So I built a 6.0. All the internals are brand new. I may have put 100 miles on the motor. When I put it together I didn't gap the rings. Rings are all .018 gap. I don't plan on racing it. It's really just a show car. 81 Trans-am. Should I be concerned about gapping the rings with the addition of a LSA
love the vid. thanks. now for my question lol. I'm running a 6.0 in a elcamino and wanted to keep the AC do you have any suggestions on which pulleys I'll need because I have to move compressor to top
Your install on the truck looks great….i gotta LSA kit from boost district that was setup for the trucks too and put it on the LS3 headed 370” LQ9 i put in my nova when i pulled the pevious 5.3 i had in there……i love it
Yeah i have a similar setup on my truck. I didn’t build the motor but i got the build sheet that says it’s bored .030 over and it also has the ls3 heads with a nice cam. Looking into LSA just for a nice daily boosted truck
Great video! I think I have the same alternator and PS bracket. I'll be drilling holes and adding the idler like you did. What size injectors are you running? I have 50lb and I don't think they will be enough.
Very clean looking budget build brother!!! Amazing work and killer job on that engine bay. I am almost finished with my max effort lsa build and she is gonna make some steam!!! Excited to start tuning next week!
Hi I'm doing a ls swap in a 86 monte carlo ss 5.3 everything stock came out 2003 tahoe want to go with supercharger charger can you send me that hold setup cause I like what you did on the truck please
I always wanted a supercharged daily driver. I’ve got a 02 Camaro SS but I’ve learned that supercharging these cars is very difficult mainly because you must clear the crowl or cut through it. But I’m having trouble understanding exactly what is required to clear the crowl. Texas speed sells a kit that includes “fabrication to be welded in” but theoretically couldn’t I just make the fabrication myself and save the 8k that the kit costs? I just want 450 HP and supercharger whine :(
dig you videos man. could use a bit of help tho. I have a LS3 that I would like to add a cost-efficient super charger to, but getting a lot of run around. No idea what I'm doing or what I need to buy. Any help you can offer. Oh and BOOSTED DISTRICT was absolutely no help.
It would depends on goals for the vehicle. In my truck I’m running a stock cam currently, if I upgrade I wouldn’t go to big or rad as drivability and keep the “tame” aspect is more what I’m aiming for
Any idea where to find adapters for the supercharger found on the 4.4L V8 Supercharged Cadillac (STS-V / XLR-V)? I saw one site but they were asking some ridiculous amount of money. (almost $2,000)
The Olson works adapters are made from a phelonic material which is really good at separating surfaces and temps. Aluminum heat soaks and does so quickly, so a barrier that can be easily had is a spacer made of a different material. The aluminum ones work and function just fine but if your looking to cut temps anywhere you can that is one area to help do so
I have a 6.0 installed and running but leaning towards a super charger on my 86 c10 love to have your input on this oh yeah whipple charger I'm looking give me your thoughts
Where are you located? If I'm somewhat near would you do this work for a customer? Not sure if you have a shop or just your personal toys. Just came across your videos. Awesome work!!
@@bnmperformancefab alright, I was just curious because there are whipples made for the 5.3 Vortec but not for the LS1 and I the Whipples look a lot cleaner in my opinion and I've tossed the idea around of putting a built LS1 in my Rx8
I’ve always done .030-028 on top ring and .028-.026 on second ring Personally I always go on the larger side. As long as the cylinder walls are clean hone you won’t have any blow by issues
Are porting heads with adapters a waste? I’m 5.7 so I have no hopes of square port heads and my cathedrals are already ported. Just wondering if I’m losing gains and would be better off selling and using stock
I mean the video kinda goes over it. Just gotta find the correct accessory drive kit for your setup. I’ll try and make a video with more concise art numbers and so on
Personally it would depend on cost, I’d almost prefer a 6.0 just to have a stronger cylinder wall as the 6.2 is a little thinner and has common cracking cylinder issues
If you get a 6.0 iron block you can bore the block out and put in bigger forged pistons and put ls3 style rectangle port aluminum heads and you will essentially have a 6.2. That’s what i have in my truck
I get that, whats the water temp in the cooler after being under the hood running? The coolant from the heater hose would only be around 180. With no fan on the cooler box the water prob gets close to coolant temp since its going through the core bolted inside of the intake @@bnmperformancefab
Also, nice video. I have a forged rotating assembly, full CNC 6.6 built for boost and have been trying to decide between turbo or LSA and I think LSA is the winner.@@bnmperformancefab
You gotta be kiddin...............great video. I have a 6.0L LS iron fully frged 390ci in my 1998 Trans Am WS6. Been asking everywhere how do I get the belts to line up with these superchargers. Nobody can really give me an answer. Does this also apply to the new Magnuson TVS2650. Mainly the front end acessory drive....?
I’m not 100% certain on the magnuson, what I would do is check and see what belt system they work with and that’ll tell you roughly what factory belt system might be able to be modified to work with it
On the LY6 it’s got square port heads already so it would bolt right up, there is a dowel pin on the blower that would need removed but other than that bam. Aside from figuring out belt routing ext
Great job - great video. You were clear and detailed without being long winded or overly complicated. Thanks for the content!
Glad it was helpful!
Just ran across this video, perfect bro, love the “don’t make it harder than it needs to be approach”. Thanks.
Thank for putting this video together.
Great video. Thanks for posting. Any chance you may have a link to the alternator/ps bracket you are using.
So I built a 6.0. All the internals are brand new. I may have put 100 miles on the motor. When I put it together I didn't gap the rings. Rings are all .018 gap. I don't plan on racing it. It's really just a show car. 81 Trans-am. Should I be concerned about gapping the rings with the addition of a LSA
Yes you should be concerned. That is too tight, it’ll run, however it could easily crack ringlands with that tight of a gap
Change that gap and do it correct
how much did it roughly cost you for a fresh block? 😅asking for myself
Any boost whether turbo or super, it needs it otherwise you can cause engine carnage
@@jay8980overhauled is 4000+
Great video and very clean truck. That flat black is slick and the install is clean. Good video bro
Thanks man 🫡
I want to know what would it take to make a 2001 express van to get this type of upgrade
love the vid. thanks. now for my question lol. I'm running a 6.0 in a elcamino and wanted to keep the AC do you have any suggestions on which pulleys I'll need because I have to move compressor to top
I believe LSX concepts sells a lot for that. But if your running a 6 rib setup you may be able to use a truck spacing kit with slight mods to it
Your install on the truck looks great….i gotta LSA kit from boost district that was setup for the trucks too and put it on the LS3 headed 370” LQ9 i put in my nova when i pulled the pevious 5.3 i had in there……i love it
Do you have a stock bottom end?
@ yes!!!…just a bored over .030 flat top 6.0……gotta 408” stroker to replace it when i get around to it
@ around 11.2:1 compression….the 408” will be a hair under 10:1
Yeah i have a similar setup on my truck. I didn’t build the motor but i got the build sheet that says it’s bored .030 over and it also has the ls3 heads with a nice cam. Looking into LSA just for a nice daily boosted truck
Awesome Video. Great info. Thinking of going this route with my Escalade 6.2L
Glad it was helpful!
Nice work!! What throttle body are you using?
Just used a FiTech throttle body? Ended up switch from the LSA to a single turbo but using the same throttle body
Great video! I think I have the same alternator and PS bracket. I'll be drilling holes and adding the idler like you did. What size injectors are you running? I have 50lb and I don't think they will be enough.
Really depends on your goals and fuel, I’d suggest going up in size but 50lb injectors might work on pump
Thanks bro !!KEEP DOING YA THING YEZSIR 💯
Very clean looking budget build brother!!! Amazing work and killer job on that engine bay. I am almost finished with my max effort lsa build and she is gonna make some steam!!! Excited to start tuning next week!
Do you have a video on the heat exchanger and water pump for the blower?
Have to do anything with vacuum lines on the boost bypass valve? My truck isn’t making much boost at all
Very cool video, thanks.
Hi I'm doing a ls swap in a 86 monte carlo ss 5.3 everything stock came out 2003 tahoe want to go with supercharger charger can you send me that hold setup cause I like what you did on the truck please
Thank you
I see someone selling a LT4 supercharger for $800. Claiming it works but they can hear bearing noise are they rebuildable and is that worth it?
Any updates?
Is it possible for you to put the exact parts you needed ie: the tensioner and other parts for purchase up? Thank you
I always wanted a supercharged daily driver. I’ve got a 02 Camaro SS but I’ve learned that supercharging these cars is very difficult mainly because you must clear the crowl or cut through it. But I’m having trouble understanding exactly what is required to clear the crowl. Texas speed sells a kit that includes “fabrication to be welded in” but theoretically couldn’t I just make the fabrication myself and save the 8k that the kit costs? I just want 450 HP and supercharger whine :(
can you please give me the part list of the belt drive system
Not really a part number, it is a truck belt system that move the alternator over to the driver side more giving room for the throttle body
Also what is the fuel cell in the front for??
That's what I was wondering. He just talks about getting a fuel cell and water pump... I don't know these superchargers, so I'm lost at that point lol
Cheap fuel cell converted to a water or icebox 🫡
dig you videos man. could use a bit of help tho. I have a LS3 that I would like to add a cost-efficient super charger to, but getting a lot of run around. No idea what I'm doing or what I need to buy. Any help you can offer. Oh and BOOSTED DISTRICT was absolutely no help.
Can you provide brand/part numbers for the alt/ps bracket and idler?
I’ll make a video going over that in the next week or so 🫡
Greatly appreciated thanks
Any update on what bracket and idler you use yet?
What’s a good cam to run on a LSA supercharger
BTR Red Hot which is the same exact thing as the BTR Stage 2.
It would depends on goals for the vehicle.
In my truck I’m running a stock cam currently, if I upgrade I wouldn’t go to big or rad as drivability and keep the “tame” aspect is more what I’m aiming for
Just something to play from time to time and something hwy no race but want the power
What’s size heads are u running on that LSA
Any idea where to find adapters for the supercharger found on the 4.4L V8 Supercharged Cadillac (STS-V / XLR-V)? I saw one site but they were asking some ridiculous amount of money. (almost $2,000)
No idea never messed with that supercharger
Im planning on doing a LSA 5.3 yukon 04😀😏
nice bro! i’m doing the same but with a 2007 Yukon. bought the LSA SC already. getting started with the build soon
Why did you switch to Olson works adapters and ditch the aluminum ones ? Any reason for that
The Olson works adapters are made from a phelonic material which is really good at separating surfaces and temps. Aluminum heat soaks and does so quickly, so a barrier that can be easily had is a spacer made of a different material. The aluminum ones work and function just fine but if your looking to cut temps anywhere you can that is one area to help do so
You think you could fit ac compressor top mount passenger side. Looks like enough room
Stock location works fine
How about an 2015 5.3 LT can it be upgrade to more power?
I’m sure you can but you would use the LT4 supercharger
Do you have any data on how long the engine will last without lowered compression?
No need for lower compression, 4.8s don’t have that high of compression so not to big of a deal.
@@bnmperformancefab what about the 5.3's, 6.0's and 6.2's?
I have a 6.0 installed and running but leaning towards a super charger on my 86 c10 love to have your input on this oh yeah whipple charger I'm looking give me your thoughts
You’re going with a whipple? What input are you looking for?
@bnmperformancefab is actually looking for the best setup. I'm looking for 600hp upto 700
Where’d you get the intake?
@@mw2freak203 made it
Where are you located? If I'm somewhat near would you do this work for a customer? Not sure if you have a shop or just your personal toys. Just came across your videos. Awesome work!!
I’m in Illinois, feel free to email
Would something like those adapter plates work for putting a Whipple for a 5.3 on an LS1?
If it was the same port situation as the LSA then yea likely
@@bnmperformancefab alright, I was just curious because there are whipples made for the 5.3 Vortec but not for the LS1 and I the Whipples look a lot cleaner in my opinion and I've tossed the idea around of putting a built LS1 in my Rx8
@@brandonbennett7865…..its not a problem….just make the ports match…….a LS1 is basically the same as a 5.3 just with a bigger bore
I have an LS1 what supercharger year should i look for
So the ls1 is a cathedral port cylinder so you’d need to run adapters for the supercharger which is from the LSA based cars camaro ZL1 or the CTSV
What should the ring gap be? Im thinking about putting a 6.0 on my stock lq4
I’ve always done .030-028 on top ring and .028-.026 on second ring
Personally I always go on the larger side. As long as the cylinder walls are clean hone you won’t have any blow by issues
@@bnmperformancefab thanks!
Are porting heads with adapters a waste? I’m 5.7 so I have no hopes of square port heads and my cathedrals are already ported. Just wondering if I’m losing gains and would be better off selling and using stock
I wouldn’t say it’s a waste, more air in is never a bad thing
what would be considered a "good deal" on one of these?
Would depend on a few variables, I’ve found them complete for $2500
How much HP will be added to an LS3 6.2L?
Really depends on supporting mods but it’s not uncommon to see 600hp
Seen some wild LSA setups go beyond 900whp
Do you have a parts list ?..
I mean the video kinda goes over it. Just gotta find the correct accessory drive kit for your setup. I’ll try and make a video with more concise art numbers and so on
Should i go 6.0 or 6.2 i have a 1973 caprice ?
Personally it would depend on cost, I’d almost prefer a 6.0 just to have a stronger cylinder wall as the 6.2 is a little thinner and has common cracking cylinder issues
@@bnmperformancefab ok thanks that what i was debating on fr
If you get a 6.0 iron block you can bore the block out and put in bigger forged pistons and put ls3 style rectangle port aluminum heads and you will essentially have a 6.2. That’s what i have in my truck
What about knock sensors on a gen 3?
What about them? Leave them plugged in
Did you have to change your water pump ?
Nope
@@bnmperformancefab awesome good to know. I have 77 square body with a 6.0 from a 03 in it. I plan on doing the lsa on it
Very good vid bud. Very strait fwd. Now maybe get one on the gto
Bring it on in 😉
I just can’t decide betweeen pro charger or lsa for my gto, this looks like it came from factory, very clean install
What about 7.0 ?
Same I’m questioning
Can you just run the heater hoses to the lid and not have extra stuff?
No, it’s a cooler not a heater
I get that, whats the water temp in the cooler after being under the hood running? The coolant from the heater hose would only be around 180. With no fan on the cooler box the water prob gets close to coolant temp since its going through the core bolted inside of the intake @@bnmperformancefab
Also, nice video. I have a forged rotating assembly, full CNC 6.6 built for boost and have been trying to decide between turbo or LSA and I think LSA is the winner.@@bnmperformancefab
Can you say how much you spent on blower and parts
Depends you can get them around $2000 without lid possibly cheaper
You gotta be kiddin...............great video. I have a 6.0L LS iron fully frged 390ci in my 1998 Trans Am WS6. Been asking everywhere how do I get the belts to line up with these superchargers. Nobody can really give me an answer. Does this also apply to the new Magnuson TVS2650. Mainly the front end acessory drive....?
I’m not 100% certain on the magnuson, what I would do is check and see what belt system they work with and that’ll tell you roughly what factory belt system might be able to be modified to work with it
Dose the lsa supercharger fit in the c6 corvette chassis?
Any love for the gmc Savana I have one with a ly6 would this fit?
On the LY6 it’s got square port heads already so it would bolt right up, there is a dowel pin on the blower that would need removed but other than that bam. Aside from figuring out belt routing ext
@@bnmperformancefabthanks for the info
I have a 6.2 LS3 do I need those intake adapters?
Square port heads wouldn’t require adapters
@@bnmperformancefabdo I need gapped rings? My ls3 is stock
More videos Please !!!!!!!!!!!
Well done, thank you.
Would this apply to a 3rd gen 6.0LS?
Any ls really
Nice video bro.
What is the total cost of parts?
Depends on where you get parts and or if you get good deal on parts
The real question is can i just slap this on a gen 4 without forged internals
Yup
Hows it run?
It ran good, swapped to a turbo setup
Does ecm hv to be updated at all
You will need a tune for sure
start her up
Did and then swapped over to a turbo setup haha!
How much to install mine??? Washington DC area🤷🏾♂️
Feel free to email us
@@bnmperformancefab what's you guys location
@@tonyyoung6738 located in central illinois
What can you do for my 04 pontiac gto @@bnmperformancefab
@bnmperformancefab what part of Illinois.. I'm just 30mins outside Chicago
So. Drilling holes for that extra pulley isn’t necessary
Yea it was 🫡
About how much hp do it add?
Depends on the boost on ls6s you gain like 250-300 on 10 lbs of boost
does the LSA belt spacing line up perfectly on these motors?
ha just finished the video 😅
Hell yeah bro 👍🏽
Just found this channel, awesome content, what are the torques on the bolts I’ve a 5.7 LS-3 bought 02/15/2016 I haven’t found use for until now🔑🔑🔑🔑🔑
How’d you get a 5.7 (350ci) ls3, thought ls3 were 6.2 (376ci)
460 Kuhic Inlet
364 Gus Gateway
Salute 🫡
RECTANGULAR not square lol
Semantics man lol petty
R&D fabrication LSA brackets #1 go to🫶🏾