How To Dyno Test a Big Block Chevy - Return of the Tall Block 427

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    This Chevy big block has been on Nick's dyno once before.. but that was before it was involved in a wreck that totalled the car it was powering. Now it is back for a once-over ... and while it is in the shop, Nick wants to show everyone what is entailed in strapping one of these beasts to the dyno for testing.
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Komentáře • 455

  • @johnnoble1558
    @johnnoble1558 Před 3 lety +38

    Any man who admits his error is a great man.

    • @robertkohen3994
      @robertkohen3994 Před 3 lety +4

      Bless you sir that is very humble as well as true

    • @vortecturbo
      @vortecturbo Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you.

    • @61espo
      @61espo Před 3 lety

      @@tatzantwos See a doctor! There’s one of you kooks on every site!

  • @CoastalAutoReactionCAR
    @CoastalAutoReactionCAR Před 3 lety +18

    Best thing about Nicks is what ya see is what you get! Honoured to work with the whole crew! Just can not wait to produce some more great content together! Huge thank’s to Nick and Crew for the great videos!

  • @CoastalAutoReactionCAR
    @CoastalAutoReactionCAR Před 3 lety +24

    Love the way Nick says Chevro-lette lol You rock Nick!

    • @tskraj3190
      @tskraj3190 Před 3 lety +3

      @My Pronoun is WTF But it's funny how you rarely see any old Fords or Mopars on the road or at car shows but yet you see a lot of GMs. 🤔

    • @IRONHEAD12701
      @IRONHEAD12701 Před 3 lety +3

      @My Pronoun is WTF oh, toilet isn’t pronounced “toy-lay”🤣🤣

    • @pjimmbojimmbo1990
      @pjimmbojimmbo1990 Před 2 lety +1

      @@IRONHEAD12701
      However Bidet is pronounced Bedday

  • @eugenecastles7475
    @eugenecastles7475 Před 3 lety +22

    Good morning Nick, I always look forward to Monday morning, a cup of hot coffee, and Nick's garage.

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +8

      Morning sir! Hopefully there will be lots of yellow in the upcoming instalments.

    • @deucerider430
      @deucerider430 Před 3 lety +3

      Nice to see you onboard Eugene, as usual! As Nick says...SOON things will be yellow!

    • @eugenecastles7475
      @eugenecastles7475 Před 3 lety +2

      @@deucerider430 Hey Deuce, I'm just as excited as everyone else is to see some yellow in Nick's shop very soon.

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL Před 3 lety +2

      I thought this Big Block Chev RO let was going to be part 2 of the "600 HP" one that only made 300 HP...

    • @nickpanaritis4122
      @nickpanaritis4122 Před 3 lety +3

      @@BuzzLOLOL . Not yet. My client has plans on a Supercharger next year.

  • @GHP-mr3gs
    @GHP-mr3gs Před 3 lety +17

    It always amazes me that 4 little bolts on an aluminum intake can handle the heavy weight of an assemble engine when lifted.

    • @nickpanaritis4122
      @nickpanaritis4122 Před 3 lety +4

      G. It amazes me it holds.

    • @woof3598
      @woof3598 Před 2 lety +1

      always wondered about those

    • @Roadglide911
      @Roadglide911 Před 2 lety +1

      Use one on my assembled 496 When I moved it and installed it. They hold.

    • @peterphillips1493
      @peterphillips1493 Před 2 lety +1

      I’ve never used one and never will.been using the same p

    • @peterphillips1493
      @peterphillips1493 Před 2 lety +2

      Been using the same piece of chain for 30 years I would never use the plate

  • @calobsanchez9379
    @calobsanchez9379 Před 3 lety +12

    I miss you bob. Sucks not having someone asking me if I seen the new episode. Or explaining something to me in more detail. Rest easy man, rest easy

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +8

      We’re sorry for your loss, Calob.

    • @PatandDoopypoopy
      @PatandDoopypoopy Před 11 měsíci +1

      I know it's been a few years. With that said, friendship is eternal. Lives on in our hearts, memories and shared life stories. Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing with us -fellow enthusiasts-the friendship.

  • @1JUSTGOTLUCKY1
    @1JUSTGOTLUCKY1 Před 2 lety +6

    I love watching Nick's garage!!! It feels like a family affair, with Nick teaching his employees the right way to do things. Thanks Nick for a great channel!

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn Před 3 lety +7

    You know, come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a step by step on setting up an
    engine on a dyno - like, ever (and I'm old, like almost Nick-old :-) ).
    Now that I've seen it, there's nothing in it that is unexpected - it was just VERY cool
    of George and Nick to think of presenting the whole thing!
    Thanks much guys, I enjoyed this one very much!
    -Ed on the Ridge

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +4

      All credit to Nick for this idea. 👍

  • @lindanelson8400
    @lindanelson8400 Před 3 lety +44

    Well, I don't know, but at 417 horses he's already totalled out one car, with a supercharger and more power he may not survive the next crash.

    • @alvarsdzenis4739
      @alvarsdzenis4739 Před 3 lety +2

      To be fair, we don't know the circumstances around the guys' car accident. Most cars, trucks, suv's etc, have more than 417 hp nowadays.

    • @matrox
      @matrox Před 3 lety +1

      Looked like almost 500 FT Lbs Tq.

    • @charlesbunting1790
      @charlesbunting1790 Před 2 lety +1

      Fast cars will get away from ya and they can kill ya. Thier fun tho

    • @gayleleslieleslie6635
      @gayleleslieleslie6635 Před 2 lety

      P]p

    • @boostjunkie2320
      @boostjunkie2320 Před 2 lety +1

      dont be scared

  • @ericball6000
    @ericball6000 Před 3 lety +15

    Dr. Nick, I often wondered how a engine was put on your dyno stand, now I know, thanks, cheers.

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +4

      You bet!

    • @austintyler7991
      @austintyler7991 Před 3 lety +1

      @@NicksGarage so I imagine my 1966 tall deck 366 would be comparable. Fr a 66 C80 fire truck. 11,000 miles. Gear driven cam. Not sure if I should change cam. Looking for huge torque. Hoping for 450lb plus. What ya think Nick? Thank you brother. God Bless ya

  • @sargedutch1085
    @sargedutch1085 Před 3 lety +7

    Morning Nick. No wonder your hair is turning grey...lol. What a way to start the week. Great video to watch with the Monday morning Coffee.. Have a great week.

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 Před 3 lety +7

    Good morning Nick thank you very much for the video on what it takes to set up an engine on dyno .

  • @yeahitskimmel
    @yeahitskimmel Před 3 lety +8

    Sweet 50min of Nicks garage to kick off my week!
    Love how y'all have all the best sort of TV show feel, with none of the usual cheesy stuff YT is better about.

  • @arnulfob3454
    @arnulfob3454 Před měsícem +1

    I like that spay bottle trick , my Pops showed me that trick when I was younger he was a WWII P51 pilot and that was one way the checked the cylinder temp . Very cool trick !!!

  • @mynameis9057
    @mynameis9057 Před 2 lety +9

    Awesome editorial work George! Between the camera work,editing and music score,you should be nominated for an award! Thanks again Nick and crew! Incredible as always guys! Let me guess, I bet the dips tick tube is missing too,lol!

  • @2264ish
    @2264ish Před 3 lety +4

    Yesterday I attended some drag races at Miramichi Park here in New Brunswick and I had to put my fingers in my ears a few times because some of the cars were very loud. I can`t imagine how loud it gets in the small confined space!!

  • @stevepoore2322
    @stevepoore2322 Před 3 lety +7

    This was excellent Nick, showing the process of installing an engine on the dyno to make it work.
    Also working with Leo a young man wanting to learn the trade awesome!

  • @Robert-ex2qp
    @Robert-ex2qp Před rokem +2

    Just recently found your channel and it is great. I am an Chevy truck guy and was glad to see a 427 truck motor on the Dyno. Friend put on in his 86 3/4ton 4x4 on 40 inch tires and what a beast it was. He bought it brand new and blew the 350 in a year. I always wondered what the power out put was. You make great videos of old school power in detail, not into all the flashy shows out today.

  • @IRONHEAD12701
    @IRONHEAD12701 Před 3 lety +2

    My ex brother in law purchased a 1990 Chevy 454SS pickup in 1995 for a song. It had been in a wreck and we tore it apart, right down to the frame. Rebuilding a 5 year old truck was pretty simple. Parts were readily available and Edelbrock had come out with some great parts for the 454. He replaced the 3 speed TH400 with a Rock crusher 4 speed. The 3.73 rear gears still worked great, but he put in an air locker anyway. He never got a chance to put it on a Dino, but everyone guessed at Rear wheel hp around 400 (and that was without the 150hp nitrous shot).
    Great, fun and addictive truck for smoking up the rear tires.
    Thanks for another great video post. Keep up the great work and best of luck 🍀

  • @jerryhubbard4461
    @jerryhubbard4461 Před 3 lety +4

    In my neighborhood was a backyard shop two doors up from my house. As a little boy I used to lie under cars watching my friend work on cars and hot rods. At age 16, I built my first engine. A 221 Ford V-8 for a Fairlane I owned. Learned from watching.

  • @warrenstephens3705
    @warrenstephens3705 Před 3 lety +7

    Good morning from Texas. I enjoy my morning coffee and see what Nick has on the dyno. Thumbs up.

  • @johnkirkilis34
    @johnkirkilis34 Před 3 lety +5

    Hi Nick l like the passion your have, showing us all the great amount of work involved putting an engine on the dyno. All of us viewers luv your channel. Keep up the good work from John in Melbourne Australia 😃👍

  • @rickh8380
    @rickh8380 Před 3 lety +4

    I really love that old school intake manifold. Been many a year since I saw one of those.

  • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
    @trillrifaxegrindor4411 Před 3 lety +4

    this was great,always wanted to see the whole enchilada ,start to finish!!

  • @johndelta00
    @johndelta00 Před 3 lety +21

    Big blocks never disappoint, even low performance builds make more power than they have any right to.

    • @MontrealMan1970
      @MontrealMan1970 Před 3 lety +2

      yeah, bbc's

    • @erikturner5073
      @erikturner5073 Před 3 lety +1

      Especially great for the street. Gotta love that torque they produce! Sometimes I wished I'd went big block back in the day.

  • @darrenbrisson4336
    @darrenbrisson4336 Před 3 lety +8

    It's like watching a surgeon with his patient paging Dr. Nick you're need in E.R

  • @OlSgtLove
    @OlSgtLove Před 3 lety +6

    Nick, love watching your videos and in your shop keeping the Ol Muscle Cars alive !!!!! Great job Nick !!!

  • @Dr_Reason
    @Dr_Reason Před měsícem +1

    I never really understood these until I drove a peanut port 496. That was a hard working motor.

  • @rsmith6572
    @rsmith6572 Před 3 lety +8

    Unfortunately motors don't come with zippers.. or elastic bands like your drawers.. you can't just slip them on and off. Gary should have hosed it off before he ever brought it to you. IT'S a good Monday when Nick has been hard at it. and i can sit and drink my coffee with the roar of somebody's big block burning some hydro carbons. ahh life is good.

  • @mikelehne4886
    @mikelehne4886 Před 2 lety +1

    Nick working on Chevys was fun when I was younger. Watching your videos sure brings back memories. I think back at my dads gas station and realized I did him no favors working on my 55 Chevy, so many motors and transmissions. Thank you for this video.

  • @edpetrikk2027
    @edpetrikk2027 Před 2 lety +1

    Nick uses two words I taught my kids and grandkids to always use..please and thank you ..👍

  • @gregsurila9041
    @gregsurila9041 Před 3 lety +10

    Im a mechanic from Philippines... i hope i can work an engine like that someday. :D

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +4

      Nice! Keep the engines going. Thanks for watching in the Philippines.

  • @donlemme898
    @donlemme898 Před 3 lety +6

    Good morning Nick and crew. Really interesting demonstrating the time involved in the task. One week closer to vacation Nick!

  • @gypsy6211
    @gypsy6211 Před 2 lety +1

    No plugs, no dizzy, no hold down, wires, no parts, no joke. I'd be charging extra for the hastle. That's rediculous what the Gary's did to that motor. They think 427's grow on trees? I'd be mortally ashamed to have taken that motor to someone other than for a full teardown and build right, which is what they should have done the first time. Surprised the valves survived with those pistons out 180°. Kudos to Nick for not saying all the negative comments that you gotta know were on his mind.

  • @donscott6431
    @donscott6431 Před 2 lety +3

    For points type distributor, line #1 on TDC (compression), drop the distributor in then:
    Rotate distributor (in the direction of rotation) until you pass over the lobe FOR #1, then go against rotation, until the points barely open. You’ll be within 3 or 4 degrees of correct timing

  • @jameswiskus8859
    @jameswiskus8859 Před 3 lety +1

    I've lived all over the US ( thank you momma) and a man like this was in every neiborhood I lived in..one that made the most difference in my life was Larry Singleton ..from Durant oklahoma..he died several years ago now from a rare form of cancer. I believe he was exposed to asbestos particles while removing the asbestos from a hospital in our town, renovating it into a middle school..ive got an old modle boat he made by hand..im sure Nick is just like all the men I have been blessed to know..thank u Nick.

  • @randybehenna3081
    @randybehenna3081 Před 3 lety +6

    Probably the most knowledgeable mopar mechanic on the planet

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for that! Very kind.

    • @HowardJrFord
      @HowardJrFord Před 3 lety +1

      Nick and rick ehrenberg of Mopar action magazine .

  • @davidedgar2818
    @davidedgar2818 Před 3 lety +6

    As always, thanks Nick for your time and years of experience! Another fine video that displays true professionalism👍👍👍👍👍🌟

  • @dwaynemurphy814
    @dwaynemurphy814 Před 3 lety +9

    I enjoyed every minute of the installation . Learn not to complain about the price of having one done, lot of work. Haha

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +6

      Right on!

    • @deucerider430
      @deucerider430 Před 3 lety +4

      @@NicksGarage And how many times have you heard " just throw it on the Dyno" over the years? Ot another phase "toss in this other cam"? lol

    • @nickpanaritis4122
      @nickpanaritis4122 Před 3 lety +1

      @@deucerider430 . Heard it many times.

  • @dewiz9596
    @dewiz9596 Před 3 lety +3

    That water test to find the misfiring cylinder(s) is GENIUS. I thought I knew everything

    • @Doc_Dolan
      @Doc_Dolan Před 3 lety +1

      As I am sure Nick would tell you ... it's Old Skool at its best! I was doing that myself over 50 years ago! Looooong before you could even buy a "push and point" thermometer!

    • @burnychaplin4601
      @burnychaplin4601 Před rokem

      Crayons work good I was taught to use crayons when I was in diapers ,😂😂

  • @robertforget6369
    @robertforget6369 Před 3 lety +7

    good morning! Nick and team grandson and i enjoying your show again this week great show thanks keep safe

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +5

      Good morning! Great to hear you are watching with the family. ❤️

  • @dioad1739
    @dioad1739 Před 3 lety +8

    Love the music George great work as always Nick is a poetry in motion as he proves putting a motor on the dyno is not easy especially without all the parts.

  • @Wreckedekcoupe
    @Wreckedekcoupe Před 3 lety +4

    Monday mornings are the best with nicks garage!

  • @jimmyg5636
    @jimmyg5636 Před 3 lety +3

    An artist at work

  • @turdferguson4124
    @turdferguson4124 Před 3 lety +1

    Antique heads. One of Nick’s all-time best lines. Ha ha

  • @ghostrider.13
    @ghostrider.13 Před 3 lety +5

    Awesome....love chevy big blocks! 417hp thats great for low compression.

  • @billjamison2877
    @billjamison2877 Před 3 lety +5

    Good morning to all at Nick's Garage! Have a great week! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania

  • @mikestackhouse9001
    @mikestackhouse9001 Před 3 lety +6

    Excellent video Nick. A lot of steps. Made me stop and think how much time goes into setting up any engine to test.

  • @thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808

    Great way to start the week ! Watching the master at work

  • @thomasbritton640
    @thomasbritton640 Před 2 lety +1

    Nick im 71 years old my dad had his own auto marine repair shop i started working summers and weekends at 11 years old at 17 summer of 1968 I built a 57 chevy 301 from a 283 4 speed 4:10 rear it made a lot of noise and was the first of many I built under my dad's supervision the last one built in his shop was a 1965 chevell 4 speed lT1 350 you remind me of him 👍 your patience and the way you treat people anyway I look forward to your podcasts I grew up in ocean county NJ best wishes 😀

  • @abikerinpa
    @abikerinpa Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for your time Nick and the video ! 😎

  • @70smemories
    @70smemories Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Nick Thanks for the video.Good HP for a low compression motor. I just bought my 1st 454 after watching some of your BBC dynos. Rode in some BBC chevys back in the days that would pull the front wheels. Have a good week!

  • @ajw6715
    @ajw6715 Před 3 lety +13

    The owner doesn't realize the time money meter is running as you have to work on his engine. Lol.

    • @tgvettes
      @tgvettes Před 3 lety +2

      you would think that he will have to pay for it!

    • @robertkohen3994
      @robertkohen3994 Před 3 lety +4

      That's why you charge him labor rates

    • @geek49203
      @geek49203 Před 3 lety +2

      @@robertkohen3994 You miss the cost of the machine. Sitting there doing nothing, it still costs money (fixed costs). Running, it costs money (variable costs). And that's before human labor.

  • @williambrandt9254
    @williambrandt9254 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I seem to be addicted to your channel Nick
    I watched the episode where you're testing the Yenko Camaro and now I'm watching this one
    And I can't tell you how much I have learned even though I'm a 73-year-old gearhead
    Did not know there was such a thing as a holley 3 barrel and I read up on it and read it they existed but they're very rare
    And here I learn a common sense and simple way of testing whether a cylinder is dead or not.
    You should call yourself the professor of motors!

  • @derekbowbrick6233
    @derekbowbrick6233 Před 3 lety +7

    Bon Matin/ Good Morning. Coffee and a Chev big block, great way to start my day.

  • @tobpitbull
    @tobpitbull Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Thank you for taking the time to help us out

  • @robertorhymes
    @robertorhymes Před 3 lety +2

    Nick is on the clock he's working on the Chevy big block Owned by Gary Jr and Gary senior Nick is installing it on the dynamometer The bell housing must be correct Nick has it checked in a dyno room like this it's easy to inspect If your engine is suffering from low compression taking it to Nick's Garage would be my suggestion they'll fix your V8 woes without question No matter what the date Nick and the boys will work on your V8 Shout out from London Big ups Nick and the team!

  • @datasailor8132
    @datasailor8132 Před 3 lety +5

    Great, informative episode. I was waiting for you to check the oil and you did!

    • @nickpanaritis4122
      @nickpanaritis4122 Před 3 lety +3

      Always check the oil level. In many cases you do not see it on video.

  • @DBSSTEELER
    @DBSSTEELER Před 3 lety +5

    Good video Nick. It was interesting to se the process for this.

  • @topphemlig1191
    @topphemlig1191 Před 3 lety +4

    Superb demonstration of how the pros do it, thanks for sharing!

  • @Ravidshaw
    @Ravidshaw Před 3 lety +5

    Decent power all things considered

  • @genesimons8368
    @genesimons8368 Před 3 lety +2

    Time is money... 3 hours with added help from an experienced tech. 👍

  • @joesmith306
    @joesmith306 Před 3 lety +4

    When it comes to chevys, headers are not a problem.

    • @yeahitskimmel
      @yeahitskimmel Před 3 lety +1

      For Mopar K-frame subframe deals I can understand his disdain, but on my buddies 80s K25 they basically fell in

  • @spudthompson1414
    @spudthompson1414 Před rokem +1

    It's just a nother part of motor building It's takes time to do it thank you for showing us!

  • @jfk64kennedy95
    @jfk64kennedy95 Před 3 lety +2

    Diagnosed the bad wires on my truck that way, set spray bottle to misting, sprayed my wires, they were old, dried out and arcing everywhere once i misted
    Nick, mount a screen facing the Engine room, in top left corner of window(from inside control room perspective), IN the control room, you don't want too far from glass, glare could be a factor, I know you stated once you tried to mount a monitor in the engine room and the vibration killed it.

  • @doinjusfine1
    @doinjusfine1 Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice process .. I also have a abundance of odd and end parts for that type of job. I have a simple run in stand not a dyno but takes a little while to set up. Good job my friend!!! Thank you and youtube for the opportunity to watch you do your magic !!! Kelly from Memphis..

  • @theweed3800
    @theweed3800 Před 2 lety +1

    Mr Nick, I love the diamond plate steel you have on the wall to protect the drywall, I j Just gotta say "What a great idea !

  • @vinceyoung5912
    @vinceyoung5912 Před 3 lety +4

    To be nick’s apprentice is an honor

  • @jeepin4on4
    @jeepin4on4 Před rokem +1

    If you don't love Nick well go somewhere else. I rarely post but I just have to. He doesn't love what he does, it's a passion! We are a dying breed Mr. Nick and I. Just love watching his enthusiastic workmanship!

  • @richhauxwell7848
    @richhauxwell7848 Před 3 lety +5

    The young man really appreciates the opportunity he has been afforded

    • @ericrichardson5995
      @ericrichardson5995 Před 2 lety

      What a privilege to learn from the master! Love your channel Nick!

  • @davidkay6241
    @davidkay6241 Před rokem +1

    Great videos keep em coming. I bought a 69 gto in 1989 paid 1600 u.s. dollars still own her. She got a 428 1050 3barrel.

  • @metalartcustomsLLC
    @metalartcustomsLLC Před 2 lety +1

    Good video again! Wish I had someone like you local to learn this. I don’t think there’s anyone here with an engine dyno. Just at the wheel dyno. I’m building a 454 now very similar to the brothers 454

  • @davidcampbell8489
    @davidcampbell8489 Před rokem +1

    You know Nick, I'd always put the timing Mark up to TDC and check the exaust valve is closed on number 1 before I put the header'/manifolds installed 🤞

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues Před 3 lety +6

    Great episode. I give gm credit for starter mounting bolts vs mopar or ford. Them headers are a lot easier on the Dyno 😂

    • @stevelacker358
      @stevelacker358 Před 3 lety +1

      Chevy starter mounting isn’t something to admire. You never have to shim Ford or Mopar starters to keep from tearing up the ring gear, they just work. Nothing sounds worse than an imcorrectly shimmed Chevrolet starter.

    • @MikeJBlues
      @MikeJBlues Před 3 lety +2

      @@stevelacker358 at least the bolts are easy to get to ..

  • @kevinkeller4723
    @kevinkeller4723 Před 3 lety +3

    The screen splitting Really thru me back in my seat,Kool,Well Done

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 Před 3 lety +3

    This is a good reminder, you forget how much work goes into prepping for a test. We "armchair warriors" always get to simply ENJOY the gravy part the actual test. LOL Thanks Nick. So sorry to here of the cars demise, especially a muscle car - Bummer.

  • @HammerHeadGarage
    @HammerHeadGarage Před 3 lety +3

    Well, Nick, the chevy Engine is in good hands. If you can't make it right, nobody can.

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 Před 3 lety +2

    Just put up a mirror. It might be a lot less expensive to see the dyno monitor. Thanks again Nick!

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Good idea!

    • @Doc_Dolan
      @Doc_Dolan Před 3 lety

      @@NicksGarage What happened to the readout screen you used to have IN the Dyno Room on the wall?

  • @michaelmoon6675
    @michaelmoon6675 Před 2 lety +1

    It's quite the feat to get all the procedures to put an engine on a Dyno. Great video thank you for your time and understanding.✌️🆒☝️💪💪😆🎯😊

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray Před 2 lety +2

    Love watching you work Nick! You're still crisp as a brand-new dollar bill. More power to ya - pedal down brother!

  • @rjgarciasr
    @rjgarciasr Před 2 lety +1

    Drop Dizzy in regardless of where it engages oil pump drive, turn Dizzy until desired plug terminal is pointing where you want it remove cap, turn engine to line up rotor, then mark and remove dizzy. Rotate engine to #1 TDC, reinstall Dizzy to mark and lock down.

  • @shawnewaltonify
    @shawnewaltonify Před 3 lety +3

    Even my wife learns from Nick: today she asked if the cylinder was not hot because the piston is not firing. Let's open up a few Chevy big blocks. Let the special features begin!

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      Love that you’re watching together! Thanks.

  • @timarrington746
    @timarrington746 Před 3 lety +4

    I am a little upset the customer didn't include all the parts and the setup on the dyno is easily a 2 hour job. I hope Nick gets compensated for his time!

  • @donwalsh7521
    @donwalsh7521 Před 3 lety +5

    You show me a guy who doesn't screw up and I'll show you a guy who doesn't do anything!

  • @gnawbabygnaw
    @gnawbabygnaw Před 3 lety +1

    You could put a mirror on the wall where you mentioned putting another screen. Reflect the screen on the desk. Reflection will be backward but I’m guessing you’d deal with that just fine. Save a few $$$.
    Very interesting. I’d want you as my boss. Positive attitude goes a long way with employees. 🤙

  • @Zachsmoparandmashedpotatos

    As always another beautiful Monday morning! Hello everyone!

  • @georgehoffman7846
    @georgehoffman7846 Před 2 lety +1

    To clarify, cranking pressure means little in relation to compression ratio. It has much more to do with cam timing and overlap. For example a 14 to 1 compression ratio engine can be mechanically perfect and still have 120 PSI cranking pressure if it has a very aggressive camshaft.

  • @2010HarleyDynaFXD
    @2010HarleyDynaFXD Před 2 lety +1

    A tall deck 427 at 5100 rpm is kinda scary they had heavy 3 ring pistons in them and a 8:1 compression ratio stock rated at 230 horsepower stock. It's neat to see one doing those numbers I just want to build mine to get maximum fuel economy 🤣

  • @boostjunkie2320
    @boostjunkie2320 Před rokem +1

    impressive for low cylinder pressure...Those old GM BIG BLOCKS ARE NO JOKE

  • @royjenkins3880
    @royjenkins3880 Před 3 lety +3

    I love watching this show,I wish I could do all the things you do .

  • @rod426
    @rod426 Před 2 lety +1

    Nick, your videos, content, production team, shop is ALWAYS top notch! Thanks

  • @justintharp5652
    @justintharp5652 Před 10 měsíci +1

    It almost looks like George just stuck the go pro in front of Nick's face while he's wrenching on the 454😂..... That'd be kinda funny if Nick was like - "Yo George, Bro what are do u think you're doing"? 🤣 👍...
    No but honestly good action shots George 😎....

  • @paulgamble262
    @paulgamble262 Před 2 lety +1

    I have only watched a bunch of mopar shows you nick loved all of them 62 year mopar guy 72 d200 has a 400 small and.i am lacombe alta and i love your show keep up the good work NIck.

  • @blinkie1523
    @blinkie1523 Před 3 lety +4

    Good Morning Nick & Leo, that went well with just a minor problem and sounded pretty sweet given you never built the motor and had to improvise when setting it up. Thanks for sharing and hey stay safe at this time.

  • @mcfast52
    @mcfast52 Před 3 lety +5

    Good morning Nick, you the man!

  • @stefanartis1880
    @stefanartis1880 Před 2 lety +1

    Great for all the old school motor guys.

  • @kevinkeller4723
    @kevinkeller4723 Před 3 lety +3

    This one Take's Me and You back to the begining and I'm Rite into it, Luv Ya's

  • @frogwizard5637
    @frogwizard5637 Před 3 lety +10

    Better lower the compression even more on that BB Chevy Nick! maybe that would help keep them out of the ditch? 😂

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +7

      Perhaps!

    • @donbrutcher4501
      @donbrutcher4501 Před 3 lety +1

      Early 427s had closed chamber heads - approx 96 cc. Go to open chamber aluminum heads 110 cc.

  • @jamesglenn2006
    @jamesglenn2006 Před 3 lety +9

    Incredible amount of dirt on a year old engine 😳

    • @NicksGarage
      @NicksGarage  Před 3 lety +8

      It all happened in one day.. the last day.. when the car went into the ditch.

  • @AutoCrete
    @AutoCrete Před 3 lety +2

    I would have cleaned up that block even if it meant a trip to the car wash BEFORE even starting any disassemble anything to avoid getting dirt into the engine. Then asking to dyno an engine missing so many parts? I knew an old boy who could probably build a BB Chevy blind folded. He usually ran his car at 3400ft and raced on a strip at 2400ft. His biggest problem was breaking out of his bracket.