Subscribed I find you to be an excellent teacher when it's time to build my LS swap motor you will be the one I watch and learn what I need to do. Thank you. I've watched a lot of people build LS Motors on RUclips and some of them are actually good competent people. But not one of them has taught the correct procedures how to do it
I've watched this entire LS rebuild series and really have to commend you for your work. I can't imagine a more well-rounded and in-depth presentation. Incredibly informative with all the background you add to put things in context and perspective. I really appreciate what you've done. Thank you!
Great step by step by using the proper tools. Couple of steps I would do is go over the torqued cover bolts AFTER removing the block plate. You forgot to mention the rubber bits on the bottom of the cover gaskets protrude past the block into the groove cut into the underside of the block plate (which you didn't show). Great series though.
Hands down the most comprehensive LS rebuild video out there. This video series answers so much of the guess work all the other videos leave you hanging with. Can't wait to tackle the LS now without all the stressing & guessing. Sincerely, thanks a million!!!!
Absolutely the best LS how to rebuild series on RUclips! I've been a subscriber on your channel for a long time. I pick the best in the business to further my knowledge in Motorsports Thank you!
I have been out of work because of surgery. So I have had time to watch some of your videos. Your way of teaching and showing is the best I have seen. Great job 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for doing the LS engine rebuild series. Very informative especially the what to watch out for and critical issues to pay extra attention to.
@Myvintageiron7512 would the LS1 videos be the same sort of procedure as the 6L L76 your videos are by far the most educational videos i have seen super keen to rebuild my L76 thank you for all your knowledge.
Great video. I am a Corvette owner and I found this series fascinating, particularly being cooped up in upstate NY during the pandemic. Much appreciated. Ha, sort of like an autopsy but you put the body back together.
Thanks for broadcasting your videos on RUclips.... I just built a LS 416 stroker... I definitely have taken your advice on cam selection and engine assembly procedures on LS3 416 stroker project. I have to say I’m really impressed you don’t cut corners and do everything by the book kudos to you! Keep up the great videos. 😎
1st of all, u r a very honest n very talented engine builder. Yo way of explaining n not cutting corners on this LS1 build is excellent. I have a 1998 corvette 5.7 LS1 motor which started knocking. i replaced the motor in my sons car but kept the old one for other project. I want to build it myself in order to lean more about LS series engines . Have 55 Chevy truck n 67 Camaro which iam planning to switch the engine with LS motors. I also have 1972 Nissan 240Z with L28 engine. It will b great honor if u can show guys like us how things r done right when it comes to engine builds. On L28 inline 6 which is from 280Z cars r most common engine swap with 240Z cars but not many UTube videos r out there which shows or explains like u do. I hope u can make this happen in future. Keep yo good work going. Car culture /Classic cars or restoremond world needs teacher like u to help guys like us to fill full our hobby's. Thx
Honestly I enjoyed the video. Everything was explained clearly and easy to understand. You got another subscriber, also after watching this I feel like I can do a full rebuild on my Ls1.
your not its just that some videos are made buy guys who talk down to the average person this stuff is not all that hard and buy the way the guys putting out content that makes everyone feel stupid, most of them don't really know what they are doing if you follow the service manual and pay attention to specs it's very doable just remember no one is perfect we all make mistakes I have made plenty
They don't make it easy to put the end pieces on, do they!! Great video on how to finish these up.. Not an LS man but appreciative of their power!!! Thanks for the great video!!
yeah loved it getting my LS1 cam upgrade this week cant wait - mechanic showed me pics of my block being stripped down and oil leaks, gaskets and pistons being replaced - looks sweet
Hey there, jerry from wisconsin here. Great vids , thank you agian for the lead on those morel lifters .My 351w project is coming along realy good will be fun come spring. Still waiting for you to continue the clevor videos . can't wait!!!
What a great video series. Thanks man! I'll have to try installing an LS intake manifold upside down now, 'cause you said it works. I think I'll need an a few adapter plates though. Just a guess.
I was just joking, based on your wording in the video. I don't recall what you said exactly, but it was something like "you can install these i/m any direction you want..." Anyway, just a lame joke. Love your videos.
Hey bud I loved your videos. I have a 351 modified truck engine and I am going to turn it into a 400 but use the original heads and run a four barrel Edelbrock intake with a holly carburetor. I only want about 300 to 350 horse out of the engine but I’m looking for more torque. Would you do a short video on RV cams and how they differ from others?
Hi mate I have a question I'm doing my head gasket on my ls1 can I leave my rockers done up in the head change the gasket put head on and talk it up and love watching your videos give a lot of great info thanks
Your videos are great tutorials. I’m building a GM sb. I’m using a 5.7 tbi motor, and a 283 crank and rods. Putting a set of 461 heads on it. I will be using a 600 cfm 2 bbl carb. This motor will be used as a open sportsman motor. Just not sure on cam. Could you give me some advice. Thanks.
Tony, Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial. 1 question: My 01 Corvette 350 HP LS1 has always had some piston slap when the engine is cold started. Some Corvette guys, that I know, say that this is normal. Is it?
there is a lot of people that think a big block chevy 454 is a L.S. engine i was trying to help them explaining that a L.S . is like a pontiac one block for all and they are a small block even told please go to L.S. web sight and check up on it they will even tell u they don't build a big block please do a video on L.S. engines and explain the sizes 1 - 7 and they are roller engines and y they are a small block for weight reduction .
I recently watched your sbc head video but don't remember seeing if the vortec 706 would work well in the L98 tbi motor. I'm trying to some budget upgrades to my 90 vette. And will a intake designed to fit a LS motor work on the 706 heads.Thanks In advance. I really enjoy watching
I was wondering if you ever plan on doing a rebuild on a 4.6 Ford engine that would go in a daily driver? I have a 1999 that will need a rebuild soon and I know nothing about this engine. Thanks for your answer and for all you do for us less knowledgeable engine builders !!!!!!!
Hey I love your videos! I'm helping my buddy rebuild his 6.0 LS2 engine and he put the main caps in with #5 in the front going back to #1 instead of starting with #1 in the front. ALL LS engines start with #1 in the front right? Do you think he damaged anything by torquing it down that way? And he also greased both sides of the bearings on the main, the crank side is the only side that's supposed to have lubricant right?
I am more a fan of anaerobic gasket maker from permatex than silicone. Except when there is a large area to cover, like the ends of an intake manifold.
Getting ready to do my ls1 tear down, i just got some 243 heads machined, im running pac 1218 springs with a che trunion kit. Its got a sloppy stage 2 cam and im going to have the motor cleaned and honed. What connecting rods did you use for this build? I know you said gm but are they 4th gen rods? I want to keep the pistons just want to upgrade those stock rods to something a little more beefy. Great series thanks!
Good Job, couple things: How much is that special cover tool?? Where to get it??, and correct torque for intake/ exhaust valves? Thank You, great video, youtheman =)
Been watching your vids for a long time. Appreciate all your knowledge! I have an 88 350 tbi that I’m looking to get rebuilt. I still drive the truck but I believe it’s getting tired. I’m in Laveen and wondering if your interested in taking on the job?
I’ve got a question can you buy those GM tools so you can get the covers cantered I’ve just brought my 1st LS1 it’s a 2003 WK Statesman and I’m wanting to rebuild the engine so I’ve been watching your videos about them and I’m finding that your videos are perfect and that you go over everything and I am learning by watching your videos
The genuine GM tool kits you referenced, do you happen to have info on the kit? Not just the cover/seals alignment tools but in an earlier video (which I can’t seem to find again) you said you got a GM complete builders kit (not the exact words you used) anyways I’m trying to hunt that down could you help me out? Thanks for your time.
If the engine is installed in the car and it’s not without the oil pan, can’t you just utilize the oil pan location as the tool and that way you’re already aligned? Just clarifying this to make sure that makes sense Restating the question… If the oil pan is attached to the block, doesn’t that provide a proper alignment for the timing cover, considering it would be exactly where it needs to be?
I noticed you used the old rockers arm. You may already know this but the trunions are known to go bad above 6000 rpm because the needles will fall out but comp cams offers an updated trunion kit.
great video man hey i have a question before i ran across your video i saw another video that said just have each piston come up to top dead center and he stuck a screw driver through the spark plug holes to feel the piston at the top then torqued them down is that the correct way to do it?
I have a question. Did you have to change your push rod because you changed the cam? Also if you do the knock sensor delete, do you need to plug the holes in the bottom. Thanks
Since this is the last video of the series, I would like to know how you prime the engine since it doesn’t have the old sbc distributer and oil pump driven by the cam gear.
Not everyone will buy all these tools to build 1 or 2 motors. Sometimes people use a small drill driven pump and load oil through the port. Way cheaper and still primes the engine.
Hi sir I have a question if you please . With stock 6.0 LS engine . What cfm carb I should go with is pretty much good enough for it. Thanks an advance
Subscribed I find you to be an excellent teacher when it's time to build my LS swap motor you will be the one I watch and learn what I need to do. Thank you. I've watched a lot of people build LS Motors on RUclips and some of them are actually good competent people. But not one of them has taught the correct procedures how to do it
Awesome! Thank you!
I've watched this entire LS rebuild series and really have to commend you for your work. I can't imagine a more well-rounded and in-depth presentation. Incredibly informative with all the background you add to put things in context and perspective. I really appreciate what you've done. Thank you!
Thanks Glad you liked it
For some reason I think this is the first set of videos that give give solid information on how to do this correctly. Thanks for all the good info.
Me too, pretty soon I will be building my first engine ever. I am doing it, because I want to satisfy my morbid curiosity.
Great step by step by using the proper tools.
Couple of steps I would do is go over the torqued cover bolts AFTER removing the block plate.
You forgot to mention the rubber bits on the bottom of the cover gaskets protrude past the block into the groove cut into the underside of the block plate (which you didn't show).
Great series though.
American pushrod engines are soooo simple. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Better than a college class! Nice work and great knowledge!
Hands down the most comprehensive LS rebuild video out there. This video series answers so much of the guess work all the other videos leave you hanging with. Can't wait to tackle the LS now without all the stressing & guessing. Sincerely, thanks a million!!!!
Glad it helped!
Absolutely the best LS how to rebuild series on RUclips! I've been a subscriber on your channel for a long time. I pick the best in the business to further my knowledge in Motorsports Thank you!
I have been out of work because of surgery. So I have had time to watch some of your videos. Your way of teaching and showing is the best I have seen. Great job 👍👍👍👍👍
thank you
Thank you so much for doing the LS engine rebuild series. Very informative especially the what to watch out for and critical issues to pay extra attention to.
you bet
@Myvintageiron7512 would the LS1 videos be the same sort of procedure as the 6L L76 your videos are by far the most educational videos i have seen super keen to rebuild my L76 thank you for all your knowledge.
Great video. I am a Corvette owner and I found this series fascinating, particularly being cooped up in upstate NY during the pandemic. Much appreciated. Ha, sort of like an autopsy but you put the body back together.
Bad ass video series! Thanks for the full doo wah ditty on the LS nitty gritty!
Great info. I always enjoy and have learned so much from your vids!
Glad to help!
Thanks for broadcasting your videos on RUclips.... I just built a LS 416 stroker... I definitely have taken your advice on cam selection and engine assembly procedures on LS3 416 stroker project. I have to say I’m really impressed you don’t cut corners and do everything by the book kudos to you! Keep up the great videos. 😎
Glad to help
Best step by step ls1 rebuild I’ve seen. I will attempt this on my 5.7 ls1. Thanks from Australia
your welcome
I became a patreon last week. Thanks for all you do and share. Stay safe, I hope everyone has a great 2021.
Thank You!
Very informative. Thanks You for sharing. Great video.
I ve learnt so much from you thankyou for passing your knowledge and tips on very much appreciated.peace
You are so welcome
1st of all, u r a very honest n very talented engine builder. Yo way of explaining n not cutting corners on this LS1 build is excellent. I have a 1998 corvette 5.7 LS1 motor which started knocking. i replaced the motor in my sons car but kept the old one for other project. I want to build it myself in order to lean more about LS series engines . Have 55 Chevy truck n 67 Camaro which iam planning to switch the engine with LS motors. I also have 1972 Nissan 240Z with L28 engine. It will b great honor if u can show guys like us how things r done right when it comes to engine builds. On L28 inline 6 which is from 280Z cars r most common engine swap with 240Z cars but not many UTube videos r out there which shows or explains like u do. I hope u can make this happen in future. Keep yo good work going. Car culture /Classic cars or restoremond world needs teacher like u to help guys like us to fill full our hobby's. Thx
Really enjoyed this build series 👍🏼 I’ve learned a lot from your videos including how to pick a cam shaft
Glad to hear it!
Really informative info. Enjoyed all 6 videos! Subscribed, cheers, Doug
thanks
amazing series 🙌🏽. can’t believe this information is free!
You have a way of explaining that's clear and effective. Plus a touch of humor, Voilà! :)
Thank you! 😃
Honestly I enjoyed the video. Everything was explained clearly and easy to understand. You got another subscriber, also after watching this I feel like I can do a full rebuild on my Ls1.
THX
Very informative video, thank you sir.
Great info in this series. Thank you!
your very welcome
Awesome stuff man. Keep up the great work. The way you explain things makes us feel like we aren't as dumb as we thought we were lol
your not its just that some videos are made buy guys who talk down to the average person this stuff is not all that hard and buy the way the guys putting out content that makes everyone feel stupid, most of them don't really know what they are doing if you follow the service manual and pay attention to specs it's very doable just remember no one is perfect we all make mistakes I have made plenty
Thanks for the video. 👍
They don't make it easy to put the end pieces on, do they!!
Great video on how to finish these up.. Not an LS man but appreciative of their power!!! Thanks for the great video!!
Thanks for watching!
yeah loved it getting my LS1 cam upgrade this week cant wait - mechanic showed me pics of my block being stripped down and oil leaks, gaskets and pistons being replaced - looks sweet
nice
How much?
Great Detailed instruction video as usual!
Glad you liked it!
Some ting wong, we to low, bang dang crash, lol, love it ,the three Asian pilots
Hey there, jerry from wisconsin here. Great vids , thank you agian for the lead on those morel lifters .My 351w project is coming along realy good will be fun come spring. Still waiting for you to continue the clevor videos . can't wait!!!
I think this is a terrific video. I have watched these videos many times and I have been a prescriber for a long time
thx
@@Myvintageiron7512 perscriber?
Haha ya my dr recommend videos!
You have a lot of know how's great video
What a great video series. Thanks man!
I'll have to try installing an LS intake manifold upside down now, 'cause you said it works. I think I'll need an a few adapter plates though. Just a guess.
actually backwards not upside down, I was refering to the ex manifolds they will go on upside down so you can build a turbo manifold with them
I was just joking, based on your wording in the video. I don't recall what you said exactly, but it was something like "you can install these i/m any direction you want..." Anyway, just a lame joke. Love your videos.
Exhaust manifolds is what you mean I hope wont work with intake you can flop the intake around and run it backwards
Man i miss having an engine build project.
Possibly go over valve lash... For those that get head work or some crazy cam spec.
These are excellent tutorials
THX
Hey bud I loved your videos. I have a 351 modified truck engine and I am going to turn it into a 400 but use the original heads and run a four barrel Edelbrock intake with a holly carburetor. I only want about 300 to 350 horse out of the engine but I’m looking for more torque. Would you do a short video on RV cams and how they differ from others?
Hi mate I have a question I'm doing my head gasket on my ls1 can I leave my rockers done up in the head change the gasket put head on and talk it up and love watching your videos give a lot of great info thanks
Your videos are great tutorials. I’m building a GM sb. I’m using a 5.7 tbi motor, and a 283 crank and rods. Putting a set of 461 heads on it. I will be using a 600 cfm 2 bbl carb. This motor will be used as a open sportsman motor. Just not sure on cam. Could you give me some advice. Thanks.
Tony, Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial. 1 question: My 01 Corvette 350 HP LS1 has always had some piston slap when the engine is cold started. Some Corvette guys, that I know, say that this is normal. Is it?
there is a lot of people that think a big block chevy 454 is a L.S. engine i was trying to help them explaining that a L.S . is like a pontiac one block for all and they are a small block even told please go to L.S. web sight and check up on it they will even tell u they don't build a big block please do a video on L.S. engines and explain the sizes 1 - 7 and they are roller engines and y they are a small block for weight reduction .
Nice bro 👌
I recently watched your sbc head video but don't remember seeing if the vortec 706 would work well in the L98 tbi motor. I'm trying to some budget upgrades to my 90 vette. And will a intake designed to fit a LS motor work on the 706 heads.Thanks In advance. I really enjoy watching
Best video ever
I was wondering if you ever plan on doing a rebuild on a 4.6 Ford engine that would go in a daily driver? I have a 1999 that will need a rebuild soon and I know nothing about this engine. Thanks for your answer and for all you do for us less knowledgeable engine builders !!!!!!!
Great explanation!! Now, even a cave man can do it!! 🤣
I have been watching you for 2 days, very nice work and helpful information keep it up 👍🏼. Would you build ls1 for me??
No, sorry not doing customer work any more
Curious if you ever got that LS1 on the dyno? Nice video series.
Hey I love your videos! I'm helping my buddy rebuild his 6.0 LS2 engine and he put the main caps in with #5 in the front going back to #1 instead of starting with #1 in the front. ALL LS engines start with #1 in the front right? Do you think he damaged anything by torquing it down that way? And he also greased both sides of the bearings on the main, the crank side is the only side that's supposed to have lubricant right?
Best ls teacher
I am more a fan of anaerobic gasket maker from permatex than silicone. Except when there is a large area to cover, like the ends of an intake manifold.
Getting ready to do my ls1 tear down, i just got some 243 heads machined, im running pac 1218 springs with a che trunion kit. Its got a sloppy stage 2 cam and im going to have the motor cleaned and honed. What connecting rods did you use for this build? I know you said gm but are they 4th gen rods? I want to keep the pistons just want to upgrade those stock rods to something a little more beefy. Great series thanks!
Good Job, couple things: How much is that special cover tool?? Where to get it??, and correct torque for intake/ exhaust valves? Thank You, great video, youtheman =)
Dyno the damn thing! I am curious to what kind of torque curve that wide LSA eeks out!
I know it's not related to the ls build but I was looking for some old sbc 041 heads.
I'm located in south jersey.
Thanks
Been watching your vids for a long time. Appreciate all your knowledge! I have an 88 350 tbi that I’m looking to get rebuilt. I still drive the truck but I believe it’s getting tired. I’m in Laveen and wondering if your interested in taking on the job?
sorry not taking on customer work right now
Just become a member!!!!! I’m planning on building one of these engine…
Question: Does it matter on the rebuild if my ls1 block is cast iron.
12:06 just put a timing cover on an old 3.4 LA1, with guide pins, never thought anything about it. Wonder why all the complexity on LS...
Any chance you could tell me what black stains mean that weren’t visible before honing?
You speak German and Chinese. Impressive.
@3:25, the OE bolts come with plastic locators to stop the cover moving around like that.
Yes but I have seen those cause leaks many times I wouldn’t trust them
I’ve got a question can you buy those GM tools so you can get the covers cantered
I’ve just brought my 1st LS1 it’s a 2003 WK Statesman and I’m wanting to rebuild the engine so I’ve been watching your videos about them and I’m finding that your videos are perfect and that you go over everything and I am learning by watching your videos
yes. just go to any gm dealership. if they don’t have one they’ll order one for you
@@jeremiahponce7237 thanks mate
I have a 1987 blazer. Would an LS1 be a good swap for it. It's not looking for crazy power just reliability and a little bit more guts.
definitely yes
I would like to watch u build a big block chevy I have one to put to gethere a roller cam n rockers 468
How do you decide on choosing a block like an LS1 or just an "old school" 350 block? Thank you for all the great info!
i would go LS if it's in the budget
The genuine GM tool kits you referenced, do you happen to have info on the kit? Not just the cover/seals alignment tools but in an earlier video (which I can’t seem to find again) you said you got a GM complete builders kit (not the exact words you used) anyways I’m trying to hunt that down could you help me out? Thanks for your time.
If the engine is installed in the car and it’s not without the oil pan, can’t you just utilize the oil pan location as the tool and that way you’re already aligned?
Just clarifying this to make sure that makes sense
Restating the question… If the oil pan is attached to the block, doesn’t that provide a proper alignment for the timing cover, considering it would be exactly where it needs to be?
Why are aftermarket rear covers available with seal already installed
Is the LS motor considered a vortec motor? In other words, would LS heads fit on an older small block chevy?
Where do I get the kits you used for the front and back timing chain
Oil on the threads of the rocker bolts?
I’ve heard of that causing “hydro locking”
Your thoughts?
(Great videos!!)
no you would halfto fill the threaded hole halfway up with oil
I noticed you used the old rockers arm. You may already know this but the trunions are known to go bad above 6000 rpm because the needles will fall out but comp cams offers an updated trunion kit.
yep that was the cam in this makes no power at or above 6K no reason to take it there
If you watched the series you would know the customer picked a small cam and took months to make up their mind.
great video man hey i have a question before i ran across your video i saw another video that said just have each piston come up to top dead center and he stuck a screw driver through the spark plug holes to feel the piston at the top then torqued them down is that the correct way to do it?
im referring to the rocker arm install sorry i didn’t mention that
I would just use a flash light to look in the plug hole you can see the piston make sure your on the compression stroke
What do you think about carbureted LS is it good or reliable. Thanks for the answer
yes it works just fine
This was a great video series. Do you not have to degree the cam??
Sure, some of those specialty tool procedures are annoying when compared to an SBC. However, they look effortless when compared to an Audi.
can you share the part number for that gm tool kit?
What is the part number for that GM tool?
I have a question. Did you have to change your push rod because you changed the cam? Also if you do the knock sensor delete, do you need to plug the holes in the bottom. Thanks
no we just wanted to go with new ones they are still stock length
As far as placement of the pan. You can’t bolt the pan to the front cover if the pan is hanging over the block!!!!!
Could you do a full rebuild on a 400 sbc. I would really like to see what I should do correctly
just watch the 350 build video it is exactly the same
If it was me and my motor I would dowel that front cover.
Is the LFA a good choice to swap?
What kind is it and Where can I get that tool kit? I want to start building LS engines
all these rules! making my simple swap look my particular then planned. gotta meet factory specs...
Doing my 1st LS swap, can you give part numbers for the tools you use
It is the GM dealership Kit they don't really have a part number for it
Since this is the last video of the series, I would like to know how you prime the engine since it doesn’t have the old sbc distributer and oil pump driven by the cam gear.
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@@Myvintageiron7512 Thanks for the information.
Not everyone will buy all these tools to build 1 or 2 motors. Sometimes people use a small drill driven pump and load oil through the port. Way cheaper and still primes the engine.
good video, how much money did you spend on the new parts to rebuild the engine??
Parts were around 1K
@@Myvintageiron7512 thank
If i designed a LS i;d probably dowel pin the cover, i'll let GM know
Hi sir I have a question if you please . With stock 6.0 LS engine . What cfm carb I should go with is pretty much good enough for it. Thanks an advance
750 cfm
How does a person contact you for machine work?
why not put the rear seal in and use that to center it against a plate?
GM Cations against that they have had leaks caused by that method
Did you lube the seals before you installed them?
GM requires the out side of the seal to be lubed but they state not to lube the inside that contacts the crankshaft this is per GM service information
What ever happened with the Clevor engine you shown over a year ago?
still doing it just a long term deal
Where do you purchase the install guides?
That is a dealership kit