Big Block Chevy 572 Bracket Blaster From Leftover Parts - Engine Power S2, E19

Pat and Mike freshen a 572 with a radical cam swap and test a hi-rise intake verses a dual-quad tunnel ram.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Accel: Spark Plug Wires, Extreme 9000 Ceramic, Spiral Core, 8mm, Black, 90 Degree Boots, Universal, V8, Set
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11237
Chevrolet Performance: ZZ572, Engine Assembly, Crate Engine, Chevy, 572, 620 hp, 720R heads, USED
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11229
Clevite: Rod Bearing, H Series, Coated, Standard Size, Tri Metal, Chevy, 348, 366, 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11284
Clevite: Main Bearings, H Series, Standard Size, Tri Metal, Chevy, 396, 402, 427, 454, Set of 5
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11283
Clevite: Piston Ring Set
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11285
Comp Cams: Rocker Arms, Shaft Mount, Full Roller, Aluminum, 1.7 Ratio, Chevy, Big Block, Kit
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11235
Crane Cams: Lifters, Ultra Pro, Mechanical Roller, Vertical Link Bar, Chevy, 396-454, Set of 16
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11234
Crane Cams: Valve Keeper, 16
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11243
Crane Cams: Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11242
Crane Cams: Valve Springs, Dual, 1.625 in. O.D., 564 lbs./in. Rate, 1.210 in. Coil Bind Height, Set of 16
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11241
Federal-Mogul Corporation: FEL-PRO, Oil Pan Gasket, 1-Piece, Rubber/Steel Core, Chevy, Big Block, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11231
Holley: Carburetor, 4 Barrel, Holley Gen 3 Ultra Dominator, Gasoline - Dual Inlet, 1,150 CFM, Tumble Polished, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11236
Hooker Headers: Headers, Super Competition, Full-Length, Steel, Painted, Chevy, Pontiac, 396, 402, 427, 454, Pair
More Info: pntv.us/tyrq
Jesel Inc.: Jesel 2-Piece Upper Pulley Belt Drive System, Chev Big Block
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11230
Mr. Gasket: Crankcase Evacuation System, Steel, Gold Iridited, Universal, Kit
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11233
MSD Ignition: Crank Trigger, Flying Magnet, Chevy, Big Block, 8" balancer, Kit
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11282
Quick Fuel Technology Inc.: Carburetor, Black Diamond Q-Series, 750 cfm, Mechanical Secondary, 4-Barrel, Square Bore, Drag Race, Each
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11240
Weiand: Intake Manifold, Hi-Ram, Tunnel Ram, Aluminum, Natural, Dual Square Bore, Chevy, Big Block, Rectangle Port
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_11239
Crane Cams: Custom grind Camshaft, BB Chevy, SLD. Roller
Goodson Shop Supplies: Select Flex-Hone Diameter: 4.625" (117.5mm)
Goodson Shop Supplies: High Performance Valve Spring Compressor, Pneumatic
The Industrial Depot: Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies

[@PowerNationTV]

We'll continue to post these episodes here on KZbin. If you can't wait for the rest of the build, visit our site to binge-watch: www.powernationtv.com/shows/engine-power

[@CallofDoobie585]

Please more engine builds!!! More more more. Different engines too.

[@alanrlocklear]

More Trucks! episodes please

[@rggt6225]

Yeah more engine builds and not just pushrod engine how about DOHC engines ???

[@nutcrackernoonan3637]

How about slapping a twin turbo kit and fuel injection on it?

[@HoosierRooster]

I've seen pump gas 496 that make more power than this on one carburetor versus 1 carburetor on your 572

[@indyrock8148]

I can't believe it! I just went and checked behind my wood pile, and there next to some old greasy parts was a GM 572 block with chickens living in it! I moved some old sheets of iron and there in a mouse nest was a complete rotating assembly with 4340 Callie's crank and rods and je pistons. Stuck in the fork of my shade tree was a pair of GM heads freshly ported by Livernois motorsport! I ran in the house to tell my wife and tripped over a tunnel ram on my front door step! While lying on the ground I saw a pair of QFT black diamond carbs in a Ravens nest! While climbing the tree to get to the Ravens nest I grabbed a branch which was a Crane 4/7 swap solid roller! When I got out the tree the wind blew away some dead leaves exposing all other required valve train, carb and other small parts! All I had to do was go and look! Well I'll be damned...

[@maxwelllevy5760]

All spare parts

[@indyrock8148]

@@maxwelllevy5760 this morning I cleaned out the chicken coop and found a Boss 302 😂

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

Good thing everyone has at least 3 Jesel belt drives just laying around too............

[@ckane510]

That’s a great little story!

[@donaldtrussell3803]

Can't. That's my yard

[@73xlh]

I have four or five of those 572's sitting around..... I use them for kitchen chairs. They last forever!

[@Vonrak]

Don’t we all?

[@dustanbateman3019]

You sound like you own a Ford

[@73xlh]

Nope, no Ford's on my property. Sorry to disappoint

[@unclequack5445]

Why you say that? they junk?

[@73xlh]

@@unclequack5445 not at all. They x-pen-siv

[@jamyers1971]

Next up: Budget Building an Allison V12 in your living room with spare parts everybody has laying around.

[@MrChugwater]

James Myers : I saw a short block in the donation pile at my local Goodwill. Let’s do this!

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Next. We put the 572 into a mini bike. And go bracket racing.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

And a few weeks from now, How to build a Merlin for under $40,000

[@tjohnson9051]

Make a turbocharger from a hoover vacuum!

[@normhodgkinson6965]

James, i just found a Roll Royce Merlin V-12 in my garden shed. may we can build these up, and see each other at the race track. we'll show them Chev guys how its done.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I have the flex-hone and WD40...Just need $20k more.

[@Vonrak]

Buff Barnaby me too,

[@marksiegel3782]

Had a 572 in my boat 675 hp. Was a beast, yes the idle was nasty .I could listen to that engine all day.

[@stanleykendziorski7964]

Pretty tame big block.. watch engine Masters.. they have a 454 that puts out 620 with a solid roller cam..

[@Icutmetal]

stanley kendziorski ok.

[@catlee8064]

9k of parts just sitting around.....we all have those!

[@darrenzielinski2296]

That's what I was thinking. All these parts sitting around

[@toooldtochange6098]

When my shelf parts look like those, they still have a price tag.. not dust..

[@brianjacobsen5762]

The Bosses spare parts .

[@michaelkemp327]

No shit right? These guys wouldn't be allowed within 50 feet of my low dollar junk.

[@nhragold1922]

I definitely got this shit laying around... you acquire alot drag racing for 20 years

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

Im gonna build a 632 from left over parts today.

[@bjr2379]

My budget ended with the dingle ball hone and WD-40... 💲💲💲 I'm more of a re-ring, lap the valves, and rv cam kinda guy...

[@colemanbinyon7063]

same

[@alexcorona]

"You can do this at home" Uses a pair $10,000 parts washers.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Or the home dishwasher.

[@sparkplug1018]

Yeah you really can do this at home, just break out the brushes and garden hose. Parts washers are nice, but theres other ways.

[@meyou245]

Was thinking the same thing. Who has a $4k washing cabinet and a $6 ultrasonic parts washer at home? (Not to mention $10k in new condition parts laying around)

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Pressure washer and a cleaner from Dollar General called "Awesome" works too. Cleans blocks right up.

[@Scott-to8ri]

All of these shows are realistic when it comes to “budget” builds. Yet again my budgets are usually minuscule.

[@deathmetalmachine]

Yeah I wish I had a Chevy 572 just hanging around to my house lol but I can't deny it's great engine

[@phillipbowls7049]

People, these guys does not buy the parts, this is a corporate setting. All they do is assemble, engines, dyno, test, parts. Both of these guys are professional. Period. I like it a lot. Stop knocking it. Its a learning show. I am pretty sure not to many people can do what they do. Keep it going guys.

[@MrChugwater]

With power like that you could reverse continental drift.

[@stephenmanley4097]

You guys do the best engine builds 👌

[@martinmartinez8161]

Perfect. I have all these parts laying around in my garage.

[@keithmenzer6454]

Love to see some big cubic inch naturally aspirated stuff!

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

Everybody has that stuff laying around the all Garages and backyards in my Neighbourhood

[@jasonwalls1277]

The 557 inch bbf they did made 750 hp with a single 4 barrel. I would have liked to see how much more power the ford would have made with a tunnel ram.

[@jessesager8397]

Yeah and it's 15 cu inches smaller. Go Ford.

[@user-no2qu1xu6o]

apples to oranges...the chevy used "Chevrolet performance parts" block, heads and intake. the ford used trick flow cnc competition heads and intake. it also had more compression. both good engines.

[@stephenjones2404]

I like how y’all do a lot of these builds that use pump gas and not E-85 or E-90 keep it up!

[@SagitarianDragon]

Love you guys, great work! Hugs from Brazil

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Gotta love a killer Big Block Chevy engine. Kinda looks like what I need,for my 67 Caprice. Big car, big engine!

[@toddclark332]

That's Gina be a cool set-up top to bottom thanks guys for Sharing

[@lewissilvio4740]

I love this show .LOVE IT!!!!!

[@drivexyz2297]

I built bugatti chiron engine from leftover parts

[@natanaelguadalupeaviles1550]

I will love to see that engine in a chevelle. Love your work.👍

[@brianjacobsen5762]

In a Chevett

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

My dad used gasoline when honing. He claimed it to pull impurities out of cylinder walls . Never had any issues . i have seen ATF used , WD40 , Marvel Mystery Oil.

[@nicothebassdude]

KY probably works well too, anything that lubes really...

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Diesel fuel is what I use.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

that is awesome power love those big blocks

[@Mrrockbucketman]

I love that big block sound. Mean!

[@delljr2769]

With 93 octane they should have bumped up compression to about 10:5. That carb and intake is huge and 572 inch should be around 750 horse 700 torque.

[@nocount4339]

Def not a "build a big block with spare parts" video by ANY stretch if the imagination!

[@normhodgkinson6965]

obviously a youtube click-bait.

[@craigbowers4047]

I think the headers are a tick small and long. 2.250 stepped to 2.375 at 10 inches with an overall primary length of 26 inches into a 4 inch real merge collector would be worth some power at 5500rpm and up. Good episode.

[@Crysmatic]

4/7 swap only works if the distributor is run off the back of the cam. spark is a little more accurate. does nothing for crank trigger. displacement is torque. hp is in the heads.

[@jbeam794]

That was awesome. Tune my Chevy big block. Thanks for the great video.

[@michaelsimoneau8364]

switching 7 and 4 change the sound so much its sick

[@speeddemon5214]

I wonder if powernation does a tribute build with their spare parts for people that want a little more horse out of their vehicles passed down through loved ones who passed away

[@ckryses3962]

You guys are doing 572 and of C.I ??? Man i am drooling from eyes, nose, mouth..man this is a Gem!!!! An iron 572 block!! Saw one in action on KZbin, description was custom 572 8 litre ...and it as sounded so sweet!!

[@JaredR1996]

Damn that motor sounds nice ❤️

[@hmackprotection1]

This episode was absolutely Beautiful 👌🏾💯

[@h2oskiaddict]

It's a little different not having all new parts, huh? Said no man ever!

[@gabewhisen3446]

That's the craziest cam iv ever seen

[@trevorreece6999]

Well I'll be damned... I just went out to check and I do have a stroker kit for my 351w laying around. Thanks for reminding me.

[@andrewfotopoulos7766]

Yes, we ALL have parts and new 572 big block just gathering dust...

[@minibikemadman]

Man very nice.. i live big cubes pump gas NA power.. thing would scream in a lil s10 lol

[@Scubasteve22]

I like You guys and your builds. I truly wish you would put more timing in your dyno runs. Sure there is a perfect timing number for every build or engine design. Typically a big block chevy likes between 36 and 40 degrees. With only 9.6 compression and that huge cam, bump it up and see where peak power is. Thanks for all you do.

[@mikes9939]

Should have tried a set of AFR cylinder heads with the single 4bbl intake. Also the compression is way too low for cams this big, giving away a lot of power here. My guess is that the cranking compression is not very high due to the long cams.

[@ragegamer6723]

I'm so glad that says "Cam swap". Lol

[@theoldguywalking5075]

I wish i had shit like this just sitting on the shelf lmao.

[@bluedemon79]

Love it!

[@lewisdeclouette6342]

I can't wait

[@Pgcmoore]

damnitman!!!! outstanding!!!

[@seanbailey8545]

Imagine having that kind of cubic inches and nice parts and only making 750.

[@mikeshannon327]

GUYS WAIT YOU DON'T HAVE TO TEAR IT DOWN !! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS JUST GIVE ME THE ENGINE AS IT IS SETUP RIGHT NOW WITH A BOW AND SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED !!

[@NVzla]

Why not a Cadillac 500ci? Lotsa cubes, high nickel block, and aftermarket support.

[@2015_Rubicnn]

They have some support, but I wouldn't waste my time with one. Might make an ok tow rig engine though.

[@NVzla]

@@2015_Rubicnn Check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5i1f5lrfsprf6s After owning 368s/425s/472 and 1 500, i can assure you these engines will live forever.

[@sparkplug1018]

@@NVzla Didn't they only put the 472 into hearse's?

[@NVzla]

@@sparkplug1018 472s were in Devilles to Fleetwoods and meat wagons. At 1974, all Cadillacs had a 500, but it was heavily choked with emissions and low compression. Try to score a 1970 500, those were the best ones and made 400hp from the factory.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

The oiling system in a Caddy 500 sucks ass. Spin that thing over 5K too many times and you'll spin the bearings right out of it.

[@brandonpanozzo86]

Heck yeah

[@jorgecaraballo1771]

Shiiiit... those two carbs are worth more than the block and rotating assembly itself. 😬👍

[@richardelmore3744]

I USED TO WORK AT JASPER ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION IN JASPER, INDIANA.....2004-2008

[@brianjacobsen5762]

I have one those laying around the garage.

[@Thekevin0079]

Can I come work for y'all. Texas good ol' boy with 15 yrs professional experience in high end Euro/racing vehicles. 20+ on domestic. I've been working with tools since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Please read this! Love the videos fellas I try to watch them all keep em coming!

[@leskobrandon538]

Put that in 71 Malibu wagon! The ultimate family truckster

[@sergiogabrielgrillo2382]

Caballos caballos caballos que hermoso puro poder !

[@jayrodriguez9134]

I have a 305 from a totalled truck... Might be able to do something like this... In my next life maybe

[@ThisIsSolution]

I usually have a few engine blocks and high performance parts laying around the house just waiting to be put together

[@MandyAnce]

Awesome

[@garycarr6584]

im not a big fan of the tunnel ram but it worked here.. like to see the Victor jr with a Fast Fi Kit and some spacer changes,,

[@Scubasteve22]

Its got a dismal 9.7-1 compression. I'm pretty sure its plenty safe. That big block wants some timing folks!

[@toddscribner8912]

Tuning changes are made, but then you also raised the pull RPM. Horsepower is going to increase based on just that. Why not keep rpm sweep the same, then make tuning adjustments?

[@nhragold1922]

Imagine how much more power it would make at 14:1 with a good cam on 114 .. and for all the comments about not having these parts laying around.... obviously you don't drag race!!

[@scoutdogfsr]

Nope. Most guys dont have Gear like that. Most guys have worn factory parts that they pulled off of the street car that they may run on the weekend. This engine is 10k and you know it. Even your "laying around" parts are off your car for a reason. I bet most are half smoked.

[@nhragold1922]

@@scoutdogfsr can build that for under 10. Personally I got a 496 and a 565 and a 632 in my garage. And by no means am I rich. Just run a dragster and parts pile up fast. Not trying to be a dick, but I think its rude to assume people don't have good shit laying around.

[@scoutdogfsr]

I take no issue with you. Hell, your the lucky one and i dont expect you to be rich. My issue is with them telling us (you can do this too). Its puré BS. We are always being sold on the idea that its cheap and easy. It does not matter of its home improvement, cars, trucks, etc, etc. Its click bait BS. Look at the other posts. Im not alone. Now i own a ranch in colorado and we have 5 tall deck bb chevys that are tired and ready to be pulled out and built but im still not close to what they had.. Anyway, hats off to you Sir. I admire your investment and clear thoughts. No disrepect coming from me. Keep the shiny side up and the tires turning!

[@TwentytenS4B8]

The career drag racer ( With sponsors.) is going to have stuff like this sitting around. The average Joe who works a 9 to 5 would not.

[@stevenallen6245]

Satin would be proud to put it in his hot rod💀☠💀☠😈😈😈😈

[@trabantfreak2370]

i like your engine building videos. Its my kind of dumped down sunday entertainment.

[@normhodgkinson6965]

i'm sure we all have a bunch of high dollar "leftover" (wink wink) parts just laying around. i'm gonna go take a look in my hall closet right now.

[@andrewstoffel1170]

Must be nice to have all those bits laying around.

[@cloroxbleach8676]

You do! It’s just disguised as 3-4 stacks of $100 bills.

[@aussietaipan8700]

My Datsun 120Y engine put out 570 KW (764 HP)

[@zippythechicken]

for those of you wondering... that 4-7 cam swap doesn't really make any horse power difference all it does is allow for better cooling and possibly better balance in the firing order.. its a trick but its not much of a trick... most people won't be able to take advantage of (or feel) any gain which is only about 4% maximum with an average much less depending on the engine size.

[@Tigerfire75]

There is a channel called Aging Wheels and he rebuilt a Trabant engine and transmission. It was a lot more fun to watch and more believable for a do it yourselfer.

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

The tunnel ram cranks out big numbers everywhere in the range...except you just showed it making 30 less numbers everywhere under 6 grand. Which means it sucks on the street, especially when most people go big block for low rpm numbers. Try a dual plane with dual 500's or so and watch that thing make torque.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

The guys on Engine Masters have proven this over and over again that long runner intakes like a tunnel ram are horrid on the street and are best reserved for high RPM racing applications which is what they were designed for.

[@thewholls7176]

I might be wrong but I would’ve thought when you soak the crank to clean it you ought to also take the core plugs out of the crank....? I seem to remember doing that in my younger day

[@LunaTicFAM]

This build was made on just spare parts laying around....shit u wish I had those big dollar parts "laying around"....I have old ls intake manifolds, trottle bodies,tires, and broken dreams in my garage

[@AusNav09]

I was able to rebuild a boeing 747 with parts I had in my garden shed!

[@jonallen1985]

I want to see them put a 871 blower on that 572 more power RRR!

[@marshallamp682]

If the valve seal is damaged during install its no big deal, just go back to the spare parts bin where the rest of the parts came from and get another one.

[@mikeshannon327]

LOVE THIS SHIT MAN !!

[@mikedar8484]

With that separation between cylinders, I would get it running and dump it before a head gasket failed.

[@Bruhm-ms3yn]

Power

[@IhateYoutube]

I have a stupid question that I've always wondered about. Why are some big roller cams copper between all the lobes? Do they copper plate them before grinding everything in, and why?

[@Icutmetal]

It’s not copper. My guess is that’s the coloration left behind by the heat treat process. You don’t see that on the lobes & journals because they’re finish ground after heat treat.

[@IhateYoutube]

@@Icutmetal ahhhhh you know what I never thought about them heat treating the billet core before grinding... You may be onto something! Thanks for the reply!

[@1080sucks]

Swap cam to a hydraulic roller & that would be fun on the street. Good power.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

They use solid roller cams because they like to spin the engines higher. In the RPM ranges they always run, a hydraulic lifter would pump up at high RPM causing the lash to be grossly out of spec. For the average street engine with occasional drag strip passes hydraulic lifters would suffice.

[@1080sucks]

@@TwentytenS4B8 Solid roller on the street usually means engine failure sooner rather than later. In my opinion not the longevity of the hydraulic roller . Sacrifice a little power for longevity is my theory.

[@joeg.1119]

The big block chevy will eat any dodge hellcats or even the damons for breakfast and that’s with out a supercharger lmao 🤣

[@doctoredable]

Still learning. The last engine we rebuilt we assembled the parts to recommended ft pounds and discovered that the recommendations were pound foot after the assembly. Why would anyone create such confusion? The engine basically fell apart during break in. Bewildered. Please help

[@Mike383HK]

I can't believe they put assembled pistons in the parts washer. Just a detail.

[@BIGHEARTM1967]

Minty 👍

[@leoarc1061]

A new pen on the collection?

[@jrhernandez6928]

Every one has a 57s big block laying around who doesnt 😮

[@randyoehlert9571]

Clean block so you don't cut yourself. LOL

[@gazza116]

damn i used my last block for a coffee table and the crank for a lamp stand.

[@philipmacduffie7612]

You used yours up didn't you?

[@refgarcia8218]

nice

[@crankychicken1151]

Narrowed bearings have a upper and lower shell on the rods

[@strictlybusiness1598]

I'm sure these are parts they had from previous builds and then added some new parts to it. Shows like these probably have a ton of used and unused project stuff from years past. I thought it was some good tech.

[@hoodman420]

Extra parts are sold to get needed parts, factory parts are kept in case AM part breaks.

[@edysinsimon8646]

I've seriously considered asking Pat to build me the best parts for durability/duration/life span for my 55 sedan delivery! Perhaps a 383 stroker based on the LS bottom and old school upper?

[@This_Cat_looking_Real_SUS]

The single ball hown

[@jimmythepowerful]

Yeah, I have so many spare parts lying around my flat... ehh.... err.. don’t be dumb! Are all steps you can do at home: refinishing the cylinders, yeah... sure... I do that to my car daily, mostly before driving to work!