Anyone watch the new engine masters?

slipyoke said
So I am probably going to be "that guy" right now and I apologize.

The latest episode of engine masters on motor trend featured a turbo 5.3 LS (how dare I say those words in these hallowed halls) that was set up sort of for the every man. Was a solid daily driver, mostly stock, that could last 5+ plus years... and was putting out damn near 700 horse. All while fairly affordable.

Yes I know you don't get into mopar to save money and we are sort of our own nitch in the hot rod community. But does any one have a similar...ish build. I mean should I start looking at gen 3 hemi builds?

You're really asking if you should do a small block Mopar, 318 - 360, like what EM did with a 5.3 LS? No. The GM LS platforms are the better engineered than a LA engine and can take that abuse, for a while, not forever. The 3G Hemi is great, but limited aftermarket and more expensive to do that to. But if you want to do that to your Mopar car, try and find a cheap Hemi, not a LA engine.

And don't apologize. As a car guy, you should appreciate quality and great engineering, regardless who makes it. Unless its Ford, then its always crap.