NHRA Hemi Screams - Race Engine Dyno Tested

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Nick has love for all kinds of muscle cars, and the engines that power them. But the 426 Hemi has always held a special place in his heart. Today, he has a couple of elephants in the shop, one of which will be screaming on the dyno.
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[@nickpanaritis4122]

Yes, I am aware of the wing nut that went loose.

[@nikprice2067]

I was panicking when I saw it rotating.

[@danmyers9372]

Not like it could go anywhere on that 3”+ long stud!

[@honestspirit56]

Let ‘er spin….. Wing nut gonna wing it….

[@chrischiampo7647]

Shweeeeeeew 🥵🥵🥵 I Was Sweating Bullets Nick When I Saw That

[@OzMike]

On a scale of 1 to 10 of things that could go wrong - with 10 being the worst. That wing nut coming loose was about a NEGATIVE 1 MILLION 🤣🤣🤣 Watching the very direct communication between two experienced brothers focusing on a common goal was fascinating to me. Loved it. Keep up the good work Nick. 👍

[@busterdee8228]

I had a friend who built dirt track engines and had an interesting technique. While an engine was running, he leaned his belly on the driver-side valve cover, placed his left hand on the passenger valve cover, turned his left ear towards the timing chain/gear, and looked down the carburetor. With one pull, he could quickly zero in on a problem. I saw him sort out a Hemi drag car that way. In a few seconds, he was able to show the owners that the builder had left break-in springs on the valves. Fortunately, it ran so bad it had not hurt itself on the track. Love your content Nick. My late dad was French Canadien. You remind me of him.

[@jimgee2676]

i remember late seventies when phil took me for my first ride in the 1971 hemi cuda , i felt like the king of the world that day :)

[@JS-tu1ti]

Nick you have the most intense look when you are firing up the first test… burning holes in the glass… keep up the good work!!!

[@redred2772]

Oh how I wish my old 1971 340 duster had that Hemi!!!! Now kids are addicted to cell phones.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

You are correct.

[@SuperDd40]

He Nick don't forget that what is NOT in the rule book is more important than was is in it ;) ;)

[@NicksGarage]

Right.👍

[@TerrenceTerryLynch]

Thank you brothers that’s my favorite engine in the whole world someday I hope to own one I love the 70 barracuda friend of mine had one in high school go to 340 was like driving on ice I can’t imagine of 426 hemi that kind of power just amazing God bless

[@paulcaliendo9402]

Nooo. Thank you for showing us your beautiful engine!!!

[@robertmedsker5305]

A 426 hemi at 7300 rpm is a sweet sound ..

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Afew years ago we went to 8,000 RPM,s.

[@josipkirasic835]

Brilliant video Njikos! There's nothing better than family drag racing tradition😁💞

[@anthonyc1883]

Great picture of Nick and his brothers! As an only child, I can only imagine the love and bond between brothers, especially when they share the same passion.

[@brucejones6794]

Oh that Hemi plays one heck of a sweet tune, especially after 6K on up. Ty for the video.

[@frankd8204]

I love this channel. Born in 1966, I was too young to participate in the greatest era for muscle cars. I got into cars in the 80s, bought a few mustangs, and raced them up into the early 90s. Never owned something as cool as a Hemi. Thanks Nick, I appreciate the sharing of knowledge. From Idaho, my hat off to you and your shop.

[@farmerbob139]

Nice to see the historical context, thanks Nick.

[@donlemme898]

NHRA Stock class racing is THE best racing. Very interesting that the base plate was so effective. I’ll bet that Phil is one intense dude at the track. I had a Bracket car for several years. Loved the competition.

[@davelowets]

Yep. I love bracket racing also... Heads up is for guys with the biggest wallet. Not for me.

[@Clunk49]

The air filter base keeps the air straight before it's pulled into the carburetor. The additional air gets the carburetor a better signal, causing a rich condition fixed by going down on the jet size.

[@shawnboy4368]

I wish me and my sons could meet you and your shop I live in US NJ state. My sons are 9-19 years old I build alot of engines from 4wheelers to sbc sbf and my new addition 6.2 LT1 gen 5. We enjoye every video. God bless you and it would be a blessing to meet you Mr Nick

[@nickpanaritis4122]

That would be a pleasure. Thank you Shawn.

[@shawnbeck2303]

I am watching Nick on July The 4th. Dynoing a Dual Quad 426 Hemi motor! That sound is deafening! I love the "Shaker" Hood in the car! Grew up in the 60's and 70's. Only saw a Hemi in a 32 Ford. You know a Hemi when you see and hear one! Shawn.

[@homercox3750]

Having all your brothers together with common passion

[@4ondflor]

For a guy like me, I might get a chance to see a hemi at a car show and admire from a distance. Thank you so much for showing us this legend up close, it’s a rare look at mopar royalty!

[@scottscott6794]

What a rich history I can't imagine the memories all the best to your family, Nick and we need you for the next hundred years so don't go anywhere.❤

[@dinadaughtry8993]

Awesome wish I could spend that much time with my brother (I only have one) but he's in Canada and I am in Florida you are a very fortunate man to have family and friends right close and y'all enjoy Muscle Cars! wish y'all all the best from down here

[@eugenepolan1750]

It's nice that you and your brothers share a common interest. Keeps the family together.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I remember the kids I worked with at Gratiot Auto Supply 40 years ago used to call it "L de Brock". They also recommended "Percolator" air filters. And we carried "Hard Wood" hood scoops. Pronounced "Ed' ul brock" "Purr o lator"... and Harwood.

[@lilo2469]

The Brothers Mopar at it again 👍

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

Between these two you got a half century of mopar knowledge...love to have Nick build me a sleeper....

[@timmotel5804]

Wonderful show. Thanks for the family history and pictures. Heart warming to watch you and your brother work together in the shop. And, some additional education imparted to us viewers about the headers. I've always been a Mopar man and have owned three 440 magnums a 383 and a 340. Always wanted a 426 HEMI. Back around 1976, Rick Finch the Bass Player for KC & The Sunshine Band bought 2 HEMI's that were for sale in Miami before I could. I met Rick but I never owned one. A 1966 HEMI Charger that belonged to a close friend of mine, and a 1970 HEMI Charger. Best Regards to you both and Keep On Winning!

[@spudthompson1414]

Was the guys named Jimmy Lee I am Spud Jimmy Lee and I built a nother 66Hemi charger Red with a white interior Jimmy's was black interior and yellow!

[@timmotel5804]

@@spudthompson1414 Hi. Yes. Jimmy and I were close friends and we lived about 2 blocks apart. We used to cruise in that Charger often and in his HEMI 67 Dodge van prior to that. We went to Norland and North Miami Sr High together. Your name is familiar. Did you live in the Norland/Norwood neighborhood? Did Jimmy die?

[@rodneybyrd9516]

Sounds ANGRY, like a HEMI should!!! Love it!!

[@kurtfoulke5130]

I really admire Nick & Phil. Their knowledge and attention to detail is amazing. Nothing is cooler than a 426 Hemi and A good sense of humor. A few nostalgic stories keep these videos from becoming too technical.👍🐘

[@adama739]

Maybe a bored and stroked 572 Hemi. But yeah, I get it.

[@jimgoose9146]

Yeah . Nick puts up with a lot in that dyno room . I aporeciate he has openmindedness ford on the dyno 1 day chev the next..

[@vincentenk4449]

Now THAT'S some beautiful music!

[@jimclarke1108]

Nick knows exactly why Chrysler built the Hemi🤠

[@clarebutterfield6927]

Nick, The King of Hemi!

[@bartschwartz9233]

Born in 1959 my babby sitters had me hanging out at the dealership and sending me with the test drive to make sure cars came back. Spent more time sliding around the back seat

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Sure can tell you guys are brothers.Hemi on the dyno a good 4th of July present.

[@maxrevenge4181]

My favourite V8 of all time being dyno'ed by my favourite engine man, Thanks You Nick and co. From a Fellow Greek abroad in Melbourne, Australia. Oppa !

[@callmenortnortin467]

Beautiful shop, beautiful cars, beautiful engines and,,,HEMIS,,,that's hard to beat !

[@JD-fx1mb]

would like to see an 427 LZ1, 427 Tunnel port, 427 Crammer and a Boss 429 on Nick's Dino

[@jamesdmehl]

@@JD-fx1mb Really would like to see what the Boss 429 would do on the dyno horsepower and torque, Thank-You for all You Guys do and for the awesome info, and for the video!

[@MikeJBlues]

Nick I love seeing the big orange air cleaner , reminds me of the air grabber I had on my old 69 roadrunner, 440 4 barrel. Love it. I was working under my hood one day facing the street and a guy drove by, stopped and backed up just to ask me if that was a hemi lol. He saw the big oval air cleaner top . Good old days

[@ginotassoni4597]

Greatings from South Carolina guys. Enjoyed the show. Hemi king of the jungle. Dyno room is my favorite part of your shows!!! MORE POWER!!💪👍✌

[@richb4099]

You probably raced at Sanair....I was there racing an H/S '68 Chevy II in 1971 at the NHRA WCS event. Our car was the record holder back then at 12.25.....I've watched a lot of your videos and recognized your name from seeing that Hemi Challenger somewhere. I just retired from racing myself.....74 years old and was racing a dragster for years. I have 5 NHRA Wally's. ! One National event win at Etown the Summernationals..........Your videos are great....love your passion for it all and your bulldog work ethic. I built engines for years and still do at home....Je vous souhaite bone chance....I cheated and looked that up in French on Google !LOL

[@douglasb9105]

Hey Nick and George! Another GREAT video! A few days late, but Happy Dominion Day to you Canadians! I'm from the US, but I never forget Dominion Day, because the 1st is also my birthday. Nick and I were born the same year.

[@NicksGarage]

Happy birthday Douglas! And happy 4th.

[@sergebasque8460]

Great to see a camaraderie between brother’s what a good live to be in racing fast car. Bravo!👍👏😎💪🇨🇦

[@brunotulliani]

My mother is an "original" and I love her none the less.....Love you ma'! Cool episode with cool stories!

[@davidbaures1256]

What a great video! Love to see and hear the Hemi sing at that big RPM. Thank you both for sharing and letting us all enjoy.

[@Ray56z]

Love the sound of the over 7K scream a big block MOPAR makes-especially a hemi! I used them on dirt tracks, the strip, and the streets. All your dyno pulls are good, but these have me leaning forward listening. Thanks!!!

[@jarmominkkinen9409]

Love The Hemi 426❤️👍👋

[@OlSgtLove]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM THIS OL SOLDIER !!!!!!!!!!!🥳💥💥🗯💫💣💣💥💥💥💣💣💣💣💥💥💥💥💥 I send my Best Regards to Nick ,George, Manny, Melissa, and Krew at Nick's Garage... Watching 👀 the Fireworks from last nite and today still going on . Love the car , don't bother me if original or not . A beautiful car . Love the Big Hemi on the dyno !!!!!! Mannnnn what a Beast . When your racing 🏁, you NEVER give secrets away . They may figure something from you ,that they weren't doing any use it against u to win . I have to tip my hat to that Big Hemi with the 2 four barrels , just a beautiful engine and what a sound coming out of her !!!!!!!!!! Love it .

[@NicksGarage]

Right on Sarge. Happy 4th.

[@OlSgtLove]

@@NicksGarage You too Bossman, Take It Easy !!!

[@stevelinne858]

Favorite engine ever, thank you Nick keep the 426 Hemi videos coming!

[@chipps1066]

I bet y'alls Mama could barely contain herself she was so proud of her boys!

[@OlSgtLove]

Nick , your Bless to have your Brothers and Family . Alot of great memories and knowledge for Racing ,parts , engine building, , and fixing cars . Love your channel and Garage. God Bless you and your Family Nick . Best Regards.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Thank you.

[@nealfox1976]

Great to see brothers working together and there similarities and differences. Excellent dyno video!!!

[@karriefalon7779]

I built a hemi way back when i was a teen. It took me 3 years to complete, having life commitments i bought every peice pay cheque after pay cheque when there was extra and saved from extra to buy the peices. I had the block gave to me. It had a peice broke on the pan flang where a rod went out. I welded in the three peices, too the block to the high school and durring my night classes i machined the pan flange, and the head serfaces. As well as drilled and treaded bigger bearing bolts and head studs. And the teacher machined cam ends and made caps so i had thrust bearings for end play loss. He als cast my blower box for me. I used a 671 gm blower on it with a 850 cfm carb. Having the school machine shop and teacher help the build was awesome. It began just a broke 1968 426 cast block.

[@peted5217]

Did you ever get to use it in a driver....? Or run it in a drag race car....?

[@karriefalon7779]

@@peted5217 was strickly Straight line car. I run it in Prostreet modified for 3 full summers, and into the fourth year the car caught fire and had a complete melt down firel. When you hear the John Force stories ect. We all pretty much lived that way. It was to much to start over, so i just drove Glen's railer until the acident that crippled me for 7 months when his car broke in half and broke my legs.

[@peted5217]

@@karriefalon7779 Happy you got to enjoy all your hard work and perseverance til Murphy's law prevailed.

[@edsmachine93]

Thank you Nick and your brother for sharing your Hemi Dyno session. Very impressive. I can see your going for every last Horse power. Take care, Ed.

[@spambeanie2]

He could learn a lot more if he would live in by 60s old school standards. Thinking he knows I've seen several things that I believe has been proven old school theory and not fact where it's been debunked. He is yet to have a real motor on there. His dyno couldn't handle one

[@tigertrap2269]

Being Canadian, these guys make me miss the Nordic drawl when I lived in the U.P. of Michigan....ya knowh........yah eh.....you betcha!

[@eugenecastles7475]

I really like that 70 Hemi Challenger 4-speed convertible, it may have not been born that way but it is an awesome car, you just gotta love a Hemi. Seeing you and Philip working together in the Dyno room discussing what you wanted to try next brought back a lot of fond memories from the 60's, working on engines, and trying to find those elusive few HP that would make the difference at the track. The new stainless steel headers should make a difference on the Dyno, and help get the Hemi the extra HP. I know that the HP & torque numbers were over 600, which is very good for an engine with stock specs. Great job Nick and Phil, I know that you will have a winner when the Hemi is done.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

We will do our best. Thanks.

[@TheMotorick]

My ear dyno tells me that it's making some serious hp! I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thanks.

[@Kwaka28]

One of the best show's yet. Great to see the passion from a couple of HEMI brothers.. thanks Phill for you're input.. the 426 HEMI what a engine..

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Phil's car is epic. I love you guys......

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As usual thanks for posting your video on the Hemi, Nick. Your videos are very informative and I learn something new each and every time I watch what you post.

[@e.s.bryant765]

Thanks for the new video. I have really enjoyed catching up to the most recent over the past couple of months.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you like them!

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

It's awesome to see so much experience and passion between brothers. Although I have to say I've never seen anyone sit in Nick's chair😄big bro privileges

[@nickpanaritis4122]

LOL.

[@jimmyjambon9206]

That’s right, good catch!

[@gtuttle4]

Nice seeing your brother Nick! Love that Hemi!

[@dane-xxx-8713]

Love this! Nice your brothers there as well man! :D Oldskool!! Lot of knowlage! When I was in my early 20s, I used to wrench on chevys with a friend of mine in his garage, fixxing his 76 Nova, had a 455 Olds in it:D, preparing her for streetlegal racing, miss those days..Great vid again nick!

[@davelowets]

Sweet! Almost 20 years ago, I had a 1976 Chevy Nova with an Olds 455 under the hood too. Those cars have a 2nd gen F-Body subframe and components in the front, so off the shelf Trans-Am headers fit perfectly with an Olds big block in it. Mine was a 12 second street car, and was a blast to drive around in.

[@garyhosier4765]

Always important to be close to your family, siblings. You’re good folks. 👍

[@meowerstationone3793]

Nick, good to see you and Phil working together. George that was some good tension building music you chose. Thanks guys! Enjoyed the show!

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it Meower.

[@herbie6860]

That in car video at track the sound of that engine reving changing gears to redline ABSOLUTE MUSIC TO MY EARS NOTHING BETTER NATURALLY ASPIRATED HEMI POWER

[@mikeasions7754]

Great video Nick, nice to meet your brother!!

[@novanut1964]

i enjoyed this video with your family history of racing, and yousll still have the competive edge, years later, great content

[@chrishensley6745]

Nice Nick! NOTHING like a Big engine screaming at 7,000......sweeet!

[@55Diddley]

In 1964 on a secret five mile long test track in Texas, Chrysler Corporation had been testing a new version of its hemispherical-head 426 V-8 engine. Word had leaked out that on the strait ways the massive power plant was pushing the the slippery Plymouths and Dodges at unheard of speeds of of over 185 mph, about 20 mph better than the competition was running at super speedways at Daytona. The Petty's installed the new engine in their 1964 Belvedere and promptly found out after a few practice laps that the head gasket was leaking. The crew discovered the block wasn't quite big enough to cover the gasket on the cylinder head. They quickly set about heating brass and welding it to make the block fit up with the gasket and cylinder head. Richard Petty went on to win his first Daytona 500 with the only available Hemi to them at the time. Richard Petty later went on to win his first Grand National Championship for the 1964 season with the new Hemi engine.

[@dallasbramwell6235]

That hemi is loud and strong sweetest sound I've ever heard with my ears your heart starts racing with the rpms. Thank you for sharing the elephants powerful muscle on the Dyno machine. Love your love for American muscle car engines and your teaching experience of years of knowledge of building engines.

[@boostjunkie2320]

I love the street racing stories. I live that life. we pick spots from car meets and roll out from there. I run a 1989 turbo 5spd Supra with simple bolts ons. good for highway or dig racing. I'm 37 now. this my 5th supra since I was 21. I can't leave them alone. Now because of this channel I want to build a 440. I will probably put it in something light. definitely will be a 4spd RWD.

[@michaelshingleton1628]

I found your channel recently. Very nice. Thank you

[@NicksGarage]

We’re glad you found us. Welcome!

[@brentmazur9518]

This is why I love NHRA Stock Eliminator. It's the constant search for improvement; if you standstill, you'll be run over by the competition.

[@peted5217]

If you don't have boatloads of cash and a Ray Barton engine it's tuf to run with the big dogs. NHRA Hemi Challenge cars now run in the 8.4s @ 160mph 1/4mile

[@basshunter428]

Old school volumetric efficiency! 👍

[@chrismadaj8751]

That was really nice seeing you and your brother it was very nice seeing you too working on the hemi

[@blinkie1523]

Hello Nick & George whoop's thanks Phil for letting us see & hear the stock 427 hemi sounding real sweet too. That black RT with the red interior looks truly stunning Nick and I'm sure you will have the hemi sorted in no time too. Stay safe & well all from New Zealand

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for being here, Blinkie!

[@SgtStedenko1]

I'm very lucky to have an original 1970 N96 Shaker Challenger 440SixPack 18 splined 4 speed Dana 60 Track Pak car. That one shown by Nic is absolutely gorgeous even if not an original N96 car. BTW. Dodge only made a total of 184 Shaker challengers for 1970.......very rare cars. Around 85 or so left

[@kennyrichard2971]

That’s awesome horsepower from a carbureted Engine without any help from nitrous turbo chargers Hey Nick as always awesome video and to all the United states happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸

[@NicksGarage]

Right on! Thanks Kenny.

[@norrismulgrew859]

Thank you sir.

[@logan_e]

_"nitrous turbo chargers"_ ?

[@lawrencecosgrove1439]

Larmo from laughlin.. thank you nick and Phil. I used to sit at the back of my 71 or 440, after an oil change. Start the car grab a beer and sit in between the exhaust. This was the best sounding motor on you tube. Hands down. It just doesn't get any hemier than that folks. Nick n Phil your efforts and knowledge n expierence is very apparent thank you gentlemen.. move over. Plymouth arriving rapidly...

[@billsmith4153]

Wow Nick all polished

[@billyhndrsn4542]

Sweet, a Hemi on the dyno.

[@NicksGarage]

What is not to like?

[@ndh641]

Its a priveledge seeing a man sharing his passion and livelihood. Thanks Nick and team

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Clacking like an old ford nick brother has a nice engine nick

[@Stonehombre1]

LEADED = REAL GAS !!! Those were the GOOD OLE Days !!!

[@69dodgecharger440]

Awesome! Glad you brothers said that about warm up Lash & Stuff! I was worried a little when cold! My engine reacts same as this Hemi! Great Show! 7300 rpm 😍

[@tdkrei]

Thanks Nick. I really enjoyed the conversation betweeen you and your brother, you're both a couple of real experienced "gear heads". Keep on smiling.

[@ThePaulv12]

David Vizard just had a vid on his channel about unequal length headers. For 1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2 V8s he shows you the formula. There's more power than you might think in it. For a Hemi this might be worth trying. He explains why too.

[@davelowets]

I wouldn't waste my time with it..

[@jimmayo9650]

My first car was a 36 Plymouth coupe it had a 331 hemi at 411 my father gave it to me he brought it off a car lot in Modesto California in 1958

[@chriscatarcio2983]

HELL YES NICK. BRUCE Springsteen's got it right. When he sang hemi powered cars scream down the boulevard. You need to teach more people about NHRA stock and super stock. 😁👍. People work their asses off for 100 of a second. Those hand made headers will be a work of art. Not like the junk off the shelf headers. And rust in the tubes hurts horsepower to. Good luck and thanks for posting.

[@2264ish]

Great show again. I hope you do another video from the drag strip.

[@dannypeter6565]

I used to love watching the hemi E bodies back in the day. Mostly 4 speed cars. Great show

[@stevelioliopoulos4902]

Good evening Nick. On vacation in the UK but still won't miss an episode.

[@NicksGarage]

That is so kind of you Steve! We hope you have a great vacation.

[@jimmyz8799]

George that was some good tension building music you chose......I agree

[@KENNEY1023]

Beautiful car always love the black with red interior combo

[@rolandl4782]

Nice to hear a bit of background story Nick:)

[@davelowets]

A.R.H (American Racing Headers) makes a VERY nice set of Stainless 304 headers for popular Chassis/Engine combos. They are $1500, but worth it. They have merge collectors built in, nice thick flanges, and come with band clamps for collector extensions. I got a set for my G-Body Cutlass with a big block Olds, 2" tubes, 3.5" collectors, and they are the nicest fitting and performing set of headers I've ever installed on the car. With the starter out, and the oil filter off, they both slid right in from the bottom with no effort. They are WAY better than the goofy $900 Hooker Super Comp 1 7/8" with the 2-piece design that has the one tube that wraps around the frame. Being stainless, it'll be the last set of headers you'll ever buy also.

[@FalconXE302]

Not telling other people what your HP is is one of those silly things drag racers do. After all, the process of telling another person your HP, is not going to win or lose you a race. Just tell us the HP and it won't make any difference whether your brother wins or loses. In actual fact, it will anger them even more when you still win the race. Good luck at the races boys... hope the season is full of wins for you boys...

[@pappy017]

Happy 4th Mr Nick!! Have a Great week!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks! You too! Happy 4th.

[@MM-yk9un]

That Hemi could have kept running faster it felt like it. Best Dyno video I've seen ! Thanks Brothers.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Great video, Nico¡. Love the fact you didn't share the power figures!! KEEP EM GUESSING!!!!

[@rod426]

Thank you Nick and Phillip! Awesome