We start with a Gen IV Iron Block 5.3L from the junkyard, get it running, and then add a selection of budget-friendly upgrades to turn it into a solid street swap engine. Afterward, we test our upgrades on the dyno and get a special visit from a high horsepower, big boost drag car.

PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE

ARP
Manifold Bolts
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23928_66fed8161fff5

Berryman Products
Berryman B-12 Chemtool Carburetor, Fuel System & Injector Cleaner
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23920_66fecf7e8b5d7

Berryman Products
Berryman B-33 Engine Degreaser
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23921_66fecfafa0dfd

Duralast
NGK V Power Copper Spark Plug
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23926_66fed7b37ea85

Hot Shot's Secret
Adrenaline Assembly Lubricant
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23935_66fedfcee6652

Hot Shot's Secret
Adrenaline R Series Nano Shift Transmission Fluid
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23931_66fedf59d143f

Hot Shot's Secret
Adrenaline R-Series Racing Oil
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23932_66fedf783511f

Hot Shot's Secret
Adrenaline Racing Gear Oil
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23933_66fedf95ba0b2

Hot Shot's Secret
Adrenaline RTL Racing Top Lube
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23934_66fedfb0c90e2

Hot Shot's Secret
Blue Diamond Dexron VI & Mercon LV Transmission Fluid
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23937_66fee014698b1

Hot Shot's Secret
Blue Diamond PAO Engine Oil
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23938_66fee0314ae68

Hot Shot's Secret
Blue Diamond Severe Duty Gear Oil
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23936_66fedfeacfdb7

Hot Shot's Secret
Diesel Extreme
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23939_66fee04a6a170

Hot Shot's Secret
EDT+ Winter Defense
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23941_66fee08847079

Hot Shot's Secret
Everyday Diesel Treatment
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23940_66fee06c5bacf

Hot Shot's Secret
Unleashing the Power: Big Boost Bill Lutz blown Hemi powered Camaro
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23930_66fedabe2df23

MANN+HUMMEL
WIX XP Oil Filter
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23942_66fee1997b313

Race Winning Brands
Haltech NEXUS Rebel LS - Suits Gen IV
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23919_66fee4311c41b

Summit Racing
Manual & Electronic Boost Controllers
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23943_66fee1b343f3e

Summit Racing
Summit Racing Boost Control Solenoids
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23927_66fed7e0685e0

Summit Racing
Summit Racing Exhaust Tubing Mandrel Bends
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23924_66fed6ca55533

Summit Racing
Summit Racing Oil Cooler Block-Off Plates
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23929_66fed8438f9e1

Summit Racing
Summit Racing Turbo Crossover Pipe Kit
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23923_66fed6b1b6c39

Summit Racing
Summit Racing Turbocharger Hot Side Combo Kit
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23922_66fed5a969b31

Summit Racing
TrickFlow TFX Fuel Injectors
https://pntv.us/pn_pt_23925_66fed70db6a38