How to Build a Chevrolet 454 Big Block Part 13: Transmission and Valve Covers!

[@souljahroch2519]

Putting 4" threaded headless bolts in the top 2 mounting holes will help the tranny slide in a lot easier, especially of you don't have all this fancy equipment😉 Slide it over the top 2 'guides', insert 2 retaining bolts on the bottom, remove the guides, & insert the 2 remaining retainer bolts.✌

[@m7.45]

Your explanation was amazing and useful

[@cbredijk]

Any info on how to identify engines and finding spec info? Awesome job! Can't wait to hear it run💪

[@2carpros]

So right where the transmission bolts up on the driver's side there is a casting number that should tell you everything you need to know. Thanks for watching!

[@cbredijk]

@@2carpros Thanks for the info👍

[@Knightbait]

cant wait to hear it

[@2carpros]

Soon!

[@75zl1]

Out of curiosity, who did you have build your trans? How do you like it? I have a th350 I want to put into my 68 camaro but not sure I trust anyone locally in Bakersfield. Let me know!

[@2carpros]

I had Julien at Four C's Transmission in Santa Fe Springs California rebuild and put a shift kit in my 700R4. The shop doesn't look like much but the guy running it really knows his stuff and does great work. Thanks for watching Jared!

[@user-ir3en3yw8m]

This series is amazing man!! I've watched them all today🤘🏼 awesome build and great detail of explanation, thank you!

[@2carpros]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dp6824]

so Awesome wow is all I can say very nice

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chrisharrison83]

NA Google has a Better Picture of the Transmission with The Stick Shifter attached!!

[@salyanez4053]

Just wanted to know if the 5th Gen engine the same as your 4th Gen in the ways of being rebuilt? Because I have a Chevy 2000 C3500 OBS 5th Gen 7.4 I want to rebuild. Just looking for info and where to start. Good series of info Thanks.

[@2carpros]

So it would be very similar it would have a one piece rear main and a different intake manifold. But the process is very similar! Thanks for watching!

[@salyanez4053]

Thanks man appreciate it alot..

[@williammorgan7822]

2000 is a gen 6. 5th gen were the tbi 454 with peanut port heads. Not as desirable. Gen 6 is a factory roller engine

[@salyanez4053]

Yup your right Just doubled checked and my motor is a 6 gen. Would rebuilding my motor be the same process as this process seen here on this channel?

[@williammorgan7822]

@@salyanez4053 yes same process

[@enginebuilder2958]

how much hp and torque are you thinking itll have

[@2carpros]

I have seen similar builds do right around 500 for both or so. Thanks for watching!

[@cr500mike]

😀😀😀😀!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dfgtrucking8576]

I have a question, I have been told time and Time again that the 700r4 isn’t strong enough to run behind a big block. I have a 468 with a turbo 400, and I hate it. I have 700r4 just sitting. What’s the pros and conns of 700r4 besides overdrive and will it hold up behind the big block

[@Blazer02LS]

Just don't forget to install the flexplate to converter bolts... That can be embarrassing. Not big on the carb plate lift when it comes to the big blocks, they are heavy and I've see intakes crack from the weight.

[@2carpros]

Just put them in today! I'm not big on those either for that exact reason. Thanks for watching!

[@m7.45]

I want ask you .How much does it cost for spare parts?

[@ptycooper]

do you have the part number for the flex plate as well? and would this flex plate work with a 350 turbo trans? or how do i find out which plate i need

[@2carpros]

Yes it that flexplate will work with a 350 transmission. www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g102sfi/make/chevrolet

[@laroseperformance]

What’s your thoughts on the cheap $20 rubber vc gaskets? I followed this whole series to rebuild my Gen 5 454 (which I recently got running, thank you) and I’m noticing an oil leak spot on each rear side of the motor. My guess is this is the issue. Any idea what else it could be? Starter bolts have oil, oil filter, bottom of headers etc. rear main looks very dry.

[@designsinorbit]

Good question for ya- why isn't Locktite used for all bolts in an engine build? Especially bolts that only have a 20 foot pound torque rating. Like oil pans.

[@2carpros]

Because it would be super tough to get the bolts out if there is a problem in the future. Heck you can even snap the head right off the bolt if you use red loctite or something. Thanks for watching!

[@designsinorbit]

@@2carpros Really wow. Didn't realize it was that strong.

[@loco10075]

Good lookin out man. Learned a lot from ya, thanks for keepin it simple. Can’t wait to hear it🤙

[@2carpros]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!

[@user-rz3ly5mv5z]

I have a question Can the transmission be installed in a rotating position? (So ​​that the transmission shafting stick is on the left side, not facing up)

[@2carpros]

No. It is really only meant to go on one way. Thanks for watching!

[@mattjenkins9012]

Awesome series, killer job. What's the part number for the flexplate?

[@2carpros]

Hey thanks for watching Matt! Here's a link to it! www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g102sfi/make/chevrolet

[@shanehill1658]

Need the wiring diagram for 71 454 with out distributor

[@Fergdog4Ever]

When will you dyno? What are you guessing your hp and torque will be? We are likely to follow your build and order the same parts. Thank you for teaching us how to rebuild our BBCs!

[@2carpros]

If I do dyno it, it will be in the car on a chassis dyno. I have seen similar builds be right around 500 hp and torque so that's my guess :) I love showing everyone how to build a big block Chevy and it being preserved on KZbin forever. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Fergdog4Ever]

Thank you Sir!

[@soundmman1516]

@ 8:50 it would’ve been cool to point out the weight that is welded to the flex plate denoting that the 454 is an externally balanced engine.

[@2carpros]

Good thing I have you! Thanks for watching!

[@soundmman1516]

@@2carpros You are an Excellent engine builder and I really appreciate your attention to detail!

[@rickydidit5391]

Been following the build as I got my self 454 and has been super helpful on parts and instructions

[@2carpros]

Very cool! Thanks for watching Ricardo!

[@jerrylarsson49]

You are perfect!!! You explain it very precise and I have seen all your videos. Now I have to order every part home to Sweden.

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@alexistovar5096]

How much $ did you spend? Total build

[@2carpros]

Right around 5k or so with everything included. Thanks for watching Alexis!

[@hugollamas4192]

Building 56 Chevy. What’s the best shallow oil pan that won’t break the bank? Thanks in advance

[@2carpros]

I believe summit makes one that’s not too pricey and I have had great luck with them in the past. Thanks for watching!

[@rantalionfilms7566]

Awesome series! Your a lifesaver! Any idea when you’ll drop it in?

[@2carpros]

So glad you like it! It is already in my Camaro. I'm just hammering out some final details and then we can hear it roar! It will probably be one more Big Block video then we can hear it start up and break the cam in. Thanks so much for watching!

[@rantalionfilms7566]

2CarPros bitchen🤘

[@brianmaricle9646]

Had a 73 Malibu classic in 1996 bought it off my dad when he bought the car he drove it 3 months and it swallowed a valve in the engine the car had a 307 in it my father found the same year 73 engine only it was in a GMC pickup we thought it was another 307 but turned out it was a 454 and that bolted right up to the transmission that was in the car which was a good thing since the transmission that was in the truck was blown my dad drove it another couple months after changing the engine and then he sold it to me me and my older brother took it out one night young and stupid looking for a drag race we found one we stopped into deryder NY at the local watering hole my brother went in to buy a six pack on his way out the door he shouted out into the crowd whoever owns this 70 Buick Skylark out here I'll run you to truxton for six pack his challenge was answered without hesitation and the next thing I know I'm involved in a drag race my brother got in the car and said follow them when we got to the outskirts of town he told me to floor it we were side by side with that Buick for about a half mile the last time I looked down at my speedometer it was buried past 120 and was still picking up speed I let off her coming into a corner then punched it again and when I did I blew the baffles out of the glass pack muffler that was on it we came into truxton sounding like a late model from the local dirt track we won the six pack that was one of the best nights of my life probably one of the dumbest but one of the best had a lot of fun small GMC 454s have some major balls

[@2carpros]

Dang that's quite a story! Thanks for watching!

[@brianmaricle9646]

No problem good buddy

[@vezina808]

What part number do I need to get for the cork material valve cover gasket?

[@2carpros]

Here you go! www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-1630/make/chevrolet Thanks for watching!

[@vezina808]

Thank you!!!

[@cbredijk]

You posting any vids of this bad boy running?

[@2carpros]

We sure will! I'm just getting a couple more things set in my Camaro. There is some custom work that I need to do to get it running. But I promise you will hear this thing roar soon. Thanks for watching!

[@m7.45]

What is the best spare parts company?

[@2carpros]

Summitracing.com is my go to parts company!

[@goodtalker]

Where is part 14?

[@2carpros]

It is on it's way I promise. It's in my Camaro which takes a few custom parts to make work so it is taking me longer than I'd like. But we have a new project that we are starting this Saturday! Thanks for watching!

[@MrMikegrouse]

Dude an automatic transmission, Really.

[@2carpros]

What's wrong with an automatic? Thanks for watching Michael!

[@MrMikegrouse]

2CarPros Nothing wrong with an automatic, just a manual adds to the driving experience. I have own several sports cars including a camero , much more fun as a manual.