Matts trucks are no shop queens. They really work their trucks and their builds are spot on for what they do. His coming to you says something about your work.
As an aircraft mechanic and NDT inspector I can say that you really do things up to aerospace standards even on normal car engines. Especially the grinding off stress concentrators. Love to see a mechanic with proper working habits !
Indeed he does, when I worked I was parts producing for Rolls Royce AERO and AIRBUS so yes everything to reduce stress failures back then also. When measuring Magnesium gearbox halves for engine speed reduction, I had to measure bore sizes with Air gauges knowing tight steel will seize in magnesium. I along with 300 others all lost our jobs to Insolvency by the company some 21 years ago now. Thankfully lol. It made me realise 12 long night shifts on then 2 off was slowly killing me, so, i retired. I had done more than my share of work, so thats it.
Yes this is good work habits but with this guy it's OCD! I got it buddy that can wire and make it look factory! That boy is OCD as hell! And that's what I like with someone that is wiring my vehicle. It's exactly the same thing with mechanical work. I say OCD and it's not being hurtful when I say that. But it is definitely plain and evident with this young man! Pssssssst................ He scrubs and cleans the parts that he knows that he's NOT going to reuse! And to the same standard as the parts that he is going to reuse!🤣🤣 And that's a good thing! Just that right there tells me, but if I didn't want to do it myself, I could definitely count on this guy doing it to my standards! You don't see that a whole lot today!
Same, though former. I'm loving this guy's attention to detail and cleaning. Watching shadetree mechanics who make videos go "Ehhh, good enough" and then close up a greasy, grody surface that will never get opened again for the rest of the engine's lifetime just KILLS me.
Holy sheet! The man stopped by to confirm! Mr. Robinson just got the equivalent to an autograph from Matt, I’m a fanboy of many automotive/off road channels, never had anyone reply to a comment. Pretty cool!
Holy Moly dude!! You are a top notch mechanic! Anyone can possess knowledge, but your attention to detail is off the charts! I'm not surprised Matt is having you do this work. Whatever it costs will be worth it.
@LawrenceTolman absolutely!! I've done extremely high-quality work all of my life and can recognize your skills right away. Many years ago, I worked for a speaker company in Lexington, Kentucky. One of our models was over 10 grand for a pair of them. Presently, I'm enjoying my retirement right in Matt's backyard doing security for a movie set for a production that Kevin Costner is doing here in Southern Utah. I'll be subscribed by the time that you read this. I'm definitely looking forward to watching the build! Many Blessings!!
I’ve watched too many engine rebuild videos on you tube but this is the first time I have seen anyone de-burr a block or even go to the lengths you have with cleaning so that right there has earned you a like and new subscriber, also came here from Matt’s site so interested in seeing this build come together 👍
Back in my youth, (69-72) I rode & worked on motorcycles. My day job was at a hospital that had a huge steam cleaning station outdoors. We took every advantage using that area to steam clean our engines and parts, whenever we could. Of course the understanding with the plant services manager was, we'd leave the area as clean, or cleaner, than we found it. As home garage mechanics, we enjoyed working on clean engines etc. Now, in my 70's, I enjoy watching your videos and appreciate why you clean up so thoroughly.
It's annoying to me that big yt channels use rinky dink cold pressure washers. A hotsy takes grime, grease and oil off in no time, effort. Watching Jake clean the bed for Matt just hurt. Pretty sure Matt has enough ckeaning to make his miney back in labor hours.
Came over from Matt's channel, sounds like he might have more work for you after this engine. One thing I'm impressed by with you is that you clean each part while you're handling it. You didn't just set it off and say I'll come back to that. It's a small detail, but it says alot about how meticulous you are!
Glad to see that Matt is getting proper engine builds for his vehicles. Great how you break down the teardown. Looking forward to the next phase of the build.
Just came from Matt's channel with spud truck engine rebuild (I'm a long time subscriber at Matt's, and now a subscriber of yours.) Your attention to detail is AMAZING and can't be beat! You make me think you were a Jet, Helicopter or Space Shuttle mechanic in the service of the U.S.A. I was thinking you and Matt are kinda like Yin and Yang. Your use of o.d. micrometers , digital calipers, etc. are first rate. Matt's builds, (which are amazing!), are done with the ever popular "EYE-crometers", "smidges" and "grinder pads"! Oh, and don't forget Jake's "sauce".
I watched Matts and decided I'd check out your site. Glad I did. I am not a "gear head' much less an engine guy. Thank you for explaining and showing all the details that go into doing a engine build. I'll be back!!
Check out some of his earlier stuff in his garage. The 4X4 frame swap series might as well be a "how to" on the subject. Then took it further to an AWD setup. Pretty nifty fab work.
I was a little surprised he didn't go for an 8.1 Liter Vortec. As large and as heavy as a 6X6 is going to be, especially with retrieval equipment etc. etc. but whatever works. Look forward to watching this build, I am one of those that enjoys ALL the tiny details.
The good news is it will make more power than the 8.1, be about 120 lbs lighter and may even use less fuel. We won't know till we see numbers but at the least it will be more powerful while being as reliable with less weight and maybe even better fuel economy.
@@QuantumLeap83I don't know how much a blower and associated hardware weighs, but I would assume that a 6.0 with a blower is not much lighter than an 8.1 if at all. Maybe like 50 pounds, but that's not much at all really
I'm an old-school Chevy big block and small block fan this is the first LS engine tear down I've seen... I'm impressed with the design of the engine. My only grip with the engine is it's all computer controlled. But that makes it easy to tune but hard to fix roadside without the proper tools.
It's like when you do a main seal, then you might as well replace all seals. So you might as well pull the engine out, change lifters, might as well do a cam. Next thing you know, you have a max effort forged stroker lol
Funny how simple fixes can turn into what the hell have I gotten myself into. I'm used to working on stuff that has to go back to work, but I've been into more than a few motors that I would have loved to strip and reseal. Sometimes there's no budget or time for that kind of work. They aren't rusty. Had a 12v Cummins one time that leaked out of every freaking place it possibly could. No blowby, but it needed at least a quart a week, if not two. Some of those 12v's puke oil probably due to bad gaskets or something, and then there's mine with 285k on the clock with one oil leak at the lift pump.
BTW, as an Automotive Technician myself, (AKA mechanic), I am TOTALLY geeking out on your measuring presentation. That is such a good illustration of the significance and MASSIVE importance of accurately "Measuring Twice" we all need to live by.
Got this recommended through the algorithm because I watch Matt’s build. I must say, a very enjoyable engine rebuild. Thank you for the nice video and the clear explanation about the process.
Wow. You explain things quite well. I'm a guy that's a lifelong Roadkill fan, and enjoy the shop talk between Frieburger and Finnegan. I still don't and understand everything that goes into building a motor, and all of its specs, but you're continuing to help me put pieces together. You're great at communicating, and without being long winded.
O.D. (Outer Dimension) Micrometer is the name of the "C-clamp looking tool". Anvil is what I called the extensions for the bore gauge. Loved watching the power block when you were on it. good luck with everything.
Can we stop and appreciate just how clean everything is, or becomes? Not gonna re-use the pistons, but they get cleaned and wrapped for someone in the future.
as someone who will most likely never rebuild an engine like this unless I get stranded on an island and the only way off is by rebuilding an engine to unlock a trap door that contains a boat in it, I appreciate the detail, the explanations and the realistic discussion of why you are doing what you are doing. It is entertaining in a very realistic way rather than being flashy or dramatic. Thank you.
I like the way you do things. I just did the oil pan on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, and it was covered in grease. I cleaned it pretty well. Also cleaning helps spot leaks easier and all that.
Love the channel. Thanks for the detail accuracy. Tell the viewer that complained about you clean hands that cleans hands make a quality build. I am a retired GM tech from the early 70’s till 2007. Keep up the great work.
@@pinetree5489yes there are metal recyclers but typically in a production shop/auto shop it is not cost effective to save/separate each bolt that is not to be reused from just trash. Nor is it help to keep work areas clean not to mention the amount of space buckets or cans take up to collect enough scrap metal pieces to even try to get a few bucks back it won't happen. Scrap metal (iron) prices are to low normally for years now. Good news is there are dumpster divers that will do there part and recycle ♻️ alot of those metal pieces and they will have all that clutter to deal with.
I'd definitely go with doing the stroker 408 with it.. strokers are perfect for trucks that are going to be hauling more than itself in stock form and with the lift and bigger wheels its definately a no brainer no replacement for displacememt and throw a bigger cam But like a medium sized RV cam so it'll have that lower rpm torque curve giving it better reliability and the ability to get that spud truck up & moving with ease
Came here from Matt's channel. I've done some wrenching but don't know much about engines. This was really interesting and I'm looking forward to see it in the spud truck.
Love the tech side of your vids LT, definitely feeds the numbers and calculation side of my brain. Also completely respect the level of OCD on your builds, small things add up to big ones in the long run. Cant wait to see this thing rippin in the 6x6 recovery rig. Keep up the great content on your channel!!! 🏁🏁
Excellent video of an engine tear down and inspection. Camera work was spot on and we can see what you are doing. Good to see you giving a good example of safety with eye and ear protection. Narration explaining your process and information about LS motors was like a professional scripted and directed film. All in all not everyone has the skill to make a good video and you have a knack for it. Well done and will be watching your future videos. Thank You
Some youtubers slap stuff together and say (that should be good). You have advanced knowledge of engines and seem to take pride in what you do. Very very good.
LT would make a fantastic teacher!! So very well explained and very easy to understand. This engine will do more than Matt was looking for and HOLD TOGETHER!!
Some call it OCD, I call Attention To Detail. That little bit of extra effort makes it SO much better and I for one commend your fastidiousness. You make me wish I needed my engine rebuilt on the Suburban. Kudos LT!!
Love seeing how you build an engine! I took the time to number crunch when I built my Nissans 11.5-1 engine 7 years ago. It still runs perfect today and I beat on it daily. The extra time you take building (de buring, balancing, etc..) really pays off in the long run!!
Hey LT, I am putting a similar motor together for the COPO truck you sold me. I started with an Aluminum 6.0 block that cleaned up at 0.005” over. I got a 4.000” Callies crank and Callies H Beam rods for power adder motors along with Diamond pistons to end up at 10.2 compression. I am using stock LS3 heads for now along with the stock LSA blower that you put on it. But pretty quickly I’ll be swapping the stock LSA unit with a 2650 Rotor LSA case unit from Boost District. I’ve already been talking with them about getting that setup coming. Of course I’ll be upgrading the fuel system with some Atomic Fab stuff and the ’04 and later fuel tank to work with it. And I will have to order a different converter as well. Oh, and I also have some helical-gear limited slips coming for the front differentials on these. It should be even more fun than it already was if that’s possible. Later man.
9:49 ... I agree here :) ... It would be nice to save these and re-use them for some other project, like bolting a steel picnic table together! ... BUT? It's not worth the risk some would re-use them for head bolts again! .. Better to keep them in the scrap bin, and let a foundry somewhere recycle them into billet steel :)
MORR sent me here, and now I see why! I'm looking forward to seeing this motor haul some side-by-sides. I'll stick around to watch you, too. Quality stuff here! Bro you almost lost me with the tape measure lmfao
Now that’s gonna be a beast!!! The 6L LQ4 is bulletproof and dollar wise it already has the lower compression w/ the slight dish in the pistons compared to the LQ9, so it’s perfect for the positive displacement supercharger. Maybe hone and rering with a slightly wider ring gap
A while ago listened to a podcast where Dr. Hanula Barna ( the lead engineer behind the Bugatti Veyron engines) talked about his experience with engine tuning, and he emphatized that he allways made sure the small, minute details are well done. The deburring is a nice tuch and it reminded of his tuning philospohy.
Just for the average guy what would it cost to have somebody with your knowledge and attention to detail build an engine like you are doing. I am guessing but you would not do it no matter the money. It would have to be somebody like Matt. Best most educational and entertaining engine build I have watched! Thank you!
A galley is a kitchen on a boat. Mike Galley is an engine builder and former host of Engine Power. A gallery is a passageway and is the proper term for an oil passage in an internal combustion engine. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. 😂👍🏼✌🏼
I really like your explanation of the whole process. I also like the fact you use new parts. Tired of seeing guys using old worn out parts and having things fail, and wonder why…. Look forward to watching the build.
So wise , Thank You for demonstrating how to PROPERLY Detail a block . Especially for an application requiring Ultimate Durability and Controlable torque
I am an avid follower of the MORR channel! Can't wait to see that bad boy in action! If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have known about your company!!!!
Watch Matt’s videos and your video showed up in my feed. I found the disassembly process interesting. I learn by doing but seeing it assembled again will be interesting. PS you kept your clothes so clean too
Those bottle brushes are amazing if you snip the O-part at the handle and chuck them in a drill, like a ball-hone or similar. With the apropriate lubricant or cleaner/degreaser, they make light work of any grime.
This is getting good!
This is gonna cost ya.
@@MrUltraworld they may never financially recover from this again
@@MrUltraworldNah !!! just buck's
@MattsoffRoadRecovery, you should reallu go for that 408. ... love to see that...❤❤❤
That motors gonna be too nice for the truck lol
Matts trucks are no shop queens. They really work their trucks and their builds are spot on for what they do. His coming to you says something about your work.
To host the show Power Nation building engines is a pretty good resume! I wish he could build me an engine that would be sick!
As an aircraft mechanic and NDT inspector I can say that you really do things up to aerospace standards even on normal car engines. Especially the grinding off stress concentrators. Love to see a mechanic with proper working habits !
Indeed he does, when I worked I was parts producing for Rolls Royce AERO and AIRBUS so yes everything to reduce stress failures back then also. When measuring Magnesium gearbox halves for engine speed reduction, I had to measure bore sizes with Air gauges knowing tight steel will seize in magnesium. I along with 300 others all lost our jobs to Insolvency by the company some 21 years ago now. Thankfully lol. It made me realise 12 long night shifts on then 2 off was slowly killing me, so, i retired. I had done more than my share of work, so thats it.
Yes this is good work habits but with this guy it's OCD! I got it buddy that can wire and make it look factory! That boy is OCD as hell! And that's what I like with someone that is wiring my vehicle. It's exactly the same thing with mechanical work.
I say OCD and it's not being hurtful when I say that. But it is definitely plain and evident with this young man!
Pssssssst................ He scrubs and cleans the parts that he knows that he's NOT going to reuse! And to the same standard as the parts that he is going to reuse!🤣🤣
And that's a good thing! Just that right there tells me, but if I didn't want to do it myself, I could definitely count on this guy doing it to my standards! You don't see that a whole lot today!
Only an NDT Inspector knows what an NDT Inspector is. Just funnin'.
Same, though former. I'm loving this guy's attention to detail and cleaning. Watching shadetree mechanics who make videos go "Ehhh, good enough" and then close up a greasy, grody surface that will never get opened again for the rest of the engine's lifetime just KILLS me.
Matt choose you to build the engine because he knew that you were the man for the job. Your attention to detail is excellent.
Mr. Robinson is tellin it straight.
Holy sheet! The man stopped by to confirm! Mr. Robinson just got the equivalent to an autograph from Matt, I’m a fanboy of many automotive/off road channels, never had anyone reply to a comment. Pretty cool!
Agreed, been watching this guy since Truck tech. He doesn't miss a trick.
Blah blah blah, Matt threw him a bone to make his UA-cam channel better. we all know it, and I can see it. Blah blah blah
@@TacoTodd_420 yep his subs doubled because of matt
Best engine teardown, cleanup, and inspection explanation. Amazing attention to detail.
You just made the oil drain on that block 11% better. That’s the way Matt likes it.
i got it. lol 11%
Holy Moly dude!!
You are a top notch mechanic!
Anyone can possess knowledge, but your attention to detail is off the charts!
I'm not surprised Matt is having you do this work. Whatever it costs will be worth it.
Wow, thanks!
@LawrenceTolman absolutely!!
I've done extremely high-quality work all of my life and can recognize your skills right away.
Many years ago, I worked for a speaker company in Lexington, Kentucky.
One of our models was over 10 grand for a pair of them.
Presently, I'm enjoying my retirement right in Matt's backyard doing security for a movie set for a production that Kevin Costner is doing here in Southern Utah.
I'll be subscribed by the time that you read this.
I'm definitely looking forward to watching the build!
Many Blessings!!
Nice I hope this collaboration brings a ton of engagement to your channel because you deserve it
I’ve watched too many engine rebuild videos on you tube but this is the first time I have seen anyone de-burr a block or even go to the lengths you have with cleaning so that right there has earned you a like and new subscriber, also came here from Matt’s site so interested in seeing this build come together 👍
Purdy common...when people know what they are doing..when building a motor...even a Stock one..
I came from Matt's channel and if anyone was the exact opposite to Matt, you definitely are. Great work, subscribed
Back in my youth, (69-72) I rode & worked on motorcycles. My day job was at a hospital that had a huge steam cleaning station outdoors.
We took every advantage using that area to steam clean our engines and parts, whenever we could. Of course the understanding with the plant services manager was, we'd leave the area as clean, or cleaner, than we found it. As home garage mechanics, we enjoyed working on clean engines etc.
Now, in my 70's, I enjoy watching your videos and appreciate why you clean up so thoroughly.
It's annoying to me that big yt channels use rinky dink cold pressure washers. A hotsy takes grime, grease and oil off in no time, effort.
Watching Jake clean the bed for Matt just hurt. Pretty sure Matt has enough ckeaning to make his miney back in labor hours.
Matt sent me over here. I'm looking forward to the rest of this build. Subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
ditto
Me too. You have all the proper working habits! Love watching that.
Came over from Matt's channel, sounds like he might have more work for you after this engine. One thing I'm impressed by with you is that you clean each part while you're handling it. You didn't just set it off and say I'll come back to that. It's a small detail, but it says alot about how meticulous you are!
Glad to see that Matt is getting proper engine builds for his vehicles. Great how you break down the teardown. Looking forward to the next phase of the build.
Just came from Matt's channel with spud truck engine rebuild (I'm a long time subscriber at Matt's, and now a subscriber of yours.) Your attention to detail is AMAZING and can't be beat! You make me think you were a Jet, Helicopter or Space Shuttle mechanic in the service of the U.S.A. I was thinking you and Matt are kinda like Yin and Yang. Your use of o.d. micrometers , digital calipers, etc. are first rate. Matt's builds, (which are amazing!), are done with the ever popular "EYE-crometers", "smidges" and "grinder pads"! Oh, and don't forget Jake's "sauce".
Tom Tom would fit perfectly into here. 😊
19:35 .. Agree 100%!!! .. It also gives an attitude! .. Makes you care about the rebuild!, and besides time there is ZERO downside!! fully agree!!
15:48 .. I would add "Especially if they are going to be stored" .. that way you know they are good ones .. being all nice and clean!!
I watched Matts and decided I'd check out your site. Glad I did. I am not a "gear head' much less an engine guy. Thank you for explaining and showing all the details that go into doing a engine build. I'll be back!!
Check out some of his earlier stuff in his garage. The 4X4 frame swap series might as well be a "how to" on the subject. Then took it further to an AWD setup. Pretty nifty fab work.
I was a little surprised he didn't go for an 8.1 Liter Vortec. As large and as heavy as a 6X6 is going to be, especially with retrieval equipment etc. etc. but whatever works. Look forward to watching this build, I am one of those that enjoys ALL the tiny details.
The good news is it will make more power than the 8.1, be about 120 lbs lighter and may even use less fuel. We won't know till we see numbers but at the least it will be more powerful while being as reliable with less weight and maybe even better fuel economy.
I was thinking the same thing.
@@QuantumLeap83 thats assuming they wouldn't stroke and supercharge the 8.1. A blown 540 would be nuts
@@chriswright6068now that's what Im talkin bout
@@QuantumLeap83I don't know how much a blower and associated hardware weighs, but I would assume that a 6.0 with a blower is not much lighter than an 8.1 if at all. Maybe like 50 pounds, but that's not much at all really
I've rebuilt a few engines in the 60's, 70's even 80's. WOW! Engines have changed a lot. Great video.
This has to be 11% better than it was.
I'm an old-school Chevy big block and small block fan this is the first LS engine tear down I've seen... I'm impressed with the design of the engine. My only grip with the engine is it's all computer controlled. But that makes it easy to tune but hard to fix roadside without the proper tools.
Matt is going to be so happy you are building his engine I never seen anyone take pride and going that extra mile to clean up the engine great job 👏 😊
It's like when you do a main seal, then you might as well replace all seals. So you might as well pull the engine out, change lifters, might as well do a cam. Next thing you know, you have a max effort forged stroker lol
I pulled a ford 3.0 v6 in my ranger to fix a leaking head. Now a 6speed auto and SB Ford 5.0 with a cam and Holley efi is going in.
I kept waiting for him to replace the block casting altogether. 😁
Funny how simple fixes can turn into what the hell have I gotten myself into. I'm used to working on stuff that has to go back to work, but I've been into more than a few motors that I would have loved to strip and reseal. Sometimes there's no budget or time for that kind of work. They aren't rusty. Had a 12v Cummins one time that leaked out of every freaking place it possibly could. No blowby, but it needed at least a quart a week, if not two. Some of those 12v's puke oil probably due to bad gaskets or something, and then there's mine with 285k on the clock with one oil leak at the lift pump.
I love technical episodes like this. I'm a numbers geek.
Craftsmanship at its finest. No one will ever know how much love you put into that block, except you and Matt.
Here from Matt's Off Road Recovery.... This is gonna be great!
BTW, as an Automotive Technician myself, (AKA mechanic), I am TOTALLY geeking out on your measuring presentation. That is such a good illustration of the significance and MASSIVE importance of accurately "Measuring Twice" we all need to live by.
Got this recommended through the algorithm because I watch Matt’s build.
I must say, a very enjoyable engine rebuild.
Thank you for the nice video and the clear explanation about the process.
LT, thanks for the video. Can’t wait to see the torque numbers on this build.
Wow. You explain things quite well. I'm a guy that's a lifelong Roadkill fan, and enjoy the shop talk between Frieburger and Finnegan. I still don't and understand everything that goes into building a motor, and all of its specs, but you're continuing to help me put pieces together. You're great at communicating, and without being long winded.
This motor is in great shape and looking forward to seeing this build! Great stuff LT and nice work!!
O.D. (Outer Dimension) Micrometer is the name of the "C-clamp looking tool". Anvil is what I called the extensions for the bore gauge. Loved watching the power block when you were on it. good luck with everything.
👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 glad Matt is having you build this motor.. your attention is top notch.
Can we stop and appreciate just how clean everything is, or becomes? Not gonna re-use the pistons, but they get cleaned and wrapped for someone in the future.
That definitely says a lot about the builder
as someone who will most likely never rebuild an engine like this unless I get stranded on an island and the only way off is by rebuilding an engine to unlock a trap door that contains a boat in it, I appreciate the detail, the explanations and the realistic discussion of why you are doing what you are doing. It is entertaining in a very realistic way rather than being flashy or dramatic. Thank you.
I like the way you do things. I just did the oil pan on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, and it was covered in grease. I cleaned it pretty well. Also cleaning helps spot leaks easier and all that.
This man is a master of his craft!!!! Loved the video and his work ethic!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Love the channel. Thanks for the detail accuracy. Tell the viewer that complained about you clean hands that cleans hands make a quality build. I am a retired GM tech from the early 70’s till 2007.
Keep up the great work.
I de-burr blocks also. Old school dirt track fella that taught me told me to do the same on all my builds. Don’t want cracks or weak spot to happen.
Matt sent me over. LT, your technical explanations are easily taken in and kept me locked in. I'll be watching more of your content in the future.
As a semi-hoarder 😂 I really admire how easy (and proper) it is for you to just throw junk away that should/will never be used again 😂👍
I wonder if his town recycles metal.
@@pinetree5489yes there are metal recyclers but typically in a production shop/auto shop it is not cost effective to save/separate each bolt that is not to be reused from just trash. Nor is it help to keep work areas clean not to mention the amount of space buckets or cans take up to collect enough scrap metal pieces to even try to get a few bucks back it won't happen. Scrap metal (iron) prices are to low normally for years now. Good news is there are dumpster divers that will do there part and recycle ♻️ alot of those metal pieces and they will have all that clutter to deal with.
As someone whose sliced their hand on the edges of an LS1, I salute you sir!
We are here to see the Spud truck's engine build! 😮
I love going down the rabbit hole of, we're already this far...let's do this too, and this, at that point you might as well doTHIS too.
I'd definitely go with doing the stroker 408 with it.. strokers are perfect for trucks that are going to be hauling more than itself in stock form and with the lift and bigger wheels its definately a no brainer no replacement for displacememt and throw a bigger cam But like a medium sized RV cam so it'll have that lower rpm torque curve giving it better reliability and the ability to get that spud truck up & moving with ease
Came here from Matt's channel. I've done some wrenching but don't know much about engines. This was really interesting and I'm looking forward to see it in the spud truck.
Nice to see the detail you put into a rebuild. Looking forward to watching the rest of this build. 👍
I think the “I love V8’s, I love turbos, and I love forced induction” should be the new intro! Especially with those beautiful sound clips.
This guy knows his engine stuff !!! Excellent.
It's not often I can watch an engine teardown video that keeps my interest but this was informative, well explained and entertaining. I learned a lot.
Love the tech side of your vids LT, definitely feeds the numbers and calculation side of my brain. Also completely respect the level of OCD on your builds, small things add up to big ones in the long run. Cant wait to see this thing rippin in the 6x6 recovery rig. Keep up the great content on your channel!!! 🏁🏁
Just came from Matt's .. Subscribed .. Love Engen Builds!!
Awesome! Thank you!
The deburring of the block is a really professional touch.
Excellent video of an engine tear down and inspection. Camera work was spot on and we can see what you are doing. Good to see you giving a good example of safety with eye and ear protection. Narration explaining your process and information about LS motors was like a professional scripted and directed film. All in all not everyone has the skill to make a good video and you have a knack for it. Well done and will be watching your future videos. Thank You
Some youtubers slap stuff together and say (that should be good).
You have advanced knowledge of engines and seem to take pride in what you do.
Very very good.
LT would make a fantastic teacher!! So very well explained and very easy to understand. This engine will do more than Matt was looking for and HOLD TOGETHER!!
Sweet! A man that knows clean is important. Most of these other UA-camr mechanics think nothing of working in filth that falls in the engine.
He definitely got the right guy to build his engine!👌
Some call it OCD, I call Attention To Detail. That little bit of extra effort makes it SO much better and I for one commend your fastidiousness.
You make me wish I needed my engine rebuilt on the Suburban.
Kudos LT!!
Thanks for sharing 😊, can't wait to see the finish project.
"Precision C Clamp" is the best description of a micrometer I've ever heard.
Appreciate the details and the thought process behind the project
I am 10 minutes in and you are a really good storyteller!!!! I came over from MORR and I am now planning to stay!
Love seeing how you build an engine!
I took the time to number crunch when I built my Nissans 11.5-1 engine 7 years ago. It still runs perfect today and I beat on it daily. The extra time you take building (de buring, balancing, etc..) really pays off in the long run!!
Cool! Can’t wait to see you reassemble it
I really like your style and that’s the way I used to rebuild them and God bless all your efforts, all of your engines, etc.
Really takes pride in his work, I love it.
Lawrence, enjoy the build. What great fun.
Her to have a look at Matts engine build. Thanks for posting the build.
Finally a video on this moster. Cant wait to see both of these some together. I love a good collaboration between great ppl
Because, Why Not???? Absolutely Love It.
Totally agree,
Deburing is a great thing to do. Round corners are proven to be better against cracking (airplane windows).
Results are better..
Hey LT, I am putting a similar motor together for the COPO truck you sold me.
I started with an Aluminum 6.0 block that cleaned up at 0.005” over.
I got a 4.000” Callies crank and Callies H Beam rods for power adder motors along with Diamond pistons to end up at 10.2 compression.
I am using stock LS3 heads for now along with the stock LSA blower that you put on it.
But pretty quickly I’ll be swapping the stock LSA unit with a 2650 Rotor LSA case unit from Boost District. I’ve already been talking with them about getting that setup coming.
Of course I’ll be upgrading the fuel system with some Atomic Fab stuff and the ’04 and later fuel tank to work with it.
And I will have to order a different converter as well.
Oh, and I also have some helical-gear limited slips coming for the front differentials on these.
It should be even more fun than it already was if that’s possible.
Later man.
9:49 ... I agree here :) ... It would be nice to save these and re-use them for some other project, like bolting a steel picnic table together! ...
BUT? It's not worth the risk some would re-use them for head bolts again! .. Better to keep them in the scrap bin, and let a foundry somewhere recycle them into billet steel :)
So far it looks 11% better !!!
MORR sent me here, and now I see why! I'm looking forward to seeing this motor haul some side-by-sides. I'll stick around to watch you, too. Quality stuff here!
Bro you almost lost me with the tape measure lmfao
Nice to know all the little details to be aware of for a good reliable engine build....!
Here from Matts channel. Prefer the builds so getting to watch the engine build is wonderful. Thanks
Now that’s gonna be a beast!!! The 6L LQ4 is bulletproof and dollar wise it already has the lower compression w/ the slight dish in the pistons compared to the LQ9, so it’s perfect for the positive displacement supercharger. Maybe hone and rering with a slightly wider ring gap
A while ago listened to a podcast where Dr. Hanula Barna ( the lead engineer behind the Bugatti Veyron engines) talked about his experience with engine tuning, and he emphatized that he allways made sure the small, minute details are well done. The deburring is a nice tuch and it reminded of his tuning philospohy.
Oh man! I learned a lot. Thank you
Matt's going to love this motor. Great job
Very nice to see you again doing what you seem to love doing. Have A Great Day!
I LOVE the 6x6 project. I'm here because the YT Algorithms recommended this video because I'm subscribed to MORR! New subscriber to your channel!!!
The collab you need to get your channel popping
Just for the average guy what would it cost to have somebody with your knowledge and attention to detail build an engine like you are doing. I am guessing but you would not do it no matter the money. It would have to be somebody like Matt. Best most educational and entertaining engine build I have watched! Thank you!
I've considered doing something like this for a while. You're looking at $10k - $15k in parts. Labor would be at least $15k. Budget for $30k - $40k.
A galley is a kitchen on a boat. Mike Galley is an engine builder and former host of Engine Power. A gallery is a passageway and is the proper term for an oil passage in an internal combustion engine. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. 😂👍🏼✌🏼
Also where art hangs out. 😄
I really like your explanation of the whole process. I also like the fact you use new parts. Tired of seeing guys using old worn out parts and having things fail, and wonder why…. Look forward to watching the build.
Thanks for watching!
So wise , Thank You for demonstrating how to PROPERLY Detail a block . Especially for an application requiring Ultimate Durability and Controlable torque
First time watcher from Matt’s channel. Seems he has chosen the right man. Quality work. Subscribed.
I havent built many engines but the few i have done i did the same grinding of sharp edges and casting overhangs. Just makes the whole process nicer
Great channel LT!
8:58 should definitely go all the way!
Impressed by the attention to detail.
A nice tip is use Eagle 1 cast aluminum mag cleaner. Spray it on , let it soak and that aluminum looks like new. It saves a lot of scrubbing time
"Precision C-clamp" got me :D
I am an avid follower of the MORR channel! Can't wait to see that bad boy in action! If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have known about your company!!!!
Watch Matt’s videos and your video showed up in my feed. I found the disassembly process interesting. I learn by doing but seeing it assembled again will be interesting. PS you kept your clothes so clean too
Those bottle brushes are amazing if you snip the O-part at the handle and chuck them in a drill, like a ball-hone or similar. With the apropriate lubricant or cleaner/degreaser, they make light work of any grime.