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Nick’s Garage throws a holiday party unlike any other, complete with Ouzo shots for the crew and a mystery engine known only as the X-Block strapped to the dyno as the evening’s gift. Before revealing any specs, the whole build gets put to the test the only way that matters for a drag racing engine. Watch to see what Nick’s holiday surprise actually makes on the dyno.
A rare four-speed 1970 Dodge Coronet convertible rolls into Nick’s Garage for a full 440 teardown, and what comes out of the block settles questions no amount of paperwork could answer. From bearing wear to casting numbers, the engine tells its own story about how this Mopar was really driven and cared for. Watch to see what fifty years leaves behind.
Not every car that rolls into the shop makes a veteran mechanic stop and stare, but a 1970 Dodge Coronet convertible with a four-speed and a 440 big block is exactly that rare. Ragtop, stick shift, and Mopar’s legendary engine form a combination the factory almost never built. Before restoration can begin, the 440 comes apart on the bench — and the teardown tells the real story. Follow along inside the engine.