Big Horsepower Chevy With Iron Intake? - They Said It Couldn't Be Done!

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Steve and his son cherish their 1973 Corvette so when the numbers matching engine needed a rebuild, they chose to take it to Nick. People had told them that nobody could make the kind of numbers they wanted and still keep the cast iron intake. But those people don't know Nick.

[@bbrown5887]

Kids today need all the education they can get. Some people might frown upon a kid missing a school day but this experience with his dad, meeting the guys at the shop and learning something from “Professor Nick”, is about the best single day life experience a kid could have.

[@bluespig1]

Parenting 101. Kids remember how you made them feel, not what you did for them or gave them.

[@JDWard-Jeepster]

The same Karen's complaning about the boy missing a day of school. Would also be whining about the engine not being electric and gasp burning fossil fuel. The Horror of it all 🤯

[@LordFlashheart.11]

Yep...REAL EDUCATION AND NOT BRAINWASHING👍🏻

[@greggarner4477]

Father son projects. I own my Dads old 69 Chevelle. The memories are endless. I don't have Dad anymore... You have no idea how much it means to me now. Love seeing this!

[@ORego-em8yf]

Greg Garner, you are a fine son, may you’re Dad forever live on in your memory and in his/your 69 Chevelle

[@MontrealMan1970]

You are very, very lucky. i wish my dad left me a musclecar.

[@williamromero4445]

I feel you my brother I miss my DaD to. I miss working on those old school rides with him. ✌️

[@devoncoolman88]

Feel you brother. Lost my father about 4 months ago now. I have my fathers 70 chevelle.

Some of my fondest memories of my dad are of us working on cars in our two-car garage. I'm 62 and pops has been gone since 1991. But those days are as fresh as this morning's coffee.

[@414Chevy]

You know, the boy really isn't playing hooky. He's actually in school, just a different one. Thanks Dad, for taking your son with you to see this. He might end up being a future engine builder himself. You are a good Father, Sir.

[@curtisanderson9984]

Performance Engine Building has a great series of videos for making 600 plus hp with modified mid-70's 454's. Worth watching.

[@shitbox7413]

Good old 454, effortless torque. 👍🏻

[@stephenmitchell3569]

Back in 81 I brought a 396 wit factory Holley cast iron intake. Understand it was rated 360 hp factory. Still got it with rest of forgot goodies from 70&80's. This is the only factory cast iron big block Holley intake I ever seen.

[@mtk1]

I've actually got to see a factory Holley intake too back in the 80's, rare find, let alone just to see one. If I remember correctly it was for a sb though.

[@stephenmitchell3569]

@@mtk1 This one was big block. Understand they came on 66-67 Chevelle and Corvette with 396 rated w/o air 360 hp

[@tylerwildman7119]

What an awsome dad to let the kiddo skip school to see some power, brought a tear to my eye. I remember my dad doing stuff like this for me...

[@KLX1990]

Wow, awesome dad..

[@jimmyraythomason1]

I love it that the love of old school muscle is being passed on to the young ones and not just squirreled away in the memories of us old guys.

[@scottbaker1018]

Absolutely the wack job enviros try to kill this hobby constantly they would crush all of them..Mine would be the last door they knocked on.

[@stephenmitchell3569]

This old guy drives them and added Dual Stage 3 NOS. Old body but young when there is tire smoke at 90+ mph. One day I'll be giving to a young gear head that'll know how to fix anything himself. Not the pay someone else to find it guy! Yes I have a spare engine pan to intake in case. Forever Young with 1000+ hp.

[@elm7666]

The best part is that this boy will never forget this day as long as he lives. He will be telling his friends in 50 years from now about the time his Dad kept him out of school to go to Nick's Garage and hear a rat roar. Wow, what a great memory to have and share for life. Well done as always George and Nick!!

[@throttlebottle5906]

unless a mishap occurs, he'll be driving it and showing them 50 years from now ;)

[@robertpoudrette4483]

Did you see the smile on that kid's face! Priceless!

[@dirtyfabrication401]

this is one of the purest forms of a hotrodder

[@michaelcuff5780]

Nicks just that AWESOME! He could of just slapped a rebuilt waterpump on that motor. But he wanted to keep it original. So he ordered a kit and rebuilt the one that came on the car.

[@85superchris]

Love your show! No drama no make up no hair gel tatts or jewelery. Just old school power. Nic really loves what he dose and loves to share that passion. I wish someday I can run my own shop. Nic, your an inspiration. Do you have a North Carolina or South Carolina flag? I live in NC and my GF lives in SC. We love to watch and learn about classic muscle. We would love to send flags just don't want to send ones you already have. I might anyway because my girl and I would like to send a flag just to show support and be a part of Nicks Garage. God bless!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

85s. As you wish. I have both NC and SC flags in my shop. You already support us by watching our channel.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

85s. Sorry, looked into my shop and I do NOT have the South Carolina flag.

[@85superchris]

Thanks for replying. We would be happy to send an SC flag. I'd love to send my NC flag just so you have one from me. Do you have a Russian flag? My GF came over from Russia at 2years old. One day we will make a trip to Russia. Only after we visit Nick's Garage. That would be a long drive LOL. Better get the old Volvo ready. I'd love to have a challenger just like Kowalski.

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

Nick I'm 50 years old. I have been a mechanic my whole entire life. I was raised on a farm and in and out of junk yards at a very early age. I knew I was going to be a mechanic at the age of twelve. To this day I'm amazed watching a man that knows cars like you do. You can tell the difference between someone that knows his craft and one trying to pretend. Watching you is amazing to see how effortless it is. You go about it like it's second nature to you. I can really appreciate that. My customers say similar things to me. But I'm not even close to you on older cars. I'm pretty good at what I do. But there is all ways something to learn. My apprentice techs that work for me are really impressed with what I know and I appreciate that. But I really enjoy watching you and your work. Your very good at what you do and mechanics like you are very far and few between. Thank you for what you do. It's truly amazing to watch you work.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Hillbilly. Thank you very much.

[@wallyreed4358]

Nice to see a quadra jet carb on top instead of a holly

[@dukeallen432]

Or edelbrock.

[@tomnekuda3818]

I agree.....I am a Quadra-junk fan as long as someone else builds it.....I can swear in Holley, Carter, Stromberg, and even in Weber...but, I'm pathetic at rebuilding Quadrajets. With the small primaries and large secondaries they make good torque and mileage, too. I'm always amazed at the inherent torque the BBC makes.....can't keep a good dog off your leg, I guess.

[@dwaynemiller68]

That was a quadrajet?

[@tomnekuda3818]

@Route 66 Texas Yes, my buddy had one on a built 429 that gave him both snap and good mileage....when I built my first 460 I used an Edelbrock Performer manifold (180 degree) and had to use square bore. Had a Holley on it at first but ended up with a 1407 Edelbrock AFB that flowed 750 cfm. I liked that better as I bought a Trak Pak from Edelbrock with needles, jets, etc and found it very easy to dial in...Result: Very good performance and economy.....spent a bunch of time with micrometer and really dialed it.

[@tombrenes2411]

I'd put a demon on it

[@Cservoss25]

I love watching those vacuum secondaries open up under load. Such an old-school setup but effective

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

QJets are on cars running into the 9s. Great carb.

[@TonaldDrump686]

Christopher McBurney :agreed..! People have to see it to believe it, I HAVE seen it, so I believe it.

[@badron9245]

The secondaries are mechanical. What you see is the air valve opening by airflow.

[@Cservoss25]

@@badron9245 my mistake. I could have sworn they were vacuum secondaries. I thought that's what set a Quadrajet apart from other carburetors.

[@danielocean2665]

Hell, I did too. So what's the vacuum thingy sitting on the side of a Q jet? And now that I've looked at the video twice, what about the visible amount of fuel spray in the throats of those secondaries? Ooohwee buddy!

[@fooddude411]

What a cool dad!

[@johnnyzonta5173]

How better to start your week with a coffee and an episode of Nick's garage...........love it..........great job guys.

[@NicksGarage]

Good morning, Mr Z.

[@Cservoss25]

Literally just grabbed my coffee clicked on KZbin and started watching this video.

[@Silkmaster4200]

Even supper for me lol Watch the same time in the living room lol.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Yeah....nothing better!

[@moneyszcash]

I just viewing Nick's videos and I can't get enough. Brings back old memories working on old cars when I was a kid.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

The Vette will be a blast with that 454, hopefully the guy also owns stock in a tire manufacturer lol! The thing is, from the numbers I saw, that engine would be just as happy living between the frame rails of someone's tow rig! 400 horsepower under 5500 rpm and 500 ft.lbs. under 3000? Have mercy!

[@msh6865]

Nice street cruiser engine. Good vacuum for the brakes and accessories. The secret is in all that torque over a wide rpm range. HP is a by-product of torque. You want to have fun in a heavy vehicle? Torque is your friend! FYI, 650 horsepower 454 street engines are easy to build, even with cast iron oval port heads. And you still get all that torque. 👍👍

[@andy347495]

I'm building a low rpm motor and I'm trying to make it as fast as i can off the line as possible. Understanding what does that (HP or torque) has been something I have been trying to make sure i understand correctly Some research has said horsepower is what gets your car moving fast. Horse power is a certain amount of work done in a certain amount of time. So the faster you want to move the more horsepower you need even from a dead stop. But, everyone says its torque that you need to get moving off the "line". So ive come to the conclusion that it actually is horsepower that you feel and gets you moving faster off the line. The one caveat is, that the more torque you have the more HP you will have. I guess, whether a person says torque or horsepower makes a good low rpm motor its actually the same thing because if you have more torque you have more HP.

[@if66was99]

All that torque, low range to high, light Vette body, that thing would be a BEAST on the drag strip!

[@throttlebottle5906]

perfect road cruise setup, with plenty of snot for play time :)

[@wisheye1]

That Corvette dad is one cool dad to take his son to see the big block on the dyno. 😎

[@angelobovara317]

Keeping the boy from a day of school to see this is well worth it.

[@KidunstopableDMK]

Im barely finishing up building my 350, but i came across a 454 in a 75 c20 in the salvage yard. Pulled it by myself. It might sit for a while but i know id regret it later if i didnt pick it up and for $165 out the door with heads and intake i cant complain.

[@mikedaugharty5544]

good to see father son connection bonding being made. !!

[@marvinmartian7281]

1973 Stingray Corvette 454 is still a good choice.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

What a cool Dad! Those are very impressive numbers!

[@andrewmurray6772]

That torque figure was awesome Nick, that boy would learn more at Nicks Garage for a day than he would in school

[@Husky1run]

Great to see owner keeping car original 👍. Happy driving days ahead for father and son 👍

[@badgerbait8351]

I did the same thing with my son when he was in 6th grade. Took him out of school for a day to experience a real classroom with real physics!

[@djangoday9274]

I loved seeing his son having fun with his Dad. That's what it's all about!

[@jesuiskiwi4033]

I love the sound of a quadrajet in the morning.....

[@xmo552]

I've drained a full tank in a c30 by just driving fast wanting to hear the quadrajet sing... in 1 hour drive.

[@hugieflhr03]

That never gets old watching that quadrajet secondaries open!

[@yeahitskimmel]

This channel has the craziest production value to subscriber ratio, def the best blend of KZbin and familiar TV format

[@nbrowser]

One of the best shop talk channels on KZbin, Nick your are the saviour of classic old school iron. Never stop sir!

[@crankysports]

this video is why I love watching. Old school builds iron manifolds, great power, and you're all smiles. even quadrajets look nice when they're new

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

That was a really nice family moment. The customer was a fine gentleman who loves his son. Enough said. 🤓

[@kanadianbacon7733]

I have a child that hasn't been 'V'd...& is smart'r than my other two, who had them. *"Prayer kept my son from failing school"*

[@jeromewieland55]

Nick...build my big block!!!

[@detroitbob58]

To the engine owner, please look into Lizard Skin. It's a thick black paint that you put on inside the car on the firewall and floor all the way past the seats. Two gallons costs about $150, and you can put it on with a 3" paint brush. No need to buy their sprayer, plus I got two complete layers out of two gallons. Easy to paint on, carpet installs right over it, and it's not lumpy like the mat stuff. I run a ProStreet '65 Chevelle with a 605 ci and an 8-71 Dwyers blower. Blower engines run VERY hot, and the Lizard Skin with the ceramic particles in it, reduced the cabin temp by 10 to 15 degrees, easily!

[@pappykozzmo3165]

LOVE the PIP (picture in picture) of the stats layed on top of the overhead carb shot. BeAuTiFuL

[@zelly1327]

Coolest dad points education day!!!!

[@kennydemartini2169]

At 8:38 Nick says "everybody comes in for one item, then the list comes out". That's the story of my life! I schedule people in for a certain job, then they bring a grocery list of other things they want done. I'll never get caught up!

[@alandavis1245]

Kenny DeMartini nice problem to have though.. $$ make that money

[@SelfishCaesar]

I felt so bad leaving him with a list like an entire page long, but it turned this into a "winter project" and I'm sure glad that I did because they results were excellent!

[@kennydemartini2169]

@@SelfishCaesar Don't feel bad, all shops end up with 'winter projects'. I have enough to last the rest of my life. As long as it's a worthy car and a good budget, it's all good. Nick is passionate about his work, as I am with mine. I always tell everybody that that car is mine until the job is done to my satisfaction. I treat them like my own. Thanks for keeping the quadrajet carb on your Vette. You inspired me to put one on the engine we're building for my sons Camaro. He's a teenager, and he needs something with an electric choke and reliability. We'll get him into Holley's when he's older.

[@kennydemartini2169]

@@alandavis1245 Sometimes it can be overwhelming. I had a guy bring in a Mustang to get back-halved, and by the time it left, it had new paint. A Vette came in for front suspension, and left with new interior. It's all good. Men aren't afraid to spend money on their cars.

[@SelfishCaesar]

@@kennydemartini2169 I never once asked Nick what the work was going to cost .. I just knew that he was the one I wanted doing it.

[@Guns_N_Gears]

Gotta love the sound of a spread bore in the morning!! 👍👍

[@humblewisdom8976]

Ya and at night aint bad either.

[@amascia8327]

Great job you-all ! ! ! ... and camera/video guy, you too, eh.

[@jppagetoo]

400hp and 500 torque on a stock '73 Chevy 454. Not bad at all! If they went with a few perfomance parts that engine would be a beast. All, stock, still a lot of fun.

[@disfunctionalmorons1324]

You missed the part he mentioned the cam and small domed piston upgrade, otherwise it would be stock

[@KENNEY1023]

The 454 sounds fantastic

[@lpmorlpm2749]

Nicks hands! Magic hands! This is the guy!

[@SethBergile]

Gotta love a Big Block Chevy. That thing is a nice street motor. 500 ftlbs across the board is awesome

[@blinkie1523]

What an awesome way to start the day here Nick but with your video, and how beaut to see a proud father and young son getting an invaluable lesson from Nick, his mates at school will be jealous for sure. Thanks mate.

[@dukeallen432]

Purchased iron intakes for my cars. Quadrajets. Factory chokes. Reliable. Plenty of power. Pull edelbrock intake, carbs and china chrome tin. You can't use more than 400hp on street so more hp for less reliability is silly. Jet carbs? Ended sending one back due to internal leaking. May try again. Great stuff Nick. Great stuff.

[@Dayandcounting]

Just 400hp at the crank is not much at all, about he same as V6 Camaro makes you can easily use that on the street as acceleration is 100% about HP.

[@thomaswilliams4417]

Old school knowledge always wins.

[@daviddonaghy7568]

Many, many years ago we ran an Edelbrock Tarantula intake and a 780 Holley on a 68 Camero.

[@timlinerud7721]

We had a 454 in our Chevy Impala wagon, and we used to burn up spark plug wires about every 25k miles.

[@garymckee8857]

I had a 69 SS Chevell that had a factory Holley spread bore double pumper and cast iron Holley intake that made great power for stock. Nick if I had the cash you would be the one to build my Mopar.

[@chazceena7594]

Love Nick always has a crowd in the dyno room.

[@reltub20001]

I occasionally watch Nicks Garage. When I saw he had a 454 on the dyno, I had to watch. I'm glad I did. Dad was cool for making memories between his son and himself. I just wished I could have done the same for my 2 boys. I was to stipid and thought that making money was more important. Now I'm 60 and my health won't allow me to stand more than 5 minutes. So, to all the parents out there, money is good, the memories are even better. Don't work yourself into a heart attack like I did.

[@SelfishCaesar]

That was my thinking exactly, and the ENTIRE reason why I bought this car in the first place .. to wrench on with him.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@SelfishCaesar . Good choice Steven.

[@tylerseitz6337]

My father and I replaced an engine in his work van when I was 14 years old. I will never forget the sweet sound of that small block 350, it was a supreme difference over the clapped-out inline 6. I remember coming home from a camping trip and the van was struggling to climb a hill with the half the Brady Bunch gear stuffed into the boat and van. Lost a cylinder 1/3 of the way up a .75 mile 20 degree grade hill that had one flat spot and we were passed it. By the time we got home(which is an hour and a half away) the engine began to eat itself with metal shavings in the oil from a damaged intake valve on cylinder #1. That project made me appreciate the durability of GM engines. I really like your work Nick. Keep your spirits high and your passion bright.

[@raymondstrom7686]

My original 73 Vette with 454 was a beast. Forget the 275 HP done for insurance purposes. I've tried to find that Vette on a number of occasions. Glad to see a great rebuild.

[@roadeagle]

What's not to like about Nick's Garage. He talks to you with passion by explaining the results and what it took to get there. It makes you wanting to be a part of this customer base of long lasting clients. Now to find a 1975 Chrysler Newport Custom 4DR in great shape but wanting a little TLC. I am patient, in finding something that was part of my youth and reminds me of my late dad.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Tom K. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@SOU6900]

Nice to see both a 454 Rat and a North Carolina flag. 500 foot pounds at 2800 would make that rat motor an awesome engine for a truck.

[@jasonarnold7578]

Great to see a happy customer Nick. That’s why you do it just there...

[@thebadbug7026]

That's what it's all about, working on the car together. Big block power doesn't hurt either!

[@rickyrobertson8064]

The TORQUE curve on the 454 is awesome!

[@Snowtruckdriver]

What a great system you use to pre-check oil pressure before startup

[@lindanelson8400]

Once again, my favorite video of the week. Between the live videos, and Monday videos, it doesn't get any better.

[@aaroncone6778]

Good morning Nick, from your neighbors in Maine! Nice to see the BB Chevy making some "heat" on the dyno! Stay warm & be safe!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching in beautiful Maine.

[@brunotulliani]

Father and son bonding over cars. You are a good man and your son will remember you forever.

[@stephenliviniuk7039]

Not a huge vette guy but man is that a nice looking ride. That 454 will really purr in that beast.

[@Mike-xt2ot]

I love quadrajets. That's a nice stock build that will last a long time

[@tunnelportterror]

I used to...until I built a tunnel port Ram Air V headed Pontiac 470 cid engine, it would suck the Qjet dry and stutter in 3rd gear at WOT... I put a dual feed Holley 750 on it, problem solved. Qjet has a tiny needle/seat assembly, limited fuel flow. when you start flowing big airflow numbers from the heads, and use a tunnel ram, a Qjet can't keep up. Holley dual feed has huge needle valves, one per side.

[@hurtlockerr8661]

We used to call them quadrajunk . I don’t mean any disrespect I just never had any luck with quadrajets my 66 396 Chevelle had one on it when I bought it . It just didn’t get the power out of it that I knew the motor had so I switched to a holly 650 and it runs great.

[@kd5ozy]

I just wanted to hear that quadrajet howl!

[@Mech356]

Nick is 100% spot on with everthing he builds. I have built over a hundred engines in my 40 year career Beleave me he knows his stuff!!! RG

[@jenniferlogan7222]

I have a 97 suburban and that motor is a beast. I don’t know I think it was rebuilt but it powerful!

[@maxjax9991]

Awesome! More big block chevys! I love those motors.

[@moparedtn]

George, you just keep getting slicker and slicker with the graphics (and announcing!) and the finished product looks awesome, sir. This episode is especially touching and emotional - it's just wonderful to see the bond between father and son like this and especially to see the big smile on the sons' face. The father knows how special the dyno day is for them and he knows his son will remember that day the rest of his life - all thanks to NICK and Nick's Garage. Just really emotional stuff, guys. Great job. :-) -Ed on the Ridge

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Ed. Thanks for the kind comment Ed.

[@if66was99]

Kid has a big smile because he knows in about 10 years he's gonna get to drive this mo fo! :-p

[@metoon3092]

The Passion is so obvious. The meticulous care and calculated mixing of just the right parts to meet the customers needs. It isn't just always trying to get the maximum Horsepower from an engine. The owner presents their desire for an engine, Nick builds accordingly. Though when a customer DOES go to Nick seeking what others may say is impossible, Experience and vision reveal Nick's ability, Hands Down. This guy is a Mopar genuis; yet bring him an old Chevy engine with stock induction, ask for extra HP, You best be prepared for the results. The unique thing here is, Nick didn't see the Intake Manifold as an obstacle, just a mild challenge.

[@davidsymalla]

Chevy 454's are really good engines. so much you can so with them.

[@gerrygamache5677]

Great job rebuilding the water pump on the 454 you know the Chevy guys love number matching date code correct accessories on their blocks

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Gerry. That is correct.

[@shawnewaltonify]

Logan, one more thing: welcome to old school, where the difficulties you face bring you as much joy as the good times you have with your dad, family, friends and cars. Stick with it Logan!

[@dagubment]

I’m a Ford guy but I’ve always loved the Big Block Chevys. 396, 427 and 454. And 500 lb ft of torque! 👏👏Impressive!

[@ericball6000]

Dr. Nick,good to see a Father and Son who love old cars,and I would say that vette club will be calling you very soon,nice work Nick and crew.

[@70stunes71]

High test fuel, big spark advance, & headers . I am a pure mopar guy but I've used this very same run on 440 dodge engines . Always impressive. Great to see Nick & crew giving accolades to GM, Ford Pontiacs etc...well deserved and brings back great memories of the 70s for me. ARISTO NICK !!!!

[@NebukedNezzer]

Everyone notice how great that quadrajet carb works.

[@deansapp4635]

What a torque monster, Perfect street motor

[@mechanicalmike7320]

Yeah, that is good advice to prime first, after a complete 350 rebuild I missed a threaded galley plug (you know that one that is half way under the drivers side cylinder head in the back) pull engine back out, yank intake and head just for one little plug... whoops...

[@simplyfred8044]

Hole saw through the floorboard. Bmp. I didn't say that. Lol.

[@VORTECPRO]

Whoever said 400 HP can't be done on a Corvette forum with the factory low rise intake is uneducated on BBC engine design. Although I do understand this was a very mild cammed BBC, built to run similar to the stock 454 and it delivered on that, make no mistake that intake will support over 500 HP on a BBC. Carb looked good to me. Nice build!

[@NicksGarage]

Right on, Pro.

[@erictickler9320]

I've personally seen over 600hp.. It was modified but externally looked stone stock..

[@smokepeddler]

Yup. I've owned several different jet boats. With , Ford, Mopar, and Chevy BB's. They get ran hard constantly over 3500rpm. I have had the most success with 454's . Easy and reliable 550 hp. With bone stock bottom end.

[@bryantucker6725]

Must have been a ford guy say that

[@erictickler9320]

@@bryantucker6725 I've seen some ford 460 combos with stock iron ford big block intakes that would make your jaw drop!

[@DJDinaggio]

Figures of 404hp & 510lbft with a tire-roasting 500+lbft of torque from 2700-3900rpm are impressive for such a mild build.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

awesome work nick....another happy customer......if any body can do it nick it is you..

[@79tazman]

I'm not a big fan of vettes but my all time favorite year would be a 1967 with the 427 tri power and the 63 split window is a cool vette too.

[@dukeallen432]

Lots of negative vette sentiment. Seems to be the cool thing to say yiu don't like vettes. Have yiu ever driven a c3? Sit low. See the fender bulges. 4 wheel independent suspension. Do it then decide.

[@maxjones9139]

Duke Allen I agree. The cockpit of a c3 is awesome. It’s unlike any car I’ve driven. Chicks dig it too. I get more complements in the c3 than c7.

[@aphil4581]

Akways a big fan of the c3's and now c6(3157) lbs. My first c3 went from an auto to a M-21 stone crusher and 3:55 gears. Small block 400 with a 350 crank. The thing would spin 3 to 4 shift @ 135mph with 50 feet of rubber going right to 160. Every body at the donut shop next to the highway wanted to get next to that car knowing the new H.O Mustangs were starting to nose over and die at 134. It was quite the sight to see If you thought you could win a race against a 74 Corvette L-82 racing with the big deal 5.0 Mustangs around 1986-90's.

[@mainiac4pats]

Thanks for inspiring the next generations!

[@jorgenlinne4183]

For some reason these are the best engine Videos please keep doing what you do

[@stevenzw1]

That's gonna be one bad Vette .. nothing beats the sound of a big block

[@mikeasions7754]

You are an awesome guy Nick!! That gentlemen & his son were beyond happy!! Both of them will leave your shop with memories that will last a lifetime. Take care Nick.....

[@geoffquinn3109]

Thanks Nick. I always thought a stock good running 73 bb was good for at least 300 hp. Thanks again for the great vid

[@mariorabottini5687]

Hi Nick hi fellas! Enjoying my coffee watching your channel! Brilliant!

[@NicksGarage]

We're glad you are here, Mario.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Even with a stock intake a 454 should do 500hp pretty easy. Had a 1970 402 60 over bore to 413 820 oval port heads nice cam air gap intake made 614 at crankshaft on 91 octane . it is how you match parts.

[@DARElove60]

I like the new feature of your video highlighting your tips. Wonderful aspect for fellow builders. As always, thank you so much for sharing your great expertise.

[@kevinkeller4723]

YOU are The MAN Nick,Loved the show. Kevin from Windsor

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Thank you Nick for all the great videos. 60107 says hi and we love your videos.

[@ghrobbs]

I LOVE IT!! Notice how the smiles get bigger as the RPMs go higher.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Years ago, I owned a '76 Caprice Estate wagon w/a 454-400...I used to drive the wheels off of her, mostly for work. But one late night, coming from work, some kid w/their dad's Lincoln Mark VII decided to test me & "The Icebox"(so named because she was white). Well, we blew that Lincoln's doors off - when they finally caught up, he asked what was under the hood. I simply said "454". Yes, I know she wasn't a Chevelle - but that Lincoln didn't stand a chance anyway because I kept the running gear in top notch condition while the body had seen better days. "The Icebox" was a sleeper - before that was a thing. I hope father & son enjoy that 'Vette for years, & it looks like they will - thanks to Nick & crew.