Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
For this video I’m referencing performance engine applications, not everyday driver applications.
As of this posting I’ve built 2 vehicles, the #FairmontProject, and #ETCGDadsTruck. Both builds suffered engine damage after assembly. Looking back, I wish I had run the engines on a Dyno and tuned them before installation. I feel this would have prevented these costly failures.
So what’s your take on testing and tuning your engine on a dyno before installation? Have you done it? Have you not done it and been just fine? Or did you suffer engine damage like I did because of insufficient tuning before installation?
Looking forward to your input on this one.
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What Really Happened to the Fairmont’s Piston?: youtube.com/watch?v=1Dr5PvrdAlE&t=2s
Engine Assembly Crankshaft and Pistons #DarkMatterPikachu: youtube.com/watch?v=st0X4k3EH18&t=2s
383 Stroker Rotating Assembly: youtube.com/watch?v=g_dPAptfxnY
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#ETCGDadsTruck Starts Up For the First Time (With Special Guests): youtube.com/watch?v=e5bDArrWvnI
#ETCGDadsTruck Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
#FairmontProject Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
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For this video I’m referencing performance engine applications, not everyday driver applications.
As of this posting I’ve built 2 vehicles, the #FairmontProject, and #ETCGDadsTruck. Both builds suffered engine damage after assembly. Looking back, I wish I had run the engines on a Dyno and tuned them before installation. I feel this would have prevented these costly failures.
So what’s your take on testing and tuning your engine on a dyno before installation? Have you done it? Have you not done it and been just fine? Or did you suffer engine damage like I did because of insufficient tuning before installation?
Looking forward to your input on this one.
Check out my other channel for repair videos: youtube.com/user/EricTheCarGuy?sub_confirmation=1
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
Thanks for watching!
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: ericthecarguy.com/blog
Related Videos
#DarkMatterPikachu On the Dyno (Full Video): youtube.com/watch?v=Naj3LL-zIj0&t=24s
What Really Happened to the Fairmont’s Piston?: youtube.com/watch?v=1Dr5PvrdAlE&t=2s
Engine Assembly Crankshaft and Pistons #DarkMatterPikachu: youtube.com/watch?v=st0X4k3EH18&t=2s
383 Stroker Rotating Assembly: youtube.com/watch?v=g_dPAptfxnY
383 Stroker Top End Assembly: youtube.com/watch?v=h7qowMqZXRA
Machine Shop Summary #ETCGDadsTruck: youtube.com/watch?v=HvVw2MKdUzc
#ETCGDadsTruck Starts Up For the First Time (With Special Guests): youtube.com/watch?v=e5bDArrWvnI
#ETCGDadsTruck Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kCepnacqRuI&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1g_GML2aVq6EN-_ShJ9G2o
#FairmontProject Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
**Answers to your Automotive Questions Here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
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Stay Dirty
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