From a design and engineering standpoint, the SML is equally amazing as the SMX is and to achieve over 3200HP in a reliable small block powerplant is definitely something that earns both respect and admiration. Hats off to you Steve. Of course our favorite chewy Dewey stole the show as usual. LOL Such a good boy. Cheers!
Where's the guy that was talking trash about steve and said the SML would never make 3000hp without lifting the heads? Steve knows how to build an engine for super high boost and also cruise down the highway for a 1000 miles reliably.
I'm more curious as to WHO he is, not where he is!! I can think of less than 10 ppl on earth with more high hp engine DESIGN/BUILDING knowledge and expertise. And 6-7 of them are in their 80s and 90s lol These are $100k works of art, that can, and will, do WHATEVER you demand of them
Still crazy how you are pumping so much air your vent louvers get sucked closed. Would be interesting to put a baro sensor in the room or manometer to see exactly how much the pressure in the room is right at the end as the louvers close. I doubt you are pulling a vacuum, or if so, long enough to make a difference today.... but in the future with these massive air pumps you are building / dynoing, eventually I think you will be pulling a vacuum and possibly will be effecting the output. Been years since I built cars and have no desire too anymore, but love the videos and all the tech. Especially how you share a lot of your knowledge for everyone. Keep it up man, thanksl!!
Amazing power with an LS based small block (427?) with small 83mm turbos! You have reason to be proud of this engine Steve. It is a game changer just like your SMX has proven to be.
This is sweet to watch. The engine owner actually wrenches on his own motor to help with the dyno work. This shows how dyno's actually go, big HP is hard work!
@@--_DJ_-- I don't know. The race tracks and tires can only be SO good. Know what I mean? Whatever it is I'm here to watch it and learn and be entertained. Have a good night!
I love your attitude. You're smart and confident , but not cocky like another engine builder I watch. Previous videos you stand behind your work Your a top notch man. This SML and SMX engines are just mind blowing! The amount of work and design in them
Steve, you have a lot of guy's that build their own engines who watch all your video's. In your teaching you often talk about shop efficiency. If you'd look over all the little tools and fixtures you've designed you could market a lot of them. It's be a good way to increase your merchandise sales.
I got a feeling that the SML is going to be a big seller. Imagine how much time and money Cleetus would have saved if the Sml was available a handful of years ago.
It’s the price of 3-4 built tsp motors. It’s more about the peace of mind because that motor shouldn’t be bothered at 2k. That’s all Leroy would use for a very long time till he dialed in 1/8 mile alot
13:09 for my experience, anodizing is only done either as a visual component or for longevity. Anodizing is simply a very hard shell on the outside of an aluminum part. Not sure why some people would anodize and caps as I don't see any advantage to it
Let's all have a moment to appreciate that this dude is at the top of the game, and sharing his secrets, when most people are🤐 As an Aussie can't wait to see your Barra rendition come to life! The record over here is de-stroked. Are you thinking de-stroked long rod or taller billet block in the future?
Thanks for showing the not so glamorous parts of a dyno session. And what's totally amazing: despite the tuning problems this friggin engine made CONSTANTLY around 3000 horsepower! 😲😎👍
Just another freaking level. How the guy can pick up on what the motor is doing with that such high torque No's. and short sweep times, is unreal. Walking data collection machine
SML with a Tick Performance TR6060 in Leroy would be killer. I use a Tick Performance TR6060 in my small tire Z32 with an ATI adapter plate and its been one of the best purchases ive made in a long time.
@Steve Morris I used to work at Steve Schmidt racing, and the dyno room and race shop looked very similar to your shop. I know when I worked there, he sent engines all over the world to his clients. He was doing something right. And obviously you are doing pretty well for yourself! 👍
Steve Thanks for explaining the head and block Water and Oil paths you build these Engines and you know them inside out you are always thinking out side the Box , Block so to say on how to improve on your exceptional Design of your Engines is no wonder you can make the Horse power you do well done and for all the information on the how to of each step in the build Cheers
The fact that you can see it sucking the air vent on the back wall closed during a pull is really a testament to how much air this thing is moving. That engine is a black hole.
Looking at the exhuast vents towards the end of the pull, it looks like the room as a whole is pulling a vacuum. Tom Nelson ran into a similar issue years ago and fixed it by removing the dyno room window. I'd be curious if opening your door would change the outcome at all
Hello Steve from Orlando!!! If you can remember in the staging lanes a big white dog saying hello!!! Ferox and Dewy would have a blast together 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise. I appreciate it and I’m sure thousands of others do as well.
I have a question. Can you calculate the CFM from a 7 second pull? And than subtract that number from the volume of the dyno room. I wonder if you're pulling a vacuum in the dyno room.
Also the statement about the dyno grabbing the motor and not running away with it was a clear reflection of what the chassis dyno does. Change the controller to a yourdyno on the dynocom!!!. Love max from New Zealand.
Steve! Great video as ever! Thanks for sharing the trials and tribulations of dynoing an engine, and showing that it ain't easy. But as ever with engineering and the wealth of knowledge you have, there's always a solution! Good job Steve! Good job Dewey photobombing the video! 🙂
"There's something going on here" x10 times lol. I get it. Did custom motor builds and tuning on classic porsches, efi conversions etc etc. It was always a battle. Always something somewhere and it was just a constant war of attrition until we had beat out every little gremlin. Good job
You guys are so busy!! And always at the highest level 👌🏻 and yes 100K worth of engineering art that’s so strong! Thanks for so many cool vids Steve & Co 🏁
It's all about the process. Great look at diagnostics of solving the puzzle. Steve, you need to go racing soon, my brain needs a rest from all this learning. 😅 great video!
Hello Steve just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to always showing me something new just so you know I love the channel and I am saving all my $$$ I just purchase a racecar but I have to wait until next year for the engine but will reach out to you for that ones again thank you and god bless you and your family.
The proof is in the pudding right here! Everything just keeps getting better and better at Steve Morris Engines. Pretty soon people will be able to drop an SME motor in their everyday work vehicle and have a real sleeper vehicle. If I had the cash, I would definitely have an engine like that in my everyday driver. I can't wait to see the new engine for the wagon!👍🏼💯🇬🇺
I worked with aluminum the past 20 years. Anadise is a corrosion resistant process. Hard coat is a surface treatment for producing hard grinable surface.
Leroy with a SMX big block would be the bees' legs arms and knees! Stick wouldnt just be set, it would be rooted!! Not sure if it would even work with a manual and on a small tire but man it would be awesome to try and see!
Dewey was sure loving him some pets from the shop visitor!! I can honestly say, I don’t think Steve Morris Engines would be as successful without Dewey’s help and supervision.
@Steve Morris: I wonder if leaving/machining fins into the large water passageways would contribute to the heat dissipation in any significant way.? Not that it had a problem cooling now just thinking that if your removing that material anyway then leaving in a few fins running longways might continue to improve?
Very informative and realistic. One question : how much wear on a new engine with 20 dyno pulls? Steve seems to have that covered as he is going to pull the pan and check it out. I guess that may be my answer. Many thanks.
Hey Steve, can you tell us about the vents in the dyno room? Are they closing because the engine is sucking in so much air and fighting the exhaust fan-- or is the exhaust funneled to the area behind the vents and causing the vents to close due to high pressure outside? I imagine it could be both, but if you could clarify your exhaust system construction in those dyno rooms, it would solve my curiosity. Thanks!!
I was watching a NHRA race a few years ago. While the driver was going down the track the blew up an a connecting rod cap came from the right side of the motor pass the front of the motor an finished traveling down the left side of the top fuel dragster. When time to race the next day the guys in the booth showed that video of the connecting rod cap going down the left side of the dragster.
"We have to RPM up to make em live" -gas engines That alone is just a huge piece of knowledge from Steve. "Danger! You might learn something!" I mean, it obviously makes sense, but that is a very succinct way of stating that.
So for your engines you can’t just grab off the shelf head gaskets since there your own design of bolt pattern. Have to get them from you or who ever makes the for you.
Hey Steve why don't you put a needle thrust bearing on the back of the block to take the converter thrust? That would keep it from trying to accodion the crank too. Bound to be enough room back there.
That's alot of money in development for a smaller crowd than the ls stuff. It would be cool but I think the smaller market would make it take longer to recuperate the money.
Gotta agree with pickle on market size. Also just like other coyotes, because of the over head cams, it would be a LOT more expensive. Probably twice as much.
🇦🇬 Hi Steve , would sealed tubes (O-ringed top & bottom; similar to a fuel injector/rail setup) for the oil return, be feasible. Would coolant pressure be high enough to leak by? Could they be press fit, threaded or use a retainer clip to prevent movement. 🙇🏾♂️
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From a design and engineering standpoint, the SML is equally amazing as the SMX is and to achieve over 3200HP in a reliable small block powerplant is definitely something that earns both respect and admiration. Hats off to you Steve.
Of course our favorite chewy Dewey stole the show as usual. LOL Such a good boy. Cheers!
Where's the guy that was talking trash about steve and said the SML would never make 3000hp without lifting the heads? Steve knows how to build an engine for super high boost and also cruise down the highway for a 1000 miles reliably.
Yeah
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I'm more curious as to WHO he is, not where he is!! I can think of less than 10 ppl on earth with more high hp engine DESIGN/BUILDING knowledge and expertise.
And 6-7 of them are in their 80s and 90s lol
These are $100k works of art, that can, and will, do WHATEVER you demand of them
@@LEOhopeful you do know some marine engines tick over at this BHP?
whoever said that put a poo in the envelope and send it to them in a burger eat shit fool
Thanks for explaining the cylinder head and block fluids paths. What an improvement over previous / other designs.
Gotta love Steve! Not afraid to show that bad with the good.
Dude was high as a kite and still managed to make this great video
Still crazy how you are pumping so much air your vent louvers get sucked closed. Would be interesting to put a baro sensor in the room or manometer to see exactly how much the pressure in the room is right at the end as the louvers close. I doubt you are pulling a vacuum, or if so, long enough to make a difference today.... but in the future with these massive air pumps you are building / dynoing, eventually I think you will be pulling a vacuum and possibly will be effecting the output.
Been years since I built cars and have no desire too anymore, but love the videos and all the tech. Especially how you share a lot of your knowledge for everyone. Keep it up man, thanksl!!
Love how at around 12:30 you don't start making up BS about everything. Very truthful answer and you're confident in your process.
Amazing power with an LS based small block (427?) with small 83mm turbos! You have reason to be proud of this engine Steve. It is a game changer just like your SMX has proven to be.
This is sweet to watch. The engine owner actually wrenches on his own motor to help with the dyno work. This shows how dyno's actually go, big HP is hard work!
It never ceases to amaze me at the talent that your shop has... I wish I had half a budget just to have you guys put together a small block for me!!!
I've been saying for a while now, before the BBC to SMX swap in Mullet, that SML would be perfect for Mullet!
@@kentmackey2717 One would look right at home in Leroy.
@@--_DJ_-- I don't know. The race tracks and tires can only be SO good. Know what I mean? Whatever it is I'm here to watch it and learn and be entertained. Have a good night!
@@kentmackey2717 It would be a bit much for how the car is working now, that is for sure. Knock a couple plug wires off and send it! :)
Slap a smx in the Ariel Atom! 😆
3200 hp on 42 lbs of boost! Holy crap!!!!
And only like 427ci! Incredible. This is more HP than TF dragsters made back in the glory days.
@@danmyers9372Which days are you talking about?
I made 1800 h.p. on 42lbs of boost....
😏 🤏
I love your attitude. You're smart and confident , but not cocky like another engine builder I watch. Previous videos you stand behind your work Your a top notch man. This SML and SMX engines are just mind blowing! The amount of work and design in them
Most of your stuff is way over my head but love the detail for me to learn every video is something for me to learn thank you!
Pretty sweet that you can make something that works as well as it does and looks fantastic while doing it.
Dewey keeping the customers happy....and washing their hands.
Thats a pretty sick engine!!!
Steve will need to send him back to Guard Dog School - he is way too friendly with strangers in the shop.
@@kilgorefamily76 🤣
Absolutely sick! This is going to be a game changer!
Steve, you have a lot of guy's that build their own engines who watch all your video's. In your teaching you often talk about shop efficiency. If you'd look over all the little tools and fixtures you've designed you could market a lot of them. It's be a good way to increase your merchandise sales.
I got a feeling that the SML is going to be a big seller. Imagine how much time and money Cleetus would have saved if the Sml was available a handful of years ago.
It’s the price of 3-4 built tsp motors. It’s more about the peace of mind because that motor shouldn’t be bothered at 2k. That’s all Leroy would use for a very long time till he dialed in 1/8 mile alot
13:09 for my experience, anodizing is only done either as a visual component or for longevity. Anodizing is simply a very hard shell on the outside of an aluminum part. Not sure why some people would anodize and caps as I don't see any advantage to it
Let's all have a moment to appreciate that this dude is at the top of the game, and sharing his secrets, when most people are🤐 As an Aussie can't wait to see your Barra rendition come to life! The record over here is de-stroked. Are you thinking de-stroked long rod or taller billet block in the future?
Hey Steve, I've been waiting to see this , unbelievable the hp"s you're getting from a small block 😎👍
Thanks for showing the not so glamorous parts of a dyno session. And what's totally amazing: despite the tuning problems this friggin engine made CONSTANTLY around 3000 horsepower! 😲😎👍
Your engine dyno tuning process amazes me 😊😊😊how such little adjustments make big changes 😊
10% isnt a little adjustment
Watching all the real life trials and tribulations are very interesting!
Yep
I love this sort of troubleshooting.
@@stevemorrisracing he
Is they v8
Block and heads are stunning works of art, well all of it, for that matter, and all the SME crew should be proud of this. Just amazing power levels.
I like the lower outside vent opening when the turbo’s spool up…awesome!
Love to see questions for a customer who is also giving dewey proper attention!
Absolutely amazing. Next up SMF? Would be great to see a ford based block for similar engine conversions.
@7 minutes those are some beautiful blocks and heads…😊😊😊
Yes, they are beautiful. It doesn’t surprise me that Steve caresses his engines.
The crazy thing is that it makes over 3200hp running out of turbo... Steve, what's the max boost you recommend for the SML?
Mr OWL?????
He said it in the video, 70 PSI max.
As a machinist and motor head. I thank you Steve for this awesome content.
Just another freaking level. How the guy can pick up on what the motor is doing with that such high torque No's. and short sweep times, is unreal. Walking data collection machine
Leroy with an SML could retake the stick shift world record.
SML with a Tick Performance TR6060 in Leroy would be killer. I use a Tick Performance TR6060 in my small tire Z32 with an ATI adapter plate and its been one of the best purchases ive made in a long time.
Theyd destroy the engine in 5 runs.
@@bigvegass cry more poor little boy
I’ve been saying this since Steve announced the SML.
Leroy would be so nasty with an SML
Thanks!
@Steve Morris I used to work at Steve Schmidt racing, and the dyno room and race shop looked very similar to your shop. I know when I worked there, he sent engines all over the world to his clients. He was doing something right. And obviously you are doing pretty well for yourself! 👍
Steve Thanks for explaining the head and block Water and Oil paths you build these Engines and you know them inside out you are always thinking out side the Box , Block so to say on how to improve on your exceptional Design of your Engines is no wonder you can make the Horse power you do well done and for all the information on the how to of each step in the build Cheers
The fact that you can see it sucking the air vent on the back wall closed during a pull is really a testament to how much air this thing is moving. That engine is a black hole.
hey steve videos are great i was wondering if you could show how the fuel pump drive was falling out thank you keep up the good work
As an old retired race engine builder I am truly impressed with the level of engineering you have put into the old 312 Y-Block & Windsor heads...
Crazy how the vent flaps on the wall (Left side of the screen) open up at 28:43. Shows you how much freaking air these things are pulling.
Looking at the exhuast vents towards the end of the pull, it looks like the room as a whole is pulling a vacuum. Tom Nelson ran into a similar issue years ago and fixed it by removing the dyno room window. I'd be curious if opening your door would change the outcome at all
Anodizing for aluminium is for corrosion protection (in aviation anyway). Certainly not needed in an area with plenty of oil floating around.
This motor package is impressive, im saving up my pennies for a powerplant from Steve. It's going into a 93 foxbody lx drag and drive project of mine.
Awesome engine, Steve, Thanks for sharing with us !
Hello Steve from Orlando!!! If you can remember in the staging lanes a big white dog saying hello!!! Ferox and Dewy would have a blast together 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise. I appreciate it and I’m sure thousands of others do as well.
Woohoo! Been waiting on this one.
That's a beast. will be looking forward to seeing his car at drag and drive events.
I have a question. Can you calculate the CFM from a 7 second pull? And than subtract that number from the volume of the dyno room. I wonder if you're pulling a vacuum in the dyno room.
This guys going to have a bit of chassis tuning to do with 1400 extra ponies but I bet he's excited to drive this beast.
Also the statement about the dyno grabbing the motor and not running away with it was a clear reflection of what the chassis dyno does. Change the controller to a yourdyno on the dynocom!!!. Love max from New Zealand.
Steve! Great video as ever! Thanks for sharing the trials and tribulations of dynoing an engine, and showing that it ain't easy. But as ever with engineering and the wealth of knowledge you have, there's always a solution! Good job Steve! Good job Dewey photobombing the video! 🙂
"There's something going on here" x10 times lol. I get it. Did custom motor builds and tuning on classic porsches, efi conversions etc etc. It was always a battle. Always something somewhere and it was just a constant war of attrition until we had beat out every little gremlin. Good job
You guys are so busy!! And always at the highest level 👌🏻 and yes 100K worth of engineering art that’s so strong! Thanks for so many cool vids Steve & Co 🏁
Interesting to see that car on the dyno hub after engine install to see the difference in power/torque!!
It's all about the process. Great look at diagnostics of solving the puzzle. Steve, you need to go racing soon, my brain needs a rest from all this learning. 😅 great video!
Hello Steve just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to always showing me something new just so you know I love the channel and I am saving all my $$$ I just purchase a racecar but I have to wait until next year for the engine but will reach out to you for that ones again thank you and god bless you and your family.
Love the knowledge and the down to earth knee on the floor . Petting the first Puppy of speed Dewey
Matt if I understand the 12v starter setup on those pony motors! They are a belt drive to the pully that you put your hand start rope.
The proof is in the pudding right here! Everything just keeps getting better and better at Steve Morris Engines. Pretty soon people will be able to drop an SME motor in their everyday work vehicle and have a real sleeper vehicle. If I had the cash, I would definitely have an engine like that in my everyday driver. I can't wait to see the new engine for the wagon!👍🏼💯🇬🇺
Looks and sounds amazing. Steve please do one with Mirror turbos as that is the only thing that would take this to the next level of awesome.
I do like that.
Pulling the pan, checking the bearings......and THEN shipping it.
I’ve, some of us have been waiting patiently for this video Steve Morris.
SML-3243!
Yeah Buddy!!!
I worked with aluminum the past 20 years. Anadise is a corrosion resistant process. Hard coat is a surface treatment for producing hard grinable surface.
Leroy with a SMX big block would be the bees' legs arms and knees! Stick wouldnt just be set, it would be rooted!! Not sure if it would even work with a manual and on a small tire but man it would be awesome to try and see!
I'm starting to getting a feeling that this Steve Morris guy might be one smart cookie.
Haven't missed a video. I like how you dont bs, you tell it like it is.
Awesome Horse power maker good Job Steve
Dewey was sure loving him some pets from the shop visitor!! I can honestly say, I don’t think Steve Morris Engines would be as successful without Dewey’s help and supervision.
Your DOG really loves you we can all see it!
I could watch these dyno vids all day and never get bored!
Awesome as Always.....Really enjoyed this one..Thank you
The process of anodization is not only protective for the metal but also a heat treatment and lubrication assist.
@Steve Morris: I wonder if leaving/machining fins into the large water passageways would contribute to the heat dissipation in any significant way.? Not that it had a problem cooling now just thinking that if your removing that material anyway then leaving in a few fins running longways might continue to improve?
Very informative and realistic. One question : how much wear on a new engine with 20 dyno pulls? Steve seems to have that covered as he is going to pull the pan and check it out. I guess that may be my answer. Many thanks.
Hey Steve, can you tell us about the vents in the dyno room? Are they closing because the engine is sucking in so much air and fighting the exhaust fan-- or is the exhaust funneled to the area behind the vents and causing the vents to close due to high pressure outside? I imagine it could be both, but if you could clarify your exhaust system construction in those dyno rooms, it would solve my curiosity. Thanks!!
I think he talked about it in one of the videos. The exhaust on this motor is going outside so the engine is creating negative pressure in the room
wow! what a show. great job, you are king of boost.
you wrote the program to machine that.. thats a master machinist...whoooaaaa
What a genius. This is BADASS Stevo
Steve is a freaking wizard when it comes to buildind engines I mean who would've ever thought about getting over 3000 hp out of a LS based engine
I was watching a NHRA race a few years ago. While the driver was going down the track the blew up an a connecting rod cap came from the right side of the motor pass the front of the motor an finished traveling down the left side of the top fuel dragster. When time to race the next day the guys in the booth showed that video of the connecting rod cap going down the left side of the dragster.
It looks like the air vent for the dyno room has shutters that appear to close when at full boost. Dyno room could be running out of air supply???
"We have to RPM up to make em live" -gas engines
That alone is just a huge piece of knowledge from Steve. "Danger! You might learn something!" I mean, it obviously makes sense, but that is a very succinct way of stating that.
this is vary interesting.
i do have a question. have you every had a catastrophic engine Dyno failure?
❤❤❤🐕❤❤❤ Dewey is a Chick Magnet and he can’t even help it ! ❤❤❤🐕❤️❤️❤️
So for your engines you can’t just grab off the shelf head gaskets since there your own design of bolt pattern. Have to get them from you or who ever makes the for you.
Nice just got my 438ci sb with twin 88mm turbos made 2163hp going in a 81 mustang
It’s unreal that steve’s SML Is making 1000 hp more than that. But that’s on methanol is your small block running on methanol?
Hey Steve why don't you put a needle thrust bearing on the back of the block to take the converter thrust? That would keep it from trying to accodion the crank too. Bound to be enough room back there.
Steve you better be careful about what you say about Deweys capabilities, i'm pretty sure he wanted to fight you over that thrust-bearing comment !
Question I have on your main bolt holes do you use healcoils or thread inserts? I was wondering about that.
Anodizing provides a hardened surface that also provides corrosion protection.
It doesn't add strength to the material, it's only a surface coating.
How much and would it be a great fit for a 96 Impala ss 7:53
Would it be crazy if Steve developed a big cubic inch billet coyote???
That's alot of money in development for a smaller crowd than the ls stuff. It would be cool but I think the smaller market would make it take longer to recuperate the money.
Gotta agree with pickle on market size.
Also just like other coyotes, because of the over head cams, it would be a LOT more expensive. Probably twice as much.
Isn't the Problem with a Coyote internal or do they also have problems with Head gaskets.
MMR has made 4,000 + with their billet Coyote block @ 351 in³ and ported GT350 heads
if you had the money to pay him to do it I bet he would
The vanes on the vent slam shut just as the engine shuts down. Is it starving for air at peak RPM?
Great video thanks for sharing your time with us
Dewey for president!
That would make a great T shirt
Such a simple solution for blowing head gaskets. And it's just common sense. Good thinking.
Awesome video! love your content like this, in depth and detailed! What engine can handle more than 100psi of transbrake pressure then?
Very impressive Steve !! That’s a lot of ponies!!
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Hi Steve , would sealed tubes (O-ringed top & bottom; similar to a fuel injector/rail setup) for the oil return, be feasible. Would coolant pressure be high enough to leak by? Could they be press fit, threaded or use a retainer clip to prevent movement.
🙇🏾♂️
Congrets Jake great move Thanks Steve awesome brain storming
i've never seen an ls make such horsepower, especially that it's making boost that an ls can handle before blowing up