Ask Ed Ep 26 - Grumpy, Thermostats, BOSS 302 - Ed Smith w #BarryT #ClassicCar #Engines

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Ask Ed Ep. 26 – Engine Myths, Street vs. Race Builds, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and More with Ed Smith & #BarryT! 🔧 In this packed episode of Ask Ed, Ed Smith and #BarryT tackle a wide range of engine and performance questions from the community! Whether you're into street builds, drag boats, or vintage muscle, this episode is loaded with valuable insights, strong opinions, and a few laughs along the way. Topics include: 🔥 Why you should NEVER cook your valve springs 🛠️ Ed’s go-to oil for seasonal engines TROLLING Grumpy Jenkins ❄️ Running without a thermostat – smart or risky? 🏁 Street vs. Race setups – key differences that matter ⚙️ Dual point distributors explained 📦 Plastic underhood parts – how much is too much? 💬 Legendary cam drive stories with "Grumpy" Jenkins 🤯 Cleveland heads: were they too big? 🚤 Pre-oiling tips for seasonal high-horsepower builds 🧊 Regulating temps without a thermostat – myth vs. fact 🔈 And yes... What about the BOSS 302? Don’t miss this info-packed episode full of tips, tech talk, and classic stories. Like, comment, and subscribe for more gearhead gold every week!Welcome to another episode of Ask Ed! In this session, Ed Smith and Barry T tackle your toughest engine and performance questions. We cover everything from valve spring care and dual point distributors to oil picks for seasonal engines. Curious about cam drives, thermostats, or the legendary BOSS 302? Wondering about running a street car without a thermostat, pre-oiling a 454 drag boat, or the differences between street and racing setups? We’ve got you covered! Plus, we dive into topics like plastic underhood parts, trolling Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, and why Cleveland heads were considered "too big." Join us for expert advice, classic car stories, and practical tips for your high-performance builds. Join this channel to support us and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWWoazGfUAtcWVtZ13suyQ/join #AskEd #EdSmith #BarryT #EngineTech #ValveSprings #Boss302 #ClevelandHeads #DualPointDistributor #StreetVsRace #PerformanceEngines #OldSchoolMuscle #DragBoat #CarTechTalk #ClassicEngines #GrumpyJenkins #HotRodTech #ThermostatDelete