Camaro Beast is Back - PLUS - Broken 440 DYNO Tested

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Spring is back at Nick's Garage! Time to roll out an awesome street machine of a Camaro AND dyno test a classic 440 that came to the shop badly broken.
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[@chargerdave2046]

2,829 views 622 likes Come on folks, Nick deserves a thumbs up!!!

[@pb68slab18]

I got 2 hands, I should be able to give him 2 thumbs up!

[@chargerdave2046]

@@pb68slab18 Facts

[@JeffKopis]

That Camaro is a classic 80's style Pro Streeter!

[@NicksGarage]

A real time machine.

[@davidronan1677]

It looked like an 69 camaro first gen.

[@danpatterson8009]

Need to see a long smoky burnout....

[@gordocarbo]

@@danpatterson8009 Notice it had rained st was wet Not his car Plenty of burnout vids to go watch

[@gordocarbo]

Sure is, love that style/era for sure! Paint, centerlines, early recaros a huge plus. Old school goodness!

[@bobkonradi1027]

The dyno numbers show that the customer built the engine for street use, with a disciplined build once he correctly, exactly defined its usage. The 650 carb is a street use ONLY carb, perfectly calibrated for the defined use. Thumbs up to him for building the engine for what he was actually going to use it for.

[@kevinpatrick8788]

Love the old school pro streets . Any classic looks great with centerlines .

[@minnesotatomcat]

Never been a Chevy guy buts it’s hard to beat that first gen Camaro body style, they had nice body lines. It sounds great, not near as much blower surge as I was expecting!

[@pb68slab18]

Love the high round rear quarters of the '67~'68! 😍 Not so much for the flattened out '69. 😏

[@samuelgoodman2825]

Camerawork is excellent as expected.Hats off for the crew.

[@NicksGarage]

Much appreciated.

[@maynardreed4036]

That camaro has an exhaust leak at the #1 port on the header

[@Channelscruf]

Nice call out.

[@kwhite145]

I saw that too😊

[@chriswalshe499]

Yep I saw that.

[@markkaplan1949]

@@chriswalshe499 yup...bad one too!

[@hoedemakerbart]

Yep. Needs Remflex gaskets!

[@menone8532]

This is why I love this channel, a blown engine idling smooth, no BS blower surge at idle. ❤❤

[@OlSgtLove]

Just LOVE NICK'S GARAGE!!!!!! NICK , Sure wish I was a young man .. I load my toolbox and beg for a job ...Sleep in the shop !!!! Eat ,Sleep Muscle Cars!!!!!! Can I get a Amen !!!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Right on.

[@OlSgtLove]

​@@NicksGarage You got that right George!!!! Hope yall are doing good!!!!!!!

[@gordocarbo]

Ramen!

[@tomturnipseed2541]

I love this guy.......someday I'm going to take him a big block Chevy!!

[@spungebob24]

Hi Nick .. The 440 sounds so healthy on the DYNO .. Getting 441 HP is impressive but you rebuilt the engine so that's a EVERYDAY thing at NICK'S GARAGE... PUTTING OUT THE POWER OLD SCHOOL STYLE.. Thank you for sharing Nick always interested with what do and rebuild.. YOU THE MAN NICK ... Have a awesome 2 weeks see you this Friday for your NICKS GARAGE LIVE SHOW.. YOUR FRIEND AND #1 FAN THE BANDIT ...

[@DavidTablet-nt8qy]

Thank you Saint Nick, master of Mopar another fine engine is reborn!!!!!

[@tonydjr.8593]

That engine will be at home on the track and street, what a nice flat torque curve.

[@samhamilton-iv9pl]

Hello Nick. You climb in head first with right leg. Then to get out do it in reverse , you lean to the right and push left leg out as you back out butt first, then head last. I hope this helps. cheers

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Good call. She's a nice.Runner. No need to go further.

[@keithharris7365]

Awesome race car good job Nick and crew on the rebuild on the 440 keep them coming and see you Friday

[@joeljenkins2876]

Great video!!! That camaro is one sharp looking and sounding ride!!! The 440 has great torque for street cruising, I know the customer will be happy. Great show guys, as always and fantastic week to you all. 😊

[@Roger-bj2zs]

Nick, when you started the Camaro I saw a small header leak on the front driver's side port. Don't know if anyone else saw it. Love your videos 👍

[@ernestsalazar8026]

Love the classic look of dual velocity stacks on a blower nothing else compares imo

[@4ondflor]

That blower looks great! I’ve always wanted to try one, hoping there’s one in my future. For now, thank you Nicks garage for bringing us along!

[@Carcrafter7165]

The 440 runs really well. The 440 source heads makes it breathe good too.

[@bigmountain7561]

OMG it reminds me of the 80’s when I was in my 20’s. It needs to be dipped and shot in an original 68 color like Tripoli Turquoise. Remember less is always more!!! Great Video Thank You 🙏

[@eugenecastles7475]

Hi Nick & George, That is a fantastic looking Camaro, it definitely sounds like it is Under Pressure, lol. I'll bet it will really really haul down the track. I'm anxious to see the numbers the Broken 440 will make now that Nick has got it all sorted out. Nick's Garage is a great place to be on a Monday afternoon. Here We Go!!!

[@NicksGarage]

A real, full size Hotwheels car. Great to have you here, Eugene.

[@meowerstationone3793]

Hi Eugene! Hope you're well.

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@meowerstationone3793 Hi Meower, all is well here in Texas. I hope you and your family are doing well. My cats say hello too.

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@NicksGarage That is a full size Hotwheels car that I would love to have, and the color is awesome. A very nice day here in central Texas, 86F, and sunny with a slight wind. Loved the video George, great job as always. Awesome to be here!!!

[@ericball6000]

hi Eugene.

[@OlSgtLove]

MANNNNNNNNNNNNNN WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAMARO !!!!! JUST SUCH A CLASSIC AND BEAUTIFUL SUPER CHARGE ENGINE !!!!! LOVE THE BIG OL CHROME BLOWER AND 2 4 BARRELS !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sherlock067]

Sweet looking Camaro , sounds great! The 440 came out great Nick! Awesome!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelstansfield319]

That 440 is filled with good parts that make it a very powerful, but highly streetable engine.

[@wokewokerman5280]

...agreed, nice set up, I'd like to know the springs, and compression on a new build

[@scottsavinski9311]

Gotta love them 440's Nick!

[@NicksGarage]

What's not to love? ❤️

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks Nick & George for the awesome camera work Old worn out Shoe🇺🇸

[@gulfy09]

Mr George the cameraman how is the 6 cylinder coming along..

[@NicksGarage]

It is at the machine shop now. We should have some news for you soon!👍

[@bluesman7475]

That car was on the Maple Motors, Hendersonville, Tn. Lot for a couple months. Glad to see Nick got it working correctly. I would have liked to see Nick Dyno that engine to find out what it really made in the way of power.

[@gordocarbo]

Bet the buyer has spent a ton on it. MM asks a ton for basically old projects. .

[@hoedemakerbart]

Supercharged engines are a different world. Takes a whole other approach compared to N/A. Nice video again 👍 another 440 saved

[@HughesWilliams-just-c]

U should have put the 750 on it !!! Its a big block with a mechanical cam but it does have a torker intake on it . They gotta change the intake as you know . Thats why u didnt change it

[@mikedimaio1237]

Out of all the days to rain it was Camaro pick up day, I know Nick and Manni would have loved to do some "testing", that is how you build a Camaro.

[@gordocarbo]

First drive after a 12 yrs frame off it started downpouring rain...got on the fwy and kept going couldnt help it DIdnt melt, get ruined etc (all these cant drive it comments you see online). Big old smile on my face when I got home

[@JUNKEdDudek]

Thank you!

[@NicksGarage]

You're welcome!

[@HarryTGarlandIII]

Nick I love your style and practicality, you do what’s needed and don’t overdo it. What you said about dyno testing is on point (440 hp) from a once wounded motor is great. How did you know what lash to set the valve clearance if you didn’t know the specs on the cam?

[@MikeJBlues]

Maple Motors blown beast is alive, awsome Monday 👌 😀 😎

[@NicksGarage]

Sure is! And the new owner loves it.

[@gordocarbo]

Roughly 500lbs at 3200 holy smokes..and look how far it carries. Thats a kick arse street engine that will smoke tire any time you want . Never get too concerned over a hp number. Nice job there.

[@wokewokerman5280]

That's good perf, I like to match compression for the gas available in the area, at 94 oct it would have been good to know the comp ratio and them measured compression.

[@TexasBig]

👍 Love the Torque at the low and roll over to HP at higher rpm! Love the 440. If I had a Bike, like The Boss Hogs I used to inspect, I want a 440. Golf Kart, yeppers...a 440. Go Kart, damn straight to V8 440. Lawn Mower, why not Mow Far with a Mopar 440. I want my Durango Blown with a 440 as a Every Day Driver, not knocking my original 318, but you know.

[@louiskats5116]

Giasou Nikola, Another great quality video. All I hope is that Canada doesn't become like Australia regarding road rules. That little drive & wheel spun in the Camaro would land you in alot of hot water in Australia especially the state that I am in that is Victoria. Monday morning you would be getting a visit from the fun police & expect to be charged for driving a unregistered, unroadworthy, vehicle on a public road & dangerous driving for wheel spinning the rear, the laws here are so so draconian all in the name of road safety. Put's a smile on my face to see a little bit of law breaking 👍. What a tough 440 even I thought 650 not enough but it is on the money. You are so right why risk it, you have enough problems why ad to them. Wishing you & all your family & all the Greek Community in Ontario a Happy Greek Easter this Sunday, I will thinking of you Nick & all the boys whilst I have some delicious lamb on the spit at my brother's house whilst washing down with a cold beer. Mum's galatobouriko with Greek coffee with a nice solid kaimaki. Wish you were here in Australia to celebrate with me & my family. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🇨🇦

[@meowerstationone3793]

Camaro sounded awesome! Love the paint color! Hi Nick and George!

[@NicksGarage]

Howdy, Meower. Thanks for joining us again.

[@robertsanders6463]

Yes Nick, leave it up to the customer, You have done what was asked of you! Well done! Thank you.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sherlock067]

Sweet looking Camaro ! The 440 is sounding great Nick!

[@joelpartain3235]

Great effects, George,

[@Jon-O.]

Beautiful Camaro that 440 looks and sounds solid. Nice work.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@rickschlosser6793]

Nick, that engine sounds sweet. George, the photography (videography?) is great as well. You guys put out a super product! Keep it up!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks! Will do!

[@wiliamkirkpatrick1532]

What a BEAST.!!!

[@tedhamilton2362]

Surprised owner has solid roller for street. Dealing with lash adjustment would be a drag. I went retro roller in my SBC 350. No cam break-in and no danger of wiped lobes (unless the needle bearings in lifters and my roller rockers fail).

[@thomasward4505]

You painted the Valley Pan and that looks great and does not rust later on

[@user-ef3hf1et3t]

That Camaro has been the fastest car in that shop

[@eddyedwards]

I always thought them dip stick tubes had O-Rings on them. Great video Nick. Thank You!

[@user-hi2ev7ug4l]

Nice job with the fish eye lens George....great work on the dyno Nick....good content and thanks 🔧👍

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@robertorhymes]

This Camaro is ahead of the pack The giveaway is it's velocity stack Every Monday Nick's Garage has every Petrol heads back It's candy apple red designed to leave its oponents for dead raked old school it's got that sit up and beg An excellent way to allieviate rage but with safety in mind it's got a roll cage Now Nick has done his job Gary's apprehension fades Over on the dyno Nick has rebuilt something capable of escaping the five oh When Nick tore it down it made him frown No need to grieve Nick installed a piston sleeve A simple wrist pin failing meant there was no way for the engine to be prevailing and left this 440 flailing With brand new connecting rods it should respond well to some acceleration prods It's typical of one of Nick's missions with brand new pistons Parts are increasingly hard to find the crank had a regrind Bearings balance oil pump and chains means there should be no power drains Nick's customary valve job will free some horses will result in any engine being no slob Nick's Garage shows the proper care wether it's restoration servicing or repair wish I was there Thanks Nick Gary and George When Nick's Garage drops a video my heart soars

[@paulcabezola3559]

That 440 is really sweet, lots of tourqe. Nice job !!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@krz8888888]

With this horsepower is a heck of a fun cruiser as is

[@bradhelfrich6602]

Hey Nick new subscriber here! I really like your channel! I totally agree with you on that clients 440 repair, you can't take that liability to keep hammering on it unless he's gives you permission, then that's on him, have him sign a waiver too! Business is business! 😊

[@NicksGarage]

Welcome! And thanks for that.❤️

[@jmflournoy386]

Great fix Since U got new pistons I would have switched to Lighter LY rods and tight quench. my motorhome motor has those heavy 6 pack rods and heavy TRW pistons- never built one like that again I for get what the chambers on the 440 source heads look like If stick shift carb and manifold ok if automatic I'd use a dual plane and TQ in what is not a high rpm motor

[@wiliamkirkpatrick1532]

Nick you must have some magic powers to revive that damaged 440.!!!

[@leelavoie6753]

That Camaro is 80’s Classic! So Sweet! The 440 was pure junk… Nick’s touch and TLC is impressive!

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

The 440 was sweet,the Camaro was pure junk!

[@MrMartinious]

Love your work nick! Ahh there's no sound like a beautifully tuned V8! Im a ford man myself but a well tuned mopar is a treat!

[@davidingling9791]

What beast! Good job Nick.

[@JohnRoberts71]

Great content thanks for sharing

[@pappy017]

Incredible ride! Evenin Mr George an Mr Nick! Have a Great week!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, you too Pappy!

[@lynndonsonier2745]

Soon mail time George and keep up the great work.

[@3500Turbo-D]

I remember seeing that car when it was for sale at Maple motors in Hendersonville Tennessee I think about a year ago or so.

[@gordocarbo]

Thought that car looked familiar!! Barely ran at MM. True 80s pro streeter, love the early Recaros! Early 3rd gen Z28s were almost identical.

[@davidmarshall8628]

I'm inclined to believe it would make even better power and torque curves with a Performer RPM manifold.

[@donaldhalls2189]

That's one awesome machine, sounds great, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@Michael-zn9rn]

Awesome Camaro, a big block engine with a cherry on top😂😅😊

[@davidholcomb9961]

It blows my mind that the 650 cfm carb did not become a restriction in the intake track!

[@Channelscruf]

That Camaro is sick.

[@jamesbatey598]

Nick is the best I bought a 383 from the Hot Rod Company in Washington now that I bought one I see a lot of bad reviews but I don’t know if they are real or someone is mad at them that’s what they think so I will be calling you Nick soon how much do you think transfer that motor from the Hot rod company in Washington to you will be I want the best to check this motor before I put it in my Camaro I will be getting hold of you soon Nick keep up the good work and the good Videos one more thing Nick this motor is supposed to put out over 500HP.

[@91rss]

would be a learning moment for some to show the position of the pickup in the distributor when the engine is turned over to the same position the timing light said your ignition was set at. so they can stick a distributor in and be pretty close (hopefully) ...

[@kimmorrison9169]

very smooth at start up and idle.

[@markae0]

Great show!

[@todddenio3200]

I'm not a Chevy fan, but even I like that Camaro.

[@ubethejudge69]

love it nick, well done again.....

[@blinkie1523]

Hi Nick & George that Camaro sounded as good as it looked in that red. Wow that 440 sure performed pretty damn good Nick getting 441 hp and sounded pretty damn good too. Till next time have a beaut week.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Blinkie! You too.

[@OlSgtLove]

Hey Blinkie !!!! Hope yall are doing well and happy my Friend ...Best Regards

[@blinkie1523]

Yes thanks OlSgtLove no complaints here at this time and hope life's treating you right. Cheers Blinkie1

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

No blower surge. How nice. Can be tuned away.

[@Suzie-Q2]

Greetings, Nick and George. It's really good to see y'all. It's been a long week, but I found a 2010 Dodge Caliber. Lucy me?😂

[@NicksGarage]

Sounds great!

[@mickangio16]

I know I'm not the only viewer that would liked to have seen the difference of a bigger carburetor on the 440, but I think that the small runners of the Torker manifold might have limited the potential of a bigger carburetor anyway. The power range and level of that engine would make anything an incredibly fun driver.

[@tomhorn3135]

Hey Nick...noticed the last couple of 440s you had on dyno both had mechanical cams....whats you experience with Solid Rollers on the street?

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Nice camaro nick

[@ericball6000]

here we GOOOOO!.

[@NicksGarage]

Hold on tight.

[@dajonczy427]

I remember seeing it at Maple motors I guess the. Price went up since it's properly repaired now😊😊😊

[@gordocarbo]

Barely ran there at MM. "Probably just the ethanol"..ugh. Glad to see its in good hands now .

[@bouhlassamohamed1337]

❤ Best of luck ❤

[@NicksGarage]

You too!

[@slim_pickins6393]

If I'm not mistaken that car was for sale in Tennessee at Maple Motors not long ago.

[@NicksGarage]

That is the one.

[@kwhite145]

The Green Room🤓

[@WhiteKnight5775]

Hey Nick, What weight oil do you use after break-in is done?

[@claudegillisjr3431]

sounds like a major overhaul, " Mopar or ,no car"

[@Jerrystone-xe9cn]

Well put together engine just shows a 650 is good enough for a street car makes good power not going to gain much with a 750 or 850 maybe 7 or 10 HP on the top end

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Nick should had put the chevys blower on it

[@stevendonovan9762]

I'm pretty sure I saw him when I watched The Road Warrior.

[@peterwall4739]

One horse per ci is Beauty 👍💯

[@karlsracing8422]

Stealth heads are a no brainer compared to stock iron.

[@jmflournoy386]

Dio u get the numbers off the cam when you had it out, No cam doc? how did you degree it , know the lash? how's the sweep on the valve tips?

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Nick.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JoeFilardi]

hi nick and george great ep

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Joe!

[@markferguson598]

looks like the camaro has a header leak when you first started it.

[@stevehovey70]

check for my email about the abused 440. there was an issue with the sprayer for the middle carb. i could see it in the video.

[@thomasward4505]

I probably would have painted the cylinder heads also

[@mickangio16]

Owner of Camaro should have door bar modified to hinge out or make removable. If not, at least a removable steering wheel.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for the input.

[@moparwoman2355]

Thats actually 446 cubic inch if my memory serves me right