My FIRST Engine Build - 6.0 LS For My Pontiac Tempest

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Жыл бұрын

I did it! Built my first engine from top to bottom! I decided to go with a 6.0L LS block and hop up the engine with some good cylinder heads, a lope-y camshaft, and flat top pistons. Thank you to my amazing boyfriend Danny for guiding me through the build and letting me do all the work myself. I know it wasn’t easy for him to sit back and watch. I have learned SO much throughout this process and I know my next engine build will be even bigger & better!
Thank you to these companies for getting on board with my engine build:
AIR FLOW RESEARCH www.airflowresearch.com
CP CARILLO www.cp-carrillo.com
GRANATELLI MOTORSPORTS granatellimotorsports.com
HOLLEY PERFORMANCE www.holley.com
Major thank you to Dustin Lee Racing Engines for all the phone calls, engine discussions, machine work and parts! Go subscribe to him on KZfaq for the best engine content: / @dustinlee5566
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6.0L
LS
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Engine build
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V8
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Hooker headers
Hopped up
Hot rod
Muscle car
1967 pontiac tempest
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Ls swap
Wrenching

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@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

I see a few comments claiming there’s no assembly lube on the main bearings… we used lucas assembly lube (very clear with light green tint) and I promise they are COATED! 👍

@LesMorrisracing Жыл бұрын

Not to be PITA I use copper coat spray on my Head gaskets. Napa sells it.

@young11984 Жыл бұрын

Im not an LS guy but didnt they have a chain tensioner on them?

@robertremalia4669 Жыл бұрын

No ls motor’s do not have a chain tensioners on them. How are

@robertremalia4669 Жыл бұрын

Your going to have yours done before I get mine done but as soon as I get mine done I’ll make a road trip out to Cali. We can meet at the local dragstrip. Have a little grudge match. Remember I’m doing mine old school a monster big block pontiac with three twos on it and trying to get my hands on a 421 that’s reasonable we’ll see promise you it won’t be stock hahahaha it will give you guys time to get yours dialed in

@timothythomas1737 Жыл бұрын

@Robert Remalia yes some did.

@scottcarver5622 Жыл бұрын

I can feel the pride you have building that engine, great job!

@richardmckaughan9701 Жыл бұрын

Danny is a good guy. Very patient and walked you through it. Congratulations on your build. You deserve to feel like you have achieved something, because you have.👍

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

I’m so lucky to have him. And thank you so much. This build meant a lot to me.

@simple_livin Жыл бұрын

I know you said this wasn't a how-to video, but for someone who would also like to build their own engine except I don't have a shop or the tools or someone to guide me 😆 this felt like a how-to. Madd respect my girl! Keep on wrenchin'

@wesmattimore2895 Жыл бұрын

You did fantastic Olivia, love seeing the woman getting there hands dirty, shout out to Danny for being patient and showing his girl, how it's done... BE proud girl.. wrenching will build those arms up lol... take care guys

@RENEGADEX800 Жыл бұрын

The amount of joy you felt putting it together is nothing compared to when you get to fire it up for the first time! Great job. 👍

@richardcoleman9645 Жыл бұрын

Next time, install the cam before the crank with block upside down. You can reach in and guide the cam without all the bumps. Old Time trick I used for years.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@young11984 Жыл бұрын

Long bolt or threaded rod screwed into the cam gives you as much leverage as needed with crank installed and dont need to finger it thru the bearings from the bottom too lol

@richardcoleman9645 Жыл бұрын

She is not as strong, it would be easier for her to do that way. It was for her help.

@young11984 Жыл бұрын

@@richardcoleman9645 understood but a straight rod is a lot more simplistic for a novice than that speed handle, my 8yr old neice installed my cam with an 18” piece of tubing over a piece of threaded rod....leverage is awesome

@raymondtrotter4655 Жыл бұрын

🎊🎉🎈🎆 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. YOUR FIRST ENGINE BIRTH. CONGRATULATIONS DEAR LADY, YOU DID IT. YOU'VE INSPIRED ME AND OTHERS. I SOON HOPE TO DO MY OWN FIRST AS WELL. I HAVE A 1968 PONTIAC TEMPEST 2DR HARDTOP CUSTOM SBC 350 STORAGE KEPT VEHICLE IM STARTING TO WORK ON. IM 2ND OWNER. I BOUGHT IT IN 1998 DROVE IT 3MONTHS AND STORED IT. NOW AFTER 25 YRS IM ABLE TO GET STARTED. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION. YOU DID JUST FINE. AND I TOO LEARNED A FEW THINGS. CYA IN NEXT VIDEO. THANKS. TRUCK DRIVER RAY ✝️

@jackfisher3906 Жыл бұрын

I have 100% Confidence in you Liz, just listen when Danny interjects and do exactly as said. Also Do NOT be afraid to ask questions or for help.

@sisco302 Ай бұрын

You two are a very cool couple! The more I watch you guys, the more I like you. You’re real. It’s awesome to see Liv building her first engine!

@darrenbealeofficial Жыл бұрын

Just watched the whole video. Congrats Liv .. amazing work it'll be an awesome engine. Big thanks to Danny on the camera. Can't wait to hear it running. Legend.😎

@mynameis63 Жыл бұрын

Danny done taught that girl well on how to handle a shaft. Good job bro...I figured you'd be good for her. :)

@leonhart2452 Жыл бұрын

After several engines the new wears off a bit, but the feelings you get when they fire up and run never goes away.

@ronnievance6835 Жыл бұрын

You did great Liv ! You have all the right in the world to be proud of yourself. Wanting to do all the work and doing it correctly got my respect

@tonywatts1895 Жыл бұрын

well done everyone has to do their first engine i did mine at 15years old done a couple since then I'm 66 now but still love building engines cars, bikes, trucks all the same to me, keep going liv

@2HacksGarage Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Nothing like building your first engine! I’ll be walking someone through this soon on a 318 LA and 5.3 LS

@Rick-O-Shay60 Жыл бұрын

You will always remember your first. It's a good feeling you get while driving down the road knowing you built it's engine. Never rush, Double check measurements, and torque specs, if not sure about something Stop, find the answer, then proceed, and very important Keep everything CLEAN. ( A tip ) Try not to yank on the torque wrench setting your torque. Even pull from start til it clicks. Fantastic job!

@maxmillion4216 Жыл бұрын

You did an awesome job Liv. Tell Danny to mount the vise to the table properly with blots, not a Clamp.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Haha not his fault. I should mount it sometime

@CJColvin Жыл бұрын

You're Tempest is going to be a beast when its all done Oliva.

@trentdawg2832 Жыл бұрын

Great job Liv…..and good thing Mr.Danny was on standby

@bruceshook1781 Жыл бұрын

OUCH!! Maybe i am old school, but it hurt me to see you assemble that with no assembly lube.

@cruzoutdoors7912 Жыл бұрын

Lucas assembly lube is clear. It has a slight green hue. It's hard to see in the video.

@russabrams3982 Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea to stand on the engine stand when torquing the bolts . It makes sure you don't flip the stand over , way safer !

@johnmedina7104 Жыл бұрын

just saw the entire interior build. You guys are having way too much fun! I've got to get another GTO! Paradise John

@yhird Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job! Congratulations. Great video.

@robertremalia4669 Жыл бұрын

Not a lot of people do that themselves these days I’m impressed. I have one exactly like your building right now sitting in my garage ready to build. Only thing is I want to build 1000 hp monster.

@bobtucker8875 Жыл бұрын

Great job on you. You should be very proud of your progress and enjoy it. It was enjoyable to see you build it. Thanks for sharing ☺️.

@garyspitzervoiceoversproje6537 Жыл бұрын

Great job! That's awesome!

@jason-oe8yy Жыл бұрын

Good job Liv, you can now appreciate your accomplishments!

@mikecappelletti598 Жыл бұрын

Props to Danny for having the patience to allow you to learn. Great video just subscribed.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@D.Guitar Жыл бұрын

Good job. There really is a Ton of parts involved. And this is really the main important assembly you've just done... 🎉

@32road Жыл бұрын

Great job!🍻

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME LS BUILD!!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME EDUCATION AND A TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEO!!!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT!!!! SHE LOOKS AND PERFORMS BEAUTIFULLY!!!! PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR TRUTH. VERY INSPIRATIONAL AS WELL!!!

@PacificPinesRanch Жыл бұрын

YESSS love it 🙌🛠😊 You’re really inspiring

@Fitzinyourhead Жыл бұрын

I want to do this for my Gto so bad. Can’t wait to see you drive yours,, keep up the great work

@ronmelville4785 Жыл бұрын

WOW, Great Job, pretty Gutsy on Dan's part letting you install the Crank, those things are 50-55 LBS. and you look to be 105 dripping wet!!! I am Glad it all went well, that was impressive my girl, love to see the fire-up!!!! take Care you guys. Ron Sr.

@22vampyre Жыл бұрын

I can still remember putting together my first engine. A 1954 Ford 239 Y block. Almost 40 years ago!

@glendurant911 Жыл бұрын

This was great, love the proud moments for newby mechanic.

@steveharvey5982 Жыл бұрын

Great Job, Looks GNARLY!!

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@codywilliams103 Жыл бұрын

Speed master makes some good looking roller rockers for the ls. I don't have any experience with their quality but when I bought mine they were affordable.

@davidowen888 Жыл бұрын

The Excitement Was Real 🎉☮️

@theodoredugranrut8201 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, I hope you have as much enjoyment as I do when you start it up for the first time.Central California watching

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@dwayneford9028 Жыл бұрын

It looks great I think u did a great job

@shawnl5634 Жыл бұрын

Love ur micky Thompson, shirt, he was the investor of, the Christmas tree at race tracks ,for those may not knew that his history, is great to learn lots videos on him ,4 engine, 389 ,car super fast great shirt liv,

@idaho2ndgens240 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on building your first engine, a very meaningful and proud day. Having to have a little help here and there still makes it all you, and nothing to feel bad about. You know what went into this engine and why. I love building engines and you are amazing.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jimgree Жыл бұрын

Engines are a learning experience and alot of work.

@paulweigle6872 Жыл бұрын

Now you know the work that goes into building an engine. Good job! So many people think it's just slapping parts on and bolting it in. There's way more than what you even showed. You should be proud of yourself. I don't know you, and I'm proud of you!

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@inthegarage342 Жыл бұрын

What a great job. When you crank that thing for the first time and it sets in that you did that, then you will be truly emotional. Danny, good job with the patients bro.

@shawng7902 Жыл бұрын

File fitting rings sucks SO bad. That was literally a full day in the garage doing mine. Cam bearings weren't too bad once I realized what the 2nd set of bands was for in the kit. I thought they were replacements until I rolled the edge of 1. So now I have an extra practice set to let people learn lol. Trunions, I bought the comp cams tool. It's pretty easy to set them up, snap ring is the hardest part with the tools

@allenbaker8890 Жыл бұрын

Great job, and very good combination

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bennysharkey8391 Жыл бұрын

I think it's the petit hands. This motor will be awesome!

@chrisbryant1657 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👍👍

@MEGAONE302 Жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤗🤗🤗

@ronlott4870 Жыл бұрын

Great job and great content!

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@donny5417 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Liv

@desifrazier121 Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m so happy for you 8 days ago that’s incredible ! I want to do a ls so bad … It’s beautiful maybe one day I’ll do it soon been watching videos on how to do it and you did it proud of you

@jsatre5504 Жыл бұрын

Your shop is so clean!!! Great job Liv and Danny!!

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@OdySlim Жыл бұрын

Fine Job Olivia!! You have a great coach! Regards from Ody Slim

@kenstern9473 Жыл бұрын

Good job!

@robhunter2435 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your engine build. Motor looks great!!

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mariodoehring6202 Жыл бұрын

good work! luv u two, jaw dropping entertainment and informative, sure Derrick approves too! respect.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@MrDeepwatermarine Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Liv. Also, good on Danny being patient and not taking over. Magic happens when using your own brain to solve problems. I taught me kids to work on their own cars this same way. “Figure it out. I’m only here to make sure you don’t break something expensive”.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I love that teaching method!

@MrDeepwatermarine Жыл бұрын

@@GnarlySpeedShop Two of my kids are girls too.

@neilmerrifield9633 Жыл бұрын

This is your engine now, you didn't buy it you built it! You did everything right, you did the research on a combination that will work as a daily driver on the street. That alone is not an easy task. You took care of the known weak link flaws of the LS, ARP head bolts, trunion upgrade, 4th gen rods. You did great! Hope you're hooked now?

@teto6912 Жыл бұрын

Good job happy for you ❤️❤️

@sporty196071 Жыл бұрын

I saw a few of your videos but forgot to subscribe, now I found you with some help from Ben kahan

@LesMorrisracing Жыл бұрын

Good Job Olivia 🏁🏁

@JADENDOUMANINCB Жыл бұрын

I am totally Blown Away you are so amazing and talented Awesome Job

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Too kind

@clay6145 Жыл бұрын

Welcome only the junkyard we four out of 305 to 327 with 13 one pistons in it with a 308 gear ratio and a 69 model truck that truck never was beat That’s fun when you have to do everything

@jackmcminn2520 Жыл бұрын

Good job on the closeups of the parts and explanations I hope to be building my first engine soon

@andrethorpe-et5fc Жыл бұрын

Nice video 📸

@Redhead_Motorsports Жыл бұрын

Well done! 💪

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@strassafrass1 Жыл бұрын

Rock on!!

@bobbysmith8120 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys 👍 from Alabama 🇺🇸👍

@roberth9023 Жыл бұрын

cant wait to see to see that car finished i know its gonna be badass

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jackfisher3906 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Job

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@seventybuick Жыл бұрын

It does take a little muscle but the right tools help. Great job, pretty motor.

@carllattimore8227 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!😊

@Rob-yt5qy Жыл бұрын

This is so brave, I am in pressed, you rock girl.❤ 28:09

@dannyskaggs6587 Жыл бұрын

Very nice motor

@stephenhodge6441 Жыл бұрын

I don't always make it all the way through all your videos but this was my favorite by far!!! Great watching you make those little accomplishments. I hope after you build a couple, you make a how to series.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching 😊

@FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

The first start will feel good!

@mitchhuested6244 Жыл бұрын

Second post, I know what you mean about waiting for parts. Waited 10 days shy of ten months for my camshaft, and it finally arrived today! Yayyyyy!

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness.

@rodvaughan8628 Жыл бұрын

Good job Liv.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josebermea3843 Жыл бұрын

Congrats, liv. I feel proud

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jose. Means a lot. 🙏😊

@wallynuku3857 Жыл бұрын

Dam your the most beautifulest mechanic I've seen❤😊

@mythos000000025 Жыл бұрын

It's too late but the Brian tooley racing shaft rocker conversion only requires pressing in the bearings initially...you add the clip to the shaft first(easier to handle..more material to grab ahold of) then slide on the rocker, then pin it with the other c-clip. Look them up for future builds..was $309...a steal for what it is/does

@jimmyjames7770 Жыл бұрын

You make me feel like I should take out my LS and rebuild it

@geminisruiz6967 Жыл бұрын

excellent

@trentdawg2832 Жыл бұрын

The wrist pin clips i usually use a pic to get them to lock in….you rest the pic tip in that little dimple/divet area and presto…..honestly thats the hardest part of the engine build

@Thatsrich85 Жыл бұрын

You can tell she’s Canadian. Says “sorry” so much. Lol. Can spot a fellow Canadian a mile away.

@tommygray2870 Жыл бұрын

Great job It looks great most men don’t do that good

@peterjohnporquez3895 Жыл бұрын

Your need to lubricate the main bearing journals,before assembly. Also all connection rod bearing journals.

@dandaniels4558 Жыл бұрын

Looks like an extremely HOTT speedshop to me.

@raydoyonful Жыл бұрын

Awesome job!! where did you find your references, specific books? etc, thanks.

@mrgreezy1 Жыл бұрын

She’s building an engine, he’s holding a camera.. and he’s getting tired.. lol that says a lot about dude.. lol keep hanging out with this young lady, she’ll show you how to man up !!! 💯 and I know she would have kept going all night till it was done but Nancy the Camera man kept crying… lol 😂

@diggindiggenit6540 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job That has to have some good ponies.

@GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@LSXMILLER Жыл бұрын

Nice 👌

@jimburig7064 Жыл бұрын

I always put the camshaft in first to not bang up the lobes & bearings.

@shawnmcatee895 Жыл бұрын

And, there it is. Bullet (CP, really really good stuff) but those are a 2618 Forging. They should have been set up with at least .0045" clearance. .0055 would probably be better

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

THAT IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HOT RODDING. ANYBODY WITH ANY BUDGET CAN BUILD ANYTHING THEY WANT. SURE, MONEY CAN BE A FACTOR. BUT IF YOU STAY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET. YOU SHOULD BE OKAY. BUDGET AND CREATIVITY ARE THE MAIN PLAYERS IN THE GAME. THAT IS WHAT I LEARNED FROM REBUILDING MY 283 CHEVY IN HIGH SCHOOL. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE.