Bowtie boy Ryan’s got a big play for using big displacement to make big power for his entry in our first MuscleTrux series match up. Kevin’s not allowed in the shop as Ryan’s adding new heads, a new valve train, a pro-flo EFI throttle body, and intake to his 454 to wake up the potential in this big V-8.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Magnaflow: 3″ polished stainless steel muffler 5″ x 11″ body, center inlet offset outlet, high flow catalytic convertor.
More Info: https://pntv.us/pn_pt_7760
Max-Tuff assembly lube, synthetic motor oils.
ARP: Head bolts, intake bolts, header bolts, oil pump driveshaft.
B&M Racing: B&M Shift Improver kit for Turbo 400, synthetic “Trick Shift” fluids.
Crane Cams: Crane Energizer aluminum rocker arm set.
E3 Spark Plugs: E3 Diamond Fire spark plugs.
Edelbrock: Pro-Flo EFI setup with manifold and calibration chip, hydraulic roller lifters, hydraulic roller camshaft, exhaust headers, gasket kit set, timing set, head bolts, intake bolts, heat treated pushrods, aluminum cylinder heads.
Federal-Mogul Corporation: One piece oil pan gasket.
LMC Truck: Special Edition chrome grille for 1973-1980 Chevy and GMC truck. Polished billet bowtie emblem.
Mallory Performance: Series 61 distributor for aftermarket fuel injection.
O’Reilly Auto Part: Dupli-Color engine enamel semi-gloss black.
O’Reilly Auto Parts: Stock replacement oil pump and pickup tube.
Summit Racing: Accel Extreme 9000 spiral core wire set.
Summit Racing: GM Performance tall aluminum valve covers.
This show was so cringey and lame it was comical
8.8:1 static? lol. LS Engines are 9.5:1 or so and run on 87 octane. Anything less than 10.5:1 is a complete waste of time and money
Always like vids on 454 SS Truck upgrades. Too bad that the vid makers don't take the time to post a list ofparts and P/Ns so others might follow in their foot-step. I know I'd love to see the list…
I would've went with 10:1 compression pistons
I'll take the 454 SS any day of the week
This is how I know these guys are parts changers NOBODY calls the front clip the "Dog House" on older Chevy trucks there used to be a Bolt in Dog house that covered the Transmission and back of the engine // the core support and fenders are just the front clip …OK Say "Front Clip"
It's amazing the lack of performance back then
I still play with blocks ⚙️
They sure do go through cast members
I’m glad Tommy is still with PowerNation
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The SS was limited edition, so what that means is, whatever the factory didn't do you have to do, just like the 60,s.
Watching in 2023 wishing the prices were still affordable!
Vrey informative. My question? My 88 chevy dulley 454 block.has low compression.after i put in new timming chain. What should i look for to keep idle? Is my question
I've been curious about the efi units on those old gm trucks. Like if the injectors could be replaced with updated ones or not
I can respect what they were doing for the show, but the moment they revealed their cylinder head and camshaft choices but choosing to retain the low-squeeze slugs, I knew they were throwing away power. Even a cheaper set of flat-top pistons would have brought compression up to at least 9:5-10:1 and taken advantage of the heads&cam….I recall Hot Rod Magazine running an article on cylinder heads designed by Jim Feuling that generated far better HP&torque numbers even with the stock pistons…..
How is 140000 miles alot on a obs Chevy shit that's just broken in. Over 300 on mine still going
Ford guy? Pretty sure kev is a Chevy man
Installing the camshaft without a degree wheel?
Only to hear preload is set with 3/4 of a turn!
Followed by hearing OEM oil pump to distribute synthetic oil thru bearing clearances intended for slight thicker than water oil!!
No doubt, you’re right about it picking up some extra power and ten different answers!
Plus, as additional bonus considering how you Tennessee fellers pussy foot the loud pedal there is no fear of destruction! 😂
I’m just busting balls! We’ll sort of!😎
Great job as usual fellers
Probably my favorite series I've seen so far on YouTube.
I've always loved the way they spend the first ten minutes going over what they did last time…effin shit.
GM was at the height of neutering otherwise strong engines in 1990! Other than the displacement, GM choked off the 454 in the name of mileage and emissions. They never stopped to think that anyone wanting a 454 pretty much accepting of bad mileage.
My dad pulled out a 400 block out a old ford bronco and we moved and he left it on a engine stand new owner got a big ass engine 😂
454 are boat anchors always been way overated
I mean I like this show for the most part…but they talk like there gonna take stock trucks with stock equipment for the most part and see what they can do….but then they throw like 10-20k into them and act like the just threw a few bolt ons….
Unfortunately concerning the Chevy that engine won't pass emissions test in California🥺🤬
Love this episode, I though they will add a 4 gear transmission instead the 3 of the original………….
So how much horsepower did they get out the 454 with them $20,000 heads?? I would put this engine in a new camaro and make it a YENKO or IROC Z-454
Man i would love to have this kinda job would be putting all kinds of good stuff on these trucks
If he would of put a built 4l80e in along with the motor stuff and the lighting wouldn't even see the chevy
These guys gotta understand it revs low because of the parts on it when u start changing intake manifold that have shorter intake runners bigger cam etc it'll rev quite high seen a lot of 454s rev past 7000 rpm with the right parts