Big Block Chev 454 - Dyno Power Blast

[@mikescaffo4850]

This guy is old school and he is a breath of fresh air in today's world

[@philipstephan5451]

The way I feel, I've watched many of nicks videos and it doesn't matter what name is on the engine. Mopar, Chevy or Ford. If Nick did it you know it was done right . Thank you Nick for all your hard work and all the quality videos you post. Stay safe, cheers.

[@antoniusblade871]

Nick has my respect. Guys like him are few and far in between. He's a true artist with engines and believes in taking care of his customers. "They don't make 'em like that anymore" Certainly applies to Nick and his dedication to what he does. Much Respect Sir!

[@davecoleman7431]

English bulldog I may add thank you from London uk Love nicks garage

[@TheRoguelement]

Nic is very likely 30 yrs behind technology when it comes to cam timing .Nic doesn't even use big name after market roller cames..or big single plane manifolds ...and we don't used Stamped steel rockers...

[@TheRoguelement]

He makes tons of extra work that no big difference except more work...Why ?????

[@norrismulgrew859]

@@TheRoguelement I would like to see you build a better engine. Nick also builds race car motors.

[@Davinci12007]

@@TheRoguelement You do realize that most of these videos are customers bringing in engines for "tuning?" Have you ever seen him change a cam or rebuild anything? NO and that's because for these videos these are street engines that are almost all in restorations. He mentions, if you payed attention, what it's going in, what year, if they are numbers matching.. He's no claiming to build "race engines" and that's not what these videos are about. You need a new LS build for 1,000HP to prove your ability to match up after market part, go spew your ignorance over on the Engine Masters sites. Guessing that over there you'll be way out of your league too.

[@michaelsjolin9203]

The best thing bout Nick and the dyno is that he doesn't play with the modern FI and microcomputer controlled engines. Nick is "Old School" and likes carburetors and distributors. My kind of hot rodding.

[@johnpopoff7950]

He's had EFI engines on his dyno.

[@dinadaughtry8993]

I'm a Mopar guy myself and I have a healthy respect for those big block bow ties, they are very strong engine

[@frederickking1660]

My 489 made 601.5 h.p. @ 6,000 rpm and 593 ftlb of tourque at 4500 rpm. Built much the same way. 93 or 94 sunoco. Roller rocker and lifters. Was running on 110 or 112 race fuel and made slightly more on the pump gas. My guy was impressed and said it probably leaned out a little.

[@jasonbose3507]

I love how Nick does quality work. In the old days that's how most people worked. It wasn't just about working fast but done right the first time and done knowing it's reliable but also fast. At least when you get an engine from Nick you'll know it's done right and won't blow up in a few miles. Thanks Nick for caring about your work. The quality of work is noticed and appreciated.

[@eugenecastles7475]

Good job on the 454 Nick!!! I was really impressed with the power and torque the 454 made, amazing numbers, that will make the Nova a very wicked street machine. When I saw the dip in the graph I figured there was something going on in the valve train, and I knew that Nick would figure it out, which he did with some help from Car Guy daddyo. That was an excellent diagnosis on the valve train harmonics, now she runs like she should. I loved the video George, especially the part where you went outside to record the dyno run, great job. Thanks for braving the cold to do that. My Monday is now better.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Eugene. I would love to see 500 plus on your 440. We have to select a good set of heads on this one. Soon to be done.

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@nickpanaritis4122 Well Nick, that makes two of us who would love to see those numbers. The right heads, cam, and intake will make those numbers happen. Looking forward to talking with you sometime soon.

[@toddmeltsch3797]

Wow 573 hp from that is really nice to see. Owner wanted 540 he got more with the mad scientist!! Nice work Nick!

[@joelanovara5808]

Wow first time I stumble across this channel and I live 10 minutes from the garage...been building muscle cars for over 35 years privately and have know about Nick & Roger as local muscle car guys can't go wrong with either of these guys for your restoration work..dedicated muscle car folks.. Keep up the great work, Joe

[@NicksGarage]

Wow! So glad you found the channel at last.

[@joelanovara5808]

Yes will surely be checking the channel now continue the great work...Keeping Muscle Cars Alive !

[@joelanovara5808]

Hey Nick are you able to build a 302 Chevy spec engine from scratch, are parts available?

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@joelanovara5808 . For a small block Chevy 302, I am sure there is.

[@joelanovara5808]

Yes but can you build one from scratch ? without existing old parts?

[@ni_wink84]

I love how that top go pro allows you to see the atomization of fuel out of the boosters! So cool to see

[@tomcrosby6332]

You should see the 6 pack pull. Guzzle guzzle

[@mikatamminen2786]

@@tomcrosby6332 or two dominators/Stack injection...

[@mikatamminen2786]

it serves as a purpose for Nick too live while dynoing.

[@tracemcgee]

I worked as a mechanics helper for 4 years. I’m really impressed with the experience and professionalism Nick Shows. Thank you 🙏. ( Yes Women do Love to work on cars ).

[@norristammislideshowmulgre877]

Right on young lady. Befor my two beautiful Daughters where ever allowed to get there driver's license. I made sure they knew how to check there oil,tires and tire pressure,water break fluid,air filter,fuel filters and many other things including what to do if they break down. To this day they know far more than their husbands.

[@davidlefranc6240]

just to see nick is happy after the first little run you know this dude likes his job and it makes this channel and this video even more legit

[@jeffstevens156]

570 h.p. In a Nova for the street! I think the customer will be happy. I ran into one that was shutting down after ten minutes of running. The exhaust was glowing red. Larger tubes fixed that. Had another losing power at the end of the quarter mile. Needed more fuel. Electric fuel pump fixed it right up. I miss those days! Good Job Nick!

[@tedhamilton2362]

No matter the brand of engine, Nick's Nuggets of wisdom included in his dyno and engine builds are a great reminder and teaching tool.

[@ArcGlowingVision]

We're at 570 hp & 570 torque which is good numbers good numbers after all you guys it is a simple 454 they are small port oval heads with a flat top & hydraulic cam. I MEAN REALLY FOR A "CRUISER" THIS IS NOT BAD AT ALL - Nick. Lol.

[@robertorhymes]

Waow A Big Block Chevy 454 Sent to Nick's Garage because when he puts the pedal to the floor the owner wants more When it's done he'll be able to take it to the track or take it on tour Nick's a master with a split pin for securing a valve spring it's just the thing You gotta do this stuff before breaking a cam in There's nothing like a Monday Dyno test that's why Nick's Garage is the best Always tried and tested carburated or injected Nick's Garage revered and respected

[@QuickerBooks]

I am a GM, Ford and ASE master tech... Blah Blah, What I am trying to say is that... This is the channel I visit to learn... Thanks Nick, Keep up the good work.

[@billjamison2877]

For all you people giving a "Thumbs Down", It's obvious you stopped taking your medication. Watch Nick, be happy!

[@craigpennington1251]

There's always some that don't like what ever it is. I'm thinking that you tube is automatically doing it. (?)

[@datasailor8132]

Makes Mondays durable.

[@stevewhyte8476]

probably tired of all the you-tube pros chiming in ! why watch someone like nick do his deal & tell him how to do it. go build your own , and be proud.

[@theeoddments960]

I like this guys channel but man he builds motors for some real dummies that have no idea how to do anything themselves. Fuckin guy bought 2800-3200 dollar set of afr heads when he could have saved 800 to a grand getting lesser heads that would work just fine at his power level. Afr heads on a big block don’t even have to sweat making 700 horsepower what are they doing with it on that mild ass application

[@k0rndog93]

Could be those few people get tired of hearing the same thing repeated 50 times in 1 minute and the endless rambling

[@BuddWolf]

Seeing those Mickey Thompson valve covers brought back memories when I had my 79’ Camaro RS. 350 sb, punched 30 over, nice mid-range cam, 700 Holley vacuum secondary’s, 4.11 posi, th400, a huge 4 core radiator, etc. etc. etc…… I had it for a few years until I wrecked it racing a Mustang one night. Thanks for❤️👍🏼 all you do for us gear-heads out here in KZbin land. God bless you and your family Nick. Best of luck 🍀

[@tomquinn607]

So good to see that Motors Repair Manual. My dad and I used it for All our repairs and got it from the Library. We did all our own work.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Tom. Great book. I still use it. You and your dad did the correct thing.

[@dragonlips2005]

Great Video!! AFR makes a killer cylinder head!! Almost 600hp on this thing with barely any cam!! There is plenty more left in it if the customer wants to drop in a solid roller with a steeper rocker!! It's an awesome street setup!!

[@mikatamminen2786]

Late John Lingenfelter did equally with iron oval 049s using 2.25/1.88 valves and porting, also 660+hp with a 496 a 1050 mech roller and above heads.

[@vhp454]

I have a bbc from a McLaren can am car M8f code. 509 cid, it has a solid flat tappet cam, mechanical fuel injection, over 860 HP and 800 tq revs to 7900 No need for a roller cam

[@nativenation3296]

Good morning Nick, and everyone else. Enjoy your day wherever you are...

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, Native. Have a great one.

[@RichardMLowe]

@@NicksGarage Hey Nick, I found Eugene Castles on Facebook and we talked about his Car and you as well Sir

[@RichardMLowe]

@@NicksGarage Question: On the Valve Covers I've seen these "extensions" that will make the Valve Covers taller ... What is your take on these Sir

[@Stahodad]

Nice tip on the valve spring install..I guess you can do valve seals the same way ..with the air..

[@Stahodad]

Hello from Halifax. Snow tomorrow..lol.

[@julios1968]

A Master Craftsman ! Always love these Dyno Vids Nick.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@thejourneymen7722]

I love the smell of a big block in the morning🔥

[@NicksGarage]

... smells like horsepower!

[@McBuggs.]

@@NicksGarage ... Feels like it too! (winkwink)

[@troyboystoys9707]

When I had my Chevelle, I had the same problem with my 454. The rocker arm clearance to the chrome valve covers wasn’t enough. Evidently it’s a common problem as I found a slightly taller set that still looked stock and solved the problem. Nice video. Nick is a good teacher.

[@robblopus7108]

This hands-on, nuts-and-bolts knowledge and experience is why I love spending time in Nick’s Garage. Thanks, guys!

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

I have 2 of those MOTOR books, they do have all info others don't. The 1960s one has a lot of old school tips on tuning, it showed how to set timing with just a 12 volt light, did it once, worked great.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Hi Nick and all the team at Nicks Garage! Great to be back on line! One thing I love about your work Nick....is your absolute attention to detail....Magnificent! Cheers from Melbourne Australia!

[@johncaballero8013]

Beautiful engine Nick! Your hot rodding skills are over the top. Is always a pleasure to see your work. Great video!

[@davemiller6893]

Great to see Nick so stoked testing the 454 and it's not even a Mopar. A happy man👍🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@NicksGarage]

Right on!

[@warrenmichael918]

Nick is a mopar man but more importantly , he is just a horsepower man!! I would love to have a project that he could spice up, but i dont,,,LOL

[@dustyjohnson8175]

I like the extra measures taken to make sure the cam is broken in properly. Especially now that flat tappet cams and lifters don't seem to be what they used to be!

[@RaymondL704]

A neighbour had a '69 Chevelle SS with a beast of a 454, used to drag it at Luskville QC speedway, drove it there then swapped in those big Mickey Thompson stickies...

[@NicksGarage]

Good memories. Thanks.

[@RaymondL704]

@@NicksGarage It's my understanding that the SS was more common with the 396?

[@lilibethdoherty295]

When you treat your customers engine as if it were your own you know Nick is not just good at what he does he takes pride in making every engine the best that he possibly can, I have seen mechanics forget to put oil in the engine before and told the customer they all make that sound, then quickly fill the engine before the customer finds out!

[@alanconnors8881]

"Nothing too crazy. Just over 500 HP." 😁

[@1980bwc]

500 hp isnt too crazy for a Chevrolet anyway. Lol

[@theeoddments960]

And the guy buys the most overkill parts for 500 horsepower that can handle 800+ like the heads

[@BBBILLY86]

@@theeoddments960 was probably hoping for 800 hp.

[@theeoddments960]

@@BBBILLY86 guy said mild 500 hp. Idk seems like such a waste of money That could have gone to a lot better use in the car.

[@BBBILLY86]

@@theeoddments960 Never fun swinging for the fence and striking out.

[@rogerhoward7104]

Its fun watching a Master mechanic at work on different engines. Enjoyed watching him diagnose this problem.

[@curtfreeman8632]

Good job Nick! I’m a Chevy guy, but I really enjoy all your dyno sessions. Every performance motor I’ve done over the years has been dynoed before going in the car. Sometimes saves having to figure out problems once in the car and running. Most times my cars run close to the number right off the trailer.

[@billkenworthey5258]

I like the way you rock old school... You explain in garage terms what is happening and you reason. No high expensive words. You do what you do. Great to watch. Bill

[@josephnubile1970]

What a Great video. Thanks for telling us what the problem was I would not have guessed that the springs were the problem in a million years.

[@joevette6290]

I shaved 400 lbs off my 72 vette by removing parts that were not needed and replacing with lighter aluminum like removing spare tire assembly replacing stock mufflers with lighter magnaflows replacing front and rear springs with composite VBP system replaced cast iron exhaust manifolds with lightweight headers replaced cast iron intake with aluminum got rid of jack assembly windshield washer bottle and pollution cannister and replaced my heavy P02's hubcaps with rallye wheels for a total weight saving of 425 lbs so from 3225 lbs with full tank to 2800 lbs today!!!

[@astralplaneencounters5812]

Boy, did you bring back memories when you walked out with that "MOTOR Auto Repair Manual" @ 10:48. My Dad had 2 or 3 of those (I think he had 1971, 1973 and 1975 Editions). His were just as beat-up and greasy as yours too LOL And Bible is right! Pop never touched a project without first consulting that book .....

[@riclmilligan4345]

Do you need a bigger carb nick

[@riclmilligan4345]

Can't supply fuel needed at higher rpm

[@craigpennington1251]

Great stuff Nick. I'm a big fan of the 454. Had them before in my dually pickups. (1) 1986 brand new - 16 gallons of gas(leaded) used 1 quart of oil like clock work. That engine was carbed. the 1987 model was fuel injected and did the same thing burning unleaded or regular leaded fuels. I carried a case of oil when going anywhere. No leaks no smoke and the tailpipe was clean. Had a 4.2 Litre Jag that did it too. I hope the new crate engines don't have that problem.

[@markwallace5274]

My day at work just got better !!! This goes to show what a good set of cylinder heads can do paired with a good intake and of course a Great Engine Builder !!

[@WilliamSquires-fc4kp]

AFR oval port heads aren't SMALL port heads Nick. They will usually out perform stock square ports in my experience. Not saying my experience is the word but it is what it is. AFR are my go to heads. Thanks for your channel brother. Love it !

[@mrwonderful999]

Nick, The 460 CID show was/is entertaining, interesting & fun. Well done.

[@evangedestounis3097]

A little late to the show here. I just came across this video last night. Mr. Nick, you are a true master craftsman, a "Mastora" indeed, as we say in the Greek language. Always a pleasure watching your videos and a real pleasure in meeting you a couple of months ago (as well as Vasili). Sorry I couldn't make the Corvette Saturday back in Nov20 for the Discovery Channel, my car was in storage. Maybe next time. This 454 is kick-ass bad, amazing video, love the way you approach things "old-school". I just picked up a 1970 Corvette, 454 (LS5), it's original, but I want to have it looked at. Dealing with some "run-on" at present, plus I would like to give the engine a good look-over. And you're the man. I don't know how to go about reaching you by email, maybe I'll drop by and call before I come. Keep up the fantastic work you and your team do, it's a dying art but fortunately there's people like you who are passionate about, love and take pride in their work . Keep well, Mastora! Thank you, and congratulations!

[@moparedtn]

*Nick!* Enjoyed the heck out of this episode as always, my friend! What a natural teacher you are and YT may well be the best "classroom" for you to teach in. It's uncanny how many methods of turning a wrench I can relate to with the way you do things (probably because we're of similar age groups). Looking very much forward to the next one, George! -Ed on the Ridge

[@rickszabo4312]

Another great vid, It's 2021 I can't believe Cams and springs are still used in modern engines, cost is everything , I guess. Solinoids to control valves are noisy, probably unreliable, but you wonder how much power is lost due to having to drive the valvetrain and not being able to control valve timing more precisely. We love this stuff .

[@kruppstahl9562]

I worked at an automotive machine shop when I was younger and remember a guy brought in a set of 351c 4v heads to have bigger/stronger rocker arm studs put in. It had triple valve springs and my boss told me it had a stupid big roller cam in it. When we put the spring on our tester to see we estimated the seating pressure at over 300lbs and the open length compression we couldn't get because it maxed out our tester. lul

[@davidcochrane3671]

Thats roller springs guy!

[@markmcguire4322]

The master of Mopar working on a beast of a chevy..love it!!

[@tomcrosby6332]

Somebody was real swift to know about the spring harmonics. Good advice indeed.

[@gerald4133]

My cousin has a 73' Vette they use to Talley race. Once they us d a abandoned airport. I saw a 454 Vette & it went out & they opened it up, it performed very well.

[@stevejohnson7132]

Any engine that's a good engine is indeed a good engine. Thanks for the time Nick.

[@michaelwilliams8297]

I love seeing the Motor manual, my dad gave me mine 20 years ago and it's one of my most valued possessions.

[@chich2744]

You got those numbers because it’s a big block Chevy, nothing like it . Can you imagine what it would do with a bigger cam. 👍👍

[@whatta7793]

Just recently found this channel and I can't get enough of the SBC/BBC dyno videos!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for joining us!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

This is the best movie l have watched in a long time.....Thanks to Nick's Garage.... Reverso Enfin, l'épilogue traite d'un enjeu moins exaltant. ...Thanks again....!!

[@joeculver43]

Wow I’ve never heard of spring harmonics but that’s why you are the best in the business 👍please keep doing these videos I learn every time I watch you are amazing bro 👍👍👍

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Good morning Nick and team thanks for sharing love what you do for my Monday morning coffee and great job God bless you all

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks so much

[@jerryhayden8720]

That's good to know. Definitely a learning experience. I've got a 454 that I'm going to be rebuilding and it's going to be fun. I enjoyed this.👍

[@christopherwasko7329]

I’m a Mopar enthusiast, but all make vintage Big Blocks sound and look good. The 454 in the 72 Nova should be a sweet combo and tough guy on the street! Keep up the good work Nick. 😎

[@NoWr2Run]

YES, ON THE STREET & TRACK. Very nose heavy other wise unless all Aluminum ?

[@tomcrosby6332]

what a blast Nick!! I love MOPARs, but I have also had chevs. I remember the "manhole cover" butterflies of my 850 Double pumper on my 454. I had a 50 cc squirter as I recall. My first guess would have been valve float. I don't know much about "harmonics" at all.

[@GhostOfRT300]

Love this channel! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Nick, and thank you too George on camera! 🇨🇦🇬🇷🇦🇺 🏁🚘🏁

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@davidevelyn530]

So enjoyable watching Nick work. He looks so happy.

[@1980bwc]

You took my outside exhaust sound footage request. Thanks guys! You are the best!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Bryan. I wish it were day light. Then you can see the exhaust set up on the roof.

[@NicksGarage]

Hope you like it!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Wow, I still have my old Chilton's service book as well, a real godsend for info! My version has all the old specs on Mopar 6 pack setup and adjustment, as well as many other useful information for older musclecars. Hate to even use it near oil & grease anymore. I need that engine for my '94 K2500 Suburban tow rig!

[@thomasopdahl1873]

Oil stains on an old motors manual are like coffee stains on a civil war battle plan. It gives the book dna.

[@jeffgyro465]

Engine sounds great. Looking forward to the burnouts.

[@Boys_rideout]

Every time that engine got above 3000 RPM the smile on my went from ear to ear. What a beautiful sound. I love any good performance engine but I love Chevy.

[@williamclinard2438]

I love the Vanishing Point shirt. One of my favorite movies and definitely one of my favorite cars. I enjoy watching your videos in the work that you do. Have a great day. Namaste

[@wheeler2581]

only 500hp c'mon Nick only, i love watching you do this absolutely awesome motor rebuilds i used to work for a place in winnipeg that rebuilt engines and sold long and short blocks i'm a machinist and i love working the metal and i like to see the metal all working together in harmony..only 500hpLOL.

[@Bubbabui455]

I think Nick has fallen in love with a GM Big Block 454... 30 over lol.. ive never seen him smiling so much and determined to get that bad boy peaking!

[@Ray56z]

Mid 70's I was running a 410 Merc/30 over, in a '63 1/2 Galaxie. I could feel that nose over then back up in the top 2 gears. Mentioned it to an ol' guy that had a one car shop behind his house, doubt if he had any more electronics than a timing light. Said to bring a $10 bill and a case of PBR and he'd take care of it. Shimmed the hell out of the springs and said I had spring harmonics. Solved.

[@blinkie1523]

Morning Nick, Vasili, and others. That 454 sounded real sweet at idle for the power you were getting out of it. I gathered you would find and fix the problem so that motors going to be one sweet number now That sound from outside the shop sounded top George what a beaut idea aye! Stay healthy and happy guys.

[@philh.7100]

A pleasure to watch a professional like Nick.

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Thanks for showing the outdoor view during the test, I wondered what it sounds like out there, excellent.

[@NicksGarage]

You bet!

[@methusalaseenalot8837]

nick is a force of nature and he is relentless. i am impressed.

[@davidingling9791]

Awesome job your shirt is pretty cool. I'm looking forward to seeing that engine back in that beautiful nova!!

[@fireball1322]

He's running that green Vulcan oil Jim! On my 396BBC the valve covers had special sheet metal thingies on the underside that helped feed oil to the rockers via guiding and making oil drip from them and onto the rocker arms and springs. Was to help oil rockers and also cool the valve springs. That would be a good thing to do here IMO.

[@joeljenkins2876]

Goooood morning, Nick and all the guys!!! Happy (snowy?) Monday!!! Always love watching your shows, keep up the excellence!!

[@stephenmitchell3569]

T-shirt movie and Two Lane Blacktop my favorites car movies. Plus my first big block valve covers were Mickey Thompson. Your renewed great memories from the past on a 57 chevy with NOS and Doug Nash 5 speed. Faded paint and meldrew seat covers with a old 4-speed shifter knob. 1974 to 80 cruising and a little racing for honor/cash.

[@davenorman8251]

That motor really wants to go...I'd say the dip is valve train related It looks like a harmonic problem to me, roller rockers with a different ratio and or valve springs maybe, if it was my motor I'd fit an 850dp with a spacer beneath and fine tune it...Those are really good numbers for a street car of build though..keep up the good work Nick.

[@davidcochrane3671]

Agreed

[@warrenstephens3705]

Funny it was the springs. I always get my springs from the Camshaft manufacturer all in the kit and STILL you run it to this from time to time. Usually, I change to a good roller rocker set up and this problem goes away. Good job.

[@MichaelResznekiTrolling4Truth]

Yep, I had to shim my spring. But I had a tech who had a problem with that and he helped me tremendously. Also thanks for the advice from a previous video. I was cracking my water pump left and right, just after install. I went to an electric fan and it solved the problem. So that means my fan or spacer was bent like you said.

[@Buffrt66]

I have a built 454 stuffed in a 1973 Camaro. Loved the info of this video!!!

[@richardriehle4159]

wow, the guy that said "springs" ! kudos.

[@anthonycadiou8367]

Thanks for pointing out where the dip came from in that 454. Please explaine the engine harmonics how the will affect RPM.

[@rockinrowdy13]

Love the sweat shirt Nick...I remember going to the drive-in in my brothers Gran Coupe to see that flick.. Geez 575hp is going to make that nova fly.nice job as always.

[@evil_glide5083]

Looked like it got a little rich at that dip just for a second. Love this guy!

[@HeadFlowInc]

Tip: An inverted rubber tire valve works good to seal the dipstick. 😉

[@NicksGarage]

Nice!

[@wokewokerman5280]

...that single carb return spring makes me a little nervous, I've had a spring pop disaster!!!

[@bigsparky8888]

YEAH BUDDY...BETTER THAN MY SUGGESTION...

[@victorgirouard1543]

That tricks works well I have done it many times myself

[@oldpolak5203]

When my dad hit a shopping cart with the grill of his van , he replaced it with a 454 grill. It made him smile when ever he looked at that 454 badge .

[@rickbullock4331]

The Chevy’s turning some pretty decent numbers for sure. That’s going to be one wicked Nova. Nice work Nick.👍👍

[@kevinmcdonough5500]

I had an 850 Holley with a 1” open spacer on my 468 BBC. Ran better than my old 750 Holley. My hydraulic flat tappet cam had single springs and made peak power at 5,600 rpm’s.

[@louiskats5116]

Giasou Nikola, Great to see a BB Chev on the dyno. Now there is only 20 cubic inches difference between a 440 & the 454. Let's not forget the 454 has being bored 30 thou. Now Nikola if you were to do the exact same modifications to a 440 cam, aluminum heads, headers, intake manifold etc etc in your opinion will it produce similar horsepower to the 454. Also bang for your bucks, are Chev motors cheaper in the long run in producing horsepower than a Mopar ? Great video & fantastic you found the dip & solved that mystery. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@marruhwahnuh]

Geez you see the setup on that Nova! 🤤 Thing can rip your heart out just looking at the beast.

[@bill154cub]

Your not using poly locks on the rocker arms? I hope they plan on adjusting the valves a lot. The Chevy valve springs were called triple springs they counted the damper as a spring that was between the two coils. I found out 50 years ago the big blocks love 50 degrees total advance at 2,000rpm.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Great job! Always love a big block on the dyno!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks J!

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello Nick, northen Sweden here again. I drive a Volvo S60 T5 that's been adjusted so to say. (350 HP and about 368 lb-ft torque) I run on 98 octane and and it's got good milage, about 8 liter/100km average over a few months.

[@NicksGarage]

Sounds great, Peder!

[@billjamison2877]

Hello Nick and crew! Missed your video this morning. I hate when that happens. I was was digging a lot of snow my way out of my driveway from this continuing winter storm. Stay safe and keep those motors running! Bill Linglestown Pennsylvania

[@NoWr2Run]

Same here, N.E. PA.

[@FredD63]

I always smack my valve caps with a plastic dead blow hammer to make sure the keepers are seated … great video Nick

[@frankm2385]

575hp isn’t too radical & still plenty of horsepower. Can probably use it as a daily driver. Perfect for a little street rod or cruiser. Nicely done.

[@355ml12floz]

The Mickey Thompson valve covers don't have the drip rails to direct oil onto the rocker pivots.