224 dollar 6.0 LQ4 pulled and built in the junkyard! 

Will buy from other sources just to get a complete engine inc the harness

I am almost certain that she has no idea what is waiting for her when she steps behind the driver's wheel and steps on the accelerator pedal in her Delta Olds 98 lol.

Lol I know exactly what I will have! 😉

How’s the build

When you ask for the price dropped in the back of your truck when you just show up and pay cash, it is of course wildly higher than what I pay taking a day off work, pulling the thing myself, in the rain.

I’m in Bay City MI and been looking to do everything in this video! Would you be willing to help someone do this???

That's really the truth. Also, I've probably spent another 100 in entry fees just walking this yard 😂

I honestly don't know where you guys are finding these engines.... Ive wasted days walking yards and made who knows how many calls trying to find any complete ls engine in the greater Phoenix area. The vehicles never even make it to them. Junkyards halfway laugh at you when you ask, and if they do actually have one, it's laying in the mud getting rained on and they want 1500 for it (just went through that yesterday)... I have found 2 vehicles in the pick and pull lots that would have had ls engines in them at one time and they're nothing more than shells that have been there a long time... The rebuilders get them here, or the guys with ties to the insurance guys... Lots of people here with advice on where to get them and when, but theyve never gotten one and none of that ever works out..... I would love to do an ls swap, (I build hotrods and do custom metalwork for a living) but as of yet still can't obtain a decent one with under 175000 miles for under 1000... I will pay 100 bucks to anyone who can get me an ls engine with under 150000 documented miles complete with ecu for under 500...

Man, that sucks. Here in the Bay Area, the pick n pulls get a lot of LS and Lq’s but you gotta be quick to get one. They at least make it to the yard though. Sounds like some shady stuff is happening over there.

Yeah, I mean, I bear them no ill will, get it if you can lol. But if you're just standing on the sidelines wishing you could, you can! Without them lol.

That's awesome! I love those cars, and I'm glad the videos help you!

@@TheDrivewayEngineerHello I own a Chevrolet express 6.0 LQ4 with 90,000 miles, I live in France in a region where the climate is temperate, I do 6000 miles per year, I drive mainly in the summer, and I tow a 6000 lbs trailer, should I stick to the oil recommended by the manufacturer 5W30 or can I use a 5W40 for example???

That look tho.... "I guess I better tie it." I knew it would rip by just looking at it. Funny stuff.

I definitely like how he left that in the video lol

That's where I was coming from as well lol

Do you have a video or pics of your build so far

These are the videos, in this playlist

Hahaha! Not a bad idea! Not bad at all haha I'll have to try that sometime soon bro thanx!!!

this is such an underrated comment. you can stack so much shit on that wiper cowl and i do it every time

Until it all falls every which way 😂

Yeah, IDK, I didn't bother to look at what PCM pin it was on, maybe I'll check when I go back

@@keving2371 it was just a guess. People do weird things. Lol

I blew the 5/3 in my Chevy Silverado put a hole in both sides of the block and cracked oil pan. So I got a 6.0 and put in a stage 3. came for the 6.0 from Texas Speed going to the tuner on Tuesday will let you know how it turns out .

Up north based on the weather & rust. In WI I pulled a L33 for ~$250 complete on sale (for old H.O. 326 car). 5.3's for days, almost always a 6.0 to pull.

In Mississippi they're only $230 for 5.3 or 4.8 but you'll never find a 6.0 for under $1000 or $500 if it needs build if you ever find one

Joshua Brown stop being a cheap bastard

Picked up my 5.3 lm7 with the truck for $500 . Just gotta look bro

It really doesn't take much lol

Hahaha! Imagine that, a GM powered Ford! I like both brands but love to poke fun at people hahaha! On a different note: I really wish I had a fox body..... 😂🤣😅😂🤣😅

What does rocked out the cylinders mean?

About 90 minutes, but the trans was already gone. Probably take another 90 if it were there. So for your first time, budget a day

I wanna know this too

If I'm needing mechanical parts, I typically look for vehicles that have been wrecked and driven to the scene of the accident. That way you know for a fact that the engine and such were running well enough to be driving around. Stay clear of the vehicles with moss or tree sap on them, as they may have unknown pre-existing mechanical issues (like the vehicle broke down and were parked in someone's yard for a while before getting taken to the junkyard). Just use some common sense/ detective skills when trying to decipher the history of the vehicle, then you will be able to generally know the condition/life of the engine and trans.

I have a troll, it's hilarious. Dude is subscribed.... Just to watch every thing I post, and thumbs down it 😂

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I tend to measure success by how many trolls I incur along the way. 😂

He said a '71 oldsmobile 98

It's a big help!

I'm not smart, I have no use for hydroboost

Yes, all my local ones have something similar around. I know some don't have anything like that though.

I have them on my pickup, they're outstanding. I've done another video showing they make the most power of any Gen III head

6.0's use a 317 casting number head, the compression on these engines is low, the chamber is 72cc or something. 5.3 and 4.8 use smaller chamber heads, like 62cc. You get a full point of compression out of swapping the heads, for no extra money

I use chains at home, but the junkyard provides

😂 serpentine belts work great aswell

@@kristoferlumbert4821 Hahaha!!! You're fuckin funny guy!!! I really really hope noone reads your comment seriously and then does it!!!

That's how I do it

Keep watching the series, I'll have 600 into this thing, wired and running.

Mason Upull, there's one in Pontiac also

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Nice! I work close to Pontiac. Thanks

I'm at FCA Tech Center like once a week lol

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Small world. I work right across from SHAP. We supply their center consoles. Lol. Crazy

That's because all truck accessories route the same and use the same belt, other than I have hydroboost it's the same accessories. I believe this one also has the higher output alternator. Anywho, the 6.0 cast into the front and rear of the block and the LQ4 govebox code all add up. Also, the "Maxx" trucks are half ton only.

O ok...good to know...i work with a guy his 04 escalade has the 6.0awdn his has the max 6.0....love your vids👍

I've done more than one

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I’ll search your page. You have taught me a lot so far

Look in the LS basics playlist, there are several videos that should help you on your way in there

Hey! You're back! Good to see you!

Thank you my man. I just moved into my new shop.

Whatever you can find complete and cheap, it's all a huge upgrade

Luis from pa middle?

Take a road trip!

$1,000 for an old junk yard motor out of a rust bucket. I would laugh at them. That's no more than a $500 engine at best.

Lkq sells them 400 but in two years still haven't seen one. Gone that fast. Go for 3500$

I don't think I would do that.

Yeah, probs not the best idea to be honest man but hey do what ya want!

Austin Sears Whats the reasoning on that? Just to pick your brain :3

@@rustysausage69 Well, first off and foremost you're likely to overheat a shift solenoid or two. Second, the valve body may or may not turn into a blue waffle. Which is bad bcuz idk if you've ever seen hydraulic fluids but most are of the red color. So uhm yeah idfk how that's possible but it probs wont increase performance. Thirdly, if you're using a lightened high-stall torque converter, dont take your rippums gauge needle beyond the 10,297 mark. Fourthly, once revved beyond 10.3K rpm's, your lunch control (if equipped) will permanently retard for 25+ miles 25° give or take 5-32° and in rare cases like last weekend, my ladyfriends rolling anti-gag would activate intermittently, in which we can't quite decide it having a positive nor negative effects/effections... Effections!? Affections!? Heck, I dont flippin know man but it seems to mainly help the erections and our fuxxx-capacitor.... well I think that about covers all them shiny facets. Good luck to ya with them parts! (FR) plz be sure to let me know how it goes! Gotta gitt bacc to drinkin beers bangin gears n passin sqkueers been doin it for years......

@@rustysausage69 many valve bodies already raise line pressure pretty high. Line pressure that high with no cushion is going to lead to broken hard parts

Drive to Gulfport, they had plenty when I was there in March and they were under 300 complete.

The Driveway Engineer will do thanks

I'm going to be using a new harness anyway, if I wasn't I would pull a complete harness from another truck

Strong enough to stop you from shooting out the windshield when you come to a complete stop from 80mph in one foot

@@TheDrivewayEngineer 😲 Wow 👍

I don't ever ask, I tell. What do you have here? Engine.

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Im looking at pulling a LQ4 for a budget boost setup. Seems like my yard puts them in fairly regular just by checking online inventory, but Im sure I'll have to jump on it the day of. Also appreciate the reply and the videos, you make it a lot easier than what others make it out to be.

Sometimes it's about the adventure!

Correct

It's simplest to keep the same Gen engine

@@TheDrivewayEngineer thanks man ur the best.

I'll send you Chevy's send me tank tracks

Duramax is alot more lol

Ok. I’m going to watch your playlists for LS swap stuff. Really want to learn. I haven’t even bought the (my first)truck yet. Just a couple hundred off. I’m working hard. I’ve been researching how to make it better for towing 25ft enclosed trailers with racecars in them, beat my friends who want to race me in their V8 mustangs with awful ricer exhaust and lambo doors, tow my brothers around with sleds tied to the trailer hitch when it snows, you get the point. I don’t know if I should upgrade the stock 5.3 with junkyard parts or swap it. 6.0? 6.2? 7.something? 8.1? I don’t know. Online forums haven’t really helped too much at all. You seem like a very knowledgeable guy who’s been there, done that with this stuff. I work at a lawnmower repair shop, and my boss races roadcourse. I get to work in his racecars when I’m not working on mowers. I can do everything to this truck myself, over at the shop. My boss is all fired up about the truck, so he definitely wants to help me. I’m looking forward to stuffing every last bit of info from your videos into my brain as possible. Thanks.

Are you buying the 03 specifically you asked about?

Yes. 157k, not a Z71, some rust. The only aftermarket part it has is a cold air intake. The transmission is the original. Never been replaced. Trans fluid looked...meh.

My nephews truck is exactly that, it's on the channel as the one we replaced the rockers on and Liner Extreemed the bottom of. For light towing, he does a camper a few times a year, has a couple Jetskis, normal house stuff. He's very happy with his 5.3 and tuned ECM. His transmission failed pretty quick, a 600 Facebook Marketplace rebuild, and he was back on the road with no issues since.

What I do... That can 100% wreck your engine if you're not careful... Is run about a quart of diesel in it until it's good and hot, then drain and change the oil. If it's really bad you may need to repeat a few times using cheap Walmart oil

IDK where Baldwin Park is, so I'm going to have to say no lol

I'm asked that all the time, and the answer is I have a day job and hobbies that take up way to much of my time to do that in any type of economical fashion for anyone else.

@@TheDrivewayEngineer thanx for the reply, could you put me in touch with anyone you know that could help me? There are so many scams, I love your videos BTW, great attitude 👍🏻

@@skylineandscooby There's a gentleman (actually he's kind of a jerk, but solid guy :D), in my Facebook group by the name of Jason Brown. He pulls these all day in junkyards and sells them locally as well as ships them. I'm sure if you're willing to help him witht he customs work and whatnot, he'd be willing to ship you an engine. Also, the Izuzu NPR trucks have 6.0's in them, if you have some local place all the smashed lorries go to.

@@TheDrivewayEngineer ill see if I can get hold of your jerk pal! In Ireland, nothing has V8 except serious luxury cars, I bought a Porsche Cayenne turbo from the UK, 4.8 twin turbo as a family car, but I'd love a V8 project,

Whenever I travel outside Michigan, I just google maps search, junkyard, self serve, etc

@@TheDrivewayEngineer dam I feel like an idiot now!! I’m watching your playlist from 4 yrs back appreciate you putting all this information out for people like me I know I’ve learned some much already and I’m definitely subscribing.

Locally or when traveling? Search pick and pull, u pull, you pull, lkq. Im in ohio so rust free southern parts are nice. Hang out and drink coffee in local gas stations in the morning in rural areas. Have a couple beers at a local hole in the wall type bar in the evening.

No, I just blow them out

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317 and have them machined down a bit they flow the best and have the best chamber design for power or keep it stock and plan for boost