I have to say and I know most all would agree you do amazing work. It’s an absolute pleasure to watch your videos. So much for us to learn and appreciate. Thx u Joe.
🤙🏁You did the right thing, Joe. Don't worry about You-tubers comments at all... Starve your distractions, feed your focus! Precision of the build out weights the parts.
@ man, I appreciate the honesty. As a former dealership mechanic, that could not be further from the truth. I love when people show the true battles that good mechanics too.
Tell you what Joe brother some people just want to pick holes or criticize other people's projects you have done an excellent job on this engine build better than most this engine will go for many years and bring heaps of pleasure blasting down the road I picked up the 383 yesterday it's a 330 horse power b block closed chamber heads looking forward to building it
Looking good, you do nice work. I like how you cleaned up the slag and lumps and bumps and inference area with the distributor on the castings. Yes, a manufacturer should fix subsequent castings, some do and many of them don’t. They just let customers grind them down on their own. Executive decision of cashing in on a nice design so why worry about fixing anything when the money is green. Let them grind them down, everyone knows the fix is to grind, milk that cash cow, don’t spend money fixing anything, just keep collecting money. Most fitment issues I find on old cars running now, consist of some sort of aftermarket part or parts added on in the past. Nice fix you did on that clearance issue and good spot not to notice.
Hey Joe, Tim here, yea, I think u done good, I was gonna chime in about "Listen to Eric Weingartner", but you did the right thing, AND mentioned him, as u listen to him.....I do......motor will be fine and happy I think, granted, ANYTHING can happen, but I always do the absolut BEST I can with what I got, and I think u did same here......oughta be a nice turkey piece.....nice job brother!!😊
@JustMoparJoe me too....Brian is quite the motor guru......I learned about Comp height, and valve timing events.....priceless stuff for us dudes!!.......Eric, is a SUPER head porter dude..... I got his t-shirts, like I git urs...... I only buy quality.....
Thanks for these videos Joe. I am doing that 400 now. It will be low buck but have some nice compenents. Compression comes out to 9.52:1, howards solid flat tappet, crane gold 1.6 rockers, victor intake, 750 quick fuel. I am porting 516 heads, comp 911 springs going to get some heavy milling done. I think it should go good in my buddy Mikes Lark for what it is. Should spin some serious rpm.
@@wildrosegarage4208 thanks man! I’m excited for your build and results. I’ve never had a big block with stock cast iron heads that went any faster turning over 6,500. With that short stroke and right converter, it should be a fast revver! Tell him to start shifting at 6,000 and go up from there.
So many talents! Is the 440 Challenger motor on the front burner yet? Looking forward to that build. Maybe this Utah feller is planning NNN '25? Might hafta look him up and head east for the party. I'm always looking for an excuse to get out of Arizona that time of year.
Hi Mopar Joe, the EDLEBROCK RPM heads are a nice but on this RUclips channel in all of the Dyno testing your losing about 50-80 hp on both engine combinations of 440-470 & 480 and bigger cubic inch engines if I really like the TFL 240 cc heads for a 440-470 engines, and the TFL 270 Max Wedge cc heads when using the TFL intake manifold and the for 480 engines & bigger. Also know it would be about $1200.00 increase in price. IT’s my opinion it’s worth the extra money for the TFL heads and Intake Manifold. It also gives you more room on the TFL INTAKE Manifold to put in the bolts in between the Intake cylinders because of the higher design.
@@williammchardy5157 thank you for sharing. I will absolutely agree with your assessment on cubic inch and head choices. The goal of this build is to have a strong running street stroker with mid level speed parts, that fits Dave’s budget. Yesterday was My Dyno testing day with this engine. I think you’re going to want to add it to your future Dyno references. I’m working on getting those videos out by Christmas.
That should be a real rockem sockem setup Joe. Smooth flow, gobs of torque. I'm sure Dave will be smiling from ear to ear. One question about gaskets. If you trim them to fit the ports and you go to install the heads, how do you prevent them from shifting when torquing down the heads? Is the weight of the heads enough to prevent that?
Thanks Mike! I use yellow dog, aka weatherstrip adhesive to glue the gaskets to the valley pan. Then I take a straight edged razor to trim the excess gasket to match the valley pan windows. If he wants to swap intakes in the future, the black gaskets will stay stuck to the valley pan. It worked great when I did 3 intakes on the 406 during the dyno day.
Joe, sid you cover the compression ratio and cam specs in an earlier vid? Sorry if i missed it. If so, could you point me to the video where you did please? Sure enjoy your narration. Thank you!
@@johnagreen883 thank you for the support! I did a short block build up parts 1 and 2. They were my last couple videos and are in this playlist: Dave's 500 Stroker Build and Engine Tech ruclips.net/p/PLq1vqn6dUKFB_AYfQ6UnC42OfoN-RKyu8
Hey brother, the motor looks really good, a lot of great detail work, I have never heard of double stacking intake gaskets, is that done often, and I have heard you talk about the two machine shops, so you don’t use Ed for all your work, and also I was wondering what state you are in, really looking forward to your next video what ever it is they are all very nice and enjoyable watch, have a good Thanksgiving and catch you on the next one 😀😀
Thanks for the support. These gaskets were the thin ones included with the valley pan kit. Many recommend them because they protect the aluminum from the steel valley pan both ways. They offer different thickness gaskets when guys use the valley plates. This is a similar option. The factory didn’t use any!
Do you recall I think Car craft (M/T/) has an article about New Victor 440 Heads? where they had 466"and RPM Heads and ported so they said only the exhaust side giving the "D" Shape to it and picked up 40+ HP?
Hi Joe, love your videos. I'm building a 440 for my 71 challenger, it seems like the cam holes for the top end should be chamfered for better pressure and flow. I'm using bushed roller rockers. Would this be to much oil? Thank you for all the education you provide.
I don’t think a chamfer would hurt anything, but usually they’re restricting the oil to the rockers. These roller types lose a lot of oil. I think the bushed rockers hold oil better and probably wouldn’t need any modification. The argument can be made that the oil is used to cool the top end components and reduce wear. I think you’ve inspired a good future video for me!
I saw a post where the bushings wore out and transferred to the shafts, ss prw s, not enough oil. I don't like the idea of a few little tiny needle bearings rolling back and forth in the same place under a lot of pressure. Now I'm not sure what to use.
@@TWEAKTHEMAN1 these are Mancini. I usually always try to run a pcv on one side and a breather on the other. I can’t tell much of a difference between brands.
Thate gone be okej! Dont laike the bump in The intake!! I hade placitick thath ogly bumps!! Wathe Dou you tink Abaut.Alu Heads Wedge Hp425. May ate CNC Ported.May Roller Cam 0.585 Lift have 310Cfm flow..440cui sixpack weiand Tunnel Ram intake.Weery Happy Engine..630Hp..Challenger 70Se..You Dou grate jobbs👍👍
@@jarmominkkinen9409 you’re correct about the piston. Not about the compression. This engine has flat top pistons and 4.15” stroke. That equates to 10.9/1 static compression. It’s a street engine that he wants to use premium 91-93 octane gasoline. Built and planned to spec.
Intake looks good! Nice texture!
@@servediocylinderheads thanks Charles!
With your history of PREMIUM builds, you don't need to worry about any negative comments. Build on, Professor!
Thanks Brother Brad! I got to use our stand today 💪🏻
Very nice job....thanks for the tips... always looking forward to seeing more content....thanks Joe....🔧🔧👍
Thanks man! I appreciate the support.
Keep on doing what you’re doing Joe!
Thank you!
Great porting job, Joe ! The heads looked rougher than I'd expect.
Thanks Bob!
I have to say and I know most all would agree you do amazing work. It’s an absolute pleasure to watch your videos. So much for us to learn and appreciate. Thx u Joe.
Thank you!
Close to perfection! Thanks for taking on this build journey Joe. Well worth every moment.
Appreciate the support brother!
Certainly a nice build Joe.
The Port work looks great.👍
Going to be a nice engine.
Thanks for sharing. 👍🇺🇸👍
Thanks for the support, it’s going to be a real screamer!
Details make all the difference 👍
@@blackgtx yes sir!
I’m sure it’ll run as good as it looks. Another great job Joe.
Thanks for the support, it's going to be a real screamer!
@ I’m sending my 340 block in soon now that I found a shop I think I can trust here in St.Louis. I’ll get back to you when I get they’re done with it.
@ that’s awesome! Looking forward to the project!
My 1974 Satellite Sebring Plus needs a 500 Stroker!
@@scottlanghorst1483 absolutely!
🤙🏁You did the right thing, Joe. Don't worry about You-tubers comments at all... Starve your distractions, feed your focus! Precision of the build out weights the parts.
AED is number one carb!
@@autonomous_collective thanks brother! Got a good one here!
Looks great 👍🏁🇺🇸
Thank you!
Joe, you rock man. Give us all inspirations to be as meticulous and detail oriented with our engine builds. Great looking motor sir.
Thanks man! This one took time but it’s coming together nicely. Leaks are part of the process that few people show.
@ man, I appreciate the honesty. As a former dealership mechanic, that could not be further from the truth. I love when people show the true battles that good mechanics too.
Great video . Gonna be a dandy motor !
Thank you, I’m going to get this thing to sing!
I’m sur Dave will love that engine.
@@garryhatchett775 it’s going to knock his socks and his tires off!
A real beauty, nice work on the ports...first class work Joe!
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
Mopar Joe, the nicest guy you'll never beat.
Haha!
Looking good Joe. Someone will be happy with that engine.
Thank you, Mike! I’ve got some big iron that I’m going to have get out before Christmas 🎅🏼
Dave’s gonna have a nice unit there.
Thanks Jonny!
Great video, Joe! Keep up the good work. Making this old Mopar guy proud.
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Tell you what Joe brother some people just want to pick holes or criticize other people's projects you have done an excellent job on this engine build better than most this engine will go for many years and bring heaps of pleasure blasting down the road I picked up the 383 yesterday it's a 330 horse power b block closed chamber heads looking forward to building it
@@Grandadsjunk that’s awesome grand! Good luck 👍
Great job Joe, waiting to hear it run. Keep up the good content.
@@jeffdavis5704 thanks Jeff! It fired off today!
@@JustMoparJoe Good deal, we knew it would.
Nice build just have to hear it run 😎
Thank you! It lives today
Nice work. Hope we get to hear it on the run stand!
@@DarrellKerinGohman absolutely! I’ll get that up before turkey day!
@@JustMoparJoe Happy Thanksgiving, Joe!🦃🦃🦃
Nicely done Joe…
Appreciate it brother!
Thank you Joe. I feel much better about the lube on the cam lobes. LOL
I really enjoy all your content. Thank you for your time and wisdom.
@@Hillbillygarage1215 thanks for the support! I’ll gain some wisdom with age lol
Dave will be proud
@@rickseeman5679 absolutely! Thanks for the help!
Looking good, you do nice work. I like how you cleaned up the slag and lumps and bumps and inference area with the distributor on the castings. Yes, a manufacturer should fix subsequent castings, some do and many of them don’t. They just let customers grind them down on their own. Executive decision of cashing in on a nice design so why worry about fixing anything when the money is green. Let them grind them down, everyone knows the fix is to grind, milk that cash cow, don’t spend money fixing anything, just keep collecting money. Most fitment issues I find on old cars running now, consist of some sort of aftermarket part or parts added on in the past. Nice fix you did on that clearance issue and good spot not to notice.
@@keithroute8906 thanks brother
Great job Joe 👍👏
@@Anthony-nw5zv thanks brother
Hey Joe,
Tim here, yea, I think u done good, I was gonna chime in about "Listen to Eric Weingartner", but you did the right thing, AND mentioned him, as u listen to him.....I do......motor will be fine and happy I think, granted, ANYTHING can happen, but I always do the absolut BEST I can with what I got, and I think u did same here......oughta be a nice turkey piece.....nice job brother!!😊
@@TimothyArnott-m7z thanks brother. I’m always trying to learn from others out there. I like his testing style and that he shares his results.
@@JustMoparJoe yea, he's pretty transparent.......i've learned alot in the past 5 yrs.....GOOD ON YA MATE!!
@ I’ve been checking out Powell machine and salter racing as well lately.
@JustMoparJoe me too....Brian is quite the motor guru......I learned about Comp height, and valve timing events.....priceless stuff for us dudes!!.......Eric, is a SUPER head porter dude..... I got his t-shirts, like I git urs...... I only buy quality.....
Oh, and I have Powell Machinr shirts as well, Daniel is BAD ASS!!
You do beautiful work sir!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Nice work, that should flow perfect. ❤
Thanks 🔥
Thanks for these videos Joe. I am doing that 400 now. It will be low buck but have some nice compenents. Compression comes out to 9.52:1, howards solid flat tappet, crane gold 1.6 rockers, victor intake, 750 quick fuel. I am porting 516 heads, comp 911 springs going to get some heavy milling done. I think it should go good in my buddy Mikes Lark for what it is. Should spin some serious rpm.
@@wildrosegarage4208 thanks man! I’m excited for your build and results. I’ve never had a big block with stock cast iron heads that went any faster turning over 6,500. With that short stroke and right converter, it should be a fast revver! Tell him to start shifting at 6,000 and go up from there.
Good Job!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Some nice work Joe! Loving the port work! Wanna touch up some cast iron for me? 😁
Anything for you buddy!
So many talents! Is the 440 Challenger motor on the front burner yet? Looking forward to that build.
Maybe this Utah feller is planning NNN '25? Might hafta look him up and head east for the party. I'm always looking for an excuse to get out of Arizona that time of year.
The 440 will be back up soon! Crank is back from grinding, and needs a balance job.
Hi Mopar Joe,
the EDLEBROCK RPM heads are a nice but on this RUclips channel in all of the Dyno testing your losing about 50-80 hp on both engine combinations of 440-470 & 480 and bigger cubic inch engines if I really like the TFL 240 cc heads for a 440-470 engines, and the TFL 270 Max Wedge cc heads when using the TFL intake manifold and the for 480 engines & bigger. Also know it would be about $1200.00 increase in price. IT’s my opinion it’s worth the extra money for the TFL heads and Intake Manifold.
It also gives you more room on the TFL INTAKE Manifold to put in the bolts in between the Intake cylinders because of the higher design.
@@williammchardy5157 thank you for sharing. I will absolutely agree with your assessment on cubic inch and head choices. The goal of this build is to have a strong running street stroker with mid level speed parts, that fits Dave’s budget. Yesterday was My Dyno testing day with this engine. I think you’re going to want to add it to your future Dyno references. I’m working on getting those videos out by Christmas.
That should be a real rockem sockem setup Joe. Smooth flow, gobs of torque. I'm sure Dave will be smiling from ear to ear. One question about gaskets. If you trim them to fit the ports and you go to install the heads, how do you prevent them from shifting when torquing down the heads? Is the weight of the heads enough to prevent that?
Thanks Mike! I use yellow dog, aka weatherstrip adhesive to glue the gaskets to the valley pan. Then I take a straight edged razor to trim the excess gasket to match the valley pan windows. If he wants to swap intakes in the future, the black gaskets will stay stuck to the valley pan. It worked great when I did 3 intakes on the 406 during the dyno day.
Joe, sid you cover the compression ratio and cam specs in an earlier vid? Sorry if i missed it. If so, could you point me to the video where you did please?
Sure enjoy your narration. Thank you!
@@johnagreen883 thank you for the support! I did a short block build up parts 1 and 2. They were my last couple videos and are in this playlist: Dave's 500 Stroker Build and Engine Tech
ruclips.net/p/PLq1vqn6dUKFB_AYfQ6UnC42OfoN-RKyu8
@JustMoparJoe Thank you!
I always weld the heat crossovers shut on those intakes,
Ive had them burn out before from long haul driving
@@maxfastest yes sir. I’ve seen guys melt down wheel weights and pour them in. Luckily, the aluminum heads don’t have any passages for them.
@@JustMoparJoe
That definitely does the job
Hey brother, the motor looks really good, a lot of great detail work, I have never heard of double stacking intake gaskets, is that done often, and I have heard you talk about the two machine shops, so you don’t use Ed for all your work, and also I was wondering what state you are in, really looking forward to your next video what ever it is they are all very nice and enjoyable watch, have a good Thanksgiving and catch you on the next one 😀😀
Thanks for the support. These gaskets were the thin ones included with the valley pan kit. Many recommend them because they protect the aluminum from the steel valley pan both ways. They offer different thickness gaskets when guys use the valley plates. This is a similar option. The factory didn’t use any!
Do you recall I think Car craft (M/T/) has an article about New Victor 440 Heads? where they had 466"and RPM Heads and ported so they said only the exhaust side giving the "D" Shape to it and picked up 40+ HP?
That’s cool!
Possum Pie!!
@@UnfinishedProjectDartSport 🍗🍚
🍟
Hi Joe, love your videos. I'm building a 440 for my 71 challenger, it seems like the cam holes for the top end should be chamfered for better pressure and flow. I'm using bushed roller rockers. Would this be to much oil? Thank you for all the education you provide.
I don’t think a chamfer would hurt anything, but usually they’re restricting the oil to the rockers. These roller types lose a lot of oil. I think the bushed rockers hold oil better and probably wouldn’t need any modification. The argument can be made that the oil is used to cool the top end components and reduce wear. I think you’ve inspired a good future video for me!
I saw a post where the bushings wore out and transferred to the shafts, ss prw s, not enough oil. I don't like the idea of a few little tiny needle bearings rolling back and forth in the same place under a lot of pressure. Now I'm not sure what to use.
@ Harland sharps have a lifetime warranty and they’ll really good about honoring it.
What valve cover breather have you had the best luck with?
@@TWEAKTHEMAN1 these are Mancini. I usually always try to run a pcv on one side and a breather on the other. I can’t tell much of a difference between brands.
It's definitely going to be a screamer
Yes sir. Revs quick!
👍👍👍👍
Thanks brother
What's the over-under on the rear main seal leaking?
Dyno day completed! Not a drop!
Yes, get rid of that ski jump. Turbulence sux
@@moparmarkstpac it was a bit
You can do no wrong, Joe. It's not in ya😊
I appreciate that, but I learn the most from mistakes
Maybe I missed it, did you use a valley pan with blocked heat crossover passages?
@@blackgtx yes sir. Also, aluminum heads aren’t drilled for that passage at all. They knew it wasn’t needed.
You're certainly meticulous Joe. Approximately how many hours of total assembly time?
Somewhere between 40-50 😂
@@JustMoparJoe Would that time include running it & initial brake in - adjusting the valves etc?
Nice engine should make plenty of power for years.
Thanks brother. I’m trying to check and double check
👍💪
Thanks brother
Thate gone be okej! Dont laike the bump in The intake!! I hade placitick thath ogly bumps!! Wathe Dou you tink Abaut.Alu Heads Wedge Hp425. May ate CNC Ported.May Roller Cam 0.585 Lift have 310Cfm flow..440cui sixpack weiand Tunnel Ram intake.Weery Happy Engine..630Hp..Challenger 70Se..You Dou grate jobbs👍👍
@@jarmominkkinen9409 thank you. I’ve never heard of a six pack tunnel ram. Does it have a removable top plate to space the carbs out?
@JustMoparJoe Yes it have!
Can you build me one ?
@@maxfastest yes sir
@@JustMoparJoe
What's the best way to contact you ?
How does one make that happen bud ?
@@maxfastest justmoparjoe@gmail.com
Joe refuses to install his fitech efi system. Installing a return line is difficult for joe.
@@apocolypse11 😂 I just installed a return line. I don’t think the fitech can beat my AED carb 🤔
EFI. Phoooey😊
I se the piston not coming up the Topp!? Way bad comp...
@@jarmominkkinen9409 you’re correct about the piston. Not about the compression. This engine has flat top pistons and 4.15” stroke. That equates to 10.9/1 static compression. It’s a street engine that he wants to use premium 91-93 octane gasoline. Built and planned to spec.