Tearing Apart a $15,000 Chevy LSX Engine

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We tear apart a brand new Chevrolet LSX V8 engine to see what makes it so robust, with some surprises along the way.
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[@viewatyourownrisk]

When the new engine comes in, you should do another recorded teardown to see if there are any issues with it.

[@mr.channel6467]

Again tbh ha

[@SammyNail]

Infinet Engine Glitch

[@yolosquad780]

fr

[@DarkExternalHeart]

​@@SammyNail Do it enough times you'll get enough parts for a working engine!

[@quirijndeboer3562]

and than put it in a mx5

[@Heurecka]

"They didn't even test fire it?" "They know what they're doing by now." mhm aged like milk

[@thecatofnineswords]

Hmmmm milk into cheese hmmmmm Wait, I'm allergic to cheese

[@adam346]

aged like sour milk is more like it.. it came from the cow bad.

[@northygames1840]

That aged like a car in salt water

[@Hughe_Jaynis69]

Aged like a fly

[@christophergrant9434]

The first thing you need to do with the next engine is tear it down and look for problems! Then, after the truck project is done, use both crate engines in a new HI / LOW project where you start with identical engines instead of identical cars.

[@corypatterson5174]

This is an awesome idea and this comment should have more likes! That would be interesting to watch!

[@eriknaranjo9586]

i love this idea

[@madscottwallace7195]

This I would thoroughly enjoy.

[@JCHUCKK1020]

Absolutely this

[@evann-t2915]

great idea

[@cloud9aerospace675]

I have a 1971 VW Bug project and ordered an engine built from a "reputable" shop here in Arizona. The engine was supposedly brand new, 0 miles. I didn't get to run it until a year after I purchased it. During this year gap, the shop closed "due to Covid". When I finally ran the engine, it blew up after about 15 minutes of running. Turns out the builder forgot to install the circlips on one of the pistons.

[@coreytheecorey4056]

i feel for you brother.... this is why we cant have nice things

[@kevinde3794]

That's brutal quality control. A regular consumer isn't getting a free replacement engine.

[@creverett9]

Im sure if it was purchased from a reputable dealer it has warranty. I know for a fact Chevrolet performance has a limited warranty coverage.

[@bighammer3464]

@@creverett9ya but I think it would be really hard to argue that the engine broke due to their issue and not something you did to it. Like no break in period etc etc no oil blah blah. It probably would have broken pretty soon after engine start due to the wrist pin missing but who knows what else it would have taken with it when it dies.

[@warnabrotha95YT]

Then again, some regular consumers aren't gonna bother taking apart a supposed to be brand new racing crate motor.

[@pedrorojas0116]

​​@@warnabrotha95YTwell yea obviously not since it's brand new, no actual reason for your average Joe to tear it apart for funzies, terrible quality control lol that's why American is trash nowadays

[@roanaya2598]

@@creverett9 yeah warranty never means "a brand new engine on top of the one you have" duh

[@JJpoint34]

Cripes, you bought the Friday 4:30pm end of shift engine. "Beers ain't getting any colder...fuck it, ship it"

[@bandjolyn]

Never buy anything made on a Monday or a Friday.

[@aquacruisedb]

You only need to look at surgery mortality rates by days of the week. If you have surgery booked for a Friday - cancel it

[@kimjongyummy3562]

I've heard getting one built on a Monday is a problem too. Everyone is hungover from the weekend lol

[@gmailisaretard]

@@aquacruisedb Counterpoint: My family needs money...

[@yissssss]

Nah, it's just a GM engine. The american auto unions destroyed any and all quality american cars had.

[@ocold-gp3oi]

The corvette and camaro at the beginning don't use LS engines, they use LT engines. Might seem like quibbling, but there's almost no interchangeable parts between the two

[@brokenboosted1515]

Its donut quality work right there

[@starsjosh2120]

You know they didn't swap it?

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

That's CRAZY. Those aren't just "issues", this engine would destroy itself real quick if you just decided to run it without checking.

[@baqcasanke]

Right, no wrist pin circlip = catastrophic engine failure 🤯

[@mason4683]

They're sending you an entire extra engine because of those issues? You get to keep the old one? Is that what they'd do for people without KZbin channels? Because that would be some wild customer service

[@AlteredCarbons]

i doubt they did for normal customers. normal customers probably put it into there cars, add a power adder like nos or turbo or super charger and then boom, all warranties are canceled and it was your fault. if you kept it NA and it dropped a rod it would most likely get inspected and or sent out or back at the owners expense to see what happened but then GM could really say anything if they wanted

[@Tygrys205]

Don't get your hopes up. Nobodies without media presence don't get preferential treatment like that because they can do way less PR damage than a youtube channel.

[@jesserenn3152]

The bad press of a poor warranty process being turned into a youtube video would cost them WAAAAY more than $15k

[@Not.The.Avg.Smitty]

I'd imagine they have the complete teardown recorded as well so there's enough evidence for GM to correct the mistake. Otherwise I think they would tell you "Kick rocks Dirt" More curious if the employee got a little pink notice in his locker at GM.😅

[@CRneu]

idk this is pretty bad on GMs part. Bad bearings and forgetting something on the wrist pin are pretty huge mistakes. I think the way Donut was able to get a new motor out of it is because they properly documented the mistakes that GM made so there is basically zero wiggle room for GM.

[@_zzpza]

This is insane. When the video started, I was thinking "there's no way I'd take apart a freshly build engine that was done by professionals". After what you found, I'd be measuring the bores, getting a straight edge on the deck and heads, checking the ring gap, and weighing each of the pistons. And I'd do the same on the new engine too. Excellent video, please do keep us updated on anything else you find, and the same with the new engine too.

[@nean9894]

make sure that thing is perfect for sure

[@justfasial01]

lol right? This is insane!!!

[@gregoryfernandez6676]

And making sure the cam shaft and crank shaft are the correct measurement and have correct weight distribution. Also making sure the valves seal, hell I wouldn't be surprised if some of the bolts they took off weren't torqued properly.

[@NarwahlGaming]

Look at all the subdivisions getting condemned and torn down after being built by "professionals." People are getting lazy these days.

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Doubt they'll do an in depth update

[@SarahJNelson-ej7it]

Holy hell. GM better be watching this! Missing wrist pin clip and bearing chewed up, thats insane on a 15k drop in package.

[@redneck94chevy]

They already called GM telling them about the problems and are getting a new engine for free. So I'm sure it was brought up what was missing and wrong

[@bosch9905]

​@@redneck94chevy brother you replied to a bot stealing comments.

[@EntaiIIe]

gotta love the kind of customer service you get when you are a social media company

[@roanaya2598]

"mmh yes syre we will ship ANOTHER engine your way"

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

@@roanaya2598 If you don't put the video up.

[@Eroticus-dt6hy]

Yep, they would blame you , you did it, why you even oppenend it from the start....

[@AetheriusAri]

@@Eroticus-dt6hyDK OLDIES MUCH?!? Lmfao

[@Wizardnil]

For real

[@stardustjustlikeyou]

do an engine teardown on the next LSX too to see if you can get a third

[@albionmerrick]

The whole fleet will have an LSX in no time!

[@joshmnky]

Infinite engine hack!

[@luiscamarena6318]

This channel probably saved my life. Over the past 8 or so months I lost my job, my girlfriend of five years is moving, I became depressed and my relationship with my family became strained or completely broken with some members, then as a final fuck you from life turns out I have colon cancer. I had zero energy to do anything. I had completely given up. Didn’t even eat for days. Or get out of bed. Then one day my cousin gifted me his old 07 Charger out of nowhere. It’s completely fucked. Electrical problems up the ass won’t even start but I’m slowly working on it. Then one day it was somehow okay enough now to go struggling around on solitary midnight rides around town… then suddenly my forgotten childhood passion of cars was rekindled. Next I found this channel donut and I was suddenly back to my childhood days making models or playing with my dozens of hot wheels all with customizations I crudely but passionately made using clay, poster paint, pipe cleaners, parts from other hot wheels, LEGO, anything I could get my hands on. I remembered playing fast and the furious with my toys and all the storylines and narratives and the made up jargon I used to sound legit. I remembered how cars were the beginning of my interests in engineering, robotics, chemistry, and technology. I kept watching donut videos and having so much fun I was able to get out of bed to go see if I can work on the Charger, make plans for it, try to drive her or simply just be an actual human again. I’m still low key fucked and so is the Charger. lol but for the first time in long time I have hopes and dreams and I’m finding meaning and purpose in my life. Even if it’s in something as simple as remembering to eat or getting out of bed. Or something more grand like my dream of having my Charger running and looking like a BEAST. I’m living life again. I have energy and motivation again. So from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

[@goode.110]

Inspiring stuff dude. This channel always motivates me to work on my projects too lol. Keep your head up and get that charger going

[@mrinmoydey8447]

W homie

[@mblake0420]

Woman are vicious

[@Throckmorton.Scribblemonger]

You have a 5-year-old girlfriend?

[@ManpreetSingh-jy9dx]

Shit happens dude I got stage 3 cancer last year got 2 different chemos cause 1st one they gave me didn't do shit About a month cancer free Anything i learnt in my cancer treatment is keep yourself strong and motivated , do things u like , just don't overthink that u have cancer I recovered from stage 3 You will also be good brother so will be the charger

[@MachoMandem]

Love how they are giving you a new engine to clean up after their tracks, hoping you guys wouldn't release the footage. Well done for not holding back! Informed the public of a possible easy money tactic since race motors blow up all the time and they'd get away with the premature engine failure without being questioned. Now they have got to pull up their socks, at least momentarily.

[@noname-sd5dt]

GM dropped the ball on that assembly

[@sirius4k]

Dropped it in the shaft, probably.

[@richfromtang]

'murca at it's best

[@Stratos1988]

Apparently 15'000 isn't enough to ask for quality product these days.

[@Andy-sy9yl]

Not surprised

[@jauken83]

What gets me is you KNOW that engine was gone over special since its a business deal with Donut. If they can't even get a good motor, what are you and I going to get?

[@ExCordeEnt]

I love these engine teardown videos that you are doing. Honestly makes working on engines a little less intimidating

[@PrinceofPwnage]

My buddy got a brand new crate engine for his 04 GTO, his alao had deep scratches / marks in several areas of the interior of the engine.

[@jefftalley7036]

Options for the LSX: 1. Nolan's patina princess 2. Since it was free....Low Z 3. My 2018 Sonata?

[@user-dj9dh3gi6f]

Lsx option 1 civic 2 my dodge Dakota …

[@jibstercampers]

3! 3! 3!!!

[@budgethomegymtraining5526]

his sonata!!!

[@h00Lia]

clearly option 3

[@againstalltyrants9001]

Why would you pull a period correct hemi out of the chrysler?

[@lHlEIDLEBAUGH]

I worked for the detail department at a GM dealership and the amount of brand new vehicle's that come in with issues are astonishing! One in particular was a brand new Yukon, price tag was like $112k. As i was cleaning it for delivery i found a quarter sized hole in the lower portion of the passenger door. At the assembly plant they just threw on a door that was suppose to have a trim option, but never installed the trim so the holes for the trim were exposed to the elements. Should have seen the look on the salesman face when i told him about it. Customer had already been waiting 6 months for it, within an hour the customer was there and eventually said they didn't want the Yukon anymore.

[@bambootherainwing8070]

Yowch... That customer must've been pissed to no end!

[@PruDaddy]

Ive worked at GM and Hyundai. The GMs during PDI were usually not too bad. I think I had to align one once, my buddy had to fix a Camaro Conv top that wouldnt open, and some Tahoes that had the wrong modules in the seat. That was about it. Hyundai OTOH, that was a weekly ordeal finding one that didnt have a QC issue. Clamps not properly on hoses being a major one for awhile. Seen a few that had bent pins in harnesses, so whole CAN systems were down. Had a GV80 3.5 that they didnt drill the hole for the boost recirculation valve. That one was bad.

[@AgentLokVokun]

@@bambootherainwing8070 As they should be. If they can't sell you a whole ass brand new $112k whip. They can be stuck selling it (and not fixing the trim anyways)

[@bambootherainwing8070]

@@AgentLokVokun lol

[@fc3sturbogtr]

@@AgentLokVokun Unfortunately issues can arise at a later time, especially drivetrain issues. We had our ‘16 Yukon Denali get deemed a lemon 2 years ago, heads, camshaft, valves etc. were replaced or repaired 3 times under warranty within 4 years of owning it. Got a lawyer and GM owned up about those parts all having issues in the 6.2L LS specifically. Got a good chunk of money back but now we have an SUV that we can’t in good conscience sell to someone. So we drive it sparingly just waiting for the valves to start ticking again lol

[@travisfisher2877]

The pushrod is not coming in contact with the camshaft. It sits in the lifter which is coming in contact pushing the pushrod. Y’all left that out in your description at the beginning of the video.

[@brokenboosted1515]

Its donut quality work right there

[@JoshuaGuada]

Here is a build for you and it’s one I’ve been wanting to do. Put the LSX in an Infiniti M45x S. You get a big body V8 Japanese luxury vehicle with all kinds of bells and whistles and an ATESSA AWD system. With some work you can make it an ATESSA ETS system and you will have one hell of a vehicle. Legendary LS engine married to the legendary ATESSA ETS in a Japanese big body… what could be better? It’s unique and hasn’t been done before. These cars fly right under the radar.

[@bitchesihate]

Are you slow? Definitely wouldn't work without major ecu problems

[@JoshuaGuada]

@@bitchesihate Are you? What major swap doesn’t encounter major electrical issues? No shit it’s gonna be hard.

[@ethanacton408]

These engine teardowns are always my favorite. In depth but still simple for my dumb brain to understand

[@Unsolicited-Info]

Agreed, I think they should take the new engine and do another teardown. Always inspect before you expect

[@michaelbrinks8089]

What gets complicated for me is, trying to visualize & understand automatic transmissions with all the planetary gears & maze of directional fluid routes all the fluid goes in the worm trays & elsewhere to make it work & properly shift gears. Just the torque converter itself is sheer genius. Using literally nothing but fluid to connect the engine to the transmission. AKA no mechanical part/connection is used. Just fast spinning transmission fluid & centrifugal force.

[@MadMan_123]

Highly recommend buying a book or two, they are all basically the same for motors but will focus more on one or the other types depending on brand. For example, I got a John deere engines book and read through that, then rebuild my first straight 6 diesel no issues

[@MoloneLabe]

Engines are very easy to understand

[@ethanacton408]

@MoloneLabe Obviously not if there's a huge mechanical business profiting off people that cannot understand it

[@CheekyMenace]

Jeremiah and Zach together always makes for a fun episode.

[@Epyonator]

honestly, the whole cast pairs up very well interchangeably.

[@CheekyMenace]

@@Epyonator Oh absolutely, no doubt. I just particularly like those two together.

[@Shine13373]

They make the most educational content.

[@wesleymuller7145]

That push rod hitting the floor sounded like the intro to Fire Starter....BOOM!!! (3:21)

[@JendaHrbac]

@2:19 it is an overhead Valve engine, Jerry. YEAH, JERRY!

[@jacobturner9073]

I’m a ford tech and I can confirm that brand new engines come in with problems all the time. Especially with timing. These new engines are built on production lines that the manufacturers keep going at full speed and these problems happen all the time. The problem is that the manufacturers found that it’s cheaper to warranty the new engines than slow down production for a better product. It just kind of sucks for us….

[@cosmic7234]

Yeah, my last car had one serious recall for the oil pump, due to the blades which had the potential to break off and end up starving the engine of oil. I imagine with American cars that are famous for being poor quality it's not entirely uncommon to see some with assembly mistakes 😅

[@TwinShards]

It's crazy there is not even quality control for a buffed performance engine.

[@maximiliankehler2547]

I am a Mercedes tech and can confirm it is no different here. I was actually coming here to say the same thing. Manufactures have 2 options, build quick and just replace components that fail due to bad manufacturing with out blinking an eye, or take the time to build things properly but require insane in depth investigation when something does fail. Either option is frustrating for consumers but then again when has any person been happy to bring their car in for service.

[@upinarms79]

It's pretty much that way in any corporate-ran workplace these days. If they have to choose between quantity and quality, they'll always choose quantity, especially if it means cutting the least bit of profit. I mean, how else are the CEOs going to afford their 3rd vacation home on a private island?

[@poot111111]

yikes! @jacobtuner9073 Is there a particular engine that is worse than others? I expected factory engines to be near perfect, especially when it comes to timing ! I would be so bummed if my brand new Coyote started up backfiring, popping and banging. I would assume it was my own mistake, thanks for the heads up!

[@marcthefrog]

Honestly just keeping the new LSX on standby for parts that will break on the ranger is probably be the wisest and most financially beneficial move

[@dimitrisloufakis916]

This is donut. There's no such thing as financially beneficial moves

[@theonlyever]

Put it in Jerry's catfish Camaro

[@marcthefrog]

@@theonlyever didn't know he had one, never been brought up in a video

[@graham1034]

My initial thought was they should throw it in the money pit Miata, but this makes more sense. Of course we don't watch Donut for sensible decision making so I'm voting for a swap.

[@somerandomness4285]

If they had gone with a coyote they wouldn't even have to worry about this issue

[@codyhearn8927]

Got a 1990 GMC single cab step bed Looking to do protoringstyle that might be a good idea for the new LSX.

[@brandonmcclellan5379]

I absolutely love the diversity in your videos! Great channel

[@mohawkgarage]

Wow. If you guys had installed it, fired it up, and blown it up, you would have been screwed. This severely undermines the confidence you get when you buy a crate engine, let alone from the manufacturer. I realize that mistakes happen, but damn. I'm stunned.

[@spadeykins9114]

It would still be covered under warranty but it would be wasted time for sure.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Crate engines usually have a short warranty

[@huskers1278]

Usually like 12 months and if you turbo it or supercharge it you better make sure they specifically stated the engine is meant for it or theyll tell you to pound sand​@Blue_Flame_Raptor

[@Lone_Wolf_91]

​@@spadeykins9114 Good luck providing blown engine was manufacturer fault..

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

There wasn't a mistake made....... There were MISTAKES made! That's unacceptable! Then add the fact THAT is what you get for 15 grand!! (There should have been 10 grand cash in the intake ports for that price!)

[@Deja117]

"It'll be fine" _It being "fine"_ Glad you took apart this engine.

[@D-Rockk]

0:39 These two working together is great to see!

[@Larssema]

Needed to disassemble and reassemble a old diesel I4. Looks fairly simillar but yet totally different, pretty fun to see actually!

[@enjoipandas]

Watching Nolan become such an awesome host and always being kind, I think he deserves the LSX in the Imperial

[@randysampang2944]

he bought it for the 383, unlikely he will swap it out.

[@andrewhewitt275]

You guys should do a Replacement for Displacement series where you take a turbo engine and try to match power with the LSX. Then you could do a side by side comparison of the finished cars and a showdown. Really put to rest the age old argument.

[@brettbever7074]

This is a fun idea

[@ChefofWar33]

But there isn't a replacement. Slap that same turbo on the lsx and see what happens. XD

[@lucysmith4242]

real mean turbo their ls

[@replica4132]

but that lsx454 is specifically made by Chevrolet Performance to be boosted

[@IRMacGuyver]

@@lucysmith4242 real men twincharge their LS.

[@D-Rockk]

Extra LSX?? TWIN engine vehicle!

[@goatah]

Bonus LSX should go in something small and/or dumb, Miata, Pinto, gremlin, triumph, or mid engine minivans can also be dope.

[@discgolfwes]

GM sending out bad parts??? WHAT A SHOCK!

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

Got to keep the rep up! They have been known for flawed creates for well over 10 years! (I'm not a Chebby guy so I don't know the history more than that.... Wouldn't surprise me)

[@rainz2]

unfortunately every brand sends out bad crate motors. it depends on your luck really

[@Germfish]

I had to replace knock sensors in my 5.3 LS twice do to bad GM sensors. That was cool.

[@lanewaldrop3367]

I worked at Caterpiller for a year in one of their engine assembly factories Someone forgot a clip like that on one of the C18s. When it went to hot test the piston head came loose and chunks of the piston ended up blowing through the engine block. Ever since its been the main example for every new employee to teach that the smallest detail can lead to drastic effect

[@brandon.freeman]

These two together is the last of old donut, dont ever take this away from us.

[@bradnoyes7955]

Also, Is there no assembly lube on those rod bearings? If there is, should be no issues turning it over a few times by hand. How else would you do something like install torque converter bolts or something like that?

[@hotandnasty]

Who needs a mid engine car when you could have an off-road truck with an LSX the front axle and an LSX on the rear axle!

[@zwingler]

Good to know. Take apart your brand new thing and report the issues to the manufacturer to get a discount that pays for the inspection. Lets go.

[@mentat1341]

What if you take it apart and it's perfect? Now the labor is on you.

[@DatBoiGloomy]

When you buy a new engine, you expect the parts of that 15 thousand dollar v8 to all be in good shape lol

[@Ragdad.Falderbalgen]

What if you take it apart, find out the clip is missing and the bearings are ruined, call GM and because you’re not a KZbin channel they tell you’re lying or you did it. I’d imagine that’s how it would go in 95% of cases

[@mrbuttons1243]

Well, take it apart and show it to 8 million people. GM did a PR move with the free engine.

[@zwingler]

@@mentat1341 It was more of a satirical statement to emphasize the absurdity that you cant even trust "new" products anymore.

[@swizlstik]

You should definitely open up the second LSX too

[@julian23561]

I love these videos, I'd love it even more if you put that extra LSX motor in a peel 50.

[@lameboysmtb6705]

Absolutely amazing reaction from chevy that we aren’t talking about. Sure it’s probably partially because of the status you guys have but paying for everything and a whole new engine is like bravo from chevy.

[@jaclynvassallo7604]

10:15 The crankshaft that drives the oil pump might be robust, but the oil pumps on those motors have been known to fail - or at least become anemic. Plus since they're internally mounted, maintenance, diagnosis and repair means your pulling the top half of the motor and the timing cover. Huge PITA when they used to be externally mounted and easily accessible. Your tear-down is showing that the reputation for being "reliable" or "bulletproof" lies mostly in the block and less in build quality and QA/QC...but of course we knew that 😉. Like the tear-downs, keep it up!

[@gabrielulibarri9950]

I don't think the oil pump was ever externally mounted. The old-school gen I and II small blocks had the oil pump mounted on the rearmost main cap, which was much more easily accessibly, I'll give you that. They do seem to have been more reliable than the gen III and IV LS pumps as well.

[@reversecaoboy]

Engine assembled Friday at 4PM

[@joeyball6343]

Can you do a video where you compare buying a new vehicle with the top trim vs buying a lower trim level and specing it out the way you want? The new ford maverick comes to mind as all the trim levels are relatively cheap. I'm a truck guy so I was thinking an fx4 or tremor package vs just buying the bottom trim level and going with aftermarket suspension, interior, etc. Thanks, you guys are amazing!

[@RVMD95]

Nice job contacting GM with those issues. Those engines are supposed to be assembled by a single employee. They’re supposed to sign their name to every engine that goes out. It looks like the guy that built your engine must’ve been drunk. I’m glad to hear that GM took care of you. I hope you take the new engine apart also Just in case. Nice work!

[@stereotypicalwhitemale848]

What’s inside a 15,00 dollar motor? About 3500 dollar in parts 😂

[@lamp7746]

Ok genius make an engine for 15,000 that’ll outperform that.

[@vipe650r]

Totally how design, manufacturing and assembly works.

[@commonmockery1074]

As well as some parts that are engineered differently to typical LS engines for greater strength. Hence why it’s an LSX.

[@normiels3]

Find me an LSX454 for 3500💀

[@ABoringTool]

@@lamp7746 I can give you a dozen on ebay that have more performance out of the box for 5k or less. 7.4L NA pushrod making 476hp is a joke. The real reason you buy this is forced induction setups. If you want an engine that can make 1000hp without internal parts then I think LSX is a very good option.

[@Dodo_CR]

The 2000s Hacking music in the background hits hard

[@lamp7746]

No 🧢

[@ExCordeEnt]

I'm looking for an LSX I may have a suggestion as to what you can do with it! 😂😅😢 That's actually pretty awesome that they would send you a whole new engine plus pay to fix the original. Good on GM for that, but kind of scary to think that could have just gone in a car. Lucky you guys decided to take it apart

[@morris2512]

been waiting on thi truck build so long meen.. finally some updates.. am tryna make a replica

[@tynansl1]

With the crank bearing being trashed you should really check that the crank is straight and have the line bore checked on the block and crank caps. Something's not happy in that set up the way it sits now.

[@chriswise1232]

More likely a chip in the oil hole.

[@lordcorgi6481]

It's modern GM quality. You're lucky if you make it 30k miles and it hasn't broken something. I've seen several brand new GMs with less than 5,000 miles break down, including entire engine and/or transmission replacements.

[@justiceabrams5812]

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 4l80e 4x4, third transmission, 4th t case, 4th torque converter, endless u joints less than 200k, no can corners, no rockers, no bed sides, undercoated every year and grind and prime the rest after every winter, not a single button in the cap is readable, speedo doesn't work, fuel gauge is tuck at a half tank, battery gauge doesn't work, had to replace lifters twice, but I've never once had problems from the motor other than the tick, once this truck finally blows up or breaks in half I'll never have another Chevy made past the mid 90s pieces of shit every way you can think

[@squale1190]

@@justiceabrams5812 holy crap dude i think that truck has already blown up, I got a 90's crv with 160k and have only replaced the starter and the little clock.

[@awesomethang1328]

this has been my favourite ad segway by far

[@Cptmelosh]

I did a replacement engine on a dodge Durango and the new engine had low oil pressure so they sent a replacement and that one had low oil pressure then the third worked right and to my knowledge had no problems

[@user-zo1kn8ob7h]

9:50 gm coming in clutch hopefully it's not bc of your size but be cause you communicated truthfully the issue and were dealt with properly and fairly

[@trevonrose3909]

Yeah i wonder if the same thing happened to me would i get a free engine too or only get offered repairs

[@keatonjones6115]

it should never ever happen, where are the quality checks? They fixed it because they know they fucked up big time, and could have cost some one a lot. Its really not ok for a brand new 15k product, potentially dangerous to lives also in drag application

[@cpt_nordbart]

It is pretty embarrassing. Is GMs engine manufacturing as badly organized as Boeing?

[@minch5537]

I'm guessing it is because they're Donut. GM knows they need to appear like they go above and beyond with mistakes to ensure that people are confident in continuing to buy LSX engines. It's because of the publicity.

[@genzfi4829]

It’s 1000% due to the channels size

[@RayTheomo]

8:17 i dont know where his accent is from. But i do know, when you hear a guy who sounds like that say "bro" like that: its never good😂

[@user-bi7xd8ry5p]

Could be Greek. The name at least sounds Greek.

[@gibsonnilsen99]

Yall should do some 2.2 ecotec stuff. it is the ls of gm 4 cylinders.

[@robertsokoloski3820]

Inspection of the engine before racing is key .. And is a good way to get backup engines for the race truck. 2ND..The second engine that is sent film another inspection tare down if happens again ask cor the repairs cost and have them pay thl for the 3rd engine. Repeat the steps till you get perfect engine or they refuse to send more engines to keep you happy.

[@valvefloat]

OMG! They're talking about me 🤩🤩🤩

[@heyLaina]

everyone has heard of you!

[@Lydomina]

Thank you for keeping our engines buoyant.

[@valvefloat]

@@Lydomina Not a problem, just doing my job

[@ZeroFoxENT]

9:52. make one of those toilet wrx's reliable, and put the LS in there.

[@eriknulty6392]

LSX CHANG LI

[@mr.iforgot3062]

I just lost my confidence in GM. They used to be reliable.

[@Emsterissocool]

Definitely open up the second one they send out, but I think it would be super cool to put it in the Miata!!

[@veggiej35]

Glad it happened to you guys and not a random person to findout the hard way

[@kassemister9107]

That was the best illustration and explanation of push rods i've ever seen! I searched about it for hours and understood it better in a few minutes kudos to donut media

[@bradyboyle8781]

Except the part where they said the push rods run on the camshaft completely forgot about lifters

[@jbales8990]

QC guy must've taken off the day that engine was built lol. Good on GM for making it right

[@deltafire5058]

You think they would do that for the average customer or do you think they would just blame the guy with no clout and screw him over? I'm thinking the later.

[@PaulSmith-dy5wi]

great vid boys keep it up

[@markyager3701]

At least u guys took it apart to know before so nothing bad happened

[@steveg6060]

Thank you to GM to honor the repair and correct it with a proper block.(still check it) if I had a spare big block I would do a Donut Special and make a go kart out of it and SEND IT

[@anydaynow01]

I was thinking Time Attack Catfish Camaro, but yeah a single seat Kart-O-Death would be pretty insane!

[@backwoodstherapy]

Here I was just today thinking "I haven't heard anything about that Ranger in a minute, I wonder how the build is coming along?" And here we are.

[@mohdzhafrirazali6842]

I would love to see the other engine inside the engine bay of a japanese kei car equipped with 4wd or awd.

[@spencerwarholik2904]

Was it before or after you out the engine together that you guys did all that firewall grinding and cutting right at the throttle body opening on the ranger? Just wondering at what point you guys also dusted the engine?

[@JCintheBCC]

Jerry and Jobe-y is the best pairing of hosts on Donut. No disrespect to any of the other hosts, but this is the best pair. They just work off each other so well.

[@RevZilla]

Amazing video as always boys!

[@UnkoDaddy]

but that 2nd engine in a 1st gen tacoma or a 1st - 3rd gen 4runner 4x4 it would be crazy🤘🏽

[@chrishiggins6884]

LSX giveaway would be sick

[@davidarredondo703]

I just got a 5.3 LS for my 74’ Nova and seeing donut do a new lsx got me real happy

[@seanbrewer1232]

What should you do with the next LSX? There are so many options! -LS swap the money pit miata LS swap Joe Webber's 300Z Drop it in the Catfish Camaro Build a custom motorcycle around it (it would probably have to be a three or four wheeler) Put it in a boat

[@justaguywithcrx]

How about the drift BMW?

[@peixeserra9116]

Or as someone else said up there, keep that LSX as an emergency should anything happen to the Ranger. Which considering we're talking about: 1. A Baja Truck 2. The Donut Crew Anything can happen

[@justaguywithcrx]

They should put it in the drift BMW.

[@seanbrewer1232]

@@justaguywithcrx good idea

[@seanbrewer1232]

@@peixeserra9116 good point

[@saidsaidso903]

Next Season of Hi-Low be Drag-Strip cars please! And hold on to the new crate engine until then!

[@lawof1860]

Do a fwd to rwd conversion

[@BatCaveOz]

You guys were cursed by the Ford Gods, for the sin of dropping in a Chevy engine.

[@saitamaxgaming6094]

I just love your videos, been watching donut since I was 10. Love from Bangladesh. Keep up the great work and keep inspiring us more more. Love your work.

[@agentsleepyhead]

I believe you guys have a tube bender. Build a cross cart for the Miata engine and do a monster miata

[@masonholland9909]

I’m pretty sure the lsx is meant to handle insane amounts of boost, you should boost the new one and just keep upping the psi until it throws a rod into outer space

[@agentsleepyhead]

An extra lsx. Sounds like it's time for a monster Miata.

[@maximuswilson2848]

That LSX should go in a minivan sleeper build😂

[@kartikaybudakoti8790]

I have been stocked, to watching your videos. Just love your content. Would you be willing to create a video about expensive, cheap, innovative and ugly mods that I can put to my m340i?

[@adrienross8458]

Great video! Shows the importance in a teardown even on a crate engine. Saved yourselves an arm and a leg trying to get it replaced after installing it and testing... For the new engine install it as a dyno engine to test out clutches by showing us how slipping the clutch effects the parts / the difference between the different stage clutches out there?

[@sergiojurado8887]

Now that's a brilliant idea, I too would like to see this. I vote for this!

[@quirijndeboer3562]

Putting it in a Miata, basically a V8 Miata MX5 build, would be nice.

[@beanhead1958]

The new LS goes in the Miata. No questions asked.

[@user-km3dj4bu3p]

heres a thought take apart the second lsx and see if it has anything misssing and if there is than they will give you another engine and repeat

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I think you guys should do a Super Syclone with the next LSX. - 94 S-10 Standard Cab/Bed or an SS variant. - Put X-Treme bodykit on it. - Add AWD system from Astro Van. - Add fat tires. - Go snatch souls.

[@Chache1527]

and then give it to me 🤣 I want a Syclone so bad!!! lol

[@crumpaustin06]

Toyota Previa for the new LSX. Great video 👍🏻

[@conceptrat]

In relation to that spare crate LSX. I have a lovely blue NA MX5 with a broken short nose crank and 350,000 kms on it (300,000 is mine) that is in need of a swap. Might need a few extra bits n pieces from Summit Racing but it's almost perfect. Can ship to NZ?

[@travisutley4933]

First thing you check new lsx. Next you give it away to your fan base. Say to the best project that needs it. I now I could use it in my 2011 single cab gmc Sierra build. Have people submit pics or videos

[@bruhfessional1766]

FINNNALLLY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SOOO LONG🔥🔥🔥

[@mr.channel6467]

You see all that shit going on in there?

[@justaguywithcrx]

Same!

[@shuabecker6223]

Looks amazing