I Made Massive Changes To My Car. I Hope This Works!

Episode 271of Mike Finnegan's Garage is all about modifying my 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, which is called Blasphemi. This Hemi-powered beast is fast and unreliable and I fully intend on making it even faster and hopefully a bit more reliable. lol
With that in mind I decided to upgrade my ignition system to MSD Smart Coils. You can get more information about those right here: www.holley.com...
I also changed from a wet-sump oiling system to a dry sump system using parts from Moroso and you can get more info about that here:
www.moroso.com...
Thanks for watching this video. I really appreciate it. Please help support the channel by scoring some of my apparel at www.fsmgarage.com
-Finnegan

[@lamarw9901]

Really enjoy the deeper tech the YT allows you to show. I'd like to see priming of the dry sump system.

[@gwick358]

Coil on plug means the coils are directly on the plug. Like the newer hemi motor has. What you have is coil near plug. Like an LS.

[@howardwhite9773]

Go-Kart racer from last century. Would strongly recommend cotter-pining those bolts on the steering link. Vibrations can make for dangerous outcomes. You may comment about vibration issues as you proceed.

[@stephennadworny8401]

Mike and Joe, thanks for another great episode! You've added to my knowledge on dry-sump oiling systems. I'm stoked to see how your ignition and oiling upgrades translate into performance gains. The shots of spark plug wire assembly was cool. I also enjoy the humility and humor you both bring to the channel. Keep up the great content fellas!

[@josephmaslonka5139]

One thing I learned from drilling for heim joints is to use a drill press. You do not want to waller out the hole’s. That 5/8’s bolt needs to fit as tight as possible in the hole else you may get wobble in your steering. And if the angle is off, the joint will not mount flush.

[@aaronsunday2358]

Best Sunday morning wake up video!

[@tylerbarrett6652]

I know Blashemi is a fan favorite... but my jam is that Caddy of yours. I can't wait to see the next upload on that.

[@FinnegansGarage]

We are working on the caddy next and I"m not stopping on it until it runs.

[@CanarysHotRodGarage]

Like it when you give the 55 some love!

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

There will never be a lack of content with Mike because he can never make up his mind

[@andrewbolton597]

That’s fine. It’s all fine

[@thats10guy91]

More proof that bitchin hotrods are never really finished

[@Junkpusher77]

Also the breaking things

[@pilsonandrew]

😂😂😂😂 seriously

[@071903ma]

Anyone who has ever said… It’s done..! Is just lying to themselves..😂😂 And the industry know this..🤘🏻

[@AlexM-tx2vr]

Finn and Chris, I really liked the editing on this video. I particularly liked the shots of the plug wires being assembled. I can't wait to see Blasphemi on the dyno!

[@grooveguy]

Good Morning wtf am i doin up at 5am???? Watching Finnegan's Garage of course!!!👍😎💯♥️

[@joshuahenry1791]

One beautiful advantage to the dry sump oil pump you forgot to mention. Eliminating dry starts. Slide the belt off, hook a drill to the pump and spin up the oil pressure.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

They make an inline pump that you use a drill to prime it and don't have to take the belt off and get down there.

[@johnsnow1355]

Either way definitely priming the system without having to add the compressed bottle of oil to prime it is a big bonus.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

They also make an electric oil heater so you can bring the engine up to temp before starting@@johnsnow1355

[@jasonbirch1182]

"Dry sump, yup got all that oil weight out of the engine." ; no one ever, or Finnegan.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

My dry sump tank holds 3 gallons. The tank and breather probably another 8 lbs. There is a lot of stuff inside that oil pan so there is a few extra pounds there. The idea is to take as much weight off as you can and put it where you need it. So your not saving weight you just have the advantage of moving it around. His battery on the opposite side is a good idea for weight.@@jasonbirch1182

[@the1onlyteagro]

A better way to make those plates? You have an arcdroid.... Happy to have this Sunday morning, great way to start the day.

[@dnmgg6]

Dry sump cost - $3000 “ to save the Hemi”, accurate fuel gauge- priceless! Love the video and content Finnegan!

[@alexcorona]

This is an actual car that needs a dry sump, it a purpose built race car. Not your daily driver….

[@3400Modified]

Don't forget with a crankcase vacuum, you have no/less air moving around under the pistons and they can go down quicker ;)

[@frankgeimer5952]

In the Military we called the blue stuff "Layout Dye". We used it to layout blueprint patterns onto metal to be machined or just plain cut out. I think that is a good idea for your coil mounts. I too am not a machinist but have learned quite a bit in 66 years of mechanicing. Keep the great videos coming Mike, I love your work and diversity.

[@dartsportduster]

Hey , you should check out the bosch coils directly monted to the sparkplugs used on audi TT and more . It would eliminate sparkplug wire failure and be cleaner

[@mwcinci]

I never thought i would enjoy ASMR plug wires so much

[@FinnegansGarage]

i wondered if people would like that part. lol

[@ericstaehlin727]

Was definitely different kinda liked it but want the voice over telling me what the thought process was and or if mistakes were made for some laughs! I love seeing mistakes and the problem solving to fix em hence y I love roadkilll😂

[@390fe451]

@@FinnegansGarage It was perfect!

[@bobbyborba6460]

Hope all is well with family. Glad to see you back this Sunday

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Awesome video Mike. Sunday morning coffee, brownies and Finnegan's.......priceless. You did a great job explaining the glory of the dry sump. Your engine will make more power and last longer so how many $ is that worth? I'm building a 53 Chevy 1/2 ton drag and drive. Inline 6 292 (308) with a Ryan Falconer V-12 head(cross flow 340I/220E), billet crank, Billet solid roller cam and steel billet rods all by Crower. 5 stage dry sump. Electromotive direct fire EMS. Weiand 6-71 with 2 Quick Fuel 650 DP and 16 jet nitrous fogger plate. It should be well north of 1000 HP. 5 speed H pattern with a custom built Frankland Quick Change. A carbon fibre drive shaft will help mitigate the shock on the drive train. I also have EPAS Performance electric P/S and an electric A/C compressor with remote condenser with spal fan from down under. Sorry so long. Hope to see you there. Thank you for your time.

[@vehdynam]

Yieks ! Sounds awesome.

[@vehdynam]

That was a outstanding video loaded with tech tips , and great shots of Blasphemi and how it was ( is) built. Greatly appreciated.

[@steveschmit8196]

Mike, I very much enjoy your content. You come across as an everyday guy who would hang in the garage with anyone. Gives me some inspiration to get some hp in my 72 Monte Carlo!

[@ilovehappyemos]

Car looks great! I'm not sure I would trust those NyLok nuts on the steering arm, though. A castle nut with a cotter pin or some safety wire would be much better. That may be the thing that saves your life if those bolts try to come loose and you lose steering. Keep it up! Can't wait to see this thing make a pass again!

[@sprint6855]

You could have used Loc-Tite green, sleeve retaining compound on that stud. Less permanent, and no welding bb's in the housing. That stuff has saved me in similar situations several times.

[@ARSMITH36571]

Blasphemi, Finnegan & Joe makes a great start to a Sunday morning. 🤩

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@Justin-bz1dp]

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[@xgford94]

Or Monday morning if you🌏

[@Justin-bz1dp]

Is 528 in car

[@Deuce1550]

​@@xgford94I second that. 🇳🇿

[@Lakerider80]

Please please please never get rid of the Donkey! Early Roadkill was such a blast and its always a nice ode to those fun times every time I see it.

[@billpace3489]

Bro, you are my new hero. I worked out a town all week went to a separation couple months ago trying to get replace up in redone to live in. I don't know weekends I don't have time for my car. At this moment. Winter time is coming, so you are my new hero. I get to watch you fix your while Mine sits in storage

[@Craig-y6u]

Those spark plug tubes clinking together make the most satisfying noise. Reminds me of something from my childhood (although I was playing with toys then not building Hemi engines).

[@texeisnor7412]

I love the gasser, and the show. Something I'd do, change the S in Blashemi to $ sign. Keep em coming. Keep em guessing.

[@timothybragg7983]

I think it’s awesome how you guys handle the obstacles that come with changing one part that leads to changing six more parts . Those challenges make us become critical thinkers.

[@NiKoalio]

having the resources available helps too

[@nealp.2841]

​@@NiKoaliowith the Internet these days, we all have the necessary resources available.

[@travispeoples]

I'm really excited about this new setup! I can't wait to see it on the dyno! Lot's of stuff moved and changed for the better this go round!

[@EarlwithanE]

Glad to have you back. Hope all is well with your family. 👍💪😎

[@FinnegansGarage]

we are great. just a small bump in the road. :)

[@NiKoalio]

Blasphemi is the project X of '55's . a rolling test bed . and she just keeps getting better x

[@headlesskoopa]

I appreciate all you do, as I've learned enough to keep me going on my projects.

[@MrJJRACING]

Oh. And good video. 3k in oil pump and 3k in hose and fittings! That’s a lot of work !

[@alanbarron6758]

Right on you and Joe are actually listening unbelievable 👏

[@edgardovigo147]

Thank you for thr explanation of the dry pump benefits. Im not a racer, not a mechanic but is very interesting to learn this. Thanks Fennegan

[@64CHEVYTWO248]

HI THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME ! THE STUFF THAT YOU DID WILL HELP ME WHEN I START DOING THAT STUFF !!! I WATCH YOUR ALL YOUR SHOWS AND ON TV TOO TODD FROM MICHIGAN .

[@davehaynes0]

@Finnegans Garage that Delta Pag fan is awesome. Just installed an 18 inch kit on my Nova.

[@StayTunedTA]

Looking good bud! 1200WHP Let's GO!!!

[@kh40yr]

Good Morning. #669. Make a full and sturdy blower belt guard, in case the belt decides ""see ya", comes adrift and rips energized sparklers loose, and fuel lines. My vote is for the valve covers, custom style. Pull pins to remove all 4 coils and shorty Hemi plug wires staying on the bracket. A single? deutsch connector on the side of the bracket. Then the valve covers can come off. Yes, your covering the hemi valve covers with coils. I see safety. Gassers back in the day were SUPER sketch. Nickle and dime beer money held them together as they flung themselves down the track on Nitro. I don't see any of that with this car. Nice work Joe.

[@Jesse_gc]

Can't wait to see it run again Mike that car takes me back to the 60s what a Great time for cars and to live .Thanks Mike for the Video

[@camhill7960]

Awesome stuff! You may want to extend that blower belt shield down farther on the drivers side to protect that pump and the lines if you pop a belt.

[@Red_5_Standing_By]

Awesome! An ASMR video in the middle of a Finnegan video!!! What could be better!?!

[@carelpienaar9279]

I like seeing your train of thought, reminds me so much of myself and makes me feel better that I am not alone on that train of thought 😅

[@G_Machine_Joe]

Joe deserves a raise for that coil mount idea.

[@markbrown6236]

Yes a very good idea. Well done Joe.

[@STARSHIPTROOP]

I was taught to tuck the core under the wire to go in between the wire & the spark plug receiver clasp before crimping.

[@zappy7393]

Man I love looking at that engine...cannot wait to see it reliable. The OCD in me though screams "Spark Cable Combs"!

[@tomwall3561]

I used to work at Dan Olsen racing products and I am sure that they have a far superior oil pan than the Morroso unit. May cost more but they have much better oil scavenging and the built in windage tray pulls more oil off the crankshaft. AN additional advantage of a dry sump is the oil spends more time in the sump where it can cool therefore lowering the engine temp...making more HP.

[@_JamesBrown]

Love seeing Meziere water pump there. Flash back to my 1994 Transmarobird days with an LT1 and opti💀spark

[@robwigglezz944]

Blasphemy is looking better than ever. Can't wait to see you ripping down the track again.

[@mikemarshall1394]

Best Sunday ever. Love Blasphemi and all my dozen shirts😂. Mike your content is fantastic. Only downside is it kept me out of my shop and the engine projects waiting for me. No worries, I'll stay tuned😊

[@Bynx_McFyden]

almost looks like it mightve been easier with a K series or ford style coil on plug. great spot on the coil placement!

[@dragonbat13]

Regarding "it's supposed to look like an old school gasser so let's try to hide them . The old gas racers wouldn't give two shits how it looked. That's what made them look like they do in the first place. So just build man. But I do see the Finnegans reasoning too. For instance, I can't get over roadkills no front bumper on anything approach.

[@kennyallison7201]

I thought making plug wires for a non Hemi engine was a pain in the ass but a Hemi takes it to another level!

[@dannycurtis1744]

Looking awesome Mike,good luck at the Dyno 👍. All the best Danny UK 🇬🇧

[@Johnnyvette383]

Mike can't wait to see you rowing gears at the strip again in that Beautiful 55' Chevy Gasser

[@Huntinghogs]

Such a cool car! Can’t wait to see the improvements on the dyno!

[@bobl5182]

First off, I'm a huge fan and love all your content. Please, please, consult with ARP for the bolts on your steering. Grade 8 stuff does not have sheer strength. They can crack, like a file. I know there are better solutions, I just can't remember the grading on the bolts for that sort of application.

[@mcnamarasgarage]

Oh man, thought we would hear it fire today.

[@davidfriedline7525]

The transformation is amazing Fenn! Hope it makes killer horsepower and positive it will ! Do to all the hard work you guys have put in ! Can't wait to see Dyno ! Peace and Love brother !

[@markhatcher4325]

Love when a plan comes together 👉 Can't wait to see the vid from Pete's place 🤘🤘

[@heres2ya]

Man with car lift still works on his back, on the garage floor. .. . Great improvement's Mike

[@FloridaMan0561]

I go to those guys for all my rear end needs,because they kill it! Finnegan 2023! 😂😂😂

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Finnegan the blast hemi is definitely looking much better and definitely more professionally built for the reliability and power that you are looking to build for sure!!! You should definitely let everyone know just a close estimate of what it might cost someone looking to build a nice reliable hemi like you have done here!!! Definitely nothing cheap about building a hemi for sure!!!

[@nickhelt6185]

Always look forward to your Sunday morning video. Keep up the awesome videos

[@That_Dude420]

I am currently switching back and forth from TV and phone. The "Draguar" episode is on and it's AWESOME So during commercials I'm getting a double fix of Finnigan🤘 Tell me I'm not a number #1 Fan 😅 can't wait to see Blasphemi back at track hopefully before winter gets here 💯✌️. 🔥💪🔥💪🔥

[@Wayne_987]

Great job on the plugs and wires! Fried burger would approve! What happens when the oil pump belt falls off?

[@FinnegansGarage]

things get really bad if the belt falls off. but I'll have a strategy built into the ecu to kill the ignition if we lose oil psi.

[@charlestorruella8591]

​@@FinnegansGaragethose belts don't fail to often

[@kennethfoster2141]

Sell more t-shirts?

[@donkey76]

For expansive Dikem jobs i bought a fresh bingo dabber. I dumped out the origional bingo juice and filled the bottle with Dikem. Works amaziing for large coverage.

[@maxtheyouth]

your editing guy let loose this episode :P

[@xozindustries7451]

Good luck man, Moroso makes really nice stuff, my buddies work there, it’s amazing all the stuff they build there, I just had a tour through last week, so much great stuff

[@IndridCool54]

I was traveling through southern Idaho a few years back and while gassing up my truck I saw a mid 60’s F-100 pickup on a trailer. It was setup for tractor pulls and I had to check it out. I took a peek through the front fender well to see what powered it expecting to see a Ford big block. Much to my surprise there sat a big old HEMI! 😳

[@scottwhitmire6613]

Cut the top of the cowl L&R .Drop in with lid or hinged hidden. Best to you Scott🏁 P.S. Don't REMBER blowers with Fuel Injection & Rails on 50s Gassers..haha. BUILD what U LIKE .

[@BIllMcCambridge]

Mike I work in HVAC industry when eyes started getting weak. My eye doctor suggested using contacts to correct my close vision as I need to be able to see schematics up close and see at distance. I started wearing a close up contact in my less dominate eye. My brain compensated automatically when switching from close to far away. We picked about 12 inches as the close up distance. I threw away my cheaters and I am loving it. Might want to try it. It took about 3 days for my brain to figure out which eye to use. For close up and far away. Love your content!! Thanks for sharing your talents and adventures!!

[@jimt9661]

Can't weld with contacts. The UV rays can damage the contacts, and you eyes. Some say the welding helmet will protect them, but even a quick arc flash or some braille welding could put your eyes in serious jeopardy.

[@BIllMcCambridge]

@@jimt9661 I am not trying to start a big argument. But I qualify this with I don't weld for a living but do weld fairly regular as a hobby. I researched the above statement and according to OSHA. Quote If properly protected in accordance with the OSHA Standards applicable to eye protection (ANSI Z87. 1-1968) during the welding operation the use of contact lenses is acceptable. The exception to this would be where the welding process may produce gas or vapors that could be harmful to employees wearing contact lenses. Unquote. The years I have spent hobby welding have shown no detrimental effects during my annual eye exams.

[@jimt9661]

@@BIllMcCambridge As I stated, in welding situations, an occasional arc flash can happen. As Osha indicates, WITH proper eye protection, this is fine. However, as OSHA regulations are not all knowing, situations exist where arc flash can occur outside of normal operating procedures. No argument made, you are correct, and we agree with the use of proper eye protection making it ok. However, in years of welding and such, I have gotten arc flashed on multiple occurrences. So, on the advise of multiple eye doctors, and some personal observations, I do not ever recommend contacts for use in welding environments. Besides the weld itself, often welding occurs in very high dust environments, which is also not good for contact users. But honestly, it's your eyes, and if you choose to use contacts, that is an acceptable choice for you. I've had to drive too many people to the hospital with eye injuries, mainly from grinder debris, even with a face shield to recommend anyone add in an extra layer of eye damage possibility (not probability, just possibility). You're not wrong! But life has told me that just because OSHA says it's OK, doesn't mean you're safe. From the date of incident to the change in OSHA regulation takes a long time, and if they determine that some other regulation would have prevented the injury, then no change occurs. For example, if you get arc flashed by the person you are working with, while your face shield is up, then OSHA regulations were not followed, so the injury was not within OSHA regs, so it is generally not considered as a needed rule change. So, technically, you are correct. Acceptable protection can provide for contact use. Field experience tells me that this is an unnecessary risk. I do appreciate the perspective though!

[@jimt9661]

I will add that the possibility of the actual contact lens causing the injury is remote, if not unprovable. The real danger is debris. I have had to hold a head or two while helping extract a contact lens with debris in it more than once. I don't think they are a good idea even in a non welding high dust environment.

[@BIllMcCambridge]

@@jimt9661 thanks Jim for the feedback. I agree everyday welding job I personally would probably not recommend. For occasional fabrication it's a pro vs con for the user. In my experience the ability to be able to wear safety glass during fabrication is worth the risk of wearing contacts versus not being able to see up close when grinding, filing or welding. If your putting cheaters on makes it hard to use normal safety gear. But I get your side of debate and respect your opinions. Have a great day.

[@chadwolfe5188]

Always enjoy the content sir! Excited to see Blasphemi back on the dyno and on the track

[@robertd1970]

Hey fin, I dig your content so much . Being a 30year machinist and a lifelong hotrod enthusiast, I have to say I love your content . But can you do yourself a favor ? Please move your pump forward so that the pulley is completely flush with the front of the pump. That offset is going to cause you problems with wear on your bearing in the front of your pump. Too much leverage on it. I know you’ll have to re plumb, but a bearing failure on your pump ,would be catastrophic on your engine if that pump locks up. I hate to be such a “negative Nelly” but I want to see you succeed brother !

[@martinvestergaard6707]

but if you loose your blowser belt isn't there a great risk that it will kick the oilpump belt off?

[@billpace3489]

Great content. Hurry back. I can't wait to see it running.

[@benbrown2119]

I'm guessing the modern coils that fit in the spark plug tube like the Gen III Hemi aren't powerful enough?

[@gregorymunoz9864]

The belt on the pump is ganna fly off if you don't build a shield for it !! Do it 😂 Hope it runs 💪God bless y'all 🙏

[@madrew2003]

I've never setup a drysump myself but I sure would put the suction of the pump BELOW the drain connections in the pan myself. Pumps prefer not to have to lift and to always have a static head on the suction.

[@vferrante6436]

love that 55..always liked the gasser class..great work!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

"You got sixteen plugs And what do you get Another day older And deeper in debt."😂 Thanks for the episode, Fin, and I hope you're all happy and healthy!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@timothythompson3029]

They have Dykem in blue and red. And also in a spray can . The spray can works real good for big stuff like motor plates.

[@scottkhansen]

Great job Guys , question is how much clearance do you have at full left and right turns ? The arc of the pitman arm will swing it close to the pan . Im sure you’ve thought of it and checked it , just curious ?

[@phuzz00]

Glad it wasn't just me wondering that ;)

[@guidorollard2944]

maybe if you have not already, put in a blowerbelt shield, because if it may snap, it wont risk hitting your ingntioncoils to pieces. And that bluemarking stuff, is also easy on spraycan stuff to get, or use a paintroller, to get a better equal covering to see lines on.

[@StudioBeast7575]

I was really hoping you'd mount those out of site. I liked the under the firewall nook. Great video though I'm looking forward to seeing how it does on the Dyno.

[@umakemerandy3669]

Same

[@theangrymarmot8336]

It would look nicer, but be harder to service. Coils do fail, so I am sure that is why they did what they did.

[@dwaynepenner2788]

IMO what’s really important about a dry sump is you don’t have to worry about slosh, heck you can run the engine upside down and you won’t loose oil pressure.

[@andybobandy641]

As for the coils, you can get Engine Masters to do an episode on plug wire length and realize it makes no difference if its 1 ft or 6 ft. You can mount those coils inside the car, run the wires through the firewall, route them around a fake distributor and then into the spark plug holes to make it look like a 60s Gasser and hide those coils inside the car.

[@jaycrank8163]

You might want to place a rubber gromet at the top of the spark plug leads under the t at the head covers less vibration and stop the water getting in.

[@lakebearfishing4487]

You gotta love the “FSMR” for the spark plugs.

[@claytonblanchard4451]

"... make more power than it ever has." That's what you said last time it went to Pete's, good luck.

[@DirtyMort10en]

Such a tease getting that close to firing up and . . . done. Nope don't get to hear the roar. Damn it Fin!

[@guidorollard2944]

Most important feature of having drysump oiling system is at having constant oilsupply in any racing conditions, so NO oilsurge!! And byside a lower point of placing engine hence gravity point. For what wetsump can do better at its performance, is have windagetray and baffles in the oilpan. You can use a scavenging pump for the cranckcase pressure buildup . On the top cylinderheads good breather to exhaust collector connection sucks out the same even to much, so resctrictor may needed because It may even suck the valvecover gasket in! It had happend with Friend of mine, He has a Chevy 377 cid 700 HP N/A stroker at 8500 rpm in an Opel Rekord with this setup . I mentioned that , because some may not have the cash on a 1500 Euro drysump system. At least in Europe for a decent one. Then as many opose it wouldnt help: Polishing counterweights of cranck do have less as of oildrag on it. That is correct what you said, about unbalance by oil sticking or slinging around by or having on cranckshaft. Anyway, there are a lot of dragracers with good results with a trick wetsump.

[@markwelliver2566]

Awesome! Can't wait to see the dyno video!

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Got love Finnegan for making Blasphemi better and faster at the expense of his bank account and sanity!

[@FinnegansGarage]

yeah buddy!

[@Tony7190GR]

Great to see Blasphemi on the go, I've been enjoying watching the videos on it. I can't help but think a dedicated coil on plug setup might have been easier for you, r35 coils can hold good power and neaten things up a bit

[@jonnewton5929]

Sweet episode Finn. Blasphemi is looking mint. The spanner and custom work are going to pay off on the time slip mate, for sure. Cheers mate

[@jerrybrothekid]

Great information, especially about the dry sump system. .. One thing I am interested in, as a beginner is, what part of the external oil pump actually feeds pressure to the engine, and, how is it accomplished ?

[@kcav5374]

Mike, long time subscriber & I've love Blasphemi ever since it went together & I can't wait to see it rippin' again!