Budget 5.3 Rebuild, Twin Turbo LS Engine Rebuild

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  • @michael-michaelmotorcycle
    @michael-michaelmotorcycle 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Been wanting someone to to an ‘LS rebuild for dummies’ style of video for awhile now. Thanks Ian.

  • @johnnyholland8765
    @johnnyholland8765 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    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...

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      I did a video explaining that build and what happened to it...ypu can find it on here

  • @____MC____
    @____MC____ 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is a straight up next level science experiment.

  • @DeanShirley818
    @DeanShirley818 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

  • @StormbornJKU
    @StormbornJKU 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Another helpful video for when I possibly rebuild a 5.3 LS to drop into my Jeep JK.

  • @gillesd.2277
    @gillesd.2277 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    As always, I'm very impressed with the work you do. I admire your professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you very much!

  • @ssswdon
    @ssswdon วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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

  • @flexmerc
    @flexmerc 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @Nanan00
    @Nanan00 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    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.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Nice, love the Hussle!!

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Glad to see a new video. It’s been a while 👍👍

  • @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
    @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    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 👊

  • @vinny2195
    @vinny2195 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

  • @Scrildo1
    @Scrildo1 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loving your eyeball torque angle meter!

  • @RetroAnachronist
    @RetroAnachronist วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    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.

  • @CompToyZ
    @CompToyZ 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I didn't know you did a TH-cam of course I added you!!!!!!

  • @carbocycle
    @carbocycle 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Who is cooler than Ian? Thanks for doing this video.

  • @edciasiii3308
    @edciasiii3308 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great info in this video, Ian!

  • @051570orion
    @051570orion 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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 .

  • @vizibug
    @vizibug 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I still love the good ole small block chevy... big block chevy is my favorite...

  • @DeweyBlanton-c7s
    @DeweyBlanton-c7s 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    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.👍👍

  • @Daniel-Johnson
    @Daniel-Johnson 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    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

    • @ronaldrey8474
      @ronaldrey8474 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      He was busy doing his hair. Come on man...

    • @Daniel-Johnson
      @Daniel-Johnson 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@ronaldrey8474 His hair is Legendary!

    • @ronaldrey8474
      @ronaldrey8474 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @Daniel-Johnson I'm not knocking the character.

    • @Daniel-Johnson
      @Daniel-Johnson 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ronaldrey8474 I know haha I was just stating facts

    • @ronaldrey8474
      @ronaldrey8474 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @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

  • @Gearsandoil
    @Gearsandoil 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @danielduncan8345
    @danielduncan8345 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Exactly what I needed too watch too make it just do it all my self lol. Very good explainer. Thanks sir. New subscriber

  • @Halfwheelhell
    @Halfwheelhell วันที่ผ่านมา

    I spotted the amazon fuel regulator I bought... a bit surprised it's not a brand name. I hope they work well.

  • @S.A.Gonzalez
    @S.A.Gonzalez 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please do a sheet metal show on this episode! Would love to see your solution for fitting big tires on this truck!

  • @allenflud
    @allenflud 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am looking forward to onx offroad challenge.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It should be a good on this year

  • @iddddaduncan
    @iddddaduncan 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You're the man, nice job!

  • @jessecorson8116
    @jessecorson8116 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    😂good gouge in the top of that piston, 5:32

  • @garychaiken808
    @garychaiken808 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job. Thank you 😊

  • @markseidl5326
    @markseidl5326 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I want to thank you so much for showing us how to do this. It's a great refresher course. Also, what's next?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Full video on plumbing the hot and cold side of the turbos

  • @dugangant
    @dugangant วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @jeppenordfosskristensen7319
    @jeppenordfosskristensen7319 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool Project 👌🏻😎🏁

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sounds great 👍👍

  • @dkw7703
    @dkw7703 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I did..Stacey was always fun to work with

    • @dkw7703
      @dkw7703 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@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.

  • @BillMulholland1
    @BillMulholland1 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can’t get any easier 🍻👍

  • @tomnaaf
    @tomnaaf 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Twins and you didn't check and adjust the ring gap???

    • @ianrace4066
      @ianrace4066 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I was going to say the same thing. 😊

    • @jettob
      @jettob 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

      No gap = higher compression…..duh… 😂

    • @tomnaaf
      @tomnaaf 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@jettob 😆 🤣 😂

    • @ianrace4066
      @ianrace4066 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @jettob ya and ring compression that cracks the piston and your toast.

    • @jettob
      @jettob 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@ianrace4066 I know brotha, was just kidding around. Having fun on a budget, if ya know what I mean

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great video thanks

  • @1320Jason
    @1320Jason 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good info. Great content!!

  • @johnnykirkland611
    @johnnykirkland611 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is going to be good 👍

  • @charlieglenn8081
    @charlieglenn8081 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hell ya brother!!!

  • @EricBartel-q4m
    @EricBartel-q4m 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovin it!

  • @chrispartaka9164
    @chrispartaka9164 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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?

  • @jonsquatch
    @jonsquatch 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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

    • @04droppedsilvy
      @04droppedsilvy 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      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

  • @BlackAndBlueGarage
    @BlackAndBlueGarage 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've also got a 4.8 that needs a crank. Might be worth a 5.3 conversion for a little extra $.

  • @teamgmotorsports
    @teamgmotorsports 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ai like aholley stuff and use it regularly, but I think the CORE is pretty stout compared to their stuff TBH

  • @russellwhite8890
    @russellwhite8890 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Be sure and include that 2 x 6 in your tool list ha ha

  • @R1j0hn
    @R1j0hn 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    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. 💯

  • @572patrickvanhorn
    @572patrickvanhorn 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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

  • @mikedmt
    @mikedmt 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice budget build video. Curious if the rings got any extra gap for the boost?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

  • @CompToyZ
    @CompToyZ 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got a 6.2 ls (level 3) im hoping to do something similar with it.

  • @josepulido1497
    @josepulido1497 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Have a LY5 2007 silverado engine I’ve been buying parts for

  • @jrsprojects786
    @jrsprojects786 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this was more of a Low budge Lower End. :)

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  วันที่ผ่านมา

      True...the heads are around 600 a piece...but head rebuild with new springs would of run me 400

    • @jrsprojects786
      @jrsprojects786 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@BigTireGarageStill Great Video! I didn't know that HP tuners had that Core Ecm. Very cool.

  • @franzwiens
    @franzwiens 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    What chemical u use in the parts washer ?

  • @MHolt13
    @MHolt13 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wait...... Were you watching Justified while rebuilding a motor? lol

  • @philipwilliams6270
    @philipwilliams6270 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What do you think of the L8T gm motor

  • @lancewebb5990
    @lancewebb5990 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    What do you think about the truck Norris cams?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Love em....but was told by my Tuners not good for turbos

  • @jaredc5789
    @jaredc5789 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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 😂

  • @danielsullivan9865
    @danielsullivan9865 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @AGuysGarage
    @AGuysGarage 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ian, what year did they stop putting the plus pistons in the 5.3 the flat tops were in the 4.8 l

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  วันที่ผ่านมา

      That I don't know...this very well may be a 4.8...but honestly for this build it won't make a difference

    • @AGuysGarage
      @AGuysGarage วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

  • @andrew5731
    @andrew5731 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video! Have you seen my invitation of cordless impact wrench via email today?

  • @jeremywolfe5483
    @jeremywolfe5483 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

    • @jeremywolfe5483
      @jeremywolfe5483 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BigTireGarageok gotcha. Thanks for the reply!

  • @chrisholland8235
    @chrisholland8235 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So ùr not gapping the rings and ur putting boost to it ,thats a ring land braking for sure.

  • @johnnyholland8765
    @johnnyholland8765 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh I forgot she's wicked...

  • @fraserfab68
    @fraserfab68 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Doesn't flat top pistons mean 4.8L? I believe 5.3's have dished pistons.

  • @merylpelosi8485
    @merylpelosi8485 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You're going to run 2 turbos on a used hypereutectic piston engine and not even going to increase the ring end-gaps?

  • @dog2bert
    @dog2bert 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Will there be more than 4 episodes of Build for Off Road ?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes...they are being released to streaming in blocks of four

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yea your lucky you get 93 octane in our state we only get 91 octane.

  • @internalcombustion641
    @internalcombustion641 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One more LS engine video and Im never watching youtube car shows again talk about boring.

  • @kelvinelrick807
    @kelvinelrick807 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    34:14 It looks like you're missing a bolt on the flex plate.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah...not running this trans...needs the flex plate for the 4l80...just needed it in there to start motor

  • @CharlesBaxter-d1z
    @CharlesBaxter-d1z 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Gen 3 ls iron block + stock flat top pistons = 4.8l ≠ 5.3l

  • @CrankAddict
    @CrankAddict 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good point...I have used wire wheels on bench grinders for years to clean up pistons on low buck rebuilds

  • @racingdatasystems3708
    @racingdatasystems3708 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why not pressure wash **before you take it apart?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No reason you couldn't

  • @joeethereal2968
    @joeethereal2968 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    LM7,L59...

  • @Reggies_shitbox_tj
    @Reggies_shitbox_tj 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why only one wastegate?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It will get two...have to modify headers next

  • @ronaldrey8474
    @ronaldrey8474 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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

  • @dugangant
    @dugangant วันที่ผ่านมา

    Alot of things i would do differently than this guy. Skipping some important things!

  • @bionict-rex4326
    @bionict-rex4326 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Twin turbo LS…500 hp…what?

    • @BigTireGarage
      @BigTireGarage  4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Not trying to go crazy...Turbos are more for show on this one.....and 500 at the tire