Dirty 340 Bolted to Dyno - Will It Start and Run?
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I’ve become addicted to these videos. A very healthy addiction!
I like the way nick says “carbater”reminds me of my grandpa Dominic when I hear him speak.
My deceased brother had a 68 Barracuda with the 340 4 Barrel from the factory with the automatic transmission. We went 140mph in that car on the road.
I was awesome Nick I love bringing old engines back to life
I had a 1970 340 duster that would run a 12.76 in the quarter mile.
I know I've said this before but Nick is the greatest mentor on UA-cam and beyond.
Old story from the 70's. The original owner of my old 69 Charger R/T 440 ( I miss it so much 😥 ) had a friend that bought a brand new 70 Challenger 340 a few months later.
They used to drag race one another many times over. To his recall, it was always a very close race and could very well be called even. Both of cars were stock and both drivers were equally good.
The less torque / HP of the 340 was compensated by the Challenger lighter weight.
The Mopar 340 is a true legend on its own.
That was simply amazing to watch. If people would only understand what they just witnessed - it's the same as a heart surgeon, but for old analog engines.
Nick is probably the only engine guy I would trust working on my 455 engine, he is the besr
Thanks!
What a blessing it would be to have him as an uncle😢
Nick ain't haughty He's even happy to work on a crusty 340 Right now it's a bit ratty but Nick won't return looking this crappy Underneath all the crud there's a heart of gold and Nick's gotta test her to make sure she's no overworked dud A Mopar engine is never too old Nick's got all the equipment Nick's Garage has no equivalent They fix cars to pay the rent and on their clients cars they never vent It's all about respect and Nick's clients never have a shred of regret when they start enjoying what they get Nick can brighten his clients doom when he consigns their engine to his dyno room He'll Zing er up and give her some extra zoom A perfect illustration of Nick's header frustration on that leaky core plug situation Every Monday I can't wait to see What Nick's Garage wants to share with me Exemplary Thanks Nick Word George
The small amount I send to patreon each month is EXTREMELY cheap "tuition" for what I learn! THANK YOU!
Wow, thank you Douglas! Much appreciated
I’ve been waiting for this video for decades now!
Nice to see "old dirty" come back from slumber!
This video was a welcome change at 1:13, Sorry George, lots to edit but the format of showing the amount of effort that goes into a “Let’s see what it can do on the dyno” is well worth it and something we all needed to see. Nick makes it look easy but there’s lots to know about making it happen. Oh and maybe I’ve missed it in the past but, great idea to split screen Nick and the Dyno monitor so we can see the parameters as Nick is revving and analyzing the machine. Damn Headers..
Keep them coming 👍 👍
Funny thing. On my 70 440 GTX when I got it in 1980 I swapped out the stock manifolds. I installed a set of competition Hooker Headers. Pain to put on. They were pretty stout but I also added a 484 purple shaft cam. So it seemed to be a good combo. Fast forward to spring 2023 and a rebuilt 440. I took the headers off and bought original manifolds to replace them. $375.00 a manifold😂. Talk about full circle. I must be wiser for sure. But I still run headers on my 70 340 Challenger. But it is warmed up with cam and adjustable roller rockers. Cam is .498 lift. Thanks Nick. Really enjoy these videos.
This gentleman legend is legitimately the real deal! No one shares the knowledge he has accumulated over years of hard work, blood, sweat and tears like this man! He not only determines why an engine is stuck he shows you step by step with expert video and audio exactly what he finds! No one would take the time and video it to show how to actually install an engine on a dyno... completely!! from removing it from the customers stand to step by step bolting up to his dyno! No one in the business would share this kind of knowledge! I can't say enough about this legend! All I can say is ( God bless Nick Panaritis ) and hopefully he will continue for a long time!
From an appreciative fan( atic) WILLIAM IN BANDERA TEXAS USA
oh and by the way..his work and attention to detail is unparalleled in the business !
So fun to see a Master Craftsmen show the stages of the dyno!!!!!!
Mopar's true little sleeper motor.
Thank you, George, for putting something pleasant as background music on this video. 😊😅
Always do our best to please. But with music it is tough to make everyone happy.
Nick, thanks for taking me back down memory lane. I was fortunate, my junior year in High School, to have parents who loaned me the money, which I paid back, to buy my dream car. 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 with the A-833 four-speed transmission. I couldn't wait to change the stock manifolds to Hooker Headers. This car was a stock street screamer.
The old motor is running and outside of that one expansion plug it's solid. That Carb gets rebuilt and you are golden.
You gotta love them 340, sat for alot of years and comes back to life! Not bad for a shakey first start.
I will probably never have a need for this information, but you guys make such good videos and I watch them all! So much better than any of the crap on TV.
I have built and ran many 340s. That motor is nearly identical to my highschool motor. Such a fine sound to hear. The small block Mopar is arguably the toughest motor ever built. 5000 RPM is below redline for that motor.
Dana "60" Glass. Love any 340 Giant Killer you put on the dyno. Can't wait for more testing with your client
Taking one look at that carb and engine and thinking no way, but only Nick could pull a Lazarus and raise this engine from the grave.
For an older engine it did good! The owner should be happy. Course, if Nick rebuilt it and "Massaged" it a little, who knows what it will do.
Good video Nick. Takes a lot of "detailed" work to get the engine set upped on the dyno.
Dr. and Master Mechanic Nick Panaritis is a scholar of engines. Every time class is in session, I become more educated. George, love the camera and editing angles. Both of you pay attention to detail. Love it!
340 , imo was a little POWER HOUSE on the Streets 👍
Great engines.
good numbers for an unknown spec 340 . Mopar underrated their engines .
I’m a Ford guy primarily but I’ll tell you, my buddy’s 340 challenger was a blast. Love these little screamers…
I'm glad Nick showed the process of hooking up an engine to the dyno. It's educational. Thanks, Nick. And my late father-in-law would have loved this channel. He was a Mopar guy himself. His favorite engines from Chrysler were the Slant 6, the 318, and the 383.
yes those were the days, back about 40 years ago a freind in school had a 1970 "cuda" 4 speed engine was 0.030 over sized,915 cyl heads and some type of crane copy cam of the factory 458 lift cam, 3.55 gears. it had a 600 holley that was a truck application.vacum secondary. it had the stiff black spring in the secondaries. conviced my friend that the secondaries only opened 3/4 of the way. so i ended up putting the standard spring in the secondaries what a difference! it had pionts distributor point bounce like crazy. and had the best edelbrock intake that was recommended then an ld4bintake. it was like a little bulldozer.
Thanks Nick that was fun to see a Start to finish of a DYNO setup!!!!!! And to see the 340 Roar!!!!!
Love the 340 ! 😊Awsome Monday
Proof that the 340 is an excellent package. That intake manifold is not the best design anymore, but not as bad historically as people think! The Tarantula TM-5 is the higher RPM piece over the Torker, but the factory iron dual plane is hard to beat!! I'm glad the lifter noise cleared-up, I have a 1967 Polara station wagon with a 383 that sat for decades, and one lifter never recovered upon it's rebirth. I tried diluting the oil with ATF and Marvel Mystery oil, to no avail. I have a few new mismach single lifters, and I guess I'll stick one in someday. Thanks for the video, Nick! Great work as always!! RB
This is TOO much fun! Go Nick!!!!
Thanks Lee
@@NicksGarage We all know you guys probably can’t do this video series for the next twenty years…I sure appreciate today. Thank you for every minute you put it out there. Rock on Boys.
IT’S ALIVE! Made me chuckle recalling the movie “Young Frankenstein”…
Heck, even I can be a little “grumpy” upon waking after a long nap 😴
Way back in high school, I drove 340 Duster. Hands down the quickest car In the area. So quick, in fact, that the blue oval and bow tie guys switched their allegiance!
I remember when a '71 White Challenger 340 auto showed up in our high-school parking lot. You heard before you saw it and that was idling in. I was the burnout king so at lunch time this Challenger fires up a d A CHICK wS driving . She tries to do a brake stand, but her atte pt failed. I ended up married to that girl and restored a blue/black 73 30some years later. Divorced now, but boy I miss that car. I out headers on it and 484" dual plane thermoquad 3.55 gears.
When I was young, a teenage buddy of mine, spent a year having a 70 dart swinger rebuilt, and when it was done, he asked us to pile into the back of it because he couldn’t get any traction. He couldn’t tell how fast it was. It was a 340 4 speed car, and with all of us in the back and the front he finally got some traction and the car was scary fast it really was
Nick's just the best! Who else could take a dead chunk of cast iron, stick it on the dyno, do some cpr, and bring it back to life! Not just sorta running, but roaring like a lion. 300 hp, no new parts. Just the hands and mind of Dr. Panaritis.
Whenever opportunity arises... I spread the word about Nick's Garage. With my hardheaded buddies, I try to mention some of your more out of the ordinary episodes to pique their interest. Human nature will take it from there.
Yup, not parts changing. Just maximizing what you have. That's a mechanic!
@@billkalina3089 💯 %
Pretty much anyone. No magic trick here
MANY GUYS CAN IM ONE OF UM
I've been playing with cars for many years. And still learning to this day. I'm a GM guy but really like learning about the Mopars. Nick you taught me quite a bit. Keep up the great work that you and the shop do.
Thats a pretty strong little motor for being a crusty turd! Good find!
I remember installing headers on my V8 Vega. That was special.
I have fenderwell headers on my 1963 Savoy... easy peasy. Easy spark plug access, motor mount, starter access no problem.
Thank you. You are just the best engine guy there is .Keep on making videos about what you're up to
Thanks, will do!
Thanks guys 340 is my favorite engine. This was great to watch. Thanks again and God Bless you all.
Hi Nick it's been a long time since I chatted with you I would have to say my 1970 340 Duster Factory pistol grip 4-speed was probably the fastest stock production car ever made. The only thing that I ever did to it was put a set of 391 in the rear end and that was all she needed. Anyway Nick I hope everything is going well with you I just wanted to say hello
Nick your simply the very best engine builder of all makes the knowledge you possess is just mind boggling. I know quite a bit about engines like you nick i spent my entire lifetime messing with cars but let me tell you every time watch you do your magic i learn something new. Thank you sir
My heart was pounding when she went 5000 rpm because I wasn't sure if the "little engine that could" would stay together. Respect for the commitment.😊
340's have forged crank, rods and I think pistons right from the factory, tough motors
5000RPM for a 340 ain't nothing and neither is 20000 miles on a rebuilt engine if it was taken care of. I've turned mine 8200 rpm at least that is what the memory tach recorded although I don't make a habit of it, it will do it, been running for 33 years, two trucks, two ram chargers and now in my off-road jeep. Don't remember who's channel it is here on youtube but someone claimed to have run one three seasons in a stock car a with stock crank, rods and rod bolts and turned it 8200 race after race with no failures and I have no problems believing him.
This small block mopar is just beginning its power band at 5k and will probably start floating out at 7.5-8k
Why wouldn't it? 340s are a high reving engine between 68 to 70/71
I totally agree with Mr. Nick I bought a Chevy truck with headers and you have to pull them out of the way to change spark plugs. Couldn't agree more right on Nick!
Right on.
As it sits a 300 HP 340 is a respectable small block output for a cruiser..the base 350 cubic inch corvettes from 1969 to 74' , then the L82 350's made 300 HP at the crank & they were lively fun drivers.. But we'll see more power from this 340 I bet after Nick tunes her a bit . 👏
Note the intake...it's a Torker 340. Thought by many to be worthless in the LA engine version.
RE: Headers - Nick isn't talking about one of the main reasons to use them on smaller lower-revving engines, they INCREASE TORQUE below the torque peak. So they do much more than make the exhaust flow with less restriction. That's a common misconception that has only been disproven in the last 15 years or so as more and more dynos have become available to the average gearhead. The long tubes help with scavenging which improves cylinder filling around their resonant frequencies.
Nick is a Diehard Mad Mopar Scientist, God Bless you Greek Canook 🍁🌿Thank You for the Mentorship Big Love MOOSE & JILLY from Michigan ✋🇺🇸🏁
That may turn out to be a respectable 340. Nick seemed more positive towards the end of the video. Thanks for the video Nick. Fun one.
Headers on an engine are similar to big speakers to a home stereo: bigger ain't necessarily better...but it sure looks sexier when you see a bass bin instead of bookshelf types. Factory headers are in fact better because only factory made products are tested in congruence, where every part of the car has to be torture-tested, right down to the am radio. So, manifolds are the wife, and headers...the girlfriend.
I just love the sound of a 340! There just seems to be something special about that configuration. Almost as if they are a "square" engine.
4.04" X 3.31"
bord out 318.
Absolutely love the mopar 340. Very good engine. It was better than the 360.
It sure is!
in stock form , any 318 340 or 360 can be made better they are all just about the same , all can be the base for a great build
hi Dr. Nick, hi George, glad 2 be here.
Welcome back Eric
Love it. Had several 340 cars in my younger years. Bought my first car at 15. It was a 73 challenger rallye with a 340. Had 3.91 gear sure-grip in it. Stock intake with spacer plate and Carter AFB carb. Was a very quick car and easy to get sideways. I sure miss those days 😢
Easy to get sideways is right. My buddy Ed Lester, in college at Eastern Kentucky University bought a new 340 that came with 3 deuces from the factory. He was going down a narrow street at the university, floored it, wet sideways, and took out about 4 to 5 cars on each side of the street.
Always fun to see them wake up. Nice video. Thank you.
I do believe Nick is the "MASTER OF MOPARS"
I want to take a moment to compliment your video editor it is a amazing job on every aspect from sound to visual.
Wow, thank you!
The dyno point is back!
I agree with you Nick ,💯 percent. In the late nineties I had a 79 monte-carlo with a medium built 350. Friends pursuaded me to get headers, I knew it was going to be headaches.Changed gaskets all the time, hard to work on car. I ended up putting the manifolds back on and had a lot less trouble. I couldn't tell a difference in performance either and like you said it was a street cruiser. By the way those headers look really nice on that 340. Stay safe Nick and blessings.
We need a compilation of all the times nick says he hates headers 😂
I was thinking the same thing. Everytime sometime mentions headers now I think of Nick.
The one thing I found about headers as opposed to factory exhaust manifold... the after market headers always lead to cleaner spark plugs because the headers allow for better evacuation of the burnt gases and hence less built up of carbon.
This means less chance of hot sports and pinging....
I have never seen an old skool engine that is not better off with headers over the factory exhausts manifold.
It might not give you any extra noticeable power, but your engine will thank you if you fit after market headers.
The best are the Tri Y's... the 4 into 1 are only good for drag racing and WOT.
Nick i know this probably sounds crazy but that was one of the coolest dyno sessions I've seen you do. That old girl came right back around with the right eyes and hands on her
thats quite the engine stand the engine looked completely bolted to it that seems like a good safety thing when working by yourself plop it on then bolt it. should have 4 turning wheels to make it easier to get into tight space like the dyno room . interesting concept
And built to last.
maybe its also built to run an engine on the stand for a few minutes. but yes it would be a good product for longevity. Have a good Week@@NicksGarage
I love when it is Dyno time with Nick!!!!!!
Thanks Nick....treat to see a older rebuild on the dyno brought back to a running state as well as a Thremoquad being used with it...great job and good content.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow. More hp than stock and purrs like a kitten at idle with no vacuum advance. I think you've got guys wondering "Who needs vacuum advance?"
No Sir, Nick, you haven't put too many engines onto the Dyno because if you had/had, you wouldn't do it anymore. You love it. You're a gearhead through & through and as long as your health will permit you're going to continue doing what you love even though you will probably reduce your hours somewhat but I don't see you ever giving it up especially since I know you know that since you have your own high performance shop & as famous as you & your Shop is with such a following which you know we love you & your Platform. I pray for you & your families health and that you can do what you love & your customers tremendously respect & appreciate you doing for them. From Kentucky with love & respect. 👍😎
I've been racing/running 340's since 1971. I'm older than Nick! As nasty as that old carb is 300Hp at 4,900 rpm is surprising. I would love to see where it peaks out rpm wise. Can't wait for the next video! Those Torker intake manifolds were lousy too! Back in 1973 we tested one vs a LD340 on our Super Stock 340 Duster and it was a solid tenth slower than the LD340 and that was swapped at the racetrack. The stock highrise was probably better too.
Right on!
Interesting that you have the crane in there. At JBA we had three dyno stands that were mobile, we did that swap in the machine shop. Then wheeled it over to hook it up to the dyno jet. Both ways work.
I like these episodes when Nick is alone in the dyno room. I know there's a cameraman in there too but there's still a cozy "zen" kind of feel to watching you in there, just puttering around... I'm assembling my '72 Duster 340 right now and I rarely get visitors-which is nice. I can get in the zone without distractions and those moments where you can tune everything else out (except for the Van Halen on the stereo) and just focus are the best.
The 340 I picked up for it is out of a '70 Duster 340-the HP mill with 10.5/1, 2.02 heads. It was disassembled for some 40+ years and didn't come with exhaust. Rather than pay for the ridiculously overpriced stock manifolds people are trying to sell I opted for TTI shorty headers. No more long tube headers. I don't want pipes dragging on the ground on this one, not to mention the poor fit and access under the hood.
And the TTI headers *came* with the _good_ bolts 😁
Not bad for an old boat anchor it would do good in my 73 Dodge motorhome or a old classic. Sounds like it has a mild RV cam. There's plenty of life left in it. Good content thanks Nick😊
Dr. Nick , I had a 340 in my LAPD that I got from the 2nd owner, and it ran like a clock, thanks for showing us how you put a engine on the dyno, it was fun, cheers.
Great to hear!
Nick and George, you two keep capturing the real essence of old fashioned back to basics engine diagnosis… compression, air, fuel and spark! Align the timing, seal the leaks, and let it rip. Impressive HP/Torque for an old 340. Cool! 👍😃
Always scares me to hear lifters, in fact when you first started it I was thinking bad exhaust valve, and then I am amazed that they straighten out and all is ok. Amazing to watch someone who really knows their stuff going through one problem at a time and get what looked like a basket case purring, even with a grimy, gummy, old dried out carb and no advance. Good job Nick and thanks for the education.
It's always a pleasure to watch you work, you are the Master of horsepower. I learn something every time I watch.
The secondary air door didn’t fully open until just before the end of the pull.
Evenin Mr George an Mr Nick!! Have a Great week!!
Thanks, you too!
Hello Nick, love your channel, little older than you, been thrashing MOPARS a long time. Love the 340, highly underrated and appreciated. I personally know of many surprised by the little A engine. My favorite being the 69 Dart.
Keep up the great footage and God speed.
Thanks 👍
Happy name day for Wednesday. Steve from Adelaide Australia tuned in yet again
Thanks Steve. Giassou
I agree with Nick's disdain of headers , I had a 69 Road Runner engine that I put in my 66 Coronet { excellent sleeper ! } , I put headers on , worst investment ever , hard on starters also , not to mention minimal perfromance gain over factory cast iron , mopar probably had the best factory exhaust manifolds of the big three , no need for headers on a street mopar .
Right on! I am with you
Just an uneducated guess under 4500rpm no advantage to performance for a street engine that idles around 700-850 with decent vacuum.
Every Chrysler owner hates headers because Chrysler front ends and frames are horrible to run headers on. Some of them are horrible for stock manifolds
@@davidstephenson7194 just installing headers on a big block B-body is an absolute pain. The steering shaft, the gearbox, and the starter all get in the way. To hell with trying to install a set on a street A-body. Better have a hammer and a grinder ready. I never use them on a street Mopar. Too much of a hassle for too little gain.
Totally disagree. Only a moron would run headers without using header tape to protect the starter and keep the engine bay cooler. If drag racers did what you do, Everybody would be running cast iron manifold's😂
Those are some groovy tunes playing while Nick is installing the 340 on the Dyno George! Looking forward to the rest of the video!
I love nick and scotty ! They are excellent !
Thanks
Nick is like me. A lot of people want headers because they think they will make more hp. If you want more hp. Install a hotter cam.
Love the Dyno Room !!! Nick can do that tuning and fixing on those Mopars with his eyes closed !!!! Those ol 340 engine ,brings back some great memories of a good Friend who had a 340 Duster that we use to cruise around and race some . That sure brings back some really good memories this Monday . Love it ,Nick and George!!!!
Thats, one heck of an engine stand! Ford guy, from U.S.A. Love, Nick's garage!
We want to see the rest of this story, maybe with a new carb. 👍
I was wondering how Nick mounted an engine on the dyno. Thanks for showing the process.
Start pressuring the coolant system before you put headers on... Love your channel and everything I learned from you. GO NICK!!!👍🏼💥😎
Love the AVS carburetor!
Sounds Awesome
Yes indeed Nick , headers .. I had to put headers on everything I had even a 350 in a 68 P40 GMC stepvan service truck . One application I installed headers on was my 98 Dodge ram 1500 magnum . A great engine with alot of power stock . But the engine lost torque and it was notable .
The upside is the truck gained substantial mileage . Headers provide efficiency and CAN improve mileage . Now this statement is solely based on the header application and is not a blanket endorsement of mileage gain. In my 50 years of auto repair and performance vehical headers were part of my builds . I am in complete agreement however on headers leaking , scraping the ground , and all the burnt plug wires or melted plug boots and related starter problems all the time from header heat soak . In the posative for headers they really provide a performance boost . Not necessarily only at higher RPM but can benefit all around . The small block Chevrolet
Is a prime example where headers really trounce an exhaust manifold. Negatives I've stated and like Nick I've come to hate the Hassell and problems related to them . In the repair shop world though , it does become a hinderence to deal with headers and not worth fooling with them . There are some makes that need a header where the stock exhaust manifold is a log style disaster!!
Scott in so ca
Thank you Scott.
Love how you " stick it on the dyno " !!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
The LA engine is very underrated. The 340 in particular. Hope to see it again.
nice to see the old 340 getting back in shape. Even with the old Carter AVS it posted some impressive numbers. Quick note the secondary air door didn't fully open on the last run till 4,900 rpm.
Those 340's did rev