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Most, if not all of Nick's experience is from doing (like us), not formal training or studying metallurgy or anything like that.
The man's personal story is quite impressive - he built that business literally from the ground up
and has been doing it for several decades now.
That said, he is a mechanic, not a metals or machining expert. He relies on experts in those fields he's had
working relationships with for years for such information, but he knows what works in what he builds and
has his preferences based on that.
You don't see engine build failures with him (unlike for example, "Uncle Tony" - where it seems about
everything he's built lately has failed; then we get videos on excuses of why they did).
 
The man's personal story is quite impressive - he built that business literally from the ground up
and has been doing it for several decades now.
That said, he is a mechanic, not a metals or machining expert. He relies on experts in those fields he's had
working relationships with for years for such information, but he knows what works in what he builds and
has his preferences based on that.
You don't see engine build failures with him (unlike for example, "Uncle Tony" - where it seems about
everything he's built lately has failed; then we get videos on excuses of why they did).


IMO, you guys are missing my point entirely ?

Nick holds no lock on having built his Business entirely from scratch, I too did exactly just that with no formal training....
My point being this.....

If you are going to discuss or give advice about something, especially something you have NO formal training in.... but are actively engaged in performing and are being looked to by others as some sort of.... or any kind of "authority" ? ie: a Youtube show maybe ?
IMO,
you may have at least a cursory obligation to at least try and give 'correct' information that is accepted common knowledge by those that actually have the training and are professionals in the field ?

NOT knocking Nick.... I LIKE the guy and the show....
but knowing the difference between a 4032 alloy forged Piston and 2618 Alloy Forged Piston when it comes to Nitrous is common knowledge with Performance Engine BUILDERS(machinists).....
and NOT knowing the differences is a common mistake made by Engine Assembler's because all they do is screw stuff together ?

IMO here
There is an often missing/overlooked criterion..... and a BIG difference between an Performance Engine BUILDER that is full conversant with all aspects of Machining/Modifying and selecting Parts for a given PERFORMANCE application ?
and...

An Engine ASSEMBLER.... who screws parts together and 'plays the role' ?

I also think that's why we see so many 'problems' these days with the DIY guys who order stroker kits.... then off they go to their local Farm Impliment Machinist thinking a 'machinist' is a 'machinist' right ? and the stock 'published' counter data machine specs are A-OK right ?


 
Most, if not all of Nick's experience is from doing (like us), not formal training or studying metallurgy or anything like that.


To say that the difference in Forged Piston Alloys is basically "common Knowledge" with Performance Engine Engine Builders..... those fully conversant with not just "assembling" an Engine, but also machining/selecting and Modifying those Parts/sizings for the intended Performance application ?
would be to point out the distinction....
that Nick is an Engine Assembler....

NOT knocking the guy, I like Nick and the show..... just say'in people need to recognize their is a BIG difference between a Performance Engine Builder.... and an Engine Assembler.

To Wit:
what happens when others watch that episode and follow Nick's advice when building their own Nitrous Engines...... and order SRP 4032 Forged Pistons because that's what Nick used.
Then burn up/crack Pin Bosses under Nitrous down the road ?

Just say'in....
that's HOW the mis-information streams get propagated costing people bundles !

 
The man's personal story is quite impressive - he built that business literally from the ground up
and has been doing it for several decades now.
That said, he is a mechanic, not a metals or machining expert. He relies on experts in those fields he's had
working relationships with for years for such information, but he knows what works in what he builds and
has his preferences based on that.
You don't see engine build failures with him (unlike for example, "Uncle Tony" - where it seems about
everything he's built lately has failed; then we get videos on excuses of why they did).
im not sure what you meant by uncle tony being a failure.
perhaps you didnt know this,but he has been the leading hemi guy for the magazines for over 20? years.
his " niche " has always been hemis.
recently,hes been getting into the other mopar engines and while its clear hes not a guru on those,
at least hes giving it a go and sharing his experiences with us.

also,i find it disgusting that lunaroutlaw talked so much shite about uncle tony.
that kid shows up w a total pos 318,then accepts a used 318 instead which tony builds in like 2 days.
yes,they missed the bearing clearances..a mistake...but it didnt kill the engine.
lets look at the whole picture.
tony helped this kid before and during this build and the kid threw him under the bus for his Own mistakes.
adding to this,Nick also helps this kid and the kid calls nick constantly.
in other words,this kids eating free lunches wherever he can find them,and then trashing the chef.
 
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