Catastrophic Engine Failure?! We rip into this 4.800" Hemi! Can it be repaired?

We get a lot of questions about how bad the engines are when they blow up, and can we fix them? Check the engine damage on this 4.800" HEMI we have for you in this video. We take you through the steps of our repair process.

[@joshmiller8663]

I would like to see that portion of the repair. This video was awesome showing all the work that goes into the preparing of an aluminum block

[@MidgetPunter]

Steve Morris has a video showing how they repair damaged billit blocks/heads.

[@hotrod9507]

Love the video, I’m very interested in repairing blocks or heads

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We have a follow-up video on our channel. We appreciate your interest.

[@clevelandowens5540]

Yes, I would like to see repair after machine and machining process

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@jamesfranklin3894]

Would like to see the progress of this repair. Keep the different videos coming I like what y’all are doing

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@rosskrause3926]

This is awesome..I remember back in 1995 when I first learned how to TIG weld aluminum..I was at work one day in the shop and ran out of work for the day on stainless steel items we/our company was contracted to fabricate and started piddling around with the TIG torch..one of the other welders told me to weld this aluminum piece together and I had to tell him I didn't know how..so he showed me how to switch the ac/dc voltage on the Miller machine over to AC and change the frequency type and that was all it took for me to begin my many years of TIG welding aluminum. I wish I could go back to those days and work at a shop like Noonans..that would be my all time most favorite job ever ! Like others have said I can watch this type of video doing repairs like this. Thanks Noonan for showing this..made my day !

[@waynepraetz]

Awesome stuff 👍 Yes please can watch repair videos all day long 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Watch them all! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@cdnaudioguy]

Yep, would love to see the CNC process. One of the bolt-holes on the pan rails looks pretty stretched.. Fill that sucker in!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@shanekennedy897]

When I was doing propeller repair we would peen the weld with an air hammer using a rounded balled tip. It helps relax the weld and keep it from pulling so much and changing the pitch. Since this piece is getting re machined and cnc’d it might help you guys keep it in tolerance. There is no finish weld visible so it might be something to look into. Keep up the good work fellas

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Thank you. Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@136092195]

Hell yes show it

[@claytonandrews251]

Cool video these types are interesting. It’s amazing what pros like noonan can rebuild . I’ve watched Steve M weld up busted blocks and return them to their glory nice to see you show the same type of repairs

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@caseyspeer8179]

Yes let's go to the next step and see the block get machine

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@scottwatrous]

I'm a CNC guy so always love seeing the machining portions.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We appreciate your interest. Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@johnnystanley4469]

Nice work, would love to see it in the cnc re machining the weld repair.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@stuartbuckley6113]

Definitely will like the CNC process of the repair.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@DAILYDRIVENJUNK1983]

I’d love to see the rest of your process, it almost looked like there was a crack in one of the lifter bores also, or was that an optical illusion from the welding and video process?

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel! There wasn't a crack in the bore.

[@DAILYDRIVENJUNK1983]

@@NoonanRaceEngineering I sent a message on facebook with the screenshot of what I saw 😁😁😁😁 I’M NOT CRAZY I SWEAR!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathanhansen7734]

Hell yeah bro, y’all better show cnc and final repaired product!!!!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@randalljames1]

nothing like getting a windowed block back and having to try and find the repair... craftsman at their best

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We take pride in each and every repair we complete here at Noonan. Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@n4bhpat]

please show that cnc repair

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@DarrylWyrick-jc8db]

Wow. What a skilled welder! 🇺🇸

[@crazyrat51]

YES! Show the machine work! And the completed work! Thank You!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@Irish_For_Life1842]

ABSOLUTELY I would like to see that part of the repair. How much repair cost would it have to be to be worth just getting another block? How bad would the damage have to be to not be able to repair it? The ability to repair these blocks makes them more attractive.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel! Many customers have more than one block or car, so it goes case by case.

[@confuse9]

No water jacket I assume? Could you have fixed the same damage on a block that had a water jacket? What is cost vs. buying a new block?

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Sorry guys can’t read that fast. Awesome video.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We slowed the text up for you in video number 2, now live on our channel. Also, he's speaking of what we are doing in the voice-over. Go give it a watch and comment on what you think!

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

@@NoonanRaceEngineering Awesome thank you 😊

[@Not_Built-Right]

That was awesome seeing what goes into quality workmanship the extra miles you guys go is excellent and can we see the next steps along the way as it is so interesting great stuff Team Noonan.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Thank you! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@john.daniel14]

feeding the rod looks like a technique in itself

[@davidtweedle1329]

Looking forward to next step in repair.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@nitrozack3062]

It’s so cool to see you guys rebuild these blocks 👌

[@strykerentllc]

That man glitter is on par with being stung by a jellyfish.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

The best sting ever, right?! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Tell that assole running the die grinder THANKS for his contribution to the intro!!!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We showed your comment! We all had a laugh! Video 2 is live, so go watch it too!

[@billlevassiur5891]

Great workmanship. Do you worry about warpage due to the heat ?

[@stevemuller82muller65]

Yes, want to see the finished final part of the repairs 🧐😎🤙🇺🇲

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We have a follow-up video on our channel. Go give it a watch. Thank you for commenting!

[@wayneikola2650]

Outstanding video!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Thank you! We appreciate it! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@bgp8267]

For sure, let's see it

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@jacksisco2345]

Yes would like to see the machining of the repairs

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@efrainromero4024]

Awesome work guys keep going and GOD BLESS YOU ALL Boys

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Thank you! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@hillbillywes100]

I want to see more!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

You're in luck! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@timothyhess9403]

Curious why you don’t put in a main line bar while welding? In any case great video. Thanks

[@SosopChabot]

Man I would love to be able to weld like that guy…

[@jasonbrohipower4157]

Yes please I would like to see the machining process. I’m hoping you guys use Haas machines

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@1clnsdime1]

Yes i want to see it ran on the mill and the finished product. Also what it the price difference in this repair vs a new block.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@superboogen]

How many amps did he jab that thing with?... water-cooled torch mist be nice! Lol I need me one of those!

[@jasonblack8639]

We got see the machining part

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@THEIRONWORKER]

I just subscribed to your channel . Very cool Where do you get your carbide burs from .I need a good source for them .How do you like the Everlast tig machine Thanks

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@KSIXRIDER]

Respect!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Thank you! Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@Smokey72013]

I would love to see you time-lapse of the machining

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@brianholcomb6499]

Jesus they tore that SOB up 😳😳😳😳! I’m sure it was running perfectly before they destroyed it! Yes definitely would like to see the rest of the repairs! It looks like it’s been treated pretty horribly!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@davidbrown2682]

Let’s see the rest of the repair.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@jeffsmith6371]

Cheaper to repair than start over? How many hours? Never owned a billet but have a dart aluminum block. I am a novice and hope to never blow up

[@chrisjohnson9587]

Ya I'd like to see the machining that tunnel welding was interesting 🤔

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@FadetoBlack1463]

Please show the rest of the process!

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@peternewman958]

Did you preheat the block before welding please.

[@jasonburke3064]

Would like to see the machine process

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@alanlocklear8564]

Without a doubt show they Machining and final result

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@captlucky2320]

As a kid my dad would always say don't look at the welder or without a hood is it the same on tv will we go blind

[@CallofDoobie585]

Id like to see a bae and noonan head to head. I cant remember if it was allen Johnson who came up with 481-x. But id like to see a head to head thing

[@stevenbelue5496]

What's your opinion on a repair like this in the main webbing of a cast aluminum block, will it be near original strength or is it a waste of time? I see a lot of folks peen their stitches but yall did not here, is it not necessary or maybe just for certain circumstances?

[@alainhernandez8767]

That was simply put badasss

[@gibsonandpickett]

When this damage occurs. What do U do with main tunnel alignment? Surely it must bend the tunnel a lot?

[@stevestewart2341]

I would like to see the cnc work

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@DJ-yp4kc]

Ive seen some guys peen the weld area as they weld...a form of stress relieving

[@turboboy-oq6xe]

Please show machining

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@Wimpy633]

Let’s see it

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@the1maxb]

Pulling hot filler rod out of shield gas is a no-no

[@jesstill7833]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪

[@Jim-qc6gu]

Two things, he is sharpening his tungsten completely wrong, using dirty greasy gloves to handle his filler rod. Basic stuff.

[@drewmurray2583]

Argh My EYES!!!!!

[@truckingbastard]

Definitely like to see the complete repair

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Would like to see a super slo-mo of the events creating the need for this repair.

[@NoonanRaceEngineering]

We bet it was harsh! The RPM during that moment was high, and the engine was making steam. Repair video part 2 is live on our channel!