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Ed Smith ANSWERS your questions and Tells us Some of his Tricks of the Trade building engines for Street and Racing! Join legendary engine builder Ed Smith as he opens up his decades of experience to answer YOUR questions about engine building, tuning, and problem-solving. From street performance to race preparation, Ed breaks down complex topics into practical, usable knowledge!
In this episode, Ed shares his decades of experience and breaks down some of the most intriguing engine building topics and myths.
TOPICS COVERED:
⚙️ The real truth about forged vs billet crankshafts
🏁 Ford 460 vs Cadillac 472 - which is the better engine?
🛠️ How Far did most Ford Flathead V8s Go?
🤔 Did a simple washer under a lifter ever really gain 500 RPM?
🔎 Navigating the confusion of Ford 351 Cleveland oil pans
⚡ Points ignition systems - are they really obsolete?
📈 insights on lifter and camshaft wear patterns
Ed dives deep into these topics with practical examples from his racing career and engine building experience. Whether you're a professional mechanic or weekend warrior, you'll learn valuable tips to improve your engine building skills.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future tech talks with Ed Smith! Drop your engine building questions in the comments below for future Q&A episodes.
#EngineBuilding #Motorsports #AutoRepair #EngineeringExplained #CarTech #Mechanics #Racing #EnginePerformance #AutoTech #CarMaintenance
INCLUDES:
Lifters
Forged vs Billet Crankshafts
Ford 460 vs Cadillac 472
Longevity of Ford Flathead V8
Washer under Lifter Gained 500 RPM
So Many Ford Oil Pans 351 Cleveland
engine oil pan with 2 drains
Points ignitions pros and cons
Lifter VS Camshaft wear
Various Playlists on the channel:
Ed Smith Five Star Engines
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-E5Xu8Qhp5g2nuXeJvM6mH
Alan Travis Brass Era
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2kqZl8PBGM86ge6v4Yihoos30FBPBzwb
Flathead V-12 Series
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-Vb_2GoPTdIQUCVnd3-dbm
Daimler Build Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IP4sS5aIho&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM95aqh_6QkRV9aZ1vp42D2b
1948 Buick Roadmaster Woodie Show Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfSrj20fsAU&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM8gh9alQv6GtEbzoB3lzu2Q
Buick Classic Cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XX_6i5gISs&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-k2ym4ieMlkDi3olsUkE1h
1938 Zephyr Restoration Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6LKl-3_eRw&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM9ISb42AoSVW2ruyw6J-zvr
Arizona Classic Car Culture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPO_QyU3wic&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM9QK-6N_XNmwnGH0JzQJVvf
Zephyr Classic Cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPO_QyU3wic&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM_j0mUvkrZUC6RcYAlOPnMU
1939 Zephyr Coupe Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6NQ_xzHUEs&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM98gbVnqBbvmxZVaA74cJVz
Buick Classic Cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XX_6i5gISs&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-k2ym4ieMlkDi3olsUkE1h
1938 Zephyr Restoration Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6LKl-3_eRw&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM9ISb42AoSVW2ruyw6J-zvr
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