409's were overrated They weren't even the best of their era. The Max Wedge Plymouth's & Dodge's blew them away then & today. The nasty secret about 409's that you don't hear is that they frequently blew up and spewed their engine parts all over the track. She's so fine my 409 ? The car didn't live up to it's billing.
@4thstooge Over rated ??? please.... 409's cleaned upt he track with the chrysler maw wedge. they broke records, and set the pace for many cars to come. Yes, the 409's were prone to have weak rods, but Chevrolet as well as aftermarket manufacturer's offered " racing " rods for these engines if they were destined for the track. the 409 definately beat the max wedge more than the other way around. Also in '63 and '64, a z-11 impala won the nationals. look it up. And yes, she is so fiiiiine !!!!!
@secodrvr It's really a shame though, as awesome as these cars have proven to be. The engines have become so under-appreciated. If I go to a car show, usually someone asks me if it's a big block, and what's up with the funky heads. I honestly don't see what's so great about Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas, what did they do that the 409 hadn't already done? If only they knew. I guess people are too easily impressed with bigger numbers.
The HP of the stock 409's was underated for insurance purposes, when they were put on a Dyno they almost always produced closer to 500 HP ... Chevy engineers admitted this fact later .. There are still a ot of them around but bring all your cash and assets if you plan to buy one.
@hammerogod The 409/409...which was really rated at 425hp by GM was probably a LOT more than 500hp... this is the 409 car the Beach Boys sang about, the QB coded 1962 factory dual quad (aluminum intake & a pair of Carter AFB carbs, steel crank), 4 Speed, posi-traction...409. These QB cars are pretty rare examples of the HP wedge motor that Chevrolet produced for one year only, and yeah...bring all your cash, assets, your best friend's and neighbor's too -lol!
@66bowtiegal Bowtiegal, you seem to know a good bit about w-engines. but there are a few things you need to be corrected on. The W engine was not a wedge engine. Actually, these engines did not incorporate a combustion chamber in the cylinder head. It was actually made up by the piston, that basically had a wedge cut out of it, made possible with a tall crow, along with the engine have a small recess in the top of the cylinder. this made up the " quench " area, AKA combustion chamber.
Edelbrock's actually making new aluminum heads for 'em, if you didn't know that already... They come with an intake manifold and finned valve covers... I think... I dunno.
But eh. That Impala's desperately trying to yank the front wheels off the tarmac... What a beautiful car... Nothing beats a 409 Impala runnin' quick times...
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Chevelle69IsFine 11 months ago
409's were overrated They weren't even the best of their era. The Max Wedge Plymouth's & Dodge's blew them away then & today. The nasty secret about 409's that you don't hear is that they frequently blew up and spewed their engine parts all over the track. She's so fine my 409 ? The car didn't live up to it's billing.
4thstooge 1 year ago
@4thstooge Over rated ??? please.... 409's cleaned upt he track with the chrysler maw wedge. they broke records, and set the pace for many cars to come. Yes, the 409's were prone to have weak rods, but Chevrolet as well as aftermarket manufacturer's offered " racing " rods for these engines if they were destined for the track. the 409 definately beat the max wedge more than the other way around. Also in '63 and '64, a z-11 impala won the nationals. look it up. And yes, she is so fiiiiine !!!!!
secodrvr 1 year ago
@secodrvr It's really a shame though, as awesome as these cars have proven to be. The engines have become so under-appreciated. If I go to a car show, usually someone asks me if it's a big block, and what's up with the funky heads. I honestly don't see what's so great about Chevelles, Camaros, and Novas, what did they do that the 409 hadn't already done? If only they knew. I guess people are too easily impressed with bigger numbers.
KoDBeast 8 months ago
good driver
tureas 1 year ago
Go Carl !!!
elpatos 1 year ago
The HP of the stock 409's was underated for insurance purposes, when they were put on a Dyno they almost always produced closer to 500 HP ... Chevy engineers admitted this fact later .. There are still a ot of them around but bring all your cash and assets if you plan to buy one.
hammerogod 1 year ago
@hammerogod The 409/409...which was really rated at 425hp by GM was probably a LOT more than 500hp... this is the 409 car the Beach Boys sang about, the QB coded 1962 factory dual quad (aluminum intake & a pair of Carter AFB carbs, steel crank), 4 Speed, posi-traction...409. These QB cars are pretty rare examples of the HP wedge motor that Chevrolet produced for one year only, and yeah...bring all your cash, assets, your best friend's and neighbor's too -lol!
High-end nostalgia costs, baby!
66bowtiegal 1 year ago
@66bowtiegal Bowtiegal, you seem to know a good bit about w-engines. but there are a few things you need to be corrected on. The W engine was not a wedge engine. Actually, these engines did not incorporate a combustion chamber in the cylinder head. It was actually made up by the piston, that basically had a wedge cut out of it, made possible with a tall crow, along with the engine have a small recess in the top of the cylinder. this made up the " quench " area, AKA combustion chamber.
secodrvr 1 year ago
-lol! countnickoli, make that a-men 'sister'....but that's alright, I get that all the time ;D
66bowtiegal 1 year ago
holy shit im in love!!!!!! ♪ my 409 baby my 409♪ love' em
countnickoli 1 year ago
OMG, that sound. Wow what a mover.
ScriptWorker 1 year ago
He should remove the serta perfect sleeper springs from the rear and he would prob shave some time off...
bigman95impala 2 years ago
12.91 1/4's on a stock 409. The 409 was a beast especially for 1962. Those numbers are awesome for any day.
LT1HILLINGHOE 2 years ago
WTF? Right hand drive?
gomer52 2 years ago
they sold american cars in other countries too. that happens to be in Australia
xAndyAggressionx 2 years ago
Beach Boy lyrics!
Nothing can catch her
Nothing can touch my 409
My four speed, dual quad, posi-traction 409
johncfl 3 years ago
There you go!
A QB coded 409!
The Beach Boys will tell you ALL about it!
66bowtiegal 3 years ago
@66bowtiegal a-men brother gotta love the beach boys and sooo gotta love the 409!!!!
countnickoli 1 year ago
Maybe it sounds like a 409, but it doesn't look like a 409!
johncfl 3 years ago
Doesn't L@@K like a 409 ???
She looks like a 62 Impala
...could be a QB car.
66bowtiegal 3 years ago
its a 62 bel air, note the two tail lights per side instead if three.
62chevyimp 3 years ago
where the fuck would u get cylinder heads for a 409?
EddieJr93 3 years ago
Edelbrock's actually making new aluminum heads for 'em, if you didn't know that already... They come with an intake manifold and finned valve covers... I think... I dunno.
But eh. That Impala's desperately trying to yank the front wheels off the tarmac... What a beautiful car... Nothing beats a 409 Impala runnin' quick times...
Avak2 3 years ago
seeriously tho.ur right lol
EddieJr93 3 years ago
Need some 409 parts?
Look me up.
66bowtiegal 3 years ago
409's KICK ASS!!!
ATLASVARIAN 4 years ago
What a sic beast !! Bring back the beachboys. Very impressive for a big car
lezo07 4 years ago
Nice Ride - good to see your old chev gettin'down that 1/4 mile.
kvdwp 4 years ago