Max Wedge Makeover

[@mgmcd1]

If you could do a video for every step of this rebuild, I will watch, like, and comment on each one. Who’s with me?!

[@1ozmoz834]

most definitely. looking forward to learning all kinds of things

[@ttoy3603]

what a refreshing change of pace from all the current news right now thank you

[@jamespetersen3933]

Thank you Steve for explaining everything that you're doing and the history.

[@terrymeyer9895]

Thanks for saving those important and very necessary papers. I love reading engineering and promotional materials, just priceless!!! This build will be EPIC!!!

[@joegeorge3367]

it's awesome that you have all the magazines and articles in paper form. makes it more real than the digital world. great vid.

[@chele-chele]

It's a real pleasure watching and listening to you while you work. A fountain of information on all things Mopar. Thanks very much from Nicaragua.

[@moparnut6286]

Loving it Steve this is where I feel most at home with a big block Mopar!!!

[@joeyvattiato9768]

awesome! this is exactly the thing i wanted to see from you Sir..This will bring folks to your channel,you have that talent of mixing information and the hands on work very well....keep it up!!!

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Great to see old school , nothing fancy , working on the floor with hand tools,, like when I was a kid. So many youtube videos with huge sponcers shops, lifts, dynos , twin turbo motors, etc.. they leave us simple people feeling like this hobby is out of reach..

[@kennydemartini2169]

I have all of those luxuries at the shop I work at, but when I get home, my son and I work on our cars the old fashioned way. The only time we use the air compressor is for pumping up tires or blowing the dirt off of something. It's all hand tools and floor jacks for us. My son will learn the way I did.

[@ScaleModelKustoms]

No more coffee for you mister! Love the energy, enjoying the series very much!

[@stevemcnally7655]

The knowledge that pours out of you while you're stripping that engine is just stunning! The only thing that holds you back is the size of your lungs because you have to stop talking to breathe in. Fantastic video, loved it. Learnt so much in this video.

[@feelinfine1973]

You're a true assest to the Mopar community (and car culture) everywhere Steve! Your endless knowledge is truly incredible and greatly appreciated!,.. here yee, here yee, come one, come all and see the worlds one and only,.. the Great Magnante the Magnificent!! 🤣 thank you Steve!!

[@99somerville]

I love it that Steve is not using air tools. I wish I had some though.

[@scottinWV]

Me too! And a decent compressor. I've got one barely big enough for filling tires.

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

What wrong with your DeWalt???

[@abeneufeld9690]

@@scottinWV harbour freight or princess auto (in Canada )sell them , they go on sale once a year

[@scottwethington8486]

Your car knowledge is beyond amazing!!! Love the videos!

[@bigal2298]

I am in the process of restoring 1965 coronet 440 . Installing 1975 HP 440 and A833 4 speed. Working on it for a year and a half . I sell parts at Chrysler Carlisle show and seen you there many times over the years. Thanks for the great information and videos

[@dougackerman4182]

Steve is a walking encyclopedia

[@garyslentzii2796]

I'm so glad I found out you had a channel. You and Jay Leno are my favorite personalities on the tube and tv! 👍✌🏁

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

It’s refreshing to see someone actually use a ratchet! So many use power tools, it’s like their arms don’t work ! Best car show on the web, period.

[@normanschmidt9101]

Lots of info but I wonder if anyone noticed only one break during filming. ONE TAKE JAKE gave us 6 minutes then 7 minutes without a screw-up. Phenomenal. Steve you are the man! Thank you.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I’m loving this series! Can’t wait to se what’s next! Looking forward to seeing the next video! Great information and video!

[@vw4x4]

Yes, but the camera man stinks. We miss a lot of what he's talking about, because he keeps moving the camera off the subject, and doesn't keep it still...

[@scottinWV]

The obsolete paperwork story reminded me of when I worked at a GM dealership in 1989. I worked 1/2 day after school doing oil changes and cleaning the shop. One day I was sent upstairs to storage for some odd box of something and I noticed old paper, brochures, posters, etc. I wish I would have loaded up a few boxes of that stuff. With ebay and the rest of the internet that stuff might be worth something today. It went back to the late 70's.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Steve, you and I are the same age, I grew up in Westboro a mile as the crow flies from the speedway. I attended many a demo-derbys there as a wee lad and watched many an engine overheat till they blew, it's possible the driver of the car your 440 came from was black flagged out of competition. I'm really enjoying the channel, the content and loving the direction of this build. See you next time.

[@SteveMagnante]

You probably remember the "unauthorized acceleration contests" (street racing) at the A&M Complex (Frye Boots and other industries) in Marlboro on Sunday afternoons? I loved going there to watch. THANKS for writing, Steve Magnante

[@patrickcortazzo6251]

Great vid! More of this please. Love the info/commentary while tearing down the engine.

[@azaleaoutdoors8109]

I could listen to Steve nerd out all day!

[@mgreflection]

I enjoy hearing you talk about mopar, yo are so knowledgeable on Chrysler dodge and Plymouth, and when you were working with the Barrett Jackson you did a great job explaining all the cars on the block, thanks for your enthusiasm its contagious

[@bobhill3941]

Thanks Steve, I always wondered about a duel plemium intake.

[@Ray56z]

Good for trucks and land yachts, not so good for high performance.

[@richardtravis546]

I had a 70 Cuda 440 six pack. I dream about it all the time.

[@rogergoodman8665]

Well done Steve! One thing I'm guessing, you never smoked cigarettes in your life! I was having a hard time keeping up in this engine disassembly contest! I only managed to remove the wingnut from the air cleaner in the time allotted. You are the king of the one take car video! A consummate professional! You jampack an hour's worth of info in 13 minutes. I know I couldn't do that. Relax in a comfy chair & chug some Gatorade. Gotta keep your electrolytes up.

[@SteveMagnante]

Roger, you are TOO KIND. I've been "at this" (automotive TV hosting) for almost 25 years and I THANK YOU for your compliments. That said, I still get a case of 'the nerves" whenever the camera man shouts "action". But that's what keeps me moving. THANKS again! - Steve Magnante

[@rogergoodman8665]

@@SteveMagnante You are very welcome. I've been following you since your time at Hotrod magazine. I started reading Car Craft & Hotrod in 1987 when I got my first car, a 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint. The "how to" & tech articles were awesome & very informative & helped me have a big advantage over my friends who didn't read car magazines. The knowledge I obtained encouraged me to go to Lincoln Tech in 1996 & I've been a professional heavy duty truck mechanic since 1997. In some ways I owe my career to you & your cohorts from back in the day.🤘

[@BostonBeata]

What’s up Steve? It seems like you don’t check your comments much. I reccomend it, it feels good to see others reactions to videos and it keeps the algorithm rocking! Thanks for inspiring me.

[@ethantracy337]

I am not a Mopar person, but these videos are excellent 👌

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

Awesome stuff Steve, really looking forward to seeing more. 🤗

[@rotorhead5000]

Rad fast paced barrage of old car facts, love it

[@captaintoyota3171]

So this is where you are Steve. Nice i miss your junkyard walkthroughs. You are an encyclopedia of car knowledge

[@scotthay1486]

Glad you have found time to begin work on your car Steve.

[@chrisscearce]

Great video Steve and with the number of cat litter buckets either you have a cat or you spill a lot of oil. Great content keep it coming.

[@richardturk7162]

I have some of the Direct Connection manuals for the 440 and 426 hemi. Had them since 1970.

[@67NewEngland]

Wow! You lucked out getting a super clean one Steve. 👍🏻

[@kevinrice4909]

appreciate it Steve you make videos fun and I love a 62 Dart

[@lb9gta307]

I like them too. They're cool, unique looking cars.

[@jcpad1797]

One of your best videos, awesome job.

[@clintonsmith9931]

Saw a 413 cross ram in 1963 inLA More fun to ride in it

[@Ray56z]

Ok, hooked on this project. Had a 440 mag in a circle dirt track car which eventually spun a bearing, off to the junk yard for a $40 440, swap on my cam, lifters and top end and get 1-5 weeks of use out of it-then repeat. Don't stop with the narration-never to much.

[@robd7365]

Can't wait to to see the progression!

[@samllewellyn4039]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos, sir. You're very knowledgeable and professional. I feel like you're the real deal when it comes to mopar tips and info. Please keep up the fantastic work! 👌

[@billschultz2598]

Thank you for sharing your simply amazing knowledge base, we're lucky indeed to have access to it!

[@wileecoyote5749]

Good candidate for Hellephant

[@jefffanning2799]

Steve, more great content. Pretty sure electronic ignition started MY 1972.

[@dumbestoyster]

Wow, I'm very impressed how clean that top end was inside

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

Can't wait to see this come to fruition!

[@steelwheels327]

Its good you're saving the history !!!

[@user-JLee1]

finally!! been waiting for videos on this car step by step restoration we want more 👍👍👍

[@jamesjustin5095]

Slip a flat plane crank in there and not tell anybody. Thanks for the great mopar archives videos Steve!

[@lb9gta307]

So it can rattle its self appart?

[@396M21]

Nice to see someone still using a ratchet! Great that you can remove the intake with no coolant evacuation or dizzy removal!

[@rogergoodman8665]

On most Pontiac V8s, one can carefully cut the "water crossover" front section free from the rest of the intake manifold in essence creating a separate water manifold. Doing that & blocking off the heat riser ports on the heads (old soda cans work great) will permit the coolest intake charge possible. One little warning though for us in the north...she will be an unhappy lady in the winter until she warms up.

[@scottmiller3025]

I enjoy Steve . So much enthusiasm.

[@randyauer7303]

Good stuff Steve that car is going to be so cool when you're done

[@lonnyjaw]

Yeah Steve, I'm addicted already! Can't wait for the next one, and the next...and the next...

[@rjs2005]

I learn so much from your videos- thanks!

[@ervinthompson6598]

There IS an air gap on the distributor reluctor that has to be set with a brass feeler gauge, Steve !!

[@williamjones4483]

It is still much easier than setting the gap on points.

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

Making progress.

[@gregkistner1955]

A whole host of information. Nice!

[@jimjungle1397]

The 1967 440 high performance heads were a good improvement over 1966 and flowed within 3% of the 426 Max Wedge heads. The good heads came with a matching taller intake for 67 and newer. The 383 from 68 got good heads and taller intakes for both 2 barrel and 4 barrel versions. Mopar had planned a 6 barrel 400 for 1972, but the low compression and good Thermoquad carb killed it. The Edelbrock low block 6 barrel intake was designed by Mopar, just like the 440 one was. There was a solid lifter 383 with inline 2 4 barrels in 1962. 347 horse power I think. 63 was the last year the 300 letter series came with solid lifters in a 413 and the 64 300 letter series came with a 413 with the new 426 street wedge hydraulic camshaft. Both the 63 solid lifter 413 and the 64 hydraulic lifter 413 HP engines with a single 4 barrel were rated at 360 hp, while the 64 426 street wedge was rated at 365 hp. The standard 413 was rated at 340 hp. The solid lifter 63 413 300 engine got heavier 6-pack connecting rods and larger 1.74" exhaust valves, while the hydraulic lifter 64 version got regular rods and 1.60" exhaust valves. The 426 street wedge got special exhaust manifolds.

[@terrancesweeney1870]

Great job Steve!

[@johnlorusso1835]

Great episode!! Thanks Steve!!!!!

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Steve always has a fascinating presentation. Yes Steve, I'm not aware of any gm v8's that didn't have the coolant crossover in the intake.

[@1980bwc]

Good stuff Steve!

[@Matt-cd1tl]

Looking good so far

[@loualiberti4781]

Steve - U R a great addition to UTube - Love your show !

[@toddlinder-flowman6687]

Love the content Steve

[@Don14320]

Excellent job Steve, loved the history and commentary

[@drippinglass]

Good Luck Steve! I want to see your dream car come to life... maybe put a spark under my behind! 👍😎

[@robertgembala8532]

Good one

[@shakeme3290]

Steve. It’s okay if you take a breath or two during your video. Enjoyed it

[@Mattisgarage]

Interesting project, waiting for next episode!

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

FANTASTIC!

[@mcnamarasgarage]

Great info and delivery

[@tnguy9696]

Mr. Mopar great video

[@rcp9763]

Great video! I'd love to see more like this one, I love them all.

[@brianlevan339]

Thanks Steve !

[@RC-cc4rv]

Get well Steve..!!

[@dennisgundlach87]

yeah pretty clean engine so far, really cool

[@danchase5880]

keep this stuff coming

[@Nova.1971]

Well done Steve!!!

[@TahoeRealm]

Wonderful video!

[@cameronrivascreativedirector]

The Mopar equivalent to the Library of Alexandria is a playlist of Uncle Tony's Garage and Steve Magnante, I swear to God these guys know everything!

[@rheidtech]

Thank you steve👍🍺

[@ddellwo]

Good grief - for a boneyard engine that thing looked CLEAN inside……!!!! But as you said - “so far”…….😂

[@MrBluoct]

Those engineers back in the day …

[@oops1952]

Very informative vidio Steve. On the dual plain manlfold, I was told the reason pretty well all V8's came with them was to stop the intake pulse from affecting other cylenders....especialy 5 and 7. Of coarse at higher rpm it's not an issue which makes your point, but the duel plain idles nicer for a sleepier sleeper. ....Having said that, I really like your cross ram choice.

[@gben7084]

DUAL PLANE duel is a gunfight ; plain is a flat grassland....jus sayin

[@oops1952]

@@gben7084 Makes sense

[@MAPRTX]

fantastic

[@kleverich]

Man, there is all kinds of Chrysler stuff just rattling around in Steve's head.

[@mozzarella-king]

Looking forward to this build. Since you are calling the car the "REM" Charger, can we go all in and call the engine the "Mags Wedge?"

[@joshgreen2164]

I have no choice, but to second this.

[@joenovak2815]

@@joshgreen2164 All in favor, say 'Aye!'

[@maxfastest]

Steve ! Please make longer videos ! Fifteen minutes or longer please

[@jamieostrowski4447]

Would love to see some pdf's of those publications if you have the willingness to post!

[@arise2945]

You know, it's just a vague feeling I get, but I think Steve might like old Mopars.

[@RexCars1]

Hey Steve.. I'm pretty sure that the A-12 Dodge and Plymouth 6 Pack engines were Solid Cams..

[@markcole6475]

You can get condensation from combustion gases at the top of valve covers also! Usually more in the colder climates ….which will turn to rust when sitting! Not always blown head gaskets but I get what your saying!

[@zappa3543]

Steve ...dont stop

[@spoly0113]

Excellent videos Steve!! Could you please put a link up so I can get your book Thanks again for your excellent help .

[@alparker8661]

383 Road Runner and Super Bee got the 440 cam.

[@wallaceweninger1737]

I can tell Steve is a cat person. With the cat litter storage containers. Good for bulky storage items.

[@SteveMagnante]

Hi Wallace, I actually prefer dogs (man's best friend, right?) but travel just a little too much to keep a pup. So a single cat is all I have. But YES, those kitty litter buckets are great for so many uses. THANKS again, Steve Magnante

[@wallaceweninger1737]

@@SteveMagnante I'm a cat person also. I enjoy your channel, glad to see someone to give us automotive history.

[@scottinWV]

Didn't look too bad under the valve covers. No massive sludge buildup.