Totally great to see you back at it man. I've enjoyed your videos (and you) for a long time now and was worried when you took the long break from things. Anyway..... love this series and as always, thanks man!
Hello, Glad to find your vortec rebuild videos as I've got the 880 block tore down.. getting into what parts to use and the how to.. really appreciate your time.good job on the videos.
Love building engine's just wrapping up 2 turbo bbc builds 1 a compound build. Have a compound sbc I'm about to start. Have a 6.2 ls, 421 and 462 sbc, and a 509 bbc in the machine shop now so next yr. They're all upgrade engine's anyways.
Me and my brother were taught to clean everything with Dawn dish soap and a slightly used green scrubbie (to avoid scratches) and i usually rinse with hot hot water because hotter parts will dry faster, but you definitely need to use air and or heat to thoroughly dry then like you said WD-40 to protect from rust... Not trying to be a know it all just want to help the next generation learn some of the old tricks to success...
I've been jonesing to build a motor. This is very satisfying to watch you build one. My favorite is the LT1 with Pete Jackson Gear Drive. Thank you for helping me. I should go to Motors Anonymous
Great to see a new video by you, I have a good complete rotating assembly(stock) if you would need it, it has the "x" rods,, it needs a good home as its in my way. I have a Complete TBI setup with electronics too also in the way.
I just completed my l96 rebuild watching your LS 5.3 video, step by step. I have to say, I have so much more confidence in the outcome because of your instructions. Being my first build, I needed all the help I can get. Do you have patreon or some other way I can help you keep the videos coming? Any bling or tee shirts? PayPal or Venmo?
Thank you for the video with great instructions! I'm about to order my parts from the Rockaut. Could you tell me what brand of roller lifters would you get?
The number 2 cam bearing hole looked like it was straight down? I'm rebuilding a 1975 350 and the cam bearings 2,3 and 4 oil hole lined up with the hole going to the crankshaft? But several videos on here say to put them at the 8 o'clock position when the block is upside down. Confusing. Why would you block off a oil hole going to the crankshaft? Thanks
The small block chevy has a groove all the way around the center of the cam bearing bore so you're not blocking off the hole the oil will follow the groove and lube the cam
Building an engine is fun, but the cost for parts and machine shop are up there. I just buy long blocks. Get a warranty, and have it back in the vehicle in a weekend or two.
Working with the machine shop is really important. Everything comes from the Machine Shop in a plastic bag ready to assemble. I tell the machinist to make it fool proof. They've seen a lot of fools.
Just watched a video you did on ford f.e engine codes ..i have a 68 mustang that came with a 390 .i was told it is a x code fe engine which is either police or possibly NASCAR ! Do you know what x code means ?thanks great videos
How many HP can you get out of a stock Olds 307 with boring and maybe stroking it? I’m really thinking of ordering a crate LS3 495hp but I’m just curious how much hp I can get out of it having it built.
I’m confused you had a machine shop and all the sudden your building a engine on the bed of a truck and talking about other machine shops doing work for you? Did you sell and buy a farm?
And it's just a daily driver it's all good if he's going to run the piss out of it of course you want to resize new connecting rod bolts and better Pistons come on guys what are you doing with it that's where you make your decision it's a daily driver leave it alone it's all good it'll run forever like they always do
Thats a good point this engine is going in a truck that sees about 1000 miles a year it's a ranch truck hauls hay and lumber now and then pulls a trailer made out of a ford short bed it's just a work truck does do some freeway driving now and then
@@Myvintageiron7512 it will run just fine I've built several of these 5.7's like this for low RPM work horses and they run forever some of these guys on here will ridicule you for reusing parts that is just a sign of inexperience these bozos only think about one thing all out power, I'm not opposing that I have several high HP street rods and a race car but some times you just need a decant work horse this build is perfect for that
I wouldn't recommend buying any roller lifter from GM and would rather run old clean used ones.. Gm and even ford and mopar have some serious standard lifter problems for the last 7 years and that isn't even the displacement on demand lifter problems!
Your customer wanted to reuse those pistons? Not me. There are a whole lot better ones out there and not that expensive. As well as better flowing cylinder heads. Going cheap isn't what I would do with an engine rebuild. Unless I was going to toss on the For Sale sign after I was done.
I'm sorry but taking the car wash's foam brush to your greasy engine with metal particles was just hillbilly ignorant and hillbilly rude. The next guy is going to come along and drag that sumbitch all over their paint and windows. Many car washes have signs up prohibiting exactly what you did but even if they didn't it was still ignorant.
You are clearly not paying attention and clearly you do not build engines first of all this is not as you put it greasy engine full of metal it was machined vatted honed and jet spray washed, as I state in the video this is the finial wash just before assembly you also clearly did not pay attention to the first video when I explain the point of this series if you can't see from the video of the block and heads what stage of the rebuild these parts are i'm sorry man but you're really out in the weeds, every machine shop finial washes blocks and cranks with soap and water before final assembly but as I said you clearly have no experience doing this type of work so you wouldn't know that
@@Myvintageiron7512 retired auto mechanic... And amatuer drag racer... Cant even guess how many engines I've built. My first tailgate 350 was 1978 or 79. I did it in my parents driveway. With a garden house because I didn't need to drive across town to disrespect the local cat wash equipment. You tried hard to paint me an amatuer with zero knowledge because I simply dont approve of your behavior. Get over yourself tuber. We don't need every kid in town scrubbing down auto parts at the car wash. Use some common sense! And know your audience before you stick your own $&$# in you mouth.
Would love to get my engines done by you. Was your student couple years ago. Always watched your videos Very helpful
Cool, thanks
Glad to see you back
Totally great to see you back at it man. I've enjoyed your videos (and you) for a long time now and was worried when you took the long break from things. Anyway..... love this series and as always, thanks man!
Love the videos you put out. Enjoy going back and watching them over again
Hello, Glad to find your vortec rebuild videos as I've got the 880 block tore down.. getting into what parts to use and the how to.. really appreciate your time.good job on the videos.
I missed it some how.. Playing catch-up 😃.. glad to see you and thanks for a great video 👍
Glad your back... Missed watching your video's. Learned so much from you.
Nice I’m gonna build 350 vortec style motor for my 81 Chevy Malibu . Very informative video thanks a lot you awesome
Love building engine's just wrapping up 2 turbo bbc builds 1 a compound build. Have a compound sbc I'm about to start. Have a 6.2 ls, 421 and 462 sbc, and a 509 bbc in the machine shop now so next yr. They're all upgrade engine's anyways.
Looking good 👍 🏁
Great content as always! 👍
Thanks for Sharing... I enjoy your videos
Love your videos man!
I like it. And they always have more power than before. It's more than a cam and a basic recipe. Enjoy.
Me and my brother were taught to clean everything with Dawn dish soap and a slightly used green scrubbie (to avoid scratches) and i usually rinse with hot hot water because hotter parts will dry faster, but you definitely need to use air and or heat to thoroughly dry then like you said WD-40 to protect from rust...
Not trying to be a know it all just want to help the next generation learn some of the old tricks to success...
Did the machine shop not take out the core plugs before they cleaned it? And is that normal procedure?
I've been jonesing to build a motor.
This is very satisfying to watch you build one. My favorite is the LT1 with Pete Jackson Gear Drive. Thank you for helping me. I should go to Motors Anonymous
No this is an addiction that is fun and legal
Great to see a new video by you, I have a good complete rotating assembly(stock) if you would need it, it has the "x" rods,, it needs a good home as its in my way. I have a Complete TBI setup with electronics too also in the way.
I commented last video on fuel pump, pretty sure if there is a block of plate it is drilled no block off plate not drilled...
I just completed my l96 rebuild watching your LS 5.3 video, step by step. I have to say, I have so much more confidence in the outcome because of your instructions. Being my first build, I needed all the help I can get. Do you have patreon or some other way I can help you keep the videos coming? Any bling or tee shirts? PayPal or Venmo?
you inspired me to build 383
have picture
Good info! Thanks
Thank you for the video with great instructions! I'm about to order my parts from the Rockaut. Could you tell me what brand of roller lifters would you get?
Like the concept of this build. Will you be dynoing engine or street dyno? Thanks...
4-bolt main, roller cam ready, mechanical fuel pump. This is a model specimen
Any timeframe for the rest of this build coming out on RUclips?
how come they don't put a 1/4 inch bolt to hold the lifter guide plates instead of the spider plate ?
That is a question for a GM Engineer
What happened to the 350 tailgate build. You just drop the ball?
The number 2 cam bearing hole looked like it was straight down? I'm rebuilding a 1975 350 and the cam bearings 2,3 and 4 oil hole lined up with the hole going to the crankshaft? But several videos on here say to put them at the 8 o'clock position when the block is upside down. Confusing. Why would you block off a oil hole going to the crankshaft? Thanks
The small block chevy has a groove all the way around the center of the cam bearing bore so you're not blocking off the hole the oil will follow the groove and lube the cam
Building an engine is fun, but the cost for parts and machine shop are up there. I just buy long blocks. Get a warranty, and have it back in the vehicle in a weekend or two.
Working with the machine shop is really important. Everything comes from the Machine Shop in a plastic bag ready to assemble. I tell the machinist to make it fool proof.
They've seen a lot of fools.
I agree the machine shop is your best friend if they are reputable
Just watched a video you did on ford f.e engine codes ..i have a 68 mustang that came with a 390 .i was told it is a x code fe engine which is either police or possibly NASCAR ! Do you know what x code means ?thanks great videos
280hp 2bbl 390..rare option but nothing exciting power wise.
I s there’s mechanical fuel pump hole in a vortec 350 or I’m gonna have to run electrical fuel pump . Thanks for reply
some did most don't
How many HP can you get out of a stock Olds 307 with boring and maybe stroking it? I’m really thinking of ordering a crate LS3 495hp but I’m just curious how much hp I can get out of it having it built.
not much
Build a 350 rocket
So is this shop you are taking it to your "buddies shop".
yes
Since you have the heads disassembled, wouldn't you want to port and polish them
I would definitely give em a QUICK cleanup just smooth & blend nothing drastic though
It’s good to take heads apart and mix up the valves, helps promote even wear
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Lance it’s obvi your a educated man..
what is the best thing to do when it runs down the back of ur leg??
Can recommend a good machine shop in the Phoenix area thanks
R&R
IMO would of better off going with some cheaper aluminum heads after you do all the work to old heads!
I’m confused you had a machine shop and all the sudden your building a engine on the bed of a truck and talking about other machine shops doing work for you? Did you sell and buy a farm?
He wanted to show you can build a engine at home and be realistic as possible. Refer to the disassemble video of this engine
I was wondering the same thing. I havnt seen the previous video apparently
you need to watch part one man he explains all that
And it's just a daily driver it's all good if he's going to run the piss out of it of course you want to resize new connecting rod bolts and better Pistons come on guys what are you doing with it that's where you make your decision it's a daily driver leave it alone it's all good it'll run forever like they always do
I guess they're charging a lot for periods and commas these days.
Thats a good point this engine is going in a truck that sees about 1000 miles a year it's a ranch truck hauls hay and lumber now and then pulls a trailer made out of a ford short bed it's just a work truck does do some freeway driving now and then
@@Myvintageiron7512 it will run just fine I've built several of these 5.7's like this for low RPM work horses and they run forever some of these guys on here will ridicule you for reusing parts that is just a sign of inexperience these bozos only think about one thing all out power, I'm not opposing that I have several high HP street rods and a race car but some times you just need a decant work horse this build is perfect for that
It’s good to use a straight Edge as a hammer if needed
I wouldn't recommend buying any roller lifter from GM and would rather run old clean used ones.. Gm and even ford and mopar have some serious standard lifter problems for the last 7 years and that isn't even the displacement on demand lifter problems!
That was the LS years man the voretc cams didn't have any of that going on
Your customer wanted to reuse those pistons? Not me. There are a whole lot better ones out there and not that expensive. As well as better flowing cylinder heads. Going cheap isn't what I would do with an engine rebuild. Unless I was going to toss on the For Sale sign after I was done.
Dude...go to harbor freight and buy a cheap engine stand 😅
I'm sorry but taking the car wash's foam brush to your greasy engine with metal particles was just hillbilly ignorant and hillbilly rude. The next guy is going to come along and drag that sumbitch all over their paint and windows. Many car washes have signs up prohibiting exactly what you did but even if they didn't it was still ignorant.
Meanwhile the 6 people lined up waiting to use the car wash are saying "no worries, I'll wait while you blow dry your engine block..."
@@101spirited makes it no less an ignorant thing to do.
You are clearly not paying attention and clearly you do not build engines first of all this is not as you put it greasy engine full of metal it was machined vatted honed and jet spray washed, as I state in the video this is the finial wash just before assembly you also clearly did not pay attention to the first video when I explain the point of this series if you can't see from the video of the block and heads what stage of the rebuild these parts are i'm sorry man but you're really out in the weeds, every machine shop finial washes blocks and cranks with soap and water before final assembly but as I said you clearly have no experience doing this type of work so you wouldn't know that
@@Myvintageiron7512 retired auto mechanic... And amatuer drag racer... Cant even guess how many engines I've built. My first tailgate 350 was 1978 or 79. I did it in my parents driveway. With a garden house because I didn't need to drive across town to disrespect the local cat wash equipment.
You tried hard to paint me an amatuer with zero knowledge because I simply dont approve of your behavior. Get over yourself tuber. We don't need every kid in town scrubbing down auto parts at the car wash. Use some common sense! And know your audience before you stick your own $&$# in you mouth.
Is it ok to use locktite on cam bearings when installing them
Ur Back!!