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ASK ED #22: Ultimate Engine Building Q&A with Ed Smith | Racing Secrets Revealed 🏁Join us for another knowledge-packed session with legendary engine builder Ed Smith as he shares decades of racing expertise. In this episode, Ed tackles crucial performance questions that could make or break your next build:• 327 vs 350 Crankshafts: Which is best?• Alcohol vs Gas: The real pros and cons for race engines• Jet Selection Strategies: How humidity affects carburetor tuning• Chrome Crankshafts: What are they? Worth it or hype?• Engine Cleaning Techniques: Using soap, hot water and electro magnets• Carbureted vs Fuel Injection: Equals?• Windage Trays: Do you actually need one?• Small Torque Converter Hazards: Problems you need to avoid• Valve Guides: Why it's the guide, not the seat or valve that matters• Special High-Altitude Engine Builds: Denver's unique requirements• Firing Order: When your Chevy sounds like a Pontiac• Internal Engine Painting: Why serious racers do it• Headers: Common mistake that costs horsepowerWhether you're a weekend racer or professional engine builder, Ed's straight-shooting advice will help you make smarter decisions for your next engine project.#EngineBuilding #RacingEngines #Carburetion #PerformanceTuning #DragRacing #EngineComponents #BarryT

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 of Ask Ed 21:Ed Smith dives into essential topics for engine builders and racers. Ed shares his knowledge about Flathead engines,Comparing the performance differences between the 377 and 383 engines,Expert opinion on the 427 vs 454 vs 502 debate.Challenges like fixing cracked blocks SMOG heads in racing applications.Custom camshaft selection for Flathead engines Racers might consider building a race-ready Dodge Flathead 6.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.

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 Problem with the Small Block ChevyHow Many Main Bearings?The W Mystery Engine in NASCARPunch Don't Polish It!Magic Carb Atomizers in the 1960'sWhat Happens in 1 RPM?Let's Settle This - 305 vs 305 CrankshaftWhat the 283, 289 and 302 CRANKS hadGear VS ChainRacing Pontiac w Butyl TiresConfession Time - Tapered Cylinder Bore?Cooling Trick 302 FordWayne Head Beat ED!12 Port Wayne HeadEngine BREAK-in TipsParkerizing the Camshafts454 2-BOLT with Blower is ScaryTiming Gear Drive vs ChainButyl Buchon Atlas Tires1996 Chevrolet Impala SSDodge and Plymouth Slant SixWayne GMC Chev Performance HeadNailhead AirflowDodge and Fargo Flathead Six Engines1963 PontiacJC Whitney and Warshawsky Catalogs and Parts

Ed's Hat now available on ebay - just search for barryts and you'll also find a few other things....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 patternsEd 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.

Ask Ed Ep 18 - Setting the Crank and Engine Cooling - Ed Smith with BarryT

Ed Smith - Racer, Engine Builder in Glendale Arizona Answers Audience Questions about Engines, Building and Racing. Hosted by Barry T

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Ask Ed Ep 17 - 400 2-Bolt | 348 | 409 | Chevy Mystery Engine? - Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 15 - COPO, Hemi Ford, Caddy 500 - Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 13 - BIG H and other Racing Tricks - Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 12 - Engines Tuning Carbs - Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 11 - The Racing 50's and 60's - Ed Smith with Barry T

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Ask Ed Ep 10 - Cams, Lifters & Distributors - Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 9 - Engine Opinions, Modifying and Chevy Big Block Mods. Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 8 - OILING Questions Answered. Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 7 - STROKERS! Ed Smith with BarryT

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Ask Ed Ep 6 - Flywheels & Smokey - Ed Smith with Barry T

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