Dirty 340 Bolted to Dyno - Will It Start and Run?

[@kaboomer4297]

Love the accompanying music, Nick, very soothing to the soul in a world of chaos and confusion...

[@josephfuller7008]

I’ve become addicted to these videos. A very healthy addiction!

[@REVIVAL753]

You learn alot

[@MrWillt100]

The maestro in action again........

[@modoc852]

I like the way nick says “carbater”reminds me of my grandpa Dominic when I hear him speak.

[@allenmenard777]

thanks for letting us see you hook one up on the dyno Nick

[@larryburns4605]

I'm with Nick on Headers

[@brenyz5013]

I was awesome Nick I love bringing old engines back to life

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

I agree with you 100 percent that headers are a pain in the ass for street us!

[@jamielombardo5292]

My deceased brother had a 68 Barracuda with the 340 4 Barrel from the factory with the automatic transmission. We went 140mph in that car on the road.

[@FreedomRock44]

Hey Nick I am subscribed and I am glad I did because I never miss a show because I get a red bell telling me......Hey......Nick is on!!!!!! it is that simple!!!!!! That is all subscribing does...it just helps you not miss a show. I have no affiliation to Nick....other than being just a fan. Nick is a straight shooter and that is what I like and respect. Along with with his in depth knowledge of cars and engines!!!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@NurseGi]

Master mechanic, excellent!

[@elvisgary9228]

I had a 1970 340 duster that would run a 12.76 in the quarter mile.

[@laserflexr6321]

Always scares me to hear lifters, in fact when you first started it I was thinking bad exhaust valve, and then I am amazed that they straighten out and all is ok. Amazing to watch someone who really knows their stuff going through one problem at a time and get what looked like a basket case purring, even with a grimy, gummy, old dried out carb and no advance. Good job Nick and thanks for the education.

[@nhra7110]

Nice to see "old dirty" come back from slumber!

[@retiredafce3373]

I’ve been waiting for this video for decades now!

[@NicksGarage]

Here it is!

[@samuelgoodman2825]

I know I've said this before but Nick is the greatest mentor on KZbin and beyond.

[@blackericdenice]

Nick is like me. A lot of people want headers because they think they will make more hp. If you want more hp. Install a hotter cam.

[@xciteful]

That was simply amazing to watch. If people would only understand what they just witnessed - it's the same as a heart surgeon, but for old analog engines.

[@kensbackshop6399]

I do believe Nick is the "MASTER OF MOPARS"

[@JoeBilello1969]

What a blessing it would be to have him as an uncle😢

[@leelavoie6753]

This is TOO much fun! Go Nick!!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Lee

[@leelavoie6753]

@@NicksGarage We all know you guys probably can’t do this video series for the next twenty years…I sure appreciate today. Thank you for every minute you put it out there. Rock on Boys.

[@markszczepaniak5888]

You gotta love them 340, sat for alot of years and comes back to life! Not bad for a shakey first start.

[@FreedomRock44]

So fun to see a Master Craftsmen show the stages of the dyno!!!!!!

[@Hillside-Hotrods]

Nick watching you fight with header bolts makes me want to tell you the secret of header bolts. Use Allen head bolts, with that the bolts are so much easier to install, then fighting with a wrench

[@nickpanaritis4122]

When a pipe makes a sharp turn at the exhaust port it is difficult to put an Allen wrench in the Allen bolt. Not enough clearance.

[@MikeJBlues]

Love the 340 ! 😊Awsome Monday

[@carmenpelose8495]

Nick is probably the only engine guy I would trust working on my 455 engine, he is the besr

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks!

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks Nick that was fun to see a Start to finish of a DYNO setup!!!!!! And to see the 340 Roar!!!!!

[@douglasb9105]

The small amount I send to patreon each month is EXTREMELY cheap "tuition" for what I learn! THANK YOU!

[@NicksGarage]

Wow, thank you Douglas! Much appreciated

[@carywhatzizname4060]

I'm glad Nick showed the process of hooking up an engine to the dyno. It's educational. Thanks, Nick. And my late father-in-law would have loved this channel. He was a Mopar guy himself. His favorite engines from Chrysler were the Slant 6, the 318, and the 383.

[@NicksGarage]

Very cool!

[@rodneybyrd9516]

Proof that the 340 is an excellent package. That intake manifold is not the best design anymore, but not as bad historically as people think! The Tarantula TM-5 is the higher RPM piece over the Torker, but the factory iron dual plane is hard to beat!! I'm glad the lifter noise cleared-up, I have a 1967 Polara station wagon with a 383 that sat for decades, and one lifter never recovered upon it's rebirth. I tried diluting the oil with ATF and Marvel Mystery oil, to no avail. I have a few new mismach single lifters, and I guess I'll stick one in someday. Thanks for the video, Nick! Great work as always!! RB

[@GHP-mr3gs]

Old story from the 70's. The original owner of my old 69 Charger R/T 440 ( I miss it so much 😥 ) had a friend that bought a brand new 70 Challenger 340 a few months later. They used to drag race one another many times over. To his recall, it was always a very close race and could very well be called even. Both of cars were stock and both drivers were equally good. The less torque / HP of the 340 was compensated by the Challenger lighter weight. The Mopar 340 is a true legend on its own.

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

She sound healthy Nick the 340 for not knowing what inside . She be good in an early Valiant . 😀.👍🏻💯🇦🇺⛽️.

[@RealGenX]

My uncle always called headers “headaches “ he was right!

[@lindanelson8400]

Nick's just the best! Who else could take a dead chunk of cast iron, stick it on the dyno, do some cpr, and bring it back to life! Not just sorta running, but roaring like a lion. 300 hp, no new parts. Just the hands and mind of Dr. Panaritis.

[@genesimons8368]

Whenever opportunity arises... I spread the word about Nick's Garage. With my hardheaded buddies, I try to mention some of your more out of the ordinary episodes to pique their interest. Human nature will take it from there.

[@billkalina3089]

Yup, not parts changing. Just maximizing what you have. That's a mechanic!

[@lindanelson8400]

@@billkalina3089 💯 %

[@davidleary823]

Pretty much anyone. No magic trick here

[@allanfranco4464]

MANY GUYS CAN IM ONE OF UM

[@richardfehr1838]

Looking at the readout I see stroke listed as 3.48. Can't be right. Real 340s have a 3.31 stroke. Or it could have a 360 stroke crank at 3.58, there are cranks available with the right main size and the 360 stroke, then of course there's the 4.00 stroke crank. But I suspect it's a 3.31. The air valve may not be opening all the way. Nick is near sea level and headers tend to lean out the engine, so the jets/rods cannot be stock to run so fat. Back in the day two guys in my neighborhood had Swinger 340s with 3.91s and they laid waste to all the stock bigblocks. One was pink and one was purple. 340s shouldn't have run as well as they did but it must have been the combination. I love watching Nick, he's a real pro.

[@cjm5002]

Thats a pretty strong little motor for being a crusty turd! Good find!

[@docsmallblock6584]

Love the old 50's & 60's type groove you be using in videos!

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you like them!

[@danaglass5394]

Dana "60" Glass. Love any 340 Giant Killer you put on the dyno. Can't wait for more testing with your client

[@dougabbott8261]

I remember installing headers on my V8 Vega. That was special.

[@benjudy4406]

This video was a welcome change at 1:13, Sorry George, lots to edit but the format of showing the amount of effort that goes into a “Let’s see what it can do on the dyno” is well worth it and something we all needed to see. Nick makes it look easy but there’s lots to know about making it happen. Oh and maybe I’ve missed it in the past but, great idea to split screen Nick and the Dyno monitor so we can see the parameters as Nick is revving and analyzing the machine. Damn Headers.. Keep them coming 👍 👍

[@Jerrystone-xe9cn]

good numbers for an unknown spec 340 . Mopar underrated their engines .

[@billquillin1952]

It's always a pleasure to watch the Master at work!!!

[@ronethridge9875]

learning from mopar nick-great/that old motor is a runner/nick pulled off a good job 1/thanks much

[@FreedomRock44]

I love when it is Dyno time with Nick!!!!!!

[@ohioken1]

I will probably never have a need for this information, but you guys make such good videos and I watch them all! So much better than any of the crap on TV.

[@williamcaral]

This gentleman legend is legitimately the real deal! No one shares the knowledge he has accumulated over years of hard work, blood, sweat and tears like this man! He not only determines why an engine is stuck he shows you step by step with expert video and audio exactly what he finds! No one would take the time and video it to show how to actually install an engine on a dyno... completely!! from removing it from the customers stand to step by step bolting up to his dyno! No one in the business would share this kind of knowledge! I can't say enough about this legend! All I can say is ( God bless Nick Panaritis ) and hopefully he will continue for a long time! From an appreciative fan( atic) WILLIAM IN BANDERA TEXAS USA

[@williamcaral]

oh and by the way..his work and attention to detail is unparalleled in the business !

[@gonzo10mm69]

I have built and ran many 340s. That motor is nearly identical to my highschool motor. Such a fine sound to hear. The small block Mopar is arguably the toughest motor ever built. 5000 RPM is below redline for that motor.

[@randylear8264]

Funny thing. On my 70 440 GTX when I got it in 1980 I swapped out the stock manifolds. I installed a set of competition Hooker Headers. Pain to put on. They were pretty stout but I also added a 484 purple shaft cam. So it seemed to be a good combo. Fast forward to spring 2023 and a rebuilt 440. I took the headers off and bought original manifolds to replace them. $375.00 a manifold😂. Talk about full circle. I must be wiser for sure. But I still run headers on my 70 340 Challenger. But it is warmed up with cam and adjustable roller rockers. Cam is .498 lift. Thanks Nick. Really enjoy these videos.

[@ericball6000]

hi Dr. Nick, hi George, glad 2 be here.

[@NicksGarage]

Welcome back Eric

[@patrickmonaghan8555]

Taking one look at that carb and engine and thinking no way, but only Nick could pull a Lazarus and raise this engine from the grave.

[@carmudgeon7478]

Best barn find, will it run video ever.

[@Suzie-Q2]

Thank you, George, for putting something pleasant as background music on this video. 😊😅

[@NicksGarage]

Always do our best to please. But with music it is tough to make everyone happy.

[@kencross25]

Nick, thanks for taking me back down memory lane. I was fortunate, my junior year in High School, to have parents who loaned me the money, which I paid back, to buy my dream car. 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 with the A-833 four-speed transmission. I couldn't wait to change the stock manifolds to Hooker Headers. This car was a stock street screamer.

[@curto9664]

yes those were the days, back about 40 years ago a freind in school had a 1970 "cuda" 4 speed engine was 0.030 over sized,915 cyl heads and some type of crane copy cam of the factory 458 lift cam, 3.55 gears. it had a 600 holley that was a truck application.vacum secondary. it had the stiff black spring in the secondaries. conviced my friend that the secondaries only opened 3/4 of the way. so i ended up putting the standard spring in the secondaries what a difference! it had pionts distributor point bounce like crazy. and had the best edelbrock intake that was recommended then an ld4bintake. it was like a little bulldozer.

[@lilo2469]

340 , imo was a little POWER HOUSE on the Streets 👍

[@NicksGarage]

Great engines.

[@DBSSTEELER]

The old motor is running and outside of that one expansion plug it's solid. That Carb gets rebuilt and you are golden.

[@MaverickNutron]

IT’S ALIVE! Made me chuckle recalling the movie “Young Frankenstein”… Heck, even I can be a little “grumpy” upon waking after a long nap 😴

[@jimmungai1938]

What is the things I would’ve done is I would’ve change the metering rods. Maybe that would’ve helped it some and after I got fully warmed up I would’ve definitely change the oil and filter is six in a row.Jim from Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, but that Motors signs halfway decent Nick good job

[@ianrs6310]

I’m a Ford guy primarily but I’ll tell you, my buddy’s 340 challenger was a blast. Love these little screamers…

[@davidsawyer1599]

Way back in high school, I drove 340 Duster. Hands down the quickest car In the area. So quick, in fact, that the blue oval and bow tie guys switched their allegiance!

[@deanrau3792]

I remember when a '71 White Challenger 340 auto showed up in our high-school parking lot. You heard before you saw it and that was idling in. I was the burnout king so at lunch time this Challenger fires up a d A CHICK wS driving . She tries to do a brake stand, but her atte pt failed. I ended up married to that girl and restored a blue/black 73 30some years later. Divorced now, but boy I miss that car. I out headers on it and 484" dual plane thermoquad 3.55 gears.

[@4ondflor-old]

The dyno point is back!

[@jerryhayden8720]

No Sir, Nick, you haven't put too many engines onto the Dyno because if you had/had, you wouldn't do it anymore. You love it. You're a gearhead through & through and as long as your health will permit you're going to continue doing what you love even though you will probably reduce your hours somewhat but I don't see you ever giving it up especially since I know you know that since you have your own high performance shop & as famous as you & your Shop is with such a following which you know we love you & your Platform. I pray for you & your families health and that you can do what you love & your customers tremendously respect & appreciate you doing for them. From Kentucky with love & respect. 👍😎

[@calvinlevie943]

Thank you. You are just the best engine guy there is .Keep on making videos about what you're up to

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

For an older engine it did good! The owner should be happy. Course, if Nick rebuilt it and "Massaged" it a little, who knows what it will do. Good video Nick. Takes a lot of "detailed" work to get the engine set upped on the dyno.

[@mike-tl3is]

Nick your simply the very best engine builder of all makes the knowledge you possess is just mind boggling. I know quite a bit about engines like you nick i spent my entire lifetime messing with cars but let me tell you every time watch you do your magic i learn something new. Thank you sir

[@stevelioliopoulos4902]

Happy name day for Wednesday. Steve from Adelaide Australia tuned in yet again

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Steve. Giassou

[@mikestackhouse9001]

My heart was pounding when she went 5000 rpm because I wasn't sure if the "little engine that could" would stay together. Respect for the commitment.😊

[@livinginavwvan207]

340's have forged crank, rods and I think pistons right from the factory, tough motors

[@stephenwest798]

5000RPM for a 340 ain't nothing and neither is 20000 miles on a rebuilt engine if it was taken care of. I've turned mine 8200 rpm at least that is what the memory tach recorded although I don't make a habit of it, it will do it, been running for 33 years, two trucks, two ram chargers and now in my off-road jeep. Don't remember who's channel it is here on youtube but someone claimed to have run one three seasons in a stock car a with stock crank, rods and rod bolts and turned it 8200 race after race with no failures and I have no problems believing him.

[@modoc852]

This small block mopar is just beginning its power band at 5k and will probably start floating out at 7.5-8k

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

Why wouldn't it? 340s are a high reving engine between 68 to 70/71

[@richardfehr1838]

Note the intake...it's a Torker 340. Thought by many to be worthless in the LA engine version. RE: Headers - Nick isn't talking about one of the main reasons to use them on smaller lower-revving engines, they INCREASE TORQUE below the torque peak. So they do much more than make the exhaust flow with less restriction. That's a common misconception that has only been disproven in the last 15 years or so as more and more dynos have become available to the average gearhead. The long tubes help with scavenging which improves cylinder filling around their resonant frequencies.

[@robertorhymes]

Nick ain't haughty He's even happy to work on a crusty 340 Right now it's a bit ratty but Nick won't return looking this crappy Underneath all the crud there's a heart of gold and Nick's gotta test her to make sure she's no overworked dud A Mopar engine is never too old Nick's got all the equipment Nick's Garage has no equivalent They fix cars to pay the rent and on their clients cars they never vent It's all about respect and Nick's clients never have a shred of regret when they start enjoying what they get Nick can brighten his clients doom when he consigns their engine to his dyno room He'll Zing er up and give her some extra zoom A perfect illustration of Nick's header frustration on that leaky core plug situation Every Monday I can't wait to see What Nick's Garage wants to share with me Exemplary Thanks Nick Word George

[@robertgoulet1961]

Nick may not like headers but I'll bet he likes them when he has the spray bottle spraying water on the headers to check exhaust temperature 😂

[@leelavoie6753]

Nick and George, you two keep capturing the real essence of old fashioned back to basics engine diagnosis… compression, air, fuel and spark! Align the timing, seal the leaks, and let it rip. Impressive HP/Torque for an old 340. Cool! 👍😃

[@clintperry799]

I love nick and scotty ! They are excellent !

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks

[@rodyjperez7659]

Your the best!

[@meowerstationone3793]

Those are some groovy tunes playing while Nick is installing the 340 on the Dyno George! Looking forward to the rest of the video!

[@z06doc86]

That may turn out to be a respectable 340. Nick seemed more positive towards the end of the video. Thanks for the video Nick. Fun one.

[@craignelsen3740]

Nick is a Diehard Mad Mopar Scientist, God Bless you Greek Canook 🍁🌿Thank You for the Mentorship Big Love MOOSE & JILLY from Michigan ✋🇺🇸🏁

[@davidkilts1670]

There goes you chance at a Hooker Header sponsorship, Nick! Thanks for another fun video!

[@stephenholland5930]

With their lovely stinky paint 😅

[@garygraham2513]

I just love the sound of a 340! There just seems to be something special about that configuration. Almost as if they are a "square" engine.

[@edwatts9890]

4.04" X 3.31"

[@HarryPalm-px9gy]

bord out 318.

[@ericball6000]

Dr. Nick , I had a 340 in my LAPD that I got from the 2nd owner, and it ran like a clock, thanks for showing us how you put a engine on the dyno, it was fun, cheers.

[@NicksGarage]

Great to hear!

[@blownaway4371]

Ok! So we know what NOT to get Nick for Christmas 😅 (headers)

[@88Montess]

I've been playing with cars for many years. And still learning to this day. I'm a GM guy but really like learning about the Mopars. Nick you taught me quite a bit. Keep up the great work that you and the shop do.

[@DonRRicks]

That old 340 sounded like it was just loping along. I’m curious to see what she’ll produce in the next few days

[@michaelboswell4318]

That's awesome to see a stored motor come to life. Sounded bad to start but not so bad at the end . Great Job Nick

[@ronnie5129]

Nick, The Headers Stink, I Love It, They Did, I laughed at this for a while, Thanks for your Humor, you tell it like it is, Cousin Figel

[@CindyKocan]

My first comment. Good show on all that is involved in setting up an engine. I cannot wait until you do mine. Thunder Road! Kocan

[@nickpanaritis4122]

I will start on yours after the holidays. Hemi Power.

[@williamcole464]

It's always a pleasure to watch you work, you are the Master of horsepower. I learn something every time I watch.

[@pingjockey]

I have fenderwell headers on my 1963 Savoy... easy peasy. Easy spark plug access, motor mount, starter access no problem.

[@rodrigocampos510]

Dr. and Master Mechanic Nick Panaritis is a scholar of engines. Every time class is in session, I become more educated. George, love the camera and editing angles. Both of you pay attention to detail. Love it!

[@Sherlock067]

Lots of fun Nick, enjoyed the 340 run ! Thanks !👍

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@archieguitarz4700]

nice to see the old 340 getting back in shape. Even with the old Carter AVS it posted some impressive numbers. Quick note the secondary air door didn't fully open on the last run till 4,900 rpm.

[@deanrau3792]

Those 340's did rev

[@davidl2438]

I was wondering how Nick mounted an engine on the dyno. Thanks for showing the process.

[@sparkywirenut]

I agree with Nick's disdain of headers , I had a 69 Road Runner engine that I put in my 66 Coronet { excellent sleeper ! } , I put headers on , worst investment ever , hard on starters also , not to mention minimal perfromance gain over factory cast iron , mopar probably had the best factory exhaust manifolds of the big three , no need for headers on a street mopar .

[@NicksGarage]

Right on! I am with you

[@deanrau3792]

Just an uneducated guess under 4500rpm no advantage to performance for a street engine that idles around 700-850 with decent vacuum.

[@davidstephenson7194]

Every Chrysler owner hates headers because Chrysler front ends and frames are horrible to run headers on. Some of them are horrible for stock manifolds

[@jamesgriffin7351]

​@@davidstephenson7194 just installing headers on a big block B-body is an absolute pain. The steering shaft, the gearbox, and the starter all get in the way. To hell with trying to install a set on a street A-body. Better have a hammer and a grinder ready. I never use them on a street Mopar. Too much of a hassle for too little gain.

[@davidjenson8124]

Totally disagree. Only a moron would run headers without using header tape to protect the starter and keep the engine bay cooler. If drag racers did what you do, Everybody would be running cast iron manifold's😂

[@jacobmoses3712]

Great music in this episode

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks!

[@blueduster74]

Interesting that you have the crane in there. At JBA we had three dyno stands that were mobile, we did that swap in the machine shop. Then wheeled it over to hook it up to the dyno jet. Both ways work.

[@pappy017]

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

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, you too!

[@harpercasey49]

Nick i know this probably sounds crazy but that was one of the coolest dyno sessions I've seen you do. That old girl came right back around with the right eyes and hands on her

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Awesome video Nick! Very interesting to see the entire process from beginning to end. This old dirty girl looks to have a lot of potential, and maybe the customer will let you set it up right, make any required/suggested repairs and detail it to get it to it's full glory.

[@allenmenard777]

I want to take a moment to compliment your video editor it is a amazing job on every aspect from sound to visual.

[@NicksGarage]

Wow, thank you!

[@OlSgtLove]

Love the Dyno Room !!! Nick can do that tuning and fixing on those Mopars with his eyes closed !!!! Those ol 340 engine ,brings back some great memories of a good Friend who had a 340 Duster that we use to cruise around and race some . That sure brings back some really good memories this Monday . Love it ,Nick and George!!!!

[@briansd2772]

Love the AVS carburetor!