Resurrected Beast - Classic 1968 Dodge 440 Dyno Tested

[@mikesims8618]

My brother had a 71 Plymouth Road Runner with a 383 Magnum, 4 speed /pistol grip shifter. We flew back to Detroit, and drove it out of the plant brand new while he was home on leave from Viet Nam. Home being Winnett, Montana, had no speed limit at the time, (1971). We cruised past a hidden Highway Patrolman at 155 mph, (on the speedometer), and cruised main street twice before he got there. He had radared us about five miles out from our small hometown. He wrote my brother a speeding ticket for "in excess of 100 mph". The best of memories from the muscle car era!

[@Sojourning_]

I enjoy your program, old school at 73, can't do anything any more, but I can still enjoy see this stuff. I had a 71 440. ran like a wild man. caught fire.

[@JesusRoseAgain]

Good job on finding the sabotage. Nobody anymore wants to admit it happens, and NICK found it like a pro!

[@strattuner]

I worked on them when the were new,and the smell of roasting paint filled the shop often,in the winter it was nuts,and I read down and the guy that spoke of the zinc in the oil was right,cams go flat quick today without the zinc,only bad cams we had in the late 60s were the damn hemi's they ate lifters often,then I talked the head master in checking the pressure out of the box,they were 330 lbs wide open and that's the killer,the valve train on the 426'were heavy and necessitated the poundage,the E86 440 mag was a impressive engine back when the fuel out of the ground was around102 octane,i ran gulf no knocks in my 1965 formula s and had to turn the timing up,nothing today is the same as the old days,except these mopar specimens that are dead nut original,thanks for the show nick,the sound of those wedges give me goose bumps

[@70stunes71]

I had the same discussion with some people concerning the 5.7 Hemi which I am an owner of also in my truck. The zinc was removed out of these oils today and I believe that's why a lot of the needle roller bearing roller lifters and cams are getting ate up. High heat and low viscosity oil along with no zinc, and it is baking these new engines. Personally I run the zinc in my oil of my 5.7 and I have made strong recommendations to other people concerning it. Very well said!

[@strattuner]

I just bought my wife a Durango r/t with the 5.9 magnum,it was making noise when we bought it,knowing this I immediately went after the light tick,found the cam was brinneled ,literally flaked off and really nutty it was flaked on the round concentric of the cam not the lobe,we looked for a replacement found one with 102k miles on it,put zinc oil in it,it was ultra quiet,yeah the zinc is the problem and they know it,dealerships are trying to survive and I guess this is how they do it,i run two quarts of zinc oil in with the thin as water lubricant and got away with it,i got thinking driving across the country on a 10 hour burn,i don't think it would hold up,somebody had better come back to earth and design an oil with these late engines in mind,i'm glad I'm retired,working on this nonsense everyday would be a terror

[@thomasdavison8996]

I love it when Nick gets excited about using original parts including the air cleaner and wingnut! My kind of guy.

[@sostrucking]

I agree. Sadly it's a throw away society we live in where no one values the original parts.

[@charlesvan13]

"wingnut" means something else in the USA.

[@roniget]

I had the Ededbrock hi rise manifold on my 70 R/T charger. With a 1" spacer plate and holley 750 double pump. Not completely original but more horses. And it was consistent.

[@Ozrico1o1]

I don't think he was too excited about it at first. He was talking like he thought that thing was going to rob 40hp in his own, cheerful way. I think he was surprised though, when that thing only ate seven or 10.

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

@@charlesvan13 no it means the samething in Merica!

[@mdvener]

You will never know how much you n your channel mean to me, am a retired an electrician, 40 years, but in my teens n 70's i was a parts counter man for a Dodge dealership in hollywood. I also became the guy who was in charge of, if I can remember the youngster who was the guy tu contact for Mopar High Performance parts fot the south east region, Direct Connection for all your high Performance parts. Had people from all over asking for special parts. Even had Hemi inc. order a strip Barracuda only, not for street use shipped to our dealership. Had it for years, then sold it to K C n the sunshine band. If it weren't for management, I might still be with Chrysler. It was a great time, n picked up finding parts very quickly. I miss it to this day, n Mopar will always hold a special spot in my heart. When i found your channel, it was your knowledge n passion that keeps me coming back. Thanks for all you do n share.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Marty. We are happy to have you along for the ride.

[@robertheinkel6225]

Those old 440s were legends. She sounds nice. Watching that fuel pour down the carb, was very enlightening.

[@MikeY-nh2we]

I see what you did there 😂

[@davidmcduffie1398]

Thank you Nick and company for keeping it real. I'm a Chevy guy at heart but also love Mopars ! In my younger day I've rebuilt one 318, one 354 Hemi, two 392 Hemi's all Mopar's. The last 392 Hemi was 8.5 to 1 compression ratio with a 671 GMC style blower w/Dual Quads. They all ran well ! May God bless all of you !!!

[@jaytomson7052]

When I see challenges, others see failure. Nick's trick is accessing one change at a time to maximize an engines performance.

[@gregblack4581]

Yes you can do that when you own a dyno .

[@OverlandOne]

I owned 3 different 1970 440's and all were this color. I liked the color because it reminded me of Petty Blue. (The color of Richard Petty's earlier cars.) I sold them all in the late 1970's and wish I had kept one.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Damn, aint it always the same thing - something yku invested in and cherished and loved and, but, then (sold).... Few years later you start to think about things and......

[@upinside]

This Man is A Mopar Genius And the way it sounds his Brother is right up there with him!

[@rogerdrisdelle5645]

thats why I love watching Nick's Garage he still can keep things to himself like the cam, secrets of the trade love it . Hats off to you Nick.

[@hyperluminalreality1]

I'll play DA and call BS. This is not a race engine. Secrets in a street engine?!?! RRRIIIIGGGGHHHHT. Show us the break in of a "secret" cam. It's a Summit Catalog cam and he did not want to say it. I mean, he let us in on his secret of exhaust manifold gasket trimming that nobody has done before...

[@kezzler9556]

@@hyperluminalreality1 I thought the same thing.

[@kevinstorm6009]

@@hyperluminalreality1 I agree! He has a channel to show him 'working his magic' and then, when it comes down to actual specs, he doesn't share information that might be useful to others? That's a poor way to be.

[@tonymccoy9308]

Most likely not sponsored by the cam he uses there for call it a secret.

[@MrWolfTickets]

I was really hoping to hear at least the actual cam specs. I just got my street 440 with an comp xe262 and it is just awesome.

[@coffindancer38]

Best car show ever!!!! No big sale, flippy, oh my god theres a deadline drama, just straight up calm upbeat car stuff!!! I just ordered a copy of Vanishing Point Nick!!!! I like Dean Jaggers line in that movie, "beans...lotta beans" lool classic.

[@steve.finley6187]

That's what makes Nick the best at what he does and also makes his engines the quality they are cause he builds and tunes it like no other .and just rember nothing runs and preformes like a well oiled machine .

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Nice, I'm working on a 1969 440 right now. I am enjoying working on this beast, being a Pontiac guy, I'm excited to see how well I can tune this man's Mopar. Cool stuff. 👍👍🏁🏁

[@peep39]

How's it coming?

[@TheEquineFencer]

This was one of the better videos to me on your channel. Reason being, it was a "simple" build for a real world engine. The intake and air cleaner comparison was spot on. But I really like the others just as well. It was what I watched while I ate breakfast in the shop this morning.

[@shoominati23]

Nick, I'm in tears! you're my favourite presenter on KZbin by far. You come across as so genuine I feel like we could be real life friends.. I sense you would be the kind of person that could let an engine blow up on the dyno to take me (or anyone) to hospital if I had a heart attack or something. I raise my glass to you buddy!

[@superkillr]

You're in tears?

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@mark rylander And you're in the basement waiting for Mommy to bring you milk and cookies while you watch the latest video game she bought you.

[@micahcastillo9113]

Nick is a wizard. A true elder of the craft. He is what you might call, an ultra badass.

[@theanomalous1401]

It's 7:42 am and Breakfast at Nick's Garage drops onto my notifications. Can anyone think of a better way to start your week? Everyone knows how life is down here in the States these days. Hearing the sound of a 440 on Nick's dyno makes more sense than all the noise coming from Washington DC or the Parliament in Quebec. Je parie que vous pensiez que tout ce que vous faisiez était de faire des vidéos sur la réparation de voitures classiques musclées, n'est-ce pas? N'oubliez pas que vous êtes le docteur Nick!

[@Danger-Dave]

From one old school guy to another great content Nick and crew! In this day and age with all the turbo and supercharger build's it's refreshing to see someone dedicated to naturally aspirated engine's and how to eek out every last horse....Cheers from Nashville Tn.

[@charlesmiller5078]

The computer opened up a whole new world, how I wished I would of had this kind of learning video when I was young. But we struggled and made it. The world has really changed. Thanks Nick for getting into the Video Game, it helps alot of people. I love watching people with a Passion doing what they truly love. People are amazing....

[@johnharris7353]

Back in the early seventies these sweet monsters were everywhere at the used car lots...cheap, too! Need me a time machine!

[@donchristie420]

Had a chance to buy a purple with white interior super bird for 18,000 US dollars and didn’t have the money 😕

[@eddiemanning3113]

@Pat Ball hey how you doing.

[@wiscoice4288]

@@donchristie420 Probably a good thing. They never made a purple Superbird in 1970..

[@donchristie420]

Harley Wright white interior, was shabby, but still!!!

[@joeysantillo8977]

I bought a '71 440 with a 727 trans for $75 from a junkyard back in 83. I put about $750 into the rebuild and she screamed in my 75 fury sport.

[@01spm]

It was my pleasure to meet you Nick and I am very happy that you did not have a New Jersey flag. You are a genuine lover of the craft, motor craft that is.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Sarah. It was my pleasure.

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

Absolutely Brilliant Nick, I feel the same excitement when I build an engine, Just like a Kid on Christmas Morning.

[@70stunes71]

Not bad for a freshened engine. The blue 440 with 4-barrel carb that was put in the passenger cars in the sixties was rated at 350 horsepower. My specialty was six pack cars. I owned the Big Blocks and small blocks that were the factory coded vehicles. Definitely prefer the 440 + 6. 400 horsepower is not that far off for these engines the stock compression ratios and Mild cams, cast iron intake manifold and exhaust manifolds. Step up to the 440 + 6 and begin doing performance changes with compression ratio, headers Cam and head Port work... You get big surprises LOL. Great job Nick love the videos many thanks

[@chadhaire1711]

The 350 hp was GROSS rating which is really 290 hp sae net. The 440-6 rated at 390 is really 325 hp net. a 2019 5.7 is 375 net....will beat any stock 1970 440 car.

[@christopherjohn8521]

Thanks Nick. You proved that knowledge is POWER. Amazing watching that Dino work in process! You exceeded the factory claims which were likely exaggerated for that motor in 68'. After all, the buyer had no way to test the the actual power back then.

[@brucelewis1017]

My dad told me once the horsepower power was rated less than what the horsepower was because that's how insurance companies rated insurance when he was growing up

[@tiehnporesources7078]

We can't lose these old timers who know so much about engines and cars ... Thank you!

[@curly239]

Wow! That 440 idle is the sweetest kind of music!! Love it too when she's screaming at 5600!! Great video, Nick!

[@jeremythompson9122]

The 440 was a great all around engine. It had a hydraulic cam for smoother more dependable operation but it was an absolute torque monster down low. It seemed to have more low end torque than the 426 Hemi did. The 440/6 had the same 490 lb/ft torque rating as the Hemi(the regular 440-4 bbl was rated at 480 lb/ft) but you can't really go by the factory rating. The 440 seemed to have more power down low but the Hemi would catch and pass it at higher RPM's. The 440 also was still docile enough where you could drive it every day no problem. The HiPo 335 horse 383 that came in the 68-70 Roadrunner/Super Bee was a great engine too. I think they got the 440 heads and camshaft from the factory

[@Repoman1509]

I thought I was the only one who never needed a torque wrench! That's awesome! I will only use one for head bolts , rods and mains. If you can't tighten all the other stuff by "feel", you should probably be working at Burger King...

[@Repoman1509]

@ Jeremy, EXACTLY!!

[@dandubejr5010]

I knew you would squeeze the extra HP out of that 440. You have made me a lover of Mopar.

[@kenshinflyer]

I am amazed with Nick's "human torque wrench." You have earned a new fan from the Philippines.

[@Papi1960R]

Great build. Green tshirt guy standing with his fingers in his ears during dyno runs, while yellow ear protectors are on the desk 4 feet away. Got to love old school guys. "Still plays with Blocks" perfect for these guys.

[@topenddean]

I love the fact that you did a comparison between the stock intake and the Edelbrock Performer 440! I am considering using a Performer on my 1979 Dodge Dreamer. This is great! Thanks Nick!

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Like one of the other subscribers said engine Dyno is like open heart surgery for cars and you just don't get to see a video every day of open heart surgery but we do appreciate the surgery that Nick does on these to make them perform at their best Peak and to last a lifetime thanks Nick and crew great job

[@Dave-id6sj]

So, I bought a sound bar and sub-woofer for my TV which my laptop is hooked up to, been playing music videos and cranking it. Get home today and this gem is on the list to watch. So I crank the V8 on the dyno up and my neighbour throws a rock through my window so he can hear it better, sweet sweet V8 music, doesn't matter who makes the bent iron it is a sound like no other. 8 holes filled with demons screaming to get out. On a personal note my 5.0L Windsor has been rebuilt suspiciously similar to this V8 440, 20 thou over pistons, 10 thou over crank, new pistons, rings line honed and bored, squared deck, tricked up ported GT40 heads (as much as you can on those units), stage 1 cam rev range 2000 to 5500,new Melling oil pump etc etc...EFI, ex-police vehicle with no rev or speed limiter to worry about, should be ready to turn the key by Thursday or Friday this week the 6th or 7th, as soon as it is inspected, registered and on the road I'll post something for posterity. The video production and editing quality game is strong in Nick's Garage. Love your work and everyone who goes towards making these videos happen.

[@davepalmatier5190]

Nick I love the channel and Work you Do, I was born in 1965 in Flint Michigan, My Dad Drag Raced Super Stocks, I grew up around Muscle Cars and Old Hot Rods my (Pop) that's what we Called Him Has been Gone 3 Years this Oct, I Miss him Very Much, I feel Good Watching and thinking about all the Cars and Hours Out in the Garage, I still have the 72 Nova my Dad helped me get when i was 16, I have a 327 out of a 67 vette, it's pushing 500hp, steel Crank pink Rods SPS Rod bolts 11.5 to 1 compression and TRW high domes the heads are milled and have Speed Pro Valves, balanced and blue printed, Keep up the Great Work!!! Love it!!!

[@bengone3349]

Your show and tell of all the dyno runs keep me on the edge of my seat, and I allways learn something.

[@Blackscorpion1963]

39:50 - Nick hits the magic number! 400+hp! Congratulations Nick you have now graduated as Dr Nick (PhD - '68 Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci engine re-building).

[@BigUnk85]

Nick is a legend glad to be a part of this channel. Keep it up Nick you are a rare commodity.

[@joelholston5668]

I sold a few of Chrysler products with the 440 and they sure made a customer happy , I miss those days , one great big block !

[@thetruthhurts2216]

I watch this video and it make me just feel - wow. Nick got 410 hp and 490 tq out of that big block engine. That was a lot of power in those days. It makes me appreciate what I have in the garage. I have a 2017 Camaro SS1 with 455 hp and 455 tq out of a 376 cu in (6.2L) engine. That's a whole lot of power from a stock small block.

[@chadhaire1711]

The 440 410 hp is SAE-gross which means 330 hp in the car.....not even close to your 455 net. Any 2019 Dodge with 5.7 puts out 375 net and will beta this 440 on the street.

[@josephfine3394]

That is a beautifully running 440; superlative balancing, cam and tuning job done on this engine! The best from Nick's.

[@darinwinebrenner6908]

Great vid Nick! The dyno is a great tool, but experience is what got that engine over 400 HP. Good job!

[@chadhaire1711]

400 hp on that bench means 330 hp SAE-NET in the car.....the 2019 5.7 V-8 puts out more at 375 NET.

[@ronniewisdom5303]

I live in the Philippines but I’m an American & I came up on videos of Nicks Garage & I like watching Nick with great knowledge on building engines.Good Man.I’m from Texas in the States originally.

[@iamrichrocker]

in another life time i could see Nick sharing his vast knowledge and teaching ability to be an instructor at a Tech school..to pass on his knowledge of motors and running a business..the mechanics in today's business world is sorely lacking...

[@jeffswanson4677]

Nick I love your channel and all the old mopars. love the real world dyno testing and your ability to get the most out of these old motors. Keep up the good work. Your show is better than any of the car shows on the TV. Thank you for putting this content out for us to watch.

[@bennyjones1597]

Nick this is your friend Danny from Detroit wow what a great Dino on that big 440 can't believe you pushed out 401 horsepower great job I got to rename you I think I'm going to name you dr. Nick you look like a doctor and the dino room great luck Nick can't wait to see the Kowalski I am your biggest fan love from Detroit to all your family and you God bless you all

[@chadhaire1711]

401 hp on the bench is 330 hp in the car...a stock 2019 5.7 puts out 375 in the car.

[@paulocouto5001]

50 mins episode, oh now youre just spoiling us Nick :)

[@NicksGarage]

Maybe we should take next week off?

[@paulocouto5001]

@@NicksGarage well when you give us such great content i think we will all gladly wait :) A small idea for the Channel maybe do a small Q&A video 5-10 mins with Nick im sure we got some interesting questions for the guys at the shop and its a quick and ez video for you guys to make. Ill throw in the 1st question " what is the most special car fixed in Nick's garage in Nicks opinion? "

[@davebarron5939]

This was a joy to watch, thanks Nick for sharing with us all. I can see with the right tool, "tweaking" will never get old.

[@radioguy1620]

A tip for all the gear heads out there using cleaners all the time, get some charcoal infused soap it removes the chemicals from your skin after you work. the charcoal or carbon in the soap combines instantly with hydrocarbons and washes it away. Walmart has it , its called tomato soap, 4 $ a bar,

[@jesser73]

best old trick , if u got a parts cleaner use mineral spirits.

[@mikeb46]

That was an awesome video Nick. Thanks a milion. If I remember correctly, that air filter can have the top inverted and still seal the filter element but it allows a whole lot more air to get in. And it makes one heck of a noise when the secondaries open up. It's hard to believe a different year intake could be that much better WHEW! Twenty horse just from a better design, and from the factory. I had a 68 Charger 383 and I have to wonder if an intake from a 1970 would have given it another 15-20 Horse. Tuning like what we see here with Nick can really make a difference. I had a guy who used to race cars tune my 383 at his gas station. He pulled the distributor out and tuned it on a Sun machine. Installed different springs and weights. He rejetted the carburetor and drilled some holes in the air filter housing. It fell like it had another 25-30 horse when he got through with it. Later on, I replaced the mufflers with some free flowing type and that felt like another 5-10 horse. It was the fastest FACTORY 383 for 100 miles. There were a couple faster but they had hot cams and exhaust headers

[@terencerucker3244]

"Here We Go!" Love it. There is just something right about an RB motor. Takes me back to my old 69 GTX.

[@CCRider5312]

Almost 409.8 almost 410 HP with the original breather, Wow! Awesome job Nick. 👍

[@chadhaire1711]

409 hp is a GROSS rating...means 335 hp SAE-NET as installed in the car---40 less than a 2019 5.7 V-8. Big deal.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

In 1981 my friend bought a 68 charger w a vinyl top, no engine for 500 bucks. We found a 440 complete engine a guy had in his yard for 50 bucks. I rebuilt it for 60 bucks labor. he still has it! But hasn't driven it in 30 years. He is now rebuilding the complete car again and wants to have it on the road next year

[@michaelmartinez1345]

This program is awesome!!! Methodical testing with results of the adjustments and changes made... Fun guys to be around too!!! Keep-up the good work!!!

[@sirjames45]

No one is saying how GOOD that engine sounds. That engine sounds GOOOOOOOD!!!!!

[@mikenomath3897]

Awesome work Nick! Used to have a shop of my own decades ago. Keep up the good work brother!

[@jakessmallengines]

Now it's better than factory with a stock look ! I'm in heaven with this set up this motor will outlast all of us ! More Hp than a stock 6 pack

[@chadhaire1711]

This 440 real hp is 330 net...a 5.7 is 375 net.

[@170bcuda]

The rumble of a mopar big block is music to my ears.

[@eddiebrown9590]

A BIG fan of you mate.. i put a turboed 440 with all the good bits into a 15ton truck i built and OHG Propane gear,, what a rocket at 22PSI... Just love Mopar, this was one hell of a vid, watched every second.. Thank you so much. Eddie Australia

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, Eddie.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Nick in my younger years building Engines l could smell the paint burning off of your build....As if l was standing there....W0W....Funny how things like that come back to an old man sitting here....Super cool stuff as always.....Thanks for sharing.......Puissante video fine Merci encore mon ami.....!

[@tint661]

I was thinking of Nick about 4 am Sunday morning. I woke up and was unable to go back to sleep. I turned on the television and Vanishing Point was on. It was the part in the movie where he was driving trough the desert and had a flat tire. Imagine that, a polyglass bias tire having a flat.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

John. I have a set of those for my Kowalski project.

[@andrewmurray6772]

hi Nick, every Tuesday here on the east coast of Australia, the big highlite of my morning is watching Nicks Garage. Todays 50 minute episode went really fast. I know Mike won't get a bolt in his cylinder this time, that's for sure ! Thankyou Nick to you and your Team :)

[@johnmiloro1942]

Watching you working on the old mopars makes me wish I kept my old 67 new Yorker with the matching 440 I would have sent it to you for a rebuild. Keep up the great work and I hope you share your knowledge with all your workers.

[@mynameis9057]

Now THAT'S how a Mopar starts up from a new rebuild, not like the fords all temperamental and burping up flames! Lol! Time to break out the race cars and get them track ready, spring has sprung, finally, thankfully! Time to uncover and break out the summer rides too. Wake the old gals up for the nice weather season,shine em and tune them up for the shows and cruises. That exhaust pipe on the left side looks really small coming off the manifold,i wonder if it's constricted the flow. You're the master Nick, you'll get your numbers, you always do!!! I'm baffled why people would dislike this or any of these videos, then again there's some people in this world you can give a million dollars to, and they'd still complain because you didn't give them 2 million instead! Share the love! Not negativity! Smh, i just don't get it. Thanks again guys for another great video and I knew you'd get your numbers guys, I always have faith in y'all! Much love from the U.S. and thanks for keeping those beautiful old gals alive and rumbling on down the roads!!!!▪☆☆☆▪

[@jgfrakes2736]

Who are the 48 people who didn't like this? Keep up the very informative and educational channel! Always interesting! Great Job.

[@sostrucking]

Probably mustang drivers.

[@user-sh2mk8ew4c]

Good job Nick. Keep doing videos. My father has a 67 Coronet 500 convertible w/440, it is a show car. It is a show car, Dairy Queen show car. The 440 needs good rebuild. I may bring it to Nick. I got that book “How to rebuild a small block Mopar”. I rebuilt a 273. Take care Nick.

[@martentrudeau6948]

Nick your great, Proverbs 22:29 is about you. "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." Thanks for what you do.

[@HowardJrFord]

I love your 440 and Hemi videos . I hope you do a max wedge build someday .

[@shanondiller3117]

Nick, Great show I love it, I am and old school Chrysler nut, my dad was a master mechanic for Chrysler in the late 60s your show with 68 500 the 440 with oversized bearings the factory would put stamping on ID pad next to distributor. If it has a Maltese cross or a diamond next to 440 that ment oversized bearings done by factory. Don’t know if that was something you didn’t know about Chrysler! Keep the love going!

[@niceguy2171]

Am somewhat of a purist myself, but when it comes to intakes..and even headers, I can handle aftermarket parts, as pretty much everybody back in the day changed out carbs/intakes/exhaust, as a young guy then I was helping do them. Great video as always, and that Coronet is going to be sweet, please show it before it leaves the shop.

[@jamesbowlen2870]

Did anyone else see that the vacuum advance hose was left unplugged during the second intake testing? Which only provided mechanical advance. Gaining some horse power. Then later when the 401 hp was accomplished the camera revealed the hose was reconnected. Great Job Mike, getting the goal!

[@Hagbergscorner]

This show is getting better and better even though it started out very good. I love that you never give up. Do you want 400, it will get to 400. 👌👌

[@chadhaire1711]

400 hp on a bench is GROSS rating..which means 330 NET rating installed in the car. The 2019 5.7 puts out more at 375 NET.

[@randomname0]

@@chadhaire1711 that is true. But the 440 has over 100 lbft more torque than the 5.7

[@cincyspin178]

@@chadhaire1711 Do you simply use a 15% reduction factor to go from gross to net, or is the formula more complicated?

[@chadhaire1711]

@@cincyspin178 On older engines the specs are listed by the factory. 425/350 395/325 375/305 As a rule 18% is a good guess on other engines, This 440 should be about 330 in the car.......but a 2019 Camaro with V-6 puts out more at 335

[@cincyspin178]

@@chadhaire1711 Tx.

[@martinwatters2729]

Nick the WIZARD of all THINGS MOPAR. The GREEK GOD of HORSE POWER.

[@Cservoss25]

Something satisfying about watching the paint burn off of those manifolds. Love watching these videos being a big mopar fan this show is great.

[@JeffAF797]

What would happen if the parts to be painted were heated up just before applying the paint? 🤔

[@amc401nash6]

Great build up Nick. Back in the late 60's and early 70's Texas was like a "No Street Hemi Zone", never saw one or maybe I didn't get out enough. Anyway, these are the real Mopar's I grew up with, big block wedge motors and small blocks.

[@DamianAriel717]

Amazing engine, amazing skills my friend. People admire you and let me tell you...you deserve more and more good things! Keep on muscle!!!

[@peterrichard3706]

Good to see someone who knows his Stuff. Thankx.

[@Dartman6]

I've used the exhaust manifold gasket trick on my 340 for years. Good tip!

[@mikegrass7325]

I just found Nicks Garage and I can’t stop watching them. They are awesome!!

[@NicksGarage]

Welcome!

[@moparedtn]

Holy cow NICK!! Who knew that your channel would grow this fast - and thanks to Video Dude, this dang SLICK! A 50 minute episode? You gotta be kidding me! Man, so freaking awesome... A stock 440 Magnum with manifolds? Yep, right up my alley. Mine also is pretty mild (except for the Direct Connection 484 cam, of course) and I also am running that particular Edelbrock AND the famous "unsilenced" air cleaner, just like that one you're using. Yes, the '68 intake holds things back a little and yes, I should go with something like the Performer 440 (which is getting to be a hard intake to find!). I was nervous that the air cleaner would be awful on the dyno, but lo and behold, it wasn't! :-) I'm very thankful you tried it and relieved to see the results. I need to try more advance on my own timing, looks like. 37 total, eh? Ok, I'm game. I keep saying it over and over.... Best dang garage on KZbin! Darn good people in it, too. The best. I'm a Patreon subscriber from day 1 and wish that MORE people would do the same! Now, I'm off to buy a new Nick's Garage tee shirt. Sorry, I sort of got the last one dirty.... :-) Y'all be safe up there, -Ed on the Ridge

[@Friedbrain11]

I ran my 383 with 35 total degrees ar 8 initial. With the reworked distributor, carb, and 727 trans(all done by me) I got 18mpg in town and 20 on highway. It pulled 0 to 60 at 6.3 seconds. Every 1000 rpm was 30 mph. So 1k was 30 mph, 2k was 60 mph ,3k was 90 mph and it did 120 at 4k. '68 Fury 3 2 dr sedan hardtop. 2.92 rearend. Loved that car.

[@willbillingham8027]

Nick Is the Mopar master builder

[@willythewave]

@22:38 Look at the rusty gas inside those float bowls. @36:12 the vacumn advance is disconnected laying on the electric water pump drive belt, 389 HP @38:46 the vacumn advance is reconnected and presto 401.3 HP. It sure helps to hook the vacumn advance up.

[@M21L35]

Ooooo...the 'Sneaky Pete' exhaust manifold gasket trick....oooooo. Seriously!....CLASS OPERATION @ Nick's Garage!...all the way! True to form, Master Nick's "Precision Toll" torque wrench sense!...yet another reason to watch no other motorhead channel than "Nick's Garage"!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Great show Nick, I love learning from such a passionate instructor, all motors need love.

[@rodneybrand8521]

I love the smell of baked engine paint... Nick is the master ..

[@glynwatkins9968]

prefers the smell of grease n oil personally, loves taking thing apart to see how they works

[@TheRoguelement]

Ummm maybe to Newbies or Novice but to guys who know .. NOT REALLY .. Every engine builder I know use's Dyno room headers & Holley carb . If you have the customer standing there you want every available HP Because when you hand him the bill it's best if he is still smiling from the Dyno room.. Hand Nicky used Dyno room Headers & the Holley he could have easily let that man see like 410 even 420 HP and Nicky wouldn't have had to say Gee I don't no what's wrong.ALL customer confidence runs right out of the room .. DYNO HEADERS and a bigger then the guy will use HOLLEY DYNO carburetor Equals smiling customers.. But what do I know ..I only owned my first 70 cuda 440 6 pack in 75 and been a motorhead since .

[@lawrencebrady4189]

@@TheRoguelement Based on Nick's comments throughout the video, I take it that the customer wanted to see how much horsepower and torque a stock-appearing engine would make on the dyno - hence the reason behind the cast iron exhaust manifolds. It sounds like the customer (Mike) needed to be convinced about switching to the Edelbrock aluminum manifold. Mike was probably told that getting over the 400 h.p. mark wasn't going to happen with a factory cast iron intake. (Notice that they painted the aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold blue to make it appear closer to stock. A bare aluminum manifold would stick out like a sore thumb and shout "not factory!")

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Great show!!! An excellent episode that shows the results of Dyno testing, with & without Air cleaners, proper air/fuel mixtures , proper ignition timing and using aftermarket intake manifolds versus stock intake manifolds.... Great learning curve here!!! It would be interesting to see which cam was used as far as lift & duration and cam timing... Final results of well over 489 ft. Lbs / 409 hp!!! Nice!!! Great mail sent to him as usual!!! Awesome viewers!!!

[@chadhaire1711]

409 on the bench is only 335 hp in the car.....the original factory 440 was 390 on the bench but 325 hp in the car......any 20201 5.7 puts out more at 375 hp...

[@wlan246]

Not shown in the video, but after switching intake manifolds, you should definitely revisit the air:fuel mixture, and probably the ignition timing.

[@idlabi]

Hello from Gimli Manitoba Canada…Awesome channel for old school gearheads! Your garage is a national treasure!

[@johnnyzonta5173]

It is amazing how your episodes have grown to another level of quality with yourself Nick and Big George, always looking for the best out of an engine and watching your episodes always teach something new. Always looking forward for Monday to see the next episodes, fantastic job.

[@leviridge3307]

always been a chevy guy till i started watching nicks garage

[@leviridge3307]

3inch exhaust would help

[@69dodgecharger440]

This show was awesome! Congrats this one will be remembered! 🇨🇦

[@Fredness2300]

I came for the 440 teardown, autopsy and resurrection. Great work!

[@ericball6000]

Dr.Nick,thanx for that very cool 440 dyno show,that other intake did the trick,my news is that I will be having heart surgery this week,so we will take it form there.

[@NicksGarage]

That’s the way, Eric. Speedy recovery. We look forward to your updates.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Hope You Have a Speedy Recovery 😀👍🏼

[@ericball6000]

@@chrischiampo7647, thanx Chris

[@thegamerguys639]

Its soo nice to see a Car enthusiast who is enthused ! Too Cool, thanks nick. Do some more shows with that magical camera.

[@cory0702]

You have a great channel Nick, I look forward to every new video. Eventhough I have a new challenger, I love watching you bring the classic back to life. Thanks Nick love you guys!!!!

[@onepunchgeorge9251]

I was installing a Crane Fireball CAM in a buddy's 327 Turbofire. A helper,crawling around the engine bay accidentally knocked a 1/4" nut into a cylinder head. My response to this upon trying to start it knew no bounds. Upon pulling the heads,finding this INCREDIBLE situation,(which,of course) I had to fix Turned the air BLUE around me for quite a while. Being a ex-Sailor,my remarks were quite colorful to say the least.

[@stevebucuris8420]

That Edelbrock carb is a carter AFB design. they are good carbs. I used a 500 cfm on 3 different motors. A 231 Buick a 302 Ford and a 215 Buick aluminum v8 all ran very well with the AFB.

[@64fairlane305]

The 500cfm is a fuel-saver, good up to about 200hp but no moore. The 600cfm (adjust bowls & springs) is moore a performance carb aznd will do wery well up to 400hp

[@socalRooster]

I’m glad I found this channel nick speaks very clear camera guy is great,well rounded shop

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for joining us, Chris.

[@NipkowDisk]

I remember well the days when the local police ran 440 Magnums in their Polaras, etc. They had a very distinct tone which I could recognize quite easily, and that saved me from at least one arrest...

[@dalewildey4102]

I like the fact that Nick is a hemi guy but is passionate bout all makes and sizes of engines.