Swapping An 800+ Horsepower NASCAR V8 Into My 1955 Chevy Street Car! | PART 3 - FIRST FIREUP!

[@jameskellison9342]

Super fired up for this build. Thanks for saving the shop! Y’all rock!

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on, thanks for watching!

[@atc330r]

Tony, I'm watching the part where you're priming the oil system and thinking how using an air ratchet or cordless ratchet would make that job way easier than the 90 degree adapter you're messing with. 👍👍

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Keep the shop fan on for yourselves, we literally can't hear it, if you're deceased from heat strokes, no videos for us

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

This needs upvotes

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

Agreed!

[@robertwells6454]

Moonshine runner... That's what it's made to do. You should call it Moonshine. 👏😎

[@StayTunedTA]

It's got moonshine vibes for sure.

[@MikeRay1978]

@@StayTunedTAHoonshine

[@bengelman2600]

I like Moonshine. Nice and simple. I love a good pun or clever name too but they don't all have to be.

[@Nikko780]

@@MikeRay1978 Not every car needs to have hoon in the name

[@MrHuntersnapp]

@@Nikko780 this one needs it though

[@jasonyates3311]

This might be my favorite automotive channel currently. Freiburger and Finnegan are obviously the OGs, Freiburger is in his Motortrend empire and Mike's channel is great but I feel like Stay Tuned is the spiritual successor to Roadkill now

[@kcm732]

Stay tuned and Vice Grip Garage, doesn't get much better than those two. I also got respect for Junkyard Digs too

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

Tony is REAL DEAL relatable and organic... the way a shop SHOULD be. Finnegan is unaffordable bloated in another world.

[@cogitoergotsum]

The Tony Angelo hamburger theory of clutch design, love it. This channel has the most exciting builds I swear, this and the V12 Mustang are truly imaginative breaths of fresh air in a crowded space.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks a ton! Just doing whatever fun stuff I can dream up and it's really cool when people seem to dig it.

[@ibrothw1]

​@@StayTunedTAany food reference is good if you can't think of a burger one try fried chicken, we will still know what you mean

[@justinstallings7844]

Was waiting for him to use the same analogy on the water pump and motor plate

[@jcat96]

High revving V8s on a friday, cant get any better

[@StayTunedTA]

This one goes to 11! (or close)

[@mindeloman]

People don't beleive me when I tell them my dad and an associate built a 327 chevy stoked down to 290 that would Rev out to 12K. This was 1970s drag philosophy in whatever class they were running. There was no water in that engine. The heads were "concreted." Rockers were on a shaft. Triple coil valve springs. The whole point of these revs was to make high rpm torque. They had it mated to a torque flight transmission with a manual shift. And a monster rear differential in the rear crazy low (high numerical) ratio. It was one manual shift without a clutch at half track and nothing but rpms through the 1/4 mile trap. Just a different philosophy. But people say pushord engines can't rev that high. I saw it. I heard it.

[@staceyrenner5418]

Pretty sure it's a safe bet to just go ahead and hit the like button before even watching the video.

[@StayTunedTA]

Lol thanks!

[@FeelingLikeThatNow]

That's what I do. Better than to forget!

[@cudak888]

Always, with Tony!

[@NeverLetOff]

Always do

[@williesteinecker1014]

@@staceyrenner5418 always!

[@matt_1969ChevyC1o]

Hell yes. The world needs to know about this project. I've already told all my buddies about it!

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on, thanks for watching and spreading the word!

[@MikePowersTSIG]

There absolutely needs to be a "They are made out of bolts and black paint" sticker or shirt

[@turdfurgison8942]

OMG, "I don't wanna get super technical... but they're made out of bolts and black paint." If that was a t-shirt, I would totally buy it! 🤣 I blew "wobble pop" out my nose when Tony said that.

[@DC_ABC_123]

Any time Tony mentions food the conversation takes a sudden hard turn without warning. The mind of a drifter.

[@MarcusSandoval-kx2th]

Dats Italian 🇮🇹🍝 🍕

[@ArthurSperotto]

Tony: **explains how valuable and special this engine is** 2 seconds later Tony: "do we really need that oil filter?"

[@jasondejong3062]

“Checkered Past” is still my suggestion for the name of this bad rig! Greatly appreciate the tee shirt guys! Yall are the best🤘🏼

[@williamservice8145]

If you use your rear trans mount put in stock one not urethane. You will break trans or crack block. Nice build have fun

[@TheGraye28]

Hell yeah 10pm in Ireland just got way better!!! Time to pour some Jameson and turn it up!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's GO! Slainte!

[@TrueePwn]

​​@@StayTunedTABrownie points with the Irish for that 1 😂😂

[@jeffmays930]

I can't wait to see Tony banging through the gears on this build. Great job!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! I can't wait myself!

[@citrus1973]

You blew it! I was hoping to see it go in this video!

[@jsteed4388]

I’m so glad you aligned the bell housing. I see so many skip this step and have trouble. Great job

[@tepidtuna7450]

Agreed, and big trouble at 9000 rpm.

[@michaelteasdale2919]

7:29am Saturday here in Australia…..LETS GO!!! Rockin the heavy Chevy.

[@zach9515]

One of my top 5 favorite car channels. Bless you guys.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@schafer240]

What's the other four?

[@zach9515]

@schafer240 old man's garage. Pole barn garage. DD Speed shop. Toms refurb. Man they're is a few more. Of course, vice grip. Now thats 6 lol

[@brandongreene3213]

Pizza and cold snacks engaged!

[@StayTunedTA]

Cheers and bone app the teeth!

[@AllAmericanProClean]

Always love Fridays. Stay Tuned and Vice Grip Garage is what I always look forward too.

[@sleepychallenger]

Gotta throw a "HISSSAHH" on there before you throw the switch lol

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I wasn't hungry til now...

[@teoteagueosborne]

Hell yeah

[@jasonm3109]

I haven't watched NASCAR in 15 years, but I 100% watched when that engine was being used, kind of neat.

[@timwestern7116]

Sounds amazing! All your hard work is paying off. Nothing better than an old shoebox with a high revving small block and manual gearbox. God bless America!

[@tooltimenova]

I really appreciate the editing. You do a good job of running high speed during the long sections but give us the great funny commenting. Keep up the great work. I love the back yard feel you give us normal guys. Not spending thousands of $$$$ doing something we could never afford. Great job to you all.TY

[@RyanFannon-fy1yf]

Oh damn brother been waiting for this one. Pizza is on the way. Keep rocking guys🤘

[@StayTunedTA]

Appreciate you big time!

[@wyattshelton2080]

" i hope my neighbors dont call the cops" "set it to 9500" LMAO me too man hahaha

[@elarr8733]

"In THIS episode of Stay Tuned...Tony finally boinks Barb!"

[@StayTunedTA]

Uh, yeah, that is true.

[@PBRfabco]

I love how once tony throwing the throttle back and the 55" is rocking side to side... it's a beast... btw tony put the hood hinges up like we used to do in the 80s

[@bigmountain7561]

I remember back in the early 80’s we were spending at least 5 grand to make a decent dent at Atco or Maple Grove. So the money you spent on that engine was well spent if you’re looking to have fun. Can’t wait to see what it runs. Remember that with any racing engine that the drive shaft is the weakest point. I’ve seen multiple twist and shouts at the track and it really can be frustrating and avoided. Great Video Thanks 🙏

[@nvrhme15]

NASCAR will never be the same in SoCal. Thank you for documenting this. I have so many memories as a child there throughout my teen years.

[@dannyboi2747]

I loved the turbo dodge pls do more on it

[@StayTunedTA]

We will, next week I think!

[@andhotrodshop]

I love the genuine surprise on Tony’s face when the runout was in tolerance on the bellhousing 😂😂😂 he really wasn’t ready for that to work like that 😂😂🔧🔧🔧🔧

[@StayTunedTA]

I absolutely was! these offset pins were .0022 or something but they did the job!

[@jakeclauson9863]

"Good enough for now" is only temporary until it fails 😁😁😁 Cool stuff guys keep it coming! Love how you've been able to keep the hrg vibes going. In a way I'm kinda glad covid killed hot rod garage. Although it would be cool to see lucky on the channel once in a while. Why not rope him into an episode or 2? That would be a freakin awesome comeback series!!!

[@CivilizedWarrior]

I was thinking the same about Lucky in a guest spot/crossover episode. That’d be sweet. And like we used to say “good enough for government work.” Although with the gov’t these days, that ain’t saying much lol

[@brandonhinton1239]

Goosebumps when she fired up ! Tony and the boys are wizards ! Can’t wait to see this thing leave lines out the shop

[@boatbikemike8571]

I feel like it’s a missed opportunity not running the hood. “What’s under the hood?” “Oh, just a SBC….”

[@Daniel-vh9lg]

Love the sound of NASCAR V8's!!! Although, either you have a 200lb Flywheel or a baseplate gasket leaking. Seems to hang out at high Idle RPM for quite awhile. Would expect it to be a lot more raspier than it is.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

That is one awesome project TA!! Falfa would be proud, Milner would be scared! Toad would be in denial.

[@IronChief]

I wonder how many people will get that reference.

[@SwordCymbal79]

Ok I’m back again. Just gotta say, there are some badass builds on YT, and @staytuned is doing some of the best, but y’all’s banter in the shop IS the best!! I absolutely could not be coworkers with yall because my ass would be completely unproductive lmao!!! Thanks for a mid week blessing 39:52

[@alexcorona]

The crazy thing about these NASCAR motors is that they’re made to withstand hours of constant abuse. Not just quarter mile passes. That’s why they cost 💲100k+ when new.

[@BreakerBreaker1320]

Gosh dang. When I was 21, I got to sit in the intimidators car and spark it off. The motor revved like wicked smooth and fast and was the best experience behind the wheel EVER. I think it was the Kirk Shelmerdine that was there being a super rad dude early on a Saturday in memory of the late Dale Earnhardt. You sir have a wicked engine…brings back memories

[@adamfrbs9259]

Another Friday done!

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's GOOO!

[@GkPhotographic]

great show dude , really enjoying this format and your style . it made me smile when you put in that trans. to see you not having to lift and struggle with heavy parts , you new guy held that well , good to see you smile and not holding your back after putting in a trans . be safe from Dublin. edit; next merch shirt idea , " I wouldn't lick it " a real Tonyisim right there .

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on, thanks for watching!

[@blahblah4125]

In the 1980s film The Blues Brothers, Elwood says, "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses". Jake then responds, "Hit it".

[@phanson96]

Earliest I've been on a video! SUPER pumped on this build.

[@StayTunedTA]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@vferrante6436]

55 chevy with a screaming NASCAR powerplant Life is good..Thank you Tony and crew.. WOW!!

[@Mongos_Garage]

My man, the nascar tri5 is gonna fly!

[@StayTunedTA]

It's SO GOOD.

[@infidel335]

I absolutely love the 90s punk rock music you play in the cut scenes! Such a great sound!

[@ThomasEllis]

Best Damn Car Show on the Internet! Love it!

[@WiringRescue]

That band saw could be the best purchase ever. Another killer episode! 🎉

[@StayTunedTA]

Best 800 bucks I've ever spent!

[@devryndrives6623]

Woot! It's officially Friday!

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on!

[@jonwaterbury3312]

Tony, You and your crew ROCK. This is a great video! Undeniably the greatest sound you could ever hear in one's shop. Thank you sir!

[@techs1smh13]

Sounds so awesome.

[@xozindustries7451]

The Cursing Montage is perfect!

[@weldthatiron3683]

Fan noise don’t worry us we are tough 😂

[@jordancoleman2718]

Def learned something! Centering the bellhouse w offset dowels is brilliant. I'd have assumed they were drilled right, and lost the shop!

[@coreyhyde6081]

You guys are throwing NASCAR motors into classic cars and making 500hp engines from a junkyard. Take 1/32 of that talent and install a ductless A/C unit. I'm sure Mr. Cool would sponsor it. 😂

[@StayTunedTA]

Brother, the Mr Cool units arrive MONDAY!

[@randyrabinowitch3806]

Obviously I love the stuff you’re doing! Your videos are extremely well produced! Your content is informative, funny, and very entertaining. You do an amazing job!!! It’s better than watching you on a network show. GREAT JOB! You mention getting on I-95 at Byberry Rd during one of the 55 episodes. I lived in NE Philly in Morell Park by the NE airport, very close to Byberry Rd. Back in the day, Byberry was also a mental institute on the west side of Roosevelt Blvd north of Woodhaven Rd. I am sure it’s long gone and something else is built there now. It was a spooking looking place back then. My mother used to say, “you kids are making me crazy, they are gonna put me in Byberry!” We moved to Pottstown in 1969. I know every country road for a 20 mile radius because my parents encouraged us to explore on our bikes. It was a different time, kids went outside and played. Our favorite pizza place was Little Italy on north High St close to the Hospital. They must have had issues with the “family” in the city because the restaurant got blown up 2 times back in 1974/75. After the second bomb, we always got our pies TO GO! The Little Italy restaurant was rebuilt across from the Hill School, I ate there in 2007 revisiting on a business trip. Moved to Atlanta in 1978, I think of Pottstown all the time! When I saw that your shows were possibly produced in the area, I started watching the background to see if I recognize anything. Is your shop closer to Pennsburg?

[@BMSuperTurboDave]

Why do they send a late night text that's says, "WYD?" and not "WTFCSFUTPOSYDDIGGSHIGRTYP...YLB" 😢 36:40

[@sel10heit41]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@jamesbruce8749]

That thing sounds incredible, and you can actually hear that it's a NASCAR engine. V8's at those RPM's are like no other music !!!

[@madrew2003]

It looks like Stone is an awesome addition to the team! Love the stuff you guys do!

[@joshcutlip7548]

Since you already drilled a hole for the oil tank drain just cut a bigger hole out so you can drop that oil tank down further. This way you can eventually run a hood if you want too. Love all the builds but this is my favorite by far! If your ever in levittown area and you need a hand with anything hit me up.

[@Lavasioth]

Tony you’re like the perfect guy to pull off the project I’ve always wanted to see, badass classic hotrod chassis and motor set up to rip drifts around a circuit

[@shmartin024]

I'm really liking the hour long format, guys. I can only imagine how much of a pain it is to film enough good content for long videos, but you're making it look easy. Much love as always.

[@fortheloveofdirtdotnet]

You rambling on like you do really makes this my favorite channel to watch. Huge fan! Yalls channel brings back a lot of good memories. Thank yall! And a big HOWDY from Bruceville Texas

[@MrRolloBaggins]

"Fright-Lightning" is the perfect name .... White lighting being the liquor that NASCAR was born from... But 800hp is far more than the ol getaway rigs of grassroots beginnings

[@keithfilkins2043]

Awesome build Tony! Sounds Incredible!!! I can't wait to see you rip it on the street!!!

[@rpturbo]

Love the "just beast in the transmission" I mean, people don't get to pick their genetics, but damn sure wish i was big enough to do that. Awesome project Tony! Your gonna KEEP the shop!

[@bennettscustomsco]

That was insane- volume up and pretty sure my tv set the neighbours car alarm off!

[@StayTunedTA]

AWESOME.

[@PNWSV]

Few months ago i acquired two 57's that came with the property we bought. Was able to get paperwork for one and can't wait to get started on it. I like 55's better but, I'm not complaining about free

[@layzboy2545]

HellYeah Boys! I’ve been waiting all week to hear this engine fire!! Beer and a Slice Time! Ready to Stay Tuned 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@StayTunedTA]

You and me both! It was a ton more plumbing than I thought but hopefully next time is exhaust driveshaft and brakes and we can hit the PA streets! and put these 43 year old tires to bed.

[@layzboy2545]

@@StayTunedTAI definitely wish I could be there for that. Maybe if you bring it up Lancaster way🤣🤣🤘🤘. Congrats guys.

[@jdmlordsalamander6397]

My god! That bad boy is gonna EAT on the streets!!!! I hope you guys take this car to the max!!! Best channel on KZbin hands down!

[@SenorSenorStacks]

Watching Tony & Stone muscle transmissions around overhead really puts that Angelo’s Garage Gym t-shirt in perspective.

[@FlixFlax-m7r]

I love this!!!! Punk Rock mechanics!.......RAW POWER opened up a hot rod shop!!!!! Bob Falfa eat your heart out!!!!!!!!!! .......

[@59apachestepside]

Love it! Originally I was hoping you were going to do a tilt front end, but seems like that would be tricky with all the oil plumbing. For the shop, have you thought about insulating/sealing and installing a wall mounted heat pump? I bet Mr Cool would send you one for free haha.

[@gregoryweber7408]

you guys! holy heck! just watching the chassis twist up while tony was feeding it the onions gave me goosebumps all it needs is a strip to shred now

[@chrisrichards1339]

The music of my people. Badass. Can't wait to see more on this unit. Respect

[@HOMEWORK4.0]

Absolute Unit!! One of my favorite builds EVER!!! Looks like a model kit I built years ago!!! Love your imagination, Tony!

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

Built one, years ago, 2 years researching parts to put together and acquiring them, then finding a machine shop I trusted to machine the ultra rare bowtie block, check all measurements, balance and blueprint the block, bush the lifter bores in perfect alignment, then I weighed every moving part like rods pistons rings etc and made them all weigh exactly the same, assemble the engine carefully placing the 2k callies bullet crank, then each rod and piston assembly, custom port the AFR heads and install titanium backcut valves with beehive springs, solid roller lifters, 3/8 chromoly pushrods, custom made single plane Wilson intake, 2" carb spacer for added velocity, 800 cfm Carter thermoquad, dyno test and ran 780 hp at 8,000 rpm 600 ft # tourque at 5500. This engine would wind like a 2 stroke chainsaw the instant the throttle was touched to 9k. Amazing ! And the most fun I've had building an engine ever. Certainly my most successful home build.

[@monkeymorton2339]

107.6 degrees here in British Columbia Canada!!! It is maybe 10 degrees cooler in my shop. You guy's Rock working in that heat.

[@jeroldlafferty54]

High reving fender well headers stick shift SWEET!

[@kenfrazier616]

you can feel it here, mighty fine build

[@72fordfan]

Those Astro drill bits are awesome, cuts through frames like butter.

[@justinwise6950]

That thing is NASTY and i love it! Your excitement is contagious!

[@waltergwinn9189]

Love how fired up you are over this rig!!!!

[@rajcam80]

So sick!!!!! Staying tuned paying off. Love my Friday nights since the beginning of this proper automotive channel.

[@StephensPenTurnings]

Sunday AM coffee and a 55 built like a brick s---thouse! What's to hate? Well done Tony and crew!

[@mindeloman]

My company paid for us to go out to a NASCAR track and do that driving experience thing. We drove real retired cup cars from around 2002 or so. They were governed to a certain RPM so we could not go faster than 158mph. Once I got comfortable with the wall (which took a few laps) I was able to achieve 154mph top speed. Anyway, the point I wanted to make was that those engines reved differently than what I was familiar with. They are incredible close tolerances and almost no vibration. Ran like a sewing machine. It was interesting to hear and feel.

[@coltenwesen5301]

Love your build. Don't try to be perfect and don't try and hold your help to perfection. Keep the videos coming.

[@largeeng]

That dry sump stage from the top of the motor acts as a vac pump would, reducing the crankcase pumping losses. Great project car

[@StayTunedTA]

OK, yes that makes sense. I know that there is a restrictor in the valve cover to manage the amount of vacuum.

[@tonykemper8896]

That my friend “ Is the sound of my people!” 👂🏻 🎶 😍

[@tonygrissom6564]

Gotta say, I love that you have NO INTRO! You just get with it.

[@nasty3145]

Those headers are gonna add another 15-20HP IMO over the dyno one. Great build guys. Congratulations Tony on getting your new project car running.

[@stephencurry8552]

Congratulations Tony. That engine does sound like what it is - a race car engine. It is wonderful to watch you build something you have always wanted. Be well.

[@WestiePaul]

Revving from heaven ,,, I've just listened to the ripping revving through stereo on surround sound ...... It made the old tin walls in the garage vibrate with the vibe of revving .... Hahaha 🤣😂 lolz 😆 ... Paul ✌️

[@Matt_Huffman]

Love that sound. You guys are crushing it.

[@kspec6131]

Bro I am low-key geeking out over this build! I've been anticipating a follow up video after the dyno session. I want to put one of these engines into a factory 5. Mid or rear mounted. All american built supercar!

[@gregrussell5374]

What a fantastic build! This is super cool. The sound of the engine is pure magic. I do think you should consider relocating the oil tank for the option of running the hood.

[@StayTunedTA]

I think we can modify it and shorten it and let it rock right there! Agreed though, hood would be good.

[@coreyrasset2366]

A dual disk is like a big Mac 😂 best analogy ever!!!

[@im_ur_huckleberry8998]

Sitting at an airport in Charlotte trying to get back to Pa watching this to pass the time. Good times

[@ifgezroxy]

What an awesome beast! Can't wait for you to install new suspension and dial it in. No matter what form of racing you do with this, it will be a real contender. ✌️

[@ShanaDixon-sr7kl]

Love your style, it's like a burst of creativity in every video!

[@StayTunedTA]

Wow, thank you!

[@quickdeuce]

Love watching you guys work on tha '55. Tha fan doesn't bother us at all Tony,, LET 'ER RUN SON!