This one is coming in hot, which is why it is being posted at 2pm and not the morning like I'd usually prefer. This was a big moment for the car and I wanted to get it right, hopefully everyone enjoys this episode and is looking forward to what comes next!
You're wrong about the exhaust it's going to kill a lot of horsepower check out the episode of engine masters you need 3in exhaust minimum. I have a BBC 454 .60 over zz572 hydraulic roller cam Edelbrock tunnel ram/heads holley super sniper 2x4 efi 630hp 590tq NA I had 2.5in exhaust after the 3in collector coming off the headers took it off you can certainly tell the difference.
Pro-tip: Don't forget to keep your blinker fluid res topped off during the break-in period! Can't count the number of times I've seen 'em blow because of it... 🤣
Tremendous idea, would be another great build on this channel. A blown big block Firebird and a blown small block Fiero sounds like a pretty good garage too.
You pick this up back in 2014!?!?! I nearly spit my drink. I literally remember the first episode when you got this car. It's been 9 years. ITS BEEN 9 YEARS HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE
When I got my license back in the mid 80's there was 1 or more of these Pontiacs parked on every street in probably America! At least in my home town lol! I've built a bunch of these cars! You could buy a perfect trans am with mechanical issues for a couple hundred bucks and sometimes you could get them given to you for just hauling it off. I got so many muscle cars for little to no money just to get them out off someone's yard so they didn't have to mow around them anymore! I'm so glad I got to grow up then than now!
Yep. Me too... I can remember buying rust-free G-Bodys for a couple hundred bucks. Now people want $10k+ for a rust-free V-6 car. Crazy! I SURE WISH that I had kept some of the stuff that I had. I'd be rich today... 😕
I'm picturing the total horror show it's gonna be when that big boy is on top of the car going in sideways. It's gonna be more scarier than any horror movie
If you want to upgrade that small block to a serpentine drive, you can use a 2nd gen 4.3 S10 or Blazer serpentine drive system. It will have belt clearance for the supercharger and will come with an 105 amp CS130 style alternator and an O-ring style power steering pump that has an extension so you can actually reach the fill port without a transmission funnel. Just a thought for that SBC's next adventure.
@@j_dawg97 Crank pulley fits. The only thing that doesn't fit is the secondary support for the back of the power steering pump, but it isn't really needed. You will need like an inch shorter belt than stock for an S-10 but they are readily available.
Hey, just to let you know, and i hope you see this but I have a 77 trans am with a built 400 pushing 450hp and i just wanted to make sure you have frame connectors because if its just the stock unibody frame then your car might literally snap in half
Yes. Frame connectors. Please see this comment. Knew a guy a long time ago who put a Poncho 400 in a 1975 Ventura (rear end of a first gen f-Body, front end of a second gen... that's why the front wheels look like they stick out so much). Anyways, he stepped on it down the backroads and the car twisted so much he shattered his windshield. I know Trans Ams had big power in 1971, but you can't be too safe.
No, the car will NOT "snap in half" without frame connectors and 450 h.p. I've ran more horsepower then this without them. If the car is a rotted piece of shit, with original, cracking, splitting, body mounts in it, THEN it might move around a little. At the very least, make sure that the car isn't rotten where the frame attaches to the body, and replace the old and cracked body mounts. I've ran several 2nd gen F-Bodys, and a 1976 Nova, with healthy big blocks in them, and NEVER ripped any of the cars apart. If you plan on going to the drag strip with sticky slicks on it, and have 500+ h.p., THEN by all means, put frame connectors in it.
@@originalpunkSxE That's a story that you heard... I don't care if it's 1000h.p., you're not going to shatter the windshield on a back road. The car simply won't have enough traction to be able to do that with the stock suspension.
@@davelowets You can bend a car with torque if it hooks. Probably not a Camaro or Firebird because they came stock with plenty (at least in 1970). But cars with too much power for what they were built with can bend. Otherwise, no one would bother making frame connectors.
IS THAT A FIERO GT I SEE?!?! I'm working on one too on my channel, got 4 parts out on it already!! Hopefully it's yours and a future car on the channel! Love this video series
Dude, I've had ZERO notifications about any new videos. I got worried because it had been months since i had seen anything from you. I had to go looking, and I see like 6 videos that i completely missed. TH-cam hasn't been notifying me of any new uploads 😢. I'm so glad to see you never left!
When i pulled the motor back out of My 78 trans am, i just cut the headers off with a saw, it was super satisfying to send them on their miserable way (it needed to be completely rebuilt so shrapnel wasnt a concern)
I’m new to the channel. I didn’t know you also had a fiero! Just like me! I have an 88gt fiero and an 81 T/A in my garage. I’ve enjoyed watching your Firebird series!
Pulled my first engine, seized flathead, sideways like you did in the video. Did it on a heaved concrete floor, so me and my buddies had to get a running start with the crane to clear cracks 😂
I have never rebuilt lo botton end of a engine. So I plan on picking up a 350, or maybe a modern LS to learn on as parts are cheaper than exotic ones. I don't have anything to put it in yet though. But thats ok. It's kinda like building AR's few extra parts makes you start a whole new build lol
It's a good and fun project, especially these days there's videos and forum posts showing you how to do everything. Today I laugh at some of the risks I unknowingly took on my first build, but it worked out okay. Build a little engine running station with a radiator and starter and battery and small exhaust to run your engine on.
Just in time for Easter. It was great to see the comparisons with the super chargers and engine blocks. I know in my head they are bigger, but seeing it really helps drive it home.
19:16 I had a chance to separate more european, like 50mm exhaust system crimped too much with a plain hammer drill on hammer mode. Just about 10 minutes at full blast was enough C:
you will need big block springs. I put big block springs on my 1980 camaro so my headers wouldn't hit the road going over bumps and small hills and the car sits really nice. Great series so far I love it.
I put an Olds 455 in my 79 which originally had a 3.8 V-6 in it. I left the V-6 springs in it, and it sat just fine with them. Of course, I removed a bunch of factory junk under the hood that was no longer needed, but it all didn't weigh that much. The 455 had iron heads and a factory iron intake on it.. 🤷🏻
Love this video series I have been waiting for the engine removal video I have a 79 Camaro and I need to remove the engine to replace the rear main seal. You make it look so easy.
The 77-78 was always looked upon as the disco era ,down time at GM. So glad you are building this car because the lines are really beautiful. When you take a step back and look at the silhouette of the second gen Firebirds they are really some of the best looking cars of that era and they stand the time test.
I've been searching for a while and seen so many videos, and they all show but do not explain!! This is a great video and well presented. THANK YOU!! Now I feel I can get it done 👊 new follower !!
enjoyed the video as always. just a FYI through, the generic 12in fans that come on cheap aluminum radiators suck. when they fail, get some 98-02 F-body fans out of the junkyard. crazy powerful fans for very little money.
Congratulations, your toy is fantastic, make the best of it, enjoy, many years ago I did something similar, today I am an old man and I enjoy every second of your video, to you and everyone that one way or another made it possible to bring it to us my most expensive thanks for your outstanding project, blessings to you and your love ones, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres .
Your really spoiling us with videos each week i remember watching the 1991 firebird in the 9th grade im graduated now and still waiting for an update on the 91 firebird, its been 2 years since the last update and dont think i dont see that yellow and black trans am mr fuzzy dice
At minimum you will want to get new front springs because big block 2nd gen f body had stiffer springs, the small block springs will not be able to handle the weight all the other suspension components are the same regardless of what engine GM put in the car
I know you are a mechanical channel but about 10 years ago, painting cars with rollers was a thing. Like Rustoleom paint. Maybe a change of pace in the future once the engine goes in.
@@roberttractortaylor I remember seeing some real good results. What Fuzzy D has is kind of beat right now. Can't be any worse. Clear coat is mostly gone and the trunk lid and spoiler doesn't match. Rustoleum makes a Farm + Implement paint and that equipment lives outdoors.
@@dlewis9760 I guess you're right, I didn't consider the 78's paint job is toast from uv already. All the old videos I watched they didn't use the heavy duty Rust-Oleum, they used like your basic $12-a-quart stuff you can get at Walmart, so I immediately thought that's what you meant.
Random question but what tire side do you use on your snowflakes? Run these rims on a 1992 firebird and i feel like i can run wider tires (now 215/65/r15), but im not quite sure what size refrence i should use. Can you help me out? Thanks!
This one is coming in hot, which is why it is being posted at 2pm and not the morning like I'd usually prefer. This was a big moment for the car and I wanted to get it right, hopefully everyone enjoys this episode and is looking forward to what comes next!
You're wrong about the exhaust it's going to kill a lot of horsepower check out the episode of engine masters you need 3in exhaust minimum. I have a BBC 454 .60 over zz572 hydraulic roller cam Edelbrock tunnel ram/heads holley super sniper 2x4 efi 630hp 590tq NA I had 2.5in exhaust after the 3in collector coming off the headers took it off you can certainly tell the difference.
Loving this series so far. Keep up the awesome work, and can't wait to see what projects the future holds.
For this fella over the pond in Europe, it's a welcome evening surprise. Thanks for posting, I really enjoy this series!
Pro-tip: Don't forget to keep your blinker fluid res topped off during the break-in period! Can't count the number of times I've seen 'em blow because of it... 🤣
Find a lawn tractor that's begging for a small block upgrade.
My my my, looks like you just happen to have all the spare parts you need to build a 350 Fiero, don't you?
What a craaaazy coincidence
I think you're right!
A Supercharged 350 fiero?? 👀
See if fuzzy dice will sell it to you
Tremendous idea, would be another great build on this channel. A blown big block Firebird and a blown small block Fiero sounds like a pretty good garage too.
You pick this up back in 2014!?!?! I nearly spit my drink. I literally remember the first episode when you got this car. It's been 9 years. ITS BEEN 9 YEARS HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE
25:37 I completely forgot you had a Fiero.
I just remembered it as well. I had to rewind it a couple times to see
When I got my license back in the mid 80's there was 1 or more of these Pontiacs parked on every street in probably America! At least in my home town lol! I've built a bunch of these cars! You could buy a perfect trans am with mechanical issues for a couple hundred bucks and sometimes you could get them given to you for just hauling it off. I got so many muscle cars for little to no money just to get them out off someone's yard so they didn't have to mow around them anymore! I'm so glad I got to grow up then than now!
Yep. Me too... I can remember buying rust-free G-Bodys for a couple hundred bucks. Now people want $10k+ for a rust-free V-6 car. Crazy!
I SURE WISH that I had kept some of the stuff that I had. I'd be rich today... 😕
Oh boy that big bloke is mighty and heavy
I'm picturing the total horror show it's gonna be when that big boy is on top of the car going in sideways. It's gonna be more scarier than any horror movie
@Sandyv hope he gets the engine in without damage or hurting himself
Happy springtime!
If you want to upgrade that small block to a serpentine drive, you can use a 2nd gen 4.3 S10 or Blazer serpentine drive system. It will have belt clearance for the supercharger and will come with an 105 amp CS130 style alternator and an O-ring style power steering pump that has an extension so you can actually reach the fill port without a transmission funnel.
Just a thought for that SBC's next adventure.
Hey so you’ve piqued my interest, it’s a straight swap? Crank pulley fits?
@@j_dawg97 Crank pulley fits. The only thing that doesn't fit is the secondary support for the back of the power steering pump, but it isn't really needed. You will need like an inch shorter belt than stock for an S-10 but they are readily available.
@@j_dawg97 Oh, almost forgot. If you do this, get the water pump as well as it is reverse rotation.
I love the little comments from your editing
Yes!!!! Let's go!!!!!! New video!
Hey, just to let you know, and i hope you see this but I have a 77 trans am with a built 400 pushing 450hp and i just wanted to make sure you have frame connectors because if its just the stock unibody frame then your car might literally snap in half
Replying to this to hopefully boost the comment idk how it works
Yes. Frame connectors. Please see this comment. Knew a guy a long time ago who put a Poncho 400 in a 1975 Ventura (rear end of a first gen f-Body, front end of a second gen... that's why the front wheels look like they stick out so much). Anyways, he stepped on it down the backroads and the car twisted so much he shattered his windshield. I know Trans Ams had big power in 1971, but you can't be too safe.
No, the car will NOT "snap in half" without frame connectors and 450 h.p.
I've ran more horsepower then this without them.
If the car is a rotted piece of shit, with original, cracking, splitting, body mounts in it, THEN it might move around a little.
At the very least, make sure that the car isn't rotten where the frame attaches to the body, and replace the old and cracked body mounts.
I've ran several 2nd gen F-Bodys, and a 1976 Nova, with healthy big blocks in them, and NEVER ripped any of the cars apart.
If you plan on going to the drag strip with sticky slicks on it, and have 500+ h.p., THEN by all means, put frame connectors in it.
@@originalpunkSxE That's a story that you heard...
I don't care if it's 1000h.p., you're not going to shatter the windshield on a back road. The car simply won't have enough traction to be able to do that with the stock suspension.
@@davelowets You can bend a car with torque if it hooks. Probably not a Camaro or Firebird because they came stock with plenty (at least in 1970). But cars with too much power for what they were built with can bend. Otherwise, no one would bother making frame connectors.
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing the big block in the bird. Put the small block in the Fiero!
When did he get a Fiero? Or are you confusing him with Ronald Finger?
Never mind, I saw it.
That small block sounded great, can’t wait to hear the big block rumble! Looking forward to the next episode.
Heck yeah, I love the firebird
This is probably my favorite build I've been following. Keep up the good work and great content
You did a fine job shining up that big block …..its gonna look like a 3kt diamond sitting in that engine bay……bravo!!
Beautiful engine!... Crusty engine bay. Sounds about right
YES! I've been waiting for this!
IS THAT A FIERO GT I SEE?!?! I'm working on one too on my channel, got 4 parts out on it already!! Hopefully it's yours and a future car on the channel! Love this video series
OMG this is the best look at what actually working on a car is like! You spend an hour doing the most random frustrating thing no one would guess at.
Dude, I've had ZERO notifications about any new videos. I got worried because it had been months since i had seen anything from you. I had to go looking, and I see like 6 videos that i completely missed. TH-cam hasn't been notifying me of any new uploads 😢. I'm so glad to see you never left!
Love this channel. Was legit watching another TH-cam newly released video, and ditched it when I saw this release.
It will be one hell of a car.
When i pulled the motor back out of My 78 trans am, i just cut the headers off with a saw, it was super satisfying to send them on their miserable way (it needed to be completely rebuilt so shrapnel wasnt a concern)
There is so much for activities. It's coming along nicely. Great video.
I’m new to the channel.
I didn’t know you also had a fiero!
Just like me!
I have an 88gt fiero and an 81 T/A in my garage.
I’ve enjoyed watching your Firebird series!
Pulled my first engine, seized flathead, sideways like you did in the video.
Did it on a heaved concrete floor, so me and my buddies had to get a running start with the crane to clear cracks 😂
15:26 It’s all ball bearings nowadays.
Love every one of these, based on the timestamp of 2020, feel like ive got two years of stuff before you run out of footage, keep it coming please!
I have never rebuilt lo botton end of a engine. So I plan on picking up a 350, or maybe a modern LS to learn on as parts are cheaper than exotic ones. I don't have anything to put it in yet though. But thats ok. It's kinda like building AR's few extra parts makes you start a whole new build lol
It's a good and fun project, especially these days there's videos and forum posts showing you how to do everything. Today I laugh at some of the risks I unknowingly took on my first build, but it worked out okay. Build a little engine running station with a radiator and starter and battery and small exhaust to run your engine on.
another fantastic video.
NICE!
Never clicked on a video so fast.
Put the small block in the 91 Firebird!
Man, I was pretty close to thinking, "damnit man I'll buy you a muffler."
Awesome! Cant wait for the install and first crank!
Just in time for Easter. It was great to see the comparisons with the super chargers and engine blocks. I know in my head they are bigger, but seeing it really helps drive it home.
19:16 I had a chance to separate more european, like 50mm exhaust system crimped too much with a plain hammer drill on hammer mode. Just about 10 minutes at full blast was enough C:
This is why they make air-chisels. You can get them for like $20
Cant wait definitely gonna need heavy duty springs and shocks from a trans am also direct fit radiator aluminum 3 core can handle a BBC with TH400
you will need big block springs. I put big block springs on my 1980 camaro so my headers wouldn't hit the road going over bumps and small hills and the car sits really nice. Great series so far I love it.
No you dont .
I put an Olds 455 in my 79 which originally had a 3.8 V-6 in it. I left the V-6 springs in it, and it sat just fine with them. Of course, I removed a bunch of factory junk under the hood that was no longer needed, but it all didn't weigh that much. The 455 had iron heads and a factory iron intake on it.. 🤷🏻
I'm always anxiously awaiting the next episode
Love this video series I have been waiting for the engine removal video I have a 79 Camaro and I need to remove the engine to replace the rear main seal. You make it look so easy.
That's a wondeful job, man! Congrats and thank's for share knowledge!
Man I missed your videos bud. Glad your posting again 🙏👍
Appreciate the metric measurement in the video.
Lets Go! Lets Do this.
😊
man i cant wait to see it done
Nice job I always enjoy watching your videos mostly because of your intelligent mechanical advice and your professionalism
That radiator "Should" do the trick!
Nice.
I've never regretted going oversized on the core, or getting additional rows.
I know this is canned for later erlease BUT if it is possible to move the engine back 1 inch you should have all of the needed clearance.
The 77-78 was always looked upon as the disco era ,down time at GM. So glad you are building this car because the lines are really beautiful. When you take a step back and look at the silhouette of the second gen Firebirds they are really some of the best looking cars of that era and they stand the time test.
That thing looks absolutely amazing!! Keep up the amazing work!
i hope next episode is mounting and ripping it
Nice engine for the Pinto :)
If you like that trans-gendered, rainbow flag stuff.
You know what’s funny my car is the exact same trim , year , colour and sticker as yours . I just made a t/a clone out of it over the years.
The song "Unchain my heart" comes to mind with this video.
Please put the 350 in that fiero if you still have it
I love these build series im excited to see what you do with it see what it will do at the drag strip with a 4.10 rear gear
I've been searching for a while and seen so many videos, and they all show but do not explain!! This is a great video and well presented. THANK YOU!! Now I feel I can get it done 👊 new follower !!
Looks like that 350 and super, need to go into the blazer
enjoyed the video as always.
just a FYI through, the generic 12in fans that come on cheap aluminum radiators suck.
when they fail, get some 98-02 F-body fans out of the junkyard. crazy powerful fans for very little money.
Maybe put the blown 350 in the S10 or trans am ???..
Happy Easter
Congratulations, your toy is fantastic, make the best of it, enjoy, many years ago I did something similar, today I am an old man and I enjoy every second of your video, to you and everyone that one way or another made it possible to bring it to us my most expensive thanks for your outstanding project, blessings to you and your love ones, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres .
soooo hyped to see finally see some progress on the actual car 😁
Awesome job!! Great video as always!!
I love that husky ratchet. I got mine for $40 on sale and it has been nothing but awesome. Though I did see HD raised the price to $100.
@9:14 I do the same thing every time ....every time
Looking at the 350 I am going to ask if you have a new home planned for it? NVM you answered this later.
Weird thing again. It's sunday morning, I'm hungover and I'm chilling out watching Fuzzy Dice Projects.
Your really spoiling us with videos each week i remember watching the 1991 firebird in the 9th grade im graduated now and still waiting for an update on the 91 firebird, its been 2 years since the last update and dont think i dont see that yellow and black trans am mr fuzzy dice
The drive along sounds like it could use 3.73 gears and a looser converter. You might find out what a Spragless Converter does.
A sprageless converter will do NOTHING for it...
The DIY slide hammer is pretty trick honestly.
Nice work just got mine put back together.
Awesome build ! 😊
Lesgo!!!!
Love the silver on the new engine, your going to have to change the coil springs , that engine is going to look awesome in that Firebird
Firebird s/c small block in the blazer and blazer small block in a fiero?
Why do i get the feeling that this 350 and the weiand 144 are gonna end up in the 1991 firebird?
It'd be pretty sweet in that car
It would be cool to see that whole top end and cam on the old blazer
There's a pinto with that engine's name written all over it ;)
Sssoooo firebird getting a transplant soon? Cause I cant see the 350 going into the blazer cause it has a rebuilt 350.
SC 305 in another Pinto?
2 months bro.. where u at?
Are you coming out with a new episode soon? Will we ever see this finished, hear it running?
And a Maryland car. I hope to see it in Maryland or Pennsylvania when its done
Please give the engine bay a clean up, even if it's just a pressure wash and rattle can touch up. The engine deserves it
At minimum you will want to get new front springs because big block 2nd gen f body had stiffer springs, the small block springs will not be able to handle the weight
all the other suspension components are the same regardless of what engine GM put in the car
I know you are a mechanical channel but about 10 years ago, painting cars with rollers was a thing. Like Rustoleom paint. Maybe a change of pace in the future once the engine goes in.
I've watched a few of those. That looks like so much work for a paint job that will only last like a year outdoors
@@roberttractortaylor I remember seeing some real good results. What Fuzzy D has is kind of beat right now. Can't be any worse. Clear coat is mostly gone and the trunk lid and spoiler doesn't match. Rustoleum makes a Farm + Implement paint and that equipment lives outdoors.
@@dlewis9760 I guess you're right, I didn't consider the 78's paint job is toast from uv already. All the old videos I watched they didn't use the heavy duty Rust-Oleum, they used like your basic $12-a-quart stuff you can get at Walmart, so I immediately thought that's what you meant.
Baby come back, you can blame it all on me
Put that small block in the Pinto =D.
Also did you ever figure out your overheating issue for the Pinto?
FUCKING FINALLY, I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONGGGG
How much for the sbc I need one for Mt 1978 k10
Nice make great again 🎉😊
Good job 👍 😂 definitely made me laugh in a few places
What happened to the Pinto.?
Hey what is that sheet you showed in 4:40?
Is this small block going in the blazer ? And no replacement for displacement
Have you thought about fixing the in fash tachometer ?
Why? They only go up to 5000 rpms. Useless
Really enjoying going back at 25% speed to catch all the hidden messages 😂
Random question but what tire side do you use on your snowflakes? Run these rims on a 1992 firebird and i feel like i can run wider tires (now 215/65/r15), but im not quite sure what size refrence i should use. Can you help me out? Thanks!
Waiting on these new videos 😂
What headers are you running because I have a 1980 Camaro with a 454 swap and I need some headers