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- Today we go over the most popular choices for LS swaps and decide which option is the best. If you think I got it wrong, let me know in the comments!
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I am a fan of the 5.3s . I put one in a 70c-10. Added Same generation z06 valvtrain and cam with a tune 400hp and 430tq to wheels for not much money. Stock ecu pulled from whatever vehicle. Hp tuners. Swap harness. Done
@@timelesssteelgarage they are a great engine. But the 6.0 will make even more power for close to the same money
@ 100% agree. Finding a good 6.0 is harder . But prices have also come down . For a while those 6.0s were treated like golden Nugget’s
What was your build recipe for building 400/430 (especially the 430) from a 5.3? Usually lb fts isn't much higher without it having the longer stroke of the 6.0.
@ torque curve can be very dependent on the cam and head setup
@@timelesssteelgaragerust belt is overflowing with them.....
5th gen Camaro here with lq9 forged internals , ls3 heads and twin turbos. I’m happy with this choice.
@@Louie88 good combo
6.0 LS L77 V8 Holden Commodore and Pontiac G8 and Chevy Caprice PPV, Chevy SS , L94 6.2 V8.
It's the best
Ls2 block
Lq9/ls2 internals
Ls3 heads (Denali 823 heads)
L98 have no dod or vvt
5.3 iron block in my 05 sierra...forged internals...88 mm turbo ..meth injection...750whp +/- all day on 20lbs😊
All good engines, i opted for the ly6 6.0 with the ls3 heads. Great for boost with iron block and aluminium heads
@@adambonagofski4732 that is the ideal setup, I just wish the heads were a little cheaper
You can always go for a LM4 from a Trailblazer which is 3rd gen and aluminum 5.2 or even the later Trailblazer LH6 aluminum 5.3. I find these are ignored when I'm looking at the yard.
I have a truck 6.0 in my 87 el Camino with a 4L80E fit with no problem All truck accessories except for the water pump in the oil PAN .
@@dennisalstonZ06 so much easier to fit in older vehicles. I bet that thing rips!
It's almost as fast as my 08 c6 corvette I have a HP Tuner I clock in at 350 to wheel on the highway stock engine with a cam swap upgrade and 3.23 zexel torsen rear. I also rebuild my 4L80E trans.
@@dennisalstonZ06 that’s awesome haha
Would a truck 6.0 also work in a 85 regal ??
Yes @@crownmendez9816
Nothing wrong great info on the LS family. Thanks
@@mikeeaton9822 thank you!
Very knowledgeable bro, all you need is to get your video a little more lively and you'll blow up my man!
@@Fernandonelu appreciate that! I totally agree, I don’t have the best personality for it, but I’ll get better
The LS3 is awesome, have one in my 2013 Grand Sport. Nothing to do but oil changes for 100k miles.. There’s a reason they swap this engine in classic Corvettes, Chevelles & Camaros…
It is awesome! But it’s definitely an engine for people with money
Put an Lm7 in a 61 Pontiac Bonneville. Wasn't too tall. Just put a shallower oil pan on it. Had to notch the front cross member a little to get the thing down to where center of crank was same as original 389.
I have a lq9 i hand ported 799 with ported nnbs intake with 92 mm throttle body with truck accessories in my third gen Camaro Claire's the hood perfectly making 510 to the back wheels
@@chesterrush5570 nice. I’ve been curious how much hand porting the heads would make a difference
Looks like I need to get an LQ9 for my truck...I'll start saving now🤣😅
Could you imagine my truck having 500 hp?? 😮
@@kelseygittings5830 haha. It would be super easy and ultra reliable
Just sold an LQ9 short lock with a pair of 799 heads for $750 2 weeks ago… I’ve had several of them and a single 6.2L from a burnt 08 Denali…. Currently have a couple L33 aluminum block 5.3L
Awesome info!!!. I am doing a Ls3/6L80E swap in a 03'Crown Vic Police Interceptor. Its a project with my grandkids. I installed a BTR RedHot cam in her. She should put out quite a bit of horsepower!!!! I had a 6.2L block fall in my lap for $500. Otherwise i wouldnt have been doing a Ls3. I would have tried for a 6.0 lol. Fter suspension nd big brakes she will see some track use
@@GrandPitoVic sounds like a fun project!
Great info ! Great video. New subscriber. Thank you
@@Louie88 appreciate that!
LS1 BABY!
@@mjth904 the LS1 should be a lot cheaper than it is, but it’s taxed kinda like the 2JZ-GTE. If it were $500-$1000 less it would be a no brainer
@Teysik I just got a whole Camaro and stole the engine, trans and ECU then sold the shell. Made it alot more affordable
@ that is a great option if you find a good deal. Seems like those deals are becoming a lot more rare though
@@Teysik for sure. Tried finding another deal to get the T56 after your event. They seem to have gone up in price.
I have a 13 sliverado 1500. I'm staying with lc7 all aluminum 5.3 im getting ready to start buying a complete upgrade build parts and deals. Looking to build it for about 525hp to 725hp N/A. Trans built to handle 1400 to 1600 ft lbs. Incase I decide to a boosted app. Either a nice size single or a compound setup with a smaller turbo feeding a larger one. Will eventually be either e85 93+ tuned
I have a Iron LS6 (it was a LM7 that was bored out to 3.898, has flat tops and Gen 3 Truck Intake, has Truck Norris Cam, 243 heads.
@@shadowopsairman1583 have you had it on a dyno?
I put a ls3 in my 1970 impala convertible. Best decision ever 🍻
@@HEYBERT1984 if you have the budget, an LS3 is a great choice
I gots me one of those lq9s with a Btr truck norris cam shoved into a 03 S10 step side. Ford 8.8 with 3.73 gears Limited slip it's a hand full
@@PapaKennysWorkShop I’m sure it is! Sounds like a nice build
This is good news. I've the 6.2 variant with that cam and 799 heads and a Ford 3.73 LSD and a 4L80E in my 92 Mercedes and I'm hoping to have some fun.
@ sounds like a fun build!
I prefer the 8.1
@@asherdie haha, that’s a big boy! Not quite as easy to swap into anything
@@Teysik cut and weld 🤣🤣
The Lexus LS one, of course!!🤷
The 3UZ
Great vid.
What up fam just finished watching your TH-cam channel and I have a question. Is it possible to LS swap a 2012 infinity qx56? Is so which engine would be good
@@rothamilledge1650 you can LS swap anything with enough effort. The hard part with that chassis is there’s not going to be any aftermarket parts like motor mounts and stuff. But an LQ4 or LQ9 would be a good budget choice. LS3 if you want a better engine and have the money
@Teysik LS3 6.2L crate motor?? What do you think? Maybe put a small cam in it so it's not chopping as much. Really just desire more horse power and a little bark in the exhaust when I hit the gas. Not trying to run a 1/4 mile or nothing
@ if you’re gunna do any cam, do a good one. Theres no downsides. Just do like a sloppy stage 2
@Teysik in the video the car is light blue. It's a short clip @amaniforged
Want to swap my g35 coupe by next year what would you recommend want around 400 hp fr great vid gang subscribed
@@it3728 400hp is easy. Just get a lq4 or lq9. Holley terminator ecu would be the easiest and is a good value. If on a tight budget just use the stock ecu and HP tuners. Slap a cam in it and you’ll be over 400
@ thanks bro gonna keep looking into it
Watching this video because I have 3 engines lol 5.3 5.7 and 6.2 … my 6.2 is in need of a rebuild the other two are running great
I am commenting before hand to say that i believe that when choosing an LS for your build, you can still do any of the ones you want, however just keep in mind there is still a large power to weight ratio, so although your civic has a 4.8l LS swap making 1000hp(a real person did this) Your wheels are gonna spin bc of how heavy the engine is compared to the car, i made this mistake BADLY, a 3,100lbs cobalt vehicle is too light for a 5.7 LS4
@@dehestmann9486 need way bigger tires for that haha
@@Teysik Yeahhh lol, i flipped the cobalt going around a corner, thats the only reason i added that lol
@ damn 😂
What kind of casting numbers are we looking for on an LQ-9 Iam a newbie to this world but Iam interested
If the head is stamped with 035, it’s an LQ9. Otherwise the only way to know is the vin from the vehicle it came out of (assuming it’s original engine, or by checking to make sure it has flat top pistons, not dished. The 8th vin digit for an LQ9 should be N
Don't forget, the l33 also made 310hp due to a better cam
They 5.3 is Best to camara1997 they fit the trasmisión wit the drige
L99 + btr stage2 cam + 250 shot has entered the chat.
@@fortunateforester778 haha, bet that’s rowdy
If you want a aluminum LS for cheap you can get a LM4 or LZ1 or L94 or L98
@@doolallyproductions7234 they’re a little pricier, and a little harder to find. But definitely a good choice if you’re chasing light weight
I choose the LS1.
@@noetoledo8501 if you can find a good deal they’re a great choice. But a truck 6.0 can still make more power 😂 not to mention the LS1 had the worst intake of all the LS engines
Hi my name is wayne and i
Have a 71 chevy c10 im doing
A ls 5.3 and 700r4 what do you recommend me? Let me
Know thanks
@@WayneMontes-mh7bp sounds like you already have the engine and transmission. What recommendations are you looking for?
@ my cousin tells me that i have to change it to 4l60e
@@WayneMontes-mh7bp it’s possible to use the 700r4. Just need a spacer on the crank. Just google 5.3 to 700r4. Don’t use a 4l60e, they’re junk. A 4l80e would be the best option
The 4l60e and 700r4 are almost literally identical. Many parts are interchangeable. The 60e however is electronically controlled hence the e
L92 came from 07 escalade and yukon as well. I'm building one out of a 07 eacalade. goal is 500rwhp
@@josuedesir5933 nice. If you’re using a manual trans I don’t see any problem hitting 500
@ it’s staying in the 07 escalade awd, bore 5 over, forged piston, btr ls3 stage cam,arp studs, upgraded valvetrain, bigger injector and fuel pump
@ 6l80 tranny 3200 stall
@@josuedesir5933 ahh nice
@@Teysikthx bud
I wonder if it's just better to buy a Dart LS Next gen3 block, about $4000, sure you have to buy the crank, cam pistons and a whole lot extra to build it but in the long run you can get a lot more horse power, plus you have a new block that doesn't have the design floors from the old block. You could buy a second hand LS block that's blown itself up for the ECU heads if they are ok and all the accessory crap. But your core, the block, pistons, crank would be all new, strong and hell and you have piece of mind. The second hand LS market for blocks is getting too expensive for what they are these days.
@@tronwars7130 that would be a sick build, but it would be super expensive! The factory iron blocks didn’t have many major flaws. By the time you buy everything to complete that engine you’re looking at an easy $10k plus. And then you still need everything else to get it running in your chassis
Can’t wait to swap my 4th gen Camaro
@@AbeW2010 does it currently have a v-6?
Just scored a decent L92 from an Escalade! Did I go the wrong route lol. I think I want an LQ9 now 😂
@@_ThePsychoRaven nah, the L92 is the better engine. Just takes a little bit more work
Little bit of work? The intake and heads and injectors can support 700hp at crank before anything is not sufficient. Delete cylinder deactivation and the vvt do a trunion upgrade just to be safe and be selective on the cam+ matching springs to meet your build. Apr head studs are a great upgrade as well. Get a tune by someone who knows what there doing and invest in long tube headers. Reliable, dependable and unless u choose a stage 1 cam your gonna be over 500hp with loads of torque. Plus that weight savings! Richard holdermeyer has great videos dyno testing various ls builds great info source where u can see how much each modification makes!
@ I love holdeners channel
What about the ls2?
@@TheXXDude same displacement as an lq4, way more money 🤷🏻♂️ if you’re going to spend that much, might as well get an LS3 for a little more
@Teysik nah I actually really like the ls2 not to mention great engine to build
@ well they are all great engines. There’s no denying that. If you get a good deal on an LS2 or have a car with one, use it. But if I were going out to buy an engine for a build, the LS2 wouldn’t be my first choice
@Teysik I be popping the ls2 in the 2005 mustang tune it to 480hp on budget making an unbelievable machine for the street be clapping my homies for fun be running and gunning cuz I am crazy my guy I be ripping them through and through like a thunderbolt the 480 ls is what the media be screaming when I am popping these bangers while shredding the tire like cheddar at chucke cheese I really hope you like the song cause I be all about fun in the ls mustang.
@ 😂 sounds like an awesome car. Song is dope
Everything but LS4, I prefer flat top pistons
The Denali didn't come with an LQ9. They are LQ4. I've bought several and the vin shows they are LQ4 6.0...
Also the 2 wheel drive Escalades are 5.3, only the all wheel drive Escalades are LQ9 6.0
@@LSrado04 some sierra Denalis did come with the LQ9, I believe it was 2005-2007. Good info on the 2wd vs 4wd, I didn’t know that
05 06 2wd escalade have optional lq9s
probably the best mix of performance and durability is the 6.0
I have an 06 1500 Chevy. It has an all aluminum 5.3 H.O. it has different heads and cam and pistons.... I read that they're rare. Are they really?
It tales a different belt and has electric fans. A few other differences. Alternator. My mother bought the truck new. I'll keep it forever probably. Is it worth rebuilding this engine instead of getting another one. Want to turbo it at some point.
@@jerryantaya1266 that would be the L33 engine. Not super rare, but definitely less common. The aluminum blocks won’t take as much boost, so don’t go crazy with it. But it’s a good engine
@@TeysikRichard Holdner says the aluminum 5.3L L33 can take 1000 horsepower and he is the man to listen to
@@01chickenpickin for sure. Always listen to holdner
2500hd 2011 6.0L Silverado with a tune n cai plus straight pipe
Truck running really strong 🤙🏽
What about the L99 ?? Worth using?
@@Dapowerranger for sure worth using. They just cost a little more and take a little more work to swap
@Teysik yessir im thinking about picking a 5th gen camaro. What's the true difference between the l99 and ls3?
@@Dapowerranger L99 has lower compression and completely different internals. Also has variable cam timing.
@Teysik can't u remove the VCT?
@ yes. They make aftermarket cams that delete it
I just finished having a 454 LSR built. Almost went big block, but gave in to the urge
@@popeye089 awesome
5.7
4.8l is overlooked
You're going to likely rebuild
They were used in vans much longer than the others.
@@ImNotHereToArgueFacts at the end of the day, using a 4.8 won’t save much money. So it’s not really worth it
L83
5.3 iron block all day
@@541-RAIDER why not 6.0? What makes the 5.3 better?
@Teysik just my personal choice because of cost and availability. I have two Silverado 1500's with 5.3's. If you get a 6.0 you'll love it, go for it!
@ there’s definitely nothing wrong with the 5.3! But nowadays they’re not much cheaper than a 6.0 if you’re buying one for a swap
Neither - Coyote...LS Killer.
Probably can get any of these engines for a whole lot less if you go pick n pull in a small city, paid 5k for my 6.2 with everything
@@allencarmichael2365 yah. For the common engines that’s the way to go. But I’ve never seen an LS1, LS2, LS3, etc in my local pick and pull haha
@Teysik i got mine from an insurance lot, there's one in every county, you probably can ask your insurance company who they use and try them
@ did you buy the whole car or just the engine? I didn’t know there were insurance lots for pulling parts
@Teysik just engine trans and the computer, you can buy the whole car or just parts. They in it for the money so they'll part em out but they pulled it themselves, i went to one in SC on I-85 in between Spartanburg and Greenville
Its 2025.. get an LT1 and easily make 600hp NA.. mine makes 575 wheel with HCI.. forget boost.. NA power is so much more fun for a drivers car..
@@Clutch_Kick187 NA is great. LT1s cost too much though
6.2 super charged 650-650
@@JamesMcphail-x4f if you’ve got money that’s a great choice haha
LY6 !
No genV stuff on this list🤔
@@J2A61 technically gen v engines are no longer an “LS” platform. That might be a separate video for the future!
6.2 FTW before I watch the vid
@@hetfieldprophet nahhh. Maybe when prices come down
80 lbs? It’s more like 105 lbs difference between aluminum block vs iron. Don’t let a little fact get involved.
@@peteJoseph-x3h you’re right. Either way, if you’re chasing weight savings you’ll want aluminum. If weight isn’t that big of a deal then go with iron. There’s tons of factors that may sway somebody one way or the other
I wouldn’t recommend buying an LS2 out of a Trailblazer SS. Bearings are most likely shot or going bad. Terrible front sump oil pickup tube design.
@@deftonesdd good point haha. The oil pan also has the front axle going through it
Yup! I just pulled my LS2 out of my TBSS AWD. What a terrible design to use for the SS. A few hard launches and all of the oil sloshes to the back of the pan. I installed a baffle which holds it in the front of the pan, but I was too late.
SLOPPY says LQ9 6.0 Vortec, every time.
@@robertpolkamp always listen to Sloppy Mechanics!
4.8 LS is definitely a good choice
@@user-rx7dc7qn9v it’s not a bad choice, but you can get a 5.3 or a 6.0 for close to the same price nowadays. So what reason is there to choose the 4.8?
These are car part pricing. I see L92s for 1k on marketplace all day
I did browse marketplace and prices seemed similar, but I didn’t specifically look for L92s
What's funny a brand new LS7 is 13 grand with a warranty. Why would someone spend 14 grand on a used one
@@jeromeirving4770 I don’t think you’re gunna find a complete new LS7 for $13k. It’ll just be block and heads. The complete LS7s I’ve seen are like $25k
@Teysik I use to work at a Chevy dealership. No it's not tune key at 13 grand. But honestly, the only oe parts I would want is the intake. Everything else can be gained from the aftermarket and work better than the original
The 4.8s we slap turbos on them and they make way more power than the 5.3s with turbos
@@Powerhouseperformance-96 same boost levels on both engines?
@Teysik yes
The lq9 was found in the gmt900 trucks that’s not a ss gmt800 intimidator soooo u need help or delete this video
@@ThatLow_Slow5.3 not sure what to tell you other than you’re wrong. Sorry 🤷🏻♂️
@ oh now imma flame you
@ because you stated the lq9 came in the special edition Silverados but the special editions were the gmt800 99 to 07 platform and that’s the ss silverado intimidator which was cough cough ls2 same drivetrain as the ss trail blazer and yes the 5.3 4.8 share the same block as the ls1 and can use the same crank u dork imagine defending your own video that your wrong on tho and btw the only special edition gmt900 trucks which was 08 plus which was lt motors anyways was the vortech max 😂😂😂🙈
@ and a quick Google search or using that pc you got in ur video would correct your corny ass self realize that I’m right and your wrong how much u wanna bet im right ? Just google wtf you said in this video seriously
@@Teysikso you googled all the wrong facts you said Google my correct facts or what ?
Don't forget the LS4 at 5.3L it built 300 HP it is all aluminum the only bad thing is if you use it in rear wheel drive you will have to buy a oilpan with a starter mount because the LS4 has no starter mount.
@@charileross1986 yah the LS4 won’t easily bolt to common rear wheel drive transmissions. It’s quite a bit different from other LS engines, so not really a great choice
@Teysik adapter plates are cheap and easy.
@@charileross1986 not cheap enough to offset the cost. Might as well just buy an aluminum 5.3 for cheaper and be able to make the same power
@Teysik you must be on government assistance.
@@charileross1986 😂
Got a 6.2 with a 4l80e.totally rebuilt with Wiseco forged pistons,Scat forged rods,Texas Speed stage 2 n/a cam with Pac .660 springs and BTR rockers with version 2 trunions.Its going in my 96 Silverado thats got a QA1 stage 2 full suspension kit front and rear.Eaton Trutrack with Yukon 3.73s.Should be pretty sweet with around 550hp at the crank.
@@ScottRay77 that’s like the perfect build!
@Teysik it was my dads truck.Its the last thing I have of his.Ive been driving it since 07.Im just glad that I'm at a point in my life where I can show the old truck some love.Its my prized possession.
@ that’s awesome. I’ll be restoring my grandpas OBS in the near future
He has made the most sense out of any white boy on the Internet talking about LS swapping. I like this guys video and now I’m going to subscribe just for one solid video. I think you should do the same and I’m a third generation GM truck mechanic he’s right, but you should go with Vortech, what to tell you the truth any GM small block from 1980 on up should be suffices for anything you’re trying to do unless you need that million horsepower just to get your project up and moving you should be all right and I would stick to the truck engines and just like he said change the oil pans Fuck all those Corvette engines and bullshit like that it’s going to cost you more than you’re willing to pay to even get started 😂😂😂🤣🤣
@@BruSitdee-kg2bu thanks!
@ No problem just stating facts 🤣🤣😂😂