Wow, Alex knows more about her engine than a lot of good mechanics. She's lucky to have a father that brought her up to know everything that is going on with her/his cars. He's lucky to have a daughter so hands on and smart. It's clear she is not a spoiled brat and appreciates and works hard for what she has.

Awesome that the nova will return and dad gets his fun .

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

We're not sure exactly how it will return yet (as in what capacity), but it will be back together at least :)

@glennfoster7288

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update. Wondered what happened. I enjoy watching all the live feeds.

@deanhardesty7528

7 ай бұрын

To check the bore size on the big end and small end of the rods look into air gauges.They are more precise. The heat in your hand can affect the reading of a snap gauge or a micrometer and calipers. I used them at work for rod bearings beater clearance.

This channel is going to go INSANELY VIRAL very soon! The information in this video is so valuable. Best of luck to the Taylor family on the upcoming events!

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

We’ll see what happens! Thanks though. I appreciate you watching!

@peterscandlyn

7 ай бұрын

Isn't it just. Wicked piece there and can't wait to see it come together. Been too long but we and the Taylor's know that.

@robertsloane1268

7 ай бұрын

Just found your page Fantastic 😊 Hope it keeps growing

@newtonfirefly3584

7 ай бұрын

@@RidingWithAlexTaylor Another Great, Grand, Informative, useful, helpful, beneficial video Full of clearly described, explained along with "Show and Tell". 🙂 Thank You Much.🤗 All The Best, Much Success with All of Your Quests, Health, Happiness and Well Being 😊, Sincerely☺

Excellent.... Alex and Dennis make such a good team... Alex you're one lucky girl having a dad like Dennis in so many ways...

Thank you very much. I’m 65 and like your dad I love the in and outs of the motor. Nobody makes these kind of videos anymore. My bucket list would be watching someone like your dad putting a motor together from start to smoke. So thank you very much for sharing.

That’s great news guys, I’m happy to see it coming together, but more importantly that Dennis is getting his motor back, I hope to see you guys racing together soon

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

For sure! Ready to have the nova moving again!

@Justin-bz1dp

7 ай бұрын

Yer 55 3000hp one

Loved watching your dad geek out over the engineering going into the motor; you can tell he loves that stuff. Watching you hand off to him & letting him run was priceless. Thanks, Alex. The insight was tremendous.

One of the enduring "great things" about motorsport is that there are many good answers- there are also many differing situations. Then it comes down to "it's your motor- it has your parts in it, so it's is all your choice". I've been challenged a few times for my decisions, this leads invariably to "It works for me this year and the last five, and nobody's got time to fix it if it aint broke to begin with!". Once I built a really nice '67 Chevy C 10 and painted it metallic green; for all the guff, I paid for the paint and it got mentioned in Semi Custom in a show I entered. My paint, my car, my way. So, build well, build conservative and enjoy the ride- and put one in Steve's eye again!

Dennis.. You Are THE MAN... Your Build it skills are Off The Chart.... You have made ( to me ) the BEST 55 On The Planet..

Your 55 is hands down my favorite car you guys have! Scott Taylor is such a nice guy and well connected!!! glad he got you guys hooked up, can't wait to see that motor come to life.

Good luck to you both this year. One bad 55! Be safe 👍🏻

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I used to hang out in a shop owned by my friend Patrick Mcreery here in Muncie. I would watch him rebuilding engines and transmissions and always had fun just being in that environment. Watching you and your dad takes me back to those days and puts a smile on my face. Keep up the great videos.

I really enjoy all the information you and your dad give. Great videos thanks

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love the relatiionship Alex has with her Father, a real role model! Alex's Father is amazing 🤩. He goes out there every day making sure that eveything goes well for his daughter Alex. Brings a small tear 😿 to my eye. Great job cool 😎 Father and Daughter Team! Thanks for the video 📸.

You two are perfect for the sport. I’ve been trying to do the same with my daughter. I’m close. Just have to finish the 64 gto.

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Good luck with finishing your build and getting your daughter involved :)

You were dearly missed! Now I can’t wait to see you race again!

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Glad to be back!

Don't throw the rods out. If you want , you can give them to someone that buys your apparel or sell them on or site with an autograph. Your fans would like that.

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

We’re going to look into that 😄

@mr.morelock

7 ай бұрын

@@RidingWithAlexTaylor Imagine going to a Rod Run, and earning a trophy... that uses those Aluminum rods in the design... so sweet just thinking about it.

@mikemoscato2995

7 ай бұрын

Also sell the used valve springs ​@RidingWithAlexTaylor

@Welder_Danea

7 ай бұрын

Ooh love this idea! I also would love to implement in a trophy!!

@user-fc4of2yf6n

7 ай бұрын

Simp harder

If it's any help, talk to David Freiburger about oil pans. On an episode of Engine Masters they tested pan who's windage tray design added and extra 28 HP by itself. Pretty cheap power for the money.

Steve morris just made a very informative video about piston design and redesigning his pistons for his smx. Also pistions coatongs which is very interesting you should check it out... If its good enough for a 5,000 hp drag and rrive might be good enough for y'all to look into 💪 talks about coating oil pump gears and all sorts of stuff.

I've had the same RaceTec pistons in my little 12.5 to 1 c/r 355 for 4 yrs now. Indestructible so far. Price wasn't the cheapest, but the reliability is priceless.

You folks have got it going on! Dennis has done his research and is ready to go. I like the simplicity of the combination you have going on! Makes sense. Can't wait to see the the motor go together and the "test " passes!

@highproof2735

7 ай бұрын

I’m new to the channel, so I have to ask. Is this a father daughter team here? That would be epic but if not still awesome!

@rgr67camaronoprep33

7 ай бұрын

yes father daughter and family. @@highproof2735

line to line coating

I am so excited to see the 55 come to life! 🎉

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Same!

@laurenschenck5355

7 ай бұрын

@@RidingWithAlexTaylor Totally! 👍🏻

Great, video. Please give more updates. Love the in depth knowledge.

Merci to Dennis about this new parts... I like this honest pers & calm

I concur with the intentional and thorough thought and planning, AND keeping it simple, but with excellent parts. Best of luck this season!

Hope you film motor build , super informative your Dad is a mastermind 👍😃

HI GREAT TO SEE YOU ARE BOTH DOING WELL !! AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE ENGINE WILL BE GREAT TOO !! ALOT OF GREAT PARTS !! TODD FROM SNOWEY MICHIGAN

Dailey dry sumps with their billet pans have most of the scavenge lines built into the pan. The crank scraper is actually where the oil is scavenged and have screens built in incase debris makes its way into the pan the pump isnt ruined. His pumps are awesome too. The pressure section is a gear pump like the traditional sb/bb pump. The scavenge pumps move a lot of air so he uses mini roots blowers as pumps. The final scavenge stage is a centrifical blower. So the oil is whipped to the outside and the air remains on the inside and one scavenge line returns oil to the tank and the other returns mainly air. You need two return lines to the tank. One supply line to the pressure stage and an output line going through a remote mount filter and then oil cooler if you want then to the oil input on the engine block. Thats it unless you want to add additional scavenge sections for the lifter galley or valve cover or turbo drain lines. Peterson makes a nice remote filter mount that has a small oil pump built into it that you spin with a battery drill to prelube your engine whenever you want. You will retain horsepower your already making that is robbed from you by windage. You can prelube your engine each time you start it. If you run enough scavenge stages to pull 15in of vacuum in your crankcase it will pull the rings to the cylinder walls and they will seal better making more power. Eliminating the windage tray and crank scraper and moving the oil pump outside the engine actually makes a simpler oil system. Everything you invest in can be reused on other engines in the future. Better oil controll more horsepower without running a more radical setup or more boost. The ability to prelube your engine everytime you start it. Your just giving away horsepower and engine life by not having a beautiful billet aluminum Dailey oil pan and pump on your engine lol. daileyengineering.com/oil-pans/ daileyengineering.com/gm/chevy-big-block-mark-iv/ daileyengineering.com/oil-pumps/ petersonfluidsys.com/engine-vac-VacRegulator.html petersonfluidsys.com/filter-LargePrimerRemote.html

@ThomasELeClair

3 ай бұрын

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I fly with Lockheed...................I'll keep the KISS combo............................

Good luck to you all, can't wait to see the 55 back out again!

Wow, I am an old motor head and this is one of the most concise motor videos I have seen. Father and Daughter teams are BadAss, to begin with, but Alex you are definitely much more than a driver, Your understanding of the function, design, and application of all the components is phenomenal. Your Dad must be the proudest father at the track. I learned a lot about some of the new technology being used in today's Hot rods. Good Luck with the 2024 Season.

Thanks for the update and God bless all

Thanks for sharing guys! Pretty awesome getting a little drag n drive insight from the two of you!

Glad to see you are progressing on the engine. I always thought that a 509 was kind of small- I hope the 540 works out as well as the 509.

You two are cool. Best wishes to all your endeavors!!

I use a Motown World Aluminum Block, which they no longer make. Have you ever looked at New Century Performance? There pricy, but really nice Blocks!!!

Lucky Daughter Lucky Father great family Champion Mum too i bet , no trophy for Mum but a winner in the family life the biggest trophy of all.

Wow the info on this topic is so digestible love thank you both

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! That was the goal 😄

Great video, it wasn't long enough need to know more about the Pistons. And more about the Rings, Best of luck to you both. Have fun and stay SAFE.

So happy to see big block stuff. No mention of cam diameter and if that is something you have changed over the years or if you started and stayed I'm assuming at least 55 mm. Looking forward to seeing the results at the track. Hopefully the retro Nova gets back together this year.

@ThomasELeClair

3 ай бұрын

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,My guess is , its stock BBC ................No need for exotics........

I hope you're filming Dennis building the engine. That would be awesome to watch... There's a lot of great info in that video. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck this year with all your ventures. Hope to see you down the road.

You guys have such a seemless fluid interaction with one another... such a joy to watch!!!

What a huge amount of information packed into this video!! I learned an incredible amount from the two of you today!! Thank very much for all of this information. I hope to see more videos after the engine is installed and tuned!! Great stuff from Taylor Racing!!

This was such a great video. I absolutely love the relationship that is clearly so visible with Alex and Dennis.

Wow can’t wait to you guys at Sick summer this year. If you can make it. Great detail on the building of this motor really appreciate all the info. It’s crazy how much we learn out here from these story’s

Solid gold!! you two are more than inspiring as a father daughter team. My daughter is 10 and idolizes you. She has your live love dragrace shirt you signed for her❤ keep it up! Shout out to Dennis hell of a dad you are

Great video, love listening to people who are so knowledgeable and genuine. Keep the videos coming please

Again thank you so much for sharing as much as y’all did !! I enjoy watching you guys and the workmanship of Dennis is fantastic!!! Quick question … are us fans allowed to visit your shops ?

Awesome Congratulations can't wait to watch you hit the track !!!!

Cool video like the way you explain and show what your using to build a new engine. Good luck with the build. Have a great season.

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Completely describes the entire engine, and why certain parts were chosen. Can't wait to see the outcome!

Excited to see the 55 making its way back out onto the street! Great video with lots of good info!!

At the rate yall are going being in that consistent 6 second run setup, I have a feeling that eventually you'll have to go to a dry sump or just get an SMX from Steve. But, I wish the Alex Taylor Racing Team all the best this Drag and Drive season of 2024

@MrGb965

7 ай бұрын

I think they’re showing everyone that you don’t have to have that to make the power they’re making right now.

The "oring" is actually a "sealing ring" that's why the gap doesn't matter, the oring is for locking the gasket in place so it doesn't "push out"

Great info tonight, looks like a very confident build. Best of luck @ Sick Week.

Best of luck on your upcoming season with the 55 Chevrolet. That is some good stuff you two have profiled. I agree with your keep it simple attitude and all of your time learning what works and what doesn't.

Can't wait to watch some sick week stuff from frozen snow covered NE Iowa. Thanks for sharing

Very good info , "GREAT INSIGHT" please stay on it love to see all your milestones . Alex / Dennis good winning team.

I love the concept of keeping the engine as simple as you can considering the combination you are running. It seems too many people you compete against make their combination overly complex just because they can.

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

That’s our thoughts. At some point, stuff does have to get complicated. But - we’re going to stay simple for as long as possible :)

Thank you for rambling. I love that you take time to tell us what your doing how your doing an why. It's not manywho care to takethe time to do that . Be safe , have fun GOD BLESS

Man this Sick Week is gonna be a blast. Can’t wait to see you guys out there

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to being there!

@beege1968

7 ай бұрын

Sick week 2023?

@Degenerate124

7 ай бұрын

@@beege1968I caught that as well. I’m surprised she didn’t catch it editing.

@Justin-bz1dp

7 ай бұрын

Is 55 yercar

Your dad is a awesome builder so proud of him ❤❤

Great video and fantastic tech content ( that I can use). I will be so glad to see the 55 back in action , I can't wait. Many thanks.

The 10 Head bolt ford guys run stacked Orings too

Outstanding Dennis and Alex!

Interesting take on the 4 magnet crank timing ring. 36-1 and cam position sensor seems like thing should be better.

Nice engine, I hope this year is even better and faster than last year!!!! See you soon 😊

You could probably use a gage pin for checking dia. of the rod small end. set up a go, no-go gage. You two make a great team. Wishing you well this year.

Of course I watched it all . Always good seeing both of you .

Great video! I love the insights into technology and seeing your wonderful family working together.

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Personally... I can't wait to see some assembly and testing videos on this powerplant. Looks like it's really going to be a beast.

loved the info, in parts detail and how they work together

Great video Dennis & Alex.... thanks

Awesome content, I could sit through hours of this stuff. Can't wait to see the finished result and a match up hopefully with Cleetus and Mullet. The 55, mullet, Steve Morris' wagon and Tom Bailey's beast are my favourite cars. Good luck guys. BE SAFE!!! Happy New Year to you all to.

Awesome, well explained video. You know it's good when a 45min video seems like 10min.

World Blocks are Rock Solid... great finish, hard cast iron, plenty of meat on lifter bosses..

Alex you and your dad Dennis are awesome people and can't wait to see the new engine done and the 55 running again and the camao going

My brother ran an Isky cam in his SBC, back in the 1970’s. (Isky has been around for a bunch of years).

Very interesting .. thanks for the free education guys !!!!

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Of course! Thanks for watching 😄

Talk to Steve Morris on the bolt torque on the rods. After his rod delete issue he is very versed on rods. Not saying you are not, but sharing knowledge is the beauty of our families.

awesome info. love the shop talk about the engine parts and why.

That’s Gonna be a Bad Son of a Gun! Great Video Look’n Forward to See’n It Run🏁🏁🏁

I have run those blocks in my car for a few years know and have been very happy and have never had a failure even with blowers😎 . Awesome video you guys and thanks for sharing . It’s going to get way cold for you guys in the next couple of days . Nice to have bad ass shops to play in.🤙🏻

Congratulation guys look forward to the first run

Thank you for the video everyone! Will we ever see the final build video on the Challenger, or more on the COE?

Great combination. How fun that will be!

Very cool video

LOVE listening to you guys educate us peasants.Love your channel!!

Geeze help your dad build that motor! Show the build! I wanna learn the secrets ill never use! But id drool over those cool details!

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Well, unfortunately this isn’t really going to be a KZread build. Since we filmed that on Wednesday, it’s almost back together already due to shot timeline we have. We’d love to share more info with those like you that want to learn, but we keep some of that info limited because the KZread builders always seem to know more 😉 thanks for watching!

I really enjoy this video format, guys! More please!

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We’ll work on getting more out :)

Awesome video. It's funny that my NA Hemis all have BBC rod pins. Your BBC has Hemi pins, but at much higher power level! Good luck with that new bullet.

Awesome video alex. You two work so good together, i love it

Years of hard-won experience, boiled-down into one of the most interesting hours of youtube I've seen in ages! Thanks guys, you're rapidly becoming legends!

can't wait to see the build video.

Great stuff, thanks

This was a great video, keep up the great work!

Will be great seeing the flying shoebox hookin and bookin again. Just make sure the flux capacitor is up to snuff😉That was pure video gold when the doors flew off even though it put y'all in a pinch.

@RidingWithAlexTaylor

7 ай бұрын

Haha! Already double checked it 😂

Great info , always enjoy your channel .

I love it....I'm glad I'm not the only one that still advocates for wet sump. love you guys! good luck this year!!!!!

That looks like a great build those are some really nice race parts. 👍😎👍