LS engine build recipes on a budget

[@AhmedBurton]

2 years later this is the guide everyone is still using. Great video

[@zachblack5917]

5 yrs later still using this video lol

[@dryzl3910]

@@zachblack5917 yerrr

[@Imvelo31]

Man this is the cheat code I've been looking for! excellent

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

It's not the end all be all, but I hope it at least points you in the right direction

[@Dannydbsmoke1]

Me too

[@chantzsgarage]

this is a great video man. thank you for taking the time out to make this. Everything is still priced similar to the video and it has helped me bring my cost down by thousands on my first swap.

[@DWBmotorsports]

Thank you sloppy mechanics for inspiring this fellow to make this

[@WHITERIVERRAMBO]

for a non engine guy who needs to build his first LS this info is invaluable. Thank you for sharing. liked,subbed, bell rung, joining the fb page.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped out !

[@slowdownx3919]

Dustin Apple same here ive never build anything and going to but a 5.3 and try and put it in my 350 thanks!

[@xlc-ho5zr]

Same. This is my first LS build and the last thing I built was a SBC 350 in high school. Great videos

[@jahcousteauu_STAYinSHAPE]

Dustin Apple yes, invaluable, I am not your average mechanic techie dude, but I am a diy’er and I’m gonna give this ago... I wanna get 500+ hp to the ground and my budget is $1000 installed $ dyno’d out the junkyard... wish me luck. Let’s see how much I go over, Lol... I’ve got a 2007 4.2L Trailblazer LT and I’m starting with 290hp... let’s see how much hp I can get outta my TRailblazer

[@lucascourtney4479]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer full build list for 650rwhp plz ?

[@frankhagar4651]

Can’t believe how much information you shared , thank you for this .

[@TomHaroldArt]

Thanks for breaking it all down simply and quickly. Nice to see it laid out with some explanation to go with it. It's a big help for guys just starting out.

[@firstjohn26]

Great source for those of us who don't want to drop $5000 on a build. ty :)

[@francfurian8215]

Thanks for all that. You've taken all the guess work out of it for us & laid it out in plain & simple & idiot proof. I'm looking forward to the next chapter. Cheers

[@GreenArrowSolutionsLLC]

I like how you did this video. I felt like you were talking to me. Great information for a 9 to 5 guy like me. I don't know much about cars but I'm about to built one.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thank you for the compliment! And thanks for watching!

[@Gavinsmith53]

Not all heroes wear capes, you are the man. Thank you thank you. I’ve always wondered how the heck I could make some cheap power but never new the resources. Another sub earned

[@joseb1700]

Hey JR love that u put a name to junk stuff . That prevents us from making the same mistakes that other people make.. I hate when people are scared to tell people what to stay away from n who makes it.. no BS with jr keep helping people get their projects done .. mad love🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

It annoys me as well when some youtubers like, "i'm not gonna name the company"... Well why the eff not? It's not like they're a sponsor, probably, most of us are just paying out of pocket with no consideration, so why not let people know.

[@joseb1700]

The Driveway Engineer hey I’ll be knocking on ur door quite a bit cause I’m just starting my 85 regal lq4 swap. So hey man I appreciate ya ... “a lot” 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@MrSprintcat]

Dam I am so glad I came across this video. You made my day. I bought a 2000. Silverado with a 5.3 in it . with 106.000 on the clock. This gives me a push to get it into my 1968 Elcamino. Thanks for your time . o yeah I rang the bell housing. LOL

[@davebarron5939]

These are probably some of the BEST vids I have seen to get the pertinent info across to us newbies!

[@tomygun1585]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. All I see on other sites is why I shouldn't be swapping an LS because I'm not good enough. I now see a 6.0 in my future. Thanks for a straightforward opinion piece.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

If you can swap a cam, you can swap an LS

[@peytonbrown8492]

I appreciate this video more than you could imagine

[@braedentrebell3718]

As a dodge guy looking at building an LS this is the best video I’ve watched, liked and subbed dude

[@rememberussliberty1822]

I bought a one owner 07 classic 2500hd ECLB with a wicked knock. Paid dude $1200 body was flawless(the truck not the dude) Pulled the 6.0 motor it had 2 spun mains. Stripped it down and did new cam bearings, etc. Full rebuild. I ported the 317 heads myself(i had a junk set to practice), and got 50lb injectors, 216/220 elgin, flattops, CAI, and got it tuned by blackbear. Truck is a beast. I got alot of stuff used off ls1tech like the cam. I saved a shitload doing it myself and have less than $1000 in the motor. Doing a GT45 this winter..Im glad you told me about the Fahler weld it yourself kit. I have a extra set of truck manifolds but good to know i can get a cheap one if i screw up..

[@allenhill2488]

Do it cuz your uncle with a iroc z28 told you to 😂

[@Thrxxx]

I’m the uncle with the iroc z28

[@_CashFlowTy]

Hilarious

[@davidgriffiths5897]

This is like a shopping list lol the fact that my 69 Impala is going to make probably 600 Horse buy this spring makes me so happy

[@DernsDesigns]

Really enjoyed the tutorial ! Please continue the series, thanks!

[@DernsDesigns]

Quick response, I'm using your baseline build for a '71 El Camino. What do you recommend for a stand-alone budget Computer or ignition system controller for older installs non-computer old dudes? Maybe chat about the wiring harness aspects as well. Thanks again for a great delivery of content!

[@ronaldlewis6062]

Another thumbs up . Thanks for sharing this great info for old school folks. I drag BBC Vega round tube Wagon. But I’m getting on the wagon for turbo power. Keep them coming my man.🤔🤔

[@prostreethustler239]

Hey Ron I'm Building a ls turbo Vega kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vQf3yvYqigjNU

[@jamieweirdworld]

I didn't know about those CPP and Hooker manifolds back when I did the LQ4 swap into my Jerep Cherokee. Possibly they were not made then, but it's definitely valuable info. I truly appreciate this video.

[@aidenbrien3144]

Swapping a k10 with a turbo and this guy is helping with everything!

[@davidlyall4769]

I thank you sir. You are helping me with my ls swap so much.

[@jonliebler6179]

Awesome video! Saving me a TON on my build. Its so impossible to sift through all the hype guys nonsense on forums.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

It's easy to get carried away, and makes it difficult for reasonable people to wade through the BS when they just want to do burnouts, not light the world on fire.

[@BH-qi9cq]

Subscribed! So many others feel the need to drop f-bombs in their videos for some reason. It's possible to keep it clean, informative, and entertaining as you have shown, sir.

[@sinformant]

Never done a ls turbo setup, but I've used a cx racing intercooler kit on my car and their intercoolers are solid. I'm pushing 22.5 psi. I have hit a coyote, a raccoon, and two deer even curbed it a few times and that beast of an intercooler hasn't sprung a leak at all despite being beat up and bent a little.

[@johnfolsted3508]

Ok buddy

[@sinformant]

@@johnfolsted3508 just sharing

[@oillife2115]

I like this video I am LS guy I build them I started off with LT1 years ago I only deal with magic stick 3 or 4 yes definitely uses 4000 stall or above I like how you said I can use the truck fuel rail I didn't never know that now that I know that because of your video thank you so much and the injectors as well because I have Deka 80lb

[@sylashullett428]

You should look into uncapping stock injectors

[@oillife2115]

@@sylashullett428 I'm so sorry I'm just seeing this what is uncapping injectors?

[@paulpasternak2026]

Good presentation! No look at me,i am a celeb. bs. Solid, delivery, info dense. Greatjob!

[@robertjohnson4784]

I must say great video I have been playing with cars for 30 plus years I have built different cars throughout the years I've own my own shop and I must say young man you are direct to the answer no BS and you know your stuff keep up the good work great video

[@jackpinnell3973]

WOW! Tyrell James, how many videos have you posted on KZbin? THIS is a video for the guy that is working in his driveway or maybe even the carport of lil brick rancher with a swing set in the backyard. I'm not exactly that guy due to my age, but this video is a wealth of knowledge for my budget build on my next truck. AND I mean "my budget" is a tight budget!!! Not willing to give you a rundown on my bio, but my daily driver is a 1989 K1500 with almost 300k on the clock! It pulls a tool trailer 5 days a week and my next truck (work truck) is a 2006 GMC 3/4 ton that I bought at auction. driveway engineer, thank you for a REALLY comprehensive video on how to build my next work truck on a well researched budget. I applaud you on how much time you spent putting this video together for "us beginners" with LS motors. I hate "haters" and Tyrell James, you need to put your money where your mouth is!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

People like that only have builds that exist in their heads lol. I just want to go do burnouts now, not on some five year build plan.

[@swappedoutZ71]

I have videos and my build is real lol and my truck is done. Yall can keep talking shit i dont mind that, but speak facts when you speak on me. Dont try to say my shit is imaginary or that it will take years..there are videos on my page for proof.. im not just a keyboard mechanic. I actually put my motor in the same week yall started talking shit. Just to prove i can lol. And its not hating bro i honestly just felt like ur advice was missing alot of important info that a beginner would need to know.

[@paulgrumsha8990]

Tons of great time saving info , thanks for all of it and I value your opinion

[@BillyP-49Chevy]

Thanks, I'm having a 928 Porsche given to me with blown motor and this is simply a perfect build. Budget build. Beater bomb specs. 😁

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Sweet!

[@BillyP-49Chevy]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I was building 27 roadster from frame-up through speedway motors but my pops died and I just couldn't look at the car. now I have a chance for a car dealership giving me this old Porsche that's been sitting in a barn but stripped interior blown motor. Who knows I may have a question or two for you thanks for the video brotha. Yes, 928 front-engine Porsche. Thanks again.

[@v8gaming998]

Lol. Headers on an ls actually bring power up a lot. Mainly with long tubes. Shorty not so much. Anything to help it breath better helps. Love the vid

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Actually don't, but I'm actually tired of posting the link, so you win.

[@zacg5822]

Now I think my c3 vette needs a ls, feel like I have to now that you laid it out so easily

[@robinwendt5527]

Love ur content is easy to understand how to put together a cheap and decent build

[@consciouscool]

Solid advice, set limits on your budget, save a ballpark number and buy all the shit you need at once. Piece it together and life is going to happen, it will never get done and all your stuff will be so old your could've just bought used.

[@anti-simpcoalition331]

The only recommendation I can think of that is missing is the arp rod stud, head studs and head gasket upgrade. But if I remember right, those upgrades are for the stage 2 with over 500 whp.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I use stock, all the way to the end

[@aaronautry1981]

@ The Driveway Engineer, i have a 2001 chevy trailblazer with all stock 4.3l v6 and pos 4l60e. engine for the most part is solid with the exception of the common issues with the old efi system and the air vacuum leaking somewhere, and its a 4x4 btw. I just want to swap the 4.3 with a 5.3 rebuilt and swap the 4l60e with a 4l80e idc if i have to get both from the junkyard and rebuild them while i manage my high maintenance garbage powertrain. on the 5.3 I plan on doing what you mentioned on the phase 2 kit and if the manifolds on the 5.3 are any good in condition ill keep them if they are big enough for the purpose Im using them. I realize you said that this video is mostly for 2wheel drive only folks but I want to put my blazer on 34s and give it a 6in lift as well. it already has solid front and rear axles and im having serious slipping and shifting issues on my 4l60 and i already knew that its a waste of time and money to rebuild a 4l60 especially for the purpose i want to use my blazer into a beast. i want to do turbo and cam and delete the egr and converter and make it a "straight" dual pipe exhaust system. maybe a flowmaster but i want as little resistance on backflow as possible since the turbo already creates enough backflow pressure anyways. should i just go and put a carb instead of deleting the erg valve and removing all the efi junk out of the way? i think the 5.3 with a cam and turbo or twin turbo would make it a rocket and would be the perfect size for my 4door blazer. whats your opinon?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

99% of people should just keep the EFI, no need for mufflers with a turbo generally, and certainly no need for duals

[@jimschmidt4089]

Thank you for the detailed information and the in depth explanation of why. I'm the Uncle with the old Camaro...haha. I'm seeing the light and learning about ls. Looking to upgrade the Camaro's combination from the heavy iron BBC to an ls combo. Looking forward to learning more about the combinations from your videos and creating a new drivetrain. Again, great job.

[@puppetmaster_2337]

Great video! You made it simple to understand. Biggest concern for me is not knowing what will work and feeling like I have to buy really expensive parts just to get some more horses out of my ls. Can you make another list of maybe getting high hp without a turbo?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped you out! You certainly can buy expensive parts, but I prefer simple proven ones lol. N/A budget builds are a challenge, but I might just give that a whirl, there is a lot of interest in it

[@johnd5805]

Engine masters did a video with different headers and those cast manifolds. The cast manifolds only knocked like 15hp off compared to long tube headers that cost a lot more and require more space.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, most people won't benefit from headers at all.

[@mcclainj16]

Thanks for the cam suggestion, btr and texas speed are pricey when all I want to hear is that's lumpy idle on my Tahoe z71. You deserve way more subs with all the knowledge you are sharing

[@SOLDOZER]

More lumpy idle = less reliability.

[@youngestson6537]

Very informative. Very detailed and explained thoroughly.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks for watching!

[@betosgarage]

It’s great to know I got couple things off the first list already . Ima definitely follow your phase 2 list . Thanks for this list

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Glad it helped!

[@betosgarage]

The Driveway Engineer does the VSR $399 turbo fit with all the parts of phase 2 list? Injectors , wastegate ect

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

ProjectPhroRegal yes, it's really the only change to phase three

[@betosgarage]

The Driveway Engineer good to know . I added it to cart , will submit order on payday , One more question , nothing else needs to be upgraded on my 5.3 to run phase 3? Pac 1218s & ss2 is all I’ve done internally

[@martinracing7990]

What do you use for ecu wise I know Holley has the terminator and was looking at that but just getting an opinion on what you use

[@79chevyboylopez64]

Great video 📹 👍 👏 👌 very informative I've been watching these l.s videos every night

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

I been using 2 of these turbos 2 years now on a 468 bbc they really are decent turbo. Using cx racing headers.

[@tsstarlin]

Thanks for the video. I’m getting into building my first engine and this helped me out a bunch

[@isactoriguevara6030]

Good video and great cheat sheet. Just curious if you have updated this list? I see this was done 5 years ago.

[@OldDude04]

Finally some Mortal Kombat cheatcodes! #SALUTE

[@David-lr2vi]

Thumbs up and subbed from here in Australia. I’ve been looking at what mods I can do to my Commodore to get more power and this provides a clear roadmap on how to do it. I like how you’ve cut through the crap of “just spend a shit ton of money” and shown us what to do on a budget to make power. I might have to get a lot of parts from your neck of the woods as truck fuel rails etc don’t exist here in Australia as we never got any GM trucks here and the LS series of engines were only available in the Holden Commodore. I would love it if I could just pop down to a car wreckers and pick up LS parts for a dime a dozen but those parts are rare here and command premium prices.

[@kkkk-wg6je]

Thanks for spelling it out for an aspiring driveway mechanic!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Keep it simple, always, and you can get alot done. People overcomplicate things, then they're over budget, over time, and over their heads.

[@peterpolzin2166]

Real straight forward. Good video mate. Hi from Australia 👍

[@stetri8]

Great series of videos! I have learned a lot. My plan and mind set has changed since watching your six videos. I plan on putting a complete 5.3 in my 65 Impala (cable). I am now searching for a good donor vehicle!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's awesome! I'm glad they helped!

[@BigMikesGarage]

Some good info. The E1840p is not a single pattern cam though. The intake and exhaust durations are different, thus a dual pattern cam. Not only the lift determines that.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You're right, I just saw the lift and said that while I was rambling lol

[@mikeromeo8905]

Great video for the LS folks.

[@jerrybates285]

Dude you are flipping awesome. Your information has me jacked up big time thank you. I really need your help to build my 66 impala to beet my sons 98 Camaro I'm an older guy used to use all the old-school stuff you know 350 202 heads data data. Just can't do anything compared to what Ya see with these ls motors.I am really trying to get into it.also need information on what I can use for a transmission manual wise for my car thank you.

[@lbcelica]

This helps a lot with my plans for my 82 Celica.

[@slimer240]

Can you make a new version of this.. not sure if many things have changed but I would like to get between 500-600hp out of the 6.0 im swapping in my bmw.. granted im sure im going to have to change a lot of things including the intake manifold for clearance reasons alone but I want to build a reliable setup im mainly going to drive it occasionally and also take it to the drift track once in a while. I was going to go with a turbo 5.3 setup but until I get the engine set up from a friend of mine I'm not sure if I'll have enough room to turbo the 6.0 but who knows.. I really enjoy how you make the videos simple for people to understand how easy making power with these engines are.

[@CatlocosGarage]

Great list. I already followed the majority of Phase 1, but my list has a few more upgrades or obvious missing things.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah you can get as wild with it as your budget allows lol

[@jamessanchez5567]

Catloco's Garage share your list with LS Beginners

[@eugeneanderson7984]

Wow great video from 45 year Cat dude. Shop owner. Close to goof off guy from the Artic.

[@mrodriguez559]

Makes me want to can my daily Silverado now!

[@clintlawson2455]

I would just twin turbo it on the cheap turbos great video

[@sparkpointsparkpoint8094]

Awesome channel...i want the C4 Vette to have 650 to 900 HP.... I only paid 1500 for the C4 so I got a little left over....

[@DBrooks]

I watched the video and I thought it was really informative. It is very similar to what I watched on sloppy mechanics and I’m gonna implement a lot of that in my build I really like those snake eater injectors

[@BadLuckGarage]

Good stuff brother.👍 Only thing I would change is the fuel pump selection.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, in retrospect I could have covered a couple of the other options out there

[@fundamentallybroken4194]

I would agree. Yeah the Walbro is $40 more, but as long as you get a real one - you will get some real fuel flow.

[@antoniomccoy9451]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer what would be a good fuel pump in your opinion?

[@bowtiebuilding]

The Driveway Engineer I got my 4l80e out of a 97 3/4 ton Chevy and had it built waiting to put it in. I’m just trying to figure out what to do for fuel. Think I’ve got it figured out though. Duel pumps in the tank and regulator off of the fuel rails. Still unsure as to why guys go with a fuel cell, like in a 06 Silverado, and not just use the stock tank...

[@BadLuckGarage]

Bowtie Building, main reason for a fuel cell is weight savings and fuel control. Example is if you’re making big power and you’re using a stock 18 or whatever gallon fuel cell, and you just want a couple gallons in it to save weight, you risk washing out the fuel pump pickups and sucking air. Even with baffles if you run the tank low enough and launch hard it’s gonna wash the pickup. I killed an engine in my turbo C10 because of this. Whereas if you have a sumped 5 gallon fuel cell you can throw one or two gallons in it and you don’t have to worry. Of course there are also those guys that just put a cell in because they think it looks cool or they saw somebody in the Internet do it. 🤣 But that’s the actual reason.

[@Deonutsy11]

I wish he had a break down like this for 1jz gte

[@81DEK]

Glad I found your videos. Looking to get a toy and LS swap. I actually don’t live that far from you I live in northern Indiana.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's awesome! Finding a donor should be fairly straightforward for you as well!

[@claytonhaske]

so, its been about a year since you made this video. any plans on making a updated video for 2020 prices, and possibly a 800hp build up list? I went through all the comments, and found a comment you made about twin turbos being 2 times as expensive, and 3 times as difficult to do. I think a lot of people would still appreciate a 1000hp twin turbo build up list. parts are more available than ever, and those Chinese kids are getting better with their welding skills, so prices are coming down too!!! nothing but love for what you do JR!!!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes I have been letting ideas roll around in the back of my brain, it is time to do another.

[@wildchildjd2]

Thanks for great ideas your video really helped

[@Gnaffdax]

Absolutely got my sub. Great content man.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Be sure to check out this year's version my friend

[@EGGINFOOLS]

I subbed and belled! You have awesome/relevant content and I love it. In at 6k waiting for the blow up!

[@1207jaydavis]

Great info. Thanks for sharing!!

[@OldGuy54]

Nice video maybe use Walbro 450? I know it’s a little more but peace of mind for sure! Tho you did turn me on to the 6an nitrous line for 30 bucks awesome

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

No, I'm not spending 3x as much on a Walbro for "peace of mind" I'm not spending anything on anything brand name, that probably comes out of the same damn plant in Shenzhen for "peace of mind". My 30.00 Kemso is till humming along just peachy, and I sleep fine at night.

[@OldGuy54]

Well we know thats not true your no name pump comes from China a walbro is made in the USA but I’m not here to bash you but I’m damn sure if Matt thought your pump is safe he’d be using it. but why chance a 1000 or more project on a 30 dollar pump the 450 is only 140

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@OldGuy54 you can say that about literally anything. Draw the line wherever you like. My pump is working great, thanks China!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@OldGuy54 I'll just leave this here for you also.... Keep buying the hype. www.walbro.com/locations/tianjin-china/

[@frostworxpcrepairrecycling4720]

Very Helpful thanks a ton man we need more youtubers like you lol

[@all6t7]

Fantastic video...very well done.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramongarcia4179]

Great work keep up the awesome advice god bless sir

[@robertpolkamp]

Yeah, those EcoBoost trucks are starting to piss me off.... I'm thinking LS7 with the big turbo should make my bone stock GMC a nice sleeper

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

Very good info. I have a 90 2wd suburban im getting ready to ls sswap

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Sweet! You're lucky because you already have an efi tank and electronic dash, I had to swap that stuff in.

[@Boostededdy]

I should of seen all these before I ordered a turbo kit... would of saved a ton!

[@cindiajimenez3758]

Muy buenas opciones, buen canal gracias

[@nathanielmackinnon6738]

Your the best. Thanks for the info.Looking to get 350-400 hp got a stock 6.0 lq4 4l80. What’s best to go with as far as heads an cam. Looking for a lot of torque.

[@Ka_Gg]

In terms of Cam testing check out Richard Holdener on youtube. He does a ton of testing and has done back to backs with different camshafts.

[@rbrookshgm7907]

Very good info, very clearly stated, someone like me that's still learning definitely benefits greatly from this, I can apply this info to my bravada swap project as well as my 08 Tahoe, now if he were to get into some 4.2 inline stuff I'd be even more thrilled 😏

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

THe only Trailblazer I ever had had a 5.3 in it lol, it's in the super old videos on the channel actually lol.

[@rbrookshgm7907]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer figures lol, love my 5.3s, but I'm actually wanting to swap my 4.2 into my Silverado that I bought as my ls donor, but now I'll have a complete truck with no engine, so thinking a boosted 4.2 would be great in it

[@brandonleon795]

@rbrooks hgm bro do it if you need help along the way you'll find it. Document the build fir others to troll too that's the fun part

[@davenevarez4738]

Very good information! Thanks

[@leroy0053]

hey great video on this!!! lol i kept trying to scroll up and down the damn screen as you were looking at google. but yes i am about to put an lm7 into something once i move back to the US (Texas)

[@JerryRoach-td1uh]

Elgin 1840P cam (aka Sloppy Stage 2) and Pac 1218 springs

[@daviddenman7479]

I was hoping you were going to do a “all motor” build. I have no ability to fabricate but maybe I’ll go with the stage 3 idea. But otherwise I plan on just running my 6.0 with flat tops (gen 4 rods) with some 243’s.... .600/.600 cam with PAC 1219’s and I hope to be at 500-525 at the crank. Turbos are great but I just want the simplicity of all motor.... I still enjoyed the video tho👍

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Personally, I'm about budget and bang for the buck. Anything beyond a cam and springs starts to get into a snowball of diminishing returns. Theres nothing wrong with NA, and I can certainly run down some combos if there's a demand, it's just hard to beat the Chinese turbo formula for power.

[@daviddenman7479]

The Driveway Engineer definitely. I agree. But there’s not much out there on all out NA power without power adders.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'll probably do an N/A one in the next couple of weeks, this week's is stuff not to buy lol

[@daviddenman7479]

The Driveway Engineer Awesome, thank you! I’m subscribed so I’ll be waiting.

[@carlditeodoro4044]

Take a "junkyard" ls 5.3 and just put a Cam and valve springs in it then slap a turbo on it and push 20psi of boost to make 650 tire.... U might do it but it won't last long. Trust me. The 500 tire goal would be more reliable. Anything more than that you should Definatley do valve train upgrades at the least. Push rods lifters rocker arms and some good head studs for good measure.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You must be new here :D :D

[@swappedoutZ71]

Carl Diteodoro same thing i said bro. Its mind boggling how much critical small stuff he doesnt mention like upgrading lifters, oil pump, pushrods, timing chain, or trunion upgrade rocker arms. Tiny things that help to increase longevity of a high hp engine

[@PreparedPatriotNC]

Great video! Subbed and rang the bell. Anything you would change on this list in 2024?

[@ryantyniec1081]

Got a laugh from the fuel pump selection. I am looking to swap my 92 Volvo 240 station wagon. Looks very similar to the in-tank pump in the car currently (as it literally says it is for Volvo 240s). 240s have a low pressure in tank pre-pump, and a high pressure pump under the car. But yeah, being able to simplify the fuel system (1 pump) AND have it easily adaptable to my current tank and fuel pump assembly, huge win. Great channel, great content!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I believe that's the original application, and the Kemso was a aftermarket replacement

[@kimble005]

Great content JR! This is gonna help me soooo much. Thanks for everything. Big fan.

[@eugenecourtney1778]

Right now i would be happy for my F-150 2008 with 5.1 3V to a new old box nose truck engine without all the electronic crap, to a usable, trustworthy engine off the shelf.

[@channel2002]

If you are going to stay n/a or use n.o.s get a set of headers

[@adrianciotinga8718]

If you want a tight exhaust manifold that's even cheaper than the CPP ones, get 2010-2015(?) Camaro SS manifolds. They fit my 03 Mustang perfectly, pretty cheap too (I got a set for $50)

[@adrianciotinga8718]

Also, here's a tip for a dirt cheap (

[@adrianciotinga8718]

One more thing: You can get 500whp without a cam no problem, and I'm not talking shitty drivability turbo never spooling either. Twin gt3582s ($240 for two of them) will spool no problem with the stock truck cam, and actually it's recommended (but by no means necessary) you calm them down slightly with a zl1 cam or some sort of blower cam otherwise they'll be screaming at just over 2k RPM lol You will absolutely need valve springs though, the PAC1218s will do it no problem (technically not *absolutely* necessary, but you'd rather pay $200 on the high end for valve springs and never worry than drop a valve and blow apart the stock ones). What you do save on the cam ($240) will go towards the extra money spent on turbos ($70), second wastegate ($50), and oil lines ($20). However, you also gain stock cam drivability. My car drove just fine past like parking lot speeds with the Sloppy Stage 2, but the car will buck ever so slightly at very low speeds in my experience with a super grippy clutch and manual trans. Also, you won't have to do a cam swap, so no replacing water pump, timing cover, cam retainer plate, or oil pan (unless you were already in there) gaskets, which add up to near $100 if you wanna do it right. Lastly, if you do this you car will sound like a jet engine, which is always sick as hell!

[@jyminewtron1416]

Im building a turbo 65 mustang and planned on a 6.0 block bored 4.030, stroker cam, long stroke OEM GM rods, domed pistons and nice sounding/performing cam with heads slightly build for better flow and boost etc. Hoping to keep it under $1500 minus the turbo. Turbo is like another $1000 in my build with the set up i put together

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Also borgwarner turbos start as low as 550ish now too and work well on vortec/ls motors

[@ufukistan]

Best swap video ever seen. Just wonder 4L60E transmission can handle Phase3, necessary rebuilt it 🤔

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

It cannot handle it at all.

[@ufukistan]

@@TheDrivewayEngineerLooks like little bit more pennies hiding under hood.

[@mikeromeo8905]

LS1 is a great design, IF u absolutely must have a computer control ur engine. LT1 with a carb is where I'm going to be for decades.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm kinda kicking around the idea of doing a SHOULD you LS swap video, alot of people don't need to.