Chevy big block 396 complete rebuild time-lapse | Redline Rebuilds - S3E2

Our 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 was consuming A LOT of oil. Bad piston rings, as well as a plethora of other issues, made its big block 396 engine a perfect candidate for our world-famous Redline Rebuild treatment. Sit back, relax, and try not to blink. You won't want to miss a thing.
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[@aniketsharma4709]

No stupid narration, no bragging about anything, just time lapse and good music, and your skills and craftsmanship . GOLD !!!

[@michaeljoseph7951]

Well said

[@eggboi584]

Yup, it's the perfect recipe.

[@BoltThrower321]

I hope they will never advertise Snap-on epic bs or other never used tools that cost a fortune plus a kidney

[@jasonwerth606]

Best video yet.

[@danjohnston3422]

"If Clem and Denny don't finish this build by nine tonight, they're gonna have to close the shop and sell their internal organs for money to pay the creditors..." Tiresome, that. Nice to watch talented people build a beautiful thing without manufacturing drama at the same time.

[@stevemadak6255]

The fact you take the time to do the stop motion is cool AF. That stuff aint easy!

[@ticnatz]

Engine rebuild is one of the talents I sorely missed out on.

[@Thekidsinafrica14]

Never too late, unless you like 80.

[@galenmarek8287]

There’s truly nothing to it. Physically tearing down an engine is the easy part, checking for in/out of spec and other measurements are the pain in the ass. Overall it isn’t bad after you’ve done a couple of them. It’s a fun hobby to have, though it can get expensive.

[@ticnatz]

@@galenmarek8287 Yeah, that is exactly what I would expect.....

[@aaronmahanga7635]

@@galenmarek8287 Yes it can get expensive I took my engine apart because the crank froze, piston 3 conrod bearing was the issue, fixed it and a number of other things in the end nearly $5000 I spent on it and it still is not on the road?

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

It's not hard at all, just big old fashioned engineering, simple stuff, not hating on these guys or anything, but if you have an interest in the subject it makes it easier, don't get me wrong there is a lot of stuff to get right, but these old engines are not massively difficult, can be stripped down with a basic socket set, as I say no hate on these guys their work is top shelf, always, just made sure tolerances are spot on and everything is torgued up correctly, it's a satisfying hobby, just don't rev the hell out of it and do a burn out the first time you go out in it because these guys run the engine in first out of the car so no harm done here but if you can't run it in outside of the car make sure you are gentle with it for the first 500 to 1000 miles and you will be fine

[@joeyjamison5772]

There's nothing like dealing with people who know what their doing. They're called Professionals!

[@jeffpowers1979]

Yeah but I tried to get my professional License and they told me they where all out of them. Yet I haven't met a car geek that isn't a professional. LOL!

[@bachelorchownowwithflavor3712]

The definition of a professional is someone who is paid to do something. It doesn't mean they know what they're doing.

[@jacksin3323]

I cant possibly understand why someone would downvote this. So much hard work went into not only the rebuild, but the video production. These vids are fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaysondilao2129]

Man this guy sure knows engines! Hearing that beast come to life is awesome! Great job!

[@peterviceroy1592]

Jayson Dilao As with most builders they build their engines way too tight. Very sluggish rpm needle. Powers in the cylinder walls.

[@gruetter7890]

@@peterviceroy1592 it's a stock rebuild!! It wasn't built for racing it was built to put the car back as ORIGINAL as possible!

[@oe542]

A 1965-1970 big block Chevy is the most aesthetically pleasing engines ever produced.

[@s.powell335]

Your whole crew, from location, engine build, and everyone that made this production possible is truly outstanding.

[@jogalong]

it was so beautiful, I almost cried to see that engine being reborn

[@chesmxnd]

JogAlong OMG ME TOOO!!!!!!!!!

[@Racerman27410]

Insanely good stop motion... the magic finger oil filter spin on , the oil pan nuts rolling off in formation, pushrods etc etc... just really nice work.

[@GTXTi-db5xu]

Watched all of the redline updates! finally i get to see the whole thing! keep up the good work, love the redline updates.

[@r3gaming545]

Hey! I wanna run two of you in SLI in my pc! *GETOVERHERE*

[@BillyN31]

GTX 1080Ti yessss!!!!!

[@benstockton2285]

Sorry you got out dated

[@odysseas7705]

There is only one word capable to describe what I just saw. UNBELIVABLE❤❤❤

[@Hagerty]

Woohoo! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@odysseas7705]

@@Hagerty ❤

[@lilbbbbbbb]

Unbelievable

[@haroldquiroz8638]

Hagerty lo hace parecer fácil cuando no lo es. Es la diferencia cuando a una persona le apasiona su trabajo, disfruta lo q hace! Good job Hagerty! Greetings from Panamá!

[@JustMike2791]

I cannot state just how much I appreciate the hard work it took for such a nicely produced video. Well done!!

[@phantom0456]

The editing on these is just beyond amazing! And it’s so great to just be able to watch the whole process as done by true professionals. Very well done!

[@Shane-Singleton]

Your video production guys really do great work what that stop-motion work during the time lapse videos!

[@tankerd1847]

I was going to say the same exact thing, the production value on these videos is insane. ...Yours was the first comment I saw though, thanks for beating me to it!

[@kiellish]

5:14 that transition from engine stand to test stand 👍 - this channel is classing up KZbin one video at a time

[@Hagerty]

Woohoo! Glad you noticed that shot. 😊 Wasn’t sure how many people would catch it. I only made Davin walk past me about 30 times before I felt like we got the shot for the transition. 😂

[@kiellish]

Hagerty lol tell him it was worth it

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

I have to agree! I started watching because I've always been a gear head!, but like you said the production guy's make me want to give that a try! Simply beautiful and not easy I can only guess...keep on, keeping on! LOL AWESOME SAUCE!

[@Dav0myte]

This is so beautiful to watch. Almost makes me want to service my car.

[@berempamuk123]

Why almost?

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

Don't do it😜

[@dollarking9641]

Y service wen u can do clutch job

[@MotorScotti]

Just almost LOOL :) It's easier to watch than do it yourself, but the satisfaction of a job well done is worth it!

[@gayrunnycumstain]

i service his wife

[@mariusvanniekerk7707]

Okay enough is enough. I'm going to bed now. Almost 3 hours past my bedtime, thanks to you guys.

[@PhillyFail]

Same

[@cornhole5084]

@@BubbaSmurft lol

[@marillion4th393]

LMAO!!! Hear hear!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ddleee]

when I was a a young wrench bender I would’ve loved to work in This shop. The stop motion is great. at 70. I don’t mind sitting in my wheelchair and watching.

[@gmor54ars]

The person editing the videos is so amazing

[@cooperr1422]

I know right

[@cincinnatibob37]

And doing the physical stop motion work. Must have taken and hour? just to roll those oil pan bolts.

[@chrisr4815]

A true master of his craft.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

Yea, yea, yea, but can he do the Briggs and Stratton 3HP out of my mini-bike?

[@Wickedjc2119]

@@jiffjiffernson7292 I bet his son could

[@crabtreeshep4969]

Hey guys. I'm a die hard Blue Oval fan and owner but I LOVE what you do with the Chevy engines!!! If I needed a Chev rebuild I'd be happy to pay your price. You guys are the very best I've ever seen. Thanks for the show!

[@jalapenohotcakes]

I love these videos. No "vlogging" , no cheezy jokes, no shakey cameras. Nothing but the stuff you want to see and great music. I love the machining, the tools, the cars, the doughnuts 🍩 haha. 👍 👍

[@MYASSHOLEBURNS1]

I remember helping rebuild an engine for the first time. The satisfaction that comes from hearing it start and run it's first time is unbelievable.

[@ronaldmaxwell2568]

I love this bloke, no self promotion, no arrogance and always with a smile on.his dial. Lol.

[@OBIONEBARRONI]

Who ever your camera guy is - give him a raise! Great video work!!

[@sawajaysharma]

I see this comment on every one of his video.🙂

[@thardir]

Nice try, camera guy 😉

[@judgejudy7283]

He might be his own camera guy

[@galenmarek8287]

You gotta admit, he is fast though!

[@himamansour509]

Hmm u the 📸 guy 😉😉

[@Valeriy_Ludu]

Это лучшее что я видел! Потрясающий автомобиль, потрясающий двигатель! Спасибо что делаете такие ролики! This is the best I've seen! Awesome car, awesome engine! Thank you for making such videos!

[@chasesmith8544]

I love the zoom in on the plate, it’s kinda like a “yea we still get it done in Motown”

[@Cheggley45]

The sped up action makes these rebuilds seem magical, but then maybe it really is! Love these videos. Great camera shots and incredible mechanical abilities and knowledge of the workings of these mechanical wonders!!!

[@saladdays180s9]

Went down this wormhole after getting addicted to old tool restoration videos. You make us appreciate internal combustion engines as works of art. We take for granted that wonder sitting under the hood.

[@Sool101]

Excellent photography, excellent engine, excellent and inspiring engineering. Amazing vid!

[@nahidgafarov5785]

I look at the videos of this channel every day. Just like a movie. İncredible!!! Thanks Hagerty.

[@teamtoyota9048]

That is by far the best engine build i've ever seen in my whole life. great job guys. i can't die now, I still need to build more engines. DAMN!!!

[@captainspaulding2693]

Whoever picks the soundtrax for all of these incredible vids is on point everytime.

[@jimsanders4412]

Man, do I miss my ‘68 Chevelle! When I got it, it had a 307, Powerglide trans, and a 10 bolt diff. When I was done with it, it had a 508, “built” TH400 with a 4000 stall converter, 12 bolt diff with 4.56’s, Strange axles with C-clip eliminator kit, ladder bars & adjustable coil-over shocks. Started out as a street toy, until the first time I took it to the track. As soon as I got home, I ordered slicks and bought a trailer!🤣 Bracket raced it for about 3 years mostly at Gainseville, FL when I lived in Valdosta, GA (yeah, it was quite a drive every Saturday…weather permitting…🙄), and at Orlando, FL, when I lived in Titusville. It was fun to build, and an absolute blast to drive!!😄

[@ДмитрийМахмудов-р4и]

Красавчики!!!Nice job😉Hi from Russia!

[@brunotulliani]

Such a totally satisfying video. One of the best car channels out there and on my bucket list to visit when in the USA. You are a true master mechanic!

[@302hobronco]

The small burn out makes up for engine start up let down from last video lol great build!

[@octane613]

If these weren't customer cars I'm sure he'd have laid some real rubber down.

[@Gzuphosdwn]

Cleanest , sharpest rebuild I’ve seen on the internet .Real professionals .

[@timcardwell3112]

Your videos are food for the soul. These vehicles tell a story from another era, one of American ingenuity, skill and talent. I can only imagine what Detroit must have been like at it's peak.

[@freeden777]

Пожалуй работа мечты! Работа приносящая удовольствие! 👍

[@bongosock]

Even more satisfying (having followed the updates)! I thought you guys really nailed the music on this one, too :)

[@alexsystems2001]

The level of creativity in these time lapse videos are amazing! Thank you!

[@jochentreitel7397]

The sound at the end is so rewarding. Great work!

[@outerstacenamastehere4006]

Nothing like the growl of a big block Chevy! And there is just something nostalgic about Chevy orange to me!

[@jasonpatterson2258]

First Hagerty series I've watch from start to finish. Really enjoyed it.... Great work on video and the engine. Good job guys. 👊

[@superc4308]

Its alive its alive great build series you guys rock 👊

[@orzjr]

Two masterpieces: the rebuilt and the video. Greetings from Brasil 🇧🇷

[@marclashley2062]

Just started watching your videos. I have to compliment your work. I think we all want the tools, and the time to do what y'all do. Thank you for giving us our dreams.

[@warrenb8228]

I’ve watched KZbin for a few years now. I can honestly say this is the best engine rebuild video I have ever seen. Well done.

[@damienr1076]

This is art! And nice music every time...👍👍👍Cheers from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@j.miranda7986]

Your videos and your work are ART. You work with the lots of people dream cars and you guys make amazin things Congratulations and greetings from Spain!!

[@jasiumama500]

I want to do the same in my life! Beautiful and professional job!

[@rand49er]

Love to watch a motor get rebuilt especially with care to balance and clearances. Such a professional job.

[@DonnieB]

Awesome time-lapse shots. I am impressed to see a complete disassembly and assembly without ever using power tools!

[@dinojay8410]

Nice video and yes, great editing! 👏👍 I know that they are not cheap, but it would be terrific to see these rebuilds on the dyno before going into the car! It would add an extra dimension to the great work already being done and would be terrific fodder for countless hours of bench racing!!

[@Плафон-х7э]

Oh maaaaan. That car is gorgeous 😍

[@davebutler2776]

Self driving hoist? We're can I buy one?

[@Hagerty]

That's classified.

[@crimsonixi]

Fine, keep your secrets then

[@randallwegman1028]

Eastwood has em for 199.95. Lol

[@Kimiskustomgarage]

They might have some at area 51 :D

[@Tumppi88]

These guys use some kind of magic. Has self driving hoists, parts move without even touching them and same time they are making best videos on youtube. :D

[@hvacr24]

Dave and his Camera crew!!! It is simply Amazing to view these vids!! Thank you to Aal involved in the making of the videos!! -Grand Rapids Michigan

[@mechanicaltechnique5102]

Amo este tipo de videos!! Calidad de imagen, time lapse fluido, el movimiento con slider, la mecánica y la restauración aplicada, hacen que sea tan satisfactorio. 10 de 10 👌🏻

[@islandaerial3414]

Another great vid. Kudos to the video editor.

[@mismas81]

Beautifully done video and engine. You sir are master. Hands down.

[@Sebastian-je2ju]

I love how easy he make it look

[@legostar55]

In reality. If you are ABSOLUTELY COMPLETELY ANAL about EVERY LITTLE PROCESS it's not too hard. Just the words that are the most important are TAKE YOUR GOSH DARN TIME. Clearer words have not been said. Don't be afraid to try it.

[@spewgilist]

The old guys in the blue shirts do the real tough stuff

[@jonathankeith524]

Something about engines is so satisfying. All the beautiful engineering that goes into them is incredible.

[@rapturebound197]

Oh nice...I was a lucky lad to have lived as a teen back in the day when that SS 396 Camero was brand new...the place in Denver to show off your car back then was a malt shop called "The Scotchman" on Federal Blvd.. and after that cruise on down to 16th Street in downtown Denver. Thanx for the memories and that was a fantastic 396 build...she sounded awesome!

[@racer67]

396 such a legendary engine!!

[@michik117]

I Love your channel, very good work and Beautiful cars. grecings from Germany

[@bhumiriady]

Cool and awesome as always! I love it! Keep up the great work. Warm regards to everyone at Hagerty from Indonesia.

[@BlackActual25]

Kirain orang indo gada yang nonton ginian wkwk

[@daviddefortier5970]

Ada banyak kita bro

[@fatahbanan5545]

Tenang. Banyak Bro. Hahaha

[@ariwidianto4410]

Indo juga nih,liat tentang otomotif lebih berfaedah haha

[@bimobudimantoro]

Hadir bro

[@brianvalley5223]

Here's another great time-lapse motor build! That 396 looks beautiful in that SS.

[@davidanderson6100]

Grew up in that period, you don't hear engines like that anymore.

[@memeAlexcheramie]

You can't make modern cars sound this beautiful.

[@mikeriv60]

More entertaining then a modern Hollyweird movie.

[@gnarlytothemax]

forreal

[@generaldart6567]

Keep up the good work hopefully you reached 1million in no time

[@floridahighwaypatrol7713]

Guys this wasn’t a time lapse. They were actually rebuilding the 396 Chevy big block that quickly in real time.

[@rennealexander8242]

Im working on rebuilding my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero engine right now...i can watch these videos all day!

[@azevedojeff]

What a beautiful thing. I would love to see a multipart breakdown of this video to explain the process and highlight the intricacies of the steps. So much knowledge there that needs to be passed on to future generations. Thank you for this.

[@timschjei3917]

Everything about that video was very cool. Can you spare eight minutes and do the 396 from my old Chevy? lol

[@CarGuy5141]

😂

[@chesmxnd]

No

[@reillythomson2284]

The people who dislike these videos drive a all eclectic car

[@kaustavray715]

Like a Tesla or a Prius(which is even worse)

[@mr_n_luvs69nieman82]

They are afraid of true AMERICAN MUSCLE

[@mahendra7520]

Maybe

[@shanepowers7566]

I give 681 dislikes to the 681 folks who disliked this video so far.

[@rescerolse5558]

i dreaming Big block with hybrid electric engine

[@omaralhagin9074]

The way these videos are edited make it feel like its the Disney of the car world Haha! I love the work! Keep it up!

[@thenonqualifiedevangelist2592]

Absolutely masterful. The part with the hood was just showing off!! You guys are pros. Thank you for making this video.

[@ghostrider.13]

I love it. You pointing at the oil fiter like get on there. Priceless! I love your videos. No fluff, you get right to it!

[@65elcamino283]

i love these vids. where else can you watch a step by step rebuild like this, and in a short, concise, highly detailed vid? (rhetorical question, btw.) :-)

[@ftby59mikeD]

(finger snap)..and just like that!...no more oil blow-by! why can't all rebuilds be time lapsed!?.would make life so much more enjoyable, like oil filters that spin themselves on by command..lol

[@marcryvon]

Time lapsing takes a LOTS of time ! An 8 minutes video like this takes more than 8 hours !!

[@Hagerty]

Or 8 weeks....

[@adamUDavies]

Never have seen a Pennzoil filter ? I trust wix , but I guess that you guys know what you are doing.

[@MrJdubbya36]

So that took all of what, like 40--50 hours? Nice weekend project. ;) I kid!!! Great job!

[@MiguelAngel-my2ho]

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[@thomaslohr2864]

These engines will run until after the apocalypse, thanks to guys like you

[@riadenchong770]

Watching your videos take me back to when I was young watching my father rebuild engines I should just sit on a chair or on the table and just watch him turn down to them up then rebuild them.... To the late night when my mother used to come into the garage and tell me it was time for me to go to bed but my father said just to leave me alone as I sat there watch your work on them...

[@christinad4412]

4:48 ~ Make that filter work for you 😂🤣😂🤣

[@jonathanmoore8886]

She's a beaut Clark

[@kyleandreolli8396]

6:32. Running her straight out the headers

[@ethanfrohlich8343]

There’s a muffler in the back by the rear end

[@idabomb00]

They aren't headers...

[@ethanfrohlich8343]

idabomb00 just read that over realizing they said that

[@samuelaguilariii9160]

The literal heart of American know how resides in a video put together by Hagerty…one motor that we watch through the discipline and magic of time lapse as it endures tear down and precision rebuild, to the moment a Camaro SS fires up again…all the engineers and mechanics that ever had a hand from inception of that idea to the modern day restoration of that idea, whoa! Hell yeah, that is how it is done!

[@thedonaldtrump5087]

This is awesome to watch my dad had 3 camaros and a firebird all of them 1967 to 1969 two of them were convertibles. One of my best childhood memories was being on vacation at Vilano beach back in the early 80's and cruising with the top down in a my dads 1967 Camaro orange with white rally stripes. Thats a memory ill never forget!!

[@TheAsdk234]

Very very cool !!! ☺☺ I wanna know this two intro music

[@tonyb5312]

Но понятно, они растачивают блок или как? Потом сверху тоже шлифуют или что? Sounds unbelievable!!!!!

[@usmcraid5332]

Yes they bore out the piston holes and completely re-machine of the entire engine

[@eric1985elcamino]

It hurt me to see you put the SMOG equipment back on the engine

[@Mattderringer]

Yea but people go nuts for "factory" cars. Its where the $ is

[@legostar55]

Why? It doesn't rob any significant horsepower. The only horsepower loss is from the belt driving the pump which isn't even that much drag anyways.

[@brembobrakes9656]

@@legostar55 I think it does though idk I have a Buick century by and when you take the all the restriction crap off I think it give additional 30hp idk

[@legostar55]

@@brembobrakes9656 Okay tell me this. What exactly does a Air pump do. Because I think you're misunderstanding what the purpose of an Air pump is.

[@brembobrakes9656]

@@legostar55 for my Buick it was a fuel restrictor

[@SJKile]

I love these videos but I yearn for more. The video that you did of I believe this car’s rear end differential was absolutely superb. I have never learned so much about a differential in all my life. This is what I wish you would do with selected rebuilds of engines. Thanks

[@JA-ui3gg]

Love the attention to detail. How beautifully clean they work. To restore the best of mechanical analog tech.

[@gizmono2869]

Don't you wish you're engine was rebuilt like this? Grade A

[@Gabo_83]

I think this is Grade SS just perfection

[@khosrowjalali7898]

Hagerty, You are the Master. Love these videos. I'm not a mechanic but you are inspiring me to pull my engine out and pull it to bits and rebuild it.😅

[@kennethconnors5316]

I watch cause I like the music and the way it goes so fast ,very cool , no boring disassembly

[@scryptnotist]

Damn ... these time lapse videos are quality entertainment.

[@carrcohol]

I read the exact post I wanted to say. These videos would be interesting even without the sweet stop motion little add ins. They're so good and executed so cleanly! I have seen them all a few times. I almost want to just do this for a living now. Keep up the awesome work! I love it