Steve Welborn oh man... if their not the best engine builders in the world their whinging about the power it made and them not wringing it’s neck on the dyno, taking no consideration into the account that this engine was designed in the 80s and only freshly started... this is a priceless, irreplaceable piece of Motorsport history. I wouldn’t want to go leaning on it and hurting it either.. imagine if it booted a rod out the side of the block (unlikely but can happen and does happen).. the point of this build was to preserve history, not make a million hp... no one sees this!
D G and they nitpick everything they did to death. I promise you not a one of them would of said shit if they were standing there. Just a bunch of assholes that think there shit don't stink for some stupid reason.
All what power? 116 octane with 600 cubic inches and just around 1000 horsepower? A natural pump-gas engine around 600 inches will make 700 ft/lbs at 5k RPM. That Bigfoot engine should be making 1,500 horse easy. I think they went too high of octane and it ran shitty due to low compression- and blower engines run low compression. What are your thoughts on this build- seriously?
@@delljr2769 like I said I'm a Chevy guy... but the technical stuff I dont really know about. So I would be foolish to have much of a discussion about that. The fact is big foot the truck was an icon of my childhood In the early 80s. I bet i could get 1000 hp out of my ls if my checkbook would let me. Lol
The whole point of this project was to restore and preserve a priceless, irreplaceable piece of Motorsport history... not wring it’s neck and risk kicking the rods out the side of the block.. And I don’t think a lot of people are taking into account the vintage of the engine either, a lot has changed since 1984... and these numbers were huge back in the 80s
This is an excellent build guide for a technical college training program..I attended such a program through the university of Illinois back in 1968-1969 on gasoline and diesel engines ..every step you see in this video are the same steps that are taken for large industrial engines of all types ..
This engine build has been the most exciting one I have ever seen. i have a picture, somewhere, of me standing underneath that truck as a little kid in the 80s. Bigfoot forever!
That was wonderful to hear. I remember my first time seeing this truck and engine combo at the Pontiac Silverdome as a little kid. Nothing compares to this beautiful truck as far as i'm concerned.
This was very satisfying to watch. The close ups, the attention to details, the thoroughness of the rebuild, the straight to the point dialog... Amazing stuff guys! 🤘🏻
@@AgentSmith911 Probably? Maybe? No matter what the truth is, IMO it is very poor production quality to; in Part 2 discuss the importance of the O-Rings, show the machining process, and then show nothing about it in Part 3. You are left with the impression that either they forgot to show it, forgot to do it, or decided against it for some reason. Again, IMO it is shows very poor production quality.
@@L1A1Rocker Bull shit. Just because they didn't mention every little detail that you assumed they'd include, doesn't mean it's overall a bad production. Very few shows have been this detailed in their shows, even Discovery channel can't compete with this. You're just too full of expectations or spoiled or both. Go make your own show.
I’m a die hard Chevy fan. But long live Big Foot. I truly hope it gets a proper resting place for all to see for a long long time. Any man alive can tell you they’ve known that truck from their childhood
Anyone else giggle like a little kid when it made 800hp at 70% max power...... Thing is a beast. Awesome to see the history and the process. I remember being in awe of Bigfoot when I was a kid. Still dropping my jaw 35 years later.
I liked his organizer until I remember how often I'm leaning on something and just ONE pen or driver is annoying enough, or when that one specific pen doesn't have the strength to stay clipped when bent over setting a lift arm....no bueno for all day every day techs working on a large variety, me-thinks.
My little 5.4 2v with a vmp gen 3 soon to be R makes 787 rear wheel hp 813 lbs of torque at 6200rpm on 23 lbs of boost. 890 ish at the crank. Crazy how technology has come so far. Still wouldn't mind having that big bastard in my engine collection.
Ford made more than one of those blocks/heads, but none more iconic than this one! It’s a a shame kids nowadays aren’t watching this and learning monster truck history.
I absolutely love this show lol I just keep re-watching episodes especially when they rebuilt the old junkyard 460.i have one myself having a hell of time find exact parts they use in building there's tho.
There’s no replacement for displacement. Watching that engine go back together gave me chills. Now do a monster truck budget engine build. Your budget is 50k. Thanks guys, great work.
I love watching engines being built by people who know what they are doing and care about the end product. Sweet build and some great tricks. Cheers :)
Wade I use to remember it coming on TNT or Spike on Saturday mornings, before noon. The “Power Block” I recall. Hot Rod TV and the truck show, which I remember these guys from. Usually doing 4x4 builds and stuff.
A lot left in that engine.. Only 26 degree max timing using 116 Oct fuel.. Very conservative timing and RPM... Decent low end torque to move the thing... gotta also keep in mind that it is no longer a 640ci, but maybe around 570ci, because of the smaller bores for strength.. which was a good idea, because when I saw how thin those walls are for a boosted and NOS vehicle, I'm surprised it held together as long as it did overall.
titanicwhiz I’m glad at least one person caught the timing they put in that thing to tone it down a bunch. I’d venture to guess with around 32-34 degrees of timing and on alcohol this engine would be quite nasty
I am 8-71 blown away at how little power that thing made. That is Naturally aspirated power when we are talking about the cubic bucks that were poured into that thing. Especially a Kasse build. I get that it was only ran to 5k but I just thought that thing would have put up much bigger numbers.
ṖauḶee ḂlueṢtreet - I’d like to know exactly how Ford copied anything “mopar” built. I earned my degree in mechanical engineering a while back but I’m sure you have much to teach me ?
My grandpa said that the best way to eliminate ring wash after a fresh rebuild is that, before installing the pistons, to thoroughly coat them in STP oil additive. It is much thicker than any oil and does not wash off like oil.
Cause they can’t do the smart thing and get the actual gaskets to stick when an engine like this is under boost and has an assload of crankcase pressure.
@@fz1000red true and back when these engines were first developed we had so very exotic silicones that were applied paper thin like Yamaha bond #4 that is still used today ..there is only one better and that is the industrial strength from catapilar industrial equipment
I use to run the Kindig / Predator carbs. Big problem were the fuel bars and no idle circuit but boy they made plenty of horsepower when they kicked in.
Wow.. P series Clevite bearings!! Nice to see you using the base crap scrap rebuild series of bearings in this low dollar rebuild. Wouldn't wanna use high quality bearings for such a low end project.
I like how you signed it. $500 says that Engine never gets taken apart again.
Yup
Maybe in a century or two
No kidding... It's going on display for the rest of it's life. 🤦🏻
I love how everyone here is an expert on performance engine builds
There will always be those guys. The best part is they probably drive moms Camry.
For sure!
Man it turns my stomach to read the comments. People are just rude and disrespectful. It's a wonder anybody lets the general public see anything.
Steve Welborn oh man... if their not the best engine builders in the world their whinging about the power it made and them not wringing it’s neck on the dyno, taking no consideration into the account that this engine was designed in the 80s and only freshly started... this is a priceless, irreplaceable piece of Motorsport history. I wouldn’t want to go leaning on it and hurting it either.. imagine if it booted a rod out the side of the block (unlikely but can happen and does happen).. the point of this build was to preserve history, not make a million hp... no one sees this!
D G and they nitpick everything they did to death. I promise you not a one of them would of said shit if they were standing there. Just a bunch of assholes that think there shit don't stink for some stupid reason.
I'm not a Ford guy but big foot is for sure a legend. Henry Ford would piss his pants to see all that oval power.
All what power?
116 octane with 600 cubic inches and just around 1000 horsepower?
A natural pump-gas engine around 600 inches will make 700 ft/lbs at 5k RPM.
That Bigfoot engine should be making 1,500 horse easy.
I think they went too high of octane and it ran shitty due to low compression- and blower engines run low compression.
What are your thoughts on this build- seriously?
@@delljr2769 like I said I'm a Chevy guy... but the technical stuff I dont really know about. So I would be foolish to have much of a discussion about that. The fact is big foot the truck was an icon of my childhood In the early 80s. I bet i could get 1000 hp out of my ls if my checkbook would let me. Lol
@@waynetaylor420
Indeed, a well built LS3 with turbo will easily make 1,000 horse and purrr like a kitten until you stand on it.
Dell Jr you must have one bad engine to he in hear talking shit. Or your just another guy talking shit on the internet.
The whole point of this project was to restore and preserve a priceless, irreplaceable piece of Motorsport history... not wring it’s neck and risk kicking the rods out the side of the block.. And I don’t think a lot of people are taking into account the vintage of the engine either, a lot has changed since 1984... and these numbers were huge back in the 80s
This is an excellent build guide for a technical college training program..I attended such a program through the university of Illinois back in 1968-1969 on gasoline and diesel engines ..every step you see in this video are the same steps that are taken for large industrial engines of all types ..
"Hey - you would too!" You're damn right I would.
This engine build has been the most exciting one I have ever seen. i have a picture, somewhere, of me standing underneath that truck as a little kid in the 80s. Bigfoot forever!
As a die hard Ford guy, this is awesome. Long live Bigfoot!!
This isn't just any rebuild. It's preserving living history.
That was wonderful to hear. I remember my first time seeing this truck and engine combo at the Pontiac Silverdome as a little kid. Nothing compares to this beautiful truck as far as i'm concerned.
That young Amish guy sure seems to know a lot about motors
Tis a fine engine, but sure tis no LS, English.
When he's talking horsepower ......he's talking real horsepower!
lol
Lmao
This must be his rebellious teenage years, afterwards he'll go back to real horsepower to finish his days on Earth....
23 years of silence and reborn 2019 is going to be a preciousyear for Big Foot Thee Original !!
The vid is from 2007 or 09, lol
This was very satisfying to watch. The close ups, the attention to details, the thoroughness of the rebuild, the straight to the point dialog... Amazing stuff guys! 🤘🏻
Except for not checking crank clearance or putting in the O-Rings.
@@L1A1Rocker They probably did that off cam
@@AgentSmith911 Probably? Maybe? No matter what the truth is, IMO it is very poor production quality to; in Part 2 discuss the importance of the O-Rings, show the machining process, and then show nothing about it in Part 3. You are left with the impression that either they forgot to show it, forgot to do it, or decided against it for some reason. Again, IMO it is shows very poor production quality.
@@L1A1Rocker Bull shit. Just because they didn't mention every little detail that you assumed they'd include, doesn't mean it's overall a bad production. Very few shows have been this detailed in their shows, even Discovery channel can't compete with this. You're just too full of expectations or spoiled or both. Go make your own show.
I’m a die hard Chevy fan. But long live Big Foot. I truly hope it gets a proper resting place for all to see for a long long time. Any man alive can tell you they’ve known that truck from their childhood
Anyone else giggle like a little kid when it made 800hp at 70% max power...... Thing is a beast. Awesome to see the history and the process. I remember being in awe of Bigfoot when I was a kid. Still dropping my jaw 35 years later.
Here in New York City watching part 3 once again saying these mechanics are amazing they did a great job putting this in the together
That's awesome to hear that engine run again great job
I know I'm a year late to this comment, but you should this motor in person. It is Godly.
Wow you guys! Well done, all that time and focus on detail is admireable. Monster of a motor
I’ve grew up with this truck Going to every event possible as a kid I sat in the wheels of this truck at an event Wow the memories
These are some of the finest men. Very inspiring work
One of the best builds on the show cool old school stuff
Holy cow! 640 cubes?!? I want one of those!
Watching an engine being built is so enjoyable... almost as fun as doing it yourself.
Mr. Full shirt pockets got nothin' on Lab Coat Ron
I liked his organizer until I remember how often I'm leaning on something and just ONE pen or driver is annoying enough, or when that one specific pen doesn't have the strength to stay clipped when bent over setting a lift arm....no bueno for all day every day techs working on a large variety, me-thinks.
🤣
He's gonna have back problems with all that crap in his pocket.....
This engine was from when men were men and big blue motors screamed in the night in missouri :)
SHOW ME !
"With Extreme Pressure Lube On The Nuts" I couldn't stop myself from laughing.
That and tip
Big time blue balls.. 😳
These guys sent everything to get rebuilt.. they just put the shit back together... and sign their the engine :))))))))
It's nice to see somebody knew how to set the timing and the recheck the valve adjustment
My little 5.4 2v with a vmp gen 3 soon to be R makes 787 rear wheel hp 813 lbs of torque at 6200rpm on 23 lbs of boost. 890 ish at the crank. Crazy how technology has come so far. Still wouldn't mind having that big bastard in my engine collection.
It's on the conservative side. I'm sure it can blow your two valve with more tunning
Good job fellas!
Can't wait to see when you guys get this running again miss that old truck
Ford made more than one of those blocks/heads, but none more iconic than this one! It’s a a shame kids nowadays aren’t watching this and learning monster truck history.
Just awesome
Awesome. FORD power baby.
love to watch you guys work together.
I absolutely love this show lol I just keep re-watching episodes especially when they rebuilt the old junkyard 460.i have one myself having a hell of time find exact parts they use in building there's tho.
Magnificent! Bigfoot never sounded better, or at least the powerplant.
Very very cool , couldn’t think of one better , icon, yes sir.
This shit gave me chills!!!!!! The sound of and iconic old school American muscle!
BigFoot is an American icon.
There’s no replacement for displacement. Watching that engine go back together gave me chills. Now do a monster truck budget engine build. Your budget is 50k. Thanks guys, great work.
Except their is. They can get this kind of power out of 1.6L/100ci 4 cylinder. I can't deny it's an amazing engine though. Awesome work indeed.
I love watching engines being built by people who know what they are doing and care about the end product. Sweet build and some great tricks. Cheers :)
Sheer satisfaction when a beautiful engine is crafted.
Great video guys, thank you!
loved the video. Thanks for sharing
Wow titanium valves. Revolutionary shit there
Im digging the gear driven timing setup. Way better idea than a belt or chain for longevity at least.
I knew there would be atleast 1 comment that goes. I'm not a Ford guy but ! You gotta love it.
I'm learning quite a bit about engines from this.
Best in the biz! Great job again guys 🤘
Not a fan of monster trucks but damn, the art of engineering and strife for perfection these guys display is impressive!
Lookin Outstanding Gentlemen.
been waiting for this one!
Shoves bare screwdivers up against a new ali block
Long live the king Bigfoot
Good job guys 👍
Engine Power: "We want the head gaskets made out of the best of modern materials"
Also Engine Power: *"They're made of Copper"*
Jacob Szymczak seen some made of wood by hand..... be hard as hell to blow these.
Pff, shows what you know IDIOT. Obviously this is MODERN COPPER, none of that shitty OLD COPPER.
Platinum would be the best material.
You didn't know copper was discovered in '89?
@boostedsil40
Yeah, stop doing that.
this is why i subbed to you. bigfoot team trusted you to make this happen. you succeeded. bravo. job well done.
yamahonkawazuki people got PAID to let this happen. And they got a hefty chunk of change to do it. You can bet money on that.
MIND BLOWN!!
Great video as always, thanks for posting this
Great video!
Outstanding video.
Those valves are huge.
Why do I feel like this was made in 2007 but it was just uploaded today
Pretty sure it was made a few years ago
Reminds me of the old HorsePowerTV days.
Wade I use to remember it coming on TNT or Spike on Saturday mornings, before noon. The “Power Block” I recall. Hot Rod TV and the truck show, which I remember these guys from. Usually doing 4x4 builds and stuff.
This is their "new" dyno, which they got around 2013-2014.. They have a video of it.. so judging by the old Iphone, it seems about that time frame.
@18:37 Copyright MMXV that's 2015.
This is a man's channel
Great series guys!
Such a iconic engine. Great show guys let's make some power
Absolutely Awesome, thank you!
In these days of super modern high tech engines, I love seeing this old school power plant get a second life.
*_Awesome Engine...get it back in its home....BIGFOOT #1_*
Those are some monster heads 😳
And not a single drop of grease or oil on those hands... amazing.
Nice job you-all! 👍
Damn that's a monster!!!
Dudes rockin one hell of an amish beard
*pushes a magnetic dial indicator base against an aluminium block
Marton Lukacs 😂😂😂😂 I was wondering who else caught that.
waaaait a second...
steel sleeves,nitwit
Did he say 2.400" intake valves??? DAMN IT MAN!
Kenneth Wise ikr
Work is just your a masterpiece I admire you super a job 🙏
Overhaulong an engine like this is the sexiest thing
What happened to the 1mm wire rings for the top of the liners, there was no mention of these important sealing rings during the build
I was looking for this too. Never made it in I guess unless the engine builder did it after the magic of tv build part before the dyno
it isnt an instructional video moron,enjoy what you are lucky to see cost free.its not a school lesson
I just came here to see some supercharged big block Ford power.
A lot left in that engine.. Only 26 degree max timing using 116 Oct fuel.. Very conservative timing and RPM... Decent low end torque to move the thing... gotta also keep in mind that it is no longer a 640ci, but maybe around 570ci, because of the smaller bores for strength.. which was a good idea, because when I saw how thin those walls are for a boosted and NOS vehicle, I'm surprised it held together as long as it did overall.
... 4.377x4.750 is 572 cubic inches. 👍
titanicwhiz I’m glad at least one person caught the timing they put in that thing to tone it down a bunch. I’d venture to guess with around 32-34 degrees of timing and on alcohol this engine would be quite nasty
Jesus that's something out of Mad Max 🤤
no,its something out of bigfoot.mad max's engine would make 1/8th the power this does.
Good build
I am 8-71 blown away at how little power that thing made. That is Naturally aspirated power when we are talking about the cubic bucks that were poured into that thing. Especially a Kasse build. I get that it was only ran to 5k but I just thought that thing would have put up much bigger numbers.
Standing on a stool to tune the carbs that's a engine..
Over .800 lift??? Holy shit!
finally a done deal NICE
Love the sound of that big block Ford
ṖauḶee ḂlueṢtreet - I’d like to know exactly how Ford copied anything “mopar” built. I earned my degree in mechanical engineering a while back but I’m sure you have much to teach me ?
Its alive its alive way to go guys👍👍
My grandpa said that the best way to eliminate ring wash after a fresh rebuild is that, before installing the pistons, to thoroughly coat them in STP oil additive. It is much thicker than any oil and does not wash off like oil.
Oh God this is gooood !!
was waiting for this one...
Wow that silicone bead was frickin huge. Surprised that was allowed to fly in this shop
I couldn't help but start laughing when I saw that. It's thick enough to get used to ice cupcakes!
Cause they can’t do the smart thing and get the actual gaskets to stick when an engine like this is under boost and has an assload of crankcase pressure.
@@fz1000red true and back when these engines were first developed we had so very exotic silicones that were applied paper thin like Yamaha bond #4 that is still used today ..there is only one better and that is the industrial strength from catapilar industrial equipment
@@GeorgeRaysVideos what a dork you are and tells us all of your imaginary mind of typical millennial dumb fuckery
Glad I found this tutorial, only minor difference is that my Briggs & Stratton 2 stroke doesn't have eight cylinders.
I’ve really enjoyed these videos... thank you
This should be in the Henry Ford museum instead of the Smithsonian
I use to run the Kindig / Predator carbs.
Big problem were the fuel bars and no idle circuit but boy they made plenty of horsepower when they kicked in.
Dude I love your video, big engines you have there and nice new parts
So waiting for this
Wow.. P series Clevite bearings!! Nice to see you using the base crap scrap rebuild series of bearings in this low dollar rebuild. Wouldn't wanna use high quality bearings for such a low end project.
was waiting soo bad to see that nos system burn off in the dyno... well well, nice work guys!
Wreak havoc and let slip the red shop rags of war!