I built a SUPERCHARGED STROKER engine for a 6x6 wrecker

the spud truck needs a power plant, and @MattsOffRoadRecovery asked if I'd want to help out, so of course I said yes. After ordering a ton of parts and getting the block back from the machine shop, we're ready to get this engine assembled! Its a Gen 3 LS based engine, but the only thing we re-used was the block. It features a 4.00" stroke crankshaft, forged pistons and rods, LSA cylinder heads, and a ton more!

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[CrinosAD]

I love it when professionals actually act professionally. It's not always about getting the most amount of HP into an engine. It's building it for the task it's supposed to perform 90% of it's time running.
Awesome work!

[scottbenjamine]

i am a 60 year old fellow that grew up and cut his teeth on the older small block chevys. 302, 327 350 etc. and i know nothing about these newer ls motors, and have never worked on one. but it was quite a pleasure to watch someone correctly assemble one of these! thank you! and to all of those that say its close enough, or just send it, let me just say you can do it right or do it video sir!

[WesleyLWood]

Absolutely the best engine building blueprinting video that I've ever seen

[mikeschellenberg]

As a retired shop teacher, I believe if you were able to take a pay cut, you would do an amazing job teaching our young adults. If I was still teaching I would use this video. You are amazing!

[billgettling]

You are a true profesional!!! So glad Matt suggested to come over and watch the engine build. I hope Matt kicks in a tip, you'er worth it. Totally agree with your new NICK NAME...."Meticulous Mechanic" 🔎👍😀

[bernieshort]

I was trained by way of an apprenticeship as an Engine Fitter and Turner in the Royal Navy dockyard Devenport Plymouth UK. I worked on a little longer after my apprenticeship was completed and then joined the British Merchant navy as a Marine Engineer. I am 71 years of age, retired and still retain my very high standards of workmanship. I came over from Matts channel and am delighted to see a special engine assembled by a very professional person. Not often seen on YouTube. Outstanding. You have earnt my subscription to your channel.

[thehandlesticks]

I haven't done that type of engine work since automotive school. It's so refreshing watching people really care about the craft of engine building.

[imacomputer]

Love how Lawrence is all about precision and getting every detail right, while Matt’s just rolling with a ‘close enough’ vibe! Makes for such a fun contrast between meticulous and laid-back!

[eucmaninshorts]

My brother and I built engines in our barn during the late 70's. Loads of fun for a couple teenagers but nothing as sanitary as this. Amazing work that approaches art, LT.

[heyhi]

Great job.
Balanced and blueprinted is what we called those kind of engines back in the 60's

[jdbrown]

It was a pleasure to watch a master at work assembling this engine. It will be exciting to see (& hear!) it run.

[othoapproto]

Can you imagine working under Lawrence? Master Class.

[bobodean]

Sir, it is such a joy to watch you now, as opposed to when you were on TV. You seem so relaxed and in charge. Plus you aren't bouncing your hands with every syllable. Great video

[erichildreth]

Can't wait to see this running! Nice work LT and camera guy!!

[JonathanDeaux]

I had flashbacks when you were gapping the rings. Back in the 80's we were building a 396 big block, laid my piston and rod down just like you did, knocked it off and broke the skirt on the piston. This was on a Friday afternoon and we had a race Saturday night. Had a helluva time locating a 396 in a junkyard to scavenge a piston.Build was finished Saturday at 10 am, Was racing at 7pm.

[kokopellie]

Your attention to detail is the sign of a true professional. Matt picked the right man for the job.

[stephensaines]

I'm linked from Matt's channel, and extremely glad I did. I'm subscribed. Not only entertaining, it's highly informative, and ultimately therapeutic. No music (than God for that), and the irony of the "clean hands" comment is completely juxtaposed. I immediately sussed to your clean hands and found that a sign of a professional who *works clean*...in every facet of what you're doing, not least your thinking and scruples.

Thank you!

[bodgernuggins]

Wow! Your knowledge and attention to detail is incredible!

[stevelansdowne]

I know virtually nothing about engines, but I still loved watching this engine assembly!

[brandonpanozzo]

It is so refreshing to see someone take engine assembly serious and bust out a micrometer those thousands of an inch can make a big difference!! Not just say good enough with some plasti gauge