Shorter Skirts? Good Idea or Not? From Ask Ed 46 - Ed Smith w #BarryT

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Ask Ed 46: Engine Myths, Mods & Mastery Welcome to Ask Ed 46, the no-nonsense engine series where master mechanic Ed Smith breaks down the truths, busts the myths, and answers the tough questions real gearheads are asking. If you've ever stood in your garage staring at a block wondering “Is this even gonna work?” — this show is for you. With 50+ years of hands-on experience, Ed doesn’t pull punches. Each episode tackles a real question from builders, hotrodders, or engine obsessives — and delivers answers with grit, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Series: 🔸 Are 4-Ring Pistons Really Better? 🔸 Is There Any Power Left in the 305 V8? 🔸 What’s the Best Way to Build a 377 Stroker Engine? 🔸 The Truth About Race vs Stock Crankshafts 🔸 How to Actually Tune a Carter or Edelbrock Carb 🔸 Why You Shouldn’t Try Roller Cam Bearings at Home 🔸 What the Heck Is a Quarter-Speed Cam and Should You Run One? 🔸 The Holes You Should Never Use in Your Engine Block 🔸 Ford vs Lincoln – What’s Worth Building? 🔸 How to Hot Rod a Flathead PLYMOUTH Without Blowing It Up 🔸 NOX vs Fire Suppression – Which One Saves Your Build? 🔸 How to Rebuild a Mercury 410 Y-Block the Right Way 🔸 Rod Ratio, Stroke Length, and What Ed Actually Recommends 🔸 Piston Skirt Myths – Does Shorter Really Mean Better? 🔸 Exhaust Valve Secrets No One Talks About 🔸 The Eggbeater: Strange Cam Oil Tricks Explained 🔸 Should You Vacuum Your Crankcase? Pros and Pitfalls 🔸 Crankshaft Balancing Stories from the Old School 🔸 What’s the Real Speed Limit for Cams – and Should You Care? 🎙️ Real Questions. Real Answers. Each episode starts with a simple question from the community — and Ed doesn’t just answer, he teaches. You’ll get real stories, vintage tech insight, and straight-shooting advice on what works (and what’ll cost you your build). It’s like pulling up a stool next to an old-school master in a garage that smells like oil and horsepower. Join this channel to support us and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWWoazGfUAtcWVtZ13suyQ/join #EngineRebuild #StrokerBuild #CrankshaftBalance #CarbTuning #CamBearingFails #EngineRebuild #StrokerBuild #CrankshaftBalance #CarbTuning #CamBearingFails #CamshaftTech #FordVsLincoln #FlatheadHotRod #NOXvsFire #YBlockRebuild #RodRules #PistonTalk #ValveHack #GarageWrenching #EngineSecrets #CrankcaseFix #VintageEngines