Engine Location

The engine is the heaviest addition to a race car and its location plays a significant role in how the chassis works on the racetrack. In this video, Tim provides insight on how the position of an engine is determined while building a car as well as different variables that are considered in the process.
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[@zachrossi3590]

“You guys can figure this stuff out” Tim, I think you give us a little too much credit lol

[@strick189]

I enjoy the way Tim explains the info in his videos. No sugarcoating straight to the point.

[@danielbrealey2924]

Can't thank you enough for your series and sharing your knowledge, Tim

[@victortrense5640]

Same

[@brianslicanderson3240]

Tim you probly have forgotten more than we all know collectively! I hope you document this vast knowledge for safe keeping! Tyvm

[@69NOMAN69]

tim thank you so much! im building a chassis right now and was getting ready to put the motor in. Good timing sir

[@ernestquinones1898]

All i have ever done is simple bracket racing..but i am hooked on your videos the knowledge that you have from doing this for so many years just amazes me.. i appreciate the time you have taken and all the videos you have done breaking down every section or step it takes to build not only a quality race car but also a safe race car it make sense how everything you do is to most importantly keep the driver safe in his office how you cut no corners and also how important the little things are in a race car thank you again Mr. McAmis for your knowledge and the information you share even with me just a weekend warrior.

[@ronsmith7739]

I can see understand why these short videos, with so much information one would have to analyze all this info one has to take one item at a time. Thank you very much.

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video, thank you for your time and efforts!

[@otisbailey5455]

Thanks good info and guidelines, especially on the factors you can control.

[@bretlambky]

As always I really enjoy and appreciate your time and knowledge 👍👍

[@anetworkservice]

Good info and planning guide recommendation. Thanks for another great video, Tim.

[@wheels2199]

Thanks Tim, answered my question.

[@prostock007]

Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge Tim! Amazing channel!

[@ldtenenoff]

Tim thank u thank u fer making incredribly important stuff understandable really have learned more since watchin u on youtube just love vids alittle humor with a shit load of technical stuff fer the most part drag racing is alive and well thanks to folks like you keepin folks SAFE while at play.

[@youtubestolemyhandle1]

Thank you for posting. Always learn a lot from your videos. 👍

[@lknanml]

When you think you have a good SC setup on your car then you see this..... Love this channel.

[@davidbrown6193]

Hi Tim, love the videos! All incredibly specialised knowledge and experience to know the application. So interesting, makes my imagination soar! 😄Thankyou. All the best 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mattminnich3886]

Just got turned onto your channel.love love love the videos....love the work

[@markshaw3219]

Great info Sir! Thank you!

[@arthurtabuchi7760]

Thank You Tim !!!

[@MrElPoderozo1]

Now this is some good information, thanks.

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

Love this guy!

[@app6072]

I'll never build this type of car in the UK but how professional he looks and the 'and all that bullshit' love this guy

[@z06doc86]

Tim’s the man. Knows his shit.

[@KSIXRIDER]

Thank you Sir!

[@rodwright225]

Thanks Tim , love that giant air pump on the front 😎👍👍

[@brianslicanderson3240]

Thank you so very much btw!

[@dennybowman2641]

Makes sense, I'm just getting my feet wet on this going straight thing. Have been around circle track my whole life, wanting to learn all I can, Mr.Tim thanks for the geometry lesson. Maybe one day call some of these big dogs out if I hit the lottery lol

[@fredrichards5928]

Denny Bowman same here bud!!! Definitely a lot that goes into it

[@dennybowman2641]

@@fredrichards5928 yes sir it does. Have learned alot the past few years, even got to haul the shadow 2.0 back from up north and met mr.phil, it was quite humbling.

[@ryno6101]

Always great information I suggest you put a price on your web site for the service of any of the many questions you get , it would come with a model fill in the blanks with customer information for their particular need like engine placement Just sayin-Keep it going you are helping a lot of people anyway

[@cajunmandick2985]

Well said tim

[@GFPRACING]

what is better pro charger 0r twin turbos when you add up all the weight of all the parts of both witch weigh the most . thanks

[@GFPRACING]

were do u put the level . I all ways put it front to back were the intake Seals go on the block . I seen others put it on the carb pad on the intake . but i all ways felt it should be put on the block . most intakes r raised higher in the rear . by putting the level on the block . the carbs are level under acceleration

[@1darryloflife]

Manufacturer of factory cars always installed the engine into the engine bay so the front of the engine was higher than the back of the engine block. The engine block needs to slope from front to back. The reason for this was so that the coolant, being water based, when the water portion turned to steam, was able to migrate to the thermostat housing and into the radiator.

[@fastone371]

As long as the fill cap is the highest point the cooling system will work just fine. The real reason OEM cars have the block higher at the front is the same reason these drag cars are mounted higher at the rear, to get the output shaft pointed at the pinion CL. OEM cars = high crankshaft CL (12"-15") and small diameter tires, 27"-30" vs drag cars with low crankshaft CL (8"-12") and large diameter tires = 33"-36".

[@gabosuper96]

Can you talk about suspension? I'd like to know how can NoPrep cars put so much power down to the track

[@grandebigy]

Ok gota ask whats with the " steel block " reference.? Is this another case of calling a flex plate a flywheel?

[@hedgepethracing9590]

Tim What's the smoke sign for motor placement?? Thanks for all the videos, your the best and give your knowledge away for free, all we gotta do is put the work in.. Jesus thank you!

[@flyonbyya]

Although I know it would be almost impossible. Be nice to be able to adjust the engines 3 axis’ position, like you can the rear suspension set-up

[@johnmelton7877]

How about a front to rear weight percentage number to shoot for?

[@Timmcamis]

There are too many combinations, intended racing type, set-ups, etc. to give a general range in a single video. We can possibly do one that is typical on a standard NHRA Pro Mod set-up, but if people are interested. However, that information won't be useful for 98% of racers out there.

[@johnmelton7877]

@@Timmcamis Thanks

[@bbbiesemeyer1]

I’m dead asf we get emails phone calls text messages 💨 signals all kinds of shit.😂😂😂😂

[@hicksdiesellife9042]

What about on a cummins any help ??

[@reallybadaim118]

I learned more on this topic in this short video than anything else.

[@jakevalent6180]

every observable thing in this video is eye candy

[@joshuahermanson7636]

What hemi is that?

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

You lost everybody when the numbers came out of your mouth. Not me. I got ya bro ! Thanks for the info !

[@robh9577]

Thats a big hairdryer you got mounted in there....

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Yeah, I guess you've heard of the "Bug & Bird Catcher" top mounted blower fuel injection systems? Well this here is the "Cat Catcher" because it's down low and I'm pretty sure a cat would fit in there...Lol!

[@KobaBlack113]

What’s the car in the back with the cover on it?

[@taylor_imaging]

Black a secret

[@Hoppysjunkyardrally]

Him: We have to move this hemi to the rear of the chassis.. Me: How come? Him: Because PROCHARGER.. 😲Do you see the size of that thing??? Daaayaaam.

[@Hoppysjunkyardrally]

@Jim Jon ain't that the truth!

[@funfun8095]

F3X-140mm! ;)

[@stevesolo16]

Boost Big Block chevy track testing

[@jamiecunningham6540]

Tim I am

[@ironfistvail]

holy fuck ive never seen a procharger that big

[@tannercox4537]

That supercharger looks like Larry Larsons turbo😂

[@BigChief405]

finally!!! Mid plate myths exposed!!!!

[@billharriss4463]

Justin, Exactly what mid-plate myths were exposed?

[@thomasdaddio741]

Sell me the crow !!!!

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Anybody ever done a straight 8?

[@MotoKingWOT]

The supercharger is the same size as the whole engine!!! 😳

[@GFPRACING]

As All Ways > The Very Best ! ! ! . . .

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

✝️🇺🇸👍

[@EASTCAMDEN4LIFE]

That turbo looks too small. 😆

[@taylor_imaging]

Need to take that block down to fran and get it fixed. Is he even alive still? Lol

[@benbedgood3086]

Ppl giving us shit lol

[@benbedgood3086]

First line

[@neilpuckett359]

Monstrosity that is definitely the word.