Junkyard 4.8L Iron Block Built For Impressive Numbers On The Dyno - Engine Power S1, E1

The team starts a two-part build of an LS on the cheap starting with a junkyard 4.8L iron block out of a Chevy truck.

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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

ARP: Cylinder Head Bolts, Pro Series, Hex Head, Chevy, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0L, Kit

Cloyes Gear and Products: Timing Chain Tensioner

Comp Cams: Camshaft, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Advertised Duration 275/287, Lift .566/.576, Chevy, LSA, LS3, LS9, Each

Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Cast Coat Aluminum, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each

Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Red, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each

Holley: Oil Pan, Engine Swap, Aluminum, Natural, 5 1/2 Quarts, Chevy, 4.8, 5.3, 6.0L, Each

Hooker Headers: Headers, Super Competition, Block Hugger, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Chevy, Small Block, LS1, Pair

MasterCraft Safety: Impact Racing - Helmet, Air Draft, Full Type, Gray Matter Liner, Snell SA2010, Flat Black, Large, Each

Mickey Thompson: Tire, ET Street, LT 26.00 x 11.50-17, Bias-Ply, M5 Compound, Blackwall, Each

Mickey Thompson: Wheel, SC-5, Aluminum, Gloss Black, 17 in. x 10 in., 5 x 4.50 in. Bolt Circle, 6.500 in. Backspace, Each

Summit Racing: Engine Block, Cast Iron, 6-Bolt Mains, 4.030 in. Diameter Bore, Chevy, LS Gen III, Each

Summit Racing: LS Lifters & Lifter Guide Kit

Summit Racing: Timing Chain, Single Roller, Chevy, LS2, Each

Summit Racing: Valvetrain Upgrade, Chevy, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0L, Kit

Holley: The Holley LS Fest is a celebration of everything and anything powered by the incredible GM LS engine

Safety-Kleen: JRI - Front load, Medium Duty Parts Washer

The Industrial Depot: The Industrial Depot - Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies

WD-40: WD-40 12 oz. Aerosol Lubricant

[thatwhite.L]

I love engine builds like this. Not everyone has 25, 000 to stuff in an engine. Thanks for the vid.

[SSDracerSD]

Morning coffee and engine builds. Almost forgot it was 2020

[terrenceclark]

Love to see boneyard engine rebuilt and then upgraded...keep it up

[fwaynedavis]

Ahh Yes, a common sense build. I've done the same with a 4.8 junk yard motor, changed valve springs, cleaned the stuck lifters(due to long overdue oil changes), and a GM hotcam and valve springs. Dropped into a '70 C10. A tire burnin', 100 smile-a-minute joy to drive. Faster than any factory truck, and I kept all the $$ for myself.

[tmnr]

That trick for mounting the oil pump with shims was really interesting. I have never seen that before on any other engine build. Well done!.

[TickleFingers]

There were some hand me down things in this video that they don't teach in these so called "tech" schools. My biggest takeaways were hammering the tape for a better paint edge and the sanding on the heads. I don't do this for a living so it may be more common knowledge for others, but it's good to know. These are the little gold nuggets of knowledge I look for that only come from working with the "old timers". I was lucky enough to work with some people that taught me things that are tricks of the trade. I have applied them throughout my travels and allowed me to do things others won't.

[sstevocamaro]

1k hp all motor!! Running 8’s! That red Camaro is IMPRESSIVE!!!!

[Funtimes]

I bought a ATK crate engine from SummitRacing and did a cam swap for my LS project. Great value at $2200 + cam. It runs great!

[halnywiatr]

@ 10:42 "But in your home shop" ... the dishwasher set to the Pots & Pans cycle will do.

[mwrcrft]

Joe was great on the show, I am glad he is still on Tennessee Crossroads

[travisjones]

Thanks for sharing some knowledge and love to see builds on this level, it's more geared for the common folk. Thanks power nation

[gregred]

I've been watching this show so long that I remember this episode. Still love watching it when I can find it. Mike and Top are pretty good also.

[robertemmons]

Awesome episode! I loved watching it. There are some useful tips that I can use.

I have the 5.3L LC9 that I'm keeping mostly stock with the exception of a valvetrain upgrade to an LS3 cam set-up which is currently on order from Summit Racing.
I had purchased a running 2001 Suburban with 229, 400 miles two years ago for the intent to drop the motor into my '68 C10. But I had came across a 2005 LQ4 6.0 just a couple months ago which will be dropped into my C10 instead.
I'll continue watching your videos to learn more and apply some of the knowledge towards each of my projects.

Thank you for posting a great video!

[johnbehneman]

TANK YOU SO MUCH. A GREAT BUILD FOR ANY DAILY DRIVER.

[wowzerskeetintrouser]

The Honda hatchback with an LS is crazy

[mr.t]

Wow first time I actually seen pump indexin done right 👍

[xymfzzty]

Big engines, american, and blind surfer voice overs, amazing

[Mr.Phoreskin]

“While the heads are still a washin” love his accent 😆

[Lucas]

the 4.8 crank is nice on those 6.0 and 6.2 motors. Its like a modern DZ. maybe a consideration if youre getting motors for cheap like that.

[codyfeatherstone]

I wanna build a 4.8 sometime. I think it would be nice