$200 454 Engine Rebuild: Intake Manifold, Oil Pump/Pan, and Painting (Ep.24)

Finally, at the end of this episode, the 454 will be functionally back together. This is the third and final(ish) engine assembly video and starts with the long block assembled, but some time is needed to make sure everything else fits just right.
Particularly finding bolts that fit and getting a good fit/seal on the intake manifold, setting the oil pickup to pan clearance and welding on a bracket to hold it in place, carefully bolting down the oil pan, and painting the assembled engine. Not the most interesting stuff and it does take some time to get through, but important nonetheless (the paint is important because looking good is vital).
Dates of filming: April 25th, 2020 (Test fitting parts)
May 8th, 2020 (Oil pump/pan, intake, valve cover install)
May 11th, 2020 (Painting engine)
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:01 Wide Awake - The 126ers
5:45 Succotash - Silent Partner
13:52 Torrance Sunset - Dan Lebowitz
20:37 Twilight Train - Dan Lebowitz
(All music provided by KZbin's Audio Library royalty free.)
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[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

With this episode, the engine is back together! It needs a lot of accessories and finishing touches still, and of course the supercharger needs to be rebuilt as well. I imagine it isn't a popular decision since everyone (including me) wants to hear this engine spit fire/cough motor oil, but I need a bit of a break from editing these and have a different video planned for the next upload. I wouldn't expect it for a few weeks, sorry to say, but know that I am working on upcoming content. THEN the priority is quickly editing the rest of these 78 Firebird videos and getting this engine to run (it still hasn't). The production gears are moving, but slowly. All I can promise is that I'm excited about the next few videos. Thank all of you so much for sticking around through a frustratingly slow series/channel!

[@henrykrell5366]

Absolutely no rush, I will watch it as soon as it comes out, whenever it comes out!

[@SpaceMulva]

Engine Masters on motor trend channel just did a melling pump comparison for the dodges, and they did standard, high velocity, and high capacity. The high capacity moved a shitload more volume and pressure at idle. It seems like that could be beneficial for an older motor rebuild like yours. I don't know if they offer a high capacity for the 454 but if its not a forgone conclusion, you might want to see what the specs on one are. Like the difference is significant, and I will be pay attention to oil pump specs in the future when I work on my shit, and going with higher capacity.

[@mjhurley1987]

I like your irregular uploads, every time a video comes out it’s a happy surprise.

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

Do what you need to do. We’re not going anywhere!!!🤙🤙🤙

[@funnypranker34]

We will be here take your time

[@HAunderscoreVE]

Yesssss, yesssss, yesssssss. I have to say, building a V8 is something i've seen many times, but this series is my favourite. It has everything! Comedy, intrigue, mystery, drama. Cyl 7 should get a oscar for its role in the drama part.

[@420architecMindNDesign]

I agree it’s a budget bbc but man very close to the heart

[@banjoman2957]

You ever rebuild one? If not it's really fun and pretty cheap

[@icanfartloud]

He used mystery oil?

[@mattmiles9779]

@@banjoman2957 Your revolution is over. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me? The bums will always lose.

[@oikkuoek]

The combination is actually pretty well balanced. That floppy old screw blower with the staircase style intake porting, leaky valves and rival team ball park cylinder clearance will bring all the noises and period correct fuel/oil consumption, without the risk of cavitating the oil pump. And the lack of G-forces will keep the rear main seal dry. Truly a classic hand built restoration!

[@BrunerTuner]

I've watched every single one of your videos, and love every episode. Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for the amazing content, it's truly engaging, funny, educational, and even therapeutic. I know how much work these vids as a content creator, so props to you for a job well done as always.

[@josephmooreiv8179]

When is the next episode?! I can’t wait!

[@Mrshotshell]

When using a torque wrench straight extensions will twist and effect how far you have to turn the wrench but will not change the torque transferred to the bolt with the same setting. If you use an impact driver the extension acts as a torsion spring absorbing the impact and can drastically lower the torque transferred to the bolt

[@cateyegarage1570]

Just checking his account every day for a new video lol. I have nothing better to do

[@brendanmatthys3788]

This is really exciting. I'm super keen to see how it runs and performs with all the factory clearance issues and home mechanic dodginess! Honestly, it's great to see you sticking it to the man in terms of what you 'should' or 'shouldn't' do to an engine when assembling it/restoring it -- just cause it's good for science

[@jessemurray1757]

intake to head port matching. Is it ideal? NO. Will it work? YES. considering the theme of the build, it will function adequately.

[@funnypranker34]

Well the intake is a square port the block is an oval port

[@KoolNoize]

@@funnypranker34 I believe they are peanut port

[@ApprenticeGM]

I have been really enjoying (and learning from) your video series on this engine rebuild - thank you. The camera work is excellent, the editing tight, and everything is clearly explained and well-paced. Really appreciate your work, and sharing it. The highlight of your DIY tools for me has to be the oil pickup gap measuring tool, absolutely brilliant use of a banana!

[@foxisretrofitting4556]

Those cast and brushed aluminum engine paints work perfect for making things pop. I once painted a 1982 Chevy G-10 Van's valve cover and thermostat housing with brushed aluminum Duplicolor Engine paint after gasket replacements and it made it pop. The engine being a 250 Chevy straight six made those parts like the centerpiece of the engine bay literally and figuratively. Topped off with a chrome Mr. Gasket breather with new grommet and it was like 👌

[@kaevinr6541]

Mannnn I don’t care how long it takes for you to upload, just know that when you do, I am rushing over! Super entertaining series. Thank you!

[@captainboose8788]

Those poor peanut heads, lol, great series dude

[@BrettBernier]

Excellent choice on the valve cover paint. Looks awesome! I found that tape cutting trick myself a few weeks ago. it works so well.

[@macoppy6571]

Slow and steady... sponge brush on valve cover is super slick. They must add at least 10 hp!

[@epicwinfacepie]

My favorite mornings are mornings my favorite you tubers post a video like Ronald finger, fuzzy dice projects, vvg, and others! I LOVE these mornings

[@dancasey2245]

12-Point 3/8 head 3/8-16 bolts work well here.

[@Devastator0]

That engine has come out looking fantastic! Honestly, I'm so impressed by it. The color you picked is great! I've been watching your channel for a long time and don't really comment but after seeing how the engine has turned out, yeah, I just had to say how impressed I am. Fingers crossed it comes to life happily for you! Keep up the good work!

[@brandonmcclune8461]

I painted my 383 in my '87 Trans Am Pontiac Blue. VIVA LA RESISTANCE

[@Faris2A]

Your channel is my favorite channel on all KZbin. I joined KZbin on 2008, and until now I haven't seen a good channel as yours. I really enjoy watching all of your videos, specially the K10 Blazer 😍. Keep up the good work!

[@uski59]

After watching bubbles the Pinto I decided to check your channel & see what else you been up to,....looks like I got some catching up to do...started here. Us in a power junkie, I believe I had 454 in a station wagon...been a long time....anyhow, great choice of color....look forward to this project.

[@swatson0061]

That supercharger will make up for the different size intake runners. Lol

[@christopherdillon7421]

Dying for the next episode...its been a while

[@georgemcfly1205]

121 days since big block update. I want that one...

[@georgemcfly1205]

Now 206 days without that update. Still waiting...

[@georgemcfly1205]

300 days now and still waiting dude 😎

[@georgemcfly1205]

335 days now...

[@vp6.997]

The black lines are a beautiful touch, excellent idea.

[@jrtiura]

Love the oil pickup clearance calibration tool, looked delicious!

[@crimthegrim]

I cannot wait to hear this 454 run what a great series and you have been doing a fantastic job

[@maxvindication7828]

oh bless, I just binged the 78 firebird series and was sad to see that there were no videos a couple days ago. I want to do something like this once I get more money and more mechanical knowledge! the firebird has been my dream car ever since I was little.

[@nicholasjulich645]

I’m always looking forward to the next episode. Can’t wait to see the next one.

[@danterry6328]

I went back and watched all the vids on this build. Have to say it was fantastic. Can’t wait to hear it run.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

This is the most entertaining automotive/tinkering channel I sub to and I sub to a metric crapton of them. I dunno if that's due to the editing or not, but if that's the case, your one video per century is really paying off.

[@Chillingnutslap]

Cant wait to see this running!

[@ineffabledad2346]

I really enjoy all your videos and this project has been a great experience for me so far!

[@chrisrust9045]

Love the retro paint job on the valve covers. Keep churning out the excellent videos.

[@ronskopitz2360]

Awesome, man! Love the fearless ingenuity, as always!!

[@StevenBlack2013]

I am currently building a roller sbc 350 for my 1980 Formula and I am going to paint my engine Pontiac Blue, simply because I felt bad putting a sbc in it. I'd love to have a 400 pontiac but I can't beat the price and availability of parts for a sbc. Also thought about making a channel like this one or similar to Ronald Finger, both your channels have motivated me to finish my projects. I have a 1980 Formula and a 1984 Firebird SE, also have a 69 Mustang coupe project which was finished a few years ago

[@DieselWeazel]

Looks great. Glad you’re still making videos and doing cool stuff.

[@gutterguy720]

The banana as a testing variable is highly underrated.

[@onitramt77]

Nice Job! I have really enjoyed this series so far and look forward to more videos!

[@michaelmoran2059]

Brilliant series! Love the detail. Can't get enough!!

[@Toguro-oy3ld]

You can’t say there were no bananas harmed in the making of this video because you harmed a banana in the making of this video. Love the Big Block Chevy. I used a Mondello windage tray in my big black holes to keep the oil down there for the pick up. Edited: Big Block Olds.

[@karroome]

The choice of color made it look like a detroit diesel🤘🏻

[@SuperBabyBuffalo]

It's great to know I'm not the only one who experiences misadventures while building vehicles! Keep up the good work brother!

[@andyuk74656]

Thanks for the Video Fuzzy you really torture us with the wait but well worth it cant wait for the first start. ;-)

[@robertbailey4454]

Nice work! Can't wait to see this beast come to life.

[@SM-ol9nb]

That's a really big effort! to keep track of the whole build and all the aspects of the vid from filming, to all the editing all the way to the great narration. well done champ! the best part is cutting through the BS and letting us all see what really matters in a build for better or worse. I binge/marathon watched this build, hurry up with the rest your killing me! To all the critics; shut your face, this guy can obviously build one hell of a motor if he chooses to buy everything new, what he is showing us here is truly unique.

[@dominicandawg3455]

Beautiful dude I love your vids! It gets me motivated to tackle my Audi V6 engine build!

[@jimrutin]

Truly and excellent series! Thank you for your very considerable time and effort!

[@zdravkomomci7570]

I will say that when its finished and running.

[@bigjohnson7415]

Looks awesome dude! Can't wait to hear it run!

[@Aroris935]

Bananas where harmed in the rebuild of this engine. Wildest part of this whole restoration ngl.

[@NZobservatory]

You are hands down one of the very best narrators on KZbin. Heck, on _anywhere._

[@alexwilson9940]

Almost time for another episode. Let's gooooo

[@alex4alexn]

If you arnt failing, you arnt learning, awesome series!

[@xxchasexx5605]

Before my brother pasted he always wanted to put a 454 in a 2nd gen camaro, this build will make me so happy

[@PhOeNiXpIoLe]

Looking forward to hearing this engine start up!

[@zain581]

Been waiting for next one

[@sterlingjohnson5147]

I have a blast watching your channel!

[@kamoboko86]

Love it man. Can’t wait for the next update

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Don’t worry about timelines, just do them to the same quality and we will enjoy watching them, congrats on a job well done so far. Been 18months building my engine and I am only at the stage of starting to look to put everything back together!

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I like this build because you're doing it on the cheap. I hate these channels where they drop thousands of dollars in the machine shop completely remanufacturing the engine.

[@Thatboogboi69]

Hats off to you sir. Great episode.

[@Sami-lx7mf]

Excellent content! Thanks Looking forward to the next one

[@nlq7844]

When you said you are going to drop a super charger on it I got so excited! I love your work man.

[@0yCrazyb]

God DAMN does that ever look good! I cannot wait to see it running

[@TheFalcro1234]

Spot on Mr. Finger!!! Bravo

[@1leggeddog]

I look forward to you uploading for days!!!

[@formula73]

Your massive pickup booger weld warms my cold, black heart.

[@oldirongarage1962]

Love your videos. They give me inspiration for my 71 Chevy C20 build. The truck sat 21 years untouched in a woods until a friend gifted it to me along with the title. The truck is beyond what most would consider worth saving but me being a gearhead as well as a professional welder i will be saving it. I took many pics and a few videos when rescuing it from the woods and cleaning it up. Some previous owner swapped out the original 350 V8 and auto trans with a 292 inline 6 and 4 on the floor and i will be keeping it that way. Wish i had a way to send you pics of the C20. You'd get a kick out of it i think.

[@giancarlopbranco]

That's amazing! Congrats! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@daldous]

I'm pretty sure 'Recreational Paint Drying with Fuzzy Dice' would still be entertaining. Love this channel.

[@PH020]

Can’t wait to see this motor in the car and the results of the budget build

[@GarageItYourself]

Looking good dude. Love the use of the banana as a crush measuring device and those valve covers sure look nicer with the fins in black 😊

[@curtisjackson8479]

Very cool I can’t wait until it’s done and in the car

[@jonnyfyeah]

Nothing better than seeing Fuzzy drop a video on the weekend

[@connorbunch3577]

I'm surprised that with all the projects you do, you haven't invested in a paint gun. If you're looking for a great first gun, I recommend getting the DeVilbiss StartingLine. The additional clean up is a pain, but it's so satisfying using a gun, and it opens up a whole new world of paint options. Not to mention the superior atomization you get from a gun compared to a spray can.

[@charlesjones1664]

Love your channel! I plan to get a 454 for my 94 1500 this winter and do the same.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Valve covers really look sharp!

[@shawnh.2334]

I like your style of problem solving

[@d.moutdoors4377]

Awesome video

[@3dominik418]

Love the videos man 👌

[@Spnfirearmsuglymom]

Bro I love your videos keep em coming

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

Awesome work!!!!

[@Aidoon]

Are we ever going to get to see you out the engine in? I’ve binge watched this entire series and am like … oh god I need to hear it start!

[@JoshsWorld]

I really enjoy your videos.. great work!

[@cjc_0167]

You must have heard me tell you to paint black stripes on the valve covers. 😁 Never built a motor and I don't plan on ever doing one but I thoroughly enjoy watching you build one. 👍👍☮

[@Woodyhlr]

"*gasp* metric bolts! NOOOOOOOO!" as an aircraft mechanic where everything is *supposed* to be SAE this is all too familiar.

[@police428]

Hello, welcome to automotive! Where half the car is Metric, and half the car is SAE. And it can often change measurements on the same part!

[@shoga7229]

I love this channel.

[@Yousitech]

Personally I would use a copper washer on the drain bolt because you wouldn't necessarily have to change it out with a new one each time you change the oil 😉

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Very true! Those surfaces should be flat enough that a plastic or metal sealing washer would work and I may switch to one next time. The fiber washers under a flange bolt seem very forgiving as far as sealing though, which is why I like to use those

[@DYLANTRIES]

I love this shit man!! You got channels that just glaze over this stuff and make it look so easy, and they just go buy the expensive new parts, you are doing it the way I do, cheap but right!

[@greggkuzila7513]

You doing pretty good young man hopefully he will run good. I love my 67 Firebird big block it's a 400. Run like the wind until you have to go to a gas station again I get about 13 miles to the gallon

[@JD-lz4ct]

Good morning and thank you

[@JamieBainbridge]

lol "Old friend and fan favourite" 😄

[@mariomudek8024]

With the amount of blow by you're going to have i would suggest a vacuum pump to recover tank with a breather installed on the tank. To go the cheaper route you could find and modify a later model smog pump (the kind that sucks fresh air from the filtered side of the airbox before the throttle body).

[@YellowMoto7]

The valve cover paint job reminds me of a reverse BMW valve cover

[@connormcnamara6490]

This is awesome

[@user-re6ld6ii2e]

Yessss, finally!

[@lur882]

Doing great! Learning allot

[@nattyrights]

I think we all miss the FDP! See you next year! - 12/31/2021

[@nattyrights]

How right was I? New Episode is rad!

[@NoRogeR]

Great video 👍

[@stefanbadass5357]

Excellent!