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S9 E6 Two 496 Big Blocks on One Dyno

Sports

TV-G

21m

Apr 1, 2022

We connect TWO 496 Big Block Chevy engines to the dyno to find out exactly how much power they make.

Season 9, 20 Episodes

4.3L Chevy V6 Bottom End Build,

Assembly on the 4.3L engine begins with a solid bottom end.

4.3L Chevy V6 on the Dyno,

The 4.3L engine shows what it can do in the dyno cell!

Stroked Stock Mopar Magnum,

We show what happens when our 360 Magnum engine gets fifty extra cubic inches from a forged stroker kit.

Upgrading the Stroked Mopar Magnum,

Our 410ci Magnum gets supporting upgrades, including a bigger camshaft and better cylinder heads.

Two Engines, One Big Plan,

We do something never done before: build two engines to run on the dyno at the SAME TIME!

Two 496 Big Blocks on One Dyno,

We connect TWO 496 Big Block Chevy engines to the dyno to find out exactly how much power they make.

More Double Dyno Tech,

We seek more power from our twin-engine setup by reconfiguring the exhaust and phasing the engines.

Turbocharging the GM 4.3L V6,

We crank up the power on our old-school GM 4.3L V6 with some turbocharged forced induction.

Backyard Build Upgrades,

We take the 350ci Small Block Chevy built in the parking lot and upgrade short block assembly.

Dyno Testing the Upgraded Backyard Build,

We finish our 350 Small Block Chevy with high-performance induction, then put it to the test.

Compression Obsession,

We just can't stop searching for more power from our Small Block Chevy!

We found a 1977 Granada with a great body, but several mechanical issues, and get it running right!

Sleeper Granada Part 1,

Our Granada has plenty of Seventies Style, but precious little power.

410ci Stroker Windsor,

This Small Block Ford receives big power upgrades.

Stroker Windsor Dyno Test,

We're expecting great numbers in the dyno cell for the 410ci Small Block Ford.

Sleeper Granada Part 2,

We wanted to build a ride that looks like a Sunday driver…until you step on the throttle!

Sleeper Granada Part 3,

Our 1977 Ford Granada has achieved sleeper status!

Boost-Ready Stroker LS3,

We've got big plans for this aluminum block!

Supercharged Stroker LS3,

Our GM long block gets a big blower and a versatile EFI setup.

The Sleeper Awakens,

Our 1977 Ford Granada faces its toughest test during a full-throttle day at the drag strip.

Details

PowerNation: Engine Power

Sports

TV-G

3 Seasons

21m

Engine Power shows you building tips and secrets on assembling and tuning everything from mild performance street engines to full-race monsters.

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