Those pistons with those extra legs in the skirt were worth the wait!!!

*GEORGE!* Hey, does anyone else besides me "talk" to Nick as we watch these episodes? I'll admit to it, especially when he's got one on the dyno or he's diagnosing some problem on a car - I "talk" to Nick, offering opinions on what he's doing like I'm sure all of you are thinking, too. :-) On the stroked 440 on the dyno today, when he first got it running and it was warming up, I thought out loud "that engine is heavy rich"....you can hear them when they are rich if you're used to hearing certain engines a lot. Sure enough, as he runs it through his paces on the dyno, I'm watching the A/F meter and the rascal is very rich all the way up - so again, I "fuss" at Nick: "told ya my friend, the thing is RICH!" Well, I should have kept the faith - sure enough, at 12:30 he talks about the A/F. Of COURSE he noticed! :-) Same thing when he talked about initial setup and said he had total timing set at 34 BTDC. Without batting an eye, I said "36, Nick. You know it'll be better at 36." Well, of course he wound up figuring that out too - hey, it's NICK we're talking about here! Audience participation programming - without the hosts actually having to hear the audience. That's gotta be a nice way to do this, eh? Y'all take care and SUPPORT NICK ON PATREON!! - Ed on the Ridge

@franker1111

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always saying something to the TV as he is speaking. My wife thinks I'm crazy

@hoost3056

2 жыл бұрын

Y'all worse than sports watchers......armchair dyno tuners! "Oi Nick, check the plugs!" "Bah, shoulda ran a compression check!" "Rev it up Nick!.......why are you cutting the pull short?!" "Ooof, your cam grinder is weak! You need more camshaft!"

@moparedtn

2 жыл бұрын

@@hoost3056 You need to work on your reading comprehension skills...

@franker1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@hoost3056 I do it all the time I'm always yelling at my computer or TV or phone depending on were I am people be looking at me like I'm crazy

@hoost3056

2 жыл бұрын

@@moparedtn my reading comprehension skills are fine, and bonus, I DO THE SAME THING! YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND HUMOR WHEN YOU READ IT....OH WAIT, JOKES ARE NOT YOUR STRONG SUIT🤔😃😃😃😃🤔

Nick when I was a kid in the early 70s. My dad used to rebuild motors att home with a homemade log lift and a come a long to pull the engine . He rebuild several motors and he was a dodge man. I remember him building a 383 for our 1974 Plymouth sport fury in our basement. I am lucky to have had a daddy like that. When I was 6 years old he was working on a lawn mower moter, a Briggs and Stratton. He told me to hold the spark plug wire as he pulled the cord to start it. It was a shocking experience for me. I learned alot from my old school father haha. I miss the old school way of doing it yourself. We were poor but we made it across the United States 5 times in that old fury pulling a U haul behind that fury which was packed with everything we owned. Good times to look back at it. Thank you for being the man you are and yes I am a subscriber to your channel. God bless you and your family. Tom from western North Carolina.

@nickpanaritis4122

2 жыл бұрын

Your dad was cool.

"The reason why? its a big motor, should have headers" I love it it Nick and I100% agree

"It's a big motor, it should have headers"; I like how this man thinks.

@michaelparadisis4076

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just logical.

@michaelseandurnell3098

2 жыл бұрын

Three notice that nicht always uses hand tools I haven't yet seen him use a Pneumatic wrench Bravo Nick

@michaelseandurnell3098

2 жыл бұрын

nick I spelled his name wrong I'm using speech to talk I'm disabled forgive me

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK...WE LOVE YOU MAN...!

I’m glad you said one of your favorite cars is a 1971 roadrunner. I owned a butterscotch 340 4-speed air grabber car. Sold it almost 20 years ago. Original Nevada rust free car. Love your videos.

I built a similar setup to this. 511 stroker kit from Muscle Motors, cnc ported 440Source heads from Modern Cylinder Heads, 80's vintage TM-7 intake with 950hp Holley, solid flat tappet cam. Looks like from 1985 when you pop the hood(headers and intake), but made 602hp and 677tq.

@JoeCnNd

2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember compression?

@tlr-nut7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeCnNd 10.5. Runs on pump gas.

@JoeCnNd

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's real good. I wanna set up at 10.5 or less to stay on pump.

@tlr-nut7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeCnNd 10.5 is fine with aluminum heads and a tight quench area(zero deck the block, then use .39" head gasket).

@snake_eyes_garage

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you chiming in on your real-world results. I waffled on whether to get the 440 heads I bought cnc'd - I didn't when I bought them. Maybe I'll send them out but want to make sure they will work out first for my stroker build. I assume on this build (video) that he did not get his CNC'd. I will admit if I am hitting 550 tq with my 512 stroker, I am good with that. I can't put that much power down in my truck anyways and I am stuck with shorty headers until I can fab my own long headers.

I'm glad to hear that Eugene's 440 is the next on the list to get built 😉

I just finished watching Nicks at 11.10 p.m. east coast USA time while Iam eating dinner ( I work 2 second shift) . It's a joy to come home and your favorite you tube show Nicks Garage.

@nickpanaritis4122

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching our channel.

The technical terms and specifications talk is so deep I can hardly keep up but I like it.

Man I'll tell you what Nick watching your videos is better than a movie for me especially when you have a Mopar on the dyno I subscribed to your Channel a long time ago and I'm glad I did thanks again for the wonderful videos Nick

A mechanic I know also said that if you want to do a car engine up and the numbers match. Take the engine out and store it and get a unmatched engine and modify the hell out of it. That way you keep the matching engine as a stock engine for resale value.

Leo seems like a good kid. Somebody's parents should be proud. 😁👍

Lee Shepherd 70s and 80s Pro Stock driver who is considered one of the greatest Pro Stock drivers ever said one of the secrets to his success was while everybody was trying to get more displacement he decided to use less. He used a 366 cubic inch big block Chevy.

Happy Birthday Nick! That's a nice tan you got going there . A 520" stroker wedge ? That engine sound! It sounds like a WWII fighter plane engine. A masterpiece! I've said it before, an I'll say it again. The way of the muscle car will never die. Heres to another great year. T.

The owner of the motor had to have spent a ton of money in NY to have it built, then Nick has to put special pistons in it, OUCH! Nick's not a charity either, so this motor has quite a few bucks tied into it for sure.

@erneststorch9844

2 жыл бұрын

I think Nick's kid is right his customer is risking a lot on a numbers matching engine. If it were to blow he would lose even a lot more money. Legally the only place he can run it is at the strip to its full potential.

@bobl78

2 жыл бұрын

such a rare car should keep the stock motor... should stay a time capsule

The young apprentice is right: I would never modify the original engine but use a sacrificial one instead.

@danpatterson8009

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of "original" engines have been overbored in the process of rebuilding. The original crank/rods/heads/cam can be reinstalled, no bridges burned there.

@K-Effect

2 жыл бұрын

You can't take any of this stuff when you're dead, I say use it up and enjoy it while you're still here, why save it for the next guy

@davelowets

2 жыл бұрын

I don't use factory junk if I want to go fast anyway. My Olds 505" big block is built with 100% aftermarket parts. Not even one factory bolt was used in the build. Factory engines are meant to haul land barges around at 2500 RPMs. Not to rip down the drag strip at 7300 RPMs.

Nick, You got to talk to this guy. That motor doesn’t have a combination it’s just a mismatch of parts. The heads probably need CNC porting and he definitely needs a modern intake manifold with at least a 950 CFM carb. And honestly that motor probably needs a matching roller cam to really hit its potential.

@ghostrt1608

2 жыл бұрын

@DBSSTEELER ...I'm thinking Trick Flow Power Port 270 heads... M1 single plane intake...1050 Dominator carb & a hydraulic roller cam

This is what happens when people get bad advice and why it's crucial you get a knowledgeable and trustworthy engine builder like Nick. I've seen this scenario play out so many times in my life which is why I decided to do my own engines. If I had someone like Nick I wouldn't have had to. Thanks Nick for these great videos and advice.

Aaahhh, good Monday morning, Nick, George and everyone!!! 520 ci is BIG. John will have PLENTY of torque, even with those restrictions. He probably wasn’t looking for a screaming, wild monster, but something to cruise with, and every so often, SURPRISE some unsuspecting wannabe on the streets lol. Nick, as always, I enjoy watching you and seeing the passion you put in, and kudos to you, George, the man behind the man!!! Great day, all!!!! 🙂

There's one other BB MoPar exhaust manifold I would have liked to see, which I believe is known as the Max Wedge exhaust manifold. Instead of consolidating the passageways in the exhaust, they cast the manifold with a separate runner for each cylinder and brought it upwards to clear the front suspension. If any factory manifold would get close to headers, that would have been the one.

I love watching Nick work on these engines ...carries me back in time when the Muscle Cars and Big Blocks ruled the streets... love Nick's shop and test stand , a very professional shop and setup ...Vast amount of knowledge Nick has from years and being in the trenches of Muscle Cars ... Thank-you Nick,George, and Krew ...

Well... the restriction already there from the stock 906s and intake manifold, so the exhaust restriction not as severe. Truly impressive number for a completely "stock" looking and otherwise stock engine. Very cool!

Great video ! For those car guy and engine building KZread channels. Take notice of how George engineers and edits the music with cinematic quality. You can watch without being disturbed by music that triggers your anger enough to mute or just quit watching. Thanks George and Nick for providing video content that I enjoy and hope yall stay safe and healthy.

So good to see this engine running and fixed properly ! Nicely done gentlemen! Great Video! Cheers

What a way to come back from the holidays! That gtx is stunning, congrats John!

I absolutely love the dino room videos Nick is like a mad scientist where else in the world can you tune in and watch these Big blocks do what they do best if anyone is on the fence about getting Nick's garage hoodies and t-shirts there of the best quality I absolutely love mine once again thank you Nick for putting these videos together every one of them is a flashback Rush!!!;!!;!!!

90% of people commenting this engine don't understand why the owner doesn't want to risk blowing engine up making big number turning high rpm..

@blowmeyotbweknowugoodfklit2549

Жыл бұрын

People don't understand that 440 if you don't hold them accountable they will keep going till it detonates.

With some more fine tuning on the carb, that engine is perfect for the street or off road 4wd where the realistic rpm's are off idle to 3500-4000. The low end torque curve on that engine with exhaust manifolds is perfect for the application.

I absolutely love 71-2 B bodies. The 73-4 B bodies are still pretty cool too. I'm getting my 71 Satellite back next month. I sold it to a friend in 2005, and it's been sitting in his barn ever since. I'm getting it back for $600! And I have a 67 383/727 in my garage to put in it!

Nick I love your videos! What I think would really be of added value and interest to us gearheads ( and who else actually enjoys watching dyno tests?) would be the specific head flow charts and camshaft specs used on all your engines….thanks!

At Nick’s garage the customer truly gets what he wants!!!!! Great video love coming home from hard day at work and have a cool Nicks garage video to watch MUST SEE TV

Trick flow heads & intake would wake up that beast.

Nick. I think you've got a great young man there with Leo. He really wants to learn all that he can and is very enthusiastic about MoPar muscle cars. If Leo keeps up his love of MoPars, with your help and guidance, you might just have another "Nick Junior" in a few years!

@THROTTLEPOWER

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Bill

@sonyhk3824

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you guys 👍

Nick, i love your channel, real genuine hot rod channel,without any commercial crap, and very interesting content from building engines/cars and especially dyno tests!

Nick,that would be a killer with the max wedge heads and a crossram!

With headers, an aftermarket intake, ported heads, nice cam, punched out to 4.40-4.50 inches and a predator carb, that monster will be making close to 600hp and 700ft.lbs/tq. But, like you said, it is what it is. Thanks for another great video post Nick. God bless you and your family. Best of luck 🍀

@canabox7112

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@codyramos3200

2 жыл бұрын

It's a #'s engine ... the owner isn't trying to blow it up turning high rpm trying to make all the power possible..

Bless you Nick, also guys in shop are blessed to have you as a mentor , ALSO George Great video work as always ...Salue🙏

Great show Nick! This is absolutely the best content on KZread!

Those iron manifolds weren't as bad as I expected. 20hp/25tq lost is acceptable if you want the car to look original. The car is still gonna haul ass! 👍

Thanks Nick for this video. This subject has debated for yrs between several friends and myself. And now I have results. Thank you. Much Appreciate Ya!!!!

Nice video, thanks. These Monday morning videos always make the day better. That right side exhaust manifold looks familiar....

Those are awesome looking headers on that big block stroker. Very entertaining show guys, thanks Nick & crew. 😁🇱🇷

Another masterpiece from Nick's Garage. 2¢- if you fatten up the a/f down low you can move the torque peak lower & maybe even get a higher #. This will be a super fun street engine. And he won't hurt the block keeping it below 5500. Those small heads and dual plane intake seem to help the lower rpm velocity. I see no downsides until he starts to take it to the track where hp is so important.

Fantastic start to my week! Thanks nick 👍

do y'all see how he puts his hands behind his back while he's checking out the motor? that's professionalism.profesor Nick.

One things for sure a longer skirt stopped the piston slap even if they were a while in the making. The motor didn't to to badly either way Nick, interesting results. Good to see Leo helping thus learning, your new right hand man aye! Can't wait for the next one though. Thanks guy's.

@kevmay21

2 жыл бұрын

A whole ton of money for little performance. The owner made some odd choices

@blinkie1523

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more with you on that one Kevin.

You are a world-class mechanic Nick

Happy Birthday Nick. Keep up the good work.

Good to see you on a Monday and with another engine on the dyno. I love watching a professional take pride in what they do. Happy Birthday a little early.

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

It's crazy. I have a ford 351 that's stroked to 408 cubic inches. The only modifications are an a edelbrock performer rpm cam and heads along with Victor Jr manifold and headers and roller rockers. I made 516 on one dyno and 529 on another dyno. That's at 4500 ft elevation in New Mexico. It's crazy, I thought for sure that motor he was testing would make 650 plus hp and torque. I totally agree I would never ever do it to a numbers matching motor

Eugene's car is on deck! Wooooohooo! Can't wait to see the GTX on the road! Thanks for another fun video!

The paint job on the engine looks killer,a pretty nice job..💪💪😎🆒

Love them big block mopars .They make big horsepower on small dollars and easy to work on .I fell in love with mopars when I was in Air Force.worked on a lot of chevy engines when I was younger.the biggest thing I do not like about chevy is that distributor in the rear.

It needs to breath, there's another 100hp with the proper top end.

@oikkuoek

2 жыл бұрын

It won't rev much higher with those stock parts. 520 should make around 800 hp with proper heads, intake and valve train, but those stock parts kill the build.

@TimothyRaz727

2 жыл бұрын

@@oikkuoek I agree, why invest in a stroker and not letting it breath? Just so you can say "I have a 520 c.i.d." Great video Nick! Always happy to watch.

@tomcox2565

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Agreed and 440 Source Chinese heads aren’t the best. I’d rather run a nice set of gone over 906.

@chevyblue10

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomcox2565 915s?

@tomcox2565

2 жыл бұрын

@@chevyblue10 906. or closed chamber 915. I’d run either over 440 source heads. I ran with edelbrock heads on my stroker.

looking good Nick i see you got some sun and relaxation

Nick I would like to see a modern hemi 6.7 liters on the dyno with a carb, that will be fun.

@racehemi426425

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you can do that. No distributor Hole

@MaliciousSRT

2 жыл бұрын

You mean 6.4? Should be able to make 520hp on a dyno, maybe a bit more.

@ghostrt1608

2 жыл бұрын

@@racehemi426425 ... There's a guy (Richard Holdener) that does a bunch of dyno tests on the Gen3 Hemi engines on KZread... with nitrous, turbos & blowers...so that doesn't make any sense to me

Too bad the builder misled that guy but Nick to the rescue, Can't wait to see more on the Charger 500! ✌🏻☺️🇺🇸🇨🇦

Crazy how much the stock manifolds raise the RPM where peak torque occurs. Less restriction means better filling at low RPM with that intake? I'm sure Nick has discussed the engine configuration with the customer. Nick knows he's being paid for his technical expertise and experience, not to tell customers what they should want.

Happy Birthday Nick! God Bless you, enjoy this day with Family and crew.

More money than brains with this engine build

Good morning Nick. Glad your holiday went well. Thanks you and everyone for the great videos. Have a great week 👍

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Like always your videos are great. Enjoy learning alot as I watch. Hope you had a great Birthday. Take Care

I love Nick. Great guy, great teacher, great engine builder.

Always fun to watch.

I like the way you guys protected the wires.👍🆒😎

Good morning Nick, glad to see you back, big block Mopar power on the dyno, awesome.

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Morning, Mr Eugene! Thanks for joining us again today. Once the GTX is shipped, we will have room to roll your car into the shop.

@eugenecastles7475

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicksGarage I'm very glad to see John's stroker motor on the dyno, and making some good power, despite the restrictions on the motor. I will be very happy once his engine is off the Dyno, and my engine is on the dyno ready to be tested. I never miss a Monday morning episode of Nick's Garage, because it is a great way to start the day. Great video George, excellent content as always.

@theanomalous1401

2 жыл бұрын

@@eugenecastles7475 How bout that, Eugene? You're up next! By this time next week, I bet you're going to be all kinds of stoked! It's another step closer but, what a step this is going to be. If the engine is the heart of the car, then Nick's dyno is the automotive equivalent of a Stress test. Given Nick's track record, the heart of your Charger 500 will pass with flying colors and will live long and prosper! 👍🇺🇲🇨🇦

@eugenecastles7475

2 жыл бұрын

@@theanomalous1401 You are so right about my engine being on the dyno soon. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of numbers the engine will make on the dyno, and I hope they are what I want to see. I hope that the engine will live long and prosper.

Love watching Nick go over these engines....always Attention To Detail ....

Nick is upping the ante on engine masters :-) Thanks Nick!

That was mega-fun. Cool build. Could be way more fun in the future with plenty of options for more power.

The weak link or power loss is due to the 1971 cast iron intake manifold.

@witkr904

2 жыл бұрын

And heads

@teknoaija1762

2 жыл бұрын

weak link it s mopar.bulid similar bbc and you get 650-750 hp depending on heads.i raced a 9:1 comp 526 bbc with alu heads and it made 750 hp and 9 s at 140 in my chevelle.

@brytodunsm5713

2 жыл бұрын

@@teknoaija1762 wait who?

@howardcliver7894

Жыл бұрын

@@teknoaija1762 look at all the heavy hitters in drag racing today. Most of them have a hemi under the hood.

Cool video! Ty Nic

great work nick

Thank you, Nick!

Idle vacuum is high (low duration cam) compression is mild intake is stock should make an excellent cruiser/tire burner.

The manifold change video effects and music was noticed and enjoyed. Keep that up.

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wizzy. Glad you appreciate the little creative touches.

The car is going to be a blast to drive. Lots of torque with decent HP with an engine that looks 100% stock is cool.

That’s a nice GTX but i really can’t wait to see the Charger 500. Great show Nick!

I was on vacation for two weeks ! Wow what a video to come home to that motor is a monster!

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back, David. Thanks for watching.

A beautiful sound in morning thanks Nick say safe👍

I am posting this prior to seeing it run with Manifolds. Since the Heads don't look like there was any Port work done on the Exhaust Ports, I don't think the Cast Irons are going to hurt all that much, and might even increase Torque at the lower end

@pjimmbojimmbo1990

2 жыл бұрын

I see there was a Torque change, I just wish Nick would have place the Curves on top of one another, so the curves could be compared

Nice tan, dude- looks like you had a good holiday!

There should be a Nick's garage video game. Like a Dyno engine builder simulator.

@Alex-di8ti

2 жыл бұрын

You shout try Automation game, you can make engines in there

Sweet engine! Lookin' good, Nick

Release the Craken!! You want over 500 HP you need a 1000 double pumper -Nascar manifold -Roller cam-Big airflow heads-All electric accessories -and racing headers. The timing and fuel ratio and temperature will need redoing for maximum HP. It’s usually better to change everything than one thing. How about dynoing a late model crate engine to see how it compares with an old school engine??🤔Nick-keep these old school videos coming until electric takes over!!⚡️

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK !!

good to see you made it back safe nick hope you enjoy your holidays

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got some wifi!

Not that it would come to that, but I got a feeling Nick's Kowalski could remove the GitXs doors in an unceremonious manor! 🤣 Would like to see what that big dude'd do with set of 440 EZs, a Victor & a 1050 though!

@Torquemonster440

2 жыл бұрын

EZ's.., Vic,.. 1050.. plus the correct solid roller cam.. honestly close to 300 hp more !! Seriously. Poor 520 is all corked up.. absolutely strangled.

Great content thanks for sharing

Nick is a Legend

This is a sleeper motor. It looks & sounds stock but has gobs of torque with that stroker kit. Sounds like the engine builder set the piston to wall clearance a bit loose so it would RPM quicker. The piston slap wouldn’t have hurt anything. As long as it had good ring seal.

Another good show.

On a big inch 440 you don't need a duel plane, a Victor or an M1 single plane manifold with at lest a 850 Holley will wake that dog up...

@toverturf9097

2 жыл бұрын

@Car Guy daddyo In general I would agree but with larger displacement, over 500" and I know because I have one that makes a minimum of 500 ftlbs of torque even @ 2500 rpm, you don't need to even consider a two plane. The two plane can't flow enough to give great numbers at even 6500 rpm. The two plane was developed for a 440 not the 20 percent more air of the big inch motor requires. The crank is a game changer.

@ballbag895

2 жыл бұрын

You don't mod a numbers matching car tho

I couldn't even imagine using factory manifolds with a 520" motor. 😳

@petecourtney5508

2 жыл бұрын

Did anyone do any polishing or port on intake runners

Nice work Nick. So stock looking, much torque!

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You're awesome Nick.

Looks like Nick got some vacation sun. Good for you.

Hi Nick Thanks for the video. Nice torque monster.

@NicksGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You bet

I would of never built a stroker with the # matching engine I would of found a 440 out of a motorhome or something built that up and store the # matching engine because if anything happens to that engine that's it no matching # and resell value drops so I would rather find another 440 and build it and keep the OG OG.

@codyramos3200

2 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel about certain engines... blow up a # matching hemi is like killing a unicorn.

@barbaratodd1288

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the 68-70 GTX but this body style is kind of a turd and the value isn't likely to increase so much that he would regret the decision

@Hammerback972

2 жыл бұрын

Whistlin’ Diesel probably owns it. I’ll look for it on his channel. Lol