the factory LT1 anyway.
@@CJColvin yes sir, swaping in a v8 into a car that came with a v6 is not as simple as people think as well. But if you could score a rolling chasis Camaro SS for cheap, then that might be a different story. By all means install an lsx or a ls427. Next spring, I will be putting my brand new LS3 480hp crate into my 69 Camaro that I bought as a rolling chassis. I paid 5k dollars only for the engine, I say only because theyre about almost 8k now lol. I didn't want to buy it at the time because I wasn't ready for an engine but I couldn't pass it up. A tremec TKO 600 5speed will be behind it.
What headers are you using for that build, good information
Shoot it's been so long but it's probably hooker blackhearts
What would you recommend for a 1992 Chevy G20 van with the 700r4 transmission. My van is the shorty box style with the short wheelbase.
Terry Fisher sell me your trans
they are the same block as the Aluminum 5.7 LS1 bore is just different. There is 2 types of 5.3s the LM7 which is a Iron Block and the L33 which is Aluminum. I prefer the iron block, doesnt warp like aluminum and takes a better beating. No one pays thousands for a truck engine. junkyards sell those for 300 to 600 dollars and 1000 for a 6.0 Lq9. the only reason truck engine isnt worth it to someone is if you are dropping it into your 98 Firebird cause you have to Buy the Trans am K member, LS1 Fbody relocator accessories like the alternator and power steering pump, Fbody LS1 Oil pan. and most cases LS1 Intake. Then you have to change the Injectors to Car injectors or buy adapters for the truck ones. Then the Biggest hurtle is the Harness, you Have to use a Fbody harness from a v8 trans am or camaro cause the truck harness is not remotely close for set up and it doesnt have the 3 dash connectors going into the passenger side firewall into the kickpanel, C210 C220, C230. Fbody LS harnesses are 275 to 300 bucks easily. so there is a few things you have to do to make it work but its still worth it to me cause i already bought all the stuff needed.
I’m debating if I wanna put a ls3 or ls7 in my chevelle both are great motors an great platforms
Ricardo Sosa get a lsA
go for ls3
What do you need for transmission support from a 6.0 to a obs 1989 silverado ? Is there a bracket or something? Or it doesn’t need anything at all?
A $30 spacer is all you need with a 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 truck motor and a set of $60 LS adapter motor mounts. All the rest is up to you ......
Hello I have a lq9 and I’d like to know how do I convert my front accessories to fit a ls1 intake
Ls1 water pump
Ls1 balancer
Ls1 spaces accessory brackets.
Jegs and Summit carry it all.
With these ls engines(ls1-6)and vortec truck engines,(4.8,5.3,6.0) can they hook up to the hydramatic transmissions in older classic/retro Chevrolets( and other gm cars) or would you have to keep them with the gearboxes they come with(4l60,4l80,6l80)
They can 100% hook up to any check transmission. Some like the th350 and 400 require a crank spacer adapter, but I myself am running a sm465 behind a 5.3 . Also ALOT of big power guys run th400s and power glides. The Chevy bellhousing pattern is the same minus 1 bolt hole (5/6 bolts)
What could I do to upgrade 4.8 truck motor to get more power of it. it's 03 Silverado. Thinking putting a supercharger on it or having it rebuilt
Cam,heads,decent re-ring and new bearings.if its out of the truck just do a rebuild(new bearings,cam and timing chain,ls1 springs)
Many 5.3s have flat top pistons. I believe it's just the aluminium block H.O. versions though, L33, LH6, LC9 etc...
Stock LS3 is 430HP, easily 450HP with headers. Takes a bit of work on a 4.8 or 5.3 to get there. A reliable 350-400HP NA on a cheap junkyard engine with a decent cam is realistic.
I'm building a budget junkyard L33 with a stock LS3 cam and a carb, just for fun, to see how it works out.
I put an LS3 in my 1973 Datsun 510 2 door and did several passes quarter mile @7.5
7.5 In The 8th???
I traded a little tattoo work for my LS3 & transmission, truck version...& that was for the full donor vehicle, so I've got the matching differential if I want to use it as well, so basically it didn't cost me anything but a little time & effort...if I'd just paid the guy for it, the whole thing would've cost me $600...if it were going to even approach $7K, I'd have just bought a crate engine...
What is an LS3 truck version????
What is your opinion on the LS and the LT
Thanks for the info
So for boost you would go for 6.0 over 5.3? I have a complete good running donor truck with 5.3. But i dont mind spending the money to get a 6.0 truck engine
Boost the 5.3. What you cant make up for in displacement you can make up for with boost
How
Question! Would it be possible to use one of those 6.0L Vortec engines on a 80’s iroc build ?
Yea the intake might not clear so you might have to use a LS1 intake/accessories
You sell Ls engines? How can i buy one? Thanks!
What motor should I get for my Chevy c10 an 74 Chevy Impala
If your on a budget 4.8, 5.3 or 6.0
What do you feel would bee the best way to get a 4.8 to get at least 600 hp? the main diff between the 4.8 and 5.3 like you said are the pistons, but if i im not mistaken, i think the stroke is slightly different as well, because the displacement for both are the same. Im on a budget, but I would truly like to build something i can have a little fun with and not kill my pockets...any suggestions bro?
the easiest way woulkd be a single turbo. Youll need larger injectors, manifolds, cam and springs but its going to be alot cheaper and easier than trying to do it NA
and yes the 4.8 has a shorter stroke
@@JovaniDanteGriego thank you
Thanks for the info I have a 59 Apache 3100 iwhant to do a swap with a ls3 having trouble with alignment of motor for motor brackets Anaya sugestins
Would an LS3/4L80E 6.2L with a Texas Speed Stage 3 Cam Kit, work great on a 1972 K5 Blazer? Or should I purchase a Vortec Truck engine? Money isn’t a problem, I’m just looking to purchase the best.
If money isn't a problem go with the LS3
I'm building a ls3, its going into a cucv 87 truck. Super simple carburetor, msd 6014 box with coil packs and a th400 manual valve body transmission.
Thanks I’m staying old school LS 5.3 6.0
Hello give me your opinion on 2002 Camaro V6 to LS swap what engine
would you recommend?
Only ls1 accessories will clear the hood, so either an ls1 or truck engine with ls1 accessories and intake