The Quest To Get More Power Out Of A Cadillac Supercharged LSA - Part 1 - Engine Power S3, E5

Pat and Mike look for big power from the factory supercharged power house found in the Cadillacs CTS-Vs.

0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Cadillac LSA Overview
4:07 - Disassembly
8:57 - Bearing Clearance
13:14 - Reassembly

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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

ARP: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge, Steel, Dial Indicator, .0005 in. Increments, Adjustable Length, Storage Case, Kit

Clevite: Clevite H Series Crankshaft and Rod Bearings

Comp Cams: Bronze Thrust Kit, Factory LS Engines

Comp Cams: Timing Chain and Gears, Double Roller, Billet Steel Sprockets, Chevy, Small Block LS, Set

Holley: Holley/Weiand Track Warrior Big Block Chevy EFI Intake Manifolds

Lunati: Signature Series Crankshaft - GM LS GEN III/IV 4.125" Stroke (58 Tooth Reluctor)

Summit Racing: Nick Williams Performance, Throttle Body, Drive-By-Wire, Billet Aluminum, Natural, 102mm, Chevy, Each

Brian Tooley Racing: BTR Positive Displacement Supercharged Stage III Camshaft with Lifters

Brian Tooley Racing: Hubbard Racing Inc. ported GM High Volume Oil Pump 17801830

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI): Onyx Series Black Flexible Heat Shield

DSS Racing: DSS Racing Custom Forged Piston

Goodson Shop Supplies: Reluctor Ring Installation Tool

Goodson Shop Supplies: Professional Measuring & Inspection Stand

Matco Tools: SBP426V - 3/8" Drive 42 Piece SAE & Metric 6 Point Deep Impact Socket Set

METCO Motorsports: Interchangeable Crank Pulley Kit-Innovators West Balancer & 9.1" Pulley Ring Assembly (+3 lbs)

METCO Motorsports: Supercharger Pulley, 2009 & Newer CTS-V, 2012 & Newer Camaro ZL1, 2.5" (+3.5-4.5lbs) with Heavy Duty Isolator

METCO Motorsports: LSA Pulley Kit, Supercharger Idler Pulley, Supercharger Tensioner Pulley, Accessory Tensioner Pulley, 2009-2015 CTS-V, 2012-2015 Camaro ZL1

School of Automotive Machinists: School Of Automotive Machinists In Houston, TX

The Industrial Depot: Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies

Total Seal: custom Piston Ring Set

Weapon X Motorsports
: Custom Fabricated Aluminum Heat Exchanger

[brocksutliff]

I used to run a LSA blower on my stock bottom end 6.0. With a small blower cam and 13lbs of boost, my full interior 4, 000lb Chevelle ran mid 10s on pump gas. It was a great little blower.

[davenelson]

Nice to see an episode with Amish Mike on the job

[lkendrix]

I’m amazed at how the internal combustion engine has changed over the last 30 years! More HP out of a small block! A super charger instead of a turbo charger! This is great 👍🏾!

[Firion]

I attended SAM almost 10 years ago. Chris Bennett was an instructor when I was there. He was a super nice guy who was huge wellspring of knowledge. Now that you can actually get a degree I always think about going back.

[RestorationObsession]

The LSA just became my new favorite engine. Love the way they designed it! Especially things like the cam lifter clips to allow for changing the cam without a full teardown, and easily pulling four lifters out at a time. Beautiful design!

[atwelltactical]

Pat gets more pens in his pocket every episode.

[edwardkennedy]

Great episode. Best ones always had Mike in them.

[sethhughes]

Outstanding info, especially the S.A.M. segment! We are looking at the S.A.M. opportunities available after this weekend, KUDO'S gentlemen!

[traifields]

DAMMIT I just ordered a LSA block and was looking at HP combinations and this popped up. 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[phillipthethird]

Keep 'em coming on youtube.
Thanks.

[terranceroby]

Bro I love your videos Yow are teach me how to do stuff like that I wish I can get my 89 Oldsmobile like that

[Shouganaigarage]

Homie has half of office depot in his shirt pocket 😅

[nzuncovered]

On another video of a big block 427 they built, they said to use engine oil not assembly lube on the rings and pistons because you risk stripping the bores, now they say use assembly lube. I think everyone has different methods of building engines.

[Sir.VicsMasher]

They said noting about piston rock occurring at bottom dead center due to the longer stroke with stock sleeves.

[dominicandawg]

This just makes me want to build my motor even more! 😭😭😭

[shawnriddle]

Same cross bolt mains as the legendary 1964 Hemi and the current Gen 3 Hemi. Just thought i would point that out to the Chevy boys and power nation. Power Nation loves to mention when any other manufactor has same designs sizes etc... even though Chevy was the last to offer a V8.

[noahromo]

Do these engines come with a pin already or I gotta pin the crank

[ronniecardy]

Did the lifters have the AMF? so you can run it on the street ?

[susannay.]

Would that fit in my old Dodge Caravan? Lol. Wouldn't that be somethin'? ♥️

[rmsracing]

What about the oil squirters??? Did you guys remove them? With this stroker its should be an issue. I hope you guys reply as im building one now. Lsa and 88mm turbo