730hp 540" Big Block Chevy Engine Assembly & Dyno Testing

[@stevehovey70]

Need more engine videos. That's what drew me to the chan. Your knowledge and the detail put into an engine rebuild is what interests me. Please do more engine work. every 10 months is not enough. Thanks! Hope to see more.

[@JacobVillemain]

More are coming your way!

[@ectolle54]

I’ve been shopping around for big block Chevy crate engines and stumbled across this 540. I think I’m going to order one for my 72 chevelle. I like the idea of the one piece rear main and this has everything I’d want in a bruiser NA street car engine. Car was my dads he bought it in 78 without an engine. It’s had small blocks in it since. It was originally a 454 car so it needs another big block i think

[@gordocarbo]

Great choice youll laugh at ripping past traffic with the throttle barely cracked.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

No one does it like you guys. 3 years unlimited. I will one day buy that motor

[@zachattack2016]

Honestly something like this should easily reach 7k rpms.. and have atleast 11.5:1 compression.. this engine has soo much more potential

[@chandlerlofton6536]

This thing will be a riot on the street!

[@MrRedtruck]

Very nice I like how you call it a little 540 but I have a couple questions First I didn't see your guy degree the cam and what length push rods are running. But that's a pretty stout engine for sure.

[@timweb1510]

What 351w based engine would you build for street strip turbo setup with a turbo 400? Ideas on cubes, heads, intake, etc.

[@myoverlandingjourney]

I would love this setup with EFI for my 2013 Silverado!

[@JacobVillemain]

That would be rowdy!

[@Kaama700-lv3rs]

Very nice 540cid engine guys...it would also be nice if you could show (on the video screen) the RPM that the engine's PEAK TORQUE was made at as well as the RPM the PEAK Horsepower was made at... I know you showed Graphs, etc, and mentioned some words about the power the engine made, but when you're whipping that camera around every second it makes it very difficult to zero in on the all the info... especially the peak Torque and peak HP at their given RPM... thanks

[@chrisguerra355]

Very nice professional atmosphere 👏 How do you guys choose plugs and which ones did you use in this application?

[@lifesgifts748]

More engine vids ! Keep up the good work

[@JacobVillemain]

You got it!

[@LeftForDeadGarage]

Are those imported cyl head castings?

[@ekitching]

Nice build man! I have the same block for a 454 build. 4.25" bore. Really a good block. Got it about 10 yrs ago when things were cheap. How things have changed. That motor seems like its barely getting going. I wonder what a bigger solid roller cam would do?

[@buddyjohn]

@0:48 Really good Rod bolts, meaning; ARP BOLTS?

[@imaracecar466]

Yes arp rod bolts in this engine.

[@arturozarate1752]

Jacob, what did you think about the ICON piston? I'm in the middle of a 416ci LS3 build with ICON flattop pistons. This is my first and may be my last experience with them. I chose to use ICON as they were available for my clients deadline where JE was not. I'd appreciate your opinion one professional to another. Thanks in advance.

[@DonnaChrenek]

Do you build 540 stroker marine engines

[@shaunphillips2961]

I would love to see a 340 runner head comparison pick up some port velocity see how much more it would pick up

[@posty64]

Are higher compression ratio motors on higher octane fuel, lets say 11-12:1 applicable for street use ? I’ve heard the higher compression you go, the more likely the motor is to break or need maintenance.

[@Siggyy88]

Do you guys sell the 540 Short block? And can we get a parts list?

[@327theone]

If I have 540 cruiser 620hp What would I need to make the 730 hp from smeding

[@toddwroblewski122]

I have older smeding with 305 afr smeding heads just freshened up with your new cam

[@christart8461]

Man that sawesome !!! im interested in this 540 deal .. , Could I bolt on a procharger to that package in the future ?

[@WestleyLippy]

With better valve springs could you pull it to 6400 ?

[@gordocarbo]

So many critics bet one doesnt even own a shop lol Great torque curve for the st ought to last a long time

[@coyotiess]

Whats the compression?

[@paulmantei8842]

Sweet! Great job y’all! 👊🏻

[@JacobVillemain]

Thanks!!

[@maxmaxwell7590]

What are the specs on this cam ?? Do you sell to the public??

[@WestleyLippy]

Does your 540/730hp still let your car hold all its vacuum for power breaks and anything else that runs off the vacuum in your car? I have a 69 SS chevelle . Thank you very much

[@TheRoguelement]

I nearly fell out of my chair when you "Engine Builders" pulled out the Ole HEI when most every Dyno cell I know have MSD boxes already wired up for easy plug & play with having to worry about any fitment issues because the MSD distributer is so much smaller ????? What gives ?

[@zxtenn]

I will be 67 in a few months and at age 20 i built a 67 RS Camaro to Yenko Specs so it was a 427/425 with 456 gears and a 4 speed, engine like these weren't even a dream then, that would be amazing in a 1st gen. Camaro and a good solid 5 speed. What would be the cost of something like that just for reference? Would you gain anything with a carb without the choke and airhorn? Thats an awesome drop in package

[@JacobVillemain]

This combo currently goes for about $17k. Removing the carb choke horn can free up a few ponies, but each combo will react differently

[@Landen_G1]

How much lift dose your cam have ?

[@drealraj]

What's the cost of one like this build

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

Nice! How much is this package?

[@Rome3aaro]

You think it could have used more carb?

[@KingJT80]

are you using those short travel style lifters ?

[@JacobVillemain]

Not on this build.

[@tracykooken2606]

i myself wish that these kind of vids disclosed fuel amounts used in testing. or even a deliberate 1/4 throttle run timed until 1 gal is used. this really speaks to the quality of mind behind the build !!!!!!!! i can make mass power but can i make it reach max fuel efficience as well .... NOT an easy feat. more than likely the owner doesnt give rats a** about gas as its not often a dailey. with gas at the price it is it would be nice to see builds that show both power and power with mileage. cuz it just might be cool.

[@tracykooken2606]

@@bigboreracing356 y ?

[@dansherwood9851]

No one cares about mpg that’s using a bbc.

[@tommycollier9172]

Do you guys sell this engine as a crate I would be interested

[@firebirdjone]

Any particular reason you used link bar roller lifters on a new roller lifter block? Nice build. I have the same block here and trying to decide if I want to do a 509 or 540.

[@davidleary823]

Do the 540. Or sell the GM and buy a Dart so you can run the mark IV pan and timing cover. 502s can sometimes be bored to .060 but there is a wire that runs in between the bores that isn’t always centered and will get hit sooner or later boring.

[@firebirdjone]

@@davidleary823 I bought the crate engine new, to sell it now would be pennies on the dollar so not really an option. It was intended for another project but have now switched gears to install in my 454 Chevelle. I like the 540 idea but it's really going to depend on parts availability. Over the last couple years I've just avoided ordering anything that hasn't been in stock and ready to ship. Rotating assemblies have been hit and miss. Pistons have too but .030 over (509) pistons seem to be more readily available. We'll see what's out there the first of the year, if the rotating assembly happens to be available I'll do the 540. Otherwise the stock forged shortblock will suffice with some pistons to boost compression.

[@davidleary823]

@@firebirdjone gotcha understand

[@scotthultin7769]

10 👍's up thanks for sharing

[@JacobVillemain]

Thanks for liking!

[@fnafplayer6447]

Was this originally a 454?

[@goldie_box]

Wish i could afford this to put in my chevy

[@superior3384]

Why I watch your videos i don't know I can't afford any of the stuff you show anyways. Plus your working on your engines yourself so yeah money saved for people who know how to work on engines.

[@JacobVillemain]

Lol!

[@tomwomack3167]

What fuel can you run in those things? 10.25:1 compression?

[@gordocarbo]

pump gas

[@michaeltruscott9443]

How much does it cost??😊

[@robertankney5480]

It’s a gen 6 454? How do you get a 540 with the small bore?

[@d-phoenix2198]

It's a 502 Gen VI block with 4.466" bores (some say they are 4.47").

[@benzband]

Is this the same block height as a 454?

[@JacobVillemain]

Yes, 9.8”

[@loete13]

Are we never going to see the Corvette again?

[@martinvazquez5077]

What’s school in Houston did you attend to?

[@martinvazquez5077]

The tech school

[@crw3673]

700+ Horsepower Natural Aspirated engine, with a 3 year warranty. With just parts laying around. I wonder how engine like this cost, with just parts laying around the shop?

[@JacobVillemain]

This one was about $15k

[@crw3673]

@@JacobVillemain jesus! My stars.

[@philipmazzuca2269]

I love everything about it except the block

[@d-phoenix2198]

@@philipmazzuca2269 Well it's definitely no Dart Big M but the 502 blocks can handle 1200hp+ so for 730 it should be fine.

[@mac6746]

Valve chatter above 6200 why? Ls usually rev 6600 to 7000. Is that why LSs have camshaft and lifter failures

[@dakotaautosales9673]

It's not a LS GOOBER

[@mac6746]

@dakotaautosales9673 what is it FH

[@mac6746]

@@dakotaautosales9673 big block my bad

[@dakotaautosales9673]

@@mac6746 Who is the FH now GOOBER 😂

[@gordocarbo]

Heavier valvetrain

[@454Tony1]

That engine needs a 1050.

[@davidleary823]

1. That head is huge, why use a huge head on a very low HP 540? 2. My 502 based 540 pump motor with an AFR 357, profiler intake, mahle 11.0 and .750 at the valve made 880.

[@davidleary823]

@@bigboreracing356 can’t post videos but my 540 is sitting in my 69 4200 lb c-10 that runs 10s at 5500 ft.

[@davidleary823]

@@bigboreracing356 I don’t know how

[@davidleary823]

@@bigboreracing356 7-11 pump gas motor and it still made 150 more with less head than yours

[@davidleary823]

@@bigboreracing356 making stuff up. Your buddies 700hp 540 is pathetic. That’s all, bye.

[@barryhebert5839]

Y’all wanna build my 454 just for fun for me 😊

[@scotthultin7769]

My 540 only was 5 hp more on your engine

[@jaybramble2029]

Why not just do a 496 same results

[@rodpalm6398]

Might do better with a bigger carburetor.

[@bigboreracing356]

👍🏻

[@beaumont9072]

America 🇺🇸💪🏼🤙🏼🔧🔩

[@Procharged32]

A little 540😅