must watch before you install a lsx 454!

going over what oil pan to use for the lsx 454. what front accessories i run. also update part on oil filler caps that leak.also going over rear main housing that have had issues and what to do.
*updated oil filler cap part number 141-630

[@sammygonzalez7627]

Beautiful motors man, and thanks for the heads up on the Valve cover cap and applying silicone around the ring...nice touch on painting water pump black. Overall gorgeous piece's 👍👍👍

[@SSGABE12]

Much apreciated! I'll be uploading video of rear main housing here soon too! Thanks for watching.👍👍

[@zachvogeler7210]

@@SSGABE12 what brand of alternator did you use and how many amps? Great video man keep it up

[@zedee2000]

Speaking of leaks I bought a double hump headed small-block. It had a 3/8 hole drilled right through the head for alternator mounting previously. It never leaked in the hole, painted orange with permatex in the hole didn't even know it was there.

[@zedee2000]

Here's a thought you could plug it off. and use the jegs bolt on universal all aluminum oil filler cap with a screw on all aluminum lid with a rubber o-ring and everything you need. it's what I have used. it's actually a very nice quality piece and no leaks at all.

[@jdsmith556]

Bought one and the block was cracked from Chevrolet performance! When the replacement engine came in it had fallen in the crate just like the first scratching the face of the left head. Good luck and check the engine closely.

[@scottpeck1149]

Cool engines! I just had a question about forged crank vs billet vs shot peened, what is best and what is the difference? Thanks for responding to your fan mail bro👍

[@domaleons]

New sub here, I've been following you on IG and you came across my feed on KZbin. Good shit bro!

[@SSGABE12]

Right on man. Much apreciated. I'm still trying to get the hang of you tube.

[@mjsepe]

Great video. Curious, what are doing with the steering set up in mid 60’s Chevelle’s with the Mast pan? Center link hits the pan but can’t really notch the cast aluminum. Just shimming the motor?

[@bigbluefarm7604]

Does the Holley 302-3 oil pan work with the lsx454 stroke?

[@cenmike82]

Awesome your an artist 👍

[@erasedfromgenepool.4845]

Hey Gabe I managed to save up 7grand to switch out my 305 boat anchor I'm trying to get the most bang and torque for my buck. Would you suggest a blueprint motor and if so which one I was looking at the 427 carburator.. it's going in an 85 square body p.u. any information from you would be helpful ❤️

[@jerrydufresne1886]

I have really been waffling between this and the 427 LS7 to replace the LS6 in my 2004 Z06... The sound of the 454 gets me and so does that little extra displacement, it looks on average the LSX 454 is more affordable as well. Thoughts on the differences between the two?

[@BA-ke4op]

How much put together roughly is a setup like this?

[@oilfieldoutlaw4777]

Do you get the same choppy sound on a LSX 454 like that of a BBC 454? Have you ever ran a 8 stack borla induction on one?

[@zedee2000]

A power adder or nitrous might blow the oil cap off possibly I've seen it on small and big block Chevys. Of course small and big block Chevys don't have that's tight of a ring seal as the ls does with those thin rings they use.

[@scottpeck1149]

Crank case vent. the drag race cars have a pump vacuum

[@10krms54]

Impressive wts the 454 lsx going to put out at wheels

[@OneLove-vc2yi]

I’m a amateur but know about these engines mostly from team hhp. I have a question that I feel is very dumb but I need an answer. Can these engines run with an automatic trans? I wanna drop one in my 86 caprice classic

[@darylblahut5130]

Do you have any of these LSX454 available right now? Looking for one for my 68 Chevelle. Need it shipped to Canada.

[@chitwnfamoe]

Any issues with the drivers side pcv blowing out?

[@californiachief27x]

Nice video bro

[@user-dl4ol9gn5t]

Good evening what engine oil do you use for the LSX454

[@forged_billions2]

What cam did you use for your 454

[@SuperSanFranciscan]

Id like to see a L99 LS3 conversion video

[@keefespencer1173]

What I want to know is how come when it comes to the LS engines the 427cid is all the craze when you can buy an LSX 454cid and as the saying goes if you have more cubic inches you can make more HP which really in today's world is not that true as long as you start with a good platform and good internals and good machine work then you'll make good HP but me personally if I had the money to build a stout small block instead of running a 427cid LS I would run a 454cid LS with either a huge single or twin big turbos or if I was building a nitrous engine I would go as big as 496cid because nowadays people are building over 500cid LS engines with 2-3 kits of nitrous and if I was building a Procharged engine then maybe go with either a 427cid or bigger with a big crank driven Procharger but if I was building a SBC than it would be either 427cid or 434cid and if I was building a BBC than I would build a 540cid or bigger preferably 572 or 632cid nitrous turbo or blower

[@scottpeck1149]

Sound like good combos, we think alike striker motors have a faster piston speed making power at a lower RPM like for my trucks, however short smaller base circle big bore spins up and sings at higher RPM making for good circle track and the like depending on your preference. Good stuff 👆🏆

[@sn75]

Mind doing a video on sealing LSX rear main cover? Where do you get the alignment tool for rear cover? Existing cover and seal can be re-used/sealed, correct? Got an LSX crate engine on its way to me and want time take care of this once I get it (unless you know if it’s been remedied on recent LSX crate engines). Thanks.

[@SSGABE12]

We just got another lsx454 crate engine in. I'll set a video up of the rear cover issue and what I did to help the issue.

[@matt_1969ChevyC1o]

Top notch work dude 🍻

[@SSGABE12]

Thanks! Apreciate it👍🏽💯

[@rubengarcia6654]

Hey bro how you doing notice on your video you build engines do you also install let me know thank you.

[@joeyjojojr.shabadoo915]

Good Info. In the GM specs, it specifies forged crankshaft (and forged pistons) for the LSx376 B15 exclusively and Cast (both crankshaft and pistons) for the B8. While I understand that the B8 has regular Gen4/LS3 Rods, does the B15 have LSA Rods then ? Do you happen to know the Rod lengths on the LSx376 B8 and B15 ? Are they just standard GM off the shelf OEM length 6.098" (for the LSA and LS3 Rods) or are they in fact 6.125" ? On paper, the LSx376 B15 is an INCREDIBLE deal and other than swapping the Rods and Rocker Trunnions, it would be pretty much perfect for a big boost application/street race application on a budget for something half decent and reliable.

[@jasonlevitt]

Both the B8 and B15 use the 'forged powder metal' rods just like the LSA. The B15 uses a forged piston, while the B8 uses a cast piston. Rod length on both is 6.098. The B15 will handle 20PSI all day. Just keep it under 7500rpm and it will last a long time.

[@scottpeck1149]

It gets into specking out every single part like before….70s engines that’s why Merlin, dart , Brodix and even Vic Edelbrock started making their own blocks for improved reliable runs at the 1/4 mile track. Now they run 1/8 mile because the speeds are to high with these LS engines 👍🏆 that is unless one has the funds to run with the big dawgs. Hence 489 proline no water jacket 50# boost ect…

[@Mr1holiday]

Where are you located

[@Southern10Five]

Will they take a 250 shot?

[@johnmitchell5539]

That is some good advice and I might go single or twin turbo on the 6 but for now I am waiting on my C8 Just found out my build order was put in today thanks #torah57mitch

[@menac3daloc381]

I’m doing an LS swap on my 99 Tahoe any recommendations anybody ?

[@thechosenone8374]

Hows it going im in Sacramento got a 71 chevelle how much for a ls swap motor and labor thanks

[@Firebird696]

Did you ever find out how much?

[@thechosenone8374]

No never replied

[@acethemc6633]

@@thechosenone8374 if you want a brand new motor it’s gonna be around or upwards of 15k, to get a messed up one and rebuild it would be around 6k-8k installation would be around 2500-5000 depending on what you want to put it in and how hard it is to marry the motor to the essential parts, and whether you’d have to get new parts to replace incompatible parts. It could be a lot of money, i recommend finding a local mechanic you trust that won’t rip u off to do the job for u if u otherwise can’t do it ur self (no shame in that) just be careful because a lot of these motherfuckers are robberies. I’m in queens so be mindful that prices may be different where you are (ease of access to parts, differences in taxes and pricing due to location, etc.) Edit: BTW this is if we’re talking about the 454 lsX variant. The numbers vary greatly depending on displacement and variation (LS1-LSX)

[@Fastchevelle1987]

Do you sell these? Website link or contact?

[@donricolife1861]

Where can I get that black pulley and alternator whole set up for my 6.0 build Buddy?

[@SSGABE12]

That's a wegner motorsports setup.

[@zelly1327]

Might check cvf racing too

[@Merkoner3666]

I need one for my camaro 2010

[@chickenfoundation9323]

Would a 4.185 bore be too big for boost?

[@scottpeck1149]

No it’s a matter of if you have money for all the prestige

[@JacobCryptoBury]

My dad has a 73' c3 corvette stingray, lsx454 swapped. It is extremely fast and torquey... sadly it is burning oil :( puffs abit of grey smoke especially after shifting up a gear say close to red line. Do you think the rings are gone? It has barely done 5,000 miles!

[@SSGABE12]

Rings are the issue if your pcv system is correctly connected. The oil ring is 1mm thick which is vary thin. We are upgrading a lsx 454 with pistons and rings for this issue right now.

[@JacobCryptoBury]

@@SSGABE12 So the oil ring may be stuck or something?

[@SSGABE12]

Getting oil past rings and causing blow by. You can do a leak down check and see if loss of compression on a cylinder and listen for air coming from crank case if so.

[@torah57mitch]

I have a 2015 Camaro I was thinking about putting a LSX 454 in it I currently have the stock V6 15,000 miles 6speed manual trans have you heard of anyone doing that swap?

[@GlassTopRX7]

The engine will cost you more than the car is worth. A LSX 454 complete is just shy of $15k. Because demand is really high for all big bore LS engines, a low mile LS3 can go for $6k used. If you really want to do a swap on your car I would look for a smaller LS. You get them for under grand with everything you need used. Then choose your boost even it peaks lower the additional low end torque will likely make it as quick if not quicker for about half as much. Also you can get a '15 ZL1 for around $36k.

[@moro1112]

Why not just purchase a lq4 /lm7 engine from a junk yard for 700-1000 dollars. The lq4 is a 6.0 liter truck version of the ls2. It has a iron block with is great for boost. They sell a 408 stroker kit , which is the poor mans ls7 build. Upgrade the heads, and intake manifold, you can easily have a 600-700 naturally aspirated car. Add a turbo and a th400 and your flying. Just keep in Mind you need to upgrade the read end to hand the power. Maybe add bigger brakes. The suspension might need to be upgraded to handle the extra weight upfront. Add a sticky wide tire so you don’t run over crowds of people.

[@michaelmcaleer59]

I know this was a year ago but the money you’d spend on a motor swap tranny swap rear end swap and ecu would cost as much as just buyin an SS with all of it already done and you’d have a warranty with it.. almost no point in doing it even if the car has sentimental value

[@shadowopsairman1583]

What qbout the filler neck from the LS Truck blocks?

[@SSGABE12]

Different valve cover than these tall covers. Trucks have a lock ring to hold that filler neck into cover. These dont

[@JourneywithJones]

Is it possible to put a whipple supercharger on the lsx 454?

[@BossMan-vl5cd]

Yes

[@stevenallen6245]

Wheres the 572 big block chevy

[@RyanSteele92]

I want one

[@kennethmatheson5315]

How much would one of those run

[@oswaldogutierrez4918]

Only 15 grand

[@mmejia7257]

Will those mast pans clear with windage tray

[@SSGABE12]

Wedge tray by master motorsports will clear

[@demcanes01]

LSX454 such a sexy thing

[@delta3garcia]

Does that oil pan fit in a 2002 Camaro possibly? I’m thinking of getting one of these. I have a BMR tubular K Member on it now.

[@SSGABE12]

The front of oil pan is a tad deeper than the ls1 oil pan.i wouldn't be sure, I haven't done one in a 02 camaro yet.

[@delta3garcia]

@@SSGABE12 in your opinion could I just reuse my stock LS1 pan on the new motor?

[@SSGABE12]

@@delta3garcia is it a lsx454 or stroker motor? If so,the ls1 pan will not clear the stroke

[@joemah9644]

Does the Lsx come with ARP bolts?

[@chitwnfamoe]

It will fit with a little massaging from the engine builder lol.

[@davidgarza5604]

How can I contact you I’m trying to do a ls swap on my truck wanna know if you can build it for me and have it ship to me? New sub btw good shit keep it up

[@SSGABE12]

Email [e-mail] thanks

[@HPTBANDIT]

Does the LSX454 have the same valve guide issues as the LS7?

[@SSGABE12]

No

[@SSGABE12]

No

[@deandredavies4557]

what pulley kit is that

[@SSGABE12]

Wegnermotorsports

[@balwa999]

Can this fit into 1974 FJ40?

[@bryyyyyyyyyyy]

They do

[@Yelladog78]

Why am i watching this I can't even afford the rocker covers for one of those

[@MrWFeather]

@ssgabe how can I get ahold of you?

[@SSGABE12]

Email [e-mail]

[@Demboyzrunnin1991]

Is a LSX the same as Mark iv 454

[@FixItStupid]

DOD delete TY

[@OpenRoader]

"I like Big Blocks and I will not lie...."

[@keefespencer1173]

Lol technically the LSX454 is still a Small Block with Big Block displacement

[@OpenRoader]

@@keefespencer1173 WOW, that I did not know

[@joeamesquita6131]

Sounds pretty sus to me...

[@Harrybowles1969]

These other brothers can't deny

[@freshmam96]

Do you think the average person can build this motor with no prior experience in motors?

[@SSGABE12]

I believe you should have experience when building any engine that cost the amount the lsx blocks and parts cost.

[@freshmam96]

@@SSGABE12 Thank you for that

[@erikjimenez5851]

That’s going in my Subaru No fucks given 😂😂

[@blairbreland1443]

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