Installing a 540ci Stroker Big Block in Independence Chevelle

In a big jam for time, we reached out to our friends at Blue Print Engines, and got our hands on this 540 big block chevy. We're in a race against time to get this installed, tuned, and tested before the next competition this upcoming weekend!
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[@edgerrr]

"...so I broke out the Tonya, Harding that is, and started calibrating the..." has got to be one of my favorite lines of yours!

[@bryaneichhorn1424]

Tommys machine shop in Springfield tn builds high horsepower engines and has parts as well

[@clittle1559]

just imagine the inside jokes thru tonyas family 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrChina200]

A fella got hurt and ended up in hospital these past 5 weeks. How happy is he to know Derek and his family are continuing to bring the thunder whilst he repairs his broken bones. Sends his love and best wishes all the way from Australia guys. 😉🇦🇺

[@somedudebuddy]

Hope a fella has a speedy recovery

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

Get well soon ! Sure helped me with a similar situation. Best from Arkansas mate

[@louiszemek5058]

Bentley is precious! He obviously loves being with dad and is becoming quite a mechanic. Thanks for the family friendly channel. Blessings.

[@johnspataro9415]

Great family man great wrench honest godfearing genuine american i got a old 76 vette id let him run thru in a heartbeat!!!!

[@rockstarJDP]

A guy really owes a feller a cold snack - the girlfriends car wouldn't start and her mechanic told her it was the starter motor (it wasn't). A guy was 73.9% sure it was either a sensor or bad ground (it was). A gal saved on a lot of money and stress, and a guy is now considered a hero, and owes it all to this channel! Cheers VGG! 🍻

[@GTO_Nate]

SOMEONE GET THIS FELLER A COLD SNACK!!!

[@09sethman]

@@GTO_Nate for the back neck!

[@raten2791]

Let's hope she reciprocates.....

[@rockstarJDP]

@@raten2791 oh she did, a guy got the ol tickle on the Tonya Harding for sure and blew a gasket, even tasted on the ol deesol. She agreed to help a feller rebuild his carburetor is what I'm sayin.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Sounds like she owes ya one then! 😉

[@priscillagallegos2921]

Awesome to see u still have the 68 firebird always been my dream car since i was 7 yrs old n my friends brother bought 68 with a 454 big block was light blue (like the chevelle u fixed for a customer to be sold to somebody else) it also had black interior shackled up rear end n tubbed n shortned rear end straight piped from headers to back bumper first time i seen it run i was in love with it but wanted to say thanks for making these videos their Awesome n u speak to where a person can understand what u mean n explain it extremly well but thanks for not selling that firebird every time i see her i feel like im 7 again even if on video but watching on my wifes phone right now but always watch on my phone when its not broken thanks tho for your videos as well

[@burtonray9259]

Man this made my day, I was just thinking about this channel ... Gotta love those big blocks! Love how your son said, " that's bigger than my head"! 🤣. Hank said it best, 🎶 " It's a FAMILY tradition" 🎶

[@BloinkXP]

Man...Derek's enthusiasm for this engine is off the roof! He is just plain geekin' on this thing...then to see him walking around Summit racing...gonna do some damage to a feller's waller.

[@midwestmonsterhunter6034]

Man I was sure just scrolling trying to find something new to watch for the last ten minutes! Thanks Derek love the new commercials for O'Riley fn mint!

[@electr0maker436]

I got a really weird sense of deja vu when I got that O'Reilys add on the video of the vanishing paint challenger.

[@robertmcquarrie452]

Just watched an oreilleys commercial yesterday couldn’t stop laughing 😂😂

[@stephenblake333]

"message is more important" Absolutely!!

[@normenderle550]

You did what you could with the OG engine you built, time and resources just were not there to revive it right now so your new Blueprint engine is a very logical step especially with that warranty they offer. And I think the valve covers transferred over look absolutely beautiful on it.

[@nineridesshotgun]

Everything about this car and your plans and your channel is perfect. From how you found it, saved it, kept the paint job, and put those rad valve covers on.

[@damianjackson9084]

I love this channel it's got all the different flavors of content I learn so much watching this channel and also enjoy the road trips with the family and the revivals and Derek makes you feel like he's talking right to you such a great guy

[@tomtierney1066]

Ole Independence is such an awesome beast ! Can't wait to see it in action! I got a little choked up when that left valve cover sat down in its rightful place ! Those are the soul of that rig brother ! Thanks again for letting us all witness the resurrection! Safe travels!

[@matthewhayler601]

I remember that video. And was really impressed at the amount of motors they had sitting ready for delivery and everyone of them had been individually speckt and paperwork on all of them.

[@One_Shot_Garage]

Two of my favorite channels are VGG and Cleetus Mcfarland. You guys pour your heart and soul into this hobby and deserve every bit of success and then some. Congrats on the new setup and can't wait to see it rip. I hope you make a trip out to Indy next year as well so we can check out Independence in person.

[@zetros3]

Holy crap! That's the Summit I go to too! A feller lives 30 minutes outside Atlanta. Real nice having a Summit so close to home.

[@joelkarch3538]

if i had a nickle for every time my dad said "dont tell your mother"id be able to aford putting him in a home.Ha!! NO just kidding !!its so kick ass to see independence breathe again!ready for the next chapter in her life.rock on derick AND jess.

[@shedtested27]

Great to see quality home grown engineering backed up by a phenomenal commitment by the manufacturer. Folks like that deserve our support.

[@tommattie1240]

Now that winter is arriving, I always ask myself why I still live in Ohio. Oh Yeah, we have Summit AND Jegs here! I was thankful for that while you were talking about driving 5 1/2 hours to Atlanta.

[@resid3nt]

I know right? Toledo here and I never doubt the 4 hour round trip to summit

[@markduncan6690]

You are a “Technician “ Derek! I stand Impressed!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

DERICK: " I didn't want to wait for valves for my 454ci , soooooo I bought a 540ci instead " 🤟😁👍

[@georgebrooks1077]

really appreciate all that you share on this channel

[@daddy_dago]

She sounds so good brother, well done. Thank you for working those late nights and long days to entertain us. We truly appreciate it and absolutely adore the channel and your wonderful family. God bless you guys, and have fun in Florida. Feed her some extra onions for me!

[@ksokie63]

Yup, Independence is sounding good. Derek shes looking good and really glad to see her back up and running. Thanks for all the updates and have a awesome time in Florida 👍

[@TheJoe111599]

Great video as always man. Appreciate all the helpful tips. Keep em coming!

[@twc20031985]

if you ever do run into valve cover to brake booster issues, sometimes going with a hyraulical unit off of a silverdarado or avalanche is the perfect solution. they are so common, you can just go to just about any junkyard and get the p.s. pump, hoses, lines, booster, master, and everything you need in one total package And unlike a vacuum booster that needs vacuum, they work with forced induction.

[@justinmabry9178]

Instead of quarters to cover injector ports, I use foam ear plugs to plug things like that up while painting and even sandblasting. They're super cheap and readily available around the shop. I love this channel. I watch other similar channels and just cringe at some of their methods. Keep up the awesome work!

[@button-puncher]

660HP with only 8.5:1 compression...WOW. What a beast. With the sweaty sock juice and that Procharger, it's going to be insane.

[@gbppittpetitt8684]

I had a 64 Chevelle! It was a fun car! I had fun watching this!

[@ianjohnston8057]

I love your revival/driving it x miles back home videos, but it's also super cool to watch you build on stuff, man!

[@maquabear5242]

I always watch your O'Reilly's commercial all the way through. And when I need auto parts I will be going to O'Reilly's. You got me convinced that is the best way to do things.

[@samjoentess9168]

I just didnt realise how Hi-tec I have been all these years.I have used Carbo fibre on sheds,washing machines motorbikes etc .Amazing !!! Keep up the good work 👌👌 By far the best 👍

[@2509498788]

Thank you for sharing your rebuild work, I enjoy watching your work and your knowledge.

[@paulthompson8642]

Man u really make a person think about the whole idea of working in a car..... love it

[@arizonarider6998]

Hey I had to comment! That Pepsi jeep Go Cart I won one in a raffle from Safeway in Cheyenne Wyoming and drove the wheels off it ! Really cool to see that thing sitting there they were made by Bluebird in Nebraska . The bus people . Nostalgic seeing that !

[@olerocker3470]

"Don't tell Jessica ..." As if she doesn't watch your videos! Tell her, "I need all this stuff!" and then start going through everything until her eyes glaze over ... then you are golden! 😁

[@johnnewmyer3858]

Solid advice

[@jordancapps9521]

Except she is a gearhead too...a fellur might just end up diggin that hole even deeper.

[@reddelta]

"I mean, you can't even see" (the light dimpling). Pure comedic gold.

[@heatonhigh]

Oh yeah. Midweek VGG. Happy times, keep up the awesomeness

[@markdavis3362]

I'm thinking a guy's "carbon fiber" he's got on the firewall is going to melt and get on a guy's header. This guy would love to know what this build cost. Great video!

[@zackgeorge2575]

Looks/Sounds Awesome! A guy is excited to see her run

[@angusyoungsg]

Not sure who a guys co-pilot is for sick week but you and John from motion were an absolute dream team. Not to mention he's got the digicals down to a science

[@donking1017]

I really enjoy your videos. You are a great mechanic. Everything you do is very interesting. I find myself watching you and laughing at your comments. Keep up the good work. Waiting for the next video.

[@robd7365]

Nice work! Gotta be the best build on the intrawebs...love seeing the BTS clips of summit. It's always a good train ride to work when a new VGG video is on.

[@json8172]

Congrats on getting 2nd place Derek!!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Derek, finally had the time to finish watching your video, I ran BB Chevelle's in the 1980's, not to the extent you are, they were 12 second street cars, alot of fun, now I'm doing full tube chassis cars...where did I go wrong????!!!!! Anyway, be safe, God Bless!!!!!

[@kennethperian4370]

Great job showing and telling,and all that hard hard work you did on it.great job well see ya next time see ya bye.

[@patlilburn5251]

I had to stop to pick up my jaw after hearing the warranty on that new engine! Incredible. I’m not even much of a car fixer guy, but the stuff you learn here is just amazing. Derek looks way too young to know all this stuff.

[@WilshIAm]

the vice grip garage oreillys ad goes so nuts, as an ex oreillys employee i fw it heavy

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

Derek whenever I go into the parts shop it always cost me a hell of a lot more to walk out. Can't wait to hear that runnin.👍👍💯💪🔥⚡😊😊🤜🤜🙏🤟👋🙏

[@mikegolembieski8329]

Gotta CERAKOTE the headers, or the full exhaust. Lowers the amount of heat you’ll put off from the exhaust and put more power back in the engine. Also CERAKOTE the intake instead of the spray paint, offers more insulation keep the air cooler 🤙. C- series is an air cure and the V- series is oven cure. Love the videos brother, hell of an engine!

[@kevindelgado7252]

Simply one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@fredbowles4721]

I feel like a fella is going to put that warranty to the test..... love VGG...

[@jltillett]

"Don't tell Jessica." :-) She's probably as excited as you are.

[@brandenhennnessee1032]

Jeezless that's dedication. It's tough for me to make the 2 hour drive to summit. I've done it a couple times, but 5 hours one way, that's impressive.

[@garylucier6817]

It sounded very sweet on first fire up. Good Luck in FL at Bradenton! (Have not been there since 84' & 85'). Nice dragstrip.

[@TheGraytOutdoors]

I know you’ll probably never see this but I just have to say, the amount of knowledge you have all squeezed in your hat rack just amazes a guy. And that o’Reillys commercial, was PERFECT for you!! That is one AWESOME power plant for the old Independence. That 454 sure would look and run nice in my old C10, it would probably twist him right in two.😣 Great video Feller!!👍🏻🤠

[@Olds_Gold]

It looks great man. Your drive makes me motivated. A guy really appreciates that.

[@udcsjmk]

The motor still looks great! Hopefully you installed some material between the fuel tank straps and fuel tank.

[@chrisharris8727]

Awesome well done Derrick and family what a brilliant video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@larrybonin7050]

That warranty is effin mind blowing

[@Mogipbob]

Congrats on one millions subscribers! It appears we like you :)

[@rossi675446]

Oh sweet can't wait to see the big girl in action tell Kevin to put some spice in her with his bleep bloop machine

[@rossi675446]

Ps we won't tell the misses your secret is safe with us 😉

[@unclerick8224]

That Brantley is "a Chip Off The Old Block!"

[@bryantanderson5278]

I will tell you what, I cant wait to see more brother!

[@The200boo]

I just want to say I love your valve covers! Probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen on a big block.

[@DavidH-D]

What a beast! Can’t wait to see and hear it at Bradenton! You’ll be shredding tires, rims and hubs! Good luck in the 2.4!

[@begone30]

Foam ear plugs works great to feel holes for painting

[@hillbillyb4u]

I don’t think GM ever made a more attractive front end than that car. Thanks for the video.

[@ar2043]

Dude…… you’re at 998,000 subs!!!! 1,000,000 coming up real soon…. Like right now!!!!!!

[@stephenmitchell3569]

WELL I HAVE PREPAID FOR A 540 P.A. AND WAITING ON 1st JULY FOR DELIVERY.!!! BEEN MONTHS WAITING😀. YOUR FAULT...LOL. I AM 70 AND FIRST STROKER I DIDN'T BUILD MYSELF!!! GREAT CHANNEL I LIVE NORTH OF ATLANTA. EVER NEED SOMETHING JUST YELL. I BOUGHT A NITROUS FILL STATION AND BUNCH NEW TANKS. FROM BUFORD WE GOT AMMO AND NITROUS...LOL! THANK YOU.😀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TooManyHobbies]

Between Jessica and Mere…a guy’s really keepin a lot of secrets watching VGG and Demo Ranch

[@cameronsizemore4717]

I've never seen such control donut by an RC car heckuva kid you got there Derek, takes after you

[@ginggur17]

Omg, could she sound any better than the previous motor, err, hell yeah she can!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤜🤛🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Jeremyv1980]

I love that summit.

[@The_604_Garage]

Love your channel. Great content! You are talented with a wrench or a camera in your hand. Inspiration for a guy to get his butt in gear and work on the quality of his own channel!

[@RogueKing86]

Just rebuilt my BOP 10 bolt with a spool not a single issue yet 31 spline axles from moser .

[@barryrussell4106]

Looks like a guy was needing a nap. That little blueprint update should twist the stickies.

[@byrongilbert3720]

that 460 should go ito a van. i'd love to see a van revival

[@charlesspurlock119]

Love those valve covers too,

[@johnjackson8561]

Well if this doesn't get a guy to a million subscribers I just don't know.👍❤️🎯

[@171apples171]

Good way to tell a big block drive shaft is that buldge in the middle. Sbc driveshafts tend to be straight. Thats in the 70s B body stuff anyways looks like on other body styles too

[@sr71blackbirddr]

Wow what a machine 👏

[@michaelknorr6825]

The modification to the exhaust may cause a restriction in the flow. Back pressure will increase. I like the writing on the valve covers.

[@1980bwc]

Bentley is a hard worker. I see a future hot rodder in training!

[@frankmiller7960]

That engine is awesome!

[@rickysmith133]

Wow well done.

[@davidshiverdecker292]

When you March to the beat of different drummer in the parade, it's wise to be in front of the elepamts.

[@mybuickskill6979]

All kind of room for activities 🤗🥳

[@unit11k9]

I love this car.

[@splatcycleauto7646]

Like what you do EVERYTIME. Wonder how a guy can make his channel work as well as other guys. Oh well, cant wait for your next. Splat Cycle & Auto

[@chrisdonnacannon4762]

Great video no body does it like vice grip garage

[@calvinh.8882]

Did you remember to put the little carter key on your shifter linkage? :))

[@kotogray8335]

Just saw your O'Reilly's commercial Way to go!

[@coreylynch31]

We appreciate you and your family. Can’t wait till you put her in the ketchup!

[@brentgoodkey3067]

the tutorials are good see a high school teacher in the make students get enough and now know where arctic cat comes good day from northern ontario

[@zeitlerusmc]

Best valve covers in the history of mankind.

[@tjlance7031]

Sickest valve covers iv ever seen

[@westonmj14]

Great video. What a rig

[@noisefuljoy]

I believe in the power of prayer. I really do. I still think that rear end might could use some upgrading. Unless a feller did already, and I'm behind the curve. OK, I just got to that part where prayer is still indicated.

[@secondaryunit]

Those rocker covers are so close. When I had the solid roller in my Chevelle it seemed like it was always rubbing on the brake booster. I am not all the way done with this episode but it will be interesting to see how you will make these covers serviceable to set valve lash. (Maybe you won't need to with the girdles and they way it is setup.