1969 Charger 500 Dyno Room Workout - First Runs Since 1974!

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Eugene bought his Charger 500 new from the dealer, he raced and enjoyed the car, then he put it away for decades. Today, Nick is working with the rebuilt original 440 on his dynamometer, making sure that the engine will be a powerful part of Eugene's dream come true.
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[@eugenecastles7475]

Good morning Nick, This is the video I have been waiting for, my 440 on the Dyno, lets make some Monday morning HP, Here we go!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Morning Eugene. Lots of folks have been waiting for this, but none more than you, sir. Enjoy and thank you for watching.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

More to come with the 3310-780 Holley.

[@ericball6000]

Eugene, if I ever make it down to Texas will you take me for a ride in the Charger 500?, cheers

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Nice little torque monster you have there. Enjoying the ride in your yet to be completed Charger, but will stay to the end.

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@NicksGarage I always enjoy the Monday morning episode of Nick's Garage, it doesn't matter what it is about, they are all worth watching.

[@eugenecastles7475]

Nick, I'm very impressed with the results of the Dyno runs on my 440. The engine made some pretty impressive HP all through the RPM range. Even though the engine is still making power at 5500, I will let that be my RPM limit, and not push it any further. I was impressed with the Torque all through the RPM range, good steady Torque to help a heavy car accelerate quickly. The car will be fun to drive on the street, and at the drag strip too.

[@MrTexasDan]

Hey Eugene, Looking forward to seeing it on the street of Austin soon! Dan

[@moparedtn]

Hey Eugene! When we heard your 440 running on the live show last Friday evening, I knew that engine was going to be a healthy beast - you could feel it when it ran. BTW, the AVS would still be fine on the thing if properly tuned - I assume that's the carb that came on the engine when new, yes? I'd also like to see Nick bump the total timing to 35-36BTDC on the engine (440's really like it right about there), but that also depends on other things in the setup of course. Was cool to see the factory unsilenced air cleaner go on for a test, too - and any of us who know about those know they don't cost you much HP to run. Fred the GTX still has his on, of course with the proper "Super Commando" pie tin. :-) All in all, I'm just very happy to see PROGRESS on your 500! Now, when are we going to get together and go raid Roger's place to break the Charger out of paint shop prison? :-) - Ed on the Ridge

[@robertorhymes]

Clearences checked zero decked Congratulations Eugene A block like that demands respect No wonder it's Nick's Garage we select!

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@MrTexasDan I'm so looking forward to having the 500 back in Austin again, and going for rides in the Hill Country.

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@moparedtn I agree with you on the AVS carb. They are a great carb to run on the street, and it did pretty well on the car back in the day. I have a Carter Strip Kit to do some tuning with once I get the car back in Texas. It shouldn't be too much of a job to fatten it up just a little for a better AFR. Nick tried the engine with the timing from 32-38 degrees, and this combo liked 32 degrees the best, so that is where it will stay. I used to run more timing back in the day but the gas was way better. The engine should run fine on premium pump gas. The Chrysler engineers knew what they were doing when they designed the components that went on the engine. The unsilenced air cleaner will stay on the car with a WIX paper air filter. Hopefully Nick will have the 500 in his shop soon, we are all looking forward to that for sure.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Restoring a car (esp a rare one) is a time consuming process! Nicks Garage is legit unlike those shows you see where they restore a car in 7 days not real!

[@blinkie1523]

Or possible either and even more so these days with covid and shipping issues etc.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

@@blinkie1523 So TRUE!

[@peterlisyak5396]

Only one problem with the last pull Nick, the first Thumper pull was with a 1" spacer and the second was with a 1/2" spacer

[@unknownsoldier5141]

Nick you are truly the Prince of Plymouth....Duke of Dodge....King of Chrysler and the Master of Mopar......you can't find better!

[@stevejohnson7165]

Criminal that Nicks Garage doesnt have atleast 2 million subs.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Allen! Help us get there?

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

AGREED!

[@stevejohnson7165]

@@CoastalAutoReactionCAR i subbed

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Congrats Eugene, your Torque Monster 440 lives!!! Outstanding!! Great job Nick!!!

[@thewookiee5174]

Once again, the clock strikes midnight on a Tuesday morning here in New Zealand, and we get to watch the Mopar king do his thing

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for staying up late, and thanks for watching in beautiful New Zealand!

[@thecelticprince4949]

For me here in Brazil that's only a couple of hours different to Quebec time, but soon will be back in tomorrow land. To try and relearn the Wellington waltz, lol. or the norwesters across the plains of Canterbury.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Man that is one sweet engine man I can not wait to get my 383! Cheers guys another great episode!

[@KhanIlkara]

Oooh, quite a nice surprise to see this engine on the dyno.

[@wokewokerman5280]

...Agreed, It's going into a super cool restoration. One thing I am wondering is why are they experimenting so much, as there are proven and well understood packages to get to the wanted specs. I must have missed why they are experimenting and not going with a known set-up group of parts first off.

[@kevinjohnson8758]

Surprised how well the factory air cleaner works. Good show.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Really like the look of the 440 Magnum Air Cleaner!

[@thebear3589]

Love the shoutout to VGG...grabbing those vise grips...

[@NicksGarage]

Heheh.

[@johnh8917]

Eugene is a lucky man that engine is a beast!

[@NicksGarage]

We sure hope he enjoys it.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Good morning Nick. No better way to start out the work week than watching another excellent vudeo from you!

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it Jack!

[@tomquinn607]

Eugene's 440 is the best I've heard ever. The Wolf is the symbol of power in Sparta. Nick builds engines that Howl. Congrats Eugene.

[@kevinsuminski7167]

Awesome numbers Nick can't wait till you get the Charger 500 back for assembly

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Sooooo Sweet! Another piece of history brought back to life! Killer intro too!

[@franker1111]

Absolutely amazing the story with this charger 500 priceless I feel this is one of the most valuable chargers on the planet enjoy it sir.

[@LeeBlaske]

Clever tip of the hat to Vice Grip Garage. It would be fun for Nick and Derek to appear together in a video someday.

[@elizandrolopez6295]

Of course probably we all love to see this great team working together!! Remember, Nick Garage + ViceGrip Garage = Fun, enjoyment, high performance and best, the experience all shown in both sides of the country. All my blesses for these 2 great teams which i'm very proud to follow!!🙏🏾💖💎🤝🏾

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@elizandrolopez6295 . Sounds good. Thanks.

[@marcgucciardo1942]

I’d love that. Both are great guys

[@louiskats5116]

Giasou Nikola & Eugene, Finally the day for the engine to come to life has finally arrived. Super excited for you Eugene to witness this special moment. Even at these early stages you got to be happy with the numbers coming from Nick's Dyno Room. Sounds super tough all round. Congratulations Nick & Eugene well done. Let's not forget the GTX what a stunning beauty triple black. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@eugenecastles7475]

@LouisKats Hi Louis, I hope everything is going ok for you in Melbourne, despite it being winter down there with the rain and cold. I was very excited to see my 440 make such impressive HP and TQ, and I'm very happy with the results on the dyno. The car will be fun to drive.

[@louiskats5116]

@@eugenecastles7475 Good morning Eugene, it sure will can't wait till that first drive you take. Stay safe & God Bless. The weather is slowly getting better here, summer is around the corner unfortunately still in lockdown. Cheers Louis 👍

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@louiskats5116 I'm glad that you are doing ok, and that the weather is improving. Soon you will be able to drive your car once the better weather arrives. I know that you are looking forward to the day when you can go and have a nice cruise in your awesome car. Sorry to hear that you are still in lockdown. Things here in Texas have slowly gotten worse because of the covid-19 because nobody is taking it seriously anymore. Take care and stay safe my friend, Cheers. P.S. have some that fantastic Australian spring water for me!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@eugenecastles7475 . Australian spring water, LOL. Cheers.

[@louiskats5116]

@@nickpanaritis4122 There will be a batch of Melbourne Spring Water coming soon for everyone including Eugene. Just got a fresh batch made up by a family friend on his farm 2 hours north of Melbourne. I got a bottle the other day & it is actually pretty wicked & good at the same time. Enough for everyone plus some to bless the Charger 500 on its new life. It is all getting put together to concede with Nick's saint name day. 6th of December Saint Nikolas Day. Cheers Louis 👍

[@daytona3927]

So this combo is producing about 170 HP over stock, impressive.

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Bon Matin/Good Morning. Finally get to see a bit of Eugene's Charger.

[@NicksGarage]

Morning! Sorry we made you wait. Lots more to come on this fantastic project.

[@kencooper2059]

That GTX is a drop dead gorgeous car! I'm drooling!

[@akdoc2003]

That GTX was a DREAM!!!!! Hate to see it go, but listening to that 440 purr when you drove it on the trailer was like music to my ears.

[@jsteganius6969]

The way you operate Is very real and cool showing the people how its done. There is a lot to it. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!

[@chriscarson1493]

Looking forward to seeing the Charger 500. Any future coverage of Leo's Charger? Would love to see more it as well. As always I love all the great Chrysler content .

[@69dodgecharger440]

Air Cleaner and Engine Look Awesome Runs Awesome Eugene’s Charger is Awesome Nick’s Awesome! Great Show GTX Gorgeous! 😎

[@gordandcolleenkerr7760]

Love Nicks dyno room thanks Nick

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@loganjohnson3589]

There's only one thing better than watching A boy playing with his toys and that's being there with him .Let me tell you .

[@kambacktransam4840]

Your videos make me drool so many memories of these ole classics.

[@billjamison2877]

There's nothing like a factory matching numbers motor! Eugene's Charger is going to be one of the nicest Chargers on the Planet all because of the expertise Nick and his crew bring to this project. It's extremely rare to find someone like Nick that has MoPar in his blood and knows the tricks of the trade to bring the best out of any MoPar mill and ,in fact, any motor out there! Keep on doing what you do Nick! You are a MoPar legend and I hope to meet you and shake your hand in the not too distant future! Traveling to your shop when things open up is definitely on my Bucket List. Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania

[@autodidact537]

You're dead right that GTX is awesome, however a 500hp car with Fred Flintstone brakes, suspension & steering just doesn't inspire confidence. But it sure looks & sounds wonderful.

[@billjamison2877]

@@autodidact537 I had a 72 Roadrunner, basically the same car and the brakes were fine. Discs up front, drums in the rear. No problem stopping al all. I ran that car hard! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania

[@jlletaw1954]

This engine is doing everything you built it to do 👍 changing carbs, intakes, valve springs, etc. reminded me of when the "mule" (factory heads) motor was in there...that po' mule motor got hit with everything and would crank right up for the next test/comparison - that "beast" of a motor has some tuff guts inside 👍

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Good morning Nick and George

[@NicksGarage]

Good morning, B! Thanks for watching.

[@ericball6000]

Dr. Nick, 1st a Harley, then a sweet 440, what more could you ask for, good way to start the week, cheers.

[@NicksGarage]

Right on! Lot's of good noises this week!

[@erneststorch9844]

Nick I was glad to see the cyclist pull into your garage wearing a helmet. I don't know what the law in Canada is about wearing helmets. In Ohio it isn't mandatory. I think a person should have the right to make that decision. I also think it is a very bad choice . I received a transplant kidney from a young man of 33 years old who was killed in a motorcycle accident from Michigan fifteen years ago. That is way too young to die . Don't get me wrong I am very grateful for the kidney. I think of the broken hearts he left behind.

[@franker1111]

Love seeing the vice grips being used,

[@OlSgtLove]

Nick, just love watching you work on the engines and cars. .....it brings back so many memories of me and Dad ....he was a Dodge man and Mopar 1000% ... helping him work on his Dodge Chargers through the years....God Bless yall Nick and Krew ....

[@joeljenkins2876]

Goooood Monday morning, my friends from up north, Nick, George, and everybody!!! Waiting to see what the 440 does!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Morning! There are many of us, waiting to see this wonderful project come together.

[@anthonyangotti5484]

Thank you I've been waiting a long time to hear that baby run 🤗. That's just what I needed on a Monday morning it's better than coffee 🤪😊

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyangotti5484]

@@NicksGarage hey Nick I know this is getting off topic about the engine, but whatever happened to that 68 cougar with the big block 390. that you rescued from the garage and you took to your shop ..and then they had some rotten frame rails and stuff did the guy ever fix that up?? did you ever get it running? what happened I don't see it no more evidently the guy must have took it back home cuz I don't see in your shop no more,. unless you have a fenced in backyard??

[@stevelacker358]

The nod to VGG was way too much…. Perfect!

[@claudenoel4666]

I like to see all these same parts and dyno time put into a 383 build.

[@robertforget6369]

good morning nick and team watching your show by myself this morning grandson gone to school have a great week

[@NicksGarage]

Morning! Atta boy. Got to take care of the lessons first. Hope you get a chance to watch together later.

[@mfc4591]

There is only one thing to say about that 440, impressive !

[@NicksGarage]

Right!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

I love the shirt Nick has on when he is talking about the daily stakes website! Neat website definitely worth a look!

[@donlemme898]

The GTX is gorgeous. Those heads are really impressive given the numbers from Eugene’s 440. Interesting opening George. 100 Anniversary HD Road King I believe. Have a great week Nick and crew.

[@autodidact537]

You're absolutely right that GTX is drop dead gorgeous. But a 500hp car with Fred Flintstone brakes, suspension & steering doesn't inspire confidence.

[@jamiestanford3493]

Nick, You are a world class mechanic No doubt!!!!👍👍👍

[@rogerhuber3133]

What a monster! After all the discussion over the years I'm really surprised to see Mother MoPar had it right from the start with the aircleaner! Eugene is going to really have a great machine in the end.

[@autodidact537]

Except for the Fred Flintstone brakes, suspension & steering. Other than that it looks & sounds awesome.

[@izzynutz2000]

I can't wait to see the potential of this engine once you get it all dialed in... I'm surprised at that Carter,, normally with the air fuel mixtures that's got a pretty wide range at least the one that I had did,, the one I had on my 440 in my 69 Newport wagon. I rebuilt it and had a friend of mine that had a flow bench and stock with a rebuild, with adjusting the air fuel mixture I was getting almost up to 1100 CFM...! Now I know that Carter had a couple of different versions of these they had a low CFM unit a medium CFM unit and a high CFM unit depending on how the car was ordered meaning a regular car set up, a station wagon kind of setup if you were going to be pulling boats or trailers or whatnot and then you had the truck carburetor, so there were three different CFM rated carburetors for the Carter AFB/AVS..

[@autodidact537]

The only problem is that this super powerful engine will be installed in a beautiful looking car that unfortunately has Fred Flintstone brakes, suspension & steering.

[@jimjungle1397]

I see in the video the AVS still has the raised metering rod covers for the stock three step metering rods. The replacement performance two step metering rods can be used properly along with the performance jets by replacing the raised metering rod covers with the Edelbrock or Carter AFB flat metering rod covers. The performance jets are made for the two step metering rods, so rods and rod covers should be changed to use the rods and jets from the AFB performance kits. The Edelbrock AFB kit includes larger size jets than the Carter AFB kit and their parts are interchangeable.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

That lil AVS did pretty good! Good idea going back with the thumper🤙

[@moparcuda1]

This original avs is rated at 750 cfm,this is a very good carb

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

@@moparcuda1 Oh for sure and an excellent carb for a daily driver! I have the edelbrock version on our 70’ Dodge 👍🏻

[@LuisRamirez-ts3rp]

Welcome back Nick great to see you🔥🔥🔥

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching, Luis!

[@Portuguese-linguica]

Love how you included Derek and Jessica in the video 🤣.

[@elmerfudd1086]

It was kinda sad watching that 71 GTX going home in the trailer. I used to drive a 71 roadrunner so perhaps im a little bias. Anyway Nick, great video and cant wait to see that cool 69 charger 500 back in your shop. Take care.

[@blinkie1523]

Hey Nick that GTX you loaded on to the trailer looked and sounded just beaut. Eugene's 440 sounds real sweet running on the dyno both at idle and being wound out to 5600 rpms thus looks the part not to mention clocking some good numbers. The tour on the bike sure was pretty neat too. Eugene you must be impressed thus far with Nick's efforts!

[@autodidact537]

I love those muscle cars too the look the sound, the only problem is the Fred Flintstone brakes, suspension & steering. Scary on a 500hp car.

[@blinkie1523]

Too true Audidact!

[@69dodgecharger440]

Charger’s no room for spacers! Awesome Show Nick440!

[@mynameis9057]

That GTX is so beautiful!

[@billjamison2877]

Good morning Nick and crew! A GREAT Monday with Eugene's 440 cranking out some good 'Ole MoPar Horsepower! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Bill. We're glad you enjoyed!

[@Stahodad]

Nice work Nick and Crew!

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

WOW....l thought the air cleaner would kill it way down on HP....But not much at all......Thanks my day is complete at Nick Garage....Awesome~~~~!!

[@douglasburford8452]

You don' have to convince me ow beautiful that GTX is

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Haha 🤣 played the Vice Grip Garage intro music when he pulled the carb studs. 👍🏻😉

[@bowasha5514]

You and ur shop are a class act more shops should run like ur shop

[@markae0]

The best KZbin channel for engine testing on the Dyno! Thanks for the video!

[@NicksGarage]

Thank YOU!

[@ryry998]

18:18 Time for some cold snacks! 🍺 🍻 👍 🤘

[@deancooper6300]

Well ill be dipped!

[@davidingling9791]

I love that gtx and that 440 is a beast you are the man Nick!

[@luigigdelucia1333]

Nick as always a great built Eugene is going to be very happy with the final results (congrats. to Eugene for a beautiful build,)

[@kambacktransam4840]

Every once in a while of watching these videos I hear Vice grip Garage theme song. Cool videos Nick keep up the dreams.

[@NicksGarage]

Sometimes when Nick pulls out the vicegrips, our editor has a bit of fun with the soundtrack. Good ears!

[@brucerushing2363]

Man I learn so much from you nick !

[@anthonycadiou8367]

He can do/build whatever he wants to do. But if the numbers matching motor is important, you need to place it on a engine stand and build your self a 440. Nick can do it.

[@garyhume6534]

I agree, nick should have alot more subs, that is a sweet 440. Great job nick as usual..

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Gary. Tell your friends?

[@bdubz5150]

The second thumper test had a 1/2" spacer, the first thumper test had a 1" spacer. Wonder what differences that made?

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Not much.

[@bennyconiglio1928]

Listen to that beautiful music. There’s nothing else in this world that can replace the sound of an internal combustion engine, especially a V8!

[@bluecollar58]

Two cylinder Harley ??

[@enduser6982]

@@bluecollar58 thumper sound but a Kawasaki H2 750 3cyl 2 cycle is music to ears

[@hwirtwirt4500]

Nick using the stock carburetor with the air cleaner on would result in a richer mixture, it be interesting to see the results.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

More to come with the 780 Carb.

[@johnkirkilis34]

That is a beast of a 440, l like the rumble, It sounds nasty 👍. It's capable of producing much more horse's. That for sure 😃

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Dadgummit Nick every time you do a 440 it it trips my trigger man remembering the old days when I was 19 and my direct connection catalog book had a lot of machine work done I did the work myself I had a iskenderian cam in it it had double valve springs my gosh I don't remember the specs or anything that was a long time ago I was 19 now I'm 63 but I'll tell you what it was nice it sounded great in a torque was horrendous I didn't 1101 and 120 in the quarter had a aftermarket manifold on it it was a dual-plane but anyway Nick I sure appreciate your videos and I'll tell you what man you always amaze me you just Keep On Keepin On thanks again

[@jsteganius6969]

Bro. I'm 63 also. What ever did you do either the car or the engine??? What do you think about putting together another engine car???

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Wow, guy on the Harley wants to give that front brake a lot more love! With around 70% weight transferring to the front wheel, the back brake is barely helping, and get some good boots man!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for the top tips, Shaun. We know how dangerous biking is 'down under'... if you survive falling off into the dirt, the spiders and snakes will get you.🏍

[@louiskats5116]

@@NicksGarage Don't forget the Bull Ants or the more vicious 1 inch Jumping Jack Ants. 1 inch long massive ants & jump upto 2 feet in the air or horizontal

[@NicksGarage]

Crikey!

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Most of all, don't forget the drop-bears!

[@louiskats5116]

@@NicksGarage I got bitten by 1 at primary school camp. Since that day I am petrified of these ants. Absolutely vicious. There are the Bull Ants they are big but the jumping jack ants they are in a league of there own.

[@johnnyrkramerthemusicmovie3147]

nick is the devinchie of cars the jacques cousteau of the motor great channel sir

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIAN. Who'da thunk it? In 1969 I was 10 years old. In my area of Brooklyn, NY, each of the auto makers had a large "Finishing" factory/dealership. I was obsessed with all cars, but especially Chrysler. (thanks Dad!) Every summer after that I found the finishing factories, Ford had a HUGE factory, covering over 4 city blocks. (The "building" has been cut up unto 4 large buildings, that we're sub divided!) They installed all the optional equipment, including special engines. Chevy, Chrysler and AMC all had a version of the "factory" shops. I followed each of the "Makes". I sat in a 1970, black and gold Hertz G350 Mustang, a 1969. A yellow, "Yenko" 427" Chevy Camero. (Yes, the real one!) A 1971 black 390" Javelin from AMC. (Nice car) As I grew up, I started collecting all the "stats" on the "factory" muscle cars. By the mid to late 1970s and thanks to the late great M/T, I was heavy into Pontiacs. (If you don't know who M/T was you shouldn't be reading this) Little by little (Older and older) People started to search me out to ask questions about the "4 big makes" (No, it's not "big mistakes, wingnut!) I have become a automotive historian. Who'd a thunk it? It's almost our religion. The way of the muscle car will never die. T.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Tom. Love your long comment. Thanks. Keep the Muscle cars running.

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

@@nickpanaritis4122 I sometimes think about these things, most of the time I'm recounting the "History" of the muscle cars for the "Young" people. But if this has amused you, Nick, I count myself lucky. Whenever I say "it's ALMOST our religion" I'm wrong. IT IS OUR RELIGION! You know how I end these... Thank you Nick for keeping the faith.

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

Been away for a few weeks and just catching up,bought myself a 2018 R/T Challenger 6 speed Octane red.19,000km. Love this car

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Drive safe and enjoy.

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

@@nickpanaritis4122 thank you Nick

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

Fantastic video guys,well done!

[@M_Phipps0520]

Good morning Nick and crew!

[@NicksGarage]

Morning! Thanks for dropping by, Mark.

[@OlSgtLove]

Nick , you are amazing in the dyno room ....the experience and knowledge is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cougracer67]

You should have tried a test with the AVS using the air cleaner. Rule of thumb is that if the air cleaner is restrictive, the air/fuel ratio should be richer.

[@TheRacerbrown]

Yup, I've found with an air cleaner on, it fattens it up.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

That is correct. It was in the high 13's. But still too lean.

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

Loved the Vise Grip garage theme song when you where taking out the studs! Do you chat with Derek? I enjoy watching his channel as well! Keep up the great Content guys!🇨🇦

[@monstaro19]

Cometic makes good multiple layer head gaskets and paired with arp studs and bolts the motors are very reliant, along with a built performance transmission with shift kits and bigger coolers

[@toddmeltsch3797]

wow that 440 magnum sounds mean. I almost went to my garage to get the headphones. Loud and proud Nick!!

[@timbutler7433]

Perfect as usual Nick!

[@4ondflor]

I thought that cleaner was going to cost way more! You probably got more back with the spacer.

[@davidmarshall8628]

Sometimes I get a case of fumble fingers. I would have had to stuff a rag in the plenum opening before I started swapping carb mounting studs.

[@mainiac4pats]

20:35 George tell Nick that his mountain needs to be a “wide torque and power band” haha, we’ll see, as Nick says. I just want to try it out, yeah I hate it when I can’t put to words what I am trying to say

[@NicksGarage]

We hear you Mike.. But you gotta admit, Nick comes up with some charming sayings of his own.

[@mainiac4pats]

@@NicksGarage doesn’t he!? And yes I am just pulling your leg. Nick has spent more time working on engines (and sayings) than I have going to a restroom in any shop 😂. Love all you guys!

[@nathankerry3256]

Thanks for sharing awesome video like always

[@jsteganius6969]

Those headers are nice!!!!!!!!

[@hillybillysillysally5086]

18:18 that was a nice touch lol 👌

[@NicksGarage]

Could not resist. 😉

[@mobes329]

I liked the VGG music and hi to Derek and Jessica! That was cool!

[@rogerc.everton7828]

Nice Tribute to VGG - I am a Fan of Both! -- Really Kool... Thanks Nick! I wish we met in my younger years... Great Show. - Rog'

[@NicksGarage]

Rock on!

[@stacydornan9765]

Your the Man Nicky

[@bobbiemaymon6100]

Enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing more on the car.

[@pedrolriveranegron5178]

Good morning from Puerto Rico Nick..... Did you notice that the "reverse lights " don't turn on at the GTX?

[@6rimR3ap3r]

That's probably going to bug him for some time, he was so careful lately with the lights.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Was wondering if my eyes were deceiving me...I guess they weren't

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@6rimR3ap3r. Noticed it on the last few days. Issue was in the trans. At the same time waiting for the car transporter to pick it up any minute.