5.3 LS Build Cost - The 500hp Budget Build Engine Cost

So we have gotten a lot of comments, questions, and messages about the parts we used for the 5.3 LS build. We decided to make this video both to answer those questions, and so we can visually see how much has been spent so far. If you'd like the exact parts, check out below :
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[@maxie9506]

I have to say that price isnt a lot of money at all. Its down right cheap which is the beauty of this whole video. watching this helped me make my decision on which engine block to buy down the road. Not sure about buying a rusty engine but people who wouldn't mind buying one in that condition still speaks volumes to to the potential of this build.

[@My3Experience]

Id like to see dyno numbers.

[@ryangrissom.9811]

This is literally the sickest video! I hope you continue doing this.

[@harvmac]

Love this! Can you guys also make a build sheet, parts used and where you got them?

[@mikecastleberry9671]

To make real hp it will cost 8000 just parts get real man

[@TheGamersRace]

@@mikecastleberry9671 Idk how 500hp with stock parts isnt real horsepower....

[@HandMadeWrath]

@@TheGamersRace lol dude thinks 500 is a crazy number to get to with a v8

[@TheGamersRace]

@@HandMadeWrath Ik I think he's crazy lol. If you're going naturally aspirated and stock bottom then just a cam and heads/head work can put you over 500hp....

[@HandMadeWrath]

@@TheGamersRace that doesnt cost $8k. Your crazy

[@chrisgraf1304]

Thanks for sharing all your valuable tips, and knowledge of your build brothers. Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@richardmcelligott2881]

This is real and good information from smart SOB's. Keep up the great work.

[@ernestorodriguez8228]

Awesome build man and thanks for putting the prices down for the parts ik working on my silverado and deciding to put a 5.3 in it but want to build it from the ground up but didnt know what price range i was looki by at. Most people throw outrageous prices out where i live and i cant afford it right now but ill buy pieces here and there and put it together when i have everything i need

[@joracer1]

Just thinking of entering the LS world, and this vid was a great help even though the prices maybe out of date. So thanks dude. Good effort...

[@ls2novassr23]

Good job as always guys!!!

[@immelting9834]

Nice engine. I really enjoy this channel and all the budget related stuff.

[@twowasted1750]

Thanks this video helped me a lot to ball park my build in the near future

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

A video with music that is at just the right level. Thank you.

[@DM-qp7do]

GM hit a home run with the LS series. I have a 05 LM7, and the force is strong with that small cube engine.

[@lifeofmike5126]

The Northstar with ls6 headbolts and nitrous is a bad beyotch 😉😉😉

[@randyboles7928]

83z, got it 5.3 on engine stand, got it I can't wait guys.

[@tonydavila2606]

Randy Boles 84 z31 just picked up a L33 😍 how’s your build going??

[@dermharse9614]

Woah $330 for machine shop mine was close to $1100. wash, cam bearings, line hone, oil gallery's pugs removed, deck, balance RA, polish crank, bore to 3.80/ hone, and 2nd wash.

[@luckymuse9590]

I painted by 5.3 the same color over two years ago, and have it in a 99 single cab s-10.

[@a.j.s.8049]

BRAVO ON CHOOSING THE 3RD GEN!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@CatlocosGarage]

Not bad. I’ll have to total up my dual single-turbo LS swap builds. 3rd gen camaro build gonna be nice. Locked in.

[@vincesettineri]

Great work engine looks sweet

[@nicholasmcelhose9195]

Nice good job i have a 3rd gen Firebird with TTops

[@mikejoe9121]

I love this video very helpful this is the second video I watched I’m about to subscribe 💪🏽

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Thank you!

[@mikejoe9121]

@@TurboShotIncredible I know this is an old video but what state are you guys in and are you for hire

[@jhalscott]

I love watching budget build videos. Heads alone cost more than that on mine. When I was done making mine into a 383 stroker, she was close to 6K. But she was a little over 650hp.

[@cooterbrown7681]

Great job

[@joelmojica9271]

Got me motivated

[@jamesgadd931]

New engine sounds good you did good

[@av8bud]

I gotta say that's impressive, mine was ~ 3k and it was just a top end build not a full overhaul like yours. Nice job,

[@8.5aus]

How much could you resell now though?

[@av8bud]

@@8.5aus hmmm thats a legit question, im not really sure, but yea seeing as LSs have gone up, and it would be ready to drop in and go, maybe 5??

[@garycobb5399]

Hell ya I’m ready to see the third gen

[@hybrids5688]

please include a COMPLETE parts list and everything you used... Im looking into building my 5.3 to around the same power and don't know where to start. Appreciate it.

[@LSCHEVYRYDER254]

im excired for the 3rd gen build

[@ReQuiem_2099]

Just found you guys, loving the videos! Where are you guys based?

[@privatedata665]

Top shelf vid

[@ederalcala6619]

I’ve been following this built from day one! And it was a really dope built!! Is there any way u guys can post a parts list with part numbers? I’m interested in building something like this motor

[@Yourfavhater]

So am I...parts with links if possible

[@sallydafoxfitness]

Great Vid- 👌🏻👌🏻🏁

[@benvin10365]

Very cool!

[@jesusescalante5005]

S10 build would be nice also.

[@jeremyeubanks2387]

That was the some funny shit when you went after that cat ... lmao

[@paulbrewsterjr.1447]

Love this

[@jeremyeubanks2387]

Cool video. .. in retrospect a junkyard complete engine would have came with a pan all the covers windage tray and other very reusable parts?

[@bpowa]

Amazing how much prices went up after a few years.

[@joshb.4404]

Nice video!!! I was hoping y’all engines swap my car next I’ll pay nicely🙏🏾

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Check out the new site here : www.gearpiston.com/ Now lets get this project moving!

[@mikejoe9121]

My brother I would pay double as long as I know I’m getting your great work

[@smithdrake2]

this was awesome ive got a 3rd gen camaro im thinking of putting my spare 5.3ls take out the 305 boat anchor and put in that, 87 camaro 700r4 tran any tips?

[@leatherman1934]

Awesome build, but what kind of cam was that? Thanks

[@hotrod_kris9395]

What the brand on that intake? Thank you

[@stephendoing2253]

Great info!!

[@user-fm7er4vf6o]

This will help me build my 5.3 thank you

[@Teenagewasteland1000]

I was thinking about LS swaping my 94 gmc. But I’d like to know the compression with this build.

[@paulkinley518]

Is there a video of this motor on a dyno

[@detroittakeover3815]

Video 🔥

[@VenegasTrucking]

What brand yall go with for bearings an pistons?

[@galepatterson670]

Hello did the machine shop assemble the shortblock

[@jimmyramirez8844]

Do you guys have the brand or link to pistons abs rods purchased for the build.

[@mikebrown9243]

What was the name of that intake manifold

[@blown572hemi]

Throttle body mm and cost? What is the intake because I’ve never seen it and want to further investigate it. What compression ratio are you running because (unfortunately) I don’t have access to e-85

[@roycewheat1897]

What did you use for a crankshaft?

[@jimmyramirez8844]

What brand oil did y’all use on start up break in?

[@stephendoing2253]

Cool! Part #'s list?

[@aarons.5523]

Also what about injectors and valve covers?

[@Subbieman650]

😱 I just blew my first $800 on a forged crank last night!

[@LSCHEVYRYDER254]

I may be 5 th by time my comment post lol way to go I’m proud of us

[@bryanstraight9557]

I think I would paint match the valve covers and intake

[@cjhill726]

Looks like there is budget for a turbo?!

[@maxie9506]

were the piston and rods forged with stock specs?

[@williamdon3442]

What parts can you save on with going used???

[@yourownergaming9512]

It's pretty cheap considering how much power you're getting and it's basically new 👌

[@MrKoopa216]

What year is the block

[@ericmartin2470]

you'll never see 500 HP+ with that cam and manifold at the crank... most you'll see is 380 HP if you're lucky. you'd need a stage 3 or 4 cam with a minimum LS6 valve-train to obtain something close 500 HP. a TBSS intake manifold modified for your 5.3L is also highly recommended. only then will you see numbers north of 500 HP. your original rods can handle over 700 HP but the factory pistons are the "weak link" in the 5.3L. you would of been better off spending the money on some nice forged pistons and keeping your original rods. you also should have taken the time and hand port your stock heads for better flow. i went with a stage 2 truck cam with the above mods and barely see over 400 HP at the tires. the nice thing with your engine build is the fact your transmission should be able to handle your engine upgrades.

[@joshlyles415]

Where did you buy the pistons an rods

[@clifth11]

What is the name of the intake manifold

[@monahumada7535]

Bro I'm building a SBC because I heard anything LS is expensive. I'm climbing to $6K. Everything single part that you have cost less then what I payed. Like those bearings are double and the were mahle clevite hp coated rod and main and the cam bearings are durabond hp. My head studs are $150 arp. I'm driving a 07 new body with a LMG 5.3 im guessing my 4L60 won't hold that kind of power so I would have to look into a tremec or a 4L80 plus what ever I spend on the right tune.

[@BuckI2Bdad]

What was that aircraft in the background?

[@longysuarez3380]

Hi big boss.i planin to put on my suburban 08 5.3l is lt model.i wanna change the lifters camshaft.and springs nothing crazy.do you now any place on west palm beach florida.or miami

[@HandMadeWrath]

Where did you get a nee timing cover with the gasket and the bolts as a package???

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Either RockAuto.com or summitracing.

[@tjtrantham8192]

Do a vega it liter and with 500 with dope on top would b 650 easy 6.0 in the 1/8 mile

[@jmanthatsall441]

What brand intake manifold?

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

What kinda pistons are those?

[@mommagoldenchild_loc0364]

Can you include a parts numbers Thanks

[@builtonabudget6160]

New subscribers

[@peteranthonyanakwe9040]

do you have a link to everything you guys bought so we can get those same prices?

[@mikejoe9121]

How do I get your info for business bro you guys are awesome

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Thank you! You can reach out via [e-mail]

[@danielseeloff6324]

Hey, just subscribed to the channel. i am looking to do a budget build for my truck. it has the aluminum block 5.3l. Vin M motor. it has a #4 misfire and ive swapped out all electrical components plus valves, so cam is next...But if i have it torn apart that far i might as well go further. So my question to you is Where do you get your parts? Everything i look up is double what you have listed..

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Check your fuel, if ignition is good. Could have a bad or leaky injector. Most parts are sourced from Summit racing, rock auto, jegs, or Ebay with the occasional craigslist or fb marketplace purchase.

[@danielseeloff6324]

TurboShotIncredible I’ve even swapped injectors from side to side hoping the MF would pop up somewhere else but after coils, plugs, wires, compression test. Still does it. I’ve done a cam re-learn on it as well. The lifters were even done on the left bank(passenger side) lol

[@mmetris]

@@danielseeloff6324 any luck yet? I'm having the same problem on my 04 2500HD 6.0l but on #8 fuel pump is less than a year old. I've done coils, injectors, intake manifold gasket I even read somewhere someone had the same problem and it was a weak valve spring so I changed them too. I've sprayed enough crap checking for vacuum leaks to poison a whale... I'm close to but hesitant on popping the heads checking the valves i seen a couple people post they found the rollers on their their lifters were pitted... this thing is driving me mad. Oh and I did a compression check on all 8 they were all 165-175 most falling about 170.

[@danielseeloff6324]

mmetris no luck yet, I was told to check cam and lifters. I haven’t dove into it in a bit. In the middle of moving lol

[@trentdawg2832]

That's about what I spent on my 5.3 and 6.0 builds, with all new internals except for crank!!!!

[@JoseCruz-qf6ui]

How much hp?

[@trentdawg2832]

@@JoseCruz-qf6ui 400 to 500

[@Mr-wh6we]

How much for a 5.3 ls engine

[@michaelross9067]

That is a great deal, I can't touch a block here in AZ for less then 800

[@GilbertAz85339]

Sure you can

[@downhilldaddy9346]

💪🏾

[@luis27787]

Where did U buy your parts like the bare block

[@nsmturbo5902]

Junkyard complete engines are only a few hundred bucks

[@yaboihuskymolly1159]

THANK YOU for actually telling the truth about ur title of the video

[@1718blazer]

$24 for 16 pushrods? Injectors?

[@RRDfinland]

My xu5 1582cc twin weber costs about i think 1.2 or 1.5k including carbs 350$, new ones 1k 😬 but i use too performance parts like +30% saffa italy clutch, billet pulleys from race driver, Hastings Chrome piston rings made in usa🤘🇺🇸 murica fuck yeah😂, but cheapest and most effect part is dual springs (small ones) its from other car which fit straight inside stock ones costs about 25$ including bottom shim plates. Cam is from 1.9l with 10.5mm lift torque cam you can get them like 40-50$ good condition

[@jimmiejohnson1404]

Hey man I ran across your channel again an I would love for you guys to build me a engine

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

is there any videos on Bens 6L

[@TurboShotIncredible]

plenty

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

@@TurboShotIncredible found them thanks Im building a 6L with my son. the video will come in handy Im sure :)

[@27sincity]

I am new to all this so forgive me if i just dont know something but would this 5.3L LS engine build work for my '71 Cutlass?

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Will take custom work but yes

[@27sincity]

@@TurboShotIncredible hate to ask but can you give me examples of the custom work

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Engine mounts, Transmission mounts, wiring harness, fuel system. For starters. You'll also want to upgrade brakes and suspension for the added power/torque and weight

[@27sincity]

@@TurboShotIncredible ok cause this will be a frame off build and i knew that those upgrades were needed. I was told to get a running complete dropout LS engine from a 98 Camaro or 97 Corvette, but i cant find nothing for the price i wanted to pay which is $2500-$3000

[@brianhoffman5414]

I wanted to know the information but I could not get all the way through your video bro

[@TurboShotIncredible]

And why not?

[@carlosaraujo653]

What type of pistons you used?

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Stock gen 4

[@HandMadeWrath]

Is that the power plus typhoon intake?

[@TurboShotIncredible]

It's a discontinued intake from SpeedMaster

[@HandMadeWrath]

@@TurboShotIncredible i found a few online lastnight but they dont make any 6.0 intakes like that

[@jesusescalante5005]

What about the crankshaft?

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Stock 5.3 crank

[@jesusescalante5005]

@@TurboShotIncredible cost?

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Dunno, came with the block.

[@trentdawg2832]

You can find them on ebay $150-$250. Depending on reluctor

[@sloppycscustoms2725]

🤙🏻🍕

[@harryhippi8515]

Good job homie. How can I get in touch. Email etc.

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Thanks! Feel free to send us an email [e-mail]

[@nickpisp]

BACK UP!!!