Secrets To Building Championship Race Engines - Horsepower S15, E8

[@gprimeofx]

Keith Dorton is my hero, a true master of his craft.

[@doomman700]

Keith and Randy great builders. Rip Randy

[@t0mn8r35]

Very interesting how different this build is to the other usual builds.

[@davelowets]

Dorton KNOWS his craft.... The V-6 LS engine he built to compete at Bonneville was pretty crafty.

[@travisfisher2877]

This engine builders brother is actually Randy dorton. The engine builder for Hendrick that was killed in the plane crash in 2004 or whenever it was

[@doomman700]

His little brother was Randy about 10 years younger. Where you think Randy learned, Keith’s shop

[@Adam-nv9zo]

What an amazing engine builder.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

I feel like this is the best work I ever seen👍🏼

[@Kwaka28]

Great show and what a legend engine builder. Have not seen anyone use a Holley intake for a while. But man's knows his stuff..

[@adamformanack318]

The best of the best of parts put together with artform style of skill....😎💯✌almost zero friction assembly build

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, really enjoyed!! 👍👍👍👍

[@franklynpertuz7669]

I was great I'm grateful you sharing that knowledge I learned so much and still learning you have acquired such great skill I admire thank you thank you so much

[@bluespig1]

One of my favourites. Love to do an apprenticeship under Keith Dorton.

[@sendit7777]

Very good information. What a legend.

[@emma_freerider]

What a beautiful form of art

[@giff427dg]

Circle track engines are amazing

[@jamesmccollom7246]

Nothing like legendary creators... sometimes they can't put into words, the knowledge complied and just show you, here's what we'll do... 😉 Nothing like a finally tuned machine... some people could understand the hearing it just run, I've seen people come out of office, do you not know you hear that... let me show you something 😏 🤗

[@timscroggins2345]

Great job team

[@Er.suabroboro]

He definitely is a good engine builder

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toddrobbins392]

He’s been building street & racing engines since 1965. He lives just a mile away from me.

[@leftcoastdrifter]

Oil temps kept you guys from breaking 600, now that is wild!

[@dielauwen]

Not one formula one engine goes on the track without bringing the oil up to temp. Any Bike racer will do the same. Oil flow or no go.

[@davelowets]

Thinner oil, less friction, more power. It's simple

[@jamespell8091]

Detail orientation. Very important. Don't be afraid to create a checklist. A street engine is just as critical as a NASCAR engine. A lot of those race engines are taken apart very regularly. Not so with a race engine. Also the versatility of a street engine is really greater to be truthful. Stop and go driving. Mature antics.Hot climate cold climate and just not doing anything to it for a hundred and fifty thousand miles plus. Ok oil changes basic service things of the sort.Details could mean a lot. Down Time. Not good if you're relying on the car day to day. His sonic checking his fitting the pan and manifold. The roof of the intake ports.Here is one thing they stressed in the Direct Connection manuals for Chrysler engines. Good video. Straight forward. Not too hip and happening.

[@bigdaddyfarms72organic61]

Outstanding video..

[@boduke2299]

What is the bore and stroke of the engine ? Carburetor size , compression ratio etc....

[@doomman700]

All Automotive Specialties proprietary info.

[@toddrobbins392]

@@doomman700That’s spelled Automotive SPECIALISTS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joe-hp4nk]

Master in his own mind.

[@davelowets]

You have NO idea who this guy is... 🤦🏻

[@paulym5814]

Very smart man.

[@stevengrissom7142]

Dyno w/accessories ty!

[@ViaAvione]

Thank you! :D

[@jamesmccollom7246]

If they are taking the time to variable frequency manipulation the block... You can do in in a operating temperature frequency manipulation... or in the mold... sonic vibration manipulation of cooling metal is tons of efficiency idea's

[@jamesmccollom7246]

But I care too much, I'm to intelligent to work in a engineering environment I've been told... we can't hire you 😳 Really really appreciate that, smh... ✌ Thanks for waisting a brilliant minds time then... you could have just called and told me I tested to high and finished your 3 test in almost record timing, really your do... common knowledge, common sense physics/ theory and physics/ geometry test are done already... 🥱👏🤝 Yeah, how were they... ummm well, we don't have people usually score this high... I don't think we can use you here at all... ummm your over educated for us to know what to do with 🤣 Really Really 👏 👍 🤔 So... went back home, mail came next week, hey this is ..... I'm sorry you are over qualified for our company, sorry, you can reapply in 6 months 🤣✌

[@HugoOrnelas1]

Great Video 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Hugo!

[@willwagner3402]

Awesome!

[@aumetalmental8403]

What was bore/stroke combination on that engine build.🤔

[@ndog1234765]

7 inch bore, 1.5 inch stroke. As a 27 year old master engine builder, I've been building high performance rotary engines for the last 26 years and that is my secret to a reliable and quick 2 stroke engine.

[@davidjaime2061]

Has to be under most likely 358

[@streetpunisherpackrips6583]

Main caps look like 4 bolt splayed so I'd guess the block is a 400 but who knows if they kept the stock bore and stroke

[@davelowets]

​@@streetpunisherpackrips6583NO, that's not a "400 block"

[@jefferyalbritton5931]

How about the roller cam bearings?

[@Foxtrot1967]

Keith Dorton is the "Yoda" of engine building

[@thebradnoyes]

I hope he comes back to make you eat that last comment. 🤣🤣

[@jaywalker7617]

What is the cubic inch?

[@gjamieson1956]

Iam surprised they got to the moon so much for precision

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Not releasing to many secrets!!!

[@davelowets]

Of course not.... would YOU??

[@geneticrex]

Engine building: 101 on display. Now then........where are the "secrets"???

[@AlchemyOfTheFourthKind]

I can't wait to be the best plus the fastest

[@formerfarmer1718]

One must wonder what might of been if Keith had coupled with his late brother Randy who was the “whiz-kid” of Hendrick Motorsport racing’s NASCAR repeated Championship winners. Imagine………

[@wanmuhammadfakhrullahwan8078]

👍👍

[@joe-hp4nk]

What were the cam specs?

[@davelowets]

You said the guy is a "Master in his own mind", but NOW you ask for his cam specs?? 😂 Get LOST, bud... 🤨

[@joe-hp4nk]

@@davelowets You have a empty mind.

[@salvatoregiovanni8967]

Is he using Dow Corning bathtub sealer on the intake manifold? 🤔

[@dennismoore9147]

would not take heat

[@davelowets]

No, he is not

[@salvatoregiovanni8967]

@@davelowets it’s definitely a Dow Corning brand sealer. I know that for a fact.

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Genius motor master

[@racerd9669]

You should ask Keith what he thinks of Scott Parkhurst?

[@robertnash2446]

I didnt see keith degree the cam.

[@richarddodge9592]

What does 603 and 504 mean ?

[@johnsonbobo2376]

Horsepower and torque fool

[@doomman700]

It’s a strong small block

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Wheres the expert internet engine builders with more experience?

[@bmstylee]

Sorry I'm late. What am I criticizing again?

[@aumetalmental8403]

Internet isn't necessarily my strength, but 44 years as an engine builder and mechanic is. The engine combo I used was 4.125 bore and 3.48 stroke. Ran very well on circle dirt tracks.

[@fiddlercove]

Hale Wheel Warsaw VA Crusader rep

[@superkillr]

Released August 2011.

[@blown572hemi]

Out of the box, that intake will cost you 15 to 25hp vs a edelbrock Victor Jr.

[@Pink_hat_guy]

Lets Go Brandon

[@davelowets]

Get lost, chump

[@duanebusch72]

no mention of cubic inch here.

[@stevengrissom7142]

And no secrets revealed

[@PeggyParrow]

Iv seen a lot of secrets he missed or deliberately skipped over !?

[@akhsanandreas7318]

The real sepuh mesin balap 😂

[@dielauwen]

Beating a gasket with a hammer. That is a new one. Beats the printed seal on the gasket. What is the engineering principle behind that? I doubt the gasket manufacturer recommends it. All i use is a little glue to hold it in place. Contact cement .Some guys use Shoo Goo . Most dummies use RTV which is not a gasket sealer or dressing and can make problems.

[@doomman700]

One day Keith will have the clientele you do , I am sure your way is better.

[@davidjaime2061]

My girl friend could spend some time on that vibrating table

[@davelowets]

Why, you can't please her?? 🤦🏻 Better LEARN!

[@davidjaime2061]

@davelowets lol just to warm her up

[@RightTurnRandy]

I'm surprised. I thought I'd get a bit more out of this. I'm a little disappointed if I'm being honest. Most guys that click on this video are looking for more detail. I would have rather heard another engine builder interview him for a half hour.

[@jaedin8054]

Let’s go Brandon

[@talltimbot]

Gravel Voice is so obnoxiously grating

[@Disablednoob]

It’s 4.125 bore, and judging by the rod/piston combo it’s gotta be 400-427 cubic inches. Roller cam, roller cam bearings, dry sump, those heads/rockers/pistons/rods. And the accessories. That is one expensive 600HP motor. Yikes

[@stevengrissom7142]

I doubt that not enough torque engine is more likely in the 350-60 range

[@michaelparadisis4076]

372 cube I reckon

[@royrogers7644]

The secret to championship race engines must be to avoid American V8`s..... duh....

[@kalijasin]

Internal combustion engines will be obsolete in 50 years.

[@dirttdude]

So like sense hate speech and racism is illegal, how do you guys build racist engines for racists cars? Why do you let racists participate in your car shows? the whole thing scares me because talking about these racists engines should be banned

[@thai9503]

Maybe use parts that fit so you don't have to grind sealings what joke this guy

[@doomman700]

You have no clue who he is do you? 😂 That guy built more nascar motors than you have seen in your lifetime, and damn good ones. You should see the world record speed cars running his engines. You will never have the clients he has had. Before the days of in-house engine shops , it was very common to see his stuff on the track. His little brother went on to be head engine builder at Hendrick.