I find the smx and Steve morris hate on Facebook hilarious. What other engine builder is as straight and honest with their product...? It breaks, he shows you why, shows you how he fixes it, admits that 4500-5000hp is basically a fuse and be prepared to repair and ton of maintenance along the way. I'd go smx all day if I was drag and driving, you can count in Steve being upfront and honest if nothing else!
I mentioned the SMX in Mullet to my uncle one day as I was BSing with him at his shop. He has a trans and auto shop and builds Th400's for some of the top baha 1000 trucks, drag cars, tow vehicles and everything between. He used to drag race as well. He said something about the guy being pompous and a lot of people saying they got screwed and had failures with his engines.......probably based on facebook and other social media, which I don't do. I asked if he had watched his videos. My uncle also told me about the reoccurring issues with their big block nitrous car which sounds similar to the Charlie Brown car. Yeah, everyone breaks shit in racing, if they are pushing for faster times and not just bracket racing with more engine than needed, and even then, stuff wears out and fails. Of course, I told him to watch the videos. Crap happens, as Steve says, and his videos along with seeing the people who run his engines all paint a different story. An SMX is not for everyone either and a few may have had a bad experience with him, but no one is perfect either.
It's also a huge credit to the overall quality and design of the SMX that a dropped valve like that isn't a grenade. A lot of engines (or at least the head) would be scrap after a hit like that.
I wholeheartedly agree. For example, Steve goes out and hurts it first day, cleeter went and ran his proline hemi at World Cup, hurt it first or second day on a brand new engine. Yet people hate of Steve for pioneering and perfecting his niche in the high hp drag and drive part of racing. Everything breaks at 3000+ hp, it just a matter of what and when. Yet folks with no experience in engine what so ever, and couldn’t afford an smx in their wildest dreams, want to dump on Steve. Steve is a stand up, 100% honest and transparent engine builder. That alone would make me want to buy an engine from him
The ability to go into another shop with different equipment and still just knock out the repair is awesome. Nothing like years of experience on display :D
Always the best..good luck this week Steve & Kyle! THANK YOU Voss Wheelie Bars for keeping the nicest guy in drag n drive in the groove...that really was above & beyond!
Love how you have the push holes for breaking the seal on the heads, nice touch, all engines need them I got to say it, drop a valve and all you did was damage a piston, the dropped valve and probably the Rod bearing. Changing all 8 rods keeps the set matched (So to speak) plus you have at least 7 spares
Matthew 7:3-5 English Standard Version 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
As the adage goes we are not perfect, we are forgiven, and you can be as well. The Lord Jesus Christ had the distinction of being perfect and HE died for YOU. "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come into him and will sup with him, and he with me." - Rev3:20 KJV
1173 known gods. Christianity is just a jhonny come lately god. Today's version is completely different than what it was. I'm not surprised. Religions evolve like people. We were born with imagination. Thats what makes us who we are. Nothing more
I got dibs on the piston and rod lol never ever seen a valve bent like that and servive, very impressed by the quality of metallurgy valve and manufacturer
37:19 - “See what the French toast is going on” is amazing lol between the info shared, music choices for montages, and funny quotes this channel never disappoints 🎉
Your front runners remind me that every day we face obstacles. Showing Grace and Humility is what I chose. Many of my 57 years have not been like that but I'm learning and trying. Thanks Steve and Family. Just up the road in Macon Georgia.
Changing a tyre at 50 degrees compared to 80-90+ is whole different ball game. The rubber does not like the cold, and fighting with it is a nightmare sometimes!!
Great lesson in how to overcome problems. Love the content. Man, that old corvette is so sharp looking. I remember you had that on the dyno but forget the specs.
The wagon looks absolutely stunning again Steve, I know how much you put into it and that perfect is only just good enough but man, you have one amazing looking hot rod. Have a great week and good luck!
Track surface was super cold and too tight (sticky radial prep) for a big floppy tire. Can’t get much wheel speed without the tire folding up on itself and shaking. That’s why he had to pull power early to let the car gain some momentum.
Always sounds more timid from the stationary view when the car is pulling away essentially lowring the pitch of sound slightly. In car always sounds a few rpm higher.
Thanks heaps Steve/Kyle and crew. Really appreciate all the work you put into videoing and uploading all your racing/work. TH-cam stuff must be hard to get motivated for when you're already working hard to make a living. So thanks again 👍. Also, can't belive it with that valve. That's 2 times you guys should've had a wrecked motor and didn't. I really couldn't believe it when you pulled your motor apart after doing 3 runs with no oil pump belt. Crazy stuff. Thanks, God bless ya
So cool seeing dad and son wrenching. The SMX is a bad motor!! I remember the days wrenching with my dad. I miss him every single day!! I am the man I am, the gear head I am, because of my dad. So awesome seeing you guy’s wrenching together.
Jesus Christ is Lord of all. Steve, you and your family remind me of these scriptures as, It is written: 1 Corinthians 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am” Philippians 2:10-11 Every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Steve. You have an interesting way of destroying parts. I love it. That valve is worth it’s weight in gold! Great job. Great engine. Great Steve. And Great Kyle. Great team. Every father and son should only wish to have the relationship and love of cars. God bless you and your family brother.
After a while, I get the feeling secretly all these drivers like punishment and being forced to work on their rides in the most inconvenient way without sleep lol. Suprised ya let it continue to run on shutdown after hearing all that rattle. Keep at it and good luck
I love that nate is so in to what yall are doing and maybe a car in his future? he has no problem getting there and looking and learning and it shows in his video work.
Steve & Kyle Best Of Luck For Sick Week - You Certainly Had An Interesting Start With The Failed Valve Spring Retainer - The Car Looks Strong When On Song - 🇬🇧.
I have commented on steve's driving ability to pedal it just enough to calm it down and still make the run count. guy's take note, no matter why you have to pedal on a run it does not constitute lefting completely off the gas if it's lefting the front wheels pedel enough to stay in control. there is more to driving a drag car then meets the eye.thanks morris team for the great video.
The best people to hire/buy services and or product from are the ones who aren't afraid to show their ass to everyone and then how they solved the problem. Steve is the type of stand up dude that if he had an unreliable prototype setup, you wouldn't be dumb to sign up and invest in one and go along for the journey because of his transparency and remarkable determination to make everything right all the time.
Every time i see the added complexity of a dry sump, i love the wet sump setup of the RB Dodge setup. I think it has the best factory oiling setup of any domestic V8.
I find the smx and Steve morris hate on Facebook hilarious. What other engine builder is as straight and honest with their product...? It breaks, he shows you why, shows you how he fixes it, admits that 4500-5000hp is basically a fuse and be prepared to repair and ton of maintenance along the way. I'd go smx all day if I was drag and driving, you can count in Steve being upfront and honest if nothing else!
They also don’t realize his engine has the title for fastest drag and drive. And a lot of the racers on sick week have one of his engines
I mentioned the SMX in Mullet to my uncle one day as I was BSing with him at his shop. He has a trans and auto shop and builds Th400's for some of the top baha 1000 trucks, drag cars, tow vehicles and everything between. He used to drag race as well. He said something about the guy being pompous and a lot of people saying they got screwed and had failures with his engines.......probably based on facebook and other social media, which I don't do. I asked if he had watched his videos. My uncle also told me about the reoccurring issues with their big block nitrous car which sounds similar to the Charlie Brown car. Yeah, everyone breaks shit in racing, if they are pushing for faster times and not just bracket racing with more engine than needed, and even then, stuff wears out and fails. Of course, I told him to watch the videos. Crap happens, as Steve says, and his videos along with seeing the people who run his engines all paint a different story. An SMX is not for everyone either and a few may have had a bad experience with him, but no one is perfect either.
It's also a huge credit to the overall quality and design of the SMX that a dropped valve like that isn't a grenade. A lot of engines (or at least the head) would be scrap after a hit like that.
He has a video from about a year ago that basically outlines cost of maintenance vs HP. He uses his wagon versus your moms Camry.
I wholeheartedly agree. For example, Steve goes out and hurts it first day, cleeter went and ran his proline hemi at World Cup, hurt it first or second day on a brand new engine. Yet people hate of Steve for pioneering and perfecting his niche in the high hp drag and drive part of racing. Everything breaks at 3000+ hp, it just a matter of what and when. Yet folks with no experience in engine what so ever, and couldn’t afford an smx in their wildest dreams, want to dump on Steve. Steve is a stand up, 100% honest and transparent engine builder. That alone would make me want to buy an engine from him
I think we need more Steve Morris men in this world 🌎 🤔.
That view from under the car on the rear tyres is amazing!
The ability to go into another shop with different equipment and still just knock out the repair is awesome. Nothing like years of experience on display :D
That bridgeport was a far cry from the dedicated machines he has now, but that is probably how he learned to do valves.
That ability is from designing that slug
One word for Steve: Resilient. Your ability to maintain a positive attitude when stuff breaks is remarkable. God bless you dude.
Cameraman kicked ass during the engine rebuild!!!!
I love Steves attitude! Always positive and smiling.
Steve, you have got the best attitude of any body I’ve ever seen!!!
Ya
Nah, there are a few out there. But he is among the most honest and open people online, for sure. He is inspiring!
That removable quarter panel is ridiculously amazing!
Clark is on the scene with a voice of reason! Good to see Clark in the Pits, and he will be SM. Good luck.
The dont call him clark kent for no reason!
One valve is me going to the pub and the other is me walking home.
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😄😄😉
truth
One MUST have a true passion for doing this.
It has been burning up my heart to get my 65 done and join this world of such awesome people and events.
Thanks!
Always the best..good luck this week Steve & Kyle!
THANK YOU Voss Wheelie Bars for keeping the nicest guy in drag n drive in the groove...that really was above & beyond!
see, good people are out there. that machine shop owner is the man
Nice to see the quote from St. James on the front tire, yes the Lord willing. Best of luck for a safe and successful Sick Week.
The folks at Voss must have been super impressed with Steve and his level of skill to trust him with their toys... very expensive toys. 😂❤
Love how you have the push holes for breaking the seal on the heads, nice touch, all engines need them
I got to say it, drop a valve and all you did was damage a piston, the dropped valve and probably the Rod bearing.
Changing all 8 rods keeps the set matched (So to speak) plus you have at least 7 spares
Had 10 inches of snow by my house last week. I live around New Orleans. I shoved snow for the first time in my life.
Love the front tire lettering man!
James 4:14-15 conveys that life is short and unpredictable. God willing, be humble and aware of our limitations.
@@mostlymotorized ?
Matthew 7:3-5
English Standard Version
3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.
As the adage goes we are not perfect, we are forgiven, and you can be as well.
The Lord Jesus Christ had the distinction of being perfect and HE died for YOU.
"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the door,
I will come into him and will sup with him, and he with me." - Rev3:20 KJV
1173 known gods. Christianity is just a jhonny come lately god. Today's version is completely different than what it was. I'm not surprised. Religions evolve like people. We were born with imagination. Thats what makes us who we are. Nothing more
@ Room temperature IQ comment.
big thanx to VOSS WHEELIE BARS for getting steve going again ♥ steve the wagon would look lovely with a set of carbon wheelie bars 😉
Steve! You weren’t supposed to pack everything! You could’ve left the snow behind!
Never noticed the verse on your front tires. So friggin cool to see Steve be a representation of Christ in an industry that can be pretty dark.
I think if you look at his old business graphics it's the fish which has some religious meaning I'm pretty sure..
The lord is always with us in Racing Events and most racing events even a prayer is said before every race day.
What do you think: Is Jesus GOD?
Amen 🙏
Agreed, saw it for the first time too!
It’s been an amazing week, may God continue to bless the USA!
The engineering camera for the rear axle is a good idea, lets you see stuff you can't any other way.
The way your parachutes blossom is so cool. They hit that air above the car and BAM!
I got dibs on the piston and rod lol never ever seen a valve bent like that and servive, very impressed by the quality of metallurgy valve and manufacturer
Damm you beat me to it!.. Rock, paper, scissors for who gets the piston and who gets the rod?
Keep digging Steve.
You and Kyle enjoy this time together!
I wish I had half the talent, yall have. You never get upset when something happens ( at least not on camera) .
Most people work to live,I think you guys work to race. What a group.
37:19 - “See what the French toast is going on” is amazing lol between the info shared, music choices for montages, and funny quotes this channel never disappoints 🎉
Well done team 👏 top effort back on track 💪💯
Steve, Val, and Kyle, y'all rock! Can't wait for all of the videos coming from Sick Week. Peace 🤘 🍻 💨
Your front runners remind me that every day we face obstacles. Showing Grace and Humility is what I chose. Many of my 57 years have not been like that but I'm learning and trying. Thanks Steve and Family. Just up the road in Macon Georgia.
51:09 Deb Taylor delivering food for the crew. Impressive effort.
Man I love those bible verses on the tires!! Very cool how you Integrate God Into Your Hobby
He's saying a prayer for those tires to stick lol but yes definitely cool
@@Mark-um7ey🤣🤣only Steve!!!!
really enjoy your track and testing vids Steve, seeing you and your son just doing what you do best is a pleasure. Hope you have a great Sick week.
With all the fancy seat and guide machines out there an old Peterson will allways save the day.
Super super impressive that valve didn't break off and try to make it's exit through the piston. Good luck fellas
Changing a tyre at 50 degrees compared to 80-90+ is whole different ball game. The rubber does not like the cold, and fighting with it is a nightmare sometimes!!
Love how Steve keeps a cool head.
385 cars for Sick Week is magnificent!
Good luck Steve and the coolest Roadmaster Wagon ever!
Steve you have to put the bent valve in your work area or at your desk at the shop. Definitely a conversation piece
Those are some really great under the car footage! That wagon is scary fast, and the fact you did all that work over night is nuts!
Great lesson in how to overcome problems. Love the content. Man, that old corvette is so sharp looking. I remember you had that on the dyno but forget the specs.
Love everything about this channel!!! Steve and Kyle, good luck boyz!!!
I love the verse on the front tires! LORD WILLIN'
That valve is an impressive souvenir!👌
Love watching u tackle the challenges
That valve is a piece of art. Have that encased in clear resin and put it on your desk.
I wouldn't have any space on my desk for all the broken crap I would have to resin... 😂
Maybe I could build a wall with them. Hmmm
@@CS_247 Now thats an epic idea.
The wagon looks absolutely stunning again Steve, I know how much you put into it and that perfect is only just good enough but man, you have one amazing looking hot rod. Have a great week and good luck!
when steve morris is making art collectable pieces of metal with valves theres some serious racing going on !
That wagon sounds soo timid when it leaves. But it looks like it effin disappears! Must pull Gs like a jet fighter.
Track surface was super cold and too tight (sticky radial prep) for a big floppy tire. Can’t get much wheel speed without the tire folding up on itself and shaking. That’s why he had to pull power early to let the car gain some momentum.
Always sounds more timid from the stationary view when the car is pulling away essentially lowring the pitch of sound slightly. In car always sounds a few rpm higher.
This is awesome! Your humility in success is something to be proud of.
"gonna see what in the French toast is going on..."
I love this channel lol
"CAUTION" --- Cautions enforced here --
great to see the wagon on the track....life is good🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hell yeah brother !! ❤ God bless y'all!!
Lol, wrong channel.
@tomahoks hahaha 🤣 hell yeah brother 😁 👍 your Right!
Thanks heaps Steve/Kyle and crew. Really appreciate all the work you put into videoing and uploading all your racing/work. TH-cam stuff must be hard to get motivated for when you're already working hard to make a living. So thanks again 👍. Also, can't belive it with that valve. That's 2 times you guys should've had a wrecked motor and didn't. I really couldn't believe it when you pulled your motor apart after doing 3 runs with no oil pump belt. Crazy stuff. Thanks, God bless ya
So cool seeing dad and son wrenching.
The SMX is a bad motor!!
I remember the days wrenching with my dad. I miss him every single day!!
I am the man I am, the gear head I am, because of my dad.
So awesome seeing you guy’s wrenching together.
That valve sitting next to the head @42:39 is my new screensaver 🤣🤣 thats wild!!
Jesus Christ is Lord of all. Steve, you and your family remind me of these scriptures as, It is written: 1 Corinthians 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am”
Philippians 2:10-11 Every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
The way I say it...."A herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter"
Steve. You have an interesting way of destroying parts. I love it. That valve is worth it’s weight in gold! Great job. Great engine. Great Steve. And Great Kyle. Great team. Every father and son should only wish to have the relationship and love of cars. God bless you and your family brother.
I love seeing you stay positive even when things go wrong.
Sweet job getting it going!
Stay safe, stay blessed.
Love how a dropped valve is repairable in a few hours. 👍😃 Great work all!
That tire shake just in the steering wheel is wild let alone the rest of the car
You Rock ! Let the Good Times Roll !
Good luck out there!!!
Steve isn't an engine builder. He's an engine creator.
I like the additional camera pointing at the tires and rear end setup. Good Luck!
Great video steve and crew!
Have a safe week. Good luck.
After a while, I get the feeling secretly all these drivers like punishment and being forced to work on their rides in the most inconvenient way without sleep lol. Suprised ya let it continue to run on shutdown after hearing all that rattle. Keep at it and good luck
Steve I would love to have that bent valve. I can’t believe that thing didn’t break that is crazy.
Impressive engine repair thanks for the content👍
I love that nate is so in to what yall are doing and maybe a car in his future? he has no problem getting there and looking and learning and it shows in his video work.
Hind sight is 20/20. Are your EGT's working and did they show when #6 broke the retainer? Good luck, be Safe, don't over drive the car. God Bless.
Steve & Kyle Best Of Luck For Sick Week - You Certainly Had An Interesting Start With The Failed Valve Spring Retainer - The Car Looks Strong When On Song - 🇬🇧.
Awesome content Mr. Morris
Awesome job on fixing the engine 👏...keep living the dream ✨️
When you talk about an engine builder/ toner/ engineer/ machinest, it's gotta be SM yall. Salute 🫡
Thanks for the video man that valve is strong that's insane I'm impressed have a great day
Great to have met you in Bradenton today. Good luck at the rest of the tracks. Formerly from Michigan.
I have commented on steve's driving ability to pedal it just enough to calm it down and still make the run count. guy's take note, no matter why you have to pedal on a run it does not constitute lefting completely off the gas if it's lefting the front wheels pedel enough to stay in control. there is more to driving a drag car then meets the eye.thanks morris team for the great video.
Thanks for sharing your adventure.
The best people to hire/buy services and or product from are the ones who aren't afraid to show their ass to everyone and then how they solved the problem.
Steve is the type of stand up dude that if he had an unreliable prototype setup, you wouldn't be dumb to sign up and invest in one and go along for the journey because of his transparency and remarkable determination to make everything right all the time.
Get em Steve! Look forward to the next download
Heck yeah. Let’s Go!!!
We use to race in the spring with snow on the side of the track in the midwest.
Love the front tires! You guys rock.
This is good entertainment!!!
I live here in South Georgia last time it snow here was in 1989 . 😂 good luck stay safe this week
You guys rock.
One of my favorite lines from Outlaw Jose Wales, "Endeavor to persevere!"
Just a quick rebuild on day 0,no big deal. lol. Good luck. You guys are awesome
Hey Steve.... Alaska has a drag strip with mountains at the end of the track, snow included.
Every time i see the added complexity of a dry sump, i love the wet sump setup of the RB Dodge setup. I think it has the best factory oiling setup of any domestic V8.
Just Wow... can you say dedication... Well that's it right there 😮😊
Going to a place that does wheelie bars for a valve job, seems legit 😂