Parts overview- James L29 Vortec 454 build Ep2

[@SovereignLivingMan]

This is a really great video, appreciate the input. 454 sounds bad ass!

[@amospgarcia9152]

James is always relaxing lol. I always stay over to long when I em there looking at all the cool stuff. Keep it up Rich!

[@DickHamm]

he needs to build some cars or something... 😂 😂👀 thanks dude I appreciate it!

[@marcosnavarro6975]

Great stuff talk about budget builds really love the info

[@dre83cpt]

Cool build. The test mule sounds really healthy 💪

[@DickHamm]

Right!? Lol

[@MadScientistGarage]

James builds such cool stuff.

[@DickHamm]

I know right? Pimpin’

[@MadScientistGarage]

@@DickHamm I'll be honest, I got a little star struck when I met him at Zip Tie Drags. He just picked up some tools and started fabbing exhaust because he wanted to see our crazy swap idea work. So rad.

[@UcantBeSerious03]

8:05 Glad I watched this again. Hey Dick, I used the digital caliper you sent me last xmas. Man have I used the shit out of that thing! My engine from a 2000 C3500HD has those same exhaust manifolds and 3/8 pushrods! I was about to order crap I don't need. Thanks to both you guys for this series - great stuff! Thanks for the caliper

[@DickHamm]

Glad to hear it!! You have a real nice motor there awesome news 💪💪

[@TheMexcutioner]

The Mark Weins of the automotive world! Dope vids man!

[@DickHamm]

🙏

[@jonphillips3804]

what cam is in the Gen 5 454 that was in the car during this film?

[@ZanesGarage]

Me and my brother shoot wedding videos on the side and using a gimbal can be challenging but it's worth it in the long run so keep at it!

[@DickHamm]

I appreciate it! What a cool gig by the way 🤘

[@davidvonanderseck8649]

Awesome I like the Tec stuff. Wanting to build a 454 myself

[@VIP854]

Did you have vacuum problems with that cam? I'm looking at doing this to a 98 dually.

[@UcantBeSerious03]

9:20 ---> Locate those 1998-2000 454’s they use 3/8” pushrods and have the appropriate guideplates. 96/97 have 5/16 rods and plates

[@DickHamm]

Perfect!

[@shitbox7413]

Ok here’s what I was trying to get at in the post I deleted, gen 5 blocks have less material along the top side of the decks than mk 4 and gen 6, hence mk 4 heads will not seal on a gen 5 block. The difference between gen 5 and 6 is the block casting itself, not the head gasket. Sorry for the inconvenience. 😄

[@DickHamm]

Absolutely no problem dude, love chatting about stuff! You always contribute to the channel and I appreciate it 🤘

[@shitbox7413]

Love your channel brother, one of my absolute favorites! 🤘 My Brain wasn’t working right earlier, was only 12 degrees here this morning. 🥶🤪

[@DickHamm]

Hell yeah man all love!! Idk what 12 degrees even looks like lol

[@shitbox7413]

Trust me 12 degrees looks like shit! 😄

[@philipmazzuca2269]

But all the aftermarket heads bolt up……right?

[@UcantBeSerious03]

more 454 builds pls

[@ryanlanman9614]

I did the same build and it turned out awesome. Just one issue after about 5 hrs of run time the reluctor gear on the crank got pushed into my timing cover. I think it’s the timing gear set I used. Do you know if I can just take the reluctor gear out and still run the gen vi harmonic balancer ?

[@cynicallyforged4567]

Does any big oval port intake fit?

[@willyjilly9684]

Will L29 parts fit the L21 454 big block? I want to do a simple carb swap but want to ensure i order the correct intake for the L21 not sure if it's The same as L29

[@jimbauer2221]

What break in oil did you use?

[@DickHamm]

Do you mean for the cam? Its a hyd roller

[@DustinJones-uk6zj]

What oil pan are you using???

[@MrRajay2U]

Cool stuff, it's crazy to see how that big block fit in a Gremey, my 318 barely fit in my Rambler...

[@DickHamm]

def took some massaging lol!

[@philipmazzuca2269]

Tempest is Bad Ass 🏁

[@Tennessee_Jon]

My 99 Silverado k2500 has the exact same manifolds. Didn’t realize that until u mentioned that and had to run out and check. But sadly the 7.4 is getting yanked out with only 142k miles and 6.0 swapped for more dependability and lower repair cost.

[@DickHamm]

Nice! That all be rad

[@jeremydeaderick1324]

The l29 I just pulled have the exact same exhaust manifolds made in austria

[@abrahamvenegas2422]

Any chance you'd sell that other intake manifold? Sweet builds.

[@andy347495]

Nice to see some big block stuff. Im so sick of LS's

[@shilokirkman3791]

So if I don’t this same build. Can I still use the same push rods or do I have to go with the 502 pushrods?

[@DickHamm]

Just depends on the guides and cam selected

[@richardrose3721]

Can you use a gen 3 camshaft in gen 5/6 block getting rid of thrust plate and use button thanks

[@jaywildhorsepatterson4432]

Nice

[@peterluta1119]

I have the same cam. Love it 😀

[@dymondjac]

If you don’t mind me asking,, what exhaust are you running on the Test Mule

[@DickHamm]

Not at all! It’s a 3” x with pypes mufflers I believe

[@darrenjones9180]

Awesome

[@TagGeorge]

What gear does the test mule run?

[@philipmazzuca2269]

What cam in the Tempest Gen v ?

[@zachbruce7343]

Hey mr hamm.do yall have a video of the L29 running after build

[@DickHamm]

No sir, we haven’t fired this one yet

[@DickHamm]

Probably end of January or February, we both have a lot going on but then it’ll pick back up

[@zachbruce7343]

Awesome I love yalls channel hope to have my L29 done soon.really like the way yall explained everything you do.

[@juanstokes3636]

Is the parts list available

[@DickHamm]

juan stokes there’s a parts list on the newest L29 video in the description. If you go to the playlist and find it it’ll have the parts. We still haven’t fired this one up yet

[@tomwomack3167]

Any idea who much that Pontiac weighs?

[@spoonfixer3387]

What car is the test mule?

[@Ryan............]

l29 had a roller cam right?

[@DickHamm]

yes

[@niclev4093]

Can i get the list if parts and prices ?

[@DickHamm]

They should be in the Part 1 description box

[@niclev4093]

@@DickHamm thank you verry much i will be building my l29 and gen 5 peanut head on a budget and this video is perfect

[@Michael-White]

Wouldn’t ls6 springs work and be a lot cheaper?

[@DickHamm]

Possibly!

[@xozindustries7451]

Chevy and GMC vans had those motors too

[@DickHamm]

Oh nice! Good add on 🤘

[@spoonfixer3387]

What is the year make and model of the test mule?

[@DickHamm]

It’s a Pontiac T-37 Tempest I can’t remember the exact year. 70-72

[@spoonfixer3387]

@@DickHamm thank you sir!

[@fast6t8]

Price on Summit Cam went up to 378.39. Is there anything else that would sub to?

[@DickHamm]

Oof, that blows. I’ll hit up James and find out. I’m not sure he’s even aware price went up

[@justintucker9961]

exactly I was looking at the same cam now it is $415

[@cbell5571]

i need a L29 for my vega build!!

[@AlexisGarcia-dr6pc]

This is very interesting. who thinks of a Mark IV monoblock with Mark VI heads?.... Can I make a profit?

[@williambirky4091]

I followed your parts list for my L29, but those valve locks are for 5/16 valve stems and it turns out mine are 3/8?!?

[@DickHamm]

That’s good and bad lol, you have the beefy factory ones

[@beege1968]

Those l29 vortec 454s were made from 1996 - 2000 they were only porduced for 5 years

[@rooster68able]

Me thinks , the 1998- 2000 have the 3/8 diameter pushing rods the early ones got the 5/16

[@UncleSlyvester]

My 2004 suburban has a 496

[@DickHamm]

Heck yeah! the 8.1?

[@UncleSlyvester]

Dick Hamm yes sir also 8.1mpgs😉

[@UncleSlyvester]

In the Garage who raylar?

[@amospgarcia9152]

No not rylar.

[@infamousnova]

@@amospgarcia9152 who, I really need this info

[@jeremydeaderick1324]

Im gonna be this build . Only thing im doing different is doing a complete rebuild

[@jamesrezza7854]

Gen 5 and 6 are not the same head gasket! Gen 5 is the odd ball with the different Coolant holes

[@leandro6512]

😍😍😍😍😍🤩

[@bamabwoi23]

Need help rebuilding my L29 in my 98 3500??? What's your email so I can email a couple of questions

[@barryhebert5839]

Why can’t go over 550 lift

[@DickHamm]

piston to valve clearance becomes an issue I believe

[@barryhebert5839]

@@DickHamm hope not been trying get a cam since February an finally found a local company with blanks in stock and they recommend a 595/578 grind based on what I have so hopefully I don’t have to send cam back to get redone just got in mail yesterday

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

It won’t run high 12s no way

[@DickHamm]

A 4 door 66 James did with a different motor and the same parts went 12.7

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

@@DickHamm show me a video of it running 12.7

[@DickHamm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHukmWaerLNsrrM

[@DickHamm]

12.6 @106

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

@@DickHamm wheres the video?

[@tomrohn8607]

Car don't run no 11s..maybe 13s.sled off the line..sorry

[@DickHamm]

Here is a previous build James did with the same engine combo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHukmWaerLNsrrM

[@DickHamm]

Car went 12.6. I don’t think. We said 11’s? But either way they make decent power for the $ NA

[@deadrat1361]

Are you talking about the car the way it is in the video? Wana bet? Put your money were yo mouth is....

[@philipmazzuca2269]

James- WHERE ARE YOu? Lol