Race Engine Dyno Tested - Maximum MOPAR Power

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Nick and his brother Phil have built many race car engines over the years, and they are not all for the family's cars. This week, there is a 408 c.i. bracket racing engine on the dyno, and the results surprise even these seasoned racers. PLUS - The 600hp Charger heads home.

[@kingsamson9146]

Honestly Nick, from a viewer from Germany - this channel is the real deal! No drama, logical approach to problemsolving in the subject of MoPar! I love it, thanks for the great videos and insights!

[@bigslim492]

It never ceases to amaze me that Nick builds all of these high performance engines with lots of compression and big lumpy cams and how easily and quickly they start and how smooth they run.

[@CJColvin]

Man thats one beautiful red 68 Dodge Charger and it sounds bad too the bone.

[@danielj3230]

I am a car guy and I love watching Nick’s Garage. I like the fact that there are cars featured from the three big brands. I especially like the dyno runs. As a french Canadian, I am very proud to see a Quebec citizen with Greek descendance such as Nick, be able to communicate with his clients in our 2 national languages as well as in Greek. In this time of building walls and hunting down “illegal” immigrants in the country south of our border ( not to mention racially motivated mass shootings), this makes me happy to live in a truly free country that is welcoming and embraces diversity. The Greeks, the Italians and a lot of other groups have helped build our nation to what it has become and I am truly thankful for it. God bless you all.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

Not everyone south of 'your' border is pro-wall.and as for mass shootings..... just wait. You are not immune. Happens everywhere

[@danielj3230]

big Hurtt Point taken. It’s interesting that you choose to warn me that mass shootings will eventually happen in my country rather than saying for example: “we are working towards change and educating our youth to be more tolerating and along with stricter gun laws we look towards a brighter future”. That being said, I apologize for my initial comment I will keep it all about cars from now on.

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

@@danielj3230 I think the majority here is becoming more tolerant , laws are about to become more strict, but it seems to be the ones who can't be reached. Hate to be negative but it's frustrating to fear for kids safety at school or the mall

[@danielj3230]

big Hurtt I hear you friend, and I feel for you. As a parent myself, I can’t imagine having to fear for my children’s safety every time they go to school or to the mall. Let’s hope that the worst is behind us.

[@charger19691]

Nick, your channel keeps getting better and better. Salute to you and your amazing crew!

[@TheArubian1]

he is doing 6000 rpm finally hahahahaha

[@chrishorst6993]

The thing I like the most about this channel, is it has a narrator

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Chris. Yes, and he is great.

[@mikestackhouse9001]

The snort of that red 68 Charger is music to my ears! No wonder he likes to put the hammer down on 600 horses!

[@lonpearson2134]

I worked on a tugboat with a Greek fella, for about 20 years. Sam had a heart of Gold and it was an honor to be his friend. You seem to have that same honorable sense of character and appreciation for hard work, with a penchant for perfection. Thank you for sharing your experiences Nick. I’m 70 yrs old and have worked on cars my entire life, but there is plenty to learn from watching you go about putting out killer tune jobs on engines.

[@pw383426]

I'm a mopar die hard but it's hard to call that a race engine, its more of a hot rod engine. My old man's 422 (.060 over 340, 4" crank) made 560hp, 580tq... on pump gas. Keep up the good work, I was just expecting a more racy small block

[@apachebill]

That red R/T car is just plain nasty! And it looks like it’s got the right driver and technician. Those old 440s are just mean! They were always hard to beat. And you pretty much had to have a built Pontiac to have a shot. It’s a beautiful thing when it all comes together and, they actually get driven instead of being hidden in a garage to rot. Respect!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

The orange valve covers were replaced with Mopar black cast aluminum covers after testing with the repair at the intake manifold.

[@NicksGarage]

There’s Nick, getting the details straight. 👍

[@chrischiampo7647]

Right On Nick 😊🧰

[@Husky1run]

Really like video what are you turning off and on the back of the engine , when doing Dyno test . Rudy from Pennsylvania

[@steelassault262]

Is Mr. "Leadfoot"(red charger) considered job security/retirement plan? I'm really glad I don't have to try and fix his mishaps:) I think he is the type of guy that can destroy a bowling ball with his bare hands.

[@theelectricyeti8622]

The red valve covers took away from the look of the engine. Good call Nick!

[@pub6023]

100% the best of the best channels for all things mechanical and the search for horse power, and it has the bonus of being mopar bias! Keep it up Nick and crew! All the best from Oz.

[@Dutcharmytent]

Listening to Mopars is therapy to me. That one was sweet.

[@carltona6429]

I look forward to Monday morning because of your videos. I used to have a 1970 Plymouth GTX with a 440 and Dana 60. It will always hold a special place in my heart because that's the same year I was born. Thank you and your entire team for all that you do and the memories that come back to me. God Bless

[@NicksGarage]

We’re glad that you’re here, Carlton.

[@darinwinebrenner6908]

Thank you for keeping old school hot rodding alive Nick. I always enjoy your videos, especially in the dyno room.

[@c.s.s.1723]

Darin Winebrenner .... kind of like the operating room in a hospital 👍👍

[@DBGrimson]

As always such a grandmaster in mopar knowledge. You all are amazing. And the classic cars OMG to die for.

[@PM-qi6kg]

That guy with the 68 Charger needs his own KZbin channel!! Love that he DRIVES his beautiful car

[@robertorhymes]

Hotter than in Athens Nicks Garage shenanigans Mopar superstar Gonna tune a race engine for his customers car Engines from Nick go hard and far Cool a Charger RT looking resplendent in the red a sight to see Nice a 360 Dodge dart stroker bored over fix a quick oil leak and push to find it's peak At Nick's it's new muscle every single week! From three to six thousand RPM for sound and power I'm giving it a 10/10 Ooh lovely a Nova SS clutch replaced time to road test for fixing cool cars Nick's Garage is the best!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Roberto. Hot in the Dyno room, and after that on vacation in Greece, Hot again. I love it.

[@robertorhymes]

@@nickpanaritis4122 Sure beats the cold for sure! Enjoy it you earned it Nick!

[@dmgraham69]

@@nickpanaritis4122 August. vacation time I. Greece. kalispera my friend

[@phillipcortel6330]

Sweet sounding 408 Nick and Phil! On a hot day,pulling those kind of horse power numbers. I am impressed with the torque #'s as well. For that is what gets you off the line!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Phil. We were working on max Torque, for acceleration

[@kenbtheman]

You learn real fast about doing those burnouts with the wheel turned on a straight line car. Very dangerous thing to do, no matter who you are. I like it none the less.

[@chriscraft4236]

Towing a a heavy car with a heavy trailer with a light duty pick up truck is living on the edge , heck he even has a light duty hitch . Crazy customer. Love your channel awesome 😎

[@TheNismo777]

Mopar guys are unique! When you love them you drive them like you stole it!

[@lindanelson8400]

Good morning, I look forward to Monday mornings to see what Nick will have in the garage. That 68 Charger is an absolute stunner. My mom's best friend Carol had a brand new one, dark green. I was always happy to get to ride in it with them.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for the memory, Linda. Carol sounds like a badass.

[@shorty808100]

Bracket racers are usually the nicest most helpful people you’ll ever meet at a race track I love bracket racing

[@ervingoertzen7233]

The 68 Charger wasn’t bought to get groceries or go to church , that’s why 600 hp , you don’t idle around. It was built to run hard .

[@Timberjagi]

600HP sounds nice in the bar, wondering how much is actually put down on the street.... maybe just over 500 on a good day. why not get a real dyno in stead of a engine dyno with nothing connected to it

[@jerknamesmith5903]

Drive to church nice and quietly. After church drive like Hell !

[@devondeaton2103]

I feel your pain on the hidden fuel pump switch, Nick! Years ago I had just started working the counter at a 10bay full service tire shop. The owner had a low mileage '70 Cutlass convertible with a 455(may have been a 350, he had 4 Cutlasses), white paint, interior, and top that he kept at the shop. Every day we pulled it out in the morning and back in at night. My 3rd day there, I was closing the store alone and no one had told me about the hidden FP switch it had. I spent over 2hrs trying to start that car thinking at first I had flooded it, then checking spark, and finally realizing there was no fuel pressure while praying the owner didnt show up and see the new guy working under the hood of his baby that is still out in the parking lot well after close. I finally swallowed my pride, called my boss, got a big ear full of him laughing his head off as he told me where the hidden switch was. He got me good with that little prank. I returned the favor a few weeks later.

[@b.g.yodagrow5344]

The passion Nick has for his "work" is awe inspiring!👍👍

[@peterhess6039]

That 408 Has to be one of the sweetest sounding engines

[@craigpennington1251]

Nick, if you read these, please note that I was not bashing you or your mechanical skills in any way. I do not know how equipped your facility is when I made a comment about seeing Petty Racing for an engine (the 6 pack engine video). I was referring to the Nascar engines because you said the guy has a lead foot. I know that you build quality stuff and would trust you for any engine build that I would need. I enjoy and have learned a whole lot on each of your videos. I wish that they were around back in the 60s and 70s when I was hot rodding around. Back then, there was nothing. Thank you Nick.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Craig. Your comments are appreciated and we are glad you are part of the channel.👍

[@gabesgarden57]

Love the videos, I daily drive a 1973 Pontiac Catalina station wagon that had a 455 trans am big block but we sold the motor and put a 350 Chevy crate engine in with headers and glass paks. We actually dumped the pipes out the sides before the back tires and it has a sound like no other.

[@blinkie1523]

Another awesome watch this week with some awesome rides to view and certainly great to get back to the dyno once again aye! thanks Nick

[@NicksGarage]

It had been a while since we’d been in the dyno. Good to be back.

[@blinkie1523]

Sure was bro!

[@fw1421]

What a beautiful Charger! Definitely better looking than the new ones!👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnyzonta5173]

Monday morning and again another Nick's garage episode..............Love it

[@NicksGarage]

Mornin’ Johnny!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Johnny. It is afternoon here. Love it.

[@SuperJoes70]

Thank You Nick For sharing High Horsepower and my passion for fast cars Our my Fountain Of youth at 69 Years Young Joe

[@dufus2273]

75 here

[@steveshoemaker6347]

The icon of speed down thru the years Dodge Charger.....Priceless...Thank's yu'all..!

[@gatorred157]

nick when i worked on 360 mopar's the heads, porting & cam type were the key to power curve i wanted the last one i had was a old 1979 fifth ave a demo car given to my dad on retirement from being a police man, i did not mod much on it, a dodge charger i had a hopped up 360 3 weeks after it was sold it was totaled in a crash, i had bad feeling on building stuff! motors & other stuff! Gregg ps i was ill & building stuff made me feel better!

[@gtubyyy]

IN 1975 DROVE A 1968 CHARGER FROM DALLAS TO MICH STATE LINE IN 12 HOURS COULD SEE THE GAS GAUGE MOVING IN NORTH TEXAS GAS WAS 42 CENTS A GALLON THERE . A DRUNK DRIVER PULLED IN FRONT OF ME LATER THAT YEAR .THAT CAR HAD TO HAVE A 1/4 TANK OF GAS AT LEAST OR ALL THE GAS WOULD GO TO THE REAR OF THE TANK AND CUT POWER . THAT WAS A SAFETY FEATURE .

[@BigUnk85]

I appreciate this channel. I have a strong love for muscle cars. Nick really knows what he's doing. He's a legend in my book. Thanks Nick for all your hard work.

[@Caramellino11]

Mopar or no Car! .... Thanks for sharing.

[@musclebone7875]

Or a Bowtie

[@NebukedNezzer]

no need to repave the road outside the shop. the rubber from the tires keeps it nice and coated.

[@harwoods11]

And sticky too 👍

[@jimgreeno11]

To Nick and your team , from Everett Washington USA , I look forward each week to see your show , your an inspiration to others who also share your humble passion for Big Block mopars!

[@chrischiampo7647]

Nothing Like Starting Off My Monday Morning With a Horsepower Filled Episode Of Nicks Garage Thanks George Great Footage and Narration Excellent Job Nick ,Phil And Oliver On The Engine Build n Dyno Testing 😀👍🏼🧰🧰🧰👨🏼‍🔧👍🏼

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you, sir. Always a pleasure.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Chris. You are familiar with everyone. Nice.

[@danielwall4920]

TY Nick and everybody who helps with production and mechanics!

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

That was fantastic! Nick, you run that Dyno like a concert pianist tickling the keys of a half million dollar Steinway And Sons 9 foot Grand. The music you make with those machines is Classic! Thank you for the Monday Concert Maestro Nick! 🤓

[@jfk64kennedy95]

damn, 1 1/2 hr late, already 3,096 views......1 of these days....98k + subscribers Nick....knocking on that 100,000....happy for you, great stuff....

[@DVSNTHERE]

That Charger is SICK!!! And I wish we knew the final numbers but I get it. I hope to get 500 rwhp here in colorado out of my 318 in like 9 years. Gotta save my pennies! Enjoy your trip Nick!

[@mikeb46]

Got to love it when Nick can coax big numbers out of a small engine.

[@MrMitchB]

Nick I caught that timing light mistake at the beginning 3:42 in the dyno room and was so glad when you changed it. Then I thought about it and realized that Nick he's just testing us to see if we're paying attention. Good job Nick.

[@joesantana5704]

Class is in!!! Are you paying, ATTENTION!!! LOL

[@TheDutchPathFinder1]

If I could do my life over....I would be in that shop and know what Nick knows.....I love MOPAR.

[@CaliKushh808]

This guy is a Genius!!! All that power out of that little motor🤘🏽

[@charger19691]

The guy who owns the red 68 Charger really beats that beautiful car. Yeah I know it’s his car and he can do with what he wants but man, he’s brutal.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Danny. I said that when I finished testing his 600HP 440 on the Dyno. This is the one we had to weld the crack between the core plugs. 2 years ago. Like you said Danny, he drives his cars very brutal.

[@tlr-nut7275]

Love seeing someone having fun with the car. Sad to see a car like that in the right lane on the hiway getting past by 18-wheelers.

[@79tazman]

I know a guy like that he has a 383 Road Runner and he get's in it cold fires it up and don't let it get any heat in it just drives it hard as he can I keep telling him man it's ok sometimes but all the time the thing ain't going to last but he don't care he has a good job to pay for a rebuild or new block when he sends a rod though the side of it.

[@charger19691]

Nick Panaritis , yes I understand Nick. A 68, 69 or 70 Charger is my dream car, so I guess I hate seeing them beat so hard.

[@NicksGarage]

You must hate The Dukes of Hazzard.

[@largelarry2126]

My wife and I took me parents 68 Charger to our senior prom in 1969. It was silver with a black top and interior 383 auto.

[@Deke1]

Always a great way to start off your Mondays, with another great Nick's Garage video!!

[@owatajrkiam]

My 418" small block stroker is similar to this. 340 block .040 ,4" steel crank with Scat I rods and Diamond 11.5 to 1's. But i went with the Eddy Magnum heads. Agressive Voodo cam and roller valvetrain. What sets mine apart from most is i run a 72' 750 Thermoquad that i modified myself. Lots of torque! GREAT video Nick as always!

[@mikecrowley6487]

Monday fix is in That 360 your brother built was Awesome on the Dyno on first start just at idle the big exhaust tubes just bouncing around

[@brunotulliani]

By far my favourite MOPAR! What a beautiful car. Nice new editing technique and another great episode. Cars and coffee in the morning!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks. Enjoy your coffee, Bruno.

[@cprolland1539]

what a beauty...….sorry Nick, I meant the red charger not you.... and if I remember correctly when In Paros a few years back I said something like Ferte Mou ena bira (Mithos) parakalo…….And for you all it s one of the best beer in the world. Greetings Nick from a retired Montrealer living in Thailand

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Cp. I am having a Mythos beer as I am replying with my comments in Greece. Yassou.

[@scoutsniper8688]

Absolutely incredible numbers on a small block

[@hotrodtrucker88]

I watch only 2 garage you tubers , you are one of them I really enjoy it and it is very informative . I love learning all the time . Thank yu Nick!

[@johnnyhawkins43]

Man I just love the Nova,THAT'S my kind of car!!!!!!!! I had a 1970 that was a one owner back in about 1974/5 some where back in the day!!!!!!!!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Johnny H. This one is equipped with EFI.

[@jbmopar1971]

Man I would love to send Nick my Duster. Not only can he be trusted hands down but I'm sure he would be able to find my stinkin short in my wiring. Seems like a great guy. 👍👍

[@mynameis63]

Production quality increasing greatly. Thanks for content.

[@michaelluciano7774]

If the engine is putting more horsepower than cubic inch, that's good. Nick's 360 stroker is a monster

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

Michael Sanchez, Not really, production engines in the mid- fifties were producing one horsepower per cubic inch! An 408 inch race engine should be around 525- 550 h.p. with todays modern designed aftermarket performance parts. That engine is not an impressive build.

[@michaelluciano7774]

Okay, thanks Alexa...

[@romansavino8394]

Thanks for another great Monday!!! Thank you Nick!!!

[@stever3460]

Ran similar numbers on the dyno to the 408 roller cam LA in my 68 Barracuda...mine did 491 hp @ 6000 and 519 lb/ft at 4300.

[@larryboso2989]

Can you do a video explaining how torque and horsepower correlate? I did some timing adjustments on my boat and what I learned from you got me 11 mph on 3 adjustments.. 72 mph 24 foot twin 5.7s. I cant believe after 5 years then watching you like magic... keep them coming. thx again!!!!

[@bandagefreak]

Priceless as always, folks! Great to be back in the dyno room again! Will we see your Challenger on the road soon?? Happy Holidays, Nick :@D

[@theelectricyeti8622]

Always love to see you in the dyno room or in the engine room creating another masterpiece

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

Lovely to hear . Mopar , I grew up on them

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

360 , 340 . 318 ,s waste of time with Kean burn . Put adjustable malloy , no tapping 👌

[@tattoo62]

I watch your videos and man i wish you coulda been my teacher !! Im just so impressed with the way you do things. I can tell you love this stuff and that makes a good teacher !! I wish i had the understanding like you do !! I know theres many people out there that is very good at motors and im sure several that can teach others well !! But alot cant get what they know across to others you can !! Thanks for the videos !!

[@tomnekuda3818]

Love the Charger! Engine/paint....the whole works.....takes me back..... Great upload!

[@dukeman7595]

Monday with Nick, always look forward to it.

[@acts2211]

Beautiful 68 Charger the red paint is stunning

[@bobkonradi1027]

Nick, here's a suggestion / request which occurred to me when you mentioned it was a hot and humid day in Montreal.... How the heat and humidity affect the dyno results, and how all the temperature and humidity parameters can be adjusted for in the computer program for the dyno results. I know that the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) says SAE horsepower must be corrected to 60-degres (F), altitude of -0- (sea level) and humidity corrected to -0- percent). I notice that you conform to SAE gross HP standards when you run the water pump with an electric motor, and so forth. So, most customers want the big number on the dyno, and that calls for SAE gross HP standards.

[@garymathews9534]

try to run coolant lines from the back of the intake to the water pump ,it helps the back of the heads stay cooler .you need to put subframes on all of the cars you put engines into ,to prevent from twisting the bodies with all the power you make

[@f100storys8]

Awesome video! one day I’ll have myself an american car, beater or not, it Will be a dream come true. Have fun in greece! Regards from the Netherlands!

[@graymodeler]

MRTRiderNL Hope you do. I was lucky to grow up in the US 60's with all these cars being new, used, and plentiful. My buddies had Hemi Satelites, 427 Corvettes, and 440 Rt's. We have car shows often and here in Raleigh, there are many to attend.

[@williamkroth9429]

Monday mornings start out great by watching Nick's Garage!

[@dane-xxx-8713]

I so loveeeeeeeeeeee NOVAS man!!! my friend happen to have 76 NOVA we used to wrench it to get it prepped for street legal here back in the netherlands 20yago.....mis thos day man...

[@ghostrider.13]

Hey Nick. It was nice to see how just small or minute changes made such a big difference on the dyno. Also i cant believe the owner of the nova didnt tell you where that cut-off switch was located. All you went through to fix it and you get the oh yeah i forgot to tell you where it was.. But as always it is an awesome experience watching your show. You have major network production value. So great job George! Really im surprised some big station like discovery channel hasnt stopped in to offer you guys a huge contract. You guys got it going on. Always fun here. Always fun. And i never want the episodes to stop. Ok i will stop!😁

[@chevyblue10]

My new dream car! DAYUM I love that Charger!!!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Monday just got better .. ENJOYED!!

[@paulmullen8228]

And great day in the dyno room. Love this channel.

[@fredkeele6578]

Love the throaty sound of your buddies engine on the Dyno.

[@KennyInVegas]

Only a few weeks until you hit 100K subscribers ........... Spotted my name at the end of the video.....My Chrysler 300K will soon be on the road with a new roller cam.......... Thanks Nick for the motivation!

[@kurt64]

Enjoy the beach, Mr Nick.

[@Moparmaga-1]

Jeez that 68 charger is gorgeous

[@mclayton99]

Thanks Nick. Your channel is too cool. Old school at it's best.

[@MoparArtbyautomolove]

Nice '68 Charger! Makes me wish mine was finished!

[@leeturner1838]

again!!!!! the best car videos on you tube!!!

[@kevinlewis7882]

Great video, love seeing the old cars, I love hearing the engines on the dyno

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Kevin. There’s nothing like the sound of a big V8 revving high on the dyno.

[@scottinWV]

I lusted so much for that Charger! What a machine!

[@blueovaldude]

Digging all the rubber laid down outside the shop . 😀

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

That 68 charger sounds sweet and looks awesome.

[@wlogue]

Thanks Nick, and George, and all the rest!!

[@crspcritter]

Right on nick ; look’n and sound’n good - take care there in Greece !!!-🤠👍🏻👌😎

[@danielpost9919]

Awesome Nick! Another great video... Old school Mopar only way to fly... Looking forward to the next video...

[@bombora69WA]

That Charger sounds fantastic.

[@NicksGarage]

Definitely. A real beast.

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

When Nick is in the Dyno room, it's like he's conducting a orchestra, smooth and precise, like any genius, the only good thing about Monday in NY, is Nicks garage

[@johnparrish9215]

I would love to have seen a Victor Jr single plane or an old street Tunnel Ram on that engine. Would have been some interesting results.

[@midnighteightsix6919]

So much respect for you Nick! A true professional in every sense.

[@bobmayans5145]

very nice video,merci j ai adore vivement la suite,petit bonjour de france

[@peteroleary091]

I love that nova i had a 77 with a 460 cubic inch big block 45r