I'm old enough to remember as a kid, talking to "old geezers" who told stories of riding wagon trains across the Great Plains and the West! I can remember my grandmother telling me how scared she and her mother were in the wagon train heading East from California, worrying about being attacked by Native Americans. "Old geezers" are precious connections to a forgotten past, many with incredible information and data you can't get anywhere else!! Talk with them, treat them well and kindly, and make connections with them every chance you get. Learn everything you can from them, because when they are gone, they are gone!! Thank you, Ed Smith, for sharing your great knowledge and stories with us, many of us greatly appreciate it! And thank you Barry T. for bringing Ed and this information to the World!
I just turned 40 and I like to listen to their knowledge. People of all ages should be able to appreciate the voice of experience. Ed is giving away trade secrets and he doesn't have to share that so I appreciate it.
Berry, I am so grateful for finding your channel on Christmas Eve. Watching your shows has been a time warp of the last 55 years of learning from engine race car drivers, engine builders, and chassis builders here in Arizona. My 45 years of SEMA teaching on stage has me concerned about the automotive Aftermarket Performance and Restyling of young enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. I would like to have a conversation with you on the comments Ed and Robert said of the lack of information passed to the next generation. I am one of those old guys on the idea to inform.
as usual I have to say thanks a million the questions that are answered during these videos are the same ones I'd be asking keep up the great work God bless
Every time I view one of these videos with Ed he points out things that I never knew or just plain forgot and got lost in all of the other mumbo jumbo associated with engines that really fog things up.
Thank God for the small /big Block engine.....best bang for the buck....great oiling system and Head flow for High end Street cars/drag......and can be turned into a monster on the TRUE drag race engines due to aftermarket...Have ran a many low budget/great machinist chevy engines due to people like Him...ol school....The Mopar folk will spend BIG MONEY to brag.LOVE YOUR STUFF ED!
I really enjoy watching these vids and marvel at the knowledge and innovation of fellow motorheads.The oldman reminds me of a mirror i mage of myself...except I look like Brad Pitt😅😅😅
You can tell God built Ed for a life of speed, his hairline proves it... he has a ducktail spoiler going on lol I always enjoy listening to those who have been there and done that, timeless proven performance and durability from a lifetime of knowledge
Why kind of damage does a Dyno actually do ? I get in my vehicle , let her warm up and I go to top speed once a day , full 5500 rpm hang ther till the trans says no…..is that as bad as Dyno runs? I thought you could put 100,000 miles on the Dyno ………love real videos , this has been an education. Thanks gents
spec motors are also able to be bought back by chevy if you win with it ! they used to be super cheap to buy and that was one of the reasons instead of an alternator they should take some of those new wheel generators toyota just started using as long as the wheels are turning each wheel will make power.
@@BarryTsGarage i havnt read anything as of yet saying they cant use them , one thing i was taught growing up its only illegal if they specifically tell you you cant do it and the rule book is only a book that tells you what you cant do not what you can do. its fairly new stuff i can see them gaining a bit of an advantage using them. they might want to look into it ive seen them generate some good power. havnt had any recalls on them as of yet so it seems to work. i say its worth a look we used to use toyota starters to make cheap gear reduction mini starters toyota engineers are great its the lean manufacturing i disagree with.
Noooooooo... never say old geezer to anybody.. although it was said in jest that's just hurtful and it was a mistake... being called old is demeaning.. Ed has forgotten more than any of us will ever know.. and I'm going to apologize for that young whippersnapper.. he knows not what he speaks.. every young person needs to know that we have the same brain and enthusiasm we had when we were 14 until we leave this life... Ed's Talent is immeasurable.. that said this is a great informative video with two talented professionals!
I would never refer to Ed Smith or Don Garlits or Kenny Duttweiler, etc as old geezers. I was taught to respect my elders by my WWII US Army Vet Dad and Uncle not to mention my grandparents born in the 1800's.
@@BarryTsGarage I’ve been there before love it down there we went down a picked up a square body Chevy and some other rust free truck Parts I didn’t know how to get ahold of him or where he was located at for sure my dad randomly came across one of your videos and was like hey I know that guy lol!
You need to go see how they dyno a race engine, or even a street strip engine! Watching a passenger car engine is kinda a waste! You need to see how the carb is tuned, how they adjust timing, how they check & adjust the valve train! Yes he got the rings & cam broken in, & made sure it’s running ok, but that’s about 1/4 the work that goes into a competition engine! Even the ones they are familiar with! There is tons of power to be had! Also a dyno reads torque, horsepower is just a calculation! Torque x rpm, divided by 5252 = horsepower!
I would love to do another video with a full on race engine, however, racers are kind of private and not normally that willing to show their stuff… Maybe I will get lucky with someone that is willing to show the world!!!
I want Ed's wisdom to live for an eternity on video!! Keep up the awesome work!! Love you guys!!!
Oh man. Thanks!🙏
Ed Smith is a national treasure
I'm old enough to remember as a kid, talking to "old geezers" who told stories of riding wagon trains across the Great Plains and the West! I can remember my grandmother telling me how scared she and her mother were in the wagon train heading East from California, worrying about being attacked by Native Americans. "Old geezers" are precious connections to a forgotten past, many with incredible information and data you can't get anywhere else!! Talk with them, treat them well and kindly, and make connections with them every chance you get. Learn everything you can from them, because when they are gone, they are gone!!
Thank you, Ed Smith, for sharing your great knowledge and stories with us, many of us greatly appreciate it!
And thank you Barry T. for bringing Ed and this information to the World!
Wow - I really appreciate this and will also pass along to Ed 🙏🙏👍👍
Ed is my favorite and has nothing to do with me being in my 60s, he knows his stuff
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@@BarryTsGarage Don’t forget Alan I like him too lol
I just turned 40 and I like to listen to their knowledge. People of all ages should be able to appreciate the voice of experience. Ed is giving away trade secrets and he doesn't have to share that so I appreciate it.
@@toralfcross3819 I love Ed Barry knows it. I tell him almost if not every video with Ed starring in it lol
Alan will be back with us very soon! Thanks!
Always learning on this end, Thanks for taking us along!
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Berry, I am so grateful for finding your channel on Christmas Eve. Watching your shows has been a time warp of the last 55 years of learning from engine race car drivers, engine builders, and chassis builders here in Arizona. My 45 years of SEMA teaching on stage has me concerned about the automotive Aftermarket Performance and Restyling of young enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. I would like to have a conversation with you on the comments Ed and Robert said of the lack of information passed to the next generation. I am one of those old guys on the idea to inform.
Hi Joseph - sure I’m very open to a conversation - please send me an email to barrytsgarage at gmail. We can go from there 👍
I had a lot of fun, too. Thank!
ed is the man
as usual I have to say thanks a million the questions that are answered during these videos are the same ones I'd be asking keep up the great work God bless
So nice of you to give us feedback, I'm thankful for you.
Thank you gentleman
Loved the video Barry. Ed is going to be the star of this channel better be careful lol. Looked like everyone was relaxed having fun!
Awesome! Yup they’re calling him Hollywood at the shop 😁
@@BarryTsGarage Barry he’s stealing the spotlight lol
Just enjoy the commentary. They have so much knowledge. Thanks for sharing!!
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❤love this stuff
Oh yeah!!! This was an awesome video. That engine sounded mean. Thank you guys.
So glad you liked it! It sounded very angry - my microphones overloaded LOL.
Excellent, I enjoyed this.
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks!🙏
GOOD "OL" STUFF!!
Every time I view one of these videos with Ed he points out things that I never knew or just plain forgot and got lost in all of the other mumbo jumbo associated with engines that really fog things up.
I wish I had a engine shop like that near me
Thank God for the small /big Block engine.....best bang for the buck....great oiling system and Head flow for High end Street cars/drag......and can be turned into a monster on the TRUE drag race engines due to aftermarket...Have ran a many low budget/great machinist chevy engines due to people like Him...ol school....The Mopar folk will spend BIG MONEY to brag.LOVE YOUR STUFF ED!
🙏🙏👍 thanks!!
I really enjoy watching these vids and marvel at the knowledge and innovation of fellow motorheads.The oldman reminds me of a mirror i
mage of myself...except I look like Brad Pitt😅😅😅
You are amazing .. !
well said!!!!!
Thank you. Great video.
You can tell God built Ed for a life of speed, his hairline proves it... he has a ducktail spoiler going on lol I always enjoy listening to those who have been there and done that, timeless proven performance and durability from a lifetime of knowledge
That Wesmar 410 has to be late 1980's early 1990's from Bixby Oklahoma ! Ofixco sprints and boats
Why kind of damage does a Dyno actually do ? I get in my vehicle , let her warm up and I go to top speed once a day , full 5500 rpm hang ther till the trans says no…..is that as bad as Dyno runs? I thought you could put 100,000 miles on the Dyno ………love real videos , this has been an education. Thanks gents
🤣 awesome
454 will always make more power with 38 or 39 degrees of timing. At 32 or 34 there will be power left on table for sure.
spec motors are also able to be bought back by chevy if you win with it ! they used to be super cheap to buy and that was one of the reasons instead of an alternator they should take some of those new wheel generators toyota just started using as long as the wheels are turning each wheel will make power.
Interesting idea I wonder if it’s within the rules?
@@BarryTsGarage i havnt read anything as of yet saying they cant use them , one thing i was taught growing up its only illegal if they specifically tell you you cant do it and the rule book is only a book that tells you what you cant do not what you can do. its fairly new stuff i can see them gaining a bit of an advantage using them. they might want to look into it ive seen them generate some good power. havnt had any recalls on them as of yet so it seems to work. i say its worth a look we used to use toyota starters to make cheap gear reduction mini starters toyota engineers are great its the lean manufacturing i disagree with.
Great!
Noooooooo... never say old geezer to anybody.. although it was said in jest that's just hurtful and it was a mistake... being called old is demeaning.. Ed has forgotten more than any of us will ever know.. and I'm going to apologize for that young whippersnapper.. he knows not what he speaks.. every young person needs to know that we have the same brain and enthusiasm we had when we were 14 until we leave this life... Ed's Talent is immeasurable.. that said this is a great informative video with two talented professionals!
I would never refer to Ed Smith or Don Garlits or Kenny Duttweiler, etc as old geezers. I was taught to respect my elders by my WWII US Army Vet Dad and Uncle not to mention my grandparents born in the 1800's.
I agree! They’ve earned all the respect
Lol ask Cedric gauvreau about those tags and how they can’t be taken off.
Hey my name is Trevor Towns we are Ed’s cousins from Ohio I’m Lillian Towns grandson would love to tour his shop sometime tell him I said hi!
Hey, thanks for the note! I will definitely pass that along to Ed… You’re gonna have to come visit Phoenix, the weather is starting to get better, LOL
@@BarryTsGarage I’ve been there before love it down there we went down a picked up a square body Chevy and some other rust free truck Parts I didn’t know how to get ahold of him or where he was located at for sure my dad randomly came across one of your videos and was like hey I know that guy lol!
That’s great, yeah, you can look up five star engines in Glendale, Arizona, and find what you need for sure!
Ok even I know that is a one piece rear seal flex plate, not a "small lightweight flywheel" cmon guys...😀
Thanks, I’m not gonna say we don’t mess up occasionally, sometimes just being too casual with words…
Ed is a Family Man with Family Values.Would you ask Ed if He’s looking for anymore Grandchildren. I’ll Volunteer. LOL
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Room is sketchy.
How so?
Beautiful sound it is just Fabulous nothing like the sound of pure horsepower from a V8 engine duel exhaust
Couldn't agree more!
You need to go see how they dyno a race engine, or even a street strip engine! Watching a passenger car engine is kinda a waste! You need to see how the carb is tuned, how they adjust timing, how they check & adjust the valve train! Yes he got the rings & cam broken in, & made sure it’s running ok, but that’s about 1/4 the work that goes into a competition engine! Even the ones they are familiar with! There is tons of power to be had! Also a dyno reads torque, horsepower is just a calculation! Torque x rpm, divided by 5252 = horsepower!
I would love to do another video with a full on race engine, however, racers are kind of private and not normally that willing to show their stuff… Maybe I will get lucky with someone that is willing to show the world!!!