COMPLETE longblock buildup of the L29 Gen VI 454

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video James takes us through the motor build from short block all the way to long block. There is a lot of good info in this one, and if you guys have any questions comments or concerns please list them below and we can get back to you!
This one is a bit longer, but I wanted it to be thorough and still enjoyable to watch, if you are enjoying the videos that are coming out let me know by hitting the thumbs up! Thanks!
L29 video Playlist with more info:
• Jame's L29 Vortec 454 ...
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Head gaskets:
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Harmonic balancer-
www.ebay.com/itm/454-7-4L-Har...
Summit:
Camshaft- www.summitracing.com/parts/na...
Valve Springs- www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...
Retainers- www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...
Anti-Rotators(x2)- www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...
Crower:
Valve locks- www.crower.com/valve-train-co...
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@ryanhines719 4 жыл бұрын

The opening statement... “look it’s not an LS!” Sold me. Subscribed lol

@DickHamm 3 жыл бұрын

lol! gotta change it up now and again

@codydunn242 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed because I have a 97 k3500 454 crew cab long bed. So I am here looking for ideas on getting better mpg 😂 😂 😂 😂

@thatmeangreen1052 4 жыл бұрын

I've been really enjoying this series, been watching the whole playlist back to back.

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m excited you dig it

@brandonhall4943 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying this series. Thanks "Pat"!

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear man!

@SniderTron3000 4 жыл бұрын

James is so much more patient and precise than me lol I'm almost embarrassed

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Lol he has to be on drugs

@philipmazzuca2269 3 жыл бұрын

Josh- it’s just that we are older and have slowed down quite a bit!

@philipmazzuca2269 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching James cool to still know I have similar old school dudes with the same interests

@gmcnelly2468 4 жыл бұрын

Good work James! Dude, I think you stole my work pants.

@philipd4411 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time watching... Totally on board ! Facts, experience, delivery... Perfect. More "Pat" content, dim the lights please. Hate seeing him wince from blinding light.

@amospgarcia9152 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of good information. Thanks for the video.

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

And lots of James 😍❤️

@amospgarcia9152 4 жыл бұрын

More Patt!!!

@mermaiddreams83 2 жыл бұрын

Street Racing Channel is a great channel as well as SRC Garage!! Great content on both channels!!!

@ronaldlewis4032 3 жыл бұрын

Like ready for the next one!

@Ruthlsss 3 жыл бұрын

Good video guys! Thanks

@DickHamm 3 жыл бұрын

💪💪

@bigshugdorman 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon your badass channel then found out you guys are in AZ! That's fuckin awesome man I just bought a big block 98 suburban lookin to do some upgrades to thank for the great content

@butchfagin9727 3 жыл бұрын

Just pick my first L29 454 gen 6 .like the build 502 z cam.Think work nice in my 57 HT shes a little ruff like the Grimster .Like your show let's me see what getting in too .on with the build.Thanks Butch .Nc.

@shitbox7413 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see it run, my next build is definitely going to be an L29.

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds dope to me! Put twin 78/75’s lol

@shitbox7413 4 жыл бұрын

Dick Hamm, Maybe some day! 😄 First one I’m gonna do is for a C10, just a fun NA engine for regular driving. I’ve already got a gen 6 turbo build planned out for a different car, I’m thinking single 88. 🤔

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I like that!! Yeah that’ll be a good driver I’d love to hear some burnouts lol

@shitbox7413 4 жыл бұрын

Dick Hamm, I’ll post up some videos when that day comes. 😁

@futureframeusa 2 ай бұрын

I noticed Pats shirt says City of Duncan. My family is from there. Its kinda crazy because not many people are from there.

@allisonbolstridge6126 Жыл бұрын

Just got one of these from the junkyard, got to strip it down and see what I have.

@williamanderson4706 4 жыл бұрын

I am also building a L29 with this cam setup. One thing that I ran into on the valve keepers I talked to Comp Cams and they gave me a different part number that works it's 616-16. They raise the retainer +0.05 so the spring retainer doesn't bottom out on the guide. When I looked at the retainer is it only gave me the Crower locks which Crower deleted that page that you are sending people to or the titanium ones that are like $200. The Comp CCA 616-16 are only $23 half price from the Crowers valve retainers. Thanks for posting these videos a lot of awesome information can't wait to see it run.

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry just saw this! So the comps they quoted you I believe are the ones James had gotten told to use by comp also. I will let him know and have him comment back with you but I wanted to give you something 👌

@williamanderson4706 4 жыл бұрын

@@DickHamm Ok cool yeah we're going to install tomorrow I will let you guys know how it goes.

@kylew2185 4 жыл бұрын

@@williamanderson4706 What did you find with your install? My order for the Crower 86109-16 locks are indefinitely backordered, and I need to move forward with my project. I'm hoping you tell me the Comp CCA 616-16 worked ok!

@williamanderson4706 4 жыл бұрын

The valve came together but I was putting it together with my cylinder head guy the top of the valve is barely under the top of the retainer. So under RPM If it pushes that retainer down and those locks come out, bye-bye to the engine catastrophic failure. So the cylinder head guy turned 5 thousands off the top of the guide and we used Comp Cam number Cca 612-16.

@kylew2185 4 жыл бұрын

@@williamanderson4706 thanks for the quick reply, even though its now what I was hoping to hear. lol

@stevenkirkey9796 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found your channel I just bought a 1997 suburban bbc with what looks like a oil pump issue I'm just going to tear it out and redo it

@philipd4411 Жыл бұрын

I own the same animal. With some training it will be a proper monster.

@mikeuva2273 2 ай бұрын

great and informative but i would like to verify if i want to use gen IV BELTS AND PULLEYS I SHOULD USE GEN V crank gear chain and harmonic balancer for best results?

@jeffrey4547 2 жыл бұрын

i been getting the ho 454 bbc 450 hp modeled after the 70 chevelle 454 ss engine . the engine has a 4 inch stroke steel crank heavy rods and pushrods high flow heads with 02xx 400r turbo crate set up for free the last one had 6,000 miles on it most have from 40,000 to 60,000 miles on them all run perfectly just this year i got 4 set ups for free then i just got the other day for 100 bucks is a new intake weidland high rise and a weidland tunnel ram for bbc oval port which will work perfect for a street set up 600 to 700 hp is just fine for the project

@jeffrey4547 2 жыл бұрын

just have to say nothing beats the looks of a bbc in a street car

@williambirky4091 3 жыл бұрын

Is the balancer listed on this video the one he mentions on the test stand video?

@adrce55 4 жыл бұрын

Building up an budget L29 454 for my 71 Nova, your videos have been great for reference/info during my journey. Has the motor been installed in the test mule yet? Any performance data/numbers?

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Yes we actually had it on the engine stand today, and I’ll be posting that video soon. No exact data or numbers yet. But this isn’t Jame’s first one. If you check out the video of his gremlin you can see it in action. It went 10.4@127 or something like that I believe, on some nitrous

@danielcornier5353 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I love you videos super informative! I just bought an L29 and looking for a little guidance. Can you help?

@jeffs.4432 4 жыл бұрын

how can i determine what gen a 454 block is? im thinking of buying my buddies 1982 square body shortbox. he dropped the big block in it a couple years ago but he doesn't know. thanks.

@Q8Notch 2 жыл бұрын

Just to be extra sure, This build is simply a L29 long bock with a carb intake right? Great fun and informative vid BTW!

@philipmazzuca2269 3 жыл бұрын

What oil pan did you guys use?

@rustbeltgypsy3713 3 жыл бұрын

Is it better to build Gen 6 vs Gen 5? With huge customizing? Which is better block and why.. thanks so much for your Knowledge , time and videos. !

@jondahl3173 3 жыл бұрын

Gen6 block is roller cam and 4 bolt, some Gen5 replacement crate motors use the same block but with a flat tappet cam. If you get a cam grinder who can maximize lift w/o changing the base circle, you can run close to .600 lift with the factory hold down setup. I'd recommend using an aftermarket lifter if you do this. Any BBC head will bolt to the block, but it takes a special head gasket to use early heads. Felpro has it. Large cams and stock cast pistons will not work together, unless you plan on fly cutting the pistons, especially the intake relief. That's about it for now.

@BigRigSRT 4 жыл бұрын

🤘🏻

@williambirky4091 4 жыл бұрын

I’m building one of these for my ‘65 El Camino and I’m curious if that cam could be run with stock valve springs?

@c0c0asauce 3 жыл бұрын

From what I've read the stock valve springs are too strong at low lift and too weak at high lift for most aftermarket cams. I might be wrong about the specifics but general consensus is the stock valve springs suck. I plan to replace them when I do a cam on my L-29.

@gustavovalle3200 9 ай бұрын

Do you still have/know part number for your intake manifold. I’m converting my 2000 k2500 from injection to carb/sniper efi due to computer problems.

@jimvines5589 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to put back together a gen 6 454 but it's missing the balancer, reluctor wheel, and flex plate. Any recommendations for parts so I can put it back together? It has a cast crank with .30 over pistons.

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ll get James to answer you, because I don’t want to be wrong lol

@rusbuzhduga5631 Күн бұрын

What’s part number on that intake manifold?

@2451star 4 жыл бұрын

Dick & James: How about posting the spring part numbers (I missed it in the video). THANKS!

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

All of the part numbers are in the description 🤘 let me know if you need anything else

@2451star 4 жыл бұрын

@@DickHamm Thanks, I guess that I overlooked this. Love the series as I am doing a similiar build with this cam.

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! No problem any questions feel free to ask

@filitamayo 3 жыл бұрын

Good videos . Is there somewhere realiable I can order one of those engines. I'm having a hard time finding one out here.

@DickHamm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not sure on ordering one, maybe car-part.com?

@stevenkovacs2766 4 жыл бұрын

So to clarify the valve keeper issue. The keepers you guys went with gave you some clearance for the rocker arm but you lost a little clearance between the bottom of the retainer and the oil seal/valve guide? I'll be going though the same thing in the spring.

@deadrat1361 4 жыл бұрын

Correct, it put the retainer down about .020 more than the comp cams ones.

@BigBlockCaprice 4 жыл бұрын

Which keepers did you guys find suitable to work with? The comp can 612-16 or the Crower 86109-16

@rooster68able 3 жыл бұрын

@@deadrat1361 hey bb james were the pushrods stock lenth ones came with original gen 6 ? As in smaller then normal with the adjustable valve train instaled think 8.5 somthing 7.5 somthing As oposed stock 8 / 9 inch bbc pushrods in gen 4 ? Thanks wish you were my nieghbor

@andy347495 2 жыл бұрын

The balance weight changed from a mk IV 454 to the gen V 454 because of the 2 piece vs 1 piece rear main seal. I think, but im not 100% sure the gen 6 and gen 5 balance weight is the same.

@philipd4411 Жыл бұрын

Why mk iv then gen v? U mean gen v(5), gen vi(6)?

@ajrichards5121 8 ай бұрын

James, how do you think a L29 will run with some old school 702 98cc heads ?

@xozindustries7451 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see it run, what are you going to have in it for a budget?

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Me neither! Not sure on the budget, we will have to do a breakdown!

@kwpowersystems3973 3 жыл бұрын

What tourque did you use for the Cam install

@DickHamm 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember, but I’d assume you can find the specs online. I can’t remember in the vid but I like using blue loctite medium

@TagGeorge 4 жыл бұрын

Did he have a part number for the extra thick pushrods?

@philipd4411 Жыл бұрын

That's what she said.

@rooster68able 3 жыл бұрын

Questiom ,if the gen 6 454 engine without the relictor wheel puts the balancer at 1000 th inch in will leaving the reluctor in solve the v belt problem in effect leaving it in will put the balancer at the correct length for running older style v belts? Thanks building one now almost done j??

@jondahl3173 3 жыл бұрын

It should. I had to get a reluctor wheel to get the balancer to clear the tab on the bottom of the cast cover. Everything should line up after that.

@fastmachines500r8 3 жыл бұрын

That vortec 454 is way better than a ls

@filitamayo 3 жыл бұрын

How did you connect the crank sensor, I'm going with a carb set up. Please let me know . Thank you.

@DickHamm 3 жыл бұрын

Its removed

@filitamayo 3 жыл бұрын

@@DickHamm so you dont use it at all. Thank you for responding. I just got a gen vi so I'm trying to learn what I can about it.

@glennshotrodgarage5509 4 жыл бұрын

fan of src also …..is this a 3 k hooptie challenge build ?

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

This exact motor no, but there will be a hooptie car!

@blown572hemi 4 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen a “time cross” since I looked down at my hand

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

He never told me what it was for! Lol

@mikeuva2273 2 ай бұрын

were you saying that the difference between the balancers is 35 grams different? or 35 grams different because your gen 6 is defective

@richardried4197 Жыл бұрын

Hey boss. If I spun a rod bearing do I have to replace my crank?

@DickHamm Жыл бұрын

It would depend on the condition of the crank. Visual and physical inspection would be needed and possibly a machine shop to have it turned if its no buneo

@pauldeyoung1681 2 жыл бұрын

I am in the process of building a gen 6 also i thought i just heard 550 is the limit on camshaft. I have a 578-578 with 290 advertised duration i was planning on claying it . Is it goin to be to much?

@DickHamm 2 жыл бұрын

What is it at .050

@backtheblue9804 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 94 C1500, would this be a good fit?

@Apolloneek 3 жыл бұрын

Noooo unless you have enough to get a good driveline we ruined a nv3500 from one.

@stevenkovacs2766 4 жыл бұрын

So would roller tip rockers be beneficial to this build? Would it make any difference to the valve stem length issue? Or just a waste of money?😒

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Steven, I have my opinion but I’ll get James to answer you, more of his wheelhouse lol

@deadrat1361 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, should be good/beneficial. Should not make any difference to valve stem length issue.

@vhp454 4 жыл бұрын

The valve train on a L29 are non adjustable. Personally i would of changed the heads

@deadrat1361 4 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video? I made them adjustable with an ARP stud. Great heads for what were trying to do with the motor/price.

@philipmazzuca2269 2 жыл бұрын

When is the next build James?

@johnwehunt4305 3 жыл бұрын

Potential for the L29 Gen VI Engine block is at 2000HP.

@philipd4411 Жыл бұрын

Builds easily hit 1000hp. Functional. Daily driver... apparently... 2k...r u talking dragstrip monster?

@butchfagin9727 3 жыл бұрын

O motor is out of a1997 2500 pickup Ill be watching for next vido 57 Butch

@amospgarcia9152 6 ай бұрын

Yo make some more videos please.

@dustinmorgan4256 4 жыл бұрын

Good things james! And thanks dick. I worked at Richard Conley race engines through high school and a bit after. He since has closed his big shop and works outta "chip rumis" racing lately. I wish he could help with my l29 outta my 99 k2500 suburban. But his baby is the 350 4 bolt! Is james looking for side work? Again man thank you both.

@philipd4411 Жыл бұрын

I'm rolling a 97 454 suburban. Aspirations of hp improvements looming large. I can identify.

@FabianCharrua Жыл бұрын

Is it a Marine one?

@Blackfaced 6 ай бұрын

Visually I can say it isn't. The marine throttle body intake is straight to the front of the engine. This one like others from trucks comes off slanted towards the fender.

@ajrichards5121 3 жыл бұрын

James, i picked up a Gen VI block with # 6 rod bearing spun/ fried, any way I could talk with? Want to build it for my 70Nova do you have a email address?

@DickHamm 3 жыл бұрын

Let me get with him and see. He’s usually pretty good with tech chat to people in need. Sounds like you may be visiting the machine shop?

@joshjenkins3815 4 жыл бұрын

NO FUEL INJECTION?! -_- I swear nobody has done a fuel injected 454 build. 😞

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I would like to do one with a microsquirt

@vhp454 4 жыл бұрын

The L29 is like a limp dick. Heads did not flow much compression down. Good luck with it

@DickHamm 4 жыл бұрын

My buddy James just went pretty fast with one in his Gremlin 🤷‍♂️ I mean I’m sure they aren’t the best but he went 10.44 on a 175 shot. They seem pretty cool for the low cost$

@natee537 3 ай бұрын

There's worse