Yeah because Steve invented the internal combustion engine... So that makes him an expert at everything. A smart person is ALWAYS open to new ideas regardless of where they come from (do you honestly think half of the engineering in this engine is his???). I spotted one thing that could be improved in the video, did you see it? or were you too caught up seeing the sun shine out of his bum.
You're one of the best engine builders in the world, there is no reason for you to even adress the people who haven't even changed a plug. You do you man, love the content, just don't let nobodies get to you 🤟
As a vintage watch restorer, I appreciate your attention to details and surface quality finishes. Your CNC blocks remind me of old Geneva pocket watch 'Perlage'. It was a aesthetic finish applied to watch components to add depth and brilliance; but VERY hard to accomplish.
Watch restoration is so satisfying to watch, when the movement kicks into life after you've done all that work must be an amazing feeling. You could make videos about what you do and upload them, I'd definitely subscribe
It amazes me that given the fact this motor grenaded itself, that there are ANY usable parts. The intro was a little pervy, but I get it - she has served you well. Tells ya' something ( a LOT ) about your design. Great video and thanks for the updates.
The intake and valve covers are my least favorite bit, but that comes down to personal preferences. It's kind of different, and that is never a bad thing. Steve is definitely an out of the box thinker, which is what makes his videos so interesting.
that sleve thing is cool less parts on the shelf and superb extra locating locking multi purpose loe your videos cant afford it so its great to see the inside tech from a master builder , also love the wagon if anyone ever said thier would be one of those driven on the street and run your times woul have told them to kick rocks. i like what nelson does but your smx is as important to drag and drive as the hemi is to top fuel, just about the time you think its all done you come along ty you mr morris and so kind to us gearheads that get a glimpse of the genious you have created thank you
Thank you for saving your skills on video for all to enjoy and use! I have learned a ton! I'm not a motor builder but I am a engineer. You sir a are a master in every sense of the word! I tip my hat to you!
Nothing quite so satisfying as spinning over the assembly and hearing that all cylinders make the same ring tension sound. Had a builder tell me once he listens to that to see if the gaps and tensions were set right.
great advert at the end steve, if only i had the money to have you build me a VW T4 aircooled engine for my 356 coupe. Great video's though, love your content, super knowledgeable. Thank you for your time and insights in to what you do 👍
Steve thanks so much for taking us on this journey and answering all are questions. It blows my mind how serviceable these engines are. I'm a service writer and everything in my world is so disposable now day's.
Steve, its always a pleasure watching your videos. Your motors are such a step above all the others in beauty and performance. And the way you brought this one back was incredible! Great job!!
Do you realise Steve that your content is better than any other content out there on the net in this field of work and play, I've never seen anything else that even approaches the level of technical expertise, tech information, secret race engine tricks and knowledge exposed here for all to see and in addition just pure exciting entertainment that your channel provides on the racing side of things. I'm a race car engine builder myself now retired and I've done a lot of similar work myself but to a much smaller extent so this stuff is like life to me! so I thank you Sir for what you put out there for others to see and experience and wish you good luck in all things and above all God Speed my friend (on the track)
Hey Steve , I'm thinking you made the right choice on the aesthetics of the block . It turned out 100% better , even though we know it didn't add more power .
@@danmyers9372 that is a very interesting point. While there was little externally to be seen, some of the fanboys on this channel are driven by looks and wow it cost how much, because they have absolutely no idea about engineering. And while the roughness on the inside would make almost zero difference to performance, to them they would equate the rough finish to somehow being an inferior product. Since Steve has basically made himself a CZcams product, he needs to do things most of us might not even bother doing (I would I have OCD and it would drive me nuts) but it was completely unnecessary to make it run again.
That is one sexy beast of a motor, cant wait to see the numbers she turns. great work its always a pleasure watching your videos and receiving a piece of your knowledge.
What an awesome video, Steve! So happy to see the SMX back together. I loved watching the entire build process, and how you brought that incredible engine back to life. Next stop - Dyno time!!
Man what a great set of videos.. most of us regular fellers would never get to see such a beautiful piece of engineering up close.. thanks Steve for taking the time to let us into your world
Quite a testament to metallurgy of block n heads . I’ve found that rear main seals leak from saddle area. Underneath seal a little ultra silicone on seal registers and at part line solved problems of leaking . Otherwise damn nice job !
Steve After watching many of your videos I have to say WOW. You sir definitely have your poop in a group. Your engines are almost as impressive as you’re skills. As a engine builder myself I can relate and understand everything that’s in your videos and love your no drama common sense approach. Thank you keep ‘em coming.
Educated madness we all love it 💯 this by far has to be the coolest series yet, the knowledge and experience poured into this has been amazing, your certainly getting the hang of this video malarkey. Not only a engineer but a fab presenter too 👍👍👍
I've had wet sleeves harder to remove than those dry ones 🤣 That said if you had the sleeve pre counter bored to clear the valve it would just about be a track side repair. Very nice
It was already. I was looking at that in the video and probably half the reason he indexes the sleeves. To be honest I am a little surprised that it wasn't hand finished because it has a sharp lip on it, but I guess on alcohol it may not be as detrimental as it might be on other fuels. Not sure if the valves are cantered and he might have been able to taper it a bit. The push rods are on an angle not sure if the valves are.
Nice job Steve , Dyno time 👍and then pavement yahooo. I notice you like using that peanutbutter lube Detroit diesel uses on their engine critical fasteners aswell. International compound 2
Absolutely crazy ain’t it…with my luck all the valves woulda looked like question marks and had to be hammered out and all new guides and probably seats lol
The porno theme had me in shambles. It's incredible you could save as many parts as you did. Must be an amazing engine. The message at the end made me very happy.
Nice to see it back together. After a pistion and then a complete rod delete, she is truly custom, one of a kind design. May not all have been needed but so much more impressive with it cleaned up. Thats some beautiful art right there 💪
Wow, just wow.... 3k+hp, 40 something passes, 8 second slips, and add road driven miles!!! Amazing setup however, once again SMX engines are unreal.... Thank you Mr Steve for your DEDICATION......
Thank god people like yourself get your hands on machines like this and develop this stuff! It’s entertaining as hell, and it makes for fun times with heavy footed drivers. What a pretty chunk of aluminum!
My daughter as I watched the video kept asking why is there love music playing!! HAHA!! Nice job making it look like a jewel. You didn't need to do that but you did. Can't wait for your car to go uber fast. I loved the ending!! It said you want to make love to your engine!! Come have us build it!! TRUE!!!!
Awesome being able to machine from billet. Imagine doing a 2" taller deck block, increasing stroke by an inch and using stronger pistons and longer rods... 6000hp? 😃
I too recently melted two pistons out of my turbo ls c10 in competition. I can understand the feeling of having your motor back together. Like nothing is quite right until it is running again.
If Steve Morris uses a 5lb sledge to seat and a slide hammer to remove cylinder sleeves, well by golly that's the RIGHT WAY to do it!!! Thanks for the awesome videos. We are not worthy!!!
I love how people keep giving you advice on how to work on a engine you designed. Truly amazes me 🤣
Yeah incredible. Hire them at once, lol.
I don’t understand how so many places are hiring and no one wants to work, but they seem to know it all on the internet…
Right it blows my mind.
Yep, the parallel is telling Rembrandt that he doesn't know how to mix paint.
Yeah because Steve invented the internal combustion engine... So that makes him an expert at everything. A smart person is ALWAYS open to new ideas regardless of where they come from (do you honestly think half of the engineering in this engine is his???). I spotted one thing that could be improved in the video, did you see it? or were you too caught up seeing the sun shine out of his bum.
You're one of the best engine builders in the world, there is no reason for you to even adress the people who haven't even changed a plug. You do you man, love the content, just don't let nobodies get to you 🤟
Hell of a job polishing your wood Steve .!. 😂😎
Those engines are an absolute work of art. Nice work sir!
Absolutely
Without question
Artwork
Look forward to seeing that baby on a pass again, glad your baby is back Steve!
As a vintage watch restorer, I appreciate your attention to details and surface quality finishes. Your CNC blocks remind me of old Geneva pocket watch 'Perlage'. It was a aesthetic finish applied to watch components to add depth and brilliance; but VERY hard to accomplish.
🙂
Watch restoration is so satisfying to watch, when the movement kicks into life after you've done all that work must be an amazing feeling. You could make videos about what you do and upload them, I'd definitely subscribe
👍
A man and his billet engine is a thing of beauty 😆 thats a badass engine glad it's back together your designs on your engine are above all.
Like the 4-stud crank journals. Built to take power. Thanks for showing this engine.
Didn't see any studs in the journals.
Glad you enjoyed it
This is the best reality TV over the air or any where on the Internet. Love your channel and attention to details
I’d love to have you guys build me a engine 😭 why do I have to be poor lol thanks for sharing buddy always love watching
It amazes me that given the fact this motor grenaded itself, that there are ANY usable parts. The intro was a little pervy, but I get it - she has served you well.
Tells ya' something ( a LOT ) about your design. Great video and thanks for the updates.
Just good Ole Love
Amazing work on cleaning up that block. It just goes to show the time and expertise you put into all of your machining. Hats off to you sir
I agree 💯%
@@bryanluntz1603 same here.
Don't forget to factor in the 10 pounds of boost the camera adds when you dyno the motor.
I don't know what you're cranking out more of....engines or videos... good work, Steve
I love the intake hat and valve covers match the car.
That is one sweet motor. You sir have some mad skills.
Not as much as Steve does , he almost went full brokeback mountain on the engine after that erotic polish job he was putting on that thing! LOL
The intake and valve covers are my least favorite bit, but that comes down to personal preferences. It's kind of different, and that is never a bad thing. Steve is definitely an out of the box thinker, which is what makes his videos so interesting.
So much knowledge and talent. It would definitely be a dream job to work for Steve.
Steve you’re hilarious, keep up the excellent informative content! You’re the king of engine building and I’ve learned a ton from you.
I just watched you assemble that engine, why thank you that was and is magic. Awesome from NZ Gerald.
It's awesome that you left some of the marks in the block, it has a story to tell and it's one heck of a story that it has survived to tell👌
Pride in his work! I think she's going to perform better than before!!.
I’m going to love my engine after you are done!!!
I started just by looking at Part 1 to see if it was interesting or not. Wow.....this was fantastic! Thanks!
that sleve thing is cool less parts on the shelf and superb extra locating locking multi purpose loe your videos cant afford it so its great to see the inside tech from a master builder
, also love the wagon if anyone ever said thier would be one of those driven on the street and run your times woul have told them to kick rocks. i like what nelson does but your smx is as important to drag and drive as the hemi is to top fuel, just about the time you think its all done you come along ty you mr morris and so kind to us gearheads that get a glimpse of the genious you have created thank you
No woman can ever give you this much Pleasure!!!!! 🏁❤️🏁🇬🇧
It looks good as new and loved the spinning billet block it looked so good spinning around like a big piece of jewelry
Thank you for saving your skills on video for all to enjoy and use! I have learned a ton! I'm not a motor builder but I am a engineer.
You sir a are a master in every sense of the word! I tip my hat to you!
Nothing quite so satisfying as spinning over the assembly and hearing that all cylinders make the same ring tension sound. Had a builder tell me once he listens to that to see if the gaps and tensions were set right.
great advert at the end steve, if only i had the money to have you build me a VW T4 aircooled engine for my 356 coupe. Great video's though, love your content, super knowledgeable. Thank you for your time and insights in to what you do 👍
3 thou protrusion on the sleeves will make a nice fire ring / seal around the piston. Cleaver, now I've learned something new. Thanks!
Steve thanks so much for taking us on this journey and answering all are questions. It blows my mind how serviceable these engines are. I'm a service writer and everything in my world is so disposable now day's.
your dog is awesome 🙂 thanks for the great content!
Beautiful work! 👍👍
Oh yeah! The beast is back! Looking forward to seeing it ripping down the track. SMX🤘🏽😎😬
the time laps was mesmerizing and the attention to detail is amazing. a work of art that puts in the work a 1/4 mile at a time.
Watching this engine go together for the second time is very satisfying for some reason 😊
Hard to believe it’s the same block👍💪
your blocks look amazing !!! I love when people try to tell one of the best engine builders in the world how to do it
Steve, its always a pleasure watching your videos. Your motors are such a step above all the others in beauty and performance. And the way you brought this one back was incredible! Great job!!
Do you realise Steve that your content is better than any other content out there on the net in this field of work and play, I've never seen anything else that even approaches the level of technical expertise, tech information, secret race engine tricks and knowledge exposed here for all to see and in addition just pure exciting entertainment that your channel provides on the racing side of things. I'm a race car engine builder myself now retired and I've done a lot of similar work myself but to a much smaller extent so this stuff is like life to me! so I thank you Sir for what you put out there for others to see and experience and wish you good luck in all things and above all God Speed my friend (on the track)
This is some cool content, biggest reason i am here to watch. Glad you show the "mistakes". Thanks!
Hey Steve , I'm thinking you made the right choice on the aesthetics of the block . It turned out 100% better , even though we know it didn't add more power .
It’s his business. People checking out his car at races need to see his product at it’s best.
@@danmyers9372 Steve?
@@danmyers9372 that is a very interesting point. While there was little externally to be seen, some of the fanboys on this channel are driven by looks and wow it cost how much, because they have absolutely no idea about engineering. And while the roughness on the inside would make almost zero difference to performance, to them they would equate the rough finish to somehow being an inferior product. Since Steve has basically made himself a CZcams product, he needs to do things most of us might not even bother doing (I would I have OCD and it would drive me nuts) but it was completely unnecessary to make it run again.
I'd have left it all beat up just to prove a point that none of the cosmetic damage mattered
That is one sexy beast of a motor, cant wait to see the numbers she turns. great work its always a pleasure watching your videos and receiving a piece of your knowledge.
I said oooohhhh yeah, right as it appeared on the screen. That intro was HOT. She's back. Nice job!
FFWD really Screwed the pooch and left you the vet bill! Glad you could save so much. Keep up the great work!
What an awesome video, Steve! So happy to see the SMX back together. I loved watching the entire build process, and how you brought that incredible engine back to life. Next stop - Dyno time!!
Beautiful ; good as new . Thanks for showing us what it takes to run and repair at this level. You should be proud.
Man what a great set of videos.. most of us regular fellers would never get to see such a beautiful piece of engineering up close.. thanks Steve for taking the time to let us into your world
Those valve seats and chambers are beautiful! That sleeve slide hammer is freaking nice. I had imagined a giant version of a blind hole puller.
That beginning scene is like me wiping down my Road King 👑
Gotta love it
Damn this is good. I love that You fixed this block up. Masterful work man seriously.
Another awesome video Steve! Love the knowledge offered/gained from every video. Keep em coming 👌🏼 💯 🇬🇺
Quite a testament to metallurgy of block n heads . I’ve found that rear main seals leak from saddle area. Underneath seal a little ultra silicone on seal registers and at part line solved problems of leaking . Otherwise damn nice job !
Absolutely love the machining side of it
True thing of beauty right there ! Amazing job. Great journey from start to finish.
Steve
After watching many of your videos I have to say WOW. You sir definitely have your poop in a group. Your engines are almost as impressive as you’re skills. As a engine builder myself I can relate and understand everything that’s in your videos and love your no drama common sense approach. Thank you keep ‘em coming.
Fortunate to get those bent valves out without damaging guides. Thanks for the tutorial.
It's a testament to your design that the block isn't scrap. I would have expected it to be twisted with the amount of force from the rods exploding.
First video of yours I have seen. ABSOLUTLY STUNNING WORK!. Subscribed.
Man alive, GREAT vid showing what goes into one of the best drag engines you could hope for!!!
Educated madness we all love it 💯 this by far has to be the coolest series yet, the knowledge and experience poured into this has been amazing, your certainly getting the hang of this video malarkey. Not only a engineer but a fab presenter too 👍👍👍
I've had wet sleeves harder to remove than those dry ones 🤣
That said if you had the sleeve pre counter bored to clear the valve it would just about be a track side repair.
Very nice
It was already. I was looking at that in the video and probably half the reason he indexes the sleeves. To be honest I am a little surprised that it wasn't hand finished because it has a sharp lip on it, but I guess on alcohol it may not be as detrimental as it might be on other fuels. Not sure if the valves are cantered and he might have been able to taper it a bit. The push rods are on an angle not sure if the valves are.
Nice job Steve , Dyno time 👍and then pavement yahooo. I notice you like using that peanutbutter lube Detroit diesel uses on their engine critical fasteners aswell. International compound 2
8500rpm rod mixer and no head valve guide damage?? WHAT A HEAD!!! NICE DESIGN!
8500rpm piston blender
Absolutely crazy ain’t it…with my luck all the valves woulda looked like question marks and had to be hammered out and all new guides and probably seats lol
Great Show Steve bloody awesome stuff and great work!.
Cheers
Out of all your videos I love this one assembling your engine ….. ❤️
I Love how your "rough out" came out. Love your Channel Steve Keep a Goin!
What some amazing work by you guys!!! Holy moses's staff!!!!
Still amazing that you were able to save the block. Cool to see the finishing machining touches that made it look brand new as well. SHES BACK! 🤩
The porno theme had me in shambles. It's incredible you could save as many parts as you did. Must be an amazing engine.
The message at the end made me very happy.
You wipe down your engine like I wipe down my boat. Inch by inch with TLC. Your ethic is the real deal.
Good job..shiny and new...
This has been awesome to watch. Your engines are a thing of beauty.
The music while polishing the wood was so funny I couldn’t stop laughing.
Real piece of art you have created
Nice to see it back together. After a pistion and then a complete rod delete, she is truly custom, one of a kind design. May not all have been needed but so much more impressive with it cleaned up. Thats some beautiful art right there 💪
I work on cnc machinery. Good surface finish and tight tolerances that can be repeated are the hart and soul of a good build. Nice.
Holy shit.. Imagine having one of these engines from this guy..
Polishing Wood makes Steve happy......
😂
I wish ..you can build mine anytime just I'm UK- work of art Mr Morris..as always..
The closing was perfect!
THE WOOD LOOK IS TOTALLY AMAZING👀👀👏🤩......Thanks Steve......Shoe🇺🇸
Wow, just wow.... 3k+hp, 40 something passes, 8 second slips, and add road driven miles!!! Amazing setup however, once again SMX engines are unreal.... Thank you Mr Steve for your DEDICATION......
Correction
6 second slips
4000 + power
Another great video.
That’s an work of art! I could watch it spin
Really enjoyed following this from the failure, to the analysis, & the repair.
Great videos!
Great job on the welding and cleanup Mr. Steve! Can’t wait to see the beast get a 5.99!!
Thank god people like yourself get your hands on machines like this and develop this stuff! It’s entertaining as hell, and it makes for fun times with heavy footed drivers. What a pretty chunk of aluminum!
I've got a 5lb fine adjustment tool just like yours!!👍
That's quick!!
Everything you've been through will just make it that much sweeter when you hit the number you are after! Can't wait to see it back out!
pure engine pron :) Especially those scenes with rotating, totally naked engine.
Feeling the Love Steve
My daughter as I watched the video kept asking why is there love music playing!! HAHA!! Nice job making it look like a jewel. You didn't need to do that but you did. Can't wait for your car to go uber fast. I loved the ending!! It said you want to make love to your engine!! Come have us build it!! TRUE!!!!
I winced a little when you hammered the component in the fixture on the cnc.
Awesome being able to machine from billet.
Imagine doing a 2" taller deck block, increasing stroke by an inch and using stronger pistons and longer rods... 6000hp?
😃
I too recently melted two pistons out of my turbo ls c10 in competition. I can understand the feeling of having your motor back together. Like nothing is quite right until it is running again.
Hi.
Neat as!
Happy for you, and back at it all.
Lol.
Go get em.
All the best.
Karl
If Steve Morris uses a 5lb sledge to seat and a slide hammer to remove cylinder sleeves, well by golly that's the RIGHT WAY to do it!!!
Thanks for the awesome videos.
We are not worthy!!!
Awesome rebuild!
You SHOULD be proud of that piece of ART!! Glad she’s back together without hardly any damage!