Zac’s 9.3l Big Block Torque Monster V8 Hits the Engine Dyno!

[@BUILTOFFICIAL]

This is the most American thing I've ever seen, this thing is going to be a tank...a fast tank

[@theowainwright7406]

i mean that engine could probably power a tank

[@MorihoBad]

Needs a big gas tank

[@carnyx8016]

Caleb out here looking at engine swap options for the MG

[@nielsdebakker3283]

@Duner250R This is quite wimpy compared to those aussie rodshop engines.

[@danweiberg2630]

@@nielsdebakker3283 well, most of those Aussie psychotic burnout builds are mechanically injected and blown......

[@archeraero4613]

"If it's built correctly it shouldn't be wearing" 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Someone had to say it 😂

[@TurboVisBits]

its incredibly annoying how people think break in will result in engine failure... id rather my engine have oil pressure thanks.

[@NKnet-lp2wi]

Yeah try saying that about a rotary,ask hert

[@Cijpher441]

@@NKnet-lp2wi rotary and piston both have a break in period for the seals/rings. basically its the sealing surfaces wearing till they're fit perfectly

[@SkarryTerry]

@@NKnet-lp2wi pretty sure Herts engine break ins consists of rev banging and not letting seals/rings rest. Hence why his engines go BOOOMBOOOM instead of ZOOMZOOM(Mazda joke)

[@RoraighPrice]

"We're going to start at 700Hp and Work our way up from there"...

[@insertname941]

Thats exactly what you want to hear 🤣

[@BillyDaGoat1017]

ALL MOTOR!

[@griffoutdoortv5882]

For a big block that’s pretty typical

[@nickhenley1338]

Keep in mind the power to the wheels will be about 15% less

[@brucewayne4829]

@@BillyDaGoat1017 GOOD THING JDM CARS CANT DO THAT

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

Here for the 10/10 chops and bald eagles

[@largejoseph7914]

Hell yeah brother

[@Matty.Hill_87]

It's definitely up there on the chop scale

[@aaroneaston9419]

He should name the truck el chapo

[@Matty.Hill_87]

@@aaroneaston9419 el chopo 👌😂

[@silverrain99205]

What would you put this engine in??

[@94JAVS]

That sets a new high for the chopmeter.... you should do a 1 hour drive through the mountains ASMR type of video filming from the dash and recording the sound from somewhere outside to hear that thing chop. That would be what I would listen to when studying, no joke.

[@superrad1659]

Some people sleep to music or white-noise.. I often sleep to races, drifting, other build content... My family thinks im crazy sleeping to tire screeches and engine revs lol but its honestly one of the most relaxing/comforting sounds to me. Similar to your outlook on 'study music' lol.

[@94JAVS]

@@superrad1659 I get it man hahaha

[@RdzJohnny]

I demand a cottonwood canyon ride vid

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

YES!

[@humboldthillbilly1848]

Chop sounds like a Harley, but with more cylinders.

[@darquille]

I have seen SBC swapped choppers, but I dont want to give Zach any ideas

[@deegan727]

@@darquille There are BBC choppers too. Check out Boss Hoss. Not my flavor but still cool. I like my motorcycles V-twin and my cars/trucks V8.

[@johnludtke4416]

Sounds soooo fuckin good

[@bigdfitness5020]

It just sounds like two Harleys next to each other lol

[@danger8430]

So, it sounds like 4 harleys. Much better than one.

[@Peenurpool]

I had a big block very very similar to this in my 1969 chevelle... It took me over 5yrs of hard work and sacrifice just to get everything together and about another year to assemble and engineer everything together, reinforce the frame, sound proof, ect... I got cancer and told it was stage4 and I didn’t have much time left and insurance wouldn’t cover any treatment other than palliative treatment... I had to sell my car to pay for my treatments and cover my out of pocket expenses... that absolutely crushed my soul, and I have a hard time even watching videos of nice cars and killer big block chevys like this... after much radiation, the removal of my entire right lung, and some heart damage I am lucky to be alive... my suggestion to my fellow gear heads and speed freaks is to enjoy what you have and use it every chance you can... don’t put off or waste one second you don’t have to and go get it done today and start enjoying it... don’t let life take any more from you than necessary.... there is no way I could ever regain what I had and it is really soul crushing... all you have is here and now, there is no guarantee for tomorrow...

[@saverioferraro8875]

thank you for sharing, it was really touching and inspiring 💙

[@RUNE-66]

100% got scumbagged into helping. 😂👍❤

[@THESLlCK]

this is the most reliable 700+ horsepower you will ever see aside from diesel

[@TheDicklander]

With my experience I watch diesels get killed left and right non stop lmfao. Imo this is more reliable

[@94XJ]

@parkerbethke A 7.3 is reliable but not exactly a powerful engine on horsepower or torque which contributed to their reliability. A 7.3 diesel making about 500lbft of torque and well below 300hp (after 2000, they made less torque than a dang ecoboost and as much horsepower as the 4.0 in my old Jeep for the same years!) isn't seeing a great deal of stress on the internals. Peak cylinder pressures weren't all that high (for a diesel at least) which makes for happy rods and bearings, plus the turbos would take ages to spool also reducing the high pressure for long durations at low RPM. I mean...Ford threw the same auto behind the 7.3 that they put on the 5.4. That should say something right there!

[@Reaper11311131]

@parkerbethke we had one making roughly 800 and 1500 torque and it’s still running

[@THESLlCK]

@Springvale Studios, Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, UK. relax buddy. The UK's idea of a big block is an audi 4.2l v8.

[@weirdbeardgarage]

2:25 *"I don't believe in babying the engine"* MY MAN! It's a machine after all, designed and built to operate like it should. You wouldn't baby your dryer either: *"Oh honey lets not go over the 1000rpm setting or it might blow up".* If it can't take a beating, then in my mind it's already broken and need to be fixed.

[@CactusJack252]

when i got my motorcycle i was told by the dealership to baby it for the first 1,000 miles. I let it fully warm up at the dealership before I left. As I left that night I did a decent burnout and slid the rear end out. 10k miles later and the bike is still running strong.

[@Pascal-uc6tr]

@@CactusJack252 yeah in my opinion just letting the engine warm up every time, and you will be fine.

[@AGNDAHOUSE]

What about clutches? Honest question.

[@timothymilam732]

Young man never made a truer statement, than when he said, " not to baby it, because if you build it right, then there's no issues!" Enough said!

[@sethyooosethyuuu5833]

Shop: how much displacement do you want to have Zach: yes

[@superrad1659]

*ALL* the displacement.

[@hoost3056]

And to think 572ci is small these days. Now dude needs a 600hp plate for that leetle bit extra👍

[@TheNutshaq]

He wants the car to use all the air in the surrounding states just to idle

[@jessecoc6247]

There are 959cui blocks

[@superrad1659]

@@jessecoc6247 ok

[@JoabOlsen]

Chop level is going to be good on this one

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

No replacement for displacement...and compression, and cam, and proper heads, and a good manifold and headers 😁🚀🚀🚀

[@danielnavarro6819]

Zac+Monster+V8= Sit and watch

[@SPProduction02]

Zac + Big V8 = GAAAAWWWDDDAAAMMMNNN

[@DaOneAndOnlyKDubb]

OH YEAH BABY!!!

[@LivingMyBestLife956]

Jacob at Smeding is not only knowledgeable. His after the sale customer service is absolutely excellent.

[@Vladimirehh]

9:27 Runs like it will die in second. I love it.

[@andrewbleazy]

If you can count between the chops it’s a good cam lol

[@keitharcher5723]

This guy is great on dyno'ing a new engine and what is going on and why. Obviously knows what he is talking about. Very educational and fun to watch.

[@mariovaladez7958]

Aahhh yes, Texas..the state of Hogass cams.

[@ryanchalmers9298]

This guy is very knowledgeable and straight to the point no bullshit The kind of person I would trust

[@drakeroten8928]

“Wow engine, you’re magic! Thats so much torque!” “Correct. Now, for my next trick, turn your attention to the gas tank...”😂

[@andyclemente4205]

As the rpm goes up... The fuel gas indicators goes the opposite way 🤣

[@CtrlAltSk8]

Looks like hoonigan didn't make the same mistake with this tuner. Nice to see a guy so passionate about knowledge and not just sticking with the done thing because its the done thing

[@nahhh5318]

How TF is the best content I've come to find on Hoonigan just Zach building big displacement chevies and making solid content that actually teaches a point. I better see a 572 going to moon with you hugging a square body door soon.

[@mattveon7045]

Moved to Utah got to figure how to find his Zen from his Harleys while daily commute in Utah winters often involve snow ice rain freezing cold...."Hey Mr. Engine Builder I need a reliable fire breathing monster and give it a Harley Chop!" Mission accomplished!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Did Zac move to Utah?

[@mattveon7045]

@@Dr_Xyzt I think he did if not permanent at least for a while think he transferred to the racing division said it in a video a few of his jimmy vids ago

[@Dr_Xyzt]

@@mattveon7045 Cool. I'm actually considering moving out of ABQ NM to Utah. This place is a dump.

[@mattveon7045]

@@Dr_Xyzt any place was better California for the Supreme Judge Of Chop...except New York City

[@neil1629]

This series has been awesome! Super educational!

[@AkashKumar-rl1jc]

You just gotta love the rs 200 at the beginning

[@sidleth9698]

Now that’s what I call a V8

[@Kaiceratops27]

Chop Rating: hot for teacher drum intro

[@haydenspence6952]

Just dropped a hi compression 468 chev in to my 1961 bubble top.such a good feeling.good work zach

[@ragemodeonline7778]

It's about damn time this video got uploaded. That engine is sick.

[@boyertb]

I think that Cali being on double secret probationary lock down has slowed down the uploads. Haven’t had a donk update in over a month.

[@ragemodeonline7778]

@@boyertb That sounds rough but would explain it, I thought Zac wasn't in cali tho? Unless he sends the footage off for edit and upload?

[@Justin-cn9hq]

9.3L gas tank is like - "OK we are all filled up- AND IT'S GONE!"

[@Fordman6546]

Chop is 10 out of 10. Give this man the chopking award.

[@Torch4ya]

Builder gave a kick-ass presentation

[@bencook3242]

I usually am not a big American muscle guy but Zac just does it right. Cant wait to see this thing do a big juicy burnout

[@zakwright982]

This bloke is the perfect example of who should be building an engine for Zac

[@Jeredsmith]

Ground shaker right there. Also 10/10 for big block chop.

[@THESLlCK]

you mean cam lope, you can do it at any displacement

[@Jeredsmith]

@@THESLlCK what are you talking about? they asked give the chop a rating and i did.

[@THESLlCK]

@@Jeredsmith ...

[@Jeredsmith]

@@THESLlCK I see what you're saying. I'm describing the sound of the cam lope + the sound of a big block with open headers. I'm not gonna argue with a person on the internet that doesn't have any videos of themselves with their own cars or working on them.

[@mcyooper820]

Really Happy too see Zack back in action. Love that Chop its at 11/10

[@TheRezAbides]

That's some premium chop. Gonna rate it a solid 9.0 only because, in Zac's words "it doesn't sound like it's gonna shut off at any moment"

[@bigdfitness5020]

I like this engine builder not babying the new engine. My old master tech taught me the best way to break something in is to break it in the way you intend on driving it, not babying it.

[@jamesdavidlogan]

10 out of 10 chop Zac is at again over 700 buff horses. All Hail The Chop King Zac.

[@bearrett50kal17]

Something I learned from Engine Masters is "Area under the curve" which they usually care more about than peak numbers, and boy, LOOK AT THAT TORQUE CURVE on the final tune. 650ft-lbs at 3100 is exactly what you need when you're only revving to 6000rpm. This is less technical but idk why I love seeing a cars final tune making a perfectly square Horse-Torque, 733 for both!!

[@DaOneAndOnlyKDubb]

That chop gave me a woodie!!! 9.4!

[@conradcoetzee7586]

That's a 8/10 chop. Looks awesome.

[@claytongutterridge7396]

Thats a SOLID 9.3 chop! Can't wait to see how quickly this Blazer massacres some rubber.

[@Fleetmaster1947]

10 for chop. Excited to see this thing in action.

[@kaineleeabel]

Best thing to come to hoonigan is this guy

[@jeremywilson4326]

That's an awesome chop. Says this engine means business .

[@brandonweller6841]

I rate this chop 10/10 moon landings per baseball game 🇺🇸

[@joshwilliams9248]

Crazy how fast the torque comes in

[@M16xblowDRO]

Beautiful torque and horsepower crossover in the curves

[@jellevanvijven2292]

Zac really is the headmaster of chopwarts

[@makszg9634]

I'm already looking forward to the new episode

[@lucasblanchard47]

The chop is awesome! 10/10!

[@drivewaystar6485]

This is some good quality information. This guy needs to be a regular.

[@nicholasruiz7592]

I like that classic flash back at 7:27

[@snapperhead1355]

Gotta love a Chevy Big Block

[@martinnicholas9867]

What a beast, 10 outa 10 chop.

[@joederue9900]

Wooot! But that chop..... “It’s over 9000!!!!!”

[@badassjeep1]

Love that big block chop

[@MickeyD100]

I started laughing out loud with glee watching the HP and torque dials on that first pull.

[@fastnate8437]

that chop...12 out of 10 go zack go!!

[@SauceGod766]

Gawd damn the chop king lives , hell yeah brother listen to those bald eagle, it's all over the place woooo wee 🤟🤟🦅🦅🇺🇸

[@jerrygarcia6917]

Perfect 10 on the chop

[@downhillskier7]

All that space under the hood time for a supercharger, whipple, Magnuson or a pair of turbos. 😈

[@FrictionShifter]

Chops about right, Mr Zachary.

[@RABDS]

So much chop it's giving me tears!

[@troyferguson8725]

That chop sounds like 2 lawnmower blades super rubber banded together twisted opposite and released in a metal room fighting pencils style

[@EvilTwiztidSoul]

10/10 on the chop scale.

[@samuelcorbett9403]

Jacob: How much chop do you want? Zac: YES

[@anthonyestevez118]

Monster Mad Chop! So sweet!

[@Halfwaythere_]

The most Murica Man in the Hoonigan

[@bobdole9163]

I rate that chop a 5.72/7 a perfect score.

[@benmatheson4827]

That was a good 9/5 10/5 of a chop chop

[@Slebonson]

10/10 on the old chop meter!!!!!

[@danielniemeier2061]

That guy is dead nuts on the break procedure

[@connorhazellief9787]

I give the chop 1776/10 for America 🇺🇸 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Jake_IBS]

Such an awesome series!

[@asambi69]

Love me some Big Cubes...I'm a big Torque guy...Usually Diesels.. But Obv I appreciate a huge ass Gas engine too.

[@dj_spaulding]

Chop level is thru da roof

[@fastchevymonza]

On a scale of 1 to 10 it's a 10 in the chop department no doubt

[@tabortackett.1]

And that is what freedom sounds like

[@nicksweet55]

Chop sounds like a damn Harley. I love it.

[@dantheman9395]

Bald eagles galore! Love the chop

[@kodyyoung1537]

The chop 10/10

[@kcscustom9759]

Ima give you a solid 9.2 chop rating🤘🏼 can’t wait to see this thing RIP!

[@DJ_NOOB]

Oh man, you guys missed the perfect opportunity to bring back the "Zac Chop Alert" in the edit.

[@dannygarcia4921]

Bout a solid 6 on the chop

[@89emeza]

I don't want a V8. Will never have a V8.. but I appreciate this shit. Tyvm guys! - Honda weeb

[@Dr_Xyzt]

1.28 foot pounds of torque per cubic inch, measured with a mechanical water pump installed. That's a solid no-BS figure. In terms of how that engine revs and makes power, it's comparable to modern engine efficiency in a lot of ways. The only person that doesn't like a good 730hp big block, is someone that wants a 900hp big block, and that's just hot-rodding for you.

[@hrdcoreme]

That dude is the truth. We never baby a gas or steam turbine because we just changed out the bearings, And they’re Babbitt bearings. If it’s going to fuck up it’s going to do it from jump street

[@Hanny93]

9.68/10 on that chop

[@johnludtke4416]

Can't wait to see some 4 wheel peels!!!

[@JohnDoe-gz8dw]

Love those valve covers, can't wait to see some doughnuts in 4 hi,...... And the chop is REAL

[@steveafanador6441]

I've I had the money I would get a motor from this guy 👍

[@2loco]

Zac's got one cool af moustache man!

[@g.cooney6599]

Zac, please use an air filter assembly that puts cold air in instead of the hot air intake shown. Nice job by the way!

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Don't have to worry about hot air when you don't run a hood.

[@steveafanador6441]

Such a bad ass motor 😮😮👍👍

[@nielsnijenhuis1]

Just watching this, it's such a dukes of hazard vibe

[@kooter8599]

I give that chop a solid 8

[@ElkinsEric]

That engine is going to DESTROY those 1/2 ton axles...lol. I see an 8 lug 60/14 bolt swap in the near future.