An OVERVIEW on the 4.8 and 5.3! | Let me explain why they’re overpowered!

#lsfest #chevrolet #bmw #camaross #srt #crownvictoria #sleeper

[@johnmorale6159]

You’re the encyclopedia of car engines, suspension and transmissions, my brother

[@naphouse1902]

It's called Google, not hating but it is.

[@WilshIAm]

not really he just knows like 5 engines and the most expensive parts you can get for em

[@TBCG]

Thankyou broskie I really appreciate it🔥Build coming soon!

[@cormaro13]

Yea this is basically Google and watching racing videos and looking up forms, not hard unless you don't know how to research..

[@Mr-ow3mk]

@@naphouse1902 omm bro your hating straight up he might Google some shit but overall he knows about cars you can tell..well I can tell ..to much jealousy in this world that's a female trait

[@samuraisaint2360]

My 4.8 has about 400,000 miles on it and still runs like a champ , best engine ever made

[@tbake83]

Im at 377k on a 5.3

[@smorgan4519]

I believe you! Had the Burban wit 350,000 and it was STILL running good and I hardly ever canged the oil! Just add and go!!

[@jaylynnjackson908]

I have about the same in my Tahoe nd it’s still going strong

[@FAKE-NAME]

Good to know they last awhile. my new to me baby v8 4.8 is just over 295,000km

[@darrellcarter964]

My wife's 07 Tahoe 4.8 has 340,000 on it right now, no leaks, no smoke,runs and sounds great!

[@cbmbdb]

Brother i love you man. Been battling depression issues and your videos always make me smile. Thanks so much.

[@aarg2609]

Hope you find peace brother.

[@brandoncoles1495]

Hope things are going well with you now.

[@daeshonkaine3172]

I feel u bruh keep your head up keep going one day at a time 💪🏿🫀🧠🙏🏾

[@YoungGrizzly]

I hope you get through it brother. Please keep yourself open to talking with others. Everyone is different, but find someway to talk yourself through your issues.

[@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN]

I am dealing with anxiety and depression and watching videos like this helps more than my meds, it’s crazy to think this helps more

[@Petrolpelican]

I could listen to you talk cars and engines all day man. Always love your videos!

[@sidsigmaprime6347]

LS fest, HP record is currently held by a 5.3 iron block quad turbo @ over 3300hp

[@zxJC34xz]

That’s awesome 💪🏼

[@roochiecooch]

@Scott Dove well then what is it? So dumb to just post false but not enlighten everyone.

[@kennethfarquhar8518]

@@roochiecoochdeleted his comment ?

[@robsorgdrager8477]

There is a build on a 4.8 l that hot rod did way back in the day now probably 10 11 years. They took a 4.8 and gapped the stock rings and dingle ball honed the cylinders. They thought they had a 5.3 until they popped the heads off and found FLAT TOP PISTONS . They already had the cheapest 400-500 dollar twin turbo set they could find on eBay. On the dyno the final number was like 1645 HP and around 800 lb ft . The impressive thing was they proceeded to put 78 more full onion pulls on this thing before it crapped a rod out 😳

[@joebone3151]

Some engines ve built different then others. Identical to them as in they hold on much longer to prove their worth to you

[@mdj300]

Yeah, I remember that build. Justin Sane. Old Datsun or something

[@dennisrobinson8008]

OMG... Hat's off for the various "ebay turbos"... Richard Holdener shows how easy it is to do this. Front mount or even rear mounts! Rear mounts make the same power the boost comes in a few hundred rpm's later due to the tubing lengths.

[@rowlandwill1271]

😂

[@ryanh415]

It wasn't 1600 hp , it was just shy of 1,000hp and 770 ftlbs . Impressive , but with a proper turbo set those numbers should be closer together .

[@tylerwightman2315]

Some of the most entertaining automotive commentary I've ever seen. This dudes a legend in my books!

[@Pericles777]

EXTREMELY common as well, Chevy Express vans, and Silverados/Sierras fill the junkyards all day and usually still have a good engine, hard to kill it. Mainly because the rev limiter is set to 5600 RPM and the actual redline of the engine is 7700 so you literally can’t wear it out. It’s normally the transmission that dies before anything else in those trucks

[@eletricretard3987]

Can confirm personally, the 4l60 is the weak link

[@antonym24]

our 08 Tahoe 5.3 refuses too die at 200k, the transmission fucking sucks tho

[@Pericles777]

@@antonym24 Yeah The Chevy Van I drive for work has 333k, recently built transmission, but man the fucking engine WILL NOT DIE lol

[@galevest4545]

I har this but in most cases these trannies die because the filter and fluid wasn't serviced at 36xxx on a regular. Most people wait till fluid is dark but don't read the manuals! To much power and abuse is a different story

[@robsorgdrager8477]

The really cool thing about the 4.8 and 5.3 is they are EVERYWHERE!!!!! . I bet you could be running around in a school yard playing some catch with the son and trip over the exposed 4 inches of one of the heads poking out the dirt🤣😂. I literally had to dig two out of some guys yard once so we could dig footings for a deck .

[@guykwalter1693]

I had a 4.8 in my truck-very powerful, loved that little engine.

[@royalflush8113]

This makes me feel better about my cammed L83 5.3 😂 the 6.2 guys think their trucks are superior, but you can definitely make something out of the 5.3 they don’t get enough credit, and are always underestimated, element of surprise !👌🏽😎

[@in-rust-we-trust2831]

6.2 engines hate boost

[@kramnull8962]

Wish they would have put a 4.8L in a 2015 Colorado. They would have sold so many of them, even compared to a camaro. But then again the Colorado has a mandatory 95mph top speed from factory.

[@killershue]

I had an 06 suburban with the 5.3. got the btr truck Norris cam, Texas speed heads and pistons, big injectors and it was making about 500hp

[@anthoneysmith3436]

L83 with e85 Is a must

[@DeadEnDCrew]

i have a LQ9 6.0 AWD 02 escalade truck, and I know what you mean about those other trucks and long body pickups boasting their 6.2, I actually smoked one coming home and he nearly swerved off the off ramp trying to catch me lol, ya my 6.0 is "slightly" modded for "safety reasons" lmao

[@douglascamp4393]

Man you rattling off stats like a ESPN analyst 🤣 Great content and great channel 👍

[@ryurc3033]

One of my favorite series on the 4.8/5.3 was by Richard Holdener....called the big bang series. Where he straps several stock, and lightly modded 4.8/5.3/6.0 truck engines to a Dyno, and sees how much boost they can take before they go boom. Really a crazy series to watch.

[@rengrant6074]

I'm greatful for the say that your videos came in my recommendations, instantly subscribed and liked to every video. Respect to you brother for your knowledge in the auto culture

[@rowclan-ef3dg]

I've had people on Instagram try to tell me the 53 is a bad motor clearly they're wrong and this guy proves it

[@EdwinC-xp8mk]

That was an awesome description..you killed it. 👏

[@mr84ttop34]

I really like the 5.3 I bought 2 of them. 1 has 70,000 miles and one has 30,000 miles. Good motors and very reliable.

[@Sweetclips143]

Damn brother that sounds nice those things will last forever

[@daymianhayes2493]

These are probably the best engines ever made. You can pick these up for dirt cheap.

[@DaveyDave1050]

I got a 5.3l in my 11' silverado with 208k miles. Thing still runs like a beast! 💪🏾

[@josemeza7698]

I’m at 340 on my 08 drove it 22 hours straight didn’t burn a drop of oil 😊

[@trentcofaxmtg7501]

Love your videos man. have really reignighted a passion inside me for throwing wrenchs around🎉🎉

[@epiccowboymemes2042]

I like your creativity. I haven't seen many Chevy Luv builds.

[@WhitefolksT]

It'll twist up like a beer can if you put big torque on it and don't brace it up.

[@epiccowboymemes2042]

@@WhitefolksT Yes. Based on blackguru's video about the SN95 460 build, I think that was intention.

[@MOE13576]

@@epiccowboymemes2042 "chevy luv" ?

[@epiccowboymemes2042]

@@MOE13576 He showed it in the video...

[@MOE13576]

@@epiccowboymemes2042 I see... I missed the part where he pointed it out

[@mogulme6190]

Lol I always had the idea of doing what you’re doing, I tell people all the time that ik more about cars than anybody really should without being a mechanic. Lol props to you for actually using it to prosper, congrats brother

[@tyleroutingdyke849]

Legit felt the same over the last few years, I'm a backyard mechanic but body shop autobody tech 😅 I can walk people thru a full repair without seeing the car 😅

[@ltx_luke]

feel the same

[@j.e.t.lifetothenextlife200]

what are simple (not to compete in race but to cruise n slide) mods I can do to a 12’ 4.8 silverado mine don’t even burnout gotta take fuse out 😢😂 I heard changing gears to 4.11 makes huge difference in pulls off a stop ? and will burn out easy ? but I’ve also heard it’s not the best bang for buck n to just put air intake or port throttle body (truck is completely stock) I just need it to slide n be quicker any suggestions ?

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@@tyleroutingdyke849 fellow autobody brother whats up! I got a good one next week welding up the front of a new accord, got to put a dash in her too shes hit hard. Looks like it run over a pole.

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@@j.e.t.lifetothenextlife200 obviously you want flowmasters then a *programmer* then a cold air intake those three things will get your ass kicked and or thrown in jail real quick.

[@Synth223]

My 4.8 06 1500 sierra has 320,000 miles the only thing I had to replace was the water pump and tires and also the battery ofc but that’s it, very reliable engine

[@delmontegreenbeans]

Has anyone else ever noticed the ENGINE is a similar to the HEART? I'm not a mechanic but I'm here to listen to the bratha and learn.

[@gunsbowties1920]

Can I get a, AMEN?!😂

[@3ch0_17]

I need new journal bearings for the turbo in my heart. All of this damn smoking got shit fucked up

[@auto3garage522]

I’m plan on putting my 5.3 from Tahoe in 944 but little 4 cylinder perfect for right now!!! And thank you got me on to something 🤝🏁

[@tonymanna9160]

Your knowledge is very impressive brother! Even without your ability to be hilarious, the info alone is awesome.

[@ZaeZae2014]

me and pops just bought a 6.0 vortec my first project truck with him and cant wait! love the vids carguru

[@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511]

Centrifugal superchargers on these engines are also a really cool combo. A better fuel system and a D1SC Procharger is a pretty killer combo. Even a basic aftermarket cam wakes them up A LOT.

[@tezzo1381]

I stop work for these Guru notifications Prolly the best channel on KZbin Keep up the good work!!!

[@outlookmusic9581]

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hes there now

[@alphasaiyan5760]

For some reason I can sit and watch this video over and over again and never get tired of it lol 👍

[@jamiel3504]

I couldn’t agree more!! You can pull some serious hp from an LS motor, we all know the coyote motor is a nasty beast but at the end of the day parts are cheaper and easier to come by , the sky’s the limit with an LS, that’s why so many do an LS swap in just about anything.

[@ronnielewis5391]

Love the longer videos brother

[@joshreynolds729]

Facts. A prime example of this is limpy , cash days, and other videos like flashlight shoot out, dig or die where real street racing happens from a dig. If you watch that kind of racing you have scene KCmax in the black firebird. Dude was stomping people with his big block hemi but due to money, weight, and how much the street can take he went to a 5.3l and stomped everybody many times in many races with that motor.

[@ChaseMoney626]

Salute to this man, I like how he puts the picture of what you need and the price is usually in the picture.

[@jonboi3603]

Thanks for video definitely got some ideas about my 5.3

[@CrosscountryMac]

Appreciate the knowledge you shared, I have 5.3 that I’m going turn into 383 stroker motor

[@Mr.Vazquez]

let's go!! GM guy here love these I got a 2011 5.3 flex fuel tahoe in thinking of modding. for now I've only have a programmer to deactivate the DOD.

[@cormaro13]

Throw a tune and keep it stock, it's Tahoe, it's not beating anything lol can only deliver the power better

[@dubiousf00d]

I dunno..have you heard of the LSXcalade? Pretty fast. Could definitely beat a few different cars.

[@demarcusbody9437]

@@cormaro13 wrong

[@cormaro13]

@@demarcusbody9437 please it's a 5.3, every Mexican that has one think its fast, it's not lol unless u wanna replace everything 🤣

[@wingersdingers]

A 4.8L all the way To a 6.2L, LS motor are all build able in a pretty similar fashion.

[@joseuvalle5293]

"Throw a supercharge on that fucker" Had me howling

[@Southrn_Maniacyago]

Lt has put a supercharger on his single cab 4.8 and smoked everyone

[@hwnwhaler1]

Awesome engine, and this guy is awesome to match the engine

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You tha Goat My G keep up the great work God Bless you Brother 🙏💪💯

[@mauricehunter3583]

This the guy you wanna run into at Autozone or take with you to a used car auction... hands down!!!!

[@CHEAPROLLIN]

Thanks for making this video I'm now going to look for a 5.3 to purchase to put in my Chevy S10

[@derrickpayne228]

I truly luv your knowledge of everything 🚗 s

[@dylanstevens5714]

Wow. Your knowledge and understanding, if correct, is impressive. I’m just getting more invested into engine knowledge. You’re teaching me a lot

[@robertbradford7892]

You're making me want to leave them big block Chevys on the shelf! Gather up a few 5.3's while they're still cheap...✌🏾

[@scottlane4884]

Your a engine genius my guy salute respectfully 👍

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[@GirlGangsta33]

The absolute biggest bang for one’s buck!!!!! Lol. Great info keep it up!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@mrpandasian8871]

People love LS engines, easy reliable big power. Good for drift, good for 1/2 mile, good for the track, it does it all except for pay for your divorce attorney

[@MOE13576]

Or your gas⛽️

[@mrpandasian8871]

@@MOE13576 ooooh damn that too 💀

[@MOE13576]

@@mrpandasian8871 yup, hahaha

[@WoodLox]

Sold a few L59’s owned a few, currently on about 6 years with my L77. Intake/exhaust/E85 and tune good for 400k with maintenance. Bow tie bangers.

[@gerardomontoya433]

Love my 4.8 got a Holley hi ram 105 mm and that thing sifts at 8k just Krazy 🔥

[@lockedinstreetracing6005]

My first one I bought a 6 liter and my buddy had a 4.8 crank this was years ago and he had some k1 rods and wiseco pistons so we got tanked it at the shot put new rings some summit head studs And new timing chain in it I had a ole 4150 performer intake and elderbrock elbow we had my buddy to a quick head job on it and decked the surface that way I didn’t have no problems and put a 88 milameter vs turbo on it with procharger blow off waves that was back in 2013 maybe and I traded it off in 2016 and built a good 408 with forged interals bjt that summbitch is still going honestly now I have a dart block 427 with twins forced inductions all I’m saying if you get into this stuff it’s addictive and you may stay broke.

[@lucassmith5220]

This guy needs to do a podcast !

[@420davlin]

My Chev Express 4.8 Has almost 800,000km on that B! Runs like a champ!

[@kennethconnors5316]

best explanation of this subject ,,,,

[@johnsheetz6639]

When you're busted out the Chevy LUV 😁 I had a friend that built the Lil Datsun he had to put couple inches body lift on it for the fit under there with a 350 he called it his dog hunting truck it was a fun ride.

[@channelfargone]

I had a 5.3 in my XUV. Loved it.

[@mysterblue313setstfin9]

100K on the way pyuuuun💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨

[@shaggy_2shady182]

I remember when my mom gave me her 05 suburban aw man that truck loved it

[@TruSwagTv2]

love the knowledge bro

[@michaelharris-2001]

I had a 5.3 and it run like a beast with bad head gaskets

[@gnarlytothemax]

Best channel bro keep it up

[@FoDaddy]

It's not going to live too long at 700+ RWHP on the stock internals. The crankshafts, and rods are all cast IIRC, and tend to be reliable up to around 550 RWHP. Once you get above 650 RWHP , then the stock internals start looking really sketchy, and you should probably rebuild it with forged stuff. There's always the guys with the 253k mile van engine and the cheapest ebay twin turbo kit imaginable that will runs dirty 9's at the strip for the afternoon, but realistically won't last more than 2k miles before it grenades itself.

[@isidrosevier1125]

Get an LSA crankshaft for about $600-$700 a set of summit LS pistons and a nice set of rods and your good to go for about $2000 + the engine itself and a little machine work.

[@ryanh415]

4.8 comes factory with a forged rotating assembly .

[@isidrosevier1125]

@@ryanh415 it does? I didn't know this

[@kennethfarquhar8518]

Wrong ! 4.8 is forged stock

[@lostfound34]

Bro your the truth! Keep up the good work.

[@dhj.feb7953]

Thanks bro I'm getting ready to build a 79 malibu coupe I think I'm going to procharge a destroked 6.0 if not definitely a 5.3

[@Dutty™]

Wish I had a friend like you

[@hammer7226]

Love this video, Do you have a video on how to set up a 5.3 motor. Thanks for the videos.

[@josephdilley4623]

Not only is he highly intelligent he’s a man of taste, just look at those car recommendations

[@yerbabuenagarden404]

I'm trying to fit that engine in a Datsun Rl 411 sss blue bird as we speak ,got to love these engines

[@galil12346]

Keep up the good work

[@matthewsmith4032]

Man this guy knows everything

[@oscarlongoria1817]

I'm rocking a 4.8 456 gears with long tube headers and btr stage 4 cam 3 inch exhaust no cats .

[@jnorrisgriffin388]

I have a 01 suburban with a 5.3 I love it

[@jaybee3819]

Man I just love this dude. No homo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertwalker9211]

Great job sir 😊

[@loganstaal3162]

I just picked up a 4.8 with flat top pistons, I’ve got a set of 862 heads in the garage I’m bout to hurt some egos when I pair it with this AR five transmission, and throw it in the tbucket.

[@Daniel240sx]

Im building a 240sx with a 5.3 and yes im going to boost it as soon as i can get the car running first

[@fobbitoperator3620]

These engins were in Camaros, pickup trucks, vans, U-Haul/rental trucks, station wagons, for over 25 years, & are absolutely everywhere withon the lower 48 states. You'll find these engins in any 1 of the aforementioned vehicles that was assholed, t-boned or just dumped at a junk yard, put about $2K into it, & you have an elite grade powerplant, for cheap. Same goes for the 302/351 Windsors, Coyotes, 318/360 MOPAR engins as well!

[@cartersbuild8531]

Got a L59 5.3l for my 85 s10 soon will be running

[@michaelray5725]

Black car guru! Love your comments. I grew up in Florida and my dad use to race back in the day as did I,but I have a question... If you already haven't, i'd like to get your opinion if the KIA Stinger.

[@Swankyestbrute]

Theres a form somewhere online with a build called the heavy hitter i believe you use the crank and rods out of a 4.8 and slap them into a 6.0 block making a large displacement high rpm getting machine, it would definitly be insane to supercharge or turbocharge that combo.

[@gunsbowties1920]

Pause… but my boy, where you been all my life?!😂🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@James-kg8vy]

Thank you…Listen to dis man he telling you some good sh**

[@robertbailey3057]

Dude, you blew up like my toilet bowl after taco tuesday

[@ryans9103]

I love my 5.3 basic but efficient power plants

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

This man just literally called my entire recipe in my g body minus the turbo

[@angelmoreno5191]

my first car ever was a gmc yukon with a 4.8 and man i miss that sucker so much

[@anthonymcdougald3776]

My great uncle got a Tahoe 4.8 1999 100k miles

[@walkerhanna]

My lm7 broke a rod at 300k and still fires up and runs

[@darrylphillips6301]

my 2007 chevy tahoe ltz has the 5.3L and its still a beast with over 200k miles on it and bro has the 4.8L Yukon, both great engines but damn you feel that bigger 5.3L. Running 275?55R/20 all terrain tires on them, gas is ass though of course lol

[@bang-bang-9er-gang777]

My wife’s Tahoe LT 5.3 been running since 2015 with 26’s on it,older white couple had it,it only runs on flex fuel,no 93,89,87.

[@bartowflorida]

I took my 5.3 bored to 5.7 with 243 heads and stage 3 cam. Going to put 4.30 gears in and about 10lbs of boost

[@Jimbob-zn6bl]

4.8 LS turns 12,000 rpms!! Music to my ears!!🚘😡💪

[@MARTRELL17]

Music To.my ears🤠🕺🏾

[@samduran5180]

Hahaha nice one at the end😂

[@wearyourkicks26]

I am not sure why the algorithm suggested this man but let me tell you. I am ready for a GM motor in something so i can beef it because of this man!

[@shanesilago9136]

Good video brother..🤟 im building a 91 foxbody mustang im thinking if I should put a 5.3 in it now, and send it haha ...

[@bigseksi5514]

I had a buddy that had a Chevy Luv with a 350 in it. It was nuts...

[@296jayce]

They got some 4.8 and 5.3 blocks with casting numbers on them that say "4.8/5.3/6.0" on them, and u can bore them out to a 6.0. If you bore the 5.3 out to 3.902, and add a 4inch stroke, with upgraded 6.20 inch rods, u can make a 383, so now u just turned a 5.3 into a 6.3 liter engine. Idk how well it will hold to boost, boreing the walls out that wide, but i know naturally aspirated, thing makes power

[@MrHEMI260]

I always knew GM screwed up when they used this motor with a FWD ONLY transmission back in '08 in the Grand Prix GXP and the Impala SS. So much potential, WASTED. I've been thinking about this 325 recently though, a whipple super charger did great on these years ago, probably still do.

[@Deepanimosity]

My mother had the GP GXP and I really loved taking it out for a drive. Yeah, the torque steer would put you halfway into the other lane, but the thing would SMASH any unsuspecting import on the highway. Love that GXP EDIT: She traded it for a Fusion Sport with the twin turbo 2.7L AWD. Much better car, but the Pontiac had more character.

[@RYguy1994]

ive thought about that too, before i became a mechanic and just hearing about the grand prix v8 and impala, i thought they would have been rwd... the point of having that engine with fwd? i mean you got traction lol.. but when you stomp on it and one wheel wants to go faster than the other and you almost crash.. kinda stupid idea. at least in those years Pontiac did the gto justice with Manuel trans and rwd. even though looked NOTHING like the goat lol. then again... none of these cars look anything like their predecessors

[@kayblock8009]

perfectly said! Extreme amount of wasted potential! Pontiac could’ve been great! The GTO was acceptable but it didn’t look the best! The G8 with the 6.0 is still my dream car!

[@ma-is8vh]

Totally agree the the g8 gxp or just the g8 is hands down one of the best cars ever made. I live in a very small town and their is 2 of them that are nasty as shit (supercharged) I watched one littlerlly discrase a hellcat like 5 different times and ways. Later that night we all went out and the hellcat guy acted like he had peeed his pants at his kids take your parents to school day!!!!!😂

[@jeffreymayer8550]

​@kayblock8009 The GT was the 6.0, the GXP had a 6.2. They were quite a bit more scarce.