Big Block 400: Part 2/4 Weiand Tunnel Ram Tests

Mopar 400 build dyno tuning video. 400 Mopar pump gas stock stroke! Dodge 400 build using new big block Mopar Edelbrock E street heads, a Comp Cams Hydraulic roller cam, and Weiand Tunnel Ram intake. This big block Mopar roller cam is using Johnson Solid Roller Lifters! The big block Mopar Edelbrock ported heads make great use of the roller cam, for a killer combination. This Mopar 400 build is awesome! 400 dodge not a 500 mopar. Mopar 400 not a Mopar 500!
In Dyno video 1, this 400 big block made over 500 foot pounds and over 500 horsepower, with a stock stroke, and only 10.1/1 compression, using an unported Edelbrock performer RPM intake and 750 AED Carburetor.
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Part 3 will include the #holley street dominator intake.
Part 4 will include the dyno wrap up, and prize winner for guessing the most horsepower and torque!
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[@aaronbarnes8938]

Very impressive numbers for an engine that didn't even make 200 horsepower from the factory.

[@gavinmclaren9416]

I reckon it's all in the compression. The 400's of the mid-seventies would have looked enviously at the compression of a Briggs & Stratton.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Aaron. This was a 2 barrel beater at one point

[@tomcrosby6332]

congratualtions, great series, amazing results. Really did the MOPAR guys proud

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Tom!

[@a-do-hia-i-sv9593]

This is gonna be fun!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Absolutely!

[@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308]

Yea. Same result iv had with those intakes. They work! Well.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea sir 🫡

[@2HacksGarage]

Gotta love a tunnel ram!!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea buddy! The right Carbs and add big numbers

[@frankparks4900]

"Holy molecular fuel atoms Batman!" "Wouldn't miss this high velocity show for anything" I'm "TUNED IN" at the same "BAT TIME", same "BAT CHANNEL"! Wouldn't a tunnel rammed Batmobile have been the ticket? "POW!"

[@JustMoparJoe]

Boom pow boom!

[@dtruth5769]

That's short stroke revs so quick. Love them 383 & 400's

[@JustMoparJoe]

And hidden torque! How many times have you heard that they can’t make torque without revving? This one has over 500 foot pounds from 3,800-4,900

[@johnfitcheard7112]

DAMN good power and torque ! Very similar numbers to that 440 max wedge on Nick's Garage

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks John! There’s actually more left! Nicks engine has more cubes and way more heads than this. I’m trying to punch up!

[@tetedemarc]

Now we can understand why Mopar were testing their purple cam in a 400 !!!

[@drmopar6122]

The street dominator intakes pick up quite a bit if you weld up the spread bore pattern to a square bore type pattern. But they’re such a good piece that the Mopar Performance B intake is just an improved version of it. Holley put a LOT of R&D time into the street dominator intakes.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Check out part 3. Definitely worth the watch.

[@tetedemarc]

That's what I love of the Holley Dominator intake , it's ThermoQuad Friendly !!!

[@rodneybyrd9516]

Long runners=torque!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Facts

[@lautburns4829]

She’s a runner! So much fun to drive on the street with all that power.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. Should have a good 60’ with the right converter

[@slowg8701]

Man that's a great video the 400 is definitely under rated can't wait to see this in your cuda!.

[@JustMoparJoe]

You and me both! Thanks for the support!

[@SGT19671971]

Great videos!!!!!!!! My closed caption doesn't speak Southern well, but produces some chuckles! Thanks Joe

[@johnwilburn]

Closed captioning has yet to evolve to catch up to us southerners.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Hahah! I appreciate that. They say southern is one of the most accurately saved dialects from the last hundred years or so. I saw it on the internet 😅

[@stanleysgarage6405]

great job you've proven the 400 is a good engine to make power

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! More goodness to come. Got to get my moneys worth on the dyno

[@paulcabezola3559]

Nice tourqe numbers !! I heard that mill screaming all the way up here in Vermont !!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Awesome! Thanks brother

[@drmopar6122]

Truly the 340 of the big block wedge family. I think the TR is as good as it’s going to get this side of a modified Edelbrock STR-15 or a sheet metal intake. There’s probably more on the table with a pair of 650-700CFM 4150 carburetors. But that’s a very happy combination, great job!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! I agree on the carbs. I have access to a pair to try at the track

[@chacebryan1559]

On a cast crank. That’s cool.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Giving it all she’s got, Captain

[@55gaser26]

Tom petty quote 😂 one of my favorites, next to richard! 43.

[@Torquemonster440]

The Street Dominator won't touch the TR, I still wanna see it try tho.. Very nice build Joe. 🍻

[@JustMoparJoe]

You’re going to be surprised in the next two videos! I love the TR. with better carbs, it’ll be a menace

[@Torquemonster440]

@@JustMoparJoe Really ?... cool. Looking forward to it. 👍

[@terrygrover6440]

Motor sounds great joe , great head work and machine work is what's needed to make big power and torque and you have the best of both worlds my friend with that motor, and Ed's machine is the right choice to make with any engine make or model his knowledge always astounds me any time I talk to him , this motor couldn't have been in better hands, thanks for sharing with us this has been very exciting

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Terry. Ed gave me the best platform to do anything with. It’s really shown in a low-mid compression combo like this with the relatively small cam, and short stroke. Maybe We will convert you to using Mopars in those mustangs 😜

[@terrygrover6440]

@JustMoparJoe I used to run mopars back in the day I have a few tricks up my sleeve with them to😆 🤣 oh Joe I have a good idea will start by trying this motor you just dynoed in my car how bout that 😆 🤣 on a serious note I'm happy for you and I'm anxious to see this thing run in the car, thats gonna be a nice little ride , I think I know what it will turn in the quarter but that could be the next guessing game for your channel when you go to the track what do you think ? 🤔

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@terrygrover6440 thanks Terry. I am looking at Middle to Late March.

[@TonysHotRodGarage]

That is one beast of a 400 Joe! You did an awesome job with it. It's going to be nothing but the taillights for your competition! 🏁🏁

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! You’ll get to see her in action 👍🏼

[@TonysHotRodGarage]

@@JustMoparJoe can't wait... You might even beat me. 😁

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Awesome 400 power Joe. And that torque.... stupendous! Your homework is paying off. Looking forward to more😎

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come! Thanks Mike

[@jts9120]

Nice Job Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! More left than this!

[@jts9120]

@@JustMoparJoe Heck yeah! I bet there's 600 horsepower lurking in that big block.

[@tims72demon]

Wow !!! Joe, you & Ed make a great team !!! That is a really good build !!! A lot of other cars are going to be looking at those Barracuda tail lights 👍👍👍

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks Tim. I appreciate you.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. I’m holding back on everyone 🫡

[@JonnyMopar]

534! Bad ass Joe. Congratulations.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Jonny! But wait, there’s more!

[@icetech6]

Love them 400's :)

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@bobbyz1964]

Tunnel rams definitely have some advantages! Might have to put one my old pickup's 318.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes it does! Thanks brother

[@ClintsStreetMachines]

Great results you're getting! Always been a fan of the 400 Chrysler. Glad to see one getting some love.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Clint. I never knew if I had not tried!

[@1563smb]

This is absolutely love on the tube ☺️

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! That’s a Michigan unit

[@timhateley]

Ha ha ha I knew as soon as I heard his predictions that he's never worked with one of these old intakes before and he was pleasantly surprised 👌🏻 I got one for my 383 and one for my 440 😏

[@JustMoparJoe]

You nailed that! They’re getting very hard to find for low deck engines

[@rayowens4355]

Awesome Joe! I wanted to build a 400 years ago and everyone told me it was a waste of time and the 400 was junk. I didn't believe them. Awesome, just awesome!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Go for it! They have great potential. This is my first, but definitely not last

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Same here. I wanted to build a 400 simply because it's a lot of cubes in a short package. Far easier to hide a monster without a scoop!! The thing is, back then, even the engine shops were tossing 400's and 383's for the 440's and Hami's. Hell, I junked a Charger and a Cordoba with running 400's in them!! (Don't be crazy, I lived in Western NY and there was zero left of the bodies)!! I sent a Demon to the crusher too! Only thing worth keeping when I got it was the steering column and rim blow wheel and the buckets... The rest was trashed by salt and the pick up that didn't stop in time...

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@SteveP-vm1uc that’s wild

[@NathansMoparGarage]

That engine is putting up some good numbers. 😎🔧

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Every video grows more!

[@edsmachine93]

Good video. This story keeps getting better and better. I like the Dyno Aaron's response and enthusiasm. While working on the 406. The Tunnel Ram paid big dividends. Joe I like all of the very positive remarks from everyone on this engine. I think we all learned alot on this build. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Ed.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Well said! Thanks for your work on the block and heads. It’s definitely part of the secret recipe 👍🏼

[@jmr1970]

Yes Sir Mr. Ed, I have a 69 HP block 440 with the Edelbrock heads with adjustable rockers 280 @ 50 dur and 480 hydraulic lift cam 110 CL, Dual plane a Edelbrock intake and 750 vacuum sec carb, Any idea what my engine HP might be? Joe what bad to bone great running engine….

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Great job Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Andy! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@gavinmclaren9416]

Awesome! Especially the flat torque curve with the tunnel ram. I think if you went with the TR in your Barracuda you would want to give a lot of thought to converter selection & rear gearing to take advantage of it. I asked in my long winded reply to your comment on the stroker build video how much idle vacuum the 400 is making & I'm still curious. If you recall kindly let us know. I don't think it would differ much with any of the intake manifolds.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Gavin. I will check it out with a gauge whenever I get it in the car. We never fooled with the vacuum levels at idle, because all the tests were at wide open throttle. I would bet it has good vacuum at idle with the cam specs.

[@gavinmclaren9416]

@@JustMoparJoe Thanks, Joe. I will remind you when you post up a video with the engine in the car. As I mentioned, vacuum will be a critical parameter as I plan this build. I want my wife to be able to drive the car without her being obviously aware that it is a hot rod -until the fun pedal is depressed beyond halfway.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@gavinmclaren9416 absolutely! My email is [e-mail] if you want to send it there too. Not a problem

[@BigfootsnMopars]

Dang Son! That there is solid preforming 400! … so yer within 50hp/ 80tq, and yer ‘bout 200lbs lighter. Would make a helluva race if a guy could learn to hit the tree in 6 months.

[@johnwilburn]

219 days….

[@BigfootsnMopars]

@@johnwilburn hope I can put the battery back in my car by then.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Mark! Definitely happening this year!

[@kurtpoblenz2741]

Excellent engine. Simple ,affordable & powerful !

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Kurt

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on bud! Lookin great! Tunnel ram for the win!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, Joe! Dynos are super fun. This was my first time, as most can tell. Glad I showed up with one that made the dyno guy excited to see! Theres more in this old girl!

[@gregtough9055]

Great video!!! I am quite surprised how that tunnel ram squashed the performer RPM on torque, I would have thought otherwise. Great job on the engine build.

[@SweatyFatGuy]

longer runners make more torque below 5000.

[@gregtough9055]

@@SweatyFatGuy I get it and it's well known, but typically a straight shot tunnel loses a wee bit of torque

[@SweatyFatGuy]

@@gregtough9055 it depends on how big the port is in relation to the cid of the engine, the opening events of the camshaft, and how much velocity it can make. With a Pontiac increasing the size of the ports increases torque everywhere in the rpm range in engines 389ci and larger. Its so pronounced that one of my engines, a 467 pump gas build with a solid 270/279@.050 110LSA cam was making over 650ftlbs at 3000rpm and carrying it to 5500. Put that cam in almost any other engine, especially one with short runners like small blocks and B/RB wedges and its not going to come anywhere near making that much torque anywhere in the RPM range. The old cross rams made Pontiac like torque on the B/RB engines, they have very long runners. There is a lot going on with airflow through ports and intake manifolds.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Greg! I needed some of your carbs on here

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome!👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

Amazing power! Makes all the hard work worth it.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@mrpurcountry]

Awesome job Joe, your channel is number one in Mopar world 🌎!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate that. Hope to keep on rocking👍🏼

[@Umwee63]

Excellent numbers Joe, Great Work.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Many thanks! I’m hiding more next time. I wanted to stretch these out for the suspense! Also I didn’t want a 1 hour video 😂

[@NSBCustomCars]

Thanks for taking us along on this!! Awesome!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother!

[@Mynextproject_74]

Congratulations bud! You killed it on that combo! I love tunnel rams!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! There’s a tad more left in the bag

[@Mynextproject_74]

@@JustMoparJoe Awesome!

[@parrishpatterson6780]

DANG-O-DANG, that's some hard pullin!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. More left!

[@richardmoerke9329]

Now you got the problem of getting the power to the ground. Good luck!

[@JustMoparJoe]

That's the plan! Car is backhalved with ladder bars and coil overs. Should be great!

[@richardmoerke9329]

@@JustMoparJoe lol you will find out! Couple days at the track. Lol . Yeah your car runs good on the track so should not be to bad. That’s a lot of torque Joe ! Your 60 should be crazy. Good luck! Cool race with Casper ??

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@richardmoerke9329 absolutely! He’s on my list this year for sure

[@donaldhalls2189]

It's sounding great, quite a bit of power, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Donald! I didn’t want to miss sharing the details along the way!

[@donaldhalls2189]

@@JustMoparJoe well thanks for sharing it all, catch ya on the next one

[@218422100]

Man those numbers are get'n better!!!!!!💯😎

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes sir! Part 3 coming soon!

[@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308]

Better everywhere

[@JustMoparJoe]

Graphs are up and the charts. Thanks brother

[@robertspence831]

Good stuff right here. Got a couple 400's out in the shed......

[@JustMoparJoe]

Don’t throw out the stock crank and rods with the bath water!

[@cjm5002]

SIIIIIIIIICK!!!! That tunnel ram did exactly what I thought but surprised me with keeping that much torque. Man, that Holley has me questioning myself now.

[@JustMoparJoe]

They’re all good intakes for sure and each for an intended purpose. You may be surprised by how well holley comes in.

[@cjm5002]

@@JustMoparJoe Despite being such a skeptic douche about the numbers I still maintain teh holley puts up the best torque! And im so glad you're doin this series. It will shut up all the chev/fomoco guys about our big blocks!

[@55gaser26]

Tunnel ram porting video was excellent, good approach to port work, I’m sure there was some nice gains there , those old school long runners always did well with the toque curve, keeping your gearing and convertor in the sweet spot will be the ticket. I’ve ran couple sets of the e streets the 75 cc and the 84 cc both did well with a little work for the price.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! I talked with Andy Wood about it before and after. We both agree that a lot of tunnel ram carbs would be killer

[@55gaser26]

Ya it’s hard to beat a true mech sec double pump 4150 set up right on a tunnel ram set up.

[@terryboothe2309]

I’m ready

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Terry

[@rodneybyrd9516]

I don't know what's taller, the tunnel ram or the distributor cap!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

You hit me in the Chevy distributor 🥸

[@nos_steve]

I was close but no cigar, that's a sout 400....nothing like a ram. Good job. 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Steve! Hope you check out part 3

[@bcbloc02]

Your dyno curves scream either a valve train or ignition issue the way the power drops so fast over 5700. If it did not have an issue it would carry much better.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Check out part 3, with the single plane intake. Peak power moves to 6,000 rpm. I’m pitching the distributor, when the engine goes in car. I may try out a chassis dyno after that, to compare.

[@vrm86gt]

Great Job Joe! Engine sounds strong!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@scottbatey3130]

GREAT JOB!!! OH THE MEMORIES....

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Scott! My dad swore by the Edelbrocks on his tunnel ram 440.

[@scottbatey3130]

@@JustMoparJoe Joe I bought a new 1974 Dodge Charger 400 SE, had a steel crank that wasn't supposed to be there! Wouldn't turn the tires over! So many hoses and air pollution crap by the time we took it all off there was 40 pounds in the Box we weighed it!! A set of 915 heads, Doug Thorley Headers, strip kit for the thermoquad carburetor, did some work on the electronic ignition! It turned into a monster! I loved watching your engine ripping on the dyno! I knew it!!! But it is great to see the numbers after all these years!!! You did a great job!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@scottbatey3130 thank you! Part 4 will sum it all up and show how great it was and it’s potential!

[@toddselph5992]

That was really impressive. Looking forward to the next installment!

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come! Thanks brother

[@markdachille6431]

@@JustMoparJoe when are you posting the street dominator pulls?

[@markdachille6431]

One other question. Why did you use solid roller lifters with the hydraulic roller cam?

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@markdachille6431 editing video now. Hopefully tomorrow.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@markdachille6431 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYu3laJoYsh6ea8

[@russell4799]

Hey Joe I'm really impressed I've built lots of engine's including that same year and size with bigger cams than you used and didn't get that kinda horses it must be the head's good job

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Russell. It was expertly machined, and the parts all compliment each other really well. Didn’t know until the dyno. There’s more left to go. Single plane next time!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! This motor is BRUTAL!!!!! I am wondering if it might see more power with a larger primary tube?? I'd also play with the timing a little with each change. Not that making 1 2 3 HP is a huge thing, but when you are sitting on the line against another who is tough to beat, you will be wishing for just a few more ponies!!! lol..... Racing is great, but racing all day AND bringing home the purse, well, that's ALL OF IT!!!!! ;)

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Steve. It does get better! I’m hiding the rookie dyno mistake that cost me big time. As for timing, I would like to restart with it at the racetrack, just like I would before dyno time. Same with carb jetting.

[@johnelliott7375]

I would say that I was pretty close there JMJ. 🧐

[@JustMoparJoe]

But wait, there’s more!

[@RollinBolders]

I'm kicking myself now, I gave away a 400 and 727 in a VH Valiant pacer, back in the 90s in New Zealand, the only big block I owned... gave away a 225 VC wagon aswell biggest regret of my life... what a fucking clown.. love the MoPar's👌💯

[@robertmagni7201]

Did someone say “tunnel ram” ! Sounds awesome Joe

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Rob!

[@tonylarimore1553]

Bad ass

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@thomasward4505]

I wish your Dino guy would have loaded that in a little sooner like 3,000 RPM or maybe 3200

[@JustMoparJoe]

I agree. I learned a lot. Next time I will have some specific stuff to look for and ask about.

[@mitchellferre1652]

Stout combo ! 👍🏼💥

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother!

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

Man! That's really amazing!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Big Mike! It was a good day, and isn’t over!

[@big3fan916]

Running good Joe , Now think how good it would be running with the heads ported and a nice pair of mechanical Holleys ! Did you look at plugs for fuel distribution ?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes sir. We did it the old school way. I didn’t plan to do much tuning with the tunnel ram, because I didn’t really want to run it in the car. But was a fun test.

[@wearegame777]

I honestly cant believe he said the tunnel ram would kill torque. That is what a long runner does, build torque.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes sir. It’s an old proven method

[@michaelgarcia3452]

I also have a 400 Big Block in a 73 Charger kind of the same cam as yours though mine has Dome Pistons..on the chassis Dyno it made 307hp 727 automatic....with a Edelbrock RPM intake 750 Edelbrock carburetor stock heads 346 not port and Polish two and a half inch exhaust MagnaFlow mufflers long tube headers

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks for sharing. This one is pretty unique. Definitely has room to grow. I think it’s a great combination. I am considering a chassis dyno. Aaron, in the video runs a chassis dyno at their other shop. It’d be cool to see how the numbers compare.

[@michaelgarcia3452]

For reals post it up once you get it on the chassis dyno... is it going into it automatic car

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@michaelgarcia3452 yes sir. I have a much tighter PTC converter this time vs. my 408.

[@michaelgarcia3452]

My 73 Charger has a TCI torque converter 2400 to 2600 stall ..... I'm also using the FBO ignition box with a stock distributor running about 36 total timing

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Let me just say Mopar Joe I can't believe what I just saw 535 torque 532 HP!!!??? I'm thinking you're having a hard time trying to contain your HAPPINESS RIGHT ABOUT NOW! If it were me, I would test at 6800 RPM you might see 540 HP. I'm pretty sure I underestimated that combo! 560HP with a little more tweaking. I'm seeing Blue 🔵 Sky when the hammer 🔨 drops.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Haha! Thanks brother. Would you believe this Isn’t all!

[@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308]

The weiand tunnelram will be best. The heads need to be ported. Also a couple 850's would be interesting to try.

[@bertgrau3934]

I think the heads were ported, I thought when the heads were at Ed's machine, he did a lot of work, including some port work.

[@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308]

@@bertgrau3934 fair enough. Thats were I would go. I believe thats were more power is hiding.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. The cam is truly holding it back. Carbs would be a bonus as well. Could you imagine a 400 making nearly 600 foot pounds 600 hp with 10.1/1 compression?

[@GeneralLao]

So your combo with a nice single plane would be just about right.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes sir. Check out parts 3 and 4. The numbers in this tunnel ram test was through 2 1/2” x18”glasspacks. I pull them off for the final test.

[@Musclebuildinglabs]

Great numbers but I bet those valve springs aren’t very good. The power drops off way too fast at upper rpm With that Cam and solid lifters it should rev better and peak around 6200 and carry to 65/6800 no problem. I would call PAC and get a good set of springs

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m not saying it’s not possible, but it’s not probable. I tossed the edelbrock springs and Ed installed some new crane springs. 165# @1.86" and 400# @.540" so easy on parts.

[@bcbloc02]

If it’s not valve springs maybe it’s the push rods whipping. Something definitely causing an issue at higher rpms.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@bcbloc02 wait for video number 3

[@robertcook8408]

I didn't think with the tunnel ram the torque numbers would be that good either looks like a pretty good combination I guessed 530 horse 465 torque wonder what a crank scraper would do and using a thinner oil

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Robert. I am using a windage tray, and 5w30 oil currently.

[@stannelson2582]

Old school knowledge is no joke. You are in possession of a torque monster. Off topic ????? What motor gets the turbo from last year?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Stan! I have a bone stock 400 to try the turbo on. I am buying the EFI kit for that turbo build now. It’s hard building and trying to afford stuff. I need about a million subs! Lol

[@GodandGears]

Nice job 👍🏽

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrewelliot5516]

awesome - again, tunnel rams should not work according "experts" - that just killed the RPM all the !way up - can't wait to get my 400 done!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Andrew

[@mostlyoldparts]

Joe, what weight oil are you using?

[@JustMoparJoe]

This one has 5w30 and a quart of synthetic Lucas

[@shawnbins203]

I can’t believe he though it was going to LOSE torque….

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m there. It was a beast

[@Comet-hn3gm]

Waiting with antici.......................................................................pation

[@JustMoparJoe]

The wait is the hardest part! Tom Petty

[@Comet-hn3gm]

@@JustMoparJoe Mr. Petty. One of my favorites. I will stop working on the 69 Coronet / Super Bee clone to watch today.

[@johnelliott7375]

I'm not sure if it will.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks John

[@dahut3614]

Joe, do you use any kind of software to analyze your car's performance? You know, the kind that considers gear ratios, stall speed, and vehicle weight in combination with torque curves and what you had for breakfast?

[@JustMoparJoe]

I do not. I had data logger in conjunction with tuner studio for my 70 challenger. It was fun to see the difference in modifications in fuel and timing. Would be awesome to use on the racecar

[@gavinmclaren9416]

When I had my SRT-4 I datalogged it extensively, especially when the boost went over 20(!) lbs, as I wanted a good record of exactly when it blew up.

[@dahut3614]

I was reading an article called "The Great Torque vs. Horsepower Debate" by Jeff Smith and he used some software that he referred to as "Quarter, Pro." The article is online at streetmusclemag and was a good read!

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@dahut3614 I think the torque will speed up the 60’ like crazy, as long as traction is solid. After the first 100’ I’ll be in the horsepower territory. I will read that article after answering comments 👍🏼

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@gavinmclaren9416 definitely a good idea. I see lots of racers nowadays logging theirs. I’m just a lowely bracket racer. The car runs what it does that day, and I pray the driver stays awake

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

👍🏻💯🇦🇺

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks!

[@55gaser26]

Any port work done to the the tunnel ram joe.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foq9pJ5rnt52a9U

[@318willrun]

It's a churning out the ponies!!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, Tim. I’m saving my rookie dyno mistake for the last video 😬

[@mohanperformance.enginerd.1308]

Is my bet

[@dizzyizzee6480geezergarage]

Hey Joe, I posted this 8 months ago about putin 440 heads on a 400,I said to do it you had to use a 440 intake because I did it in 80 on a 73 charger 400 I owned. It was very fast, Blake said I was wrong about the intake, what did you have to use, 440 or 400 intake? Sounds great and gd numbers buddy

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Dizzee! You’ll be one of the first people to see the engine run in the car! As for the intake, you can use the 383/400 intake on a 440 with the adapters, but the 440 intake is too wide for a 383 or a 400. Hope that helps.

[@kingnothing8286]

I have a 72 Charger ..New 400... I used an Edelbrock RPM intake #7186 and an Edelbrock Carb # 1407... I have heads from 383/400/440 and they all work on a 400....... Just installed Lokar kickdown.......best idea yet

[@rickseeman5679]

You Arkansas people are stealing gasoline. It’s a dollar a gallon higher than that in Vegas.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Woo! I should start buying in bulk here, hauling it there and selling it. 🫠

[@danieljacobson5774]

Joe what was the first dyno run

[@JustMoparJoe]

It was my last video up. Definitely worth a watch. I didn’t want an hour and a half long dyno video, so I broke it up by manifold choice.

[@dtruth5769]

Bigger cam!

[@JustMoparJoe]

I thought about that. This cam makes good numbers without overrevving anything, on 91/93 pump gas. That’s a good bracket engine

[@dtruth5769]

@@JustMoparJoe That's true. But there's a lot left on the table. That thing would make max hp closer to 6500.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@dtruth5769 I have a line on a tame solid roller and new springs. But I won’t change the combination until I can try it at the tracK

[@dtruth5769]

@@JustMoparJoe looking forward to it..great job!

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@dtruth5769 will do. The Holley intake does lengthen the peak horsepower. I will let out my rookie dyno mistake in the last video 😂

[@drifterengines243]

Awesome build tunnel ram Rules Looks like someone with years of Experience did all the quality machine work and inspecting all the parts This wasn’t your 3 spring loaded honing stone or ball honed Build

[@JustMoparJoe]

Absolutely true! Thanks brother

[@williamturner8422]

You should NOT loose torque !

[@williamturner8422]

Hey Joe, your 400 block, with Trick Flow heads and a turned down (to 400 size mains)crank can make over 600 horse power. If you check out AR engineering ( Andy Finkbiener) there is a lot of information on big block mopars.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I have no doubt. The goal of this was to see what it would do with the stock stroke. I could probably write a short book on the discoveries of this engine and how it’s such an underrated platform.

[@williamturner8422]

@@JustMoparJoe there is a reason that B-1 heads are almost always used on a 400 block.

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

😎🔧🏁

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks MM78

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@DragCadRacing]

I'm sorry, I'm about 2 minutes into this video and I'm not liking what the dyno operator is saying and predicting what will happen with the tunnel ram. I understand that there's a common myth that tunnel rams are for high RPM, but that is a myth. (Just look at the first graph.) But someone who supposedly knows engines enough to be a dyno operator should know better. Longer runners tend to produce higher low to mid-range torque. They can also sometimes push up the RPM peak for horsepower.

[@DragCadRacing]

However, Joe I suspect that you already knew that before he opened his mouth. 😆

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. I agree,my life of seeing tunnel rams on the racetrack says the same. Aaron was helpful with the dyno and is very familiar with it. But he’s not familiar with big block mopars. The other myth is that the short stroke of the 383/400 can’t produce the torque that a 440 can. I think we are crushing that one too! Hope you check out parts 3 and 4. I promise it all gets better!

[@pokebass1]

I have a hard time trusting a man who thinks that a tunnel ram will make less torque than a Performer RPM. It's as if he doesn't know a thing about high performance intake manifolds.

[@tetedemarc]

I'm not surprised lolll !! I did try similar set in 2000ish . Those Weiand Tunnel works Perfect !!!! When I pull the heads the chambers , piston top were perfect color all over . There was no dark or lighter spot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emXFm56meLaig5o

[@JustMoparJoe]

Man I’ve seen that video 10 times!