I have followed you for years. You built a Hummer called the 'Urban Gorilla" many years ago and the body you used came from a small shop I worked at in Eastman Georgia. I did some of the work on it. That was between 2000 and 2005 I think maybe 2003ish. Been a long time so don't really remember the exact year. It was a good series and build. I wonder what ever happened to it. I like anything you do from a bicycle build to a honkin trail buggy. You the man Ian...
Tech tip for the bank you're working on. Put it 90° to the crankshaft that way when you slide it in it'll just go down and settle on the crank. You don't have to worry about looking here looking there
Ian, thanks for being you and thanks for providing awesome content. I've been watching you since PowerNation. It's pretty cool seeing you come this far thanks again.
The LS is fairly easy to rebuild, during covid I rebuilt a dozen engines from the junk yard and sold them with a trimmed down wire harness and flashed ecu for LS swaps.
My early 80's one liter Suzuki SJ 4x4 blew a head gasket between cylinders (this was on Guam, the early SJ was not DOT legal in the U.S.). Used a 2x4 and sand paper to remove all of the high spots on the block & cylinder head.
That ECU alone is more than the Holley or Haltech offerings, toss in the THOUSAND DOLLAR harness and it’s double the price of the more name brand competitors.
Awesome build as always Ian 👍 love em or hate em the LS is a great platform and has a lot of affordable options and can fit in just about anything , im not ready to swap my 72 Nova sticking with the old school Small Block Chevy , it has the original 350 in it but i am building a destroakwd 350 for it it is a 331 , always wanted a little screaming small block . Lol i do plan on adding boost though not looking to make butt tons of power but i like to have some fun with it .
New sub Ian but watched you on my Saturday morning off on the power Nation with the land speed girl that was in the accident. I always wondered what happened to her on the show when she got her back hurt. Anyway enjoy your videos and going back watching all them.👍👍
Ian, long time Ls based nut job here... I couldn't help but notice you said "5.3" and I see it's a gen 3 engine however seeing your pistons verifys it is a 4.8 the 5.3 came from the factory with a dished piston, the 4.8 came with a flat top, they use the same block but a different stroke The 4.8 has a stroke of 3.267 inches, the 5.3 has a stroke of 3.622 inches just thought i would share... being you're going twin turbo I don't think you're going to notice the difference but the 5.3 is good for a little more low-end grunt great video nonetheless always love watching what you do
@Daniel-Johnson no worries, I use to watch him & Jesse on Sat mornings & again on Sun. I was kinda truthful trolling Lol wondering if he will iron and spray his hair at 50, 60 or even 70yrs and when it becomes desperately funny
Big hair garage, I’m with you on this. I’m wanting to build the same but im thinking use a JY 5.3 like Richard Holdener did in project big bang. Check out his video. He shows running a JY 5.3 with turbos to see what it can do on the dyno before it pops.
Did he just install the rings without even measuring end gap. he was just pulling them out the package and installing them straight on the pistons. Crazy!! Also i believe you got a 4.8 not a 5.3!
Not that it makes any difference for the parts used or the power goals really, but flat top pistons usually means 4.8 vs 5.3. Same block and everything else, they even stamp them 4.8/5.3 and you can't tell the difference externally. Only difference is in the stroke of the crank and shorter rod length and flat top pistons on the 4.8 for a forced induction motor that is seeing higher RPM I really prefer the lighter rotating assembly of the 4.8. Its not a guarantee though and if you have flat top pistons in a 5.3 means higher compression as compared to the dished and no valve reliefs which don't give you much wiggle room as the piston gets awful close to the heads on the longer stroke of 5.3 which is not really what you want to keep together a budget rebuild you plan on running a lot of boost on. That makes the aftermarket heads you have a better choice but it could be important to note if you are reusing stock heads. You could measure the rods or check the casting numbers on them and know for sure what it is but from my chair to the naked eye those look like the "gen4" rods and pistons from a 4.8 from like late 2004-2006 and if it was a 5.3 I would have expected to see either a dish or valve reliefs but obviously their are plenty of odd ducks out there.
Came to comment this .. only small detail you mixed up is that 4.8 actually have a slightly longer rod length believe it or not. The rest are the same length 5.3 5.7 6.0
Low buck build on the engine pretty sweet! Buttt, with a stand alone controller worth literally more than 3 times the value of the motor at $3G’s starting point (with harness)??? I love hp runners and have an mpvi pro, but Holley and several other stand alones blow this core thing out of the water for a fraction of the price!
Not a fan of how you used that cylinder hone... The flat stones are meant for deglazing and reshaping holes, the ball-type "dingleberry" hones are for cross-hatching. 💯
Ian if a cam bearing came out with the camshaft. You really should get the cam bearing seats checked. If the one is out of spec you could ruin an entire engine js. THAT IS A LOT OF CASH TO RISK!
Very true....BUT...and 5.3 is dirt cheap and if I spin a cam bearing again...I can replace this short block for less than the price of machining the cam seat
I had a buddy who didn't mark his rod caps and he got one backwards and it knocked and he put the engine in and out like three times still knocked and then he ended up buying a crate LS 😂
True. Thanks for the reply. Been watching you for a whole lot of years before TH-cam PS I must have missed it how much extra Gap did you give those rings for the boost
Ian, why didn’t you check bearing clearances and such on the main bearings like I see on full performance engine builds? Is it because you’re not going for super high performance? Just curious being someone who’s only ever watched this stuff and never done it.
Mainly because the original bearings looked fine....the engine is a simple re-ring rebuild....and I did not change the rods or crank...I could of checked with Plastiguage if I saw wear on the originals....but really....not needed for a cheap quick fresh up like this
Don't use a 2x4 for that block conditioning. Use a large piece of flat steel. I have a nice 2x4 1/8" square tube that I like. I'm sure you've got some good straight stuff laying around. Don't use steel wire wheel on aluminum pistons! soak the pistons in cleaner and use nylon or brass brush.
Can ya not shoot ur sponsor wad in 30 sec. They have a name for that. At least Megyn Kelly has enough confidence to wait till end of video for sponsorship
Been wanting someone to to an ‘LS rebuild for dummies’ style of video for awhile now. Thanks Ian.
I have followed you for years. You built a Hummer called the 'Urban Gorilla" many years ago and the body you used came from a small shop I worked at in Eastman Georgia. I did some of the work on it. That was between 2000 and 2005 I think maybe 2003ish. Been a long time so don't really remember the exact year. It was a good series and build. I wonder what ever happened to it. I like anything you do from a bicycle build to a honkin trail buggy. You the man Ian...
I did a video explaining that build and what happened to it...ypu can find it on here
This is a straight up next level science experiment.
It's videos you've done like this that gave me the courage to LS swap my 2004 LJ. Please keep doing these longer formate deep dive type videos.
Another helpful video for when I possibly rebuild a 5.3 LS to drop into my Jeep JK.
As always, I'm very impressed with the work you do. I admire your professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you very much!
Thank you
Tech tip for the bank you're working on. Put it 90° to the crankshaft that way when you slide it in it'll just go down and settle on the crank. You don't have to worry about looking here looking there
Ian, thanks for being you and thanks for providing awesome content. I've been watching you since PowerNation. It's pretty cool seeing you come this far thanks again.
The LS is fairly easy to rebuild, during covid I rebuilt a dozen engines from the junk yard and sold them with a trimmed down wire harness and flashed ecu for LS swaps.
Nice, love the Hussle!!
Glad to see a new video. It’s been a while 👍👍
More to come!
Wow, this is prefect timing! I just started pulling a 6.0 LS and I want to do twin turbo on it as well! Awesome Video 👊
My early 80's one liter Suzuki SJ 4x4 blew a head gasket between cylinders (this was on Guam, the early SJ was not DOT legal in the U.S.). Used a 2x4 and sand paper to remove all of the high spots on the block & cylinder head.
Loving your eyeball torque angle meter!
It works for me
That ECU alone is more than the Holley or Haltech offerings, toss in the THOUSAND DOLLAR harness and it’s double the price of the more name brand competitors.
I didn't know you did a TH-cam of course I added you!!!!!!
Who is cooler than Ian? Thanks for doing this video.
Great info in this video, Ian!
Awesome build as always Ian 👍 love em or hate em the LS is a great platform and has a lot of affordable options and can fit in just about anything , im not ready to swap my 72 Nova sticking with the old school Small Block Chevy , it has the original 350 in it but i am building a destroakwd 350 for it it is a 331 , always wanted a little screaming small block . Lol i do plan on adding boost though not looking to make butt tons of power but i like to have some fun with it .
I still love the good ole small block chevy... big block chevy is my favorite...
New sub Ian but watched you on my Saturday morning off on the power Nation with the land speed girl that was in the accident. I always wondered what happened to her on the show when she got her back hurt. Anyway enjoy your videos and going back watching all them.👍👍
Ian, long time Ls based nut job here... I couldn't help but notice you said "5.3" and I see it's a gen 3 engine however seeing your pistons verifys it is a 4.8 the 5.3 came from the factory with a dished piston, the 4.8 came with a flat top, they use the same block but a different stroke The 4.8 has a stroke of 3.267 inches, the 5.3 has a stroke of 3.622 inches just thought i would share... being you're going twin turbo I don't think you're going to notice the difference but the 5.3 is good for a little more low-end grunt great video nonetheless always love watching what you do
He was busy doing his hair. Come on man...
@@ronaldrey8474 His hair is Legendary!
@Daniel-Johnson I'm not knocking the character.
@@ronaldrey8474 I know haha I was just stating facts
@Daniel-Johnson no worries, I use to watch him & Jesse on Sat mornings & again on Sun. I was kinda truthful trolling Lol
wondering if he will iron and spray his hair at 50, 60 or even 70yrs and when it becomes desperately funny
Big hair garage, I’m with you on this. I’m wanting to build the same but im thinking use a JY 5.3 like Richard Holdener did in project big bang. Check out his video. He shows running a JY 5.3 with turbos to see what it can do on the dyno before it pops.
Exactly what I needed too watch too make it just do it all my self lol. Very good explainer. Thanks sir. New subscriber
I spotted the amazon fuel regulator I bought... a bit surprised it's not a brand name. I hope they work well.
Please do a sheet metal show on this episode! Would love to see your solution for fitting big tires on this truck!
I am looking forward to onx offroad challenge.
It should be a good on this year
You're the man, nice job!
😂good gouge in the top of that piston, 5:32
Great job. Thank you 😊
I want to thank you so much for showing us how to do this. It's a great refresher course. Also, what's next?
Full video on plumbing the hot and cold side of the turbos
Did he just install the rings without even measuring end gap. he was just pulling them out the package and installing them straight on the pistons. Crazy!! Also i believe you got a 4.8 not a 5.3!
Cool Project 👌🏻😎🏁
Sounds great 👍👍
Been a huge fan of you since Extreme 4X4. Did you see the reaction video Stacey David posted to your favorite build of his? Great content, as always.
I did..Stacey was always fun to work with
@@BigTireGarage Would have liked to have met either of you, when I still lived in TN. Would be awesome to see you two collaborate on a build.
Can’t get any easier 🍻👍
Twins and you didn't check and adjust the ring gap???
I was going to say the same thing. 😊
No gap = higher compression…..duh… 😂
@@jettob 😆 🤣 😂
@jettob ya and ring compression that cracks the piston and your toast.
@@ianrace4066 I know brotha, was just kidding around. Having fun on a budget, if ya know what I mean
great video thanks
Good info. Great content!!
Appreciate it!
This is going to be good 👍
Hell ya brother!!!
Lovin it!
Super interested in this build! As always, I appreciate the education on what you're doing Ian. What ring gap do you use for this application?
Not that it makes any difference for the parts used or the power goals really, but flat top pistons usually means 4.8 vs 5.3. Same block and everything else, they even stamp them 4.8/5.3 and you can't tell the difference externally. Only difference is in the stroke of the crank and shorter rod length and flat top pistons on the 4.8 for a forced induction motor that is seeing higher RPM I really prefer the lighter rotating assembly of the 4.8. Its not a guarantee though and if you have flat top pistons in a 5.3 means higher compression as compared to the dished and no valve reliefs which don't give you much wiggle room as the piston gets awful close to the heads on the longer stroke of 5.3 which is not really what you want to keep together a budget rebuild you plan on running a lot of boost on. That makes the aftermarket heads you have a better choice but it could be important to note if you are reusing stock heads. You could measure the rods or check the casting numbers on them and know for sure what it is but from my chair to the naked eye those look like the "gen4" rods and pistons from a 4.8 from like late 2004-2006 and if it was a 5.3 I would have expected to see either a dish or valve reliefs but obviously their are plenty of odd ducks out there.
That is a great piece of advice, thanks. I thought about going with dished pistons...but mine were in decent shape and cleaned up fine
Came to comment this .. only small detail you mixed up is that 4.8 actually have a slightly longer rod length believe it or not. The rest are the same length 5.3 5.7 6.0
I've also got a 4.8 that needs a crank. Might be worth a 5.3 conversion for a little extra $.
Low buck build on the engine pretty sweet! Buttt, with a stand alone controller worth literally more than 3 times the value of the motor at $3G’s starting point (with harness)??? I love hp runners and have an mpvi pro, but Holley and several other stand alones blow this core thing out of the water for a fraction of the price!
Ai like aholley stuff and use it regularly, but I think the CORE is pretty stout compared to their stuff TBH
Be sure and include that 2 x 6 in your tool list ha ha
Ha ha....forgot it
Not a fan of how you used that cylinder hone... The flat stones are meant for deglazing and reshaping holes, the ball-type "dingleberry" hones are for cross-hatching. 💯
Ian if a cam bearing came out with the camshaft. You really should get the cam bearing seats checked. If the one is out of spec you could ruin an entire engine js. THAT IS A LOT OF CASH TO RISK!
Very true....BUT...and 5.3 is dirt cheap and if I spin a cam bearing again...I can replace this short block for less than the price of machining the cam seat
Nice budget build video. Curious if the rings got any extra gap for the boost?
I didn't add any because I don't plan on adding a pile of boost....maybe 4-7 lbs.....if I was hunting for every inch of power I would done that yes
I got a 6.2 ls (level 3) im hoping to do something similar with it.
Have a LY5 2007 silverado engine I’ve been buying parts for
this was more of a Low budge Lower End. :)
True...the heads are around 600 a piece...but head rebuild with new springs would of run me 400
@@BigTireGarageStill Great Video! I didn't know that HP tuners had that Core Ecm. Very cool.
What chemical u use in the parts washer ?
Wait...... Were you watching Justified while rebuilding a motor? lol
Yes
What do you think of the L8T gm motor
What do you think about the truck Norris cams?
Love em....but was told by my Tuners not good for turbos
I had a buddy who didn't mark his rod caps and he got one backwards and it knocked and he put the engine in and out like three times still knocked and then he ended up buying a crate LS 😂
Are you sure that engine is a 5.3? The pistons look like a 4.8. Shouldn’t have much trouble with detonation if it is a 3.25 stroke.
Hi Ian, what year did they stop putting the plus pistons in the 5.3 the flat tops were in the 4.8 l
That I don't know...this very well may be a 4.8...but honestly for this build it won't make a difference
True. Thanks for the reply. Been watching you for a whole lot of years before TH-cam PS I must have missed it how much extra Gap did you give those rings for the boost
Awesome video! Have you seen my invitation of cordless impact wrench via email today?
Ian, why didn’t you check bearing clearances and such on the main bearings like I see on full performance engine builds? Is it because you’re not going for super high performance? Just curious being someone who’s only ever watched this stuff and never done it.
Mainly because the original bearings looked fine....the engine is a simple re-ring rebuild....and I did not change the rods or crank...I could of checked with Plastiguage if I saw wear on the originals....but really....not needed for a cheap quick fresh up like this
@@BigTireGarageok gotcha. Thanks for the reply!
So ùr not gapping the rings and ur putting boost to it ,thats a ring land braking for sure.
Oh I forgot she's wicked...
Doesn't flat top pistons mean 4.8L? I believe 5.3's have dished pistons.
You're going to run 2 turbos on a used hypereutectic piston engine and not even going to increase the ring end-gaps?
Will there be more than 4 episodes of Build for Off Road ?
Yes...they are being released to streaming in blocks of four
Yea your lucky you get 93 octane in our state we only get 91 octane.
One more LS engine video and Im never watching youtube car shows again talk about boring.
34:14 It looks like you're missing a bolt on the flex plate.
Yeah...not running this trans...needs the flex plate for the 4l80...just needed it in there to start motor
Gen 3 ls iron block + stock flat top pistons = 4.8l ≠ 5.3l
Don't use a 2x4 for that block conditioning. Use a large piece of flat steel. I have a nice 2x4 1/8" square tube that I like. I'm sure you've got some good straight stuff laying around.
Don't use steel wire wheel on aluminum pistons! soak the pistons in cleaner and use nylon or brass brush.
Good point...I have used wire wheels on bench grinders for years to clean up pistons on low buck rebuilds
Why not pressure wash **before you take it apart?
No reason you couldn't
LM7,L59...
Why only one wastegate?
It will get two...have to modify headers next
Can ya not shoot ur sponsor wad in 30 sec. They have a name for that. At least Megyn Kelly has enough confidence to wait till end of video for sponsorship
Alot of things i would do differently than this guy. Skipping some important things!
Twin turbo LS…500 hp…what?
Not trying to go crazy...Turbos are more for show on this one.....and 500 at the tire