Hot Rod Garage Season 5 Episode 3 Adding Horsepower to a 6.0L LS

As car enthusiasts know, nothing feels as good as taking a stock vehicle and making it perform better than it ever has before. That’s why the guys at Hot Rod Garage are always looking for new ways to add horsepower to various makes and models, and in season 5 episode 3, they’re focusing on a 6.0L LS engine.

The episode kicks off with hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa introducing the project they’ll be working on, a 2002 Chevy Silverado. The truck came with the 6.0L engine, which is already pretty powerful, but the guys aren’t satisfied with that. They want to see just how much they can enhance the engine’s performance with a few upgrades.

First up is swapping out the stock camshaft for a more aggressive one. The new camshaft allows for better air flow and more fuel, which means more power. The guys then take the truck for a test drive and are thrilled with the results. Almost immediately, they can feel a difference in the truck’s power and acceleration.

But they’re not done yet. Next, Tony and Lucky install a new intake manifold. The goal is to optimize the engine's air intake system, allowing more air to flow into the cylinders, which will result in more power. As with the camshaft upgrade, the change is immediately noticeable. The truck has even more power and torque than it did before.

Before heading back out on the road, Tony and Lucky want to make one final upgrade – the exhaust system. In order to get the most out of the engine, they need to get the exhaust out as quickly as possible. They install a new set of headers, and once again, take the truck for a test drive.

The difference in the truck’s performance is impressive. Done correctly, the upgrades have transformed the engine from mild-mannered to a true powerhouse. Tony and Lucky are thrilled with the results, and rightly so. The upgrades have given the truck a whole new lease on life, and it’s now capable of performing at a much higher level than it ever has before.

Throughout the episode, Tony and Lucky explain the science behind each of the upgrades they’re making. They give viewers a lesson in how each part of the engine works together to create power, and how upgrades to one part can affect the entire system. This is ideal for those who are interested in auto mechanics, but may not be familiar with the ins and outs of performance upgrades.

Overall, episode 3 of season 5 of Hot Rod Garage is a must-watch for car enthusiasts. The focus on the LS engine and the upgrades the team makes provide a perfect lesson in how to go about making a car perform at peak levels. If you enjoy working on cars or just love watching engines come to life, this episode is definitely worth checking out.