I'm so excited the parts are here and I finally get to share the plans of the 547 with you guys! I hope 1,000hp is just the beginning for this build. Thanks for your support guys!
I wish I could share my video with you of the rowdy 355 24x swap lt1 I just built all msd ignition comp valve train and cam and forged bottom end , plans to twin turbo on 20-40 psi goals of 1200-1300 hp
@@KevinxDoll lol right. A couple of those generators I condemned. I wish I had known what you could do with those cuz I would have robbed the engine right out of it.
@@KevinxDoll lol right. A couple of those generators I condemned. I wish I had known what you could do with those cuz I would have robbed the engine right out of it.
Pat T. Is a good man to have helping you to make sure you have all the specific details correct as you said. If you want it to be what you want, you have to do the math and make it work as you want. Good evening to you and your family, and I hope you have a great week and keep enjoying what you do. Life is not work if you enjoy it.
I can’t wait to see this thing come together. Guys like you have made me expect so much more and want higher quality out stuff I want to put on my truck. I wish I had the knowledge and tools to be able to do this kind of work. I’m afraid of what kind of shortcuts someone might take in working on my truck.
@@bobbyevans7975 Hey Mr. Evans......I may be a bit late to the party but? after seeing your inquiry? I did an internet search for a GM 4L80E Transmission Repair Fixture and there are plenty on the internet. Many fixtures bolt right to a current engine stand and fit transmissions that have service hole bosses that are between 8 3/4" and 9" apart. I'm sure LT and many others will agree.......buying the "cheapest" fixture may not be the best! The last thing you want is your built 4L80 hitting the floor or worse. Surf around and shop for the best deal....just not the cheapest! Hope this helps.
@@cameronf2758 that is the plan. Just need to find a decent 5.3 I think the wiring would be the only tough part. I want everything to work as it should as far as the gauges. Been looking at current performance wiring.
@@LawrenceTolman I totally understand. I have been gathering parts for a couple years now for a stroker twin Turbo build in one of my cars. If all goes well the block and internals go to the machine shop to to get all the machine work done next month.
Love your videos. You mentioned in a previous video that some have complained about your explanations but I’m just an old gear head and I really enjoy the way you explain everything you’re doing. Looking forward to this build.
the part LT left out is this is around $9000K in parts with another $3000 in parts minimum. But LT does his builds right and this build it going to be a beast of an engine. It would be awesome to see a NA build to peak performance and then turbo it.
the truth is its not cheap to build, that is for sure. But the way I see it, is you've gotta have a good solid foundation if you want to make big power reliably
I daily a 2001 3/4 crew cab with an 8.1. Great truck, pulls the boat well and fits 3 babyseats in it no problem. I really enjoy these videos. I'm planning on doing the electric fan upgrade you showed a few months back.
It would be interesting if you show in detail how you measure the compression ratio, such as the actual volume of the head, head gasket thickness and how you calculate the true volume of a domed or dished pisto with valve reliefs
On a side note - I know Pat is big into MEASURING cam timing - but he often will not show what to do if it is off and you do not have an adjustable timing gear. Do you tweak the timing chain by a link or two or what?
Glad to have your channel here so I can enjoy seeing your progress. My own personal project GMT400 454 L29 Crewcab Shortbed burned to the ground exactly 1 week ago, so now I'm feeling kind of lost. Keep up the great work!
@@LawrenceTolman thanks. Yeah I just finished replacing the entire front steering and suspension (C2500) the week before and the tie rods that morning. I was driving it home from my shop at work when it had a slight stumble and then burst into flames from under the hood. Sat on the edge of a cornfield with my 15 year old daughter and watched it get 100% consumed.
This is awesome! Love the project and super excited to see you build the trans on your own. My suggestion on the trans is to do it in little chunks and let the peanut gallery tell what you do wrong and it can help teach everyone.
Yeah this channel has been very informative and great detail it’s sad say but to get subs today ,he’s gonna have to paint his head lights and put wheels on stuff tell everybody he’s building a truck
Looking forward to hearing that 547/9L purr in the ugly bus 😉 It's going to be entertaining watching you figure out how to get it to stick, even with suspension mods, 15x10s, and some drag radials on it 😆
Stroked engines are so much fun. I just finished building and installing a 435" small block (built off a 400 block) into my FJ40. Can't wait to see this get put together.
Good build, I’ve had an 8.1 almost as long as they’ve been building them. Great engine and I’m glad to see it getting a little love…it’s why I’ve subscribed 👍
Good shout out to pat! I've learned a lot from him just in the show and more from him in his own channel. But it would be nice to just have a good weekend with him to try and learn have fun building an engine! I'm the only real mechanic guy in my family and group of friends. So they just ask me to fix things for them. And I don't have anyone to help on my own cars/ trucks. I think my mustang would be done already if I at least had one buddy that could help me.
Awesome projects! I really like your in depth walk through on your projects and the visual on your hands on work. Learn a lot from watching. Thanks for the videos from a fellow Utahn 🤙
lt,the 80e is so simple it was the first trans i torn apart, the first trans i put in that worked like it should dont be afraid of it. i love building them they are aswsome trans dont be scared just do your research and see through all the B.S and its a stout sim ple trans
@@LawrenceTolman Nice good move. It will make power and lots of it! It would be cool to do some data logging comparing the drive pressure vs boost pressure. See where that lands. Its been said if you can stay under 2:1 (drive vs boost pressure) thats a good place to be.
I'm glad you went with the 213, mine made as much as yours did on 6lbs of boost but NA. Looking forward to 15lbs of boost on good heads, should make 1200 easy.
Cool build! I'm glad you are the one that grabbed the 8.1L flag and is running with it. Make sure your machine shop attaches the torque plate with the same style fasteners that will be used in final assembly, more times than not I've seen vids of shops using bolts when studs will be used.
Nice to see someone a take a different path for making power. The LS and LT are great blocks, but I've seen so many it's hard to excited about such a build. This build and the Vortec 4200 build are two of the coolest.
I have an 8.1 in my Class A Winnebago. Love the power! I’m familiar with Raylar’s products as I dream of the day when I will have time to upgrade mine too. Looking forward to this build brother!
I love watching these types of videos. I’m trying to learn as much as I can on engines, as I want to rebuild my stock 350 vortec and turn it into a 383 and bore it .40 over to make it a 390.
Wow cool to hear. I got the Raylar PSI block and their 4.75 crank, 4.40 bore. Interesting to see how turbo setup works. I went with their Whipple Supercharger setup but always wondered if turbos would have been a better choice
Been following your channel since you started. Top notch material and will continue to watch. Although I don't comment, I'm still watching. I'm pumped to see this engine build and in ugly. Cheers
I would like to see the outgoing L18 going into the burban. Do a simple bolt-on job to it, cam, port the heads and mill them. Long tubes and mid pipes and then pull ugly truck around with it to events. Leave room on the trailer for an auction fuel tank!
What a cool setup you got. It's gonna be a BEAST! Imagine the look on people's faces when you stop by the store and they see an old pickup, then hear that thing start up...
I drive an 8.1 every day and love it. i bought my truck with 60k 12 years ago and it has 180k now and runs great. i have wanted to buy some stuff from raylar for years but just dont have to $ i would really love to have 500hp
It’s definitely different seeing you work out of a garage versus an airplane hanger work space but your content is just as solid and without all of the in show advertisements. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep watching and liking.
Your ugly truck project has inspired me to dabble with my 8100 and stop putting money into my blown l33 blazer extreme. I'm thinking an over driver centrifugal with adjustable cold side waste gate. The new intake from raylar would be the perfect addition for this.
I’m far from a Chevy guy but I love to see and learn about new and different things. This engine is something I’ve never even heard of. I’ll definitely be watching and good luck this kicks major ass. Plus it AiNt a Ls ChEvY
If you looking for a good machine shop in SLC Valley, South Valley Machine (Sandy) is located by the Real stadium and the other Hunter Machine (West Valley). Both are easy to find/lookup... There are other shops, but these are the ones I have had success with. Good luck can't wait to see the finished product! It's going to be badass!
I’m glad you decided to stick with the L18 platform. I had misunderstood you when you said you were going a different route and figured you were ditching the 8.1 and going with a more traditional GEN5 BBC set up because it would be more cost-effective. I had told myself there is probably no reason to keep watching your channel anymore. I was wrong and it’s good to see that you’re teamed up with Raylar.
I'm so excited the parts are here and I finally get to share the plans of the 547 with you guys! I hope 1,000hp is just the beginning for this build. Thanks for your support guys!
I wish I could share my video with you of the rowdy 355 24x swap lt1 I just built all msd ignition comp valve train and cam and forged bottom end , plans to twin turbo on 20-40 psi goals of 1200-1300 hp
Now you'll need an Allison 2500 or better transmission...
7uh been
I got an Allison 1k2k series came out of an international bus with VT365
Is the 4L80 your building gonna hold up to that?
This is going to be a frame twisting monster. I'll have popcorn on hand
its gonna be a fun ride
It not gonna twist the frame, I know these GM trucks frames.
Looking forward to this! Nothing wrong with getting using a sponsor or two! Most of us are happy to watch some more ads to also support you!
i've been looking at these 8.8 generator engines for a while. im liking where this is going
I worked on a bunch of them myself in generators. Now it's going to make me look at those engines in a whole different way
@@Dakattack98 I can't help but to add it to my sale listing searches
@@KevinxDoll lol right. A couple of those generators I condemned. I wish I had known what you could do with those cuz I would have robbed the engine right out of it.
@@KevinxDoll lol right. A couple of those generators I condemned. I wish I had known what you could do with those cuz I would have robbed the engine right out of it.
Pat T. Is a good man to have helping you to make sure you have all the specific details correct as you said. If you want it to be what you want, you have to do the math and make it work as you want. Good evening to you and your family, and I hope you have a great week and keep enjoying what you do. Life is not work if you enjoy it.
yup, you do need to make sure the parts are the right size to do what you want. And glad to have Pat helping along the way
I can’t wait to see this thing come together. Guys like you have made me expect so much more and want higher quality out stuff I want to put on my truck. I wish I had the knowledge and tools to be able to do this kind of work. I’m afraid of what kind of shortcuts someone might take in working on my truck.
Where did you get that adapter for your engine stand to put your trainee on
@@bobbyevans7975 Hey Mr. Evans......I may be a bit late to the party but? after seeing your inquiry? I did an internet search for a GM 4L80E Transmission Repair Fixture and there are plenty on the internet. Many fixtures bolt right to a current engine stand and fit transmissions that have service hole bosses that are between 8 3/4" and 9" apart. I'm sure LT and many others will agree.......buying the "cheapest" fixture may not be the best! The last thing you want is your built 4L80 hitting the floor or worse. Surf around and shop for the best deal....just not the cheapest! Hope this helps.
I'd be happy with a stock 5.3 ls dropped into my S10. I couldn't imagine having 1000 horsepower. Will be great watching this build!
Swap the 5.3 in dude. My buddy and I put one in his 5 speed 2wd sclb work truck s10. Also put a stage 2 truck cam in.
It is a blast.
@@cameronf2758 that is the plan. Just need to find a decent 5.3 I think the wiring would be the only tough part. I want everything to work as it should as far as the gauges. Been looking at current performance wiring.
Just grab a 293 instead of a 325
Congratulations man!! I am super excited to watch this build.
thanks! I'm so pumped to get started on this
@@LawrenceTolman I totally understand. I have been gathering parts for a couple years now for a stroker twin Turbo build in one of my cars. If all goes well the block and internals go to the machine shop to to get all the machine work done next month.
I'm happy there is still a big block out there. You're right about Pat, brilliant man !
Love your videos. You mentioned in a previous video that some have complained about your explanations but I’m just an old gear head and I really enjoy the way you explain everything you’re doing. Looking forward to this build.
Glad you like them!
This build is your key to 100k subs
I sure hope so
the part LT left out is this is around $9000K in parts with another $3000 in parts minimum. But LT does his builds right and this build it going to be a beast of an engine. It would be awesome to see a NA build to peak performance and then turbo it.
the truth is its not cheap to build, that is for sure. But the way I see it, is you've gotta have a good solid foundation if you want to make big power reliably
@@LawrenceTolman maybe take the 8.1 and put good pistons rods and crank for the 4x4 or something else
Sum Ma Bitch.
I daily a 2001 3/4 crew cab with an 8.1. Great truck, pulls the boat well and fits 3 babyseats in it no problem. I really enjoy these videos. I'm planning on doing the electric fan upgrade you showed a few months back.
It would be interesting if you show in detail how you measure the compression ratio, such as the actual volume of the head, head gasket thickness and how you calculate the true volume of a domed or dished pisto with valve reliefs
as soon as the pistons get here, I'll be going over all of those details
On a side note - I know Pat is big into MEASURING cam timing - but he often will not show what to do if it is off and you do not have an adjustable timing gear. Do you tweak the timing chain by a link or two or what?
Wow, a VG Garage ref @3:57. Keep it going good stuff!
I just got my PSI 8.8L, tearing into it right now haha. ( commenting to help the algorithm)
Glad to have your channel here so I can enjoy seeing your progress. My own personal project GMT400 454 L29 Crewcab Shortbed burned to the ground exactly 1 week ago, so now I'm feeling kind of lost. Keep up the great work!
ouch, sorry to hear that. thats a major loss of a way cool truck
@@LawrenceTolman thanks. Yeah I just finished replacing the entire front steering and suspension (C2500) the week before and the tie rods that morning. I was driving it home from my shop at work when it had a slight stumble and then burst into flames from under the hood. Sat on the edge of a cornfield with my 15 year old daughter and watched it get 100% consumed.
This is awesome! Love the project and super excited to see you build the trans on your own. My suggestion on the trans is to do it in little chunks and let the peanut gallery tell what you do wrong and it can help teach everyone.
I would love to build that type of engine for a 71’ Chevelle! Can’t wait to see this thing come together.
Favorite channel by far.
Amazing you don’t have more subs, awesome channel and I want to see it grow!
I hope it does continue to grow!
Yeah this channel has been very informative and great detail it’s sad say but to get subs today ,he’s gonna have to paint his head lights and put wheels on stuff tell everybody he’s building a truck
Nice build. Look forward to watching.
Thank you for sharing. I love how you show everything and describe it before you do it.
I like it! Lots of cubes!
Hell yeah man, more unique content. That's why I love this channel.. wheel spacers and a cammed 5.3 can get bit repetitive.
much appreciated! I do like doing things that are out of the ordinary
Yes, excited! Cold seasons are for building. This will be a wild few months
That motor is going to be a monster!!! Looking forward to watching the progress!
Looking forward to hearing that 547/9L purr in the ugly bus 😉
It's going to be entertaining watching you figure out how to get it to stick, even with suspension mods, 15x10s, and some drag radials on it 😆
Stroked engines are so much fun. I just finished building and installing a 435" small block (built off a 400 block) into my FJ40. Can't wait to see this get put together.
Aftermarket block though right?
@@superduty4556 no, I did it off an original block.
Can't wait to see how this turns out. Very cool.
Good build, I’ve had an 8.1 almost as long as they’ve been building them. Great engine and I’m glad to see it getting a little love…it’s why I’ve subscribed 👍
Very cool, and thanks for the sub!
Good shout out to pat! I've learned a lot from him just in the show and more from him in his own channel. But it would be nice to just have a good weekend with him to try and learn have fun building an engine! I'm the only real mechanic guy in my family and group of friends. So they just ask me to fix things for them. And I don't have anyone to help on my own cars/ trucks. I think my mustang would be done already if I at least had one buddy that could help me.
Awesome projects! I really like your in depth walk through on your projects and the visual on your hands on work. Learn a lot from watching. Thanks for the videos from a fellow Utahn 🤙
Boosted 9 liter sounds rowdy for a 1500 frame and diff but i do love carnage
luckily its a mostly boxed frame in these Silverados, but we'll probably do a few reinforcements
Good job, thank you for your videos. Hello from Russia👍
lt,the 80e is so simple it was the first trans i torn apart, the first trans i put in that worked like it should dont be afraid of it. i love building them they are aswsome trans dont be scared just do your research and see through all the B.S and its a stout sim ple trans
tearing into it tomorrow morning!
I'm definitely glad your going down a road that's less traveled. Makes it extremely exciting IMO...
its a challenge for sure to work on a less popular platform, but I think it will be worth it
Same here, more parts choice would be nice, but at least there are some and a mill/lathe makes others fit so...onward.
Looking forward to this build.
Exciting times! That crank is a thing of beauty. It's gonna make all the right noises.
Subscribed. Make sure that exhaust housing on the new turbo is large enough for all that displacement. Pretty cool
yup, I spec'd the S480 with the 1.32 AR which was the biggest they had for this reason, but it may not be large enough as a single.
@@LawrenceTolman Nice good move. It will make power and lots of it! It would be cool to do some data logging comparing the drive pressure vs boost pressure. See where that lands. Its been said if you can stay under 2:1 (drive vs boost pressure) thats a good place to be.
We have the psi 8.8 in all of our new school busses. It’s a great engine
I'm glad you went with the 213, mine made as much as yours did on 6lbs of boost but NA. Looking forward to 15lbs of boost on good heads, should make 1200 easy.
Cool build! I'm glad you are the one that grabbed the 8.1L flag and is running with it. Make sure your machine shop attaches the torque plate with the same style fasteners that will be used in final assembly, more times than not I've seen vids of shops using bolts when studs will be used.
GOD HELP THE TRANSMISSION! You are gonna need a monster of a transmission. CANT WAIT! time to go buy a t-shirt so I can help move this along!
thanks for the support! and yup, we're gonna need one stout transmission
Let's build that motor for my 2011 tahoe 😆 keep going man
I really enjoy this build
Very ambitious project LT. I look forward to watching your progress.
@Lᴀᴡʀᴇɴᴄᴇ ʟᴛ ᴛᴏʟᴍᴀɴ What the heck?
This is soooo awesome to see!
I watched you on TV and have been enjoying your utube videos. Good luck with the build.
Nothing beats a nice torquey big block build! This is going to be a real tire turner/burner!
From big block to even bigger block!
Such a cool build !
Nice to see someone a take a different path for making power. The LS and LT are great blocks, but I've seen so many it's hard to excited about such a build. This build and the Vortec 4200 build are two of the coolest.
I have an 8.1 in my Class A Winnebago. Love the power! I’m familiar with Raylar’s products as I dream of the day when I will have time to upgrade mine too. Looking forward to this build brother!
Great to see you on here LT. Sounds like a fun project.
thanks! and it should be a ton of fun
This is definitely going to be epic!!!!!!!
Ive been looking at raylar and also the blower shop. As really want the old school look
I'm loving it, keep up the good work
thanks!
South Valley Machine has done my work for 25 years these guys used to do allot of top fuel stuff.
I love watching these types of videos. I’m trying to learn as much as I can on engines, as I want to rebuild my stock 350 vortec and turn it into a 383 and bore it .40 over to make it a 390.
I hate to be that guy... But it's better to just go lq4
@@IceTrey98c I don’t want an LQ4. I’m old school and I don’t want the electronics in my project.
Great stuff. Looking forward to the build.
It's going to be so awesome! Cannot wait!
thanks! i hope so
Wow cool to hear.
I got the Raylar PSI block and their 4.75 crank, 4.40 bore. Interesting to see how turbo setup works. I went with their Whipple Supercharger setup but always wondered if turbos would have been a better choice
Been following your channel since you started. Top notch material and will continue to watch. Although I don't comment, I'm still watching. I'm pumped to see this engine build and in ugly. Cheers
thanks for sticking with the channel and commenting! Its greatly appreciated
Kid Performance and Dyno in Twin Falls, Idaho is only 3 hours from Salt Lake and they do amazing work.
Nice work!
Awesome LT really cool video, thanks for posting all these cool parts
This is gonna be fun !
I would like to see the outgoing L18 going into the burban. Do a simple bolt-on job to it, cam, port the heads and mill them. Long tubes and mid pipes and then pull ugly truck around with it to events. Leave room on the trailer for an auction fuel tank!
yup, i would for sure need another fuel tank to tow with the big block
Those are some nice looking engine pieces, can't wait to see the build progress
You and me both!
This is a really cool build. I'm excited to see it come together
You are the man keep up the work.. also like watching you on power nation too
I appreciate that
What a cool setup you got. It's gonna be a BEAST! Imagine the look on people's faces when you stop by the store and they see an old pickup, then hear that thing start up...
Looking forward to the build
Going to be a beast. Also excited for the transmission rebuild.
This thing's gonna be awesome! Can't wait to see it come together.
Go big or go home! Is the theme here
This is going to be a very cool build
Will have cold snacks and beef jerkey ready to go
I drive an 8.1 every day and love it. i bought my truck with 60k 12 years ago and it has 180k now and runs great. i have wanted to buy some stuff from raylar for years but just dont have to $ i would really love to have 500hp
Gonna be awesome can't wait
Sick love the channel. Hope your channel grows and grows
Keep up the good work LT
Awesome build. I'm excited to see this build.
Oh boy, shit just went from zero - 1000 real quick LOL
It’s definitely different seeing you work out of a garage versus an airplane hanger work space but your content is just as solid and without all of the in show advertisements. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep watching and liking.
Much appreciated! Will do
Your ugly truck project has inspired me to dabble with my 8100 and stop putting money into my blown l33 blazer extreme. I'm thinking an over driver centrifugal with adjustable cold side waste gate. The new intake from raylar would be the perfect addition for this.
Hell yeah brother!
Leibee’s machine in Rock springs Wyoming. A bit of a drive for ya but he does excellent work.
Looking forward to the transmission and engine build
Can't wait to see this rip man, great job!
This truck is going to be a monster! Great work man
I’m far from a Chevy guy but I love to see and learn about new and different things. This engine is something I’ve never even heard of. I’ll definitely be watching and good luck this kicks major ass. Plus it AiNt a Ls ChEvY
That’s the main reason I did it. Not an LS haha
Hank is the man!
I look forward to seeing what this thing does
Exciting project, I can't wait to see this come together!
Wow. We are going to have some fun now. Let get to work. For some reason I want a orange coke now too. 😆
I Like the 8.1 I have two of them good engines.
If you looking for a good machine shop in SLC Valley, South Valley Machine (Sandy) is located by the Real stadium and the other Hunter Machine (West Valley). Both are easy to find/lookup... There are other shops, but these are the ones I have had success with. Good luck can't wait to see the finished product! It's going to be badass!
Hunter did my sprint car motors when I raced at rmr they are great
Im glad you went with the 8.8l engine. It was meant to go in school busses with a natural gas or propane fuel source.
I’m glad you decided to stick with the L18 platform. I had misunderstood you when you said you were going a different route and figured you were ditching the 8.1 and going with a more traditional GEN5 BBC set up because it would be more cost-effective.
I had told myself there is probably no reason to keep watching your channel anymore. I was wrong and it’s good to see that you’re teamed up with Raylar.
glad you stuck around! Everything is at the machine shop now, and when it comes back, we'll start on assembling this monster.