HOW TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L LS! 700-HP, 800-HP & 900-HP VORTECH CARB & EFI COMBOS!

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • HOW TO MAKE BIG SUPERCHARGED LS POWER! WHAT IS THE RIGHT CAM FOR A VORTECH LS?HOW MUCH POWER CAN A VORTECH SUPERCHARGER MAKE? CAN I MAKE 900 HP WITH A VORTECH 6.0L? WILL A VORTECH 4.8L MAKE 800 HP? HOW EASY IS IT TO MAKE OVER 700 HP WITH A BLOWER? HOW MUCH IS AN INTAKE SWAP WORTH ON A SUPERCHARGED LS? CAN I RUN BOOST WITH A DUAL-PLANE INTAKE AND BLOW THROUGH CARBURETOR? JUST HOW BAD IS THE STOCK LS1 INTAKE? HOW MUCH BETTER IS THE FACTORY TRUCK INTAKE?

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  • @TylersRapPromo
    @TylersRapPromo Рік тому +4

    I love this fucking channel so much I can’t stop binge watching this man’s data graph sheets on his performance. It’s so simple to understand and not boring.

  • @twinturbocoyoteftw
    @twinturbocoyoteftw 8 днів тому +1

    I just bought the same blower setup for my trailblazer ss. Already have the comp 459 cam and Total engine airflow stage 2 heads and 85lb fic injectors. I can’t wait to get home and get it on and tuned next week.

  • @codellgayden213
    @codellgayden213 Рік тому +6

    Richard I wish we had the technology & infrastructure about 30 years ago for channels like yours. It has really inspired me to be able to do some mods to my ride. Keep putting out the great content. Big thank you!

  • @paulsears3274
    @paulsears3274 Рік тому +3

    I've got an LQ4 with 317s on the stand, prepping for a 79 Camaro. This video is very encouraging! Love the shirt btw.

  • @Akwardturtle
    @Akwardturtle Рік тому +1

    This is crazy, because I'm getting my 5.3 Impala SS built right now. Then I see this and now I have to future proof my build for boos now. Long block build can't wait till spring.

  • @isactoriguevara6030
    @isactoriguevara6030 Рік тому +1

    Great videos Richard! Love how you gathered the data in order to make an educated guess on what the results would be.
    But if you ever do make the rest with the truck Norris on a 6.0, I would love to see how close you come to it.
    Thank you for this amazing cideos

  • @kennybiggs3944
    @kennybiggs3944 Рік тому +2

    Love the videos Richard keep them coming we are Dyno people 😂😂😂

  • @johnallen7230
    @johnallen7230 Рік тому +1

    Thompson Motorsports LS427, Ported LSA heads, BTR Stage 3 Cam, NW103mm, Jokerz Ported LSA Supercharger 15lbs of boost.......That's my >900hp combination in my CTS-V Coupe

  • @TheRoyal769sr
    @TheRoyal769sr Рік тому +2

    I miss these videos

  • @67buick
    @67buick Рік тому +3

    Would love to see a test of an engine set up for the dyno (open tb, dyno headers, electric water pump, etc) vs an engine ready to go in a car (filter, ps, alt, ac, etc) to give everybody an idea of about how much we lose getting it ready to drop in our vehicles.

    • @1clean35th
      @1clean35th Рік тому +3

      Engine Masters has made a great video on this exact test.

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      Please see the video where I tested from the engine to dyno to chassis dyno -already up

    • @67buick
      @67buick Рік тому

      @@richardholdener1727 thanks must’ve missed it

    • @67buick
      @67buick Рік тому

      @@1clean35th i know engine masters has done tests piece by piece, but I wasn’t familiar with any they did with full accessories at once

    • @utahcountypicazospage5412
      @utahcountypicazospage5412 Рік тому

      He did it to a ls2 and it was about 80hp loss or so and he did his van as well usually 100hp is pretty close so 500hp = 400 wheel or so

  • @jarrodburke4685
    @jarrodburke4685 Рік тому +1

    Would like to see the truck cams tested in the L86. Maybe with LT1 and LT2 intakes?… please

  • @unclesquirrel6951
    @unclesquirrel6951 Рік тому +7

    Personally I blame squirrels 👈🏻✅

  • @vikenlink
    @vikenlink Рік тому +2

    Another cool video… I’m suspicious that you have stocks in Australia with GM and the LS family of engines. Funny the LS is called the Holden engine in Australia 😂

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      suspicious?

    • @vikenlink
      @vikenlink Рік тому

      Very interesting lol.

    • @chrisjohn6670
      @chrisjohn6670 Рік тому +2

      We don’t call it a Holden engine we call it a ls like everyone else the car there in is a holden

    • @vikenlink
      @vikenlink Рік тому

      @@chrisjohn6670 oh it’s a car with a LS

  • @raymondg.471
    @raymondg.471 Рік тому +3

    Richard I’ve watched the comp cams snippit video of where you procharge a 5.3 and made over 1k HP. Using comp cam 54-477-11.
    What was the setup on that build? I know afr heads.
    Also when gapping the rings for boost most are doing for turbo. Any difference for centri blower?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      need gap for and boost-hi ram, afr, forged internals (not needed though), Pro d1sc or D1X

    • @raymondg.471
      @raymondg.471 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Richard
      Ring gap is ring gap doesn’t matter what the boost is. Turbo vs blower?
      Did that 5.3 have store bore? The afr heads That I looked at says 3.900 bore. Even some of the ported 799’s by some companies say the same thing.

    • @raymondg.471
      @raymondg.471 Рік тому +1

      I have a 11 Tahoe lc9 that I’ve owned since 16 with 59k miles. No issues etc. when I got it I did a small 216/220 high lift tsp cam, longtubes etc. basic boltons.
      Now it’s at 195k still no issues but I’m wanting to do a procharger so started looking into it etc and came across your video. Which lead to many other questions etc. mainly the head thing.

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      it was 3.902

  • @TylersRapPromo
    @TylersRapPromo Рік тому +1

    The professor I wish I had 😢

  • @jakespeed9419
    @jakespeed9419 Рік тому +1

    I really want this set up on my truck

  • @utahcountypicazospage5412
    @utahcountypicazospage5412 Рік тому +2

    Can you test overlap vs boost loss. 10 pound pulley 3 camshafts -9 overlap 2 overlap 12 overlap and see how much boost is lost with each camshaft also how torque is affected

  • @fogstain
    @fogstain 14 днів тому +1

    I have a stock 2004 L59 and a Vortec V3 supercharger. Would this be a good combo in my Jeep JK? what should I do to make it 400 or better WHP on pump gas? I was getting 330 WHP out of my pentastar with it. But Im ready to go automatic and want MORE POWER! I can replace engine parts if I need to. Just seems the engine ran great so why mess with it if it can meet my needs...

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  14 днів тому

      one of my Low Buck Truck cams and a Vortech blower will go way over 400 whp

  • @totensiebush
    @totensiebush Рік тому +2

    3:30 or so I don't see the boost levels for the 5.3 BTR setup, you say it's lower and you'll put them up but they don't appear to be there.

  • @dogman_
    @dogman_ 11 місяців тому +2

    Richard. How long do you think the factory crank will last in the 6.0L as a daily driver@ at 900 to 1000 Hp?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  11 місяців тому +2

      a very long time-something else will break before the crank

  • @dallas5504
    @dallas5504 23 дні тому +1

    Richard I’m putting a centrifugal supercharger on my 5.3 trailboss have a methanol injection for cooling as well as a intercooler. How can I get my engine to be reliable but still make around 700 I was going to use the brain toilet cam shaft you mentioned along as the katech 706 as well as the other stuff you mentioned. Will this truck be able to be a daily without constant issues

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  23 дні тому

      Properly tuned you can make 700 hp

    • @dallas5504
      @dallas5504 23 дні тому

      @@richardholdener1727 will it be reliable and not grenade

  • @mattfairy5927
    @mattfairy5927 10 місяців тому

    hi Rich, firstly, thanks so much for taking the time to do these vids - they are amazing. Can I ask a question, I have a 2010 Audi S5 4.2 v8. I am going to supercharge w an m112 from a Mercedez S55. do I need to lower comp ratio? stock is about 10.5. I want a daily driver, not a blown engine..... any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  10 місяців тому

      you need good fuel, intercooling and/or lower comp-people run boost at that compression all the time-tune is improtant

  • @jayriskit8038
    @jayriskit8038 14 днів тому +1

    Will a ls mate with a 10l80e trans?

  • @el.junior6976
    @el.junior6976 3 місяці тому +1

    Building a 6.0 street truck looking at either a vortech or torqstorm supercharger don’t plan on making crazy power, goal is 500-600 what fuel system and injectors do you recommend for a mild build ?

  • @freyja4954
    @freyja4954 Рік тому +1

    Could you use a boost control valve then pully the blower to max shaft rpm? That way the the boost psi would stay at a controlled psi to reduce variables.

    • @EGGINFOOLS
      @EGGINFOOLS Рік тому +2

      No. Boost is controlled by rpm on centrifugal blowers. Boost controllers are for turbos

    • @Donterryvan
      @Donterryvan Рік тому +2

      @@EGGINFOOLS I believe you are technically incorrect on this. Smoothboost makes a "Centrifugal Supercharger Boost Control Kit" that is very similar to what @freyja4954 is talking about. There may be others out there too.

    • @EGGINFOOLS
      @EGGINFOOLS Рік тому +1

      @@Donterryvan looks like you're right

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +3

      Even with a controlled wastegate/bov on a centrifugal, the boost will still be dramatically different at 2000 rpm than 6000 rpm and is never recommended by blower manufacturers nor will it allow the centrifugal to do what a turbo does

  • @ant_tone6110
    @ant_tone6110 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey can I supercharge a 2013 Buick Lacrosse

  • @madmod
    @madmod Рік тому +2

    B-b-booost

  • @unicornsqueezins7906
    @unicornsqueezins7906 Рік тому +1

    Richard,
    Is it possible to retrofit a LT4 supercharger, on a LS platform? If it isn't possible, then why? I can't find ANYTHING about it anywhere.

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      The low (blower) intakes are not interchangeable between LS and LT motors (different heads)

  • @unclesquirrel6951
    @unclesquirrel6951 Рік тому +1

    Fancy F bomb shirt

  • @RC-po3tv
    @RC-po3tv Рік тому +1

    Hey Richard!
    Do you have a video for 5.3 short pipes test?
    I'd like to know now low starts gaining some HP.
    I do have a 2017 SUBURBAN, and I drive it every day. I'd like to know if short pipes it's the right choice in my case. I do not go more than 4000 rpms. Thanks!

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      what short pipes? neither short exhaust or intakes make power down low-longer is better

    • @RC-po3tv
      @RC-po3tv Рік тому +1

      @@richardholdener1727 Headers I'm sorry. Short pipes headers.

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      shorty headers do not make more low speed torque than long tubes

  • @tturi2
    @tturi2 Рік тому +1

    would you be willing to test external waste gate vs internal waste gate?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      the boost control is always based on the size of the flow orifice-internal gates are usually smaller

  • @luckadoo7982
    @luckadoo7982 Рік тому +1

    Just wondering if you know what happened to Strickly performance? Did they close the doors?

  • @isawul00k
    @isawul00k Рік тому +2

    Gen4 4.8 799 heads, BTR cam, Torqstorm SC, Term X, all the bolt ons.... made 444hp to the wheels on 11psi.... WTF! im disappointment

    • @TheBdubya24
      @TheBdubya24 Рік тому +2

      Not that bad imo. His heads were ported. Maybe volume difference between blowers. He has ideal conditions too.

    • @isawul00k
      @isawul00k Рік тому +1

      @@TheBdubya24 true. I was disappointed on the power number. A NA 6.0 makes around the same whp...

  • @thomasjohnson1142
    @thomasjohnson1142 Рік тому +2

    Which vortech charger where y’all running ?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      Ti and others

    • @thomasjohnson1142
      @thomasjohnson1142 Рік тому

      @@richardholdener1727 yes sir I jumped the gun I herd you say it toward the end I’m running the v3 but supercharger rebuilds does upgrades for 1000$ to the T trim so this helped my decision so thank you and God bless.

  • @christophertripp2782
    @christophertripp2782 Рік тому +1

    Want to build my 5.3 ls motor to a 363 stroker with a turbo what will be some good combos to run to achieve great hp. Any help would be appreciated

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      you don't need a stroker with a turbo, the 5.3l will make all the power you want with boost

    • @christophertripp2782
      @christophertripp2782 Рік тому

      @Richard Holdener thank you Richard for answering. 1 last question what forged pistons and crank would u suggest there's a lot of them

  • @maciasmacias5135
    @maciasmacias5135 Рік тому +1

    I got a l76 with a blower cam and wanna throw lsa on it how much you think I can make sbe 😊

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      Not sure what the LSA will support when ported and maxed out, but I'm sure 800 is possible

  • @javonsumpter9678
    @javonsumpter9678 Рік тому +1

    A Richard I'm a new subscriber to your channel, I hope you respond but my question is can you run a supercharger on a 4.8 with stock pistons and a stock cam with a 150,000+with no problems?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      yes-you need ring gap and injectors and pump and tune (cam and springs would make it a lot better)

    • @javonsumpter9678
      @javonsumpter9678 Рік тому +1

      @@richardholdener1727 ,appreciate it

    • @javonsumpter9678
      @javonsumpter9678 Рік тому

      ​@@richardholdener1727,I had found out what's wrong with my 06 Chevy Silverado with the 5.3 L59 engine,it had a bad TPS sensor and the vapor canister purge solenoid was bad also,it's needs alot of maintenance and has been neglected for a while,but I'm not upset at the previous owner because he hasn't dog the truck out at all(20+years of good service,original engine)an I also got a great deal on the the truck,but my mechanic said it's the lifters causing the misfire an it's on the odd number side I believe it's cylinder #3,because the check engine light is flashing an sometimes it's solid,so it's cutting on and off the power,so my mechanic and I are pulling the engine,I'm putting a new timing chain,valve springs,stage 2 cam,I'm taking the 706 heads to a machine shop,new oil pump pretty much a whole new drivetrain I was wondering about those bearings but it sounds like the lifters is about to collapse, but it still has alot of power and speed

  • @The_forgotton_one
    @The_forgotton_one Рік тому +1

    can I ask for some help Richard, im building my gen4 LS2 I'm wondering if ive purchased the wrong Turbo, my engine has a 3040 forged Lanati 4.100 Crank, 6.125 manely H-beam rods, 4.000 forged JE pistons as engine has only done 70,000km so just getting it honed, im using the stock Gen 4 heads wit duel springs and rockers done, cam is 277/284 607/617 lsa113, using LS7 lifters high rise intake 102mm TB, I have got an s400/498 98mm billet Turbo with T6 suppose to be capable of 900-2000hp is the turbo to big ive got 1300cc 120lbs injectors not sure of fuel pump but will be minimum 500gph I have pretty much everything in the engine is beefed up should I get an S400/488 or even s400/480 with T4

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      the injectors are not big enough for a 98mm turbo (if that is the inducer size) and i would not have chosen a 4.100 stroke crank with a factory block sleeve length-you don't need the added displacement, you have a turbo

    • @The_forgotton_one
      @The_forgotton_one Рік тому +1

      @@richardholdener1727 thanx Richard from what I can find out the 6.0-6.2 gen 4 do have a longer sleeve so not concerned about that, the gen 3 6.0 are the ones that can’t take a 4.100 stroke, so the turbo is to big yes that is the inducer size, a stock size of an s400 is 75mm, they do a 75mm, 80mm, 88mm, 92mm and 98mm, I can buy a smaller turbo the 80mm and when I get my head around the turbo thing as I know nothing about it I will order a new turbo the 80mm seems to be the middle and ill look into bigger injectors

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      the stock sleeve length in a production 6.0l or 6.2l block (regardless of generation) is not long enough for a 4.10-inch stroke. You need after market sleeves and there is no reason for using it. you have boost-the power output will be determined by the turbo selection.

  • @spade089
    @spade089 Рік тому +1

    Have u tried centrifugal with truck Norris cam?

  • @WalterJohnson-ln4ty
    @WalterJohnson-ln4ty 6 місяців тому +1

    If I want A/C how would I mount

  • @shortbed70
    @shortbed70 Рік тому +1

    What was the static compression on the 6.0? I built a 408 forged parts but around 11-1 and am considering putting a procharger or vortec blower on it and keeping it around 7-10 lbs.

  • @chandlerlofton6536
    @chandlerlofton6536 Рік тому +1

    My 408 LS is 10.8 compression. I wonder if it would be ok on 93 octane with like 6 lbs of boost?

    • @jacksonwalton7404
      @jacksonwalton7404 Рік тому +1

      Should be just fine on 93

    • @scudzuki
      @scudzuki Рік тому +2

      My C5 Z06 LS6 is 10.5:1 compression, running 10 lbs boost on Sunoco 93 octane.

    • @fasteddy
      @fasteddy Рік тому +2

      That's all fine and dandy, it's the timing that makes it or breaks it

  • @user-uz3bh3ru6s
    @user-uz3bh3ru6s 6 місяців тому +1

    I want 2000hp

  • @mikeynavas3254
    @mikeynavas3254 Рік тому +1

    Best way to supercharge my 88 foxbody 302…?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      lots of kits avail

    • @mikeynavas3254
      @mikeynavas3254 Рік тому +1

      @@richardholdener1727 I have a Vortech -1 s trim, b303 cam, 75mm throttlebody, bbk shorty headers, magna flow exhaust, everything else stock…. What else should I go with? I’m trying to hit 400+ hp

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому

      sounds like you already have a supercharger-a better intake and cam/springs

  • @alliedrepaircompany334
    @alliedrepaircompany334 Рік тому

    Where can I get that T-shirt?

  • @stoltzstandards5911
    @stoltzstandards5911 Рік тому

    What size injectors did you use on the 6.0 build

  • @TheProchargedmopar
    @TheProchargedmopar Рік тому +1

    👍👍💪💪

  • @OlShaky
    @OlShaky 10 місяців тому +1

    Vortec*

  • @mcdadcoleman
    @mcdadcoleman Рік тому +1

    Do some L94 6.2l stuff! Please?

    • @richardholdener1727
      @richardholdener1727  Рік тому +1

      Responds same as every other rec-port 6.2L

    • @mcdadcoleman
      @mcdadcoleman Рік тому +1

      @@richardholdener1727 show us. 😊 One with vvti and then cam swap it and deleted the vvti. Something real world like we face with gen 4 L94 engines.

  • @GrandPitoVic
    @GrandPitoVic Рік тому +1

    SQUIRRELS!!!!!!

  • @Jamesrdc
    @Jamesrdc Рік тому +1

    First view! 💣