How to modify a stock crank to entry level race crank.

In this, episode 88 of Powertec 10, DV shows how to upgrade a stock crank to an entry level race crank and pick up power while doing so. Using a Chrysler 318 crank from Uncle Tony's 'Mission Impossible' project he shows what and where a great deal of metal can be safely removed. Although a Chrysler crank is used here the same techniques can be applied to almost any production V8 crank

[Turbogto_guy]

I want to share this with you vizard fans. As a younger man in my early 20’s aroun the late 90’s I purchased his cylinder head book. I read it front to back and back to front numerous times. I built my first serious engine using his tips tricks and techniques in cylinder head flow. I ported my heads for this engine. I put this engine in my daily driven 3rd gen camaro. First time out to the track it went faster than my hoped for time by over half a second. I just wanted a 12.0 daily driven combo. This thing, full weight, nice car, everything worked and on some crap 555r radials with the cords showing, blistered a 11.56 at 121 mph. I credit most of what I learned on cylinder head porting to this man. Thanks David for sharing your hard learned secrets!

[incolink]

My condolences To David for losing that young lady and my ongoing gratitude for the generous contribution you make to our lives sharing such wisdom ..

[jimlathrop]

Thanks again for all you do. I always get nervous grinding by crank journals. So I get radiator hose and cut it into rings wide enough to cover the journals and hold 'em on with zip ties. Then grind to my hearts content

[artjones]

You always put out a good lecture thank you..last august i lost my oldest son to suicide(33yrs old)he showed no sighns of a problem, , , please every body keep in touch with your kids, , , and ask them questions and let them know your there for them

[JakeMakesProductions]

I'd love to see the rest of the process for a complete rotating assembly up to balancing

[tedjackson]

I have just discovered this goldmine of information from an absolute gentleman, thank you DV.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you on your loss, may she rest in peace.
Thank you from Australia, Rock On!

[bobgyetvai]

Ive smoothed my cranks and polished those counterweights for years . Worth every minute of effort .

[tonyschiffiler]

The bob weight will be light, thank you David!

[theautodidacticman_]

Thank you Mr Vizard for the knowledge you’re sharing with us. Would be an honor working in your shop learning from you that way, but I’ll take what I can get. I’ve learned so much from just watching your videos and listening to you describe your techniques you’ve used and I just wanted to say I appreciate you taking the time out making these videos. All the best!

[jamesgravel]

When I did this to a crank at the performance shop I worked at all the genius guys I worked with told me I was crazy. I was like it’s getting balanced when I’m done guys. You’d be crazy not too using a stock crank. Get every HP you can out of your engine without throwing 1000’s of dollars at it.

[allanmiller]

I have a lot of your literature you have a wealth of knowledge

[vehdynam]

Thank you for all you do, most appreciated and informative. Good luck with the raffle.

[frnkc]

These videos have been paramount in refreshing my latest Honda engine.
Essentially free power performance and knowledge, many many years knowledge from a very decorated engine builder, thank you so much your knowledge is priceless ❤

[robertreavley]

Thank you David!
I nearly lost my son when born to meningitis. The feelings at that time when we were told to fear the worst were so bad I couldn’t wish it upon anyone. Luckily Dominic came through with only bi lateral profound deafness.
To have lost a child must be overwhelming. And I pray that you and others who suffer this kind of unimaginable loss can find a measure of peace.
Your drive, enthusiasm, and knowledge, has filled me with inspiration to undertake these mods on my 72 Ford 400.
I have your porting book. And will be getting more of them soon. And hopefully next year once I’ve finished the bodywork on my LTD. I can set about the engine with confidence.
God bless David, Andy, & Tony.

[msigurko]

David Vizard? As in the How to build a race engine book David Vizard?! Oh wow! I didn't know You, Sir, have started to put your wisdom out in YT. Thank you Sir ❤.

[Éber.R.Pereira.X]

Sou Brasileiro e tenho livros do mestre David wizard, aqui temos poucos v8, v6, mas temos muitos six in line GM e vw ap, quero agradecer pelo tempo e dedicação do mestre por dividir seu conhecimento.

[rayowens]

Thanks DV for all you do! You are a man of great knowledge, skill and heart!

[kennethcohagen]

My heart aches for those parents who’ve lost their children. I have two young adults who are both on the Autism Spectrum. When they were young my wife and I joined groups to get help and help others. It was at one of these groups meetings that we discovered how hard it was, raising a child that isn’t expected to live very much longer. One young mother had a girl who had numerous birth defects and genetic diseases. Through meeting her and hearing her families story, we gained strength in raising our boys. We realized that we weren’t alone, and God brought us our children for a reason. For us the fight was all mental, and not much in the way of physical problems except they both have an allergy to Peanuts and Tree Nuts. We learned how to keep them safe, and help them grow to their full potential. In my mind we had it easy compared to those parents who have lost their kids. David, I wish I could be there to help. I wish I could be a third hand for the people putting this engine together. Best of luck, and may it scream when it’s done!

[GTE_Channel]

The Yellow bible is my favourite book ever. Thanks from a Mini fan.

[EdwinSkala]

Thank you for what you do, god bless you.