Chevy LS: Best Engine Swap Ever? | WheelHouse

How many LS swaps have you seen online? Probably too many to count. It seems like everyone is doing an LS swap on their project car these days. But why is the LS such a popular choice? Join Nolan Sykes as he breaks down why the LS V8 is the top choice for hot-rodders, drifters, and mad scientists all over the world. It’s an inside look at what makes the LS such a good engine, and some of the craziest LS swaps around.
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[@prestonclyde5667]

My buddy passed away and his family sold me his 94 Buick roadmaster station wagon. I'm gonna throw in a LS 6.0L and boost it, cause it was always his dream

[@MCrelationz]

Rest in peace brother.

[@prestonclyde5667]

@@MCrelationz thanks brother

[@arnabsaha1517]

Hope u are able to ignite his dreams!!!

[@Hoonkeen]

That's so sweet! Your such a good guy

[@prestonclyde5667]

I appreciate the comments you guys. I think I'll be picking it up next weekend and gotta swap the transmission cause he apparently blew it up doing a burnout lol. I'm gonna daily it for a year and then I'll do the drivetrain swap

[@jesuscardenas790]

Just Put An Ls1 Engine In My Grandmas Electric Wheelchair,Gonna Supercharge It Next

[@savagesock3598]

Ive seen your grandma at the track

[@lindagaffar3000]

See ya on Nürburgring

[@PvtDumb]

6:53

[@savagesock3598]

Lmfao

[@jesuscardenas790]

I forgot to update u guys,i just switched her breathing from Manuel to automatic

[@Mainroad.Manjis101]

Chevy: “hey we have this new powerful, cheap V8-“ Australia: *ILL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK*

[@kanedalziel1761]

The Barra is better for swaps in aus

[@cranjismcbaseball6445]

@@kanedalziel1761 yeah but what does every p plate commodore driver want a v8

[@franciscs1604]

(Chevy): “Oh-! JEEZUS CHRIST!!!” 😂😂😂😂 (Also Chevy): “You almost gave me a heart attack!”

[@uglyducky6607]

Nolan: You may have a car in your driveway that could be a perfect project Me: *Looks at my mom's minivan* OH HELL YEAH!

[@dkis8730]

I watched this video because I was debating LS swapping my minivan

[@rockfordfos1]

Hell yeah I am swapping an LS into a 4th gen Camaro throwing that V6 in the trash!!

[@aaronvinegar8963]

@@rockfordfos1 im doing a 3rd gen! haven't got it yet but it should be fun.

[@chrishunter1254]

SEND IT FOR AMERICA!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@shaynewilliams4482]

i'm sorry that one cracked me up, well done man

[@ozh5896]

"Who doesn't love the sound of a V8?" "Who doesn't want that power in their car?" My mother.

[@jayorzecki8775]

Ahhhhh… So shes another boosted 1JZ/2JZ fan too is she? Lol, kidding bro,

[@lindagaffar3000]

Just give she V6

[@jacob.calloway6833]

Just get her a Honda Civic and glass pack that shit. She’ll have some gas mileage and serious hearing issues after Driving it for so long.

[@CodenameOliver101]

FDB

[@madmod]

My mom drives a crown Vic police interceptor and hot rods the hell out of it.

[@repbegger5558]

"the only limit is your own creativity" And my countries laws against swapping engines into cars they weren't designed for.

[@HUNKragor]

Germany? Switzerland? Who's so strict?

[@TheMisterBBB]

@@HUNKragor Switzerland. its even hard to convert a stock e30 318i to a 325i, if you wanna do it legal. i spent almost 6 months talking to bmw to get all the papers i needed for the registration in switzerland

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

It's only illegal if you get caught.

[@armintheboi4935]

@@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 you can say what you want, but he is spitting straight facts

[@filipvanek6272]

Well in Czechia you can not even swap exahust. Tuning is just as illegal as drugs and rape to people who rule this country 😂

[@tempest20000]

Funny story. Back in the late 90s, my dad worked for a company called Matrix Tooling and they were given a new job. They had done work for GM Powertrain and they were their primary customer. But they were given a new job. Make the tooling for this new V8 that GM is making. He was in charge of making this tooling which was then sent up to Ontario to the St. Catherine propulsion plant where the LS1 was made. He’s super proud that he got do some work on the LS1 and has a Sunset Orange 02 Camaro SS in our garage that he ordered back in 02.

[@CodrinTechno123]

Rotary fans. *HEAVY BREATHING*

[@davidlaughman5358]

This whole rivalry(if you'd call it that) got me thinking about rotary swapping a Corvette.

[@sergio_prz]

David Laughman it would be much better😂

[@lonelywings1]

sadly, it wouldn't. :/

[@davidlaughman5358]

I found the LS fan.

[@hueco360]

David Laughman there was a 4 rotor corvette concept car at one point 🤔

[@kolbycoffman7462]

“Your only limit is your imagination”....... and transmission😂

[@GOFGameplayOnly]

and the wallet!

[@brendanmccarthy492]

GameOn Friday ls swaps are so cheap its ridiculous and the power you get out of them?? Its a deal to not pass up on.

[@derekv275]

And wallet lol

[@raphaeldumont-lavoie1985]

Gm 9 Bolt is what's holding you back, those tremec t56 are pretty solid

[@bryced5562]

@@brendanmccarthy492 I ls swapped a dodge Caravan

[@Lvl4_Gun_Nut]

My buddy has an ls swapped civic. Calls it the “civette”

[@lindagaffar3000]

Why the V8 is combined with FWD?

[@Lvl4_Gun_Nut]

Linda Gaffar he swapped it to RWD also

[@lindagaffar3000]

Oow, nice

[@nou8257]

So its a Ls with a civic wrapped around it

[@alanleon8775]

He did what

[@wannabelawnmower2590]

Friend: *puts an ls into a mustang* Me: "You became the very thing you swore to destroy."

[@arvinbuensalida6239]

But that's kinda badass tho

[@CodenameOliver101]

wannabe lawnmower I think you mean “YOU WERE MEANT TO DESTROY THEM NOT JOIN THEM!!👨‍🦰”

[@josephatnip2398]

Well you know how the saying goes if you can't beat them join them

[@Terryshowedup]

I have an 04 v6 mustang with 185k miles lol I'm considering it but I'd have to change alot more ancillary parts. Might just supercharge a regular GT mustang idk

[@X85283]

Many people have done this actually.

[@minciiw]

JDM BOIS: I hate LS swap EDM BOIS: what is LS Swap? ADM BOIS: It means he's afraid of easy power JDM BOIS: no I'm not! EDM BOIS: oooohhh reliable RX7 ADM BOIS: Stop it Patrick you're scaring him!!

[@kingofohio5689]

Imma EDM fanboi!

[@gameboyterrorysta6307]

ls swappimg small sports cars is just stupid. It makes car more twitchy and front heavy. If you want to go straight, sure, why not. If you want to turn, better find something lighter.

[@twitchb1584]

But your ls will never compare to the 2jz with 2 cars that have 5 second quarters

[@twitchb1584]

I still like ls tho just saying

[@cajunroadwarrior]

@@gameboyterrorysta6307 you would be surprised to see what suspension and tires can to to make up for the weight differential. Many complained of added weight installing the 2GR in MR2s but it turns out one of the world's best mountain racers is a 2GR MR2. Look it up.

[@simpleclean2468]

Muscle cars swap them for power. Drifters for Torque and less Lag. Delorean, because their stock engine was complete shit.

[@DAVIDISEPIC1111]

Simple & Clean swap torque with power

[@thunderdragon3642]

True

[@frostyfoxtrot2554]

Simple & Clean yes

[@goldenfloof5469]

Delorean was going to put in a much more powerful engine that was going to make the car faster than most ferraris of the time, but then they went bankrupt.

[@blackcountryme]

@@goldenfloof5469 that engine was designed by delorean, so no.. that engine was meant to be in it, pile of shit it is too.

[@Deoxide]

"I can't tell you who is the first person to LS Swap their cars" "Because they're dead." Savage.

[@xantor_]

Deoxide hello Deodorant

[@lolusernames9194]

He probably swapped a rx7

[@adamc7987]

NOW i get it!

[@melodyy9628]

Hello Deoxide senpai!

[@galil_6863]

rip

[@thomasmontalbanojr9159]

Can we get James to do a “Up to Speed on LS Motors”?

[@Mydickfelloffagain]

Thomas Montalbano Jr we need this

[@Mustacheman17]

Thomas Montalbano Jr still need dis

[@mayuravirus6134]

1 engine is already enough besides there is already a series by Driving4Answers what makes it iconic ane the only V8 Engine he touched is the Lexus LS400 engine

[@spraynpray]

It'd be weird, because he's already hyped so many bad engines.

[@nihadbicic8648]

Facts

[@pauloluciomachadodebrito8107]

When my heart starts fading I might just put an LS as replacement

[@TechyMedic28]

"Given enough time, everything gets an LS" - Mr. Regular

[@georgerosebush9754]

I'm gonna be the first to ever put an LS... in a corvette.

[@dennyj3195]

I have a LS6 71 Corvette crate motor in my 73 Camaro.

[@dillyvanilli32]

LS4 swap, bruh

[@josh_king199]

No way it’s impossible

[@zachh298]

Denny J we’re putting a ls376/525 in our 68’ corvette

[@charging_station2]

Damn

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

Saw a video on an LS Yugo the other day. I"d have to say that's my favorite LS swap after a Delorean Delorean because my inner child wants that car to be fast Yugo because I just love the absurdity of it.

[@faisal3398]

The_Doctors_Tardis - Delorean because that's how you think they should sound.

[@nikolajs.5353]

I wish they would do a up to speed on Yugo/Zastava 😜

[@doctordewbie7681]

It only needs to be good for 88mph.

[@ditanugroho5654]

The_Doctors_Tardis how about prius lol RX7 OR PRIUS Project car RX7 FD Daily car PRIUS Race Car RX7 Emm idk

[@ditanugroho5654]

Ben Dover agreed

[@A34-q3w]

JZ1 left the chat JZ2 left the chat Hemi wants to know your location Shelby is typing...

[@JesseTFrank95]

I’m still waiting to hear what Shelby has to say...

[@umg8356]

im kinda a dodge fanboy but I do have to say the only thing that makes the 5.7L hemi better than the Ls6 6.0L is that you can call it a hemi and hemi sounds cool... yeah, thats about it :(

[@A34-q3w]

UMG i used to love dodge but they are really heavy

[@evanfitch1440]

UMG the name hemi just has a lot of power in itself, but I must say LS parts are a lot better to get ahold of than practically any dodge part

[@isaaclegg117]

RB enters the chat

[@benmacdonald5445]

Ls swap a go kart. It might be faster than the koeneggseigg one:1 because it would have a better power to weight ratio. Oh, and then you supercharge it. It would be the most american go-kart.

[@AnwarGatto]

How could it be faster if it has no grip, or if it has wheels the size of a Koneseggseigg one:1

[@Quinid1]

0 to 60 at the speed of death!

[@timbertulis2087]

I think you missed why they named it one:1

[@melaniearnol6336]

Or Australian we love superchargers. ;)

[@fukkinkana]

It's not faster if it won't hook.

[@SalmonParadise]

*I just ls swapped my skateboard*

[@exe7435]

Boi

[@executablefiles3713]

What kind of transmission does it have

[@moneyonmind2412]

@@executablefiles3713 a duracell battery

[@executablefiles3713]

Kai Gaming nice. What engine?

[@ezramane5346]

Idontcareifyoutubedemonitizesmyvideos Chevy LS

[@oscarzt1652]

do a video explaining the difference between LS1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Most of those you mentioned don't exist lol

[@oscarzt1652]

that's why i didnt include LS5 and LS8 because i know those arent a thing. LS1 was in the C5 LS2 was in the SSR truck thing LS3 was in the C6 LS4 was in the impala SS LS6 was in the C5 Z06 LS7 was in the C6 Z06 LS9 was in the C6 ZR1 (supercharged) LSA was in the CTS-V (supercharged)

[@u1richh]

Oscar Thorpe The LS2 was also in the early C6 Corvettes and 05 and 06 GTOs.

[@fardmcshid931]

Also, the LSX engine. It was used in one Corvette model, not sure which one, and in the HSV W427

[@chancegregory67]

M Barilla All those exist.....

[@kingphonsy]

I have a 4.8 liter Yukon and you just changed my life Nolan. I know what I’m about to do

[@ws6tex]

4.8 Yukon ???

[@steelers4lifewz]

Some tahoes and Yukon's came with the 4.8 V8

[@ignasv1316]

I'm early and forgot to make a joke Uhhhh... V8 and FWD

[@surajsuresh8945]

Ignas V LOL It's mentioned in the video xD

[@guigui70051]

*understeering intensifies*

[@acog_quarks8753]

RF layout

[@ScottaHemi440]

back in the 70's GM was stuffing big block 500s under the hoods of various FWD Cadillacs.

[@deandrej674]

Ignas V ever heard of the LS4?

[@xXBoo56Xx]

Thank you for actually mentioning the LS4. Great engine, overlooked by most.

[@havehadit460]

I want one in my mk5 gti

[@felixlueggerto]

LS swap a Vespa

[@watdekanker7064]

Patrick Bateman lmfao

[@dedlykuin8539]

god... please stop ruining vespa

[@GRiiZZ]

You're going to take off,just saying

[@Lawrence4499]

Patrick Bateman swap the R34 skyline and a 2jz into a e46

[@ethan5403]

Patrick Bateman in nz u can get a road hog i think they call it a bike with a built 350

[@stlchucko]

-LS Law If Thermodynamics- On a long enough timeline, everything gets LS swapped.

[@freeautoinsurance365]

thats already happend tho

[@brucecaboose6731]

L.S. An abbreviation for... *LEGENDARY SWAP*

[@alandicken8961]

No its for "Long Shaft" 😉

[@brucecaboose6731]

Alan Dicken That’s gay. 😐

[@silvafox07]

Hehehe gold

[@mayuravirus6134]

More like Lazy Swap

[@picax8398]

Loser status

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

A 4.8 has the exact same cylinder wall thickness as a 5.3. The crank has a shorter stroke.

[@asb2106]

THANK YOU! Was making sure it was on here before i posted this

[@ghumphrey85]

Lol, I had to make sure someone said it before I said it.

[@andrewpena100]

And a longer rod I think.

[@ricknichol2288]

If you look at the 4.8 or the 5.3 numbers both numbers are on the same Block I have too Of them And they say 4.8 and on top at 5.3 lol

[@ironnuka6986]

I swear! I was into the video and everything but was like woah, hangout a minute lmao. Same bore, less stroke.

[@Snoop_Doge]

i LS swapped my lawn mower

[@MyDarkStar451]

Snoop Doge you mean ur honda?

[@fusionxtras]

MyDarkStar451 you forgot to say civic

[@DreamHachi]

I could get behind that. I fucking hate electric cars with a passion. Regardless of performance.

[@joshuaunderwood6703]

Pics of it didn’t happen

[@wadeguidry6675]

Weed Wacker

[@edmonddrake1409]

It's fun to go back and watch the older episodes. I love how much you changed to make view or understanding easier. It would be great if you went back to your previous amazing episodes and updated them for your current model of viewer understanding. I mean, there's a B2B, and even a job episode

[@PixelVarnox]

i was planning to LS swap my grandma's 1999 Toyota Corolla. gotta have that sleeper feel my man

[@Dermaa]

Pixel Get a really quiet exhaust as well.

[@justinkredable369]

check out my ls swapped hyundai elantra @cheeseandrice97 IG.

[@salad.1100]

Justin Kredable can’t find it, did you change the username?

[@justinkredable369]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GVqHmcg5d2i5I

[@salad.1100]

Justin Kredable thanks man

[@earlingy]

An interesting point that he missed is that the ECU (PCM) is basically a standalone computer. Most newer engine computers need a host of things only present in their original vehicle. Any tuner can make an LS computer run in any vehicle (or no vehicle at all) in a matter of minutes.

[@robertwhite7845]

If I had the money I would totally buy a Jeep give it a Jurassic Park Jeep paint job and put an LS motor in it, that would be hilarious LoL

[@brockmaine2743]

And have a bullhorn playing the jurassic park theme song while you run 9s down the track lol

[@iwaswithyourmom9410]

hardy har har....

[@adamsmith5970]

we share the same dreams

[@Skillerj7]

I already have

[@francescoferrigno2339]

Yes. Make it happen 😂

[@TripleTapHK]

In regards to your point on getting the smaller displacement engine for a turbo build; Sound reasoning, however in the case of the LS, the 4.8 and the 5.3 actually use the exact same block. The change in displacement for a lot of these engines comes from piston type, stroke, etc. The blocks are the exact same. =)

[@NothingButTheNews247]

I did an LS Swap. I sold my 97 LT1 Trans Am and swapped the money plus a little extra change for the 2000 LS1 Trans Am I just bought. This is the sweetest and easiest stock LS swap you can make!

[@rucarnuts13]

Here's a few more ideas for engine-related episodes. Cummins 12V. Mazda Rotary. Toyota 2JZ. Nissan RB26. Ford Coyote/Voodoo. Honda B-Series. Toyota 4A-GE.

[@cicero1178]

CarNutz change that b series to a k series and your list couldn't be more perfect

[@aretard7995]

BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!

[@EvlEgle]

Yeah. Fuck a b-series, and the only 4 pot with a 4 in the name you need to know about is the 4g63. Who cares if you can rev to 12,000 if you still only make 150 whp. I dunno what it is with toyota guys and 5 valve heads that make shit for power.

[@aretard7995]

torque? who cares?

[@jimmyribeiro7785]

4A-GE FTW. reliable. and with a turboupgrade still reliable😂😂

[@itsnodawayitustabe5654]

So basically traditional engineering is why it's so good

[@DjConSter]

He said they re-engineered it for better airflow so it's hardly traditional

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

Also the cross bolted main caps make it a very solid block to get big power out of. Some getting up to 900 HP on the stock crank and rods.

[@pejjiz]

Traditional engineering and copying fords best engine designs over the last 50 years.. heck the ls even has Cleveland firing order

[@vidalbolton2373]

pejjiz dumb comment. LS os just alumimum 350 basically. ford copied magnetic ride and needed gm to help develop 10 spd trans.

[@pejjiz]

@@vidalbolton2373 the ls block is just a ford modular but with a cam in it. just as it has 351windsor firing order and windsor oiling system even the combustion chambers are copied from the 390hp/427 fe. adapt a distributor into it and check which distributor you use oh yeah thats right a ford small block one..

[@robertmuellerbillcallsmeBob]

I'm LS swapping my 1984 944..Can't wait to get it back.

[@Mr.Frost181]

Already have a 5.3 LS cast iron in my 86 monte Carlo SS don't know why ppl hate the 5.3 so much just because it's a vortec SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️ it's still a damn LS

[@jimboneutron8399]

Mr. Frost 181 plus cast blocks can take more boost than a aluminum block. Its a no brainer

[@Babarudra]

My first, and probably greatest swap, which predated the LS engine by a few years was a '73 Datsun 620 with a '70 350. Reverse pattern, manual valve body 400tt. It was scary quick. Blew the stock rear after about 1000 miles, and put in a 9". Might have to do one with an LS one of these days.

[@05jgardner]

Reliable power with strong aftermarket support is a winning combo

[@MissingLinkGTRS]

Joe Gardner until your transmissions shits on its self that is

[@bujin5455]

6:14 Dude, the 4.8 and the 5.3 have the exact same block, the only difference is the stroke, so the 4.8 has no additional "meat on its bones" over the 5.3. Same wall thickness on both!

[@jjmoose2025]

So i can put a turbo on my 07 impala ss and fuckin send her.

[@frenchfrysz6695]

this is true.

[@chevtothemax]

@@jjmoose2025 you can and you should, then post a video online.

[@inebriatedengineering6288]

LS swapped a vegan.

[@dfgyuhdd]

At least it works now, but it tells everyone.

[@EVR1AL]

LGBT vegan driving LS RX7

[@DemonicVelocity]

Is he now muscular?

[@markhein45]

That's to much meat for a vegan

[@MissingLinkGTRS]

Alex Grigoryev you swap a LS in your RX7 so it reliable but you buy a RX7 if your Lan-Evo IX is too reliable

[@TheGoFastGarage]

The best part about an LS Swap is all of the hurt feelings when I lift the hood of my old Ford.

[@travisriedel6315]

Then why not just buy a Chevy and put an LS in it?

[@Quesadila21]

@@travisriedel6315 maybe you like the look of old Fords but want a cheap engine to run it.

[@willietheboggle3954]

It’s a shameful place to be. Ford guys don’t like it. And Chevy guys are like, Why didn’t you just buy a Chevy.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

nah, its just fucking boring. those arent hurt feelings, its just a let down.

[@james4wd236]

I think it cool, Why spend twice the money to build a ford engine when you can get the power and reliability for half the price.

[@justbored9906]

There are only 2 cars I hate seeing ls swaped, the rx-7 and the datsun 240z.

[@astrofan8775]

Add every other rotary as well as GTR's and Supras on this, and you have what i think should never be LS-Swapped.

[@Aspra]

At this point I think every LS swapped RX 7 is purely to piss off people who like rotary. And its completely justified.

[@hybridShinx]

My brother has a LS powered RX7 and 240Z , beat that

[@Aspra]

They cant, their rotary powered cars are broken and getting the engine pulled out for the 4th time.

[@hybridShinx]

Aspra upgrading the RX7 original motor is most likely to make you go broke

[@FeralGhoulash]

Had a guy come into the oreilly’s I work at last night that’s ls swapping a geo tracker to be a daily. Absolutely insane but I love it 😂

[@gtgodbear6320]

LS swaps will never be played out. Just like JZ swaps

[@TheBrainSpecialist]

On a long enough timeline...

[@urbi3006]

THE BRAIN SPECIALIST ... everything gets a LS.

[@obamacarreviews1043]

RCR!!!

[@urbi3006]

Supreme Snake Yes.

[@ilikememesandcars]

The LS swap is the best LS swap.

[@julianmorales-silva160]

The year is 20xx all cars now run on LS engines and the only difference is what meaningless badge it wears

[@krisjones2265]

i disagree with the size. it all comes down to cost. there is plenty of engines out there that are the same size and can make loads of power but nothing is cheaper to buy and build than a chevy. thats why sbc swaps were so popular till the LS came out.

[@mateuszzimon8216]

In Europe we use a VAG 1.8T for swaps, 1800ccm and turbo/supercharger and more.... Because is cheaper than LS, sorry but "no replacement for displacement" in Europe is a shot in foot

[@zachmiller9175]

Ford coyote is cheaper and makes similar power, but it's a less common swap because it's a bigger engine. Size IS a big consideration in swaps. A lot of cars simply can't easily fit a dohc v8

[@krisjones2265]

thats not a good comparison. better comparison is the ford small block, its the same size and can make the same power its just more expensive. even a chrysler small block is the same size but it cost more to build and swap. they dont make near the amount of swap parts as they do for chevys. its really cost 1st, size 2nd.

[@krisjones2265]

ford small block and ls are no where near relevantly close in cost to build. it takes about 3 to 4 times the money to build a 347 ford compared to a 347 chevy.

[@ltsjoke5443]

zach miller a coyote is NOT cheaper than an ls/vortec

[@thomasweber4247]

“You can put it in anything!” Me: *stares at my ‘97 Tacoma rust bucket

[@daviddavid5880]

Lol. As we speak a 5.3 is being shoehorned into my 94 pretaco. (How he's cramming it in there I don't know. I suspect Dark Magic)

[@DRendle13]

Do it. I dropped a LS1 & T56 into my 92 single cab hilux. Was so much fun

[@daviddavid5880]

@@DRendle13 I am so stoked. Any advice on traction? An Lsd is a no-brainer, but there's just *so* many other options to consider. Caltracs, slappers, ladder bars, Helwig springs, roadmasters, traction bars, 4-link...

[@aigokgok3140]

rotary swap every corvette

[@ChrisRProductions]

abahbatok FACTS

[@itzjeshi]

Brap Brap Brap Stutututu

[@UPG]

Brop Brop Brop Brop broooooooo stutututututututu.

[@alexbenjaminlubbers]

No...

[@itzjeshi]

Nah but it'd be cool tho

[@willsmiths6542]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly He vortecc Sorry...

[@jaferlastname1760]

Get... out... NOW

[@brockmaine2743]

I don't get it lol

[@MissingLinkGTRS]

I love this comment

[@flyingpirate0456]

@@brockmaine2743 If you didn't watch the video, the Vortec engines are basically LS engineered made from cast iron instead of cast aluminium And it's spelling is perfect for the He protecc, he attacc meme

[@ronethebone69420]

My arms are sore from that stretch

[@D-Man_Jam]

"Which would you rather, an LS, or 2JZ?" Me: "Yes."

[@tiaanels5339]

Ls under the hood. And 2jz in the boot and backseats

[@james10739]

Ls

[@CaptainRex-kq8xd]

Ls!

[@yes8102]

Rotary

[@picax8398]

2jz hands down

[@dravenmaggot]

I love it, came across this video while researching to put an LS engine in my 2002 Ford Explorer now that it's on its last leg at 230,000 miles.

[@edim108]

I'm saving money to do swap for LS in my Chevy Blazer. The V6 is all right but the V8 is even better :)

[@keyowhah]

I didn’t have the time or skill to ls swap something so I went out and bought a 99 FRC C5, and well she’s a lot of fun

[@shimeih2287]

I just saw an LS swapped Tesla😂

[@shimeih2287]

@dfj0 i love it when electric vegans are pissed off by gas cars😂😂😂

[@atticuscorbitt8199]

Shimeih okay but why tho

[@shimeih2287]

@@atticuscorbitt8199 actually just today I drove a Tesla model s P100D and the acceleration was out of this world 🙌🏽 Now I just want these two to co-exist for the time being Damn that instant toque got to me.. But I'm still loving the V8's although I know electric cars are the future

[@shimeih2287]

@@atticuscorbitt8199 you know what? If electric cars can be this fast so why not!!

[@rockbandude2468]

They litterally just made the Tesla slow.

[@anthonyveile8178]

Back in the day they used to put the old-school small block into everything

[@dylanmorgan5589]

Back in your day cars died at 100,000 miles.

[@midnightdarkchocolate]

You ain’t really a car guy until you LS swapped a Smart Fortwo

[@insanityisfine]

Killa Namikaze You can't put such powerful engine in a small, tall car, it become unstable at high speed

[@cameronmacdonald9010]

Diogo Areias bUT you can! It’s all over KZbin. Look up LS smart car

[@insanityisfine]

Cameron MacDonald if you say so, I believe. I said that because smarts are tall and not very aerodynamic

[@Schaftzer]

Cameron MacDonald all see os smart with bike enginez

[@anthonywebber2211]

Killa Namikaze, I say an LS4 with F40 speed manual from the Pontiac G6 would be a nice combination for the smart car

[@bryndone]

Doing an LS with a 5.7 Vortec in my 1965 Malibu as I type! -Hell Yeah!

[@jessekulbe1855]

bryndone ls1 or 90s vortec 350? If it’s the latter it’s not an LS

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

There is no 5.7 Vortec LS.

[@405ruben]

Maybe he bored out a 5.3?

[@bigdawgs94]

@@jessekulbe1855 when somone says 5.7 vortec for some reason i always think of those terrible 90's 350 TBI's with vortec heads

[@max-jx2ew]

Do everything you need to know to get up to speed to the dodge charger

[@foxwithshades7080]

mr maz69 I hate how it is a sedan now. It looked so good back in the 60's as a 2 door coupe.

[@max-jx2ew]

Eric Fox 69 version was badass

[@foxwithshades7080]

mr maz69 dukes of hazard. ;)

[@richardprice5978]

Eric Fox I was hoping that the 2013 model ( my favourite new looking one outside in Daytona trim with all wheel drive or rwd and of course a new hemi 426 blower engine basically a bigger dodge demon engine ) was going to have to different door trim lines one a classic 2 door and the 4 doors with doors similar to the Mazda rx 8 ( I don’t feel the way they designed it did it proper justice minus the cool cop car ) and I really wish there was more convertible options from newer mopars because I found out I really like the option but I don’t think I do it to my original 69 model mostly because I’m not sure if it’s a good idea ( hardtop removable and a folding powered soft top for getting caught in the rain well driving just like some older sports cars ) it be a lot of changes, I feel the same way about adding extra reverse dihedral doors so the kiddies can get out easier

[@max-jx2ew]

Richard Price 2013 model has the meanest shape of charger

[@davidkepley9634]

We put a 572 BB Chevy in a 87 Mustang back in 2005, showed up to drag strip and after a hard pass went to pits and pulled hood and everyone did not love it, glad it's not that big a deal anymore! Great video! David, DK Race Cars

[@ianreed4636]

You know why! There's a butt load of the engines and tons of parts and relatively cheap. Easy to work on super cool !

[@burntferidgerator6848]

VORTEC'S KICKIN IN YO

[@santania5785]

Burnt Feridgerator and it actually kicks in lol

[@gedsoulja]

LS Swap a BMW Isetta lol 😂

[@jdapaul1351]

LS Swap a Peel P50 😂😂😂

[@Michigangminibikes]

@DavidPaulo right on man!

[@moiseslopez7898]

gedsoulja 🤣

[@bowlofsoup9174]

YES

[@thatcopenguy]

Sounds like you're ready to die lmao

[@InjectedEnt]

I'm one of the OG LS240 guys. Swapped my s13.5 over 13 years ago before there were swap kits or parts & everything had to be fabricated. Still have it & love it so much that all my rides are LS powered - C5 vette & L92 Escalade.

[@tomhutchison4909]

I wanna LS swap a mail truck that’s my dream car right there!

[@keolupien5264]

That actually would be pretty dope

[@chrisyarber3352]

And slam it

[@santac16joify]

Ls swap a school bus tow truck or ice cream truck.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

its just a s10....

[@Botoneous]

2:40 “Quirks and features”

[@itzjeshi]

See now here in Australia there are two main engines to use in swaps. LS or Barra, LS is V8 and Barra is in line 6. The LS has torque and is short and wide, while the Barra is built for power and stupid amounts of boost and is long and skinny. Chevy VS Ford What's your choice? Personally I'm a Holden guy so LS for me but I have to admit that the Ford Barra is a great engine.

[@jamesglissan3452]

Jabraham I’m trying to decide which to transplant into my 65 mustang hahaha

[@tonymark2709]

I hope to make enough money by the end of the year to LS swap an e36 328i. I already have a BF XR6 turbo so I'd like something different to that.

[@nathanielbolden5053]

FROM A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC POV CHEVY FOR ME

[@nathanielbolden5053]

@@jamesglissan3452 go ls bro

[@aussiejonno]

@@nathanielbolden5053 but then every barra turbo will make his ls look like a 200hp 289ci

[@kellyjung283]

I graduated HS in 85. I still have the truck from my cruzing days. It’s a 1960 Chevy fleet side. I LS swapped a 4.8 into it. Just got it running last week see my channel for first start.

[@aaronpeople101]

I don’t want to be the guy that corrects everybody but when you mentioned that the 4.8 has more meat on the cylinder walls that’s not correct. It’s the same physical block as the 5.3 but it just has a shorter stroke so that’s why it has a smaller displacement.

[@sigmaprojects]

^This guy knows his stuff^

[@20502chris]

That's not how it works 4.8l= 4,800cc bore diameter 5.3l= 5,300cc bore diameter so you shave off more to make 5.3

[@sigmaprojects]

20502chris, you are misinformed. When they calculate displacement it's the (cylinder bore) x (the stroke length) x (the number of cylinders). Both the 4.8L and the 5.3L engines have the same size bore, the difference is that the 4.8L has a shorter stroke length than the 5.3. Both engines have same cylinder bore and same piston separation so they have the same wall thickness. It's the same for say a Honda K20 vs a K24, both are 4 cylinder, but one is a 2.0L and the other is a 2.4L, both have the same bore size, it's the stroke that is different between the two.

[@murphyslaw1967]

20502chris you couldn’t be more wrong, the 4.8 has a shorter stroke and that’s it. Both the 4.8l and 5.3l have a 3.78” bore

[@Flow_boi]

So with that being said, what would be a good LS to boost if the 4.8 and 5.3 are the same thing

[@juniorgambino19]

Im swapping my QV 3.5 altima for an Ls4 thank u Donut

[@Dudeman9339]

... I doubt it

[@Rubbermeetsrd]

The LQ4 and LQ9 are probably the best 2 LS based engines to swap you are able to bore the cylinders more than aluminum blocks due to the cylinder sleeves the aluminum block contain. Plus the C.I block is great for boost. LQ4 any GM 6.0 in the heavy-duty truck line up 02 through 07 1/2. Lq9 any Vortec max I.e 03 through 06 escalade SS Silverado H2 or Denali.

[@memoaa7467]

Nice video. I have a 79 Jeep Cherokee chier, LS4.8, And I love it, best decisition I ever made!

[@alanswanson1952]

I put a ls1 in a 87 fiero gt around 1999. Fun to drive

[@QuantumPlaysOfficial]

Video or it didnt happen

[@IROC-Z28]

hell ... jeremy clarkson even made a brick grinder out of it

[@edgiestofcars]

Taur Pillisner and a rocking chair

[@lucas.ximbas7926]

Rx-7 owners *HEAVY BREATHING*

[@andressanjuan1107]

XINXILA MÍSTICA Lucas Rx-8 owners have entered the chat

[@joses.5943]

Love the vibes in the comments section first ive seen in a while that are not toxic! 😊👍

[@Karmy.]

My favorite LS swap is a 1978 Winnebago Chieftain Look it up on KZbin

[@kadenwatt2033]

Sloppy mechanics!

[@rubenfitz5678]

Y4123 I don’t have a KZbin

[@jacobbranton5210]

Yea the twin turbo one

[@OptimisticPessimist]

On a long enough timeline, everything gets an LS.

[@HandIeThese]

dear MR. Regular

[@matrix6241]

Another thing that doesn’t get mentioned is that the hardware and the electronics to actually run the engine are super accessible, thanks to GM and now Holley. GM has what they call a “run kit” that they will sell you over the counter just so you can do your engine swap and now Holley has got on board and made fuel injection nearly fool proof. I just wish other manufacturers would take the hint and make their equipment more “hot rod friendly”. Looking at you Dodge and Ford.

[@alexmichal9413]

In process of dropping a ls1 and t-56 from a 04 gto into my 91 bmw 318i

[@MiniBandit007]

Is the goat already wrecked cause otherwise I sad

[@Brass_Heathen]

I'm watching this video and eye'n my son's Tonka truck across the room....

[@MaxPower_Designs]

LS is the evolutionary replacement for the SBC so it’s quite simple to understand that people are now putting them in everything considering people have been putting SBCs in anything since it came out in 55! When you got a winning recipe why change it!

[@w47ch3r7]

LS swaps are mostly common in USA. Back in Europe, where common cars are mostly compacts and hatchbacks, most people swaps their stock engine with motorbikes engines (Often combined with serious weight reduction). Example : a Citroen AX with a Honda CBR 1000 engine.

[@mr.bigglesworth1970]

I wish more people out here in US would do that. I follow a few and am never disappointed, absolulty love those builds!

[@malikaviv8257]

Keep it up and luv your videos!!

[@javifabela]

Great fkn vid... super fast and perfectly informative. Added + ... it was entertaining

[@justinmw5113]

Thev4.8 and 5.3 share the same block and heads the stroke is the only thing different. So no there isn't more meat on the block in a 4.8

[@jonnyf5ve551]

Someone fact check this guy

[@justinmw5113]

jonny f5ve www.google.com/amp/www.hotrod.com/articles/48l-or-53l-engine-guide/amp/?sou

[@jonnyf5ve551]

Justin Woldridge congrats you know better then their whole research team. I'll give you a thumb up for that

[@mattlloyd1848]

I paused the video and went searching to see if anyone else caught that. I’ve always wanted to turbo a 4.8 anyway, not because of the “thicker walls” but because that short stroke would make a screamer. 8k rpm redline with a stout valvetrain. Yes please

[@devious762]

Justin Woldridge I was just about to comment that as well

[@skatebushmedia]

the 4.8 doesn’t have any more meat on the walls than a 5.3, it’s the same block, just a shorter stroke by 0.35 in.

[@sigmaprojects]

Exactly, I love the Hotrod mag build where they took a LS and destroked it with the 4.8L crank and used some custom rods and spun the motor up to around 8K and was making something like 600hp on the engine dyno with motor sitting at 5.6L. Really makes me wish GM would make a new 350 block with that idea and stick it into a new Z28.

[@chrisfarley2589]

He didn't read the brochure correctly

[@brockmaine2743]

@@sigmaprojects sadly watch chevy commercials I love Chevrolet but they act like we're retarded and don't understand that this people are in fact paid people to say what gm wants them to say and look at all the gay little vehicles they are trying to sell. Chevy has the 6.2 now days. What other V8 do they make? If I was ceo of gm I'd be making new big blocks for trucks and I'd bring back some of the classics like a mean new 305, classic 350, a factory 383 396 400 427 454 and 496. I wish ford chevy and dodge would make BIG motors again for pickups and cars and bring back some of the muscle cars with new versions of old motors.... wow that would truly be badass

[@mchenryjeremy]

Exactly what I was about to say when I heard that. But his point still stands generally because 4.8 & 5.3 have the same block.

[@mchenryjeremy]

I understand you point, but the general public does not have an appeal to the 350, 400, 454, etc. Secondly, manufacturers are having to fit the mold of government regulations.

[@other2494]

Everybody: Dang LS and VORTEC are good V8s! Me: *looks at 4.3L VORTEC* yeah... V8s

[@davidmatney8307]

RedEdain power of a 4cyl, gas mileage of a v8 😂

[@other2494]

@@davidmatney8307 Can't agree more 🤣

[@erikcapozzi2760]

uhhh okay??

[@erikcapozzi2760]

@@davidmatney8307 subjective rookie comment

[@davidmatney8307]

Erik Capozzi ok and your comment is irrelevant lol

[@lol_surprisefoo]

I put an LS1 and trans from a 2002 SS Camaro and Getrag limited slip differential from a CTS Caddy into my '97 NA Miata. Love it. Nothing like 350 hp in a 2300 lb car. I have to make an edit; Upgrading with a BTR "stage 1" cam and the proper supporting mods for 400+ hrsprs is an even mo bettah experience!

[@mobzloterhackett6472]

Lmao he told the ford and Camaro people to fight but the only people fighting is the rotary and everyone else

[@whatchu_talkin_john_willis]

4.8s and 5.3s are the exact same block, different stroke.

[@MattPratt]

Which actually makes it a pain when you want to find a 5.3 in a junkyard. The first 5.3 I bought was actually a 4.8. No matter, just fed her a couple of extra PSI of boost to make up for the lower displacement.

[@clutchkickpj693]

Matt Pratt my buddy literally just made that mistake. They told him it was a 5.3 but it's really a 4.8 so just gonna turn up the boost and send it anyways

[@roadkill_wildcat4742]

My buddy had the same problem. He bored it out anyways so i think is a 5.5 or something and boosted it so no worries

[@uriiel1211]

theblackmech i've heard there's some problems with the 4.8 is it true ?

[@whatchu_talkin_john_willis]

no more problems then you have with the 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2

[@TheJoe999Man]

I need to LS swap my nuts.

[@joelarso5348]

Only if you had any

[@TheJoe999Man]

Joe Larso 😂😂😂

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Nuttin wrong with that bro!...youre girl wont have a damn thing to complaint about after that!...i swear on it!...

[@OFFICIALAZURITEKING]

LS9 going into my 2013 CTS Premium. Next level from the 3.6l LFX that sits in her now. Got a couple of years to go for that to get done.

[@bubajack7461]

i would really like to Ls swap the 1980 camaro z28 such a pretty car

[@codyyellott117]

Buba Jack it’s been done and it’s pretty easy

[@bubajack7461]

@@codyyellott117 yeah i know that just wanna own one for my self hahaha

[@adamspitfire]

Yes that a great idea

[@armourshooter5517]

Surprisingly Donut din't mention the RX7, good to see them *not* encouraging plp to LS swap their doritos. 😂

[@milesjohnson8821]

Hello. I was told to report here for Ford and Chevy guys fighting in the comments.

[@goldenfloof5469]

Sorry, but for now it seems like there are actual conversations in the comments section, a rare sight indeed.

[@victorabdo100]

I have a 1988 Jeep Wrangler with a 5.3L Vortec and IT’S AWESOME