I'm blown away by the fairly smooth idle! I've seen 350's with only 425hp that idled rougher than that! Not only that, but the engine itself seems to not move around much. Its still enough you could rest a beer on top of it! I knew a guy with a '68 Barracuda with a relatively mild 440, with 525+ hp, and he bolted chains to the sides of the 440 just in case it busted a non-solid motor mount at rpms, but this thing^ seems controlled. Must be an LSX block...
His motors get 45% better fuel mileage over other boosted motors. A car with his motors only get passed when they are turned off. He builds the best and it shows. Couple world records and hes an awesome guy to talk too.
I remember reading an article in "Hot Rod" (I think) were they compared an even larger 454 small block to a 454 big block, somehow squeezing in 4.25 in bore in a small block but it's not a blower/nitrous friendly engine. No meat in the walls between cylinders.
It may max at 1750 hp with some more tunning and boost but you are correct. I only saw 1282 hp on this vid. But then again it's a fresh motor and I would not go for a max run right away.
@mastatikle they build like 3 different small blocks that produce 2500hp. 1 is a 441sbc. 1 is a LSX454sbc and 1 is a 428sbf. I believe they are all under race gas warrors. With the duel fuel systems they can run on pump gas on primary and I believe its C16 on secondary.
I bet the big block on the engine stand, that he said must be going in the space shuttle is the 632ci bbc that's going in the Dagger GT. Transtar supposedly got help from NASA on the body design, hence space shuttle.
The bottom end of these motors can likley handle well over 9 grand but he would have to make valve train upgrades to operate at that RPM . These engines are purpose built. Max Power @ or around 6500 needs specific heads ported in a specific way with a specific Cam profile and valve train a 9000 Rpm engine needs specific parts as well. BUT the Bottom end is built to take abuse as with every part in Nelsons engines. No need for crazy spring pressure with a 6500 motor.
@fixitdude74 No the one you are talking about is Travis Laboys AWD GTO. Project Kong was a camaro that they had build pictures on their website of. It was supposed to be a street and strip car with 3000hp. It had dual funnycar cages. I dont know what happened to it. I was following it for sometime. Then I went on their site oneday and it was gone, removed. Not sure if it became top secret or if the project somehow failed, or what. I sent them an email asking about it, but no responses.
Best NRE to date good job guys I'm trying to get up with you guys I'm interested in the nitrous motor and I got cash let's talk but again this is my favorite video u have done.
@CarpathianCarl You don't need a 100k for a decent engine at NRE. Check their prices on the website in the PDFs, some time ago I saw a 427 TT for $38k installed even. Its probably different prices now, but they deffo don't all cost top-end prices.
@turbojunkie006 Perhaps you should look at the toyota 1fz, a 4.5 liter inline 6. There are a few kicking around with 2500hp. You can make insane power with any engine. Tom makes insane power streetable, and gorgeous.
fukin thing sucked all the air out the room, and opened the cupboards! Dude you build the NICEST engines I have ever seen. Not much of a V8 guy, but maybe because I'm a commercial transport mechanic. I like the I6 for the simplicity of one head and nice torque. If I win the lotto you'll be the first call I make!
I read that somebody said this vid was lame yeah right did u see Travis laboy's mid engined gto sitting there that was the chassis sitting on the little stands and that camaro was bad ass
just for a fun project you should make a chevy six cylinder turbo like you make you v8s and then to get crazy build a four for civic and supra owners wanting a small package
@turbojunkie006 i'm not too sure, but i remember them talkin in another video about a 4wd supercar they were building( i reckon it was the body shell in primer in the last shop). someone correct me here if i am wrong.
@zooders Maybe YOU dont see them posting any drag times because these arent drag cars, they could easily drop one of these into any drag chassis and it would fly. Its all about application if these customers dont want drag cars but instead street cars with a 4/5/6 speed manual transmissions that are just insane, thats what they get. If you want to see times just type in his name + quarter mile, you'll get what your asking for sir.
Nelson Racing Engines: The king of horsepower! My hats off to you and your crew.
I just cant get over how SICK this engine is !! If ever i had a hero..this engine would be now dubbed such a HERO
Best Ad ever, no way you can skip.
I'm blown away by the fairly smooth idle! I've seen 350's with only 425hp that idled rougher than that! Not only that, but the engine itself seems to not move around much. Its still enough you could rest a beer on top of it! I knew a guy with a '68 Barracuda with a relatively mild 440, with 525+ hp, and he bolted chains to the sides of the 440 just in case it busted a non-solid motor mount at rpms, but this thing^ seems controlled.
Must be an LSX block...
I love the white flame that shot out after it buttoned off !
His motors get 45% better fuel mileage over other boosted motors. A car with his motors only get passed when they are turned off. He builds the best and it shows. Couple world records and hes an awesome guy to talk too.
I love how the cabinet doors in the dyno room are movin around.
The master at work . You rock Tom. Keep knockin out these sick videos. Thanks man.
NRE makes the sickest motors nobody can touch them in this department.. I want one of his warrior series motors for my truck
This just beautiful....I want to cry.
A master at work. That is something amazing to watch. You are a legend, it can be done and purr like a kitten, roar like a badass...Cool.
really sweet piping and weld work on those engines
I remember reading an article in "Hot Rod" (I think) were they compared an even larger 454 small block to a 454 big block, somehow squeezing in 4.25 in bore in a small block but it's not a blower/nitrous friendly engine. No meat in the walls between cylinders.
i love how loud those turbos get
@pettersaethre nobody could make a better engine than tom nelsons
NELSON...= BAD ASS BUILDS!
The Aussies started doing twin turbo V8's in the modern era cars long before anyone else. RIP Todd Wilkes.
It may max at 1750 hp with some more tunning and boost but you are correct. I only saw 1282 hp on this vid. But then again it's a fresh motor and I would not go for a max run right away.
Amazing fabrication on all the stuff
@mastatikle they build like 3 different small blocks that produce 2500hp. 1 is a 441sbc. 1 is a LSX454sbc and 1 is a 428sbf. I believe they are all under race gas warrors. With the duel fuel systems they can run on pump gas on primary and I believe its C16 on secondary.
Great video!!!! Love the tour.
i wouldnt never try try driving this on the street too much power but...i love it
Luv this beast of a motor.
The Pantera is looking sick. Can't wait for that one. And the AWD, mid engine, GTO. But I am most excited for the REVOLUTION V8. Where is it?!
That intake is beautiful...
you gotta love this "BEAST"!!!!
I got goosebumps watching the dyno vid...
this is awesome and all. but where would you even get something like that serviced?
I bet the big block on the engine stand, that he said must be going in the space shuttle is the 632ci bbc that's going in the Dagger GT. Transtar supposedly got help from NASA on the body design, hence space shuttle.
The bottom end of these motors can likley handle well over 9 grand but he would have to make valve train upgrades to operate at that RPM . These engines are purpose built. Max Power @ or around 6500 needs specific heads ported in a specific way with a specific Cam profile and valve train a 9000 Rpm engine needs specific parts as well. BUT the Bottom end is built to take abuse as with every part in Nelsons engines. No need for crazy spring pressure with a 6500 motor.
@fixitdude74 No the one you are talking about is Travis Laboys AWD GTO. Project Kong was a camaro that they had build pictures on their website of. It was supposed to be a street and strip car with 3000hp. It had dual funnycar cages. I dont know what happened to it. I was following it for sometime. Then I went on their site oneday and it was gone, removed. Not sure if it became top secret or if the project somehow failed, or what. I sent them an email asking about it, but no responses.
Best NRE to date good job guys I'm trying to get up with you guys I'm interested in the nitrous motor and I got cash let's talk but again this is my favorite video u have done.
I would like to know where these crazy motor ideas come from.
Those pipes turns volcano red. You can cook on that shit. Impressive
he has the job of a lifetime
These guys are the 9ff of America
@CarpathianCarl You don't need a 100k for a decent engine at NRE. Check their prices on the website in the PDFs, some time ago I saw a 427 TT for $38k installed even. Its probably different prices now, but they deffo don't all cost top-end prices.
Dana 80 rear end with a triple disc clutch and some 12" wide tires will be able to put the power down easy.
Yay! The exhaust on my bike is all "Rainbowed out"".
@turbojunkie006 Perhaps you should look at the toyota 1fz, a 4.5 liter inline 6. There are a few kicking around with 2500hp. You can make insane power with any engine. Tom makes insane power streetable, and gorgeous.
I would love to see a NRE supercar against LMR or UNDERGROUND doing top speed runs. ;)
Dear Tom: will this fit under the hood of a c4?? and if so what transmission will take all that pounding??
U can get a 427 from a 351w small block with just a stoker kit and a few block modification.
anyone who doubts muscle. needs to put this motor in their corvette. NO ONE will race you, because they are not stupid.
i think theyre building shelves...haha nelson you must trip balls on some crazy stuff. that was pretty funny
The dislike are a mis hit from being so excited about the vid. I know I can't wipe the smile off my face;)
That new motor is a B.A.M.F!
Cant wait to hear it rip!
I know if its in the car there are lots of dyno videos!
WTF Nelson? :-)
Where in the hell do you go to learn how to build these? I wana learn time now!
Great for a 1977-90 Chevy Caprice as long as you replace the auto transmission with a paddle shifter.
Tom Please do a Road Test on that Camaro!!!!
they need one of these in the bathroom so i can dry my hands faster
fukin thing sucked all the air out the room, and opened the cupboards!
Dude you build the NICEST engines I have ever seen. Not much of a V8 guy, but maybe because I'm a commercial transport mechanic. I like the I6 for the simplicity of one head and nice torque.
If I win the lotto you'll be the first call I make!
didn't read through all of the comments... what size turbos are those?
Awsome set up but it aint gonna touch them underground racing monsters
Please tell me that that motor is going into a mid 90's Impala ss.
I read that somebody said this vid was lame yeah right did u see Travis laboy's mid engined gto sitting there that was the chassis sitting on the little stands and that camaro was bad ass
that tunnel ram intake is huge at 8.40
Wonder what there gonna do with that Pantera???
man i want one...you should do a contest for one...lol
Will that fit in a fourth generation camaro?
just for a fun project you should make a chevy six cylinder turbo like you make you v8s and then to get crazy build a four for civic and supra owners wanting a small package
@pettersaethre i was kinda leaning more towards the classic engines. big block v8's
well i see dragons are no longer a myth!
At this rate you guys are gonna have to start developing your own transmissions and rear ends!
What happened to the symmetrical turbos?
@turbojunkie006 i'm not too sure, but i remember them talkin in another video about a 4wd supercar they were building( i reckon it was the body shell in primer in the last shop).
someone correct me here if i am wrong.
What kind of power will these engines produce on PUMP gas?
@Super03terminator thanks thats what i was lookin for a mean ass mopar engine
the engine everyone wants to see run is siting on a stand with turbos on it ! twin cam v8 !
im a tree hugger, and still cant dislike thiss.
@PerformanceGarageMag ?
HOLY PISS, thats crazy that I mentioned my SS and then at 7:25 that dude is sneaking behinid one!
is this the hot rod series 427 TT
@zooders Maybe YOU dont see them posting any drag times because these arent drag cars, they could easily drop one of these into any drag chassis and it would fly. Its all about application if these customers dont want drag cars but instead street cars with a 4/5/6 speed manual transmissions that are just insane, thats what they get. If you want to see times just type in his name + quarter mile, you'll get what your asking for sir.
Again, how do I fit one of these in my automatic Chevy Aveo????
is there a reason you mostly deal with v8 is there something wrong v10 or v12
mainly im a diesel guy. but this motor needs to be put into a car on gran turismo 6.
thats crazy how cherry red that gets when on the dyno
Try building a Nissan GTR motor.. I would love to see that
Did anyone else notice the cabinet doors flying open at 3:34 when he gave it the gas? LOL
haha, at 13,28 there is somebodys legs and feet in the corner!! lmao. great vid
and just how much does a motor like this cost exactly?
do they only do chevy motors?
I want that in my Xtreme!!
I LOVE THAT SHIT ! Keep it coming
woulda that fit into my mitshubishi evo 2010?
Will it fit in a 1971 nova 2 door
sire you have an engine on those turbos
what kind of oil do you use?
"all rainbow'd out and shit". i lol'd.
@AquilaY8 Yeah he does!!! it is why he looked so familier to me
Why di the headers turn red like that? I am a novice.
can i put this in my saturn?
Can I put it on a moped?
@turbojunkie006 what motor?
Does he do boats?
who builds your puters?
Was hoping to see project Kong go up against Rod Saboury's Vette!!!!
@Jhoe1upguy that was a LSx...........
Nice
3:41... sounds like a caged monster waiting to break out lol