1870 HP Chevelle Street Test. Nelson Racing Engines. Tom Nelson. 1969 Chevelle. NRE.

[@fabiolas4]

you know it's top notch when the hp rating is close to the year of the car. pure respect, awesome builds!

[@brianstaples4057]

Touche brother!👍

[@joshmcdonald4158]

I miss these kind of videos. There's nothing out there like them.

[@whydidwedothat]

Nice build! I'm running a 572BB with 650T and 742HP and it's a handful when you launch it. I couldn't imagine launching that monster. Love it!!!!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

What do you get 2miles per gallon????

[@whowho7969]

He gets Smiles per gallon

[@AT_motors]

I can't believe how well this thing hooks up. So awesome!

[@gizzo123us]

Nice to see mushroom clouds at every intersection!!!

[@72Z15SS]

Crazy! I just found this car yesterday for sale about 20 miles from me.

[@iownall1def882]

I bought it for 130k

[@markanderson8479]

Nelson performance has to be One of the Best Engine Builders in the World . 1# pure badass

[@royambrose7701]

mark anderson q

[@racerd3801]

Is that why he placed 7th in the 2002 engine masters challenge

[@briangary1997]

camaroguy 66 you do realize this car is built to drive on the road right? 1/4 mile cars get frequent tear downs and rebuilds. Tom builds street engines that will punish virtually everything else on the road, and he builds them so they are reliable.

[@artiewray747]

Love the tire smoke/black stripes on road shot from the rear mounted camera!

[@patkowalczyk1]

its amazing to see so much space from manifold to hood w/ 2k hp

[@redthedragon88]

Driving that would never get old. I would enjoy that thing entirely

[@rex69832]

I do tend to agree that Tom seems to be one of the best engine builders in the world. I would definitely choose NRE to work on mine or build me one. His engines are a work of art and genius. You can SEE how much he loves his job when he tests them. Not that easy to get a monster engine like that to idle that smoothly. And he's certainly not stupid. Probably pays more in taxes than most people make in a year. I think that one person complaining about Tom racing in the streets is entitled to their opinion but perhaps a bit overzealous about it. Tom is certainly NOT racing in the streets just hammering the throttle every now and again. Like a kid with a new toy. Don't blame him. Must be a real natural high. And it does look like he goes out of his way to stay out of the residential areas and confine his joy/test rides/drives to the industrial areas. Perhaps that one person complaining had a very bad experience with people actually racing in the streets and maybe even losing a loved one because of it. It's hard to tell where people are coming from sometimes. You don't know the circumstances. Or maybe just a jealous competitor dissing Tom. For me, personally, I hope Tom stays in business a long, long time and the heck with the detractors. And no, I'm not affiliated with NRE. Wish I was.

[@StormCentre88]

Tom and Steve Morris, and a few others.

[@oillease1881]

To those naysayers, get a life.

[@jnnojpuy]

you guys make the the most asthetically pleasing engines around. i wish i had your skill. i got MAD RESPECT

[@RamblinAround]

That thing is wicked! You definitely build the baddest stuff on the planet.

[@felixmadison5736]

I sure wish we could see that recorded from outside the car! That SOB must look awesome!!

[@MrGutsyHsv]

Hey Tom Nelson, I love all your rebuilds, keep these great videos coming. Top job!

[@kennywall3046]

Seen u Scottsdale auto action sale this bad ass Chevelle on TV it kinda broke my heart

[@richardball422]

Mr. Nelson....love your videos !! As far as people ripping you for having a little fun on the street.....I can tell you are a competent driver and are not being reckless in what you are doing. Sure it may be breaking a few laws but if I had that kind of horsepower I would have some fun too. If I'm ever out your way, I'd love to see your new shop, engine room, and chat with you. Keep these awesome cars and videos coming! Thanks!!

[@mattjohnston7686]

I'm a Ford guy, but, dam, that's a sweet Chevell

[@RentABusDK]

I think i have a man-crush on Tom, for making these masterpieces time and time again.... mad skills!

[@larryboso]

Made my fucking day dude. The engine compartment looks like a dream. You are so lucky to do what you do. Im jealous as hell.

[@Aholeintheozone]

i'm amazed by the skill that goes into fabricating these cars, keep it up!

[@JonathonMcDaniel]

That chevelle is a beauty all the way around. One of my dream cars I'd love to have someday.

[@BarryKunz64]

ha ha , I remember seeing those rolling burnout marks and thought "something was puting down some HP!" on Lassen and Plummer and Nordhoff and Winnetka and Mason. very cool!!

[@newglobalmyth]

Just so you know: you guys ARE my therapy. Good stuff!

[@practicerighteouswayspeopl8611]

This is what I need from the 67 to the 70 all classic customs.

[@jetenginethrust863]

Best part was watching how much fun you were having!

[@michaelbeck402]

Such great, straight to the point, no BS pure Turbo Tom videos. Simply the best!

[@BrassStacks]

Is this beautiful thing done? I can't wait to see it done!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

I'm baaack! Now I can look at NRE vids all night!

[@IrishDevil78]

That's a freaking beast, love it

[@rickitickidicki]

Beautiful work. All of the issues that normally plague Hotrodders have been conquered with such apparent ease. That is the sign of a true virtuoso: showing genius performance yet making it look as if any idjit can do it. That is THE finest running motor of its kind I have ever EVER encountered. The rest of the craftsmanship follows suit...unreal, effing off kilter...I'm gonna go rethink my life, Thank you for that ride along!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

"This car, you gotta have it pointed.....you have to be..........careful.

[@kampolmuenhan7772]

What the tranmission

[@albertgaspar627]

@@kampolmuenhan7772 2 speed automatic Powerglide with a Gear Vendor's overdrive added to the back of the transmission, for an overdrive on each gear.

[@clintonbowling9784]

I can watch this over and over. want to see finished product. Sweet ride.

[@SweetMooch]

You must get tires on wholesale...WTF! great videos Tom, I appreciate you taking the time to show us what your doing.

[@Dbear326]

Dang, this is seriously one amazing ride. The whip sound from the bov's is perfect, cause this car will whip your car's tail!

[@hielabodovwkdoikpe]

Just casually laying 200ft of posi....

[@M6transam]

When that thing comes into boost, it sounds like some kind of sound effect used in a scary movie for some type of monster lol...Love it!!

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

.34 mpg.... At a boy

[@jakethompson603]

Turbo engines are very efficient and with fuel inj. they are even more fuel friendly. I'll guess this setup at 16mpg at least.

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

Ya.. at 800rpm in 5th gear on the highway, sure. But whompin on it like in the video, I'd guess he's pushing closer to 1mpg, lol. I'm not complaining though. Gas and rubber are meant to be burnt!

[@topsecret1837]

uNkLeRaRa4 They’re meant to be burnt to work for us. Start getting addicted to it and you’ll run out of the drive from the gas like a heroin addict in their depressed state.

[@heysailorreedy6651]

What a badass car, Love the rear camera showing smoke and black marks.

[@ortydog]

Works of art

[@Ramjet0007]

Love the fire extinguisher set up.

[@dennismoore6180]

friggin awesome man got to ask how many speeding tickets have you ever got on your test drives hah

[@johnnym1320]

WOW you guys do some clean work!

[@2000xlt]

8:59 zero turbo lag,,,nice!

[@scarmenl]

Looking forward to having one of your engines. They make great HP and are so streatable. That is something I have been looking for for a while now.

[@jemmoto9323]

NRE ftw! 👍

[@Hardscript]

Thank you for listening to us as giving us a street test.

[@clintonbowling9784]

I wish I was rich. I would have a couple of these.

[@s1krryo626]

Clinton Bowling you can be rich.. work hard ;)

[@ScottRay77]

Wish it was that easy.Worked hard my whole life and poor as hell.Sadly some folks aren't fortunate enough to have high paying jobs

[@skinchen]

@@ScottRay77 my dude I am sending you all the positive vibes so you can get that 6 figure job!

[@daviddrivez9978]

It’s a combination of working hard and knowing the right people. All the hard work in the world can be made or rendered pointless without the right help.

[@SteveO760]

Nicely done! Customizing the fender wells to hold that beast of a motor is a good trick.

[@mrfrogg46able]

I'll take two please

[@VYXtreme]

Very well sorted HIGH power combo, idle smooth, drives sweet, no overheating - just perfect

[@jamesdeis3887]

can i borrow the car dad

[@1970vlad]

There are still "crazy" man i this world !! Keep doing this fantastic work....

[@1990notch]

Drunk with power!!!

[@TheSamuraiRonin]

That is a masterpiece of artwork right there

[@douglas_fir]

The ultimate rice killer lol

[@poppy-77]

By rice do u mean import or just japanese

[@jimcross8333]

A stock Chevelle is a rice killer

[@mikebridges7294]

Racist much? Sheesh....those Chevelles were not owned by or built by the Japanese.

[@craigmocello4386]

Wrong chassis, wrong tires, any three or four rotor banger would rip this pile🙈🙉🙊

[@kkcme5]

sounds like you got a whip in there! fantastic

[@nickaguado7]

Tom knows what hes doing. Quit whining. Hes a REAL driver which happens to be too few and too far between.

[@Cragified]

The best drivers in the world make mistakes and die in controlled places called drag strips and race tracks. On public roads life has this habit of throwing the unexpected at you, speeding and loose barely hooked up that unexpected quickly becomes an unavoidable accident. Tom is a great engine builder and a competent driver to be able to keep the car pointed while it is skating under that torque. Still no matter how you look at this doing it on active public roads with traffic is irresponsible.

[@crapcork]

Hmm, and Paul Walker and his friend knew what they were doing as well? Food for thought, Einstein :)

[@stevekoppel4391]

I've seen multitudes of professional drivers make a massive mess of themselves on race tracks meant for vehicles designed for those tracks. Oh please...

[@surferdown1]

Joe Blow Being a professional driver in real life and in Hollywood are like apples and oranges. More food for thought.

[@mikebridges7294]

Not too mention the possibility of a small human or, even an Adult OR, someone's pet could venture out in the road, a good distance from where that car...or others...Picks up that helacious speed and, sadly someone or, something gets killed AND, just maybe the driver. I'm ALL for speed but, not in neighbourhoods. It's a wonder no one calls any Law Enforcement. I was just thinking...man he's leaving a LOT of rubber on that stretch of the street. Not too mention, he is kind of breaking the Law....speed limit is probably 25mph...maybe lower. Find a long, isolated straight stretch of road and, that even allows you to drive the car even longer lol.

[@creekdalton]

What a rocket! I think I just found the engine I need to swap the 454 in my '69 for. Actually...1/2 the horsies would be more than sufficient, lol! Love the sound of those twins and a very slick looking motor and Chevelle.

[@alexlaney3423]

You should invest in a private parking lot just for testing

[@greenwoodcowboy]

Young man,you have a lot more common sense than Nelson himself.Thank you for that comment!

[@alexlaney3423]

Not sure if sarcasm or what

[@greenwoodcowboy]

I'm being sincere.If you read some of my latest comments with someone else who posts here,i think Mr. Nelson is quite reckless and foolish drag racing on the city streets.You are very wise that he should take it to a better place where it is more safe or to a strip.I have a feeling he doesn't want to tear up his customer's cars when he finally get's traction,ie,driveshaft,transmission or rear end.

[@DrainPipeJoe]

9 camarocowboy That's drag racing? It looked to me to be some low to medium speed burnouts in Chatsworth's Industrial center. I didn't see two cars side by side with the wheels in the air, hitting upwards of 190mph, which cars today can do and which most people would call drag racing. If he did tear up those parts, since he was the one to fabricate and build those parts, I don't think he's worried about doing so.

[@greenwoodcowboy]

jjs4you2 Watch some of his other videos where he's doing the same crap in traffic before you make a comment like that!

[@joecusano]

toms looking a litlle tired in this one. great episode, been awaiting this windsheild for such a long time lol

[@RobSTurner]

Can't seem to talk without dropping the F-bomb in every other sentence.

[@ffirstllast7663]

Well fuck, why not say fuck instead of F-bomb? I wasn't aware of any mandatory internet censorship. I personally think it's a nice change of fucking pace for once. I mean for fucks sake why not talk like you normally would instead of censoring yourself? It makes it seem a hell of a lot more realistic, rather than some toned down bullshit. If I want that kind of shit, I will check out "family" oriented shit, or disney something. If you don't like the language, change the channel, trying to censor, or shame people into self censoring is bullshit.

[@kengriffith2346]

Why say either?? You have no sense of decorum (if you know the meaning of that word and you are so arrogant and no sense of values! Upbringing?

[@jonalarcon8564]

Robert Turner maybe so if it offends you maybe you shouldn't be watching. Just a thought

[@Icutmetal]

The worst part is how he forces us all to watch this fuckin video to begin with.

[@BB-1990]

@@Icutmetal That's the FUCKING worst!

[@DecemDierum]

I'm not crazy for a lot of things. But this is one of those things I'd do anything for.

[@Full_Throttle_no_Brakes]

why just 2 gears?

[@superezbz]

That's a drag racing setup. A quarter-mile car doesn't need that many gears, especially with the torque that that car is putting out.

[@Full_Throttle_no_Brakes]

OK. Thanks :-)

[@1990notch]

What Eric said plus the powerglide is notorious for handling more power than just about any other auto trans.

[@tod1188]

1990notch got a 2 spd power glide in my corvair lol

[@albertgaspar627]

The Powerglide isn't the only strong automatic trans, there's the Turbohydromatic 400 and Mopar's Hemi Torqueflite 727. What the Powerglide offers is a first gear with a numerically low first gear ratio, 1.48 versus the 2.48 of say the TH400. When you have a big engine making a lot of torque at launch, the steeper 2.48 first gear of a 3 speed will just blow away the tires, while the 1.48 is only multiplying it 1 and a half times. You get a cleaner launch, and yet can run a steep rear axle ratio so that you keep the RPMS up in the higher gears of the transmission. To not blow the tires away in a 3 speed automatic, you would have to run more highway/economy gears, and that would lose multiplication once the car has overcome inertia.

[@StumpyVanLife]

He said in the video it had a gear vendors overdrive unit. That turns a 2 speed into a 4 speed. 1st , 1st over , 2nd , 2nd over. However a lot of older cars , 50's and 60's only had a 2speed powerglide from the factory. They worked just fine.

[@JesusOnAciiid]

Absolutely love the car, finished or not. But the interior idle sounds remind me of the paranormal activity movies right before something happens

[@Brewsky38]

You are the man! All of your engines are bad to the bone. I can’t say enough you are brilliant! I wish I had the money for one you’d be the man I’d come to see over and over!!!! 👑👑👑👑👑

[@raykiller545]

I love these videos, I'm 17, want to buy a 1969 Mercury Cougar, and modify it piece by piece, so that way I can also learn how it all works very well. I also want to study car mechanics next school year. Í am looking forward to it and can't wait to start modifying my car. It has always been one of my dreams, and I have always loved cars.

[@Scrimmer08]

Beautiful machine inside & out. Plus, this guy is hilarious! Great job. I love how he left a nice burnout cloud for people to drive into.

[@IDRIVEAG8GT]

What you missed is that it has what's called a Gear Vendors Overdrive. Which is a manually or electronically controlled 2 or 3 speed unit. It mates to the tailshaft of the transmission and provides extra gears for street/highway use. This has the capability to be a perfect street and strip car, with very few problems or sacrifices.

[@charliebrown9276]

I'd like to work for this guy and learn as much as possible.

[@justinrowles9316]

Nice work done in the engine bay and duel injected per cylinder is sick.

[@bigfish454m]

u are touching my heart! bro, nice job and I would love to work for someone like u!!

[@fcaughli]

I see that your products are fully tested.

[@mikebridges7294]

Ever since 1981, when my parents bought me a 1970 Chevelle...for $200 lol....too drive to and from University, Chevelle has been my all time bloody favorite muscle car! I LOVE the bucket seat models with the center console and that square shaped shifter, that I believe Chevy put in their other muscle cars with the bucket seat, automatic package. I even installed an 8 Track player in it and, used my box speakers from my record player/stereo and 6" by 9" speakers in the back shelf....the type that faced forward and we're not mounted flush lol. I loved my music and my badass car! I would love to get another but, I would have to be bloody wealthy now to afford to buy it plus, drive it as I immigrated to the UK 15 yrs ago! Saw 1 for sale for £37k and another for £45! FAR FAR from $200 now lol. All I can do....unless I win the lottery or something....is look and dream but, if I did win, for certain I'd buy me another bloody beast!

[@SeanD44]

That's what i'm talkin' about...twins on that sexy machine!

[@annarbor84]

That fire system is boss!

[@greggfridline4260]

you know a car is bad ass when the driver wont stop smiling.

[@Karopine]

I love it when you said you'd do a test video because everyone is giving you to much 5HIT for dyno videos..lol. You rock man:).

[@JPFWoodWorks]

This is the kind of stuff i would like to be a part of. Looks like you gies spare no expense and do everything right. Exactly how i like things done... Clean and professional. I am interested in learning about these kinds of performance cars and wondering where one would go and not spend a shit pot of money at a school.

[@zeusdog34]

very nice,Idles so smooth for what it is(big block)..Sounds great looks awesome..nice ride

[@Vealasalo]

wow....... if i ever want someone to work on my engine its these guys...... gud stuff. keep it up.

[@svo65]

enjoyed watching, this is a beast. great work! great ride!

[@billcashman4006]

Nice car, lots of power, but my favorite is still the sleeper rx7. I've owned both a stock first gen rx7, and a 69 el Camino. I built the el Camino with a 60 over 327, th400, and 336 posi. Also owned a 68 firebird with 330hp yz code 400/th400, and 373 12 bolt.. This was all back in the day when it took work to make an honest 350hp street car,lol. I'm 52 now, and an astounded what technology has brought to the table..

[@zxtenn]

You build the CRAZIEST BEASTS i have ever seen

[@keithzeigler4554]

Nelson is the man he builds the baddest rides

[@Hemivision555]

When I'm ready for my engine build I definitely know where I'm going. The best work and level of detail is second to none!!! I haven't seen any of your non-turbo engines yet so can you do a video like that someday, maybe a 427 or a 396? I'm totally subscribing, awesome burnouts and if you had enough black top I think you'd probably lay down a couple hundred yards of rubber. Nelson builds some gnarly engines for sure!!! Thanks for all the incredibly Sick burnouts y'all for us. Y'all are the real deal in my books.

[@nova-fg9kf]

sad u can't even build your own engine..

[@bosstube9046]

that car is freakin awesome I'm might be getting a 69-72 chevelle for this Christmas

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

Tom nelsonracingengines pure Madness sick Horsepower I love your engine videos

[@colcords]

WOW very time I watch NRE my speakers vibrate the cobwebs outta my office!! Gotta love the rumble and revs!! Gee do your vids attract the interests of the local enforcements!! They came to my workshop once re a complaint about race cars burning up the tarmac, after a tour of cars and shop we gave them a ride, all smoothed out...nothing to see here..enjoy the evening sir :-D

[@cindylawrence1515]

The thing that gets me here, and this is true for all the guys I showed this to is the quality of fabrication and how "right" this car looks in total. Now, for some hard facts: whats the typical 0-60 both with street tires and optimal skins and whats the typical e.t.? Much congrats for the nice ride....

[@Headycron]

Hey tom, how many tickets have u got over the years....u r the man no doubt

[@jaredthisdelle5617]

Sweet whip love that motor man wish I had one cheers god bless

[@benjminvoncannon3413]

Tom enjoys what he is doing @ is very good at it great vid.......

[@MrEmohdee]

this guy builds the coolest rides

[@Totto1944]

That car is just SICK, I tell you. SICK!!

[@thundergod6173]

that chevelle is the coolist one ive seen nice work

[@Pyper70]

Beautiful ride guys...and even if you left it like that, as a total sleeper...thats an A+ in my book. Sincerely, Driver of a 69 Charger R/T 505 Dual Quad 6-speed

[@nickoswoos]

good to see your wearing some weathered chucks. best driving shoe out there i reckon. iv always been able to handle a car best in them

[@C-M-E]

What a magnificent beast! Another Nelson Smoke Show Express! And the noise of those blow off valves... Towel please!!

[@xXxDEFFWISHxXx]

As long as he keeps puttin rubber down. I can watch this all day!