Chevy small-block V-8 time-lapse rebuild! RESTORED and IMPROVED | Redline Rebuild

After our Chevy small-block 283 disassembled itself, we couldn't help but give it a full engine rebuild. This iconic V-8 engine came out of 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible 25 years ago and has sat untouched ever since, but now it's getting the rebuild it deserves. Thanks to our sponsor . is an auto parts retailer founded in 1999 by automotive engineers with two goals: Liberate information hidden behind the auto parts store counter (by listing all available parts, not just what one store stocks or one counter-person knows), and make auto parts affordable so vehicles of all ages can be kept reliable and fun to drive. Visit to order auto parts online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and have them conveniently delivered to your door. Need help finding parts or placing an order? Visit our Help pages for further assistance! 0:05 - Various parts come off the intake manifold (stop-motion) 0:11 - Valve covers removed (st