Steve, whoever is editing your video is using transitions in some places, and it's causing a long fade in on the audio, which makes it really hard to hear you at the start of those cut segments. You'll want to greatly reduce the time of that fade. Just a few frames should do the trick. Also would be great if you could mic yourself up with a wireless lavalier microphone so we can hear you better in general. Make sure you pick up some furry lavalier mic covers for when you are outside, and they will take care of any wind noise.
Steve, you should try painting the interior of the block with Red Glyptol paint. I managed a electric motor repair shop for 33 years. It's sold at Graingers and other motor repair shop suppliers. It's used to coat electric motor windings. It's solvent and chemical proof from most industrial products. We used it in our race engines back in the 70s. That stuff never comes off if the block is cleaned and prepared properly. Almost like powder coating the inside. I would also paint my battery trays after sand blasting them and put the final color coat on top. It seals up any microscopic grit you might miss.
Hey Steve, please show in detail how to install the real main seal retainer so that it doe not leak. I'm really looking forward to watching this series.
@@mikeberry2135 I used one of those seals, and retainers, and it leaked horribly. Went back to a stock type seal, and retainer. No problems. What a waste of money that was. Buddy had the same problem.
While I always enjoy your content, it would be greatly appreciated if you would invest in a good wireless mic. I have the volume all the way up and I can barely hear you. God bless and stay well.
Hey buddy I’m new to the mopar family being a lifelong Chevy enthusiast. I’m working on a 67 Belvedere with a 440 going in the power barn. You’re very in depth. Im learning a lot. Thanks for the info and I’m a new subscriber
Dulcich! You're seriously THE MAN! I inherited my late gpa's 70' dart swinger and your content has been a huge inspiration to resto-mod it back to roadworthiness
Nice work should be a good series! I really like how you explain what the hones do, I have all the same ones! so many folks don't understand what they are for good stuff.
Steve does show and explain how all the tools work and are used! I enjoy watching your videos! You take time to explain how and why you do things! I will definitely enjoy watching this build along with all your other videos! Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Ever thought about writing a book about engine building? I recently picked up a Gen 3 hemi book Richard Holdner wrote; I think your wealth of knowledge could certainly contribute and enhance any build a guy could dream up.
There’s so much you can do with the channel Steve , I bet a lot of viewers would just enjoy watching you drive some of your vehicles , maybe bang shift some stuff 😆
I love your content and the way you show us how to diy., I think if you get the audio working better you show will be the best. Try a lapel mic they really work better than the mic on the camera.
Thanks Steve for this series. I have a bare block Motorhome 440 in my garage that I want to build and put into a car (That I don't have yet). But between you and Steve Magnante,yall can give me some ideas for how to build mine. Something that is like a street/strip engine but more street than strip and be able to drive well. I have no heads for it but probably just stick with some aluminum heads. Maybe the Stealth ones from 440 Source.
So on the flex hone is that the 4 1/8 240 sc , just asking were the people will know what to look for in the flex hone ,im doing the gen 5 with twin turbos id like to see you do you a drag car with the 440 twin turbo ,
dear Steve, This is great! I have been a fan of yours since you and your friend built that 400 low block (that for the time made great power) for Engine Masters they featured your engine build in their magazine. I still have the article! I built a 400 from your inspiration I started with with 4.375x 4.20 and Indy 440 heads, roller, and a 4 stage dry sump set up that is shaft driven off the original pump shaft. I keep changing and building and STILL have not heard it run! My latest is a custom button flywheel (I copied a Tilton NASCAR one) with a triple 7.25 Tilton clutch and RO7 reverse mount bell housing.Have been building Jesel type rockers and stands too. See what you started way out here in the Rocky Mountains. I looked for part 2 but its not there/ Please, give some more inspiration, PLEASE?
Steve, I’m a long time fan of yours ever since that first episode of rkg with the bang shift! This style of content is gold. Keep putting out these technical how tos and this channel is going to blow up, great job.
Steve you are the go-to guy for all things Mopar to me and others here. Like another fellow here I'm 63 and have been a fan of yours for years. I still have old magazines with your tech articles and dyno sessions over 20 years old! I spent my career in the body and paint world but love wrenching on old cars, especially my old Mopars. We look forward to following episodes!
The late Nick Wilson of Compu-Flow in Medina ,OH recommended WD40 in the cylinder walls to instantly break in the rings. Great penetration and no carbon build-up.
All of Steve but you have to get a microphone! We're Not Kids anymore brother 50 years ago it was fun talking through a cardboard tube, now it's just hard to understand. Especially now that I'm 50 years older! Lol
Hiya Steve. You and Freiburger are my favorite guys on tv and in magazines, and now here! I know you ain't made of money like Furbie seems to be (😆), but can you build a 496/505/521/543 stroker (all kits the same price at 440 Source) with Trick Flow 270 heads, a tunnel ram, big honkin solid roller, etc? Hopefully sponsors would help ya out, and you could also have one hell of a garage sale! 😂
I'd like to know what computer program you used on your mopar heads for porting . Back when you were in the mopar mags . Everybody was like who is this guy ? One mag said that you used a computer program that basically told you how to port the heads for maximum horsepower
This couldn’t be better. I just got a motor home 440. I have a super ratty 69 roadrunner but it’s got the #’s matching 383. I need to pull the motor anyways. So I just go back with 440 power and keep the 383 stock or just hop up the 383 a little???
Ya. What he said about audio. Please spring for a lapel mic like lucky. Please LISTEN to this video all the way through so you can recognize audio issues. People like me love to hear what you have to say and you will be surprised at how much you said is MIA from this video. (Probably close to half) I’m betting your videos will get much better fast!
Steve, have you fallen and can't get up? You got part 1 and that all. That was April and it's the end of August. Tell Frieburger to have a beer you need to make another 20 min video. Thanks, DC
@steve dulcich, what kind of cleaning should be done to a freshly assembled short block from the machine shop? BTW, long time fan, been reading your articles since the '90s.
I’ve been using an industrial urethane enamel and the color is new Kabota orange. The color has a little more zing than the Chrysler color, I like it so well I paint my Ford race blocks new Kabota Orange as well, it makes the chevy guys scratch there butts when the hoods up on the 64 Fairlane.
you need to punch up the sound,,,,an aside there was a series of shorts where you and Freiberger built a mopar, and that was GREAT. Too bad finding it on the Motortrend page is nearly impossible
can I drill a hole between the center of two outside middle cylinders in both banks for extra cooling and do same process for the heads? to pass water for the attached exhaust valves 3-5 and 4-6. Thanks
Steve, good job!! Is it possible to clean the block with kerosene? What year is this block? The water passage is the same as in block B. I built a small block that gave me a lot of headaches. I spent 15k on parts imported from the United States and a friend wanting to help, went to the engine store and had 2mm removed from the block to increase compression. When we finished the assembly and started the engine, in approximately 20 minutes it got so hot that the original iron exhaust manifold became red hot and melted some MSD spark plug wires, from cylinders 5, 7 and 8. We reassembled it several times, but we didn't find what was wrong? I ended up giving up on the engine after a long time and sold it for a bargain to a garage. They ended up discovering that the cylinder head bolts were bottoming out and even though we were applying the correct torque to the bolts but we were not tightening the cylinder heads correctly. From now on I only use studs. My dream that I intend to realize yet in this life, is to build a 500 Low Deck B engine. Could you show at some video how to install the billet steel crossbolted main caps.
I just recently watched one of junkerup videos new one with you drag racing the black 68 Charger I thought that was such a cool race and you were right on it man I think you and the wreck Runner are awesome I watch that build with the c body Roadrunner from the beginning you sure know how to fine tune an engine I'm hoping you got a better radiator now
Steve, whoever is editing your video is using transitions in some places, and it's causing a long fade in on the audio, which makes it really hard to hear you at the start of those cut segments. You'll want to greatly reduce the time of that fade. Just a few frames should do the trick. Also would be great if you could mic yourself up with a wireless lavalier microphone so we can hear you better in general. Make sure you pick up some furry lavalier mic covers for when you are outside, and they will take care of any wind noise.
That is news to me to good to know 👍
Suggested a lavalier mic a few episodes ago. C'mon Steve, they cost less than Chinese camshaft.
Yeah, this video was an edited hot mess.
@@NorthernChev everyone starts somewhere. My first videos were a hot mess
Phone setting caused a tapered ramp-up in audio. Fixed it.
Keep them coming Mr Dulcich. Even though I’m in my 60s, I’m always glad to learn. This is loaded with practical advice. Thanks!
63 & doing the same, lol
Still anxiously waiting for part 2! I am almost done building a motor home 440 for my 69 slant six Mexico born Dart. Keep up the good work Dulcich!
As an owner of a 71 Super Bee looking forward to this series from Mr. Mopar Steve. Keep the content coming!
Really enjoying the mellow vibes. Steve Dulcich - the Bob Ross of engine building
Steve, you should try painting the interior of the block with Red Glyptol paint. I managed a electric motor repair shop for 33 years. It's sold at Graingers and other motor repair shop suppliers. It's used to coat electric motor windings. It's solvent and chemical proof from most industrial products. We used it in our race engines back in the 70s. That stuff never comes off if the block is cleaned and prepared properly. Almost like powder coating the inside. I would also paint my battery trays after sand blasting them and put the final color coat on top. It seals up any microscopic grit you might miss.
Hey Steve, please show in detail how to install the real main seal retainer so that it doe not leak. I'm really looking forward to watching this series.
Use the one piece rear seal and billet retainer from Fastfish. Cured the persistent leak on my 69 GTX
@@mikeberry2135 I used one of those seals, and retainers, and it leaked horribly. Went back to a stock type seal, and retainer. No problems. What a waste of money that was. Buddy had the same problem.
@@68motovator6 wow. Mine has been fine.
While I always enjoy your content, it would be greatly appreciated if you would invest in a good wireless mic. I have the volume all the way up and I can barely hear you. God bless and stay well.
What I like about Steve, is he is good at doing more with less. He never just throws Money at problems.
Personally I blame squirrels
And I thought the squirrels only messed things up on UTG.......but then again...... squirrels are everywhere.
Hey buddy I’m new to the mopar family being a lifelong Chevy enthusiast. I’m working on a 67 Belvedere with a 440 going in the power barn. You’re very in depth. Im learning a lot. Thanks for the info and I’m a new subscriber
Steve is awesome.....great info....love roadkill garage !!
Dulcich! You're seriously THE MAN! I inherited my late gpa's 70' dart swinger and your content has been a huge inspiration to resto-mod it back to roadworthiness
I look forward to every video you put out. Keep them coming buddy. The more the merrier.
That thing turned out looking soooo sharp!
Great work, Steve.
440 power!!
Hey Syeve! love your style working with cars, always so fun and cool. I´m subscribed. Greetings from Spain!
Glad to see you working your own channel Steve... good content... subscribed... I'm really surprised you have time enough to make a video... thanks
When is the next video for this engine gonna happen? I have a motor home 440 I pulled in 2011 for my w100 4x4.
That is a great looking block! Great job man you, Nick‘s garage, and Holgar from Super Car Restoration‘s are truly Mopar experts
I agree!!
Don't forget Uncle Tony! And 318 Will Run, Just Mopar Joe, Simpsons Speed Shop, and Scott's Speed Shop, are all good Mopar channels.
@@jeffrykopis5468 Yes they are!!!!!!
David was right on engine masters you were going to tear it apart and make it better than before
Hi Steve great work keep them coming. Have you had any experience with Hughes whiplash cams ?
Steve is an absolute legend, if you’re not subscribed and you like American muscle then what are you doing
Can stop the birds singing it just to dam happy around your farm 🤣
I can't wait to see the rest of the build. Engine master for sure.
HI Steve, great video. Any updates?
Nice work should be a good series! I really like how you explain what the hones do, I have all the same ones! so many folks don't understand what they are for good stuff.
Steve does show and explain how all the tools work and are used!
I enjoy watching your videos!
You take time to explain how and why you do things! I will definitely enjoy watching this build along with all your other videos! Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Awesome series, man. Loving this stuff. I learned a ton from this already. Any recommendations on what types of solvent sprayers you use?
Now it looks nice when can we expect part2
Ever thought about writing a book about engine building? I recently picked up a Gen 3 hemi book Richard Holdner wrote; I think your wealth of knowledge could certainly contribute and enhance any build a guy could dream up.
Keep the videos coming! Love soaking as much info as I can on the 440s. Currently building a 1974 440/727 for a 1955 dodge c1 truck.
Thanks Steve my dad had a 68 GTX with the 440 loved that engine
Hey Steve, love the content! What year block is this, cast crank block? I have a 77 block 440 in my dart and cant wait to see what parts fo in to this
Thumbs up on the content. You need a microphone, you're tough to follow at times.
I know
I don't watch Dulcich videos for the content although its good. I watch because Steve is about the coolest dude on RUclips!
There’s so much you can do with the channel Steve , I bet a lot of viewers would just enjoy watching you drive some of your vehicles , maybe bang shift some stuff 😆
Any updates on your build?
I love your content and the way you show us how to diy., I think if you get the audio working better you show will be the best. Try a lapel mic they really work better than the mic on the camera.
YES!
Thanks Steve for this series. I have a bare block Motorhome 440 in my garage that I want to build and put into a car (That I don't have yet). But between you and Steve Magnante,yall can give me some ideas for how to build mine. Something that is like a street/strip engine but more street than strip and be able to drive well. I have no heads for it but probably just stick with some aluminum heads. Maybe the Stealth ones from 440 Source.
Roadkill Garage out take??
So on the flex hone is that the 4 1/8 240 sc , just asking were the people will know what to look for in the flex hone ,im doing the gen 5 with twin turbos id like to see you do you a drag car with the 440 twin turbo ,
When are you going to update this series???
Nice Steve. And glad there's no annoying music!
First Magnante, now Dulcich with the Mopar builds
They've both been doing them for over 30 years, just not on You Tube.
Hard to hear but I managed.
Awesome!!! Great to see you Steve
Can’t wait to see how this engine turns out when your done with it
Updates(s)?!
Good morning Mr. Dulcich! Thanks for the videos! 🙂👍
subscribed and liked!
When we getting part 2?
Nice work Steve! I'm not far off starting my own engine build so this should be every part as educational as entertaining for me :)
Great tutorial and the block looks awesome!
dear Steve, This is great! I have been a fan of yours since you and your friend built that 400 low block (that for the time made great power) for Engine Masters they featured your engine build in their magazine. I still have the article! I built a 400 from your inspiration I started with with 4.375x 4.20 and Indy 440 heads, roller, and a 4 stage dry sump set up that is shaft driven off the original pump shaft. I keep changing and building and STILL have not heard it run! My latest is a custom button flywheel (I copied a Tilton NASCAR one) with a triple 7.25 Tilton clutch and RO7 reverse mount bell housing.Have been building Jesel type rockers and stands too. See what you started way out here in the Rocky Mountains. I looked for part 2 but its not there/ Please, give some more inspiration, PLEASE?
Where is Part 2, 3 etc?
Can we get part 2 bro?
I bet that Sunnen hone was expensive.
Where can I find part 2 to this video Steve. I’m fixing to probably build the same thing for my 1969 dart custom.
Steve, I’m a long time fan of yours ever since that first episode of rkg with the bang shift! This style of content is gold. Keep putting out these technical how tos and this channel is going to blow up, great job.
So much for this "build" series.... Maybe this video needs to be re titled to how to clean an engine block instead of Mopar 440 Build Part 1
Steve you are the go-to guy for all things Mopar to me and others here. Like another fellow here I'm 63 and have been a fan of yours for years. I still have old magazines with your tech articles and dyno sessions over 20 years old! I spent my career in the body and paint world but love wrenching on old cars, especially my old Mopars. We look forward to following episodes!
another great Mopar source is Uncle Tony’s utube ch.
The late Nick Wilson of Compu-Flow in Medina ,OH recommended WD40 in the cylinder walls to instantly break in the rings. Great penetration and no carbon build-up.
Please play with my running '97 5.9 Magnum located in Oregon, Idaho, Washing tri-border BUT Anywhere not in California ;) lol
All of Steve but you have to get a microphone! We're Not Kids anymore brother 50 years ago it was fun talking through a cardboard tube, now it's just hard to understand. Especially now that I'm 50 years older! Lol
Hiya Steve. You and Freiburger are my favorite guys on tv and in magazines, and now here! I know you ain't made of money like Furbie seems to be (😆), but can you build a 496/505/521/543 stroker (all kits the same price at 440 Source) with Trick Flow 270 heads, a tunnel ram, big honkin solid roller, etc? Hopefully sponsors would help ya out, and you could also have one hell of a garage sale! 😂
I'd like to know what computer program you used on your mopar heads for porting .
Back when you were in the mopar mags .
Everybody was like who is this guy ? One mag said that you used a computer program that basically told you how to port the heads for maximum horsepower
Where is a good place to find 440 mopar cores? Also what is a good rebuild kit brand?
This couldn’t be better. I just got a motor home 440. I have a super ratty 69 roadrunner but it’s got the #’s matching 383. I need to pull the motor anyways. So I just go back with 440 power and keep the 383 stock or just hop up the 383 a little???
A galley is the place in a ship where food is distributed.
A galley is the place in an engine where oil is distributed 🤷🏻♂️
Ya. What he said about audio. Please spring for a lapel mic like lucky. Please LISTEN to this video all the way through so you can recognize audio issues. People like me love to hear what you have to say and you will be surprised at how much you said is MIA from this video. (Probably close to half)
I’m betting your videos will get much better fast!
Steve, have you fallen and can't get up? You got part 1 and that all. That was April and it's the end of August. Tell Frieburger to have a beer you need to make another 20 min video. Thanks, DC
Couple of years ago Dulcich made an engine rebuild series with Freiburger on Motortrend Daily. I liked it, can't find it now. Super enlightening
@steve dulcich, what kind of cleaning should be done to a freshly assembled short block from the machine shop? BTW, long time fan, been reading your articles since the '90s.
Wonder if you could do something with Lake Speed over on total seal channel...
Looking forward to the build.
The audio of video. Could use some improvement. But great content though.
I’ve been using an industrial urethane enamel and the color is new Kabota orange. The color has a little more zing than the Chrysler color, I like it so well I paint my Ford race blocks new Kabota Orange as well, it makes the chevy guys scratch there butts when the hoods up on the 64 Fairlane.
I'm really gonna enjoy this build. But your sound quality is not consistent. Sometimes I hear you very well, sometimes I don't.
you need to punch up the sound,,,,an aside there was a series of shorts where you and Freiberger built a mopar, and that was GREAT. Too bad finding it on the Motortrend page is nearly impossible
can I drill a hole between the center of two outside middle cylinders in both banks for extra cooling and do same process for the heads? to pass water for the attached exhaust valves 3-5 and 4-6. Thanks
That ball hone is not a brush hone. A brush hone is exactly that, a brush hone. Wiseco makes an excellent brush hone with stiff nylon like bristles.
Microcosmic
Steve, good job!! Is it possible to clean the block with kerosene? What year is this block? The water passage is the same as in block B.
I built a small block that gave me a lot of headaches. I spent 15k on parts imported from the United States and a friend wanting to help, went to the engine store and had 2mm removed from the block to increase compression.
When we finished the assembly and started the engine, in approximately 20 minutes it got so hot that the original iron exhaust manifold became red hot and melted some MSD spark plug wires, from cylinders 5, 7 and 8. We reassembled it several times, but we didn't find what was wrong? I ended up giving up on the engine after a long time and sold it for a bargain to a garage. They ended up discovering that the cylinder head bolts were bottoming out and even though we were applying the correct torque to the bolts but we were not tightening the cylinder heads correctly. From now on I only use studs. My dream that I intend to realize yet in this life, is to build a 500 Low Deck B engine. Could you show at some video how to install the billet steel crossbolted main caps.
Love your Stuff Steve. My only comment, get a wireless mic and mic up. Hard to hear..
lol, you are sloppy with that dial bore gage, and should rotate while checking the bore.....
Steve, give Lucky a call, find out what wireless microphone set up he got, & get one. Please.
great work steve, you're a master!
Wheres part two been Steve? Hopefully you filmed it and forgot! Would love to aee some great mopars.
Why not start with a 400 is has bigger pistons
Steve, have you ever put any thought into a musclecar podcast? There is not many good ones and I think you would be great.
I just recently watched one of junkerup videos new one with you drag racing the black 68 Charger I thought that was such a cool race and you were right on it man I think you and the wreck Runner are awesome I watch that build with the c body Roadrunner from the beginning you sure know how to fine tune an engine I'm hoping you got a better radiator now
curious why don't you paint the interior of your blocks with Glyptal Enamel ?
Hi Steve!!! Love your stuff, keep up the good work!
Thanks!
@@stevedulcich2656 Steve-o, why did you answer that one comment, and none of the others? C'mon, bro.
Steve Steve Steve. a proper engine paint job doesn’t install the freeze plugs till after paint job
Part 2 ?
Oh mighty Dulcich please invest in a camera mic so I can hear you. you have info but I hadn't hear it very well
you. need. a. lav. mic.... still watched and liked, but get on this please sir
I wish he could wear closes that fit him! Also please get a hair cut and if possible buy a comb. Either way it should be a good series.
learned a lot Steve....Thanks fellow Moparman......
This video was MINT!
I'm happy to have my old Mopar Muscle and Hot Rod Mag tech editor Live amd in color! Good stuff. 💰👏✅
Terrible audio made this unwatchable. Backed out of it after about 1 minute of that echo.