Chevy LV1 V6 race motor fire up

[@nickperricelli4100]

I have to learn more about this. I think this would be a great engine for a 914

[@MAGA-Chad]

More of a big block guy but it sounds pretty damn good for a 6 cylinder. Gives me a bit of inspiration for a carbbed dodge 3.5 build for my Pontiac Sunfire.

[@rafaelok4058]

Awesome build, very inspiring for a 4.3l fans! How much hp are you expecting?

[@MrNeildrake]

Thank you. Check out my newest video. It made 350 hp at 6800 RPM

[@boilerman2540]

That would be very fun in an s10!! lol awesome 😎

[@ac1888]

Very nice sound.

[@shawnkhosravi3130]

Sounds mean! 👍

[@rickarcher300]

What did that engine come in? Sounds and looks amazing! What do they call this series of engine?

[@Cream_of_sum_yung_gai]

Lv1 came in 2018-present express and savana full-size vans. The engine is based off the Gen v V8.

[@danielolivier1149]

Are you running off just the crankshaft sensor in a waste spark configuration?

[@MrNeildrake]

Correct. Just crank sensor. Stock coils driven with Performance Electronics pe-ltd.com/ PE3-IG2 computer.

[@chevpasmore5809]

oh man, I need this for my 99 s10 lol

[@rascle29]

Where did you find that harness? Or was it custom made by yourself or a company?

[@MrNeildrake]

The computer is PE3-IG2 from Performance Electronics. They also sell the short harness for it that I added the correct connectors for the Gen V coils

[@DrangeDragRacingTeam1967]

I want one of these with a turbo in my 93’ GMC Typhoon

[@MrNeildrake]

Go for it! If I can offer any advice or provide parts, let me know. Neil

[@DrangeDragRacingTeam1967]

@@MrNeildrake I appreciate that. I will! The stock 4.3 with a turbo in it runs good now. Making about 400hp with the upgrades that I have done. But the engine has 117k miles on it, and with my driving and sometimes DragRacing I bet it will blow up soon. Then I will Get one of these LV1’s

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

Sounds beautiful. What are the torque figures? Must be more then the 350hp.

[@tigerpjm]

Since when was torque measured in HP?

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

@@tigerpjm lol. Ya got me

[@tigerpjm]

@@gibbyrockerhunter I'll let you off this time, but don't do it again, okay? 😝

[@cixrider]

Where did you find the engine with the harness and computer at? I want this set up in my monte carlo?

[@Skiingengineer]

Seriously sick man! What type of rpm range would this be happiest? I built up an old 2002 4.3 with ported vortecs and a mild cam etc. but it’s not as mean as this. Does this have a balance shaft still?

[@MrNeildrake]

Cam will probably pull to 6500. Balance shaft has been removed.

[@bryanhallman8183]

@@MrNeildrake That's why it's so jumpy... 😉 I still like your 6 Pack setup the best.

[@Cycle9568]

What control box are you using to run this? Thanks.

[@MrNeildrake]

This is running a PE3-IG2 ecu from Performance Electronics.

[@chrismurnane6389]

Looks great,sounds great,how much did it cost? Are you running it without cooling.

[@MrNeildrake]

I was just doing initial fire up for a minute without cooling. Break in and dyno were done after. Cost was under 2k. I bought engine as core for $500 and had to get cam ground, valve spring kit, gaskets and head bolts etc.

[@nobullshit9721]

@@MrNeildrakehonestly not a bad price for 2k even as a stock rebuild I’d be happy with it.

[@eldgodt3772]

Hey Mr.Neil, sorry to bother you but I was wondering if you can give me some help with how to torque my rocker arms on my Lv3 4.3. I'm almost at the finish line, just stuck on my rockers. Ive look at how to properly torque LS rockers but from my understanding its not the same.

[@MrNeildrake]

Torque to 22 lb.ft when cam is on or near base circle. There’s a good reference manual on sdparts.com. If you search for their LV3 DOD delete kit, there’s a “documents” tab. In there is a .pdf with all torque specs and sequences. Much thanks to Scoggin Dickee for postin that for us. Good luck, Neil

[@eldgodt3772]

Thanks I preciate that!

[@GizmoMaxx]

#TORQUEPOWER 😎😈

[@anthonydurantine2292]

thnks for posting. curiosities.... intake manifold and what you used to plug DI ports.?

[@MrNeildrake]

The intake shown is handmade sheet metal unit. To block off the DI ports, I made my own plugs to use in conjunction with ICT billet DI block off plates. I have a video coming soon on how to make those

[@HAYAHSHA]

Olá, saudações, como vai? Eu sou daqui da América do Sul, vendo essa verdadeira Usina de potência gostaria de saber de você se assim sendo possível, qual é essa versão de Motor V6, se é Chevrollet ou é outra marca? Gostaria de saber qual é todo o seu projeto nesse Maravilhoso Motor. Estou querendo montar um Carro aqui no Brasil, sendo um Chevette fabricação brasileira com um Motor da Blaze 4.3 V6 Vortec, e ao ver o seu me trouxe muito mais ânimo. Trata-se de um carro para Arrancadas você poderia me ajudar? Lhe agradeço desde Brasil.

[@MrNeildrake]

Olá, este v6 esta hecho por gm o chevrolet

[@samdrake764]

Stock cam and crank sensors? I was told the newer sensors send a different signal the say like an ls ?

[@MrNeildrake]

I can’t confirm it’s different signal than LS but connector on gen V crank sensor is different. It has 58 tooth reluctor wheel and the crank sensor has 3 pins: 5v from ecu, sensor ground and signal. ICT billet sells an adapter pigtail to convert the gen v crank sensor to LS connector for those using Holley or similar harness/ecu so I would assume signal is same.

[@KakinoHorsepower]

Ive been kicking around the idea of running one of these v6, trying to get weight off the nose. Does that ignition have any boost reference to pull timing?

[@MrNeildrake]

Absolutely, the timing curve can have MAP as variable. It can even switch ignition map on the fly with input…eg if nitrous is enabled.

[@KakinoHorsepower]

@@MrNeildrake good to know!! Thank you for your input!!

[@spencer15898]

How did you delete the di? Very cool intake setup too

[@MrNeildrake]

DI plugs and retainer plate. I have another vid that explains them

[@danielalvarez4062]

What is this setup??

[@legozombiemocmaker8026]

What ignition system are you using and what intake manifold is that

[@MrNeildrake]

Check out Performance Electronics pe-ltd.com/product/pe3-ig2/ I used their PE3-IG2 ecu and ran the stock coils with wasted spark configuration. Intake manifold was homemade sheet metal unit. On dyno it made 350hp top end but suffered too much with torque. I ended up running downdraft webers with this engine in a 1965 el Camino with T5 tranny

[@JerryHarris-ts2kt]

What ecu do you use

[@MrNeildrake]

PE3-IG2 from performance electronics

[@orest395]

At idle kinda sounds like a v8

[@332ARA]

aren't they called LV3?

[@MrNeildrake]

LV1 is the non-DOD version of the LV3. They came in 2018 and up full size vans.

[@kbussche]

what oil pan is that?

[@MrNeildrake]

Oil pan is Moroso for Gen V v8. I shortened it for the v6, however Moroso sells one for the LV3, but it’s almost $1000

[@threetrianglesrallysport13]

What ignition are you using?

[@MrNeildrake]

Ignition is from Performance Electronics. It’s called PE3-IG2

[@threetrianglesrallysport13]

@@MrNeildrake Thanks

[@paisley2342]

LS SWAP IT

[@caleb7194]

It’s sounds like a v8😂

[@mattleonard5268]

Until you hear a v8

[@caleb7194]

@@mattleonard5268 I’ve heard a v8 bud

[@kaleb8518]

What type of headers are on it?

[@MrNeildrake]

They’re just $200 ebay headers for 2014 v8 silverado. I just cut one pipe off

[@causeimbatmaaan]

Ignition carb and headers cost $2000 I'm sure so if you mean the short block was under 2000 thats believable.

[@MrNeildrake]

correct, long block was about $2k. Ignition and harness was $700, headers $250 (ebay for L83), intake was homebuilt but had $120 ICT billet flanges, and carb I had from another project. Example long block costs at time I purchased were: long block core:$500, Cam grind $150 (American Custom Cam), DOD delete kit $400(Scoggin Dickee), Springs and Ti retainers $350 (Texas Speed), Pushrods $150 (BTR), Oil pan $350 (Moroso used for L83 ebay), ICT billet block-off plugs etc $100

[@trxtech3010]

Eww it's carbureted yuckk....

[@FlatBroke612]

Ahh grasshopper, carbs have some advantages over injection such as charge cooling among others, but you young pups can’t tune them with a lap top or iPhag app.