Building a Loaded 5.3L LS - Engine Power S7, E11

NEW 2020 episode! Our 5.3L street machine powerplant gets updated with sequential EFI and more.

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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

ARP: Bolts and Fasteners

Continental Tire: Continental Extreme Contact

E3 Spark Plugs: E3 Spark Plugs

Holley: Holley EFI Throttle Body

Holley: Holley Terminator X wiring harness and ECU for LS Engines

Holley: MSD Atomic Airforce Intake

MSD Ignition: MSD Atomic Fuel Rail

MSD Ignition: MSD Spark Plug Wires

Permatex: Permatex Orange Thread Locker

Trick Flow Specialties: Trick Flow Gen X 205 Heads

Trick Flow Specialties: Trick Flow Track Max Hydraulic Roller Cam for LS Engines

Supplied by Summit: Harland Sharp Aluminum Roller Rockers

Supplied by Summit: Summit Racing Billet Timing Set

Supplied by Summit: Summit Racing Harmonic Balancer for LS

Supplied by Summit: Trick Flow Cam and Cylinder Heads

Matco Tools: MATCO Tools are the Official Tool Supplier to PowerNation

MR SPEED COATINGS

The Industrial Depot: Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

[wunkskorks]

I love how giddy Pat always gets when they’re working the dyno. Dude’s lovin life.

[SDACE-]

I could use this engine for sure, my 12 year old daughter ask me how can China build a hospital in a few days and its taking me a decade and counting to build a car, 😥.

[Rgmekanic]

My father and I picked out a Z71 Silverado brand new in 1999. He and I worked for 10+ years side by side in that truck every day, every family vacation was taken in it, and tons of awesome adventures.
My father passed away, but I still drive it every day to and from work. Several things I refuse to change on it just because it reminds me of him. Nearly 21 years and almost 300k miles have been done with either my dad or myself at the wheel. A new engine will be in it's future, as I will never live a day without that truck in my life. This engine would be awesome to make sure it keeps going for many more years.

[tomsimi]

Truck engine! My 1990 GMC, 4x4 is clean. I'm the original owner. I take care frequent maintenance. It's a 5.7 350, (stock) with 302K miles. I've learned a lot. Thanks.

[drsnooz]

Of all the builds you have done, this is probably my favorite. A clean, quality build. Great component choices at every step. Every car should have an engine this good.

[AviewFromUnder]

James loves power coating so much he decided to powder coat his lungs as well!

[catchulater]

I would be honored to have such a power plant in my sons 86 IROC. I have enjoyed and used the info you bestow. Been watching Pat for years. Big fan. The engine would be super nice to have. But the real treat is watching Pat over the years.

[jayyoutube]

Shit.. I’ve been watching you guys since you were on. I remember when the first car repair show “shade tree mechanic” back in the 90’s. They just did repair back then. Shows about this subject is what it’s grown into.

[hellyeah]

I saw a roll of paper towels in the shop. Did you guys just forget to tell us how great they are and where we can buy them?

[cherokeebareful]

“We spend some time in the cell!” “Here I come!” “I’m ready!” 😂😂

[bobk]

My 2009 Silverado would sure run great with this engine!

[nunya]

This is the perfect motor for my 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief. Great build.

[Cliff]

I've never heard of an LS engine before, this episode should be interesting.

[rickmorse]

This really needs to go into my shop truck 70 Chevy Short bed C-10. Mine has 3 dead cylinders from the cam going flat. I have been scared to try the LS I'm after all a carb guy and wiring isn't my thing. You made this look easy. Win or no this is still a great 53 and have been a fan forever. Keep up the good work.

[coltonanderson]

This show is the bees knees I'm about to turbo my vortec and alot of the tips and tricks help n go a long way

[cbkidd]

Just enter the Giveaway. My 88 iron could really benefit from the 5.3l It has set for 10 years with 7, 633 org miles. Since I had spine surgery and unable to work on it right now. Love watching power nation.

[graham]

Worth a shot. 275000 miles on my current 5.3. (99 Silverado Z71 1500)

[smmk]

I would drop this into my 2002 Trans Am!

[alanpreston]

Hi I've had 3 5.3 Chevy trucks I've worked them hard and they come through . I bought a 69 Corvette convertible for retirement my plan has been to put a 5.3 in the vette to make it cruise and have enough power and be efficient on fuel thank you Alan

[jimparker]

Great show for your Chevy fans. Gotta love those LS engines