Did You Torque The Rod Bolts? 383 STROKER Build & Start

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

The smile on the cleaning guys face says it all😎

[@JohnH20111]

probably remembering his days at Bandimere Speedway

[@ssolorio562]

“Lets go put it in the truck really quick, lets have some fun.” 😂

[@jiggsborah7041]

Every mechanic feels it every time you fire up a motor for the first time. Amazing feeling. Great stuff guys

[@dptropepe]

I know that feeling very well. I really don't remember how many engines I've built. I've had a good career.

[@Tex777_]

Wow, that SOUND is absolutely nuts. Very curious to see what numbers it makes, but the roar is already a win!

[@Jay-fb2lv]

Far from nuts

[@jonathanlawson4667]

520 plus should be easy 👌

[@jasonpoletta1797]

Those copper valve covers look smart with the black block.

[@patrickvanden8322]

Funny how opinions differ.. copper/brass belongs on a boat personally.

[@redneckpyromania6965]

​@@patrickvanden8322yeah aesthetic is purely subjective

[@Stevie_D]

NICE! I thought it was cool how after it lit off (did it fire that quick?) you both looked at each other and smiled ... truth be told, I smiled too.

[@chestercopperpot3793]

Sounds amazing. Love your no BS approach to filming these. Also, give the cleaning guy a raise already.

[@jakewade7388]

This was a great build series. I hope you do more like this.

[@geneheck]

Great work guys. Jim's smile says it all. He looks like a kid at Christmas. I watched the last minute a few times just to see him grin. I'm in my 70's now and it reminds me of the good old days except we had to "struggle" with carb setup back then.

[@craigm.9070]

No other feeling in the world is like that! When the beast roars to life after you build it, IT'S ALIVE!! Thanks for your time guys

[@andyjones6361]

Awesomeness!! What a beautiful first start Can’t wait for the dyno results!

[@jonathanlawson4667]

I can already tell you it will be anywhere from 500hp to 560hp

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

That was awesome, such a great sound. Thank you.

[@iainball2023]

Great work guys! Thsts got a pretty mean sound to it, cant wait to see it on the dyno !

[@coolhand1964]

Memories of my youth, you're sure you've done everything correctly but there's still that trepidation as you turn it over, then it fires up first go and a wave of satisfaction mixed with relief comes over you. I was smiling as much as the cleaning guy just reliving the memories. 😊

[@littleoaksfarm752]

I enjoy the way you’re doing your videos now. You’re real life, some folk try to make every little thing a tragedy. Keep up the great work.

[@extracrazyguy]

That things a monster ... You guys do AWESOME work !

[@gteefxr3094]

A "Monster"?

[@danballou2202]

Small block Chevy. Greatest engine of all time and that one sounds great!

[@genehart261]

When I assembled my first engine I was surprised that it ran. You guys are so laid back!

[@Jeff-gr1on]

I'm in grad school for molecular biology, and I don't know what it is exactly but for some reason seeing someone do great work in a different field than my own is refreshing and inspiring. Keep up the great work! Y'alls knowledge and mindset are a valuable asset to many

[@GeoHvl]

I had a 1970 Road Runner in 1970. I put Hooker Headers on that 383BB. Had to jack up remove the driver side wheel just to change plugs.

[@northface484]

LOL...

[@KeyserSoze5421]

I’ve been working my way through your videos, oldest to newest and I’m getting there but that look at each other at 7:38 is what it’s all about, I’ve had those moments and there is nothing better. Right, better keep cracking and work my way through the rest of the videos.

[@jeff2932]

Awesome, never gets old. As a former employee of AFR, I approve 👌

[@jondavidmcnabb]

That thing sounds absolutely wicked!!! Sounds like a dragster

[@bruceyoung1343]

I had a smile on my face from ear to ear bringing back memories of starting a freshly rebuilt engine

[@Rev22-21]

Sweet. Me, I rebuilt antique radios and when they talk for the first time (many for 75+ years) it puts a smile on my face too.

[@denisovanhybrid9610]

Love the copper coloured finned aluminum rocker covers ❤

[@johnnyholland8765]

Lookin and sounding good. Your Dad's smile says it all...

[@attiliojorge2765]

That thing sounded beautiful!

[@Kyle.W.Norman]

Loved watching this build from start to finish (almost, pre-dyno), Can’t wait to see some numbers next!

[@Outlawbuckettrucker]

I felt that nostalgia all the way in Ohio. Nothing sounds like a good ol American V8🙌🏻

[@bretth1714]

The most beautiful sound in the world.

[@user-Dr.]

I must agree.

[@phshift]

The smiles when it roared to life, awesome

[@chrisdecker1443]

The sound of a fresh fire up brought tears of joy. The experience and patience not to mention the passion of a precise build. Gold stars and pizza to the cleaning guy and Kudos to the recording guy.

[@davidshay4773]

Awesome guys love to hear it running, the cam is great 👍

[@bryanfritchey4797]

I see the needs for some more preformance builds! I work part time a a machine shop, and we mainly work on performance builds. The stroker is one of my favorites to build

[@rickh8380]

I'm a 70's guy too and I love the sound of that engine. That's how ALL V8's should sound. 😁 Great work guys. Should have very good dyno numbers. I'm guessing 400+ easy.

[@willardsmith2435]

The throttle response is so quick! No lag or delay. What a snappy engine. Well done.

[@thesagemonkeymechanic7969]

I love the way it sounds

[@joeromanak8797]

I’m currently 69 years old and high school class of 1973. I consider ‘67 through ‘71 the golden age of American muscle and I lived through it. In my teens, I knew my cars and knew what I would get if I had the money (I never did). For me it was (and is) Mopar or no car. Anyway, the cool kids had engines that said “bubblegum bubblegum” at idle (we don’t know what they said at 5000 ripems cause it was hard to hear anything). So this engine sound brought me a flood of great memories, even if it was coming from a GM product. Great to hear! 🥸👍👀😊✅

[@3rdpartyU5er]

Great to see your pops happy!

[@benbowers8670]

That is one of the most satisfying sounds ever rebuilt a few engines myself, and there’s nothing like the first start and everything is running well. Good job guys

[@corniefriesen1301]

That sound on that first start😮😮😮

[@robertmceuen3630]

Beast if a motor! Sounds excellent! You both are artists.

[@mr.mercury4247]

I wish you guys had done a full length final assembly video, but it looks awesome!

[@JAMSIONLINE]

Between this video & the precious video in the playlist it has pretty much all of the assembly! But thanks! Lol

[@leeh9420]

That's a nice smile from your dad at the end as he revs it :)

[@andrealt9261]

I am happy for u and especially your dad. he s having a good time reving the engine. proberly some good memories too when he was your age

[@smitty1952]

I TOO am feeling that nostalgia but in my case it is 60's nostalgia. Sweet!

[@jameschupp2230]

You Just can't beat That 70's Sound!

[@needsaride15126]

I hope that you do more start to finish video projects like this. It was a nice video series to watch. That engine sounded sweet. Music to an old timers ears. Great rebuild guys.

[@lqueryvg666]

Holy cow! That smile says it all....I was also smiling when it first started - what a beaut!!!!!

[@ratherbeboating10]

This really makes me want to throw together my 388. That engine is pretty solid, I'd go so far as calling it your run of the mill performance 383. Cam, heads, everything is around where you'd expect a performance street 383 to be. Keep up the good work.

[@ron827]

Very satisfying.

[@13geeky]

That engine is so badass lmfao that start up was beautiful

[@MikeHarris1984]

5hose copper valve covers look great!!!

[@basstracks2427]

That truck is going to be a screamer. That engine sounds absolutely great. Great job guys.

[@Loglakeliving]

That is impressive! Well done

[@matthewb8229]

I believe we call that a case of "Time and Money Well Spent".

[@paullongley1221]

Great job, can’t wait to see it in action

[@privera3467]

One day sirs, I would love a built mirror from you guys. The care and attention to detail is incredible. Thanks for sharing your process and insight

[@dougkaylor2528]

nothing brings a devilish smile to a engine builders face like the first lope sounds at start up!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Those copper cable covers are gorgeous! I’ve enjoyed watching this build!

[@nickrider5220]

Loved this build, must feel good to hear it come to life 👍

[@johnnoehl8917]

Way to go guys. Sounds perfect.

[@carltonlane8931]

There nothing like the sound of a v8 with a camb in it,thanks for the video,made me smile.

[@oldman9642]

That motor sounds wonderful! Love that rumbling thunder!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@stevevertefeuille3831]

I’ve been eating all your guys videos up! Great channel! I’m no machinist, but this stuff is very interesting to me! But I do want to comment on your relationship between each other. I think your father did a great job raising you. I’m a father myself. I have a daughter of 10 and a son of 7 and I hope to God that when my Son is your age we have a relationship like you two! Great job dad! Keep it up you guys! Looking forward to more and more from you guys!

[@theodoreshasta7846]

Nice job! That engine means business.

[@tedmich]

WONDERFUL sound!

[@darbytroup1085]

Vice grips, the ultimate kill switch. Love it. Thank y’all.

[@ETKSauron]

man that sounds amazing nicely done gents!

[@jamesdodds4583]

What an absolute cracking job you guys have done. Sounds amazing. Watched every video from when the wrecked block come in. Great channel 👏

[@CarReis]

Finally seeing an engine that you guys worked on to start. I know it's probably going to be far and few, but this is what its all about if you ask me.

[@jasonmassengill7865]

That sounds wicked awesome. Really love your videos and how you guys really know what you’re doing when building engines.

[@charlesperry1051]

What a work of mechanical ART! And the look on your faces when it fires the first time: priceless. I once had a 383, but it was a Plymouth Sport Fury, 1965. So not a Chevy stroker.

[@bradgotschall3259]

Love this series. Nothing better than starting up easy after assembling 👍

[@mkteal]

That's a keeper. What awesome work you two do!

[@claytoncoolidge992]

Sounds amazing boys fine job. ❤

[@CandyGramForMongo_]

Cleaning guy almost got renamed to Dick Sizzler! 😂

[@1320pass]

Nice! Busted right off quick. If you can, show some of the dyno day and computer tuning.

[@Klwjjj]

I’m curious to see them to do some tuning on this engine as well.

[@benm9193]

What a sweet sound! Awesome work! What you expecting for HP? 4-500?

[@marcmo7138]

North of 450hp is my guess.

[@disturbed_deliberations]

You gotta be happy with that!😊 Starts straight up. Sounds the part. Runs like a clock. Idles nice for the beast it is. I'd say job well done. It made me smile from ear to ear, just like you guys.

[@mrz6462]

Made my day!

[@HairBandDan]

God I love the sound of an American V8 Pure Gold. You guys did great work to get it where it’s at can’t wait to see dyno #’s!!!

[@lop8828]

The computer in the body of the injector hat is the worst idea they could have thought of. I've had 3 of these babys gone bad over time. Fi tech no bueno.😂

[@ray-vw5qm]

I built one streetable and put an 871 supercharger on it and two 750s and put it in a 1984 Monty SS. IT WAS A NICE RIDE.

[@hawkdsl]

Nothing better then SBC. What a great motor.

[@JS_Precision]

That sound can cure depression. Damn I will miss a good old V8 when then are no longer around... :( Great work guys.

[@sirmister4411]

Nothing like giving birth for the first time to a new engine. It’s alive it’s alive!!

[@ryanweaver5867]

That engine is going to last forever!!!

[@marklester161]

Dang gentlemen!! That thing sounds WICKED!! Excellent work.

[@pootmahgoots8482]

That thing is gnarly sounding good job!

[@georgenelson3496]

Great video. We do a lot of EFI conversions for customers and we have had very bad luck with the fitech. We’ve also had bad luck putting throttlebody injection on a dual plane intake manifold. We have made it work. I do now recommend single plane intake with a throttle body injection. Very cool build follow.

[@ianedwards9136]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh who doesn't love a v8 idling straight out of the headers, just warms you to the core. best i have heard is a flat head v8 idling on the floor with just manifolds, sounds waves go through your entire body.

[@jeffhager7787]

Nice work!! Sounds spicy!

[@robertm2172]

Pops was loving it.

[@Dan_moon_sun]

Sounds beautiful, looks wonderful!

[@dbriggs1689]

Sounds fantastic! Can't wait for the numbers

[@bigbernie3337]

Nice deep, torque sound.... Anxious to see the numbers on the dyno..

[@vfr400r3l]

That sounds very strong , nicely done

[@stephenpoe2037]

Nice and Lumpy ! Good job ! Sounds Awesome ! Thanks for sharing !

[@northeastverminhunters]

awsome vid guys really pleased we got to see it run