Junkyard 4.8L Iron Block Built For Impressive Numbers On The Dyno - Engine Power S1, E1

The team starts a two-part build of an LS on the cheap starting with a junkyard 4.8L iron block out of a Chevy truck.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
ARP: Cylinder Head Bolts, Pro Series, Hex Head, Chevy, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0L, Kit
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Cloyes Gear and Products: Timing Chain Tensioner
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Comp Cams: Camshaft, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Advertised Duration 275/287, Lift .566/.576, Chevy, LSA, LS3, LS9, Each
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Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Cast Coat Aluminum, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each
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Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Red, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each
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Holley: Oil Pan, Engine Swap, Aluminum, Natural, 5 1/2 Quarts, Chevy, 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L, Each
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Hooker Headers: Headers, Super Competition, Block Hugger, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Chevy, Small Block, LS1, Pair
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MasterCraft Safety: Impact Racing - Helmet, Air Draft, Full Type, Gray Matter Liner, Snell SA2010, Flat Black, Large, Each
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Mickey Thompson: Tire, ET Street, LT 26.00 x 11.50-17, Bias-Ply, M5 Compound, Blackwall, Each
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Mickey Thompson: Wheel, SC-5, Aluminum, Gloss Black, 17 in. x 10 in., 5 x 4.50 in. Bolt Circle, 6.500 in. Backspace, Each
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Summit Racing: Engine Block, Cast Iron, 6-Bolt Mains, 4.030 in. Diameter Bore, Chevy, LS Gen III, Each
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Summit Racing: LS Lifters & Lifter Guide Kit
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Summit Racing: Timing Chain, Single Roller, Chevy, LS2, Each
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Summit Racing: Valvetrain Upgrade, Chevy, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0L, Kit
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Holley: The Holley LS Fest is a celebration of everything and anything powered by the incredible GM LS engine
Safety-Kleen: JRI - Front load, Medium Duty Parts Washer
The Industrial Depot: The Industrial Depot - Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies
WD-40: WD-40 12 oz. Aerosol Lubricant

[@SSDracerSD]

Morning coffee and engine builds. Almost forgot it was 2020

[@timandshannon03]

Same!

[@sstevocamaro]

Reminds me of Sunday mornings back in the day

[@thequesomanishere]

Feels like 2007 again. Love it

[@ThatOneCanadianKid]

We all should forget about 2020

[@christopherwilson7698]

The best part of waking up is engine oil on your cup lol

[@thatwhite5.0L]

I love engine builds like this. Not everyone has 25,000 to stuff in an engine. Thanks for the vid.

[@notsure7874]

Yeah this still isn't a cheap build. Get you a junkyard LS complete to the throttle plate and computer / harness for about 500 from a u-pull yard out of a wrecked truck. It was running when they wrecked it. For that matter, you can grab the trans for a couple hundred more. Or buy a wrecked 3/4 ton van from Copart, then you got everything in one package to pull stuff off of. Drop a cam / springs, a set of injectors, and a tune on it. You're pushing 450hp for about 3 grand WITH a trans.

[@bassackwards8821]

No shit! They have no understanding of the word affordable

[@Se7enMiIe]

@@notsure7874 don't forget the turbo!

[@notsure7874]

@@Se7enMiIe ya well you're not doing that for 3k, but if you want 600+hp then ya. For what they spent on this one, you could probably have a turbo too.

[@dmac7406]

There's tons of great engines in junkyards.

[@terrenceclark6452]

Love to see boneyard engine rebuilt and then upgraded...keep it up

[@austindoud273]

They've done that

[@nicksaj1797]

Switch over to the richard holdener channel if u want to see what junkyard motors can do his channel is full of ls combinations

[@teaguegearhart9851]

Another great fine and upgrade. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6soIKJaNClpLc

[@halnywiatr]

@ 10:42 "But in your home shop" ... the dishwasher set to the Pots & Pans cycle will do.

[@kolourblind3124]

That’s a great idea! Never even thought of that. I’ll have my lawyer start drawing up my divorce papers now.

[@fwaynedavis]

Ahh Yes, a common sense build. I've done the same with a 4.8 junk yard motor, changed valve springs, cleaned the stuck lifters(due to long overdue oil changes), and a GM hotcam and valve springs. Dropped into a '70 C10. A tire burnin', 100 smile-a-minute joy to drive. Faster than any factory truck, and I kept all the $$ for myself.

[@cvoxoisgodly]

Hot cam in 4.8?

[@jeffcurrie123]

Just did the same with a 5.3 except I got Lucky no stuck lifter

[@sstevocamaro]

1k hp all motor!! Running 8’s! That red Camaro is IMPRESSIVE!!!!

[@t0mn8r35]

That trick for mounting the oil pump with shims was really interesting. I have never seen that before on any other engine build. Well done!.

[@Funtimes670]

I bought a ATK crate engine from SummitRacing and did a cam swap for my LS project. Great value at $2200 + cam. It runs great!

[@redlight3932]

2200 said and done accessories mounts ect? Thats great

[@Funtimes670]

@@redlight3932 no, it was a long block, but it did have oil pan, timing, valve and valley covers. I picked it up at the store in Sparks NV.

[@MyLonewolf25]

You could have bought a wrecked car and gotten everything cheaper

[@satisfyingcuriosities]

@@MyLonewolf25 Late reply but not always, some people want a fortune for a wreck because they know what's in it. I got lucky and picked up a truck with a super low milage L9H 6.2L and the whole drive train intact. Super pleased.

[@0xymfzzty0]

Big engines, american, and blind surfer voice overs, amazing

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

“While the heads are still a washin” love his accent 😆

[@TickleFingers]

There were some hand me down things in this video that they don't teach in these so called "tech" schools. My biggest takeaways were hammering the tape for a better paint edge and the sanding on the heads. I don't do this for a living so it may be more common knowledge for others, but it's good to know. These are the little gold nuggets of knowledge I look for that only come from working with the "old timers". I was lucky enough to work with some people that taught me things that are tricks of the trade. I have applied them throughout my travels and allowed me to do things others won't.

[@mwrcrft]

Joe was great on the show ,I am glad he is still on Tennessee Crossroads

[@bryanphipps9131]

Man who knew the little GEN III engine will rule the world!

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

it doesnt.

[@Southized]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 small block chevy

[@gregred78]

I've been watching this show so long that I remember this episode. Still love watching it when I can find it. Mike and Top are pretty good also.

[@mr.t1411]

Wow first time I actually seen pump indexin done right 👍

[@travisjones592]

Thanks for sharing some knowledge and love to see builds on this level, it's more geared for the common folk. Thanks power nation

[@johnbehneman1546]

TANK YOU SO MUCH. A GREAT BUILD FOR ANY DAILY DRIVER.

[@wowzerskeetintrouser8042]

The Honda hatchback with an LS is crazy

[@999Lucas]

the 4.8 crank is nice on those 6.0 and 6.2 motors. Its like a modern DZ. maybe a consideration if youre getting motors for cheap like that.

[@robertemmons2260]

Awesome episode! I loved watching it. There are some useful tips that I can use. I have the 5.3L LC9 that I'm keeping mostly stock with the exception of a valvetrain upgrade to an LS3 cam set-up which is currently on order from Summit Racing. I had purchased a running 2001 Suburban with 229,400 miles two years ago for the intent to drop the motor into my '68 C10. But I had came across a 2005 LQ4 6.0 just a couple months ago which will be dropped into my C10 instead. I'll continue watching your videos to learn more and apply some of the knowledge towards each of my projects. Thank you for posting a great video!

[@codyfeatherstone9682]

I wanna build a 4.8 sometime. I think it would be nice

[@christopherhyde9842]

Massive tourqe curve out of 4.8!! Ready to pull stump's!!

[@iwishyouwould1781]

I've got a 4.8 in my Silverado and have been wanting to do a cheap build.. 👍

[@chrishansen7004]

Do a 6.0, building a 4.8 in a truck unless it's an s10 isn't worth it unless it's boosted, it's not very fun doing all the work in a 4.8 with a sloppy stage 2 just to get beat by a stock gen 5. To compete with a 4.8 a 3600+ stall and 4.56 gears is the bare minimum and it's kinda sad because I love my 4.8 ☹️

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO!!!! MUST WATCH!!!! THE PERFECT BUILD FOR A RELIABLE DAILY DRIVER!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING & I LEARNED SO MUCH!!!!! I LOVE LS FEST!!!

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

Thanks for doing "Real World" stuff almost everyone can afford & accomplish.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD. FOR ANY BUDGET.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Good episode.

[@surerockco.models3452]

Who here pretended to help push a car at least once? 👍

[@firemanjim324]

A few times....😁😁😁

[@albertgaspar627]

Funny how the internet loves to say the LS is "Affordable", yet the only one affordable anymore is the smallest displacement...while a 350 is still affordable enough no one goes to buy a 262 cid version.

[@briang4470]

They always forget to mention all the expensive components need to install the cheap 5.3 or 4.8 into an older vehicle, the cost for a conversion harness and fuel system and exhaust will easily be over $1,500 plus all the little miscellaneous needed just to make it start, let alone tuning. Of your vehicle was already set up for a small block then it would be cheap just to put in or hop up the small block.

[@albertgaspar627]

@@briang4470 exactomondo! Give me a G body with a 305 in it, and its cheaper to find a Vortec 350 or any Gen one 350, and swap over the oil pan, throttle linkage, power steering setup, alternator brackets, and so on--'cause its all free if you aren't looking for chrome. What's gonna be fun years from now, when all these LS swaps hit the used hot rod market...a buyer wants to know what year harness was used on what year engine, and the seller's gonna shrug, "dunno, used a 5.3, blew it up, got a 4.8, hacked the harness for other sensors...its probably half car, half SUV harness by now." Then over in the Ford camp...everyone who dumped cash into a 4.6 litre DOHC Terminator swap thinking they have the latest fad....now look as dated as a 1990's LT1 swap as everyone's crushing over a Coyote swap instead. Might as well do a Dart 363 bored and stroked out, with a top end that looks old school but kicks Coyote ass.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love to see Joe on the show!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-fk1td5mj6l]

VVVT - i & V - Tec Camshafts POWER NATION !

[@diyjman5259]

Love the LS fest I wish it was closer to me

[@teaguegearhart9851]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6soIKJaNClpLc

[@Usmc913]

I went to my first LS fest west this year and will be attending all of them from now on. amazing event.

[@Ballen1182]

I'm looking fwd to tue next one! I've never been to one

[@Usmc913]

@@Ballen1182 definitely go to the one in Vegas if you can. You won't regret it. Tons of cars, racing and vendors giving stuff away for free. Plus Vegas is just fun in general lol.

[@antwain7942]

I just went over to summit racing to pick me up a sweet deal on a 6.0 worked over block for $700.... And bam over $1300 now 12/20/20. Nevermind on that. Been watching this time killing show for prolly 15 years. Love it!

[@justinsnider1451]

Another video with this old man installing camshafts with a sledgehammer.

[@markdonovan9247]

Great Video

[@tyrannosaurusmex5033]

Ls is the way to go id give anything to have my ls built like one of these I have a 5.3 mostly stock.swapped in a 01 mustang I'm on dialysis and can't work on my car as much

[@cartertinnon6625]

Was it hard, I’m looking to put an Ls in an 02 mustang

[@willkincaid5841]

How come you all didn't do all the little oil pump and sump drilling mod and porting of the sump mod. The bar bell again come on guys. Then the minor light bevel on each corner. It's the little stuff for insurance and power while your in there. Some more minor porting would be cool to see with a valve job with the cam that would be a awesome dyno test.

[@timothymaggenti717]

Nice job guys. I do have a question? Why did you not brake the glaz on the cylinders, and clean the pistons. This thing had some, even if little damage from that bad lifter. Just asking?

[@susiedyer3260]

Damn that Camero is still smoking 😮

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

Engine Power is the spiritual successor to Horsepower which was formally known as Horsepower TV and even way back in the 1990s it was known as Hot Rod TV.

[@jeffreis5194]

That is one clean 240

[@2ryan470]

Cool dude 😎

[@SG10314]

The oil pump alignment trick is cool, but where do you buy 6 .0015 shims? Or just have 6 feeler gauge sets?

[@mry82]

love that s14

[@kenkub2352]

Did you replace the rings? How many miles on the engine?

[@jarredsmith8091]

Cam ported heads tune done

[@jameswiz]

What valve spring compressor did you use to disassemble them?

[@79tazman]

I'm a Mopar guy but got to say the LS is a great engine that's for sure GM fixed all the mistakes they did with the small block and made it a great engine i'm a big fan of the 4.9/5.3 and how easy to slap a turbo on them and make a thousand HP without doing too much

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@bigboreracing356 ohhh yes it did LOL. but now that ive typed this, youre gonna go all ape shit as usual. you love to stalk these videos and spew shit about how much you love big block chevies, and how everything else somehow sucks. grumpy jenkins and smokey yunick even complained to chevy about their engines.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

hey taz, i see you on jeds videos all the time lol. i prefer mopar small blocks, since they had all the mistakes chevy made solved. i love their exhaust port too.

[@antwain7942]

What mistakes did gm make?

[@Chevy_Guy]

@@bigboreracing356 Wrong! GM fixed Chryslers mistakes and even had to make the computer module for some of their transmissions because Chrysler couldn't get it right. 🤣

[@williamreagan9241]

I have a 2010 dodge ram big horn crewcab 4x4 5.7 hemi, soon I have to replace both exhaust manifolds, because of expanding and shrinking bolts break, cast iron block aluminum heads, what would be the best manifold bolts?

[@radioguy1620]

I'd build engines every day just cant handle cleaning all the parts, huge job to do right .

[@whipzpaintlyfewithjay9654]

Great info…I’m wondering can I do the same with 5.3 engine

[@EXTRA---LARGE---FARVA]

Starts at 5:55

[@kolourblind3124]

Does anyone know if it’s ok to use the same clean up process on the intake and exhaust mating surface on the heads, 80grit dry to 1500 with wd40? Or should you not be sanding that surface?

[@thomashalley7258]

That's how you get those perfect lines, but it annoys everyone in the shop 🤣

[@000302lf]

What ever happened to the 300 inch Ford 6,, I would sure like to see that Turbo..

[@justint9460]

JDM finessing with that goat kart chasis

[@LuciFeric137]

Not even break the glaze? No decarbonizing?

[@charleshensley2018]

Run the heads through the dishwasher while the wife is at the store.

[@charleshensley2018]

Naw, I like being married and not murdered.

[@fm9572]

If you don't have a Washer like you guys, an old Dishwasher can work for most part short of sticking the engine block in it. I did my intake manifold like that when I was redoing the top end of my engine.

[@douglasrussell9826]

Going to rebuild a 4.8 thinking about the cam and rockers and headers and possibly a turbocharged or supercharged injector system off of a Cadillac I'll have to go price everything now by the way did you pass the gauge the mains and inserts just wondering

[@devenjamison5453]

In the end it doesn’t look bad I have the same engine but on a budget yeah i understand but I would’ve gone the whole way on the paint

[@nimbly1693]

An LS and a 6 speed manual in an International Scout! If I had a bunch of money that would be my daily driver.

[@user-fk1td5mj6l]

WoW ... Mike Galley in the Nissan ! ... I wouldn't Evan take a picture with Vin Diesel !

[@jordanwiley4582]

Yall should revisit the Buick 350 now that TA has a giant open plenum intake and aluminum heads out for it now.

[@williamsanders468]

That car would be a good 11 second car for competition

[@williamsanders468]

@@bigboreracing356 when I saw your comment I was like that name seems familiar and then I went to the old Chevy truck towing video, and good luck with your build

[@Airforce1Gunny]

LS engine swaps, the pumpkin spice of the automotive world.

[@iqinsanity]

I liked that comment (5.0>LS) because I wish it was true, it’s not. Unfortunately. Funny thing, I’m trying to “LS” my 5.0 and everyone I know is telling me I’m building a dog. “Your ported explorer intake is too big” “Your 210cc heads are too big” “Your cam is too small” (comp xe258hr) So an LS can have high flowing heads and intake and a mild cam for 330ish streetable HP but building the same on a Ford is a mismatch? Idk, I’m not changing my plans. Got the explorer, got the heads, got the “big dogs porting” stage 2 intake. Just need the cam and the time to install. Maybe I’m a fool, maybe I gotta stop listening to people that say high flow heads and intake don’t work on a “mild build”. I guess GM just doesn’t know what they’re doing on those gen 3 and gen 4 engines 🤨

[@iqinsanity]

Which part of the 5.0 is better? The anemic heads? Horrible manifolds? Or the barely over 200hp they make? They don’t even have a timing chain tensioner to keep them in time as they age.

[@iqinsanity]

Only an idiot thinks that. But ok

[@stevenallen6245]

Those ls engines are hard to beat right now who ever designed this engine never have to work again🤑

[@AntBurdett1]

Ummm so you don’t have to measure pushrods after a cam swap??

[@kadenhoche310]

I live on my own. Those heads are going in the dish washer

[@InsidiousDr9]

If you review helmets can you say if they're DOT, SNELL, ANSI ?

[@ysoofalhammadi7941]

The factory heads will perform better than those 243 because of more compression ratio

[@koreydubeau2378]

@5:55 you can see a 5.3L cast into the front of the block.

[@CanadaBud23]

I saw that and I was like wtf lol. Maybe they wanted a 5.3 but talk about a 4.8 which is basically the same thing build wise. It's also a flat piston so it should be a 4.8.

[@gravydreams666]

it’s the same block for the 4.8 & 5.3. you can see 4.8 casting right above the 5.3 in the same frame

[@googleaccount2637]

@@gravydreams666 the 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 all share the same block.

[@antwain7942]

@@googleaccount2637 6.0 bore size is bigger.

[@nelyh1395]

Basic simple video …. The only I notice you said the original same bearings for rod and main. Did replace all them bearings with new bearings? Also new piston rings ? ( new builder )

[@Eyore82]

Just waiting for the factory warranty to expire on my 2500HD with the 6.0. Then it's game on.

[@lewisdeclouette6342]

Yes sir

[@Bigiron429]

I’ve never known anyone to use a 4.8. Usually see people go with 5.3 if they are going cheap

[@MrBlackbutang]

Timing cover still moving when you tightened.

[@austinsproblems9310]

Ahh the good ol' msd 6014, I got a 5.3 LM7 from a friend for $100, less than 90k, and he had pulled it years ago and didn't use it, I got that, an intake from Holley cause it was the cheapest at the time, and the MSD 6014 box, and got some budget Longtube's, and swapped it in my 1986 Camaro Z/28 for under $1000, used my old Edlebrook 650cfm carburator that I already had, and the swap works amazing and actually lights up the rear tires for the first time in the cars life😂 it's impressive what you can do with these LS engines, it's a night and day difference in power from the stock engine I had and there is soo much more aftermarket options to go with on these, I'm planning to go with small twins going to an 850cfm demon carb for a blow thru boost set-up, but first I'm gonna test the full reliability of the n/a setup before boost to get use to it, it's not tested yet cause I have to fix other things to meet vermont inspection requirements, after all this was originally a $900 Camaro

[@sergionolasco4236]

Where can I find I shop that can upgrade my 4.8 like this one in Dallas tx guys?

[@mosesandres3385]

Link for LS crate engine is no good. Great video!

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Bad ass 240

[@ceqt1490]

Why not mls head gaskets?

[@ardennielsen3761]

ya but the exhaust is so loud, think it might loose 40mph just making it quiet? cant hear it idling from 20 feet kind of quiet.

[@bluecollarfox913]

I bet it would have made more power with 706/862 heads. Those big valves were shrouded by the small 4.8 cyl bore.

[@MarshallSweet]

I still like my practically bullet proof 5.3 vortec

[@MrPnutter]

What would you recommend for a 2009 jeep wrangler ?

[@logandoesthings4916]

A 4bt swap would be dope

[@truckman374]

Awesome, I am another proud 4.8L owner in my 05 Cat-Eye! Would love to see the numbers and maybe if you guys would love to donate that engine to my truck project? Copart Chevy Silverado 1500

[@onefastgmc]

These guys still over spent. Find one that spins, apply $200 8706 or elgin sloppy stage 2 cam, pac1218 springs, flex fuel injectors, and a gt45. Tune, piping, intercooler, etc will be up to you cost wise. Make 500+ wheel horsepower and still spend less money than these part pushers.

[@bmstylee]

Ok. We need that 240 build uploaded.

[@DaJuiceBox35]

Yea we do!

[@bmstylee]

@@DaJuiceBox35 with 240s not the easiest to find I wonder if an LS would fit in a 350z.

[@fredbach6039]

Hey what happened to the regular 2 engine power guys Galley and Topolinsky????? They're my favorites! ! Oh - I see Mike was just hiding. Who is the new guy and where's Pat?

[@no-replies]

Picked up a 88 firebird for 500 bucks. Already has a 700r4 time for a 4.8

[@joecastillo6106]

That little 4.8 is gonna smash with that 700r4. 🙂👍

[@ethanellis8531]

Can we see a build of the s14.

[@Oldford777]

When’s the ford 300 straight 6 video coming?

[@Mooseslife]

Sure sand your heads. That's awesome...

[@Mooseslife]

Some stuff you should spend the money on and a clean-up pass is not a bad thing.

[@steelervette]

Kinda reminds me of richard holder

[@creedosborne7885]

Could I do the same build with a 5.3?

[@ethanlewis7847]

Why not new pistons, rings and bearings?

[@nietolkj]

I like how you guys can take a junkyard engine and budget build it into a nice custom engine. Where can i find a mechanic in satx that would do what you do and not try to sale me a over prices engine for doing the work you do with a budget build?

[@JerkVegas86]

Good Luck!!

[@satisfyingcuriosities]

San Antonio? I'm over towards Dallas but that's still a long way, good luck Brother.

[@ekscalybur]

You want someone to do all the work for you but not pay them for it. Cheap bastard.

[@TribbleBot]

Brake cleaner? Elbow grease? I just throw the heads in the dishwasher.

[@joecastillo6106]

Anybody know what size shims they used for the oil pump? 🤔

[@satisfyingcuriosities]

You'll need 6 .0015 shims, also you aren't from East Texas are you? Take it Easy Brother.

[@joecastillo6106]

@@satisfyingcuriosities no im not, I am actually from southern California! 🙂👍 Thanks for the info! 👍

[@satisfyingcuriosities]

@@joecastillo6106 Alright Cool, my Ex-Brother in Laws name is Joe Castillo so I had to ask. Have fun with your build Brother.