440 MOPAR Big Block Engine Building - Guess the Horsepower Contest

[@wedge4hire]

Pete, I sense a resurgence in the desirability of the RB Mopar, that doesn't seem to exist with big blocks from the other manufacturers of the same era, Ford's FE 390-427, their 385 series, 429-460 or Chevy's 396-427-454. I do know many in the Chevy camp, these days, want an LS between the fenders of their machine (not necessarily a big block though, most are 350-370 inches approx.) And most of the Ford guys are running either a Windsor of various displacement, or dreaming of a 5 liter Coyote powerplant. Is this what you're seeing? Seems most Mopar guys who aren't running a new Charger or Challenger, are mashing on a RB Wedge! So glad you're teaching the class on how to build the 440 the right way!

[@PetesGarage]

I am seeing that. Mostly because LS parts are cheap and plentiful like Windsor and Coyote parts. It may not last too long because RB blocks are getting harder and harder to find. It will eventually get to be too expensive to build any engine of the era. You'll have to start with a Dart or World block and those are out of reach for the average builder/hobbyist.

[@overcastfriday81]

​@@PetesGaragethere are siamese 440 blocks for sale new at 2800. Thats even xheaper than some chevys. If its gotta be aluminium then I agree it is $$$

[@overcastfriday81]

Don't see a resurgence on the left coast. These days, all 3 brands have interesting late model crate engines. Naturally, Barton, big al and Indy offer rb crate engines but have done so over 20 yrs. The only fresh interest I see is the cackle fests getting popular, and that entails firing up 392 and 426 hemis...technically, the 426 is an rb.

[@DennonOosterman]

444 hp - fingers are crossed!

[@jra19741]

Pete I got this one 425 hp right???

[@iancutri8945]

I'm going to say that all that attention to detail will squeeze 430hp out of this combo... That is probably high for iron heads and a 750 carb but im keeping my fingers crossed.

[@michaelcooper2141]

I normally fast forward through vloggers doing ads in their videos, but I hung around to listen to your experience (vloggers tend to do more of a vulgar/pushing the limits of decency with their sales pitch for $1 shave club...well car guys do at least). It felt smooth, genuine and unrehearsed Pete, great job man. Throw in some more of you military stories in your videos (branch,MOS, time in etc) I served 05-09 with the Army , and did one tour during OIF IN 07/08. They showed me the door when I ripped my knee off (blessing in disguise).

[@turnipsucks6416]

Yeah, Army is no love when it comes to injuries. they'll hack a fix, and toss ya out. Go army, 96 GSR, 1996-1999.

[@PetesGarage]

Thank you for your service Michael. I'll try to throw in more stories. I was trying to do the $1 shave without being like everyone else. Just a mention, I'm all about valuable content.

[@jameswieser483]

My guess is 454 HP @ 5400 rpm and 523 Lb/Ft @ 3800 rpm.

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Pete, that is awesome about the contests and dollar shave club. My guess is 431 hp.

[@kgroombr]

I was pretty close on the last one and went a little high, I took my guess and cut off a few hp. 380.

[@itsRCofficial]

410 HP I’m not a mopar buff, but you gotta at least try, great vid as always Pete

[@PetesGarage]

You had the first correct guess for the tool set

[@itsRCofficial]

Pete's Garage WOW thank you so much Pete! It’s nice to see someone who interacts with their fans and subscribers.

[@PetesGarage]

I try to answer every comment. Thanks Ryan

[@stevebales6002]

My guess is 387HP.

[@MistrMcGill]

385hp since everything is "mild" still a torque monster though 👍

[@SuperDave21]

I'm guessing it'll make in the neighborhood of 421 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 435 ft./lb. of torque @ 5800 rpm.

[@chapmanracing1206]

I'm going to say it should be close to 433

[@wedge4hire]

400 horsepower Pete! Iron heads, mild hyd. cam and 750 cfm carb and I'm sure she'll run strong for a very long time! I can sure use some of that shaving butter, and I won't put it on my toast!

[@PetesGarage]

Lol....thanks my friend

[@mushy19921]

389kw 451nm

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

I'm in at 428 HP.

[@jimfuller395]

You must have been air force. My ti said the same thing to us. 475hp. 500 lb/ft

[@dgrrdh]

I'll go with 447

[@carzbuilder]

390hp

[@terryschnereger8531]

You had to save a little money so I'm guessing 450hp.

[@jimconway3301]

I'm going to say 410 HP .Send me my tools. Always great videos. How about some 318 and 360 Magnum builds for ZJ Grand Cherokees.

[@PetesGarage]

You were 2nd with the right guess, email your address to [e-mail] for a t-shirt

[@dmcvergilfan]

I'll go with 410

[@PetesGarage]

Second correct guess for a t-shirt

[@turnipsucks6416]

I'm guessing 392. I know you build Awesome engines and this number is low because you mentioned budget a few times during your build process and options leading me to believe it isn't a B's to the wall engine even though capable.

[@mworke]

392 hp.

[@garagehack2060]

I'm at 420hp

[@Tinman97301]

385 HP is my guess.

[@jiveturkey9993]

Im going to say 462 horse power but i think thats high.

[@bicylindrico]

440 hp

[@sebbonxxsebbon6824]

570 horse power.

[@merdoggalex6858]

398hp😊

[@iastguy]

Looks like 407 HP to me.

[@grantpeters9014]

Shave butter is great.

[@salanaya7520]

502 horsepower

[@joshuarose2756]

432 HP

[@AustinHarmon1994]

437hp 462 torque

[@tarmoleppanen2845]

I'm thinking like 457HP

[@lb7wade518]

402 hp

[@dansimmons1964]

I'm guessing 430hp

[@michealerobinson7856]

423hp/375tq 5500 rpm..

[@grantjohnstone9787]

415 hp I reckon.

[@moparsquid]

420 hp

[@tyrecethurmand7108]

My guess is 433

[@dennisreinier2152]

I'm gonna guess 474

[@eliaslaine5044]

399hp

[@Mukdaar]

430 HP

[@hemihead6645]

435 HP.

[@DarthBobo68]

375 HP

[@PeterBobJohn1]

I'm thinking 438 hp🤔

[@AustrianAnarchy]

Sweet!

[@stvmassacre]

440hp @ 5,500rpm

[@joshuacourville2903]

470

[@vomdeich1011]

412 hp - 435 ftlb

[@vomdeich1011]

BTW I watch your videos since Cobra engine build series - in my opinion the videos have improved a lot in terms of entertainment. Now they are much more easy to watch without the hard instruction speech - thanks for that. Nevertheless I will stick to the mach 3 razor and gel we received in starter kit at German army. To support your work Im rather interested in mugs or key tags.

[@PetesGarage]

I have learned a great deal about making videos that is for sure. Thank you

[@TheDustyaman]

435 hp....450 tq

[@ijible]

336 HP

[@robertcs68]

408 HP

[@chevy6299]

Lot of low ballers out there. =) I'm in at 475.

[@TheDustyaman]

chevy6299 the reason why I went with a lower number is because of the iron heads and very mild cam.

[@chevy6299]

I thought the same thing but figured Pete might have a couple of tricks up his sleeve. Can't remember the compression ratio so I could be waaaaay off.

[@TravelWithShemi]

375-390

[@Skylarkberto]

486hp

[@jandsmarineservicejimfromd4994]

435 good luck

[@ThePaulv12]

485hp.

[@MrYokk]

435 hp 510 tq

[@SonoranDesertPrepper]

469

[@TxStang]

I'd say 419 HP

[@maxyundt8202]

389 I'm thinkin

[@justingriffith8486]

Is they A 350

[@justingriffith8486]

Hey they how can bye. A 502. Foom

[@maxyundt8202]

Justin griffith English please.

[@bnewton239]

400 hp

[@chrisroode5844]

315

[@witnesszer0]

505 h.p.

[@transamin85]

412

[@armor1979chev]

375

[@jacobvandenbark2998]

330

[@Petersuperaffiliate]

guess about 429 HP

[@andrewamador2214]

401

[@ShannonLandsberger]

Let me save you some time; Half the video is an advertisement. Skip to the 2 minute mark to miss the ad.

[@PetesGarage]

I have no control over that

[@adizzmal]

420

[@Stinkyfish67]

420ish

[@Savagejosey]

Imma say 457hp

[@tevetanders9729]

602 horse power

[@r3d995]

410

[@PetesGarage]

You were the third correct guess for a t-shirt. Email you address to [e-mail]

[@buddy5335]

335 hp

[@raymondguzman5083]

I say 559hp

[@grantpeters9014]

355

[@Skylarkberto]

😎❤️😎❤️

[@taylormkct]

588

[@danielgrenon531]

433

[@JohnattanRivera1984]

427

[@moparbro]

Whoa

[@markmagnone2220]

444

[@wedgewarrior71]

432 hp

[@drewspangler3370]

375 hp

[@alejandrodelacruz9419]

576hp

[@darrenreese3411]

425 hp

[@tracycolorado]

375 HP

[@cudaguy5566]

400 hp

[@roknroy1]

402hp

[@jaymcg4563]

311hp

[@CarPerson12]

426 HP

[@jakeobrien9965]

387 hp

[@FlatOutFun]

470

[@galdp1987]

400hp

[@svtjackal]

343

[@ludi2shoes]

396