Expert Engine Builders Answer Your Top 10 Questions
2024 ж. 18 Мам.
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Looking to build or rebuild an engine? Meet Pat and Frankie, our expert engine builders from Engine Power, answering 10 fan-submitted questions.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just curious about engines, this Q&A session is a must-watch. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get to know the best. Watch now and gain valuable insights into everything Engine Power.
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Daily Driving a Solid Roller Camshaft
01:12 Our First Engines
01:50 Ring Gaps for Your Engine
03:03 Pat's Pocket Protector
03:58 Solid Roller Lifters on a Hydraulic Roller Cam
04:41 Working on Engine Power
05:57 Plasti-Gauge Colors
06:44 Making the Show
07:51 Engine Power’s plan for Import Engines
08:33 Power Adders and Engine Wear
I remember watching pat since I was in high school and man you slimmed down brother! Good for you, you will be wrenching a lot longer health wise. Frankie and pat being my favorite hosts so always good to see you too Frankie!! To many many more seasons with you to thank you for a lifetime of knowledge and great quality content!
lol I remember watching Chuck, Joe and Mike back in college and I am 45!
@@goldenmanuever1176🤣🤣🤣 Same here and I'm the same age you are! How time flies!!
Hay pat do you won't to race are grndas at Ford fest this year
This segment would be great once a week or once a month
Need a full hour version of those Q&A Episodes
Pat! Looking healthy man! Great job! You guys have done great keeping this my favourite engine show since those TNN days.
Triple P(pocket protector pat)is a riot...😁👍👍
I want to see an “Ameri’Barra” Atlas 4200 I6 turbo big horsepower build. Let’s make this engine popular.
Nivlac57 has a ton of good content on this
3:35 The baby picture!!! Love it!
The first engine, not counting lawn mowers, was a Kohler K91 4hp cast iron block on a homebuit go-cart. I was in 8th grade and was trying to run it on high compression and Klotz nitromethane. It was ported, had a big chainsaw carb, milled head/thin copper head gasket and a scoop to duct more air across the cylinder to help keep it cool. My buddies that would ride it called that engine the "blue flame special" because of the long bluish exhaust flame from its straight pipe.
Mine was 6-71 in my first year of college in 1999.
I'm also a long-time viewer from the days the show was on TNN. Anyway, I'm a huge VW fan and I think it'd be awesome if you guys did a build on an air-cooled VW Beetle engine. Keep up the great work guys!! 💪🔥
What was tnn?
@BrendanOgorden TNN was "The Nashville Network". Later on it became Spike TV.
@@iceman45ification1 I might be too young for that then, I do remember spike though!
@iceman45ification1 I remember both of them. Always wanted them. Never really was into gas engines went to school for diesel mechanic instead.
You look great Pat, haven't aged a bit. Still funny and a pleasure to listen to. 2000-01 SAM graduate.
My dad used to run a solid in a dually with a 454,and pretty much every other weekend was "set the valves" days lol Still,watching an 80s flatbed roast mustangs was worth it...
That first question was exactly what I wanted to know! 😎🤠
I've been watching since the TNN days as well. Loved the shows. Still do. Keep it up. Would also like to see a Ford 400 build on your show. They have potential. Just a bigger version of the Cleavland.
Thumbs up to Pat and his new fitness journey.
Would love to see you build a car and enter it in Power Tour or Sick Week, then document your trip every step of the way. It would be a wonderful demonstration of pre conceived strategy and tactics versus real life experience.
I want to see more of these questions and answers. I love these segments
That was the most gangster leatherman draw I’ve ever seen anyone do. Nice pat
Just noticed he looked different. Nice!! Been a fan for 2 decades. Love all the shows. Thank you for the Knowledge. Being a subscriber is awesome as well. Have fun Pat and Frankie🤙🏻❤️
Briggs and Stratton guy too!! Really enjoy your show and the many awesome builds you guys have done. I always learn from watching and the production is top notch. Looking good Pat!!
Keep up the great work pat and Frankie thx for the info
Awesome guys!!! Good info.
Pat you look good.. keep up the good work its paying off.Great for your Health
I forgot about TNN! Wow that brought me back. I'm 36 years old now so I was very young watching as well! I appreciate all the work you guys do to make such a great show!
I can't get enough of these guys. I absolutely love every vid/show you guys put out. Keep up the work boys 👏👏👏
I love your show. Keep going!
Pat and Frankie, thanks for the awesome content on the show! My question, will we ever see a performance diesel engine build by you two on the show?
Great show, great content, love the build videos..👍🏻😎
Pat has been getting after it. Good work 💪🏽
How about exploring stroker combos for torq, what cams do best for 4x4 and towing by the cubic inch
Love the show!!
Another great video, Pat is looking much healthier and thinner.... great job on that
Hey, guys! I love your show and the other ones on Power Nation, too. I've been watching on KZhead for a few years now. Have you ever worked on a Boxer engine? What about a rotary? It would be very nice seeing V10s or V12s on the dyno. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
Q & A was fun, do again
I'm a viewer from the old TNN days and this is still o e of my favorite auto-related shows. As long as it, and the pocket protector, is around I'll keep watching. To be fair, I also carry a ton of small things around but usually in a pants pocket and I just grab it based on feel. Fortunately my shop isn't as unorganized as my pocket
I really liked the test show with the sb305 i am building one now!
Love the show, guys. I've been watching for a lot of years as well. At the risk of alienating some of your base (American muscle), I'd love to see a build up on a 4.0 Toyota, 1GR-FE engine. You both are fantastic hosts and explain things well. Keep rollin' with the pocket protector and dad jokes!
my first engine was a briggs it never ran but it turned into a fun hobby and im proud to say now 30 years later ive sucessfully repaired literally thousands of mowers for myself people in the neighborhood and customers today though ive stopped working in a shop and i no longer do repairs for people in the neighborhood i just work on my own stuff
Really like too see a build on a 4.6 ford engine something mild . Good show guy's
Pats got guns 💪
Check out Pat. Ive been watching power nation for years. Hes lost weight and looking physically fit. Way to go brother!
yes engine power and musclecar are my two faves its har for me to ge a job building engines since i am vusally imparied jt i love cars all the same
Love the show! Question. What is a better solution wire arc’s aluminum cylinder blocks or is it better to have sleeved blocks for high rpm and compression builds?
Another TNN viewer here too. You guys are great. I love the way you demystify engine building with your years of experience. I would love to see more power packages. As a Ford guy, what package does 400hp in a 302... cam specs, heads, compression ratio etc? 400hp Cleveland? 500Tq 408 stroker, Windsor or Cleveland? Thanks, keep it up.
HI GUYS WHEN WILL YOU BE BACK ON TV ??? GREAT TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING MORE SHOWS !! NICE QUESTIONS TOO . TODD FROM SNOWEY MICHIGAN .
Still in love with you guys for making that ford inline 6 300ci turbo. From 90hp to 400something was insane. That was a super budget friendly engine. Would love to see that one power a car or truck. Did it make it in that old truck if so we didn’t see it drive! Please get these engines in vehicles or pass them off to your other team member who are building cool cars! I see trucks and cars for sale now on the used market with 300k miles so we are definitely all driving alot!
Disagree on one answer. As a mechanical engineer, I have graphed the ramp profiles of comparable specs at .050ths of a Comp Cams Exteme Energy hydraulic roller vs. Extreme Energy solid roller. The solid roller has a much steeper/faster ramp speed, which is evident by its overall smaller total duration to duration at .050ths ratio. It makes sense that a hydraulic roller cannot handle the faster ramp speed a solid roller cam. The best part about using a solid roller lifter on a hydraulic roller cam profile is that you can get away with less seat spring pressure (because of the slower lobe ramp speed), which helps everything live longer in street applications.
If you want to do this, I recommend a custom grind cam on a billet core using a cast iron distributor gear. Comp Cams will make a custom cam with a hydraulic profile on a billet core. In my testing all this extra cost is worth 10-15 hp and longer street life.
Good job good job 😀🚘😎😊
I've watched since ye olde Powerblock TV days. Now I'm in my late 20s building an LS6 for boost with my dad in his garage, and a TON of the practices and tips/tricks you guys showed throughout the years has gone into properly building the block we've got to *hopefully* make over 720whp on E85. Pat, I know your also a Michigander, from what area of the Mitt are you from? (I also could hear the accent lol, I know it well. I'm from southwest Michigan myself) Also, how do you calculate your compressed headgasket thickness in relation to static versus dynamic compression ratios? Love the show guys!
Been watch this show as well since TNN days lol 😂 😊the best show ever thank and YES should do a Mercedes V8 hint hint 😅
Im broke have no money and drive an automatic pos… this is a longshot but can you just build me a super cool car, like anything manual transmission is my only wish, I’ll give you my car in return and my gratitude. I know this is a long shot and I highly doubt it but a man in my position can only hope. God bless you anyways, love you guys been watching for so many years since way before i even had a license you guys are the best, my favorite was always EnginePower! Again God Bless
Any recommendations on engine builders? Especially inline 6 and West Coast preferred. Thank you.
Lol. Just spotted a dellow Fen Xer in the questions. Been watchibg since toy were on TNN. Used to watch it evey every weekend I wasn't working. Set the time pn the VHS unit, for when I got back The show I miss from those days is Shaderree Mechanic
Thx for taking the time and MOPAR2YA! 😎
You guys should consider a straight 8 build. They've done all of the big three straight 6's, and GM's SBC V6. Some newer V6 (3800), and GM's newer turbo inline 4's would be cool too.
I have questions. 1. When you knife edge a crank do you reduce engine torque output and does it weaken the crank? 2. When you off set the crankshaft does it weaken the crank also by how much if you grind? 3. What’s the difference between normal bearings and racing bearings and do they reduce friction on the engine?
I'd love to see a Barra build.
Damn pat is LOOKING GOOD!
After building an engine new rods and pistons how long before you should go full throttle on them ?
do you guys ever sell any of the engines you build on the show?
Have you ever tuned a Jag 5.0 litre supercharged engine. It would be interesting to see what power you managed to get out of it.
Prior to Pat coming to Powernation my least fav show was engine power. After Pat made his appearance, engine power became my fav Powernation show.
I would love to see you in engine masters do an episode together
Não gosto de ver esses vídeos , me dá uma inveja danada kkk
In a dual carb setup, does running vacuum advance increase or decrease cylinder pressure?
If given the chance for a “sky high” style build where budget and material type had no limit, would you consider building the lightest V8 that also made the highest horsepower (think pure titanium/carbon fiber build) just to see what it could do?
OK guys, number 1, big fan. Number 2, how much would it cost to build a 347 stroker that will last. Think economy build. I'm 65 and just purchased the car I've been looking for since 1983. It's got a 289, but I don't know the motor. Sounds good and runs good. I just don't know the motor. And the rear main seal is leaking just a smidgen. Let me know guys. I wouldn't even know about the 347 if not for y'all. Thanks
Is this the same show that had the chevelle guy and the ford guy? If so thats how long I been watchin. I do enjoy your show
I have a 455 olds that I am rebuilding . When assembling , the cam was tight. I mean tap in with hammer. Thats how machine shop guy said it was a little tight. He said to turn with ratchet until I can turn with fingers. Another machining guy told me to scape surface of tight cam bearing until loosened. I was taught cam should turn with fingers. What are your thoughts. Sorry about length of question.
Take the old stock cam and cut angled cutter grooves on the journal that corresponds with the tight spot. Use your cam/cutter to trim the offending bearing by hand rotating it as you slowly feed it into the tight spot. Remove it frequently to clean debris and use thread cutter lube. It should only take a few thousandths of an inch. If a slight trim doesn't free it up definitely go back yo your machinist.
Can you do an episode on underflow and valve jobs?
I hear over and over about how crank windage robs H.P. But there's never an amount mentioned. So how much does a windage tray save?
Hey guys. Still wanting and challenging y’all to build a built North Star. L47 please. Caddy ran a beautiful LMP at lemans in 2000 running a boosted L47 Variant
Have you ever tried to build a Packard V12
I thing has always intrigued me is, why do inline engines always have intake and exhaust on the same side of the heads? Wouldn’t it be more efficient to be like V8 engines?
#9. Do a 70s datsun inline 6
As a kid I waited all week to watch an episode on TNN
What is the best way to get good horse power and torque out of a small block ford at low rpm for every day driving and towing
I have a question. How much boost is safe for a stock 41k mile 305 SBC?
Gents. What’s your thoughts on hydrogen as a fueI. I believe AVL race tech has produced one. Would you build one.
There is also yellow plastic gauge
What's a good. Way to hp a 4cyl?
PATRICK!!!!! What happened to your KZhead channel, man?! And the minibike?! Also enjoyed seeing some of your Freedom content 😉
First engine for me would have been a kx 250 2 stroke dirt bike
Do you guys work as engine builders outside of the TV show? I would like to build my engine with you.
Can I have a job with you guys? I love motors and making the most power I can out of any motor ,small big ,long or short lol
Don't forget to ship me that beige small block mopar, thanks guys!
Good day gentlemen, I have a mission if you choose to participate well I want to know will high compression motors with ring gap except boosted in duction systems and not scatter if you manage boost
Hey Pat, that forearm looks like a pregnant cobra, Pat got jacked!!!! Keep up the great work
😎💪🏽
do any old engines get sold
Does anybody have a hands-on, engine building class? For us 50 year old neophytes, that is.
9:25 Yes, that's why you dont run Twin Turbos on a 13.5:1 Engine unless its fully built to withstand a nuclear blast, and youre running high enough octane.
love the q and a would love to see you two build a ford 400
Galo 12 or galo24?
I didn't recognize pat without 2 dozen pens in his pocket.
I would love to see you guys rebuild a Chevrolet 6.2 or 6.5 Detroit Diesel V8 engine and add a turbo to see how much horsepower you could get out of that engine.
Willomet motor & fab on KZhead did a build on a 6.5 for his suburban that had a lot of good info
@@Paul-may I watched the two videos of the 6.5 build. Great content. Thank you!
why do some people swear theyll never own a ford cleveland engine but then some people swear by them same goes for the ford windsor engines
How are you with electric powered cars?🤔
Are we glossing over Pat's knife skills? 😂
Why have they the word from foot pound to pound feet on torque specs
What is the greatest engine platform for the modern hotrod guy and why is it the LS? Lol