Anybody watch Horsepower TV over the weekend? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kenneth · 03-08-2004, 03:38 PM

Basically they took a small block engine and modified it to give 672 hp from the engine. I don't remember the details b/c I can't remember the numbers, but the cylinders were so big they had to raise the camshaft, and hence a lot of specialty stuff was involved. The whole idea was that the engine could be used as a daily driver not racing. I thought it was hilarious. But I was impressed with the amount of hp they got out of a small block.

Gibble · 03-08-2004, 03:45 PM

Yeah, I saw it, but that was ridiculous. EVERYTHING was custom, that engine would be so ridiculously expensive, I'd rather have either a less powerful and more reliable engine, or a more powerful, less reliable engine than that!

And if anything goes wrong on it, good luck getting replacement parts!!!

C-10volvo · 03-08-2004, 03:47 PM

that small block was awesome!! if i remember it was 472 cubic inches and made 675 hp and 625 fp tq. the coolest part was that it looked like a simple 350 with a tall deck. it would be so awesome to beat a big block then open the hood and their jaws drop hahaha

gldevall · 03-08-2004, 03:49 PM

472 cubic inches. That thing was pretty nasty. I would say it s gonna go for about $12000.

low 84 · 03-08-2004, 10:11 PM

you can build a 454 ci small block with out needing alot of one off parts. the next motor i plan to build will be a 400 sbc bored and stroked to around 454 ci using an aftermarket dart block with splayed 4 bolt mains. the cam is still in the standard location with this way and it accepts all standard sbc parts. of course his will be after i get a degree and a good job waaaaay in the future

i had read some where that going more than around 450 cubes with a small block is not very advantageous because the external deminsions of a small block head will just not allow for the heads to have large enough ports to flow the needed air

raceman6135 · 03-10-2004, 04:44 AM

The Horsepower TV engine was built by Scott Shafiroff Race Engines and Components (www.shafiroff.com), a very well known name in drag racing.

His web site doesn't yet have the 472 listed, but a 595 horsepower 434 cubic inch small block Chevrolet retails for $8995 (assembled, but less carb and ignition). Turn-key, pump gas power, baby!

DJS

03-08-2004, 03:38 PM	#1
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	Anybody watch Horsepower TV over the weekend? Basically they took a small block engine and modified it to give 672 hp from the engine. I don't remember the details b/c I can't remember the numbers, but the cylinders were so big they had to raise the camshaft, and hence a lot of specialty stuff was involved. The whole idea was that the engine could be used as a daily driver not racing. I thought it was hilarious. But I was impressed with the amount of hp they got out of a small block.

03-08-2004, 03:47 PM	#3
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	that small block was awesome!! if i remember it was 472 cubic inches and made 675 hp and 625 fp tq. the coolest part was that it looked like a simple 350 with a tall deck. it would be so awesome to beat a big block then open the hood and their jaws drop hahaha __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

03-08-2004, 03:49 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	472 cubic inches. That thing was pretty nasty. I would say it s gonna go for about $12000. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-08-2004, 10:11 PM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	you can build a 454 ci small block with out needing alot of one off parts. the next motor i plan to build will be a 400 sbc bored and stroked to around 454 ci using an aftermarket dart block with splayed 4 bolt mains. the cam is still in the standard location with this way and it accepts all standard sbc parts. of course his will be after i get a degree and a good job waaaaay in the future i had read some where that going more than around 450 cubes with a small block is not very advantageous because the external deminsions of a small block head will just not allow for the heads to have large enough ports to flow the needed air __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

03-08-2004, 03:45 PM	#2
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Yeah, I saw it, but that was ridiculous. EVERYTHING was custom, that engine would be so ridiculously expensive, I'd rather have either a less powerful and more reliable engine, or a more powerful, less reliable engine than that! And if anything goes wrong on it, good luck getting replacement parts!!!

03-10-2004, 04:44 AM	#6
raceman6135 Dino burner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 602	The Horsepower TV engine was built by Scott Shafiroff Race Engines and Components (www.shafiroff.com), a very well known name in drag racing. His web site doesn't yet have the 472 listed, but a 595 horsepower 434 cubic inch small block Chevrolet retails for $8995 (assembled, but less carb and ignition). Turn-key, pump gas power, baby! DJS



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