Building A High-Performance Smallblock V8 From Scratch Using Only Catalog Parts -Horsepower S13, E18

The HorsePower guys use a Summit catalog to source all the parts they need for a budget-friendly, high performance smallblock engine build. We'll see what kind of dyno numbers they get from their little mail order monster.

[youdig]

I won that engine.. it's great too, still going after 12 years.. she's a beast on the street, it's awesome.. I never won ANYTHING before but now I have.. then I woke up

[albertgaspar]

boy, y'know you're old in the game when this many folks watch this show and don't know these guys aren't on anymore and want to know when the contest is going on...:)

[jordandeangelo]

I grew up watching these guys on shows in the morning as a kid and that’s what influenced my passion for cars. I learned more watching these shows then we did at school lmfao

[baby-sharkgto]

Anyone remember P.A.W.? Man I cherished those catalogs like they were the bible. Built some fantastic engines from those guys.

[themaintguy]

I miss the days of watching these shows every Sunday morning. Even the days when it seemed like they played the same 5 shows every weekend. 😂

[TheGuitarman]

I can still remember back before the 90's (and public access to internet) when Summit Racing would not even ship to California due to the strict CARB smog laws in the state. We had to buy speed parts at the closest SUPER SHOP, or get them mail order from MIDWEST AUTO SPECIALTIES. I built quite a few motors and cars, with parts from both of those stores, back in the day. Does anybody else remember those places?🤔

[lawrencefoster]

That was great that you showed the value of doing things ourselves. Thanks.

[LionWithTheLamb]

Always check your clearances, even on pre packaged kits such as the one that they used.

[JONMEREDITH]

WHAT A KICK-ASS VIDEO!! Thank you very much. I just loved the engine work and the oil filter plant!

[marx]

I've been watching these guys for years. They're great!

[larrysouthern]

This should be required veiwing and study by all basic highschool shop classes... Great video!!!! I loved those old. Haynes auto books I learned a lot from them!!!!

[YellowBoy]

I want that motor...& the mechanics 😂. Great build 👍🏾

[easyeasely]

Joe was one of professors in college. Awesome professor!

[whirlwindcochran]

That engine build is exactly the same as what I am looking to do to my 84 chevy Scottsdale that I got from my grandfather. One part at time right..it will get done.

[chefmike]

Where was the part about the 383 giveaway, did I miss it? I wanna win that beast. Oh wait I just realized the video credits at the end said 2009 Damn!!

[bradpetersen]

My Plastiguage was frowning not seeing it used on the bottom end... 😜

[robertclymer]

Hi Guys! Very Impressive. Nice build and I love the cost factor. Would love to have that motor in a little Chevy Nova!

[RozsaAmplificationLLC]

I was gonna ask cost, but see it's called out at 11:19 in and difference between ZZ383 + parts OR horsepower summit and difference = $5, 840 v. $4, 637 diff $1, 202.
WOW, have times changed as you could get this for about $800-1000 back in 1990 (32 years ago) and produce 400HP v. 440HP for this!!

[craigstewart]

I built that engine for my 78 Blazer. The cam was a little milder and I stayed with a 600 cfm carb. It makes 400hp and about 450 torque.

[michaelhill]

I was hoping that "from scratch" would have started with you mining Iron and Aluminum ore. :(