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  • @martinfrey366
    @martinfrey366 Рік тому +21

    Wow, Alex knows more about her engine than a lot of good mechanics. She's lucky to have a father that brought her up to know everything that is going on with her/his cars. He's lucky to have a daughter so hands on and smart. It's clear she is not a spoiled brat and appreciates and works hard for what she has.

  • @claytonandrews251
    @claytonandrews251 Рік тому +20

    Awesome that the nova will return and dad gets his fun .

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  Рік тому +7

      We're not sure exactly how it will return yet (as in what capacity), but it will be back together at least :)

    • @glennfoster7288
      @glennfoster7288 Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the update. Wondered what happened. I enjoy watching all the live feeds.

    • @deanhardesty7528
      @deanhardesty7528 Рік тому +2

      To check the bore size on the big end and small end of the rods look into air gauges.They are more precise. The heat in your hand can affect the reading of a snap gauge or a micrometer and calipers. I used them at work for rod bearings beater clearance.

  • @GoingBracketRacing
    @GoingBracketRacing Рік тому +3

    This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Completely describes the entire engine, and why certain parts were chosen. Can't wait to see the outcome!

  • @va_innovations
    @va_innovations Рік тому +31

    This channel is going to go INSANELY VIRAL very soon! The information in this video is so valuable. Best of luck to the Taylor family on the upcoming events!

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  Рік тому +10

      We’ll see what happens! Thanks though. I appreciate you watching!

    • @peterscandlyn
      @peterscandlyn Рік тому +3

      Isn't it just. Wicked piece there and can't wait to see it come together. Been too long but we and the Taylor's know that.

    • @robertsloane1268
      @robertsloane1268 Рік тому +4

      Just found your page
      Fantastic 😊
      Hope it keeps growing

    • @newtonfirefly3584
      @newtonfirefly3584 Рік тому +3

      @@RidingWithAlexTaylor Another Great, Grand, Informative, useful, helpful, beneficial video Full of clearly described, explained along with "Show and Tell". 🙂
      Thank You Much.🤗
      All The Best, Much Success with All of Your Quests, Health, Happiness and Well Being 😊, Sincerely☺

  • @davidsullivan9873
    @davidsullivan9873 Рік тому +4

    Thank you very much. I’m 65 and like your dad I love the in and outs of the motor. Nobody makes these kind of videos anymore. My bucket list would be watching someone like your dad putting a motor together from start to smoke. So thank you very much for sharing.

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 Рік тому +16

    That’s great news guys, I’m happy to see it coming together, but more importantly that Dennis is getting his motor back, I hope to see you guys racing together soon

  • @fredericrike5974
    @fredericrike5974 Рік тому +2

    One of the enduring "great things" about motorsport is that there are many good answers- there are also many differing situations. Then it comes down to "it's your motor- it has your parts in it, so it's is all your choice". I've been challenged a few times for my decisions, this leads invariably to "It works for me this year and the last five, and nobody's got time to fix it if it aint broke to begin with!". Once I built a really nice '67 Chevy C 10 and painted it metallic green; for all the guff, I paid for the paint and it got mentioned in Semi Custom in a show I entered. My paint, my car, my way. So, build well, build conservative and enjoy the ride- and put one in Steve's eye again!

  • @BigSlim
    @BigSlim 11 місяців тому +2

    I've had the same RaceTec pistons in my little 12.5 to 1 c/r 355 for 4 yrs now. Indestructible so far. Price wasn't the cheapest, but the reliability is priceless.

  • @rickyestes7477
    @rickyestes7477 Рік тому +12

    Excellent.... Alex and Dennis make such a good team... Alex you're one lucky girl having a dad like Dennis in so many ways...

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 Рік тому +7

    Loved watching your dad geek out over the engineering going into the motor; you can tell he loves that stuff. Watching you hand off to him & letting him run was priceless. Thanks, Alex. The insight was tremendous.

  • @smines3
    @smines3 Рік тому +1

    This was such a great video. I absolutely love the relationship that is clearly so visible with Alex and Dennis.

  • @douglawrence9616
    @douglawrence9616 Рік тому +7

    You were dearly missed! Now I can’t wait to see you race again!

  • @RexCars1
    @RexCars1 Рік тому +2

    Dennis.. You Are THE MAN... Your Build it skills are Off The Chart.... You have made ( to me ) the BEST 55 On The Planet..

  • @tlambertco
    @tlambertco Рік тому +1

    Wow, I am an old motor head and this is one of the most concise motor videos I have seen. Father and Daughter teams are BadAss, to begin with, but Alex you are definitely much more than a driver, Your understanding of the function, design, and application of all the components is phenomenal. Your Dad must be the proudest father at the track. I learned a lot about some of the new technology being used in today's Hot rods. Good Luck with the 2024 Season.

  • @ed.puckett
    @ed.puckett 11 місяців тому +1

    You two are cool. Best wishes to all your endeavors!!

  • @tonykemper8896
    @tonykemper8896 Рік тому +6

    Your 55 is hands down my favorite car you guys have! Scott Taylor is such a nice guy and well connected!!! glad he got you guys hooked up, can't wait to see that motor come to life.

  • @jamesslaven
    @jamesslaven Рік тому +3

    I used to hang out in a shop owned by my friend Patrick Mcreery here in Muncie. I would watch him rebuilding engines and transmissions and always had fun just being in that environment. Watching you and your dad takes me back to those days and puts a smile on my face. Keep up the great videos.

  • @jasonbose3507
    @jasonbose3507 Рік тому +4

    I love the relatiionship Alex has with her Father, a real role model! Alex's Father is amazing 🤩. He goes out there every day making sure that eveything goes well for his daughter Alex. Brings a small tear 😿 to my eye. Great job cool 😎 Father and Daughter Team! Thanks for the video 📸.

  • @IronheadGarage
    @IronheadGarage Рік тому +10

    Good luck to you both this year.
    One bad 55! Be safe 👍🏻

  • @amracingent
    @amracingent Рік тому +1

    Merci to Dennis about this new parts... I like this honest pers & calm

  • @donpruett9194
    @donpruett9194 Рік тому +11

    I really enjoy all the information you and your dad give. Great videos thanks

  • @mikecolemire3692
    @mikecolemire3692 Рік тому +3

    Good luck to you all, can't wait to see the 55 back out again!

  • @anthonyroland5983
    @anthonyroland5983 Рік тому +2

    Solid gold!! you two are more than inspiring as a father daughter team. My daughter is 10 and idolizes you. She has your live love dragrace shirt you signed for her❤ keep it up! Shout out to Dennis hell of a dad you are

  • @cmintsurfer
    @cmintsurfer Рік тому +1

    Outstanding Dennis and Alex!

  • @64CHEVYTWO248
    @64CHEVYTWO248 Рік тому +1

    HI GREAT TO SEE YOU ARE BOTH DOING WELL !! AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE ENGINE WILL BE GREAT TOO !! ALOT OF GREAT PARTS !! TODD FROM SNOWEY MICHIGAN

  • @rondunlap4628
    @rondunlap4628 Рік тому +4

    Wow the info on this topic is so digestible love thank you both

  • @drcolster
    @drcolster Рік тому +1

    World Blocks are Rock Solid... great finish, hard cast iron, plenty of meat on lifter bosses..

  • @mikewood1421
    @mikewood1421 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing guys! Pretty awesome getting a little drag n drive insight from the two of you!

  • @phillipcortel6330
    @phillipcortel6330 Рік тому +11

    You folks have got it going on!
    Dennis has done his research and is ready to go.
    I like the simplicity of the combination you have going on! Makes sense. Can't wait to see the the motor go together and the "test " passes!

    • @highproof2735
      @highproof2735 Рік тому +1

      I’m new to the channel, so I have to ask. Is this a father daughter team here? That would be epic but if not still awesome!

    • @rgr67camaronoprep33
      @rgr67camaronoprep33 Рік тому

      yes father daughter and family. @@highproof2735

  • @carynkaul1913
    @carynkaul1913 Рік тому +5

    You two are perfect for the sport. I’ve been trying to do the same with my daughter. I’m close. Just have to finish the 64 gto.

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  Рік тому +2

      Thank you. Good luck with finishing your build and getting your daughter involved :)

  • @freddiemoralez1536
    @freddiemoralez1536 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the update and God bless all

  • @briananderson5284
    @briananderson5284 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Congratulations can't wait to watch you hit the track !!!!

  • @motozz8258
    @motozz8258 Рік тому +2

    Lucky Daughter Lucky Father great family Champion Mum too i bet , no trophy for Mum but a winner in the family life the biggest trophy of all.

  • @js7127
    @js7127 Рік тому +1

    Awesome, well explained video. You know it's good when a 45min video seems like 10min.

  • @brandocamando100
    @brandocamando100 Рік тому +1

    Great, video. Please give more updates. Love the in depth knowledge.

  • @edweiher206
    @edweiher206 Рік тому +1

    Dailey dry sumps with their billet pans have most of the scavenge lines built into the pan. The crank scraper is actually where the oil is scavenged and have screens built in incase debris makes its way into the pan the pump isnt ruined. His pumps are awesome too. The pressure section is a gear pump like the traditional sb/bb pump. The scavenge pumps move a lot of air so he uses mini roots blowers as pumps. The final scavenge stage is a centrifical blower. So the oil is whipped to the outside and the air remains on the inside and one scavenge line returns oil to the tank and the other returns mainly air. You need two return lines to the tank. One supply line to the pressure stage and an output line going through a remote mount filter and then oil cooler if you want then to the oil input on the engine block. Thats it unless you want to add additional scavenge sections for the lifter galley or valve cover or turbo drain lines. Peterson makes a nice remote filter mount that has a small oil pump built into it that you spin with a battery drill to prelube your engine whenever you want. You will retain horsepower your already making that is robbed from you by windage. You can prelube your engine each time you start it. If you run enough scavenge stages to pull 15in of vacuum in your crankcase it will pull the rings to the cylinder walls and they will seal better making more power. Eliminating the windage tray and crank scraper and moving the oil pump outside the engine actually makes a simpler oil system. Everything you invest in can be reused on other engines in the future. Better oil controll more horsepower without running a more radical setup or more boost. The ability to prelube your engine everytime you start it. Your just giving away horsepower and engine life by not having a beautiful billet aluminum Dailey oil pan and pump on your engine lol.
    daileyengineering.com/oil-pans/
    daileyengineering.com/gm/chevy-big-block-mark-iv/
    daileyengineering.com/oil-pumps/
    petersonfluidsys.com/engine-vac-VacRegulator.html
    petersonfluidsys.com/filter-LargePrimerRemote.html

    • @ThomasELeClair
      @ThomasELeClair 9 місяців тому

      ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I fly with Lockheed...................I'll keep the KISS combo............................

  • @theafro
    @theafro Рік тому

    Years of hard-won experience, boiled-down into one of the most interesting hours of youtube I've seen in ages!
    Thanks guys, you're rapidly becoming legends!

  • @TheDragonlair68
    @TheDragonlair68 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for rambling.
    I love that you take time to tell us what your doing how your doing an why.
    It's not manywho care to takethe time to do that .
    Be safe , have fun
    GOD BLESS

  • @davestevens4263
    @davestevens4263 Рік тому +1

    Of course I watched it all . Always good seeing both of you .

  • @nhra7110
    @nhra7110 Рік тому +5

    I concur with the intentional and thorough thought and planning, AND keeping it simple, but with excellent parts. Best of luck this season!

  • @fstjack6525
    @fstjack6525 Рік тому +2

    Great video, it wasn't long enough need to know more about the Pistons. And more about the Rings,
    Best of luck to you both.
    Have fun and stay SAFE.

  • @mikeh3851
    @mikeh3851 Рік тому +1

    I hope you're filming Dennis building the engine. That would be awesome to watch... There's a lot of great info in that video. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck this year with all your ventures. Hope to see you down the road.

  • @WilliamDundon
    @WilliamDundon Рік тому +2

    Wow can’t wait to you guys at Sick summer this year. If you can make it. Great detail on the building of this motor really appreciate all the info. It’s crazy how much we learn out here from these story’s

  • @sapoverde65
    @sapoverde65 Рік тому +1

    Hope you film motor build , super informative your Dad is a mastermind 👍😃

  • @mwrcrft
    @mwrcrft Місяць тому

    I enjoyed the build and was excite to watch how the motor fared through out the week.

  • @barrybarry5803
    @barrybarry5803 Рік тому +2

    You guys have such a seemless fluid interaction with one another... such a joy to watch!!!

  • @charlesrives9092
    @charlesrives9092 Рік тому +3

    Glad to see you are progressing on the engine. I always thought that a 509 was kind of small- I hope the 540 works out as well as the 509.

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak Рік тому +3

    Great video! I love the insights into technology and seeing your wonderful family working together.

  • @bucksnort4188
    @bucksnort4188 Рік тому +3

    What a huge amount of information packed into this video!! I learned an incredible amount from the two of you today!! Thank very much for all of this information. I hope to see more videos after the engine is installed and tuned!! Great stuff from Taylor Racing!!

  • @peteward8125
    @peteward8125 Рік тому +2

    Again thank you so much for sharing as much as y’all did !! I enjoy watching you guys and the workmanship of Dennis is fantastic!!! Quick question … are us fans allowed to visit your shops ?

  • @tomvichlach8038
    @tomvichlach8038 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait to watch some sick week stuff from frozen snow covered NE Iowa. Thanks for sharing

  • @irieman442
    @irieman442 5 місяців тому

    We have been doing the dual oring and copper gasket for a long time in Pro stock bike running insane compression levels. Love that it is working for you! Great video as always.

  • @1000hpgenv
    @1000hpgenv Рік тому +1

    Steve morris just made a very informative video about piston design and redesigning his pistons for his smx. Also pistions coatongs which is very interesting you should check it out... If its good enough for a 5,000 hp drag and rrive might be good enough for y'all to look into 💪 talks about coating oil pump gears and all sorts of stuff.

  • @wernerkeggenhoff2065
    @wernerkeggenhoff2065 Рік тому +2

    Great video, love listening to people who are so knowledgeable and genuine.
    Keep the videos coming please

  • @bure4me
    @bure4me Рік тому +10

    So happy to see big block stuff. No mention of cam diameter and if that is something you have changed over the years or if you started and stayed I'm assuming at least 55 mm. Looking forward to seeing the results at the track. Hopefully the retro Nova gets back together this year.

    • @ThomasELeClair
      @ThomasELeClair 9 місяців тому

      ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,My guess is , its stock BBC ................No need for exotics........

  • @Welder_Danea
    @Welder_Danea Рік тому +1

    Excited to see the 55 making its way back out onto the street! Great video with lots of good info!!

  • @whyamihereg
    @whyamihereg Рік тому +1

    Nice engine, I hope this year is even better and faster than last year!!!! See you soon 😊

  • @mjb242
    @mjb242 Рік тому +1

    This was a great video, keep up the great work!

  • @lanceshore
    @lanceshore Рік тому

    Thank you for the video everyone! Will we ever see the final build video on the Challenger, or more on the COE?

  • @darrelkinney9856
    @darrelkinney9856 Рік тому +1

    Cool video like the way you explain and show what your using to build a new engine. Good luck with the build. Have a great season.

  • @AuditingTheCorrupt
    @AuditingTheCorrupt Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy this video format, guys! More please!

  • @newblown
    @newblown Рік тому +1

    can't wait to see the build video.

  • @scotth9106
    @scotth9106 6 місяців тому

    loved the info, in parts detail and how they work together

  • @glennramsey917
    @glennramsey917 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting .. thanks for the free education guys !!!!

  • @vehdynam
    @vehdynam Рік тому +1

    Great video and fantastic tech content ( that I can use). I will be so glad to see the 55 back in action , I can't wait. Many thanks.

  • @rcadd1ct
    @rcadd1ct Рік тому

    Talk to Steve Morris on the bolt torque on the rods. After his rod delete issue he is very versed on rods. Not saying you are not, but sharing knowledge is the beauty of our families.

  • @bobbrehm1444
    @bobbrehm1444 Рік тому +1

    Great video Dennis & Alex.... thanks

  • @fletchermunson6225
    @fletchermunson6225 Місяць тому

    Great video. Run hard. Stay safe and win!

  • @jerrycoon3369
    @jerrycoon3369 Рік тому +3

    You could probably use a gage pin for checking dia. of the rod small end. set up a go, no-go gage. You two make a great team. Wishing you well this year.

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому +18

    I am so excited to see the 55 come to life! 🎉

  • @lance4217
    @lance4217 Рік тому +1

    That’s Gonna be a Bad Son of a Gun! Great Video Look’n Forward to See’n It Run🏁🏁🏁

  • @chrisprieur270
    @chrisprieur270 Рік тому +1

    Will be great seeing the flying shoebox hookin and bookin again. Just make sure the flux capacitor is up to snuff😉That was pure video gold when the doors flew off even though it put y'all in a pinch.

  • @Jim-hu6ou
    @Jim-hu6ou Рік тому +1

    If it's any help, talk to David Freiburger about oil pans. On an episode of Engine Masters they tested pan who's windage tray design added and extra 28 HP by itself. Pretty cheap power for the money.

  • @MrLangleylad
    @MrLangleylad 3 місяці тому

    Tons of great info here , thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 👍🏻

  • @tobycanales1062
    @tobycanales1062 Місяць тому

    Nice I like the rings I ran my 454 in the 1970 with a 650hp Marvin miller direct port NOS and never had any head leaks

  • @alfredjohnson2191
    @alfredjohnson2191 Рік тому

    Great combination. How fun that will be!

  • @kevinkaup3485
    @kevinkaup3485 Рік тому

    Love watching you and your dad. And laughed at Steve morris last video when you called him out sick week is going to be sick. Nolan is definitely one of a kind laughed my behind off at his videos fro pro when he was asking all his questions to everyone.

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover Рік тому +1

    My brother ran an Isky cam in his SBC, back in the 1970’s. (Isky has been around for a bunch of years).

  • @daman2u4eva
    @daman2u4eva Рік тому +1

    Very good info , "GREAT INSIGHT" please stay on it love to see all your milestones . Alex / Dennis good winning team.

  • @billywird
    @billywird Рік тому +1

    Best of luck on your upcoming season with the 55 Chevrolet. That is some good stuff you two have profiled. I agree with your keep it simple attitude and all of your time learning what works and what doesn't.

  • @jeffmooers2174
    @jeffmooers2174 Рік тому +1

    Great info tonight, looks like a very confident build. Best of luck @ Sick Week.

  • @ericstaehlin727
    @ericstaehlin727 Рік тому

    Geeze help your dad build that motor! Show the build! I wanna learn the secrets ill never use! But id drool over those cool details!

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  Рік тому +1

      Well, unfortunately this isn’t really going to be a UA-cam build. Since we filmed that on Wednesday, it’s almost back together already due to shot timeline we have. We’d love to share more info with those like you that want to learn, but we keep some of that info limited because the UA-cam builders always seem to know more 😉 thanks for watching!

  • @3400Modified
    @3400Modified Рік тому +1

    Hope you see you guys at DragWeek 2024 as well! Last year was lacking a lot of OG competitors.

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  Рік тому +1

      That’s the plan! Was weird to miss it for the first time in 10 years.

  • @E.T.GARAGE
    @E.T.GARAGE Рік тому +1

    That looks like a great build those are some really nice race parts. 👍😎👍

  • @ProCharged377LX
    @ProCharged377LX Рік тому

    LOVE listening to you guys educate us peasants.Love your channel!!

  • @barrybazile1294
    @barrybazile1294 Рік тому +2

    Hi y’all put on a good show the details of y’all explaining things is spot on keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll put on a great show PS at 41 Willis that y’all have an a bag I know it’s a fiberglass body why I’m so interested in it is I have one I know you do a lot with the 55 and show all the cars But I wish I would do a video on it Willis back there it looks very cool like all Stonewood you cook good luck God bless you and your family

    • @RidingWithAlexTaylor
      @RidingWithAlexTaylor  Рік тому

      That is actually already in the works, and coming up later this year. Stay tuned! 😉 thanks for watching!

  • @Marksracingengines
    @Marksracingengines Рік тому

    I love it....I'm glad I'm not the only one that still advocates for wet sump. love you guys! good luck this year!!!!!

  • @NorthernHDrider
    @NorthernHDrider 11 місяців тому

    Aluminum rods are great, for weight to ductile strength.
    Still thinking about being torqued for 6 months.
    Think it would be with the aluminum threads with a steel bolt holding together. Soft with hard pulling.
    Another plus, will save the crank with any issues. Thumbs up.

  • @clydegreenwood5673
    @clydegreenwood5673 Рік тому

    Alex you and your dad Dennis are awesome people and can't wait to see the new engine done and the 55 running again and the camao going

  • @breakupgoogle
    @breakupgoogle Рік тому +1

    awesome info. love the shop talk about the engine parts and why.

  • @warbirdflyerF4U
    @warbirdflyerF4U Рік тому

    I would love to buy one of the used connecting rods with both of your signatures 😊 You guys are the best I really love watching you and your dad work together❤😊

  • @timothyautry1171
    @timothyautry1171 Рік тому +1

    I use a Motown World Aluminum Block, which they no longer make. Have you ever looked at New Century Performance? There pricy, but really nice Blocks!!!

  • @texasrider5621
    @texasrider5621 Рік тому +1

    Congratulation guys look forward to the first run

  • @powellmachineinc
    @powellmachineinc 7 місяців тому

    The "oring" is actually a "sealing ring" that's why the gap doesn't matter, the oring is for locking the gasket in place so it doesn't "push out"

  • @dtw322
    @dtw322 Рік тому +1

    Great content. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!

  • @leprechaungarage
    @leprechaungarage Рік тому +1

    Great info , always enjoy your channel .

  • @BelleTx214
    @BelleTx214 Рік тому +1

    Love all your content. Thank you

  • @dividingbyzerofpv6748
    @dividingbyzerofpv6748 Рік тому

    Interesting take on the 4 magnet crank timing ring. 36-1 and cam position sensor seems like thing should be better.

  • @NorthernHDrider
    @NorthernHDrider 10 місяців тому

    Curious on measuring the rod boars.
    Be able to install a ring like a piston ring and measure the gap to convert to boar size.

  • @mshafer2006
    @mshafer2006 Рік тому +7

    At the rate yall are going being in that consistent 6 second run setup, I have a feeling that eventually you'll have to go to a dry sump or just get an SMX from Steve. But, I wish the Alex Taylor Racing Team all the best this Drag and Drive season of 2024

    • @MrGb965
      @MrGb965 Рік тому

      I think they’re showing everyone that you don’t have to have that to make the power they’re making right now.