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[@donald2167]

That 3 cylinder needs to go into a Worlds fastest Geo Metro project.

[@brandongreene3213]

Love those little shitboxes. Cheap, fun to drive (but not fast), great milage.

[@indianaslim4971]

Better call Rossler and see what they can do trannywise.

[@sneezinhatch]

​@@brandongreene3213If you slap a rotary in it you can make 4 to 609 HP . Boosted Boyz have a swapped samurai

[@highpsiguy4085]

​@@sneezinhatch4 to 609hp? Where the hell did those numbers come from lol

[@bryanbrewer4272]

@@highpsiguy4085 out his arse.....

[@ajspak874]

Definitely enjoyed seeing how the line honing on that Pontiac was going. I love these small elements that you're showing us that most people wouldn't even care to take the time to share.

[@stevemorrisracing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kwasg3]

@@stevemorrisracing Line honing cam and crank bores to half a thou is nice detail, how are you holding that tight of spec AND confirming parallel between cam and crank, when doing both, especially after finding that taper in the crank bore? Referencing the parting lines of the caps or the pan rails?? Curious minds want to know.... Great vid, thanks!!

[@Jack_Rabbit71]

I like this format of switching between jobs in this video. Keeps it spicy and the editing is on point 👍

[@wobblysauce]

That Pontiac block seems odd.

[@MatsukawaZaraki]

hemi....blower....big block.....blah blah blah.......I'M HERE FOR THE 3 CYLINDER BUILD!!!! 😂 Seriously though, that's an intriguing project!!

[@Fackler91]

For sure!

[@francisbeaudry8598]

loll

[@sixmillionthemilitantstack6582]

@@MatsukawaZaraki if you want to see what can really be done with those 3 cylinder rotax engines you need to go check out the the leader in innovation in that field Whalen speed they are building my V5 all billet block capable of 1000+ HP no problem

[@LondonRednek]

Just what I needed...decent KZbin content, not mindless nonsense

[@Jamisons_World]

100%! Literally found myself thinking “please let there be something good” when I opened my KZbin app ❤

[@sidneysnottley6414]

Amen

[@NRJracing]

LOL just "decent" you say? Didn't know it got any better than this personally haha

[@jamesmiller2237]

You learn something and pretty entertaining all wrapped into good content channel

[@JoshuaABartlett]

I can't wait for that Pontiac build!! Get some! Poncho power!

[@matthewmccormick2417]

What would be cool is to see you do a Pontiac Ram air 5. Yes they made them and the ports on them are crazy BIG. They are a factory piece of art. Again great video Steve Sir and SME

[@stevewesley8187]

Just a thought , especially with an aluminum block , I made a fixture to turn the block with the caps facing down (with a mod to spray the honing oil on the bores ) .,This lets gravity and the weight of the mandrel work for you to take the majority out of the cap and also reduce putting slack in the timing chain .Used this idea for years on SBC , should work on a Pontiac ...

[@boostedmopar1]

Using the right angle head on a Rottler F69 would’ve prevented the crappy main bore in the first place. It could’ve been touched up with the line hone afterwards to make it look pretty…

[@w.kentcarneal6998]

I like having two projects going at the same time in the video. I’m looking forward to seeing what else you find and fix in the Pontiac motor and how it does on the dyno.

[@pauljuhl5566]

love the 3 cylinder stuff. love to see it on a dino..

[@stevemorrisracing]

You and me both!

[@sixmillionthemilitantstack6582]

You need to check out Whalen speed for the rotax dyno

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Hi Steve. Your thumb looks like it could tolerate a couple more degrees timing and a touch leaner ;-) Gotta be honest, I love Dewey!

[@indianaslim4971]

Haha, that or put the gas down and stick with methanol...

[@larryjohnson7591]

There was so much to learn, it gave me a headache. Of course, it doesn't take much. Thanks for the engine lesson, Steve.

[@gdaytrees4728]

Wow. My reaction to seeing a Pontiac V8 in your shop was "HALLELUJAH ". I LOVE the Pontiac V8! And the Kaufman block was just awesome. Stoked that it machined up to specs, and excited to see and hear the thunder of genuine Pontiac power

[@danmyers9372]

The block is awesome? Were you listening? That thing was sent out with a lot of issues.

[@GhostSniper67]

Steve and his engines are amazing. This Hemi sticks out of the hood over 2 feet and makes around 1000hp, Steve can fit his engines under the hood and make 4500+hp.... that is insane, I know, different fuel, blah, blah, blah but still..

[@mikefalcone9157]

Different fuel? Lol its a huge roots blower sitting on there! I can assure you that if you put that same roots blower on an SMX it will not only be identical in height, but also likely have indentical hp per cube ratio..

[@madewithscraps]

From my years of experience & opinion of this project, using a Sunnen align hone; the person who honed the mains on that block was not paying attention and left all the caps fully torqued thorough out the entire procedure. I rapidly discovered the need to loosen front caps, in order, front most first during honing, until near on size then torque to spec for final 10ths of finish. Alignment and straight was checked & verified with machinist straight edge. Every Sunned I used cut heavier to the front of block.

[@Edders234]

Love seeing massive horsepower hemi and LS motors, but that rotax motor is intriguing as hell. Wonder how much power steve could make with a 1.0 ecoboost and a blank cheque.

[@ShelleyFrank-qh5or]

Your channel is a hidden gem, glad I stumbled upon it!

[@highpsiguy4085]

Not sure about the hidden part. It's pretty well known and out in the open per say. But yes, Steve is always offering free knowledge and input from a pro perspective

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

Are you a bot? WTF?

[@UKBUILT]

😎👍

[@georgecooke9010]

NEVER HAD TO CORRECT LINE BORE BUT YOU HAVE IT DOWN TO A SCIENCE. THE THING THAT MAKES THIS HEMI SPECIAL IS STEVE MORRIS BUILT IT! IT'S YOU STEVE, NOT THE BRAND THAT'S ON TOP OF STATE OF THE ART HI-PO. FORD GUY CALLS IT LIKE HE SEES IT! AWSOME STEVE AND CODY. 😁😁😁🤔🤔🤔👍👍👍👍👍

[@gearhead06]

Your Videos Kick Ass. nothing really more to say. Thank you God Bless you you're crew and Family.

[@sneezinhatch]

Need Steve to build a 4 cylinder version of a smx

[@davidtappe5337]

4000cc would be cool. Would like to see a big ass super charger bolted to the front.

[@coryrichter3621]

FWD?​@@davidtappe5337

[@bigbearvenom6145]

SMMMe Steve Morris Mini Me engines.

[@UKBUILT]

That would actually be really cool 🤔

[@jagharingenyoutube]

Who would buy it?

[@TheSTERNFANATIC]

I love the fact that your son works with you in the shop. The wealth of knowledge is enormous. I see it. He is a fine young man Steve. You and Val should be so very proud of him

[@waynerohde1036]

He's got the engine world by the ass if he soaks up all of dad's knowledge!

[@otisbailey5455]

A lot of hardware for 10 psi of boost. Race engines and cars always have a fuse especially when more is asked for. Plug read info very helpful, thanks for the details and taking the time to mill the plug.

[@Fackler91]

That little motor you are working on is going to be nutty, and I'm here for it!

[@Mohawk21-oi1ni]

I am feeling squirrely about the 3 CYLYNDER ROTAX build out!!!

[@Mohawk21-oi1ni]

STEVE MORRIS RTX3? GET IT , DONE NUMBER ONE!!!

[@ryanstew798]

I like how you bounced around the shop talking about the different builds. Like a motor shop soap opera😂

[@What_Willy_Do]

I Love the ball bearing trick! I learn something new every video! 11:27

[@scottk2342]

Can’t wait to see the Poncho build Steve!

[@crazylarryjr]

On that Rotax engine, I'd consider drydecking it as well, it would strengthen the block as well as prevent cross contamination of fluids due to breakage, lowering repair costs

[@jerrychase4177]

Imagine the UTV Engine Steve Morris could produce

[@joecook3223]

"Ls's, big block chevy, smx, whatever" 😂😂. Thanks Steve, such a cool video, so much interesting detail on, as always, interesting builds. Much appreciated

[@mwqs1]

I can’t wait to see some videos on that Pontiac!!

[@RevSearch]

Camera guy is learning a lot about engines. Interesting to hear him in the conversation.

[@FukaNanbu]

FWIW, there are people making north of 700hp at all four wheels with the stock bottom end on the little three-banger in the Toyota GR Yaris. That's near a thousand at the crank, and it has the same cast-in liners. Much stouter block, though.

[@highpsiguy4085]

Those are not the same motors in any way

[@FukaNanbu]

@@highpsiguy4085 Both are three cylinder. Both are aluminum block. Both are small displacement. Both have an open deck design. Both have cast-in steel liners. There's five things they have in common without even thinking about it 🤷‍♂ Specifically the point about the aluminum deck surface being able to seal under high cylinder pressures. It's possible that the Rotax is just a piece of shit and needs the treatment that Steve is giving it.

[@Mohawk21-oi1ni]

Toyota+ ROTAX 3 CYLINDER= RTX3 BY STEVE MORRIS.....WHOSE YOUR DEWEY???

[@strykerentllc]

Dewey doing Dewey stuff as always. lol Such a good boy! Q: When it comes to dollars spent V. horsepower, that 1000HP Hemi build seems quite pricey for the HP it makes on gasoline, yes?

[@Pookybutt3]

I would say that it’s looks first power second. That motor was built to have a look while adding good parts in it makes it function well. So 1000hp is like cherry on top. Pro Street is a look. 1000hp is. Just fun for street

[@robinwendt5527]

Even though most of the videos have nothing to do with my build in my garage...all these videos you've been releasing lately have a ton of interesting information and knowledge that might come in handy some day out on a race trip! I absolutely love watching and seeing you @ sick summer was awesome too! 👊

[@robertd5674]

Hey Steve ,about the 3 cly , with these max effort setups , I was thinking of possibly machining away all 3 clys almost to the bottom , then create a billet chunk with some roughed holes , that would slide in with a press fit like a .002" press. Not all the way around the perimeter, just on a few "pads" around the chunk. Then of course heat the block , freeze the chunk. Slide it in. Then machine out the entire area needed for your sleeves. You could also drill out some cooling holes to go up to the head if you still needed that.

[@timtrax918artisan8]

I'm liking this multi project format Sir, thank you for sharing this work.

[@BillMulholland1]

The 3 cylinder is what they call a dye cast. The steel sleeve can move. The aluminum cools differently when it’s casted around the steel sleeve. It can move. Hegertys channel just put up a video about this with the slant 6 and explains why it’s not a good engine to build. On a personal note, would love to see you build a Toyota 22R motor. They can get upwards of 500+ hp

[@atheplummer]

Kyle, Keep learning all yo can from your dad. He's what I could consider 'The Jedi Master'. I can't wait till you've learned all he has to teach you, then you apply that knowledge & take it to the next level.

[@azmartin1977]

Great up date guys, I notice FFRE have made a jig to sit there coyote blocks up right when they line bore/hone them and gravity works against the steel caps instead of the aluminium block.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Why do you choose to make the caps lower? I mean A: shim the low ones up. B: grind the base of the cap to lower the high ones. Understand you need to line out the crankshaft bore but that can be done both ways.

[@ShanaDixon-sr7kl]

Your content is refreshingly authentic, keeps me coming back for more!

[@captainawesome5560]

I knew that block the second I seen it!! I have that same Rotax motor in my race ski! You have just earned my business! I can’t wait to see how it comes out!

[@kristercarlson2635]

42:40 Don’t have to ask me twice!!

[@johnwelch2084]

Steve, it is true, I do learn something from almost every video. Another thing , I loved the format of this video, the way you kept engaged on several different things going on in the shop. The line hone tech was awesome. It’s pretty cool the way you guys ensure that the mains are true and straight as well as cam bores. I would love to see some CW Balance tech. Like maybe compare how close you balance each bore for an engine you build as opposed to say a stock engine and why.

[@jamesbtri]

I am so Glade you spent time on the machine shop side .

[@atheplummer]

I know I've been making a lot of comments on this video, but I need to make one more... Regarding Steve cutting apart the spark plug to take a reading... That was a brilliant way of exposing a plug for the camera to capture what many engine builders have been trying to explain, many times over, on how to read a spark plug. That being said, I have an idea: I have a simple way to change a normal CDI spark ignition (like a MSD box), into a PLASMA ignition. Which generates about a 30x larger spark than the conventional MSD spark. With that being said, I want to take it to the next level. I haven't done it yet, but I plan to within a week. My plan is to take a ground strapless plug, like one for a Mercury outboard engine, and grind points into the top of the threads ( kind of like a king's crown) into the top of the outside of the spark plug. I theorize that when I apply the plasma ignition to this specially ground plug, I'm going to be able to create a 'corona' type ignition system, which will be even hotter than the plasma ignition. Why would I want to do this? That's a question for another time... Stay tuned...

[@CTT3RR0R]

Steve I wish you were in TX. Being a machinist by trade that understands the science and loves your thought process and your strategies to finding solutions...Working for you would be so bad ass.

[@TheScottib1]

A great buffet of different tech... Awesome 😎😎

[@ReTroxStyleZ]

Slowly becoming my most watched KZbin channel. Its great that you all take the time to explain processes. I learn something every watch!!

[@jayman_gsr]

Steve, I have just completed a rebuild of a rotax 1503 myself. The old block needs sleeves, reach out if you want the block.

[@user-jw1ge6zz1v]

I think it’s great seeing some of the other workers and what they’re working on

[@brianr8581]

The young man on the line hone is a great guy! I'm impressed with his attention to detail. God bless the Morris family and team!

[@MPHMayhem]

Nice to see Cody, Joe and Brock in the videos. The boys do a great job !!!

[@richardmoerke9329]

Big black hemi and a 3 cylinder!!!! WOW!! I can’t wait. Now playing with a Pontiac? Nice

[@marksrepairj623]

Cool vid but I've been keeping a eye out for the big black hemi

[@jjpoissant]

Love the little knowledge nuggets that you may not even realize you’re blessing us with. Drop a ballbearing in the blind hole to keep the stud from going down too far, Awesome! I appreciate your pragmatic approach to issues.

[@stevemullen8457]

I find your channel fascinating. I love how Kyle is all digital and Steve is semi analog.

[@94XJ]

I'm excited for the day we see the first KMX

[@colemanbelcher1589]

Awesome Information !!!

[@Mohawk21-oi1ni]

Once the big HEMI GETS ROLLIN, WE WILL BE ABLE TO GO TO SPACE FOR FREE!!!!

[@Mohawk21-oi1ni]

Just think of the coyote rocket chasing the roadrunner

[@Fk8td]

The iron sleeve with aluminum top deck is emissions via heat transfer for bringing engine up to temp. You see it in a lot of late model engines. The newer Honda engines have it.

[@stevelacker358]

I’m betting that the “chain of breakage” in a Rotax is going to be really, really long. ;p

[@joesguiltyguitar]

I've always called that try and try again, And trial and error until you get it right .. But it's also called perfection or perfectionist , as one should be to make something right 👍

[@tedgerstenslager2949]

In the go fast pleasure boat arena the intercooler was supplied by a seawater pickup, no pump, when the boat started moving fast enough water would go through the intercooler system. This accomplished a better Idle and off idle transition quality by not cooling the charge air until the hull was going fast enough to force water into the system when it really needed it because of load. It was a great difference, helping with any idle low rpm burbling richness while docking and slow speed areas. Might try that with a pump on a boost activated switch.

[@todds5956]

I just took my 5.4 Ford Modular to Chris Holbrook for assembly. When I pick it up I’d like to swing by to see your shop.

[@stevemorrisracing]

Sure

[@dondotterer24]

BIG CHIEF needs a Pontiac engine like that! LOL

[@dozer130]

He still around?

[@danmyers9372]

His engine is way better than this one.

[@dondotterer24]

@@danmyers9372 Ya .I was just thinking. I don't know all the particulars about Big Chief's engine.

[@dondotterer24]

@@dozer130 yes. Watch his videos. I like them.

[@yarrdayarrdayarrda]

I love it when a brand new block needs one of everything just to get a block you can do the regular machining on.

[@daverupes7022]

Wow those were some interesting different engines your team and you are working on! Very cool to see and learn so much about block prep

[@morophineswordphich8229]

Oh man, 1.9 liter ultra high revving SM6.. I can see it now!

[@scottdawson8844]

Cody you are a vip in that shop, Never forget that, Ok bubba lol you and the whole team that work in "Steve Morris Engines" are awesome keep up the good work !!

[@collinkloster6571]

Really like the rotax stuff! It would awesome to see more small engine stuff but that probably just comes down to orders/customer. Love your guys videos

[@johnclarke8180]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Steve, we appreciate it!!

[@Calvin-xp4qp]

Killer tech vid. Never knew there was such a thing as an offset main cap. Props to your team (including Dewey)!

[@HeddyL-y8i]

Hey Steve, Could you please explain what if any difficulties there are when like honing an aluminum block that has steel caps? And how much, if any does it make if the block is cast aluminum or billet? You are so good at explaining things like that. Thank You, Bill Lettau

[@atheplummer]

Racing is prototyping at it's most pure state. You are constantly looking to find the ' next weakest link'. So, you broke a U joint... Upgrade... Now you are breaking pinion gears... Upgrade... Now you're breaking ring gears... Upgrade... Now you're breaking U joints again... Guess what?... UPGRADE U Joints again. It's a never ending cycle of finding the 'weakest link' in the chain, of the pursuit of power. This is exactly what a engineer faces every day. Products only make it to market, when all the components it takes to make the device, have just enough durability to handle the expectations of every other part in the system. and vice' verse'. When you are in search of the MOST of anything you can achieve, You have to accept that you are really in search of, 'the next weakest link', in the chain of what you are try8ing to accomplish.

[@amalfi460]

Really hope to see the rotax engine making top level power

[@604cuinkillah]

38:58: the Morris "rawr" lol

[@beany1987]

I am honestly surprised more shops haven't tried or looked at numatic valves spring. Koenigsegg have done it with their freevalve tech, but haven't seen anyone else use it. Given its tuning application and how the higher rev range it can achieve. It's been used in f1 for 2 decades, surprised it hasnt filtered down

[@atheplummer]

For your audience, because you didn't mention it. If you clip the main caps, say, .002" when you re-align bore the crank, you are raising the crank bore centerline by 1/2 of what you clipped. So, now the crank bore is closer to the deck height of the piston. Which is algorithmically determined by the degree of the cylinder bore spread. So, on a 90 degree block, you move the crank bore centerline .002 up (towards the deck height), 1/2 of that will automatically be built into the new 'bore centerline. Now you have to consider the 90 degree engine... Which translates to 1/2 of the one thousands higher bore height... So, if you plan on decking the heads, you need to know how high you moved the bore centerline, so you don't overcut the deck, relative to the rod/wrist pin/piston top, total length. My personal opinion is to deck the block as minimal as possible, just to 'square it' to the orientation of the centerline of the crank, then build piston top/wrist pin/rod length to the block. You can make up compression by decking the heads. The block is the foundation of your engine. Treat her with respect and make everything else fit it.

[@markgarvey5859]

Great 👍 really appreciate you going out of your way explaining the little details very very educational keep them coming

[@LSC2001]

Can someone tell me how Steve’s work is compared to other engine builders? Is he a wizard compared to your average speed shop? It seems like he does excellent work.

[@Jamisons_World]

39:56 - Funniest part of the whole video haha “Little bit of whining little bit of wuh-huhhh” 😂😂😂

[@rickbegeman4371]

no port injection means you have to tune to your worst cylinder.

[@stevehutchinson8935]

I would love if you spent more time on plug reading, coming from a guy who runs Bonneville NA, mechanical Kinsler 8 stack. Thanks

[@waynepegram3262]

Nice to see the guy's from the shop in your videos.

[@joshuaableiter4545]

Imagine a Steve Morris engine that combines Koenigsegg's FreeValve, Top Fuel tech, Formula 1 tech, and electric motor tech.

[@Yevgeny6520]

The fact you can make 1000hp from a 3 cylinder these days is mind blowing I'm pretty sure F1 has had 3 cylinders up to that lvl before but they were million dollar test engines to develop other motors

[@HairlipButcher]

I'm super interested in the "small engine" stuff😂. Have you ever thought about making any chainsaw engines? I'd like to see how many hps u can get out of a single piston 2stroke!

[@curvs4me]

This was an awesome spread of everything. Those little triples are mental! I can't believe they are running the numbers they do with that weird sleeve setup. On top of that being open deck is asking for walking bores at big numbers.

[@kilgorefamily76]

Work on the Pontiac block is really interesting. I can see how hard it would be to figure out costs before you get into it. Do you give the customer a ballpark figure then track the hours and bill accordingly for these one-off projects?

[@Godscountry2732]

Steve might benefit from a couple of DIY sound walls on casters that he can move around to dampen some of the shop noise.

[@JW-hm6ou]

Steve & kyle really enjoy the Morris videos. Looking forward to seeing the Pontiac build series as well as the Rotex build steve toing some tech videos on the Rotex build would be awesome. Thank you guys for all the great videos.

[@canadianboyee]

A guy like you could take over the big power rotax builds! I'd imagine there would be some big money to be made in that game

[@sixmillionthemilitantstack6582]

Whalen speed all ready got that market covered

[@scotthultin7769]

82 👍's up Steve Morris thank you for sharing 🤗

[@jcnpresser]

Justin shearer be drooling over that Pontiac.

[@Bobbingalong]

Steve just comfirmed the digital data logger was accurate with the analogue data logger for sure. Plugs never lie.

[@markdixon4912]

Can’t wait to see some more Pontiac build, I had the Kauffman high port 365 heads but ended buying a Fulton 638 . Would like to know what you think of the SUMEbore cylinder coating

[@thegdfp6447]

Hemi valve orientation at overlap can make exhaust oxygen readings look richer that actual chamber sees.

[@user-mb5mj7qk2b]

You guys need a 18 inch autobody mini belt sander to grind down those lifter bushings

[@bobqzzi]

I love the detailed machining videos.

[@UncleManuel]

That blower belt is hanging on for dear life! 😂😁🤘

[@AllanWorks]

if you design a 3-cylinder that can handle 1000hp it will fly off the shelf. i would love to run one in my motorcycle.

[@--_DJ_--]

Do you think you could keep it cool? I guess it wouldn't be making 1000 for long stretches on a bike so maybe not a big deal.

[@AceEverett]

@@--_DJ_-- Maybe on a trike. Don't think you could air cool or have a big enough radiator on a bike.

[@AllanWorks]

@@--_DJ_-- i want to live that bullet bill life 1/4 mile at a time.

[@sixmillionthemilitantstack6582]

Whalen speed has already done it V5 all billet block. 10,000$ for the bare block asking me how I know 😂