Racing Engine Screams on Dyno - PLUS Classic Duster Test Drive

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Nick gets some real screamers in the dyno room, and this is one to remember. Here's an engine that started as a humble 340.. but now it has been stroked out to 370 and pumped up to over 13 compression ratio. Nick has got a tank full of race fuel and he is ready to test this beast all the way up to the 'danger zone'. PLUS - inside a Sure Grip diff, AND a test drive in a classic 1970 Duster.

[@cuzz63]

Flat torque curve, and the HP was starting to flatten out and didnt drop off....killer motor.

[@bobl78]

greatto see an apprentice getting his hands dirty and not just cleaning or getting coffee for the others

[@MrDaChicken]

Aye. Nice to see a young fellow learning the way.

[@theanomalous1401]

This is the most comprehensive test I've ever seen on a motor using the W-2 cylinder heads. After all is said and done, all I can say is, " MAN! Those babies can flow!" I believe they left something on the table as well.

[@sargedutch1085]

Thanks Nick.... Awesome video. Enjoyed see the Duster. I remember a friend who one new in 1970. All my buddies ran Mopars. Two Super bee, Road runner, one 6 pack road runner and my brother 1966 426 Hemi. Early 70's was blasted. But we all got married.. Well you know the story...lol Have a great day

[@Zachsmoparandmashedpotatos]

40+year old w-2 design still kicking ass to this day!

[@cory0702]

Wow sounds great. Nick I saw my flag in this video. That really made my day. I had to start radiation treatments again, just a simple thing like that helps me get past this. Thank you so much

[@NicksGarage]

So glad you spotted that, Sid. We appreciate you and we all wish you the best as you do the treatments and kick this thing in the butt. Thanks for everything.

[@michaelcuff5780]

My dads got bone cancer. Hes doin Chemo. God bless! I hope you feel better soon!

[@cory0702]

@Dave Micolichek Thanks

[@Australia-ky7kx]

The amazing thing about Nick's videos is they are instructional as well as entertaining. Watching a differential worked on and then a hot 340 put through its paces was fantastic. Much confidence in the engine builder to rev this pushrod engine over 7 grand. Never miss any of Nick's videos.

So-called 'pushrod' engines have been cranking 7k for sixty years or more. Where have you been? You can have your overhead cams and all the top-heavy weight. I'll stay with my GM pushrods, thank you very much!!

[@Australia-ky7kx]

@ More to the question mate. Didn't you hear what Nick said about dangerous territory? He wasn't keen on going that high and I'd take his advice before I'd take yours. Don't kid yourself. Standard pushrod engines are not safe at high revs...ha!... sort of the reason all high performance engines these days have the cams up stairs.. You should compare the current DOHC cam Ford engine red line to the old girls. You might be living in nostalgia land I think. Go back a few videos to see what one of Nick's big rev blokes did to his Mopar. Nick has to scrap the engine as the valve train let go and the pistons ate it. He's installing a rev limiter. Any dick head can rev the engine to destruction.

[@Australia-ky7kx]

@ What you just can't grasp is any old donk can be made reliable spending a whole bunch of money with roller rockers, lightened pushrods triple valve springs, solid skirt pistons, etc etc.Why do they spend thousands? Simple answer. Physics. All these people are doing is overcoming inherent design flaws. These engines destroy themselves unless heavy modified. I raced classics here in Oz. Any old girl lasted about 10 laps. Unmodified sixes and eights sufferer a leg out of bed or smashed vale trains. You are kidding yourself that racing engines somehow support your premise that old is the best. Sure racing engines that won't idle under a thousand revs, fast and fragile for short passes down a strip is irrelevant in the modern day. Are they using pushrod engines in GP; Lemans Touring Car Championships...don't think so. Go tell Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and domestic manufactures that push rods are the way to go. You'd be laughed off site Better still, tell em flat heads are the coming thing.. Nick doesn't take his engines much past 5. Why would that be?

[@Australia-ky7kx]

@ You ignorance of the facts is extraordinary. If you understood basic mechanics you'd know a pushrods as an inherently inefficient method for opening and closing valves. A camshaft pushes a lifter which pushes a rod, which pushes a rocker which pushes a valve...OHC dispenses with all that employing a camshaft to open and close valves. Without all that clattering of lifters rods and rockers the valve train has far less reciprocating weight. Trying to keep pushrod engines from destroying themselves was a full time job in historic racing. Modifications helped to some degree but these old girls had longer strokes which made piston speed (feet per second) dangerously high to say nothing of torsional stress where the crankshaft starts oscillating from either end, especially on six cylinder engines, leading to failure. The positioning of the valves makes it difficult to achieve good cross flow on these old designs so we have inlet and exhaust on the same side whereas DOHC permits a more efficient path. As to GM making the best pushrod engines I'll take your word for that. Of course you are biased , most likely no knowledge of other manufacturers, especially British. I have a 1972 Triumph 2000 with a cast iron pushrod engine. Never had the head off. These engines rev to six grand easily and higher when modified. A DOHC of the same capacity would go to 7 and be twice as powerful. Like a lot of one make car enthusiasts, you've allowed sentiment to paper over the facts.

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Now that was really cool! I could hear that as the 340 got past 5,500 r.p.m. it came to life and started to sing that sweet song right past 7,000! NICE 😀

[@arnoldschmidt2753]

GOOD morning Nick .Wow i can hear you like you were standing right beside me.

[@IRONHEAD12701]

Nick’s garage is like a museum. All the old muscle cars, inside and out. Sweet!

[@jdgimpa]

Love watching your videos. My first new car was a 1970 Duster. 225 slant six automatic. With the Gold Duster package. It was white with a red top and red deluxe interior, bench seat with a center armrest. I was working for a dealer at the time. I bought it the day after Christmas 1970. The 71s were out but I opted for the 70. Got a way better deal and 1970 had the 7 70 warranty but the 71 was only 3 36. The only problem was rust, by the time the car was 5 years old the Michigan winters had taken their toll. I sold it to a neighbor with one hundred and eighty thousand miles on it. He drove it for two years and gave it to his sister when it had two hundred and fifty thousand. She drove it to Texas from Michigan. While she was in Texas they took the drive train out and put it in a rust free Texas 70 Duster. It was driven another two years in Texas then driven back to Michigan. That slant six has over three hundred thousand miles on it!

[@madder6371]

Nick, I love the channel! Being a GM guy, I saw the Buick Grand National in the background in your shop. I own one of these beautiful cars as well. Your knowledge and ability or all cars is amazing bro🙏🏾 keep it up 👍🏾

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

That Duster is really nice. I too was 16 in 1973 Nick. Wow, that is a killer 340! Perry should be very happy. Stay safe, God Bless

[@bdubz5150]

My father had a 1976 360-4bbl, tough steering wheel, center console auto, sunroof., rally rims...It was factory, Galen Govier did the documentation on it. 1 of 300 with those options. I had a few myself. Lost my license in one of my Dusters for speeding too much. However Out of all my hot rod Dusters, I liked my Feather Duster the most 225-6 with a 3 on the tree. I always get excited to see more of your vids...thanks for sharing Nick!

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Guy in my neighborhood had a 72 340 Duster, black w interior white stripe, flat black hood, said 340 Wedge on it, but surprise, he pulled the 340, and put a 440 in it, car was a 4 speed, he put the 340 in his mother’s satellite wagon, along w the dusters factory wheels, his brother had the best sleeper wagon at school

[@richdorak1547]

Great to see that some of the newer generation is interested in the old school ways. Even greater is to see that you remain committed to mentoring these young fans of old Detroit muscle. Bravo Nick's garage! USA subscriber.

[@Bruno-np3yk]

Welcome aboard Nick's Garage Devon! You have two great teachers... Nick and Vasilis. Beautiful 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 😍. My dad had a green 1971 Plymouth Duster with a 318 V8.

[@michaelferro897]

I've always loved our Mopar small blocks!!! boy is this a very sweet block!!! I had a buddy in high school back in the 80s who had a built 340 in his 70 Duster and man was that engine a freaking beast!!! it was so powerful he needed to chain the engine down on the left side because when it torqued it had so much brute power it kept breaking factory engine mounts at the drag strip!!! those Mopar small blocks were always underrated!!! but this shining example right here is nothing to sneeze at for sure!!! awesome Nick and guys!!! thanks again.

[@stevenbroderick9148]

Nick is one of the best in this unreal world Thank you Nick for being such a great person Steven Broderick an old Irish man in Wis. Thank you for being you.

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you Steven.

[@ryanhines719]

Love it!!!!! Wish I could travel up and just check out the shop. With all the cars shows and drag racing being canceled the muscle car itch is real!

[@easygoing2479]

Best KZbin channel by far, even better than the Lion guy in S. Africa. I look back at my life and realize that, instead of walking on the moon, climbing Mt. Everest, or winning my two Nobel Peace Prizes, I should have kept my '64 Plymouth 318 Belvidere and have Nick rebuild that horn relay.

[@billcarlson8615]

340 making that kind of HP on the Dyno? Crazy. My buddies 72 Duster with a 340 used to rule the streets back in the day out of the factory. Fun cars. Great Video Nick.

[@justinriley8651]

also 13:1 compression on race gas.

[@justinriley8651]

ya it's not a accurate representation of a 340. not even close

[@justinriley8651]

@Grumpy468 ya there ok alot of guys swear by em .

[@RAMMBRUTE]

Love the closed chamber versions of the W2's. Big power

[@speedwayaudio3]

I get great pleasure from hearing and seeing these dyno runs.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks. We get great pleasure in hearing that you enjoy them.

[@rickduquette3399]

Hello to you Nick and all the gang at Nick's Garage! Wow, when you had the dyno going with that 340 and oh boy you had that thing just "SCREAMING". It reminded me of being at the drag races, what great memories. Thanks for that flashback Nick, just what I needed.

[@georgefisher1719]

Hi Nick I'm so glad you finally got a A body Duster in the shop ,we are restoring 1 at the moment in Australia & its been tough getting parts etc it's a California car 318 cant wait to see you fixing the issues with the 340 car it will be very interesting to say the least cause we are nearly at the halfway mark of our restoration take care Costa says hi yasou ...

[@michelnarbonne3979]

Nick this is insane like always great video

[@thecelticprince4949]

Gidday Nick. 440s are nice if you can afford the fire maker at $4.00 a litre. But those lil 340s always have a special place. I remember those Aussie E55 Valiant Chargers running the mountain at Bathurst in the 70s. Was just a lad coming home from school one day when I saw my first 340 Charger. Hearing that thing start up and pull away I was hooked.

[@buzzwaldron6195]

WHY isn't your gas at $1.99/gallon like in USA?

[@topphemlig1191]

Love it! You've got to love the sound of an American v8 being revved up and made to work

[@1953beetle]

I prefer an Australian V8.Revs just as hard and is reliable (yes,i'm an Aussie too).

[@steveedwards1072]

Congrats Devon. Reminds me of when I first started in an actual shop. My 2 cents?? OBSERVE AND LISTEN! Don’t be afraid to ask questions. I wish you well. You are in great hands!

[@crankysports]

Your videos just keep getting better and better! Keep up the good work!

[@otisbailey5455]

The folks at the fellowship where you do your road test probably enjoy seeing the cars drive by.

[@steelydan42]

Beautiful 340 Duster. Great video and keep up the Good work.👍👍

[@Cola64]

That Duster sure brings back memories takes me right back to the 10th grade best friend had a blue one love your videos Nick 🤙🏻

[@albertsmith6717]

Nick, you never fell to represent the classic Mopar muscle cars in all their glory. I'm a mopar fanatic and I get my fix here without even having to drive a Mopar.

[@sj7624]

Damn this was a great day for me! Not only I get to see Nick doing his dyno test on a killer Mopar engine, I got to see a Duster 340, The General Lee and a Buick Grand National!

[@AuMechanic]

Different terminologies here in Aus, the "ring gear" is known as the ring shaped gear that shrink fits to the flywheel for the starter to engage to. The gear you refer to on the diff we call the "Crown Gear", the gear set being the "Crown and Pinion" gears And the diff with the clutch pack we call a "Limited Slip Differential"

[@victordjinn632]

As I diversified over the years I ran into a lot of this. For example the cross-head adjustment for a Cummins becomes the rack adjustment for a Detroit Diesel. If you're looking for the rack adjustment in a Cummins manual, it isn't there, and vice versa. If you're working on an Anglia, a Prefect, a Humber or a Jaguar it's a crown gear in the diff. In an American Ford, G.M., AMC or MOPAR it's a ring gear. Why? Dunno. Just is. And then there's this one: breaker bar, flex handle, power bar, Johnson bar, all one and the same.

[@7REDDRACO7]

yes, we still call them that here in the us also, although 'ring & pinion gear' for diff is popular to use it spread on the internet, although we call the diff gear 'ring and pinon' it is a crown gear because of the angles on it. we still call the flywheel ring a 'ring gear' but we do not call a differential rear gear a ring gear without the word pinion as well.

[@geraldswain3259]

That's all UK terminology also .

[@jgurtz]

Limited-Slip we use here in the states too for all the clutch style rear ends that the manufacturers had their own special names for.

[@jaredmayer3960]

It’s actually a hypoid gear set. All these terms are for amateurs lol

[@HoosierGarage]

Nice to see a Duster on here, Nick. We have a 72 we'll be completely rebuilding on our channel soon. metal work and engine, etc.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Hoosier. Good for you guys.

[@nbrowser]

That is cool, bringing in the young kids as apprentices, Nick...the world needs more shops like that with young folks male AND female to get their hands dirty. Also...that Duster...that's one clean beautiful example!

[@NickedBlade]

welcome to the clan, Devin!

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

that engine really pulls good in the upper rpm range Nick! reminds me of a 383 chevy stroker a friend of mine had. thanks and have a great day!

[@Vetteman372]

That is one clean Duster "340".It looks to be Restored

[@NicksGarage]

The car really catches the eye.

[@danielleach2307]

@@NicksGarage hey Nick what do you think it would cost to rebuild my 1968hp 440 in my charger if I sent you the motor it runs fine little piston type noise car sat for like 30 years has 64 k on it

[@regabernathy6039]

@@danielleach2307 give his garage a call: 1-450-936-8100

[@jerrylopez1294]

I love this channel. Nick reminds me so much of my own father who loves working on cars. My best memories from childhood are working in the garage with him. This show just makes me happy. Thank you Nick and crew.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

WELCOME ABOARD DEVIN!!! I'm sure you will be a great asset to Nick's garage in the future.

[@luke3757]

That engine is making great horsepower.

[@donmathias1705]

I think its awesome you are able to train apprentices. I am sure your past apprentices have gone on to be successful and skilled tradesmen! Being around a dyno to is a huge bonus too because it shows first had how little issues can have a big impact on how well your car runs.

[@jlletaw1954]

Excellent shop/safety tip on rear end disassembly - these stories/injuries too often go unsaid but never go unheard...Outstanding...after seeing the dash on the 70 Duster - l was looking for a Valiant badge somewhere on the car & that driver door closed solid - l like that sound...the small block Mopar in the Dyno room is "off the hook" (what we call them when they're that scary)...Chris Birdsong (junkerup) rebuilt a 426 wedge for a "General Lee" Charger he has - that engine sounds like it's "Digging ln Good" 👍 tell George: another Good Video - l like the air turbine corner shot

[@frankmoore159]

Wow 1970 duster 340 rare car great year for 340 hang wit the big daddy 440

[@sparkomatic100]

Great show! Love the dyno comparisons and testing.... Beautiful Duster..

[@rodneybrand8521]

Nick looked suprised when it hit 7100 rpm..that 340 is a beast..i had a 71 duster came with a 318..i put a 340 in it..it would scream..everyone thought it was a 318..lol..i never told them different..it was my business anyways...Cheers everyone and God bless..🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@clarebutterfield6927]

The Duster is a very nice car, Nick! You will get it taken care of! The paint is amazing!

[@adrianryan1975]

7000 is the sweet note when the cam keeps up

[@dioad1739]

Nick really enjoyed seeing that 340 going to 7000 you have a old school muscle channel and I love it.

[@7REDDRACO7]

its really a 373 stroker to boot, that is increased piston speed in this thing, its like a 340 going to 8000. its awesome nick has an old school muscle channel, i love it as well.

[@dioad1739]

DYNA KLO I know what it is, the block is a 340 and that’s why I called it that rpm is measured at the crank not piston speed, are you one of those one upper kind of dudes?😂

[@jeffheld3971]

DYNA KLO what’s the rod to crank stroke ratio?

[@calebkey2050]

dioad What he means is that the strain seen by the 373 stroker rotating assembly at 7000rpm is similar to a 340 at 8000rpm, because the larger crank in a 373 will throw the piston faster. Piston speed itself becomes really important at these kinds of RPM’s, and usually why you will often see longer connecting rods in builds like these

[@7REDDRACO7]

@@jeffheld3971 take the rod length divided by the stroke and you get the rod ratio. i didn't build their motor so i dont know what rod length , piston height , or even stroke for that matter, there are multiple ways of building the same cube stroker. A good rod to stroke ratio equals less cylinder wall side loading and less wear and other benefits. there is a reason Formula F1 , and race bikes use rod ratios in excess of 2:1 for example a 2:1 ratio would mean that a 3.5" stroke would have a 7" rod. or 4" stroke , an 8" rod. however this isn't always possible due to a limited deck height. check out my 571 cubic inch build it has a 1.88 rod ratio and is very durable because of it.

[@glennbrymer4065]

Man Nick, every time I watch your channel and see the beautiful cars & the great engines it brings back so many good memories. Watching your people wrenching also takes me back. I have a favorite spanish term, "Con Savor" The Flavor. You got it man, in spades. Glad to see everyone doing well. I find myself in odd moments, my mind is idling. Then I realize I'm thinking about one of your shows. It's great. Thank you all for being who you are. The camera work is just outstanding. I love how you show all the different views. Just spectacular. It does not get any better. Unless it was Me behind the wheel. Lol

[@paulasling8116]

small block at 560 hp, thats a great #

[@boostjunkie2320]

I learn so much from watching Nick's Garage and another channel I watch, they focus on tuners. I'm weird, I love old school muscle and tune cars. I love anything mechanical really.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Oh man that thing sounds mean. 🤘

[@NicksGarage]

It’s going to be a fun ride.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Welcome, Devin!

[@douglashine9638]

I love the sound of a high revving engine. Thanks Nick and crew... 👍🙏😎👏

[@BuddWolf]

Sometimes I wish the speakers on this iPad were louder, so I can hear those badass ❤️motors❤️ on your dyno. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Nick. You’re a very entertaining and educational man sir. Thank you for all you do and keep up the great work. Best of luck 🍀to you and your family 👍🏻

[@NicksGarage]

Time for some headphones!

[@stephenryan1988]

Had a brand new off the showroom floor 1970 Plymouth Duster 4 Speed, 3.91 Sure Grip Rear end,baby blue with white bucket seats. It did 13.9 quarter at 100mph.Loved that car wished I still had it!

[@lalahaha99012]

Its great to see kowalski in the house 😁

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

As Carroll Shelby said, "Horsepower sells cars. Torque wins races". Or as Thomas Tusser said, "A fool and his money are soon parted".

[@iknklst]

Old racing saying... Horsepower costs money. How fast can your wallet stand to go?

[@FalconXE302]

I love the rear end 1970's jacked up look of the Duster

[@2264ish]

Thats one beautiful Duster!!

[@itchytriggerfinger7622]

That 340 engine is a beast.

[@gotjuice7160]

look at that powerband. daaaaamn

[@0004612]

Wow Devon is got the opportunity of a lifetime! Wish I had found something like this thirty years ago! Work hard Devon, Visali as your future boss ... couldn’t ask for a better group of co-workers.

[@ramrodfishingoutdoors8155]

Nick I had a 71 340 wedge duster back in the day that was an awesome car wish I still had her 👍👍🤠❤️🇺🇸🚘🚙🚗

[@buzzwaldron6195]

Build one up...

[@ericball6000]

Dr. Nick,that 1970 Duster,is cool,but that 340 on the dyno is a BEAST!,good luck Devon,cheers.

[@ArnCital]

If you cannot measure it then you cannot troubleshoot it, all you can do is guess. I hate guessing. The device to measure engine CFM is a great troubleshooting tool. Love this site.

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

8:23 Nick backs out the Duster, classic reverse beeper. Like the Road Runner played backwards! Haha Vasilis, use an impact socket with that rattle gun man! Teach the apprentice right 😁

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for being here, Shaun!

[@pensive69]

If I'm Nick I'm crossing my Canadian fingers above 7K. Wonderful motor and quite an enjoyable video. Thank you.

[@trybriguy1357]

Looking for the shirt that says "Let me tell you" LOL!!

[@451dskots88]

And " Here We Go."

[@blinkie1523]

That Duster was sure something special eh Nick a real stunner in that paint color what's more he's bought it to the right place to get sorted. Wonderful to see you and Vasili taking on an apprentice as another upcoming Mopar guy ! That engine on the dyno Nick sure sounded real sweet at idle not to mention when pulled seven thousand rpm's also. Thanks for yet another beaut start to my Tuesday morning Nick & Guys.

[@boostjunkie2320]

The thing I like about the Duster is that although they weren't as popular as the Charger or Challenger. They were a lot lighter and could be ordered with the same engine so they are a lot quicker then the heavier Charger/Challenger

[@tonypoore440]

Also with nearly all the Challengers and 'Cuda's all bought up, the 340 Dusters and Darts are gaining in popularity and value. They are very good cars, good looking as well.

[@romansavino8394]

WOW! JUST AWESOME!!! Thanks Nick!

[@vaughnhill3437]

That cam sounds healthy

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

nick the ''GURU'' ‼️®™️ What a legend❗️

[@costate6639]

Yasuo Nikco. I love your channel, I love your videos. Put a 850 CFM with a 1 inch open spacer and 36 degrees timing and you'll see that small block make some power. 👍👍 Thank you for keeping all of us entertained. Keep up the good work

[@nativenation3296]

Another Awesome show with great info for Monday morning. Love the Buick Grand National ( Best looking G-Body ever ) and cheers to your new apprentice.

[@louiskats5116]

Giasou Nikola, Good on you for giving Devon a go so someone xan continue caring for all these muscle cars in years to come. Between Vasili & you, you must teach him some Greek words & some Greek customs & give him a Greek nickname. Boy that 340 was a absolute beauty. Back in 1991, I was bringing Mopar parts in from the States to Adelaide & I had a customer who ordered & bought a set of W2 heads off me. Apparently they were the first set of W2 heads into Adelaide. Even back then the heads alone without the offset rocker gears, but with the single plane manifold was about $ 5000 which was big money back in 1991. They went on a 340 I supplied him too. Loge to of been in your dyno room to hear that 7000 rpm screamer. The other night I met a guy Felix, hi Felix he watches your channel & I met Felix because he drives the most immaculate 1965 Barracuda with the sweetest sounding 273 under his bonnet. Great talking to you the other morning too. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Louis. Hi, but no package yet.

[@louiskats5116]

@@nickpanaritis4122 Giasou Nikola, They will get there one day, anyway enjoy your holiday, because you bloody well deserve it, & don't forget to put a shrip on the BBQ.

[@thomasjefferson4492]

IN 1969,we had a 68 PLYMONTH "GTX"..426 hemi,dual fours,it was fun to drive,THEN the night came we ran into the guy with a plymonth SWINGER,340 engine,he blew us off like we were standing on the brakes,we raced him several times,we couldn't even come close to beating him...

[@buzzwaldron6195]

Hemis always misfired if you didn't put fresh sparkplugs in that day...

[@thomasjefferson4492]

@@buzzwaldron6195 YEA ,buzz,we discovered that the first week,WE also discovered CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS were a waste of money,they wouldn't make it through a whole day...performance engines have always been hard on plugs...

[@buzzwaldron6195]

@@thomasjefferson4492 - Champion plug manufacture switched back from Mexico to USA now, so they may be better again... Champion was world headquartered here in Toledo, but that's all gone now, even the buildings as of a couple years ago, don't know where they make the plugs now... My '65 GTO tripower with 10.75:1 wasn't hard on plugs... but got about only 2 weeks out of plugs on my turbocharged '62 Jetfire... it kept running, but misfired at WOT...

[@somethinburnin]

340, the Giant Killer!!

[@electricguysvcs]

You had me at the edge of my seat watching 7000 rpm - whoa

[@RaymondL704]

Hey Nick, I once had the gold Duster with 318 and Chrysler 4 overdrive trans shift on the floor, don't recall the year, could have been a 74 or 75. great car and highway mileage was very good with the OD. Thought about swapping in a 340, actually bought motor and trans from a wreck but swap never happened, school came first and I sold the lot. :)

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Thank you Nick for all the great videos.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

That duster is beautiful

[@chrischiampo7647]

😮😮😮😮 That Was Some Serious RPM’s That’s a Pretty Stout Engine Thanks Nick and Congratulations To The New Guy He’s Got My Dream Job 😀😊👨🏼‍🔧🧰

[@mikehatch2114]

probably the best pushrod motor ever

[@dockey6942]

That duster was my favorite

[@firstname6208]

here's my 2cents on the duster, first the lose steering. either the steering box is not centered or needs adjusting at the center point. as far as the tach, when he put in the new module from points now it may be firing the plugs every rotation rather than every other. there may be dip switches on the tack to accommodate that. free is worth just that!

[@donlemme898]

Nicest interior I’ve seen on a Duster

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Hello Nick! Whatever your customer sticks that killer small block in is going to shred its tires. I think my pulse was trying to match it stroke for stroke. Your apprentice learned the hard way to always leave bolts in certain parts if you have to pry them apart: transmissions & rear ends will always win if you get caught between them & a hard place. I know the Duster is restored, but I feel that a Plymouth looks better in Plum Crazy. Maybe I'll find one to fix one day - but I think my chances are better at getting struck by lightning, lol.

[@b.maguire3506]

Thanks This!! Cheers, Bernie.

[@oldbones9205]

I have nothing against modern muscle; they're faster, as a rule, they live longer, go further on a gallon of gas, much safer, and the list could go on. They're rolling computerized performance machines. That said, I miss the days when a 9/16 wrench and screwdriver was your basic tuneup kit at the strip. Power came from torque, ponies, and cubic inches. Nick, your Challenger, is a dream machine for any car guy...

[@rickduquette3399]

Old Bones I am in total agreement with you on the tune-ups. Nowadays you almost need a degree in computer science to even get the car to move when it won't even start. Ring any bells, Nick?

[@dogsense3773]

Well in the shop I work at, we had 2 BMW's 1 jaguar 1 dodge all about ten years old, they. All needed new seats motor, windows motors, new radios and head gaskets, the repair bills were more than these cars were worth, the bodies were very nice, the owners sent them to the junk yard,we took the seats and some doors

[@nickpanaritis4122]

@@rickduquette3399 . I remember, BMW.

[@franklindreidsr518]

Good morning and thank you.

[@NicksGarage]

Good morning. ☀️

[@rudyjhughes]

Definitely a great engine builder, those cast heads must have many many hours of port and bowl work done to them.

[@enzo74753]

good tips about the diferentials. always learnig with Nick

[@jeffheld3971]

For Devon & others: alternating 180 when removing bolts helps prevent any bolt from binding the ring gear (or any other part) as could happen when removing each bolt completely in circular sequence. Sometimes bolt shanks or threads can wedge against the bore of the threaded hole resulting in the binding. Or, the sequential removal of the bolts could “walk” the gear up causing the other bolts to bind - results in stripped threads or broken gear, etc. Details & precautions matter.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Jeff. Good info.