Exclusive Billet Engine Build For a Mystery Project Car! 

Its patently obvious that some people know their shit as soon as they open their mouth, this guy is one of them

This guy has more projects started than vgg has revivals in rusty acres 😂

I love it when GM based stuff is infused with Ford parts to make an improvement! haha

That Brummie/US combination accent isn't something you hear often, didn't expect that!

I have followed ACE on their instagram for a long time now and it's always extremely impressive, extremely clean builds. The Noonan stuff is top notch too.

Stef is the man, very detailed oriented and many winning engines out there

Another great video Mike. Love seeing an engine shop that's spotless and as clean and organized as an operating room. I remember, back in the day, when engine shops were always dark, cluttered and greasy. The new block and rotating assembly look like jewelry. Perfect.

That engine block is a piece of sculpture, serious Automotive eye candy a real treat.👍

Theres something about the sight of machined billit aluminium that makes my heart sing!😍😀

Stef is an amazing engine builder, and glad to call him a friend of our magazine as well. Very cool that you showcased his shop and are working with ACE to build this sweet billet engine!

Got to love being able to see these ultra high end parts and companies you deal with, great stuff as usual Mike.

One sweet block. Thanks for showing us.

Finnegan is just out here collecting all the engine builders engines. Mands got more in engines than i have in my whole life savings.

That's a man that takes his job seriously

Stefan and ACE are the best!!

Them ford small block comments from the engine builder pure gold

4Ever grudge playing in the background!🙌🙌💪 nice video guys!

oooohhhhh that crank is pretty! 😁

Great video. The attention to detail you get from a true professional engine builder is very impressive.

Hell yeah this is great! This is going to be mega I love my ace racing motor can’t wait to see what you do with one especially one of those! Stefan is the man!

Bloody hell, I once brought an engine off Stefan rossi in the UK. That's random, good to see him succeeding.

I’m calling it. The secret drag and drive is an extended cab Nissan Hardbody. We all know Fin’s love of mini trucks and LS’. It was bound to happen.

Great stuff as always. Thanks to Ace for sharing.

Simply astonishing.

How hard was it to hide that beautiful crank inside an engine. It's more artwork than any painting I own.

Always impressed with the attention of detail from the Brits. There should be Motec and Haltech stickers on his toolboxes ;)

Sounds very cool...should be exciting when finished.

Oh great another LS.... The world really needed that.

That's a great looking block!😎👍🏻

White Lexus lc500. Remember seeing it on turbobullet

Freaking awesome I love the engine building part

Wow, mister finnegan, i've never been a artsy fartsy guy, but that block is pure art fabulous to look at and i'm sure it's gonna be fabulous in your car good luck, brother

Definitely a nice piece Mike. Thanks for sharing. 👍 Nice of them to let you come in the shop. Have a great day.

Good stuff,amazing how much motor’s have come. Love my LS

Educational. Thanks Mike.

Followed Stef for a long time. So happy to see you working with him

Awesome advancements in motors.

I've seen an Aluminum engine assy. up close and thought it was amazing!! This on the other hand... is outa this world beautiful!!

Congrats!! Stefan is the man!!!!

Very informative video Mike!! Thanks for sharing 👍. I always loved building engines. Years ago I built a 350 for my brother's sportsmen dirt modified. While everyone else was spending 25-30k for a special built engine (i.e. Tony File engine) , a lot of us who love the sport, but don't have a endless bank account, made due with what we could get. I had a 1973 350 engine from a Canadian Chevy Suburban. 2 barrel, bolt block. The block casting # 3970014. I had the machine shop install splayed 4 bolt main caps and bore it 30 thou over. I had a factory steel 350 crank, and had it turned 10/10 because of wearing showing. I also had a set of pink rods I bought from a friend. I used Keith Black hypereutectic pistons and rings. The heads I had were 327/300hp casting number 3917291. I had the bigger 2.02/1.60 valves installed with bronze guides. The camshaft was from Crane, and was a hydraulic tappet, with the same specs as the 1970 LT1 Vette camshaft. Fluid damper, and a Pete Jackson gear drive. I had a digital scale, and weighed everything for the rotating assembly making sure it was dead on. It ran great. One night my brother was pushed up into the marbles, and panicked. He coasted into the pits upset and apologized to me. I asked him what noise it made when he shut it down. "I don't know, but look!". He hit the button on the tachometer to show the highest rpm. It buried the needle at 9k. My father says, fire it up so I can hear it. After my brother fired up the car, my dad's words were 😂😂😂. "It's fine!! Get the bleep- ity- bleep back out there!!". While this was going on, they were clearing up the track for the accident that he was pushed up the track for. He started in the back of the field, still on the lead lap. My bragging rights: 1) he won the race. 2) he set the track record lap time 3) I built a Chevy 350 that turned 9k rpm! My total out of pocket was only 6k!😎🇺🇲🇺🇲

That block looks like a piece of art. Can't wait to see you put it to work.

Just wanted to say thanks for posting content during your time spent filming roadkill. It says alot about your commitment to your fans. Much appreciated and I have no idea what car this engine is going in and I won't guess either 😂. Just looking forward for more FSM garage content.

Mike thanks for the engine room footage. I could watch and listen to engine builders all day and pick little things from each. Do you know the race dates at Ming yet? I want to come watch you race

Thanks for video I really enjoy the details of engine building.

A work of art

Another great, informative post Mike, thanks for posting it. Stefs' knowledge was great to watch and listen to. The caddy needs to be done and running but then seeing the new project is something to look forward to 🙂

Finn, I hope we get to see more of the assembly in future videos!

I've never seen such big main caps!

Great episode!

Videos like this just remind me how much I don't know about building an engine! LOL

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW ....THAT IS SOME BAD ASS SHIT

another great video, mike!

Absolutely love the educational videos Keep it up please 👍🏻

I know Stef personally and he is such a cool guy, weve been out a couple of times when ive been over in LA- such a down to earth dude!....Cool video, impressive bits of kit

That block is bee-yo-ti-ful!

My Lord man… this level of precision and dedication to detail is bordering on insane, measurements to half a thou, those giant, billet main caps at big block spec… That crankshaft is nothing short of billet perfection. Now I see why these bullets can spin north of 10k revs and hang together. And now Mr. Finnegan has us all slobbering to see what this unit is powering… I’m really hoping that he doesn’t keep us in suspense for long.

Awesome engine info

Great info!

Awesome, Finnegan. Would look ridiculous in LapHonda

i had read somewhere that ACE did Westberg's engines ( sick the mag?) but didn't know anything else about them. How about some history on this fellow and his business. Everyone with LS's seems to fit head gasket issues but Westberg was running high boost successfully. This is interesting. Great video. Many thanks Mike.

Man, you must be a very wealthy guy! God bless you!

thanks mike that was very interesting

Great content thanks for sharing

Not sure which is more beautiful, the block or the crank!🤤🤤

So Finnegan's bought a fox body... 🤔

What a beautiful block, man I would be nerved working on it. Very confusing & informative. Lol

Thanks, very interesting info ;)

Good stuff.

Knowing your past love for mini trucks, this has to go in one. S10 would be too normal so im thinking a yota mini truck. Cant wait for this build.

That corvette will fly with that LS cleveland ! lamo Great video Finn ! peace and love brother !

That crank is crazy.

Holy crap - that block is prolly worth more than all my old trucks combined.

Hmmm. Thinking the nod to fox bodies at the start of the video may be purposeful.😊

Your the best Finn

Wow. That’s going to be a work of art when completed. Can’t wait to see and hear this thing running, doesn’t matter what it’s going in. Looks like you’re going to need to sell a lot of swag to fund this project 😂😀🇺🇸

Noice video Mike, thanks, I was having the DT's last weekend with no FSM video!

I really enjoy this channel! All the ppl I watch tend to have some sort of horse power!

Informative video

I hope the car is worthy of this spectacular LSX, that crank is absolute art…

Nothing better than a billet Chevrolet!! 😍😍😍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💪💪💪

Great Block, Noonan The Aussie is #1 in quality,strenght,technology.. All measuring equipement is rated at 20 deg celcius for acccuracy..

Can't wait to see the six second datsun!.

I remember street racing out in Antioch California in 81' in that huge empty housing track. There was a guy with a 1972 Camaro that was smoking everyone one night. He had a Donovan small block all aluminum and was very fast. I believe in aluminum blocks for sure.

As a pro in measuring bizz,I can tell you that 20 deg celsius is the standard temp to measure parts.There are rules of tumb like for cast iron 1 degree causes 1 hundredth of millimeter per 100 cm growth.

Dude!!! 🤯!!!✌️

Good use of the measuring tools. A micrometer or calipers are for measuring. A dial is for comparing a set value (there are exceptions).

Damn fine looking jewelry!

BTW LS guys that 2.75 Main is also Ford FE size! You know the one that won LeMans 5 times!

I have a feeling it’s mk4 Supra… 🤷‍♂️

Oo! New project!?! Whatever it is, I bet it'll be EPIC! I'm gonna guess some sort of F body.

Wow such beautiful eye candy for car guys. But I can’t help thinking about the serious coin that all costs. 😮

1,009 👍's up Finnegan garage thank you for sharing 😊

Sunnen makes a dial bore gauge set up fixture. I always miked the bearing thickness with a bearing mike. A bearing mike is a one inch mike with a ball on the anvil in stead of a flat surface.

Noonan ls next is a badass engine platform

Not a cheap build....good video...

Agreed the most beautiful thing I ever seen get down on your bad self

Dam 50k + for one of these engines that’s nuts but I’m sure worth every penny

Very interesting project. Cool info about the block with a nice explanation of how to measure and set set bearing clearances.. The two piece thrust bearing has to be a giant pain in the butt. Surprised they don't use a 5 piece one in a custom billet block . Wondering how you'll keep a head gasket in it though. Hoping the engine goes in the bed of a Mazda pick up truck.

ACE is a class act, amazing shop, fantastic work ethic. I would like him to do my engines..

Alright time to get the caddy done !!! I can't wait to see this build ! I'm thinking it's a mopar maybe a charger or a drag truck?!?!