Building a Loaded 5.3L LS - Engine Power S7, E11

[@Rgmekanic]

My father and I picked out a Z71 Silverado brand new in 1999. He and I worked for 10+ years side by side in that truck every day, every family vacation was taken in it, and tons of awesome adventures. My father passed away, but I still drive it every day to and from work. Several things I refuse to change on it just because it reminds me of him. Nearly 21 years and almost 300k miles have been done with either my dad or myself at the wheel. A new engine will be in it's future, as I will never live a day without that truck in my life. This engine would be awesome to make sure it keeps going for many more years.

[@wunkskorks2623]

I love how giddy Pat always gets when they’re working the dyno. Dude’s lovin life.

[@TheBb6prelude]

Mans living his purpose.

[@strongjohnful]

Pat Fenis a lot happens behind the scenes though. Can’t assume its the same way as they show on cam. Not to mention they have a nice setup to start with.

[@chaoszombie9995]

thats the most exciting part about building an engine! i dont blame him

[@illestk24civic]

The man is single

[@adamantium1983]

@@illestk24civic he is married to a drag racing column writer

[@tomsimi6538]

Truck engine! My 1990 GMC, 4x4 is clean. I'm the original owner. I take care frequent maintenance. It's a 5.7 350, (stock) with 302K miles. I've learned a lot. Thanks.

[@SD70ACE-]

I could use this engine for sure, my 12 year old daughter ask me how can China build a hospital in a few days and its taking me a decade and counting to build a car, 😥.

[@02honeydew]

Damn got em

[@Ecosse57]

teach her about the evils of communism and slave labor.

[@bobk3840]

Tell her it isn’t a real hospital

[@nathanbutler8240]

@Pedro Ruiz slavery gets shit done i mean look at the pyramids

[@indyrock8148]

@toreythomas1 lol not surprised 😆

[@cherokeebareful]

“We spend some time in the cell!” “Here I come!” “I’m ready!” 😂😂

[@drsnooz8112]

Of all the builds you have done, this is probably my favorite. A clean, quality build. Great component choices at every step. Every car should have an engine this good.

[@marknowakowski6590]

Tell her about all the Chinese working 24/7 and no time to raise there children and then be discarded there after so there communistic gov can hurry up and slave the next generation.

[@AviewFromUnder]

James loves power coating so much he decided to powder coat his lungs as well!

[@cristiancalderon7669]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jacobgreer4833]

I was hoping someone caught that too ha

[@skellydehbout2000]

Lol

[@Cliff00936]

I've never heard of an LS engine before, this episode should be interesting.

[@averygentry35]

You are not serious are you? If that’s true what rock did you live under for 40 years?

[@torqueandbeanssauce]

You must have been living under a rock for 20 years

[@Cliff00936]

@@torqueandbeanssauce well it was a heavy rock

[@hawkdsl]

Seems like peoples sarcasm detectors are malfunctioning.

[@suicidegarage]

Definitely a rock

[@catchulater7483]

I would be honored to have such a power plant in my sons 86 IROC. I have enjoyed and used the info you bestow. Been watching Pat for years. Big fan. The engine would be super nice to have. But the real treat is watching Pat over the years.

[@hellyeah2299]

I saw a roll of paper towels in the shop. Did you guys just forget to tell us how great they are and where we can buy them?

[@johnnytyler5685]

How do you think shows like this stay on the air? That advertising money is their main source of income.

[@danielvillarreal8892]

As a retired senior citizen on a fixed income I can't afford to buy an engine and fix it up. This would help on my next project that will probably go to me 19 year old grandson.

[@bobk3840]

My 2009 Silverado would sure run great with this engine!

[@cmh2111]

Nice build, however I prefer simple. 1976 Nova SS, LT1 (1970) Holley 750 double feed, double pump, Edelbrock intake, Hooker Headers, TH400, 12 bolt (4:10). I can work on it in my garage, don't need a qazillion $$ in tools. The only "HI TECH" thing I own is a timing light. I have owned this car for 40 years, and it's been a rock solid build. Scared a few passengers as well. : )

[@jayyoutube8790]

Shit.. I’ve been watching you guys since you were on. I remember when the first car repair show “shade tree mechanic” back in the 90’s. They just did repair back then. Shows about this subject is what it’s grown into.

[@trentdawg2832]

I used to love shade tree mechanic...Sam memolo and I forgot the other dudes name...

[@eileenheitman4351]

Dave Bowman

[@Primordialtruth777]

This show is the bees knees I'm about to turbo my vortec and alot of the tips and tricks help n go a long way

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Checkout Richard Holden on KZbin!!!

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

@@bri-manhunter2654 I second this....hes the guru.

[@cacarotogod6695]

I've been your fan my whole life.. I'm 31 now

[@SavageBunny1]

Yeah back in high school on spike TV!

[@charliejeffries9478]

I remember when they was on spike to!!!!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Hole life

[@codycall6513]

Every Sunday was waited for

[@colinkulukhon-lincoln959]

I used to get up at like 6am on sundays to watch spike tv. I live in Alaska so my view times is a bit early lol

[@nunya7012]

This is the perfect motor for my 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief. Great build.

[@rickmorse86]

This really needs to go into my shop truck 70 Chevy Short bed C-10. Mine has 3 dead cylinders from the cam going flat. I have been scared to try the LS I'm after all a carb guy and wiring isn't my thing. You made this look easy. Win or no this is still a great show.......I'm 53 and have been a fan forever. Keep up the good work.

[@LukeEdward]

8:30 Pat’s version of a heavy metal band’s frontman stepping up and grabbing the microphone for an all out vocal blast. LOVE IT, PAT! Do NOT stop.

[@jimparker7778]

Great show for your Chevy fans. Gotta love those LS engines

[@dirtcop11]

When I was starting to work on my own car back in the 1960s, my first few cars were made in the 1950s. They were simple and you didn't need specialized tools. Gas was cheap and so were the cars. I didn't pay more than $100 for a car until I was 18. I didn't know a lot about auto mechanics back then, Now cars are computerized and sensitive, and they cost a lot more, even for the 'beaters'. They aren't as much fun to tinker with.

[@alanpreston9034]

Hi I've had 3 5.3 Chevy trucks I've worked them hard and they come through . I bought a 69 Corvette convertible for retirement my plan has been to put a 5.3 in the vette to make it cruise and have enough power and be efficient on fuel thank you Alan

[@graham1193]

Worth a shot. 275000 miles on my current 5.3. (99 Silverado Z71 1500)

[@ogland6482]

This is probably more than a grand in bolts, holy cow.

[@connorschill9469]

I'd love to swap this for the factory 5.3 LM7 in my 03 Sierra, my first vehicle. It's been through so much memories and experiences

[@ohshitwatsmyname]

Dibs on that old 5.3

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Honestly, all you need to do is a cam, intake manifold, and long tubes will give you a lot of fun.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

@@bri-manhunter2654 do these mods and a mild street good gas tune....you will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Same reliability!

[@timeless6964]

Engine Looks Great!!....And Sounds Better, Strong!!!

[@georgehazel3876]

Ive got a tuned 5.3 in my 2000 silverado pushing almost 400 horses I love it gonna add a few more add ons one day 😉

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

Your going to install that cam dry??

[@ryandrumsfly]

My 01 Tacoma wouldn’t know what to do with that in it! Already started the swap🙏🏻💪🏼

[@noahkloeck5870]

That would be a pretty dope swap tbh

[@sofakingrandomjr]

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[@smm2k13]

I would drop this into my 2002 Trans Am!

[@TexasTim45]

I thought the anti seize goes under the head of the bolt to the washer. Not under the washer to the head?

[@captainsledge7554]

Im actually so thankful for the LS lifter trays. Ive made a lot of money doing 2 or 3 hour cam swaps for customers and friends over the years. I think the Hardest was a 4th gen camaro. Only because half the engine is under the firewall. The c5 and c6 corvettes were easier than the 4th gen camaros. Actually the worst was the LS4 in the pontiac grand prix. Only ever did one of those.

[@RegulerShowTV]

My 86 foxbody has that motors name written all over it, awesome build !

[@philauten2783]

You too, Jim Bob? More heretics here than you can shake a stick at! Phil in TX

[@RegulerShowTV]

Phil Auten yeahhh it’s pretty bad, but ford doesn’t have any strong and basically built old motors you can pull from wrecking yards and throw boost at without much trouble, that and the ls is just so simple and easy to swap into anything and make great power, and if it grenades there’s plenty more to pick for another $270. No brand loyalty, I’m just a hot rodder I guess.

[@Z-Bart]

Make sure Pat doesn't drop a pen in MY engine. 😁👍

[@skipjohnson9358]

🤣🤣🤣

[@leoa4c]

@Ed Only if it is an ARP pen!

[@mikestoms4015]

I see a lot of comments about this, did he actually do that on an engine?

[@Panelman-wx8fo]

That would be so sweet in my 55.5 Chevy Panel Truck, or my 2000 Chevy Silverado, or my Daily Driver 2011 Silverado, or maybe the S10. So many choices.

[@cbkidd]

Just enter the Giveaway. My 88 iron could really benefit from the 5.3l It has set for 10 years with 7,633 org miles. Since I had spine surgery and unable to work on it right now. Love watching power nation.

[@ryansellevold4445]

This engine is perfect for a 1965 Chevy stepside pickup

[@ryanroberts1104]

You can tell it just kills Pat to say "murdered out"...LOL

[@otsenres1636]

This engine would be perfect for my family owned 1973 Camaro, it has a restomod look.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

I applaud Pat for showing his mettle, in using the 598 BBF Kaase engine in this segment. Its the same BBF that out paced Pats 632 BBC on the Dyno, to Pats dismay. Both are total beasts and I'd take either one.

[@Msarlan21]

Going through a divorce. first thing i do? Finally start that project thats been vetoed for 14 years. Help a brother out!! I already am shopping for a transmission. 200k on tie power train. Slips every once in awhile.Bring this 2006 sierra crew cab to life! It's gonna be a bad little sleeper. Love the channel and the knowledge. Hoping for that... i finally won something moment! Keep up the great work!

[@blackericdenice]

10:38 how many people have had valve covers to just crack from making hp. Once again Lying Pat is creating a problem that doesn’t exist to sell something you don’t need. Why not powder coat your stock valve covers?

[@connorjohnson9230]

Right? This joker recommends cast aluminum valve covers for “strength” but doesn’t have a problem with the polymer intake manifold (which is also fine)? If it ain’t broke don’t fix it...

[@hawkdsl]

Advertisers pay for all this stuff. Not a biggie. Most people can recognize.

[@rorschacht8478]

Pat is reading from a script that the writers made because the producers will plug anyone willing to pay, also the sponsors require certain things to be said. So, not pat's fault, he's just reading his script.

[@robertpolkamp]

E3 spark plugs... really?

[@JM-yx1lm]

@@robertpolkamp e3 plugs, in my opinion are junk. I have at least 4 of them fail. Never have i had a NGK fail when new.

[@ShowMeAr15]

I am building a 1972 C10 right not in honor of my father who just passed this would be a God send!

[@jamestehuna5915]

I think I just found my new favourite channel

[@charlesstull4582]

I'm not a ls fan but what ever they build will run flawless. Who gets this will be a lucky guy

[@nicktralongo1583]

this is the best youtube channel out there

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Take a LR4 4.8L and hop it up on the Vortec heads, roller rockers, springs, machined porting with a 6.0 stock cam, HV&HP oil pump, clevite bearings on mains, cam, connecting rods, no boring or stroking

[@nathanbutler8240]

I need this to get my 71 c10 running all it needs is the engine

[@squirtlejim8727]

get a big block chevy for the c10, you dont want a 5.3 in it

[@hacxer8424]

This would be the best job ever you get to build engines and hear them run so cool

[@phredflypogger4425]

I've watched many of your videos, all well produced, informative and comprehensive. Well done guys. From Australia.

[@DJLuDog3]

I made me a ford guy but great engine regardless. Love arp products myself. Ive sadly learned with watching and learning from these guys that unless you got something 1974 or older in my state any engine changing is illegal. So much for usa being land of free.

[@EricJh21690]

What state do you live in where that's the case?

[@jordansande9929]

Using clean gloves would help with oils or unwanted substances on any surfaces. Our hands do have oils seep out. That being said, the hands in this video all seem to be quite clean. Keep up the good work guys.

[@johnnylightning476]

This would go nicely in my 72 Monte Carlo. I daily drive the old girl so the chance for some extra power and reliability cannot be missed even if the odds are low. Can’t hurt to try. Good luck to everyone!!

[@skallington4068]

"Sorry this campaign is not available at your location" Well guess im back to saving money and eating noodles then.

[@edwinrose5240]

Let me guess you also live in Canada 😂

[@skallington4068]

@@edwinrose5240 Nope other side of the pond in Sweden 😂

[@shortybigfella]

No point in me trying to enter in that case 😢

[@SamSheepDoq]

Just get a VPN, change your server to one in the US, and enjoy the show. Hope this helps!

[@hawkdsl]

@@SamSheepDoq He's talking about entering to win the motor.

[@brentacusmaximus6677]

Waiting to see you guy's set the crank to cam timing on one of these builds.

[@jonycard1]

Should've fed her some more timing these engine's love it!

[@oceanhome2023]

“Murdered Out” LOL a new phrase enters our language , just cover everything with black rattle can paint !

[@terryharms235]

sold I am going to copy this for my 1995 suburbin love the motor I have two of them to pick on thank you so much for sharing Terry

[@austinphelpshd3169]

I would love nothing more to win this engine right now. Ive been looking at ls engines and for what i want and the parts is way out of my budget. This engine has basically almost everything that i would need for my boosted/nitrous application in my 1979 Chevy C10 Step Side project or swap it into my daily driver 2010 V6 3.6L LT Camaro and let it be naturally aspirated. My favorite video is seeing the small block take all that nitrous. :)

[@alexramsey7244]

My 1985 Chevy pickup would love having this LS engine .

[@quik5ltr]

Oh look, they actually did something without a carburetor

[@Orygunner67]

When Pat starts pushing that throttle lever forward on the dyno he has this look like my dad when he comes home and finds out his boys have been little turds and is starting to take his belt off for you know what! And yes, he means business! When Mom said just wait till your father gets home she meant it! 🤣

[@randyrobertson8729]

Would love to drop this into my 72 C10 shorty.....wicked job guys

[@MrTimstaaa]

Love the way this engine looks. Finish is top notch.

[@robertmacpeek424]

Mike shimmed the pump (.00.15" which is probably the most common spec, even though I was also taught to shim the LS crank driven pumps despite the fact that the service manuals don't mention anything about shimming them...) but he didn't align the front & rear covers to the oil pan...

[@iraj9884]

I don’t even know what car I would throw this in. I think it would fit GREAT in my 58 Chevy 3100 🤘🏾

[@ozzynomicon2817]

I got the 07 nbs lh6 in my truck. I like the flex version of it but it had issues. This one is much simpler. Super easy to work on. I hate trying to find round coil packs haha. I'm going to be doing the ls7 conversion here soon with stage 1 thumper cam. I got a tuner, full custom 2.5 inch 304 dual exhaust. With a dual in and out cherry bomb extreme. I'm gonna a be buffing up the trans woth a hd sunshell and stronger gears and a chromoly drive shaft.. I daily drive it. I haven't done the intake yet but this motor has a good intake already. It has the 243 stamped heads not the 799s like I thought it did. I disabled the afm but need to actually get rid of it.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

Word of the day: Clean

[@chewylewy1714]

Man I want a price sheet on this to see how much it was to put together

[@fredcastor1]

Same

[@yungtooli]

all the arp hardware costs more than the engine itself

[@chefzackkasmar6767]

@@yungtooli ha! So true

[@timothyduhon1106]

Intake $1000/Top End Kit $2,300/Fuel Injectors and Rail $800/Balancer $400/ARP Hardware $600~/cost of engine and powder coating. You're looking at around $6,500

[@azgunner8105]

did you ever get a price sheet?,, I'm trying to pull the parts from the links to build this by the end of 2022'

[@dioad1739]

Perfect for my 99 black Z-71 Silverado you guys are awesome.

[@ccsupra1997]

Wow this engine is awesome. We have a 1992 BMW e36 that we would like to put it in.

[@brian1157]

This would be perfect for my 93' GMC C1500! I just went and bought a bunch of interior parts and body panels from a parts truck today! Currently running the stock 4.3, so this would be wild!

[@kevinliles9870]

Love this show. Trucks, power nation, all of the sunday morning car shows are great. Also a 5.3 owner

[@mmarshal7633]

this is my first time watching your videos and I enjoyed every moment of it seeing how you guys are putting these engines together I have had quite a few Tahoes over the years ranging from a 99 to a 2004 Chevy Tahoe and now I have my first truck what is a 2005 Chevy Avalanche I would love to take that engine and drop it off into my truck I just wished I had the money if my wife was still here with me it wouldn't be a problem she had Ms in cancer and I am a cancer survivor as well after watching this show you guys are giving me to wishes fixing up my truck and racing a Dodge or a Ford 🤔😄 Lol hahaha

[@Truckerdaddy]

I've got a 92 S-10 that this would go good in. Only had 120k miles on it when wrecked it in 07. Still sitting in storage waiting to get fixed.

[@robertward2286]

My favorite KZbin channel always great film and commentary and all that HP thanks

[@nancydixon1351]

I Love it, It really would look good in my 1990 GMC SWB 2 door Sierra. I just picked it up this year & Last week My wife and I just Dropped the Front and Rear Suspension, Now we are just starting on the body, Love your Video's, And Stay Safe.

[@camaromike82]

Would be a perfect engine to go in my 1982 Camaro that I'm planning to swap next year. Too bad the contest isn't open to Canadian viewers......

[@thought1212]

ya, sucks for us.

[@braydenrivard1489]

Why I isnt it for Canadien viewers. This would be a great engine for my 79 Chevy

[@dpond2559]

my dads old drag car was an 82 camaro

[@MikeY-nh2we]

You already have health care 😁

[@pmrparts]

That engine would work great in my 1961 Jeep CJ5.

[@BeeDogg1000]

Great knowledge about using older engines 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@lilsargeokiedope2032]

This engine is absolutely amazing, i doing my first build and it’s no where near this pretty. I would have loved to win this motor.

[@NYRM1974]

Would be great if POWERNATION would help get my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer EXT LS 5.3L Naturally Aspirated 4X4 needs new transmission transfer case and engine work.

[@CarlosContreras-nc7dk]

Would love this one for 1 of my 5 Vehicles ...1965c10,1970 Buick skylark,1970 Pontiac tempest,1972 gmc truck,1978 Chevy Scottsdale 🙏🏽

[@n.l.7308]

My 2000 Silverado would come alive that engine. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kokomodave]

Perfect for my '12 Silverado!

[@trentdawg2832]

It's a gen 3....won't work unless you get a 58x to 24x converter box...

[@pwn3426]

cool and all but thats like a 4-5k dollar package for 450 hp rofl

[@calebowen5889]

That would rock my checker marathon

[@endogenetics5535]

I need that I just bought a 72 monte carlo it would be perfect exactly what I'm lookin for

[@dioad1739]

I had a cherry 72 Monte Carlo black on black big block my X wife totaled it I still cry when I think of her not the X the car.

[@endogenetics5535]

@@dioad1739ah man that sorry to hear that! I plan on giving it to my son as a graduation present hes young so it will give a lot of years to play with it and have some fun lol

[@shawnglynn6569]

Definitely 💯 percent perfectly done by these gentlemen who i would be flattered to own their engine

[@joshtheking1772]

Awesome. Thats fuel injection baby. Proper LS guys. Thank you.

[@indyrock8148]

What's happened to old gravel throat? He finally died of throat cancer? I'm talking about the voice over guy.

[@OuchesVonDoom]

Lot's of freedom right there!!!

[@xFullyTorqued1x]

Would be perfect for my burnout S-10 build. I already have a trans and supercharger, just looking for the right SBC...

[@williamschimberg8258]

My grandma has a 1950 chevy impala that she loves. I got that engine I would put that engine in her car to make it a fun daily driver for her

[@AfflictionSuzukiGsxrLosAngeles]

One is these engines in my 13year old Gmc 1500 (2008) would be super cool.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I would love to see them build the old 499 cubic inch big block that used to come in the old Chevy gas HD trucks and 3/4 ton suburbans. Great engines.

[@whatitis2209]

496 ci/8.1L and are not made for higher hp. Expensive as hell to build and would never compete dollar for dollar with an LS. Ive had both.

[@CJColvin]

This engine would be a great swap for an old Chevy C10 or even an old school 69 Camaro.

[@benjaminkent4397]

I did an ls 5.3 swap with a 4L60E on my 65 c10 step side. It was fairly simple to modify the engine bay and I also added power steering. I do have to say my engine did not have nearly the upgrades these guys went with. It does ARP hardware but I went with afr heads and a used corvette aluminum intake. Horsepower numbers were just under 400 and for a driver that's just fine for me.

[@CJColvin]

@@benjaminkent4397 Sounds awesome brother. Imagine if you ported and polished those AFR heads and boy that 5.3L LS V8 will probably make well over 450 HP.

[@benjaminkent4397]

@@CJColvin that project has been put on the back burner as i have lost interest in it. Still needs a lot more to be complete. I've been working on my 72 Plymouth A body getting it ready for the track.

[@hawkdsl]

I'd LS swap a toaster if it would work.

[@MidnightCustoms111]

would sure be nice with a 4l80e in my 05 mustang. Im already planning to build the same stock 5.3 nitrous yall did but on boost

[@jeffheld3971]

I know you guys need to pay bills but I did not expect a 30 plus minute marathon commercial for hawking parts. Geez.

[@izzcarrasco]

Why don't these guys ever do a parts and cost list to see what it will take. I want.to have my 5.3 vort2c engine on my tahoe done