If you're curious about what he's welding on the cylinder head, it's the individual exhaust rocker stands to the one-piece intake rocker stand. This adds rigidity to the rockers.
I’m actually curious why he went this route and not the SMX route? I think he wanted a capable big block in time for Midwest drags and I think this engine is probably quite a bit cheaper than an SMX. I know Steve likes his 1 piece rocker stands opposed to the way Jessel does it but I think he has a good fix welding those sole exhaust rockers stands to the one piece intake stands.
I was hoping this would happen ; saw Cleetus' video earlier today. This is going to be just what Mullet needs. Great to see you guys working together. Thanks Steve .
@billy jackson Oh that's right. I had just finished watching that video about Leroy getting chopped to fit the engine. For some reason I thought it was the same motor.
Can't wait to see it in action. This is bringing me back to the days of leroy and ruby getting better and better stuff over time. Love to see the level up.
@The Bogner Unfortunately they spent a large amount of $ and have not been able to back it up, this will save them money in the long run. They spent a ton of cash to run one 6.9 and I have loved every minute.
Everyone seems to forget Mullet is still on 275 radials. Radial cars don't go fast without good glue. Cleetus travels to events which run street car classes and don't have proper radial prep. To expect 6's every time is stupid.
This is a great thought in general, glad he finally pulled the trigger. The best part is the engine dyno, emite assembly, this was about as solid as it can possibly be. Insane!
Another legend engine, one day i hope to have a built engine and achieve my dream car but life is good at causing issues. Keep it up Steve and the team
@Ginga Ninja Racing sorry but Texas speed isn't all that and shouldn't have sold him a motor to try and go 6s. there comes a time when they should have said you'd be best just going big block.
@dcskate1022 they're also racing harder and more often than the average person. Majority of cleetus stuff that Texas speed has done has lived a long long while unless they did something dumb.
@Ginga Ninja Racing everything Texas speed puts together for ESvidrs blows up. They’re the Walmart of drag racing. But hey, stick to making your videos for all 20 viewers.
Can’t wait to see Cletus get this dialed in on the track you guys are some of the worlds best engine builders thanks for sharing buddy hell yeah brother
Hey Steve thank you for showing us the build. The only question I have is what we’re you welding on the valve train???? Can’t for the life of me to figure that one out!!!
Ha, i was wondering the exact same thing, thank you to FastIndy for enlightening us ignant folks about that lol. Old Cleeter is gonna be a rocket pilot now .
Very cool to watch one of the game's best work his magic. The attention to even the most minute detail is a pleasure to see. Here's hoping they bring you in for the turbo tuning when they get it together.
Super cool video, super cool collaboration - I really appreciate the dyno graph talk, with what you’re looking at/ what you expect because of what you’re building this motor for
Once again Steve knocked it out of the park.Love to see the collaboration Cletus is lucky to have such an amazing engine builder as you It’s about time one of your engines went into his cars.I have been waiting for ever to see this happen.
I knew this was in the works and I'm so glad it has finally happened. Top of the line race engine for a top of the line guy and team! Can't wait to see Mullet ripping down the track powered by the beautiful SM power plant! 💪💪
Cleetus just entered a whole new realm of fast. Gotta say its been a long time coming. Very glad it's your engine he chose, but what other choice is there 😁😁
You are TRULY the G.O.A.T! You do amazing work & continue to keep your name out there! Cleetus will spread the word on your expertise! Keep up the great work/video’s Steve!👊🏾💪🏾
Nice ! You make it look easy building these Monsters ! Can't wait to see it perform in Mullet , But what I want to See is the Wagon with a 5 second 1/4 , Hope soon !
So glad Cleetus has stepped up to a big boy motor! 💪 can wait to see another one of your motors running 7’s or better. Cleetus deserves the right motor from mullet. Can’t wait to see some killer times! Congrats
Excellent..so excited to see Mullet get one of your engines. Big fan of both of you guys. Super excited to see Mullet make its first pass. I have been hoping Cletus would try one of your engines. In my opinion the top engine builder around and definitely state of the art technology and development. Keep putting out the great stuff. FF and SM great combo…both fantastic companies.
I dont think the SML is ready yet. Steve recently posted the first head getting machined and it isn't even completely done yet. A more "standard" big block is probably more cost effective as well, and probably the reason Cleetus went with this over a full blown SMX
@Paul Copeland Thanks for the reply. That makes sense. I know the big block Chevy Jesel stands are individual pieces, not one long stand. It's been awhile since I've worked on a big block Chevy with Jesel stuff.... back then, ours were not welded together but I can see where that would greatly increase overall rigidity and strength. Thanks for the reply. 👍
I was wondering the exact same thing. If I'm pulling something out of my ass I'd say that maybe the shaft mount rocker setup is set up to fit a (small) variety of mount locations, and you can get more rigidity/consistency if you weld it up after assembling it to your head. But that's just making up the only thing I can think of that's plausible, it's probably wrong.
I've always been nervous about running aluminum rods on the street only because I have no idea how long you can run them before they need to be changed. I've asked a lot of people, race engine builders and rod manufacturers, and never got the same answer twice.
Hey Steve thank you for showing us the build. The only question I have is what we’re you welding on the valve train???? Can’t for the life of me to figure that one out!!!
1:51 Interesting that Brodix hasn't incorporated a lip seal over the years vs a "rope" style seal.. does it do a better job against crank case pressure ?
Thanks for hooking them boys up.i stayed on him to get a real motor from you .I have been a fan of yours since your start in racing i could never afford one of your set ups but to watch them boys try to get that kind of power down the track is going to be a blast
The numbers on the valve cover rail, are those the lengths for that valves pushrod? Mullet did well with the LS based engine, but they were just pushing it too hard, glad to see them getting a proper 6 second engine
So excited for this. For a year now I’ve been hoping garret would go this route with mullet. Who better to build it than you! I absolutely can’t wait to see this on RMRW, Midwest drag week, and any other drag and drive events he does. Always my favorite events and this time of year is the best. Such a beautiful motor like every motor that comes out of your shop.
Truely are a master at your craft! That intake is a piece of art! Everything you do is top notch! Cant wait to see this motor running in his elco. Just wish i had enough money to afford one of your engines. Them things are sick! Keep up the great work!
Hope Garret brought extended warranty conversion up with Steve. Those “ To the moon Tune’s “ sure do send parts to the moon 😂. So excited seeing Garret go to the Big Block. I can see a future video of “ Mullet gets the SMX 4500hp+ upgrade “
That is awesome. 3,000 at the wheels is mind boggling.... even NA that engine is amazing 😀 May I ask why the belt drive for the cam? Why not the traditional chain drive? Curious.
I'm only in the beginning part of the video and I'm always paying attention to details. Did you use Maximum Assembly grease to install the rings? And why? I usually use Amsoil assembly lube to do that with the bearing's. I love your videos. Attention to detail is a big big thing but the attention to the smaller details is what I find that counts the most. You definitely proven that. Thank you.
Finally Cleetus reaches the pinnacle of power plants. A true work of hand built engineering marvel worth every penny. Can't wait to see this Morris Monsgo to work.
@Neil Reid At least it might hold together now. Probably spent that much on breaking small blocks. I will say he got the most you're going to get out of an LS. Big Block is just so much different. MULLET is gonna do low 7s with ease.
Try $80K just for the lump. Turbo's and all else probably another $20K all in. The roller (Mullet) with tranny/suspension/rear end is in the $80K range. So, ya, some real coin there by the time it hits the burnout box.
I hope you sell a ton of these engines with the added exposure. Cleat might have to go BIG tire to take advantage of that monster. I wonder if that would fit in a Corvette?
Hey Steve thank you for showing us the build. The only question I have is what we’re you welding on the valve train???? Can’t for the life of me to figure that one out!!!
Wow.....👍 I have seen many engine builders but none like a Steve Morris. You sir truly know your engines and it is a real treat to see how you build these Perfection Motors.
Nice to see Cleetus come to the right place. I don't think Cleetus fully realises just what kinda Can-O-Whoopass you can bring to the line... Things are bout to get real X2 Cleeters.
The fact we are able to watch a master build a badass engine while we eat some honey bunches of oats, with extra added sliced almonds is wild. I love ESvid.
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