Just got a '73 454 from a neighbor. This will be my first teardown and rebuild. And this series will be my guide!! Thanks!!
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite comment! Thank you so much for watching!
@rjpadgett12063 жыл бұрын
How’s the rebuild goin man I’m about to start my teardown and evaluation
@AJBoone-jx5zr3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thanks a million for making this series!! Looks absolutely identical to the 454 I just picked up, even down to the orange paint, dented valve covers, and thick grime coating, this is truly a life saver and this being my first time ever working on an engine ever I cant say enough how helpful this is!
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! That's really funny how similar they look. They all do seem to look that exact way and condition. Thanks so much for watching!
@bringbacktheclassics Жыл бұрын
Just picked up my 454
@jacksheep-me3 жыл бұрын
I've got a '97 K2500 SUB 7.4L 454. This is something I want to do to it to get another 150k miles out of it. Not a mechanic, but I am comfortable turning the wrench. Thanks for making this series.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Thanks for watching!
@ggb43278 ай бұрын
You’re the man Ryan, built my Sbf302 last year thru your videos. It came out mint. Starting off my 454 build now for my 81 Camaro. Thanks for making these videos man. ❤
@sharonvanert Жыл бұрын
Love 💗 great video maybe 🤔 I can do this but base where the big blossom go is small for the soul boat
@TubeInspire2 жыл бұрын
I been wanting to build my big 454 block for a long time worked on cars but always afraid to open up my engine, thank you for this very detailed and well explained video, i seen several videos but none of them have made it clear like this one.. appreciate your time and knowledge, you will be my guide 👊
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
You can do it! Please let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching!
@TubeInspire2 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros i sure will ! 🤙🏼 I'm on episode 5 i will be watching the whole series before I start then review as I go ... Thank you and blessings!!
@ags444410 ай бұрын
My kids and I really enjoyed this series. I watched it twice! Have you ever considered doing a Mopar build... say a classic 440 big block???
@albertgaspar6273 жыл бұрын
After you remove the flywheel, its often easier to bolt the engine stand's adjustable mount (seen here in black) to the engine as it bobs around on the hoist THEN you only have to line it up with the stand. Leaving the mount on the stand and then trying to line up each individual bolt can be more of a hassle. Be sure once block is attached to stand, double check the tightness of all bolts. As far as using a skinny screwdriver shaft to keep the engine from spinning around...better to just cut an old mailbox post to fit under the front of the engine for support while letting it sit overnight, if you run out of time to pull the cylinder heads and reduce weight.
@loueb42 жыл бұрын
About to pull it outta my yacht, thanks man
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
@biggamer453 жыл бұрын
I love this series its helping me a lot. Im just trying to learn more about cars
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
@NDLAP664 жыл бұрын
I feel like The Matrix, I just downloaded " How to build my 454 Kung Fu" Watched it straight through long but thorough with great shots and instructions. Thank You.!
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
@Moonshine5.73 жыл бұрын
Great video. About to tear down my 454. My first project. This was very helpful.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how it goes and thanks for watching!
@ChicagoDonny9224 жыл бұрын
This is JUST what I need RIGHT NOW!!!! I’m takin’ a shot towards building a “Mark IV” 2-bolt main 454 at the moment. I have DAMN NEAR everything needed...I mean damn near EVERYTHING
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
@ikigai474 жыл бұрын
No way, this is too cool. Great series!
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The next video will be up this Saturday.
@stressfreetv226311 ай бұрын
Thank you
@R1ATLANTA3 жыл бұрын
Bro… you really should have wayyy more subscribers.. your vids are soooo informative!! Keep it up!! You definitely earned my sub! 💪
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! You are awesome!
@michaelcrouse82384 жыл бұрын
I plan to get a 1980 Chevy c30 crewcab longbed dualy with a 454 so this series will help me a whole shit ton
@themeez10003 жыл бұрын
Also, you need to get a stand with a geared hand crank head. Makes life so so much easier.
@synshenron7984 жыл бұрын
Is it bad that my dad told me to tear apart a 454 engine when I was 12 years old? He bought a 454 and said here's some tools, tear this apart for me and don't hurt yourself.
@sarahcox20134 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had a great dad
@synshenron7984 жыл бұрын
@@sarahcox2013 Nah he's still around. I'm 17 now and I'm working on a big block with him to put into a drag car. I always thought it was weird my dad let me do a lot of the stuff I did when I was younger cause all my friends had parents that shielded them from everything, my dad exposed me to everything. He gave/gives me lessons on how things should work and he says as long as humans and cars are around they will always want to go faster and that's why we do what we do. Idk I just thought it was strange I learned about engines and how they work at such a young age
@AC-hv2lk3 жыл бұрын
* synshenron good dad man
@WilmerCook3 жыл бұрын
The only way to learn, good dad.
@terrydeitz19553 жыл бұрын
I was told to do the same thing to a 350sbc at 10 being a gear head is in our blood
@malc10123 жыл бұрын
I have a c10 with 454. I hope to learn from this video because I just don’t trust any shops working on my truck. Never know what they can steal or swap . Thanks
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't either! Good call! Thanks for watching!
@crackseller3213 жыл бұрын
I dont care how long this great video is. Im getting the popcorn ready and im going to sit back and enjoy.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You got 16 more videos in this series and like 14 for our LS not to mention our Ford 302 we just started. Thanks for watching Larry!
@Omar-ep8do3 жыл бұрын
Very good video
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@b71mustang4 жыл бұрын
Great Job; thanks for sharing!
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@DirtyDickMurdoc3 жыл бұрын
Freaking good videos dude
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
@BigGixx234 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I need, THANK YOU!
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching!
@tdhooper38866 ай бұрын
I rebuilt the same motor 30 over. 959 block (11-21-78) but I ditched those 236 peanut port heads and found a set of 820's for $100 that I had redone.
@designsinorbit Жыл бұрын
Hello good sir! So I am finally ready to follow this series bolt for bolt on my gen 4 454. I am very excited and quite nervous. I probably won't have TOO many questions coming your way, but if it's good for your channel I certainly can come up with some. I do have a quick one to start- is there anything that you maybe forgot that's really important in this series that I should be aware of? :)
@2carpros Жыл бұрын
Great question! Nope. This series is the most complete as is possible and I cover everything. If you get stuck on something you can always ask here or on my website www.2CarPros.com Thanks for watching and enjoy your build! You are going to love it!
@designsinorbit Жыл бұрын
@@2carpros Thanks so much!
@davemall14 жыл бұрын
What you are calling a rotor is a distributor. The rotor is the plastic piece on the top of the distributor under the cap.
@jtk56264 жыл бұрын
I love this series and have watched it twice. Engine work baffles me - I'm comfortable turning a wrench but knowing which parts go together and why (measurements/ratios/math) is beyond me - I've stumbled into a bare block (14015445) that I'd love to build up for a 68 Chevelle I inherited but no idea on where to start selecting the right components - any resources you could suggest for that? (b/c these videos are amazing at what to do (big thumbs up!)
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching twice! :D Just talk to an engine machine shop, they know all the math and correct measurements behind all of this. They set it up in a way where you can put it back together yourself.
@jtk56264 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros then that's where I'll start - thank you so much! cant wait to see everything come together with your build!
@gregorytimmons47773 жыл бұрын
I learned by reading engine building articles in old Hot Rod magazines from the mid to late 60's and i kept reading every one i found on any engine that interested me. Had good results.
@Saan4553 жыл бұрын
There is Mark III big block and Mark IV was 1965 - 1990 after that came Gen V and Gen VI in 1996
@guyb66653 жыл бұрын
I liked the DOS game Street Rod as a kid
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
I remember older kids playing that game! Thanks for watching!
@crawford32310 ай бұрын
Perfect! Like a LS4 '73 Corvette? Non hydraulic cam?
@2carpros10 ай бұрын
Yep. Thanks for watching!
@TubeInspire Жыл бұрын
Can I do this same build minus the machine shop work? Thanks in advance 👊😉
@Patzfan4eva2 жыл бұрын
Great series of videos! Question...454 BB or LQ9 for an older square body pick up?!?
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
Oooooh man! TOUGH call! Hmmmmmmmm for your application I'd probably go with the 454 with fuel injection for reliability. As far as why the 454 then I just think it looks more correct. To be honest there is no wrong answer. They both would be fantastic!
@Patzfan4eva2 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros yeah me too…454 is more year and vehicle correct and with the cost of an LQ9 I thinks it’s not worth the effort. But like to hear experts opinions!
@madrabbit90073 жыл бұрын
Minor slip up...you pulled the distributor, not the rotor. Gonna go through and watch this tear down while I wait for more on the 5.3.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Yeah A LOT of people have pointed that out. It was just a misspeak. Thanks for watching!
@emilymae68403 жыл бұрын
I want to replace the crank shaft, but can I do that while the engine is still in my RV? It’s a 1991 Fleetwood Bounder, we don’t want to have to take the entire engine out, but we’re pretty sure the thrust bearing is broken. What would be the best way to go about this without pulling the engine out?
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Oh man good question. I'm sure people have done it in the past especially in RV applications. I wouldn't and here's why: gravity really helps you set the crank back in and not disturb the bearings. If those bearings aren't happy they will spin and destroy your engine. Not to mention the bearings in the connecting rods I have no idea how you would go about doing it. I would bite the bullet and take the engine out. Thanks for watching!
@keithwhitlock7264 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Working on a 1985 Fleetwood RV.
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@orlanmedina36934 жыл бұрын
What's the HP on that one?
@magnusosmond95574 жыл бұрын
This is nice I'm doing the bigblock I put tiny 1969 chevel ss
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
@JGW-814 жыл бұрын
Good vid but its a distributor not a rotor but all in all a good vid
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Correct. Was a misspeak. Thanks for watching!
@mr.badluck80044 жыл бұрын
What GEN is the big block? And I have one from a 73 G.M.C. I'm looking to buy the same year so I can learn to rebuild. Thank for your vid
@seanclrk04 жыл бұрын
its a gen 4. same as your 73
@Fritsvrolijk3 жыл бұрын
thanks pro
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brandoncostner74373 жыл бұрын
Holy crap why am I even watching this I'm struggling just trying to figure out how to remove the engine and put the new one in 🤣
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you so much for watching Brandon! It is all just nuts and bolts. Take your time and be methodical and you will be just fine.
@traviswebb6254 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I have a 454 from my Grandpa's '84 Chevy pickup that I'm working on. One of the pistons is frozen, so I'm trying to think of an easy way to break it loose without rebuilding the engine. :) I bought a breaker bar to try to turn the crank over...any tips/ideas for that?
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Are you trying to break it loose while still in the car with the heads still on?
@traviswebb6254 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros Yes, that's correct. Trying to do everything I can to not remove the engine if possible.
@Vonrak4 жыл бұрын
Try mixing trans fluid with mineral oil 50/50. Take all the plugs out and fill the cylinders full. Let it set for about a week and try the breaker bar again.you may get lucky. It work for me. Be sure to change the oil and a tune up. Good luck 👍🏻
@traviswebb6253 жыл бұрын
Ended up pulling the engine last weekend; excited to follow this playlist to rebuild it!!
@mattdavis59943 жыл бұрын
Marvel mystery oil
@professional98144 жыл бұрын
So that motor's cylinder is 4.25? That means it's not been rebored? If it had been rebored, can you rebore it a 2nd time? Or is there another way to recondition it a 2nd time?
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Correct. It is the stock bore from GM. Traditionally you can first bore to 0.030 then the 2nd time to 0.060. Thanks so much for watching!
@Wanous-hv7zo4 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to install rockers in the same location it makes no difference where they go. You better make sure you put the head bolts back in the same location and use the same impact and socket to
@adhithyasodhi32034 жыл бұрын
Did you check the head codes before tossing them? Might be good ones
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
I did, they were not anything special. Total boat anchors. Great question! Thanks for watching!
@robertorodriquez9615 Жыл бұрын
I messed up and all the lifters fell out... How bad did I mess up?
@mrblanche2 жыл бұрын
Most of us geezers call the "rotor" a distributor. Picky, picky, picky.
@kentrelljonesgetitdoneauto34672 жыл бұрын
I would've used an electric impact wrench instead of air or turn em by hand don't want to rethread the holes
@johnzeller95422 жыл бұрын
Need help with vac lines. 454 7.4 l big block. P30 cassie. For my motor home
@noahalcoser19772 жыл бұрын
I really want to rebuild a 454 hope to god I can find something on Craigslist
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
That's where I get my engines or eBay! Thanks for watching!
@jagermain4658 Жыл бұрын
what website do you use to order the parts to rebuild?
@2carpros Жыл бұрын
I love www.SummitRacing.com Thanks for watching!
@matthewmayfieldjr.72634 жыл бұрын
so, gen V heads would be the same removal process? or, since mine is throttle body injected, would the intake manifold have different bolt placement so I could just unbolt the intake with the TBI still attached?
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is very similar. You can unbolt the intake with the TBI still on if you can get to all the bolts for the lifter valley. Thanks for watching Matthew!
@themeez10003 жыл бұрын
Sorry, it's called a Mark IV, then Gen 5 and 6 The only big block before the Mark IV is a W head big block.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Technically true because of a lawsuit with Ford but ehhh it's close enough and people know what I mean. Connotation VS Denotation and all that. Thanks for watching!
@Fergdog4Ever4 жыл бұрын
I picked up a truck for the fresh 396 BBC to use in my Chevelle I’m pulling the motor - haven’t pulled one before Question for you - I want to leave the 4 speed in it and remove engine only. Can I pull it by just removing bell housing and converter bolts? Any tips? Thank you in advance!
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Yes you can. You just have to secure the front end of the bell housing with some wire or a ratchet strap. Thanks so much for watching!
@MT-jf1tn4 жыл бұрын
I have no clue why I’m watching this! I’m those guys that open car hood scratches the beard and pretending that I know what I’m doing 🤣 Q: why do you throw away the bolts?
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you are here though! Thanks for watching! Some bolts I'm saving due to them being in good shape and expensive like the flywheel bolts. Others aren't in very good shape and I can replace them easily. It is a condition VS cost thing. Great question!
@albertgaspar6273 жыл бұрын
Don't toss any fastener until you've already replaced it with a good one. You never know when you need the old one to compare lengths and thread count to make sure the replacement is in fact the correct one...after you've torqued it a few times and wondered WTF :)
@rocco36863 жыл бұрын
I may just be paranoid but every fastener that came with a replacement part was sub-par quality and I usually use the ones that we’re original
@bobv22474 жыл бұрын
subscribed
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Bob!
@aladwanit4 жыл бұрын
Hi there , how do you the numbers of the heads and pisteins the steady one and the unsteady ??
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
I just label them as GM did odds on right evens on left. Thanks for watching!
@rudyfuentes26744 жыл бұрын
Wish i had a gen 4...got a gen 5
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
They are the more desirable ones Gen 5 is still good though! Thanks for watching!
@ImSoHuhj4 жыл бұрын
How many horsepower are we talking at the end of this?
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
I have seen similar builds right around 550 horsepower. We are looking into dyno the car after it is running. Thanks for watching!
@Whoisroccoruzzo4 жыл бұрын
How much money have you invested with parts and all out sourced labor start to finish on this????
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
So, if you buy aluminum heads like I have it's over 4000. But if you re use the iron heads it would be right around 2300 bucks or so. Thanks for watching!
@speeddemon80912 жыл бұрын
if you still have your intake i would like to buy it
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, sold it long ago. Thanks for watching!
@outsidethelines21624 жыл бұрын
e'ast supa cool
@LastGunMan Жыл бұрын
tap the heads with dead blow hammer you will not have to pry on them
@2carpros Жыл бұрын
You know I tried that, didn't work. Really needed some leverage. Thanks for watching!
@full_metal_everything69294 жыл бұрын
What engine is better ls2 with full bolts on + cam or.. 454 engine with full bolts on + cam?
@c0c0asauce4 жыл бұрын
The 454 is bigger so it can make more power with the same quality of parts. The LS2 will be significantly lighter. I guess that also depends on what you call a bolt on.
@full_metal_everything69294 жыл бұрын
@@c0c0asauce 😚😚😚😚
@deadshot55434 жыл бұрын
Looking to put a gen 4 in an '79 Z28 camaro
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a sick build! Thanks for watching!
@Fermin8172 жыл бұрын
How many hours of labor?
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
To build the engine? Probably like 60 or so. Thanks for watching!
@franklyle2798Ай бұрын
Great video series...but damn there's a lot of talking.
@orlanmedina36934 жыл бұрын
Wonder whats needed to get 500hp out of one of these? Or even a 350
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
My build up with my compression should do 500 no problem. With a 350 you are really going to need a routy cam and high compression. Thanks for watching!
@orlanmedina36934 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros awesome build up. I want to put a V8 in a toyota starlet. Old school. So a 350 would do it. Maybe not a 500hp but even 300hp that's alot for that little car
@dustingoad64303 жыл бұрын
Distributor not a rotor and they are called push rods not rods.
@marshallbeard60822 жыл бұрын
Hey brother i got a 454 that i want to rebuild
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
Then do it! This series will completely hold your hand! Thanks for watching!
@triumph9283 жыл бұрын
Find it difficult to put faith into an individuals mechanical knowledge that refers too the distributor as a rotor.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Because people never misspeak. Sorry my teleprompter and director and writer and giant TV network must have taken a snooze that day. Thanks for watching!
@curtissanchez85553 жыл бұрын
How much an engine 454 like this one running for?
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
I bought this one from a junk yard for 500. Or did you mean complete and running?
@Affordablebath_remodel3 жыл бұрын
part two?
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
We actually finished the series last week. All the videos are in this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLe3kz1i_LrtXZbYeeGRLIODtFY_Zy1lWa Thanks for watching!
@prestonking57363 жыл бұрын
It's not called a rotary it's a distributor
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Yes, as I have said in the other 3 comments of people saying this. It was a simple misspeak. I am human. Thanks for watching!
@cesarv3374 жыл бұрын
I need to replace my push rods! Help
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
On March 2nd the valve train video should be uploaded! So check back then!
@cesarv3374 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@robertferraro47394 жыл бұрын
About how much was this build
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
I haven't added it all up honestly but if I had to guess probably right around 5k or so. Thanks for watching Robert!
@grantlucas66782 жыл бұрын
Why don't you clean it before you pull it apart .you don't no the first step
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
Wrong version of "know" first off, secondly you don't need to clean an engine before you take it apart as we hot tank it when it gets machined. Thanks for watching!
@scottkaercher17333 жыл бұрын
You dumped a bunch of dirt down into the block.
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
Considering we are doing a full rebuild like I said it's not a big deal. Thanks for watching!
@jacobpierson89954 жыл бұрын
Man the water jackets were pretty cruddy
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Pretty icky. Thanks for watching!
@jacobpierson89954 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros I've got a 350 in my 95 silverado, I just rebuilt the top end of my motor, I love watching stuff like this
@yaboiimanuel8952 Жыл бұрын
It’s a distributor 😂😂
@2carpros Жыл бұрын
With a rotor on it. I misspoke I am human. Thanks for watching!
@timothygeiger82712 жыл бұрын
GM made the 454's up until the late 90's, i think it was 99._
@2carpros2 жыл бұрын
Yeah something like that for the GEN 6. My Dad has a GM based motorhome that's a 1999 with a Vortec 454. Runs great and really makes the big heavy thing move. Thanks for watching!
@timothygeiger82712 жыл бұрын
Honestly GM small & big blocks were almost indestructible, if they were halfway taken care of. They were so versatile, which made them so popular with virtually everyone😊
@timothygeiger82712 жыл бұрын
@@2carpros your videos on rebuilding the Chevy small block (5.3L) is interesting. I've torn down the old small blocks, the 70's & 80's before. The new design should have helped reduce oil leaks. The cross bolts on the outside of the block is the same trick dodge did with the Hemi blocks😄
@dustintunis934715 күн бұрын
FYI, that is a distributor, it has a rotor on it... Sorry, I'm sure it was just a brain fart, but you kept saying it.
@2carpros12 күн бұрын
I mean the rotor was removed the distributor just came with it. Yes brain farts happen to even me. I'm not perfect. Thanks for watching!
@Dr_pepper.stunts7 ай бұрын
Hit the gym bro. Hearing you strain is brutal
@brandonbell81594 жыл бұрын
You damn sure ain’t the smartest lol
@2carpros4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud.
@egeorge22074 жыл бұрын
He's sure is more informative than you lol
@066montana3 жыл бұрын
It's not a gen 4 it's a mk1V. Lost me right away
@2carpros3 жыл бұрын
It's a gen4. 2 piece rear main. Thanks for watching!
@ramon9199 Жыл бұрын
I want to take out a stuck fuel push rod on my 454 how would I go about doing that ? @2carpros