Ask Ed 45 - SOLVED! Why Ed Put a Dodge Crank in a Chevy! Also Ford 400 vs 460 | Ed Smith w #BarryT

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Join legendary engine builder Ed Smith in this technical deep-dive Q&A session covering the most critical engine building topics for classic car enthusiasts. Ed tackles viewer questions with decades of professional, shop-tested expertise. Technical Topics Covered (In Order of Discussion): HIGH-INTEREST BUILDS & MODIFICATIONS: SOLVED: Why Ed used a Dodge crank and Pontiac pistons in a Chevy build The ONLY way to run a gear drive timing set Pre-oiling procedures for a 427 Roller cam break-in procedures - what's different from flat tappet cams Engine break-in process - the joy and science of proper break-in Ford 400 vs 460 for truck pulling applications - displacement vs torque characteristics COMMON ENGINE PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS: How unleaded gasoline damages vintage engines - and what you can do about it Thermostat debates - the controversy Head swap on a 305 - is it worth it or what should you do instead? ADVANCED TECHNICAL TOPICS: Turning/filing piston rings for optimal ring gap - does it add power? Knurl piston technology - when and why or should you use it Valve rotation - should you or shouldn't you? Mild build vs extreme build longevity - what really lasts longer Ford stroker engine size comparisons - choosing the right displacement Exhaust port vs intake port flow dynamics - why they're NOT equal Ed Smith brings decades of professional engine building experience with practical advice for both street and race applications. Whether you're building Chevy, Ford, or Mopar engines, this session delivers the technical knowledge you need. #EngineBuilding #EdSmith #BarryTsGarage #DodgeCrankChevy #GearDriveTiming #UnleadedGas #RollerCam #427Build #EngineBreakIn #Ford400vs460 #ClassicCars #BigBlockChevy #SmallBlockFord #PreOiling #PistonRings #EngineLongevity #FordStroker #VintageEngines #EngineRestoration #MuscleCarEngine #ClassicCarRestoration #ThermostatDebate #KnurlPistons #PerformanceEngine #AskEd Keywords (15-20, comma-delimited - Priority Ordered): dodge crank in chevy, Ed Smith engine builder, gear drive timing set, unleaded gas vintage engines, roller cam break-in, 427 engine pre-oiling, ford 400 vs 460, engine building tips, piston ring gap, classic car engine, knurl pistons, engine break-in procedure, ford stroker engine, 305 head swap, thermostat debate, valve rotation, mild vs extreme build, exhaust port intake port, first start engine, classic engine restoration Join this channel to support us and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWWoazGfUAtcWVtZ13suyQ/join