$200 454 Engine Rebuild: Intake Manifold, Oil Pump/Pan, and Painting (Ep.24)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Finally, at the end of this episode, the 454 will be functionally back together. This is the third and final(ish) engine assembly video and starts with the long block assembled, but some time is needed to make sure everything else fits just right.
Particularly finding bolts that fit and getting a good fit/seal on the intake manifold, setting the oil pickup to pan clearance and welding on a bracket to hold it in place, carefully bolting down the oil pan, and painting the assembled engine. Not the most interesting stuff and it does take some time to get through, but important nonetheless (the paint is important because looking good is vital).
Dates of filming: April 25th, 2020 (Test fitting parts)
May 8th, 2020 (Oil pump/pan, intake, valve cover install)
May 11th, 2020 (Painting engine)
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:01 Wide Awake - The 126ers
5:45 Succotash - Silent Partner
13:52 Torrance Sunset - Dan Lebowitz
20:37 Twilight Train - Dan Lebowitz
(All music provided by RUclips's Audio Library royalty free.)
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With this episode, the engine is back together! It needs a lot of accessories and finishing touches still, and of course the supercharger needs to be rebuilt as well.
I imagine it isn't a popular decision since everyone (including me) wants to hear this engine spit fire/cough motor oil, but I need a bit of a break from editing these and have a different video planned for the next upload. I wouldn't expect it for a few weeks, sorry to say, but know that I am working on upcoming content. THEN the priority is quickly editing the rest of these 78 Firebird videos and getting this engine to run (it still hasn't). The production gears are moving, but slowly. All I can promise is that I'm excited about the next few videos. Thank all of you so much for sticking around through a frustratingly slow series/channel!
Absolutely no rush, I will watch it as soon as it comes out, whenever it comes out!
Engine Masters on motor trend channel just did a melling pump comparison for the dodges, and they did standard, high velocity, and high capacity. The high capacity moved a shitload more volume and pressure at idle. It seems like that could be beneficial for an older motor rebuild like yours. I don't know if they offer a high capacity for the 454 but if its not a forgone conclusion, you might want to see what the specs on one are. Like the difference is significant, and I will be pay attention to oil pump specs in the future when I work on my shit, and going with higher capacity.
I like your irregular uploads, every time a video comes out it’s a happy surprise.
Do what you need to do. We’re not going anywhere!!!🤙🤙🤙
We will be here take your time
Yesssss, yesssss, yesssssss. I have to say, building a V8 is something i've seen many times, but this series is my favourite. It has everything! Comedy, intrigue, mystery, drama. Cyl 7 should get a oscar for its role in the drama part.
I agree it’s a budget bbc but man very close to the heart
You ever rebuild one? If not it's really fun and pretty cheap
He used mystery oil?
@@banjoman2957 Your revolution is over. Condolences. The bums lost. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me? The bums will always lose.
The combination is actually pretty well balanced. That floppy old screw blower with the staircase style intake porting, leaky valves and rival team ball park cylinder clearance will bring all the noises and period correct fuel/oil consumption, without the risk of cavitating the oil pump. And the lack of G-forces will keep the rear main seal dry. Truly a classic hand built restoration!
I've watched every single one of your videos, and love every episode. Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for the amazing content, it's truly engaging, funny, educational, and even therapeutic. I know how much work these vids as a content creator, so props to you for a job well done as always.
👀👀👀👀.... Is anyone home 🏡????
When is the next episode?! I can’t wait!
When using a torque wrench straight extensions will twist and effect how far you have to turn the wrench but will not change the torque transferred to the bolt with the same setting. If you use an impact driver the extension acts as a torsion spring absorbing the impact and can drastically lower the torque transferred to the bolt
intake to head port matching. Is it ideal? NO. Will it work? YES. considering the theme of the build, it will function adequately.
Well the intake is a square port the block is an oval port
@@funnypranker34 I believe they are peanut port
Convinced it blew up lol. Channels been dead for 3 months😭
This is really exciting. I'm super keen to see how it runs and performs with all the factory clearance issues and home mechanic dodginess! Honestly, it's great to see you sticking it to the man in terms of what you 'should' or 'shouldn't' do to an engine when assembling it/restoring it -- just cause it's good for science
Just checking his account every day for a new video lol. I have nothing better to do
"*gasp* metric bolts! NOOOOOOOO!" as an aircraft mechanic where everything is *supposed* to be SAE this is all too familiar.
Hello, welcome to automotive! Where half the car is Metric, and half the car is SAE. And it can often change measurements on the same part!
Those poor peanut heads, lol, great series dude
Excellent choice on the valve cover paint. Looks awesome!
I found that tape cutting trick myself a few weeks ago. it works so well.
bud where did ya go
What happened to the 91 firebird project
12-Point 3/8 head 3/8-16 bolts work well here.
Mannnn I don’t care how long it takes for you to upload, just know that when you do, I am rushing over! Super entertaining series. Thank you!
That engine has come out looking fantastic! Honestly, I'm so impressed by it. The color you picked is great! I've been watching your channel for a long time and don't really comment but after seeing how the engine has turned out, yeah, I just had to say how impressed I am. Fingers crossed it comes to life happily for you! Keep up the good work!
Slow and steady... sponge brush on valve cover is super slick. They must add at least 10 hp!
This is the most entertaining automotive/tinkering channel I sub to and I sub to a metric crapton of them. I dunno if that's due to the editing or not, but if that's the case, your one video per century is really paying off.
Dying for the next episode...its been a while
hey you all right?? have not seen new VIDEO in 3 months.. come back!
Thanks for the Video Fuzzy you really torture us with the wait but well worth it cant wait for the first start. ;-)
Yeah bolt problem welcome to my world, ARP is expensive as hell! Damn good bolts but 5 bucks for bolts 11.99 for shipping I'm good I'll do it hard way lol
Beautiful dude I love your vids! It gets me motivated to tackle my Audi V6 engine build!
That supercharger will make up for the different size intake runners. Lol
121 days since big block update. I want that one...
Now 206 days without that update. Still waiting...
300 days now and still waiting dude 😎
335 days now...
Love the oil pickup clearance calibration tool, looked delicious!
I cannot wait to hear this 454 run what a great series and you have been doing a fantastic job
Where is the new video
Those cast and brushed aluminum engine paints work perfect for making things pop. I once painted a 1982 Chevy G-10 Van's valve cover and thermostat housing with brushed aluminum Duplicolor Engine paint after gasket replacements and it made it pop. The engine being a 250 Chevy straight six made those parts like the centerpiece of the engine bay literally and figuratively. Topped off with a chrome Mr. Gasket breather with new grommet and it was like 👌
Your channel is my favorite channel on all RUclips. I joined RUclips on 2008, and until now I haven't seen a good channel as yours. I really enjoy watching all of your videos, specially the K10 Blazer 😍. Keep up the good work!
I’m fascinated by your progress and some of the techniques used. But I’m having trouble determining what brand of banana was used to set the oil pump pick up? Could you please elaborate on that?
My favorite mornings are mornings my favorite you tubers post a video like Ronald finger, fuzzy dice projects, vvg, and others! I LOVE these mornings
Personally I would use a copper washer on the drain bolt because you wouldn't necessarily have to change it out with a new one each time you change the oil 😉
Very true! Those surfaces should be flat enough that a plastic or metal sealing washer would work and I may switch to one next time. The fiber washers under a flange bolt seem very forgiving as far as sealing though, which is why I like to use those
I painted my 383 in my '87 Trans Am Pontiac Blue. VIVA LA RESISTANCE
476th view in just 6min.... 1st dislike
It's almost time to do another project update... How's the V8 S10 coming along, LOL!
Can you add your content to rumble? It would be fantastic
I’m always looking forward to the next episode. Can’t wait to see the next one.
You do understand the pickup tube is NOT supposed to touch the oil pan? Minimum clearance 1/4” with a target of 3/8”-1/2”. Or .250”-.500”
Anything tighter than 1/4” restricts the volume of oil pulled through the pickup. JD
Hey man. You ok? Just give us an update on anything.
ARP 12 point intake manifold bolts would of saved you a big hassle
I was wondering why he didn't just remove a little aluminum from the intake around the bolt head to clearance a socket
Torque wrenches are for people with accountability issues. 😂
Absolutely true haha. Gives me something else to blame if a bolt breaks or comes loose
@@FuzzyDiceProjects blame the previous owners neglect
When is the next episode on the Firebird engine build????
Can I have some of that Stouffer’s? Looked like spaghetti and meatballs. Btw, the build is looking good too!
I really enjoy all your videos and this project has been a great experience for me so far!
Why don't you weld the oil pump tube to the pump?
Ah, the Ole Banana Clearance trick.
Cant wait to see this running!
lol "Old friend and fan favourite" 😄
What! New oil pump! Well I never... 6:22
Will we ever get to see this finished?
17:02 wait the inside is still rusty? i thought you rebuilt that engine
Awesome, man! Love the fearless ingenuity, as always!!
I'm surprised that with all the projects you do, you haven't invested in a paint gun. If you're looking for a great first gun, I recommend getting the DeVilbiss StartingLine.
The additional clean up is a pain, but it's so satisfying using a gun, and it opens up a whole new world of paint options.
Not to mention the superior atomization you get from a gun compared to a spray can.
I will die before seeing it running
Although the filming was done early last year but gere is my 0.02$
Gen 3 BBC heads are bettter flowing and cheaper to get then gen 6's.
A small cam won't hurt anything, and some high CR pistons are like 120$ for a set.
Since it's a Gen V, it needs special intake gaskets to use older cylinder heads and I have heard very mixed things about those. Could be worth a try though.
It may depend on your definition of "small cam" but we put about the biggest one in there that I think the stock rockers can support.
I wanted to keep the compression low for the supercharger, it could probably do with being half a point higher but not worth all that trouble when the cylinders and everything else are questionable.
@@FuzzyDiceProjects agree on both, but again, you can push 10# with low boost.
By far the best rebuild I’ve seen. Very detailed and teaches you everything you need to know. Thank you for making this. Very informative
Been waiting for next one
Banana, genius! Never thunk Id put those two words together and have them make any sense. Yes "thunk" because it amuses me.
With the amount of blow by you're going to have i would suggest a vacuum pump to recover tank with a breather installed on the tank. To go the cheaper route you could find and modify a later model smog pump (the kind that sucks fresh air from the filtered side of the airbox before the throttle body).
Thanks for the sub bro!
oh bless, I just binged the 78 firebird series and was sad to see that there were no videos a couple days ago. I want to do something like this once I get more money and more mechanical knowledge! the firebird has been my dream car ever since I was little.
2 months, no new upload 😔
After seeing the Ford pinto, I retract this comment FULLY.
Those heads are junk.LOL
Any updates?
Do you use metric or imperial bananas for your measurements?🤔
I think Costco got only imperial bananas as metric bananas are nowhere to be found
Banana was old enough to be whitworth.
Save the banana, use clay or play dough next time. Awesome build 👍🏼
You've really hung in there with this budget build. Hope everything comes out okay.
I am currently building a roller sbc 350 for my 1980 Formula and I am going to paint my engine Pontiac Blue, simply because I felt bad putting a sbc in it. I'd love to have a 400 pontiac but I can't beat the price and availability of parts for a sbc.
Also thought about making a channel like this one or similar to Ronald Finger, both your channels have motivated me to finish my projects. I have a 1980 Formula and a 1984 Firebird SE, also have a 69 Mustang coupe project which was finished a few years ago
Waiting on. 25
I have been really enjoying (and learning from) your video series on this engine rebuild - thank you. The camera work is excellent, the editing tight, and everything is clearly explained and well-paced. Really appreciate your work, and sharing it. The highlight of your DIY tools for me has to be the oil pickup gap measuring tool, absolutely brilliant use of a banana!
This engine is going to be a beast !!! How much horsepower with this bad boy? My first car ever was an 89 camaro z28 5.7, didn't have insane power (around 260 base) but it was my first love. I am thoroughly enjoying this build lol
Not bad. There is definitely nothing wrong with a budget build. Those peanut port heads will give you a ton of torque down low. You will be about 450 ft. lbs at 2500 rpm before the supercharger. The only 3 things I saw that I would have done differently considering it being a budget build. #7 cylinder could have been machined .010 over with 1 single piston to be replaced. .009 piston to wall clearance would cause some serious piston slap. Guess we will find out. At the same time you could have had your cam bearings replaced at the machine shop. The rod bolts probably should be replaced only because the stretch and wear out so easily. If they over stretch under power it's catastrophic. Ask me how I know. 🤔 and I would have added ring gap to all cylinders to atleast .030 top ring .032 compression ring since your going to be under boost. That one valve although heavily pitted didn't have any nasty pits by the valve stem so it shouldn't be a structural issue.so It will survive most likely. So for another total of $225 bucks or less you would have total piece of mind with this engine no matter what. However I would like to point out that this is one of the most detailed build series videos of an engine tear down and rebuild I have ever seen. This video and a Chilton manual will help every future teenage hot rodder to come along in the next 20 years the courage to dive in and get it done.
Pontiac Firebird with a Chevy 454? Just curious could you not find a Pontiac 455? Maybe could avoid mount issues. I’ve had both 455 and 454. The 454 seemed a bit stronger with more low end torque but the 455 was smoother and rev’d higher I think with more high end horse power. I guess 454 are probably easier to find now days.
After watching bubbles the Pinto I decided to check your channel & see what else you been up to,....looks like I got some catching up to do...started here. Us in a power junkie, I believe I had 454 in a station wagon...been a long time....anyhow, great choice of color....look forward to this project.
You can’t say there were no bananas harmed in the making of this video because you harmed a banana in the making of this video.
Love the Big Block Chevy.
I used a Mondello windage tray in my big black holes to keep the oil down there for the pick up.
Edited: Big Block Olds.
John Deer Green. School bus yellow. Ford black. Caterpillar yellow. NAPA Blue. Mac red. Chevy green
Looking good dude. Love the use of the banana as a crush measuring device and those valve covers sure look nicer with the fins in black 😊
Nice Job! I have really enjoyed this series so far and look forward to more videos!
Detroit Diesel painted their engines the same color of silver..........notably the "Silver 92" series.
"Stick in the eye to Pontiac enthusiests"... tbh most of them probably wouldn't know the difference if it isn't chevy orange.
Been watching your channel for a while. And was wondering if I can get some help with my own project a 67 cougar. Kinda a stand still as I am still learning if you interested you should reach out to me
While I enjoyed your insane flogging of an engine swapped Pinto across America, I'd rather see this garbage engine spring back to life. Any progress?
All BBC blower intake manifolds are for rectangle port heads, oval and peanut port heads will always have horrid port alignment
Yep it would be great to see how the engine performs. Problem is at the time of writing this you are in Texas with a Pinto at RUclipsr Ronald Finger's place.
Finnegan once said "even the worst blown big block chevy will still make 600hp" prove him right god damn it.
All I want for Christmas is the next episode…
This thing will NEVER run - you clearly used Ford grommets on the valve cover. It's over. Just scrap it.
having the oil pickup that far off the bottom and on a slight angle isn't a bad thing, if the pan ever gets dented, you don't suddenly lose all oil pressure because of the screen sucking to the bottom of the pan.
instead of grinding bolts, shave down outer side of the socket, suggestion. also a Hex driver socket with a universal would have been perfect.
ace hardware sells micro head flange bolts for about a buck a piece. that would be what youd want in this situation. Looks more or less like an ARP rod bolt.
Am I the only one who noticed the s10 fender? Looks like the blazer is gonna be getting fixed
Bananas where harmed in the rebuild of this engine. Wildest part of this whole restoration ngl.
Do you deliberately narrate in the future tense when what you're talking about actually happened a year ago?
Has something happened to this channel it's been 3 months since an upload just wondering.
Baby wipes. Baby wipes are a-mazing for cleaning up oops paint. Trust me
If you arnt failing, you arnt learning, awesome series!