incredibly humbled today to hear one of my automotive hero's reference me and my builds, on top of that i am loving these videos, questions, answers, hard facts, no bullshit, why tom nelson is one of my hero's and why i love his videos is because he shares a ton of info along with what he shows, obviously right up my alley haha. showing people the fuel, temps, timing and how well a car produces power per lb or in low or high end comparisons was unheard of before, hotrodding used to be so cloak and dagger, and people were keeping all of their perceived secrets. even if they were incorrect, laying everything on the table and learning together collectively has been an incredible learning experience and rewarding as all hell. Drive keep on doing what you're doing! Tom keep being yourself, you are one of the most real sounding dudes i've ever heard comment on things. I wouldnt be doing what i do with cars today with out looking up to people like tom and f/f roadkill etc.

@zach0326

8 жыл бұрын

congratulations on getting such a legend to mention and be impressed with your work, you really earned it with all of the work you do for everybody in the automotive community.

@zzFisk

8 жыл бұрын

+Sloppy Mechanics Damn didn't know you were still making videos... one of my favorite car-related channels.

@bluespig1

6 жыл бұрын

Dude, learn to construct a sentence with a start, middle & end with a full stop. Commar after commar is just confusing everybody way more than necessary.

@kmkstu420

6 жыл бұрын

Sloppy Mechanics are

@rocky19811969

6 жыл бұрын

I definitely would like to second that comment sloppy. Tom is a realist I got the opportunity to meet him, my wife and I visited cali from Toronto Canada and he really showed us some socal hospitality!! He showed us the shop and spent his very valuable time speaking with us JUST BECAUSE! My wife really got to see why I am so pationate about the automotive world because of guys like Tom. You are also the man Matt been followin u sine the start as well keep it up guys you, it is individuals like yourselves who lead the way for the future gearheads that are becoming less and less nowadays!

Awesome video! I'll be sure to keep my Integra's power level below 1200 HP per Nelson's recommendation.

@jadew1547

8 жыл бұрын

good to see u here 😌

@thesnap6376

8 жыл бұрын

+Engineering Explained LOL hey Love the vids man. 1200 HP for the street, to remain safe. But i'd say definitely if a person has a AWD Nissan or Lambo you could go more. Now, in a , 800+ rwd can get you in trouble on the street.

@MrHercsk

6 жыл бұрын

but it will NEVER sound like a V8

@southjerseysound7340

6 жыл бұрын

With 1k+ HP who cares what it sounds like ;-)

@SS-hw1ou

5 жыл бұрын

1200 ho should be enough on the street

I was gunna make my car 4000hp but thanks for letting me know 2000hp is enough

@bumblebeebob99

8 жыл бұрын

Ayy lmao

@2JZLS

4 жыл бұрын

Beugh

The fact that Tom is humble enough to include the fact that sloppy mechanics combinations can do the same thing his can for 1/40 of the price is awesome. Obviously the Chinese charger and 300k junkyard v8 isn’t a going to be a lifetime combo but it gives the power to the blue collar middle class guys to go out and compete with the big boys and have a great time for cheap. Thanks to all of these guys Tom Nelson and Matt Happel, Richard Holdener for continuing to share invaluable information with the car community for FREE.

i love the /engineering series... maybe because i'm an engineer, or maybe i'm just getting into cars and want to learn more about it.

@Cornwall1888

8 жыл бұрын

Probably both

@Len_M.

8 жыл бұрын

I could watch that all day. Wish the other vids weren't private :( I hate waiting. Heh.

@drunkdonutboy

8 жыл бұрын

Mechanical Engineer here, working as a technician to pay my way through school. The more I work the more i want to learn about it. It is INSANE the amount of intricacies behind the design of an automobile. From the oil pump to the transmission to the wheels. The amount of thought that goes into ONE PIECE is sickening.

I love these videos! Its awesome the power of KZread and its ability to pretty much sit down with one of the best in the game to get some NO BS facts and advice on making power! I have been watching Sloppy mechanics and NRETV for years! Keep up the good work /Drive! I appreciate the content!

1300hp daily driveable ........DAAAAAAMMMMMNNNN

@CrivRex

8 жыл бұрын

+vivalaphill dude, look up nelsons racing. It's insane these people

Fantastic, after so many years of deliberation and uncertainty now I know that 1200 hp is enough for my '76 Pinto.

Mr. Nelson said something that's invaluable. "It's better to learn from someone who has direct knowledge by putting workable applications on the road." Personally, I know just being "Book Smart," isn't enough. You have to be hands on because there are issues that crop up that aren't covered by books. Handling heat, running a race motor on the street, fitting A/C, cam timing for turbo cars, etc...no two builds are the same anymore. Just learning fuel management and tuning to severe weather has become an art. I believe learning all the intricacies of a Dominator Carburator is necessary to understand EFI to the fullest.

Can you guys do a /Build series? I'm loving this one anyhow.

I just wanna sit and listen to this guy talk about cars all day long, he seems so cool.

I love watching these interviews. This guy just oozes knowledge and experience.

@DeuceBiggerHo

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Nice shout out to the @SloppyMechanics with the Junkyard goodness! We love your stuff NRE!

Good to know 1200bhp is enough for the streets lol

@vivalaphill

8 жыл бұрын

+Cornwall1888 my 1807 horse carriage made 2500hp but thanks to this video i removed 1300 horses, since i know that 1200 is enough :´´D

@Cornwall1888

8 жыл бұрын

vivalaphill don't go down to 1150bhp you'll never get up to speed on the freeway.

@vivalaphill

8 жыл бұрын

Cornwall1888 yeah, noticed that aswell it´s kinda hard to overtake someone now or accelerate while driving up a slope..

@BOKtober

8 жыл бұрын

+Cornwall1888 For some reason i was expecting him to say 500-600hp or something at least somewhat reasonable haha

@bagelbytes69420

8 жыл бұрын

+Dr Unemployed My mustang which has around 400 whp is plenty fast i cant fathom driving something with 1200hp or more... faster than a liter bike?

Great video. Dude seems legit and down to earth. No bs. True practitioner.

Knowledge IS "POWER"! No substitute for experience. Sound advice. Rock solid.

there are dozens of people making the power. You can tell a NRE motor 50 yards away though. his engines truly are works of art!! The polished hard line plumbing on everything is nothing short of amazing. Nelson symmetry in an engine compartment is a league all his own without a doubt.

This dude is crazy smart I could listen to him talk about cars all day

Ive been obsessed with the insanity of these motors since i was a young teenager. Finally, he says “theres 1000 guys now doin this” and i fall under those guys. Just my half junk franken turboed 6.0 but it is a BLAST

smart, wise, educated honest man speaking. I respect Nelson's architecture, word and work

One of the men I follow and why I started in this industry myself.

Ohio George's twin turbo 429 Mustang got banned for going too fast back in the early 70's. He was miles ahead of everyone back then .A real innovator.

@timcrary4249

4 жыл бұрын

He was getting 800hp out of a pinto engine!!

i would like to say thanks to Tom for taking the time to do this video. I personally would be interested in anything he wants to share. He does amazing work, just take a look at any engine compartment in any of the vehicles he has created and your just blown away at the level of detail and the beauty of the work. Thanks Tom

Wow! Great job Tom. I enjoyed hearing you recite what a lot of us have learned by following you over the years. Now you have given others that knowledge in a nutshell. I always learn things from you, and it helps me to plan for things I'm currently working on or trying to accomplish. Like that 900 horsepower rule, and the pitfalls of different types of boost. I was working toward an "up to" 1200 horsepower BBC using a Centrifugal Blower, and I already knew that darn belt was the worst of it. As a long time auto tech (20+ yrs) we all know and understand belt harmonics. They are vicious and ugly. The bigger the belt and stronger the load, the uglier they get! Turbos really are a great way forward to high horsepower. I just don't like all that heat. I'm glad you made it clear how challenging that can be and let everyone know that these things tale A LOT of cooling. Specially in your nice compact, neatly packaged, assemblies. I don't think you even got into or covered what I feel is one of your best ideas and achievements. The alternate fuels injection system to make that tame street car into a beast after those turbos spin up. Mark

Another amazing tutorial video relating to sport mécanics. The man who explains the different configurations is, without any doubt, filled with passion which make it, almost, simple to understand!Many thanks DRIVE

Love these videos! So informative, keep up the good work Drive 💪🏼

Tom Nelson is my hero. I love the vid series!

Thank you for this video. These are perfect videos to work to when I am the last person in the office and everyone has gone home. I wish I could have unlimited videos like this.

"I used to make a living street racing"

@jonalarcon8564

4 жыл бұрын

Dingus Kahn me too but now adays it's too dangerous I only race strip and soon speed runs only

The Humble Big Motor Builder. Thank you sir.

I've seen only a couple of your videos and I'm very impressed so far. You may not posses recognised qualifications but in my opinion you're a talented development engineer.

love this ENGINEERED series. Especially great to hear from Nelson himself

Really like Tom.. very down to earth guy. As he said, lots of people are making big power now; take a strong platform, bolt some turbos on, fuel management and all the parts to support it and make >1k hp. What I like about Nelson's stuff is the design.. from their intakes, to the routing of the wastegates... everything is done with a sense of style that I enjoy seeing in his work. As an engineer, that's something I really appreciate about his work.. function first always, but *form* is what makes your work unique. 🤜

Wisdom from a "shade tree" guy. Definitely a better engineer than most engineers. Very educational and I appreciate you sharing the knowledge.

Man all I want is my 08 G35 sedan to have 500 to the wheel as a daily driver. He's talking insane numbers! Must be why he's the man!! Good stuff. Second vide I watched. I don't like long videos but you have so much interesting topics I can't stop listening!!!

I recognized the road at 10:43. Always wondered who made this skid marks on Corbin up in Porter Ranch. Good to know. hehe

I would LOVE to work with and for this Kid FOR FREE! WHY? Because he has my heart and passion for Engines & the power they can and will generate love it man....!

12psi on a stock 4.6 3v with a USED garrett 60mm t04e, used boost a pump, and used cobra injectors. 12k miles, 14 months and still going strong as one of my 2 daily drivers! moral: boost is for everyone just get into it!

@user-jj9qs3pv3d

8 жыл бұрын

Cool How much hp Have you reached 350 hp with that

@scott5006

8 жыл бұрын

It actually makes just a bit more than that. I don't wanna push it till i get forged rods. Hopefully Ill have time this winter to put my intercooler in it, then I can give it more timing and power and stay safe on the rods. but now I'm in a kx500 project, and I want to turbo that. this work has so many vehicles, so many turbos, so little time!

If I ever win in lottery, I will ship my Z3 Coupe to Tom Nelson at States and he will build it with ~1500hp and then I will be ever happy.

these videos have been awsome for someone like myself whos is just trying to learn more and do things on my own keep vids like this coming !

I could listen to anything this cat has to say all day . Programs like this put the education and purpose back into the internet ,and crazy interesting also.

Been following Tom for years, even before KZread and I've always admired his ability to make huge power with class.

The great Tom Nelson been watching NRE videos for like 11 years

Keep the /Engineering vids coming guys. Great stuff.

I actually love this series... This dude is a legend!

Love these videos. Keep them coming!

2nd "Drive" video I have watched. I now have a new favorite video channel.

Don't fucking stop this series. Don't put this series on monetary production with the rest of the stuff. This series is amazing.

Hell yes you are an engineer!!! One who got educated in the real world and spent a lot of money with Snapon . Lol

i love these /Engineered vids, please keep doing them

I am so inspired every time I watch it and then make sure that my employees watch it because you are very inspiring person God bless you

Loving this series cant get enough of it. As I'm in the UK and into Historics cars whether it be American muscle or a Austin Mini or A40s, I would love to give these guys a mini or A40 and see what they could do with A series engine with there knowledge would be a good giggle to see. keep these vids coming there awesome

Wow great great video,Thankyou,good luck to you Mr N,from uk

I Enjoy these videos alot. they have lots of great info!

I know how engines work, but it’s insane to me to think there are transmissions and rear ends that can handle that level of power. I wish I had knowledge like this man, he knows everything I wish I knew. I plan on attempting my first twin turbo build in a few months

@DeuceBiggerHo

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, you just spoke my mind! 👍😁

@DeuceBiggerHo

Жыл бұрын

Hope your first build goes well! I’m planning on doing the same thing. I’ve messed about with engines and cars before but I think I need to go right back to basics first with Instruction manual in hand etc. Here in 🇬🇧 we got the famous Haynes manuals which are really good. I’m gonna rebuild a lawnmower engine, a 2 stroke, maybe a motorbike engine, a four pot engine, then try a V8. I need a bit more practice first. I’m fully expecting to blow up my first turbo conversion. I was thinking of a 2 litre four pot turbo conversion. I will blow that up first and go from there 😂🤣

@DeuceBiggerHo

Жыл бұрын

And I thought the same. What the hell trans and diffs hold all that crazy power? Modified th400?

Really like listening to this guy talk, more Nelson videos!

Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it!

I would be interested to see what this man can do with something like a fiero.

@drive

8 жыл бұрын

+DCsProductions Make it capable of space travel.

@danfrederiksen1607

8 жыл бұрын

+/DRIVE is that how that works? or are smart space oriented people more into electric drive while V8 idiots do donuts.

@ramairgto72

8 жыл бұрын

+DCsProductions Hate seeing PMD cars with Chevy in it...

@iaidobey

8 жыл бұрын

+ramairgto72 Chevy? Or you mean GM Corporate engines?

@ramairgto72

8 жыл бұрын

iaidobey If GM didn't list them as Gen 1, 2, 3 & 4 I would call them Corporate engines. But since GM calls them Chevy Generation engines I will call them what they are.

This guy is a true legend in the game of high performance. His work was one of the first to grab my attention along with John Lingenfelter, Reeves Callaway and John Hennessey. I'd love to get a build done by Nelson one day.

More practical good sense advice. Thanks!

I like that invterview a lot.....the way ist starts ......just to go over why the LS is so great.

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!@! Thank you for taking the comments seriously and keeping these videos coming with-in days of request. In-cre-eeeeee-bleh!!

awesome vids, nelson super cars FTW!

thank you for what you do , I probably wont ever be able to afford a NRE car but to me it's enough just to see the advancements being made by innovators like you .

Man these were some good times...

Tom Nelson has still been the best on the show

would be great to meet you someday and take in the k owledge been watching your videos for years and once i am able to afford and engine for my truck your the one imgoing to best quality and you seem down to earth and i thank you for that and sharing your knowledge

This guy is awesome. I really want my build done here.

Just can't stop watching you video amazing

another great video keep them coming

killer idea on the videos. keep them coming

Tom is such a legend. I wish he would do more videos.

Great video thanks. Have plans to build an car around one of Toms engines.

Hey this was an awesome piece and really spoke to me.

Thanks for sharing!

We love you Tom Arnold!

This is great journalism man...

Holy cow! I can die and go to heaven now!!! Two of my greatest automotive Hero's in recognition of each other! They're so different, yet so alike! Garage built vs 40k!!!

I gobbled up this video...so much stuff in one small video!

"Up next: 'Why 800HP is Too Much - /BIG MUSCLE'"

Really Really good vids dude. You got your $#!t together man. Lots of truth to what this man's saying.

Interesting episode and a good format. Maybe do a segment on brake performance next?

Way to go to mention Matt . (: He is the man.

Keep 'em coming!

Drive @MDMusto, @slice_franklin, @PaulTarr1, Now this is Classic...... Thanks Mike and Tom

this man is a badass I'd let him build my motor and see the spec involved and learn from it great shit dude TWINS ALL DAY

Love this guy wish I had the money to get a build from him

8:32 man the only thing that made me come back from my tuned and stage 2 twin turbos n54 was the scream of the s85

Tom is one of my hero's

any suggestions on a reliable set-up for an auto 06 g35 coupe. ive always wanted a turbo or SC but dont want to spend 10 grand on an unreliable setup.. better off saving that towards a gt-r lol.

Ever done anything with CNG fuel? 120 octane and a bit of cooling help at the regulator.

So with this heat issue - I know that I'm on the opposite end of the power spectrum with an Abarth... But, people are busy changing out the Side-Mount Intercoolers for Front-Mount because it reduces the amount of piping. Manufacturer says basically what you do, that it would be too much heat in front of the radiator for hot climates. Food for thought.

When the video first started I thought I clicked on the wrong video. Hi my name is Tom Nelson and I've had an addiction for a long time now. Which I kept watching and Tom does have an addiction and a need a need for speed!!

17:55 shade tree guy. real old school . nothing like getting down in the trenches.

A car you can drive to work and back and on the weekends to Vegas or whatever, 1800 to 2000hp, wowza.

I truly love the idea of a docile grocery getter with a 1,000HP loud pedal. What used to pass for cool was a lumpy, loping ass cammed, non idling, obnoxiously loud, engine maybe making 600HP. Basically an on/off switch for a throttle. Sucks to get old.

Please continue to make more videos like this.

love this guy.

How about exhaustmanifoldbackpressure vs. boostpressure ratio ? I have read that it is possibile to have a lower exhaustmanifoldpressure vs. boostpressure. Like some 80`s F1 engines (BMW) with extralong exhaustmanifolds. That would make the 1. stroke to a worker stroke.

Honestly he's the goat, you can do what you want within your budget he says you can build the high hp motors you play you pay he builds on top notch level and yes you play you pay but for much longer on a built bottom end etc. Etc. Not knockin just watchin