How to build a high horsepower street V8 engine

How to build a high horsepower street V8 engine | fullBOOST

Рет қаралды 573,655

Күн бұрын

Seven years ago we published a simple video about building a high horsepower street based Ford V8 engine. Today this video has millions of views on KZfaq and thousands of comments. We have consistently been asked by you guys for a more in-depth look inside what really goes into building a high output street V8 engine. So when Frank Marchese of Dandy Engines informed us of a small block Ford V8 powered Aussie delivered Falcon XB project they had become involved in, we were more than happy to jump on board.
If you’d like to be notified every time we upload a video, subscribe and then click the bell icon 🔔 next to the subscription button.
0:00 Intro
2:05 Engine machine
5:18 Engine assembly
19:30 Dyno tuning
24:19 Finishing the car
29:34 Time to cruise!
www.fullBOOST.com.au
Get your track gear!
shop.fullboost.com.au
Follow us on social media @
KZfaq
/ fullboostcomau
Instagram
/ fullboostcomau
Facebook
/ fullboostcomau
Twitter
/ fullboostcomau
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
The above video is copyrighted © to Fullboost
You do not have permission to download it and re-upload it anywhere in any form. You can click the share button on KZfaq for that, or copy/paste the URL to social media.
#fullBOOST #horsepower #V8engine #dandyengines #ford #fordfalcon #aussie

Пікірлер: 921

@fullboost 3 жыл бұрын

We have consistently been asked by you guys for a more in-depth look inside what really goes into building a high output street V8 engine. 💪 Get your track gear! 👉 shop.fullboost.com.au If you’d like to be notified every time we upload a video, subscribe and then click the bell icon 🔔 next to the subscription button.

@joeyvoyles5548 3 жыл бұрын

So this isn't the 461 that made 900+hp on pump gas? And how much is the 461 motor?

@fullboost 3 жыл бұрын

No its a similar, but different engine.

@joeyvoyles5548 3 жыл бұрын

How much does the 461 900+hp pump gas sell for?

@alternativeperception6949 3 жыл бұрын

@@fullboost awesome build and Video 👍👍✌

@nathanhiggins1438 3 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to learn engine building? I have rebuilt a few but don't know much about what to do to accomplish different characteristics or numbers by building outside of OEM or stock.

@motherlovinsnuffstar 3 жыл бұрын

Aussie brothers who are into the V8 performance, and muscle cars, drag racing, power skids, the whole nine yards. My hats off to ya, you guys are one of the few countries who get it. You guys have some badass rides over there too. The baddest ford falcons period from the ford factory. Not to mention Holden (yes I like both) rip Holden btw

@Rexy888 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the "he used too much lube" comments great vid super nice car.

@hendrahendra 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be that guy. He used too much lube, what a waste.

@cjcoleman7372 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the wrong torque sequence on the crankshaft caps lol.

@Uncle_Chuck 3 жыл бұрын

@Djkommode 3 жыл бұрын

I then you need more lube.

@HoweDoYouDo1999 3 жыл бұрын

Man likes the grease 😂😂

@dank5432 3 жыл бұрын

Was good to see the car it went into, the owner and on the road

@denisjovanovic7781 3 жыл бұрын

As a Holden guy I appreciate both parties and I admire the workmanship gone into this xb and you can tell the owner wanted to do it right the 1st time and only time. If I was to get my engine built it would be dandy.

@RadDadisRad 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched the “How to build horsepower” video more times than I can count and I can count really high. It’s my favorite video.

@SloppyMechanics 3 жыл бұрын

way too much lube bois! ps love these videos, im one of the people that asks for more of these every time, much appreciated.

@barrykennedy9947 3 жыл бұрын

Too much is much better than not enough.

@sethh8892 3 жыл бұрын

I like it raw too

@wobblysauce 3 жыл бұрын

Ah well you got to do it some times, not all of them come prelubed and run in with 100k milles on the clock.

@adamlarson5976 3 жыл бұрын

Its awesome seeing one of my favorite channels commenting on another favorite channel.

@de77thecomputer 3 жыл бұрын

@@sethh8892 funni

@RedEyedJedi 3 ай бұрын

This is modern day art. Beautiful.

@jay_behr 3 ай бұрын

The entire video, start to finish, is just epic. The attention to detail, the sheer amount of kit required, the knowledge needed ... I wouldn't have a freaking clue where to start (ok I'd know *some* of it, but I'd need a patient teacher for the rest), but I can appreciate artistry when I see it. All the best, mad Aussie fellahs :)

@perotekku 3 жыл бұрын

You Aussies are giving the SBC guys something to chew on! Love seeing all the Windsors, Clevelands, Clevors, and Modifieds you guys crank out down under!

@JosephCowen-fz8vj 2 ай бұрын

Seriously doubt many Aussies would even know what a 351 Modified is ! Never sold here , most common are 302 Cleveland's and 351 Cleveland's we cast and assembled here from 1974 to 1984 ! You could get a 351 or 302 Cleveland in a ford Falcon in 1984 !

@tibidisdik1253 3 жыл бұрын

These Aussies rip surfing, now they are killing it in the motorsport. This is awesome brahs!

@robbed_of_sanity 3 жыл бұрын

Stereotypical assumption

@Shrapnel-sq2uk 3 жыл бұрын

Robert Daniel but not inaccurate

@robbed_of_sanity 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shrapnel-sq2uk yeah I'm 🤡ing

@-hiltsey5646 3 жыл бұрын

15:58 nice background photo😉🤤

@chisel83 3 жыл бұрын

My God that XB is gorgeous. Nice engine build. That burnished HG PREM looks killer too.

@evalpacer1396 3 жыл бұрын

Pre-Covid times brought tears to this Melburnian's eyes :-( But what a GREAT VIDEO and MAGNIFICENT car! Fantastic guys, thanks, you made my Sunday....

@mwhitelaw8569 3 жыл бұрын

My impression from half a world away Frank and the crew have a solid work ethic and have engine building down to a science. Badass shop Frank!!! Cheers!!

@rockers2rockers616 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone now wants to work at Dandy. The workshop is state of the art and the staff are obviously expert. It was a pleasure to listen to and watch each mechanic build this motor. let's watch again.

@tx5brent 3 жыл бұрын

Dandy Engines did some machining work for my big bore dirt bike project, by far the best workmanship I have seen. Even though it was such a small job for them, they still put in the extra effort to make it perfect. I have a lot of respect for those guys.

@colinstewart1432 5 ай бұрын

They seem to have a genuine love of doing great work. Proper blokes. 🤜💥🤛

@HomeTipsAndTricks 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my GOSH! It's one of the most beautiful automobiles I've ever seen. We didn't get that in America. Thanks for the GREAT tech on the engine build. Unbelievable precision and beauty. Congratulations, and thanks for the video. --Fink

@TurbineResearch 3 жыл бұрын

What a great bit of kit this car! As always great content and very informative 👌

@locklantonkin8679 3 жыл бұрын

Nice way to start a Sunday Cheers boys

@hendrahendra 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks FullBoost for bringing us these videos during these times, keep it up. I'm not a V8 guy but I can def appreciate outstanding craftmanship and a great workshop like Dandy Engines. Great video as usual. Love you guys!

@BecauseRacecarOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Killed it on this one boys.. absolute masterclass in editing and composition, can definitely appreciate the time and effort that went into this. Always good to see Frank back on the big screen too! Amazing work as always 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@deanbrown5149 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect from a Holden man for this awesome looking car. Fancy having your engine build documented all the way. Outstanding video guys, well done

@2loco 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many engine builders here in the comments section of KZfaq. It is amazing. Lucky the guys in this engine shop have a plethora of good accurate information at their disposal.

@MeatballGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody fantastic boys! Great detail and explanation by Frank and what a result, 800 + without chopping up the bonnet! Also - nice pins at 15:57 👍

@bigblockfantasy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, watching true engine masters at work!! Frank Marchese what a legend and a gentleman too.

@HorrorUberAlles 3 жыл бұрын

Between Fullboost and Banks Power, who needs MotorTrend On Demand?! I could watch 10 more hours of this! Absolutely fantastic work, guys! 🔥🔥🔥

@ShainAndrews 3 жыл бұрын

Banks... our marketing is the best.

@bigcncguy 3 жыл бұрын

For $6 a month ill happily support more car culture, worth it alone for engine masters

@newking70 3 жыл бұрын

Anything the Discovery channel touches turns to trash.

@ShainAndrews 3 жыл бұрын

@@newking70 Yup. They eventually force everything into the same format. Just take a look at their old stuff and their new stuff.

@newking70 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShainAndrews plus they killed all the car magazines.

@black7rc720 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in awe of the skill, workmanship and knowledge. Well done Dandy. Thank you Fullboost.

@DontEatTheAnimals 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on this and stayed glued for 32 minutes.

@yarrdayarrdayarrda 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute first rate build, like a Rolls Royce.

@ben7020 3 жыл бұрын

a different way to explain the engine dyno - it doesn't free rev, the dyno applies drag and slowly lets the engine climb rpm 👍 Nice to see such nice restoration work too 😎

@DaveHiggoHiggins 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody fantastic video guys. That car is a dream, from start to finish. Thanks to Frank for being so welcoming and open in how it comes together.

@onemantwohands5224 3 жыл бұрын

As always , Awesome car and happy owner !! Dandy has delivered the goods once again ! Happy driving !

@josephbliskowski2759 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking car and impressive build 👌 👏 👍

@hespie1 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. Well done guys.

@TheCuttz1984 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed for a Sunday morning. Loved everything about video. Frank certainly knows his stuff. Congratulations to the owner also

@onedayiwillmakesomecontent 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car, well done Klim, Frank n team, thanks Fullboost!

@warricknorris5034 3 жыл бұрын

Good see how it’s done by Aussie performance shops. Well done

@upinarms5752 3 жыл бұрын

love how KZfaq professional engine builders comment on frank or his teams ability to build engines. Please just don't . don't, no stop .

@basd659 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this Ozzy engine building vid. Not as overrated/fake as the American ones and just really relaxing to look at! More like this please! ❤️

@JarvisMod 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and detail. This is so nice to see all the stuff that goes on during a proper engine build. The car is absolutely beautiful and the cruise part is as by my favorite. Good to see the car owner put quality parts on the car and was very happy to see the engine builder along for the ride monitoring and adjusting the engine and tune. Great work all around. Cheers from California

@earlputnal9124 Жыл бұрын

Very extensive perfection in the design and performance of a beautifully built Ford motor. And I'm also a Mad Max fan as well. So seeing it put into a classic 1974 xB/GS coupe was fantastic. It didn't come with a fully functional supercharger or the Monza front clip? But it's still a beautiful car and motor combination though. Great car and superb build guys.

@mostlypostie1 3 жыл бұрын

Those clips of the cars cruising at the end - I could watch that all day - unreal. Great build. Great video FB!

@mikegeo5250 3 жыл бұрын

absolute masterpiece...greetings from Greece..!!!!

@watchmewrench9462 3 жыл бұрын

15:57 I wonder what that desktop picture is... LOL!

@nickg4135 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on Frank & Steves XW's? especially talking about the 481x engine in steves car

@brandonfairbanks5764 3 жыл бұрын

Just go to proline for the 481x build. They're all cookie cutter engines.

@mariskaphelps 3 жыл бұрын

Just lost for words! Incredible master engine builder! Amazing 1974 passenger side Falcon GS!

@ehwassup9653 3 жыл бұрын

Great filming and editing! Really appreciate the craftmanship in this engine build, you boys knocked this one out of the park!

@jason35177 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I also have a xb gs falcon 500 coupe. Not sure on what Cleveland setup I'm going to use yet 🤔

@brettus9115 3 жыл бұрын

I got the pleasure to look after and drive a work friends XB coupe, 302ci and popular 5sp conversion at the time in 1996. White with the green bonnet and stripes. I remember thinking how massive the car felt as I owned a 67 HR ute and this tank with a small steering wheel rode like a boat it was super comfy! lol. Engine needs to be big to fill the bay or maybe just a turbo or procharger to fill it out... Your name also sounds familiar...were you a Maitland boy?

@jason35177 3 жыл бұрын

@@brettus9115 I was lucky to find my 74 xb gs. I'm going to bring it back to its former glory in factory spec. Burnt orange, matching numbers clevo, pretty much the same xb in this video. It was originally from Coffey ford, Dandenong vic. Was dressed with horn car decals but i prefer the gs decals. I'm from the Maitland area 🙂

@jason35177 3 жыл бұрын

@@brettus9115 oh yes! Maitland high 😁 Small world.

@brettus9115 3 жыл бұрын

@@jason35177 Yeah mate, so random! Lol

@craigjones8558 3 жыл бұрын

I have a '78 XC GS coupe with 351 (mocked up Moffat special), but been in bits for years. All there, just that life had a pesky way of distracting me. Only thing keeping me going, is getting that thing back on the road! Great watching these videos and reading comments like this. I'm in Tassie, but a road trip seems likely :) Good luck with your project(s)

@christianchilders3996 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone's gonna tech you about high HP engine building no one better than an Australian

@tonydoggett7627 3 жыл бұрын

The standard was set in 1948 with the book “ Tuning for speed” by legendary Australian Engineer Phil Irving.

@koontproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Love watching engine builds. Perfect XB coupe to 👌🇦🇺

@dunsyd7255 3 жыл бұрын

Thats probably the best video you guys have done. Thanks! What a car.

@mr265t 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we could name and shame the people who gave this video a thumbs down

@ZoDDyXXX 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i always wanted know who the fuck gives this and other great vid´s a thumbs down!

@WTFFlipSide101 3 жыл бұрын

Only 78 of these dumb asses anyway

@AS-bx1mg 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid only thing missing was a burnout at the end

@tiredlandk.5972 3 жыл бұрын

awesome example of aussie muscle built properly, frank and the boys arent boring to watch, most ppl wont understand what fire rings do, how they are cut in and the head gasket used, but everything else was explained well, good vid boys, awesome power

@smithy2 3 жыл бұрын

It aint wrong if it works right, love seeing engine builds 😎👍🏼

@arronjohnston742 3 жыл бұрын

in 3, 2, 1 cue all the shitbag youtube "experts" to tell Dandy how they're doing it all wrong ... "insert twin middle finger emoji" ....... great stuff fullboost and well done Dandy thanks for sharing

@craigfiles7067 3 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how keyboard cowboys make stupid comments about a professional engine builder yet their millenial knowledge is learnt from youtube & no physical practice or engine building

@brettus9115 3 жыл бұрын

You're giving them to much credit saying they learn from KZfaq. Most struggle to eat a cracker without choking on it so absorbing information is unlikely...

@454bigblock 3 жыл бұрын

Most identify as toasters...or can we not identify anymore?...anyone?...

@brockraymondferrar 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! They do it in all aspects of life too! They claim to know better than climate scientists, epidemiologists, or any expert who's dedicate their life to something, yet they know better. Boggles the mind

@zerotwo6409 3 жыл бұрын

Can y’all chill out please I don’t have the ability to build an engine one because I don’t know how 2 because I don’t have the equipment. Please just think about why other people say or do things before ridiculing them.

@brutuslutus6636 3 жыл бұрын

@@zerotwo6409 😹😹 cry more

@twelvepointfour Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell Dandy do mint work. I love that through a few channels we're getting an inside look in to their process. This is a fantastic presentation of an immaculate engine build going in to one of the most beautiful cars ever created. Thank you

@CaptjBelk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Beautiful car with a badass engine. Awesome work!

@dj4monie 3 жыл бұрын

Problem with idiot comments is they have no videos of themselves assembling an engine... They have no trophies, they have no accomplishments, dyno graphs or anything to tell you that THEY might know what they are talking about. Internet comments aren't owned by those who make them, no accountability at all. Kudos to Fullboost and Dandy Engines and thanks again for allowing us inside the facility.

@mattblack9344 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly right. Like the guy with the ugly Rx8 reckons he will blow his doors off.

@dj4monie 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattblack9344 RX8 drivers are butt hurt their cars are slow as dirt.

@ebay4dave 3 жыл бұрын

What amazing work, the engine build is something else, and i can"t believe they got that manifold under the bonnet, awesome effort, awesome build.

@tonxbezzina7015 3 жыл бұрын

Really good complete video guys it’s great to see the engine go from pieces to driving the car 👍

@joemac9997 3 жыл бұрын

I love my old holdens but appreciate anything well built. Awesome car, great video on the quality work that the guys at Dandy engines do 👌

@geotard 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys, brought back memories of dropping off gear at the original SpeedPro in Frankston. Waiting for the call to pick up and put back on the car and then feel the improvements as you drive around. I would always turn to the engine maker ads in the 90's for engine combos. Dandy was always there.

@AlistairLattimore 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Fullboost and a special thank you is in order to Dandy Engines for letting the world see how they make it look so easy! PS: That XB is what dreams are made of.

@ctdieselnut 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing the valves slap shut just by hand is so satisfying. Great work with premium race parts. Awesome.

@bjones5240 3 жыл бұрын

great way to show the talent and knowledge we have here in Australia. Well done Dany Engines and Higgins. Both look like they are doing amazing things. THAT XB is such a beautiful car!

@stein_9443 3 жыл бұрын

@Lex Riordan Higgins heads are made in Australia

@blrn54 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Perfection all round.

@Hanyadebulahaku 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love, full dedication. You rock master engine.

@2burning2turning 3 жыл бұрын

Everything about that is awesome. Well done.

@mrmysterious6006 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. One of the best you have put out. Dandy engines does great work.

@gaydes1012 3 жыл бұрын

man that's a lot more in depth than what I did when I built my engine I just kinda tossed it together and prayed that it wouldn't blow up lol!

@gabechiplin8140 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, good explanation of all the ancillaries. Keep em coming!

@PascosGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. You guys should do more of these detailed videos. It’s great to see the detail of how a particular engine achieved the power results and the effort put in.

@ismaelmarrero8377 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video and the way you explained the process of building the engine this is one of the best video that I've seen explaining how to build a high horse power NA engine.

@jeff393C 3 жыл бұрын

the Falcon is STUNNING!!!!! Well done!

@stant1613 3 жыл бұрын

Wow wish the guys that built my last engine combo put that much effort into it. Love watching these types of vids, Franks a genius, good vid boys.

@rickbrierley 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys...as always👍

@MmeDesgranges 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect marriage of muscle car style and contemporary tech for reliable massive horsepower

@hamishgeppert 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video- anything Frank's involved in you can bet money it'll be wild!

@paulcoote3094 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was awesome. Fantastic video

@cameronsmith8730 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome in depth build guys,thanks for sharing your craft. Cheers

@mytubebobbie06h 3 жыл бұрын

This one of my most favorite videos. I find this to be therapeutic! The attention to detail and the craftsmanship of this build is quite heart touching. Love it! #GearHead4Life #MoparHead

@Commonrailkiller 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work guys in both video and engine build love to see more of this style video

@jeremywilson2965 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic,,, can't wait to see and learn more.

@1999evo1 3 жыл бұрын

Nailed ! 100 % PERFECT Video !

@abdul9525 3 жыл бұрын

800 + hp with no forced induction! Now thats a craftsmanship right there.

@bigcncguy 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell im going to watch this a few times!

@mixalis6168 3 жыл бұрын

one beautiful motor !~~~ Beautiful coupe !!

@NuriiG 3 жыл бұрын

Epic video lads 👌👌 Keep up the killer content

@charlesdjones1 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for the video.

@Blown_mustang 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, keep em coming guys . Not much else to do at the moment.

@mirshitin1775 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing engine and build. Also video composition was top notch. Well done boys!

@bluroket 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing car, amazing work, amazing video. Love it.

@chriss3594 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome engine. Sick ride to!

@dumyjobby 3 жыл бұрын

What a build, wish the owner many happy miles and cheers to the team who built it, true masters

@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476 3 жыл бұрын

Now, THIS is 'Ars Mechanica' at its very best!!. No wonder so many of us so sure ICE will never go away!!. Many thanks for such an awsome work & outcome!. God Bless!!.. 🤗🙏🙏🙏