Over 13:1 on Pump Gas! Chevy 350 Dyno Mule - Engine Power S9, E9 &10

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Published 2022-06-25
Last year we built a 350 ci Small Block Chevy in the parking lot. This year it comes inside for some well-deserved high compression upgrades to the short block assembly. We finish our 350 ci Small Block Chevy with high-performance induction, then we put it to the test in the dyno cell!

00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Build Overview
06:35 - Teardown
12:49 - Engine Prep
21:33 - Engine Assembly
28:35 - Compression Lesson
32:44 - Cylinder Head & EFI Install
37:38 - Dyno Pulls

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All Comments (21)
  • @rynev3392
    I miss the days when I would wake up Saturday or Sunday morning waiting for this show, for well over a decade that was my life
  • This is a 50 year old concept & I built one back in the mid 70's using a Crower Cam designed for high compression . Got 24 mpg & ran it in my '72 El Camino for many years . Great vid fellows .
  • @fasteddy
    I rebuilt a 396 big block from my 69 chevelle in the parking lot at Ft. Belvoir Virginia in "75" when I was in the Army. Finished it just as the MP'S were telling me I couldn't do repairs in the parking lot 🙃
  • @ryanroberts3742
    Honestly watching how Frankie has grown in to the host that he is, is fantastic. He is so much more comfortable now and it is obvious how much Pat and Frankie really like each other. Love this show more and more now
  • @jeffbonacci2584
    I took a college course back in the late eighties that was taught by a cam grinder. His point was “ effective pressure “. Finally, a automotive show that is addressing all points around this conversation. Great job guys. Stay with the higher level shows. Your dynamic compression ratio show was great.
  • @bozodog428
    Love watching Pat and Frankie work together. They're the dynamic duo!
  • @theeoddments960
    These new engine power videos are easily the best that they’ve ever been. It’s all about the personalities and they’ve nailed it
  • @kanebfr
    Great episode, although I'd like to see a follow up two different ways. 1: bring cam back to straight up, add some octane and see what is the difference in output. 2: lower static compression to run cam straight up on the pump gas and see how that compares. My question is, is it worth it to try and "cheat" the compression to octane or not!
  • When wrenches get it in physics, geometry, chemistry with a slug of high engineering it becomes a whole other level. You guys are are the PhD in automotive tech, outstanding presentation.
  • @Ian_Mag
    Great to see the traditional V8 engine tech! It’d be really interesting to see more “non-traditional” builds. Something like a Subaru or Porsche Boxer motor or even a rotary. I think it would be really cool watching the guys go outside of their comfort zone!
  • @fransb8543
    Knowledgeable, no-nonsense, skillful. Highly enjoyable to watch!
  • The 350 was always capable of making alot of power naturally. These engines were awesome.
  • @PumpkinDefender
    I would love to see a build using the absolute minimal amount of tools: floor jacks, no power tools, etc. I think it’d be very informative for younger enthusiasts who can only afford the bare basics along with being an interesting challenge for y’all.
  • @macthemec
    Damn, that torque curve! I learn a lot from these videos and i’ve been around engine builds for 20+ years
  • IF at all possible, it would be nice to see both cams used and the crank key used in each position and see the data that may show what it does and benefit us for our project vechiles. Keep the hard work up!
  • @CrazyPetez
    One of your best engine build and explanation videos, ever. Long live the SBC.
  • Pro tip. If you need to remove the heads off an old junkyard motor. You're going be rebuilding anyways. Leave the valvtrain untouched and start unbolting the heads. The spring pressure will help lift/separate the heads from the block. You most likely won't even need to you a wedge to get the heads separated at that point.
  • @johnnikollaj496
    Honestly I appreciate builds like this. What If honestly love to see more builds with stock heads and porting vs aftermarket this and that.
  • @peggyparrow2059
    The clearance is usually built into the piston, in other words, if they need 3 thou. Measure the pistons so you dont make the bores to big. We usually go 1 thou. More in case the engine gets to hot. Saves scoreing on pistons or cylinders