Top 5 ways to waste money on your LS swap

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[@brock4629]

Wish I had four hands...... I’d give this video 4 thumbs DOWWWWNNN

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

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[@arnulfob3454]

Can you say why ?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@arnulfob3454 because I said all his favorite parts are a waste of money. No one likes to hear they wasted money

[@arnulfob3454]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer well i am going to do my LS swap with your advice , thank you

[@kevinwest3689]

@@arnulfob3454 do yourself a favor and don't make your decisions based on this young fellows opinions on LS swaps other people or himself.

[@Chevelle-ry2fx]

Love your common sense approach to a ls swap. Keep them coming.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Us engineers love the simple approach lol, we're just not allowed to do it at work

[@SloppyMechanics]

I’ve published documents that had a guy on sloppy do tensile strength tests and the stock reused are stronger than the china studs, just sayin

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'll have to look that up, but you know better than I that they won't listen lol. You get what you pay for, herp a derp

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I found it, thank you, this should be bigger news, I'm going to have to find a way to work those PowerPoints into every conversation now 🤣

[@MichelLinschoten]

Bullshit most use no longer stock bolts and they holdup just fine. Typical americans thinking the rest of the world is stupid at making parts roflmao...the most reliable cars on the planet are ASIAN BUILD NOT AMERICAN

[@jimmydanc]

@@MichelLinschoten English?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Somehow they manage to land on the Moon though, weird.

[@michaelsummers4651]

Great videos and advice. As someone who's new to LS engines, its refreshing to see that you don't need a $1k PSI harness, car style intakes and gob's of $$$ thrown at these engines. There's so much info out there and trying to decide what is or isn't needed can be a little daunting. Subbed!

[@marks9101]

Thank you for this list. My son has a 77 Camino he wants to drop a 5.3 into (on a 17 year olds budget) and this really helped him pull the rains back in on wasted money. Keep it up.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

It's easy to get carried away, I know from experience lol

[@Ls3Elky69]

Tell your soon I said to keep it up! I’m 19 dropping a 5.3 into my 1969 el Camino!

[@CatlocosGarage]

Great video. I plan on showing what I'll be using on my swap. Personally, the last thing I want to have is leaks for not changing damaged gaskets. If they can be reused then definitely keep em. I rather change gaskets while the engine is out than have to pull it all out later and regret skipping it. Experience is the best teacher and you may be on point.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I replace some, just not all. I don't just buy a kit because I have an engine. If there's evidence it was leaking, from say, the valve cover, I'll change it. For the most part though, I just put a cam in and go do donuts lol.

[@CatlocosGarage]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer :) Fair enough.

[@PTF491]

Figured id drop a comment. I have rewatched your ls swap videos over the past few years and will be doing an ls in my jeep cherokee soon. Appreciate all the time and straightforward unbiased information you provide.

[@davebarron5939]

Great info, I am learning. I have already made changes to my LS swap plans due to your education, Thanks.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm glad to see you following along! Obviously, some of this stuff is my opinion, whatever, take it with a grain of salt, but man are people on Facebook groups quick to spend your money for you with while you're at it's and whatnot lol.

[@davebarron5939]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I bet, I don't facebook, but I have already changed my build a dozen times watching experienced people like yourself. This is a "toy" so I want to have fun and do as much of this swap myself, and keep it K.I.S.S. Thanks

[@henrysmifth536]

Bro you are so brutally honest its funny I love your vids You've taught me alot I appreciate

[@CavanalK5]

Just ran across your channel. I have an 88 K5 with rebuilt stock 350 TBI & rebuilt 700R4. 364k. They’re both tired, but it’s my side chick so I’ve got time to not rush. Rather than dumping money into the current engine or doing a crate replacement, I’m planning a junkyard LS swap. I like how you plan out and have your research. I don’t want to spend a ton and can’t really justify it. I’m aiming for a dependable setup with decent drivability. My parents picked this K5 up on ‘92 so this old girl and I go way back. I’ll be referring to your videos over time, so keep on with the good content. Oh and I saw you praise Harbor Freight. I’m like a triple platinum member there lol. Thank you!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks for watching, K5's are awesome!

[@swampjoe1985]

Side chick lmfao.. cant justify spending with the main hahaha thats rich shit

[@obezzyjohnson9680]

Joe Cla lol

[@banga8080]

Bro all the swap guru's and their sponsors gonna hate for this vid I'm dying laughing glad I found your channel I've Learned so much from you Blessings to you 👍🏾🛠🏎💪🏿

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Lol, thanks alot man, I'm glad it helped.

[@kimble005]

Love the video...Great info for the beginner such as myself. Thanks.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Thanks for watching.

[@Pantha-ny6hl]

Omg best vid ever! Luv the dry humor from a guy like me who enjoys not wasting hard earned money. I almost died when u said “ their stupid junk yard motor” 😂! Subbed and still laughing!

[@nuffsaid8082]

This man always keeps it 100. My go to channel on the ls1 topic.

[@gregconner4460]

Great content looking forward to my first LS swap .

[@landonmiller245]

How did it go. i am going to be doing mine as well and have never swapped an engine

[@ricktotz4078]

LS is essentially a Ford block look it up

[@tigerseye73]

TDE; I like your analysis of cost versus results. So true. Too many guys here posing as great experts at building 1000 + hp engines for huge $$$$$. When can they actually use that power? Be interesting to calculate time in seconds that it produces that power, in its lifetime, vs cost in dollars to build and maintain.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That would be a fun project!

[@prancstaman]

Your a trip Dude, LOL, love the rants!! Subbed just for that a while ago. Head bolts are just like any other bolt, Of course if you use them like 10 times then replace them. If any bolt is past it's limit of fatigue then you will never reach the torque spec. Did you know that the torque spec of a bolt is very very close to the failure point by design. Which means if you go like 5 lbs. past the spec which INCLUDES a fresh new bolt, you have damaged the bolt, any bolt. A while ago when I was building an engine, I used one of those pointer torque wrenches and did the torque to yield crap. After the torque to yield step, the outcome was the same as doing just a regular torque on the bolt while watching the gauge on the torque wrench. Think it was just 60 ft. lbs. on the outcome of the torque to yield bolts. Everybody be acting like you are getting some 200 ft. lbs. by just doing the torque to yield step, when actually you are doing it a different way for the tightening of a bolt. No difference from a regular 2 to 3 step torque sequence on a bolt, then doing a 2 step torque sequence and then a 90 degree turn on them. Plus, either way a bolt is tightened on a part, as a whole the outcome is equal pressure on the part.

[@GatheringSticks]

I would love to see someone test which brand of beer box makes the best LS head gasket.

[@prostreethustler239]

I'm building a Ls turbo motor I'm going to change the cam sloppy 2 and some PAC springs and going to reuse everything else. thanks for content

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's the winning formula!

[@YoungerPrice]

Good cam for turbo to small for na 6.0

[@TravisFabel]

I feel like there's an exception for everything you said here even though I completely agree with you. For example on the intakes, it's great to run the truck intake except when you need more hood clearance.

[@asherdie]

Cut a hole in the hood.

[@appliancedude63]

Great video. I believe you should use whatever you have to to get the car back on the road. Upgrade after it's running if you want to. But get the engine in and back on the road especially on a budget.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

THat's the general idea, some people can't stick to a plan though lol.

[@appliancedude63]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer me included lol.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm also guilty lol, trying to get people to avoid the pitfalls.

[@reddbonechik]

Hey thanks for your help I was thinking about buying one of those intakes for $450 just going to go regular now 👌🏾

[@darylthomas9124]

Thanks for the GREAT information, because I was about to be that guy!

[@MRBoatwrights]

I have gained a lot of valuable information that is going to keep me from wasting a lot of money unnecessarily. I am planning to put a 6.0 in a 65 Chevy C60 truck on a 90s model k3500 chassis with either 19.5 or 22.5 truck wheels. I can't help myself but I am going to waste some money. I want to use the Lokar ls classic coil covers, intake, valley pan with oil filler and front drive kit to give it the look of the stock 327 that was originally in it. I am even going to paint it Chevrolet orange. I know it won't be a bit better than stock stuff but it will look a whole lot cooler. I am probably going to do a rebuild on the engine also. I plan to use the truck around the farm and take road trips in so I am hoping to build something I can get At least 100000 miles out of without touching.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That sounds awesome!

[@santanaman6783]

Im new to the whole LS Lifestyle. Ive been following looking through all your videos and feel like okay, maybe i can afford to go from 350 small block to LS. And with your very helpfull vids well its making it possible for me... i veca 1969 C10 and an 86 Chevy Scottsdale 5.0. I live in California so smog is an issue but as long as i follow all laws maybe, i can make power and still have a reliable truck for long drives...

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

California is tricky, but as you said, as long as you follow the laws, like similar GVRW or lower, keep the equipment in tact, etc, you can still double the power of either of your stock engines.

[@santanaman6783]

Possibly near 300 to 500 hp possibly? What you think? Thank you brother.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Well there's CARB legal blowers like the Edelbrock, and engines all the way up to the 6.2 were offered in half ton trucks, so you can take it pretty far. Just not as cheaply as the rest of us. But a stock 5.3 should get your 300 all legal.

[@shadetreeracer3715]

Thank u for this u had me rolling great job

[@woodgrain18]

Good info for some body just throwing a ls and turbo in something to make like 500 wheel Hell on my old sbe gen4 4.8 had prc's stage 2.5 CNC port job on my 799s and a LJMS TURBO CAM TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY. I had some free arp head bolts not studs summits aluminum intake Tb and rails and FIC 160 pounders NX dry plate billet wheel 78/80 turbo in my f body I made 893 wheel

[@woodgrain18]

And last month I finally bent 6 rods just trying to beat my personal best which is 5.57 @ 121 I only run 1/8 mile 3200 pound 99 Z28 th400 but I have been running the piss out of this lil 4.8 for over a year bottom end is stock besides new rod bearings and arp rod bolts I weighed them and they are heavier than the stockers so I took a little weight off with a dremel to get as close to stock and gapped the stock rings for the boost and it was a gen 4 motor but its last pass I was gonna jet the nitrous up to 75 but I ended up jetting it up to 125 apparently I had 2 nitrous jets in my pocket I thought there was just 1 lol. Any ways I got the spray on progressive set up when I let go of the tbrake button it starts at 30% and ramps to 100% in 1.10 seconds. Every thing went south when the boost started coming in at around 19 pounds it was the fastest 60ft and 330 the cars ever went but finally after almost 2 years and slowly building my ls1 is finally finished factory ci with Texas speed brand crank and rods and good parts,half filled and arp hardware its gonna get my CNC prc stage 2.5 package on my 799s and the aluminum summit mid rise intake and a VS billet wheel 88mm turbo and keeping the spray just in case Edit I went 5.57 with the 4.8 on boost and spray and 5,69 boost only

[@tigerseye73]

So???

[@woodgrain18]

@@tigerseye73So? you must not have paid much attention to the vid and! SO DO YOU HAVE A MID 5 SECOND SBE LSX SETUP?

[@LSCHEVYRYDER254]

i live and die by the junkyard lol anywhere to save a buck or two im convinced alotta guys spend the extra monet just to be like i spend 6 grand and replaced everything lol

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, that is part of it, they're the same guys running Amsoil in their 96 Z71 with 289k on it😂

[@debo226]

Man u have a lot of great info. Thank you.

[@drptp5017]

good info bro..your highly appreciated

[@DukenukemX]

Good to know, I was interested in a intake for my LS1 Vette.

[@XHikotheproX]

If you don't already have one, the LS6 intake manifold is a great choice. They came factory on 01-02 F body cars

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes, listen to the guy with 4 subscribers and no videos 😂 like, totally ignore extensive Dyno testing.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@I Paid you don't post anything at all except complaints 😂 I wish I could apologize that you're so triggered, but I really don't care ❄️

[@gdtengine3935]

Nothin' but the truth here... for us hot rod guys who want to make some ponies without breaking the bank you have some of the best info I've ran across. Thank you for the honesty and research you put into helping the regulars save some serious $

[@benthegovernorschannel348]

Thank you very much for all of this great information

[@LittleOldBoat]

I been out of the loop for a while looking forward to swapping an F body fourth GEN 5 speed (3.8) ... I got the car for 100 bucks is pretty clean except for the interior, 40 bucks at the junkyard for a Flowmaster exhaust system, I might try to do this whole project for under 500 bucks be awesome car for that. Found a LSD axle on a junked Firebird for free! I really want a aluminum 5.3 seems important that f body pretty light But anyway thanks for sharing your experience it's awesome!

[@ej2civicb736]

Dont know how far you got with the swap but the k member is different on the v8 cars there is a guy in my area who buys wrecked ls cars he will sell factory k ember with susp brakes ect for 100 so you should find someone like that probably get the fuel pump and other stuff from someone parting one out for the cheap

[@MRBoatwrights]

I understand 100% what your are saying. You can have a lot of fun swapping these engines into all types of older model vehicles. This is the roots of hot rodding you take an older model vehicle and put a newer model engine in it because you can't afford to buy a new one. The modern ls is the same parallel as swapping the flat head v8 Ford's into A models and 32s and things of that nature.

[@iiSpirityV2]

i believe everything in this video depends heavily on your intentions. i plan on putting a 300 shot of nitrous through my 5.3 which has had a shit ton of upper end work done and when im pushin a lot of power i will not just be retorquing stock head bolts and reusing head gaskets

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Well, when I "push a shit ton of power" I do just retorque stock head bolts and reuse my gaskets, so... If you want to buy new shit for no reason, that's certainly your pejorative. This is America, I'm not here to tell you how to live your life. I am here to tell other's that they won't get cancer if they reuse their headbolts. As a matter of fact, even by the comments here, there are tons of people who have, and some people who just can't sleep at night if they do, but never actually have.

[@chente8318]

Thank you for the tips I would like to do an LS swap on a 85 full size Chevy van planning on building for my son. And I'm trying to get all the advice I can because I know I could get costi real fast

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Vans are super cool!

[@chente8318]

@@TheDrivewayEngineerfor my full-size Chevy pickups C10 he hasn't decided yet. 🤔

[@johnwayne8178]

Sell the van and get him a truck

[@CavanalK5]

Lol better get him a truck. I know if I had a van at that age I’d have been up to no damn good! Jk. Vans are pretty dang cool. Definitely making a comeback

[@BADAZZ93STANG]

Awesome video brotha!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I haven't forgotten the 4L80E video, I have my little harness, I'm just waiting on slightly better weather.

[@theproofgiver007]

This all sounds great for under 1000hp. How does the saying go “speed, reliability, money” pick two. Fast/cheap= not reliable Good write up tho!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, anyone making over 1000 hp, I don't have anything for lol, I've never been there. Thanks for watching!

[@estebahngoldman396]

If you just want to go 10,000 miles . go cheap

[@djscottymaxx]

I work next to LKQ in York, PA lol, good place to get car parts😁

[@johnsalary5188]

An as far as intakes ive tryed all the cheap options but dealing with nos turbo appcations the longer the runner the more air flow an you want crack the plastic intake under boost or nos

[@1997L67GTP]

I agree in some ways but trying to disprove everything else around intakes without a controlled test of your own puts you in the same boat! Looking foward to more info

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I get what you're saying, but the intake thing has been beat to death, no need to really reinvent the wheel there. I would like to do some cam testing this summer though, I have a call into a local machine shop to see if I can get some engine Dyno time with my gross junkyard engines 😂

[@thebradnoyes]

Texas Speed has a video showing engine dynographs showing the difference between FAST 102, stock ls3, and a few other aftermarket and the ls3 only makes 3 hp less.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

YeAh, there's a ton of Dyno tests out there.

[@CourtneyEdmonds]

Great info man.

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information Thanks

[@robhartman9965]

Only reason will be doing an aftermarket intake like you’ve shown is to move power up in rpm range so it’ll be easier on parts. Like a diesel when tuning them you want to ramp fueling in you don’t want all power coming in down low or you’ll find out how quick to bend rods. And also why you don’t hit the nitrous off idle. So basically buying to kill power down low. Plus with a 4K stall and cam I have truck intake is done anyway guess coulda said that first

[@Megamerarer]

I'm so glad The Driveway Engineer came into my feed, this information is insurmountable to some with thick heads. Why wouldn't you want an LS that makes heeps of power for cheaper? Cause it doesn't look cool under the hood? Duck that noise, give me the Driveway Engineer special please!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm actually going to clean the Jewel up and backdate it for the Olds over the winter lol, but... Function first, form second

[@ze_german2921]

I paid $200 for a Used Breadbox intake with rails and Injectors for my LQ4 tow truck. came with 36lbs injectors because of Flex Fuel model, after I cleaned and painted it, she looks like a super model. $50 for ebay throttle body, $20 Auto Zone C5 Vettel filter/regulator. $30 for Cable throttle Bracket

[@AaronCook83]

If you're plopping a truck engine into something so it will run, sure I'm sure this advice is fine. If you're going to push an engine, "junk yard swap" is no longer your project, it was your starting point. How LONG do reused bolts hold this anecdotal power? How much power do you want? You start to get diminishing returns. Maybe the Texas Speed cam is only barely better than whatever you referenced. Eventually, that small difference is the only change you can get. I stopped after 2, but it sounds more like these parts don't suit YOUR purposes. That doesn't make them bad purchases for anyone else.

[@swampjoe1985]

Thats all he is saying. Its all relative to the situation. You can fix your rig without spending thousands of dollars and getting by with the bare minimum to get back on the road and still be dependable. The guys swearing up and down that you have to have this $400 and that $700 and this $200 and this $900 are the ones selling the bolts and the gaskets and the blowers and the turbos and the whatever. If you're building a mall crawler for looks or even 1500 horsepower monster of course you going to go all out.

[@DBSSTEELER]

I agree with some of what is said. As far as head bolts go I agree with spending the money on ARP hardware for a non race application but I disagree with reusing stock torque to yield bolts. New stock head bolts are pretty cheap from GM.

[@asherdie]

Why did you remove the heads? Don't remove heads don't need bolts. You didn't pay attention when he spoke, did you.

[@bigredracer7848]

i turned my LQ4 6.L in to a 6.7 L i added 44ci to 364 ci it made 361 fq and 274 hp to the ground in 2001 Chevy suburban 2500 4X4 with 410 gears in a differentials the 4L80E work's great

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

We know, because you've left 53 comments about it

[@MrSprintcat]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer 🤣🤣

[@johncrankshaft2886]

I purchased the ARP bolts at something like $110 simply because im too stupid to torque the GM ones properly and would like to be able to take them off multiple times when i realized i left something off on the table. I did spent the money on a "fancy" $400 cam because VVT cams are all on that price so really had no choice other than delete it and retro a 3 bolt cam. Lastly i did opt to buy the cheap GM head gaskets over the expensive thinner ones, opted to not mill/port heads since gains would not uield enough return for cost and opted for keeping factory LS3 intake. The way i see it is cheaper and more effective to install a 175 shot of juice for $336 than spend $800 for porting/milling and get maybe 40

[@maxchurch2127]

Man I feel like my worst enemy, on my first tear down I just did I threw away every gasket I pulled off the motor lol smh...n the intake manifold that came on the motor is broken. I should be able to use any junkyard intake manifold that matches my ports right? Or wrong?

[@kurtdewar4453]

Thanks for the info!

[@dansimmons1964]

Good advice 👍

[@jonliebler6179]

"Some kinda chinglish stuff" 😂😂😂

[@DMD81773]

The head bolts are torque to yield bolts. They should be replaced.

[@chriskubond6314]

He was talking about head studs

[@freddienz68]

Pretty sure that he was talking about bolts.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I was absolutely talking about bolts, I reuse them, every time, without fail. If you just can't live with yourself reusing the bolts, I wouldn't bother with more stock bolts, I'd skip straight to head studs from China

[@AdamWest84]

True, by design a TTY bolt should be replaced every time you take them out. However, if the bolt doesn't bottom out when you reinstall them and torque them properly, you'll usually be okay. Usually. There are always going to be times when this doesn't hold true, though. Just had a coworker reuse head bolts on a 5.3, and one bottomed out and snapped, had to be drilled out. If you check the bolts and they haven't stretched more than 1/16 to 1/8 inch, you'll probably be okay.

[@zach4604]

Adam and Korey West most manufacturers have a specified max reuse length for torque to yield bolts, as long as you’re under that you are 100% fine. There’s no reason to replace head bolts unless you’re making some serious power.

[@romero.4089]

How would this build be. Rebuild a lq9 or l33 get a salvage gto and swap that in? What else would need to be changed or what would you change? What’s a good transmission under 4K

[@claymerritt7929]

I’m interested in what the average power numbers were on the intakes. I feel like the truck intake would shine in that column

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

The spreadsheet is up in The Driveway Engineer Facebook group, files section. The link to the original article is posted at the bottom of it and has average horsepower and torque figured as well as peak.

[@JeremiahIsreal144k]

Really good info thanks

[@daviddavid5880]

Hey, JR. Thanks so much for the advice. (My 94 Toyota pickup gets a cammed rebuilt 5.3 tomorrow and man am I nervous) Sorry to bother you, but could you recommend a truly quiet exhaust please? I'm trying to build a genuine sleeper here cuz I go to work at 5am and I don't want to be that jackhole waking the whole damn neighborhood at 5am. My mechanic assures me a big flowmaster will be fine but I'm *extremely* skeptical. This motor is pretty lopey and crackly. I was thinking maybe a big ol stock dump truck muffler maybe? Maybe one off a 6500 dually? Or is a quiet exhaust just pure fantasy? Any of your sage advice would be deeply appreciated. Thanks. Signed "Nervous in NC".

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Most of the quiet comes from having a full system with tailpipe. I have Walker Quiet flows on my truck

[@danromeo6571]

I've reused gaskets and head bolts. for me it worked out fine. that's just my story.

[@morslinjames6927]

Thanks for the information

[@frankm8533]

I helped a friend do a LS 6.0 swap into a 77 square body the 6.0 had 292k miles from a totaled truck he got for free, did the swap in two weeks the 77 runs & drives 150% with AC & heat. Has been driven 3hrs to 13 hrs to shows. All he did was tune up the 6.0 that's been almost 2 years ago

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's awesome!

[@frankm8533]

@@lopscaste5392 Came from a 03 2500 3/4. He took Engine/transmission, ECU kept ,ost the wiring but sent the harness out to retro fit it in the 77 to make all the gauges, lights work, No cats, but does have two O2 sensors, 77 tranny cross member was modified, drive shaft was also cut down & front yoke changed,had to change fuel lines to work on his cell and fuel pump, I recommend getting a donor vehicle with the engine & tranny ur going to use until ur completely done incase you need something. That's what he did.

[@lopscaste5392]

Frank M thanks bro! One more question So the Yukon denali trucks 02-04 and Cadillacs 02-04 trucks are the same (horse power and transmission 4l60, 4l80) like the Chevy 2500 3/4 03 or its completely different?

[@frankm8533]

@@lopscaste5392 I think they are the same, but I could be wrong, my buddy who did the swap is a professional training his whole life as a mechanic, I am more of a junkyard dog Haha I would definitely do research to see if there's any big differences. I know the gearing is different from work truck for towing to something like a Cadillac which is like comfort cruiser. Pretty sure he has a just easy going 373 gears he wants to get all programmed next of build a whole new 6.0 with upgrades cause the one he runs now has were guessing something like 325,000 miles on it

[@lopscaste5392]

Frank M appreciate it your time and responses bro 👍🏻

[@ricardo340]

My left ear didn’t enjoy this.

[@davidgriffiths5897]

lol my right ear was very jealous

[@Dabagel100]

@@davidgriffiths5897 I know I'm late but if you did not know you can put your audio into mono mode so the left and right channel are into one channel so then the sound will be duplicated into the right ear. Just remember to turn it back off so it does not throw off the surround sound.

[@bryanmayes9234]

Where im at with my LM7 swap into my LT1 fbody is the truck intake is too damn tall. Im gonna cut my wiper cowl out but it still may not fit lol Almost better off getting a lexan windshield and trimming than buying a new intake haha

[@kennethwalker4551]

If the truck intake is just an inch or so too tall I shave all of the top fittings and plastic weld the holes then smooth it out with fiberglass. This won't work for turbo or nos. I have done several so far sold a few to guys with more money than skill with no complaints so far.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, shaving them is an option for some folks

[@bryanmayes9234]

I am definatley gonna shave mine but i think it still will be too tall by 1" lol well see

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Solid mounts might get you something too

[@akareality8993]

Would you recommend me to buy a intake manifold if I want to run air to water cooling instead of an intercooler?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Why would you want to do that?

[@davidpayne2469]

for the 300 I spend for used ls I just throw it in and run it I might clean it up a little but im not going to take it apart do anything just drop it in and run it I do this for my toy not my daily

[@deliciouslifetv7362]

Very informative and very nice 👍🏾

[@deliciouslifetv7362]

Hope you like my videos too im new to making videos

[@deliciouslifetv7362]

And also m also looking forward to built my first Ls swap car

[@chicagosfinestmoment4896]

I like your content save your money don’t waste it on junk but here is what I’m building it’s a 87 iroc I got a 6.0 for it but I want to keep the stock hood the truck intake is way to tall and I can’t close the hood so what do you suggest on Intake also the stock fuel pump won’t push out enough psi I believe it was something like 15psi so that has to go the truck exhaust won’t work either my question is if you were building this 87 iroc and want to keep the stock hood what would you suggest honest question

[@AmateurHourGarage]

Can you give me a recommendation for a better looking budget intake. Not concerned with horsepower gains, just a budget intake. Thank you.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

On a budget, you can just shave the stock one for about 40 bucks

[@stephenmitchell3569]

Just sub my tech and Dyno days ended in 1988. Finishing my last hot rod 78 Vette aka plastic pig ha ha ha. 496ci 12.5 to 1, with dual stage 3 Stinger jet down to 400 hp. , Added full cage, slicks, and handicap tag! $736 for 116 octane fuel and now!!! I good for 10.5 trips to Kroger and scary happy!!! Retired life has a few good days too!!! Like your video and thank you for sharing!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😇😇😇

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That sounds amazing! Enjoy your retirement! And thank you for watching!

[@ronperkins8665]

I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado z71 503897 miles on it still running has a bad tick been there since 39800 miles uses 2 quarts oil every 3000 miles I’m restoring it and working out of it I have a exhaust leak on bank 2 seems I lost power when exhaust leak started has been showing at idle 0 oil pressure for three years going down the road I have 10-18 lb oil pressure you what would be my best move to get more power I put a 5 inch lift on it last week with 35/12.5/27 tires should I build my motor and if I do how can I increase my power or get another 5.3ls and boost it up

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Gears

[@agent0444]

Great info keep it up

[@fastcash9799]

Hey boss good video !!! For the truck intake can you mount the the fuel rail thats regulated to a trailblazer intake ?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

No, that's why I never use TBSS intakes lol, the stock truck crossover doesn't fit

[@fastcash9799]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer do you suggest to use the rail that has the regulator internally for a turbo?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah it's alot more cost effective than an aftermarket boost referenced one. It's kind of the hidden cost of a TBSS swap, rails and a regulator

[@fastcash9799]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer cool you got yours on the road yet?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Just test fired it today, going through the transmission next

[@donfregin8668]

Love this video keep up the good work

[@carguy3028]

Those junk yard crap engines will probably outlast most rebuilt 350s.

[@jorgyr36]

The wreith reference! 🤣 Nice!!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Finally, someone got it 😂

[@manny7684]

Wraith that was a Chrysler if you ever look it up that thing was SLOWWW

[@Envious_Nation]

I legit am doing a swap and mild build for right at $2000 thats replacing all seals and bearings, camshaft kit, and carb swapped. people dont realise if you be patient amd hunt for parta you can get parta for good prices and also stock gaskets and bearings work great. *only resealing and doing bearings for ease of mind* gonna record everything

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with that, but the more important point is doing the work, finding the deals, having some patience. You get that.

[@Envious_Nation]

ive worked in the automotive industry my entire life and was raised around it so the work and knowledge isnt hard plus I know where to get great deals on things do to the fact I know alot more than the average person. and also waiting on deals or sales days at u pull it yards is a huge help.

[@CHIPNDEATH]

If I will do the swap, Old 305 to SL,, the only replace it will be, the oil pan gasket,

[@johnsalary5188]

As a long time ls man ive own 4 an bulit 2 for nos i would say arp studs are a must for turbo nos applications

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

John Salary did you ever not use studs on a turbo?

[@gregl5677]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer once and it made 12 on the gate and lifted the head. Last time we made that dumb mistake.

[@joeyvoyles5548]

So what intake gained the most horsepower was it the trailblazer SS or the LS6 intake

[@beatems]

Arp headstuds are worth the investment if youre going boost

[@philistineau]

I have a GEN IV with the LS3 heads. Sure the sloppy stage 2 cam works, but not as good as a cam that’s designed for the LS3 heads. I went with a higher lift cam and a wider duration. Cost me an extra $200 but it was worth it.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

How do you know it was worth it?

[@philistineau]

I spent a lot of time looking at dyno curves and camshaft spec sheets. The camshaft is the biggest single factor in how your engine performs, provided you aren’t switching heads. Telling people one size fits all is pretty intellectually lazy, but for those who can’t afford an additional $200 then the sloppy stage two cam is a decent choice. I get pretty tired of people getting up on their high and mighty horse, trying to make those of us who didn’t go with the sloppy stage two cam out to be idiots. It’s an ok cam. The lift is lower than it could be. The duration sacrifices some low end torque. The split is wrong for a rectangular port head and you have to PAY TO COVERT TO A THREE BOLT on a Gen IV, ditching VVT while you’re at it, but let’s not let logic get in the way of a good list.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@philistineau I'm simply curious if you have a back to back dyno sheet showing how much more power your BTR cam made. That's how you can prove that the extra 200 was worth it. If not you're just pissing in the wind. Is it 20 hp, 50? And hey, if 20hp is worth 200 bucks to you, great. Really no need to be all triggered over it.

[@fried_daddy]

Good content!

[@jimsmirh2406]

Yet again some great info. A budget build is just that, a budget build. An engine looking pretty ain’t necessarily gonna make it any faster.

[@limabravo6065]

As far as the cams go if you don’t have springs that can handle the lift of the sloppy stage 2 then the summit car and truck cams are the way to go and they’re cheap. As far as intakes go the stock truck intakes are great but if you need a new one, the Doorman 615-183 is a copy of the FAST LSXRT with a mount for 3 bolt tb’s and the Chinese have copied the copy and I just bought one for $65 new on eBay

[@Gamer6108]

I was wondering is it useless to use a victor Jr intake and aftermarket fuel rails for a ls, just to use for street uses

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes pretty much

[@enermaxstephens1051]

So what if you wanted to take all the money that stuff would've cost, and spend it on things that DO make more power? What all would you buy? What can you do to a 180k mile engine that won't shorten it's lifespan? I want my LS engine to make more power than stock, and last 150k miles minimum. What do you recommend to accomplish that?

[@parrot69777]

When you say to reuse gaskets.....are you reusing head gasket as well?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes

[@mariozam3999]

Hey could you help me out getting one of those engines?

[@towninja5771]

Thanx dude very helpful

[@kelvenguard]

I would Trust a GM Head bolt with a MILLION Miles on it before I would Trust a China Bolt with ZERO Miles on it

[@derekr1854]

If your spraying or running boost id run arp. Especially rod bolts are the weakest link in a ls

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

15 psi through reused head bolts here. 640 HP in gen iii rods with stock bolts

[@derekr1854]

Im going forged internals and planing over 800whp.

[@kalanirobb54]

This dude has solid advise for real a world blue collar Otis like me!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm out here in my driveway trying to do burnouts on a budget lol, no sponsors here.

[@Johny3xtra]

This guy knows how to grab info and give it.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That is my special talent lol

[@darylzblazergarage8773]

Carb intakes and carb an cam vs fuel injected any info on that

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'll give it some thought

[@marcmo7138]

Im not sure that the main cap bolts are reusable, but I snapped one of mine while going to 80 degrees. So ARP studs went in at a cost of over $300 dollars. I am having some remorse after deciding to rebuild mine. It had 144000 miles on it and everything inside looked almost new. Still had the crosshatch in the cylinders. Probably could have just put a cam in it and valve springs and been ok. Now I have probably $3000 dollars in it and have lost interest.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

That's a bummer man, I hate to hear stuff like that. What worse is you'll be lucky to get half your money back. This is what I'm trying to keep beginners away from. Set it to the side and come back to it later, that's what I usually do. Doesn't cost anything to keep it right?

[@marcmo7138]

@@TheDrivewayEngineeryou are right. I will hold on to it.

[@fcres5845]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer wanting to put performance (cam) into 5.7 4spd auto australian v8 car. any tips on the cheap

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@F Cres the Elgin 1840 is pretty budget friendly, should be available for you on Ebay

[@fcres5845]

​@@TheDrivewayEngineer thinking of a turbo kit at some stage. would u stil recommend this cam with a turbo kit?

[@ar-redneck2926]

I had to quit listening when he said reuse a head gasket

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yeah, why save any money when you can spend it for funsies 😂

[@danielsullivan9865]

It's true I have a friend that's ran 172 at 8:11 reuse the head gaskets 10 times on a stock motor

[@brettlong51]

I quit watching after he saud reuse head bolts this dude has zero clue what he is talking about. An wouldnt buy anything he has owned

[@matthemberry]

It’s perfectly fine to reuse bolts and gaskets. It seems there are 2 different people in the comments. People that have done it a thousand times with great success and those saying that you can’t do that lol.

[@brettlong51]

Just because can doesn't mean you should

[@Aseutester]

Does your advice change any if I want to change my Shit large NA Cam for an LS9(its a alloy 09 6.0ltr street based car with Forced induction too) and then drive it until the engine is worn out?!

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

As far as what? It seems you have a plan lol

[@roncook8566]

Wow that's creepy I looked at that exact engine for sale you must be in the same area

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Central Michigan